ContentsArts The Foundation of King Edward VI Headmaster’s Report 2 or The King’s School Hail & Farewell 3 in , Arts 7 Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03 Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, Sciences 12 dated 26th April, 1552 Governing Body Chairman: Clubs & Societies 17 W A Bromley-Davenport Esq Vice Chairman: R F May Esq School Trips 18 Co-optative Governors: S R Bosworth Esq, OBE, BA, D Litt (Hon), 21 Edgeway, Wilmslow W A Bromley-Davenport Esq, The Kennels, Capesthorne, Macclesfield Variae 23 P F Cotterell Esq, BSc, 30 Barracks Lane, Macclesfield Mrs H D Densem, BA, Old Hall Cottage, Birtles, Macclesfield J D Gartside Esq, BA, CEng, 19 The Mount, Congleton Rugby 26 H R Harrison Esq, 15 Brookfield Avenue, Poynton, Dr G C Hirst, MB, ChB, White Cottage, Upcast Lane, Alderley Edge Hockey 32 R F May Esq, BA, Long Ridge, Sutton, Macclesfield J K Pickup, Esq, BA, LLB, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge W Riordan Esq, BA, 7 Elm Rise, Prestbury, Macclesfield Cricket 37 Dr J Rosamond, MA, DPhil, 2 Taunton Close, Hazel Grove, Stockport Ex-Officio Governor: The Worship the Mayor of Macclesfield Other Sport Representative Governors Athletics 44 Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester Basketball 45 Sir Richard Baker Wilbraham, Bt, DL, Rode Hall, Scholar Green Biathlon 45 Appointed by Cheshire County Council J P Findlow Esq, LLB, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Cross-Country 46 Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council Football 46 J K Jackson Esq, 10 Woodlands Road, Handforth Netball 47 Mrs D M Millett, 3 Orchard Crescent, Nether Alderley Rounders 48 Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester G E Sparrow Esq, MC, TD, DL, The Wall House, Birtles, Nr Macclesfield Swimming 48 Appointed by the Council of the Victoria University, Manchester Tennis 49 Professor F M Burdekin, MA, PhD, F Eng, FRS, 27 Springbank, Bollington, Macclesfield Officers of the Foundation Bursar & Clerk to the Governors: Appendices D O Smith, MInstAM, MIMgt 1 Staff List 50 Solicitors: 2 Examination Results 53 Messrs Daniels, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield Auditors: 3 Former Pupils 56 Messrs Josolyne & Co, Chartered Accountants, Macclesfield 4 Higher Education 57 Bankers: 5 Awards & Prizes 60 National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield 6 Music Examinations 63 7 Sports Results 65

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match their abilities but who still ap- course, it is desirable that pupils should pear to be doing better than their develop into responsible citizens, but peers, can now be called to account. that has surely been the aim of schools At all levels, now, from Infants to over the years, and it has generally Sixth Formers, King’s School pupils’ been achieved by encouraging respon- progress is monitored in this way. It is sible attitudes rather than lecturing. no longer sufficient to consider only The opportunities to take responsibil- the result; progress and effort are also ity are surely a key element in this. The reviewed. King’s School structure affords this by This brings me to the A Level results giving responsibility from a young age in 1999. These were the best in the and also by having higher expectations history of the school and they were so of sixteen-year-olds than is normal. on two counts. Firstly, those of whom Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions both have we expected top grades duly achieved their cohorts of prefects, their School them: eight achieved five As, nineteen Councils and their Charities’ Commit- British schoolchildren now undergo achieved four and no fewer than thirty tees: experience gained from serving more national tests than ever. Pupils in achieved three. Equally importantly, here is, of course, further developed in state schools compulsorily sit tests at however, if one considers the pupils’ the Sixth Form. seven, eleven, fourteen and sixteen, GCSE scores as a base-line, informa- These attitudes are fostered richly in with the option of further tests two tion is available on the A Level results a wide range of extra-curricular activi- years later. The purpose behind all this of hundreds of pupils nationally over ties, from team games to individual is the laudable one of seeking to ensure the years from the same base-line in sports, from Outward Bound activities that all children reach minimum levels the same subjects, and on this basis no to Community Service. Again the pages in certain basic skills which are the fewer than twenty-four of our pupils which follow will demonstrate how cornerstone of further learning and, scored an average of at least one grade much we value such experiences. therefore, of a full education. It is prob- higher than the national average out- What of the future? The school is ably true that, if pupils are to be tested come in each of their subjects. This is now benefiting from the development and results made public, there will be genuine achievement by individuals. in 1993 of opening the Girls’ Division, greater concentration on these skills. Behind results lies the aim of en- since now, for the first time, the Sixth There are available now, however, couraging pupils to think for them- Form is almost equally co-educational highly sophisticated tests of basic skills selves. This, too, we have addressed at and the pupils have virtually all had which can identify a pupil’s strengths King’s in a number of ways. We have their secondary education at King’s. and weaknesses – and therefore needs been, in the last two years, one of the The effects are enormously beneficial – quickly and accurately. Teaching can pioneer schools in developing the in every aspect of school life. therefore be tailored to concentrate on ‘Thinking Science’ programme devel- The future, from September 2000, specific areas for specific groups, and oped by King’s College, London. The also holds out the prospect of new A progress can be properly monitored aim of this is to encourage pupils to Levels, with more modular examina- over the months and years. This repre- develop their abilities to tackle prob- tions taken both in the Lower and sents both true progress and a genuine lems by concentrating on the process of Upper Sixth. Yet another year of public measure of success for the pupils, moving towards a solution rather than examinations is thus added. There are teachers and schools. the solution itself. Discussion in groups distinct benefits from the proposed Unfortunately, the publication of forms an essential part of the method. changes. There are concerns (national, raw results as a measure of achieve- Initial results are very encouraging and not just local) at the possible impact of ment has no such validity. Results can the programme has had a significant so many public examinations upon be shown to have improved; therefore, impact upon teaching methods at all extra-curricular activities. I hope all it is claimed, standards have risen – or, levels. Consideration is being given to schools will continue to stress the of course, fallen, if the hurdle has been developing a similar programme in benefits of a full education, beyond the lowered. Mathematics teaching. taking of examinations. It is sensible and highly profitable to Besides these, there has been exten- The Former Pupils’ project to up- use computer-generated statistics to sive growth of interest in the school in grade the Memorial Pavilion has now identify individual targets with pupils studying philosophical questions, both been completed, and the facilities are (and their parents) and this is what we in Philosophy itself and in Religious now such that the school can be proud have been concentrating on at King’s Education, where numbers have of them, not merely for the obvious over the past two years. The targets boomed over the past few years. benefits for cricket, but as an area for must be rigorous (pupils do, in fact, Creativity (not easily measured) is meeting in gracious surroundings. The have high expectations of themselves) another key element in a pupil’s devel- school owes a great debt to the Former but should not be the same for every- opment, and I am delighted at the level Pupils who have had the vision and one. ‘This is where you are now: what of interest that is evident in the creative persistence to carry this important is a challenging but reasonable expec- subjects, and in the different areas project through. tation for where you hope to be by within those subjects, both in the cur- So much activity, so many positive next year?’ If this is the basis of discus- riculum and in extra-curricular activi- achievements! I am happy, in my final sion between tutor and pupil, then ties. The pages which follow give some report, to pay tribute to the continued praise can be given where there is indication of how much stress is laid support the school and I have had from genuine improvement, though obvi- on creativity in the school. so many colleagues, both teaching and ously the results will not all be the Beyond the concerns nationally non-teaching, over the years I have same. The converse of this is that able about results, there is talk about bring- been privileged to work at the school. but lazy pupils, whose results do not ing ‘citizenship’ into the curriculum. Of A G Silcock, November 1999

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It did not take Lesley long to realise including walking, skiing and Hail... that Chris’ commitments to school, watersports. He is a Mountain Leader Welcome to those members of staff through Physics and rugby, were such and spends a fair amount of his holi- who joined King’s during the academic that if she did not rapidly develop an days leading walks in the mountains of year 1998-99. The following have kindly interest in the latter, she would see Britain and Europe. provided brief histories: little of him, so she tagged along and eventually came to relish her position Liz Mitchell Jane Barratt on the touchline, even touring in Hol- (Information Technology) (Music) land with U16 and U14 teams. Liz was born in West Yorkshire and had Jane was born in Wigan, Lancashire Their own two boys arrived and a grammar school education. After and educated at Chorley Grammar Lesley stayed at home until they were school she went on to study Math- School. She then went on to study both of school age. For a couple of ematical Sciences at Birmingham Uni- piano, organ and singing at Trinity years, she worked as a school cook versity where she became increasingly College of Music, London, before tak- and then went back to insurance for a involved in computing. ing a PGCE at Birmingham University. while until the opportunity came to Following university, Liz worked as From 1980 she began her career join the rest of the family at King’s. Her a computer systems engineer and con- teaching class music at Knutsford spare time is again spent on touch- sultant, initially for ICL and then for County High School, then Alsager Sec- lines, now watching her own sons play Hewlett Packard, both jobs involving ondary School. football. Ideally, she would love to extensive travel in the UK, Europe and In 1985 her husband’s career took have time for walking and travelling. USA. A substantial part of her role her to Sydney, Australia, where there involved customer training together was ample opportunity to indulge in Zoe Horner with a full range of pre- and post-sales the outdoor life as well as regular visits (Geography) support and account management. to the Opera House for concerts and Zoe was born and brought up in Chesh- Having had a number of years working operas. ire and attended for manufacturers, Liz decided to expe- On returning to eighteen as a child. After a degree at Salford, she rience the industry from a different months later, Jane then worked as a went to Cambridge (Hughes Hall) for viewpoint and joined a Management peripatetic teacher in local schools as her PGCE. She then returned to the Consultancy company as a computer well as building up a private music North West and taught at a Sixth Form consultant. practice, teaching piano, flute and saxo- College in Bolton, where she met her Following the birth of her son, Liz phone. This continued until she took husband. ‘retired’ from the computer industry up her present post at the King’s School. A love of travel and experiencing and eventually became involved in She is in the Register for Professional different ways of life and cultures pro- children’s book publishing. She worked Teachers in the Incorporated Society pelled her to take up a position at a as training and development manager of Musicians and is currently serving British curriculum school in Bahrain. for Red House Books and then joined on the committee of the Manchester Shortly after returning from there in Harper Collins Publishers in their edu- Centre. 1997, she had a daughter and returned cational sales division. This move Away from the musical activities to work part-time. brought her into close contact with that take up much of her leisure time In her ‘spare’ time she enjoys read- secondary schools and colleges. Jane’s interests include hill walking, ing novels, hill walking/trekking and Liz has found that as a part-time especially in the Lake District, theatre genealogy. She is now thoroughly en- teacher of Information Technology at visits, reading travel books, and she is joying teaching at King’s and openly King’s she can combine her computing an active member of the Congleton enjoys bringing her experiences of and training skills, enjoy the educa- branch of the Institute of Advanced travelling alive in the classroom. tional environment and still have time Motorists. Her passion for travel has for her family. led to two circumnavigations of the Gareth Jones globe and an interest in ethnic music (Junior Division) Jane Pullen and instruments. Gareth was born in Stockport and (German) Jane has two young sons who so far educated at . Jane was born in Carlisle and lived in are following in Mum’s footsteps and He then studied Music at Anglia Poly- Cumbria until the age of eighteen. are learning the drums and cornet. technic University before moving on to Before going to university at Bath to do his PGCE at Leeds University. He read German and Russian, she spent a Lesley Hollis began his teaching career in year in Bavaria, living with a family (School Office) Chapeltown, Leeds but returned across near Regensburg – her German accent Lesley was brought up in the North the Pennines to his hometown, has not been the same since! East but left the area, after a traditional Stockport, where he taught for three Upon graduation in 1991 she took grammar school education, to study years at Broadstone Hall Primary up a position as a Management Trainee French at Leeds University. It was there School, Heaton Chapel. with Lloyd’s Bank but, realising that that she met her future husband, Chris. Although he studied music, Gareth this was not her true vocation, she soon Following graduation, and in the would describe himself as a reluctant turned to teaching and completed her absence of any clear career objectives flautist these days, but he does enjoy PGCE at Leeds University in June 1994. (she only knew that she did not want the occasional performance. He has a One very positive result of her time at to teach), she began working in the passion for sports, especially football Lloyd’s, however, was that she met her insurance industry, initially in Leeds which he plays regularly. He likes husband through a bank colleague – where Chris was doing research, and watching football and is a season ticket who was suitably ‘punished’ by being then in Manchester following the cou- holder at Stockport County. Gareth best man at their wedding! ple’s move to Macclesfield. enjoys a variety of outdoor activities Her first teaching post was at Bed-

3 Hail & Farewell ford Modern School, where she spent found time to help Tony Hallatt to department for a couple of weeks at four extremely happy years before the administer General Studies, devoting the start of the new academic year to completion of her husband’s degree hours to ensure that students received help our new technician, Mark Jeffrey, signalled a move north to his new job. the best possible combination of to find his feet. Outside school she enjoys watching courses. In addition, she voluntarily We already miss the Monday morn- football, cooking, reading and enter- introduced Year 7 classes to cookery, ing match reports on Saturday’s game taining friends. taking small groups at a time during at Moss Lane, the ups and downs of the lunch hour. Macclesfield Town FC. Also, next sum- A warm welcome, too, to: There was, however, another tre- mer will undoubtedly bring back Sinead Ball Chemistry & Biology mendous contribution that Jenny made memories of test match commentaries Karen Booth Mathematics to King’s and that was in the area of on the radio in the prep room, England Alison Chynoweth Nursery Nurse Admissions and Marketing. As a retired on the verge of defeat again! Maureen Denovan Infants Deputy Head of Gawsworth County We are grateful to Philip for all his Lisa Farrow Physics Primary School, Jenny had enormous efforts over the past eighteen years and Sarah Jackson Laboratory Assistant knowledge of local schools, which she hope that he and his wife, Susan, enjoy Alison Johnson Junior French put at our disposal. She has a wonder- a long and happy retirement. Alan McInnes Games ful way with people and especially Bernard Randall Classics with children, and she used this quality Margaret Gartside Ruth Roberts English to great effect in welcoming them to Margaret joined us in 1996 as a part- Richard Schofield Econ/Bus Studies Saturday morning tours. She has been time teacher of Chemistry and General Shirley Searle Classroom Assistant a vital member of the 11+ interviewing Science. Her previous experience in- Margaret Wheeler Boys’ Div Secretary teams for seven years, knowing which cluded teaching Chemistry and run- Judi Williams Classroom Assistant pupils would thrive at King’s and, ning a department, teaching Maths more rarely, which would not. She has and, most recently, teaching in a Spe- always made herself available for the cial Unit for emotionally and behav- ... and Farewell Junior Workshop Day or the King’s at iourally disturbed pupils aged fourteen and our best wishes for the future to: Work afternoon, forever singing the to sixteen. Margaret’s family moved school’s praises and selling it to our many times before coming to Karen Booth visitors. Macclesfield, with the result that she Karen came to us via Stockport Gram- She has a passion for music and she accumulated a huge variety of experi- mar School as a part-time Maths teacher. has found time to help the Music ence and learned to be flexible and She taught three classes in the Girls’ Department on many occasions as well adaptable. Division and one in the Boys’ Division. as singing in the choir. At King’s Margaret taught in the She settled in well and soon demon- Jenny has been a wonderful friend Boys’ Division in Years 7 to 11. She was strated her ability in the classroom. and supporter of King’s as well as a particularly good with the boys on an When in the Staff Room waiting for loyal colleague and we are all going to individual basis, and had endless pa- lessons, she always seemed to be mark- miss her greatly. tience when it came to explaining ing and she will be remembered as difficult concepts either in class, or in always having a pile of orange books Philip Dobson extra lunchtime sessions. If anyone by her side. Philip joined the King’s School as Tech- encountered problems, Margaret was In her spare time in school she nician to the Physics Department in the always sympathetic and proved herself helped with the Maths Clinic and out of summer of 1981. He had previously to be an excellent listener. She was school she seemed to have great en- worked in the textile industry where always determined to find the source ergy and drive. She ran the PTA at her his job and the environment had been of a problem so that it could be treated children’s primary school and helped quite different. However, he soon set- effectively, rather than simply react to to organise many functions. In addi- tled in and adapted to the demands of the symptoms. She had a genuine tion, she enjoyed catering and was his new role. interest and enthusiasm for the subject, always willing to help friends with Philip has always been a quiet and which she passed on to her classes. their party or celebration. She has now affable person who never complained Even though she was part-time, returned to Stockport as a part-time about anything, despite the fact there Margaret contributed significantly to teacher of Maths. was often a lot to complain about. He the extra-curricular activities in the even calmly accepted the advent of the school. She helped with the running of Jenny Burdekin dreaded Sc1 (Science investigation badminton in the winter and with Jenny joined the King’s School staff in work), the bane of everyone’s life, tennis in the summer. If she was free, September 1992 to teach cookery. As teachers and technicians alike. He never she could be relied upon to provide an mother of two sons who had attended said no to requests for apparatus even extra adult presence if it was needed the school and as the wife of the when they were last minute and some- on trips or community action projects. Chairman of the Education Committee, times later than that. His loyalty to the Margaret will still be a frequent visi- Jenny threw herself into her new job as department and the school was abso- tor to the school in her capacity as though it were a full-time rather than a lute and he was always willing to do parent and wife of one of the governors. part-time appointment. She taught with whatever was required. This was typi- We look forward to seeing her in the real flair three courses in General Stud- fied by the fact that although he reached future and wish her well with her next ies: a Year 12 Diploma of Achievement retirement age last February he wanted project, which is a course on helping to every pupil in the year, a Year 12 to stay on until the end of the academic children who suffer from dyslexia. Cookery course to those who opted for year because he thought that it would it and a Year 13 Student Survival course be in the best interests of the depart- on how to live off a budget. She also ment. Philip did briefly return to the

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Linda Graham staff working in the Division and she older and more self-reliant, she changed Lin joined King’s in 1992 job-sharing was instrumental in setting up all of the her hours in order to accommodate the with Janet Moore in the Foundation new procedures that we all take for work of the departments and again we Office. Her dry sense of humour and granted today. She also brought with appreciated her flexibility. She contrib- quick wit were great assets – brighten- her an interest in trains and rock music, uted significantly to the department’s ing up many a hectic Monday morning and through these she was able to efforts on Open Day, and made a and enhancing relationships between meet a wide cross section of the school, number of posters which were part of teaching and admin. staff. Lin was either at rail enthusiasts’ meetings or the Chemistry Department display. always willing to be flexible and regu- the occasional rock concert where she Christine left us in order to take up larly assisted with office holiday cover might run into rather surprised Sixth a post as a Ward Clerk at Stepping Hill – often filling in at the last moment. Her Formers. Such was her relaxed person- Hospital. We wish her well. conscientious approach and attention ality that she was able to cope with to detail have been very hard to re- these widely contrasting situations with Nick Phillips place. consummate ease. Never one to get Mr Nick Phillips was appointed to the On her free Wednesday afternoons, flustered in a crisis, she was the sympa- school as Head of French in 1973. Lin assisted the PE Department in her thetic arm for a sick boy, or the cool, During these years he ran the depart- capacity as a qualified netball umpire, polite and helpful voice on the tel- ment and taught French at all levels. also stepping in to umpire weekend ephone to a rather irate parent. Mr Phillips’ deep knowledge of the matches, often at short notice. Her free Sue has moved on to a post closer to French language and culture was evi- Wednesdays were later given over to home where I am sure she will give a dent to all who knew him. He enjoyed the Music Department where she first class service. We wish her well for nothing better than conversing at length helped the Instrumental Co-ordinator the future. in French with bilingual colleagues, produce weekly lesson timetables. In and his enthusiasm for France found its both of these areas, her talents were James Keefe most valued outlet in the organisation much appreciated and are sorely James Keefe’s stay was relatively brief of the school’s exchange with Albi missed. but he made a considerable impact. He over many years. Other exchanges and Lin left King’s at the end of May, came from RGS, Newcastle, to teach trips abroad followed, and pupils ben- following two bouts of illness, decid- Economics and Business Studies – the efited from a whole range of opportu- ing that she would like to spend more latter was new to him. It was clear from nities to visit France. time with her family including her the outset that he was passing through. Mr Phillips’ other great love was lively two-year-old grandson, Thomas. He was extremely well organised, dy- music and on numerous occasions he We wish her every happiness. namic and an effective teacher. His sang with the school choir or the latest enthusiasm, energy and ability seemed Barber Shop group, lending his expe- Claire Hart boundless; he took on Careers after his rience and expertise. Mrs Claire Hart began her first teaching first year and made an excellent job of After twenty-six years he has de- post at King’s in September 1996 (when it, as he did with U14 hockey and U14 cided to step aside and we wish him a she was known as Miss Priestley!) cricket. He wrote textbooks in his free long and happy retirement. Arriving fresh from gaining her PGCE time and was a computer wizard. He qualification at Homerton College, Cam- played football skilfully, and with fe- Bernard Randall bridge, she was Form Teacher to three rocity and frightening single- Bernard joined the Classics Depart- Year 6 classes where her calm, caring, mindedness. ment at King’s in September 1998 to yet firm approach was undoubtedly a Jim is an exceptional person. His help with the teaching of Latin to boys positive influence. She was particu- modesty, open-mindedness and will- and girls in Years 8 and 9 and to teach larly influential in her subject specialism ingness to listen are not always found Philosophy in the Sixth Form. He soon of English where, working closely with in people of his ability. He is well made an impression with his mild, Mrs Hulme, she sought to improve the remembered by his colleagues, team- good-humoured approach in the class- standards throughout the Junior Divi- mates, and pupils. We wish him well. room. He encouraged the pupils to sion, encompassing the main points of enjoy themselves while learning, often the National Literacy Programme along Christine Miller using the video camera as the pupils the way. During her time at King’s she Christine Miller joined King’s in 1989 as acted out stories in Latin. However, he has organised and led an English Speak- a Laboratory Assistant in Biology and always emphasised the importance of ing Board Club and Drama Club, as Chemistry. She worked in both depart- a good grammatical base, realising well as preparing children meticulously ments, splitting her time evenly be- quite rightly that only from a solid to read at many church services. She tween the two, supporting the foundation could significant progress left to return to Richmond Preparatory Laboratory Technicians in their work. be made. Nor were his contributions School in her native Yorkshire with our Christine was a quiet, friendly member limited to the classroom. He helped best wishes. of the Science Department and got on out with the training of the Year 8 well with teachers and technicians. rugby squad and accompanied the Sue Husband She did the sort of job which is vital to Classics Department trips to Bath, Sue joined King’s in 1994 and was the the smooth running of a busy depart- Fishbourne and Chester. He was also a first secretary of the new Boys’ Divi- ment but which does not provide a keen participant in staff football and sion. Her efforts and personality very great deal of variety. She was reliable cricket matches where his slow leg much set the tone for the Office. Al- and dependable over the years, and spin bamboozled many an opponent. though she was asked to work from a her contribution to both departments We all wish him well now as he returns temporary office in rather cramped was much appreciated. Christine had to teaching Ancient History at Man- conditions, she provided a first rate two children who were very young chester University and concentrates on and friendly service for all boys and when she joined us. As they became finishing his doctorate.

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Ruth Roberts Macclesfield’s Heritage Centre as a ‘Vic- Ruth came to us in September 1998 with torian School Ma’am’, a role which Biology Department Staff a First Class degree from the University combined her love of the classroom Three members of the Biology Depart- of Oxford and with experience in the with her love of Amateur Dramatics. ment staff left King’s School at the end world of auctioneering. She joined us to of the Summer Term to take up new teach English part-time at Fence Av- Denise Wilkinson appointments. All three have made a enue. Her love of literature, combined Mrs Denise Wilkinson joined King’s huge contribution to the life of the with her enjoyment of the company of Juniors from Cheadle Hulme Junior department academically, technically young people, made her lessons inspi- School as a Year 3 class teacher in and socially and they will be missed by rational and fun. Girls were motivated September 1997. She quickly struck up the remaining staff and the pupils that to learn and to achieve, as they knew a rapport with Mrs Williams and to- they taught. In addition they all made that she genuinely cared about their gether they set very high standards for important contributions outside the progress. Ruth thoroughly enjoyed her the youngest entrants to the Division. department. year at King’s. She left us in order to Through meticulous planning and high pursue her own interests in writing and expectations, the Year 3 children got off Sue Madden to look after her two young sons. We to a flying start with Mrs Wilkinson. She Sue is going to be Head of Biology at wish her every success in the future. was also the Division’s PE coordinator Withington School for Girls. She has during her short stay of just over five been an excellent Senior Subject Alison Schreiber terms at King’ Juniors. She made an Teacher and will be a very effective Mrs Alison Schreiber was appointed in outstanding contribution to the success Head of Department in her new school. 1996 to teach French at all levels in the in the Junior Division of her favourite In addition to her teaching commit- school, with particular responsibility for game, netball. She worked very hard to ments she has taken on many roles in eleven- to sixteen-year-old boys. Her build up the girls’ skills and confidence the school including pastoral duties, a deep knowledge of her subject, com- to the extent that the 1998/9 Under 11 wide range of field trips, drama activi- bined with her sympathetic and sup- team were the most successful in the ties, theatre visits and skiing holidays. portive approach to her pupils quickly Junior Division’s short history, winning Sue introduced the annual Sixth Form won her the respect of all her classes. both the Macclesfield Primary Schools’ trip to the Natural History Museum Throughout her time in the school she League and the local cup competition. which has been very successful. worked hard at developing courses She left on maternity leave in May, appropriate for different groups of pu- before giving birth to her first child in Neil Walker pils. In addition, she was a sympathetic, June. She decided not to return after Neil is leaving to become the Head of hard-working tutor, and she developed baby Caleb’s birth and is currently en- Psychology and Key Stage 3 Science such a good relationship with a number joying proud parenthood greatly. Co-ordinator at Croham Hurst School of her tutees that a trip to France with in South Croydon. In addition to teach- them became almost inevitable – and a Fiona Williams ing Biology at all levels, Neil was memorable experience for all concerned. Mrs Fiona Williams (or Miss Chisholm instrumental in introducing A Level Mrs Schreiber was also a warm and as she was then!) was a ‘founder mem- Psychology to the school. He also supportive colleague. Her decision to ber’ of King’s Junior Division in Septem- accompanied numerous school trips leave to spend more time at home was ber 1993. For six years she set high and contributed to the sporting life of wholly understandable but much re- standards in the Juniors with Year 3 the school, especially hockey. gretted in the Common Room. In her classes. Many children will be able to years with us she achieved much that put down their academic success to Mrs Nick Teagle will be remembered with gratitude. Williams’ early encouragement and at- Nick is going to be a teacher of Science tention to detail, which set the highest at Westwood Technical College. In Elsie Thompson expectations. It must have been very addition to his technician duties Nick Elsie was one of the original members reassuring as a six- or seven-year-old restarted the Animal Club which has of the newly founded King’s Infants’ child to meet her as your Form Teacher developed into a small zoo under his Department, which opened its doors in on your first day at a new school. Her guidance, built a pond and taken a September 1997. efficient, calm and friendly nature have number of school trips and helped Elsie joined King’s Infants as a Class- undoubtedly been important factors in with field courses. room Assistant for the Year 1 class. the brief history of King’s Juniors. She Although a qualified teacher, Elsie had coordinated both History and PSE in the The department will look back on the decided that the additional workload Junior Division, as well as operating as time shared with all three colleagues from the National Curriculum meant a liaison teacher between the Junior with affection and we wish them every that she had less time to spend on the and Infant staff during the inaugural success in their new posts. activities that she enjoyed in the class- year of the Infant School. Latterly she room, such as art and craft, and felt that organised teams for the AJIS quiz com- she would be able to enjoy these activi- petitions, with considerable success. ties more as a Classroom Assistant. She left with thanks and best wishes to Elsie was also very interested in take up a part-time post at nearby Amateur Dramatics and as a member of Wilmslow Preparatory School. No doubt the Poynton Players, she hoped to spend Mrs Williams will maintain her links more of her evenings rehearsing for with King’s through her husband (Mr P their regular productions. Williams in the Boys’ Division)! After four terms with King’s Infants Elsie felt that she would prefer to work part-time, and was offered a position at

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art studios, games room, common room Girls’ Division Set Design Art & Design and kitchens for student use. Sponta- During the Spring Term, Year 8 and 9 Pottery Workshops neous activities, such as building a girls worked on producing the set for The Autumn Term began with pottery campfire at dusk and spending consid- this year’s Drama production, The workshops for Year 10 Art students at erable time talking and socialising Cagebirds and Ernie’s Incredible Cumberland Street and Fence Avenue. around it, helped to cement peer rela- Illucinations. For Ernie they used the Annie Tortora, a well-known north tionships. The whole weekend pro- inspiration of the artist Ralph Steadman west artist, demonstrated simple tech- vided an intense, maturing period for to create black and white dream-like niques of pottery handbuilding appro- those involved as well as providing a images of birds, soldiers and carnival priate to the GCSE syllabus and went wealth of visual information to provide masks. This was contrasted with the on to show a variety of decoration the basis of work in school during the garish, bright, flashing curtain and fair- techniques which the boys and girls Upper Sixth year. ground stalls for the fairground fantasy were subsequently able to adapt for scene. For The Cagebirds the set was the production of their own work, Sixth Form Exhibition minimal except for the suggestion of a which will become part of their GCSE In the last week of the Summer Term gilded cage on a platform at the back coursework. we held an Open Evening at which all of the stage to add to the sinister the Upper Sixth A Level candidates unease of the piece. It was an ex- Stapeley Water Gardens displayed their work. The Lower Sixth tremely professional work for the girls, Year 11 Art students were involved in students were also represented. This all of whom were under fourteen. a field trip to Stapeley Water Gardens was well received. where they had a day of concentrated Christmas Card Competition drawing from observation. The subject GCSE Exhibition In the Summer Term all pupils in Years matter, a variety of exotic plants in At the end of the Summer Term, fami- 7, 8 and 9 took part in a somewhat jungle situations, provided a wealth of lies of Year 11 girls on the GCSE course unseasonal competition to find a de- visual information for use in the pro- were invited to attend a private view of sign for this year’s Christmas Card for duction of ceramics, textiles, drawing their daughters’ GCSE Examination the East Cheshire Hospice. The com- and painting. Exhibition. The girls showed expertise petition was held in June 1999 to allow in painting, textiles, ceramics and time for the winning entries to be Life Drawing Classes printmaking and the evening was a printed and was open to all schools in The Department has now been run- great success. East Cheshire. Sarah Levitt of 8SG was ning life drawing classes for a number chosen as the overall winner for her of years. Sixth Form students spend Activities Week design in oil pastel of a colourful one evening per week after school in The Department ran a Raku Workshop Christmas tree which, in the words of the Autumn Term honing their draw- for all Year 8 girls at Fence Avenue and Dr Priest from the Hospice, ‘simply ing skills and since this venture started, a Pottery Workshop for all Year 7 boys leapt off the page’. She was presented the study of the Human Form has at Cumberland Street as part of the with a framed copy of her design and become a significant part of the Sixth Activities Week held at the end of the two tickets to see Manchester United in Form course. The standard of students’ academic year. action. The judges were also so im- drawing has improved considerably pressed with the entry from Laura across the board and it is felt that the The Clothes Show Live 1998 Tunwell of 8RSH, a sophisticated de- discipline that life drawing imposes to The Annual Girls’ and Sixth Form Divi- sign using handmade papers, that they drawing of all kinds has had, and sion trip to the Clothes Show took awarded her the runner-up prize of a continues to have, a beneficial effect. place in December. After fending off framed version of her design and two the talent scouts on entry to the NEC, tickets for a Macclesfield Town game Field Trip to North Wales the students were able to gain valuable (some would suggest that this prize The Lower Sixth Art & Design Field insights into the running of the Fashion was better than the winner’s!) Both of Trip to Nantlle in North Wales was the Industry. Prestigious Fashion and Tex- the designs are now in production highlight of the Summer Term. Ten tile Colleges such as St Martin’s and ready to be sold for Christmas 1999. students accompanied by Mr Seddon Cordwainer’s were represented to give and Miss Inman took part in a concen- advice to students on training and Other Activities trated long weekend of intense activ- careers in the Fashion Industry, and The school participated in a sculpture ity, including building environmental students were able to gain valuable project in which Year 8 and 9 pupils sculptures, drawing slate quarries, ideas for their own work by looking at built site-specific items for placing along waterfalls and Mount Snowdon, and the work that degree students had the River Bollin. absorbing the qualities of the surround- produced. New this year was the Style During school examination week ing countryside. We arrived via a visit Arena, which was too much for Mrs workshops for Year 6 pupils from to Ruthin Craft Centre and the David Hardman to resist as she went for the other schools were conducted at both Frith Pottery in Denbigh. David was full head to toe makeover! After com- sites as a taster for prospective pupils. generous enough to give us a throwing pleting their research there was plenty In the Summer Term visits were demonstration of his huge pots for of time for essential pre-Christmas shop- made to the end of year shows at which he is deservedly famous. ping before the grand finale of the Northwich, Stockport, Manchester and We stayed at the Trigonos Centre Catwalk Show where the students were Macclesfield Art Colleges. which provides full board accommo- able to see the work of top British Mr Seddon and Miss Inman were dation in twin and triple bedded rooms. designers such as Matthew Williamson, both able to take part in the Summer The food is simple and wholesome, Ben DeLisi and Workers for Freedom. ISADA Conference which was hosted largely grown on the premises, and As ever, it was a great success and by Monmouth School for Girls, whose plentiful. The centre provides a library, remains in the Department calendar. new Headmistress was our recently

7 Arts departed Dr Despontin. The confer- play was delivered in a fast, zany and room and most effectively, an enor- ence was largely ceramic-orientated entertaining style while exploring in- mous typewriter, in addition to depict- and the programme included visits to teresting philosophical ideas. ing hosts of office workers. The Wally Keeler’s Pottery Studio and Car- In a production which presented production kept up an exhilarating diff Museum; and talks by Claire battles, journeys and tournaments, the pace and the musical numbers were Curneen, Kate Malone and Zoe emphasis was firmly on teamwork but given a thoroughly professional back- Whiteside. there were many delightful, individual ing from Mr Green’s well-trained and It is intended to have a similarly performances such as Alex Healey as talented musicians. The production was stimulating programme of events for the lugubrious fisherman, Daniel Lewis directed by Mr Walker. next year. ranting in jealous fury as the apoplectic FW PS/DI Arimazes, and Esmé Patey-Ford as the wronged Queen Astarte. A mad and Girls’ Division Drama unjust world presented Zadig with in- The Girls’ Division production this Drama furiating obstacles and Ziad Sawas por- year was presented in the form of two The Drama Department presented yet trayed his bewilderment and frustrations one-act plays involving pupils from another varied programme of stimulat- with sincerity, creating a firm anchor Years 7 to 11. They were well received ing and unusual productions. After for an evening of considerable excite- by the audiences who attended and a seeing Voltaire’s Zadig, Alan ment and thought-provoking humour. great deal of pleasure was derived Ayckbourn’s Ernie’s Incredible How to Succeed in Business Without from those who took part in the per- Illucinations, David Campton’s The Really Trying by Frank Loesser and formances. The plays in question were Cagebirds and Frank Loesser’s How to Abe Burrows is chiefly remembered as Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations by Alan Succeed in Business Without Really a film, its large cast of characters mak- Ayckbourn and The Cagebirds by David Trying, no one could accuse the Drama ing it an expensive production for Campton. Ernie follows the adven- Department of being stuck in a groove. smaller theatres. It was exciting to give tures of a young man who possesses Zadig was perhaps the most adven- the piece an airing at King’s and par- the ability to be able to hallucinate into turous choice of the year and had first ticularly rewarding to see how fresh the most hilarious and incredible situ- to be adapted from Voltaire’s novel the humour of the piece still is and how ations, the consequences of which before any work could begin on the well Loesser’s songs work in context. affect all those who happen to be acting. Frank Walker, assisted by Sam The theatrical impact of numbers such around at the time. Victoria Blackburn Fox and Ben Crabstick, undertook the as ‘Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm’, gave a stunning performance as Ernie, dramatisation but, as work progressed, ‘Paris Original’, ‘I Believe in You’ and ably assisted by Kate Howell as Mum it was soon ‘Brotherhood of Man’ make one regret and Charlotte Baskeyfield as Dad. There that the piece is so rarely were many excellent performances presented. from those with supporting roles such The production as Kate Owens as the German Gestapo was staged in record time Officer and Katie Steele as Granny to but the commitment of name but two of this highly dedicated the cast was such that the team. polish of the final perform- The second play, The Cagebirds, ance did not in any way provided a total contrast. This play was suggest that the rehearsal a challenge for the Year 10 and 11 girls, period had been a com- being a somewhat more complex play paratively brief one. The of a rather symbolic nature. The plot central roles of J deals with the theme of those who are Pierrepont-Finch and trapped in their own world unable to Rosemary were beauti- break free or to communicate with fully sung and convinc- others and what happens when the ingly acted by David Botham and Annie Phillips while J B Biggley was played with remark- able assurance and excel- lent comic timing by Andrew Unterhalter. Tom Masheder made the most of his opportuni- ties as the male chauvinist Mr Bratt, ogling Hedy LaRue, the discovered that ideas improvised in pout-ing, blonde bombshell whose rehearsal would also help to shape the IQ is as low as her typing speed. Hedy final text. was played with aplomb by Tory Harle The wide range of locations and while Edward Coxson won over the extraordinary action of the piece made audience with an hilarious perform- naturalism impossible and suggested a ance as the spoilt and conniving Bud stylised treatment. Much use was made Frump. of mime and movement and all the The imaginative production called actors, with the exception of the epony- upon the chorus to represent lifts, mous hero, played many parts. The revolving doors, the executive wash-

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‘Wild One’ is introduced into their Band making their superb debut, their to the choir. As if these performances midst by their mistress. It is difficult to conductor, Ron Darlington, preparing were not enough, the choir had one single out any one performance since these keen, young musicians superbly more full day’s concentrated recording all the girls were excellent. They were for eventual invitation to join the Big session in the Cumberland Street Hall, all highly committed members of this Band. The Wind Band brought to- to complete the CD which was begun small cast play. gether the bands of the Girls’ and Boys’ a year earlier. Mrs Beesley and I then As in previous years, we had the Divisions, who rehearsed their parts spent a day with the recording engi- pleasure of the company and partici- separately each week and came to- neer, preparing the final master from pation of some of the young men from gether for one rehearsal, on the day of the various ‘takes’. Prepare Ye!, a CD of the Boys’ Division. They were both the concert. Flute Ensemble and Acid music for Advent and Christmas, went supportive and dedicated members of Jazz Band gave tremendous value, but on sale in time for Christmas and the cast of Ernie’s Incredible most exciting of all, perhaps, was the proved a great hit (copies still available Illucinations and I know their pres- first performance of the only truly through the Foundation Office). ence was appreciated by all concerned. ‘Foundation’ ensemble, the Founda- The Spring Term included some A magnificent set was in evidence, tion Strings. This involved violins, vio- lunchtime concerts in the Parish Church, as usual, designed by Debbie Inman las and cellos from all Divisions, from a new venture started in the Autumn, who organised a talented team of young Sixth Form down to Infants, plus staff in which King’s musicians alternated ladies to complete the task. John Gib- and a few parents. We had met to- with pupils from Chetham’s School to bons came to the rescue as far as the gether for a string afternoon one Sun- provide lunchtime musical entertain- more complex feats of set building day in November and what a joy it was ment for members of the public, all in were concerned and for this we were to see all the string players of King’s aid of various charities. The Big Band extremely grateful. playing together, and what an encour- continued to give various concerts of There were many other members of agement to the younger players! One their own in a variety of venues in staff plus parents and pupils who helped of the most memorable items in the Macclesfield, Congleton and elsewhere. us to present these memorable per- concert was the Girls’ Division Choir, They even performed outdoors (in the formances in February this year. with strings and percussion from all cold wind of a Macclesfield February) SG Senior Divisions, in the mesmerising at the opening of a new company ‘Songs of Sanctuary’ of Karl Jenkins. called ‘Mailboxes’ in Park Green. The The Foundation Choir had its busi- Band have such a reputation for excel- Music est term ever, or so it seemed. As well lence that they have to turn down more It would be hard to imagine the musi- as singing in the Saint Cecilia Concert, invitations than they can accept. A cal year at King’s beginning in a more the choir sang the Service of Nine special concert in February had only exciting way than on this occasion. Lessons and Carols in Chester Cathe- two participants but made up for that There is no larger, more spectacular dral and in St Michael’s Parish Church, in the volume of some of the perform- musical work for soloists, choirs, organ in addition to joining for the third year ances. ‘The Organists Entertain’ was an and orchestra than Mahler’s 8th Sym- running in the Christmas Concert of the evening of music for organ solo, organ phony, the so-called Symphony of a Northern Chamber Orchestra in the duet, saxophone, violin and piano, Thousand. There is no more prestig- Heritage Centre. To forge a continuing performed by King’s Organ Scholar, ious, exciting venue for a performance relationship of this nature with a fine Thom Petty, and the Director of Music. of this work than the Bridgewater Hall professional orchestra is a great tribute The final item, the Toot Suite by PDQ in Manchester, complete with its ma- jestic organ, to cap the Mahlerian or- chestral sound in fitting manner. The orchestra for this ninety-minute sym- phony is huge, as it needs to be with the involvement of many soloists and several adult choirs, plus children’s chorus. On a Sunday evening in Octo- ber, trebles and sopranos from King’s Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions provided the children’s chorus parts in a marvellous performance by the Stockport Festival Choir and Orchestra. Our children impressed everyone involved with their professionalism and superb singing in rehearsals and concert, and I was thrilled, as Director of Music, to be able to sit behind them at the console of the most exciting organ I have ever played. The rest of the Autumn Term had to be good to follow this, and it was. The Saint Cecilia Concert at the end of November seems to get better and better and this was no exception, with the Foundation Orchestra, Choir and Big Band playing to their customary high standards, the Swing Training The Foundation Choir

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Bach, the least important member of fun, even when it is the result of hard Wreglesworth, Sophie Hallam and the Bach dynasty, had the Organ Scholar work. Oliver Gilman, cousin Cassim by Joseph blowing a train whistle, which set the We leave till last an event which Ollier and Hamid and Sandy the slave seal on an evening which was not all proved to be possibly the highlight of girl by Nicola Keys and Natalie Coleman. intended to be serious. The money the year. On the final evening of the The Year 4 children were suitably raised went to support the Organ Schol- school year, all the choirs of the Senior tough as the Forty Thieves and the arship fund. The term was dominated, Divisions joined together in a concert Year 3s were enthusiastic pizza deliv- however, by preparations for the su- in the new Macclesfield Methodist ery boys and girls. All the children perb, hilarious musical, How To Suc- Church. King’s Sings for Kosovo was sang, danced and accompanied the ceed In Business Without Really Trying. organised by Mrs Beesley and included songs with percussion instruments. This was prepared from scratch in the superb performances from the Foun- In November, the Junior and Infant space of four weeks and was a stun- dation Choir, Girls’ Division Choir, string players joined with the Senior ning success. You will read more of various soloists and vocal ensembles, Boys and Girls to become the Founda- this in Mr Walker’s entry for Drama, but and some stunning playing from the tion String Ensemble. We spent a pro- I would wish to pay tribute here to the new Organ Scholar, David Baskeyfield, ductive Sunday afternoon at wonderful group of pupils who worked whose appointment was announced Cumberland Street having sectional with such concentration and dedica- on that evening. A new choir, the Sixth rehearsals and went on to perform in tion to make the event possible in such Form Chamber Choir, made its debut the St Cecilia Concert. The Juniors and a short time. and the whole event was a wonderful Infants learnt much from this experi- The Summer Term began with a day celebration of the joy and importance ence and especially enjoyed playing in of real excitement for the young musi- of choral singing at King’s, and a fitting a large ensemble. cians of the Big Band and the Training way of ending the school year and Our Christmas Service was a thought- Band. Jazzfm brought a professional taking King’s Music into the wider ful and memorable occasion made so, jazz quartet for a day of workshops community, raising over £1,000 for the especially, by the talents of our Junior with the school bands, culminating in refugees of Kosovo. musicians. David Kennerley, Ben an evening joint concert. This was truly AKG Illingworth, Charlotte Friday and remarkable performing from all con- Rebecca Stanford sang ‘An angel said cerned and the proceeds from the Junior Division Musical Year to Mary’ whilst Eve Marchant and Emma concert, together with a generous, On 30th September we held our Har- French danced an interpretation of the anonymous parental donation, ena- vest Service and were treated to items song. The Year 3 song ‘Infant Holy’ bled the Big Band to purchase a high from all the children in the Junior was accompanied by a cello counter- quality drum kit for use in concerts. Division. Year 3 sang ‘The Sower’, a melody played by Austin Sependa and The Music Department continued musical version of the parable that the Year 5/6 choir gave a spirited its run of success in public examina- Jesus told, and Year 4 reminded us of rendition of John Rutter’s ‘The holly tions with another year of superb re- our response to the good things around and the ivy’. Year 4 sang ‘Riding out sults. Just before the examination us with ‘I nearly forgot to say thank across the desert’, a country-style ver- candidates left in May, the Spring Con- you’. Year 5 sang a beautiful and sion of the journey of the King’s. Year cert provided the final major musical thoughtful song, ‘Beauty for broken- 5 performed ‘Who would think that event of the school year to include all ness’ and Year 6 performed ‘The song was what was needed’ – thought-pro- the Foundation and Divisional choirs, of Caedmon’ which praises God for his voking words set to the traditional tune bands, orchestras, ensembles, etc. The goodness. of ‘Scarlet ribbons’ – and Year 6 sang success of this and similar events should In November the Year 3 and 4 the lively carol ‘Oh were you there?’ not be taken for granted, but prompts children presented Ali Baba! The Mu- written by the singer/songwriter Peter a number of thoughts: first, a feeling of sical, a hilarious panto based loosely Skellern. All the school sang our final gratitude to one’s many colleagues, on the traditional tale. Ali Baba had song, ‘Noel, Noel’, and its accompani- whose constant dedication to teaching fallen on hard times and now works as ment of glockenspiels and claves made individual instrumentalists and singers a delivery boy for a Pizza Parlour. He this a joyful ending to our service. each week, or to rehearsing groups stumbles across the ill-gotten gains of In March the children from Year 5 and ensembles, ensures not only con- the local villain, Mustapha Shower, but took part in the Macclesfield Music tinued success in regular instrumental it is his cousin Cassim who is caught Festival at the Leisure Centre. As part of examinations, but also maintains the and made to write out the entire Na- a combined choir along with eight high standards that people now expect tional Curriculum as a punishment! other local schools, they performed of concerts at King’s; second, a sense When Ali suddenly opens ‘The Golden four traditional sea songs, ‘Ocean Com- of gratitude also to the many pupils Pizza’, Mustapha realises that he has motion’, a series of songs with an who attend lessons and rehearsals, the wrong man and visits the restau- environmental theme and four songs practise hard and reap the benefits in rant to sort Ali out! With the aid of his from ‘Cats’. One group of King’s chil- the joy of high-quality music-making slave girl, Sandy, Ali adds a mystery dren performed a dance to together, with a special thanks to those potion to his pizzas which he serves to ‘Skimbleshanks, the railway cat’ and senior pupils who work so efficiently Mustapha and his forty thieves. The another played a glockenspiel accom- in stage-management on concert nights; Sandman Supreme pizza sends the paniment for ‘Memory’. The Wind, finally, a reminder of what music tries baddies into a deep sleep and when Brass and Percussion Ensemble repre- to be about at King’s, as the frequent they wake they have completely sented the school with an individual comments from audiences allude not changed their characters. A happy end- item – a most polished performance of only to the very high standards of ing – phew! Ali and Mrs Ali Baba were the Black Beauty theme, ‘Galloping musical achievement but equally to the played by Lucy Hutchings and Emily home’. tangible sense of pleasure conveyed Middleton, Mustapha and his sidekicks, In May thirty-five Year 5 and 6 by all the performers. Music must be Slap and Tickle, by Robert children were selected to form a com-

10 Arts petition choir and this new ensemble Finally, a massed Year 5/6 choir sang fairy from a Christmas tree who imag- entered the Alderley Edge Music Festi- ‘No man is an island’ – a song which ines that she is the most important part val. They sang the set piece ‘Newlyn encourages us to work, play and sing of the season. She learns from the Harbour’ and ‘McCavity the mystery together. There was not a dry eye in the children who live in her house that the cat’ as our own choice. The children house! nativity figures hold the dearest place sang with confidence and obvious I would like to mention the valuable in their hearts and at this point she enjoyment. After a most interesting help given during the year at our stops being so bossy! The fairy was adjudication which helped them to musical activities by many members of played with suitable precociousness think about their singing technique, staff from the Junior and Senior Divi- by Laura Boyd. Year 2 children also we were awarded a noble second sions: Pennie Aspinwall and Alison appeared as the Narrators, Children, place. Johnson (String Ensemble), Karen Wells broken Fairy Lights, Baubles, Snow- The choir also entered the AJIS and Gareth Jones (Wind, Brass and flake and Nativity figures. The Nursery Music Festival in May which was held Percussion Ensemble), Philip Atkinson pupils were charming as the Fairy at Wythenshaw Forum. We competed and Linda Pyatt (accompanying) and Lights on the tree; the bumptious Choco- against eleven other choirs from inde- Jo Beesley and Andrew Green (String late Santas were our Reception class pendent schools around the region. Ensemble and Choir). A big ‘thank you’ and the Year 1 children’s performance This was a slightly more nerve-wracking to all of you from our Junior Musicians. as the Tinsel (choreographed by Mrs occasion but the children gave of their AL Eardley) received a show-stopping best and we were awarded first place ovation! and carried home a splendid shield. Infant Musical Year We finished the year with a summer I must mention the help and assist- The Infant Harvest Festival was held concert. Firstly, we heard perform- ance given by Andrew Green and Jo on 22nd October. Although it was only ances from some of the youngest in- Beesley who acted as accompanists for a few weeks into term, all the children, strumentalists in our school: Allie Potter the competitions and for their added from the tender age of three to the (piano), Laura Boyd (recorder), Anna input into rehearsals which helped to extreme age of six, sang heartily on this Beesley (piano and violin), Sophie give the children’s performance that celebratory day. The parents in attend- MacFadyen (piano) and Naomi Gibson final polish. ance helped out with ‘We plough the (piano). We were then treated to a In May the Junior Strings again be- fields and scatter’, but the Infants de- performance of ‘Pirates! With Molly on came part of the Foundation String lighted all with their musical offerings board’. All the Infant children joined in Ensemble and performed three pieces – ‘God made furry things’, ‘Driving in with the singing, dancing, and provid- in the Senior Summer Concert. They a car’ and ‘Cauliflower’s fluffy’. The ing percussion accompaniments. Spe- also played one of these pieces, ‘Sheep Year 2 children, tutored by Madame cial mention should be made of Victoria may safely graze’, in the Founders’ Day Johnson, sang a French translation of ‘I French as the swashbuckling Service in St Michael’s Church. can sing a rainbow’ with multicoloured Blackbeard, Naomi Gibson as Molly At the end of June we began our handkerchiefs as props. We were for- and James Plowright as the Island three-day, ‘in-school’ Music Festival. tunate to have Rev S Gales, Vicar of Chief who calls on the pirates for We had around 120 entries from the Lindow, as our speaker. The children assistance. Junior children with classes for piano, were enthralled by his skill in pup- AL strings, woodwind, brass, percussion petry, which he used when communi- and voice. Linda Pyatt, Jo Beesley and cating his harvest message. Andrew Green, who acted as our emi- Our December production was ‘The nent adjudicators, in some classes had bossy Christmas fairy’ by Patricia Lee. a difficult job awarding first, second This is a cautionary tale featuring the and third places, as the standard was high and the competition fierce! All the children did their best and were a credit to their instrumental teachers. The ‘Young Musician of the Year’ cups were awarded to the child in each year who achieved the highest marks, these being David Kennerley (Clarinet, Year 6), jointly to Edward Beesley (Piano) and Sam Lea (Percussion, Year 5), Lucy Hutchings (Voice, Year 4) and Char- lotte Bailey (Clarinet, Year 3). We finished the year with a Summer Concert. The Wind, Brass and Percus- sion Ensemble played ‘Dr Who’ and ‘English Country Garden’; the String Ensemble serenaded us with a ‘Song for a summer’s morning’; the Year 3/4 choir offered a ‘Calypso’ and performed ‘So you want to be a musician?’ with added instrumental accompaniment; class winners from the Music Festival played solos and the Year 5/6 compe- tition choir sang like true winners.

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course is due to the energy and enthu- hour examination completed in school. Biology Department siasm invested by Dr Madden and she This year four students opted to take will be missed by pupils and staff alike. part and spent a quiet afternoon in the Lower Sixth Field Course CJB Board Room puzzling over some very As the Summer Term came to an end, interesting and rather obscure chemis- forty-one Year 12 students and five try problems. The standard is very high members of the Biology staff (S Mad- Chemistry Department and we were delighted that James den, J N Walker, J R Pattison, C J Rider, Jonathan Mitchell and Mark Buckland and W D Beatson) departed Chem Quiz Competition Goodsell were awarded Bronze certifi- for the Field Studies Centre at Betws y In May Matthew Batchelor, Jonathan cates. Coed for an intensive week of ecologi- Gartside, Yannick Malins and Robert cal study. The purpose of the visit was Colville represented the school in the Spectroscopy Visits to investigate the ecology of as many Chem Quiz competition. This is run by The A Level Chemistry syllabus in- different, specialised environments as the Royal Society of Chemistry at Man- cludes a section on spectroscopic meth- possible, many of which are not easily chester Metropolitan University. The ods. We have the facility to run infra-red accessible from school. Day trips were boys had to complete a number of spectra at school, but mass spectra and made to the rocky coasts of Anglesey, tasks as accurately as possible. These NMR require machinery which is too the sand dunes of Harlech, the moor- included a ‘pub-quiz’, an observation sophisticated to run at school, so all the lands around Betws y Coed, and the exercise and a practical exercise. The Upper Sixth students went on a visit to woodlands surrounding the centre, team were awarded second place over- a spectroscopy lab to see these where mosses and lichens abound, as all out of a field of thirty-four. How- spectrometers in action. Two groups well as studies of freshwater inverte- ever, they won the practical section went to the analytical lab at AstraZeneca brates and pollution in local river sys- and since this was the most technical on the Hurdsfield Industrial Estate and tems. Students spent a great deal of part of the competition, this was par- two groups had a very interesting and time in the early part of the week ticularly pleasing. informative morning at Keele Univer- learning a variety of data collection sity. skills which were put to good use in RSC Lectures individual project work at the latter The Royal Society of Chemistry stages Chemistry Camp end of the week. The nature of the a series of evening lectures for Sixth The Salter’s Company have a long work was novel and required long Formers at the University of Manches- tradition of supporting Chemistry edu- hours of application both in the field ter. We attended two of these last year, cation. Their latest initiative is to run a and in the laboratory, as the data travelling by mini-bus into Manches- series of ‘Chemistry Camps’ for Year 10 collected had to be analysed and statis- ter. One of the talks was an entertain- students at various universities around tically validated at the end of each day. ing, practical demonstration about the the country. They have proved to be Although the working day was very reactions of the elements of the main very popular and very over-subscribed. long, often twelve hours of contact groups. The speaker, Colin Chambers, Last summer, however, one of our time, and there was little time for will be doing the same lecture for a applicants was successful and Hannah relaxation, everyone worked cheer- group of local teachers at school on 4th Hardill attended a camp at Birming- fully to complete the set work and November 1999. In return, he will be ham University. It was obviously a very there was a sense of achievement at doing the demonstration for the Lower memorable experience, as can be seen the end of the week. Sixth during the afternoon of that day. from the following report. The accommodation and food were ‘Every year Salter’s Company run good. The teaching provided by the Villiers Park three Chemistry camps for Year 10, in two lecturers, Pete and Jim, was first- In November, Chris Gartside attended which they are given a chance to class. The interesting written material a project week. He planned and car- explore aspects of Chemistry that would which was circulated, together with ried out a project on the preparation otherwise not be available to them. I the practical work and lectures, gave and testing of dyes in Organic Chem- was lucky enough to go to the one held each student a thorough introduction istry. He learnt a range of new practical at Birmingham University at the begin- to ecological methodology. This will skills and enjoyed the opportunity to ning of July. There were fifty of us and provide an excellent foundation for meet like-minded students from all we were divided into groups of ten the ecology examination module in over the country. He first became inter- shortly after arriving at the halls of February. ested in this topic when he completed residence where we were staying. Each The weather was excellent and the an extension project in the Lower Sixth, group had a teacher who would help students made good use of the bright, so it was very satisfying to be able to them throughout the week. They kicked sunny days and warm summer eve- extend his knowledge further and to off the camp with a social event – a nings to enjoy Wales at its best. Spirits learn more about the practical aspects treasure hunt around the grounds of remained cheerful throughout. Once of making dyes. It was an intensive and Birmingham University. Our group had again students found opportunities to challenging week, which has left Chris three maps and very little knowledge shine in ways that are not possible at in a strong position for his university of where we were. It proved a great school and there was a very good interviews. Chris is intending to study way to get to know each other and by atmosphere at all times. Chemistry at university. the end we felt quite at home. After this Sadly, Dr Madden is leaving King’s there was a team-building game in School to take up a new post as Head Chemistry Olympiad which we had to build a tower (ours of Biology at Withington and the stu- The Chemistry Olympiad is an interna- failed miserably!), then a quick game dents organised a special presentation tional competition held annually in of pool and to bed. Once in our rooms to say farewell and wish her well in her July. The search for the British team we discovered the phones! This excit- new post. The success of the field starts in February in the form of a three- ing find meant the next few hours were

12 Sciences taken up ringing everyone. of friends. I had a marvellous time and The next day we were given the given the choice would do it again. I Physics Department programme which indicated that the am still in contact with many of the days would be taken up with two people and there are serious plans to The Inner Secret of the Universe different activities to do with Chemis- meet again soon.’ On Monday 12th October a party of try and the evening would be social Hannah Hardill F10/LF twelve Sixth Form Physics students activities. We started off with trouble- and two members of staff attended an shooting. Each group had ten prob- Oxbridge evening lecture organised by the Man- lems that they had to solve by using Over the last few years, a steady stream chester Literary & Philosophical Soci- their knowledge of Chemistry. At first of students have proceeded to Oxford ety specifically for young people. The glance they all looked somewhat scary, or Cambridge to study Chemistry or venue was the Reynold Building at but having read them through it be- Natural Science. It is worth noting, UMIST and the speaker was Dr Fred came clear what to do. This trouble- however, that Brasenose College, Ox- Loebinger from the Department of Phys- shooting was extremely satisfying as it ford, now has a ‘King’s Chemist’ in ics and Astronomy at the University of made you feel that your schoolwork each of the four years. Paul McKeating Manchester. for the past four years had actually has started his fourth year research During a most interesting and highly achieved something. In the afternoon project, Richard Hibbert is entering his entertaining lecture, entitled ‘The In- Dr Plevey and his wife treated us to a third year and faces the prospect of ner Secrets of the Universe’, Dr chemical magic show. This was just a finals in summer 2000, Daryush Farshchi Loebinger explained that scientists have bit of fun and it proved an entertaining is enjoying the ‘exam free’ second year, long been attempting to find the basic few hours. In the evening we went and James Rider is in his first year. We building blocks which make up the bowling and had an excellent time. wish them all a successful year. universe. This quest has prompted the The next day we made a biological In September 1999, a record eleven development of large particle accel- enzyme reactor. This sounded hard at students started university courses in erators, and has reached the strange, first but after it had been explained Chemistry or Biochemistry. sub-nuclear world of quarks, leptons what we were to do it was not that bad. KS and gluons. Placing a particular em- It was somewhat like making frog- phasis on the prominent part played spawn, dropping mashed up potato by Manchester scientists, Dr Loebinger into a solution. The only hard thing Geology Department provided us with an insight into the about it was the large number of development of this fascinating sub- titrations that we had to do. Our teacher Geology Field Courses ject. With the aid of slides and photo- was slightly worried about us being This year’s fieldwork followed the usual graphs he explained how particle around such expensive glassware as pattern, with an introductory day trip accelerators work and in particular he we had already managed to break into the Peak District for the new Year described the Stanford Linear Collider fourteen test tubes! The afternoon was 12 in September and two days for Year in the United States and the develop- fun. We had to mix different quantities 13 geologists, one in October investi- ment of both the Super Proton Syn- to make a solution to alter the rate of gating the 250 million year old desert at chrotron and the Large Electron Positron the reaction. The solution would re- Alderley Edge and one in March study- Collider at CERN on the Swiss-French main colourless and then instantly ing the even older volcanoes and tropi- border. Finally, he described the latest change colour. We had to time these to cal lagoons of the White Peak. On each discoveries and discussed what the intervals in the teletubbies’ song where occasion a piece of coursework was future is likely to hold in the field of a voice had recorded teletubbie names. started, with follow up work back at nuclear physics. This was hard and nobody managed to school. get all of them on time. In the evening At Easter the twelve Year 12 stu- Physics Olympics we had a visit to the sports centre. dents were taken on a ‘two-centre’ The Liverpool Physics Olympics went The next day was a trip to a sewage field trip, with two days in South West international for the first time in 1998 farm in the morning. This was not Scotland and three days in the Lake with competitions being held simulta- something that I was looking forward District. From our base at Ayr Youth neously (or as near as the very different to, as it did not seem like it would be Hostel we visited the area between time zones would allow) in Australia, that interesting. However, the trip was Girvan and Ballantrae and studied an Yale University in the USA and at quite good. They explained all about exotic sliver of ancient oceanic crust Liverpool University. The competition ozone and free radical electrons, and that was pushed up when Scotland was organised by the Department of talked us through all the stages of collided with England 350 million years Physics at Liverpool University and sewage processing. In the afternoon ago. This suturing has provided the was again sponsored by the local Elec- we did chemiluminescence, which is geological foundation for the devolu- tronics Company ‘Brain Boxes’. A team where chemical reactions produce light tion argument ever since! We then of four Upper Sixth students (Alex without heat and they glow very moved south to Cumbria and the Shap Flynn, Mark Goodsell, Jonathan Mitchell brightly. This was fascinating and in Wells Hotel, from where the usual tried and Chris Barringer) represented The the dark our experiments made the lab and tested locations were visited. The King’s School in the Liverpool compe- look very strange. In the evening we weather was dry and mild throughout tition, in which twenty-eight schools went climbing in Birmingham and this the trip and ideal for fieldwork. from the Midlands and North of Eng- was the social activity most enjoyed. HEL land took part. The competition took Next day we had a prize-giving in its usual form of five thirty-minute which every group had to make a practical activities each with a Physics demonstration and then we went home. component but also requiring team- The week was amazing. The people work, lateral thinking, organisation and there were excellent and I made loads planning and, to be completed in any

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Christmas Lecture and Tour In mid-December ten Lower Sixth stu- dents, accompanied by a member of staff, visited the Faculty of Engineering at the . The morning began with an introductory session in which questions such as ‘What is a Chartered Engineer?’ were addressed. This was followed by guided tours around various engineering de- partments, which included short talks and demonstrations. In the afternoon Professor Bungey, from the Depart- ment of Civil Engineering, treated us to a fascinating lecture entitled ‘From the Romans to Astronauts - Challenges for Concrete’. Here we learned about the history of concrete which dates back as spare moments, an Orders of Magni- the King’s School team was concerned, far as 5600 BC, although concrete as tude Fermi Quiz. At the end of the day their final position depended very much we know it was apparently invented the teams were brought together in the on their performance in the Fermi by the Romans. An explanation of the main lecture theatre for a debriefing on Quiz. As it turned out, they had per- composition of concrete was also pro- their performances in each of the ac- formed well in the quiz and their vided and we watched a demonstra- tivities and the award of prizes. Each overall performance gained them well- tion, which showed that it hardens as competitor received the Liverpool Phys- deserved Bronze Medals. The main a consequence of a chemical reaction ics Olympics International ‘98 tea towel, aim of the event was for the competi- rather than drying. We discovered how but history has not recorded how many tors to have fun using their Physics versatile concrete is as a building ma- parents learnt that their offspring now skills and in this, as in previous years terial and about plans for using it in owned such a useful piece of house- and despite bad weather forcing all of the construction of space stations and hold equipment! The King’s team had the events indoors, the organisers had even structures on the moon, the latter made good use of their Physics knowl- been most successful. depending upon the availability of edge to measure the lift of a helium water. We departed from the univer- filled balloon with only basic equip- Opening Windows On Engineering sity with a greater appreciation of con- ment and received a Liverpool Physics In November two engineers from Brit- crete, a material that we had perhaps Olympics International ‘98 T-shirt each ish Aerospace visited the school to talk formerly regarded as a rather dull sub- for their first place in this activity. Their to our GCSE students, both boys and stance. engineering experience had been put girls. Mr Mike Green, a systems engi- to good use in the construction of an neer, explained how over the years a Paperclip Physics Competition electromagnet, to lift as many paper variety of solutions have been found to This was organised by the Institute of clips as possible, and when trying to overcome the problem of build up of Physics, the regional heats of which construct the largest possible over- ice on the wings of aircraft. Chemical took place in early February at the hang, using a pile of house bricks, they de-icers, hot exhaust gases from jet . Teams of be- had shown themselves to be compe- engines, and, strange as it may seem, tween three and six Lower Sixth stu- tent bricklayers (as well as displaying inflatable rubber ‘boots’ are just some dents were asked to provide a some nifty footwork when gravity got of the techniques which have been five-minute presentation to a group of the better of enthusiasm). At this stage employed. Mr John Smart, a materials three judges, one of whom was a non- in the ‘debriefing’ our team was in a engineer, discussed the importance of scientist. The task was to explain the very strong position but, despite choice of material in a design with physics behind some application or Jonathan’s magnificent performance in particular reference to drinks cans. device, or to demonstrate a law or the role of a surveyor’s pole, their Our students were then encouraged to principle of physics. The fact that the surveying skills had been no match for list the properties, which might influ- students could only use items found in the remote surveying problem they ence the choice of materials in a given the home in their demonstrations made had been presented with and their situation. With little prompting, the the task even more challenging. position declined. The final task, to students quickly produced a list, which Our first team (Jonathan Brunt, James time the period of energy exchange in included density, strength, ductility, Howard, Richard Cowgill, Chris Watts a Wilberforce spring (not easy when cost, thermal stability, resistance to and James Coates) explained the diffi- the clock is out of sight at the back of corrosion and machinability. Mr Smart cult concept of electromagnetic induc- another laboratory fifty yards down the then went on to explain the impor- tion, and their presentation included a corridor), had been approached in a tance of testing materials both before hand-powered torch. Our second team novel way by our team. They had and after their incorporation into a (Jessica Williams, Alexander Hibbert, rejected the more popular system of particular design, some of the most Charlie Orford and Keith Mosedale) using a chain of signallers and em- obvious tests being for corrosion and used some imaginative home-made ployed their own heartbeats. Unfortu- fatigue as well as quality assurance and models to help explain how a colour nately they had failed to allow for the failure analysis. After each talk the picture is obtained on a television effects of the excitement of the event students were invited to ask questions screen. Our third team (Chris Holden, on their pulses and did not obtain a about engineering in general or the Henry Simms, Amanda Thomas, Char- very accurate time. Therefore, as far as particular topics discussed. lotte Hall and Adam Bexson) made

14 Sciences good use of a loudspeaker and some January the team attended a residential aimed at Lower Sixth students who are excellent diagrams to explain how project development workshop at Lan- genuinely interested in finding out sound is produced and how it travels caster University where they were able about careers in engineering. Appli- through the air. to build and test a prototype machine. cants are able to choose from over Although none of our teams was They were also required to give a short twenty universities throughout the placed first, they all performed ex- presentation on the progress they had country, but there is a selection proc- tremely well and received special com- made so far. During the next three ess and places are limited. Whilst the mendations. months the team had to complete the courses vary from university to univer- project and produce a written report sity, they all aim to introduce students Physics Olympiad for submission to the assessment panel. to the different branches of engineer- Four of our Upper Sixth students vol- In early April the team visited Zeneca ing, provide hands-on experience of unteered to enter the 1999 British Phys- where they gave a presentation to an real engineering problems, show what ics Olympiad, which took place in audience of senior managers. The team it is like to study for a degree in February. The competition is in the also had to field a number of searching Engineering at university, explain the form of a three-hour examination and questions, which they dealt with in a career routes available and help stu- is designed to test the more talented confident manner. dents to decide which university course Physicists. Philip Hart received a Par- The culmination of the whole project to apply for. This year six of our Sixth ticipation Award, Chris Barringer and was the Presentation and Assessment Form students (Jonathan Aitken, Adam Jonathan Mitchell received Commen- Day held at Runcorn in mid-April and Bexon, Richard Caswell, Mark dation Awards and Mark Goodsell attended by all the schools in the Frederick, Chris Holden and Marcus gained a Silver Award, only 100 of region who had participated in the White) were successful with their ap- which were awarded nationwide. scheme. During the morning each team plications. Here are some of their ex- had to set up a display stand, give a periences. Engineering Education Scheme presentation to the assessment panel Jonathan Aitken spent five days at The scheme, intended for Lower Sixth and face a question and answer ses- the University of Leeds following a students, is part of the Engineering sion. The King’s team was successful course in Electrical and Electronic En- Education Continuum and is co- and in the afternoon the Duke of gineering. He attended lectures on ordinated by The Royal Academy of Westminster presented the students topics such as Computer Aided De- Engineering. The aim of the scheme is with their Engineering Education sign, General Engineering, university to encourage the UK’s most able stu- Scheme certificates. Later, the team admissions and careers. He also took dents to consider engineering as a members also received CREST Gold part in a project in which he was career. Awards in recognition of their project required to design and build an ‘adder’ A professional engineer from a local work in the field of science. circuit. During the course he met and company liaises with, and advises, a spoke to several professional engi- small group of students over a period An Insight into Engineering neers, some from local companies, and of four to five months. They work as a Once again the school was invited to he found this extremely valuable. team on a real industrial problem for nominate one student to attend a one- Adam Bexon was interested in find- which the company needs a solution. week residential course in Engineering ing out more about Engineering in At King’s the students selected were at Villiers Park near Oxford, which was general and Chemical Engineering in Jonathan Aitken, Mark Frederick, Chris to take place in May. Mark Frederick, particular and the course at the Univer- Gartside and Alex Grimes and the our nominee, was duly accepted. The sity of Loughborough seemed to fit the professional engineer was Mr Raj Jagpal intensive six-day course consisted of bill. It included a visit to the East of Zeneca (now AstraZeneca) Pharma- short lectures and seminars on me- Midlands Airport where he discovered ceuticals. In late October, Mr Jagpal chanical, electrical, chemical, environ- how civil engineers had designed the visited the school to outline the nature mental and aeronautical engineering. ‘check in’ area to maximise the space of the problem for which the team had Mark also took part in a Great Egg Race available. He was also required to give to find a solution. A few days later the event as well as taking up the chal- a presentation on how air traffic con- students visited the Zeneca site in lenge of building a pinball machine. trol at an airport might be improved. Macclesfield to gain some first-hand Two visits were arranged for the stu- There were lectures on lasers, GAP experience. The students were asked dents, the first being to a company years and the Year in Industry scheme. to design, build and test a device which which constructed and maintained Adam thoroughly enjoyed his time at would deliver tablet blister strips, in a helicopters. However, the high point Loughborough and felt that he had specific orientation and at a specified for Mark was the trip to the Benetton gained a great deal from his visit. rate, to a packaging machine. Further- factory where Formula One racing cars Richard Caswell travelled all the more, the device had to comply with are manufactured and tested. In addi- way to the University of Portsmouth in the various regulations, which apply to tion to a tour of the plant, Mark was order to attend a course organised by pharmaceutical manufacturers and dis- delighted to be allowed to sit in a real the Department of Electronic and Elec- tributors, cause no damage to the blis- Formula One car. It was clear that Mark trical Engineering. A visit to the Royal ter strips and be within budget. gained much from attending the course Navy aircraft carrier HMS Invincible In early November the team at- and in his own words, ‘It was a great allowed him to gain first hand experi- tended an Induction Day at BNFL week, with the friendliest teachers, ence of engineering in action as well as Capenhurst, where students were given and a great, sociable atmosphere that I the opportunity to talk to several engi- more details about the scheme and really enjoyed.’ neers. A sailing trip on a yacht around provided with some advice and guid- the Solent helped to emphasise the ance. Over the next few weeks the Headstart importance of teamwork and commu- team considered various designs and The Engineering Education Scheme’s nication. There were also sessions in experimented with different ideas. In Residential Headstart programme is the laboratory with microcontrollers

15 Sciences and lectures on topics such as radio ers individually or in teams across the communications. Richard found the complete spectrum of science and tech- Science Department course most challenging. nology. It aims to encourage and ac- The course attended by Marcus White credit students’ project work, often in Zeneca Science Prize and Mark Frederick at UMIST gave collaboration with industry. In April, Thom Petty, Matthew Seaborn, them an insight into several aspects of Having already achieved a Bronze James Ritchie and Andrew Ham repre- engineering: Civil, Mechanical, Aero- CREST award, Kate Baker decided to sented the school in the annual compe- nautical, Electrical and Chemical. They aim for Silver with an astronomy project, tition held at Zeneca for A Level project were involved in two projects: in the which involved the study of sunspots. work. They researched the issue of first they had to design and build a By careful drawing of the spots on World Energy Resources and presented system to provide a water supply by several consecutive days she was able the case for ethanol as a fuel, on the pumping water from a river and in the to see them move across the face of the basis that it can be made by fermenta- second they had to design and build a Sun as it rotated. She was therefore tion from starchy waste material. At straw bridge which would span a fifty able to determine the rate of rotation present, ethanol is manufactured on a centimetre gap whilst supporting the for the equatorial regions of the Sun. large scale by a batch process. The team weight of a drinks can. During a tour of This project required careful use of the developed a way of producing the the Department of Aeronautical Engi- department’s telescope, as it is danger- enzyme required for the process in a neering Marcus was particularly im- ous to look directly at the Sun. Kate renewable form, and presented a pro- pressed by the Mach-2 wind tunnel, safely projected the image of the Sun posal for a continuous process for the used to study airflow around high- through the telescope’s eyepiece onto production of ethanol. They were speed aircraft. Marcus and Mark now a white screen: not an easy task. For awarded second prize in the local com- both have a better understanding of her excellent work she gained a Silver petition and won a place in the National what a degree and a career in engi- award. Kate, who is now studying in Finals of the ‘Zeneca Life Science Award’. neering entails. the Lower Sixth, is considering topics They travelled to Cardiff with Mrs For his course Chris Holden visited for investigation at Gold award level. Stutchbury and Mr Buckland, and pre- the University of Surrey where he at- sented their project alongside winners tended lectures on all aspects of engi- The Year in Industry Scheme from other parts of the country. They all neering. In the practical sessions he This nationwide scheme is part of the achieved CREST Silver awards and were built electrical circuits, took part in Engineering Education continuum. Its highly commended by the judges. They some surveying exercises and investi- primary purpose is to help our most also won £500 for the Science Depart- gated the stress and strain experienced able students to find interesting work in ment, which will be spent on data- by a drinks can as it is opened. He also industry for a year between school and logging equipment. The most exciting had to prepare a presentation on the university. This enables them to see part of the day was a request from a TV topic of Atomic Force Microscopy. Not what working in industry is like and crew to do an interview for a digital TV only did Chris find out more about allows them to make informed career channel: BBC Knowledge. James Ritchie engineering, but the course also gave decisions. It also develops their per- (shown below) was spokesman and him a taste of what it is like to be a sonal and interpersonal skills and helps spent about thirty minutes being inter- university student. them achieve better degree results and viewed about his project. All six found the experience worth- improve their employment prospects. while and would certainly recommend This year Alex Flynn was successful Chester Zoo it to potential engineering students. in his application to join ‘The Year in All Year 7 pupils visited Chester Zoo in Industry Scheme’ and he commenced October as part of a unit in their Museum of Science & Industry his placement at AstraZeneca Pharma- Science course on the variety of life. As part of the activity week in July two ceuticals in Macclesfield in September. Girls and boys went on successive Year 9 forms, one boys’ and one girls’, In October 2000 he will take up his days and completed various tasks dur- and four members of staff visited the deferred entry place at Cambridge ing the visit relating to work that had Museum of Science and Industry in where he will study Natural Sciences. been done back at school. Manchester. We followed the Energy CPH KS Trail in the Electricity Gallery, which culminated in a vision of energy for the future. Then in the Xperiment Gallery our students were able to discover the wonders of Physics for themselves through the imaginative interactive dis- plays. The exhibits in the Air and Space Gallery guided us through the history of flight and in the Power Hall we took a trip back in time to the age of steam power.

CREST Silver Award CREST (Creativity in Engineering, Sci- ence and Technology) is an estab- lished nationwide award scheme, enthusiastically supported by UK busi- nesses. The scheme offers students the opportunity to work as problem solv-

16 Clubs & Societies

sible solutions, Gap Year opportuni- summer events were grouped together Chemistry Club ties in Africa, Sports Journalism, a ca- to form a gallopen for Deeside Orien- Chemistry Club in the Boys’ Division reer in industry, market research teering Club. Congratulations should takes place in C2 on a Monday lunch- techniques and advertising. go to two class winners of this, Richard time. There is an opportunity to try GDT Bradfield and Tom Bradfield. They novel and interesting experiments or each won a trophy, a T-shirt and a to take experiments done in class a certificate. The school also had three little further. The favourite experiment Orienteering class runners-up. So congratulations to in recent weeks has proved to be the This year saw many changes in the Alastair Pattrick, Chris Watts and David preparation of a substance which ex- orienteering club personnel. Most no- Edwards. plodes on contact. Mrs Stutchbury was table was the departure of Mike Nolan One of the first events of the Sum- not amused to experience a series of after two years at the school, in which mer Term was a match with King small explosions as she walked across he had given much of his free time to Edward’s School, Edgbaston at Lickey the front of C1 in the lesson immedi- the club. About five or six of the regular Hills, Birmingham. Excellent runs by ately after lunch! attendees in recent years decided to Yannick Malins and Tom Bradfield KS retire early for more sedate pastimes. ensured a clear win for the school. This The key though to the club is the was the only such fixture that the injection of new blood at the start of school had all year. In the badge event Chess Club each year. This year there was consid- at Torver near Coniston Alex Clarke- 1998-99 was a very quiet year for the erable interest from Year 7 boys, many Williams used his running speed to club. The decision was taken to move of whom competed all year and made ensure victory. The major summer event the equipment and re-site the club in excellent progress. Most notable of the was the British Championships, held at rooms J7 and J8, and also to open it up newcomers were: Sam Baker, William Graythwaite estate in the Lake District. every lunchtime. Despite publicity to Malins, Matthew Boyd, David Johnson, Best performance came from James this effect, for much of the Autumn and William Arnold and Joe Gaffney. Watts who achieved a championship Spring Terms only a handful of Sixth After a number of smaller events, time. There were also good perform- Formers played. ideal for beginners, the school attended ances from Richard Bradfield, Chris Instead of inter-form competitions, the British School Championships (at Watts and Alex Clarke-Williams. The November saw inter-house chess for Cannock Chase) with high hopes of a summer was finished off on a high with the first time. Early games were well place among the top ten. Many of the the Senior World Championships held supported, but towards the end many senior runners made a welcome return in the Scottish Highlands. Chris Watts matches were effectively decided by to help King’s to a very worthy seventh and Richard Bradfield were the two defaults. Two competitions for the Blake place nationally. It is worth noting that King’s orienteers who attended the Trophy (Years 7 and 8) and Lawton orienteering is a very fast expanding spectator competitors. Richard was one Cup (older pupils) were organised. school sport and each year the oppo- of the few junior orienteers from the The former was not well supported but sition is much stronger than the year UK who was asked to carry one of the Sixth Formers made the latter a great before. The best individual perform- Nations flags in the opening ceremony. success with Paul Adams the eventual ances came from Anika Bulcock (Year He carried the Irish flag. Also at the winner. The club will revert to twice 6) who was seventh, and Nick Mills event was old boy Ian Bratt, who is the weekly in the future. (Year 9) who was sixth. manager of the South African team. GL/NCJR The Spring Term started with many COD badge events all fairly close to Macclesfield. Alastair Pattrick was on Science Club particularly good form with wins at Science Club runs at Fence Avenue on Hopwas Hays and Delamere Forest. a Wednesday lunchtime for Year 8 Matthew Boyd won at Trentham Gar- girls. Each week there is a different dens and Chris Watts in M18A came activity from one of the science disci- third in a high quality field. The event plines. If they wish, in Year 9 and 10, at Delamere saw three new orienteers girls can then attempt a bronze or silver join the club, David Johnson, who won CREST Award. This involves doing the Yellow course in his first event, their own investigative project over a Emma Fitzgerald and Ali Quas-Cohen. period of a few weeks and presenting All three have attended regularly since their findings in a report. this fixture. KS All the way through the summer there were evening events after school, as well as the normal Sunday events. Tuesday Club This gave newcomers and experienced A new club was established this year. orienteers plenty of opportunity to The Tuesday Club – so called because improve their skills and collect colour it meets at lunchtime on the first Tues- badges. As with last year the older day of the month – aims to provide orienteers had a chance to compete information and insights into Higher against the teachers (Mr O’Donnell, Mr Education, careers or topical issues. Colville and Mr Lock). With the devel- Sixth Formers enjoyed presentations oping ability of Richard Bradfield and on such topics as Genetic Engineering, Chris Watts the head to head races problems in American society and pos- were getting closer and closer. All the King’s orienteer in full flight

17 School Trips

Pakistan Expedition What makes expeditions to the Karakoram Mountains so enjoyable and memorable? Partly it is the mix of Pakistani culture and British Empire history; partly it is the spectacular land- scape which constantly astounds; and above all it is the high adventure that is more or less guaranteed when one travels in this part of the world. This was the school’s third expedi- tion to Pakistan and this one involved twelve Sixth Form students led by Harry Lock from King’s and Robin Andrews from World Challenge Expe- ditions. The trip was highly successful in that, in addition to achieving all of its educational aims, everybody completed both the short ‘acclimatisation trek’ and the main, fifteen-day trek to the difficult and remote Shimshal Pass. also highly educational for the leaders, on its quincentenary expedition, but This 4500m pass is geographically sig- since in the course of a single day one this time we will probably venture into nificant, since it marks the watershed might be called upon to inspect a the Indian Himalaya in search of expe- between the Indian Subcontinent and vehicle for roadworthiness, attend to a riences as vivid and worthwhile as Central Asia. In addition to this, four team member who is suffering from those we enjoyed in Pakistan last sum- students and HEL reached the 6050m persistent diarrhoea and vomiting, and mer. summit of Mingli Sar Peak and enjoyed lead the group along a difficult stretch Team members: Owen Ashcroft, spectacular dawn views over the of the trail - none of which are covered Lauren Ballarini, Oliver Burr, John Karakoram Mountains. during teacher training courses! Clarke, Duncan Farrar, Mark Halman, Other highlights of the trip included For Pakistanis, life is an adventure, Stephen Manwaring, Mark Richbell, yak riding, pushing and towing jeeps travel especially so: they love to be out Oliver Savage, Tom Vaughan-Jones, through landslides, crossing rivers with on the open road or trail. Our local Richard Wilkinson, Simon Woodcock. the water swirling around one’s waist, guides and porters had a tremendous HEL traversing narrow footpaths on the enthusiasm that saw them through all walls of a gorge, gasping for air as we the inevitable delays and frustrations neared the mountain summit, two sev- of living and travelling in a Third World Memmingen enteen-hour overnight bus journeys country. At the same time they live In July, twenty-seven members of the up the Karakoram Highway, Pakistani uncomfortably by any standards and Lower Sixth met at Manchester to take music, exhilarating scree runs and sleep- their access to medical facilities is very part in the second half of the tenth ing out under starry skies. As well as all poor. We visited the large village of annual exchange to Memmingen, in this, two students were dramatically Shimshal, two days walk from the the south of Germany. evacuated by helicopter because of nearest jeep road. Here they only got On arrival we discovered, following medical problems which could not be electricity (from a local hydro-scheme) our work over the past few weeks resolved in the field. They made a full two years ago, though even this stops about stereotypes, that life in Germany recovery fairly quickly, but not before in the winter when the water supply was quite different from life at home, news of our adventures had been freezes. Medical facilities and sanita- and in some cases, what we had ex- picked up by media organisations as tion are basic and life expectancy is pected. Over the next two weeks we small as the Macclesfield Express and low. Fuel for cooking and heating were able to make new friends, expe- as large as CNN (both equally inaccu- comes from burning yak dung. This rience a new culture and customs, and rate in their reporting!). tenuous grip on life was brought home in some cases meet up with old ac- This was no regular package holi- to us when, back in the capital city and quaintances from past visits. day and the expedition was so struc- about to fly home, we learnt that one We were welcomed by all with great tured that the students themselves took of our strongest and fittest porters, hospitality and over the fortnight were on responsibility for its day-to-day run- called ‘Hero’ by the students with whom fortunate enough to visit places such as ning. At times during the trip, while he was a real favourite, had died from Lindau, Meersburg, Kempten, Munich, watching students doing tasks such as nothing more than diarrhoea a few and the fairy-tale castle of haggling for goods in the local market days later. Pakistanis are mostly friendly Neuschwanstein. We also took part in or organising the loads for the porters, and polite people who, though proud, the school’s ‘Wandertag’, an annual it would cross my mind – is this really like to share a good joke and are excursion, which seemed to include education? I would decide after the incredibly industrious and patient. Long walking and lots of rain, as well as shortest of pauses that the answer was after one has forgotten the precise some lessons with our exchange part- gloriously and unequivocally ‘yes’. Four details of a mountain climb or a trek, ners in the Vöhlin Gymnasium. The weeks in Pakistan probably delivers one’s fond memories of the people hospitality continued with the Bunter more ‘life skills’ to a young person than linger on. Abend party in one of the town’s twelve months in the classroom. It is In 2002 the school will return to Asia function rooms, where we were greeted

18 School Trips with a rendition of the Beatles’ song moured overnight coach journey, Mr ness and good manners; even the ferry ‘Love me do’ and a humorous presen- Batchelor, Mrs Green and Ms Taylor personnel complimented us on the tation about the Germans’ visit to Eng- arrived with forty-six Year 9 and 10 tidiness of our lounge on departure. land. The two schools were pupils in France in May, where our first The farewell disco was held in a congratulated by the Mayor, Herr stop was the Mont St Michel. Tiredness stifling heat, but King’s staff made a Holzinger, on the success of the ex- resulted in lots of photos being taken, formal presentation of a silk painting change over the past ten years. but very few pupils were keen to walk of the 108 steps to M Froment, the Graham Williams, 12JEP very far uphill. Fortunately, a lengthy Headteacher. The following, final morn- sleep on the coach, excitement and ing was spent in school, where we apprehension ensured that everyone visited lessons and pupils helped in the Theatre Trips was wide-awake when we arrived later teaching of English. The football match, Girls from Fence Avenue had opportu- in the day in La Rochelle. Having ‘France v Angleterre’, resulted, of nities to watch several plays in 1998- practised thoroughly the all-important course, in an English victory, but as we 1999. Groups of girls enjoyed ‘Vous êtes très gentil(s)’, ‘Merci. C’était boarded the coach for the return to performances of Two at the Octagon délicieux’ and well prepared for lots of England, it was obvious that all partici- Theatre, Bolton, and Troilus and kisses, French-style, from the families, pants had benefited not only linguisti- Cressida, by the RSC at Macclesfield the first evening went well. cally but had also really appreciated Leisure Centre. Texts being studied in Any shyness was rapidly dispelled, the interchange of ideas and customs. class were also performed at local as Manchester United were playing We should like to thank all those theatres: we saw an excellent amateur Bayern Munich in the European Cup involved, including Mr Phillips, M performance of Educating Rita at final, so requests for TV or radio cov- Froment, Mme Coutin, Mme Boyer and Wilmslow Green Room, The Taming of erage and results simply had to be especially Mme Govin. We are already the Shrew at Buxton Opera House, and communicated to the family in French. over-subscribed for the Exchange Year The Woman in Black at the Palace A perfect ice-breaker! 2000! Theatre, Manchester. Girls’ study of Just as the French had expected rain GG these plays was enhanced by visits to in Macclesfield, so we expected sun- school by actors from Educating Rita shine in La Rochelle and we were not and The Taming of the Shrew. disappointed. We enjoyed perfect Year 7 French Visit NJC weather as we undertook the Treasure Midnight, Thursday 22nd April saw Hunt in the town centre, lazed on the sixty-seven excited Year 7 boys and beach following our visit to the ‘Rémi girls armed with pillows, work books French Exchange Martin’ brandy distillery in Cognac and and endless supplies of food waiting The annual exchange visit to La Ro- visited the scientific theme park, for their double-decker coach at the chelle was this year probably the most ‘Futuroscope’. Further visits as a group Rock Block. Despite the video enter- successful ever. As usual, the French included the unforgettable ‘Maison de tainment and the novelty of the Port- staff and pupils experienced wind and Pierre Loti’ in Rochefort. This was the smouth-Cherbourg crossing, the rain during their visit to Macclesfield in home of the 19th century writer who journey seemed slow and tiring, but March, but this year the snow – unwel- organised the most extravagant par- spirits rose as we approached Château come to us – was a treat for the ties, even in comparison to those of Beaumont, a 19th century château set Rochelais and enhanced their week- current rock stars, and decorated his in ten acres of grounds in the peaceful end activities. home accordingly, in the most eclectic countryside of Normandy. Visits as a group were made to of styles. The pace suddenly intensified as Chester, Granada Studios, Old Trafford, An innovation this year was a day’s dormitories were allocated. These were the Potteries, Waterworld and finally, cycling on the Ile d’Aix. Having made named after French personalities and their favourite excursion, Styal Mill. the short ferry crossing, close to Fort towns, with information on these on Friendships were established quickly, Boyard, to the island, we hired bikes the door, which the conscientious pu- as could be seen at the evening disco and toured the predominantly pedes- pils were soon keen to copy for inclu- and all participants were eager to meet trianised island. A highlight for many sion in their scrapbooks. Luggage was up again in late May. was the ‘ramassage d’huîtres’. Under unpacked rapidly and it was time for Following a long, but good-hu- Serge’s expert tuition, we learnt how to the first French meal. collect, open and sample oysters straight Meals were served in a rustic build- from the rocks. It was amazing to see ing with low arches, with the emphasis many thousands of oysters, forming a on wholesome food with a traditional solid carpet, just waiting for consump- French flavour. Soup, fish and sauté tion. Staff certainly appreciated the potatoes pleased most pupils, but no delicacy, but for many pupils it was a sooner had we finished than it was taste not yet acquired. time for the fire drill and learning to And so the visit was drawing to a form the correct line in the correct close. Compliments about the King’s place in front of the correct château pupils had already been received from ‘animateur’. Exploration of the grounds many different sources: the parents and ‘un chocolat chaud’ was more than were delighted with their willingness enough for both pupils and staff on this to practise their French and try out new first evening and at ‘lights out’ many things; the French staff were impressed pupils were already asleep. by their behaviour around school and Saturday morning saw a sunny day especially in the canteen; museum and a whole group visit to the weekly staff were impressed by their attentive- market at Laval, five miles away. This

19 School Trips was a typically French market, with alarm but at least it meant we could say icy conditions on the approach road. every sort of cheese, fish, fruit and ‘Au revoir’ to our favourite château However, something positive came out vegetable on display. Flowers were in staff, who had lots of prizes to distrib- of all this, as the extra time created abundance and especially Lily of the ute. Several hours later, we were lining enabled us to see Herculaneum in Valley, which is traditionally offered up again, this time at the foot of the addition to Pompeii. Our new guide in on 1st May. The market traders were Eiffel Tower. The lengthy ascent, as a Sorrento, Bart, immediately won the happy to wait patiently as our pupils result of huge numbers of visitors, was troops over with his detailed knowl- formulated their sentences, as they nevertheless worthwhile as we appre- edge of the sights and a penchant for bought souvenirs. The bee-keeper, who ciated the splendid views from the top. obscure English idiom which put even produced Eiffel Towers as candles, The time in the centre of Paris was Gianluca Vialli to shame. Incredibly was well rewarded however, as his limited but Mr Phillips was a tour guide enough, Bart revealed that his girl- stock was sold out after our visit. After par excellence as we passed the Champs friend, now working in a beauty par- a picnic lunch in the picturesque town Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the lour in Sorrento, was from Macclesfield. itself, our next stop was a hypermar- Louvre, etc, etc. Stopping at Notre She had obviously been captivated by ket, where purchases were again made, Dame, we took a one-hour boat trip on his suave manner, as some of our girls but this time the emphasis was on the Seine, where we were able to view appeared to be. Bart formed an amaz- reading the signs and prices and decid- other major monuments. ing double act with unflappable, Dean ing if articles were good value. Our overnight stay in a hotel on the Martin look-alike Marshall who was Returning to the château, the activi- outskirts of Paris was not without inci- our regular coach driver. ties themselves began. Over the next dent as a pupil fell ill, but nevertheless Thursday was spent exploring the one-and-a-half days, all pupils tried 98% of the party spent the next day island of Capri, an experience which out a variety of skills, on a rota basis, enjoying the magic of Disneyland, Paris. everyone enjoyed greatly. We were, and each time supervised by a member Despite minimal linguistic opportuni- however, somewhat naïve in opting of the château staff and a King’s teacher. ties, for a twelve-year-old this had to be for the longer of the two possible Activities included mountain-biking, the highlight of the visit and formed the walks in the afternoon. The combina- quads, orienteering and ‘Night line’ (a basis of much of the conversation on tion of the rugged terrain and warm short obstacle course, where pupils the return journey. sunshine contrived to expose the lack were blindfolded and had to rely on Scrapbooks produced later by pu- of fitness of certain members of the the instructions given by the pupil in pils testified to the success of the visit party, with Mr Killen, consistently off front of them). These activities all re- and were read with interest by the the pace of the leading pack. The large sulted in very muddy clothing, but accompanying staff, Mrs Green, Mrs amount of pizza consumed by Craig fortunately they were interspersed with Schreiber, Ms G Taylor, Ms H Taylor, ‘Beaver’ Barrow at lunch also took its archery, aeroball, fencing, volleyball, Mr Batchelor and Mr Phillips. Our table tennis and a CD ROM session. thanks go to Andy Millington of Brown’s Our two evenings at the château Coaches and all the château staff for a were spent in different ways. The Sat- most memorable visit. urday evening meal was ‘the French GG experience’ with frogs’ legs and snails. Once they had braved their first mouth- ful, a good number of pupils went on Classics Trip to appreciate this meal, but equally Following what has now become some- many ended up eating lots of bread thing of a tradition, Mr Houghton led a and dessert. The evening’s activity was party to Italy during February half-term Le Quizz. Working in groups, pupils holiday. The team from last year’s trip had to find and produce various ob- to Sicily remained intact, but on this jects, but obviously the definitions of occasion Mr Houghton, Mrs Turner, Mr the objects were open to interpreta- Killen and Mrs Houghton were joined tion. ‘Trouve une grenouille’ (find a by Miss Inman and Mr O’Donnell who frog) was simply the production of a completed the dream tour line-up. French sweet, in the shape of a frog, This year the trip did not get off to which by now all pupils had discov- the best possible start as our flight ered and bought. Attempts to drag the departed almost twelve hours late after toll during the latter stages of the trip. French staff to the check-in desk were being delayed in Delhi, en route for Friday was a more relaxing affair, also accepted! Although we were com- Manchester. This meant that we only with visits to the picturesque locations peting against another school, King’s arrived at the hotel about an hour of Amalfi and Ravello. The relatively received most of the prizes. before our first day of sightseeing in long distances covered in the bus once The talent show for all pupils was Rome began. Although we were obvi- again gave Mr O’Donnell the opportu- held on the Sunday evening. Hours of ously tired, the splendour of, for exam- nity to keep large numbers entertained practice resulted in an enjoyable show. ple, the Colosseum, Pantheon and with his seemingly endless repertoire Slick timing and movement in dance Roman Forum was such that we all of card games. routines, good attempts at comic enjoyed the day. On the final evening we organised sketches and from those who had After spending a further day in Rome, the traditional entertainment night. The preferred to play table tennis rather principally visiting the Vatican City and standard of sketches was very high, than practise, a few nursery rhymes! the Catacombs, we moved on to our with Jonathan ‘Jackson Jonathan’ Pedley Monday, we were off to Paris, but second base in Sorrento. On the fol- showing considerable talent as a co- despite our early morning call, there lowing day our viewing of Vesuvius median. The excellent atmosphere of was another fire drill. It was a false was unfortunately restricted due to the the evening was typical of a very

20 School Trips successful and harmonious trip. Most not disappointed as a snow base of of the credit of this must, of course, go around thirty centimetres lay in the Junior Trip to Chester to MTH whose first-rate organisational village with much more at altitude. After arriving at the Dewa Experience ability and interpersonal skills were, as Indeed the snow conditions turned out Museum, our guide took us on a fasci- usual, in evidence. to be absolutely perfect. We were nating tour. Initially we looked at a RJK joined by a group of boys and staff number of typical Roman shops and from Audenshaw Grammar School and their wares – the children loved this! divided into four ability groups. It was We saw a typical Roman Centurian’s PGL Royal Oak good to meet up with instructors Paul quarters and learned how tough being After an excited and emotional end to (still a sprightly seventy-nine years of a night watchman was. The Roman their Junior careers, forty Year 6 chil- age!), David and Eric again. They were Baths and the pub followed. dren, accompanied by Mrs Hadden, Mr joined by Florence who kept the Inter- We watched a short video about Jones and Mr Shaw, set off on the four- mediate group busy all week. Roman Chester before looking at some hour coach journey to the PGL Royal Weather conditions were perfect for actual excavations. In the ‘hands-on’ Oak Centre on the shores of Lake the first three days with clear, blue room, Year 4 loved having a go at Llangorse, South Wales. As always, the skies and warm sun, although the latter many activities but especially loved party were met by enthusiastic PGL part of the week became disappoint- trying on the replica armour. It was staff who swiftly sorted the party out ingly cloudy with a strong, cold wind very heavy! into groups under the supervision of on two days. This did not interfere with After lunch our Roman Centurian groupies, Nicki and Carrie. Over the lessons and a wide variety of blue and gave us a fun packed tour of Roman next two and a half days the children green runs were experienced by all the Chester. We chanted through the streets experienced abseiling, rifle shooting, groups, with the intermediates and as new recruits to the ‘Mighty Roman quad bikes, orienteering, raft building, advanced groups tackling a few ‘inter- Army’. We looked at the amphitheatre, initiative exercises and windsurfing. esting’ reds. had a mock battle and asked lots of The hot weather enhanced the usual Not only did the whole group’s great questions. All in all, this was a levels of enjoyment with the wet activi- skiing techniques improve but also really successful day. ties being very wet indeed - the lake’s their French speaking. There were many LT temperature was in excess of 70o F! opportunities for conversation in the Ideal conditions for windsurfing were restaurant, supermarket, shops and on undoubtedly a highlight of the week- the chair lifts. Some of the party were Boreatton Park end. Mr Jones soon mastered the basic so keen to practise that they communi- Following a morning of excited good- techniques, eventually being rescued cated in French with a group of puz- byes to friends and teachers, a lucky as he headed off into the distance zled English people! group of Year 5 and 6 children dragged towards the far shore! Jacob Rhodes There was a full programme of ac- their unnecessarily heavy luggage to fell victim to the Llangorse Lake Mon- tivities including the now traditional the coach awaiting a happy send off at ster who sucked away one of his talent show on the last night where 1.30 pm. With the sun shining, the training shoes! each room were asked to perform. Acts coach headed for the Shropshire coun- The raft builders also enjoyed excel- included slapstick comedy, sketches, tryside, stopping once for recovery lent sessions, although ‘raft unbuilding’ versions of The Price is Right and Blind and refreshments. We approached the might be a more appropriate descrip- Date (featuring Alex Crawley as a York- entrance of the park with the singing tion as one group sought to sabotage shire-born Cilla Black!) and room 105’s becoming progressively raucous. The the other group’s raft before the inevi- version of Tragedy by Steps, including excitement was building. table break-up of the craft. One of the some interesting dance movements Our group leaders, Ellie and Gavin, raft building groups was filmed on from Adam Cookson and Jack Shaw were waiting to whisk us away to the their activity by a camera team from the resplendent in blonde wigs made of mobile home site where we unpacked children’s ITV programme Energize. string! The evening was completed by and unwound. The children played Their efforts will apparently be viewed the staff’s version of Tragedy entitled happily and explored the area, many on national TV in March/April 2000. Joue du Loup (where the snow is deep for the first time. We await their TV debuts with interest! and the slopes are steep it’s Joue du We had our first of many hearty The ‘PGL Throat’ took a few victims as Loup...). meals at 6.25 precisely. The food was an endless supply of songs (notably There were many interesting and well accepted by the children, plentiful the ‘Banana Song’) led by Nicki and funny moments both on and off the and reasonably healthy. Following din- Carrie occupied the journey between slopes with the ‘Roberta’ Award being ner the children dressed up the leaders Royal Oak and Tan Troed where the given to Nicola Coveney, Jenny using items of clothing and accessories ‘dry’ activities took place. They were Bradbury, Alex Crawley and William they had packed. The Posh Spice look- also sung on the journey home, before Soutter for a variety of gaffes. alike was most successful. Settling down the summer holiday really began! Reports of approaching poor weather to sleep was hard following such an GJS led to a hasty exit on the Friday evening, exciting and eventful day. In the peace with drivers Dave and Glyn ploughing of a pleasant evening the lights dimmed through heavy rain which swept across and some sleep was possible by 3.00 Ski Trip France. The twisty mountain roads led am. Alpine ski reports in the days leading to some queasy tummies but eventu- The next two days proved full of up to the holiday had been promising ally the party returned to Fence Av- strenuous activity and sunshine. Ac- and so it was with great expectations enue safe and sound to reflect on a tivities were planned both before break- that the party of thirty-five children and most active, eventful and enjoyable fast and after dinner using up what was four adults arrived at La Joue du Loup holiday. left of any remaining energy. The chil- in the southern French Alps. We were GJS dren took part in several activities led

21 School Trips by qualified instructors. These included preparing to embark on a new French quadbiking, giving Patrick Rooney a adventure. Mr Batchelor, Mrs Aspinwall, Go for IT! Holiday run for his money. He eventually found Mrs Turner and Mr Atkinson accompa- As the Easter Term ended, a group of the track. nied the excited youngsters as we seventeen Year 4 children accompa- On Saturday the children practised made an early train through the Chan- nied by Mrs Williams and Mrs Wells rifle-shooting. Abseiling was the most nel Tunnel and arrived at our first port went to Winmarleigh Hall near Garstang popular and enjoyable activity, though of call – Boulogne and the aquatic Sea- for an action-packed IT holiday. We unfortunately not for Andrew Kimber Life Centre. Friendly rays, sea lions, enjoyed a variety of activities over the who was dangling for two minutes off tuna and not so friendly sharks amazed two and a half days such as archery, the tower while ropes were untangled. the children who marvelled at their initiative exercises, climbing, orien- Jonathan Powell shouted to the in- underwater beauty and prowess, and teering and quad biking. These activi- structor to pull up the ropes following the 3-D theatre show wowed us all! ties were complemented by a range of his descent, but, by shouting too soon, We arrived at our PGL Centre, Le Pré IT activities such as manipulating a he was still attached and was dragged Catalan, at Hardelot in the early evening digitised self-portrait photograph, ex- up with them. to discover what the remainder of the ploring the Internet and producing a The Puzzle Park was a case for holiday was to include. We were blessed newsletter recounting the adventures Mission Impossible and proved a test with beautiful weather for our on-site at Winmarleigh Hall. for even the most able minds. Due to activities of climbing, archery, rifle- Both children and staff thoroughly the warm weather, water fights were a shooting and initiative exercises as the enjoyed the holiday and learned a lot popular activity especially when the children displayed their own skills in from their IT experiences as well as group leaders became involved. certain fields – and even their lack of from the range of activities on offer. Saturday night ended peacefully with initiative in some cases! KW everyone extremely tired after a strenu- In order to appreciate the French ous day. Thankfully, Sunday morning culture, day visits included such places breakfast was timetabled a little later. as a chocolate factory (oh that smell!), Visit to Following breakfast, raft building was a visit to a local Sunday market at All three Year 5 classes visited Bramall a wet experience even for David Gierc Etaples where the children were given Hall, accompanied by several parents, and helpers. They were told that their extra spends so that they could embark Mrs Wells, Mr Jones and Mrs Cole. A raft was by far the best. On hitting the on a trip to a French café and order fascinating and active tour included an water, it promptly sank. Those few their refreshments – en français of introduction to the history of the Tudor who were not wet by the end of the course! We also visited a French bowl- hall, a demonstration of the early secu- session were thrown in. ing alley where competition was fierce. rity arrangements, re-enacting a meal Another wet activity followed lunch Mr Batchelor proved, as always, to be in the dining room, a visit to the chapel with the kayaks. Excitement grew dur- a real expert while Mrs Turner and Mrs where family weddings took place, ing the day with midnight feasts being Aspinwall deserved credit for perse- Tudor writing, dressing in Tudor clothes discussed and lots of stocking up to be verance! A shopping visit to la Cité and copying a wall painting in Tudor done from the tuck shop. The variety d’Europe challenged the children to tones. From outside, the typical Tudor pack and sherbet sticks were most come to terms with the French franc black and white patterns, as well as popular but most children that night and all the children enjoyed the morn- chimneys, were strikingly visible. Year were in bed asleep by 11.00 pm. The ing visit to la boulangerie where we 5 pupils also took an interest in the staff sat up, watching the stars and learnt about the french pain and ba- stocks in the courtyard – would they be chatting until the early hours. guette and we were given the opportu- preferable to a breaktime detention?! Monday morning arrived so soon. nity to try out our own expertise at Packed lunches were eaten in the The children packed and prepared for making some croissants. You would ‘barn’. Despite the showers, there was the coach. After breakfast, there was not believe just how much butter goes time for a quick walk in the gardens time for one more activity – archery. By into producing them! before it was time to return to school. 1.00 pm we had eaten our lunch and Highlights of our four-day visit in- JC with the coach packed, we said our cluded the French Evening given at goodbyes to our two marvellous group the centre, where we were able to leaders. They had been so well-organ- sample the delights of snails and Museum of Science and Industry ised and involved in their work. Unfor- profiteroles to dissipate the taste of The second Year 5 visit was in support tunately the whipround tip followed garlic for those who were so brave as of the science and technology cur- the final tuck shop visit, but we were to try this distinct delicacy. Also, the ricula. The visit started with a session sure that the token was appreciated. disco proved a great success as the in the ‘hands on’ activities area called A group of quiet and tired children YMCA and the Macarena involved a Xperiment. Pupils were reluctant to pulled into the school car park at number of somewhat reluctant danc- tear themselves away from these stimu- around 3.15 pm to a warm reception ers who eventually entered into the lating interactive displays! Another part from Mums and Dads. With the sun still spirit of enjoyment. of the visit was a lesson on simple shining, the children could contem- Monday evening returned forty-eight machines using cogs, gears, levers, etc. plate the long holiday that lay ahead. happy children safely to Macclesfield The Power Hall had a range of large, PAt exhausted but appreciative of the op- steam-powered machines on display. portunities they had been given over Most pupils were eager to fit in a visit the last four days ‘en France’. to the Air and Space Gallery and the PGL France PJA Dinosaur display. A very full day but An early start set the excitement levels even so the shop was certainly not high as forty-eight Year 5 and 6 Junior missed out. children assembled on the Rock Block JC

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at the Silk Heritage Centre in Novem- Spring Term Brain Training ber. In January 1999, Hayley Tilley, With a mix-up on bookings, the term All pupils in Years 7 and 8 have a series then in Year 9, had a poem, ‘Lies’, began with a half-weekend trip to the of lessons designed to improve their published in ‘Young Writers’ Maga- Lake District instead of Wales. It proved thinking skills. These lessons are taught zine’. At Easter, sixteen pupils accom- to be to our advantage as a fair amount about once a fortnight in General Sci- panied Miss Chadwick to a rambling of new snow had fallen, then skies ence in addition to their Science les- cottage in Hebden Bridge to partici- cleared to leave a hard frost which lay sons. The programme was devised by pate in a week of creative writing. over the fells most of the day. It was a King’s College, London, and is known Inspired by two resident poets, they fine walk, up the side of Great End and as CASE (Cognitive Acceleration developed the skills of drafting, editing over the Scafell massif, descending through Science Education), or to most and performance. In addition, the along the corridor route back to of our pupils as ‘brain training’. sought-after award of ‘Poet of the Term’ Seathwaite. The lessons work by presenting the was awarded to Hayley Tilley, Eleanor Later in January, much the same pupils with a problem that they cannot Cowan, Alice Betton, Andrea Howarth, enthusiastic group went on another solve easily, but that they can resolve Miranda Swift and Jenny Mayo. Miranda trip to Helvellyn where we were well through discussion in groups. This is and Jenny were also thrilled to see received. This time we scrambled up followed by whole class discussion of their poems in print in the ‘Times the knife-edge Pinnacle Ridge on St how the problem was resolved, with Educational Supplement’ in June. Such Sunday Crag, then walked round and pupils explaining their reasoning to successes are testimony to the talent over Fairfield before returning to the class. The emphasis is on how the which flourishes at Fence Avenue. Patterdale. problem was solved rather than what NJC The Duke of Edinburgh practice the solution is. expeditions had to be delayed by two We measure the cognitive ability of weeks because of the arrival of deep all pupils shortly after they arrive in Outdoor Activities snow, but when they took place the Year 7 and then re-measure it after the first day was dry if windy. This lulled CASE programme at the end of Year 8. Autumn Term the groups into a false sense of security The present Year 9 was the first year As ever, the year began with some very as it then rained hard all night, reduc- group to go through the full CASE successful visits to Buxworth. Whilst ing the campsites to paddy fields. Morale programme, and they have shown very the centre has served us well in the was low as the groups arrived in Edale. significant gains in their thinking skills, past, we are now reviewing how we The final event of the term was the well above that expected by normal carry out the Year 7 trips and may well Scottish winter trip. Leaving after school, development. relocate deeper into the Peak District the group travelled to the luxurious To obtain the full benefit from CASE, for next year. Whilst further away, it Youth Hostel in Stirling, then on the it is essential that staff are properly would have certain advantages. next day to Glenshee where many trained in the CASE methodology. We The Outdoor Activities Club contin- winter mountaineering skills were prac- have just completed a two-year train- ues with great support from Years 7 tised. The weather was kind with only ing programme with King’s College, and 8. This term began with a ‘wild the odd snow flurry. The next two days London, and as the results with the camping’ trip to Snowdonia where saw us cross the Cairngorm plateau, current Year 9 show, we are having a pupils experienced being high in the under blue skies and hard snow over big impact on pupils’ thinking skills. mountains for two nights in what turned Ben Macdui to a cold camp in the Lairig The King’s School is one of the out to be good weather. A full circuit of Ghru, followed by a gale-assisted de- pioneering CASE schools in the North the Glyder range and an ascent of Moel parture to Loch Morlich next day. After West, now having substantial experi- Siabod were achieved. Our second seeing off overnight rain, a reduced ence of CASE and being one of very outing was a day of rock-climbing on team climbed Lochnagar, enjoying wide few schools to have been trained by Stanage edge, again blessed with good, views in the improving weather, whilst King’s College. CASE has been shown sunny weather, if somewhat cold. The the rest circled Loch Muick. It was a to improve GCSE performance in the young pupils seem to have great con- very successful trip and thanks must go three core National Curriculum sub- fidence which bodes well for the fu- to KS and JRD for their help. jects of Mathematics, English and Sci- ture. Our final trip was a multi-activity ence (other subjects have not been weekend at Malham Youth Hostel. A Summer Term analysed), and we are sure that the walk round Goredale preceded a cav- The Gold Award group began the term improvement in our pupils’ thinking ing expedition through lower and up- with some preparatory work toward skills will benefit them greatly in the per Long Churn on Saturday, followed their Exploration. This year, the theme years ahead. by a gorge scramble on a drizzly Sun- of Cumbrian Sports was taken. On a RG day morning near Buckden. fine May weekend, whilst Year 8 pu- The Duke of Edinburgh groups be- pils were struggling up Lorton Gully on gan this term to prepare for their re- Grassmoor, the Sixth Formers were at Creative Writing spective expeditions. The Silver group a Hound Trail in Lamplugh, where 1998-1999 was an exciting year for is twenty-six, with the Bronze at twenty. they were astonished by the speed of poets and writers at Fence Avenue. In Finally, at the very end of the term the dogs over the fells. Later on, they November 1998, Melvin Burgess, the PME and HEL accompanied the Paki- were astonished again at the tales of author of the controversial teenage stan expedition group on a training trip speed over the fells as recounted by novel, Junk, visited school for a day. to Sedbergh School where they spent Billy Bland, one of the greatest fell He ran writing workshops and an- two nights out under canvas being put runners ever. After some questionnaire swered questions in an Open Forum at through their paces by an outside leader work the next day to assess local lunchtime. Enthusiastic poets also heard and instructor. The weather was once familiarity with these sports, two of the the poet, Brian Patten, read his poetry more kind to us. group entered the Fairfield Horseshoe

23 Variae fell race, a tough nine-mile race from two Gold groups chose the explora- Rydal, completing the course success- tion option rather than a straight expe- Sixth Form Community Action fully. They laid the foundations for an dition but returned to a topic which In 1998/9 the number of students in- excellent spell of project work in early had proved so successful for a previ- volved in both Wednesday afternoon July, at the same time as the Silver ous group in the Borrowdale area. The placements and special events dou- candidates would be trekking over the topic, traditional Cumbrian sports, gave bled. Placements include: The Mayfield fells. When the groups went to the one group the opportunity of meeting Centre, East Cheshire Hospice, The Lake District on expedition, it turned the world famous fell runner Joss Larches, Trinity House, local primary out to be mixed weather yet again, but Naylor. Joss congratulated two of the schools and Park Lane School. Some all the groups coped well. The Silver group for their creditable performance students visit the elderly in their own expeditions found the terrain demand- in the nine-mile Fairfield Horseshoe homes and this year started to visit ing and the weather a nuisance but Race. George Birkett of Little Langdale those in hospital under the guidance of they did well, coaxing the less enthu- held the other group spellbound with the Age Concern Project Manager, siastic to help them get round. All his tales of hounds and hound trail Rohanna Darlington. In the Summer eighteen pupils were successful. The meets. However, he refused to divulge Term, we added Charity Shop volun- Gold fulfilled all their objectives with his secret feeding formula on which his tary work to the options available. meetings and visits to various wide- dogs thrive! Both groups will remem- In December, we held a Christmas spread locations. Their one disappoint- ber their practice expedition where Party in the Cumberland Street site for ment was to turn up at Langdale Gala they attended a hound trail meet and the elderly friends of the girls at FA as field to discover it was the next day, saw just what is involved in the training well as our own. A short entertainment which caused problems with their of these wonderful animals. followed by carol-singing, tea and Bingo schedule. The sun shone for the last The Silver group enjoyed a new was the programme for the event. day and a half and spirits lifted accord- course for the Service Section of their In May, we took part in a day trip to ingly. Award. The course based on a ROSPA Blackpool, along with other students The Outdoor Activities Club had a programme covered all aspects of ac- from Independent Schools in the North superb, sunny day on Birchens Edge, cident prevention in the home and West. Carys Jones and Doug Currie rock climbing to quite a high level with activities undertaken by youngsters in accompanied forty children aged eight a group of Year 7 and 8 pupils. In the hills, on water and on their cycles. to nine from the inner-city Salford addition, HEL led a demanding walk The evening spent with fire fighters parish of St Paul’s. First stop was the along the twenty-mile long Gritstone from Macclesfield Fire Station was much funfair, followed by a fish and chip Way with a few keen souls; most of appreciated, particularly the session in lunch. Games on the beach and tea at them did it with ease and more of this the smoke tent. a local school rounded off a fun, but activity has been programmed in for This year the Bronze Service Section exhausting, day! next Autumn Term. was done in two very full weekends In June, Sixth Form students ran a PME where all participants successfully craft activity of weaving willow stems passed the St John Ambulance Asso- at the Bollin Valley Taster Day, to ciation’s Life Safer Plus examination. which disabled visitors come from all Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards The trainer and assessors all com- over the North West. The Award unit at King’s continues to mented on the high standard achieved In addition, several students have flourish. Throughout the year seventy by the group who are all now trained spent time after school and in their young people have enjoyed the expe- to a standard higher than many mem- holidays to take part in paired outings rience of being involved in the scheme. bers of staff. and play-schemes (Friends for Leisure) At King’s the Award Scheme is an The following awards were pre- and holidays for the disabled (Winged activity involving both boys and girls, sented at North East Cheshire Award Fellowship). a truly cross-site activity. Committee’s Presentation Evening held Students who take part in Commu- An aspect of the Award Scheme, at Zeneca. nity Action may have had no previous often overlooked, is the involvement Bronze: Jo Adams, Kate Baker, Jackie experience so we try to support and of adults at all levels and in all sections. Barker, Matthew Batchelor, Alice prepare them through termly training As a participant makes progress, they Betton, Andrew Bruce, Rosa Caulfield, sessions. In November, six students have the opportunity of working with James Childs, Edward Clapham, Louisa attended a weekend national confer- adult instructors, assessors and men- Ham, Antonia Harding, Stephen Hart, ence in Derbyshire. Through lectures, tors who quickly become friends. Nick Humphrey, Lyndsay Lomax, workshops and presentations we Youngsters are often surprised when Natalie Pagano, Ian Pardo, Nicholas learned about other schools’ activities teachers can share unusual hobbies Parnell, Natalie Pepper, Tony Robson, and programmes as well as developing and sports such as bell ringing, military Heather Swift, Allan Williamson. our own skills and awareness. We modelling, air pistol shooting and fly- Silver: Oliver Barber, Nicholas came back to school inspired and fishing. Sharing experiences and Battersby, Rosanna Betton, Daniel enthusiastic, ready to share our expe- enthusiasms with adults is certainly a Capper, Richard Caswell, Clare Charles, rience with the rest of the team. new experience to many young peo- Sian Fullaway, Chris Gartside, Hannah This year, for the first time, Colours ple and friendships are formed which Hallam, Alex Hibbert, Anna McKeating, were awarded in recognition of loyal last long after the four years of the Tom Newham, Nick Patterson, Esmé commitment to Community Action. It Award Scheme. Patey-Ford, John Percival, Angela is not so much that students need to be This year the Gold and Silver expe- Quartermaine, Henry Simms, Louise rewarded for this involvement which ditions were carried out in a new area Southern, Michelle Tinker. brings so many benefits, but rather that of the Lake District. Three Silver and JRD the school wishes to show how it two Gold expeditions were based on values their work. A further example of Seathwaite in the Duddon valley. The this is the Silk FM Community Action

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Award which Jo Southall won in the along with a five-a-side football tour- Under 18 category. Although her in- nament (mixed teams, of course!), vid- Visit by the Fire Brigade volvement in the community – espe- eos, barbecue and a Jerry Springer The Fire Brigade finally made it at 2.15 cially her work with Friends for Leisure Show, added more funds to our collec- pm! An unexpected emergency de- – is extensive, she would not want it tion. layed their arrival. Whilst part of the publicised except to encourage others At the end of the Spring Term, team set up the ‘smoke’ tent, we were to take up voluntary work. working with Friends of King’s for the entertained in the classroom! GDT first time, we held our first Fashion Year 4 watched a video about a) the Show. Brave young men and women – danger of fire and b) how to keep safe and even braver staff – took to the in the event of a fire. Family fire exit Charities catwalk to model clothes by Russell plans were greatly stressed. A question A variety of fund-raising activities took Kellar and Patricia Thomas. Everyone and answer session followed before place across the four Divisions of the enjoyed the evening so much that we we went outside. school during the year. The Royal hope to repeat the event next year. We split into two groups; one to British Legion Poppy Day Appeal was Money from the events totalled experience what it is like being in a well supported in November and Save £2108. Sixth Formers then voted for smoke filled room and the other to the Children benefited from the end- which charities to support on a local or look at the amazing equipment on of-term Carol Service collections. In national scale. today’s modern fire engines. All in all, March, Charities Week, culminating in Finally, the Charities’ Committee this was a great visit, extremely worth- a fancy dress day to coincide with organised the collection of money from while and good fun at the same time. National Red Nose Day, proved both Senior Divisions and assembled 200 LT enjoyable and successful, raising in educational packs for Kosovan chil- excess of £4,000. Once again, the Chari- dren. These were taken to a distribu- ties Committees in the four Divisions tion point along with old stock donated Infant School Talent Show came up with a list of original and from the School Shop. The children in the Infant Department worthy causes to support with the We hope to continue such a pro- finished off the Easter Term with a money raised. This included Children gramme next year. Our thanks go to all Talent Show to entertain their parents with Leukaemia, Terrence Higgins who supported these events. and teachers. There was great enthusi- Trust, Actionaid, Intermediate Tech- GDT asm and all the four classes were well nology, Park Lane School, Cystic Fi- represented. From the youngest chil- brosis Trust, Anthony Nolan Bone dren, aged three, to the oldest chil- Marrow Trust, World Wildlife Fund, dren, aged seven, the talent was and Amnesty International. Long-Serving Staff amazing. There was a tremendous response In the Summer Term four members of There were ballet and disco danc- to the Children’s Aid Direct Appeal for the teaching staff (Mr T J Adams, Mr L ers, songs and poems, pianists and educational packs for displaced chil- A Batchelor, Mrs A M Cooper and Mr P violinists and even a young comedian. dren of Kosovo in the Summer Term. Seddon) were presented informally Mrs Rhodes was the compere and Mrs Sixth Formers coordinated the Appeal with ‘mock medals’ in recognition of Coleman organised the music. in the Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions and their long service to the school. Mrs Lea played the piano to accom- over £800 was raised. 200 packs were pany some of the children. We all had made up with basic educational essen- a brilliant afternoon and the confi- tials (exercise books, pens, pencils, dence the children showed was a credit etc). These were taken to a depot in to King’s. Marple and from there to Reading and, JTS on 16th July, on to Pristina. A concert put on by the school’s choral singers raised an amazing fur- Aladdin Presto Puppets ther £1,040 which went to Task Force In February, the Presto Puppet Theatre Albania, a charity dedicated to reliev- Company visited the Junior Division. ing the burden of the refugees. An excited audience from the Infant PRMM School and Years 3 and 4 were invited to a wonderful performance of Aladdin. Sixth Form Charity Fund-Raising The children thoroughly enjoyed Once again, students had fun raising the show and listened carefully to a money through a variety of events. talk from the puppeteers afterwards. Now firmly established in the school Junior Maths Challenge They described the puppets used in calendar is ‘Roses for Valentine’s Day’. In April a number of Year 6 children the production and how they were Students in the Senior Divisions are entered this competition, aimed at Year made and operated. Greta Byrne (Year invited to buy a silk rose for someone 7/8 pupils (ie Seniors!). The eight chil- 3), James Plowright (Year 2) and Johnty they care for. If they are too shy to dren below were awarded certificates Marshall (Year 3) volunteered enthusi- present them personally, for an extra for their outstanding performances. astically when asked to work some small fee Sixth Formers deliver them. Silver Certificate: Duncan Howsley, large puppets on stage. Twenty dozen roses were sold and our David Kennerley, Austin Sependa. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon Charity Fund was off to a good start. Bronze Certificate: Daniel Robinson, was had by all. Many thanks to the Next came Charities’ Week; dress- Kay Doncom, Nicola Bridge, Anika Presto Puppet Theatre Company for ing up for Red Nose Day always cre- Bulcock, Chris Yeates. another super production. ates a festive atmosphere and this, GJS RHC

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the laws of the game at tackle and ruck. tory situation precipitated by the inabil- 1st XV This problem had been noted at Lancas- ity of other schools to play Daily Mail ter and Aston, but came to a head at Cup games on the appropriate dates. PWD L F A Manchester Grammar School. If any- Weather conditions also meant that all of 20 12 0 8 401 296 thing there is a huge difference between these games were played in cold, muddy, If ever the highs and lows of sport were what is allowed on televised rugby and energy-sapping conditions. In our first reflected in a season, it was 1998/99! what is allowed in schools and junior Daily Mail Cup round a comfortable 64- High quality victories were recorded and clubs. However, more worryingly, there 10 defeat of Bolton was recorded, fol- subsequently followed by poor defeats. is a difference in interpretation between lowed by a somewhat inefficient away Our first venture into the Daily Mail Cup regions and individual referees. victory over a competent Newcastle side, saw us reach the quarter-finals, but injury Ultimately these problems were solved a game which was brightened by an and fatigue adversely affected normal by seeking advice from the Manchester outstanding performance by Sweetzer. fixtures and a potentially devastating referees’ society’s senior referees and by The following Wednesday saw the next Sevens squad was undermined by lack of seeking expectations and clarification Daily Mail round away at Crossley Heath, tournaments and, again, injury. from referees before the game. Halifax. Injuries were by now taking Early season saw the team in credit, As if to demonstrate the rollercoaster their toll. Stand-off Horrocks was miss- but possibly underachieving. A hard nature of the season, the following week ing as were two members of the pack fought game against Lancaster was lost in saw possibly the best performance of the and we stuttered to a 28-5 victory. poor conditions after a half-time lead year as the powerful Woodhouse Grove Fatigue and injuries were major issues was squandered. In this game a weak- outfit were contained and ultimately in the following two games where we ness in the side’s kicking game was defeated courtesy of two superb long- disappointingly subsided to a 6-23 defeat discovered, as was the pack’s difficulty in distance tries finished by the powerful by Wirral in which key forwards Moran playing ‘wet-weather’ rugby – two prob- Spicer, now playing in the centre with and Selbie were injured, and a 14-40 lems that would haunt the team later in Isherwood moved to full back and devel- defeat by the powerful Kirkham Gram- the season. Then followed a poor away oping second row Keep. mar School side (a game in which King’s win at KES Aston when we were ulti- The team then appeared to be per- played extremely well with flanker Neary mately saved by scrummage dominance forming well, with the forwards driving being forced to play at stand-off!). The and the hitherto undiscovered finishing and making good yards and the backs run-up to Christmas closed with a scratchy power on the wing of Bush. There then playing really incisive rugby. However, 29-27 win at Birkenhead, a performance followed one of the high points of the typically this peak was followed by an- which provoked a major sense of hu- season. Away at QEGS Wakefield the other trough. Nevertheless, the physical mour loss from forwards’ coach Percival. decision was made to play a very limited St Ambrose outfit were comfortably de- By Christmas, the side’s strike-poten- kicking and driving game instead of the feated 39-5, with Isherwood scoring two tial had been realised, but it was felt that traditional King’s running game. This scintillating tries from full back. The the forwards had blown hot and cold and coupled with offensive defence pressu- following week the visiting Dulwich our kicking game could be virtually non- rised QEGS and ultimately laid the foun- School were neatly defeated in an out- existent. Furthermore, the loss of Selbie dation for a first time 13-11 away win, standing first half display which again highlighted line-out problems that previ- with tries from centres Cooper and saw flowing moves result in length of the ously had only been ‘bubbling under’. Isherwood. field tries finished by Keep, Cooper and Certainly, hooker Brooks encountered However, this massive high was fol- Spicer. Unfortunately, our performance throwing in problems, but his diligence lowed a week later by a very deep low, in the second half tailed off and what in working at this area can only be as over-confidence, poor decision-mak- should have been a destruction petered commended. Similarly, the lift, move- ing and bad finishing allowed us to sink out into a merely sound 31-7 win. ment and timing of the jump was not to a bad loss at Manchester Grammar The season’s problems really started always 100% and these factors combined School. This game also highlighted an just after half-term with a spell of four with poor conditions and a lack of genu- ongoing problem with interpretation of games in fourteen days; an unsatisfac- ine height lead to line-out problems. These problems were only put to rest by the emergence of Leech as a genuine first team forward and line-out jumper who, with Keep assisting, produced some dominant end of season performances. In the new year, Adams Grammar School were defeated 16-7 and Rydal 34- 12, before a tight loss against KES Lytham in which two missed scoring chances cost us the game. There then followed a remarkable game of rugby away at Merchant Taylors’ Crosby in the next round of the Daily Mail Cup. King’s secured only 20% of possession and 20% of field position but won 12-5 through astonishingly disci- plined defence and two fine tries through Tunwell and Spicer - an even more astounding victory in that it was achieved despite the absence of a number of key players.

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Not surprisingly, a low followed and a ated problems for the opposition. Good performances were produced by tired 31-0 defeat by Bradford Grammar Tunwell, in particular, returning to rugby Lees, Higgins, Farrar and Leech, with School was followed by a 12-15 defeat at from hockey had a fine season and much valuable experience gained by home by St Edward’s Liverpool. became an ever present. Bush showed other players. Perhaps the season was ultimately himself to have real pace and was the In the national Sevens, the first game epitomised by its final game, the Daily year’s leading try scorer. Isherwood, al- was vital and unfortunately we lost five Mail Cup Quarter-Final against QEGS though his season was restricted by in- tries to three against Strade Grammar Wakefield. Playing in appalling condi- jury, had pace and the ability to time a School, Llanelli, in which we were beaten tions, King’s could not match the control run and break the opposition line. It is one-on-one five times. No defensive or- of the Wakefield forwards or the kicking hoped that his injury problems will allow ganisation can compensate for this. As a game of their half backs and slithered to him to play a fuller role next year. result, we were dependent on other a 15-0 defeat in which effort and endeav- PFH/PJP teams defeating Strade and winning our our were never questioned but possibly remaining games. This was achieved tactical awareness was missing. Sevens with style with wins over St Ignatius 50- In conclusion, this was an unusual In many ways the Sevens season typified 0, Cwmcarn 47-19 and KES Aston 39-5. season; a potentially outstanding side the slightly unlucky nature of the whole Frustratingly Strade won their last game underperformed somewhat due to ‘out- season. It was felt that this side had real, 19-10 against St Ignatius and went side circumstances’ such as fixture con- national potential. This proved to be the through. Even more frustratingly their gestion and through its own lack of case, but again external factors inter- next opponents were St Edward’s Liver- concentration in the ‘less glamorous’ vened. To begin with, the Oxford tourna- pool who we had beaten at Stonyhurst matches. We should realise that every- ment was cancelled. Then the County and the tournament was won by one we play considers King’s to be a ‘big Sevens was organised on the same day as Stonyhurst who we could certainly com- game’, possibly we do not pay the re- the Stonyhurst Sevens. Finally, the pete with. Sevens can be very frustrating! spect to all the sides we play. Sollihull tournament was abandoned in PFH/PJP On the positive side, from a coaching the group stages owing to bad weather. point of view this was a very fine set of In short, late tournament cancellation players to work with who were highly prevented us from gaining the necessary 2nd XV skilled and motivated and always set Sevens tournament practice. high standards in their approach and Initially, things looked promising. PWD L F A preparation. They deserved more from King’s played good wet-weather Sevens 16 15 0 1 477 108 the season. It is hoped that many of them at Solihull to defeat KES Aston and Bed- As is clear from the record, the 2nd XV continue to be involved in the sport. In ford School before the tournament was had a very successful season. Fifteen the pack Masheder, Brooks, Challiner called off. These games showed us that victories out of sixteen games, many of and latterly Higgins were a good front Spicer, Isherwood, Cooper and Tunwell them against good sides, with an average row. Masheder, in particular, after a slow could all finish from distance, while of nearly thirty points scored per game, start to the season revealed that he could Sweetzer, Emslie and Horrocks could and less than seven conceded, represent go further in the game, as could Challiner. construct openings. The forwards, Selbie, a good year by any standards. Brooks was a great organiser and techni- Moran, Brooks and Cooper, could all However, the quality of the side was cally sound player in all departments. In graft and secure the ball. considerably greater than statistics alone the second row, duties were shared The Stonyhurst tournament again saw can represent. Although forty players between the potentially outstanding Keep good performances as King Edward’s represented the school at 2nd XV level and Unterhalter or Farrar. Keep and Liverpool, Giggleswick and Birkenhead during the season, there was a solid Unterhalter are highly mobile, handy were defeated comfortably with some nucleus who played virtually every match forwards. Farrar is a more ‘old-fashioned’ good rugby played before a five try to and generated the team spirit, which was second row who has the capacity to three defeat by Sedbergh, which saw us such an important reason for the suc- dominate opposition packs, but never qualify second in the group. King’s then cesses. And this nucleus was a blend of quite reached a sufficient consistency of defeated RGS Lancaster 22-21 in the ‘old lag’ Upper Sixth players, Lower Sixth performance. In retrospect it was a coach- quarter-finals which saw us through to with the potential to be important 1st XV ing error that he was not used to greater the semi-final against hosts Stonyhurst, representatives in 1999-2000, and Year effect in the line-out. and a hard fought five try to three defeat. 11 boys with considerable potential, who The back row suffered more than This tournament revealed that we had will have learned a great deal about most with injury, but Selbie, Moran, the the ability to compete with the best senior school rugby during the season. ever present and improving Levings, Sevens’ sides in the country, but we were For the way in which these potentially Neary and Leech all played well. Next undone by lack of tournament practice disparate groups became an integrated year’s back row could be a very useful which affected our fitness and defensive unit on the field, a great deal of credit unit indeed! tightness. Greater efficiency would have goes to the seniors, who have given At half back Sweetzer who captained seen a victory over Sedbergh and King’s much to school rugby over many years, the side and Horrocks always played qualifying in the other side of the draw and did not allow disappointment at not with flair and endeavour. If there is a from Stonyhurst; then, who knows? becoming regular 1st XV players in their better defensive half back pair in the This was our final tournament before final year to prevent them from giving country than these two, I have not seen the nationals: an unsatisfactory situation. their all at this level: regular captain them! As stated earlier the outside backs However, on the same day as Stonyhurst, Richard Lees, pack leader Adam Higgins, were capable of real incision. Cooper, our B Sevens team competed at the Paul Adams, Philip Hart, Duncan Farrar, Spicer and, latterly, Orme were powerful Cheshire Sevens, winning two games to James Orme and Andrew Unterhalter. runners and strong in defence. The back Bishop Heber and Altrincham Grammar One of the best features of the season three of Tunwell, Bush and Isherwood School before losing to Wirral and nar- was the response of the society referees had real strike potential and always cre- rowly against Lymm Grammar School. who controlled our games to the way we

27 Rugby played, and to the attitudes displayed. the first half but the team managed to seem to score. Week after week, unsolicited comments keep up pressure and not make mistakes The following played for the U16 about the commitment in defence, the and produced very good victories. Sevens: D Bowers; C Clarke; J Duffy; J refusal to let the ball die, the efficiency of As a result of the continual changes Ellis; A Halewood; R Hart; J Keep (Cap- the recycling of it, the powerful straight week in week out, it was difficult to tain); N Parnell; B Robinson; J Shaw; J running of the backs, and the sometimes establish a real understanding between Slater. awesome go-forward and interpassing the players. The outstanding players DTB between the forwards were a delight to within the forwards were Matthew Beattie, hear. Even more pleasing, though, were Stephen Hart and John Redfern. Matthew expressions that the referees had en- took on a new role for the season as line- U15 XV joyed themselves, because of the posi- out jumper with great success. Stephen tive way in which the team had played, proved to be very strong in defence and PWDLFA and the fact that the boys had so obvi- a good ball winner in the loose. John was A XV 17 14 0 3 502 133 ously got so much out of their game. very successful as hooker and very rarely B XV 8 5 0 3 202 104 The nature of the rugby played is had trouble in this part of the game. This proved to be an enjoyable and very clearly shown by the fact that, although Within the three quarters John Slater, successful season. A strong squad who rookie wing Matthew Jay and powerful Chris Clarke and Ben Robinson all made practised and played with enthusiasm full back Ashley Sharp were top try- significant improvement throughout the and skill, they continued their enviable scorers, with eight each, the total of season. John proved to be a very strong record of success from past years. How- seventy-seven tries was shared amongst runner, Ben showed great speed and ever, there was disappointment in the twenty-seven players, with one-third of finished off moves very well, whilst Chris fact that they lost three times in what them being scored by forwards. The proved very strong in defence. would be viewed as the ‘big’ games and side, too, was one of those which played The following played for the 3rd XV failed to progress further than the second better, the better were the opponents. A (highest number of appearances first): C round in the Daily Mail Cup. glance at the results will show how few Clarke; R Greer; S Hart; C Lomax; J The A XV showed their strength in points were conceded in relatively tight Redfern; J Slater; J Ellis; M Robertson; M scoring over thirty points in eight matches games against traditionally strong oppo- Beattie; N Parnell; B Robinson; J Childs; (six times they also went past forty), but nents such as Lancaster, Woodhouse A Collins; J Duffy; C Mosscrop; D Poulter; possibly more impressive was the fact Grove and Bradford; when the chips D Bowers; A Halewood; E Jones; S that also on eight occasions they stopped were down, the ‘they shall not pass’ Webster; R Westwood; R Hart; R Bradfield; the opposition crossing their try line and mentality was at its strongest. It was for J Shaw; J Keep; M Blackshaw; C Gregory; in a further three matches they only this reason that the one defeat of the C Howell; T Lloyd; M McNamara; R allowed their opponents to score once. season was a disappointing occasion; Webster. After fairly comfortable victories at Kirkham were very strong, but we were DTB Lancaster and at home to Aston we lost decimated by injuries and 1st XV calls; to QEGS Wakefield. We did not perform had we been able to put out the regular U16 Sevens well in a game we knew we could win if side, a 2nd XV game of titanic propor- The squad played in three tournaments: we played to our full potential. A useful tions would probably have been the Warwick School, Stonyhurst College and Manchester Grammar School side also highlight of a season which, neverthe- All England at London Irish RFC. This made us struggle the following week but less, was one to remember. year group had enjoyed some success in a much better performance at Woodhouse IAW the past in Sevens tournaments and it Grove was the prelude to a run of four was hoped that this would be continued. fairly comprehensive victories. The team was strong and very physi- The run of easy success, however, did 3rd XV cal but really lacked pace in depth. not prepare us for our match in the Daily Communication, awareness and the abil- Mail Cup against Calday Grange. We PWD L F A ity to react quickly are the keys to success made a lacklustre start against a good 12 8 1 3 262 178 within a tournament. In the first tourna- side and were soon fourteen points down. The season saw a total of thirty-one ment, at Warwick, we lived very danger- Facing a heavy defeat we started to play pupils playing for the team. As a result of ously. There were moments of brilliance and scored twenty-three points without only a limited number of players in the and moments of disaster! Fortunately, reply. The game was certainly within our Sixth Form available for the 1st and 2nd after a very slow start, the squad started grasp but unfortunately the team also XVs, the team consisted of U16 players to play together and as a result we won seemed to feel they had already won. throughout the season. three, drew one and lost one game When Calday increased the pace of their The opening match saw a convincing within the pool and so qualified for the game we were unable to cope and victory against Lancaster. It is not often semi-final. Here we lost to the host eventually lost 23-36. As Calday went on that a 3rd XV comes away with a victory school 27-33. What confidence we had to reach the semi-final of this national against their U16 XV. Throughout the gained as a result of the first tournament competition, we were left with a feeling season the team had a mixed set of was soon shattered when we played at of what might have been. results. Once they had built up confi- Stonyhurst. We were beaten convinc- The team returned to winning ways dence during a match, the points soon ingly in the opening game by Oratory with easy victories over Birkenhead and began to amass. Team spirit was very School, Oxford and, although pride was Adams Grammar School either side of good in success but unfortunately one or restored slightly when beating St Bede’s the Christmas holidays before completely two members of the team found it diffi- College, we lost in a bizarre game against overwhelming a weak Bradford side. In cult when under pressure. the host school and their supporters! very muddy conditions at St Edward’s we Perhaps the two best performances Unfortunately the All England Sevens were naïve in our tactical decisions dur- came against Stockport and Wirral. In saw three straight defeats. Although ing the first half of the match and trailed both games it was very tight throughout chances were created, they just could not 0-12 at the interval. However, after a brief

28 Rugby discussion the team showed character enough attention to technique and lost Squad: T Davenport (Captain), M Barker, and an ability to change their game plan possession when we should not have. C Millward, C Rogers, T Isherwood, to overhaul the deficit. Our weakest Adam Boston, Paul Handley and Leo T Cumberbirch, P Kennedy, A Boston, performance of the season followed when Richards contested for the two places at L Richards, O Li, J Arnfield, P Handley, we played a strong Merchant Taylors’ prop. All three are strong players and R Davidson, S Wilson, E Jones, M Bush, team. This was disappointing because usually all performed well. Boston, in I Sear (Vice-Captain), T Warburton, last season the side had won this game particular, played a number of very pow- A McVeigh, S Hinchliffe, B Oakes, decisively. Fortunately, the season ended erful and disciplined matches towards J Mosedale, T Williamson, A Rees, on a high note with a resounding victory the end of the season. John Arnfield J Watson, J Ashmore, N Griffiths, at Stockport Grammar School. played most of the matches at hooker J Williams, G Duncalf, J Crabtree, The B XV also had a successful season although Oscar Li put him under pres- C Davenport, P Johnson, A Tod, and played very good rugby on occa- sure for his position after Christmas. The T Gathercole, D Wong, C Lawrence- sions. Their first half performance against team never had a regular second row Waterhouse, A Burr. Manchester Grammar School was im- pairing although all who played had DMH pressive with backs and forwards linking their moments; Robert Davidson was the extremely well. St Ambrose were com- most consistent of them. The back row pletely outplayed as were KES Lytham, was strong and ever present: Martin U14 XV whilst the side also showed plenty of grit Bush played open side and is quick and when overcoming Merchant Taylors’ by a good tackler; he also took an impres- PWDLFA the only score of the match. When the sive amount of possession at the line- A XV 17 4 0 13 133 481 team was at full strength they were a very out. He needs to do some endurance B XV 9 5 0 4 140 222 powerful unit showing the depth of training, however, as open sides need to Once again for this age group, the season talent which ran through the squad. be everywhere at all times! Ian Sear had proved to be a testing affair, although, as Matthew Barker was the regular full an excellent season at No 8; he per- in previous years’ performances, the lat- back for the A XV; a safe fielder of the ball formed consistently to a high standard ter third of the fixture list seemed to offer and an elusive runner, he needs to de- showing good technical skills. To make grounds for optimism. Undoubtedly, one velop more strength in his tackling. A the most of these skills in the future he of the main factors contributing to this set variety of boys played at different times will need to improve his pace and power. of results is the lack of size and physical on the wing; Millward, Hinchliffe, Rogers, Tom Warburton had these attributes and presence; too often the side was faced by Mosedale, Duncalf and Wong. Each had generally used them to great effect teams who were just bigger, stronger and their good games but none was able to throughout; his technique in contact situ- faster and as such it was always going to secure the position. In contrast Isherwood ations improved as the season progressed. be hard for them. More often than not, and Davenport were almost ever present In the four Sevens competitions we however, spirits remained high and the in the centre. Tom Isherwood is a quick entered we made three semi-finals and a team attempted to do the right things, and powerful runner who plays with quarter-final. We played well in all tour- although more work needs to be done great commitment; he needs to develop naments and with a little more luck on tackling technique and ball handling a jink and a little more awareness of play would have at least made a final. Players skills. around him. Tom Davenport (the cap- and coach felt somewhat disappointed During the season, all players at some tain) had a fine season; very strong in the that we did not. At both Solihull and time displayed potential. Ayres and Day tackle he has good hands, a side step, Warwick we lost to a good King’s, Worces- as props made progress, the former pos- and his pace is developing. Both players ter Seven, but showed we have the sessing good mobility, the latter good will push for 1st XV places next season. ability to defeat them on our day. Possi- hands, and Dale as hooker and captain Tom Cumberbirch became the regular bly the hardest semi-final defeat to ac- was committed and direct. Kay had a fly half; he is a good footballer and an cept was in the Myles Marshall Sevens mixed year, but at his best could be an exciting runner – with more experience when it looked as if we were going to outstanding player; whilst both Corden he should develop into a fine player in score under the posts in the dying sec- and Richard Harker, sharing one lock this position. Jonathan Gartside, who onds and probably win the match, only position, could be effective going for- was the regular fly half, continued to play for the play to be adjudged to have gone ward. Beaumont, whose early season with commitment and courage, perform- into touch. The squad has the ability and injury sidelined him for six weeks, made ing with skill when called into service. commitment to win a competition in the a good recovery and was back to his best Patrick Kennedy was a live wire at scrum future especially if a wing can be found by the season’s end, adding presence to half and has plenty of natural ability. with real speed. the powerhouse; unfortunately However, he needs to become a little The strength in depth of the squad’s Laughton’s musical commitments reduced more consistent with his passing in the ability was shown in the manner the B XV his availability. In the back row, the future. As a unit the backs operated with played on a number of occasions. Victo- season’s outstanding player was cohesion both in attack and defence ries by large margins were recorded over Hinchliffe, mobile, courageous with good giving many strong performances. The Manchester Grammar School and St all round skills. Kenyon, too, improved lack of electric pace was their only real Ambrose at home whilst Kirkham and steadily, his tackling becoming more of a weakness. King Edward’s, Lytham were overwhelmed feature as the weeks passed. Burbidge, Likewise the forwards were a power- away. The technical quality of play in converted from prop to flanker, showed ful unit who dominated the opposition in these matches was impressive. For a vari- a willingness to get his hands on the ball most games. We usually secured a greater ety of reasons (injuries and availability), in crucial 50/50 situations and Forth, share of possession and had a number of we were not always able to field our although playing only a handful of games, strong runners who could break tackles strongest team and this resulted in three remained enthusiastic and featured and progress far over the gain line. This disappointing defeats. Alastair McVeigh strongly in B team matches. strength, at times, also proved a weak- led the side with admirable enthusiasm In the three-quarters, Triggs and ness in that we did not always pay and commitment throughout. Harding shared the scrum half spot:

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Triggs was lively and cheerful with a Bolton, M S Burbidge, P R Burston, N A Between the misery of Lancaster and reasonable service; Harding, whose ap- Cameron, A C F Coley, R H S J Corden, the jubilation of the festival the A team pearances were limited on account of A M Day, S English, A J Forth, J A Geere, recorded regular season victories over injury both major and minor, proved a J M Hamilton, J S Harker, R W Harker, T King Edward VI GS, Aston; St Bede’s very dangerous and skilful runner. Love, J Harper, M J Holden, E J Hulme, J R Kay, College; Adams GS; St Edward’s, Liver- first at stand off and then centre, had A Kent, D J Love, E J Mack, L Mason, J J pool and Stockport GS, with narrow perhaps a rather quiet season, but dis- Mattock, N J Mills, H J Orford, J J Pedley, defeats against King’s, Worcester; Arnold played good distribution skills on occa- J M Rees, S H E Rigby, A D Triggs, N S School and Merchant Taylors’, Crosby. sions. Coley, new to the school, began to Williams. The target for this team next season must make a big impact in the latter stages of RGD/MGH be to record more victories than defeats the year; he possesses good footballing – an eminently achievable mission. The skills which when allied to a positive B XV recorded just three wins in eleven attitude should enable him to make even U13 XV outings, but in most other games were greater contributions in the future. Bull within touching distance of victory. and Williamson as the regular centre PWDLFA The Under 13 A XV personnel changed partnership worked hard all year: Bull A XV 23 8 0 15 321 563 frequently over the season but ultimately has a good understanding of the require- B XV 11 3 0 8 266 218 concluded with a talented strike force in ments of the game and Williamson was It is difficult to imagine that any School the back division and a workmanlike penetrative when given good service. Rugby season could have started more pack who were capable of delivering Out wide, Cooke was the most threaten- disastrously yet finished more encourag- sufficient quality possession. Dean ing runner, although both James Harker ingly. In the Autumn Term just four of the Ratcliffe and Charlie Richards on the and Mack had their moments, Harker in nineteen matches were won but the wings were a real threat in most games particular; Mack, a converted prop!, has Spring Term brought a new dawn for the and Tom Green and Nick Lloyd proved a degree of pace and with more confi- Under 13 squad. The progress between to be a very physical pairing in the dence could do well. The remaining September and March was startling – a centre. Chris Walsh was a mercurial regulars, Kershaw and Mills, also turned testament to the commitment, enthusi- creator at the base of the scrum and in encouraging performances, Kershaw, asm and optimism of all the players. James Byers developed into a fly half like Coley, possessing good handling At Lancaster RGS, the ‘pipe opener’ capable of orchestrating the three-quar- skills, and Mills displaying both enthusi- could not have been worse. A long ters outside him. Alex Davenport, Kane asm and courage. journey on a congested coach; changing Jackson and, latterly, Chris Miller shared The fact that the side is not devoid of facilities that would have shamed Calcut- the full back berth. ability was illustrated in the Sevens cam- ta’s Black Hole and pitches ankle deep in Although the A XV front five were a paign. Here again, whenever the school mud were accompanied by torrential fairly settled unit, the back row was a faced sides physically more advanced, rain and gale force winds. To complete rapidly rotating permutation which was we struggled, but when that element was the misery, King’s were heavily defeated never really finalised. Martin Keelagher, taken out of the equation, the players on at both A XV and B XV level. More Tom Bradfield and Tom Bell were a very the field looked comfortable on the ball worrying was that the players seemed effective front row locked together by by and large. In a campaign where at resigned to their fate and were annoy- Alan Wood and Robbie Unterhalter in Warwick the school lost to two sides ingly chirpy in the face of a total rout. the ‘boiler-house’ and were a match for who eventually contested the final, and The successes recorded in the Spring most packs. Justin Perring and Richard at Wirral where we progressed to the Term and, most significantly, at the end Sheppard, better suited to life in the quarter-finals, it was pleasing to see the of season Festival were, therefore, that darker recesses of the scrum, were, with side improve in this sometimes infuriat- much more satisfying, as they were very either Tom Lloyd-Jones or Richard New- ing and difficult form of the game. hard earned. The end product of the ham, the most frequent occupants of the The B team this season, like other intervening helter-skelter ride was all the back row. years, played a number of competitive sweeter when contrasted with the bitter This is a squad with very real potential fixtures, allowing others to stake a claim experiences of the fall. To reach the final who now rightly believe that they can be for regular A team inclusion. At times at the Festival, having experienced the winners. Lancaster can now be just a they played with passion and a degree of ignominy of contesting the wooden spoon fading memory – thank goodness! skill, results against Lytham and Arnold the previous year, and in the semi-final to The following played in five or more being particular cases in point. A number have subdued Wirral GS, who had blown U13 A XV matches: T Bell, T Bradfield, A of players made telling contributions, us asunder in the November winds, was Breed, J Byers, A Davenport, J Forrester, notably Forth, Holden and Mattock as clear proof of just how far this team had T Green, D Howe, K Jackson, M well as those who featured more regu- come in two terms. Keelagher, O Kenyon, N Lloyd, T Lloyd- larly on the A team. Forty-four players, more than half the Jones, R Newham, J Perring (Captain), D The following boys represented the year group, represented the U13 Rugby Ratcliffe, C Richards, R Sheppard, D U14 A XV: C J J Ayres, J R G Beaumont, teams in a total of twenty-three A XV Tutton, R Unterhalter, C Walsh, J C D Bull, M S Burbidge, A C F Coley, M games and eleven B XV matches. It was Wilkinson, A Wood. T Cooke, R H S J Corden, A J Dale, A M pleasing to note that on eleven Saturdays The following played for the U13 B Day, A J Forth, B J Harding, J S Harker, in the season A and B teams played XV: G Angus, K Ardern, C Barrow, J R W Harker, T J Harper, C J Hinchliffe, M simultaneously. Top try scorer on the A Beeby, O Cave, A Doncom, M Freeman, J Holden, J R Kay, O D Kenyon, N G J team was Dean Ratcliffe and on the B XV R Hart, A Jackson, R Johnson, P Kenyon, Kershaw, G M Laughton, D J Love, E J Chris Miller headed the table of touch- B Langstreth, D Illingworth, O McConnell, Mack, J J Mattock, N J Mills, O C Smallman, downs. Justin Perring was a refreshingly J McIlvenny, C Miller, A Pattrick, K A D Triggs, N S Williams, C N Williamson. mature captain who led by example and Ravikumar, J Sidebottom, P Smith, M The following boys represented the remained ever-cheerful even in the dark Topalian. U14 B XV: C J J Ayres, C P Barber, B P days of the autumn. KLP/AMcI

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centres Andrew Watts’ hard running, no Matthew Horton and Oliver England U12 XV A team nonsense approach provided a good grew in confidence and, by the end of contrast with Matthew’s subtle ball han- the season, appeared to pose a threat PWD L F A dling skills. Sam, who was converted whenever they had the ball. Jack 13 8 0 5 240 150 from winger to scrum half, gave many Pennington was an elusive runner while The Under 12s had a very fruitful season, good performances, as did Richard Mad- George Clarke filled the role of full back. crowned by their success in winning the den and Sandy McLaren on the wing and The B squad can be pleased with what annual end of season festival, the first Max Robertson at full back. they have achieved this season. How- King’s team to do so for three years. In a season which contained many ever, there are still areas where they The strength of the team lay in the good moments, one overriding memory need to improve. The level of concentra- pack. Andrew McGeorge, Jonathan Lee is that of the match against King Edward’s, tion was rarely satisfactory for the full and James Byrne formed a formidable Lytham. From our kick off, the ball soon fifty minutes, while the tackling was front row. James and Andrew are power- arrived into the hands of their tall, ath- often below par if a couple of big lads ful prop forwards who also worked letic centre who promptly ran through turned out for the opposition! Neverthe- tirelessly in loose play. James very often everyone and scored under the posts. A less, this should not detract from what miraculously won back possession from cricket score looked imminent. How- was a most encouraging season. the middle of a ruck or maul, while ever, to the boys’ credit, after some harsh PW Andrew’s direct running into the heart of words from the coach, they all began to the opposition inspired the whole team tackle like demons. The tall centre never on many occasions. Jonathan is a techni- got near to the try line again and a narrow Senior Girls’ Rugby cally correct hooker who often won the victory was won against a strong, well- More Sixth Form girls than ever before ball on the opponent’s put-in and also drilled team. This is the spirit they must opted to participate this year, some dur- showed great skill in his timing of the carry forward. ing after-school practice during the Au- pass and his general ball handling. In the MTH tumn Term, some during recreational second row Nick Hopping and William activities in the Spring Term, and a smaller Laughton performed very competently, number for the short representative sea- winning much possession in the line-out U12 XV B team son and the preparations for it. It was and showing good mobility around the clear that a great deal of enjoyment was field which is so important in the modern PWDL obtained – and perhaps, too, some ‘street game. However, they are both far too 8 503 cred’ amongst their male counterparts, gentlemanly and must get tougher. The The season was far more encouraging and some extra physical fitness. back row, consisting of Jordan Griffiths, than the statistics suggest. The progress Disappointingly, the Oxford Sevens Charles Forgham-Bailey and James that the U12 B team made is most clearly tournament did not take place this year, Partington, was described by the Head- illustrated by comparing the two results so the target in terms of competitive master as the best he had seen at this age of the matches against Stockport Gram- rugby was the National Rosslyn Park group for many a year. This was on the mar School. In early October the King’s Sevens, sponsored by Shell UK. In prepa- occasion of their overwhelming early boys played their first competitive fixture ration, we visited Welbeck College for an season victory against the touring team against much more experienced opposi- afternoon of very hard rugby, which from King’s School, Worcester. James, tion and were trounced 53-0. Yet this certainly had the effect of opening the who had already played some club rugby, unpleasant ordeal only strengthened their eyes of some our girls, as well as gener- showed an excellent understanding of desire to learn and improve. When ating bruises and stiffness in places they the game, including good positional Stockport visited Derby Fields, the home did not previously realise existed. Our sense, handling skills and support play. team won a thrilling encounter 24-20, brave, but not fruitful in terms of points, This year, however, he should aim to playing some inspiring rugby. performances were put into a more posi- improve his contribution in rucks and The season’s success probably owes tive perspective when Welbeck emerged mauls. Charles was the captain and led most to the speed and skill of the back as Rosslyn Park champions. by example. He scored a try in nearly division. However, this is perhaps unfair There was a record entry in the Na- every game and very often he did so by to the forwards who on their day were a tional Sevens and we were in a group of running the length of the field. In some match for almost anybody. Hooker James four schools. Unfortunately, one dropped of the close games his tries made the Burgess, who consistently set an exam- out on the day, so we only played two difference between victory and defeat. ple for others to follow, led the team. He games. One objective was achieved – we He probably will not find it so easy to was joined in a formidable front row by scored! Unfortunately, that elusive first score this year, which is why he must Lee Lawson and Tom Daniel, both of victory was not achieved. We competed concentrate on running as directly as he whom were competent enough to figure far more effectively than in previous can and linking up with the players prominently in the squad of twenty-one years and with a little luck – and greater around him. The third of the trio, Jordan who won the King’s Festival. Chris Moore fitness – could easily have won through Griffiths, was the hardest working player and Jonathan Close also played in the to the knockout stage. There was, too, in the team, always first to the break- Festival and could well be pushing for excellent touchline support from both down in support of the backs and seemed regular A team spots next year. Hari former pupils and the Boys’ 1st VII, and to make a number of last ditch tackles in Rathi, Oliver Conoley and Daniel Brown some superb passages of play are hap- every game. His strength and stamina also impressed, while Chris Mills proved pily recorded on video. Next year’s target were amazing. an able replacement if either Daniel or is clear – a win! The backline was usually made up of Lawson were unavailable. Rosslyn Park squad: Helen Ashworth, Sam Baker, Nicholas Barker, Matthew As the winter wore on, the back Rani Axon, Esther Bradbrook, Isobel Walsh and Andrew Watts. Nick at fly half division became quite a potent strike Hewitt, Louise Huggins, Julia Hyatt, Nikki proved exceptionally fast and has a good force with Ryan Porter, particularly, scor- Price (Captain), Jenny Riley. sense of when to go for a gap. In the ing some sensational tries. Robert Barker, IAW

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are to wish failure on your team-mates as overs. Against Wynberg, we never really 1st XI this will prove your point and further recovered from 44-4; against Birkenhead your cause, or to palpably sulk when you we did well to recover from 49-5 to reach PW D L are not brought on to bowl, and to 170 but lost by five wickets; against the 16565 ultimately feel that your personal per- Old Boys we recovered from 74-6 to 216, The success of any team, in any sport, formance is more important than the but it was only against the MCC and rests to a large extent on that intangible team or the final result. The negative Brighton that we batted well collectively. factor known as ‘team chemistry’ or alternatives I have just outlined were In the four games against Manchester, ‘team spirit’; a team playing for each sadly the reality of this year’s 1st XI. Birkenhead, Colchester and Old Boys, other, pulling in the same direction with This may appear to be harsh criticism two players scored over half our runs a collective will and determination. When but it is necessary. The purpose of cricket between them. We came to depend on in place, it can enable a mediocre team, at school, like anything else, is still edu- isolated pockets of defiance rather than in terms of talent, to surpass itself and cation and this entails developing com- a collective effort. This, perhaps, only rise to unexpected heights; when absent, mitment, attitude and understanding, as served to highlight further the individual a talented side can fail miserably to much as talent and ability. It is, therefore, ability within the team, but at the same match expectation as egos clash and important to reflect and challenge these time a lack of collective focus. individuals pursue their own ends to the weaknesses in this report. However, it The two exceptions against the MCC detriment of the whole. would be wrong to dwell on them and and Brighton were both outstanding At the start of the season expectations overall give a false impression of King’s games when we did raise our game as a were high with a strong, experienced cricket and the season. It is rare for any team against high-class opposition and side fresh from the successful tour of side to beat Nottingham HS and the MCC certainly showed along with the first half Kenya and raring to go. The only obvi- in the same season. The school aims to of the season what might have been. ous weakness was the lack of a quality develop positive cricket and, in particu- Against the MCC, a hard-working and slow bowler, which meant the team lar in time games, instil the importance of sustained effort in the field left us chasing might struggle to bowl sides out. Half early declarations, of in effect being 209 for victory. Dan Isherwood and way through the season these two initial willing to lose the game if at the same Eddie Bones gave the perfect platform, observations were being borne out. The time it increases your chances of victory. with an opening stand of 113, ensuring side had enjoyed success, playing posi- This year’s side took this philosophy to that only ninety was needed in the final tive cricket with flair and panache, often extremes in an outstanding start to the twenty overs. Despite losing both open- dominating the opposition, but just fail- season. On the four occasions that King’s ers in quick succession, the side contin- ing on a couple of occasions to bowl the batted first before half-term, we declared ued to pace the innings with great opposition out and so force victory. after forty-one overs against William maturity; everyone contributing to an From there, however, it was a differ- Hulme GS, leaving them fifty-nine overs; eventual five wicket victory, with an over ent story as the season collapsed, with after forty-nine overs against Arnold, to spare. James Duffy added some pa- the exception of an excellent victory leaving them fifty-seven; after thirty-eight nache at the end with an unbeaten over the MCC to the nadir of losing all of overs against Cheadle Hulme, leaving twenty-eight in twenty-one balls. the last five games. A team, which had them forty-seven; and after forty-three The Brighton College match was as bonded so well in Kenya and responded overs against Merchant Taylors’ Crosby, good a game of schoolboy cricket as to the challenges it presented with great leaving them fifty-seven overs. Against anyone could wish to see. Brighton were maturity, almost visibly came apart at the Stockport GS and Nottingham HS, when arguably the strongest school side in the seams. Complacency played a big part; we batted second, we clinched victory country this year, winning twenty games. pre-match warm-up suddenly seemed with six overs and fifteen overs left On a wet, slow wicket King’s batted first an unnecessary chore, fielding practice respectively. and scored 213 in their fifty overs. An an unwanted bind, the basics were The pre half-term bonanza was led by excellent partnership of seventy-six be- deemed irrelevant and a team which saw Martin Tunwell with two outstanding tween Bones (65) and Tunwell (37) laid itself as being, and certainly was poten- and belligerent centuries (the second in the foundation for some tremendous tially, an outstanding fielding side lost only eighty-two balls) against Arnold hitting from Lees and Duffy. Excellent three games as a result of a plethora of and Merchant Taylors’, which allowed us bowling and fielding reduced the much dropped catches. But most crucially the to declare at totals of 247 and 253. vaunted Brighton batting line-up to 82-6, ‘chemistry’ was absent and the tension, Against Arnold this was supported by an from where the Brighton captain played so apparent to one or two players who outstanding display of fast bowling from as good an innings as you could hope to came into the side late in the season, very the opening attack of Richard Lees and see at this level. Twelve runs were still much present. Key players were con- Chris Lester who finished with the com- needed when the ninth wicket fell. The sumed with their own personal agendas bined figures of twenty-eight overs 8-23. suspense was almost unbearable as and not the overall good of the team. Tunwell’s panache was matched by Ri- Brighton finally edged home. King’s bat- In any team there is competition for chard Lee’s 45* against Stockport in a low tled superbly throughout and ultimately places and for positions in the batting scoring match and James Duffy’s thirty- it was a game where the final result, in line up. Any sportsman must both accept nine ball unbeaten fifty to defeat Notting- one sense, became an irrelevance. and respond to this and then this healthy ham. Against Arnold, Tunwell and Duffy Overall, as indicated earlier, the bowl- competition, which keeps everyone on added 116 in only sixteen overs, for the ing lacked the variety to trouble good their toes, is again part of the success of third wicket. sides; it was often tight but lacked pen- the side. The player who has to start As the season deteriorated so did the etration. Richard Lees was potentially the lower down the order puts aside his batting. Perhaps the temperament neces- strike bowler we needed, but overall his grievances, plays for the team and sup- sary to fight when the runs were harder season was a mirror image of last year, ports his team-mates, whilst, when given to come by was not quite there. Against where he was initially unlucky and then the opportunity, trying to further his Manchester GS, we lost the last eight increasingly hampered by injury. Chris claims for promotion. The alternatives wickets for thirty-nine runs in fifteen Lester enjoyed an encouraging first sea-

37 Cricket son in the team, and he and Ashley Sharp James Duffy, after struggling initially highest standards of himself at all times. both have great potential. However, the to readjust to slow April wickets, con- Richard Emslie was frustrated in the reality at present is that no bowler took firmed the promise he showed in Kenya. early part of the season by a lack of over twenty wickets in the season. These His stunning half-century against Not- batting opportunities but, nevertheless, three bowlers may feel that they were tingham rekindled vivid memories of he brought invaluable experience to the victims of the poor fielding towards the Kenya, but even more satisfying for his middle order. He displayed an excellent end of the season, but equally they must long-term development was the maturity temperament in responding to the situa- evaluate their performances over the of his innings against Wynberg and tions presented. When asked to open at season and identify the areas to work on Birkenhead when the team was strug- Newcastle with little warning, he made over the winter. In the spin department, gling and an entirely different tempo was 42. When we were in disarray at 49-5 at Tom Smith never quite developed the therefore necessary. Birkenhead, he made an outstanding 58 consistency necessary at first team level, As some of the late season collapses to rescue the innings. His wicket keeping although he had some good days, nota- emphasised, panache on its own can was disappointingly erratic given his real bly against Stockport and Bangor. The often self-destruct, and therefore the ability, which I have no doubt, like his major bonus here was the emergence of calmer presence of Con Allday at No 5 batting this season, will eventually be Tom Davenport towards the end of the was vital; his consistency mirroring that displayed on a consistent basis. season; he bowled particularly well of Eddie Bones. In early games against Tom Smith carried his rediscovered against Wynberg and Colchester and Cheadle Hulme, Stockport and Notting- form from Kenya into the new season could be a potent force next season. ham, he was the backbone of the side’s with a number of quick-fire twenties to Captain, Dan Isherwood, emerged with recovery after shaky starts. He also set up declarations. The need for quick great credit over a difficult season; diffi- showed the ability to take the attack to runs will always be the ideal platform for cult not just because of the idiosyncrasies the bowlers when the mood suited. Tom, as it suits his natural game, but his of his team, but also because for much of Against Nottingham, he and James Duffy more considered contributions against the season he struggled with a recur- put on an unbroken 102 in only thirteen the MCC and Wynberg showed an in- rence of his back injury from Kenya, and overs; Con contributing 40* in thirty- creasing maturity to his game. Tom would a subsequent loss of form. On the field, seven balls. Richard Lees enjoyed an never lay claim to being a front line off he marshalled his bowlers and fielders excellent season with the bat, scoring spinner but, nevertheless, he worked imaginatively, and when restored to fit- three fifties and averaging over thirty. It hard this season and provided his cap- ness, his own fielding in the final games is, therefore, a compliment as well as a tain with some much needed variety. In was outstanding, as the quality of others criticism to note that a continued imma- an attempt to create more variety, Tom deteriorated around him. Two innings turity and lack of responsibility still ham- Lloyd’s slow left arm was given a number towards the end of the season reminded per his development. This applies of games and suggested the potential to us of his quality; a fifty to help set up the particularly to the ongoing fitness prob- feature on a more regular basis next victory against the MCC, and a superb 90 lems with his bowling, where a willing- season if he works hard over the winter. out of a total of 168 against Colchester. ness to listen to advice may help Tom Isherwood started the season in Dan’s opening partner, Eddie Bones, considerably. It is even more frustrating the side after his success in Kenya, but was the most consistent batsman in the when he again showed that, when fit, he initially struggled to find his usual rhythm side, only failing to make double figures is a bowler of genuine pace and with the and bowled too short. A spell back in the once. Concentration was his main fail- ability to bowl with sustained accuracy. U15s either allowed him to rediscover ing, as he threw his wicket away too Chris Lester and Ashley Sharp shared form or injured his pride, and so ensured often when well set and looking in the brunt of the pace bowling with that his performances in the last fortnight complete control. It is perhaps signifi- Richard Lees. Chris would probably feel were of the highest standard, particularly cant that his two fifties were against the that a lingering hip injury prevented us against Wynberg and Colchester. With MCC and Brighton when the quality of from seeing him at his best, but even so his confidence firmly re-established, he the opposition forced him to work harder he formed an impressive opening attack finished the season with a gutsy innings and, therefore, concentrate. with Richard. Both definitely deserved of 65 against the Old Boys, as he and Martin Tunwell was the leading run more success at times. As long as Chris Richard Lees helped the side recover scorer with 465 runs. His two centuries ensures that he makes the batsman play from 74-6 to 216 all out. At the end of the were backed up by an excellent 63 every ball in the early overs, he will be a season, the form and exuberance of Tom against Manchester GS, when the team potent force next season, with his ability and fellow U15, Tom Davenport, high- failed to respond to his lead, and an to extract bounce and movement from a lighted what had been lost by the rest of excellent 37 against Brighton where he high action. Ashley seemed to get stronger the team, namely enthusiasm, and, most showed that, if necessary, he could also as the season progressed. In Kenya and importantly, the hunger for success. get his head down and graft. Over the the early part of the season, he had lost Against Wynberg, these two junior play- season the overriding memory will be of some of his aggression and pace and ers lifted the whole side from the brink of flamboyant stroke-play and sumptuous once he started to attack the wicket and humiliation to the verge of victory with drives which, especially in the early bend his back, his form rapidly returned. their outstanding bowling and fielding. season, so dominated the opposition. As He bowled particularly well against Against Colchester in the festival their a bowler, Martin has struggled for con- Birkenhead and Brighton when, on the collective twenty overs cost only forty sistency since his bad injury of two day, his figures certainly did not reflect runs, but on that occasion the rest of the seasons ago, but when his rhythm is right the quality of his bowling. There is side failed to back them up. he can generate surprising pace. His loss certainly an element to Ashley’s cricket The two youngest players not only of confidence in the field was amazing where his performance on a given day epitomised what the team had lost this for such an outstanding and natural depends on his mood and whether he season, but what it must rediscover next fielder, but perhaps acted as the clearest feels like making the effort. It would be season. A number of articles in the press reminder to everyone that nothing can an exciting prospect for the spectators this summer focused on the question of ever be taken for granted. next season if he could demand the team spirit and attitude when analysing

38 Cricket the problems of the England side against teen overs panic still set in and wickets previous summer behind him. His 63 in New Zealand. The Daily Telegraph corre- were thrown away. The key though is to one of the Nairobi Provincial games was spondent noted, ‘In a team game like gain in experience and learn from the a particularly good innings and bodes cricket, spirit counts for as much as runs lessons and this was perfectly illustrated well for this summer. and wickets. New Zealand, for instance, when in the final game we chased 250 Ultimately a tour is about giving eve- have found a unity and pleasure in each successfully against a strong Kongonis ryone an opportunity and there were other’s company that shows up ‘team XI with two members of the Kenyan many other important contributions. Of England’ for the nonsense that it is.’ Mark national side in the team. Nine runs were the younger players, Tom Isherwood Nicholas focused on the philosophy of needed off the final over with eight scored his first fifty for the 1st XI on the the Australian Cricket Academy, which is wickets down, but Jonathan Keep confi- bizarre matting wicket at the Rift Valley certainly pertinent for any schoolboy: ‘… dently struck the winning runs to ensure and Robert Hart struck a belligerent 40 have fun with the game but recognise a magnificent climax to the tour. opening against Nairobi before his equally that discipline is essential and never let The highlight of that victory was a valuable 16 in the final overs against yourself or your mates down.’ superb maiden century from James Duffy Kongonis. Jonathan Keep had fewer These values have been the basis of (103) who with sterling support from chances but batted well in losing situa- the success of King’s cricket down the Richard Emslie (35), Tom Smith (30) and tions against Nairobi and Mombassa and years. The loss of them this year was all Robert Hart (16) rebuilt the innings from had the glory of playing the final shot of the more inexplicable because, as the 47-3 at tea. This was the highlight of a the tour. Of the senior players, Richard report has emphasised, both in Kenya number of impressive individual innings. Emslie and Richard Lees would have and the early home season the quality James was leading scorer on the tour been disappointed overall but they still and style of the cricket was so memora- with 271 runs. He batted with great played important innings, most notably ble. These high points must be cel- panache, showing good temperament Richard Emslie’s crucial contribution in ebrated and the flair and talent of the and shot selection, and took a particular the Kongonis game. Tom Smith made a boys acknowledged. Next season the liking to Mo Sheikh, a slow left arm welcome return to form and batted well flair will, we hope, remain and the hun- bowler in the Kenyan national side. throughout the tour even if his rib cage ger and discipline reappear. Martin Tunwell was the other major had reason to regret smashing Thomas JDN/IAW batting success of the tour with 239 runs. Odoyo (see World Cup reports) for four. Finally given a run at the top of the order, Ashley Sharp and Chris Lester also batted Kenya Tour December 1998 he responded with fifties against the Rift well when given the chance, Ashley, in On 9th December at 4.45 am a bleary- Valley Club and the Nairobi Provincial particular, showing great determination eyed party of fourteen boys and three Club U19. With Dan Isherwood unfortu- to reach the swimming pool at the Nai- staff met at Manchester Airport for the nately injured, Martin captained all the robi Club which was conveniently posi- start of what proved to be a superb games on tour and proved a great ambas- tioned beyond the square leg boundary. nineteen-day tour of Kenya. The boys sador for the school. As his confidence Bowling was very tough in hot condi- pitted themselves against the best young grew through the tour, so his eloquent, tions against belligerent batsmen deter- cricketers in Kenya and ultimately against post-match speeches evolved to the point mined to play their shots at all times. The some of the current Kenyan national side where they lasted nearly a minute! essential bowling skills in such condi- and emerged with great credit in tough Eddie Bones also scored two fifties as conditions. Additionally they enjoyed a he put the injury problems of the great cultural experience, from the awe- some size and beauty of the Masai Mara to the grim reali- ties of third world poverty, which however disturbing they are in themselves an important educational experience. All of this was interspersed with lib- eral doses of upset stomachs and associated symptoms, five- hour bus journeys on Kenyan ‘roads’!, a night on a Kenyan train, ostrich steaks and many other unforgettable experiences. The final statistics of the tour – Won 3, Lost 6 – do not look impressive but they are mislead- ing. Three games were lost in the middle of the tour against the Nairobi Provincial U19 side which in reality is not far from the Ken- yan U19 side. Two of the three games were close and experience was perhaps the only difference between the sides. Chasing scores of 250 plus in fifty overs can be intimidating and therefore even when we were 100-2 in only nine-

39 Cricket tions of line and length were demon- part responded willingly to the demands strated best by Tom Isherwood, the out- 2nd XI of the season (and the coaches). Al- standing bowler on the tour, whilst though five of the victories came in the Richard Lees bowled with genuine pace PW D L A County Cup Competition, two were and met fire with fire. He emerged as the 106211 against strong opponents from Stockport leading wicket taker on the tour with Once again, the 2nd XI enjoyed a suc- Grammar School and St Ambrose, and by twelve wickets. Chris Lester bowled with cessful season. After an early setback in the summer’s close the side had success- good control and great stamina as well to a low scoring game on a difficult wicket fully contested the final against Wirral make a big impression on his debut for against King’s Chester, the team went Grammar School - no mean achieve- the school. Martin Tunwell bowled bet- through the season unbeaten, enjoying ment. The remaining wins were achieved ter as the tour progressed and Jonathan some notable successes and playing some over Cheadle Hulme and, perhaps more Keep and Robert Hart showed promise adventurous and stylish cricket. The side notably, Nottingham and Birkenhead, for the future, Robert, in particular, show- was a nice blend of youth and experi- whilst the side was well placed for vic- ing the knack of picking up wickets at ence and, under the leadership of Kim tory in the fixtures against Bolton and crucial times. Oliver Rushton began the Swain, developed into a confident and Newcastle when rain intervened. Defeat tour with a wicket first ball off a cun- cheerful unit that had high expectations came at the hands of Merchant Taylors’, ningly disguised full toss and it proved to and played accordingly. Crosby, and Manchester Grammar School be his last. He struggled more than most An array of competent bowlers was where the school was comfortably dis- with illness but showed great heart and, available and, when openers Rushton missed, and William Hulme in a slightly most importantly, never lost his sense of and Richbell had done the early damage, disappointing opening performance of humour. Ashley Sharp struggled for the likes of Flynn, Keep, Hart and the season. A weakened side lost heavily rhythm all tour and gradually over the Thompson were there to keep the pres- to KES Lytham and by one wicket to tour lost any semblance of a run up. He sure on opposition batsmen. In the field, Middlewich in a game which could, will need to work hard before the start of bowlers expected and got support from arguably should, have been won. the home season. some excellent fielding – not always one This year’s squad lacked the depth of In the spin department Tom Smith and of the stronger features of 2nd XI cricket. stronger age group sides, although there Richard Thompson both gave grounds The outstanding batsman in the side are a number of promising cricketers in for encouragement. Until Thomas Odoyo was Hart. His spells at the crease usually its midst. The team lost the services of took a liking to him in the final game, started somewhat tentatively, but as he Tom Isherwood for half its games as he Tom Smith was easily the most economi- accumulated runs he grew in confidence was rightly promoted to the 1st XI. His cal bowler on the tour, especially in the and his batting became more and more immense value was indicated whenever Nairobi Provincial games. In the third of powerful as he dominated bowlers with he did play as he scored heavily and these games his spell of ten overs 2-41 a ruthless savagery. No other batsman regularly with the bat and bowled with was an outstanding effort as the score showed the same consistency, but sev- pace and aggression; his whole-hearted was 73 off only ten overs when he came eral produced innings which, in the and positive approach reaps its own on to bowl. Richard Thompson likewise context of specific games, proved to be rewards. Tom Davenport, too, displayed emerged with great credit in the Provin- significant to the outcome. Swain, Hutter, genuine ability with bat and ball, his off cial game when Franco Otieno smashed Robinson, Keep, Taylor and Bowers all spin earning him a 1st XI place at the end 179 not out, and Richard was the one made important contributions at various of the season. With greater self-belief bowler to demand some respect. Both stages, looking comfortable and confi- and consistency he should do well. Ian spinners, like the pace bowlers, found it dent in their abilities. It says much for the Sear and Stephen Allday both played hard work in the heat and both will need quality of the coaching in the junior innings of substance - the former often to continue to work to develop the teams that we are able to field such an adopting the role of supporting partner concentration necessary to bowl long experienced and competent 2nd XI. Many with success, the latter being particularly spells when back in ‘sunny’ Macclesfield. of this side would not have looked out of punishing on the short delivery. John The side showed great determination place in the Senior Team and many of the Arnfield, too, possesses potential with throughout the tour, a number of boys younger members should be aiming for the bat, but needs to display more self- playing on occasions when certainly not that level next year. discipline to make full use of it. Tom one hundred percent fit. Most impor- The following played for the 2nd XI Cumberbirch, Andrew Geake and Jon tantly, through it all, they maintained a (highest number of appearances first): M Petty all played important innings at great sense of humour. They approached Richbell, O Rushton, D Brocklehurst, A some time, whilst Alex Armstead, Carl the cricket with the right attitude and in Flynn, K Swain, R Taylor, D Bowers, R Millward and Andrew Quas-Cohen suf- between absorbed the wonders of the Hart, J Keep, J Hutter, B Robinson, R fered a little from lack of opportunity. In Masai Mara and the comforts of Mom- Thompson, T Lloyd, D Tredwen, J all cases, further grooming of effective basa. They were great ambassadors for Sweetzer, R Webster, A Unterhalter, J technique is required and this allied to the school and one abiding memory will Callaghan, A Mir, J Chapman, J Perring. greater power in some would result in be of the boys while waiting for the flight PRMM significant improvement. home, socialising with some of the Ken- The bowling attack on its day was a yan boys they had met and giving vari- test for any batting side. In addition to ous T-shirts and baseball caps as presents. Isherwood and Davenport, Arnfield It is ultimately such scenes, rather than U15 XI bowled with fiery pace and great hostil- pool volleyball in Mombasa on Christ- ity, generating considerable swing, al- mas Day, which encapsulate the true PW D L though delivered rather too many wides; value of a wonderful trip. A team 18 8 5 5 with greater control, he ought to be JDN B team 2 1 0 1 pushing for a 1st XI place next year. Nick This record reflects very creditably on Rice also suffered from the wide afflic- the players of the squad who for the most tion, but to a lesser degree: his left arm

40 Cricket over provided useful variety and his The other result of note was the exciting Andrew Coley could come in at any time ability to bowl straight when operating at win over Manchester Grammar School. and deposit the ball to all parts of the his best is revealed by the high number In retrospect this year’s U14 team ground. All the others have the potential of wickets he claimed either lbw or always had the potential to do well to do well if they continue to work on bowled. The enigmatic Ollie Ward had a despite some rather poor looking results their game. difficult season, at times seeming to lose which gave an impression that the side Fielding is always very important and enthusiasm for the game, at others ham- were merely OK. In winning the Lord’s this team had some reliable performers, pered by unsuitably soft wickets. He still Taverners Cheshire County Cup, King’s particularly Nick Kershaw and Eddie claimed over twenty victims, mainly ow- fulfilled their promise. Much of the credit Barker. Basic rules about someone at- ing to a combined eleven-wicket haul in for the eventual success of the season tending to the wicket whilst someone two games - evidence of his match- must go to the captain and leading bats- else backs up were gradually assimi- winning potential. Simon Lawton pro- man, Alan Day. He had a major influence lated. The catching was generally of a vided sound seam support although needs at all times and led from the front with high quality. to bowl a little fuller to aid his develop- authority and skill. His 474 runs made up v Arnold (H) Won by seven runs: ment. Mention must be made of Tom over a third of the team’s total (1335 runs) After a promising start. the late middle- Williamson, a cricketer of real promise, for the season and his potential is obvi- order collapsed. The result was five whose appearances were sadly limited ous. In recent years in this age group ducks and no one to support captain to only a handful. Given that he plays a only Dan Isherwood, Eddie Bones (who Alan Day, who looked in good enough full season, he has the ability with bat scored over 600 runs) and, to a slightly form to carry the innings to a good score and ball to prosper. lesser extent, Robert Hart and Tom by himself. As it transpired, Arnold were In the field the side showed definite Isherwood have been in the same cat- unable to mount a realistic challenge signs of improvement as catches offered egory. Oliver Kenyon is also a super despite a wayward bowling perform- were more readily accepted in July than prospect (257 runs this year). ance by King’s. they were in May. However, the team With better management of the bowl- v Bolton (H) Rained off; v Stockport was generally too quiet in the field and ers, the games which King’s let slip may (A) Lost by 111 runs: Considering that more vocal, positive support for bowlers have been turned into wins. On more Stockport were 56 for 5, it was very and each other would help engender the than one occasion the opposition were disappointing that they were allowed to focus necessary to sustain pressure on reduced to about 50-5 only to escape to recover and build a sizeable total. I still the batsmen and ensure the maintenance well over 100. King’s have a lot of depth have not fathomed out why opening of concentration. of bowling and this was the main reason bowler Coley was not brought into the The B XI featured in two of its sched- for their cup success, in which the oppo- attack until Stockport had scored well uled three games, losing narrowly at sition scores were kept low. It is always over 100. When batting, King’s rely rather Wilmslow when two relatively expen- worthwhile trying out as many bowlers too heavily on openers Day and Kenyon sive overs altered the face of the match, as possible, particularly spin, when wick- and both were unlucky in their dismiss- but handsomely defeating KES Lytham B ets are vitally needed. als on this occasion. Once again the by an emphatic six wickets. These games Although the bowling is potentially middle-order failed, this time because were conducted in the customary, high- strong, the number of wides (over 100) they fell to the lure of the spin bowler’s spirited enthusiasm of all such fixtures – given away was a major weakness and flight and were duly stumped in quick a credit to the boys on the field. effort will be needed to improve in this succession. The following boys represented the A area, particularly in cup matches as the v Fallibroome (Cup) (H) Won by ten team: S P Allday, A S Armstead, J R extra run and ball for a wide can prove wickets; v Merchant Taylors’ (A) Draw: Arnfield, T Cumberbirch, T A Davenport, very expensive. Oliver Kenyon and On a cold day with a gale force wind A M Day, A J Geake, T M Isherwood, P Andrew Coley generally opened the blowing off the sea, MTC found them- B Kennedy, O D Kenyon, S A Lawton, C bowling; the former accurate and con- selves much more adept at coping with L Millward, J T C Petty, A C Quas-Cohen, sistent, the latter improving greatly dur- the conditions than King’s. On an artifi- N I Rice, I C Sear, J J Williams, C N ing the season. Eddie Mack and Alan Day cial wicket King’s bowlers were heavily Williamson, T A Williamson. came on next but I would recommend punished for any bowling off line. Just to The following boys represented the B spin at this stage next year because by prove the point MTC’s No 4 bat com- team: J Ainsworth, A S Armstead, A C then the diet of medium pace has lost its pleted a spectacular century without Davenport, P H Handley, J R Hardman, impact. These last two did bowl well and needing to defend a single ball! The P B Kennedy, S A Lawton, A P McVeigh, have their part to play. Andrew Triggs target set was well out of King’s reach T B Oza, J T C Petty, A C Quas-Cohen, M and Ian Lomax are good spin bowlers and we had to play out for a draw. P Whatmough, J J Williams, A P Wilson. and improving all the time. Simon Birch v Altrincham (Cup)(H) Won by ten runs: DMH/RGD and Mike Holden also bowled well when A reasonably easy win although King’s called upon. Charlie Williamson missed made only a low score. King’s took early out through injury. wickets but complacency crept in which U14 XI Alan Day and Oliver Kenyon proved allowed Altrincham to get rather too a potent opening pair although they did close to our score for comfort. PW D L A not share many big partnerships. An v Newcastle-under-Lyme (H) Draw: 157341 exception was, of course, in the Cup A very sound batting performance from The highlight of the season was winning Final. Chris Westwood and Ian Lomax King’s led to a rare opportunity for a the Lord’s Taverners Cheshire County came next; the former’s highlight was his declaration. Westwood scored and sup- Cup. The final was the last game of the contribution to the magnificent win over ported Day well with thirty-five runs. At season and played against local rivals, Manchester Grammar School. Increas- 42 for 5 King’s were in a position to force Stockport Grammar School. The margin ingly Ben Harding and Tom Kirk made a victory but, not for the first time this of the victory was testimony to the po- the next two spots their own with their season, they let things slip by bowling tential, progress and spirit of the side. (sometimes) controlled aggression. medium-pace instead of spin. Variation

41 Cricket was called for and spin bowlers do not confidently towards the target after the King’s won the toss and batted first, necessarily give any more runs away per early loss of Kenyon to a lifter - Day and losing wickets at regular intervals against wicket, which may have been the worry. Harding taking the honours here. a mediocre attack. The ball was hit into The upshot was that in fact King’s were v Birkenhead (A) Lost by six wickets: the air far too frequently, a failing that the ones struggling to avoid defeat in the A disappointing result considering the was to haunt the team all summer. 109 all end! recent form but the very poor wicket was out proved inadequate as Arnold coasted v Nottingham (A) Lost: Lomax showed a strong factor. to a seven-wicket win. Green made 25 how vulnerable batsmen can be to slow v Lytham (A) Draw: On a good batting out of King’s total. At Bolton the follow- bowlers in this age group. However, no track Day and Westwood saw off a sharp ing week, events proceeded in similar less than thirty-eight extras (nineteen opening attack until the former was out fashion. Lloyd made 28 but 84 all out was wides and nineteen no-balls) were given for 47 when the score was 65. The latter a poor score against a strong team who away by wayward King’s bowling, which then took over and with Kirk the score coasted to a ten-wicket win. proved the difference between winning became sufficient to allow a declaration The first Hopkins’ Trophy game of the and losing this game. Only Day made a after thirty-five overs. Unfortunately this summer saw Sale visit. A heavy down- score and we failed to reach a gettable option was not taken up and this allowed pour resulted in the game being switched target. Note the significance of those Lytham to hang on for a draw when they from Derby Fields to Westminster Road. wides! batted. A slightly lower target to keep King’s bowled tightly, restricting Sale to v Lancaster (H) Lost: King’s batted them interested and a few more overs to 58 for 3, and proceeded to a nine-wicket well overall but a sluggish start meant bowl at them may have given King’s win with Perring unbeaten on 39. that, despite a spirited effort by Harding, victory. Lessons should be learnt. Stockport provided King’s with their first Kirk and Coley, we were about thirty v Stockport (Cup Final at Chester draw of the season. Asked to bat, they runs short of a decent total. Lancaster Boughton Hall CC) Won by eight wickets: totalled 119 for 9 in forty overs (Richards were more positive from the start and An excellent bowling and fielding dis- 3 for 12) and King’s finished on 108 for punished any mediocre deliveries. Once play saw Stockport contained and re- 5 in thirty-five overs with Perring 63 not again our spinners were not used until it duced to a very gettable total. Four out. The second round Hopkins’ Trophy was too late. Triggs and Lomax made bowlers got two wickets and the only game against Helsby saw King’s post a them work for the last twenty runs but by blemish was again the seventeen wides respectable 91 for 8 on a slow pitch and then the result was inevitable. (nearly three overs extra), one sixth of restrict the visitors to 63 for 5 in turn. v Manchester Grammar School (A) their score! Day and Kenyon were majes- Despite Kenyon’s 28, an all out total of 89 Won by eight wickets: This was a spec- tic as they powered their way to a win proved inadequate against a competent tacular win by King’s. A very short bound- with fifteen overs to spare. Their wickets Merchant Taylors’ team who won com- ary had helped MGS build a formidable did not cause any concern as we were in fortably by eight wickets with overs to total. For once, Kings were able to cope sight of victory by then. This was a very spare. The most disappointing result of despite Day falling relatively early. satisfying and deserved win. the whole season was probably that Kenyon and Westwood were a little slow The B team’s fixture list was hit by the against Newcastle. Very poor batting led to start with and one hundred runs were weather (as usual, it seems) but they did to a mere 64 run total, and Newcastle lost still needed with only ten overs to go. complete two matches, losing to only two wickets in scoring the neces- With wickets in hand however, these Wilmslow and beating Lytham. sary runs. Green, 5 for 12, and Forrester, two were able to throw caution to the The A team comprised: A Day, O 3 for 18, performed well against Notting- wind and aim for the required ten runs an Kenyon, C Westwood, E Mack, T Kirk, A ham, traditionally strong opponents. 91 over. Amazingly they succeeded and, Coley, I Lomax, B Harding, S Birch, E was a ‘gettable’ target but unfortunately despite the late loss of Westwood, the Barker, N Kershaw, A Triggs, C Williamson only extras reached double figures in our strong hitting of Coley saw the job done. and C Ayres. The B team comprised: P 49 all out in reply. The Hopkins’ quarter- This very encouraging and satisfying Burston, D Emm, N Mills, N Cameron, W final was against Wilmslow, who had result was witnessed by a jubilant crowd Ellis, D Laird, J Harker, R Harker, K Vij already been defeated by our B team. owing to the earlier finish of the other and J Beaumont. From the start everything went wrong, games, which added fittingly to the occa- CJM slow batting in the middle seeing us sion. score only 84 for 7 in twenty overs. Vital v Shavington (Cup) (H) Won by five missed catches and run out opportuni- wickets: Shavington had one batsman U13 XI ties allowed their opener to score 59 and who ensured that King’s would have to engineer a six-wicket win. Good all work hard to win this game. King’s’ PW D L round bowling against Lancaster saw the batting was a little unconvincing at one A team 13 4 1 8 visitors restricted to 108 for 7 off forty stage against a surprisingly useful bowl- B team 2 1 0 1 overs, but again a woeful batting display ing attack. In fact it was quite lucky for The following played A team cricket: R followed and we managed only 54 in King’s that their later bowlers were con- Unterhalter (Captain), J Perring, O reply. The best performance this year for siderably weaker and allowed victory to Kenyon, C Richards, T Green, J McIlvenny, once was reserved for the match against be achieved comfortably in the end. A Basford, N Lloyd, B Hawes, A Jackson, Manchester Grammar School. Batting first, v Weaverham (Semi-final of Cup) (H) J Forrester, A Davenport, J Petrie, A Perring, 49, Kenyon, 28, and McIlvenny, Won by seven wickets: This was an excel- Breed, W Newham, B Maddocks. 28 not out, all contributed well to a 162 lent performance in the field. Very tight The B team was captained by A Dav- for 9 total. Excellent catching and field- bowling (only eight wides!) kept enport. R Johnson, P Smith, J Sidebottom, ing supported Forrester’s 3 for 24 effort Weaverham’s total within reach. This G Angus, R Sheppard, B Langstreth, J and Manchester were dismissed for 90. (despite the wides) was the first time that Byers, K Ravikumar, C Miller and O Another victory followed in a twenty they looked a potent side and it was Hussain all played for the B team. over game against Cheadle Hulme. quite stirring to witness. Equally sound Rain delayed the start of the season Perring, 63 not out, and Kenyon, 65 not was the batting, which moved King’s until 1st May and the visit of Arnold. out, batted through to score 137 for 0. In

42 Cricket reply Jackson, 3 for 15, broke the heart of six runs, Bolton School by four wickets, Birkenhead Prep, where Tom Parfett- the Cheadle Hulme batting and they only then a very tense, two-wicket win over Manning led from the front with another managed 73 for 8. Stockport. Despite winning, our batting excellent fifty, and Altrincham Prep, with The season concluded with a twenty- always looked vulnerable and it was no wicket keeper David Jones confirming five over game against King Edward’s, surprise to lose badly to Merchant Taylors’ his batting promise with a spirited forty- Lytham. The Lytham opener scored 91 after a sloppy fielding performance. eight not out, preceded a final flourish not out out of 149 for 5 and, without After two more easy victories in the which led to victories against Cheadle Perring, this was to prove too much. Cheshire Cup, against local opposition, Hulme School and Greenbank School. In Unterhalter made 33 in what could be came the low point of the season. De- the latter game, played at Bramhall CC, seen as a modest 111 reply. spite a fine bowling and fielding display, GJS’ fanciful attempts at playing with the Bad weather prevented the B team we failed to chase the Newcastle Gram- batting order almost backfired thanks to playing much. Hawes, 3 for 10, and mar School score of sixty and were a staunch effort from James Nutbeen Basford, 4 for 13, restricted Wilmslow to bowled out for forty-four. In the semi- which eventually saw him flashing the 69 and Petrie, 30 not out, turned the final of the cup against Altrincham we ball to all parts of the boundary. match round when he arrived at the needed forty-one off the final five overs Apart from the three boys already crease at 25 for 6. Davenport supported but fell just one run short. mentioned, notable contributions with well and a four-wicket win resulted. We must consider ourselves unlucky the bat came from George Maudsley, Against Lytham B team, Langstreth, 3 for in the games against Nottingham and Ben Wakeham, Alex Dempsey and Jake 12, bowled well and 70 looked inad- Lancaster. Narrowly losing by eight runs, Reynolds, with the ball from Francis equate. Unfortunately we were soon 6 then failing to win by six shows the need Barker (whose fielding was outstanding for 5. Recovery to 50-9 was creditable but for concentration from the team through- throughout), Tom Porter, Ben Illingworth, a loss nevertheless. out every game – every run does matter. James Wallace and Ian Hart and all- Unterhalter captained the team intelli- The MGS game was a close-fought round skills from Vice-Captain Nick Petty gently throughout the season despite a affair which, again, went the opposi- who will surely score many more runs in personal loss of form. Perring was the tion’s way and the final match was a very the future. Tom Parfett-Manning was leading batsman with 274 runs at 30.44 solid win against KES Lytham. awarded the ‘Kirk Plate’ for his all-round and made significant strides as a wicket A few individual performances are excellence throughout the season. He keeper during the summer. Kenyon con- worthy of note. Richard Madden had a was also re-awarded Cricket Colours, tributed 182 at 16.55. Unfortunately too difficult job of captain and performed with new Colours going to David Jones, many of the batsmen have not got into admirably despite not always having the Nick Petty and James Nutbeen. the habit of batting for a long time to support he deserved from his best play- A very keen group of B team players make a significant score. On the bowling ers. Top all-rounders were Nick Barker also were rewarded with matches against side, Jackson was the most accurate of and Johnny Lee who scored nearly 400 Stockport GS (abandoned by rain), the seamers and took eleven wickets, as runs between them and with Robbie Birkenhead Prep (lost by two runs in an did Green and Forrester with his leg- Barker were our pace attack. Spin bowl- agonisingly close finish) and Whirley JS breaks. Hawes, 9, and Richards, 6, sup- ers, Chris Moore and Matthew Bowers (won comfortably). The squad was capa- ported well, but Kenyon’s meagre haul took twenty-seven wickets between them. bly captained by Jeremy Done and in- of three victims scarcely reflected his Andy McGeorge and Matthew Horton cluded James Crawley, James Wallace, pace as opening bowler. The fielding both provided valuable support and will Sean Murphy, Jake Reynolds, Jacob and catching were variable rather than be players to watch next year. Rhodes, Daniel Michel, David Hill, Ashley spectacular taking the season as a whole. As the discipline and concentration McCormick, Matthew Dunne, Chris The team has potential to do well once on the pitch improves, this team will Yeates, Neehil Oza, Mat Weston, Mat- the batsmen produce! become more successful in future years. thew Dunne, Neehil Oza, Nicholas Sander GL/AMcI NCJR and Michael Walker. Thanks also to Mr Done for his invaluable umpiring assist- ance and to parents who regularly sup- U12 XI U11 XI ported the boys whatever the weather! This season was one of gradual improve- This year’s House Competition winners PW D L ment. Last year’s squad was added to by were Capesthorne. 13715 the inclusion of James Nutbeen, whose GJS As almost all of the cricket these boys arrival from Australia added valuable have previously played has been either expertise to a team which relied heavily twenty overs or less, the ‘whole after- on captain Tom Parfett-Manning. U10 XI noon’ format comes as quite a shock to The first match of the season ended This year’s U10s showed tremendous them. It requires mental, as well as the team’s interest in the AJIS Cup at the enthusiasm and a willingness to learn physical, fortitude to field for two or hands of Rossall in a typical, early sea- about the game of cricket. This was three hours, abide by the captain’s bowl- son, low-scoring game, the margin of rewarded with final over victories against ing and fielding changes and to maintain defeat being three runs. After a rain- Bolton School and Altrincham Prep in maximum concentration. affected draw against Stockport GS, there ‘Pairs’ cricket. Following a defeat by Thirty-three boys started training in then followed losses to Bolton School, Stockport Grammar School, the team April of which twenty-one made at least despite an outstanding half-century from bounced back with another final over one A team appearance and a further Tom Parfett-Manning, and King’s, Ches- victory against King’s Chester. There were eight played for the B team. ter where James Nutbeen’s first major several promising individual displays. The season started well with four contribution (twenty-two with the bat Particularly of note were the batting of straight wins but was a little cold and and some hostile bowling on a lively Andrew Kimber and the bowling of wet. We beat William Hulme School by wicket) could not save the game. Christopher Robinson. four wickets and Arnold School by sixty- Two ‘winning’ draws against GDJ

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until ten seconds before half-time when as such individuals should not be men- Boys’ Hockey one defensive error, backing off, saw tioned, but Andrew Kane out-marked an Calday take the lead against the run of England player, Matthew Hobbs was The 1998/99 season saw the positive and play. It took a while for the momentum electric at right striker and John-Paul progressive step of the school engaging to return in the second half, but when it Dodd in goal was outstandingly solid. the coaching skills of F S Onnes, Bowdon did, five first time positive passes re- In all, three goalkeepers were used Hockey Club’s Dutch hockey coach, to sulted in a superb equalising goal. throughout the season. Gary Mairs was supplement and support the excellent And so the season continued. When the first choice for much of the season grounding already being given by school the team were prepared mentally, played and he performed with customary deter- coach Steve Moores and the individual pressing positive hockey, marked tightly mination and courage in spite of his lack team managers. ‘FS’ had empathy with at the back, passed quickly and construc- of real experience. His performance in all the players and was able to improve tively in midfield and worked hard in the Cheshire Cup semi-final was out- both individual ball skills and team tac- attack finishing well, they realised their standing, keeping the King’s team in the tics, and awareness from 1st XI to U14 potential and were a match for anyone. game for much of it. David Kendrick level. It was also pleasing to note the All too often, however, some, or all, of worked at his game and, when given the involvement of some 1st XI players, in these qualities were lacking and the team opportunity, performed with increasing their own time, in the coaching of some looked second best. Thus the games confidence and consistency. The U16 of the younger players. against Birkenhead School (first term), goalkeeper, John-Paul Dodd, was pro- Warwick School, Wirral GS, King moted to the 1st XI at the end of the Edward’s, Newcastle-under-Lyme (sec- season and he raised his game to the 1st XI ond term) and Merchant Taylors’ (sec- required standard, exhibiting a sound ond term) all saw the team lacking, reading of the game, bravery and no PWDLF A whereas those against Bablake, Newcas- small amount of agility in his solid per- 28 7 4 17 49 80 tle-under-Lyme (first term), Kobblers, formances. Matthew Westcott made the The start of the 1998/99 season had been Liverpool College, the Isle of Man U21 XI position of wide right defender his own eagerly awaited. It was a season when and Birkenhead (second term) all high- and performed at a very high level, two very good past U16 teams would lighted the team’s strengths. It was this particularly in his solid tackling and come together in the Sixth Form as a 1st inconsistency, and not knowing why cover defence. As his experience grows XI with great potential. A highly moti- there was inconsistency, which made the and pace increases, he should mature vated and committed core of players season so frustrating. into a most influential player next sea- arranged pre-season training and much In the Cheshire Cup, Holmes Chapel son. Oliver Smith had an in and out work was done on role assignment and HC were comfortably defeated in the season at wide left defender. When on the system to be played. The first week quarter-final, but the outstanding King’s form and using his strength and size to defection of three players resulted in a School Chester team, a team constructed his advantage, he was able to make good major rethink being required and it was from players playing together at club and contributions to the team. Andrew Kane a somewhat confused and disjointed county level, were comfortable winners lost his form at the start of the season but team which lost the first game of the in the semi-final and they went on to once it returned he marked tightly and season to an improving Knutsford HS represent the North West in the National effectively in the centre of defence and team in a scrappy game. Finals. The annual Isle of Man tour was when he played well the whole defence York HS arrived from South Africa and thoroughly enjoyable, the mature and was a far more solid unit. Ben Westcott hosting them did much to reunite the professional approach both on and off had a sound season at left midfield using King’s team. It was towards the start of the pitch sowing the seeds for the second his considerable skill to link with and their tour and at the end of their season tour to the Taunton Biennial Tourna- create for those around him. His goal and it was their fitness and determination ment. Preparation for this tournament against King William’s College on grass which saw them through in a game was first class and the team played some was a superb finish to a super move. during which their goalkeeper made excellent hockey against some very good Again, as he matures and his fitness some crucial saves in some periods of teams. A measure of the development of increases, he should be another influen- very good play by the King’s team. the team was the performance against a tial player next season. When in control The next three games summed up the Warwick School team who had earlier in of his confidence, Alistair Robinson, at season: a roller coaster of ups and downs! the season inflicted a 5-0 defeat. The 1- right striker, was able to use his pace and Preparation for the Merchant Taylors’ 1 draw against them was thoroughly reading of the game to great effect as game was thoroughly professional; in- deserved as was the last gasp equalising demonstrated by his excellent finish deed the game itself was almost a formal- goal against Calday Grange - surely one against the Isle of Man U21 team. Joe ity. The game had been won at the team of the highlights of the season and a Gregory was able to use his excellent talk. Tight, solid defence, hardworking moment which I am sure the players will stick skills to good effect in a variety of and constructive midfield and quality recall with pleasure and pride for a long positions. He struggled for motivation finishing resulted in a most satisfying 3- time to come. and drive in the earlier part of the season, 1 victory. A long mini-bus journey to The highlight of the season was the but he ended it strongly and with a Doncaster, during which the correct game against Repton School, the Mid- continuation of this improved enthusi- mental attitude was lost, preceded a lands representative at the National Fi- asm next season he should be a dominat- game where marking, running with the nals and a team which had swept all ing figure in the team. Martin Edwards ball, effort and passing were all poor. aside before them. Many hours of prepa- was a powerful runner in attack, always Hall Cross defeated the team convinc- ration had gone into this game, but every causing problems for the opponent’s ingly, yet were no better than the King’s second of that preparation was worth- defences. His stick skills improved con- team. Attitude then returned for the Calday while, as pride and passion were evident siderably through the season and he was Grange game. Excellent passing and run- in abundance in a performance of real able to score some splendid goals, in ning resulted in a superb first half display quality. It was a team performance and particular his hat trick against the

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Kobblers. Tom Grant showed great de- enjoyable. It was a season when the termination in attack and pressurised players matured into a most professional U16 XI opponents’ defences into making mis- unit, a season when the finest traditions takes on numerous occasions. He sup- of King’s 1st XIs were upheld, a season PWDLF A ported and linked well with his fellow of which to be proud. 20 10 3 7 55 42 strikers and was able to finish the season Appearances: 28 M Yates, J Westcott, The record for the season is good and as the leading goalscorer. Alex Flynn C Allday; 27 M Westcott; 26 G Basnett; 24 shows a very pleasing improvement com- showed great enthusiasm throughout the B Westcott; 23 J Gregory, T Grant; 22 M pared to the previous one. The team season, encouraging the team from the Edwards; 21 A Robinson; 17 G Mairs; 16 played excellent hockey on occasions, sideline and when called on to perform A Kane; 15 R Taylor; 13 O Smith; 11 A but only when up against the best oppo- a role, usually at left striker, he per- Flynn; 9 M Hobbs; 7 D Kendrick, J-P sition. Indeed, the record for the season formed well through his industry and Dodd, J Yearsley; 2 R Cowgill. would have been even better but for determination. Ross Taylor also usually JAD some disappointing results against weak started on the bench but was able to teams. exhibit increasing skill and support on The season began with a comfortable the right hand side of midfield when on Indoor First Team 7-2 victory over Doncaster Hall Cross, the pitch. Richard Cowgill was injured A committed group of players trained including the first of three hat tricks from for much of the season, being restricted each Friday after school at Macclesfield Robert McAuliffe. The first real test came to two matches. Matthew Hobbs and Jon Leisure Centre to improve their stick at Merchant Taylors’, Crosby, who had Yearsley were also promoted from the skills and to prepare for the two indoor humiliated King’s in one match last sea- U16 team at the end of the season. In tournaments held during the season. son and were unbeaten that year. The attack Matthew showed that he has stick The North Indoor Tournament was game was approached with some trepi- skills to compete at a very high level and held in Hull on a Sunday in darkest dation and King’s were 3-0 down at half- in defence John showed a good reading November. The very early start and long time, but in the second half the players of the game and solid tackling. mini-bus journey resulted in a well-pre- showed previously unseen determina- It remains to mention the four ‘senior pared team being tired and slow to settle tion and pressured Merchant Taylors’ professionals’, Mark Yates, James into their game. Once behind, motiva- well. The game was lost 4-1, but the Westcott, Con Allday and Guy Basnett. tion was lost and a disappointed team, determination shown promised much Guy exhibited boundless energy at right who had not shown their true potential, for the rest of the season. The team midfield, supporting the attack, creating made the long journey home. played scrappily in the next game, but moves and being a first line of defence. At the Taunton Indoor Tournament beat Knutsford 2-1, and then produced He was an unsung hero, simply going the players were fresher and more deter- two lacklustre performances to lose 5-3 about his job on the field and being a real mined to impress. The Royal Belfast to Birkenhead and to only draw 3-3 with stalwart of the team. Con Allday was ‘Mr Academical Institute team were over- Sandbach. A slightly better performance Versatility’. Equally at home in attack, whelmed by the King’s team whose only resulted in a 2-0 win against Newcastle, midfield or defence, he was able to use failing was not to find the net sufficiently but the team showed what they were his superb reading of the game to create often to reward their dominance. There capable of at Birkenhead in the next for his own team or destroy his oppo- was a greater degree of restraint against game when they won 2-1, with a last nents, and his deceptive runs to get into Warwick School, and this, together with minute winner from Tom Byers. There the danger area and occasionally finish! some elementary defensive mistakes, followed an easy victory in the quarter- As Club Captain, James Westcott de- resulted in a disappointing defeat. In the finals of the Cheshire Cup against Bowdon serves great praise for the way in which third/fourth play-off match, the hosts, Hockey Club, which was a game that our he worked behind the scenes to organise Taunton School, started strongly but the Dutch coach F S Onnes could not lose - the 1st XI. On the pitch he was at his best King’s team, to their great credit, battled he coached both teams! The last match of when moving forward to support the away, dominating the later stages of the the term was a disappointment, losing to midfield where he read the play as well match and fully deserved their late goals. a strong Calday Grange team (7-3). as anyone. He was a consistent injector Con Allday exemplified the determina- At Christmas, the record was medio- at attacking short corners and his high- tion of the King’s players with his stick cre, with only glimpses of what was light of the season was surely his goal at skills and never say die attitude. Captain possible. In the previous season, per- the Taunton Tournament against Calday Mark Yates was the dominant figure at formances had deteriorated after Christ- Grange. Captain Mark Yates on the field Taunton and was not only King’s best mas, but, despite two early setbacks, the was an example to all. He was a skilful, player but also probably the player of the team had a purple patch this time. On a stylish and confident player who was tournament. snow-covered pitch in January, King’s able to support not only the players who All the players deserve praise for their lost badly to Birkenhead (5-0), having were around him but the team as a dedication over the year. Their work in- never looked like getting near to scoring. whole. Reading the game and tackling doors certainly improved their outdoor The next day was the Cheshire Cup semi- were his forte, but he could destroy skills, and their mature and professional final against Knutsford, to whom this opponents through his creative ability as approach, both on and off the pitch, was team had never lost. A frustrating tie well. Mark worked as hard as any player a credit to themselves and the school. finished goalless and went to penalty on the pitch, yet was always able to give Appearances: 6 M Yates, C Allday, J-P flicks. After five penalties each, the scores that little bit extra, even in the seventieth Dodd, M Hobbs, B Westcott, M Westcott; were still level, but the tie was lost on the minute. I can pay Mark no finer compli- 3 J Westcott, J Gregory; 2 G Basnett, J second sudden death stroke. Both teams ment than to say that he would be in the Yearsley. had had chances to win and the players starting line up of the best King’s XI JAD were very disappointed, especially as players from the last ten years. they would have played Birkenhead in The results of the season were disap- the final whom they had beaten earlier in pointing but the season itself was most the season.

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The players bounced back well from Again, I can confidently predict future that disappointment, beating Newcastle U15 XI success for this side. We have a talented 6-0 and then a good KES Birmingham back four led by this year’s captain team 6-2. The next game produced an PWDLF A Richard Isherwood, a natural goalscorer excellent performance as the powerful 18 10 3 5 54 45 in Jack Hardman and good attacking Merchant Taylors’ team was held 2-2, For the second successive year the team pace and flair in Richard Dooley and with a superb late equaliser from new showed vastly improved results com- Paul Stewart. The team deserves further recruit Jamie Porter, who had only started pared with the previous season and we successes. playing the game in September. The proved that on our day we were a match Appearances (goals): 18 J Hardman team followed this up with a 2-1 win over for any U15 side in the North West. (29), J Petty, D Sandhu, S Allday (3), N Hazel Grove, and then an excellent 2-1 Our season started against Merchant Rice; 17 T Healey, A Wilson (7), A Geake victory over Repton, one of the best Taylors’ School. A closely fought first half (3); 16 R Dooley (5), R Isherwood; 9 M hockey schools in England. Shortly after was followed by a solid second half and Goldspink, R Johnson; 7 P Stewart (6); 6 this, Wirral Grammar School were over- we won 3-2. The second game was A Petrie (1); 4 D Bevins; 2 O Robinson; whelmed 5-0. The team were playing against a very strong Birkenhead side. 1 J Powell. some excellent hockey, and it looked as They had scored sixteen goals against us NCJR though they would finish with a very in three games last year, so we aimed at good record with three games left, all of containing them in a tight first half. We which should have been won. In the first managed to hold out until halfway U14 XI of these, a complacent display against through the second half when Birkenhead Weaverham nearly led to defeat, but the went one up. We raised our game and PWDL F A team came back dramatically from 3-1 equalised within minutes and were un- 15 7 2 6 32 29 down in the last five minutes, grabbing lucky not to be awarded a late penalty The U14 hockey team returned in vibrant the equaliser with the last touch of the flick, but a draw was a fair result. mood with the enthusiasm so character- match. However, the team did not learn The fixtures against Hall Cross and istic during their first season together. In from their complacency and lost their Hazel Grove both ended in draws with pre-season training our basic skills and last two games at Liverpool College (3-2) us playing some impressive hockey but tactical awareness were of a good stand- and Weaverham (2-0). failing to convert chances. The style and ard but it was quite clear that the squad’s The core squad of just eleven players formation remained unchanged into the fitness needed some work. After a few should be fairly pleased with their last next two games where we travelled to gruelling sessions, our basic level of year together, but with more consistency Bablake to win 6-1 and Newcastle to win stamina had reached a satisfactory level. they would have had an even better 7-0. This was easily our best perform- In our earlier games it was obvious record and could have won the Cheshire ance of the season with both Hardman that we had closed the skills deficit Cup. They showed flashes of high qual- and Stewart scoring hat tricks. Perhaps against our main competitors. We were ity hockey, but too often relied on indi- after two such fine performances, we also able to score goals, which is some- viduals and did not work hard enough were too complacent when meeting thing we had really struggled to do last off the ball. If the best players from this Birkenhead for the second time. They season. Indeed, the team’s ability to soak team are to progress and succeed at 1st proved to be worthy North West cham- up pressure and score with incisive and XI level, they must learn these lessons. pions and we failed to be competitive in rapid breaks was to become one of its Quality hockey players do not wait until a 7-1 defeat, despite leading for the first key strengths. The addition of Matthew they are in trouble before passing the ball. ten minutes! Sandbach were beaten 6-0 Grundy to the squad gave the side a Matthew Hobbs was the outstanding before our next difficult fixture versus whole new attacking dimension. Fur- player, indeed he was the best player Calday Grange. They had beaten us 6-0 thermore, Dean Constantine and Stacy seen all season in any match. In addition, the previous year, but we battled hard Parker had become far more clinical in Jonathan Yearsley, Robert McAuliffe (who and were unlucky to lose 3-4. their finishing. top scored with twenty-two goals in In Wirral, after the Christmas break, The back five of Laird, Lomax, Barker, twenty games), Allan Williamson and we won the Wirral Invitational Tourna- Ward and Johnston produced some ster- John-Paul Dodd performed consistently ment with two wins against St Anselm’s ling performances. Perhaps in the future and have the ability to succeed at 1st XI and Mosslands Schools, despite the cap- they will become as famous as the legen- level. Some of the others could do so as tain being sent off in the second game. dary Arsenal defence! well, but will have to work hard at their The fine passing game we had played The highlight of the first term was the fitness and stickwork. before Christmas seemed a distant draw away at Birkenhead and our vic- Special thanks must be given to all the memory when we lost to Newcastle 1-3, tory against Knutsford. These were sides players outside the eleven regulars who narrowly defeated a young Gloucester that had beaten us with some ease last made up the team when required and HC side and lost to Merchant Taylors’ 2- year and these positive results give some never let the school down. 6. Two of these results were reversals of indication of the side’s progress during Appearances (goals): 20 T Byers (5), E early season wins but the season was yet the last twelve months. Clapham (3), M Hobbs (9), R McAuliffe to reach its lowest point. At Repton JK (22), J Yearsley (7); 19 M Batchelor; 18 J- School, we showed very little determina- P Dodd, A Williamson; 17 P Alexander; tion in an embarrassing 9-1 defeat. The second term began with a heavy 15 M Bamber (1); 10 J Porter (3); 8 J In the final matches of the year we away defeat to Birkenhead on a bitterly Hardman (2), R Isherwood; 5 A Geake; 3 recaptured some of our early season cold January morning. This was not a S Allday; 2 R Johnson, O Robinson; 1 N form. King William’s College U16 side good start for the new coach nor the best Adams, D Bevins, E Barker, R Dooley, A was beaten 4-1, Liverpool College 5-4 preparation for a cup run. Undaunted Flynn, D Lewis, R Owen, P Potter, D and in the last game of the season the team battled their way into the County Sandhu. Sandbach were defeated 6-2 with Dooley Cup final, defeating Knutsford along the RG claiming a hat trick. way, only to find Birkenhead, once again,

34 Hockey waiting for them. Honours were even Tour to Noordwijk Holland U16 XI between the sides but the opposition Keen to give everyone as much varied had the psychological edge. The final experience as possible, the fourth an- PWDLF A was a hard fought encounter in which nual tour to Noordwijk took place during 8 5 1 2 22 9 King’s, galvanised by their team spirit, the October half-term holiday. As always On paper there does not appear much to were resolute in defence. Unfortunately, the programme was crammed with lots report, but in reality this was not only a a single goal late in the game allowed of hockey (training and matches), a smat- very busy year for our Year 11 students Birkenhead to emerge victorious. tering of local culture and cuisine, some but also a very successful one. GCSE The team picked themselves up and socialising and unfortunately lots of var- pressures were hotting up, many girls in the remaining fixtures of the season ied weather. were also involved in county teams, continued to impress as their technical The U13s learned a great deal when Duke of Edinburgh Awards, etc. and yet ability and tactical awareness improved faced with the more experienced Dutch they still found the energy and desire to with each game. opposition who had played together do well in hockey. It would be unfair to single any player since the age of eight. Their skills and As the Girls’ Division’s most success- out for extra praise, as each time they control were amazing. The well-struc- ful hockey team so far, these girls had pulled on a King’s jersey all played as a tured club scene in Holland provides graduated up through the age groups team and each individual was never less superb, floodlit astroturf facilities with a and, with the superb leadership of cap- than totally committed. The season fin- coaching scheme which caters for young- tain Nicola Edwards, had developed the ished with two impressive victories, which sters from as young as six or seven. confidence in their ability to take on the meant a winning season and just reward Hence, our relatively inexperienced girls best in the county. With several county for a great deal of effort and dedication. who may have only started hockey twelve players and a dedicated team surround- RDS months earlier were facing teams who ing them they knew that if they all pulled had been active for many more years. together this could be their year. The effects of this concentrated week The couple of matches which resulted Girls’ Hockey of hockey for both the U13s and U14s in defeat helped to prevent complacency The season began when the Woodiwiss served well to bring the teams together setting in. This team always set their coaching team put all the teams through and give them a focus for future develop- sights high and so to lose was never on their paces on our annual training day. ment. the agenda. It must be mentioned, how- Previous experience had shown this to DMB ever, that the game versus St Bede’s was be a useful start and this year was no actually against their U18 team and we exception. The teams showed great de- Senior Girls’ 1st XI were playing with only ten men for one termination and togetherness in the fol- For the first time King’s has had a Girls’ half. So a 0-1 defeat was not such a lowing weeks, which resulted in virtually 1st XI made up predominantly from girls disaster, unlike the shock and embar- everyone winning their first few matches. who had graduated from the Girls’ Divi- rassment of losing 0-6 to the Argentinian This training day also aids preparation sion. They may not have had the most Touring School team, St Mark’s. They of players selected for county trials at the successful season but their dedication certainly took us by storm and taught us start of September. Fifteen girls attended could not be faulted. Our three Upper a few lessons. They were a superbly well the trials held at Sutton High School, Sixth players all had a year off Ellesmere Port. As always, personal per- last year because there were formance at trials depends on the other not enough players to make a players. Wingers often fail to demon- team! So it was great that they strate their talents if they are not fed the were keen to return to join the ball. Off the ball skills – being in the right graduating U17 team. It was place at the right time – do not on their excellent to have a large squad own count for much if you are not seen of enthusiastic players to se- actually working with the ball as well. lect from. Fortunately, they Having said that, this year most of our were all mature in their ap- girls showed good skills and were re- proach and adaptable when warded with selection and played regu- it came to substitutions dur- larly throughout the season for their ing games. This enabled eve- respective county age groups. ryone to have as equal an The selected players were: Katherine opportunity as possible. With contin- Coveney U17 and North of England ued commitment and another influx training, Louise Barber U17, Lyndsay from the Girls’ Division, hockey Lomax U17, Rachael Kirk U16, Amy should be in safe hands when we Percival U16, Charlotte Taylor U15, Katie venture on our first Senior Girls’ Riddell U15, Francesca Mortimer U14/ Tour to Spain and Gibraltar. U15, Catherine Higham U14, Alex Crawley Team: Katie Bagshaw (captain & U14. player of the year), Rani Axon (most Several of the younger players were improved player), Rosanna Wilson encouraged to attend the county devel- (most get up & go player), Isobell opment scheme, as a result of which Hewitt, Emma Stanton, Charlotte Caroline Rice and Emma Massey were Hammond, Anna McKeating, Katherine invited to attend coaching at U14 level. Coveney, Kathryn Blower, Kira Williams, DMB Sharon Ketley, Felicity Jackson, Julia Bewers, Sarah Sutton. DMB

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The team’s success is built round All the previous years’ experience of to pick a team as all the individual the hard work of Vice Captain, Claire working together in fitness practice, dur- members became more fluid players Percival with Nicola Roper and Naomi ing matches and on tour, and the knowl- well capable of fulfilling a number of Mortimer working hard in midfield. Cap- edge of each other gained through all roles on the pitch. An extremely busy tain, Laura Tunwell was a very effective this pulled everyone together for our Noordwijk tour saw a number of players right wing, with Sarah Levitt and Louise grand finale, ‘the County Finals’ at Upton, blossom, in particular Pippa Johnson Kenyon also playing wide for the team. Chester in March. Since losing out in the who deservedly won the ‘Most Improved Caroline Rice and Alex Crawley were our final minutes of the county U14 tourna- Player’ award both on tour and for the spearhead and scored a number of goals ment, it had always been the team’s aim season as a whole. during the season. Well done to all the to win the U16 tournament and fulfil At the front there was always great squad. their potential. This they did convinc- competition to score with both our A number of the team benefited from ingly to become County U16 Champions wingers, Cathy and Sarah, playing ex- their visit to Holland in the autumn. Only – a very well deserved win and a fitting tremely good attacking hockey and Jenny St Edward’s, Liverpool and Newcastle end of an era as we say goodbye, thanks Gladman as goal hungry as ever. Jenny’s High School beat us in the eleven-a-side and good luck to Captain, Nicola, who killer instinct is an invaluable asset but in fixtures. received Divisional Colours and Anna, the County Tournament she began to Our seven-a-side results in the Chesh- who are both moving on to other schools. realise why other ball control skills are so ire mini-hockey tournament were very Team: Nicola Edwards (Captain), useful to a Centre Forward. good and it was again only a couple of Lyndsay Lomax, Joanne Adams, Jackie In defence Katie Riddell was as solid sides in the tournament who were better Barker, Louise Barber, Ruth Tunwell as a rock as the goals against tally shows. than us on the day. (Player of the Year), Anna Steele, Rachael In home matches Katie only conceded Both seven-a-side and eleven-a-side Kirk, Gemma Garton, Joanna Kirby, one goal all season! The defensive com- teams were beginning to develop fluent Louisa Ham (Most Improved Player), bination of Chez, Roxie and Pippa played passing movements and a further trip to superbly assisted by Hannah Roberts a large part in this success of course. Holland and much hard work in the and Rebecca Jay from the U15 team. By the end of the season injury was future could see this side achieving even DMB taking its toll and we could only just field greater success. a full team for the county prelims. On a TGN U15 XI wet, blustery day this did not seem to matter as the team played magnificently U12 XI PWDLF A to win every match. In the finals, how- 12 5 4 3 23 14 ever, the eleven players took a long time The U12s have braved all weathers (snow U15 age group started the season with to warm up to their usual flowing style of at NULS, heavy rain at Tytherington and only a skeleton team. However, one hockey. They allowed themselves to be icy winds at Fence Avenue), playing with could not fail to be impressed by this pushed onto the back foot and finished enthusiasm and determination over the group’s commitment and drive. Not fright- a disappointing fourth (although only season. Never disheartened by their early ened of hard work, they drove them- one point separated them from second losses they have battled on and made selves to the limit in the fitness sessions place). significant improvements, particularly in and were always ready and raring to go I am sure that next season the squad their last few games. with their training. Keen to learn new will return to training with renewed Whilst all the girls have played well, skills and eager to perfect team tactics, enthusiasm and their hunger for victory there have been strong performances their future holds great promise. will push them back to Chester in two from Gabby Ward and Hannah Buckland With the wealth of talent that sur- years’ time with more success. who are providing a defence to be reck- rounds her, Captain Charlotte will no Team: Cathy Higham (Captain) (Player oned with and Francesca Bernard as doubt be looking to emulate the success of the Year), Katie Riddell, Chez Mortimer, Centre Forward. of their predecessors next year. I am sure Roxi Marandi, Pippa Johnson (Most Im- It has to be said that for all the girls the they will go from strength to strength in proved Player), Catherine Flynn, Gemma 1998-99 season has not been long enough the future. Lane, Kate Montgomery, Fish Stamp, and they are already looking forward to Team: Charlotte Taylor (Captain) (re- Katie Steele, Sarah Spicer, Jenny Gladman, 1999-2000. ceived Divisional Colours), Amy Percival Vicky Moran, Michelle Guirey. Team: Francesca Bernard, Hannah (received Divisional Colours), Hannah JNW Buckland, Sam Guirey, Katie Hindson, Roberts (Most Improved Player), Kim Millie Hornsey, Lucy Horton, Jenny Mar- Byrom (Player of the Year), Holly U13 XI tin, Helen Matthews, Jay Mosedale, Alyssa Pemberton, Louisa Legg, Ellen Costello, Snelson, Rachel Varo, Gabby Ward, Isobel Jenna Orme, Hannah Gledhill, Rebecca PWDLF A Whittaker, Alex Wood. Jay (Sportswoman of the Year), Alison 12 10 0 2 26 10 LF McLeod. Our matches this season were played in DMB all sorts of weather and on all types of surface.

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of some other indifferent performances forty metres next year. Athletics and a much weakened team, King’s The team has a lot of potential and finished in second place. should continue to thrive. U17 Boys The final match was the English PW As a result of bad weather the team only Schools’ Cup. Once again, the team could competed in one inter-school match. not do itself justice despite a number of U14 Boys This was the Macclesfield District Cham- boys who willingly took up the chal- The Under 14 Athletics team had an pionships held at the new Macclesfield lenge, in particular Jack Hardman. King’s enjoyable and reasonably successful sea- Leisure Centre Track. King’s showed finished in third place, nearly 100 points son. The term began with a good win great strength in depth and as a result behind the winning school, All Hallows. against local rivals, All Hallows, although were comfortable winners: King’s 90 The season was a great disappointment we were aware they were unable to field points; All Hallows 70 points; Fallibroome for both the keen athletes and me. I just a full strength team. The format of the 39 points; Poynton 37 points; Wilmslow hope that next year the attitude changes Track League was altered this year to 33 points; Tytherington 18 points; for a number of potentially strong ath- turn it into a single track-events-only Henbury 11 points and Dane Valley 10 letes and they follow the example set by Trophy Meeting, and King’s finished sec- points. The outstanding winning per- Tom Warburton and Chris Rodgers, who ond to a strong Manchester Grammar formances came from Robert Hart in would compete in whichever event was School team. As always, the English both the 200m and javelin; Matthew asked of them. Schools’ Cup generated interest and ex- Hobbs in the triple jump; Jonathan Keep The following represented the U16 citement. We performed above ourselves in the shot; Andrew Collins in the long team: S Bacon; M Barker; M Bush; M in the first round to come second and jump; Tom Warburton in the discus and Cooke; T Cumberbirch; R Davidson; S qualify for the next stage, the North West the 4 x 100m relay team. There were six Davies; W Duncalf; J Gartside; A Geake; Regional B Final, where, unfortunately, other rostrum finishes and as a result the J Hardman; S Hinchliffe; J Powell; L we were well below our best and slumped following boys were selected to repre- Richards; C Rodgers; D Sandhu; I Sear; T to eighth place. Our best, and most sent the District Team at the County Warburton; J Watts; S Wilson. unexpected, performance of the term Championships: T Egerton; M Hobbs; C DTB came in the Cheshire Cup. The top eight Lomax; B Robinson; C Rodgers; P Seden; scoring schools in Cheshire from the first J Slater and T Warburton. U15 Boys round of the English Schools’ Cup are At the Championships Tom Warburton This season proved to be quite a success- invited to to com- produced an outstanding result by win- ful one for the Under 15 team, with a pete for the title of Cheshire Champions. ning the discus title, even though he was good spirit developing among the boys. We arrived at the meeting not giving a year under age. Tim Egerton was After a slightly disappointing start to the ourselves much of a chance, but three second in the 3000m, Matthew Hobbs season, placing only third in the District hours later we were in the coach going was third in the triple jump, and Chris Championships, performances improved home having won the Cup. The main Rodgers was fifth in the 100m hurdles. steadily culminating in a good second to opportunity for our best Under 14 ath- Both Tom and Tim went on to repre- Manchester Grammar School in the Track letes to compete as individuals rather sent the Cheshire County Team at the League Trophy Match and victory in the than as a team comes in the North West Mason Trophy in Birmingham. Amaz- Field Events Meet on the very last day of Independent Schools’ Championships, ingly, Tom Warburton finished fourth in term. held annually at Bebington Oval. Med- a field of sixteen. He performed so well Four boys represented Macclesfield als, as ever, were hard to come by against throughout the season that, in fact, he and District in the Cheshire Champion- strong opposition in all events, so con- improved his personal best each time he ships, held on the new all-weather track gratulations go to Alan Wood, third in the competed. Things look good for next at the Leisure Centre. Royce Corden, shot (10.54) and Dean Ratcliffe, third in year when he will compete at his own who was also the district discus Cham- the discus (25.03). age group. pion, James Beaumont in the hurdles, A total of twenty-five boys repre- The following represented the U17 Morgan Cooke in the 200m and John sented the school: S Baker (U13), T team: M Bamber; A Collins; R Greer; R Gartside in the javelin all performed with Bradfield, J Byers, J Dillon, A Doncom, J Hart; S Hinchliffe; M Hobbs; J Keep; C commitment and can be very proud with Flattery, C Forgham-Bailey (U13), T Lomax; J Powell; B Robinson; C Rodgers; what they have achieved this year, espe- Green, R Hart, J Hill, K Jackson, R Johnson, P Seden; J Shaw; J Slater; N Small; T cially as each of them participated in a M Keelagher, N Lloyd, T Lloyd-Jones, O Warburton. range of other disciplines, in addition to McConnell, J McIlvenny, C Miller, W DTB their specialist event, in other matches Newham, D Ratcliffe, C Richards, J this summer. Sidebotham, C Walsh, M Walsh (U13), A U16 Boys These boys were supported by solid Wood. Within this age group there are a number performers such as Andrew Triggs, Simon MGH of very talented athletes and as a result Birch, Nick Kershaw, Jonathan Bowyer, they had enjoyed success in the past. Stacy Parker and Edward Barker. James U13 Boys Unfortunately, owing to injuries and una- Tuffin showed promise, despite his lack The Year 7 (Under 13) Athletics team vailability this year, it was impossible to of enthusiasm, while Jonathan Kay and developed in a short space of time into a select a full team, let alone a strong one. Harry Orford were the backbone of the unit of considerable depth, with some The first match turned out to be just throwing team. A special mention must very talented throwers. Having narrowly against All Hallows as Marple Hall with- also be made of Neil Williams who made lost the ‘pipe opener’ to All Hallows High drew at the last moment. The picture for his debut for the team on the final day of School (111-115), it was satisfying to turn the season was set at this first meeting, the season. His impressive javelin throw- the tables so emphatically and take home with Chris Rodgers winning both the ing was instrumental in winning King’s the Cup later in the season at the District 800m and 100m and Tom Warburton the match and, if he is prepared to work Schools’ Championships on the new winning the discus and shot. As a result at it, Neil should be capable of throwing Macclesfield tartan track. James Byrne

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(discus); James Emm (javelin) and the the 4 x 100m team who also came relay squad (A Brassington; N Barker; M second. Biathlon Walsh and C Forgham-Bailey) all be- Over sixty children from Years 3 to 6 The North West Biathlon Champion- came District Champions and, together took part in an Athletics Festival with ships, held at Horwich Swimming Pool with Matthew Walsh (100m), Charlie Stockport Grammar School on 26th June. and Lever Park on Sunday 20th Septem- Forgham-Bailey (200m), Ryan Porter This enabled several children to com- ber 1998, is a two-disciplined event where (400m), Sam Baker (1500m), Nick Barker pete for the first time and provided good each competitor completes a run and a (triple jump) and James Rogers (discus), experience for others. swim; distances depend on age groups. qualified for the County Finals at Sports Day took on a new format this Our pupils were in the age groups which in July. James Emm was the year with novelty events being included ran 1000m and swam 100m. The times outstanding performer adding a county as well as the traditional track and field achieved are converted into points and ‘medal’ position to the one secured at the events. Most children competed in three the total points are the finishing score. North West Independent Schools’ Cham- events. Girls’ Results: (Year 8): Victoria pionships the previous month. The season ended with the Dezsenyi in her very first competition The more technical field events were Macclesfield Primary Schools’ Athletics and running competitively for the first the foundation on which the success of Meeting held at Macclesfield’s new track. time was placed in a promising thir- this team was built and a second cup was The boys’ 4 x 100m team of Ian Hart, Alex teenth overall (she swam a particularly justly secured at the Field Events Trophy Reade, Francis Barker and James Wallace good race to come fifth). Our three other Meet. At the Track Trophy, dominated by won their event handsomely and there competitors were actually competing a Manchester Grammar School, however, were other commendable performances year under age and therefore would we could only manage third of four from James Wallace (100m), Anika qualify for the same age groups next schools. The Blamey Trios Trophy, for Bulcock (200m), Holly Crossley (high year. The majority of the other competi- the outstanding cross-country, orienteer- jump) and Alex Reade (long jump). These tors were in fact a year older than ours ing and distance runner was won by Sam results helped King’s to win the Boys’ which makes their achievements very Baker. Matthew Walsh, Nick Barker and team trophy and come third overall in commendable. (Year 9): Kirsten Henry Charlie Forgham-Bailey represented the Combined. was not on form in the run and did not Macclesfield at the Cheshire Games – a GDJ do as well as expected but did produce pilot project for next year’s Millennium a fine swim. Games. Boys’ Results: 11-12 years (Year 7): Internally, the six-week Inter-Form Basketball (Senior Boys) Robert Barker was placed eighth in the Athletics League, in which more than The short 1999 Basketball season for the run and fifth in the swim. sixty boys participated in twelve matches, Senior Boys’ team ended in triumph. In 13-14 years (Year 9): Edward Barker was was won by 7RG. The Inter-House Year all, just four games were played and all placed sixth in the run and third in the 7 Boys’ Sports was won by Tatton. four could have ended in wins for King’s, swim. Since this is a qualifying round for The following thirty-one athletes (in but sadly the opportunity was squan- the National Competition, both boys quali- alphabetical order) represented the Year dered, mostly in the final quarter, when fied for the National Championships held 7 Athletics Team in 1999: S Baker; N a lack of tall rebounders, too few bench in Sheffield over the weekend 6th/7th Barker; R Barker; T Bestley; A Brassington; replacements and deficient fitness took December 1998. Unfortunately Robert J Byrne; O Conoley; T Daniel; J Durrant; its toll. The single, and welcome, victory was unwell and was unable to compete J Emm; T Fitzhugh; C Forgham-Bailey; J over All Hallows HS could so easily have but Edward thoroughly enjoyed the com- Gardner; A Harrison; E Hendry; J Griffiths; been one element in a quartet of wins. petition, swimming long course at Ponds J Lee; W Laughton; W Malins; S McClaren; The fixture against Dane Valley HS was Forge Swimming Pool and running on W McLeod; A McCormick; A McGeorge; cancelled and the the Don Valley Track. Again competing C Moore; J Partington; R Porter; M of FE did not enter the league in 1999. a year under age, he produced a very Robertson; J Rogers; J Wesley; M Walsh; Kim Swain, not quite as stylish as the commendable fourteenth position. This A Watts. previous season, was captain and top bodes well for next year. KLP points scorer. James Ritchie was easily The National Schools’ Biathlon Cham- the leading rebounder, mostly dominat- pionships were held at Cheslyn Hay Junior Division ing offensive and defensive boards in all The Junior Division athletes enjoyed a the games. Mark Carrier was the top fair amount of success throughout the outside shooter and Oliver Burr proved summer, both individually and as a team. to be an accomplished left-handed guard. In the AJIS Championships at Black- The Senior Boys’ Basketball Squad pool on 14th June, there were several was (in alphabetical order): O Burr, M outstanding performances against com- Carrier, C Cooper, D Farrar, A Higgins, J petition from all over the North West. Ritchie, A Russell, K Swain (captain), T These included Francis Barker (first: high Vaughan-Jones, R Wilkinson. jump), Alex Reade (second: 200m), Peter All three Lower School Boys’ House Tutton (third: 200m) and the 4 x 100m Tournaments were won by Adlington team (second). with Tatton, Gawsworth and Capesthorne Later in the same week at the North the runners up in Years 7, 8 and 9 West Independent Schools’ Champion- respectively. ships, King’s athletes were again amongst KLP the medals. Tom Parfett-Manning (first: hurdles), James Wallace (second: 100m), Alex Reade (second: long jump) were the pick of the performances along with

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October/November 1998. This event Brassington, Joe Durrant and Tim Bestley. Ciba Sevens Finals expands with every year. More and more They should prove to be regular mem- King’s Under 11 footballers clinched the schools are taking up the challenge. The bers of the Under 13 Athletics squad. Ciba Sevens Football trophy in dramatic distances are more appealing to the PW and heart-stopping fashion. They reached newcomers of this competition – whet the finals having won their preliminary their appetites, get them interested and round held at St Alban’s JS in March, these sports-minded competitors will take Football defeating Broken Cross, Gawsworth and up the more challenging distances of the Ivy Bank Junior Schools. pentathlon association. There are so many U11 XI The other three teams in the finals of schools entering now that from next year This was a curious season for an indi- the competition were the hosts, Upton the organisers plan to hold area qualify- vidually talented team who only occa- Priory, and both St John’s teams (from ing rounds, the winners of which com- sionally managed to play together as a Macclesfield and Bollington). In their pete at this venue for the finals. team. semi-final, King’s faced St John’s, Everyone, whatever age, runs 800m The season began well with the six-a- Bollington and got off to a very positive and swims 50m. Every year the standard side team playing with great determina- start. Early pressure resulted in a tremen- gets tougher. Not only do you need to be tion in our invitation tournament. After a dous shot from Alex Dempsey hitting the a good runner these days but the winners disastrous start, the team gained confi- angle of post and crossbar only for Tom are usually competitive swimmers too. dence and reached the final on merit. Parfett-Manning to smash the ball home We took along a depleted team this year, Despite going one goal down to Bury GS gleefully from close range. King’s contin- but nevertheless a keen and enthusiastic and losing two injured, inspirational play- ued to dominate and further pressure group. Our new Year 7 girls gave their ers, the team doggedly fought back to resulted in a fine goal from captain all, but found the swimming opposition equalise and then take the lead in ex- Francis Barker who scored with ease particularly astounding. Everyone en- hausting extra-time. With thirty seconds having been put through by Tom Porter’s joyed the day and came away all the to go Bury scored a dramatic equaliser to astute header. St John’s pulled a goal better for the experience. share the trophy - no painful penalty back with two tense minutes to play Year 7: Katy Hindson, Francesca shoot-outs here! before a mad goalmouth scramble re- Bernard, Lucy Horten – team placed Performances in ‘friendly’ matches sulted in a third goal for King’s just on the fourteenth. were very mixed with pleasing wins final whistle, the scorer being ‘poacher Year 9: Kirsten Henry, Francesca against The Grange, Solihull, Birkenhead, supreme’ Tom Parfett-Manning. Mortimer – both girls performed exceed- St Bede’s and Altrincham Prep being In the final, King’s met Upton Priory ingly well and had they had a third offset by defeats by St Ambrose, Bolton, who had come back from a goal behind member of the team would probably Bury GS, Cheadle Hulme and Arnold to beat St John’s, Macclesfield in their have come high in the team rankings. plus a solitary draw against King’s, Ches- semi-final. Once more, King’s had early DMB ter. Seven-a-side league matches proved pressure which resulted in a tremendous to be a great disappointment with only drive from Tom Parfett-Manning being one victory in the eight games played sensationally fingertipped over the bar Cross Country against local primary schools. However, by the Upton keeper. King’s continued the season ended on the highest note to press but were caught on the break, an Boys’ Division possible with a tremendous victory in the Upton forward getting behind the King’s The season was a fairly successful one Ciba Sevens competition held in June defence to run on and score. King’s went when one considers the few races in (see separate report). into the break a goal down but not which we participated. Oliver Barber, There were also twelve Under 11 B downhearted. They began the second William Wills and Tim Egerton all repre- ‘friendly’ matches and five C team matches, half in positive fashion again, although sented Cheshire, with Tim once again allowing a large number of children to Upton always looked capable of clinch- running in the English Schools’ Champi- enjoy the honour of representing their ing a second goal on the break. Finally, onships which this year were held in school at sport. The following pupils King’s positive approach had its reward Luton. In some ways Tim found this a represented the school at some stage as Alex Dempsey, who worked tirelessly tough season having to move up an age during the season: Alex Dempsey (A team throughout, struck another tremendous group after the successes of last year. Captain), David Jones, David Holland, long shot which the goalkeeper could However, by the end he was beginning Jake Reynolds, George Ford, Tristram only parry. Yet again Tom Parfett-Man- to show some of his old sparkle and Rood, Nick Petty, Ian Hart, James Wallace ning was close by and pounced to level should continue to impress on the track (B team Captain), Francis Barker, William the scores. The score stayed the same in this summer. Swain, Tom Porter, Tom Parfett-Manning, normal time and energy-sapping extra- In the intermediate ranks Egerton re- Oliver Frost-Danson, Jeremy Done, Dan- time was called for. ceived solid support throughout the win- iel Lawton, David Kennerley, James Once more King’s had the balance of ter from Chris Rodgers, Andrew Bruce Crawley, Jacob Rhodes, Alex Reade, Peter play but it was Upton who retook the and Michael Bamber. If the latter can Savage, David Hill, Sean Murphy, Ben lead in the first half of extra-time. At half motivate and commit himself fully, he is Wakeham, Ashley McCormick, George time in extra-time ‘Alex Ferguson-style’ capable of making a significant impact Maudsley, Daniel Michel, Ben Illingworth, exhortations were made for one last big during the year ahead. Neehil Oza, Austin Sependa, Matthew effort. Despite close shaves at each end, In the Year 7 age group a crop of fine Dunne, Kyle Ridgway, Duncan Howsley, the last minute of extra-time was entered athletes emerged, led by Sam Baker who Patrick Geake, Chris Yeates, Robert with the result looking inevitable. Until, gained an impressive third place in the Topalian, Michael Walker, Monique Hillier- one final, lung-bursting link-up between Macclesfield and District League. Other Sayers, Andy Roast, Tristan Vere-Hoose, Tom Parfett-Manning, Alex Dempsey and runners who also achieved solid per- David Kenworthy, Mat Weston. Francis Barker resulted in the captain formances during the year were James GJS sliding the ball home bravely with liter- Partington, Neall Hollis, Adam ally the last kick of the match - shades of

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Manchester City v Gillingham at Wem- G Bullivent (Sixth Form), N Pagano, J bley?! Netball Kirby (Year 11), H Pemberton (Year 10). After much discussion it was decided RSH that the competition was to be settled on Senior Netball penalties to be taken by all six outfield PWDLFA Tour to Noordwijk, Holland players. Upton’s first kick hit the bar 10 9 0 1138 91 Despite record gales and floods, and a allowing Francis Barker to step up and The team started the season with high predicted four hour delay, the transfer to strike firmly - onto the post! All square. hopes of improving on their third place Noordwijk was accomplished smoothly King’s goalkeeper, David Jones read the position in the 1997-98 League, having thanks to Leonardo di Caprio, ie ‘Romeo second Upton kick perfectly giving Tom improved placings every year. After a and Juliet’ followed by ‘Titanic’, after the Parfett-Manning the chance to put King’s comfortable win over Wilmslow, they channel crossing. Three ferries together into the lead - which he did confidently. were tested ‘to the wire’ by Knutsford. (like London buses) and a window in the Upton’s third kick was again easily saved Character, determination and a lucky weather gave us a relatively easy cross- by David Jones and up stepped Jake centre pass captured the one goal-win- ing, though a slight navigational error Reynolds to smash the ball through the ning margin. The following week saw a after Rotterdam meant that everyone was keeper’s despairing dive to put King’s similar pattern with ‘end for end’ goals ready for their McDonald’s. High tides firmly in the driving seat. The fourth against a Henbury team (who were also and gale force winds prevented the round- Upton penalty-taker finally found a way playing in the Adult Evening League). In ers match on the beach but nobody past an inspired David Jones to make the the last few minutes with King’s leading minded being forced into town for an score 2-1. Up strode George Ford to try 14-13 Henbury finally gave up, letting orientation exercise (shopping!). to put King’s almost beyond reach - but King’s pop in a quick three extras. The Strand Hotel proved clean and he struck wide! The fifth Upton penalty Westlands and Ryles Park, with mainly pleasant (though somewhat over- was driven to David Jones’ right and he Year 11 players, were comfortably beaten crowded) with excellent food. Its posi- took off to beat the ball out splendidly. It and gave the squad an opportunity to tion was ideal for access to bowling and was then down to Head Boy Nicholas show their improved, fast passing game. pancake houses. However, both schools Petty to try to win the competition. Nick, After the long break (for Greenwich leaving at the same time did cause con- who entered the game during the sec- Mean Time) the clocks went forward fusion when not in team kit, and several ond-half of extra-time, replacing the tir- again and league matches resumed. Once girls nearly made it to the Hulme Gram- ing Tom Porter, ran up with an air of again, the players’ strength of character mar pancake party until rescued by the confidence and placed the ball firmly to was tested by a team competing in the staff. the keeper’s left and into the back of the Adult Evening League throughout the The advantage of playing netball is net. Split seconds later wild celebrations winter. Despite lack of match practice, that it is indoors! Whilst the hockey broke out amongst the King’s boys to be King’s stayed in the game causing players struggled with atrocious weather quickly followed by sporting commis- Tytherington to make the final error in conditions, the Transvaal Stadium pro- erations to the gallant Upton boys who the last minute. Poynton were demol- vided six hours per day of comfortable had played their part in a remarkable ished with confidence, which proved a training facilities. By the Tuesday after- final. downfall against Fallibroome. Arriving noon physical exhaustion and mental Congratulations must go to all the late on court and not warmed up, the saturation point was reached and a cold squad: Francis Barker (Captain), Alex team were rattled to find themselves shower would have been welcomed! Dempsey, George Ford, David Jones, trailing by several goals. The defence However, after a good night’s rest the Tom Parfett-Manning, Nicholas Petty, were always going to have difficulty with girls proved how much they had gained Tom Porter, Jake Reynolds, Tristram Rood. Fallibroome’s county player but they in the tournament. With three schools It was a particularly sweet victory for battled bravely on. The attack could not and forty-five girls from Years 8 to 11, the both Francis Barker and Nick Petty who find their rhythm and the scrappy game teams were mixed in age, ability and emulated their brothers (Matthew and that ensued saw the team’s first defeat. school. King’s players excelled, gaining Jonathan respectively) who were mem- The last two games broke two major praise from both coaches. Was it a coin- bers of the last King’s team to win this psychological barriers. Firstly, against cidence that the winning team had three prestigious competition. Mount Carmel, the team put defeat be- King’s players? – R Eckersley, R Stubbs GJS hind them and learnt from their mistakes. and C James. Runners up team included Arriving in good time, they were ready to A Quas-Cohen and E Fitzgerald. The U10 XI go as Mount Carmel appeared from les- quality of play was excellent and the There were certainly a lot of goals in the sons. The immediate speed of passing, King’s Year 8 players were outstanding, U10s games this season. Unfortunately, tactical awareness (Wing Defence switch holding their own against older players. far more were conceded than scored. A from H Ford) and overall confidence After the tournament the hockey and home defeat by King’s Chester (5-1) was devastated their opponents. netball players joined together for an followed by a closer game against Bolton The final game and sweetest victory of excursion to Delft which, judging by the School which was lost 3-2. Stockport all was the defeat of All Hallows. Having variety of presents brought back to the Grammar inflicted a 5-1 scoreline at lost to this team for five consecutive coach, proved highly successful. Two home and in the return match the team years, the squad knew that a win would members of staff were seen to disappear led twice only to lose 10-4. The season give them their highest ever league plac- into the William of Orange Tower on a ended with a 5-3 defeat by Altrincham ing. Despite pouring rain and slippery history exploration. Then back to Prep. It is hoped that next year with a courts, they played their game, believing Noordwijk for glad rags, evening meal settled defence and a little more determi- in themselves, and clinched the game and fighting our way through wind and nation results will improve. with two superb shots. Final placing – rain to the new nightclub for a final disco GDJ League Runners Up. and presentation. A Quas-Cohen was Squad: H Hallam, C Charles, H Ford, awarded Player of the Tour and V Bostock V Owens, S Franks, G Kennerley, J Mair, Best Defence by the coaches. Every

47 Other Sport player received a medal commemorating Carmel, , St Hi- the tour and the ‘early to bed’ group were lary’s and The Grange. Swimming not much earlier than the ‘dance the In the Macclesfield Primary Schools’ night away’ group. League they went through the season Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions Although wake-up call was 6.00 am undefeated, thereby winning the Cham- The first event on the calendar was the and the girls were extremely efficient in pionship Shield. At the local Primary English Schools’ Division 2 Annual Cham- packing, Hulme Grammar blocked the Schools’ Cup Tournament held in March pionships at Speke. A number of swim- exit and we missed the ferry! No one the girls certainly did not disappoint. mers from both the Boys’ and Girls’ minded, particularly as the hockey They won their initial group games con- Divisions competed but in the end we coaches were on the following ferry. The vincingly against St Edward’s (10-1), Puss had no individual winners in spite of delay meant our driver Steve was going Bank (7-0), Marlborough (8-0) and some fine performances. over hours, so we waited at Watford Gap Hollinhey (8-1). In the semi-final they The English Schools’ Division 2 School for the relief driver. Once again, every- defeated Gawsworth (7-0) before de- Team Championships were held in one remained cheerful – well, there were servedly winning the final (2-1) against Ormskirk in early November and we toilets available and a good video. We Ivy Bank JS to win this competition for entered boys’ teams and girls’ teams in finally arrived back in excellent spirits the first time for King’s Juniors. the junior and intermediate age groups. two and a half hours late, but the tel- The team normally consisted of cap- Our best results came in the intermediate ephone pyramid had worked and all tain Sarah Hinchliffe, Holly Crossley, age group where the boys’ team of James girls were collected on time. Well almost Anika Bulcock, Michelle Greaves, Alison Hutter, James Ellis, Michael Robertson … one dad fell asleep in his car and his Williams, Jenny Bradbury and Rebecca and Tim Davies finished fourth out of daughter did not recognise the car and Stanford. Valuable support was provided fourteen teams in the freestyle relay and waited under the arch… but we will not by Faye Coombs and Katie Usher. third in the medley relay. Not to be name names! DW outdone the girls’ team of Jackie Barker, Tourists: Year 8 J Armstrong, L Daven- Claire Riseley, Emma Johnstone and port, R Eckersley, C James, N Mortimer, Joanne Pilkington finished runners-up in T Olsen, N Rodgers, J Seddon; Year 9 V Rounders the medley relay when they were just Bostock, E Fitzgerald, K Owens, A Quas- touched out of first place and won the Cohen, R Stubbs. Year 6 Girls freestyle relay to become Division 2 RSH The Year 6 Girls turned out in numbers Champions for 1998/9. School swim- to rounders’ practices last summer! Such mers again competed with junior school Junior Division was the enthusiasm that extra lunchtime swimmers in the annual Pentangular U11 practices were held. Despite some diffi- match at Bolton School where they fin- This was undoubtedly an excellent sea- culties experienced by all schools in ished in joint fourth place due to a rather son for a squad which must be consid- fitting games in during the busy Summer depleted team on the day. Hari Rathi and ered as the best Under 11s in the brief Term, three matches were played. The Robert Barker in the Year 7 team both history of King’s Juniors. In ‘friendly’ captain was Alison Williams. Some of the contributed valuable points by winning matches throughout the year, the only team were changed for each match to their age group races. defeats suffered were by a depleted team allow most of the girls to represent the In May we returned to Rydal School in at a three-way match at Withington. school. The squad had one success but North Wales to defend the Eyam Trophy Impressive victories were gained against played with enthusiasm and enjoyment. which we had held for four years. As Birkenhead High, Stockport GS, Mount JC always this proved to be a most enjoy- able occasion and the team all swam well. Special mention must go to Hari Rathi, Robert Barker, Kirsten Henry and Alex Crawley who all won events in spite of some stiff competition. In the end, however, we had to settle for second place overall but we will be back next year determined to regain the trophy. In early July three swimmers com- peted for Macclesfield and District in the Cheshire Youth Games held at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. The swim- mers selected to compete were Robert Barker, Hari Rathi and Lucinda Garner. Robert and Hari both had individual wins, which helped the Borough team to win silver. The highlight of the year came in May when our Girls’ Division Senior Swim- ming Team travelled to Crystal Palace to compete in the Public Schools’ Relay Championships. As these are Open Age Group Championships, the swimmers can be in any school year up to and including Upper Sixth. In the freestyle relay, swum in the afternoon, the team

48 Other Sport comfortably made the final but in the end Pool, Birkenhead and involved schools the U15 A team beat Bridgewater, had to settle for the silver medals in spite from Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside Abbeygate and King’s Chester decisively of breaking the existing record, as did the and the Isle of Man. The girls’ and boys’ to reach the Cheshire final against Cheadle winners from City of London Freeman’s teams swam well enough to come sec- Hulme School who had earlier beaten School. The medley relay was swum in ond in their heats but unfortunately with the Under 15 B team by four matches to the evening and the team qualified for twenty-four schools taking part they were two. This match offered a nail-biting the finals with the fastest time. In the final not fast enough to qualify for the finals. finish to the Summer Term. The result the girls rose to the occasion magnifi- Our internal swimming gala came was not certain until the last ball was cently, not only winning the race but also next: forty-eight events to take place struck and King’s won by ‘one’ game. smashing the existing record by over two between 1.15 and 3.15 pm. Thanks to the The tennis was tentative, the courts were seconds. Gold and silver medals were good behaviour of the children and the slow, but the result was welcomed. The won by Jackie Barker, Claire Riseley, excellent work of the staff the gala fin- team went through to represent Cheshire Emma Johnstone and Kirsten Henry (pic- ished with time to spare. The individual in the North West Regional Knockout tured on the previous page). champions were Katherine Baker and Competition and lost to an experienced Jackie Barker, Claire Riseley and Emma Gregory Dunne (Year 3), Natalie Coleman Isle of Man team on one of the wettest Johnstone have all represented the school and James Irlam (Year 4), Rachael Johnson days in September. Two pairs went to the with distinction throughout their five and Ben Parton (Year 5), and Anika PSLTA Championships at Eton in early years in the Girls’ Division. In addition to Bulcock and Francis Barker (Year 6). July and played some good tennis to their win in the Public Schools’ Champi- The final event of the year was the progress through a few rounds of the onships, they have been members of Macclesfield and District Primary Schools’ Thomas Bowl. The first pair of Alastair teams who have won five Divisional Gala held at the Macclesfield Leisure McVeigh and Jonathan Gartside put up a Titles and also they have swum in Eng- Centre. Sixteen local schools competed good fight against an aggressive and lish Schools’ Team Finals. In recognition for seven trophies. All our swimmers hard-hitting first pair from Bromsgrove of their achievements and commitment reached their finals and Anika Bulcock, School before losing 1-6, 3-6 in the third over five years, they were awarded Divi- Francis Barker, Ben Parton plus the girls’ round. sional Swimming Colours. and boys’ relay teams in the races for The Under 13 and 14 teams had fewer AMC Years 5 and 6 all gained first place. This matches to play during the season be- meant that for the first time ever the cause some schools do not field teams at Junior Division Junior Division won all seven trophies: this level. The Under 14 team played five The first fixtures were very early on in the four relay cups, Girls’ Champions, Boys’ matches and although they lost to four of year, the AJIS Boys’ Gala in October and Champions, and the combined trophy – the schools they kept cheerful and did the Girls’ in November. These competi- brilliant! have opportunities. It is vital to try to play tions are always difficult for us with At Prize Giving Swimming Colours the strongest team possible and there sixteen schools competing for four final- were awarded to Francis Barker, Holly were occasions when late commitments ist places. We had several first places in Crossley, David Kennerley, Anika seemed to take priority and others stepped the heats but only two finalists. How- Bulcock, Alex Dempsey, Aimee Rosson, in at reasonably short notice. ever, the children swam to the best of Robert Moxon, Katie Usher, Matthew The Under 13 team, who had not their ability and it was good to see the Dunne and Ben Parton. played very much competitive tennis standard of swimming in the North West JES before, improved over the season and Independent Schools. won their last two matches. Tom The Spring Term brought three more McKenna, a very experienced player, Galas. In January we travelled to QEGS won the Under 13 Cheshire Singles – a Blackburn to swim a friendly fixture Tennis Round Robin Final of three matches (the against the boys of Years 4, 5 and 6. This The focus of tennis this year was on the best of three sets) – after an ‘eight-hour’ was an enjoyable fixture with the races Under 15 team. Although the 1st IV of day at Harford School. It was indeed a keenly contested. The result was close Patrick Sztukowski, Martin Edwards, test of stamina, but a well deserved with QEGS coming out as winners. David Leech and James Horrocks played result. February was very busy with Galas on some excellent tennis to win the Senior RJC two consecutive days. On Monday 1st Cheshire Cup in early May, they felt the February fifty-six children swam at demands of academic work should take Cheadle Hulme School. These were girls priority over Saturday fixtures. It is hoped and boys from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Many to arrange future fixtures midweek so of the younger children were swimming that the true potential of Senior Tennis competitively for the first time and all can be realised. acquitted themselves well. The final re- The Under 15 team had a good season sult was Cheadle Hulme 283, King’s 268. although, with more concerted effort The next day eight Year 5 and 6 boys and discipline, they could have done joined with the boys from the Boys’ better. In Saturday fixtures against Bol- Division to swim in the Pentangular ton School, Woodhouse Grove and Brad- Match at Bolton School. The efforts of the ford Grammar School, the team had previous day took their toll and the best comfortable victories, but lost in the first position we could win was third. Never- round of the U16 Cheshire Cup at the theless, it was good experience to swim beginning of the season to an older and with the older boys. more experienced May brought the Primary Schools’ team, who ensured that they won those Annual Team Championships sponsored important points that had to be fought by Bazuka. This was held at the Europa for. In the Midland Bank Competition,

49 Appendix 1 Staff

Dr B G Caswell, PhD, BSc Hons, CEng, CPhys, MBCS, Teaching Staff MInstP, Van Mildert College, Durham, Applied Physics and Electronics Headmaster: A G Silcock, MA Hons, Exhibitioner of Jesus C E Kinshott, BEd Hons, University of Keele College, Oxford, Modern Languages, Diploma of Education, Oxford G Laurence, MA Hons, New College, Oxford, Mathematics, Certificate of Education, Oxford Deputy Headmaster: K W W Aikin, BA Hons, University College, London, History, Certificate of Education, London S H Skeens, BA Hons, University of Reading, German, Diploma of Education, Reading Deputy Headmaster: Dr A Brown, PhD, MSc, BSc Hons, , Chemistry C J Buckland, BSc Hons (Microbiology), Chelsea College, London, MSc (Applied Fish Biology), Plymouth Polytechnic Principal of Sixth Form Division: I A Wilson, MA Hons, Jesus College, Cambridge, Economics, BA (Open) Mrs A M Cooper, BSc Hons, University of Liverpool, Chemistry Principal of Boys’ Division: W D Beatson, BA Hons, University of Lancaster, Biological Sciences, MEd, University M G Hart, MA Hons, Scholar of Keble College, Oxford, of Keele, PGCE, St Martin’s College of Education, Lancaster, Geography, Certificate of Education, Oxford C Biol, MIBiol P Illingworth, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Phys- Principal of Girls’ Division: Mrs C M Buckley, BA Hons, ics, PGCE, Manchester, CPhys, MInstP St Hugh’s College, Oxford, French & German, PGCE, Christ’s D Gee, Alsager Training College, Certificate of Education College, Liverpool Dr C P Hollis, PhD, BSc Hons, CPhys, MInstP, University of M Badger, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Geography, Leeds, Physics Diploma of Education, Nottingham T G North, BSc, University of Bath, Mathematics, Certificate P R M Mathews, Loughborough College, Diploma of Phy- of Education, Brunel sical Education, Hons, Diploma of Education, Nottingham R G Davenport, BA, Middlesex Polytechnic, General Arts, P Seddon, NDD, DA (Manc), ATD with Distinction, Man- MA, Phys Ed, Leeds, PGCE, Loughborough chester Mrs J Beesley, BA Hons, University of Bristol, Music, P N Davies, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Chemistry, Certificate of Education, Cambridge Certificate of Education, Alsager B J Ellis, BA Hons, Hatfield College, Durham, Geography, B Edwards, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, Philosophy PGCE, Alsager D C Hill, BA Hons, University of Southampton, History, Revd R J Craig, BA, Test Div, Trinity College, Dublin, Certificate of Education, Southampton, M Phil Certificate of Education, Birmingham M Aiers, BSc Hons, University of Leeds, CPhys, MInstP, P Murray, BA Hons, Scholar of Trinity College, Certificate of Education, Manchester Cambridge,History & Theology, Certificate of Education, L A Batchelor, BA Hons, University of Dublin, French/ Manchester Polytechnic Russian, Higher Diploma of Education, Dublin D T Browne, BA (Open) Mathematics, Certificate of Educa- J Mellor, Diploma, Hons, Loughborough College, Certificate tion, Durham of Distinction, University of Nottingham, Arts and Crafts, Mrs A M Stanway, BA Hons, University of Leeds, English, Certificate of Education, Nottingham Certificate of Education J R Hidden, BA Hons, University of London, History of Art, Mrs M A Craig, BA Hons, Trinity College, Dublin, French Certificate of Education, Maria Grey College of Education and Italian A J Jordan, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, Economics, J R Doughty, Teaching Certificate, City of Sheffield Training Certificate of Education, Leeds College, MEd, University of Leicester N St C Phillips, BA Hons, Queen’s College, Oxford, Mod-ern Mrs G Taylor, BA Hons, Middlesex Polytechnic, English, Languages PGCE, Liverpool A J Hallatt, BA Hons, University of Wales (Swansea), J A Dodd, BSc, University of Liverpool, Mathematics, PGCE, English, Certificate of Education, Southampton Liverpool A K Green, BA Hons (Mus), University of Newcastle-upon- Mrs R S Hardman, I M Marsh College of Physical Education, Tyne Liverpool, Certificate of Education K L Perriss, BEd Hons, University of Nottingham, Phys Ed/ P F Halewood, Sunderland College of Education, University History, Certificate of Education, Loughborough of Durham, Certificate of Education D M Harbord, Certificate of Education, Loughborough Mrs G D Turner, BA Hons, University College of North College, BA(Open), Educational Studies Wales, Bangor, English Language and Literature, PGCE, T J Adams, BA Hons, New College, Oxford, History, London, Goldsmiths’ College Teachers’ Training Diploma, St Peter’s College, Saltley F Walker, Licentiate London Academy of Music, Certificate of Education

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P Williams, BA Hons, University of Loughborough, Physical Mrs C A Harrison, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Math- Education, Sports Science and History, PGCE, Cardiff ematics with Physics, PGCE, Manchester P M Edgerton, MA Hons, Exeter College, Oxford, Geology, M T Houghton, BA Hons, Worcester College, Oxford, PGCE, Manchester Classics M Patey-Ford, BA Hons, Ravensbourne College of Art & J E Keefe, BA Hons, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Design, Graphic Design, PGCE, London Economics Mrs R Marcall, BA Hons, University of London, English and Dr S E Madden, PhD, University of Newcastle, BSc Hons, Modern Languages, PGCE, London University of Nottingham, Biology, PGCE, Manchester P J Percival, BSc Hons, University of Aberystwyth, Environ- Mrs M A F Gartside, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, mental Science, PGCE, Leeds Chemistry, PGCE, London Mrs C H Bingham, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Geog- Dr J R Pattison, PhD, London School of Hygiene and raphy, PGCE, Reading Tropical Medicine, Immunology, BSc Hons, Imperial Col- Mrs V Costello, BA Hons, University of Leeds, German, lege, London, Biochemistry, PGCE, London. PGCE, Leeds Mrs A Schreiber, MA Hons, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Mrs G Green, BA Hons, University of Keele, French and Modern Languages English, Certificate in Education, Keele N Walker, BSc, St Andrew’s University, Pure Science, PGCE, Miss D Inman, BA Hons, Liverpool Polytechnic, Fashion London and Textiles, PGCE Art & Design, Liverpool Polytechnic Mrs L F Adams, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, H E Lock, BSc Hons, Royal School of Mines, Imperial Classics, PGCE, Cambridge College, London, Geology, PGCE, Newcastle upon Tyne Miss N J Chadwick, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, C O’Donnell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Software English, PGCE, Nottingham Engineering, PGCE, Leeds P J Colville, BSc Hons, University of Leicester, Mathematics N C J Riley, BSc Hons, University of York, Mathematics, & Astronomy, MSc, University of East Anglia, Theoretical PGCE, York Mechanics Mrs A D Thornber, BSc, Liverpool University, Biochemistry Mrs R Jones, Foreign Correspondent Certificate, Berlitz School of Languages, Bremen, Certificate of Proficiency in T H Andrew, MA Hons, Exhibitioner of St Catharine’s English, University of Cambridge College, Cambridge, English D J Kearney, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Theology Mrs D M Barker, BEd Hons, I M Marsh College of Physical & Religious Studies Education, Liverpool Mrs E P Olsen, BA Hons, Hull University, History, PGCE, De A Levin, BA Hons, University of Sussex, English & American La Salle College, Manchester Literature Mrs C L Pyatt, GRSM, LRAM, Royal Academy of Music, J McCarrick, HNC, Mech Eng, IMechIE, Technical Teachers' London, PGCE, Manchester Certificate, of Education Miss H C Taylor, BA Hons, University of Wales (Aberyst- C J Maudsley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Math- wyth), French & German, PGCE, Bristol ematics, PGCE, Cambridge Mrs S E Ball, BSc Hons, Manchester University, Chemistry, J D Nuttall, BA Hons, St Peter's College, Oxford, Philosophy PGCE, Nottingham Trent & Theology, PGCE, Westminster College Mrs J T Barratt, GTCL Hons, LTCL (Pft), Trinity College of Mrs K Stutchbury, MA Hons, Brasenose College, Oxford, Music, London, PGCE, City of Birmingham Polytechnic Chemistry, PGCE, Oxford Mrs K E Booth, BSc Hons, Manchester University, Math- Mrs V B White, BEd Hons, University of Durham, History, ematics, PGCE, Manchester MA, University of Liverpool Mrs L Farrow, MA (Cantab), Downing College, Cambridge, Mrs L Booker, MMedSci, Sport & Exercise Science, Univer- Physics with Theoretical Physics, PGCE, Manchester sity of Sheffield, BA Hons, Liverpool Institute of Higher Education, Phys Ed & Geography, PGCE, Leeds Mrs Z A Horner, BA Hons, Salford University, Geography, PGCE, Cambridge, Dip TEFL, Edinburgh Dr A M Cohen, PhD, University of Manchester, Radio Astronomy, BSc Hons, University of Exeter, Physics, FRAS Mrs A E Mitchell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Mathematical Sciences Mrs S Gibson, Certificate of Education, Mather College of Education, LGSM Teacher’s Diploma in Speech and Drama A McInnes, Diploma of Loughborough Colleges (Physical Education), Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate with Mrs K Griffin, MA Hons, University of Dundee, English, distinction in Mathematics, Nottingham University PGCE, Aberdeen Mrs J E Pullen, BA Hons, Bath University, Modern Lan- Dr R W Grime, PhD, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, guages and International Studies, PGCE, Leeds Chemistry, PGCE, Manchester

51 Appendix 1 Staff

B C Randall, MA Hons, University of St Andrews, Ancient Non-Teaching Staff History, MSc, Edinburgh University, Classics, PhD, Manches- D O Smith, MInstAM, MIMgt, Bursar & Clerk to the Gover- ter University, History nors Mrs R Roberts, BA Hons, Regent’s Park College, Oxford, Mrs S Appleton, BSc (Open), DMS, Deputy Bursar English and German Mrs S M Coombs, Computer Manager R D Schofield, BA Joint Hons, Nottingham University, Mrs C Frankish, Bursar’s Office Economics and Agricultural Economics, PGCE, Manchester Mrs J Illingworth, School Office Manager Junior Division Staff Mrs A Dougan, Foundation Office Principal of Junior Division: G J Shaw, BSc Hons, Mrs L Graham, Foundation Office University of Leeds, Mathematics, PGCE, Leeds Mrs J Moore, Foundation Office Vice-Principal of Junior Division: Mrs P J Aspinwall, Mrs L Hollis, Foundation Office BEd Hons, Homerton College, Cambridge Mrs G Westall, Junior Division Secretary Mrs J E Smith, Teachers’ Training Diploma, Derby College Mrs L C Kirby, Girls’ Division Secretary Mrs J S Husband, Boys’ Division Secretary Mrs F A M Williams, BA (QTS) Hons, University of Warwick, Geography Mrs J M Wheeler, Boys’ Division Secretary Mrs V Kendal, Sixth Form Division Secretary Mrs C J Hulme-McKibbin, BEd Hons, Homerton College, Cambridge Mrs O P Hobson, Reprographics Mrs T L Elliott, Headmaster’s Secretary P J Atkinson, Diploma of Teaching, Victoria College, Melbourne Mrs A Taylor, Admissions Secretary Mrs A P Powell, SRN, SCM, Foundation Nurse Mrs J E Brown, MSc, University of Strathclyde, Forensic Science, BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Microbiology, PGCE, Mrs S J Bream, SRN, School Nurse, Fence Avenue Manchester Mrs A Gierc, Nursery Nurse Miss A Chynoweth, Nursery Nurse Mrs A Lea, BMus Hons, University of Manchester, Diploma in Orchestral Studies, Goldsmiths College, London, PGCE, Mrs J Williams, Classroom Assistant Manchester Mrs E Thompson, Classroom Assistant Mrs C S Hart, BA Hons, University of Lancaster, English, Mrs S Searle, Classroom Assistant PGCE, Cambridge Mrs E Welsh, Classroom Assistant Mrs J Cole, BA Hons, University of Exeter, History, PGCE, Mrs M E Grant, School Shop Manageress Christ Church College, Canterbury Mrs B Ault, School Shop Assistant Mrs G Parry, BA (Open), ALA, Foundation Librarian Mrs L Turner, BEd Hons, University of Nottingham, Certifi- cate of Education, Matlock College of Education, ASA Mrs J Laidlaw, ALA, Librarian, Boys’ Division (Swimming Teacher’s Certificate) Mrs L Wilson, Library Assistant Mrs K Wells, BA Hons, University of Leicester, Politics, Mrs E J Spicer, Bookshop Manageress Foundation Art Certificate, Bourneville School of Art, PGCE, C F Potter, Estates Manager Manchester Mrs S E Raw-Rees, Estates Office Mrs D Wilkinson, BA Hons, University of Reading, English M Lawlor, School Engineer Literature, PGCE, Cheltenham & Gloucester College P Sutcliffe, School Porter, Cumberland Street Mrs A M Johnson, BA Hons, Hull University, French K Dunkley, School Porter, Fence Avenue Studies, Certificate for Teachers of the Deaf and PGCE, S Moores, Commercial Manager, School Groundsman Manchester D Hopes, AVA Engineer G D Jones, BA Hons, Anglia Polytechnic University, Music, S Leah, AVA Technician PGCE, Leeds N Teagle, BSc, Biology Technician Infants’ Section Staff Mrs C Miller, Technician Head of Infants: Mrs J T Sykes, Certificate of Education, Mrs S Jackson, Laboratory Assistant Mary Ward College P Jackson, Senior Science Technician Mrs C Hadden, General Science Technician Mrs R Cookson, BA Hons, South Bank University, London, European Community Studies, PGCE, Bristol P Dobson, ATI, ARTCS, Physics Technician Mrs A Major, HNC, Technician, Girls’ Division Mrs A Eardley, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- sity, English & History, PGCE, Manchester Mrs A Woods, BSc Hons, Technician, Girls’ Division Mrs H Wilcox, Catering Officer, Cumberland Street Mrs M A Denovan, Primary Teaching Certificate, Glasgow Miss J Corke, Catering Officer, Fence Avenue Mrs S Jones, Cleaning Manager S Carter, BA, Press Officer

52 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Haboubi S H ...... B, C, GStd, Geol A Level Results 1999 Halman M R ...... BStd, GStd, G, M OCR and NEAB Examinations Ham A A ...... B, C, GStd, M, IT (AS) Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; BStd: Business Studies; C: Harle V R ...... BStd, ELang, E Chemistry; ClC: Classical Civilisation; Comp: Computing; Ec: Harrison D R ...... BStd, GStd, G, Ger Economics; ELang: English Language; E: English Literature; F: Hart P M ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P French; FM: Further Mathematics; GStd: General Studies; G: Heap R J ...... E, GStd, G, H Geography; Geol: Geology; Ger: German; G&P: Government & Politics; H: History; IT: Information Technology; M: Mathematics; Higgins A S ...... BStd, GStd, H, RStd Mu: Music; Phil: Philosophy; P: Physics; RStd: Religious Studies; Hirst C R ...... B, C, GStd, M Sp: Spanish. Huggins L ...... B, C, E, GStd (AS): Advanced Supplementary Subject. Irwin R T ...... E, F, GStd, G, Sp (AS) Jepson A B ...... BStd, G, IT (AS), M (AS) Adams P B ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P Johnson G J ...... C, GStd, G, Geol Aldcroft A R ...... Comp, FM, GStd, M, Mu Johnson T M ...... Ec, ELang, E, GStd, H Allday C E ...... BStd, E, GStd, H Kane A I O ...... Ec, GStd, H, M, Phil (AS) Allen J M ...... B, C, GStd, M Ketley M A R ...... B, C, GStd, Geol Anderton M P N ...... B, C, GStd, P Leeson J A ...... ELang, H, RStd Ashcroft O E ...... Comp, Ec, GStd, G Livesley J...... E, F, GStd, H, Mu (AS) Ashton B V ...... Comp, GStd, M Livesley S M J ...... B, C, GStd, Comp (AS), Ec (AS) Ashworth H J ...... A&D, M, P Mairs G J ...... F, GStd, G, Ger Attoh J ...... BStd, H, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Manwaring S D I ...... Geol Axon R L ...... A&D, E, H, Phil (AS) Masheder T J ...... B, C, GStd, G Bagshaw K E ...... A&D, BStd, GStd, G Mason S A...... Ec, GStd, Ger, H Ballarini L ...... GStd, G, M, P McAulay D C ...... B, C, GStd, P, M (AS) Barringer C ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P McGaul P E ...... B, E, G Basnett G R ...... Ec, ELang, E, GStd, G&P (AS) McNamara M M ...... Ec, GStd, H, RStd, Phil (AS) Beech A D ...... BStd, GStd, Ger, M McVitie D J ...... B, C, GStd, P Borshik A ...... C, Comp, GStd, M Mir A R U ...... C, M Bradley J A ...... BStd, GStd, H, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Mitchell J P ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P Brocklehurst D W ...... GStd, G, H, M Montaldo M A ...... BStd, GStd, G, H Bromley N D A ...... B, C, GStd, P, M (AS) Orme J A J ...... E, GStd, H, RStd, Phil (AS) Brooks J M Q ...... Ec, GStd, Ger, RStd, Phil (AS) Ostrowski M ...... B, C, Comp, GStd Bush A J ...... BStd, GStd, G, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Park C I ...... ELang, GStd, G, H Bush S E ...... B, C, GStd, G Petty T C J ...... B, C, GStd, M, Mu Byrom D E ...... Comp, GStd, M, P Price N J...... A&D, ELang, GStd Callaghan J L ...... B, C, GStd, M Reid A S ...... C, GStd, M, P Challiner S M ...... BStd, Comp, GStd, G Riach D J...... B, H Clarke J A ...... C, GStd, M, P, IT (AS) Richbell M J ...... BStd, GStd, G, M Clarke L C ...... ELang, E, GStd, H, RStd Rider J T...... C, GStd, M, P Constantinis A M ...... B, C, GStd, ELang (AS), M (AS) Riley J M ...... BStd, ELang, GStd, G Cox Z ...... B, GStd, RStd, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Ritchie J P ...... B, C, GStd, M Cross A I ...... B, C, GStd, Geol Robinson A D ...... BStd, E, GStd, IT (AS) Dafforn R J...... B, C, FM, GStd, M Sahni K ...... BStd, GStd, H, IT (AS) Dale D W ...... Ec, ELang, E, GStd, H Savage O T ...... C, GStd, M, P Daniels R J A ...... BStd, GStd, H, M Scott A R ...... F, GStd, Ger Davies E L R ...... BStd, E, GStd, H Seaborn M D ...... B, C, GStd, M Davies L G ...... B, E, GStd, RStd, Phil (AS) Selbie I J ...... GStd, G, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Dicken S J ...... BStd, ELang, GStd, RStd Senn M E ...... Ec, F, GStd, Ger, M (AS) Dobson E E ...... ELang, E, F, GStd, H Shea R J ...... A&D, BStd, GStd, M Eden Green O B ...... Ec, E, GStd, H, IT (AS) Sleeman T D ...... B, C, GStd, M Edwards M P J ...... Ec, GStd, G, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Smith O D...... Comp, Ec, GStd, M Emslie R J ...... BStd, GStd, G, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Smith T A N ...... Ec, GStd, RStd, ELang (AS) Farrar D R ...... BStd, GStd, G, Geol, Ec (AS) Solomon N J ...... H, RStd Flynn A T ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P South J D ...... BStd, Ger, H Friday A C...... Comp, ELang, GStd, Ec (AS) Spencer J P ...... BStd, GStd, RStd, ELang (AS), IT (AS) George W M ...... B, C, GStd, Geol Spicer J E ...... GStd, G, Geol, C (AS), Ec (AS) Goodsell M D ...... C, FM, GStd, M, P Stewart D M ...... B, ELang, GStd, Ec (AS), IT (AS) Grant T A ...... BStd, E, GStd, G Sumner A G T ...... B, C, GStd, H Grattan M J N ...... BStd, F, GStd, Ger Swain D ...... BStd, Comp, GStd Greenwood R J P ...... Comp, FM, GStd, M, P Swain K A ...... Comp, M Grimes T E ...... B, C, GStd, M

53 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Sweetzer J W ...... BStd, GStd, G, ELang (AS) 11TJA Sztukowski P J...... H, RStd, ELang (AS), IT (AS) Bruce A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, Mu Tibbles O J ...... BStd, Comp, GStd, G Carrier M L ...... E, EL, M, H, G, CDT(S&C) Tunwell M R ...... B, C, GStd, G Clapham E K ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, RE Unterhalter A J D ...... E, GStd, G, H Davies T J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, CDT(GP) Ward D A ...... Ec, E, GStd, H Fowler A R...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H Ward N A ...... E, GStd, H, RStd, Phil (AS) Gregory C O ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, CDT(GP) Watkinson E ...... E, GStd, B (AS), G (AS) Halle J A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(S&C) Webster R M ...... BStd, GStd, H Hobbs M J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Westcott M J ...... E, GStd, G, H, G&P (AS) Hunt M S ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(GP) Westwood M J ...... C, GStd, Geol, M Lomas D N J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, CDT(S&C) Whiteley B J ...... Comp, GStd Lomax J C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, CDT(S&C) Wilkinson R R...... B, C, GStd, M Mehta P N ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Wills E W ...... B, C, GStd, M Ogden R J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Wilson R J R ...... B, C, GStd, M, FM (AS) Oxford A P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Woodcock S F ...... B, C, GStd, Geol Rider A W ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, CDT(S&C) Woon E ...... E, GStd, ELang (AS), Phil (AS) Russell J P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(S&C) Yarwood J F ...... B, C, GStd, M Shaw D J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, RE Yates M S ...... Ec, GStd, H, M, IT (AS) Warren R S ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, G, D Wish T J ...... E, EL, M, B, P, H, G Year 12 Yearsley J I ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, A&D Crabstick B J ...... ClC (AS) Fox T S W ...... ClC (AS) 11JDN Kail A L ...... ClC (AS) Adams N M P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, G, A&D Phillips A M ...... ClC (AS) Beech J F ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, Mu Bowers D W ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D GCSE Results 1999 Byers T D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(S&C) Clarke C M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, A&D, CDT(S&C) OCR, NEAB and SEG Examinations Deane H ...... E, EL, M, B, C Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; C: Chemistry; CDT(GP): CDT Hart R J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G Graphic Products; CDT(RM): CDT Resistant Materials; CDT(S&C): Keep J P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D CDT Systems & Controls; D: Drama & Theatre Arts; E: English Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geography; Ger: Lahiri M J ...... E, EL, M, B, CDT(GP) German; H: History; IT: Information Technology; L: Latin; M: McAlhone R ...... E, EL, M, C, P, RE Mathematics; Mu: Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; Sc: Poulter D R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, H Science Dual Award; U: Ukranian. Robinson B M...... E, EL, M, B, C, Ger, G, A&D The following candidates gained grades A-C: Small N P ...... E, M, B, C, F, A&D Worsley R P ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, CDT(S&C) 11PI Agro E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(S&C) 11RGD Alexander P J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(S&C) Bamber M J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Barringer N ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, G, CDT(GP) Baskeyfield D A J .. E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, Mu Bilski M J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, A&D Batchelor M J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Bray T G ...... E, EL, M, Sc, L, H, RE Beattie M D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Cooper G M...... E, EL, H, A&D Childs J C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Dodd J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, U, F, Ger, G, A&D Collins A J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Hart J J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, D Evans J M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Humphrey N ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, L, H, G Gladman E J A...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, RE Lamba R ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, G Greer R P B ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G Lewis D C ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, D Hart S D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(GP) Lodge P J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, A&D Hussain F ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G McAuliffe R J ...... E, EL, Sc, F, H, RE, D Knowles C D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G McGuire A J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, G Mosscrop C D T .... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, D Morley O J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G Parnell N J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Nagle M J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, D Robson A A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Pickup G W D ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, G Seden P T ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, CDT(S&C) Redfern J L ...... E, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, Mu Sztukowski D M .... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Wallen A F ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, A&D, CDT(GP) Williamson A S V .. E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(S&C) Webster S M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, A&D, CDT(GP)

11PRMM Blackshaw M A ..... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, RE, D

54 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Darch A R ...... E, M, Sc, F, L, G, D Garner K J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Ellis J W ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, A&D Garton G V A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, A&D Fidler A J...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, G Ham L Y ...... E, EL, Ger, H, A&D Halewood A C ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, A&D Hughes R D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, RE, Mu Henderson A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G Hussain A A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D Hewitt J A H ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, RE, A&D Kirk R M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G Hodson R P ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, CDT(GP) Pilkington J L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D Howell C E ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, Mu Potts E E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Oppenheim L P ..... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, D Robertson L J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D Robertson M T ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, A&D Smith N K ...... E, M, C, F, Ger Shaw J W ...... E, EL, Sc, F, H, G, D Summersgill N ...... E, EL, Ger, G Slater J A ...... E, M, D Wheeldon V J ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Webb T H ...... E, M, F, Ger Worth L B ...... E, EL, M, B, C, F, H, G Wheetman H M ..... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H 11DJK 11NCJR Barber L C ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Anderson M G ...... E, EL, Sc, F, D Bradbury H J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, RE Coulthard S J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, RE Broadbent D M ..... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, A&D, CDT(RM) Duffy J A O ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, G, RE Caulfield R M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, A&D Gleaves D J...... E, EL, H, RE, D Dew J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Hawkwood T G .... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, RE, A&D Etchells G R ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, D Hutter J W ...... E, EL, M, F, H, G, RE Harding A M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, RE Jones E N ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, RE Mills C S ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, RE, Mu Leigh J M ...... E, EL, Sc, F, G, RE, A&D Moroney J M M ..... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, D, Mu Porter J A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, H, RE, D Slavin L J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, RE Sharlis R N ...... E, M, Ger, G, D Smalley B K ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, D, Mu Spencer I J ...... E, M Swift H A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, A&D, Mu Taylor A D ...... E, EL, D Varney S E ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, A&D, Mu Westwood R J ...... E, EL, M, Sc, H, A&D Wills B E ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, L, H, A&D

11DG 11NJC Adams J L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Basford G M ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, Mu Baker K L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Distefano M C ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, A&D, D Barker J M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D Edwards N J...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, G Betton A M ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Gray K F ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, RE, A&D Betts A T ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G Irlam L A ...... E, EL, M, Ger, H, D Bhatty F N ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H Jafar-Pisheh F H .... E, EL, M, Sc, G, RE, A&D Bradbrook M G E .. E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, Mu Johnstone E L ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, RE, CDT(RM) Corden N R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, A&D Kelsey V L ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, D Howarth A D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, A&D Kirby J A ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, RE Law R L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G McAllister G C ...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, H, G, A&D Lomax L L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H Pagano N ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, G, D Mason A K ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H Riseley C E...... E, EL, M, Sc, Ger, G, RE, A&D Mayo J E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, D Wetton Z L...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, H, D Morris R L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, CDT(RM) Wilford S V ...... E, EL, M, Sc, F, Ger, G, D Pepper N R ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, G Rhodes C A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, D Year 10 Year 9 Ritchie K L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, H Armstead A S ...... L Malins Y D A ...... F Stamp N R...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, H, G Bailey S M...... L Steele A L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H, G Cartmel R J ...... L, IT Swift M F ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, L, H, A&D Clifford B J ...... L Thorp E A ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, G, CDT(RM) Lee A B ...... L Tunwell R H ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, A&D Li O M L ...... L McDonnell A R W . L 11LB Owen L F ...... L Allen J L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, H Potter P J...... L Allen K L ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, H Sear I C ...... L Allman L E ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, A&D Walsh G H J ...... L Ashworth K D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, Ger, G Whatmough M P ... L Bullivent A C ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, Ger, G, CDT(RM) Williams J J ...... L Burston N D ...... E, EL, M, B, C, P, F, H

55 Appendix 4 Higher Education

Pupils admitted to Higher Education 1999

Name ...... Destination ...... Subject Adams P B ...... London Imperial University ...... Electrical & Electronic Engineering Aldcroft A R ...... Oxford, Exeter College ...... Maths & Computation Allday C E ...... Nottingham Trent University ...... Business Studies Allen J M ...... Re-applying Anderton M P N ...... Edinburgh University ...... Chemistry Ashcroft O E ...... Essex University (2000)...... Computer Science Ashton B V ...... Staffordshire University ...... Interactive Multimedia Ashworth H J ...... Sheffield University ...... Materials Science & Engineering Attoh J ...... Leeds University ...... Textile Management Axon R L ...... Re-sitting Bagshaw K E ...... Re-applying Ballarini L ...... Durham University (Van Mildart) ...... Geology & Geophysics Barringer C ...... Nottingham University ...... Medicine Basnett G R ...... UCL ...... English Beech A D ...... Northumbria University ...... Economics & German Borshik A ...... Edinburgh University (2000) ...... Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science Bradley J A ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Business Studies Brocklehurst D W ...... Durham University (Van Mildart) ...... Social Sciences Bromley N D A ...... Nottingham University ...... Chemistry Brooks J M Q ...... Nottingham University ...... Economics Bush A J ...... Aberystwyth University (2000) ...... Business Studies Bush S E ...... Edinburgh University ...... Pharmacology Byrom D E ...... Edinburgh University ...... Computer Science Callaghan J L ...... London St George’s ...... Medicine Challiner S M ...... ...... Business Studies Clarke L C ...... Cambridge, Magdalene College ...... English Clarke J A ...... Lancaster University ...... Physics Constantinis A M ...... Hull University ...... Marine Biology Cox Z ...... Plymouth University ...... Biological Sciences Cross A I ...... Liverpool University ...... Chemistry with Oceanography Dafforn R J...... Cambridge, Queens’ College ...... Economics Dale D W ...... Oxford, Christ Church College ...... History Daniels R J A ...... Liverpool John Moores (2000) ...... Business Studies Davies E L R ...... Newcastle University ...... English Literature Davies L G ...... Stirling University ...... Psychology Dicken S J ...... Hull University ...... Business Studies Dobson E E ...... Bristol University ...... Law Eden-Green O B ...... Sheffield University ...... English Literature Edwards M P J ...... Re-applying Emslie R J ...... Keele University ...... Criminology & Law Farrar D R ...... Stirling University ...... Economics & Management

57 Appendix 4 Higher Education

Flynn A T ...... Cambridge, Sidney Sussex (2000) ...... Natural Sciences Friday A C...... Falmouth College of Art ...... Journalism Studies George W M ...... Birmingham University ...... Geology Goodsell M D ...... Oxford, Hertford College ...... Physics Grant T A ...... Kent University ...... English & American Literature Grattan M J N ...... Bangor University ...... Management & German Greenwood R J P ...... Warwick University ...... Computer Science Grimes T E ...... Leeds University ...... Physiology Haboubi S H ...... Exeter University ...... Cognitive Science Halman M R ...... Greenwich University ...... International Business Studies Ham A A ...... King’s College London ...... Medicine Harle V R ...... York University ...... English Language & Linguistics Harrison D R ...... Aston University ...... International Business Management Hart P M ...... Durham University (Collingwood) ...... Natural Sciences Heap R J ...... Lancaster University (2000) ...... History Higgins A S ...... Stirling University ...... Accounting & Business Studies Hirst C R ...... Re-applying Huggins L ...... Hull University ...... Sociology & Social Anthropology Irwin R T ...... Manchester University...... Spanish & Catalan Jepson A B ...... Sheffield Hallam University ...... Business Studies & Management Johnson G J ...... Durham University ...... Geology Johnson T M ...... Warwick University ...... History Kane A I O ...... LSE ...... Economics & Economic History Ketley M A R ...... Employment Leeson J A ...... Central Lancashire University ...... English Language Studies Li K W ...... Hong Kong ...... Computing Livesley J...... Oxford, Magdalen College...... History Livesley S M J ...... York University ...... Biology Mairs G J ...... Hull University ...... German Manwaring S D I ...... Luton University ...... Geology Masheder T J ...... Edinburgh University ...... Biological Sciences Mason S A...... Oxford, Brasenose College ...... History McAulay D C ...... Durham University (Collingwood) ...... Molecular Biology & Biochemistry McGaul P E ...... Swansea University (2000)...... English McNamara M M ...... Heythrop College ...... Philosophy & Theology McVitie D J ...... Nottingham University ...... Chemistry Mir A R U ...... Cardiff University (2000) ...... Math Mitchell J P ...... Cambridge, Robinson College ...... Natural Sciences Montaldo M A ...... Leeds University ...... Environmental Management Orme J A J ...... Leeds University ...... Law Ostrowski M ...... Hull University ...... Psychology Park C I ...... Leeds University ...... History Petty T C J ...... Edinburgh University ...... Medicine Price N J...... (2000) ...... Art Foundation

58 Appendix 4 Higher Education

Reid A S ...... Manchester University ...... Law Riach D J...... Re-sitting Richbell M J ...... Stirling University (2000) ...... Business Studies Rider J T...... Oxford, Brasenose College ...... Chemistry Riley J M ...... Leeds Metropolitan University ...... Business & Finance Ritchie J P ...... Sheffield University ...... Medicine Robinson A D ...... Re-applying Sahni K ...... Sheffield Hallam University (2000) ...... Software Engineering Savage O T ...... Newcastle University ...... Maths Scott A R ...... Leicester University (2000) ...... French & Italian Seaborn M D ...... Nottingham University ...... Biology Selbie I J ...... Newcastle University ...... Town Planning Senn M E ...... Nottingham University (2000) ...... Economics with German Shea R J ...... Manchester Metropolitan University ...... Art Foundation Sleeman T D ...... Oxford, Exeter College ...... Biochemistry Smith O D...... Nottingham Trent University ...... Estate Surveying Smith T A N ...... Salford University (2000) ...... Audio Technology Solomon N J ...... Manchester Metropolitan University ...... Clothing South J D ...... Aston University ...... German & Business Administration Spencer J P ...... Aston University ...... IT for Business Spicer J E ...... Edinburgh University ...... Geology & Physical Geography Stewart D M ...... Essex University ...... Information Management Systems Sumner A G T ...... Leeds University ...... Law Swain D ...... Lancaster University ...... Computer Science Swain K A ...... BUWE ...... Business Decision Analysis Sweetzer J W ...... Staffordshire University (2000) ...... Sport & Leisure Management Sztukowski P J...... Cardiff University ...... European Business Management Tibbles O J ...... Huddersfield University ...... Multimedia Design Tunwell M R ...... Edinburgh University (2000) ...... Geography Unterhalter A J D ...... Durham University (Hatfield) ...... Geography Ward D A ...... Leeds University ...... History Ward N A ...... Durham University (Grey) ...... Philosophy Watkinson E ...... Re-sitting Webster R M ...... Re-applying Westcott M J ...... Durham University (St Cuthbert’s) ...... History Westwood M J ...... Oxford Brookes University ...... Hotel & Restaurant Management Whiteley B J ...... Employment Wilkinson R R...... Dundee University ...... Medicine Wills E W ...... Sheffield University ...... Architecture Wilson R J R ...... Re-applying Woodcock S F ...... Newcastle University ...... Dentistry Woon E ...... Hull University ...... Philosophy Yarwood J F ...... Liverpool University (2000) ...... Veterinary Science Yates M S ...... Durham University (Van Mildart) ...... Economics

59 Appendix 6 Music Examinations

Autumn Term 1998 Theory Results Sixth Form Division Associated Board Practical Examinations Name ...... Grade Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Juliet McLeod...... 5 Pass Name ...... Form Instrument Grade Jonathan Aitken...... 12KS Clarinet 6 Merit Boys’ Division David Illingworth ...... 8BE Guitar 5 Pass Tim Egerton ...... 5 Pass Alastair Bream ...... 7RG Saxophone 1 Distinction Tim Ferguson ...... 5 Pass Michael Ashworth ...... 10DTB Trumpet 5 Pass Robert Hart ...... 5 Pass Stephen Webb ...... 9PME Saxophone 2 Pass David Illingworth ...... 5 Pass Jonathan Mitchell ...... 13CPH Flute 8 Merit Yannick Malins ...... 5 Pass Andrew Watts ...... 7COD Saxophone 1 Pass Matthew Batchelor ...... 11PI Viola 6 Pass Girls’ Division Matthew Beattie ...... 11PI Trumpet 5 Pass Kate Baker ...... 5 Distinction Sara Christmas ...... 5 Pass Girls’ Division Nicola Roper...... 8RSH Trombone 2 Merit Junior Division Millie Hornsey ...... 7TGN Saxophone 3 Merit Ben Arnold ...... 1 Pass Roslyn Gathercole ...... 8CEK Piano 3 Merit Alex Howick ...... 2 Pass Sarah Potter ...... 8CEK Bassoon 3 Merit Victoria Richards ...... 2 Pass Charlotte Allan ...... 8SG Bassoon 2 Pass Helen Wood ...... 7TGN Flute 4 Merit Amy Broom ...... 9KG Saxophone 4 Merit Spring Term 1999 Kate Owens ...... 8CEK Saxophone 1 Merit Abigail Bradbrook ...... 9CHB Viola 1 Pass Associated Board Practical Examinations Suzanne Adams ...... 7CH Flute 3 Pass Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Jayne Armstrong ...... 8SG Piano 2 Pass Name ...... Form Instrument Grade Sara Christmas ...... 9KG Flute 4 Merit Tim Reynolds ...... 7GT Saxophone 1 Merit Vicky Weaver ...... 10SM Clarinet 5 Pass William Roberts ...... 12FW Piano 5 Distinction Alan Wood ...... 8PW Trombone 1 Merit

Junior Division William Roberts ...... 12FW Percussion 8 Distinction Ben Illingworth ...... 6K Clarinet 2 Merit David Johnson...... 7GT Piano 1 Distinction Matthew Dunne ...... 6C Viola 1 Pass Oliver Jones ...... 12JEP Piano 8 Merit Holly Crossley ...... 6K Saxophone 2 Merit Jonathan Barnett ...... 8JRH Piano 1 Pass Ben Wakeham ...... 6S Violin 1 Merit Edward Coxson ...... 12FW Flute 8 Distinction Edward Beesley...... 5M Trombone 3 Distinction David Botham ...... 12THA Flute 8 Distinction Natasha Lyons ...... 12GDT Flute 4 Pass

In addition the following children took the preparatory test on Michelle Williams ...... 12FW Flute 5 Pass the piano: Ben Clifford ...... 10DTB Trumpet 8 Distinction George Tuffin ...... 5S Allan Williamson ...... 11PI Clarinet 6 Merit Harriet Burgess ...... 5S Alex Wilson ...... 10DMH Saxophone 4 Merit Max Williamson...... 3S George Laughton ...... 9ALv French Horn 6 Distinction Callum Roxborough ....6C Rebecca Hawkes ...... 7TGN Girls’ Division Christian Bridge...... 4 Eleanor Betton ...... 9CHB Trombone 2 Pass Chloe Mather ...... 7TGN Piano 2 Distinction Highest marks awarded to Edward Beesley 5M for Grade 3 Kate Baker ...... 11DG Saxophone 6 Merit Trombone – 135.

63 Appendix 6 Music Examinations

Sophie Pianton ...... 7AMS Violin 1 Pass Nicola Eardley ...... 7TGN Singing 3 Merit Hannah Shaw ...... 7CH Flute 3 Distinction Rebecca Lea ...... 8RSH Singing 5 Distinction Anna Steele...... 11DG Flute 7 Pass Victoria Williams ...... 10GG Saxophone 4 Pass Laura Flint ...... 7CH Flute 3 Merit Roslyn Gathercole ...... 8CEK Saxophone 3 Merit Rosie Childs ...... 9MPF Piano 6 Merit Sarah Frankish ...... 8CEK Piano 1 Merit Junior Division Emma Massey ...... 8CEK Clarinet 2 Merit Duncan Howsley...... 6S Piano 1 Merit Jennifer Jones ...... 8SG Clarinet 4 Pass Michael Wong ...... 5K Piano 1 Pass Kate Baker ...... 11DG French Horn 2 Pass Nicholas Petty...... 6M Cornet 4 Pass Lucy Powell ...... 8RSH Clarinet 2 Merit Petter Tutton...... 5K Trumpet 2 Pass Philippa Harrison ...... 9CHB Saxophone 2 Merit Robert Brooks ...... 5K Trumpet 1 Pass Tom Bamford ...... 5S Trumpet 3 Pass Junior Division Sammie Hopper ...... 6C Flute 2 Merit Rebecca Stanford...... 6S Flute 3 Distinction Michelle Greaves ...... 6K Flute 2 Pass Victoria Richards ...... 6K Piano 1 Merit Lucy Hutchings ...... 4S Singing 2 Pass Francesca Walsh...... 5S Clarinet 2 Pass David Kennerley ...... 6C Clarinet 4 Pass Francesca Walsh...... 5S Piano 1 Merit Alex Howick ...... 6C Piano 1 Merit Kay Doncom ...... 6M Saxophone 2 Merit Katy Massey ...... 6M Piano 1 Distinction Jessica Berry ...... 4K Saxophone 1 Pass Edward Beesley...... 5M Piano 3 Distinction Anika Bulcock ...... 6C Violin 2 Pass

Summer Term 1999

Associated Board Practical Examinations Sixth Form and Boys’ Division Name ...... Form Instrument Grade Mark Greaves ...... 12DCH Piano 7 Pass Yannick Malins ...... 9ALv Piano 4 Merit William Newham...... 8PW Trumpet 5 Merit Matthew Tindall ...... 8BE Guitar 1 Merit Andrew Aldcroft ...... 13MA Singing 8 Distinction Myles Booth ...... 9ALv Saxophone 2 Merit Charles Davenport ...... 10KLP Saxophone 4 Pass David Botham ...... 12THA Saxophone 8 Merit John Rees...... 9SHS Guitar 3 Pass Richard Caswell ...... 12GL Tuba 8 Pass Matthew Richards ...... 7MH Clarinet 2 Pass

Girls’ Division Jennifer Jones ...... 8SG Piano 2 Merit Helen Matthews ...... 7AMS Cornet 3 Merit Sarah Greenhough ...... 8SG Oboe 2 Distinction Rachel Eckersley ...... 8SG Flute 2 Pass Catherine Higham ...... 9CHB Flute 2 Pass Naomi Mortimer ...... 8RSH Flute 5 Pass Gayle Parks ...... 8RSH Flute 2 Pass Sally Heaton ...... 9MPF Flute 1 Distinction Jenny Swinden ...... 8CEK Flute 3 Pass

64 Appendix 5 Awards & Prizes

Distinctions in Public Examinations A L Kail What are the causes of anorexia nervosa? A & AS level Pupils with three As T A Lloyd The vice of Shakespearean villains E E Dobson M Johnson M D Seaborn C J Orford The Internet – the ultimate revolution? A T Flynn A I O Kane M E Senn R J P Greenwood AS Reid T D Sleeman E A E Patey-Ford “The wronged duke of Milan”: Prospero A A Ham J T Rider and colonialism J W Percival Can we mimic the mind? Pupils with four As A M Phillips Edith Piaf P B Adams P M Hart N A Ward G R Basnett S A Mason M J Westcott L L B Southern Appearing to impress L C Clarke D C McAulay R J R Wilson R J Tighe Teleworking: is this the future? D W Dale J P Ritchie J I Triggs Chaos Theory and its applications Pupils with five As A R Aldcroft R J Dafforn J P Mitchell Scholarships C Barringer M D Goodsell T C J Petty J M Aitken Fibre optic cables J M Q Brooks J Livesley N J Battersby Gene therapy GCSE - Pupils with at least eight A*/As R K Betton Alzheimer’s Disease and the brain J L Adams J Dew R J Ogden A J S Bexon The History of the Atom K L Baker M C Distefano G W D Pickup M J Bamber G R Etchells K L Ritchie S C Brady “Into the Valley of Death”. Was it worth it? L C Barber J M Evans P T Seden D M Capper Is Marks and Spencer in trouble or not? J M Barker A D Howarth L J Slavin D A J Baskeyfield N Humphrey N R Stamp J T M Coates Can we still believe what we see in M J Batchelor C D Knowles H A Swift photographs? M D Beattie D C Lewis D M Sztukowski E C Coxson Tuberculosis: the return of an old nemesis A M Betton L L Lomax R H Tunwell M P Frederick Gravity A T Betts A K Mason S E Varney M J Bilski C S Mills A S V Williamson A L Hibbert How did it begin? How will it end? D M Broadbent R L Morris B E Wills S J E Ketley Can we justify genetic engineering? J C Childs C D T Mosscrop N C Lyons Women’s rights: the struggle for suffrage King’s School Awards A E McKeating Are bacteriophages the answer to today’s failing antibiotics? T U Brocklehurst Awards T C J Petty I J Pardo Something about Soya J Livesley A R Aldcroft A M Quartermaine Seizing the Synoptics W D Brocklehurst Awards J P Mitchell G K Raja Ratnam The illusion of special effects revealed A J D Unterhalter M L Tinker Neonatology F D Brocklehurst Awards P M Hart D P Tredwen Should Britain introduce the Euro? M R Tunwell M White The Ancients’ quest for the perfection of William Barnett Award K E Bagshaw architectural form Pearson Award R J Dafforn G E Williams The consequences of the implementation Goodlad Dobson Award L C Clarke of a bill of rights J L Williams Tigers!! Where are they now? Special Prizes K J Williams Mars: the next frontier? Headmaster’s Prize T C J Petty J M Woodcock Marks and Spencer; past, present and Former Pupils’ Association Awards T J Masheder future M J Westcott

Commended Development Trust Scholarships O R Barber Racism Major Scholarships R F R Bradfield Is Man still evolving? Project Title S E Fullaway Gustav Holst B J Blundell Modelling the human brain: how close are we to making intelligent machines? R Montgomery BSB and R Murdoch: Too great an influ- ence over football? D L Botham The Birth Narratives: fact or theology? H Skidmore Why man is dog’s best friend T J Ferguson Yugoslavia; the break-up explored J L Southall How important is the role of Friends for C P Gartside The Chemistry of colour Leisure in people’s life? M M Greaves A Study of Jane Austen’s Views on Mar- E L Swindlehurst Technology: help or hindrance? riage N K Verna Resurgence of the Balkan nightmare J A Howard Digital technology F R Jackson Spiel, Satz und Sieg C E Jones Is marriage relevant in a modern society?

60 Appendix 5 Awards & Prizes

School Prizes (all age groups) Dual Award Science J Dew Maimi Wright (Computing) A C Friday English L J Slavin Ben Davies (Poetry) M F Swift French K L Ritchie J E Mayo Geography R H Tunwell Selwyn Russell Jones Sports M R Tunwell German J Dew History L C Barber Upper School Prizes Latin A T Betts L L Lomax Art (Selwyn Russell Jones) K E Bagshaw Mathematics J L Adams Biology T C J Petty Music H A Swift A A Ham Physics A M Betton Business Studies K E Bagshaw Theatre Arts J E Mayo Chemistry J P Mitchell Divinity (Thorneycroft) N A Ward Lower School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Economics (Canon F W Paul) J M Q Brooks English Language G R Basnett Junior Choral D M Illingworth English Literature L C Clarke Junior Orchestral B J Clifford French (William Broster) J Livesley General Studies (T B Cartwright) K W Mosedale Lower School Prizes (Girls’ Division) Geography M J Westcott Junior Choral R J Lea Geology G J Johnson Junior Orchestral S F Potter German (J O Nicholson) A R Scott History (C A Bradley) J Livesley Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) Mathematics: Mechanics J T Rider 10DTB B J Clifford Mathematics: Statistics J P Ritchie 10JAD T R M Egerton Mathematics Double A R Aldcroft 10DMH J M Gartside Music T C J Petty 10JRP J J Williams Philosophy N A Ward 10PJP S M Frame Physics M D Goodsell 10KLP T A Davenport Senior Choral J Livesley 9PME E A Barker Senior Orchestral T C J Petty 9PFH R L H Cowan Simon Schuler Trophy J T M Coates 9ALv S J Owens Theatre Arts Z Sawas 9SHS K Y D Ming Divinity (Thorneycroft) R L H Cowan Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) 8BE D M Illingworth Biology D A J Baskeyfield 8JRH C D Richards CDT (Graphic Products) S D Hart 8PW M D Beardmore CDT (Technology) P T Seden Divinity (Thorneycroft) M D Beardmore Chemistry A S V Williamson 7RG T W Daniel Divinity (Thorneycroft) E K Clapham 7MH R A Madden Dual Science N Humphrey 7COD R A Barker English D C Lewis 7GT D R Johnson French D M Sztukowski Divinity (Thorneycroft) D R Johnson Geography S D Hart German D A J Baskeyfield Form Prizes (Girls’ Division) History N Humphrey F10SEB D J Heap Latin N Humphrey F10VCo S R Cornes Mathematics J M Evans F10LF L M Legg Music D A J Baskeyfield F10GG H Gledhill Physics P T Seden F10SM H S Roberts Theatre Arts D C Lewis F9CHB P L Harrison F9KG L J Phillips Middle School Prizes (Girls’ Division) F9MPF K M L Henry Macclesfield High School Divinity (Thorneycroft) E V Gilroy ‘Best All-Rounder’ Cup J M Barker F8SG N Hasbullah Art & Design D M Broadbent F8RSH V E Trotter Biology A M Betton F8CEK H E Harrison CDT (Resistant Materials) R L Morris Divinity (Thorneycroft) J H Seddon Chemistry K L Baker F7CH P Andréewitch Divinity (Thorneycroft) L J Slavin F7TGN J M Gokhale

61 Appendix 5 Awards & Prizes

F7AMS S T Mahmood Other Prizes Divinity (Thorneycroft) V J Howarth Robert Batchelor Prizes E J H Cowan A J Rosson Year 10 Research Projects (Boys’ Division) M S Dunne Major Awards Project Title Junior Division Prizes Subject Prizes (Y6 only) R P Burns UFOs Subject Prizewinner S M Frame A Glance Behind English: Reading P L Edwards J T C Petty Extreme Sports and Societies’ Reaction to English: Speaking A Howick them English: Writing S K Barber Mathematics N K Bridge Awards Science K E B Doncom R J Dooley Sports Geography J F Crawley J M Gartside In touch: the History of Rugby – a personal History H M A Walsh view French W J J Soutter J C Levitt Space Exploration Art V A E Richards A P Murphy Brass Instruments & their Uses Music B J Illingworth Technology K E Massey A C Quas-Cohen The Millennium Bug Information Technology D T North A P Wilson Golf. Not just a Sport but a Religion Religious Education R J Stanford Physical Education A M Dempsey Swimming F O Barker Highly Commended Games: Boys T J Parfett-Manning A C Davenport How Fencing has evolved into the Sport Games: Girls A Bulcock that it has today A J Geake Controlling River Systems Form Prizes M A U Malik Medical Emergencies First Form Prize 6K M D Greaves 6S D J E Howsley Year 10 Research Projects (Girls’ Division) 6M K E B Doncom Major Awards 6C D T Kennerley Project Title 5K D L A Hall P E Bestley Dyslexia ‘Through the glass darkly’ 5S A L Cotterill 5M M D Jackson S Dale Endangered Species and Habitats 4K C G Bridge M J Day Alzheimer’s Disease – Living with the 4S E K Middleton Enemy 3K J C C Marshall H G L Hardill Nuclear Fusion 3S S Gales R L-A Lamb Black Holes Second Form Prize L M Legg The significant changes in Britain following 5K P M Tutton the Second World War 5S B W Parton G A C Thomas Women Through the Ages 5M P A Rooney V J Williams The She Pope, fact or fiction? 4K J B Edwards 4S J P Marsden 3K S P Hopping Awards 3S M A Reeves J V Ball Hitler K D Caldwell Twisted Science Endeavour Prize 6K A Williams* A S Coates The Universe 6S C S L Smith* L A Hindle A Hungarian Rhapsody 6M A C Wallis* S L Lloyd Islamaphobia 6C E J French* L A Lohman The Fox Terrier 5K J D Newham 5S L M Hollis A L Thompson Dyslexia: Fact or Fashion? 5M A C Macleod V C Weaver In the Beginning… 4K J R Woods 4S N Kennedy 3K Z E Johnson Highly Commended 3S K A Baker E G Bowers Cryonics – Can Science Fiction become * denotes Broome Endeavour Prize Science Fact? S J Murphy Dolphin Research Ridings Best All-Rounder Prize: Nicholas Petty A R Percival The Fashion Revolution S Ukhayat Can there ever be peace in Northern Junior Division Scholarships Ireland? Two Junior Division pupils gained outstanding success in the 11+ Entrance Examination. Both Kay Doncom and David Kennerley S Wilkinson The History of Ancient Egypt were awarded scholarships on the basis of their excellent performances at 11+. GJS

62 Appendix 7 Sports Results

U15 A XV Rugby Results Opponent Result For Against RGS Lancaster ...... Won 14 0 1st XV KES Aston ...... Won 41 3 Opponent Result For Against QEGS Wakefield ...... Lost 8 14 RGS Lancaster ...... Lost 12 15 Manchester GS ...... Won 19 14 KES Aston ...... Won 22 21 Woodhouse Grove ...... Won 20 0 QEGS Wakefield ...... Won 14 12 Lymm HS* ...... Won 52 0 Manchester GS ...... Lost 14 16 St Ambrose ...... Won 51 0 Woodhouse Grove ...... Won 25 19 Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Won 42 0 St Ambrose College ...... Won 39 5 Wirral GS ...... Won 23 7 Dulwich College...... Won 31 7 Calday Grange* ...... Lost 23 36 Bolton (DMC) ...... Won 64 10 Birkenhead ...... Won 33 5 Newcastle HS ...... Won 24 3 Adams GS ...... Won 45 0 Crossley Heath (DMC) ...... Won 28 5 KES Lytham ...... Won 24 10 Wirral GS ...... Lost 6 23 Bradford GS ...... Won 55 0 Kirkham GS ...... Lost 14 40 St Edward’s ...... Won 20 12 Birkenhead ...... Won 29 27 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 0 27 Arnold ...... Cancelled Stockport GS ...... Won 32 5 Rydal ...... Won 34 12 * Daily Mail Cup (National U15 Competition) Adam’s GS, Newport...... Won 16 7 KES Lytham ...... Lost 5 8 U15 B XV Merchant Taylors’ (DMC) ...... Won 12 5 Opponent Result For Against Bradford GS ...... Lost 0 31 RGS Lancaster ...... Lost 0 27 St Edward’s College, Liverpool... Lost 12 15 Manchester GS ...... Won 36 14 QEGS Wakefield (DMC) ...... Lost 0 15 St Ambrose ...... Won 53 0 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Cancelled Wirral GS ...... Lost 0 25 Stockport GS ...... Cancelled Kirkham ...... Won 41 0 Adams GS ...... Lost 7 38 KES Lytham ...... Won 60 0 2nd XV Merchant Taylors’ ...... Won 5 0 Opponent Result For Against RGS Lancaster ...... Won 17 6 King Edward VI GS Aston ...... Won 17 3 U14 A XV QEGS Wakefield ...... Won 59 0 Opponent Result For Against Manchester GS ...... Won 55 28 Lancaster RGS ...... Lost 0 27 Woodhouse Grove School ...... Won 15 0 KES Aston ...... Won 12 5 St Ambrose College ...... Won 50 0 QEGS Wakefield ...... Lost 0 65 Newcastle HS ...... Won 44 0 Manchester GS ...... Lost 7 67 Wirral GS ...... Won 22 13 Woodhouse Grove ...... Lost 10 15 Kirkham GS ...... Lost 7 27 St Ambrose ...... Lost 0 58 Birkenhead School ...... Won 24 14 Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Lost 0 27 Rydal School ...... Won 46 12 Wirral GS ...... Won 10 5 Adam’s GS ...... Won 20 5 Kirkham GS ...... Won 5 0 KES Lytham ...... Won 51 0 Birkenhead ...... Lost 12 27 Bradford GS ...... Won 19 0 Arnold ...... Lost 10 25 St Edward’s, Liverpool ...... Won 18 0 St Bede’s ...... Won 31 7 Stockport GS ...... Won 13 0 Adams GS ...... Lost 0 32 KES Lytham ...... Lost 14 28 Bradford GS ...... Lost 0 52 3rd XV St Edward’s, Liverpool ...... Cancelled Opponent Result For Against Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 5 12 Lancaster RGS ...... Won 17 5 Stockport GS ...... Lost 17 29 King Edward VI GS Aston ...... Won 61 5 QEGS Wakefield ...... Lost 0 51 U14 B XV Stockport GS ...... Won 29 5 Opponent Result For Against Manchester GS ...... Lost 0 45 Lancaster RGS ...... Lost 0 32 Woodhouse Grove School ...... Drawn 7 7 Manchester GS ...... Lost 0 37 Wirral GS ...... Won 20 3 St Ambrose ...... Won 39 5 Kirkham GS ...... Won 30 12 Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Won 17 7 Birkenhead School ...... Won 55 7 Arnold ...... Won 36 10 Arnold School...... Cancelled Adams GS ...... Lost 0 67 Rydal School ...... Cancelled KES Lytham ...... Won 38 24 Adam’s GS ...... Lost 0 33 Bradford GS ...... Lost 0 40 Bradford GS ...... Won 31 5 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Won 10 0 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Won 12 0

65 Appendix 7 Sports Results

U13 A XV Opponent Result For Against Hockey Results Lancaster RGS...... Lost 0 50 KES Aston ...... Won 22 15 1st XI QEGS Wakefield ...... Lost 5 37 Opponent Result For Against Manchester GS ...... Lost 7 44 Knutsford HS ...... Lost 0 2 Woodhouse Grove ...... Lost 0 57 York HS (South Africa) ...... Lost 1 6 St Ambrose ...... Lost 0 22 Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Won 3 1 King’s School, Worcester ...... Lost 0 10 Hall Cross School ...... Lost 0 9 Wirral GS ...... Lost 5 44 Calday Grange GS ...... Drawn 1 1 Kirkham GS ...... Lost 0 32 Bablake School ...... Won 4 1 Birkenhead ...... Lost 0 25 Birkenhead School ...... Lost 2 4 Arnold ...... Lost 21 24 St Anselm’s College ...... Won 4 0 St Bede’s ...... Won 52 0 Warwick School ...... Lost 0 5 Rydal School ...... Cancelled Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Lost 3 4 Adams GS ...... Won 21 6 Cheadle Hulme ...... Won 2 1 KES Lytham ...... Lost 5 36 Kobblers ...... Lost 4 6 Bradford GS ...... Lost 7 39 Wirral GS ...... Lost 2 3 St Edward’s, Liverpool ...... Won 55 0 Liverpool College ...... Won 5 0 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 12 20 King Edward’s School ...... Lost 1 3 Stockport GS ...... Won 36 12 Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Lost 1 7 Marple Hall HS ...... Cancelled King William’s College...... Lost 2 3 Isle of Man U21 ...... Lost 2 3 Festival results Repton School ...... Drawn 1 1 Opponent Result For Against Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Lost 2 4 Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Won 17 0 Birkenhead School ...... Won 3 0 Adams GS ...... Won 36 0 Loughborough GS ...... Lost 0 16 Hockey Association National Youth Cup Wirral GS ...... Won 17 7 Cheshire County Finals Loughborough GS ...... Lost 5 24 Opponent Result For Against Holmes Chapel HC (quarter-final) ...... Won 3 1 U13 B XV King’s School, Chester (semi-final) .... Lost 0 3 Opponent Result For Against Lancaster RGS...... Lost 7 37 Taunton Biennial Tournament Manchester GS ...... Lost 14 24 Opponent Result For Against St Ambrose ...... Lost 12 14 Warwick School ...... Drawn 1 1 Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Won 57 0 Elizabeth College (Guernsey)..... Lost 0 3 Wirral GS ...... Lost 22 26 Calday Grange GS ...... Drawn 2 2 Birkenhead School ...... Lost 12 17 Taunton School ...... Lost 0 3 Arnold ...... Won 48 0 Royal Belfast Academical Institute .. Lost 0 3 Adams GS ...... Won 56 21 KES Lytham ...... Lost 12 25 1st XI Goalscorers Bradford GS ...... Lost 14 25 11 T Grant; 10 M Edwards; 8 J Gregory; 6 C Allday, A Robinson; Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 15 30 3 J Westcott; 1 M Yates, B Westcott, A Flynn, M Hobbs.

U12 A XV Representative Honours Opponent Result For Against North West U17 J Gregory Stockport GS ...... Won 7 5 Cheshire U17 J Gregory, M Hobbs St Ambrose ...... Lost 17 27 King’s, Worcester ...... Won 50 5 School Colours Wirral GS ...... Lost 0 20 M Yates, J Westcott, C Allday, G Basnett Kirkham GS ...... Won 17 7 Birkenhead ...... Won 32 0 School Honours Adam’s GS ...... Won 24 7 Jonathan Sheard Memorial Shield for the Outstanding Player Bradford GS ...... Lost 14 15 (Joint Award): King Edward’s, Lytham ...... Won 17 7 M Yates, C Allday St Edward’s ...... Won 36 0 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 14 35 Kemp Cup: Stockport GS ...... Lost 5 7 R Taylor Manchester GS ...... Won 43 15 Matchmaker Cup (KSM Team of the Year): King’s Festival U15 XI The U12’s won the Festival without conceding a point, beating Newcastle-under-Lyme, Wirral Grammar School, King Henry, Coventry, Loughborough Grammar School and Adam’s Grammar School.

66 Appendix 7 Sports Results

Indoor Team Hockey Association National Youth Cup King William’s ...... Won 4 1 North Finals Liverpool College ...... Won 5 4 Opponent Result For Against Sandbach ...... Won 6 2 Knutsford HS ...... Lost 1 2 Sheffield HC ...... Lost 2 5 U14 XI Hall Cross School ...... Lost 0 4 Opponent Result For Against Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 1 6 Taunton Biennial Tournament Knutsford ...... Won 4 0 Opponent Result For Against Birkenhead ...... Drawn 0 0 Royal Belfast Academical Institute . Won 2 0 Gloucester City ...... Lost 1 2 Warwick School ...... Lost 0 3 A team v Sandbach A team ...... Won 8 0 Taunton School (3rd/4th play-off)Drawn 2 2 B team v Sandbach B team ...... Won 2 0 Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Drawn 2 2 Indoor Goalscorers Birkenhead ...... Won 2 0 4 C Allday; 1 M Yates, B Westcott, J Gregory. Birkenhead (Cup) ...... Lost 0 3 Knutsford ...... Won 2 0 U16 XI Newcastle-under-Lyme ...... Won 1 0 Opponent Result For Against Birkenhead (Cup Final) ...... Lost 0 1 Doncaster Hall Cross School ...... Won 7 2 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 1 6 Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Lost 1 4 Repton ...... Lost 0 9 Sandbach ...... Won 5 0 Knutsford HS ...... Won 2 1 Wirral ...... Won 3 0 Birkenhead School ...... Lost 3 5 Sandbach ...... Drawn 3 3 U14 XI Goalscorers Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 2 0 9 D Constantine; 6 S Parker, T Kirk; 4 M Grundy, C Westwood; Birkenhead School ...... Won 2 1 2 D Laird; 1 M Booth Calday Grange GS ...... Lost 3 7 Birkenhead School ...... Lost 0 5 U16 XI Girls Newcastle-under-Lyme School ... Won 6 0 Opponent Result For Against King Edward’s, Birmingham ...... Won 6 2 Mount Carmel ...... Won 5 0 Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Drawn 2 2 St Bede’s (U18)...... Lost 0 1 Hazel Grove HS ...... Won 2 1 Tytherington ...... Draw 1 1 Repton School ...... Won 2 1 U16/17 v Denstone 2nd XI ...... Won 1 0 Wirral GS ...... Won 5 0 St Edward’s ...... Won 10 0 Weaverham HS...... Drawn 3 3 Lady Manners ...... Won 2 0 Liverpool College ...... Lost 2 3 St Mark’s, Argentina ...... Lost 0 6 Weaverham HS...... Lost 0 2 St Edward’s ...... Won 1 0 Knutsford ...... Won 3 1 Three cancelled/abandoned due to adverse weather. U16 Cheshire Youth Cup Opponent Result For Against U16 Area Tournament Winners Bowdon Hockey Club (quarter-final) Won 4 0 Opponent Result For Against Knutsford HS (semi-final) ...... Lost 0 0 Fairfield ...... Won 2 0 (4-5 strokes) Upton Hall ...... Won 5 0 Heath School ...... Won 2 0 U16 XI Goalscorers Mount Carmel ...... Won 1 0 22 R McAuliffe; 9 M Hobbs; 7 J Yearsley; 5 T Byers; 3 E Clapham, J Porter; 2 J Hardman; 1 M Bamber, R Owen. U16 County Finals Opponent Result For Against Lymm ...... Won 1 0 U15 XI Woolston ...... Draw 0 0 Opponent Result For Against Brine Leas ...... Won 2 0 Merchant Taylors’ School ...... Won 3 2 Grange ...... Draw 0 0 Birkenhead School ...... Drawn 1 1 County Champions Hall Cross ...... Drawn 2 2 U15 XI Girls Hazel Grove ...... Drawn 1 1 Opponent Result For Against Bablake School ...... Won 6 1 Tytherington ...... Won 6 0 Newcastle GS ...... Won 7 0 Mount St Mary’s...... Won 4 1 Birkenhead School ...... Lost 1 7 Mount Carmel ...... Won 5 0 Sandbach HS ...... Won 6 0 St Bede’s ...... Lost 0 5 Calday Grange ...... Lost 3 4 Denstone ...... Draw 2 2 St Anselm’s ...... Won 2 1 Poynton (U18) ...... Won 3 0 Mosslands ...... Won 1 0 Lady Manners ...... Won 1 0 Newcastle GS ...... Lost 1 3 St Edward’s ...... Lost 0 1 Gloucester HC ...... Won 2 1 Knutsford ...... Draw 0 0 Merchant Taylors’ ...... Lost 2 6 Lady Manners ...... Lost 0 3 Repton ...... Lost 1 9 St Mark’s, Argentina ...... Draw 1 1 NULS ...... Draw 1 1

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U14 XI Girls Cricket Results Opponent Result For Against Tytherington ...... Won 5 0 1st XI Mount Carmel...... Won 4 0 Opponent St Bede’s ...... Won 3 0 William Hulme GS Drawn Denstone ...... Won 3 0 King’s 171-7 (E Bones 45) Poynton ...... Won 1 0 William Hulme 125-9 Lady Manners ...... Won 3 0 Arnold School Won by 109 runs St Edward’s ...... Draw 1 1 King’s 247-7 (M Tunwell 100, J Duffy Knutsford ...... Draw 0 0 47) Poynton ...... Won 3 0 Arnold 138 ao (R Lees 5-11, C Lester 3- NULS ...... Lost 1 2 12) Cheadle Hulme Won by 127 runs Knutsford ...... Draw 0 0 King’s 204-4 (C Allday 59*, R Lees 52*) Cheadle Hulme 77 ao (T Davenport 4- Noordwijk Holland Tour 12, Opponent Result For Against T Isherwood 4-32) Amstelveen ...... Lost 2 5 Stockport GS Won by 3 wickets Leonidas ...... Lost 0 4 Stockport 121-9 (T Smith 3-22) King’s 126-7 (R Lees 45*) Tour Tournament Merchant Taylors’ Drawn Opponent Result For Against King’s 253-8 (M Tunwell 109, C Allday Hulme U13 A team ...... Won 1 0 40) Hulme U13 B team ...... Won 1 0 Merchant Taylors’ 130-4 (A Sharp 3-16) King’s U13 ...... Draw 0 0 Newcastle-under-Lyme Drawn (rain) Hulme U14 ...... Draw 0 0 King’s 215 ao (R Lees 47, R Emslie 42, U14 Tournament winners M Tunwell 30) Philippa Johnson – Most Improved Player Newcastle 103-2 Nottingham HS Won by 5 wickets U14 Area Tournament winners Nottingham 166-9 (A Sharp 4-47, R U14 County Finals fourth place Lees 3-37) King’s 171-5 (J Duffy 60*, C Allday 40*, U13 XI Girls R Emslie 35) Opponent Result For Against Lancaster RGS Drawn (rain) Tytherington ...... Won 1 0 Lancaster 208-8 (C Lester 4-70) Mount St Mary’s...... Won 6 0 King’s 101-4 Mount Carmel...... Won 2 1 Manchester GS Lost by 93 runs St Bede’s ...... Won 4 1 MGS 217-7 (C Lester 3-39, A Sharp 3- Denstone ...... Won 3 2 71) Poynton ...... Won 3 0 King’s 124 ao (M Tunwell 63, E Bones Lady Manners ...... Won 3 1 35) St Edward’s ...... Lost 1 3 Bangor GS Drawn Knutsford ...... Won 1 0 King’s 198-7 (R Lees 55, J Duffy 39) St Edward’s ...... Lost 0 2 Bangor 140-6 (T Smith 4-28) Mount Carmel...... Won 1 0 MCC Won by 5 wickets Knutsford ...... Won 1 0 MCC 209-3 King’s 211-5 (E Bones 57, D Isherwood Noordwijk Holland Tour (Girls) 51) Opponent Result For Against Wynberg College Lost by 3 wickets Amstelveen ...... Lost 2 5 King’s 155-9 (J Duffy 30) Leonidas ...... Won 2 0 Wynberg 156-7 Birkenhead School Lost by 5 wickets Tour Tournament King’s 170 ao (R Emslie 58, J Duffy 31) Opponent Result For Against Birkenhead 173-5 Hulme Grammar U13 B team ..... Draw 0 0 Ipswich School Drawn (rain) Hulme Grammar U14...... Won 1 0 Ipswich 64-1 King’s U14 ...... Draw 0 0 Brighton College Lost by 1 wicket Hulme U13 A team ...... Lost 0 1 King’s 213-7 (E Bones 65, M Tunwell 37, U13s won trophy for most attentive and obedient school. R Lees 36) Claire Percival – Most Improved Player. Brighton 215-9 (E Bones 3-28) Emma Massey – Commended. Colchester RGS Lost by 6 wickets King’s 168-9 (D Isherwood 90) Colchester 169-4 Old Boys’ XI Lost by 2 wickets King’s 216 ao (T Isherwood 65, R Lees 55) Old Boys 219-8 (A Bones 111) 68 Appendix 7 Sports Results

Averages Also bowled: Kenya Tour E Bones 15 1 78 3 3-28 26.00 T Lloyd 24 1 94 1 1-22 94.00 Batting I NO Runs HS Av D Isherwood 10 1 47 1 1-34 47.00 M Tunwell 9 3 239 65 39.83 J Duffy 8 0 271 103 33.87 1st XI E Bones 7 1 193 63 32.16 Kenya Tour T Isherwood 7 1 117 54 19.50 Opponent T Smith 8 0 144 33 18.00 Gymkhana U19 Lost by 7 wickets R Hart 7 1 104 40 17.33 King’s 147 ao (J Duffy 33, T Smith 33) J Keep 5 1 67 29 16.75 Gymkhana 149-3 R Emslie 7 0 105 39 15.00 Nairobi U17 Won by 10 wickets A Sharp 7 2 64 25* 12.80 Nairobi 55 ao (A Sharp 3-9) R Lees 6 0 67 32 11.16 King’s 57-0 C Lester 8 1 67 19 9.57 Rift Valley Club Won by 7 wickets Rift Valley 178-9 (R Lees 4-38) Also batted: King’s 179-3 (M Tunwell 54*, O Rushton 6 4 19 7* 9.5 T Isherwood 54) D Isherwood 1 0 1 1 1 NPCA U19 Lost by 164 runs R Thompson 3 1 0 0 0 NPCA 290-7 (F Otieno 179*) King’s 126 ao (J Duffy 40) NPCA U19 Lost by 30 runs Bowling OMR W BBAv NPCA 255 ao (C Lester 4-64, R Hart 3- R Lees 41 4 207 12 4-31 17.25 23) R Hart 17.5 0 93 5 3-23 18.60 King’s 225 ao (M Tunwell 65, R Hart C Lester 47 4 246 10 4-20 24.60 40, M Tunwell 40.2 4 205 7 2-14 29.28 J Keep 29) T Isherwood 48.2 2 223 7 2-33 31.85 NPCA U19 Lost by 5 wickets A Sharp 35 2 209 6 4-25 34.83 King’s 222 ao (E Bones 63, M Tunwell T Smith 54 2 267 5 2-41 53.40 43, R Lees 32) Also bowled: NPCA 225-5 J Keep 21 1 123 2 2-30 61.50 Mombasa Sports Club Lost by 29 runs O Rushton 20 0 135 1 1-22 135.00 Mombasa 204-7 R Thompson 24 0 136 0 - - King’s 175 ao (E Bones 37, R Lees 32) Mombasa Sports Club Lost by 7 wickets Season Averages King’s 178-8 (J Duffy 46) Batting INOR HSAv Mombasa 180-3 R Lees 14 2 376 55 31.33 Kongonis Won by 1 wicket C Allday 13 4 278 59* 30.88 Kongonis 249-4 M Tunwell 16 - 465 109 29.06 King’s 250-9 (J Duffy 103, R Emslie 35, E Bones 15 - 408 65 27.20 T Smith 30) J Duffy 15 2 316 60* 24.31 D Isherwood 12 - 236 90 19.66 2nd XI R Emslie 14 2 229 58 19.08 Opponent T Smith 13 5 115 25* 14.37 King’s Chester Lost by 5 wickets King’s 101 Also batted: Chester 103-5 T Isherwood 4 1 67 65 22.33 Arnold Won by 7 wickets J Keep 2 1 26 23 26.00 Arnold 37 C Lester 6 3 62 20 20.66 King’s 39-3 A Sharp 12 3 78 18* 8.55 Bolton Abandoned – rain T Lloyd 3 2 15 11* 15.00 King’s 187-4 (K Swain 59, R Hart 52*, J Hutter 2 0 5 5 2.50 J Hutter 43) T Davenport 3 3 14 6* - Bolton 33-0 Stockport GS Won by 101 runs Bowling OMR W BBAv King’s 194-3 (R Hart 102, B Robinson T Davenport 44 8 133 10 4-12 13.30 39*) C Lester 140.4 29 443 20 4-70 22.15 Stockport 93 (O Rushton 8-41) A Sharp 131.5 20 453 20 4-47 22.65 Merchant Taylors’ Drawn R Lees 125.2 31 347 15 5-11 23.13 King’s 169-6 (J Keep 38, R Hart 32) T Isherwood 77.4 20 269 11 4-32 24.45 Merchant Taylors’ 142-9 (M Richbell 3- T Smith 91 12 332 11 4-28 30.18 27, M Tunwell 91 19 298 8 2-7 37.25 O Rushton 3-30) Newcastle-under-Lyme Won by 65 runs King’s 152-7 (R Hart 66) NULS 87 (J Keep 4-17, O Rushton 3-15)

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Nottingham HS Won by 8 wickets Stockport GS Won by 2 runs (20 overs) Nottingham 141-7 in 35 overs (Cheshire Cup) King’s 109-7 King’s 142-2 in 31.1 overs (R Hart 90*, (T Davenport 47) R Taylor 31*) Stockport 107-3 Lancaster Won by 2 wickets Cheadle Hulme Won by 31 runs (20 overs) Lancaster 106 (A Flynn 5-21, J Sweetzer King’s 78-7 3-21) King’s 110-8 (S Allday 34) Manchester GS Drawn Cheadle Hulme 47 ao MGS 187-8 (M Richbell 3-33) (S Lawton 3-0; N Rice 3-18) King’s 160-9 (J Bowers 30) Birkenhead Won by 5 wickets Birkenhead Won by 40 runs Birkenhead 134-7 King’s 157-5 in 35 overs (R Hart 38, King’s 135-5 K Swain 34) (T Davenport 56; T Isherwood 34) Birkenhead 117-4 in 35 overs KES Lytham Lost by 113 runs KES 192-4 U15 XI (J Arnfield 4-28) Opponent King’s 79 ao William Hulme Lost by 42 runs (J Arnfield 43) William Hulme 128 ao Middlewich HS Lost by 1 wicket King’s 86 ao King’s 88 ao Arnold Drawn ( I Sear 39) King’s 207-1 Middlewich 89-9 (T Davenport 100*; S Allday 76) (O Ward 6-15) Arnold 154-8 St Ambrose Won by 45 runs (40 overs) (S Lawton 3-40) (Cheshire Cup Semi-Final) King’s 203-7 Bolton Drawn (T Isherwood 73; I Sear 38) Bolton 122 ao St Ambrose 158 ao (O Ward 6-25; T Davenport 3-22) (N Rice 4-29; T Isherwood 3-34) King’s 55-1 Wirral GS Won by 124 runs (36 overs) Stockport GS Drawn (Cheshire Cup Semi-Final) King’s 206-5 Stockport 161-9 (T Isherwood 70; T Davenport 34; A (N Rice 3-32; O Ward 3-27) Day 31) King’s 117-7 Wirral 82 ao (T Davenport 45; J Arnfield 30*) (T Isherwood 4-14; J Arnfield 3-15; N Knutsford HS Won by 49 runs (20 overs) Rice 3-21) (Cheshire Cup) King’s 141-3 (T Isherwood 85*; I Sear 40) U14 XI Knutsford 92-4 Opponent Merchant Taylors’ Lost by 101 runs Arnold Won by 7 runs Merchant Taylors’ 154-9 King’s 53 ao in 21 overs (J Arnfield 5-24) Arnold 46 ao in 26 overs King’s 53 ao Bolton Rained off Newcastle-under-Lyme Drawn Stockport Lost by 111 runs King’s 162-7 Stockport 178-8 in 40 overs (T Isherwood 51) King’s 67 ao Newcastle 49-3 Fallibroome (Cup) Won by 10 wickets (N Rice 3-16) Fallibroome 48 ao Nottingham HS Won by 8 wickets (Lomax 5 wickets) Nottingham 120-9 King’s 49-0 (T Davenport 4-31) Merchant Taylors’ Drawn King’s 121-2 Merchant Taylors’ 222-4 dec off 31 (T Isherwood 60*) overs RGS Lancaster Drawn King’s 133-3 off 43 overs Lancaster 151-7 Altrincham (Cup) Won by 10 runs (J Arnfield 3-36) King’s 74-5 in 20 overs King’s 111-7 (Kenyon 35) (T Williamson 38*) Altrincham 65-5 off 20 overs Manchester GS Lost by 3 wickets (Coley 2-10, Williamson 2-8) King’s 89 ao Newcastle-under-Lyme Drawn (T Isherwood 34) King’s 159-6 dec off 39 overs Manchester 90-7 (Day 86) (T Davenport 4-23) Newcastle 147-5 off 36 overs Fallibroome HS Won by 10 wickets (20 overs) Nottingham Lost (Cheshire Cup) Fallibroome 36 ao Nottingham 92 ao (T Isherwood 5-2; T Davenport 4-11) (Lomax 6-10) King’s 40-0 King’s 73 ao (Day 30)

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Lancaster Lost KES Lytham Lost by 38 runs King’s 138-8 off 40 overs KES Lytham 149-5 Lancaster 142-4 off 29 overs King’s 111 MGS Won by 8 wickets U13 B XI MGS 221-8 dec off 39 overs Opponent King’s 225-2 off 34.4 overs Wilmslow Won by 4 wickets (Kenyon 89*, Westwood 67) Wilmslow 69 Shavington (Cup) Won by 5 wickets King’s 70-6 Shavington 100-5 off 20 overs KES Lytham Lost by 20 runs King’s 103-5 off 17.2 overs KES Lytham 70 (Day 55) King’s 50-9 Weaverham Won by 7 wickets (Semi-final of Cup) Weaverham 75-6 off 20 overs U12 XI (Kenyon 2-10) Opponent King’s 76-3 off 15.3 overs William Hulme Won by 4 wickets (Harding 33*) William Hulme 30 (Walsh 4-8) Birkenhead Lost by 6 wickets King’s 31-6 King’s 77 ao Arnold Won by 66 runs Birkenhead 78-4 King’s 131 (N Barker 38) Lytham Drawn Arnold 65 (Bowers 3-3) King’s 176-6 off 40 overs Bolton Won by 4 wickets (Day 47, Westwood 35, Kirk 39*) Bolton 60-4 Lytham 115-6 off 35 overs King’s 61-6 (N Barker 24*) (Triggs 3-28) Stockport Won by 2 wickets Stockport (Cup Final) Won by 8 wickets Stockport 98 Stockport 101-9 off 35 overs King’s 99-8 (N Barker 39) King’s 103-2 off 20 overs Merchant Taylors’ Lost by 59 runs (Day 59) Merchant Taylors’ 147 (Horton 3-23) U13 A XI King’s 88 (N Barker 30) Opponent All Hallows (Cup) Won by 8 wickets Arnold Lost by 7 wickets All Hallows 65-5 (Lee 3-12) King’s 109 King’s 68-2 (Emm 32) Arnold 110-3 Tytherington (Cup) Won by 77 runs Bolton Lost by 10 wickets King’s 106-4 (Lee 33) King’s 84-8 Tytherington 29 (Bowers 3-1) Bolton 85-0 Newcastle Lost by 16 runs Sale Won by 9 wickets Newcastle 60 (N Barker 3-6) Sale 58-3 King’s 44 King’s 59-1 Altrincham (Cup) Lost by 1 run Stockport Drawn Altrincham 98-5 Stockport 119-9 King’s 97 King’s 108-5 Nottingham Lost by 8 runs Helsby Won by 28 runs Nottingham 120-4 (Moore 3-13) King’s 91-8 King’s 112-9 (Bowers 25, N Barker 21) Helsby 63-5 Lancaster Drawn Merchant Taylors’ Lost by 8 wickets Lancaster 127 (Lee 3-20) King’s 89 King’s 122-5 (Lee 35, McGeorge 31) Merchant Taylors’ 90-2 MGS Lost by 4 wickets Newcastle Lost by 8 wickets King’s 122 (N Barker 33*, McGeorge King’s 64 27, Lee 21) Newcastle 66-2 MGS 125-6 Nottingham Lost by 42 runs KES Lytham Won by 6 wickets Nottingham 91 KES Lytham 112 (R Barker 4-18) King’s 49 King’s 113-4 (McGeorge 44, Emm 28*) Wilmslow Lost by 6 wickets King’s 84-7 Wilmslow 85-4 Lancaster Lost by 54 runs Senior Boys’ Basketball Lancaster 108-7 Macclesfield Schools’ League King’s 54 Opponent ...... Result For Against MGS Won by 72 runs Fallibroome HS ...... Lost 54 69 King’s 162-9 Henbury HS ...... Lost 26 39 MGS 90 Tytherington HS ...... Lost 40 44 Cheadle Hulme Won by 64 runs All Hallows HS ...... Won 60 39 King’s 137-0 Cheadle Hulme 73-8

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Senior Netball King’s II (A Burr & L Owen) Opponent Result For Against Opponent Result Wilmslow ...... Won 17 5 John Lyon I...... Won 6-3, 6-1 Knutsford ...... Won 11 10 Sevenoaks I ...... Lost 1-6, 3-6 Henbury ...... Won 17 13 Westlands ...... Won 14 6 U15 Team: Alastair McVeigh (Captain), Adam Burr, Liam Owen, Ryles Park ...... Won 16 7 Jonathan Gartside, Ben Clifford, Jonathan Levitt, Ben Jones. Tytherington ...... Won 10 8 Poynton ...... Won 14 7 U14 Fallibroome ...... Lost 9 15 Cheshire Cup Mount Carmel...... Won 16 8 Opponent Result All Hallows ...... Won 14 12 (A team) ...... Lost 2-4 Macclesfield District Netball League Runners Up (B team) Wilmslow High School Lost 0-6

U14 School Matches Tennis Opponent Result 1 1 Bolton School ...... Lost 1 /2-2 /2 1st IV Bradford Grammar School...... Lost 3-6 Senior Cheshire Cup Marple Hall ...... Won 3-1 Opponent Result Dane Valley School ...... Won 6-0 Team: Andrew Triggs, Andrew Coley, Chris Bull, John Rees, ...... Won 4-2 Oliver Smallman, Daniel Laird, Stacey Parker. Sir John Deane ...... Won 5-1 Pensby High School ...... Won 5-1 U13 Midland Bank Competition 1st IV Glanvill Cup Opponent Result Blacon School ...... Won 4-1 Upton School ...... Lost 2-3 Eirias School, North Wales ...... Lost 2-3 King’s, Chester ...... Lost 2-4

1st IV: Patrick Sztukowski, Martin Edwards (Captain), David U13 School Matches Leech, James Horrocks. Opponent Result Bolton School ...... Lost 4-5 1 1 U15 Team Bradford Grammar School...... Won 5 /2 - /2 1 1 U16 Cheshire Cup Marple Hall ...... Won 2 /2-1 /2 Opponent Result Marple Hall School ...... Lost 2-4 U13 Cheshire Singles Tom McKenna won the Under 13 Singles U15 Midland Bank Competition Opponent ...... Result U15 A IV Wilmslow High School II ...... Won 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 Opponent Result Fallibroome High School I ...... Won 4-0 retired Bridgewater School ...... Won 5-1 Marple Hall I ...... Won 6-1, 6-0 Abbeygate ...... Won 4-0 Round Robin Final King’s Chester ...... Won 6-0 Sandbach I ...... Won 6-3, 6-1 Cheadle Hulme School ...... Won 3-3 (28-27 in games) Bishop Heber I ...... Won 7-5, 7-6 Bridgewater ...... Won 6-0, 6-1 U15 B IV Opponent ...... Result Team: James Byers (Captain), Tom McKenna, Rory McDonnell, Cheadle Hulme School (A) ...... Lost 2-4 Jamie Wilkinson, Chris Walsh, Jamie Petrie.

U15 A Midland Bank Regional Knock Out Competition Opponent Result Ballakermeen Hi Sch, Isle of Man.Lost 1-4

U15 School Matches Opponent Result 1 1 Bolton School ...... Won 5 /2-3 /2 Woodhouse Grove ...... Won 6-3 Bradford Grammar School...... Won 7-2 Marple Hall School ...... Lost 1-3

U15 Public Schools’ Championships at Eton Thomas Bowl King’s I (A Mc Veigh & J Gartside) Opponent ...... Result Charterhouse I ...... Won 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 Sevenoaks II ...... Won 6-3, 7-5 Bromsgrove I ...... Lost 1-6, 3-6 72