06 Inside thisissue Autumn/Winter 2013 The MagazineFor Mornings Saturday Activity horizons 10 Prize Giving 2013 Scarborough College 32 2013 OSA AlumniAward HEADMISTRESS’S WELCOME Welcome to our bi-annual edition of Horizons.

This year, we decided to www.baccalaureate.eu.com including competitions and delay publication until and I hope you will take the time sporting activities. Preparations to check out the website. are also well underway for the January so that we could production of the play ‘Oliver include all the end of It is worth remembering that the Twist’ which will be held in term Christmas events majority of the other schools in February. the top 30 are highly selective and it is a pattern we will and therefore, the College Another exciting development retain for the future. achievement is even more over the past few months impressive. Our GCSE results has been the opening of our were excellent again this year Little Owls Pre-School on the Looking back over six months at and the success of our students Bramcote site. This has proved school makes us all recognise underlines the great advantage very popular and we look how much we do and it is quite they have in attending forward to the opening of a staggering. Scarborough College. special ‘Rising Fours’ group up at Bramcote Junior School this Obviously, the first big event of The Autumn Term events month. the Summer is the publication of including our Open Day, Prize examination results. Giving, Concerts and, of course, Carol Services have all gone I hope you enjoy browsing We were delighted with our extremely well and give parents through the events of the IB results and the fantastic an opportunity to share in their past six months as I wish achievements of individuals children’s achievements, as well you all a very happy and which were celebrated at the as recognising the added value prosperous 2014! Prize Giving. they receive.

We are also delighted to find The weekly Saturday activities that we are in the top 30 IB and Saturday Specials have Mrs Isobel Nixon schools in the UK in a table proved very popular along with Headmistress produced by the vast range of other activities

2 Bramcote Junior School Headmaster’s introduction.

The final leaves are clinging to Chairman of Headmasters’ and U8, U9, U10 and U11 age groups the trees, we’ve had the first Headmistresses’ Conference in different sports – including morning frost this week and (HMC) was able to be our guest rugby, football, swimming, the sound of Christmas Carols of honour. Academically, the hockey, netball, rounders, cross once more graces the corridors. children in Year 4 and Year 6 country running, cricket and Reflecting on the activities of have just taken the Cats4 Tests, athletics. the summer and all we have which is used by the teachers accomplished since the last as a baseline test to identify As well as busy school days, issue of Horizons is astounding. the learning styles and abilities we also provide a full activities of each of our children, which programme – after school every The end of the summer term in turn aids the planning and day from 4.15 - 5.15 p.m., on was tremendous; manic and presentation of lessons. Wednesday afternoons and on exciting. The last week of term Saturday mornings. You’ll be saw our annual trip to Sledmere, The first BJS Summer Production able to read about this later on. spending three nights under was The Ship of Dreams, a In conclusion, I quote from canvas and cooking over open challenging and emotional Dr C Ray:- fires. On the Tuesday evening we musical about the Titanic, from entertained 100 people round the initial plans to the disastrous the camp fire and provided first voyage. The children across Education should be exciting, enough curry for everyone to the Junior School had studied exacting, enriching, and have a feast. Years 3 and 4 the Titanic in class, and the ennobling in an atmosphere joined us for a visit to Sledmere performance included all the where we trust teachers in and House and experienced their first Junior children. Thank you to beyond the classroom. The insight to life under canvas. all those who took part and pupils will be prepared not just created such a memorable Speech Day celebrated the evening. for education, but for life. achievements of the children over the year, both in and On the sports front, last year, the out of the classroom. We first full year of Bramcote Junior Dan Davey were delighted that Dr Ray, School, we fielded 106 teams at Headmaster

3 LITTLE OWLS The opening of Little Owls on the new Bramcote site has been a tremendous success.

The Open Day, on 31 August, was really well attended – over 100 people visited the new Pre-School, and significant interest was generated. So much so that the Pre-School is now full! This success allows us to move on to the next stage of our plan.

As a result of this increased take-up in the Pre-School, we are re-opening Little Owls on the main BJS site, to accommodate ‘Rising Fours’ in preparation for their transfer to Reception (at Bramcote Junior School) in September 2014.

Rising Fours opens in January and will be taught by our new specialist teacher, Mrs Farrell, ably assisted by two Classroom Assistants. This means that all the children will get the specific teaching they need to progress.

Dan Davey LITTLE OWLS REPORT

It has been a busy and exciting successful, raising over £300. start for Little Owls Pre-School On Friday 15 November, the this term, with a newly children all came to school refurbished nursery facility, in dressed in their pyjamas for a the old Bramcote site, which Children In Need Breakfast. now offers even more space Another fun day for our Little Owls to play and learn. and the chance to raise some “The Nativity has once again been a wonderful money for another worthy charity. way to celebrate Christmas and the end of This term’s topic of ‘All about a lovely and extremely exciting term. Every me’ has stimulated the children We finished the end of term in year the children manage to amaze me with and delighted the parents and traditional Little Owls Nativity style. their performances, their individual style families, especially when they Following weeks of learning songs and personalities shining through, bringing a had the opportunity to view and costumes being made, the the children’s self portraits at Little Owls didn’t disappoint their smile to everyone at the start of this magical the recent Macmillan Coffee doting audience on 9 December time of year.” Morning. The event was extremely in Lisvane Hall. Jackie Hunter 4 horizons

SPOTLIGHT ON INFANTS

This Autumn, Year 1 has Then everyone had a go! been busy finding out about Claire also told the children their bodies. They have about keeping healthy in other made skeleton pictures and ways and the importance of read lots of funny skeleton fresh fruit, vegetables and stories. They used their exercise. senses when trying out some Claire also let us use her as a tasty foods and they learnt model example of a modern all about keeping fit and nurse. The children compared healthy in our gymnastic, what she was wearing and the swimming and games lessons. equipment she uses with that of Florence Nightingale, a nurse They have also all passed, with during the Crimean War. flying colours, a very tricky test – washing their hands! It’s not If you wander through the quite as simple as it sounds! Infant corridor, you can’t fail to Claire Robinson, one of the miss them both. All the children school nurses, visited the class agreed that being a nurse now and demonstrated the correct was very different to how it was way to wash (and dry) hands. in Florence’s time.

Years 1 and 2 trip to Scarborough Art Gallery We had many reasons to make a trip to the Art Gallery this November – Art, History and Maths.

We had been creating We talked about our favourite portraits in art, so we were paintings and gave reasons for very lucky to have a local our choices. artist, Karen Thompson, showing us around the gallery. We toured the current exhibition with Karen, which showed posters and memorabilia from We looked at some of Karen’s Victorian times to post war watercolour portraits, which Scarborough encouraging we found funny, or scary and visitors to come and stay. definitely interesting. So, we painted portraits too. Some of The children had photographs the children were inspired to use of modern day Scarborough some of Karen’s techniques – to look at as they toured the letting the paint drip, and using gallery. They needed to match lots of water. photographs to old paintings and posters, and identify the We had a look around the differences. This trip was a permanent exhibition, where we huge success, thanks to the saw moody scenes of storms at enthusiasm of the children sea, as well as paintings showing and to Karen Thompson. Jackie Hunter people in ancient stories. 5 Years 2 and 3 trip to MADHYAMAKA MEDITATION CENTRE, NEAR POCKLINGTON Mr Robinson arranged a trip to the Buddhism Centre to support RE teaching.

Arriving at a beautiful house of water everywhere, and we a mandala. We then acted out with huge columns nestled in the didn’t spill any of it! We even the story of the first Buddha. countryside, we were met by a had a go at making offerings Everybody got to act out Nun who showed us what to look ourselves. Another very tactile characters... from guards and out for on a Buddhist Shrine. way of concentrating our minds dancers to Emperors. After a on the things to be thankful morning of quiet contemplation, The children saw how Buddhists for was taking handfuls of rice our picnic lunch on the lawn made offerings of water to and letting it pour out to make provided the perfect balance remind them to be grateful for piles. Silver rings supported the for lively children. what they have. We saw glasses increasing heap. This was called Caroline Brown SATURDAY ACTIVITY MORNINGS The introduction of Saturday Activity Mornings last year proved to be a great success.

There is no doubt that the activities were varied and offered the pupils, their friends and relatives something distinctly different that is not always available within the normal school routine or, indeed, in some schools at all.

The numbers attending in Dalby Forest; hiding in the the mornings were most woods, playing on the play encouraging and fully justified equipment, walking round the the provision. In total over 300 lake and eating ice cream. children attended the Activity A trip to Cayton Bay for fire Mornings over the course of the making and sausage eating school year. was followed by a visit to the high wires centre at where With a successful first year challenges were faced and completed, the challenge was fears overcome. on to produce more and better! So far this term, a Pottery session The swimming pool was taught about decorative clay the venue for a morning of tiles with particular reference aquativity. The first skill to learn to William de Morgan; some was Synchronised Swimming beautiful designs were created (but no nose clips or flowery and colourful tiles produced. swimming caps) followed by a strenuous session of aquarobics On a bright September Saturday - very tiring indeed. morning, great fun was had Peter Wilkinson 6 horizons

Saturday Special Feature - History and Drama Departments The Gunpowder Plot Saturday Special

Last year’s historical reconstruction of the First World War was so exciting and enjoyable it was difficult to envisage how it could be improved upon.

However, in many respects, our re enactment of 17th Century London’s Gunpowder Plot exceeded all our expectations. The morning began with a welcome to all the participating students. They soon immersed themselves in the spirit of the activities as they were issued with various costumes and role playing identity cards.

The main characters then introduced themselves to everyone – King James I, Robert Cecil, Father John Gerard and, of course, Guy Fawkes. The students then experienced some of the difficulties endured by 17th Century English Catholics and had to make some difficult choices.

A particular highlight was the Inn scene which gave Mr and Mrs Hughs an opportunity to demonstrate some superb 17th Century artefacts. This scene also involved a discussion around an Inn table on what could have been done to solve problems, eventually culminating in the decision to blow up King James and The Government at the State Opening of Parliament in 1605.

Once the plot was underway, with the help of video clips, PowerPoint, theatre lighting, sound effects and some script, the students reconstructed some of the main events such as the smuggling of 36 barrels of gunpowder by moonlight, an outbreak of 17th Century Bubonic Plague, as well as Guy Fawkes’ arrest and the famous shoot out at Holbeach House in the Midlands.

Ms Powell read the narrative of the plot at various stages, Mr Horton played Guy Fawkes whilst Mr Scott and Mr Wilkinson played a variety of smaller roles. All in all, a very successful morning.

Particular thanks to Mr and Mrs Hughs and their son, former College student Alasdair, for their role playing, enthusiasm and expertise.

7 BRAMCOTE JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP The Junior School U11 boys had a busy first half of term and enjoyed some encouraging success on the rugby field.

Their victories have been They have all enjoyed getting based around the efforts of stuck into their hockey sessions a solid pack of forwards and and every member of Years 3 some skilful half backs. to 6 have had the opportunity to play in competitive matches As well as their main rugby and represent the school. matches, the boys participated in several Primary School events, The U11 girls are developing their including football, rugby league skills and work well as a team. (where they won all their games) They have won more games and a cross country event where than they have lost, winning their they finished third. most recent game 4-1.

The U9 boys have improved The U9s have much improved steadily since September. They since their first match encounter did very well in the first Primary and will now be hungry to score Schools Football Tournament of more goals! The girls have also the year and finished third in the had the opportunity to take cross country meeting which part in the Primary Schools took place on Deepdale fields. Cross Country races and House football, hockey and swimming The Bramcote Junior School girls during the term. have also had a busy term on the games field.

Young tennis ace, Natasha Appleton-Power, is a seasoned veteran on the Yorkshire Junior Tennis circuit, having played in over 50 LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) tournaments so far.

Having initially started U10 girls in matches higher rated opponent out on smaller courts and against Hertfordshire, with the match delicately playing in mini-tennis Cambridgeshire and Essex poised at one set each events, this year has seen in a 12 counties event held (5 7, 7-5) and all square Natasha move up to full in Corby. She was one of (6-6) in the final set, sized courts, winning a just four girls representing Natasha came out on local event at Hunmanby the whole of Yorkshire! top winning a nerve Hall in the process. jangling third set The most memorable tie-breaker 15-13! Most recently Natasha match this year was an got the call to represent epic encounter at the Hull Every match result her county and Christmas Junior Open is officially recorded played for Yorkshire 2012. Playing against a on the LTA website.

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Bramcote Junior School SPEECH DAY & PRIZE WINNERS

Form Progress Prizes The Geography Prize Hattie Gillingham The ICT Prize Sasha Rodgers Reception Aishani Datt The Music Prize Hattie Gillingham Year 1 Emma Guthrie The D & T Prize Edward Bradley Year 2 Isabella Buxton-Holdsworth The RE Prize Harry Relph Year 3 Harry Marcroft The Art Prize Lucy Hodgson Year 4 Mary Barker The Girls’ Drama Prize Alice Hornby Year 5 Nellie Davison The Boys’ Drama Prize Corey Ledden Year 6 Hannah Sunley Sports Prizes The Infant Prizes are awarded for progress and success in Literacy and Numeracy The Rugby Cup Peter Hudson Girls’ Football Nicky Houghton Reception Literacy Aadil Shahid Boys’ Football Joshua Davey Reception Numeracy Kaden Evans Girls’ Hockey Nicky Houghton Year 1 Literacy Amna Hussain Boys’ Hockey Shared between Edward Bradley Year 1 Numeracy Louisa Adams and Corey Ledden Year 2 Literacy Isabella Harrison The Cricket Cup Freddie Bradley Year 2 Numeracy Rhea Tandan The Netball Cup Hattie Gillingham Boys’ Cross Country Joshua Davey The Art Prize goes to Reception - Edward Chambers Girls’ Cross Country Hattie Gillingham Rounders Cup Tilly Fenton The Music Prize goes to Year 1 - Madeline Barker Boys’ Swimming Trophy Will Watts Girls’ Swimming Trophy Georgia Curry The PE Prize goes to Year 2 - Joel Davey Most Improved Swimmer Sophie Thornton

Year 6 Subject Prizes Special Prizes

The Maths Prize Will Watts The Industry Cup Beth Summers The English Prize Joshua Davey The Caring Cup Harry Bulmer The Science Prize Edward Bradley The Victor Ludorum Peter Hudson The French Prize Joshua Davey and Joshua Davey The History Prize Harry Bulmer The Victrix Ludorum Polly Mumford

9 Scarborough College PRIZE GIVING 2013

Scarborough College held its annual Prize South Wales. This is one of 12 international sixth form colleges Giving ceremony at Queen Street Methodist in a group called the United World College. Mr Walmsley is a frequent contributor to the national press on educational Central Hall on Saturday 16 November. matters and, in particular the IB. He praised the students for The event celebrated the academic and their achievements and stressed the importance of a global extra-curricular achievements of students outlook for the future. in the 2012-13 academic year. We were all delighted to see so many of our students return from all over the UK and abroad to attend the event As always these were impressive and the prize winning and receive their prizes. Philip Adams, last year’s Head students collected their prizes and awards in front of an of School was much praised for his amusing speech in appreciative and very proud audience. The Mayor and which he commented ruefully on the ups and downs of Mayoress were in attendance as honoured guests along with undergraduate life, whilst reflecting warmly on the College. governors, parents and students, past and present. The guest speaker and presenter of the prizes was John Walmsley who James Astin, the current Head of School gave the vote is the Principal of Atlantic College at St Donat’s Castle in of thanks.

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SIXTH FORM LEAVERS & UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

Philip Adams York History

Miriam Ahlert Nottingham Trent Media & Film Studies

Elaine Cheung Northumbria Psychology & Criminology

Michelle Cheung Hong Kong Biology

Aya Elkhatib Southampton Modern History & Politics

Tom Fraser Leeds Metropolitan Music Technology

Max Guhr Germany Economics

Zach Gradwell Leeds Physics

Becky Griffiths Durham Primary Education

Isabelle Harvey Lincoln Drama

Frankie Houghton Cambridge Natural Sciences

Laura Martinez Reading Law with Legal Studies

Sailendra Mavuri Southampton Foundation Engineering

Charlotte Milnes UWE Veterinary Nursing

Vanessa Ng Kent Drama & Theatre

Luke Proudfoot Birmingham City Business & Marketing

Emma Rayment Exeter Business Management with Industrial Experience

Eleanor Richards Sheffield Journalism A sumptuous tea was held back at the College and this gave everyone a chance to catch up and Jonathan Salzmann Germany Engineering enjoy looking back on a really wonderful year.

Lisa Tam Durham Business Finance All our leavers were enjoying their university courses as well as those taking a Gap year. Younger prize David Turner Nottingham German/Hispanic Studies winners were equally proud of their achievements and can certainly aspire to future successes with Mohannad Zeido Aberystwyth Computer Science such excellent role models to follow.

11 HISTORY TRIP TO BERLIN 1-5 JULY

In the last week of the Summer Term, 22 students, accompanied by Miss Brock, Mrs Lucas and Mr Scott, spent a very enjoyable five days exploring one of the most exciting capital cities in Europe – Berlin.

The group enjoyed some day and we all enjoyed a visit and Japan, which would affect unusual yet very tasty German to the Deutsch Französisches the lives of millions for years to cuisine in the form of the Freundschaftsfest back in come. We began day four with Currywurst!! Before setting off the city. a visit to the Bebelplatz, the site on a walking tour, which took in of the May 1933 book burning some of the historical highlights On day three we left the ceremony organised by Josef of the city, including the city once again, this time to Goebbels. This was followed Brandenburg Tor, Checkpoint Potsdam, south west of Berlin. by a truly inspiring tour of the Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial Here we enjoyed an excellent TV Tower (Fernsehturm) where, and the Reichstag. tour around the Babelsberger from such a great height, it was Film Studios, which included an possible to view the entire city. On day two we travelled out of unbelievable display by some After lunch we visited the GDR the city to Oranienburg, to visit professional stunt men and Museum. The displays brought the notorious Sachsenhausen women. In the afternoon we back many childhood memories Concentration Camp which visited the Schloss Cecilienhof, for Miss Brock, who lived in was completed in 1935 for the a private home of Kaiser Wilhelm Communist East Germany as internment of the enemies of the and the site of the famous July a child. Some free time to do Nazi State. Our guide was a PhD 1945 Potsdam Conference. It shopping brought the day to History student specialising in the was fascinating to stand in the a close. Nazi Holocaust. very same room where Stalin, Churchill and Truman made The weather was absolutely After this rather solemn event such momentous decisions glorious throughout the Berlin we returned to the present concerning Europe, Germany trip, which added to its success.

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BARCELONA CULTURAL TRIP

With GCSEs and summer examinations behind them, 19 pupils set off for Barcelona to soak up the Spanish culture of this most vibrant of European cities and, of course, the glorious sunshine too. The trip was organised by Mrs Robledo, accompanied by Mr Wilson and Mrs Macdonald.

It was good to see former pupil attractions along the way. in a city that has so much of Hattie McQuade on the first We visited Park Guell, where his architecture in evidence. evening, as she finished her our students were welcomed by time studying in the city. Hattie Gaudi’s multi coloured mosaic A trip to Las Ramblas, had continued her IB Spanish salamander, known as The probably the most famous Studies at University and during Dragon, at the main entrance. street in the city, introduced her third year, she has travelled Those with sporting inclinations us to La Boquería Market – extensively in South America left to visit Camp Nou, the a gastronomic temple where and Spain, and was off to work biggest football stadium in we met with all sorts of traders, as an Au Pair in Madrid. What Europe, and the home of one chefs, shoppers and, of course, an inspiration! of the best teams on the planet! tourists just like us.

Travel was by local train, Another highlight was La No trip to Barcelona would have but around Barcelona itself, Sagrada Familia, the giant been complete without a day we opted for two days of basilica that has been under on the beach to relax and start sightseeing from an open construction since 1882. It is the tan for summer. top bus, alighting at various Gaudi’s most spectacular work

13 CCF The CCF have had a busy and exciting 12 months and the new cadets are taking to their training and tasks like ducks to water.

So far this year, in addition to the weekly parades This is nothing like laser quest, but simulates the and training, the new cadets have had their whole experience of rifle shooting but without first experience of training in the field – literally. the same level of risk. There was also drill training, Exercise First Step saw the cadets out on a but luckily no outdoor camping! All cadets who weekend exercise at Driffield Training Area. This successfully completed the Winter Warrior earned gave them all the chance to learn some basic their half star. The senior cadets will also do a skills, including outdoor cooking, shelter building, St John’s Ambulance First Aid course and, camping and moving with rifles. Despite miserable assuming they pass, will receive a Youth First weather, the cadets had a go and coped well. Aider qualification.

At the end of November the Year 9 cadets went on the Winter Warrior Exercise at Warcop The next ‘big’ adventure is Exercise Ares Training Camp. This involved more technical skills, Challenge which takes place in Cyprus in including Skill at Arms. This is specific training with April 2014. Last Easter, our cadets went for rifles which includes all safety, maintenance and the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the use. They then went on to the Dismount Close experience. Combat Trainer (DCCT) with the rifle for laser rifle training and practise.

14 horizons CYPRUS TRIP 2012 Review by Niall Collinson

As we stepped off the plane, the rays of sun beat down on my face; a sharp contrast to the cold, frosty Scarborough we had left behind. A short trip by minibus and we were at the southern Cypriot British Army Base, our home for the next week.

The army supplied everything we needed - great food, great accommodation and great facilities.

Our months of preparation and training were invaluable as, within the first two days, we were doing combat exercises in a mountain range. However, the climate in Cyprus was preferable to Driffield!

Evenings were spent in the NAAFI where the regular soldiers relaxed.

We got a feel for military traditions, military life and life on exercise. We met some great personalities and learned what it was all about.

One of the soldiers we met was a paratrooper named Lance Corporal Finn, who was an Army Heavyweight Boxing Champion After a couple of days’ hard from 3 Para, the Parachute work we were then rewarded Regiment. We also met RAF dog by heading to the beach. A I would highly recommend teams and saw the creation of barbecue, a swim in the sea and this unique experience the recent Army recruitment a cool drink were all we needed. video ‘step up’. We then spent as I made friends, learned vital new skills and felt I a day on the ranges practising The next day our cadets were our marksmanship skills and challenged by the soldiers on understood a lot more about getting to fire a rifle we hadn’t the base to a cricket match, the Army. previously used, the SA80. which they then went on to win. Niall Collinson

15 REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE 2013 The College commemorated the fallen with customary reverence on Monday 11 November.

This special assembly We were pleased that the commenced at 11.00 a.m. Reverend Tim Jones, OSA with a short presentation of still President and Governor, was photographs from the Great able to attend to provide War. A selection of music was the blessing and a vivid played, including Elgar’s moving demonstration of the impact choral work using the words of of the First World War which Laurence Binyon’s famous poem brought it home to the younger ‘For the Fallen’. children especially, who were thoughtful as this solemn All members of the Junior and occasion drew to a close. Senior Schools were present along with staff and parents. The CCF cadets were in uniform The school also raised £205 and the Standard was marched for The Royal British Legion on by LCpl Niall Collinson Poppy Appeal. and LCpl Harry Renwick, the Standard Bearer was Sgt Matthew Harris.

The names of the war dead, of both Bramcote and Scarborough College were read out by Junior and Senior students and naval Cadet Andrew Williams read out the poem by Wilfred Owen, ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’. As the Last Post sounded, the Standard was lowered and two minutes’ silence was observed. On behalf of the College Contingent, Cadet Boti Pinter placed the wreath.

Congratulations Army Proficiency Certificate (Basic) Shooting LCpl Collinson, Cdt Pinter - Marksman to the following LCpl Renwick, LCpl Swaffield, LCpl Collinson - 1st Class cadets on their LCpl Vauvelle, Cdt Pinter, Cdt Richards Sgt Harris, LCpl Renwick, LCpl Swaffield, recent awards Niall Collinson has also been selected for LCpl Vauvelle, the Small Bore Shooting Team for North LCpl Wilcock, Yorkshire. Cdt Kidger

16 horizons MUSIC & CONCERTS With the beginning of the new school year, work began for the Autumn term concerts. The first concert of the year was the Twilight Concert which took place on 16 October.

Year 5 opened this concert with In addition, we had a a performance of an African performance from a string piece Degu Degu Degu, which quartet, and the evening finished they had been preparing in class with a loud and energetic with Mr Richardson. There were performance of Brazilian Samba a number of solo performances music from Year 9! from students at Bramcote Junior School and the College, and the concert finished with the Junior School Choir performing songs from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

The Winter Concert took place on 28 November and featured a large number of pupils. In all, about 120 children took part in this concert, playing everything from clarinets to guitars to euphoniums! The choirs were all represented, as were the ensembles from the Summer Serenade Concert.

17 As reported in the last edition of Horizons, Alan’s musical career got an early boost in June when he was offered the chance to be the opening support act for The Wanted at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre.

As a result of this performance, Alan was invited, by the management company, to write an original pop song. His new song, ‘Never Let You Go’, was finished in July, and Andy Hylton was commissioned to produce a music video for the track. Andy Hylton is a leading Director of music videos and has worked with stars such as Robbie Williams, Ellie Goulding and Corrine Bailey Rae. The production crew came to Scarborough for a week in August, and spent two long days filming with Alan and some of his friends. The video and song were both released on 17 November.

Following on from Alan’s appearance at the Open Air Theatre, he was invited to perform at two further gigs.

He performed again at the Open Air Theatre, this time supporting McFly and then travelling to Newcastle to support upcoming singer/songwriter, Lauren Aquilina, at Northumbria University as part of her UK tour.

Good luck to Alan, who also has an EP of original tracks which will be released after Christmas, together with a second video of an acoustic song entitled ‘One Day’.

18 horizons PEARL OF AFRICA In October, Scarborough College was delighted to welcome back the amazing Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir, from Uganda.

Following on from last year’s amazing visit, and evening concert, we were delighted to hear that they were touring again in 2013 and agreed to host them, before they even had chance to ask us.

The evening concert proved a huge success and, with an almost full Lisvane Hall, everyone enjoyed an uplifting and heartfelt performance from the children, who are performing not only for themselves but for all of their friends and other orphaned children which the Choir and charity raise funds for and support, who are back in Uganda.

Throughout the day and evening, Scarborough College supporters managed to raise a staggering £1,870.97 for the charity.

This year, Scarborough College wants to continue their support for the charity throughout the year and we will be launching a campaign in January. This will be open to staff, parents and any friends to join and contribute on a regular basis. The project is a simple one, and being a school close to a thriving farming community, it was felt that Initially, there will be the and encourage supporters supporting the PoACC Chicken construction of the chicken to contribute, by monthly Project would be a good way for pens, purchasing of 500 hens standing order payments, to us to show our ongoing support. and then the ongoing feeding a designated account. We will costs. The initial set-up costs then forward the money to the The project involves setting up are approximately £4,300. charity so they can fund the and then maintaining a chicken Once the farm is set up, it will project on behalf of the College. farm to help provide food and cost approximately £2,000 per Full details will be announced in income for the children, local annum for feeding. It is hoped the New Year. families and the charity itself. that we can raise this money

19 CHARITY FUNDRAISING Throughout the whole school.

Every year the Sixth Members of the Sixth Form There were some weird and Committee wonderful pink creations from Form Committee rise our Sixth Formers – as usual! to the challenge of Claudia Proctor, Adele organising, supporting Marshall, India Cartwright, They also organised a charity and promoting various Joseph Porter, Laura Courtland, Halloween Party on 17 October, Owen Renwick, Daniel Fowler, for the Sixth Form students and events in order to raise James Scott, Georgina staff. The evening consisted of money for their chosen Horsham-Batley, Sophie a disco, food, drink and fancy Wynands, Jana Keller. dress. Overall, the party was a charities. great success and over £200 The first event they organised was raised through ticket sales This year’s Committee is headed was the Pink Day on 18 October. for the event. A Christmas party by Claudia Proctor, and their All staff and pupils were allowed will be next and then more chosen charities are Make a to wear ‘Pink’ casuals for the themed parties, cake stalls and Wish and First Light Trust. day in exchange for a donation non-uniform days throughout to the charity pot. the year.

RAINBOW CENTRE

The College continues to support important work that the Rainbow the Rainbow Centre and again, Centre does in Scarborough this year, they were invited to join and how we as a school and and the Rainbow Centre was us for our whole school Harvest individuals can help them, all most grateful. We are continuing Festival. Mrs Pam Barton was the year round. The donations from our year round collection for representative who joined our the children, families and staff at them and donations can be left service and spoke about the our school were very generous at either school receptions.

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This year the mums worked hard PJ MACMILLAN to ensure the hall resembled an English tea room with bunting, DAY FOR COFFEE & lace table cloths and cake stands adorned with fabulous CHILDREN IN NEED tEA PARTIES cupcakes. Mr Richardson As part of Children in Need, our Junior children came in and played relaxing had great fun coming to school in their Thursday 26 September was the background piano music as the pyjamas. The Infants also managed to have first of our Macmillan fundraising adults chatted and the children breakfast at school in their pjs that morning. events with the Little Owls hosting enjoyed the home baking. It would appear some of them took the a scrumptious Coffee Morning. opportunity to have a lie-in in the hope that Parents, grandparents and no one would notice! friends joined the Little Owls We raised an amazing and staff for a lovely morning of £250.04 in one and a half As one of the Junior School’s traditions, the cakes, coffee and colouring. hours!! children brought in an assortment of coins The Little Owls raised £304.60. which they then spent their break times covering the large playground snake. Yet On Friday 27 September, again the snake had a lovely shimmering skin Bramcote Junior School held its of copper and silver coins. They raised a total third annual Macmillan Afternoon of £316.32 on the day. Tea in the Junior School Hall. Shoe box appeal

As part of the PSHE programme when they have nothing.” the Year 7 and 8 pupils have Last year volunteers collected been looking at helping others a total of 6200 boxes which and charity work. Scarborough were sent to Eastern European College has supported the Shoe countries including Georgia, Box Appeal for a number of Romania and Belarus. years now.

Each of the shoeboxes are “So far this year we have wrapped in Christmas paper collected 6017 shoeboxes and filled with a variety of items from this area and they are including: crayons, books, soaps, now on their way to needy flannels, toys, sweets, hats, children in Kiev.” scarves and gloves. Mrs Dyson Mrs Dyson, who is the District Well done Years 7 and 8 and Coordinator for Operation good luck to Mrs Dyson with Christmas Child said: “We use the campaign. anything that a child would be pleased to receive at Christmas

Students from Reception and Years 1 an owl nest box for a second year. HAWK AND and 2 at Bramcote Junior School have Tanya Eyre, the Education Officer from poured creative energy into making owl the Hawk and Owl Trust, recently came OWL TRUST themed Christmas Cards and raising an into school to collect the cheque and impressive £71 for the Hawk and Owl also to do some more Owl related Trust (working for birds of prey in the sessions with the children. This time it wild and their habitats). The teachers included making owl kites and having and pupils are delighted to continue to an Owl General Knowledge Test, which support the trust and have also adopted they all did remarkably well at.

21 House Competition HOUSE REPORT Summer Term 2013

Although the sunshine was not out in all its summer glory, the rain and wind did hold off for the 2013 Senior School Sports Day.

On the Sporting front Cooper dominated House Rugby House Competitions 2012-13 – Final Results winning junior, intermediate and senior competitions. In Girls’ Hockey Cooper won the junior competition whilst Armstrong Armstrong 742 Crews 601 achieved victory in the intermediate. Cooper 707 Hornby 569 After lunch the whole of the Senior School headed down Filey Road to the Bramcote Sports Complex for the House Athletics 122 Competition. With refreshments tents and shelter at the ready, On the last day of term we awaited the announcement of in case of extreme weather conditions, the afternoon was set the Academic House points. Academic points are usually for pupils, staff and parents all to enjoy a competitive session decisive in the overall House competition and, although of track and field events. Armstrong were in a very strong position at the end of term, their overall victory was by no means certain. This turned out to be a particularly enjoyable Sports Day, with numerous school records being broken. All events were However, when Mrs Nixon read out the final scores in the final closely fought for but, at the close of the day, Armstrong Assembly of term, Armstrong was overall House Competition House had won yet another competition. winner for the second year in a row.

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HOUSE TEA

The House Tea for new students is one of several key House events which take place in the Autumn Term at Scarborough College.

After the usual hectic start to the new term, students new to the school gathered in the Sixth Form Costa Café where they enjoyed some snacks and drinks and were introduced to the House Captains.

After a talk by Mr Scott on House Competitions, the students took part in a quiz in which they were enthusiastically assisted by their respective House Captains. Cooper were victorious with 145 points, closely followed by Hornby with 139.

Well done to all students who took part in and helped organise the various House events HOUSE REPORT throughout the academic year. AUTUMN TERM 2013 Particular thanks to the outgoing House Captains:- The House Captains for this Armstrong Eleanor Richards and Tom Fraser academic year are:-

Cooper Zach Gradwell and Isabelle Harvey Armstrong Holly Langton and Daniel Fowler

Crews Philip Adams and Becky Griffiths Cooper Ben Cole

Hornby Lisa Tam and Emma Rayment Crews Claudia Proctor and Laura Courtland

Hornby James Scott and Nadia Bentley

23 HOUSE PANTOMIME COMPETITION Thursday 12 December 2013

The Christmas term ended on the usual high note with the House Pantomime Competition.

First to perform was Crews and director was first rate as with Snow White. There were was the use of backdrops in some slick use of PowerPoint the PowerPoint. The judges had and sound effects and Joe some difficult decisions to make Porter’s interpretation of the but in the end the results were as wicked queen was hilarious. follows in 4th place Armstrong, Hornby’s rendition of Rapunzel 3rd place Hornby, 2nd place contained superb performances Crews and by a tiny margin in by Boti Pinter and Matthew 1st place was Cooper. Harris. In Armstrong’s Pinocchio Alan Lewis gave a sterling Overall a great deal of time performance in the lead role and effort on the part of many alongside a most entertaining students resulted in a most delivery by David Birkett as the enjoyable afternoon and fairy. The final house to perform congratulations should go to was Cooper with Aladdin. Ben all performers, directors and Cole’s work as a performer technicians.

24 horizons HOUSE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION The Inter House Public Speaking competition is now an annual event in the school calendar. Each of the four Houses is represented by a team of three: the Chairperson, the Main Speaker and the Proposer of the Vote of Thanks.

This year the standard was as high The content was rich in historical as ever. For Cooper House, Ben Cole references and was delivered with the best Vote of Thanks to Henry gave a passionate talk on the debate superb timing and control, and Chambers and the winning Speaker of video games and their potential without notes. was Alex Richards. influence on human behaviour. The judges – John Rowlands, Andrew The overall winning House was Crews. Hornby’s main speaker was Gianfilippo Clay and Dorothy Berry, had some Giorgi Monfort who delivered a difficult decisions to make. However, Congratulations to all who took humorous and demonstrative talk after some debate, they awarded the part in yet another very successful on how advertisers, journalists and winning Chair to Nicky Houghton, competition. governments manipulate public opinion. For Crews House, Adele Chair Main Speaker Vote of Thanks Marshall’s witty speech on the Armstrong House William Watts Alex Richards Nadine Daoud communication problems between men and women was delivered with Cooper House Hattie Gillingham Ben Cole Henry Chambers confidence and was most entertaining. Crews House Nicky Houghton Adele Marshall Sophie I’Anson

A thought provoking speech was given Hornby House Hannah Sunley Gianfilippo Giorgi Charlotte by Alex Richards for Armstrong House. Monfort Leckonby

FORTHCOMING HOUSE EVENTS

Easter Term Boys’ Hockey, Girls’ Netball, Music Competition, Badminton

Summer Term Tennis, Rounders, Cricket, Sports Day, Announcement of House Academic Points

Current House Points

Armstrong Cooper Crews Hornby

TOTAL 324 287 306 248

25 ART This year has been a year of unprecedented success for the Art Department, and the GCSE students have once again found themselves in the spotlight.

Building on the high levels A sample of Scarborough of skill and strong work habits College GCSE work can established in the lower school, be viewed in a permanent the class of 2013 were keen exhibition at the Courtyard to go where no class had Café in Dalby Forest. been before.

The students achieved 17 A* grades and 6 A grades in a class of 23. This beats the previous highest score of 14 A* grades achieved by the 2003 cohort.

Delighted with the performances of this year’s crop, Mr Sutcliffe said “It’s all down to good coaching in the lower years, multiplied by that most valuable commodity; self belief on the part of the students. They have clearly gained a great deal from their time here and the work speaks volumes about their creativity, commitment and desire to succeed”.

Chess Report November 2013 The House Chess competition has to see so many strong players in Boti three games to nil. Hornby been as popular as ever. Each Years 7 and 8, with Ashwin Napa, took the lion’s share of the House House provided eight players but, Tom Thornton, William Watts (all points. Congratulations to Felix with so many students wishing to Armstrong) and Harry Anderson and Hornby House. participate, some Houses had to (Hornby), all reaching the quarter stage pre-competition matches in finals, along with Chris North order to decide who would enter. (Hornby) and Lennart Osesek Matches took place in the first half of (Cooper). the term, with considerable interest shown by other students, particularly In the end, the finalists, Felix Schleef in the advanced stages of the and Boti Pinter (both Hornby), were competition. too strong for the rest of the field. Felix saw off Ashwin Napa by two Hornby dominated the competition games to nil in his semi-final, and from the start, with six second round Boti beat Lennart Osesek, also by players and four quarter finalists out two games to nil. Felix then played of eight. It was pleasing, however, incredibly well in the final to beat

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Portugal Hockey Tour The girls’ and boys’ 1st XI hockey teams travelled to Lisbon on Saturday 19 October.

The weather forecast was not James Houghton had a favourable, but we did manage phenomenal game in goal, and to dodge the showers most certainly deserved the accolade of the time! The first matches of ‘Man of the Match’. were a great introduction to Portuguese hockey. Our last matches were somewhat influenced by the Both our teams played weather, to say the least. exceptionally well, the girls The girls did at least manage to winning 6-0 and the boys play their game, winning 6-0, 7-0. It was good to see their though they had to abandon it enthusiasm and commitment to briefly due to the torrential rain. the team and this boded well for However, there was no possibility the next match, which we were of the boys’ match going ahead advised would be the toughest as the heavens opened before of the tour. they even got on the pitch, which then flooded, along with Again, both teams played the surrounding area. exceptionally well against some extremely talented and Alongside the hockey, we did well drilled opposition; the girls manage to spend some time narrowly losing 2-1. on the beach, as well as taking a tour of Lisbon. They put up an extremely good comeback in the second half Some over indulged in the most and the boys then followed, amazing custard tarts from drawing 1-1, in a match that Belem, and we visited Caiscais, showed real courage and to the north, this time indulging in determination. spectacular ice cream!

27 Scotland Hockey and Rugby Tour

Twenty seven children from Years 7 and 8 had a fantastic tour to Edinburgh. The team pizza on Friday night made sure that the team spirit was high.

Under blue skies the teams took plenty of tartan and Scottish School. The girls bounced on Fettes, the boys putting in a flags purchased. Australia were back with a 4-1 win on grass, fantastic display of hard rugby, the guests at Murrayfield and with Hattie Gillingham scoring led by Henry Chambers and the pre-game show involved three. The boys were now very Matthew Bowman who used bagpipes, Scottish country confident and with Peter Hudson his speed to run in a couple dancing, fireworks, guns and a tackling fiendishly in midfield, of tries. The girls were under lightshow. The match itself was the team finished the tour more pressure against a strong exciting and the atmosphere unbeaten, winning by 5 tries to 2. Fettes side, and despite a better created by 57,000 fans was second half lost 6-0. amazing. It was a tired group that arrived back in Scarborough, but with Princes Street shopping, Sunday morning saw the tour great memories and shared The Royal Mile and Edinburgh heading down south to our experiences. Castle filled the afternoon with final game at Longridge Towers

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It has been a full and packed few Senior School weeks for the Senior School, starting in balmy 18 degree temperatures Sports Report in September and finishing with rain swept, cold sports pitches in December! On the hockey pitches they have enjoyed wins over Queen Margaret’s and Hill House, won the District The Year 9 girls have had an Championships and narrowly lost to Ripon Grammar outstanding half term. School in the semi final of the Cup. Harriet Stephenson and Megan Outhart spearheaded the attack, with Georgia Holdsworth controlling the midfield. Sarah Marsden and Hayley Ng have really improved this season. The girls have also won the District Netball Championships.

The Junior girls have also shown good promise, with both U13 and U12 teams winning many of their hockey games. Bliss Horwell has been outstanding, and her speed and skill have helped drive the U13 team success. Nicky Houghton has impressed all who have watched her play this term, and she has a great future.

The first team have had a steady start to the season; with only one Upper Sixth player, the team is young and at times has lost to more experienced teams. Frances Livera has marshalled the defence, and Alice Kirkup and Georgina Horsham-Batley have provided the skill and power upfront. The girls qualified for the County Championships, but saved their best hockey for the Portugal tour.

The rugby coaching staff has been strengthened by the arrival of Richard Kirby, the strength and conditioning coach from Scarborough Rugby Club. Having three members of staff on every games session has allowed more specialist, technical training and the results have showed a real improvement.

The U12 team has had a great season, only losing one match in the first half of term. Great tackling from Peter Hudson and intelligent forward work from Edward Bradley and Corey Ledden have been behind the success. It is also pleasing to see three boys, George Bell, Freddie Bradley and Guy Scothern, playing up from Bramcote Junior School.

The U15 season has been kick-started by two excellent wins over Cundall Manor, where the team’s tenacity and determination was impressive to watch. Captain Alex Ingham has been inspirational, and his tackle count in every match is very impressive. It has also been good to see players new to rugby having a real effect in the team.

The 1st XV had a slow start to the season and a few injury problems. However, recently the season has turned around with wins over Fyling Hall, Hill House and Read. Captain James Astin must take much of the credit alongside James Wingrove, who has put his body on the line in every game.

29 STUDENT NEWS From 2013

On this page Matthew Bowman you will find Matthew spent information three years with about what Middlesbrough Quinn Haigh some of our FC Academy and this year he has Quinn has quietly Alex Ingham students joined Hull City’s been building up achieve outside Academy, so far he a fine collection Alex has recently has performed very of trophies this last of school. been selected for the well for his new club, year, out on his Yorkshire County U15 representing and home golf course squad for the 2013-14 Miles I’Anson playing for the U14 at Flamborough. season. squad most of the In October, Quinn Given that time, which is a qualified for the 8th He has been competitive angling year above his Andalucia Junior representing the East is probably one of the actual age group. European Open at Yorkshire squad and more unusual sports Low Laithes Golf is delighted to have that pupils pursue, it is For the second year Club, Ossett. now gone another great to see how well running, Matthew step up the ladder Miles is doing and has been selected In addition, Quinn of representative how passionate he is to represent the has been selected honours in the Rugby about his sport and North East of to represent the East Union development hobby outside U13s in the National Riding U17 Golf Team Alice Kirkup training programme. of school. Independent Schools and has won the Most FA Tournament which Improved Club Player Congratulations Alex also trains hard Miles recently took will take place over 2013 at Flamborough. to Alice who has every week with the part in the nine day three days in April Adding to his recently been Leicester Tigers in long Scarborough 2014. Matthew also growing collection selected to play and Lincolnshire, he is on Angling Festival and attended the National of trophies, he also represent the U19 the Leeds Carnegie managed to bag U13 Development won The Scratch Scarborough and England Rugby himself not only some Camp at Bradfield Cup, The Coronation District netball team. Developing Player prize catches, but a College in Reading Cup, The Millwood Programme, he plays good haul of trophies during August 2013. Trophy, Robert James Alice also continues every Sunday and too. Memorial and the to captain the trains mid-week with Senior Salver, all of Owls netball team his club . Amongst his other which are senior which is made up successes, Miles won competitions. of school pupils, This is a huge the Under 18 Junior staff and old girls, commitment and All England Codling Quinn has certainly and they compete shows how dedicated Trophy, Junior Parr had quite a year on throughout the winter Alex is to his sport, Champion and Junior the golf course, and in the McCain’s along with still finding Angler of the Week, he also managed to Scarborough Evening time to complete the latter awarded to bring his handicap Netball League. all of his academic the most successful down from 13 to 7 this work! Junior Angler during year. We look forward the Scarborough to seeing Quinn on Angling Festival the tee at the next (Under 18). OSA Hood Trophy Competition, which will be played in May 2014.

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Boarding at Scarborough Willersley House College continues to House Mistress Mrs Jenny Robinson thrive and expand Assistant House Mistress with the school Miss Sarah Hammond re-opening Denys Crews House Tutor Miss Heather Ramsay House for our younger boy boarders. We are Denys Crews House delighted that our House Mistress Mrs Sarah Grice boarders represent over House Tutors 11 countries. Mr Paul Sutcliffe, Mr Simon Harvey, Mrs Pascale Rigley, The current boarding parents Mr Mike Price-Stephens and team who look after and ensure a home-from-home Boarding Administrator experience at the College Mrs Janet Thomas are as follows: Throughout this year, so far, the Weaponness House boarders have been kept busy • Firework display House Master and active with the following • Leeds Armouries visit Mr John Precious activities and events:- • Ice skating Assistant House Master • Pot Doodle Mr Dan Davey • Ten Pin Bowling • Weekend in London House Tutor • Cinema trips • Italian night Mr Phil Wilson • Swimming • Christmas party • York shopping • Alton Towers theme park With all of this going on every • Whitby walk and Fish term, rumour has it, a few and Chips boarders would rather stay here • Paintballing than go home for the holidays!

31 THE OLD SCARDEBURGIANS’ ASSOCIATION ALUMNI AWARD 2013 Richard M John – Lisvane and Scarborough College 1974-1985.

Everyone knew Richard “Pooh” John was going conflict and hardship, using the skills and training to join the Army, but even he surely questioned provided by the Army, but drawing on the values his choices as he negotiated his way across war instilled by, he says, “his parents and Scarborough torn Bosnia to rescue the abandoned hospitals for College”. His work has been at the heart of major handicapped children, in Drin & Backovici, west of world events, including post war Bosnia, Kosovo, Sarajevo – at the height of the Yugoslav conflict in Afghanistan, Iraq and Nepal. June 1993. However, this was his most challenging assignment to date; responsible for the lives of More recently, Richard moved to Ethiopia where dozens of aid workers and journalists, as well as he worked on Human Rights programming, as racing against the clock to save 247 children who well as initiatives to counter violent extremism in had received no food or water for three days. Somaliland. This year he is working on Conflict Prevention initiatives in the Yemen, and is currently At Lisvane, his red jumper and love of honey looking towards Syria for his next assignment. quickly earned him the name of “Pooh”, a Throughout his time in these fragile and violent nickname that stuck with him until he graduated places, he holds dear to himself the values and from Scarborough College in 1985, with four standards that he learnt in Scarborough College; A Levels; he was also the Head of Hartford he speaks of honour, integrity, team and family, Boarding House, a senior member of the CCF and the school motto, “Pensez Fort” – Think Hard. and a stalwart of the College rugby team. He The Committee of the Old Scardeburgians’ graduated from the Royal Military Academy Association were proud to award Richard “Pooh” Sandhurst, commissioning into the Royal Army John the 2013 OSA Alumni Award, in recognition Ordnance Corps in 1986. of his achievements so far.

Despite rising rapidly to the rank of Major, Richard The Old Scardeburgians’ Association Alumni Award left the Army in 1994, but returned immediately to is a new Award which was presented for the first Sarajevo working with UNHCR, managing the airlift time this year. It is to be awarded to a member operation for one third of its duration, and leading of the OSA in recognition of their achievements in aid convoys through front lines and providing their life after Scarborough College. OSA members a besieged city with 10,000 tons of food and are invited to submit nominations, detailing medical provision every month. why the nominee should be considered. The nominations will be put to the Committee who will This was the start of 20 years of work in aid and select a worthy recipient for the OSA Alumni Award development, constantly pulling Pooh to places of each year.

32 horizons HOOD TROPHY GOLF 21 JUNE 2013

For the second year running the Hood Trophy and Guest Cup were fought in unusually wet weather for late June.

Nonetheless, 20 players made Peter Davison (3rd hole), In May 2014, we will be hosting up the field for a long 18 holes Ian Botterill (7th hole), our last official Summer at Scarborough South Cliff Golf Sam Pottage (14th hole) and Reunion Weekend, including Club. The course, as always, was John Precious (17th hole) all golf, cricket, tennis, rounders in excellent condition despite of whom received a sleeve of and a celebratory Dinner and the deluge the previous evening. balls for their shot-making/luck! Memorial Service, all in honour of John H A Alderson, who sadly Well done to the two winners, Many thanks to the following died, at the age of 90, on Justin Preston (42 points) who who supported the event 24 May 2013. took the spoils in the Hood this year:- Trophy narrowly beating Mark The 300 Club is still looking for Precious on the back nine, and Sam Pottage, Zoë Harrison, more OSA members to sign up Kenny Ng who tasted victory in Mieke Davison, Rob Gretton, and support us. Full details and the Guest Cup. Both players will Peter Davison, Paul Sullivan, Application Forms can be found have their handicaps revised for Justin Preston, Charles Jennison, on the website or by contacting next year! Anthony Jennison, Colin Brooke, the Secretary either at Guy Pears, David Watson, [email protected], In addition to the main prizes, Ian Botterill, Mark Precious, or by writing to or telephoning there were ‘nearest the pin’ Simon Weightman, Kenny Ng, the College. challenges on all four par three Phil Wilson, Roger Gilbert, holes. Congratulations to David Hastie and John Precious.

33 The History of the sword of honour The Sword of Honour was presented to the school by OS, Ken Gardner and was first awarded on Speech Day in 1966 to T M Vickers, and has been awarded on most Speech Days since.

Ken Gardner was born in Scarborough on 7 August 1919 and was educated at Scarborough College from 1929 to 1936. He was a keen sportsman, representing the school at rugby, hockey and cricket, and was awarded his rugby colours. He also played rugby for Scarborough RUFC.

He enlisted in the ranks of the 5th Battalion on 3 April 1939 and was commissioned on 9 July 1939. On the outbreak of war he was posted with the battalion to the BEF in France, where he experienced intense active service before being evacuated from the Dunkirk beaches in June 1940.

In the summer of 1941, several battalions were sent to North Africa and were engaged in heavy fighting. He was captured in June 1942 becoming POW 3019. He was eventually released and repatriated in April 1945.

On his final posting he met a charming ATS girl called Bunty. They were married on 24 December 1946. Ken studied for professional qualifications at night school and also re-joined the 4th Battalion in Scarborough, eventually transferring to the newly formed 4/5th Battalion in 1960. He became second in command in 1965 and was awarded The Sword is still the territorial decoration. He remained proud of his Regiment and was a past Chairman of presented to the Scarborough Branch of the Green Howards an outstanding Association. cadet NCO in the

Ken always maintained close links with the CCF and is a very College and on becoming President of the Old coveted Prize. Scardeburgians’ Association from 1966-1968 he It is displayed donated the sword. in pride of place After a full career in local government, Ken retired within the main in 1980. Major Ken Gardner died on 27 September College foyer. 2008 at the age of 89.

34 OSA Since our last full report, this time last year, the OSA has been as busy as ever!

At the Easter Reunion in March, Mollie and Mike for being the Both fixtures were well supported we hosted our 80s Decade kind, special and inspirational by students, OSs, staff, parents Reunion Dinner. With 90 guests people they were to so many of and very brave supporters. The filling the school Dining Hall, us. Then followed the throwing end result was, I’m sure, a win for there was certainly a great of Matron’s Marmalade at OSA in both! atmosphere and thanks to the new Lisvane Hall, by Katie everyone who took the plunge Danes, then the final ‘trolley tea’ It was definitely an OSA Boys’ and decided to come back. before we made our way to the Hockey victory of 5-3 over the chaos and mayhem of the 80s College side. The Netball was Earlier on the Saturday evening, Decade Dinner, which included a little bit more complicated a very moving and poignant the Mellors twins – I need say to work out...... hence, an OSA Memorial Service was held for no more!! victory in this version of events. Mollie Whiteley and Mike Evans, who both passed away within six Dr and Mrs Richard Wilkinson In May, following requests and months of each other and were were in attendance (and suggestions from our members, the back bone and parents to looked exactly the same as we thought we would try hundreds of Lisvane children they did 20 plus years ago!) something different; a day at through the 70s and 80s. and terrified many of us as York Races and a York Evening they could remember every Reunion. Those who attended This was followed by the student, every event and every had a lovely day. The sun shone official renaming of the now visit to the Headmaster’s office! and the horses ran very fast! This ‘Lisvane Hall’. Both services Tim Jones, OSA President, was a first for Tim Jones, and he were presided over by Father addressed the 80s rabble and and Lucy enjoyed their special Tim Jones, former Head Boy encouraged further reminiscing day together. of Lisvane and Scarborough of those wonderful days gone College, and now President by in Bankory, Lodge, Hartford, For the evening, they continued of the OSA and a Governor of College and those other day - to the Park Inn Hotel and met Scarborough College! The event bug houses! some more Old Boys and included personal accounts shared in some rare tales of and memories of past pupils, Sunday saw the traditional Scarborough College and the staff and parents who fondly Girls’ Netball and Boys’ Hockey good old days. remembered and thanked fixtures take place – in the snow!!

35 FoSC The last twelve months have seen a very busy and enthusiastic Committee continue with their fundraising and social events throughout the whole school.

The Friends have raised over The Committee are keen to £1,900 and in turn have continue to organise events, reinvested £2,300 back into the and always welcome any ideas school for the benefit of all our or help from any of our parents. children by way of supporting the following projects:- You do not have to fully join the Committee, but please let us • Junior School trip to see know if you can help in any way Mother Goose pantomime or just come along to one of our last Christmas meetings or join us at a Tuesday • Magic Mike Christmas Party Coffee Morning in Costa Café. and selection boxes • Camping equipment In the New Year, we will be • Infant play equipment continuing with the Lunch and • Library computer system Supper Clubs and plans are in and Junior Library books place for a Summer Barn Dance. • Gardening Club We will also be having more of Thank you to everyone for a presence at school events, continuing to support FoSC and such as Concerts and Parents’ also to everyone who came Evenings, so you can come along to our first Christmas Fair along and find out more about in a long time. This was another ways to help and support FoSC great event which has raised and what we do for our students over £1,100. and school.

OSA DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 8-9 March 2014 Easter Reunion Weekend 24 May 2014 Scarborough College XI v Alderson OSA XI Cricket 8 March 2014 90s Decade Reunion Dinner 24 May 2014 Alderson Celebration Dinner 9 March 2014 OSA Men’s Hockey and OSA Netball Tournament 25 May 2014 Alderson Memorial Service in Lisvane Hall 23,24 and 25 May 2014 Alderson OSA Reunion Weekend 15-16 November 2014 Winter Reunion Weekend

23 May 2014 OSA Hood Trophy Golf 15 November 2014 OSA Black Tie Ball Competition at South Cliff Golf Club 16 November 2014 AGM, OSA Ladies Hockey and OSA Rugby v Scarborough Gulls

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