Headmaster's Report

I hope that you find this magazine a too that you will take away a sense powerful celebration of the flourish- that King’s is an institution that ing curricular and extra-curricular life remains as ambitious for its future as of King’s, and of the many and varied we are for the futures of our pupils. achievements of our pupils. The year Ambition is also much in evidence saw the development of new curricu- through the 2020 Vision, our aim to lums in each of our divisions, includ- ensure the continuing success of the ing an innovative approach to linear School by bringing together each of A Levels in the Sixth Form. Combined our four Divisions onto a single site with our new 6-period school day, we adjacent to the Derby Playing Fields. have completed a significant updating It is because we are ambitious, of our core educational offer. This in- that we are continuing to invest in cludes the Learning Challenge Curricu- the present as eagerly as we plan for lum in the Infant and Junior Division, the future. Last year saw the com- and the introduction of King’s Learn- pletion of our most recent Strategic ing Habits in the Seniors. Unsurpris- Education Plan. As I look back over ingly, our pupils have responded well the past few years, I cannot resist a and feedback from students and par- fleeting moment of pride in the scale ents has been incredibly positive, with of our achievements, but that is soon notably higher engagement by pupils overwhelmed by the sensation of in their own learning and the further gratitude to my colleagues who have development of truly independent made so much possible. Physical learning skills. changes often get disproportionate One of our school aims is to sup- attention in schools because they port parents in raising ambitious and are easy to observe and catalogue. well-rounded individuals. As you flick This summer, for example, we have through the following pages, you completed the Westminster Road will no doubt recognise many of our Pavilion, the final part of the upgrade The King’s School in Macclesfield pupils’ efforts and successes. I hope to sports facilities for the benefit of

Contents

Headmaster’s Report 1 A welcome and overview of the year

Creative Work 4 Highlights of this year’s creative work at all ages

Performing Arts 16 A selection of King’s music and drama events

Academic Highlights 24 Spotlight on some academic departments and initiatives

WW1 Remembered 34 Centenary commemoration events and projects

Events & Activities 36 A selection of our many events and activities from the year

Challenge & Enrichment 48 An overview of our Challenge & Enrichment programme

Community Activities 52 Highlights of King's contributions to the wider community

Sports 56 A comprehensive review of the year’s sporting successes

Hail & Farewell 83 Staff who have joined or left King’s this academic year

Awards & Prizes 88 Celebrating this year’s award and prize winners

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all our Juniors and Seniors, and we results saw the third successive rise is a happy place to be. That happens Principal of the Girls’ Division. In King’s as a consultant, but was soon have also refurbished the boys’ and in our value added scores, which not by accident, but by design. The wishing them well, I would like to encouraged to join the Governing girls’ showers and changing facili- attempt to measure the students’ job the staff do is extraordinary: it record the School’s debt to Mrs Body as the Lord Lieutenant’s rep- ties, along with much else besides. results against baseline ability. Of is one reason why the Division has Ruth Roberts for her tireless four- resentative. Over the years, he has As important as these physical course, what matters most for the seen such an increase in demand year stewardship of the Sixth Form. given unrivalled service to King’s changes, is the progress we have Sixth Formers is admission to their for places. Educationalists have long Ruth is one of the finest colleagues as a former Chair and Vice Chair of been making in terms of the qual- preferred course at the university of known that investment in primary that it has been my privilege to work Governors. I owe Arthur a particu- ity of education we provide. I think their choosing. We were delighted education has a greater impact on with and I am delighted that she lar debt of gratitude as he not only this has been tangible. that all of our students holding of- the life-chances of children than will remain with us on a part-time appointed me in 2011, but it was his It is with considerable satisfac- fers for the most competitive cours- investment at any other stage. basis as Senior Teacher. New faces initial encouragement and enthu- tion therefore, that I am able to es achieved their grades, including Last year, saw the retirement on the Governing Body include siasm that saw the 2020 project record once again the excellent the fourteen individuals headed for of a number of long-serving col- Cllr Liz Durham, who succeeds Cllr launched in 2012. results achieved by our students careers in medicine, dentistry and leagues including Chris Maudsley Janet Jackson as Mayor of Maccles- At Prize Giving in September, I in this summer’s public examina- veterinary science. At GCSE level, and Phil Colville from the Maths field, Margaret Longden, who brings made reference to some of my holi- tions. To match last year’s school individual successes abounded and, Department, Anne Eardley from much business and commercial ex- day reading, including Theodore record for success at A*-B at A Level overall, students achieved 83% of all the Infant and Junior Division and perience alongside her role as a cur- Roosevelt’s History of the United was a special achievement. The grades at A*-B and 25% at A*. more recently Learning Support, rent parent, and Simon Barriskell, States. Roosevelt wrote: ‘The life Stephen Carpenter from Physics whose financial acumen will find a that is worth living, and the only and Dr Linda Craig from the History home on our Finance and General life that is worth living, is the life Department. Promotion beckoned Purposes Committee. of effort, the life of effort to attain Not to be outdone, our Year 6 for Hannah Barton and Catherine In December, three members of what is worth striving for.’ I hope pupils achieved very notable suc- Bailey, both of whom joined Stock- the Governing Body retire on the and trust that this mantra is being cess in their end of year exams. A port Grammar School. Paula Percival completion of their terms of of- instilled in our pupils, from the start remarkable third of the year group was appointed Registrar at Man- fice. Brigadier Kim Ross has been of their educational journey right achieved Level 6 in one or more are- chester High School for Girls, whilst a valued member of our Fundrais- through to when they leave King’s as of Reading, Writing and Maths. Of Jo Anderson left us to take up the ing and Bursary Committee as well for new lives beyond. We remain the 58 children, 19% achieved Level Headship of Bury Girls’ Grammar as a long-serving supporter of the committed to challenging every 6 in Maths, 17% Level 6 in Reading School. Full tributes to these and Friends of King’s. Alan McInnes also one of our pupils to aspire to great and 14% in Writing: these results other colleagues can be found in serves on the Fundraising and Bur- things, take risks, work hard and to should be compared with national Hail and Farewell. sary Committee, providing an es- seek to enjoy themselves along the averages of 1%. The success of the I would also like to welcome sential link with the Former Pupils’ way. Infant and Junior Division is not just formally, a number of new faces, Association, whilst also helping to Simon Hyde measured in levels, or even cups, including Dr Julie Cocker, who joins raise thousands of pounds through trophies and West End-style produc- us as Sixth Form Principal, and Mrs the annual Bursary Golf day. Arthur tions, but in its ethos. In a word, it Helen Broadley, who becomes our Dicken started his association with

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Poppy Fletcher Year 2 Year 2 learned how to use silk paints and gutta to produce fabulous bright Creative pictures for their Indian topic. Work

Jessica Cooke Pre-School Jessica painted this beautiful picture of her Grandma because she is a very special person.

Connie Roden Year 3 Egyptian Cartouche Year 3 found out about Egyptian writing and made their own papyrus paper before writing their names in hieroglyphics enclosed in a cartou- che, which makes them as important as a Pharaoh.

Olivia MacCormack Reception The reception children were very excited to show each other what they had done during their half term holiday. They painted pictures of themselves moke as purple as and wrote a sentence to tell everyone where they Sthe essence of death went. from the devil’s vile soul, teeth as razor sharp as glass. Poison dripping from the skin, claws like legendary dragon teeth. Ears that hear for miles. He moves One day in an Arfican jungle there wasa Hyena ho was called Harisar and she sluggishly, rarely he had a magnifisant harp. She was proud, boastful and mean. One day the sky God Nyame came to get the harp. He asked if he could have it but Harisar moves faster than the boomed and said “No!” Nyame disappeared completely. The next day Rose the strike of lightning. He is butterfly came to get the harp. Harisar said “Looking for me Rose? Rose said as quiet as the deepest, “Err... No just admiring your extraordinary harp. Rose fluttered away. Next the rolly polly bird Polly flew to get the harp. Harisar said “Looking for me? Polly darkest area in space squawked “Err... No just admiring your amazing harp. Polly swooped away. Early time. Into the swamp it the next morning the Rino Horny went to get the Harp. Harisar said, “Looking flunked with a savage Cora Seth Year 1 for me Horny? Horny said “Err... No just admiring your stupendous Harp. He This is an un-edited stomped away. Next day the clever spider Scuttle Bot came to get the harp. He smash of its enormous piece of creative said to Harisar “Nyame has a bigger harp. Harisar said, “What!” “Well I can fit grey body into the green writing from Cora, in my harp.” said Harisar. Harisar got tangled up. Scuttle Bot pushed the harp the showing her mature Oliver Creighton Year 4 bog. Floating in rage it level of punctuation, way to Nyame. Nyame was very proud of Scuttle Bot. He played the harp with Oliver wrote a fearsome description of the monster content and story- its beautiful music and they all had a fantastic dance. Scuttle Bot asked for his Grendel, from the Anglo-Saxon epic tale of Beowulf. He fell and swirled. telling. reward which was hairs for his legs and Nyame gave them to him. created some fantastic images using similes and adjectives.

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Madi Baxter Year 4 The Lost Soldier Viking Shield Year 4 looked at the Sutton Hoo ship burial His hands covered in dry blood, during their topic on the Anglo-Saxons in Paralysed with fear, Britain and painted detailed pictures of the Parched lips open as if in silent prayer, amazing artefacts found there. They then A muffled squeal escapes him, moved on to the invasion of the Vikings and My shaking arm reaches out, designed shields using Viking ‘ribbon’ swirl But he’s gone, slipping down the side motifs. of the trench, Never to be seen again. Now it’s me who’s paralysed, And all I can see in my mind’s eye Is his fretful face, His shirt snagged with barbed wire, The mud plastered on his trousers, And the wooden hole that gave him shelter. To all you boys who long to be soldiers, To do your bit in the war T’is you who ought to go And undo every wasteful wish, To be a soldier lad.

Emma Graham Year 6 Emma’s poem received a special commendation from the Imperial War Museum North.

Thomas Whitney Year 5 In the autumn term, Year 5 inves- tigated what life would have been like in Tudor times. Part of this topic included a visit to Little Moreton Hall where pupils experienced first-hand Tudor life. Upon his return, Thomas wrote this report of his visit.

Sam Danson Year 6 Year 6 studied the ways in which ero- sion and other natural forces shape Louis Lau Year 5 the coast. They looked at the land- As part of his learning challenge scape paintings of Claude Monet and on Aztec Mexico, Year 5 pupil Louis then sketched their own interpreta- Lau produced this stunning mask tions of a coastal scene, using the ef- following his studies of Aztec artefacts fects of light and shadows that Monet and craftsmanship in turquoise. used in his impressionist paintings.

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he Stone had always been there. wai-’; my voice caught in my throat discuss the wellbeing of my subjects. I discuss the problem of drought. An TEven in myths and legends, the when I saw him. Blond hair, blue eyes know now that was the worst deci- hour into the meeting, everyone had Stone and the Promise had always - the opposite to me. He wasn’t hand- sion I could have ever made. to be evacuated because of a flood. been mentioned. It had always been some, but had a spark of adventure Only the rich citizens got away: most that way. in his eyes. I had a fleeting image of It started the day after we had gone of the poor drowned. On the train the two of us climbing trees and river out - there was panic in the city back home, the hot discussion was I could see the Stone from my walking in the forest at the base of (called Capitalia) because no one was why the flood had happened. There bedroom window, the top floor of the hill. getting any bread. As Queen, it was had been no rain for months, no river Julia was chosen from a field of 2,500 the tallest tower. It was a large stone ‘Um… your Majesty? I’m your new my duty to go and see what the mat- nearby and the sea was miles away - entrants to win the National Short Story slab in the hillside with the Promise manservant, my name’s Luke.’ ter was. Upon arriving at the bakery, besides, none of the areas in between Week competition with ‘The Promise’. King’s received a special commendation for the inscribed upon it. The Stone scared ‘Call me Jane’, I heard myself say. my guards had to push through the the ocean and Albove had been af- outstanding quality of entries, which were me slightly - mainly because it was ‘I was just looking at the hill - well crowds to get to the door. A woman fected. organized by Girls’ Division Librarian, my job to continue the Promise as the Stone - you know - the Promise - the baker’s wife - was clutching the It was a lightning storm next. Three Olivia Walwyn, who provides advice and Queen of this country. My one job: I mean - and I was thinking, sun’s body of a boy to her chest and sob- weeks from my birthday, a bolt of encouragement to the many talented writers do not break the Promise. When I bright today isn’t it? But not too bing. The baker was sitting with his sharp lightning hit Capitalia in the in the Girls’ Division. was eighteen I was crowned - both bright - well, yes it is bright - but cold arms around her, tears falling silently. most important places - the meeting my parents died when I was six (I can as well - oh God, I’m talking about Neither looked up when I entered. I hall, the food shops, the army centre An anthology of the winning entries is now available, with all proceeds donated to The barely remember them) so on that the weather…’ Luke smiled and I left my guards standing at the door- - before the storm gathered itself and Teenage Cancer Trust. day, though surrounded by my many blushed, kicking myself for jabbering way and approached the couple. She destroyed my tower. Then it left as hundreds of subjects, I had never felt on like that. looked up at me, her wide eyes red quickly as it had come. more alone. Now, I was twenty; in ‘It is bright, and cold but thankfully and puffy. three months’ time, when I became no wind. Good day for tree climbing.’ ‘Is that your son?’ I asked. She didn’t Finally after years of waiting, my twenty-one, my court would finally ‘You climb trees?’ answer but the tears falling faster at birthday came. There was a Parade take me up to the hill to see the We went downstairs, into the grounds my words told me I was right. ‘May through what used to be a shining Promise. Until then I could only to the forest. I suppose you could say I see him?’ The woman moved her beacon of a city, but now all of Capita- guess. I had the best time of my life there, arm enough to let me see the boy. I lia had bigger problems. It was a hot climbing to the top of the forest’s gasped. I could recognise those stun- day, so on the walk up to the Stone I There was a gentle tap on my door, highest trees, picking and eating the ningly blue eyes staring, unseeing, was sweating like a sinner in church, as if the person on the other side was different fruits under the emerald anywhere. but it finally appeared on the horizon. afraid of what was inside. They prob- canopy. It was so nice to have a real Luke was dead. The court stopped, to let me walk up ably were. friend, not one of those stuck-up alone, for only the reigning queen ‘Your Majesty?’ I didn’t know that duchesses who want a boyfriend or A week later there was an earthquake, was to see the Promise. voice - a boy’s, about the same age as a pretentious count that spends his killing hundreds and turning the I squinted at the weathered rock try- me I thought, though I couldn’t say time organizing his week. Luke was a once-beautiful city to rubble. The ing to make out the Latin inscription. until I saw him. ‘Um… I have a mes- kind, funny and awkward baker’s son palace lost the servants’ quarters. I I read it and translated it. Then my sage for you…’ - this was something I who a Queen shouldn’t spend time don’t know how many servants died. heart went cold. could hazard a guess on: the court is with. We were out for hours, and it There were billions of pounds’ worth waiting for you. never occurred once to either of us of damage done. Nunquam aliquem in iudicio I opened the door with a frustrated that I was supposed to go to court to Exactly one month on, I went to a sigh. parliament in a city called Albove to Never put anyone before the court. ‘Let me guess,’ I said. ‘The court is The Promise was broken.

Julia Harman Year 8

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Jasmine England Year 9 Jasmine has created a tote bag with A Fox in the Summer Night her own original batik design. The Inspired by the ‘Thought Fox’ bag was inspired by the study of non- A fox, a fox in the summer night, western art and its colour, pattern Softly, silent sounds, and motifs. Jasmine has further The pad of paws on earthen floors, embellished it with shapes created A creature of the ground. using angelina fibres and beads that have been hand-sewn into place. Time stands still; the burning night Paints a silhouette of rust, Slender in the tepid air, Feed it will, as feed it must. Scratching up against the bins, A beggar’s feast amongst the scraps, The staring phantom feeds at last, Sheltered in spangled shadow. It is gone as it came, silent, Swallowed up by trees and stars, Slinking away into a lonely void, Into the summer night.

Julia Trier Year 8

Champions of England Twenty Times Elin Rands Year 7 Earth has not anything to show more fair: Elin’s painting explores com- Dull would he be of soul who could pass by a plementary colours, tints and Spectacle of brick, steel and majesty tones based around the initial Without being in awe of the history of victory of her first name. She has This red fortress now doth, like a metal moon, experimented with pattern Wane in the midnight cool. Screams of joy. and mark-making, using both All bright and glittering in the summer depths brushes and cardboard tools to That heat the sparks of glory. apply the paint to the surface. Never did the sun more beautifully steep as the red Hot brick bubbles in the midday bake. Never saw I, never felt a warmth in the heart So welcoming as the arms of gods.

Kieran Jones 10MRW A Found Poem using William Wordsworth’s ‘Composed on Westminster Bridge, September 3rd 1802’

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Georgia Cooper Taylor Year 11 Georgia’s mixed-media panel incorporates her own photographs of central Manchester with collage and machine embroidery. She has captured the changing colour and light in the rainy city in response to the GCSE examination theme of ‘Time’. This work was selected for exhibition at Jobling Gowler Solicitors in Macclesfield.

Tim Phillips Year 11 Tim designed and manufactured the Moroccan style candle holder and packaging as part of his GCSE coursework. The design was developed through CAD sketching and refinement and the parts were carefully manufactured on the CNC ma- chines. The outcome is a high quality product and an excellent example of an A grade project.

Lauren Kitchen Year 11 Lauren designed and manufactured this beautiful bedside unit as part of her GCSE coursework project. She was keen to Sean Odell Year 13 utilise her skills and practised many manufacturing methods Sean designed and manufactured this modular bookcase before finalising her design solution. The execution of the de- responding to a brief set by his grandparents who were sign is exceptionally good and the product would not look out moving home. Each of the three sections can stand alone or of place in many furniture stores. Lauren’s success gained her be layered as shown. The units have internal moving dividers a place to study product design at A Level at King’s. which allow users to organise books as they wish.

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Scott Pavitt Year 12 Scott has become a very accom- Matthew Peers Year 13 plished potter as part of his A Level Matthew responded to a need to design a creative chair which studies. This vessel has been thrown incorporated a reading light. The design and development on the potter's wheel and is inspired of the product was hugely successful and a statement of by the natural landscape. A range of Matthew’s considerable talent. Matthew completed the Scott’s pots were selected for exhibi- manufacture of the curved sections using the bag press tion at Jobling Gowler Solicitors in equipment, which was cut to size and shape following the Macclesfield. drying process. The project was awarded an A* and Matthew’s A* overall was a superb outcome. He is now studying Hannah Scott Year 13 Industrial Design at Loughborough University. The Mud Kitchen was designed and made by Hannah as part of her A Level coursework project. She was heavily involved with ensuring that the Mud Kitchen would be suitable for the pupils and would be a viable product. Hannah visited the children and teachers a number of times to show them her ideas: the product is in constant use by the infants. It’s a fantastic example of the co-operation between the different school divi- sions.

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Hoodwinked In the Year 4 Pantomime, a lively, musical version of ‘Hoodwinked’, Robin Hood led the Sheriff of Not- Performing tingham a merry dance. There were plenty of corny puns, dramatic action, rousing songs and intricate dance routines, but in the end, all wrongs were righted. The children impressed with their clear and expressive acting, Arts their concentration and their beauti- ful singing; the harmony singing in particular was a real treat. Thomas Danson, Cicely Homer and James Hartley delighted as Robin, Marion and the Sheriff but all Year 4 pupils were an important part of the action, Early Years Nativity The Wild Bunch appearing in a variety of roles. The Early Years nativity was ‘Away The Infant summer musical, ‘The Wild in a Manger’ by Niki Davies. All the Bunch’ had an environmental theme, The Little Mermaid children from age 3 to 5 took part in featuring ‘really wild weeds’ such as this fabulous production. There were the hip ‘n’ cool toadflax, the rather In March, Year 6 pupils presented many comedic moments as Maurice creepy bindweed and the highland- three performances of Disney’s ‘The the Mule, played by Nathaniel Fisher, dancing thistle. The weeds live next Little Mermaid’, the story of Ariel, an was amazed to find an assortment to a hedge, and when it is threatened adventurous mermaid who is fascinat- of animals in the manger. The pupils with being uprooted, they decide to worked hard to remember their lines protest. However, some children dis- and the songs whilst having great fun cover that one of the ‘weeds’ is actu- wearing their costumes and delivering ally a bee orchid, a protected species. the performance. They gave an espe- So their habitat is saved! The pupils cially moving rendition of ‘Away in a particularly enjoyed the protest scene Manger’, which parents will doubtless and singing ‘Photosynthesis’ which remember for many years. explains the process in a musical way!

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musical flute solo by Toby Gray, and ty of instruments played and styles of Voice’ which featured solos from Rid- impressed with the boundless enthu- an exciting rendition of ‘The Rhythm music being performed. Year 3 pupils ley Partridge and Emma Graham. siasm of King’s musicians and by the of Life’. The choir sang this difficult impressed in their very first festival In ‘Samba Reggae’, Super Samba outstanding feats of music-making song with ease and very clear dic- and all performed with confidence. It played intricate, syncopated rhythms they achieve under the guidance of tion, impressing the audience. was also pleasing that so many from with confidence and Year 3 and 4 their inspirational teachers. Our Christmas Concert showcased our Year 4 entered the Ensemble Choir sang Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hal- Large-scale concerts in November the talents of our instrumental and class, which included an oboe duet lelujah’ as part of their set. These and April celebrated the range and vocal ensembles. Highlights included - a first for the festival. Year 5 per- were interspersed with items from depth of instrumental music-making the Year 3 and 4 Choir singing the formers represented all the musical our Year 6 Music Festival Class win- at King’s, with students from Years 6 beautiful song ‘Holly and Mistletoe’ families, whilst Year 6 displayed an ners who performed their solo and –13 fearlessly tackling works ranging and a comic rendition of ‘Give your impressively high standard in their ensemble pieces. Year 5 and 6 Choir from Baroque concerti to a riotous Granny a Kiss!’. Woodwind Wonders final Junior year. Our distinguished performed ‘Disney Dazzle’ and the Big Band stomp. One of the undoubt- performed ‘Pack up Your Troubles’ adjudicators were Mrs Barratt, Mrs performance was enhanced by flute, ed highlights of the year for me, was and StringStars played ‘Keep the Pyatt, Mrs Beesley and Mr Crawford violin and drum kit accompaniment the opportunity to join in and play Home Fires Burning’ in recogni- and their kind and encouraging from Mrs Browne, Mrs Pelling and with the new Chamber Orchestra, tion of the commemoration of WW1 words were much appreciated. Mr Black. It was a fantastic evening’s expertly rehearsed and conducted by whilst Year 5 and 6 Choir performed We concluded our musical year entertainment, showcasing the talent Jo Beesley, in performances of major ‘The Pipes of Peace’. with a sizzling Summer Concert and commitment to music of King’s orchestral works such as Sibelius’ At the Junior Carol Service, items - literally, as the weather was ex- Junior pupils. ‘Finlandia’ and Schubert’s ‘Unfinished were sung by both choirs and by tremely hot. Our ensembles were Thank you to all the visiting In- Symphony’. each year group. Year 6 pupils deliv- in fine form and their performances strumental Teachers who work with If you have never been to King’s ered Bible readings and 6SC per- showed the amazing progress they pupils each week; to Junior Music Swings, please put Wednesday 4th formed a short sketch. 6ST attended had made during the year. The Year Department Staff, Mrs Lea, Mrs Bar- May 2016 in your diaries straight the opening of the Macclesfield 5 Dance Group performed com- ratt and Mrs Pyatt, and to members of away. This year’s event was (as ever, Charity Christmas Tree Festival held plicated choreography to ‘Uptown staff who run or support ensembles I am faithfully informed) a fantastic ed by humans. Year 6 pupils appeared Macclesfield, presenting a short per- at Macclesfield URC. The festival was Funk’ and Woodwind Wonders dem- each week: Mr Black, Mr Batchelor, evening with the Cumberland Street in a variety of guises: seagulls, courti- formance which included songs, in- opened by Councillor Wesley Fitzger- onstrated why they were awarded Mr Brown, Mrs Merriman, Miss Co- hall being transformed ‘cabaret-style’ ers, sailors, underwater creatures and strumental items and Christmas jokes. ald and 6JEB led the carol singing First Prize at the Alderley Edge Music standa, Mrs Cunliffe, Mrs Browne, Mr and the Big Band and Jazz Band (led created the effect of a storm and a The children led carol singing with on the church steps before the Festival when performing a varied Thomas and Madame Johnson. But of by Kevin Dearden and Gareth Brown) whirlpool with large-scale choreog- audience participation and performed ribbon was cut. Inside the church, programme which included ‘Theme course, the biggest plaudits go to the taking centre stage. raphy. There were some very profes- ‘Jingle Bells’ with eleven sets of sleigh the children performed songs which from Wallace & Gromit’. StringStars children who astound us with their Choral Music at King’s continued sional and passionate performances, bells. Musical items were performed included ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed played several tunes including the ability and confidence and delight us to thrive this year. Two new lower as Disney’s well-loved characters by: Ella Jones and Isabella Johnson Reindeer’. catchy calypso, ‘Mango Walk’. Team with the obvious enjoyment they get school choirs were formed: Songbirds were brought to life. Special mention (vocal duet); Harry Owens (baritone); At the Easter Service, Years 3 and Brass displayed super ensemble from being King’s young musicians. (girls, pictured below) and Cambiata should be made of the main char- Mackenzie Blackaby (viola); Emma 4 performed ‘Easter Children’ by playing and Guitar Ensemble, which AJL (boys). In May, the Songbirds (led by acters: Sophie Scott (Ariel); Archie Graham (guitar); Georgie Devon Sheila Wilson. Year 4 pupils read included pupils from Years 3-6, also Jo Beesley and Linda Pyatt) came top Abraham (Sebastian); Jeremy Herpin (dance); Georgia Bills (piano); Toby clearly and with expression and the impressed with their varied pro- of their class at the Alderley Edge Mu- Senior Music Concerts (Prince Eric) and Maddy Holder (Ur- Gray and Katie Barr (flute), whilst pupils thoroughly enjoyed Sheila Wil- gramme. Year 6 Competition Choir sic Festival, whilst earlier in the year sula) who gave mature and convinc- Aaron Crawford and Will Bray were son’s modern cantata, singing with delighted the audience with their Since joining the school last Sep- the Cambiata (boys’ changing voices) ing performances. jolly joking jesters. great enthusiasm. Year 3 and 4 Choir items, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ and ‘One tember, I have never ceased to be group joined forces with other Cam- Also in December, a choir of Year 6 performed a song and Woodwind pupils sang at a special concert given Wonders played Bach’s ‘Minuet’. Junior Concerts to celebrate St. Paul’s Church’s 170th Our Summer Music Festivals were In December, 6ST entertained the year. The four songs included, ‘The held over four mornings. There were residents of Harry Lawson Court in Pipes of Peace’ with a confident and 129 entries in total with a wide varie-

18 19 Performing Arts Performing Arts biata choirs from across the region were delighted with the innovative repertoire. The autumn programme Sneddon (piano). The concert was a thought-provoking rendition of an Lower School Choirs’ Tour (nearly 200 boys in total) to rehearse and eclectic range of music on offer featured Kate de Campos as the great success, with a retiring collec- artillery bombardment using a variety and perform as Cambiata North West. including jazz, bossa nova, folk sing- soloist in Telemann’s vibrant Viola King’s choir tours to Cartmel Priory tion raising funds for the Teenage of drums playing complex rhythm At Christmas, the Foundation Choir’s ing and 20th century concerti. This concerto. Her virtuosity and musi- have long been the stuff of legend Cancer Trust (King’s chosen charity). structures. The evening concluded vibrant and committed performances season of Music at Mike’s came to cianship were thrilling and inspired and this year we set off for our ninth Huge thanks must go to the with vocal item, ‘No Wars Will Stop Us of carols from the medieval period a triumphant end in June with the the orchestral players to accompany annual weekend away. Tradition states members of both choirs for their hard Singing’ performed by all the boys. right up to the present day were the annual Year 7 Boys’ Choir & Friends with real panache and sensitivity. It that we head straight for Blackpool work and enthusiasm, their families Drama presentations included highlight of not only a memorable concert, masterminded by Jane Bar- is a great privilege to be able to offer and the Pleasure Beach, where and friends for coming to support commedia dell’arte style improvisa- concert with the Northern Chamber ratt and featuring a massed choir of concerto opportunities to burgeoning members of both lower school choirs them at Cartmel, and to the teachers tions, similar to the shows that en- Orchestra but also carol services at Year 7 boys, older students and staff. instrumentalists, and their achieve- (Songbirds and Cambiata) had a fan- (Mrs Beesley, Mrs Pyatt, Mrs Barratt, tertained the troops on the Western Chester Cathedral and St Michael’s The sight of so many individuals ment brings great joy to performers tastic day getting soaked on the log Miss Crockart, Mrs Smith and Mr Caw- Front. There were also some powerful Parish Church. Our final concert of making music together (and having and audience alike. flumes, drying off on the rollercoast- thorn) without whom this trip would and moving improvisations on the the year, King’s Sings (a fundraising a whale of a time doing so) was just Laura Embrey concluded her ers, relaxing on a wide range of other not have been possible. theme of conflict. concert for East Cheshire Hospice one of many special moments from outstanding reign as leader of the rides and enjoying an almost entirely IJC In Art, each boy researched the and the Nepal Earthquake Appeal) the last year that I shall remember for orchestra by joining forces with Year sugar-based diet. Afterwards, both life of one of the 85 former King’s saw all three choirs perform to a a long time to come. 8 violinist Timothy Parkinson, to groups headed to their Youth Hos- pupils who died serving in the Armed Year 8 Creative Evening packed audience at Macclesfield URC. As ever, there is never enough perform Bach’s famous Double Violin tels at Windemere and Arnside for a Forces in World War 1. Research was The concert ended with a poignant space in these reports to mention Concerto. Their musical and technical relaxing evening in beautiful lake-side The Boys’ Division Year 8 creative presented not only in sketches and performance of Fauré’s ‘Requiem’ every single concert, performance or interplay was both impressive and ex- settings. evening took the commemorations of biographical information but also from the Foundation Choir (soloists: musical contribution to school life pressive, with Timothy gaining great The next morning, we met in World War 1 as its theme, and was a on poppy-decorated ceramic tablets Eleanor McKenna, Henry Strutt and that took place this year. What I can experience from Laura’s maturity Kendal where members of 7TDC took collaboration between the Art, Music, designed to represent the life of the Henry Reavey) and accompanied say for certain however is that each and accomplishment. Once again, it great delight in driving their form tu- Drama and D&T departments. fallen soldier depicted. by a chamber ensemble of staff and and every one of those contributions was no mean feat for the orchestral tor up the (climbing) wall. Finally, we The musical presentations be- The Design & Technology depart- students. succeeded in surprising and delight- players to master this difficult music. headed for Cartmel Priory, a beautiful gan with a version of the poem ‘In ment set the boys the challenge of Throughout the year, our Music at ing those who heard it. Thank you They can be very proud of fine per- 13th-century church where we had Flanders Fields’ sung by the entire creating a ball-bearing maze game. Mike’s programme of informal Friday to everyone involved for continued formances, enhanced, not least of all, been invited to give an afternoon year group. Class items each covered The inspiration for designs came from lunchtime concerts at St Michael’s dedication, hard work and support of by Juliette Gorb’s fine ‘cello continuo recital for family, friends and local different themes: 8LCH incorporated images of weapons, medals and war saw a steady stream of individuals King’s music. playing. residents. Both groups performed a two enthusiastically sung songs from machines. The games were developed and groups, including the Songbirds, IJC The efforts of the String Orchestra wide range of music (including clas- the war, ‘Pack Up Your Troubles’ and through hand sketching before being String and Chamber Orchestras, give are greatly motivated by the fun of sical, folk, pop and jazz), impeccably ‘It’s A Long Way To Tipperary’ into a transferred to CAD designs. The final outstanding performances in front of fancy dress, camaraderie and cake! accompanied by Mrs Pyatt (Song- poignant instrumental piece called objects were imaginative coasters String Orchestra a friendly, enthusiastic local audience. The long-established biannual re- birds) and Mrs Barratt (Cambiata). In ‘Remember Them’. Form 8JAIH were with a challenging game embedded. As well as performing as members of It was an iconic year for the String Or- hearsal weekends were much enjoyed between choral pieces, the audience inspired by form member Thomas All Year 8 boys were involved in a group, it is so important for indi- chestra. Blessed with an abundance of by all, and return trips to Ilam Hall enjoyed fantastic solo instrumental Robinson to perform a piano and preparing work for the evening, pre- viduals to have the opportunity to talent from girls and boys across the (below) and Trigonos are already in performances from Sam Andresen keyboard-led instrumental piece, ‘To sented for a very appreciative audi- perform solo in whatever genre they whole senior age range, the orches- the diary for the forthcoming year. (trumpet); Aisling Day (‘cello); Fly, To Serve’, paying tribute to the ence of family and friends. choose, and this year’s audiences tra embarked on some challenging JB Georgina Bloomfield (violin) and Ben Royal Air Force. Form 8SLQ gave a Joshua Howdle 8JAIH

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Maxwell as Claire Zachanassian, The Royal Welsh College of Music and This was a richly-textured piece, The Visit created a mature and convincing Drama in Cardiff. We wish him every performed bilingually in German and This year’s main production was the portrayal of an extremely high-status, success and thank him profusely for English, that provoked much thought strikingly atmospheric ‘The Visit’ bitter and determined woman. As her all his passionate commitment to the and reflection upon the Second by Friedrich Durrenmatt. The plot former sweetheart and the man with cause of Drama at King’s. World War, nationalism and memory, centres around the powerful and the death-threat hanging over him, Auditioning and preparations have to name but a few of the themes it psychologically disturbed character Ollie Muir powerfully communicated begun on the next momentous un- explored. of Claire Zachanassian – an elderly, the growing desperation of a man dertaking ‘Les Miserables’, which will DAF wealthy woman, hell-bent on reaping who becomes increasingly aware that be an exciting joint production with her cool, very calculated revenge on he is unable to escape his fate. Ben the Music Department and Boys’ and University destinations the man and the small bankrupt town Lynch and Abbie Richardson also Girls’ Divisions combined. of Guellen, that drove her to leave produced psychologically truthful King’s Sixth Form was again humming many years earlier. The townspeople performances as the town’s Mayor with top musical and stage talent this Anything Goes place all their hopes and expectations and Head of Education respectively, year. in the possibility of her granting them through whom the moral confusion The Girls’ Division production of Cole Pictured (back, from left) are Kate a generous financial donation; this of the town was most clearly ex- Porter’s musical comedy, ‘Anything De Campos, who received an offer to she does, but at a great price: namely pressed. This piece had to be per- Goes’ involved actors and singers study the viola at London’s Guildhall the death of Alfred Ill - the man she formed as a true ‘ensemble’ in order from Years 7 – 11 in a kaleidoscope of School of Music and Drama. Kate believes was the root of her ruination. that the townsfolk, Claire’s entourage magical music, slickly delivered farce is a member of the National Youth This sets up a wonderfully theatrical and Ill’s family, might successfully and old-fashioned romance. Cole Por- Orchestra. Singer Sacha Allen, had dilemma. Do the people reject her represent the strangeness of the di- ter’s classic score cannot be bettered offers from both Royal Holloway and offer and preserve their moral core, lemma at the heart of the story. It’s to and this tale of the meeting between the Royal Northern College of Music or are they tempted by the material their great credit that the whole cast the aristocracy and the underclass to study Popular Music Performance. wealth and prosperity her money succeeded in doing just that, along show-cases some of the 20th-centu- Laura Embrey, will study the violin at would create, at the expense of one with a thoroughly committed and ry’s most enduring popular songs. the Royal Northern College of Music of their most esteemed and honour- skilled back-stage crew co-ordinating With the zingy King’s Jazz Band in full before taking up her offer to read able citizens? You’d think the answer and creating lights, sound, costume swing, the memorable numbers came Mathematics at Clare College, Cam- would be obvious, but the brilliance and set, enabling the piece to glow energetically and it was ‘De-Lovely’ to bridge. Bassoon player Jenna Self, of Durrenmatt’s writing creates a wonderfully with satirical and menac- hear ‘You’re the Top’ and ‘I Get a Kick a spectacular production of ‘Wicked’. had offers from Royal Holloway and Snow White tantalisingly dramatic exploration of ing intent. Out Of You’ played with precision and We also went to The Palace Opera Goldsmith’s College to study Music. a community’s individual and col- Special mention should go to Alex punch by our talented musicians. This is the fourth year we’ve pro- House to watch an affecting produc- (Front) Darragh Burke also had an lective sense of morality. All this is Moore, our stage-manager extraor- Special mentions go to the won- duced and performed a boys’ pan- tion of The Theatre Royal Stratford offer from the RNCM and is a guitarist accomplished not entirely without dinaire who, as ever, worked his derful Fiona Beeston, Alex Clarke, tomime (oh yes it is!) and each year East’s, ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’. with the multi-award winning Wigan humour – albeit of a dark and grue- organisational magic to glue every- Lauren Hayward, Emily Jacques, they become sillier, funnier and We were delighted to join forces Youth Jazz Band. Next to him is Alex some flavour. thing and everybody together - as he Olivia Hamblyn, Kate Marsh, plus attract bigger audiences. Once again, with the German Department in host- Moore, who had an offer to study This was a challenging piece of has done so many times before. This Tess O’Connor, Alice Carter, Molly we must thank Alex Moore for provid- ing a visit from the renowned touring Stage Management at the Royal Welsh work for all involved and they cer- was Alex’s final show before moving Chalfont, Rachel Anderson and Helen ing us with a heartily ridiculous ver- Theatre Company ‘Blah, Blah, Blah’; College of Music and Drama and had tainly rose to the occasion. Emma on to develop his wonderful talent at Nixon. sion of the well-loved story, full of ex- they performed their participatory already been on a prestigious summer tremely eggy jokes. Year 9s’ very own work ‘Messerschmitt and Spitfire’ to placement at The National Theatre. stand-up man, Harry Wallace, chipped Year 9 students in the Drama Hall. CJ in with more awfulness. The cast of Year 8 and 9 boys worked tirelessly for three months during lunchtimes and after school to master many a mirth- ful routine. The plot was too silly and random to outline, but the cast man- aged to get to grips with it and deliver four joyful performances for parents and friends.

Theatre Visits Students managed to experience much excellent live theatre this year. Trips included visits to The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme to see a particularly powerful produc- tion of ‘Dracula’ featuring ‘Foley’ sound (where the actors use a variety of objects to create live sound effects, as in radio drama) and John Godber’s hilariously gritty, ‘Bouncers’. We went to The Lowry - twice - to see ‘Slava’s Snowshow’, a wonderfully surreal tragic-comedic, visual feast, as well as

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Spotlight on from a pony. The children learned caterpillars with chopsticks, tweezers, One Divisional aim this year was to about how to look after a horse and spoons and pegs. This hands-on work together as a community to how to put on the tack. The visit experiment illustrated how differ- promote environmental awareness finished with rides for all, which was ent birds' beaks are adapted for the and to this end, a group of Junior Infant & Junior very exciting. Reception and Pre- foods they eat. All children enjoyed pupils took part in the national initia- School also had a camping day in the working in pairs to make a nest using tive, ‘The Big Tidy Up’. They visited meadow. The children put up tents, natural materials found in our Ginkgo Victoria Park, where they enthusiasti- made their own dens, played jungle meadow. On completion, each nest cally set about making the environ- games in the long grass and ended was tested to see if it could safely ment a tidier, cleaner place for others Learning Challenge their adventures with delicious barbe- hold a couple of eggs and consid- to enjoy. cued sausages. eration was given to whether it was CJHM Following changes in the new Primary ‘What do you have to do to get your Like Incy-Wincy famously climbing strong, comfortable and camouflaged Curriculum for Maths and English, we picture on a banknote?’; 'What was his spout, Outdoor Learning Week enough. redesigned our curriculum to allow life like in Ancient Egypt?'; ‘Weather: began with over three-quarters of more time for these subjects whilst friend or foe?’ and, ‘Should humans Year 6 getting soaked while doing leaving sufficient time for Humani- intervene in natural processes?’. their Bikeability Level 2, before drying ties. To this end, we introduced the A particular highlight was our out nicely in the sunshine. This year Learning Challenge Curriculum, aim- Outdoor Learning Focus, as pupils for the first time, participants also ing to make learning more engaging, learned about the environment spent a half-day doing bike mainte- to promote reasoning and problem- through a variety of exciting cross- nance, learning how to make simple solving, to develop critical reasoning curricular activities. Workshops and adjustments and what to do to fix and offer opportunities for enrich- activities introduced them to new a puncture. Classroom sessions on ment and independent enquiry. This aspects of the natural world. We road safety and The Highway Code was greeted with great enthusiasm by were fortunate to have sessions with completed the course. our pupils. Tina Hanak (of Nature Stuff/RSPB) Year 2 enjoyed a workshop on The whole Division topic in the to help us become Citizen Scientists. ‘Birds, Beaks, Eggs and Nests’. Pupils Autumn Term was, ‘How did the This involved the children complet- History Museum’s work on species heard about the different beaks that First World War change people’s ing surveys about which mini-beasts distribution and evidence of climate birds have and then practised pick- lives?’ This was a huge success, with lived in the different micro-habitats change. ing up corn, rice, wiggly worms and significant pupil engagement and in the Ginkgo Meadow. The children As part of the Outdoor Learning enthusiasm. It was also embraced by loved using the bug-ticklers, sieves Focus, Reception and Pre-School parents who shared family histories and magnifying tubs to collect and were lucky enough to have a visit and supported pupils’ learning. Fur- log specimens. All their results were ther questions included, ‘Would you collated, then fed into the Natural rather live in England or in Kenya?’;

24 25 Academic Academic Highlights Highlights LearningSpotlight on Habits 2014-15 was a significant year in terms Collaborating: working together to of Learning Habits in Year 7, so that, developed as pupils worked together reflection and group work. It is, of should then have a positive effect on of changes to our academic curricu- help us learn. This includes team- as well as delivering usual subject to research and answer the question, course, in the Sixth Form where this their general performance, including lum. We launched our new Senior work and the skills of listening and content, teachers also targeted one or ‘How Can we Save the World?’. Cross- is the most valuable, as students (of course) in examinations, but it is School day with six lessons per day, empathy and is the social element to more of the habits, delivering lessons curricular links were made within a prepare for the demands of higher also about more than that. Martin Lu- our new Senior curriculum and also learning. to make pupils think more; challenge range of subjects including English, education and the workplace. ther King said, ‘Intelligence plus char- the King’s Learning Habits, which we The learning habits build on the them more; give them more inde- Geography, Science, ICT, Citizenship/ acter is the goal of true education’, initially introduced to pupils in Year 7. approach in our Infant and Junior pendence and choice and allow them PSHE, plus other subjects specific to Benefits of the learning habits and that is also our goal at King’s. We The months of planning and prepara- Division, where our Learning Chal- more opportunities for collaboration. the project pupils chose to complete. Think about the way that elite ath- know that the habits we are develop- tion paid off, and all three changes lenge Curriculum cultivates similar At the end of the academic year, Year In the academic year ahead, we letes use the gym to target particular ing will not just help students whilst were very successful. investigative learning habits, giving 7 pupils left their normal timetabled will introduce the learning habits muscle groups so that when they play at school, but also in life and in us a coherent approach to learning activities to take part in a ‘Learning throughout the rest of the Senior competitively their performance is workplaces where they will need skills Critical Thinking Skills throughout the School. Challenge’. This involved working Divisions. Our introduction of the enhanced. We are developing the key which allow them to adapt to changes Critical Thinking is now a timetabled collaboratively on an open, research- Global Perspectives IGCSE will help learning muscles in our students, so and become lifelong learners. subject on the curriculum for Year Changing the educational based task, resulting in a presenta- to embed these habits in the Sixth that they can become more engaged, RJG 7 pupils. Lessons this year engaged experience of pupils tion. During the three days, all five Form, as it is a qualification which confident and independent: in short, pupils in debating thought-provoking We initially introduced the teaching of the learning habits were actively encourages independent research, happier about their learning. This subjects such as the monarchy and its role; developing ideas about creating their own country; reading and dis- cussing texts which explore injustice, Resilience Reasoning Questioning Reflecting Collaborating and reflecting on injustice in their own lives. Perhaps the most pleasing re- sponse, though, was the uptake of our King’s Learning Habits and the enthusiasm for them from both staff and pupils. So, what are they and what are the benefits?

King’s Learning Habits About twenty years ago, Professor Guy Claxton created a list of the ‘learning habits’ which good students needed to develop. They included Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness, Reciprocity and Resilience and also had further sub-groups of skills within them. At King’s - and in the true spirit of an independent school - we decided to put our own twist on them and created our five King’s Learning Habits. These are:

Resilience: that is emotional tough- ness when dealing with situations we find difficult. Reasoning: being careful, methodi- cal and logical, this is the cognitive element of learning. Questioning: having lively, enquiring minds to ask good questions and then investigate them, and being prepared to question and challenge ideas. Reflecting: learning from mistakes and reflecting on successes to im- prove continually, and to plan ahead. This is the strategic element of learn- ing.

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René Descartes said: ‘Ce n’est pas context. We are committed to giv- were one of the highlights, as slimy picnic displays, demonstrating both were in action on the lake, some with assez d’avoir l’esprit bon, mais le prin- ing pupils first-hand experience creatures and odorous cheeses were cultural and health awareness. Later, canoes and others in building their cipal est de l’appliquer bien’ - in other of French language and culture, sampled, whilst friendships blos- the group headed for Mont St-Michel, own rafts. Instructors used French words: ‘It’s not enough to have a and to this end took groups from somed and memories were made. where we admired the combination throughout to lead the activities, so good mind; the most important thing Years 10 and 11 to Paris at Octo- of genuinely interesting history with that pupils returned home with a is to use it well.’ The study of French ber half-term, Sixth Form students Work experience in Normandy tacky tourist shops, under the blazing significant number of new words and offers challenge and excitement, and to Nantes for work experience at For the third year running, we offered July heat. phrases. certainly rewards those who not only Easter, and Year 7 to Normandy a week-long work experience trip The second day was spent on a bring a good mind to their study, but for an exciting activities holiday to Sixth Form students. These brave high-ropes course in woodland near Other activities are also prepared to use it well. This in July. individuals spent a week surrounded the Château in Cérences, where In October, Mme Schué organized year, opportunities abounded for martre, the views from the Montpar- by French, whilst undertaking a range pupils accomplished some daredevil a trip to a very special concert of pupils to follow and develop their Paris trip nasse tower and the gorgeous stained of jobs. This trip also coincided with feats. After this excitement, the party French music given in Leeds, which interest in the French language and Thirty students set off for the journey windows of Notre Dame Cathedrale. the final phase of their preparation headed to the Château to engage in was enjoyed by all who participated. culture, both within and beyond the to Paris: pupils had heard of the won- Following visits to the Louvre and for their oral examinations. We were some bread making: the results were Sixth Formers enjoyed an intensive classroom, and to find significant ders of this remarkable city but the the Pompidou Modern Art Museum, impressed by the maturity and good consumed by the hungry masses at film studies afternoon run by Dr Isa- reward in this. reality surpassed their expectations. lively discussions were shared on the cheer shown by all the students, as supper the same evening. The follow- belle Vanderschelden from Manches- The programme kept everyone busy purposes of art. Culinary discoveries work experience for the first time in a ing two days were spent in activities ter Metropolitan University. Students Trips to France as we enjoyed the artists in Mont- foreign language is a great challenge. at the Château. In orienteering, teams examined the work of Jean-Pierre We take Descartes’ point seriously, The evenings allowed some time for were sent on assignments around Jeunet in detail and looked carefully valuing language use in a practical relaxation and enjoyment of the city the sprawling and beautiful grounds, at themes and cinematography, all of Nantes. Grateful thanks are due characterized by woods, hills and within the French language. Mme to Mme Schué for her meticulous lakes. All sampled fencing, archery, Seth organized a series of enrichment organization and leadership of both and the hugely exciting aeroball, a seminars for Year 12 languages pupils this and the Paris trip. combination of trampolining and to help prepare them for competi- volleyball. On the final day, groups tive university applications, and these Château trip sessions included some on conflict Around forty pupils from Year 7 expe- in literature, Romanticism, linguis- rienced the delights of Normandy on tics, Magic Realism, and Portuguese. this year’s Château trip. On the first We launched new ‘Expo’ courses in day, they visited the market in Com- Years 7 to 9, supplementing these bourg, Brittany, where they bought with material from a daily children’s the ingredients for the perfect French newspaper, ‘Mon Petit Quotidien’. picnic. There were some outstanding This proved to be most successful and enjoyable among the Junior Divi- sion and Year 7 pupils. Junior Division pupils built and improved their dic- tionary skills in dealing with new and unfamiliar language through tackling these magazines.

MFL wider activities French students were involved in some of the many MFL enrichment activities offered during the year. These included the North West Mod- ern Languages Debating Competition in November, the UK Linguistics Ol- ympiad in February, in which Juliette Gorb, studying both French and Spanish, gained a Gold Award, fol- lowed by our internal debating com- petition organized by Mrs Houghton in July. This year saw a series of House competitions in the Girls’ Division, in which students of French held their own and achieved well. IED

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Spotlight on 8 pupils also enjoyed an incredible science club members were given the range of topics: they explored space; freedom to choose their own experi- watched sound being converted into ments this year. This resulted in one fire with Mr Illingworth's Rubens’ of the most diverse years the club Tube demonstration; designed super has ever had. Students discovered General diseases and discovered which bacte- how thixotropic liquids react to being ria actually live on their hands. placed on a speaker (dancing figures National Science Week was cel- made of custard), created writing ebrated in style with whole-school out of fire and constructed their own science quizzes within the Girls’ and rockets. These were successfully Science Boys’ Divisions, whilst all of Year launched at Fence Avenue; the spec- 7 took part in the great catapult tacular footage can be seen on our This year saw exciting changes in the the department joined the CASE challenge. This week-long epic of twitter feed @KingsMacScience. This world of General Science at King’s. (Cognitive Acceleration in Science engineering-based problem-solving just goes to prove that at King’s, it is The department embraced the Education) Programme. This practical produced some wonderful Heath rocket science. introduction of the King's Learning scheme involves students completing Robinson devices capable of accu- SMP Habits and the new scheme of work a thinking skills lesson based around rately propelling ping pong balls over was received with great enthusiasm practical science every two weeks for 1m high barriers. The winners, Luke by Year 7 students, who enjoyed two years, with the aim of improving Stevens and Marcus Williams, came this eclectic introduction to science their ability to make predictions and up with the most original designs we which covered a range of subjects. Of draw conclusions based on data, as had ever encountered and proved course, this is King's Science, so pu- well as helping them to analyse infor- themselves to be worthy champions. pils had fun smashing bananas frozen mation. The students embraced these In line with the Learning Habits in liquid nitrogen, creating their own lessons and it was wonderful to see ethos of students taking charge of chocolate rocks and even making fire the sharp improvement in the Year 7 their own education, the lower school extinguishers. exam results as they answered data- To aid students’ progress and to based questions with great skill. Year equip them with transferable skills,

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Spotlight on which contains artefacts collected by a selection of his favourite specimens locked in the rocks, just waiting for dedicated staff and through gener- and his explosive volcano mix, helps discovery. Students meet the chal- ous donations, over many years. It to bring the field work experience lenges of three-dimensional geologi- is always much admired by visitors: into the classroom. Geology contin- cal problems in the field, sometimes prospective pupils stand wide-eyed ues in Years 7 and 8 General Science in weather that can really test their Geology as they peer into display cabinets and and in Geography, when some of the resilience. By careful observation and open specimen drawers to discover most exciting elements of Geology recording of data, they learn to think Geology has been taught at King’s been, it would have been alchemy! the delights inside. - earthquakes, volcanoes and plate logically about the evidence pre- for years: soon after I arrived, Dickie You can claim to be the oldest science At some point, most children tectonics - form a popular part of the served in the rocks and landscape to Haresign (retired Master of French department’, he said, with a twinkle discover the fascination of fossils, di- curriculum. deduce the palaeoenvironment and and former School Historian) glee- in his eye. The long tradition of edu- nosaurs and volcanoes: in a fortunate The highpoint of the first year of the processes that were in operation fully told me that he had discovered a cating King’s students in Geology and few, the fascination grows and they A Level Geology is the Year 12 Field hundreds of millions of years ago. reference to a lesson that would now Earth Sciences at A Level continues to become geologists or palaeontolo- Course to the Isle of Arran. On this They begin to understand the vast ex- be called Geology being taught in the this day. gists. At King’s, pupils’ first taste of special island, students visit deserts, each other. Walking in the footsteps panse of geological time and appreci- Savage Chapel in St Michael’s Church. Another great attribute – and a Geology begins in the Infant & Junior tropical swamps and lagoons, vast riv- of giant millipedes and early dino- ate not only how much the processes ‘This was at a time when Chemistry marvellous teaching resource - is the Division, as pupils investigate rocks er systems, volcanoes and mid-ocean saurs, they encounter the secrets that operate on our planet can affect was not taught at King’s - if it had Department’s specimen collection, and fossils. A visit from Dr Fitz, with ridges, all within a few kilometres of of these preserved environments, life, but also how the interaction of life with the planet has had profound consequences in the past, and will do so again in future. The geologi- cal pilgrimage to Arran provides the opportunity to catch up with a former student who, now researching for his PhD at Cambridge, accompanies and instructs the first year-undergraduates who share our field centre. Studying Geology opens one’s eyes to the world around. Past and present students comment on the fact that they can never encounter a rock out- crop without at least thinking about what it is or how it formed. Local areas provide many oppor- tunities for geological study. The ‘de- serts’ of Alderley Edge and the ‘coral reefs’ of Winnats Pass and Cavedale provide opportunities for Year 13 coursework. King’s Infants always enjoy their trip to meet Stan, the T. rex at The Manchester Museum. Ear- lier this year, Manchester University, in conjunction with the Geological Society, hosted a lecture programme and revision day for A-level students. Opportunities such as these broaden and deepen our students’ knowledge, whilst building confidence in subject material. Looking to the future of our planet and the mineral and energy resources we utilise, the role of the geologist is as important as ever. From water sup- ply, mining of minerals and metal ores for manufacturing, to finding and extracting hydrocarbons for energy, geologists will be essential to sustain the quality of life we now experience - and may possibly be exploring and surveying another planet, one day. At King’s, the Geology Department will continue to educate pupils and sow seeds for the future. JAF

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Historian and former King’s Juniors provided funding for a memo- Day approached. For Years 7 and This year, the Percyvale Essay Prize teacher, David Hill, delivered talks rial garden in which to house it. 8, former teacher David Hill spoke was established; this is an award, in to the children and brought ‘hands Two entries by King’s pupils about the McKay family from Mac- each Division of the school, for an ex- on’ objects for pupils to investigate. received special commendation in a clesfield, whilst military historian Rob tended piece of writing or a creative Key Stages 1 and 2, led by the Educa- competition organised by the IWM Thompson spoke to pupils in Years production completed in pupils’ own tion Group, took part in a workshop North. They were a picture of a field 10 and 11 about life in the trenches. time. Students were invited to relate WWI focused on the role of women in the of poppies by Year 1 pupils, and a Sixth Form students benefited from a the topic of war to their studies, so REMEMBERED war. poem entitled ‘The Lost Soldier’ by talk by Professor Christopher Godden for example, on ‘medicine and war’ or Year 4 pupils planted snowdrop Year 6 pupil, Emma Graham, (see from The University of Manchester. ‘the economics of war’; a significant bulbs around the site as part of Man- the Creative Work chapter). Both For Year 9, a cross-curricular project number of students took on the chal- chester's ‘Snowdrop City’ campaign were exhibited at the museum, whilst was undertaken by the English and lenge. The centenary of the start of the and also enjoyed learning to cre- pupils and their families were invited History departments focusing on the First World War provided a poignant ate French knitting, using a special to a special award ceremony to mark war poets and their experience, which McKay Medals donated focus for many of King’s activities at ‘dolly’. Year 5 visited Stamford Military these achievements. culminated in a trip to IWM North. The story of the McKay family of the start of the academic year and Hospital at Dunham Massey where War Graves Project, the Division was Inspired by the Poppy display at In Art, each of the Year 8 boys Macclesfield is a deeply moving one allowed several departments to work they learned about the facilities for given responsibility for tending the the Tower of London, poppies made researched one of the 85 former about Mary Ann, her husband Robert together on exciting cross-curricular wounded soldiers and they also grave of the McKay family. by pupils in remembrance of those King’s pupils who died in World War 1 and their six sons who served their learning experiences. An agreed presented the BBC drama, ‘Archie On Remembrance Day, thirteen pu- who fell in conflicts across the world, and created a ceramic plaque in their country over a period of nearly 100 series of learning objectives and Dobson’s War’ in assembly. pils from Year 6 took part in laying a and particularly King’s fallen, were honour. The plaques, each designed years. The father and eldest son died activities ensured that all pupils were Years 4 and 6 visited the War wreath at the grave of the McKay fam- exhibited in the Entrance Hall. to portray the life of the fallen soldier, during the Boer War; five sons served able to understand the impact of war Memorial in Macclesfield: Year 4 ily and pupils met a surviving relative AJL were on display at the Year 8 Crea- in the Cheshire Regiment in the First on society in general and, in particu- ‘planted’ poppies on which were of the McKay family. A wreath was also tive Evening, a collaboration between World War and the youngest son was lar, on arts and literature in the last written names taken from King’s Roll laid at an on-site memorial, given to Seniors Music, Drama, Art and D&T depart- killed in Burma in the Second World century. of Honour, whilst Year 6 pupils were King’s by the Macclesfield War Graves A special commemorative event was ments, on the theme of War. War. Two daughters also died in the guided around the site by Former Project. Friends of King’s Infants and organised involving every year group In a further collaboration, Year 9 worldwide influenza pandemic at Infants and Juniors Chairman of Macclesfield’s Royal Brit- and several speakers were invited to Drama and German students enjoyed the end of World War 1. Five of the Our Learning Challenge topic in the ish Legion, Mr Len Johnson. Follow- the Senior Divisions as Remembrance a bilingual play ‘Messerschmitt v sons attended Macclesfield Grammar first autumn half term was ‘How did ing involvement in the Macclesfield Spitfire’. The show was a challeng- School (now King’s) and at the Re- the First World War change people’s ing piece of participatory theatre membrance Day service in November, lives?’, which captured pupils’ imagi- that centred on the memories of a Mrs Anthea Fairholm, daughter of the nations and gave a powerful focus to Frankfurt-based artist, Clara, and her youngest McKay son, presented the a wide variety of activities, trips and sister, both of whom lived through McKay family medals to the school visits. the British bombings during World CJ Reception pupils experienced War 2. wearing a gas mask whilst Year 1 dressed in clothing from the time, recreated World War 1 propaganda posters and learned how to bake a trench cake. Years 1 and 2 enjoyed a visit from homing pigeons and learned how the birds were used to send coded messages. They also vis- ited the Imperial War Museum North, where they took part in a drama workshop set in 1914.

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of local field trips to explore the dif- the children were able to appreciate of King’s staff. We had a fun-filled was a perfect end to an amazing week ference between town and country. exactly how each animal is adapted to week, packed with lots of interest- which I’ll never forget. They took a beautifully snowy walk to live within their habitat. Pupils were ing day trips, followed by activities at I think that it is really important for Swanspool and compared this with a amazed that they were able to walk the Château in the evening. Our trips young people like me to experience busy and noisy trip into Macclesfield amongst butterflies and we were very included visits to Nausicaa Aquarium, different cultures because we live in a Events & where they were also able to visit the proud of those who faced their fear a working farm where goats’ cheese society with people from lots of differ- museum and Silk Mill. They learned a of the dark to walk through the bat is made, a snail farm and the Somme ent countries, so it is important that lot about the local artist, Charles Tun- enclosure. Battlefields. we understand about each other to nicliffe, and created their own gallery Years 1 and 2 spent the day at the For me, the most memorable part help us get on well together. upon their return to school. Imperial War Museum North as part of the trip was the visit to some of Edward Gandy 5SM The visits and experiences of Year of the World War 1 topic. This really the Somme battlefields, because we Activities 2 are too numerous to list completely, did bring the topic to life for them, as learned how so many thousands of but a highlight for them was their visit they were able to experience some soldiers were lost during the Battle was very friendly and welcomed them to Chester Zoo, where they were able of the sights, sounds and smells from of the Somme in 1916. We visited the Infant Trips and Visits onto the train via the intercom and, as to explore fully their learning about the time. They enjoyed looking at trenches, the Thiepval Memorial to Infant pupils experienced a wide the train departed, he blew the train animal classification. After a visit in artefacts and taking part in drama the 72,194 missing soldiers without a range of trips and visits which rein- hooter which made everyone jump. school from ‘Corner Exotics’, which workshops set in 1914. All of the chil- grave and also the Lochnagar Crater, forced the curriculum and challenged Reception pupils visited places allowed the pupils to handle animals dren were able to demonstrate their the largest man-made mine crater. them to look at the world in different such as the Manchester Museum ranging from hedgehogs to scorpions, detailed knowledge and the work- The most interesting part of the ways. It was wonderful to see in- where they were wowed by the size of shop leaders were very impressed trip for me was our visit to the snail formative reports about animals seen dinosaurs and Tatton Park farm where with what the children knew. It was farm because it was fascinating to at the zoo, thought-provoking poetry they built dens and cared for animals, clear that this was a powerful learn- learn how the snails are bred and and art as a result of visiting the Impe- but they had a particularly fabulous ing experience as the ‘looking logs’ the different ways in which they are rial War Museum, and role-play areas countryside day out in Alderley Edge. the children created were full of close eaten. turned into Dinosaur museums, vets Whilst there, the children found lots drawings, observations and notes The most exciting part was when and garden centres, amongst other of interesting features that told them that they then used to inform their we spent the day at the beach and things. much about Alderley Edge and its classwork. were able to practise our French by The Pre-School had a particularly history: the beacon, the caves, stone ELW interviewing some of the local resi- wonderful day out as part of their circle, the golden stone, castle rock dents. It was a lovely sunny day and a transport theme. They travelled to and stormy point, to name but a few. few of us had a go at building a sand The Best Trip Ever Prestbury where they walked into the They also found the wishing well and car. village and learnt to cross the road the wizard's face carved into the rock In April, some Year 5 pupils went on Sitting round the camp fire on using a zebra crossing. They visited face. After a delicious picnic, the chil- an amazing trip to the Château du the last night is one of my favourite the church and walked to the park for dren had the opportunity to test their Broutel situated on the edge of the memories from the trip, as I really a picnic. Following this, they walked balancing, climbing and den-building small historical town of Rue in North- enjoyed toasting marshmallows and to Prestbury station to catch the train skills in this natural playground. ern France. We were accompanied by telling jokes. It was so nice for us all back to Macclesfield. The train driver In Year 1, pupils enjoyed a myriad Mme Johnson and six other members to be together as one big group and it

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Year 6 Formby Year 6 Hollowford Centre House Activities Who cares about the weather on a Fifty intrepid thrill-seekers slipped The Boys’ Division House competi- school trip? Well, Year 6 did when on the sunscreen and headed off to tion produced not only another very they were blessed with Spring sun- Costa del Castleton for a weekend of close finish with Gawsworth pipping shine and light winds while visiting views, rays, nerves and laughs. Steak Tatton to the title, but also a wider the National Trust’s Formby Point. pie and chips were wolfed down range of events than in previous Roger and Kate, our experienced before the most challenging and com- years. Over the course of the year, rangers, wasted little time in getting plex task of the entire trip – making House events raised close to £1000 the children yomping up dune and a bed. for the school’s charity, The Pul- along strand, foraging for strand-line With this one life skill at least monary Hypertension Association. treasures and evidence of caravans ‘mastered’, some groups began their Highlights were the inaugural Charity long-since swallowed by the fast-mov- activity programme. Christmas fair, which looks set to ing sand. A fascinating habitat study become a firm favourite and featured followed, with the children analysing Potholing: a nerf gun shooting range, hoop-la, the differences in vegetation between spin it to win it and milk shake stalls, the beach, the mobile dune area and I was so anxious about the small spac- to name a few of the imaginative the fixed dune area. Our knowledgea- es in Giant’s Hole cave, I backed out money-raising schemes, and the cake ble guides regaled us further with bo- at first but the second time I did it! baking competition where there nus anecdotes about local asparagus Georgia Bills were four categories of sponge cake farming and prehistoric hunters. With to enter. The cakes were later sliced the talk turning to food, inevitable I was extremely nervous about the and sold for charity. Another great and growing questions about lunch caving but after we were all kitted success was the University Challenge were soon answered reassuringly up and reassured by our instructor, I The 70-foot abseil off Millersdale gertips touched the trapeze. I’m so competition, which is always closely with ‘Now’ and ‘Here’. Five minutes conquered my fear and had an amaz- Viaduct on the Monsal Trail offered pleased I had a try. fought; Adlington was victorious and silence followed. Sadly, there was no ing time! I especially enjoyed squeez- terror and euphoria in equal measure: Henry Noble went on to cap their win by defeating time after lunch to enjoy Formby’s ing through everything even though an experienced Senior Management sun-soaked strand before the return, I bashed my head and got drenched I felt so scared and nervous but when I am terrified of heights and I found it Team in a charity play-off. musically-challenged voyage to Fence in mud. I got further down it felt amazing: one really hard to get to the top. It was so New initiatives were the photo Avenue. Holly Burke of the best things I’ve done in my life. windy. Once I had jumped, I felt great competition, based on the theme Pictured below are Will Bray and Henry Smith and I really enjoyed the leap of faith. ‘Outdoors’, which received a large Joe Bathurst with whelk egg casings, I really enjoyed the caving, as I loved Ridley Partridge number of entrants and was won by bone fragments, 3 types of razor clam, looking at the flowstone’s structure The scary bit was climbing over the George Holden with a magnificent cockle shells and sandworm casings. and crawling through the gaps. fence. At the end of it, I was very The final afternoon’s Round Robin photo of a sea eagle, and the Christ- Mackenzie Blackaby proud of myself and glad I had actu- Team Challenge was won convinc- mas card design competition; the SPCT ally done it. ingly by Izzy Moores, Maddy Holder, four winning entries were printed Charlie Oakes Emma Graham, Georgia Bills, Ollie and sold, again for the school char- Thomson, Oliver Muirhead, Jack Bray, ity. The individual winner was Sion Hiking up to Hollins Cross and Mam With the temperatures rising from Corben Holland and Santi Houghton Davenport. Tor was surprisingly enjoyable. Bugs early on Saturday morning, the rafting – the original Dream Team. Thank Once again, sports competitions were taken as pets, reed bazookas pond seemed a good place to be: you to all the staff who accompanied were well-supported, with basketball, were fired and dead sheep were scru- the trip and gave up their weekend to football, speed climbing and dodge- tinised. With the sky reddening over When I found out I was doing rafting, help create so many fantastic memo- ball all producing good competition Kinder Scout, implications of the 1932 I was terrified. I hate water and hate ries for the Year 6 children. and a great deal of fun. Highlights mass trespass were even discussed: getting wet, but when I had finished I SPCT were a new speed climbing record I found out lots of facts about the had experienced the time of my life. wildlife and the different mountains. Oliver Hall It was hard work walking up. We were all relieved when we reached the top, I really enjoyed building the raft and and that we had a minibus to take us we were able to go for a swim after- back. wards. Izzy Moores Jack Bray

Our instructor showed us a plant For many, inching their way along that miners used as wicks for their high-wire cables or clambering into a candles. standing position on top of a wob- Maddy Holder bly telegraph pole at the high-ropes course proved the most daunting Mam Tor was very steep and rocky so challenge: we had to watch our footing. We were told how to eat a nettle safely but Each time I watched someone do the unfortunately I still got stung. leap of faith, I got more and more Oscar Robinson nervous. The pole was wobbling in the wind when I reached the top. I bent my knees, leapt and my fin-

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Mathematicians enjoyed Sudoku, added further breadth and variety to children to enjoy a Welcome even- Kakuro and the Killer Quiz whilst our annual itinerary. Academic excel- ing, Bingo, a Quiz night, and finally sportswomen fought hard in House lence, hard work and extra-curricular a Presentation event to celebrate the Hockey, Netball, Rounders and on involvement were rewarded with successes of the week. There was also Sports’ Day. Girls bounced in syn- thousands of House Points too. an opportunity for some ‘en masse’ chronisation on trampolines and flew Amongst all these we have enjoyed formation dancing to round off every through the air in cheerleading. the Fence Avenue tradition of the evening. Musicians warbled, strummed Gym Competition which allowed There was never a dull moment: and tooted in various musical com- ‘King’s Collaboration’ at its very best! the children were a credit to King’s petitions including a hugely popular The themed ‘Movies’ Fashion Show and all helped to make Jersey 2015 a Karaoke competition; watch out for a was quite breath-taking, very en- happy and special trip. staff entry next year! Culinary artists tertaining, extremely funny and the DCB put their creative skills to good use outfits created were exquisite. as they decorated huge cakes with Tatton was the champion House, China House themes. Numerous ‘Bake Offs’ winning twelve of the twenty eight saw beautiful cake creations on a events: that’s an impressive 43%! During October half-term, a party of variety of themes which were sold to However, all should be congratulated 14 A Level pupils studying Economics raise lots of money for charity. for their efforts and achievements, and Business Studies, plus two teach- The quick and agile raced to the especially the House Captains, who ers, made King's first-ever trip to cups in the Speed Stack - twice - as were brilliant and will be a hard act to China. The 10-day tour of the world’s Jersey Sports Tour the first event was so popular. Book follow. House Captains were: Eleanor ful Greve de Lecq beach on the north economic powerhouse allowed lovers relished their involvement in Holder and Emily Naismith for Tatton; Thirty nine children and six staff en- coast of the island, were both great students to see business growth on the Book Quiz and World Book Day Eleanor Collett and Kelly Corcoran joyed an action-packed tour to Jersey fun and proved very popular. The the grandest of scales and examine celebrations whilst scientists flooded for Gawsworth; Sophie Decker and during the Easter break. Enthusiastic Gerald Durrell Wildlife Centre was how Britain might benefit in years to to the Hall for the ever-popular Lauren Kitchen for Capesthorne; and energetic tourers coped brilliantly also a special afternoon excursion come. Science Quiz and linguists for the Fiona Cornish and Billie Carter for with all the sport and leisure activities and children enjoyed learning about The key point of the trip was Language Quiz. Adlington whilst House Prefect was throughout the week. All soon settled the conservation ethos driving the to witness the speed and scale of The Photography Competition, Elena Boden. into the routine of an early (but won- work at the centre, as well as visiting Chinese growth and analyse how a Easter Egg Hunt and House Debating HLB derful) breakfast, a morning of sport, the animals and seeing them thrive in country emerging from Mao’s Cul- enjoying both netball and football very natural settings. Our adopted ot- tural Revolution became the world’s coaching, followed by a picnic lunch ter, Bintang, appeared happy and well number one economy in under 25 on the mighty North East face of the and a variety of afternoon visits. and was keen to be seen. years. Physical Sciences building for Paul The girls brought back ‘The Jersey Evenings were spent in an exclu- Suarez and an attritional, hard-fought Games’ Netball trophy and played sive venue in the hotel, allowing the Year 11 dodgeball competition, extremely well throughout the week. eventually won by Tatton, in which no All made new friends and improved prisoners were taken. and developed their skills. The boys Congratulations were offered to enjoyed their football sessions and the many boys who participated in came up against some very tough the various competitions whilst grati- opposition but still managed to finish tude is due to the House Prefects, a creditable 3rd place in their Jersey who were simply outstanding. Games final tournament. The focus PJP was very much on participation and enjoyment and all received medals for The Girls’ Division was a hive of activ- their positive contribution to the suc- ity as the House system flourished to cess of the Jersey Games. provide a wide range of activities for The weather did not spoil any girls, as twenty eight exciting compe- activities: afternoon visits to the Aqua titions took place this year. Splash water park and to the beauti-

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and settled autumn weather came to Browgill to Calf Holes and back again Outdoor Activities a very abrupt end with a lot of heavy as a result of missing equipment but Taking advantage of the prolonged rain just prior to our caving trip to all enjoyed their time underground. spell of good weather, twenty seven Yorkshire. The start of the week- For a change of scene, in January pupils (a record number) and five end was unpropitious, as we sat in the group headed off to Coniston staff journeyed to the favourite An- a queue on the M66 in pouring rain Copper Mines and took over the glesey camp site at Blackthorn Farm on Friday evening. However, fish and Youth Hostel there. It was a cold, for some water-based activities and chips at Boundary Mill restored flag- clear Saturday so we headed off to orienteering in Newborough Warren. ging spirits and the bunkhouse was climb the Old Man in wintry condi- Many new faces joined the trip, espe- as comfortable as ever. Despite the tions. As we climbed higher, the cially Year 7 girls, and they all enjoyed poor weather, everyone managed to mist came to join us and the wind a day of kayaking on the inland sea do at least one caving session, with increased. It was very icy in places or coasteering (pictured) around the the usual novice trip to the Ribble- with plenty of snow, so we took the area near Trearddur Bay. The weather head caves then a double dose with opportunity to test out the crampons, was perfect for camping and all en- Valley Entrance into the spectacular the first experience of using them joyed the usual fish and chip supper Kingsdale Master Cave followed by for many of the group. The summit laid on by the campsite kitchen. On Yordas for the older pupils. The sun was notable for its lack of view and the second day, Mr O’Donnell set up shone briefly on the walkers, who we pressed on to Brim Fell in a very a particularly fiendish course for the managed Pen-y-ghent in the morn- strong cross wind, across an icy and orienteers, which many struggled ing dry and conveniently sat out the wind-scoured landscape. Once there, with, especially Mr Street! Neverthe- rain in the café at lunchtime before the first group split took place, with less, the usual Manhunt activities in attempting Whernside from Kingsdale Mr Thompson and Miss Aspinall the sand dunes proved as popular as in the afternoon. On Sunday morn- heading off to Goat’s Water with three ever and a happy group made the re- ing, the sun shone, the winds were Year 7 girls, who had to work hard turn journey to Macclesfield in warm, light and a second attempt at Whern- to stay on the ground! Everyone else sunny conditions. side was successful, this time direct headed off to Swirl How and reached After October half term, the warm from Chapel-le-Dale. The cavers did it successfully, apart from replacing the odd errant crampon and dealing The students began their trip in Germans from the Gymnasium Maultaschen, we headed to Ulm, the with some blisters. Shortly before the Shanghai, going to see the VW fac- Salvatorkolleg, Bad Wurzach were birthplace of Albert Einstein, where summit, we passed the last people we tory, an industrial steel plant and the hosted by King’s families. The young we enjoyed a short tour of the city would see for the rest of the day, an Shanghai Bund, a waterfront develop- Germans were unified in their love before many of the group determined amazing state of affairs for the Lake ment which fuses the traditional and of Macclesfield and its people. They to climb Ulmer Münster. 768 steps District. the contemporary and is now a global enjoyed both town and countryside, later, we could corroborate that, at a It was an interesting and snowy tourist attraction. though were surprised to find pupils staggering 530 feet, the church boasts descent down Prison Band to the They then took a bullet train to in uniform, which is not a practice the highest spire in the world. low point on the ridge to Wetherlam, Beijing to see the Coca Cola factory adopted in Germany. Their visits The following morning took us to where we emerged from the cloud and how traditional pearl and silk included the plague village of Eyam, BMW world, Munich which, contrary and the second group split took industries have been extensively Chester, the Beatles Museum and to our earlier reservations, proved place, with the tired and blistered modernised, much to the envy of the Museum of Science and Industry. to be one of the most memorable descending to Levers Water. The many Maxonians. The party also vis- They also had an audience with the parts of the exchange. Back in the remaining few carried on to the icy ited Tiananmen Square and the Great Mayor of Macclesfield and toured the city centre, we enjoyed the Hofbräu- summit before heading down the Wall of China. Paradise Mill and Heritage Centre, haus, or Royal Brewery, where we snowy and slippery grass slopes of The economists were impressed where they participated in a re-enact- encountered a brass band and locals Red Dell, from where a muddy path by the speed and scale of Chinese ment of a Victorian classroom scene. in traditional Bavarian dress. led to the mines and the final slopes growth but also recognized that, At the heart of the exchange is The last of our coach trips took us to the hostel just as the light was though Shanghai and Beijing look the intention to promote greater to Lindau and Ravensburg, whilst our fading. Sadly, mild and damp weather and feel like New York, there is still a cross-cultural understanding and to final morning was spent at a recep- returned on Sunday so we packed great disparity between the haves and promote lifelong friendships between tion with the Mayor of Bad Wurzach, up and followed Miss Aspinall on an the have-nots. Remarkable statistics the exchange students. who spoke of the town’s history, and interesting circuit of Loughrigg Fell, staggered the students: for example, JAIH then on a tour of the Ried, the largest made all the more interesting by the if the 1.4 billion people in China all raised bog area in central Europe. mist and strong wind. A game of Virus want to be car owners, manufacturers Bad Wurzach Exchange A week of total immersion in the was played near to the summit, with would be making cars for the next fif- Having been reunited with our Ger- German language was, at times, even Mr Thompson showing a turn ty years. The visit opened pupils’ eyes man friends, our group of 24 stu- exhausting but this practice improved of speed as he chased the ‘Healthy’ to the scale and speed of develop- dents spent the first morning of our our vocabulary and enhanced spon- victims around the rocky knolls! Mr ment: they learned that, in Shanghai exchange at the Salvatorkolleg. taneity and confidence. Staying with Edgerton and Dr Fitzgerald took a alone, there were at least thirty new This presented us with one of host families, we experienced Ger- direct line from the summit so that skyscrapers, plus another thirty under the most linguistically challenging man life with a remarkable degree of the van and pupils could rendezvous construction, which is probably more episodes of the week, as we tried authenticity and we believe that in near to Rydal Bridge, whereupon they than across the whole of Europe. desperately to understand lessons our German partners we now have commenced the homeward trip. such as Biology and Classics. These friends for life. In March, the sun shone (some are topics which, for some, would Elise Boothroyd 12IED of the time) on a canoeing weekend German Exchange have been perplexing enough even in Wales. A group of eighteen Year In September, twenty four young in English. After a regional pasta dish, 11 pupils took advantage of calmer

42 43 Events & Events & Activities Activities weather and stayed in Cwm Pennant Alexandra School was one of the most Barbados from where they undertook canoeing pleasant experiences of the tour. expeditions on the lake at Llyn Glas, In October, twenty six pupils and four Some of the girls joined in a number near to Beddgelert, in largely sunny staff spent just under two weeks on a of classes, gaining a taste of school conditions. Still, with cool tempera- truly memorable hockey and netball life in Barbados and Mrs Coleman led tures and a brisk wind, it was a test of tour. As anticipated, the Bajan teams a coaching session, which included resilience in the face of adversity, es- the girls encountered were very twenty five of Alexandra’s school- pecially with splashing water around: powerful with a huge desire to show girls. The two fixtures played against seventy percent of the canoes did not how seriously they regarded their the school ended in wins for King’s, remain upright! On Sunday, those in sport. The atmosphere and context completing a thoroughly enjoyable the party preparing for their Silver of the games were often hostile, experience. DofE expedition did more canoeing, always highly competitive, and played As well as the sporting fixtures, whilst the rest of the party headed off in extremely challenging sporting there were many wonderful oppor- to Anglesey and walked through the of Naples, to the Campi Flegrei, visitors. However, after a trip in a ca- conditions. The beautiful country and tunities to appreciate the breathtak- woods by diverse routes, not always Europe’s super-volcano. The visitors ble car and a series of 4x4 jeeps, the settings provided a stark contrast to er than ten-minute spells. Although a ing sights of Barbados. Highlights correct, and out to the coast near the entered the Solfatara crater to the pupils emerged to ten feet of snow the facilities and attitude of the oppo- well-organised team, the opposition included a catamaran cruise along dunes, finishing on the tiny Llandwyn smell of rotten eggs: as they moved and a cold wind, which ably demon- sition, who were determined to put was not incredibly strong and the the coast with some deep-sea diving, island before returning to the mini- around this awe-inspiring place, they strated the impact of altitude. The King’s firmly in second place. Also, final score ended at 9-0, which was a during which the King’s tourists were buses and the journey home. witnessed boiling mud, smoking views from the top were stunning alternating days of netball and hockey great way to start the tour. lucky enough to catch glimpses of sea PME fumaroles, and a natural sauna built and the scale of the volcano even fixtures required that girls who played As they settled in, our players were turtles. The girls also enjoyed a trip to into the rock. more impressive than at first real- both sports had to be at the peak of better prepared for the second netball Harbour Lights, where they saw some That night, an overnight ferry from ized, making Vesuvius seem like a fitness, if they were to withstand pun- fixture against Sion Hill, though, once indigenous dancing and enjoyed Bay of Naples and Sicily Naples transported the group to small model. ishing climatic conditions. again, they were slightly intimidated an enormous Bajan BBQ, whilst a On a fabulous, unforgettable spring Sicily, for the second leg of the tour, The final morning was spent in We arrived at the University of West by the surroundings. Mrs Coleman’s morning at the Boatyard Beach Party tour to Italy and Sicily, forty nine where the first destination was the Al- the beautiful town of Taormina, the Indies to view the hockey venue and umpiring skills were severely tested was spent dancing in the rain, in true pupils from Years 7 – 9 encountered cantrana gorge. Walking through this jewel of which is its Greek amphi- to begin the process of acclimatizing and many decisions were questioned, British style. These memorable excur- some of Europe’s most iconic sites. spectacular gorge, cut through lava theatre, which features Etna as to the shocking humidity and heat. requiring penalties because of dis- sions were only possible through the The first day took them to the slopes flows from Mount Etna and carved its back drop. The pupils enjoyed Hockey fixtures were to be 8 a-side, sent. generous contributions from spon- of Mount Vesuvius: the trip, via a lane further apart by earthquake activ- their time in the town: ice cream requiring adjustment from the more King’s played an outstanding and sors, Thorneycroft and WJ Linkline. lined with orange and lemon trees, ity, the group saw some spectacular was consumed and a local pizzeria familiar 11 a-side games. memorable game of netball against The Barbados tour was a remark- took them to the summit on foot, basalt columns. yielded the opportunity for les- The first netball fixture against the Barbados national schools’ de- able experience, providing, alongside where they met impressive views, The next day, as the group pre- sons in pizza making, followed by a Newbury was ‘in the back of beyond’: velopment squad. The Bajans were the challenging sporting fixtures, both into the crater of the volcano pared for a trip up Mount Etna in delicious meal of authentic Sicilian the team was hostile and very aggres- superb, displaying stunning levels of many opportunities to encounter and over the sprawling city of Naples. bright sunshine and a temperature in pizza. sive on court. Although both our U15 agility, co-ordination and athleticism, others and to foster understanding of From Vesuvius, the group went to the high teens, it was almost impos- The pupils’ behaviour and en- and U17 squads were beaten, King’s yet King’s girls responded well, giving different cultures. Sincere thanks go the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. sible to imagine what would greet the thusiasm throughout the tour were played some stunning netball, giving them great games in the blistering to all involved, but especially to Lisa The stunning colours on the walls, exemplary; they were a credit to the Bajans hard-fought matches. heat. Though the Bajans won both Booker, Caroline Coleman and Sarah the wheel marks in the roads and King’s. Our first hockey fixture was against games, King’s girls enjoyed a unique Hopkin for their invaluable help the world-famous plaster casts of the TDC Combermere School at the University experience, as they were pitted throughout. We are now looking for- bodies, transported the visitors to the of West Indies. The game was at 4pm, against players, who, no doubt, will ward to our next tour, with younger sense of a bustling Roman town. and it was still humid: it quickly be- be playing for their national squad in year groups, to Spain and Gibraltar in On the second day, pupils visited came apparent that the girls couldn’t the very near future. Easter 2016. Sorrento for a brief tour of the town play at 100% intensity for much long- The final netball fixture against JLD and an exploration of its market streets, before travelling to the north

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rest and to prepare for the month Team 2 even went for a dip in the for goose!) We also donated toys, Rurrenebaque miles and miles of perfect white salt, Bolivia 2015 ahead. lake. Acclimatisation over, the teams pens, paper and a parachute game The jungle was part of the trip all stu- formed following the drying of a lake The month-long summer expedi- Day 2 saw the teams visit La Paz parted ways again for the remainder which the children loved. The project dents and staff were really anticipat- thousands of years ago. The land- tion saw twenty students visit South again to explore the hustle and bustle of the trip: Team 1 were to undertake was immensely rewarding and both ing. We had heard about the chance scape makes for some amazing illu- America to explore the diverse, high of the very busy city while Esteban the project and the trekking phase in teams really valued the experience of to swim with pink river dolphins, sion pictures, such as someone about altitude country of Bolivia. The two Herpin and Miss Graham went to El the Altiplano whilst Team 2 went to working with the local Bolivian com- see monkeys, go anaconda hunting to stamp on another person and a teams flew into La Paz airport, the Alto, a suburb of La Paz, to arrange for the Salt Flats munity. The people were extremely and try to spot caiman eyes, but the whole group fitting into one person’s highest in the world, situated at 3800 materials to be delivered to the pro- . hospitable, inviting us to a potato reality was even more remarkable. hand. Both teams loved experiment- metres above sea level. The teams ject. Esteban’s Spanish came in very School Project festival and a trout ceremony. The wildlife on the jungle tour was ing with these pictures, trying out were met by Jenaro, our guide for the useful as the hardware owners spoke Both teams worked at the same incredible and both teams swam with different angles and filters to get the month. He gave us a drink to help very little English – we even learnt the project, helping to build a toilet block Trekking dolphins on more than one occa- picture just right. The rest of the salt with altitude, a mixture of local coca term for ‘corrugated iron’! Materials and a wall around the school. The After the school project, the teams sion. Miss Barton took taking a selfie flat tour included seeing a smoking leaves and lemon, and packed us bought, Esteban and Miss G returned school had never had a proper toilet went to Condoriri base camp ready to with animals to a whole new level as volcano, geysers, hot springs and stay- onto the funky ‘Turismo’ bus to take via the world’s highest urban funicu- block and the wall surrounding the summit Pico Austria. At 5300 metres, a monkey landed on her head. Team ing in a hotel made from salt. Again, us to our hotel. Driving from the air- lar and packed up ready to re-locate school needed fixing to keep wild the mountain was challenging but 2 found anacondas while sadly Team the Salt Flats highlighted why Bolivia port to the hotel was breath-taking as to Lake Titicaca the following day. dogs out of the playground. Educativa both groups agreed the views from 1 were not so lucky. The sunsets over was such an interesting country to ex- the teams enjoyed stunning views of The next day the teams travelled Condoriri has 15 local pupils and both the summit were worth it. Team the Amazon were spectacular and plore for a month and no two phases La Paz, a mass of buildings and busy to Isle de Sol where Team 1 waved teams made a significant contribution photos (and a selfie or two later) both teams agreed the jungle phase ever felt the same. roads surrounded by mountains. After goodbye to Team 2 as the teams split to developing the schooling of these the teams headed down for a much- helped them fully to appreciate Bo- With the last few souvenirs (and arriving at the hotel, both teams were up for the acclimatisation trek. Team children. As well as the building work, needed cup of tea and a rest before livia’s remarkable diversity. some precision packing) it was sadly keen to explore, so set off to find the 1 trekked from Yumani to Challapa- both teams painted the classrooms, another two days of trekking out of time to head home. All students and Witches’ Market, leather goods and, mpa and Team 2 trekked the opposite taught the children some English the base camp. Both teams agreed Salt Flats staff had an amazing time and came of course, somewhere good to eat. Af- way. Lake Titicaca is spectacular and and played games with them such as that there was one thing they were If you google ‘Salar de Uyuni’ a whole away with plenty of stories to tell of ter a busy first day, both teams retired both groups enjoyed stargazing and Duck, Duck, GOOSE (or Duck, Duck all really looking forward to after the array of weird and wonderful pictures their South American adventure. to the hotel for some well-deserved watching the sunrise over the water. COW as we weren’t sure of the word trek phase – a shower. appear. The Salt Flats are literally SG

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Northern Final of the UK Chess Chal- In the summer term, King’s of best practice in language learning lenge. Although Christian narrowly cricketers received a masterclass in in secondary schools. missed the UK final by half a point, batting, bowling and fielding skills he qualified for the national plate from former England fast bowler, Languages in the Workplace competition. James Kirtley. Steve Moores, Head of In January, Year 10 pupils were Challenge & The Year 5 Christmas Shop formed Cricket, said: ‘Our young cricketers treated to an interactive and thought- part of an enterprise week, as pupils can learn so much from those who provoking session within the Modern designed and made items to sell for have performed at the elite level. Languages Department’s Languages charity, working out the profit and Day in, day out, James was one of the in the Workplace Fortnight. Sarah loss on each item and evaluating most disciplined cricketers on the Scott (pictured) shared her insights their ideas, and some demonstrated county circuit, deservedly winning from an exciting career in internation- Enrichment significant entrepreneurial talent. Year his England caps and making the very al finance and recruitment, and talked 6 had an opportunity to showcase best of his talents. We want our young of the enjoyable years she spent wonderful musical ensembles and young writers into the national arena. this talent at the Summer Fun Friday players to emulate that attitude and living in France and Germany. She Infant and Junior Division choirs. As ever, the standard of play- Details of The British Library World event, where they organised and ran reach their own personal milestones.’ discussed the way in which living in a This year’s changes to the curriculum ing was exceptional, bringing forth, as War 1 writing competition winners are stalls for the rest of the Division. country significantly speeds the learn- were greeted with great enthusiasm soloists, the class winners of the Year in the WW1 chapter. Further academic In addition to this, the Junior ing of that country’s language and she by our pupils. In a questionnaire, one 6 Music Festival. success was achieved when Year 5 and School Council, alongside Char- emphasized the enhancement to lan- Modern Foreign Languages pupil described the new curriculum Competition is a main area of Year 6 pupils took the Primary Maths ity Monitors Ella Jones and Isobel guage fluency. Pupils responded with as providing, ‘challenges to enhance focus in our Enrichment Programme. Challenge, and many of our chil- Watkins, were involved in running a The MFL faculty saw success in a many intelligent questions relating to and enrich pupils’ learning chances In-house competitions such as the dren performed exceptionally well, variety of charity fund-raising events. range of challenges this year. Sixth languages in the workplace and the through ethical teaching’. With this termly art competition and the Times with Emma Graham, Lewis Johnson, To challenge our most academically Form students competed in the Chea- nature of learning a language whilst in mind, we employed additional Tables Championship (pictured), Mackenzie Blackaby, Oliver Hall, Fay capable Year 6 pupils, we prepared dle Hulme annual debating competi- living in the country. challenges to embrace and further serve to encourage pupils to broaden Fitzmaurice and Dominic Townsend and entered a large number for tion where the Year 12 German team, enhance these changes. their knowledge in order to com- receiving a gold certificate. Level 6 papers, where King’s pupils competing against Year 13 students, iPads were integrated into lessons pete with their peers. Our Challenge Our sporting achievements were achieved outstanding results. reached the semi-finals. Sixth Form Business and Economics as well as forming part of the ICT cur- Monitor, Emma Graham, provided the also outstanding. In addition to in- NS linguists also achieved success in the riculum. They were used to enhance Junior Department with weekly chal- house sports competitions, there global ‘Juvenes Translatores’ compe- Business and Economics students learning, particularly during research lenges of a variety of genres, stimu- were a number of other significant tition, aiming to complete the best experienced success in a number of Physical Education and presentation activities. In Shake- lating higher order thinking skills in achievements made regionally and translation of a set text. In February, national competitions this year. Year speare Week, Year 5 made good use both pupils and staff alike. nationally; details can be found in the A Level PE students were lucky MFL students secured a Gold award, 13 Business students Isaac Brough, of the iMovie app to create some Alongside inter-school musical Sports chapter. enough to be the first school group two Silvers and a Bronze in the pres- Jonny Jones, Douglas Naismith and stunning Shakespeare-themed movie competitions, a choir of Year 6 pupils King’s Chess team (below) had to enter the new Birley Campus at tigious UK Linguistics Olympiad, an Jack Salem finished 22nd in the coun- trailers. and our Woodwind Wonders Ensem- one of its best years at the AJIS Chess Manchester Metropolitan Univer- annual competition in which students try in the Student Investor Stocks It was another busy, musical year ble entered classes at the Alderley Championships with 1st and 3rd sity. Students used a state-of-the-art are required to use their linguistics Challenge. This is an exceptional ac- with many public performances. Both Edge music festival; our singers were places in the U10 B section for Sam biomechanics laboratory and worked skills to crack codes and decipher colade given the 10,000+ teams that Year 4 and Year 6 productions were awarded a third place certificate and Parry and Angus Rutherford, whilst with lecturers who are at the cutting previously unseen languages. Our enter each year. outstanding. Pupils gave performanc- our instrumentalists a cup for first Christian Tattum was crowned U9 edge of this field. This was a fantastic top linguists also created the new and Six exceptionally promising Year 10 es way beyond their years, excelling place. Champion. Christian was also success- opportunity for students to enrich vibrant modern languages magazine, girls - Alice Gregory, Bethany Marlow, in singing, dancing and acting. The We take every opportunity to enter ful in the Northwest Chess Finals and, their understanding of the mechanics ‘Linguavox’, highlighted by the Goe- Beatrice Tann, Hannah Ruskin, Tilly Summer Concert showcased our our mathematicians and budding along with Sam Parry, competed in the of movement. the Institute, London as an example Davis and Natalie Stevens - made it

48 49 Challenge & Challenge & Enrichment Enrichment to the final of Manchester Airport’s than 20 would-be drummers learned beyond the curriculum. In the first academic studies is vital in achieving a Young Enterprise Competition after the secrets of rhythm and beat from term, weekly sessions were offered successful application. securing investment for their Christ- one of the world’s best. Richard, who for Year 13 as they finalised their uni- mas gift idea. Six of our most able has been with Elbow for 21 years, ran versity applications. As many of them German and History Business and Economics students a series of sessions with the boys and faced Oxbridge and other interviews, - Oliver Wilks, Rheanne Beresford, girls about using a mindful approach, the sessions explored topics such as A Holocaust Exhibition Jamie Murray, James Sudweeks, having an awareness of your breath, responding to challenging questions, King’s hosted a major exhibition on Christopher Noxon and Sophie Quinn thoughts and using positive self talk showing an astute mind at work and post-war Germany's confrontation - came second in the ICAEW (Institute to help to focus the mind. how to discuss their wider reading with the Holocaust which highlighted of Chartered Accountants for England in the context of an interview. Dur- inhumanity towards others and and Wales) base accountancy re- ing one session, the students were examined not only the causes of past Senior Mathematics Challenge gional competition. The department’s invited to give short presentations on must treat people indiscriminately atrocities, but also what is happening ‘King’s of Commerce’ magazine grew Once again this year, some of our their wider reading, after which they and without prejudice but always with in the world today. in size and developed further, with most exceptional mathematicians faced a grilling from their peers. Some empathy. He used a mobile ultra- After visiting King’s, the exhibition some wonderful articles from many – Laura Embrey, Alistair Thompson, described this as far more terrifying sound system to allow the girls to see took pride of place in the House of gifted Business and Economics stu- Matthew Harden and Dmitri Whit- than their actual interviews. Another their own working joints. Commons and subsequently at the dents. more (pictured) - competed in the session featured a debate on arts and We were delighted to welcome University of Birmingham, Notting- Senior Mathematics Challenge at Man- Manchester to take part in a Gothic sciences: following a training session back former pupil and success- ham Trent University, and the Univer- chester University. The team solved writing workshop, while renowned from Deputy Head, Richard Griffiths, ful businesswoman Carrie Green sity of Copenhagen, as well as having a series of demanding mathematical Manchester poet Mike Garry visited an impassioned discussion of the to speak to current pupils about a partner exhibition in Cape Town, Music and Drama problems coming second amongst the school to deliver an inspiring talk topic emerged. dreaming big. Founder of the Female Durban and Johannesburg. This year’s main school production, thirty teams. and workshop for Sixth Form English Later in the year, Year 12 students Entrepreneur Association, Carrie is The exhibition was accompanied Friedrich Durrenmatt’s ‘The Visit’, Literature and Language students. were invited to join the sessions. At dedicated to championing success by a series of lectures for students was a testing challenge to students, this point, colleagues offered a series amongst female entrepreneurs. She and staff by historian Dr Stephan Pet- English not only in the grasping of some pret- of talks on a wide range of subjects as was appointed as an ambassador for zold. The talks focussed on ‘Germa- ty dense and philosophical content, ‘Evocative, powerful and heart-rend- diverse as economic theory, language the government’s initiative on start- ny’s recent shift towards victimhood Science but in the high performance level ing’ were the words used to describe change, political theory and radical up businesses and has worked with and the de-emphasis of German re- required in order to communicate the Lauren Hayward’s poetry recitals. She Two of our most able scientists, Han- thinking: these were approached James Caan of Dragons’ Den fame. sponsibility’ and, for A Level German complexities of a range of characters beat young reciters from top schools nah Ruskin and Ellie Fielding, worked through a series of demanding ‘What Carrie spoke passionately about her students, the talks were delivered in successfully. Professional actor and across Cheshire with her recital of in their own time to complete a GCSE if…’ questions. The students contin- personal journey to success and her German. director Richard Ellis ran a workshop three great poems in the prestigious in Astronomy with Mr Carpenter. ued to throw themselves into discus- message to pupils came through loud The exhibition tracked Germany’s in school on ‘archetypal performance’ Poetry by Heart competition. Hav- They learnt about planetary systems, sion with energy and insight; running and clear: dream big, decide what you descent into industrial barbarism and choral acting techniques, helping ing taken 1st place, she then joined stars, galaxies and cosmology and the the sessions was a source of great want and go for it. She spoke of the from the reparations for the First greatly in inspiring and equipping the forty two other county champions at solar system. An important part of enjoyment for teachers. importance of a positive mind set and World War, Hitler’s seizure of full cast to rise to the challenge. Homerton College, Cambridge for the the course is an independent project At the same time, we continued using failures as stepping stones to powers, the development of an ef- In the summer term, world- national finals. that forms part of the final GCSE. The to challenge Sixth Formers with the success. ficient state killing machine and also renowned drummer with Elbow, In January, a group of our most students constructed a sun-dial and Extended Project Qualification, which We were delighted to welcome Germany's post-war responses to the Richard Jupp, gave a masterclass to exceptional Year 8 English students took regular measurements over a remains very popular with students some of our own high-flying Year 13 Holocaust. young King’s percussionists. More visited the John Rylands Library in four-week period. and university Admissions Tutors students to Speakers’ Club in De- Head of German, Jessica Houghton When the solar eclipse occurred, alike. cember. Katie Fray, Anja Knudsen and said: ‘I was intrigued to see how the Hannah and Ellie joined a group of Aaron Shaughnessey talked to the younger generation responded to Year 11 boys observing and taking girls about university applications. the question: what is it to be Ger- measurements of this amazing event. They offered sound words of advice man? Our students were very willing Inspirational Speakers Mathew Jackson, who completed about relevant work experience, the to engage with the deeper questions and obtained an A grade in his GCSE Our Inspirational Speakers’ Pro- importance of participating in a broad of defining cultural identity, and the Astronomy last year, took some excel- gramme welcomed a number of array of extra-curricular activities, the discussion of how to remember past lent pictures to record the event. A highly successful speakers to the value of involvement in the Duke of events provoked a fascinating range telescope was used to project an im- Girls’ Division. The objective of Edinburgh’s Award programme and of thoughtful responses.’ age onto a screen and the reflection Speakers’ Club is, in conjunction with how maintaining high standards in all RWA was seen in a bucket of water. our school aims, to develop lively Hannah is keen to become an and enquiring minds and to create astrophysicist: she arranged work ambition and drive amongst our girls. experience at CERN, Switzerland in We aim to open the girls’ eyes to the order to gain more experience and vast array of opportunities available to be a part of innovative research in to them. physics. A high court trial was conducted by Judge John Phillips whilst speaker Esther Harper talked about her work as a translator at the Sochi Winter Aspire Olympics. A leading orthopaedic sur- The Aspire programme is now a well- geon, Mr Waseem, told potential med- established feature of Sixth Form life ics they would have to work hard and and is open to all students who want have a real desire to communicate to challenge themselves in a diverse with people if they wanted to become range of subject areas, outside and a top surgeon. He described how we

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Lawson Court by representatives from Henry Smith (6ST) organised a sale Thanks from the PM Charitable work Year 2 and also to Macclesfield Cradle of RSPB lapel pin badges and raised Charity fundraiser Harry Norton got This year, our pupils and staff en- Concern. over £70, selling out his entire stock! a personal thank you from the Prime gaged in a wide range of activities to In support of their maths and Comic Relief was supported with a Minister for his heroic efforts to raise £25,000 for charities close to PSHE curriculum, Year 5 classes ran a non-uniform day and a second-hand support The Seashell Trust. Coura- home and further afield. Pupils were Christmas shop, selling festive items book sale, raising £335 for the charity geous Harry has helped to raise over directly involved in choosing the and confectionary. An impressive total and a Cake Sale was organised in aid £60,000 for the world-renowned char- charities, often reflecting concern for of £698 was raised, which was sent to of the Nepal Earthquake Appeal, rais- ity which cares for those with severe children in the UK and abroad and the Macclesfield War Graves Project. ing £268. mental and physical disabilities, supporting a range of health-related In order to support our friends The final charity event of the year including his two brothers, Reims charities. It is to our pupils’ credit, at Destiny Garden School in Kenya, was organised by Year 5 who offered and Cayman. Harry’s sensational that they embrace the opportunity to Infant & Junior pupils took part in stalls and activities such as cake sales, the babies in the unit. The inscrip- fundraising activities include a host of help and support others beyond the a sponsored Christmas Run. The guess the bear competition and a tion on this equipment reads: ‘With sponsored activities, public speak- school community. children enjoyed racing around the football penalty shootout. The event love and best wishes from all the girls ing engagements and the auction of grounds dressed as elves and other generated £273 for the RSPCA. at The Girls’ Division at The King’s his wonderful watercolour paintings, Christmas characters. Also, Year 4 Including non-uniform days and School’. and earned him The Seashell Trust’s children operated a Christmas Postal other charity days held during the Later in the year, the girls contin- nomination to attend the Downing Infants and Juniors Service: they worked very hard to year, the final total raised by the Infant ued with their fundraising, most no- Street party. In the autumn, donations from Infant sell stamps designed in-house and to & Junior Division was an impressive tably for The Teenage Cancer Trust by & Junior families to the Division’s collect, sort and deliver mail each day. £6012. holding a concert of wonderful music Harvest Celebration were delivered to After the retiring collection from the AJL in June and they wore House colours Runway on the Runway the Silklife Church’s Foodbank. Beau- Junior Carol Service was added to the on Sports Day to raise £97 for The tifully decorated boxes of food were total, £3294 was sent to DG School to British Paralympic Association. a stem-cell scientist and representa- In March, King’s fashion-forward Girls’ Division distributed to residents of the Harry boost their school lunch programme. tive of the Pulmonary Hypertension teenagers took to the runway, under In the Autumn Term, the girls opted Association, visited the Division. He the wings of Concorde, to raise to support the Neonatal Unit at Mac- explained how vital the money raised thousands of pounds for The Teen- Boys’ Division clesfield Hospital. This small, local was in supporting research and the age Cancer Trust. In the North West, charity has a big impact on the lives The Division raised £1800 for the boys were delighted to present their more than 500 young people are of many, including our own pupils. Pulmonary Hypertension Association, cheque to him. diagnosed each year with cancer, After launching the project in Assem- a charity dedicated to supporting bly in September, the girls organised those who suffer from this debilitat- a myriad of events to raise money for ing condition. The PHA was chosen this worthy cause. Major fundrais- for its special significance to the ing events included the disco for all Division, as pulmonary hyperten- pupils in Years 7 - 8, the Year 7 Santa sion has touched our community in Dash and the sale of Christmas cards. recent years. In September, Charities’ By Christmas, the girls had raised Prefect Adam Garnett addressed the £4218, which is an astonishing ef- boys in assembly and explained to fort. In January, we welcomed Fiona them the devastating effects that the Doorey and Julie Green from the NHS condition has on the lives of sufferers. to an Assembly for the presentation The boys rose to the challenge and of the cheque. It was a privilege for worked tirelessly throughout the year our Charities’ Prefects, Lauren, Lydia on a range of fundraising activities, and Kate to visit the Neonatal Unit in including a Year 7 disco, a rap battle, March. This gave the girls an opportu- a bake-off and a sponsored silence. nity to see for themselves the amazing The support of the House system was work which takes place there on a invaluable, with boys from each of the daily basis and to discuss the equip- Houses collaborating to organise a ment to be provided. The girls chose Christmas Fair and to design and sell to purchase breathing equipment for Christmas cards. In May, Dr Dan Reed,

52 53 Community Community Activities Activities yet awareness remains the lowest in items and sold them for charity. The joined by around 60 boys and girls Charitable Rugby Matches the UK. Joining their counterparts event proved popular and profit- from the Seniors and Sixth Form, from other schools, King’s pupils able. The final total for The Teenage Pupils donned a variety of fashion plus a host of staff, for three charity entertained and enthralled a packed Cancer Trust was just short of £5000, accessories during fundraising rugby touch rugby matches which also had audience, showcasing fashion from an astonishing sum of money and, in matches to raise money for Cancer a sporting outcome. BCBGMaxazria, courtesy of Harvey recognition of their efforts, King’s was Research, The Brain Tumour Trust Guy Mason explained: ‘During the Nichols, and the UK’s top shoe re- awarded the ‘Stephen Sutton Thumbs and The Christie. The First XV were summer break we like to keep up our tailer, Kurt Geiger. Up Award’. skill levels by playing non-contact rug- The teams spent many hours HLB by and it has become a tradition that rehearsing during lunchtime, after we raise money for good causes at school and at the weekend, in an the same time. In the first match, all Sixth Form Fashion Show attempt to perfect eye-catching, 70 players wore hats and caps to raise show-stopping routines. Behind the musicians, Jamie Edgerton and Megan Sixth Form students turned on the money for the Brain Tumour Trust. scenes, students wrote reports, took Huddy, were invited to perform, style for a night of glamour with their The second match saw all players in photographs and organised fundrais- demonstrating the very best of King’s annual fashion show in aid of The pink for Cancer Research UK and in ing opportunities. Two highly talented musicianship. Christie. The young models wowed a the final match players wore shirts Kissi Bisease Primary School, the lat- Runway on the Runway, organised packed audience and raised £3,535. from the commonwealth of rugby na- ter of which now has its first-ever fully by Margo Cornish, offered pupils the Organiser and student Sacha Al- tions to raise money for The Christie.’ furnished library. opportunity to gain a wealth of new len said: ‘We have been working on The matches raised over £300 for the The sports equipment and kit do- experiences and they worked togeth- the show for three months and that three good causes. nated by King’s staff and parents was er with enthusiasm and resilience. hard work certainly paid dividends distributed to the different schools. King’s pupils worked tirelessly with the kind of night that I think The football team of Kissi Bisease Ghana connections to smash their fundraising target we will remember for the rest of our School was delighted to give its new of £2000, for example, by giving up lives. Many of us have already been King’s links with Connecting Kids kit a first outing against a select team Saturday morning activities to partici- touched by the effects of cancer Education Foundation (CKEF) in of teachers and former King’s student pate in bag packs at Sainsbury’s and and deeply appreciate having such a Ghana is continuing to benefit many Harry Hayward, who was spending a Tesco. This, together with numerous world-class centre of excellence in the children in the West African country. Gap year working with CKEF. cake sales, sweet sales and chocolate region.’ King’s would like to thank The first consignment of books, The last consignment of books tombolas, bingo games and bucket retailers: Boo-Chic, Emma Beaumont, chairs and tables (from King’s Junior donated by King’s Infant & Junior collections at school concerts, kept Pure, Fab Boutique, SOS, Runway, Department) were put to good use Division arrived in the autumn and them all very busy. John Douglas, Burton and Dorothy by hundreds of nursery and school was shared between schools in Anum, In March, the Girls’ Division also Perkins for kindly donating the cloth- children in the towns of Kissi and Kisse Bisease and a new project loca- organised a Raid My Wardrobe event ing for the event. Anum. The books and furniture were tion in a remote part of Brong Ahafo as students donated pre-loved fashion allocated to St Peter’s Nursery and to region.

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with 263 points. Both teams went on with the U11 Boys’ 4x100m relay, Basketball Cheerleading to represent Cheshire at the Regional Serena Panton (U10 150m) and Isabel B Finals in Warrington, where the Moores (U11 150m), who secured Teams entered the U17 and U18 Fantastic results were achieved at the Intermediates increased their points well-deserved bronze medals. England Schools Competitions. In the National School Cheerleading Cham- total to 278, with impressive perfor- The Macclesfield and District Ath- U18 competition, with a pool of six, pionships in June at the Manchester Sports mances from Annabel Hebb, Victoria letics event concluded the season on the team had a competitive chance. Velodrome. Each team was placed in Blackwell, Antonia Bianchi, Olivia the hottest day in July since records The opening game against Tythering- the top two in the country, with three Moores and Ffyona Booker, thus plac- began. Athletes coped brilliantly ton HS was a tight match, with King’s of the four, crowned National Cham- ing the team in 4th position in the and were delighted to win the Girls’ winning by 10 points only. The win pions. North West. Team Trophy, the Boys’ Team Trophy came from a combination of tight de- King’s Kittens (Year 7) were 2nd; There were some wonderful perfor- and the Combined Team Shield. The fence and utilising all of our players to King’s Cubs (Year 8) 1st and National Athletics mances from all the athletes this year, 4x100m relay races rounded off a score, as our principal scorers, Cap- Champions; King’s Lions (Years 9 and Boys Girls but the highlight of the season was fantastic evening of athletics in fine tain Dima Rukazenkov and Esteban 10) were 1st and National Champions; The athletics season started well The teams enjoyed another successful seeing Sophie Quinn compete for style and both the U11 girls’ quartet Herpin, were neutralised by the two King’s Allstars (Years 7-13) were 1st with a 2nd place finish in The King’s season and there were some excellent Cheshire at her third English Schools’ (Scarlett Brough, Lottie Dennett, So- best players of Tytherington. and National Champions. School Relays Meeting at Macclesfield performances. Athletics Association National Finals phie Scott and Isabel Moores) and the The second match, a win against King’s cheerleaders continue to Leisure Centre. In the junior boys’ The Macclesfield and District in Gateshead. This is the fourth U11 boys’ quartet (Charles Morrison, Congleton HS, was again closer than strengthen their skills and achieve- (Year 7 and Year 8) English Schools’ Athletics Championships kick-started largest annual athletics event in the Jake Leech, Lewis Johnson and Sam expected, but easier winning at 48-31. ments and, as this year came to a Track and Field Cup, King’s came 2nd the season with Junior and Interme- world and it brings together the best Danson) became Macclesfield and Olly Nowak and Joe Martin, ably as- close, we said ‘Farewell’ to Bethany of ten teams in the first round but did diate teams (Years 8, 9, 10 and 11) athletes from each county in England. District 2015 Champions. Holly Burke sisted by Alex Norton, controlled both Burrows, who has captained seven not get through to the North West both finishing in 2nd place out of the Sophie finished in 7th place in the was the U11 600m Champion and Lot- defensive and offensive boards, ena- Cheerleading teams to National suc- Finals. The inter boys (Year 9 and Year nine competing schools. Lulu Grif- Senior Girls’ Long Jump event, which tie Dennett the U11 80m Champion. bling fast breaks and multiple shots, cess throughout her King’s career. 10), showing great improvement, fiths produced an impressive run, to bodes well for her future athletic suc- Thank you to athletics captain, Sam with aggressive offensive rebounding. Bethany has been a great inspira- came 1st out of nine and qualified for win the 1500m. Olivia Moores was cess. Danson. The third game result was a narrow tion to cheerleaders, trampolinists the A Final at Robin Park. Going into 2nd, and Jessica Krajewski 4th in LB Athletics Colours were awarded loss to a very good team at Cardinal and sports women generally. We wish the North West Final, King’s School the 75m Hurdles, whilst Chantelle to: James Payne, Lewis Johnson, Sam Langley in Manchester and King’s also her well for the future, both academi- was ranked 8th out of twelve but with Carroll came 2nd in Javelin. In the Junior Danson, Charles Morrison, Isabel lost by 20 points, to Alsager HS. cally and in the field of sport. some excellent performances on the Intermediate team, Sophie Decker Sports Day was a thoroughly enjoy- Moores, Holly Burke, Lottie Dennett, The women’s team played the for- HLB day, finished a respectable 5th in the won the 80m Hurdles and was also able day of top class athletics and all Sophie Scott and Scarlett Brough. mer pupils, which the former pupils North-West. Top performances came 2nd in Triple Jump. Eleanor Toms pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 took part DCB won by a considerable margin. Twenty-five pupils qualified to repre- from Cameron Redpath, who ran a won Javelin, Victoria Blackwell was to score points for their House. Field BB sent the UK at the European Champi- fantastic time of 36.9 seconds to win 2nd in Long Jump and Annabel Hebb events included the conventional the 300 metre event; he also jumped came 3rd in the 200m. These perfor- Long Jump and Javelin and the less 11.49 metres in the triple jump. Joe mances secured the girls’ selection to conventional, such as the ever-pop- Moores also won both his events: he represent Macclesfield at the County ular Tug of War. Athletes impressed ran 24.7 seconds for the 200 metres Championships, along with Senior spectators with excellent racing in a and threw 11.17 metres in the Shot Girls, Lucy Snelson (1500m), Sophie range of events including the enter- Putt. The season was in full flow Quinn (Long Jump) and Evie Hancox taining egg and spoon, skipping and when King’s Boys’ Division finished (Hurdles). sack races. Over 80 highly competi- 1st in a triangular fixture, beating At the Cheshire Schools’ Athlet- tive races were concluded with the Cheadle Hulme and Stockport Gram- ics Championships, Sophie Quinn 4x100m relays (with double points at mar. gained County selection by jumping stake); Capesthorne were the overall Throughout the season there were exceptionally well, achieving National winners and House captains Isabel some remarkable individual improve- Qualifying standard in the Long Jump. Moores and Oliver Muirhead were ments made. Oscar Johnson jumped Year 7 girls quickly established proud to collect the cup on behalf of a huge 1.73 metres in the high jump themselves as talented athletes when their team. - his personal best and qualification they competed in the Minors’ Dis- The athletics team trained hard for the England Athletics Age Group trict Championships, finishing 3rd as throughout the season and were un- & IPC Championships. Benjamin a team overall, with some excellent fortunate to miss some opportunities Kersh threw the javelin 35.38 metres individual performances. In particu- to compete due to bad weather. How- in the Minor County Track and Field lar, Olivia Hunter proved to be a fast ever, a meeting at Stockport Grammar Championship to finish 10 metres sprinter in the 100m and she was se- School was a good rehearsal for the ahead of the second placed. Also in lected to represent Macclesfield at the AJIS Championship in mid-June and the Javelin, Sion Davenport and Char- County Minors’ Championships. She our athletes went on to acquit them- lie Toms made big improvements, thoroughly enjoyed the experience selves very well at this competitive consistently throwing over 30 metres. and though relatively inexperienced event in Wigan. Athletes made very Will Fosbrook clocked a personal best against coached athletes, she showed many finals with ‘golden boy’ James of 38.99 seconds for the 300 metres. a great deal of potential for the future. Payne topping the pile by becom- Samuel Worthington and William Athletes competed with flair and ing U11 Ball Throw Champion with Davies were both outstanding per- determination in the ESAA Schools’ a magnificent throw of 46.9m. Silver formers throughout the season, with Cup competition. The Junior girls medals were won by Lottie Dennett Sam taking a fantastic 2nd place out (Years 7 and 8) came 2nd out of ten (U11 Ball Throw); Sam Danson (U11 of twenty one in the U13 Manchester teams in Cheshire East with 253 150m); Jake Leech (U10 600m) and Young Athletes Quadrathlon. points, whilst the Intermediate team both the U10 and U11 Girls’ 4x100m SCB (Years 9 and 10) won the team prize relay teams. Further successes came

56 57 Sports Sports onships held in Croatia in June. These 2nd XI 104 on the board, it was going to be a ever the resilience and character that pupils achieved fantastic results with This year’s season is best described struggle. We were fortunate enough we demonstrated as a team is undeni- all teams placed in the top five in as eventful. It did not get off to a to have spin-twins Will Dowd and able. Most importantly, we all enjoyed Europe and the Junior co-ed stunt good start; two resounding losses Zachary Howdle with us. Will verified working with each other and playing group and Senior co-ed team placed against strong Stockport Grammar his deadly consistency, taking four good cricket. Thanks to Mr Moores first and third respectively. and King’s Chester sides indicated wickets for just fourteen runs. Zach and all the coaches who helped out. Following these excellent results, that it was time for us to turn on the was selected to bowl the last over: Oliver Quinn 12HLC several pupils were selected to heat. The following game against Manchester Grammar needing just compete for Team UK in the biennial Cheadle Hulme was brilliant for many twelve runs to win. With a wrist like a U15 World Championships, to be held in reasons. An outstanding 103* from rattle snake, Zach gave just four runs The season started with our annual November in Berlin. Pictured, from Dan Crosby, supported by a solid 35 away in the final over, leading us to fixture against Denstone College. left, they were: Susie Moores, Rowena from James Hodges, contributed to victory and giving himself outstanding Team spirits were high and every Moores, Beth Burrows, Fiona Cor- an impressive total of 164-1. However, figures of 4-11. player was desperate to start with a nish, Izzy Stevens, Antonia Bianchi what was to follow, none of us could Another highlight of the season win. Jos Collier captained the King’s and Sophie Jackson have prepared for. Cheadle Hulme was a Friday night fixture against the team and elected to bowl first, think- Congratulations also went to pupils him as the first choice slow bowler got off to a relatively normal batting Staff All-stars. The All-stars brought ing the pitch would get better over who passed the Level 1 and 2 coach- with the ball and, as a batter, Ben but off spinners Zachary Howdle performance, struggling to hold their level-headed Miss Dunn and big-hitter time. The King’s spin bowlers took six ing examinations and are now quali- scored valuable runs down the order. (who had an excellent season with own against bowlers Michael Abra- Mr Sanders on as openers, who got wickets between them before a domi- fied assistant coaches. Archie Thorneycroft is the type of 18 wickets including 5 for 28 against hamse and Jacob Percival. But as the the team off to a great start. Dark nant batting display, including 64* by RBJ sportsman all teams want. He never Stockport Grammar) and Will Dowd game progressed and more wickets horse, Mr Maudsley was also respon- Max Turner, enabled King’s to win the gives less than 100% in everything (5 for 53 against Rossall) will also be fell, we became more unsure of the sible for many of the All-stars runs game with 7 wickets in hand. he does. He throws himself around available. Harry Elms also emerged as opposition’s tactics in the middle. and wickets. Unfortunately, King’s was This was followed up with Brine Cricket in the outfield, bats with real aggres- a young leg spinner of real quality and One Cheadle Hulme batsman even unable to step up to the mark, and as Lees away in the Cheshire Cup. We 1st XI sion and bowls fast left arm over the Jos Collier, a third ‘leggie’ will add to went as far as to appeal for his own a result suffered a loss of 36 runs. suspected their team to be quite Optimism was high at the start of the wicket deliveries that are capable of the competition in the spin depart- wicket; whether this was because of Fortunately, our final game against strong, when their two best batsmen 2015 cricket season with several qual- getting the best players out. ment. his uncertainty of the rules, or just Bolton was a win, ending the season contributed 33 and 44 to put in a sol- ity players reaching their final year at Callum McIlveen is a top order bat- Somewhat carelessly, the school because he fancied going home, we on a high. The Bryning brothers were id total of 127 off 20 overs. However, King’s. These senior players were the ter and opening bowler and has the lost their five main seam bowlers are still unsure. Regardless, the game on fire against Bolton, Josh with the a powerful batting performance from mainstays of the team, which could ability to score runs and take wickets from 2015, as all were in Year 13 and finished with King’s winning by a ball and Sam with the bat. However, the King’s top order, highlighted by be seen in an excellent low scoring against the very best teams, but in replacing these will be a major chal- respectable 72 runs. For both enter- no-one could match Paul Roberts this Jos Collier top scoring with 64 off 34 game at Leeds, where the three lead- the final tally, his statistics did not do lenge. Angus Thomson, who opened tainment purposes and performance game, gaining the team four wickets balls, resulted in the Brine Lees score ing run scorers and all the wicket- him justice. By any measure, Callum the batting for much of the season, appreciation, many regard this game for just eleven runs. being knocked off in quick succession takers were Year 13 boys. has been a very successful schoolboy and Owen Jones who also played as a as one of the year’s highlights. Over the season, King’s 2nd team and King’s hitting the required total Given the impact and number of cricketer who will get better and bet- batter, will be increasingly relied upon The tightest game of the season developed immensely. Captain Jacob in half their allotted overs. Year 13 players, it is surprising then ter. with the ball. was one on a dark evening at Man- Percival flourished, leading the team The King’s openers made an that this was one of the youngest 1st JJ Goldfinch’s hard hit 61* almost The three leading run scorers (Mc- chester Grammar School. With the by example with some impressively extremely poor start at home against XIs ever. Almost certainly a unique created a victory opportunity from an Cance, McIlveen and Key) all leave light playing havoc, many of our technical slip catches. James Hodges Cheadle Hulme the following week- event occurred against Manchester impossible situation against Barnard but there is still real batting talent top-order batsmen fell short of the was consistent as ever, scoring twen- end, but an outstanding performance Grammar School, when there was Castle and his burst of 3 wickets for in the squad. Will Hodgson has the mark, putting pressure on the middle ties or thirties when the team was from Owen Jones led to King’s post- one boy from Year 8, three from Year 21 against Leeds did the same. Both potential to score a lot of runs and order to perform. Fortunately, Todd in sticky positions. Will Dowd never ing a season best of 212-4 in 25 overs. 9 and two from Year 10 in the team. games were lost in the end, but JJ’s I’m sure he will have a good season. Leddy and James Hodges took it in failed to impress with the ball and His 142* took the game out of sight In a season when 25 players repre- contribution in both showed the best Angus Thomson, as a maturing U14, their stride: Todd Leddy contributed Will McIlveen was one of the most and Cheadle Hulme eventually fell 73 sented the 1st XI, it is impossible to side of his cricketing ability. When JJ has the technique that can cope with a quick 22 off 23, and James Hodges improved players of the season. It was runs short of the King’s total. Owen’s mention them all but it is important finds consistency, he will be a fine and the best quick bowling and Archie a useful 24 off 39. However, with only a season of both good and bad, how- stroke play and powerful hitting to recognise the contribution made exciting cricketer indeed. Phillips, another of last year’s U14s, to the team from those senior play- It is hard to sing the praises of batted very well in the second half ers who are leaving the school. As a the Captain, Finlay McCance, highly of the season. Harry Elms has the group they were not just good crick- enough. He led the team well both potential to score quick runs. U15 eters, but also excellent characters, on and off the pitch. Finlay had an Jos Collier and Cameron MacKinnon who were fundamental in the success- excellent season as wicket keeper (21 both did well when they played. Of all es of school teams over the years. catches and 5 stumpings) and also the batters, it was the arrival of Owen The Player of the Season award with the bat with 453 runs. Although Jones that proved most exciting. He went to Tom Key. Tom is a tall, fast unable to reach his run tally from hits the ball very hard and scores bowler with a fantastic action who will last season, Finlay’s 85 in a T20 game his runs at a naturally quick rate. His continue to improve in the coming against National finalists Sedbergh explosive 50 against Merchant Taylors’ years. He scored runs throughout showed what a quality player he is. was a real quality innings; he will cer- the year but it was during the last Finlay won the Most Valuable Player of tainly be one to watch over the next two weeks of term that he came into the season award. few years. his own as a bowler. He picked up So what of the future? Will Hodg- We wish all those players leaving four wickets against the MCC and the son, who for the two previous King’s all the best with their cricket following day a brilliant five wickets seasons won the Most Valuable Player in the future. We will start again next against Merchant Taylors’. award, will be back from injury to season with a much-changed team. I Another ever-present member of Captain the side. As a captain, he will am sure the squad will be a large one the team was Ben Winrow. Ben’s con- have a number of spin options avail- but, more excitingly, a young one. trol and swing made him a huge asset able to him; his own leg spin will see SM

58 59 Sports Sports will be remembered by the Cheadle lent running between the wickets The most exciting match of the 103-1 and we couldn’t quite reach the Hulme bowlers for a very long time. and great instincts. Redpath also season must have been against St target. The Lancaster away game was performed well as an opening bowler Ambrose, when the team hit the win- Congratulations go to Charlie Bod- played in unforgiving conditions and who moved the ball away from the ning runs with just over 2 overs to dy for Batsman of the Season and to King’s started their batting innings right-hander at a decent pace. Tom go and 2 wickets in hand. The match Will Davies for Bowler of the Season. slowly as wickets fell for very little Davies was highly successful with his against MGS was also a highlight, with RL reward. The middle order rallied and off-spin: he played a key role in the the team scoring 140 runs in 25 overs George Barker hit a steady 33* to middle overs and his 13 wickets at and included five batsmen reaching U12B ensure that King’s made a respect- 17.15 runs apiece were pivotal. Mat- retirement. The boys began the season with an able 123-9 off 30 overs. Unfortunately, thew Warham bowled lively right-arm This was a great season, with away fixture against Stockport GS some poor King’s fielding assisted seamers and had the happy knack of some amazing cricket played and our on what was the first of several rainy Lancaster to victory in a tense final picking up key wickets, as his thirteen thanks go to Mr Maudsley, for coach- Saturdays! This was very much a ‘find- over. Angus Homer, who produced wicket haul testifies. George Muir- ing the team. ing your feet’ game as the team was season best figures of 6-32 off 6 overs, head showed promise in opening the Harry Brough 9MTH newly formed and discovering the deserves a special mention. batting, and also enjoyed success with team dynamics. Despite this, the boys An impressive all-round perfor- his leg spin bowling: his eight wickets U12A played very well and only lost nar- mance by Jack Willcock helped King’s hint at a bright future. The start of the new cricket season rowly in a pairs game. to victory against local rivals MGS. He Remy Miller was another impor- saw over forty Year 7s attending after Taking confidence from this into took three wickets as King’s restricted tant all-rounder whose contribution school cricket sessions and showing their next match against Cheadle the visitors to 121 and then followed included seven useful wickets, one great enthusiasm for the game. Our Hulme, the boys put in a real team with 38* as King’s eased home with The team began the season with more than Jack Mayfield, who showed first fixture was at The Grange: after performance, to win by a similar nar- 5 wickets to spare. The team was in a magnificent victories over strong genuine pace at times. Josh Wyatt posting 148 runs (Charlie Boddy 53) row margin. buoyant mood as players faced Sand- oppositions, including Denstone bowled better than his wicket tally we were in a strong position. Ben They won the next fixture by over- bach in the next round of the Chesh- College, Stockport GS and Cheadle would suggest, and Oliver Payne and Kersh opened the bowling and soon coming Sandbach and, though RGS ire Cup; however they left deflated Hulme. Skipper Sam Buckingham Jamie Moule did not disappoint when tore through the top order and The Lancaster promised to be a tougher after Sandbach recorded a deserved started strongly, amassing runs in they were given an opportunity. Grange ended up 43-9 (20 overs). test, yet again, with a great team ef- win by 27 runs and they progressed the early matches including a 21 ball This was a squad with a number This was a great start. fort, victory was achieved. into the Cheshire Cup Final. half century where he blasted 8 sixes. of bowling options as emphasised by Denstone was next and again a St Ambrose were defeated in the Unfortunately, the team didn’t Meanwhile, the opening bowling part- Griff Roberts who earned selection good performance saw another win; Cup but this success was followed by recover from the Cup setback and nership of Sam Cheetham and Will in the second half of the season. In however, against Stockport the game two difficult games: firstly, against a finished the season with a 40 run Fosbrook proved very damaging, with addition to the Cup Final success, could have gone either way. Will traditionally strong MGS team which loss against Stockport GS; only Ben both consistently picking up wickets. eight other victories were secured Davies scored 50 whilst tight bowling resulted in a 15 run defeat and then a Turner showed some form with 25 Cheetham finished the season with over: Denstone College, Macclesfield at the end saw both sides scoring 119 disappointing Cup performance los- hard fought runs. twenty wickets, including a brilliant 5 Cricket Club, Stockport Grammar (25 overs) and the match was tied. ing to Newcastle-under-Lyme GS. On the whole, this was a most for 18 versus Cheadle Hulme. Sup- U13A School, Altrincham Grammar School, Cheadle Hulme showed they had a Despite being rained off against enjoyable season, aided by some dry porting these two were seamers Char- This was a successful season for the St Ambrose (twice), Merchant Taylors’ good side and unfortunately we were Birkenhead GS, the boys bounced weather and lots of good competi- lie Toms and Louis Gruber as well as U13A team, which culminated in Crosby and King’s Chester. Defeats not able to take many wickets and back with a victory over Bolton GS tive cricket played. The team should spinners George Connolly and Harry triumph in the Cheshire Cup Final came at the hands of Merchants, suffered our first defeat. Runs dried by 5 wickets and finished the season be complimented on their approach Elms. As the season progressed, Sam (pictured above). George Holden Cheadle Hulme, Lancaster Royal up for the side and we only managed with a brilliant tied game with Mer- to both games and training sessions. Crosby scored plenty of runs and captained the team excellently, and Grammar School, Manchester Gram- to score 77 against Sandbach and 44 chant Taylors’. There were many cricketers who formed a formidable partnership in led from the front as a free scoring mar School and Birkenhead. against Lancaster, both resulting in This was a good, positive season, sadly did not get a chance to repre- cup matches with Angus Thomson. opening batsman who amassed an CST defeats for King’s. which augers well for next year. The sent the school and I hope they will Sam finished with 308 runs including impressive 377 runs at an average of St Ambrose got the boys back in whole team contributed throughout, remain engaged in the game and a magnificent 78 against RGS Lancas- 53.9 runs per innings. He also picked U13B the runs: with a mid-week fixture we with some excellent performances push for a place next season. ter. Tom Carter consistently chipped up crucial wickets (11), including The team had a good season, winning had Joey Chong back from the U13s, in all the games. The team was a GAJM/Jos Collier (Captain) 10PW in with valuable runs as did the ever- a vital 4-10 in 3.2 overs as King’s five of the ten matches played. There scoring 50 before being retired and pleasure to be with, they were always improving Charlie Fogg. Will Davies avenged an early season defeat in were some team highlights along with Kersh 52 and 2 for 12 off 4 overs. MGS good company and their conduct was U14 also contributed runs late to cap off a beating Cheadle Hulme by 12 runs in many of the players showing their proved another stumbling block with impeccable at all times. I very much The U14 team had a very good season good all round season. the Cheshire Cup Final. Jack Mayfield individual potential. This included the bat and this time in the field. They look forward to coaching them next and played seventeen matches, with The team was fortunate to play (276 runs at 30.6) and Joey Chong some amazing batting and bowling posted 180-2 off 25 overs and unfor- season. twelve wins and just five losses. Un- most weekend matches and some (234 runs at 33.4) were also crucial figures such as 50 off 24 balls from tunately we showed little resistance, CFS fortunately, one of those losses came very enjoyable mid-week fixtures on batting contributors, and they showed Josh Laniado-Green and 4 for 9 by Fin being bowled out for 54. in the final game as the team were the main school grounds, with a sig- all their qualities in unbroken century McKeever, both in the match played Newcastle, Bolton and King’s Ches- Indoor Cricket runners up in the Cheshire Cup. The nificant number on the school front partnership in victory at Denstone. against MGS. ter were our next fixtures: wickets Once again, King’s entered the Na- excellent win/loss record achieved by field. Highlights included the season Joey Chong was also excellent as There were solid batting efforts all and runs from Will Davies, Ben Kersh, tional Lady Taverners’ Indoor Cricket the boys is made to look even more opener against a Cheshire Women’s wicket-keeper throughout the season, season with Ben Calvin, Aidan Car- Alex Davies, Charlie Boddy and Josh Competition. impressive when considering that for side and hosting Montrose School, a and James Davis showed his improve- men and Josh Howdle all hitting big Rajendran saw us beat all three sides. The U15s team, composed of many many of the matches the team were touring side from South Africa. ment with 40 retired at Merchant scores. Josh Howdle was consistently Merchant Taylors’, the last game of Year 9s, played very well but came up below full strength. Many of the Year The boys had a fun season together Taylors’. good and was only dismissed by the the season, saw the team restrict against some big hitters and did not 9 cricketers were amongst the most and Sam Buckingham did a great job Murray Redpath (136 runs at opposition three times. The bowlers Merchants to 66 runs and able to make it through to the next competi- talented within the school and this as Captain. I am sure this talented 19.4) got better and better as the also performed well, with the rewards knock them off five down. The boys tion. was demonstrated as Angus Thom- group of boys will win many more season wore on. His unbeaten 49, in being shared. Big Yorkers coming at had a great cup run, beating Bridge- The U13s blazed their way through son, Archie Phillips and Harry Elms cricket matches for King’s in future partnership with Tom Davies (20*), your feet from Cubby Callaghan saw water, West Hill and Altrincham GS. A the local competition with Ella Thom- became regular members of the 1st seasons. in the cup quarter-final against St him pick up many wickets and be coin toss in the semi took us to a final son scoring over 40 in an eight over XI side. CAMS Ambrose provided evidence of excel- awarded the Bowler of the Year. against Sandbach, who scored a good game: she had the spectators div-

60 61 Sports Sports ing for cover at one point. The U13s tastic overs, the opposition reached a There were a total of 38 boys running to represent Macclesfield at the Coun- went on to represent Cheshire East total of 279. in the Minor Boys’ category (Year 7): ty Cross Country Championships. against eight other teams in a very A very steady partnership from Alex Davies finished 2nd, Will Davies Georgina Boden ran for the Inter well organised competition led by Noah Reaney and Leo Chinea- 3rd, Jimmy Foxton 5th and Sam Wor- Girls, finishing 4th and Lucy Snelson Cheshire Cricket Board. They came Rodriguez meant King’s needed 30 thington 8th, so that King’s secured won the Senior Girls’ race. Both were third overall and showed the future of runs from the final 4 overs. The last 1st place out of 6. Junior Boys (Year selected to represent Macclesfield in girls’ cricket is very bright at King’s: it pair of Daniel Williams and Tyler Keefe 8) had 44 runners: Peter Goodfellow the County Championships. is especially pleasing that Imogen Col- did a fantastic job and with King’s finished 5th and Fin McKeever 13th, At the Cheshire Cross Country linson (pictured) was selected in the needing 19 off the last over there was giving the team an overall place of Championships at Winsford in Janu- Derbyshire Training Squad. a chance of victory, however King’s 6th of eight. The final category was ary, Lucy Snelson finished 9th in the JLD fell just short of the required total. the Senior Boys with a field of 25. An Senior Girls’ race and Georgina The B team dominated their match impressive performance from George Boden was 20th in the Inter Girls. In U11 against the same opposition and were Barker saw him finish 9th. the Junior Girls’ race, Jodie Foxton The U11s started their season with comfortable winners by 58 runs. Alex Davies, Will Davies, Jimmy was 34th and Lulu Griffiths had a a ‘pairs’ game against Macclesfield The U10 A team played their sec- Foxton, Sam Worthington, Tom Moor- great race, finishing 8th. She was Cricket Club. After William Worswick ond match of the season against Bury house, Peter Goodfellow, Fin McKeev- selected to represent Cheshire at the won the toss and elected to bowl first, Grammar School and dominated from er and George Barker were chosen to ESAA National Cross Country Cham- Macclesfield were restricted to a total start to finish. Bury were under pres- represent Macclesfield District at The pionships. This was a great achieve- of 262, after starting on 200. In reply, sure in the first over as Sam Heath Cheshire Schools’ County Champion- ment and a fantastic experience for King’s appeared to be on course to took three wickets. Some outstanding ships. Here, competing against the Lulu, running for the County in a field surpass this score; despite a slight catching in the outfield continued to best runners in Cheshire, three King’s of approximately 350 runners. She wobble in the last four overs, King’s limit the opposition’s score. In reply, boys gave good performances. James needed sharp elbows to get out of the was victorious by 7 runs. each of the King’s batting pairs made Foxton and Tom Moorhouse ran for starting pens and displayed courage After both A & B teams were de- a good contribution to the run-chase, the Minor Boys, finishing 21st and and resilience, running through very feated by Stockport Grammar, King’s with the destructive batting by Harri- 23rd of 65 runners. Peter Goodfel- muddy terrain against girls who were A team travelled to face Newcastle- son Milner and Louis Finnegan taking low ran in the Minor Boys, compet- mostly a year older. Under-Lyme School in the 1st Round the King’s score well beyond the win- ing against boys older than him, and LB of the AJIS Cup. King’s bowled first in ning total in the middle overs, as they finished 23rd place out of sixty. this 15 over match. From the outset, reached 257 to win by 37 runs. RL Juniors it was clear that Newcastle had one The final fixture involved a long The AJIS Championship was held outstanding player in its side and this trip to face Birkenhead Prep School. Girls at Rossall School in October and proved to be the difference between The B team game proved to be an ex- Two teams of keen runners began the involved a team of seven competitors the two teams. Newcastle scored a citing match. At the completion of the season in the first round of the ESAA representing each school for each age total of 82-3 in their allotted overs, 15 overs, King’s had added 65 runs Schools’ Cup Cross Country Competi- group. The standard was very high with the lynchpin of the team accru- after starting on 200. In reply, Birken- tion in October. This was held in the and all raced hard to try to achieve ing 66 of those runs after opening the head made a slow start, however their picturesque gardens of Walton Hall their best position for the team total. batting. innings gradually gained momentum in Warrington and was a flat and leafy Year 6 Girls were very proud to be In reply, King’s appeared to be and they managed to scrape over the course which ran very fast, to pro- placed 2nd; they were Izzy Moores cruising to victory, as they reached line to win by 2 runs. duce exciting and competitive races. (6th); Lottie Dennett (10th); Holly 45-1 in the 8th over; however, King’s In the A team game, King’s faced a The Junior Girls’ team (Years 7 Burke (11th); Scarlett Brough (13th) fell 14 runs short in reaching 68-7. ever, two very good partnerships laying the foundation for an excel- strong opposition and despite their and 8) was placed 4th position out and Sophie Scott (34th), supported This was a disappointing defeat, between Ben Piper/Charlie Sudweeks lent win by 6 wickets in the 15th over. best efforts were defeated by 40 runs. of eleven. Individually, Lulu Griffiths by Katie Barr and Sophie Miller. Jake although some consolation can be and Dominic Townsend/Jack Bray led The B team was involved in a closely MW/NB/ST had an excellent race, finishing 5th. Leech, Louis Finnegan, Izzy Moores gained from the fact that Newcastle the King’s fightback and the score fought contest against the same op- Jodie Foxton, Susie Moores and Alex and Lottie Dennett each achieved top would go on to win the competition. finished on 250. King’s needed a very position, with King’s scoring 226 to Brooks also ran well. In the Inter ten places out of a large field of up After half-term, King’s hosted good start and were rewarded by an win narrowly by 2 runs. Girls’ race, Georgina Boden had an to 140 competitors in each race; all Cross Country Birkenhead Prep School in both A excellent opening spell of bowling The U11s finished the season with exceptional run, finishing 7th whilst gained great experience in managing and B team fixtures. In the A team from Ben Piper and Isabella Johnson, the Reeman six a-side tournament at Boys the team finished 4th position out such a congested start line. fixture, the boys started well, taking both taking two wickets apiece. The Stockport Grammar School. Unfor- The season started with the ESAA of eleven schools, with good perfor- The Macclesfield and District race early wickets to restrict the flow of bowling and fielding continued to be tunately, two very narrow defeats in English Schools’ Cross Country Cup mances from Olivia Moores, Antonia series was also an excellent standard runs and were in control heading into of a very high standard, so that Birk- the opening matches proved costly at Warrington. King’s had thirteen Bianchi and Ffyona Booker. and King’s performed consistently the final overs. Some aggressive bat- enhead needed 25 runs from the final and despite a crushing victory in the runners, with eight representing the Later in the term, the runners per- well in all age groups. Championship ting towards the end of the 20 overs two overs; however Isabella Johnson last match against QEGS Blackburn, Junior Boys (Years 7 and 8) and 5 in formed well at the Macclesfield and Day in March proved to be highly resulted in a respectable Birkenhead and Jack Bray held their nerve to give the team failed to progress into the the Inter Boys (Years 9 and 10). Ar- District Cross Country Champion- competitive and Year 5 and 6 Boys score of 75-9. In reply, the King’s top King’s victory by twelve runs. semi-finals. chie Phillips stood out, finishing 9th ships. In the Year 7 race, Susie Moores and Year 5 and 6 Girls were thrilled order batted sensibly in defence, In the final game of the season, in the Inter Boys and Peter Goodfel- finished 5th, with Charlotte Smith, to be overall winners. Jack Bray and, with almost four overs to spare, King’s travelled to Bury Grammar U10 low finished 11th in the Junior Boys. May Broadley, Florence Thompson, (7th), Jake Leech (9th) and Sam Captain William Worswick struck the with both A and B teams. Once again, The U10s made the transition to us- The Juniors finished 7th and the Felicity Bailey and Isabella Whittle Heath (17th) supported by William winning boundary as King’s reached the A team performed well, restricting ing a hard ball this year, playing three Inters 5th overall. contributing to the team score and Worswick and Louis Finnegan were 76-4 to win by 6 wickets. In the B their hosts to 69-5 from the 15 overs, competitive fixtures. In the first A A strong group of senior boys placing the team 3rd out of seven. In the Boys’ Gold medallists and Holly team match, King’s had the honour with some outstanding catching in team match against Stockport, King’s represented the school at the Mac- the Junior Girls’, Lulu Griffiths, Olivia Burke (3rd) Izzy Moores (5th) and of batting first. Unfortunately, it was the outfield. The team started well won the toss and elected to bowl first. clesfield and District Cross Country. Moores, Jodie Foxton, Ffyona Booker, Lottie Dennett (7th), supported by a nervous start and with some very when chasing the 70 runs required However, Stockport’s main batting The ground was fairly heavy going Chantelle Carroll and Alex Brooks Rebecca Foster and Katie Barr were good bowling, King’s was reduced to for victory, with both James Payne threat was still to come and although and wet in parts, but the boys showed achieved 3rd place as a team and the Girls’ Gold medallists. Cross 227 runs off the first 8 overs. How- (retired 25) and Harry Owens (21*) King’s continued to bowl some fan- great strength and determination. Lulu, Olivia and Jodie were selected Country Captains, Jack Bray and Holly

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Burke led their respective teams Charlie Boddy (41st) and Ben Kersh game, King’s produced their best per- As the winners of this trophy, (pictured) home with gritty and de- (45th). They did amazingly well in a formance and were rewarded for all King’s represented Macclesfield in termined runs: the very best of efforts strong field to finish a creditable 7th their pressure with a winning penalty, The Cheshire Cup, held in Crewe. In from the whole team secured top team overall. moments before full time. the Quarter-Final, King’s was victori- spot. Katie Barr and William Worswick Years 8 and 9 followed a demand- The U10 football team enjoyed ous in extra-time, after a Mablin Lane were recognised for their endeavour ing course over 5 km. King’s finishers an outstanding season, remaining defender directed a William Worswick throughout the season. included Daniel Batt (33rd) and Peter unbeaten throughout. Resounding corner into his own net. This set up All pupils from Years 3, 4, 5 and Goodfellow (37th) in the boys and wins were recorded against Stockport a Semi-Final match against a strong 6 enjoyed competing in the House Lulu Griffiths (24th) in the girls. Grammar (6-0), Bolton (8-0), Birken- and well-organised Westbrook team, Cross Country events. Capesthorne Years 12 and 13 ran an even head Prep (6-1) and Bury Grammar which proved to be one game too far was this year’s champions, with the more challenging course over 8 km. (8-4). The boys particularly impressed for the boys. Despite their best efforts following runners winning their Athletes Lucy Snelson (10th) and the watching spectators with their flu- in taking the match into extra-time, events: Year 3 - Alistair Fitzmaurice Evie Hancox (14th) secured the best ent, passing football and this augurs they were defeated 2-0. and Connie Roden; Year 4 - Edward performances of the day. well for next year. The U11 footballers participated in Roden and Iona Whaley; Year 5 - Jake King’s came 16th overall, though The U11 team began their season the local Macclesfield Primary School Leech and Lara Tabachnik and Year with incomplete teams, and intend by hosting a tournament involving league, with both A and B teams 6 Jack Bray and Holly Burke. Cross to build on this very creditable result seven other independent schools. representing the school. The B team Country Colours were awarded to: next year. After winning their group containing enjoyed mixed fortunes, winning Jack Bray, Holly Burke, Izzy Moores KLB Stockport Grammar, Cheadle Hulme two of their six matches, whilst the and Lottie Dennett. and Altrincham Prep schools, unfor- A team performed extremely well to DCB tunately King’s was defeated 2-0 by win the league, remaining undefeated Football King’s Chester in the semi-final. through the league campaign. The U8 and U9 football teams King’s performed exception- The season was completed at the Forest Trail and Fell Running enjoyed their first taste of school ally well in the Macclesfield Primary Reliance Sevens’ Finals. In the Final During the summer months, a football, participating in two tourna- Schools’ Cup, held at Derby Fields. against Upton Priory, King’s took the seasoned collection of fourteen Year ments at the end of the Spring Term. After a comfortable win against St Al- lead with a powerful header by Oscar 11 and Sixth Form boys and girls In the Macclesfield Primary Schools’ ban’s, the boys faced Prestbury in the Robinson from a William Worswick embarked on a gruelling term of for- Festival, King’s fielded three teams. final. In this match King's enjoyed the corner and, despite a few nervy mo- est trail and fell runs in and around Each team performed well, display- majority of the possession and terri- ments, held on for a narrow win to Bollington, Macclesfield Forest and ing excellent team work throughout tory, although a few missed oppor- claim the trophy. Overall, this was the Peak District. The group worked and improving their passing as the tunities sent the game into another an excellent football season, with exceptionally well, whether taking on morning progressed. The A team penalty shootout. After both James the boys winning ‘The Treble’ of The a sprint relay challenge up Nessit Hill experienced a particularly successful Payne and Oscar Robinson had scored Cheshire Cup Qualification Tourna- from Ridgegate Reservoir in swel- morning, contesting some very fast- and goalkeeper Lewis Johnson had ment, Macclesfield Primary School tering heat, or making the arduous paced games. The highlight was the made a crucial save, William Worswick League and Reliance Sevens trophies, ascent of Shutlingsloe in thick mist last game against Marlborough when, stepped up to score the decisive, win- a feat which has not been achieved by and driving wind and rain. There was having already lost 2-0 in their second ning penalty. any school in recent years. always great spirit and much humour, MW/NB/ST accompanied by a gritty desire to succeed and never give up. The pick of the runners were Alex Richmond, Lucy Snelson and Tabitha Green, all experienced fell runners in their own right, but both Eleanor and Sophia Bird, Abi Johnston, Matthew Peakman and Tom McClusky all ran exception- ally well. Emerging from the chasing pack of Year 11s, were Hector Tom- linson, Peter Thorp, Ieuan Sanders, Tom Higginson, Tom Botham and the effervescent Mike Jones – all of whom we hope will continue with the sport next summer. GAJM/JPB

In September, twelve pupils from each of the senior divisions took part in the English Schools’ Fell Running Championships, at Calder Valley High School, on an extremely demanding, steep and technical, traditional fell running course. Year 7s ran 3 km. The results were: William Davies (21st), Sam Wor- thington (32nd), Bryn Barker (39th),

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mination, leading from the front in victories against Calday Grange and 2nd XI U15 against Sandbach School in the cup. Hockey both the defence and attacking zones Taunton as the high points. The team enjoyed a good season, The season was a success, with the In defence, Will Harrop and Tom Boys of the field. In goal, Harry Booton was It will be a much younger squad displaying an enjoyable atmosphere team winning six of their eleven Dennett, two experienced and valued 1st XI consistently on top form during this next year with some key roles to be and playing some fantastic hockey games. They showed maturity both players, were strong in the tackle. The The 1st XI had a very successful debut season in the 1st XI. filled as the experienced Sixth Form on occasions. A mixture of players on and off the field, which was dem- team’s incredible 8-0 victory against season. In addition to the benefits of The team rounded the season off leavers move on. The excellent exam- from Years 11 and 12 comprised the onstrated in their attitude towards a strong Rydal School side was the a splendid new training facility, the with a successful and action-packed ple they have set this season will no squad, which worked well as a whole training and their fluid style of play. best performance, with goals coming players were very motivated and de- weekend tour to Taunton School for doubt serve as a powerful role model throughout the season. The team The top goal scorer was Sean from Sam Buckingham, Harry Hehir, termined to improve, which showed their hockey festival. A large group for the new squad’s aspirations. played ten games, with seven lost, Neary, with seven goals in as many Charlie Toms and Archie Phillips. in their training and play. of boys was taken, including some SFM one won and two drawn, but this games. The team also saw the intro- The team reached the North West With an established and experi- from the younger ranks of the King’s was not a good reflection of their duction of many new faces, including finals, but unfortunately only won a enced group of players, the many hockey collective. It was our most ability: many players such as Dan Ben Robinson, Henry Ives, James single game. It came as a blow, but new boys to the squad had a strong successful trip to the festival with key Allmand-Smith, Will Harris, and Oliver Jordan, Usman Qureshi and Marcus was also an opportunity for reflection, group of older players to look to for Macfadyen gave outstanding perfor- Wesley, all of whom proved their which will lead to more improve- guidance and leadership. The fluid- mances. worth throughout the season. The ments in seasons to come. ity and cohesion between the new The most important factor in as- U15’s best win was the 7-0 demoli- Thomas Carter 9SEJ and old players took time to come sessing a season lies in how much tion of Newcastle-under-Lyme, which together, but that did not stop them the team and individual players included a Neary first-half hat-trick. U13 getting some very exceptional early progressed. By the end of this season, The defence consisted of team This season was not only extremely victories. Notable results included despite the rigours of school life, the Captain Keeran Manoharan and Joe enjoyable, but also very successful. wins against Cheadle Hulme 8-0, team was hungry for success, which Laughton, who both showed com- With the new astro in full use and Birkenhead 5-0, Wirral Grammar 6-0 caused a rise in the level of perfor- posure and security at centre-back. plenty of new players joining the and Newcastle-Under-Lyme 5-0. Some mance as skill and talent were already Wingbacks Marcus Wesley, Kieran team, we managed to get a lot of hiccups in establishing a consistent present in the team. Ball distribution Jones and Oscar Jackson provided training and plenty of matches into defensive structure during some of improved throughout the season and the team’s main outlet of width in this season. The team’s best perfor- the early matches allowed the team played a large part in the decisive 3-1 both attack and defence. Anchor-man mance was when it won 6-0 against to concede easy goals to oppositions victory over Sandbach, as it put Will Max Ridings shielded the defence, Hall Cross. It was also unlucky not to whom they would later thrash in sec- Harris and Paul Roberts in on goal. allowing midfielders Callum Snook progress through to the next stage ond encounters. Will Harris was both top scorer and Cameron MacKinnon to push of the County Sevens Championship, The only time the team fell short with three goals and Player of the forward. Wingers Sean Neary, James winning two of three matches. The of their ambitions was during The Season, which reflected his excel- Jordan, Michael Naismith, Ben Robin- boys competed extremely well on the County Cup. With a victory in the lent skill level and pitch awareness. son, Usman Qureshi and Henry Ives day and Jamie Shuttleworth managed first round against Merchant Taylors’, Oliver Macfadyen captained the team created chances using their ability the goal of the season with a magnifi- they faced Sandbach to qualify for the well and proved invaluable in central to read the game to open up and cent tomahawk from the baseline. Final. In a hard-fought match, they defence along with Harry Meadows. use space; they provided numerous The side made tremendous im- eventually drew 1-1 at full time. A Ben Lynch also proved to be a very chances for strikers Max Gillson and provements, with teamwork show- penalty flick shootout followed; sadly consistent player in many different Daniel Bergman. Despite the whole ing promising signs for next season. the team lost 3-4 on strokes, causing positions and Ashley Barrett played team progressing as players, Max Rid- Individual progress was also shown by great disappointment. There were well as a striker. Tom Andresen was ings was arguably the most improved many and Tom Robinson was voted also several matches against tough the most improved player whilst Dan player throughout the season, prov- the Player of the Season. Several U13s opposition when the team struggled Allmand-Smith played well in the mid- ing himself a vital player from the also trialled for the JDC East Cheshire to convert winning opportunities, field: his movement and passing were season’s start. The quality in the U15 hockey, with six being admitted. The including encounters with Solihull, crucial for the side. A number of U16 team was evident, and was proven by successful players were Jonny Murray, Denstone College and Sedbergh. players such as Rhys Bowen, Jonathan Callum Snook, Max Ridings, Keeran Mark Stevenson, Sam Jones, James Within each unit, there were some Provis and Ben Salisbury contributed Manoharan and Sean Neary all repre- Davis, George Muirhead (also our top outstanding performances. In the de- well and Mike Jones gave some good senting the U16s, and the latter three scorer this season) and George Dick- fence, Tom Lynch set himself up as an performances as keeper. also stepping up for the First XI. inson. The team thanks Miss Waller impassable force for attackers; he was The entire season was memorable Keeran Manoharan 10GRB for her tutelage and looks forward to supported by clinical tackling from as the whole team performed well another good season next year. Ed McKee and intelligent distribu- and the atmosphere during training U14 Sam Jones 8SLQ tion from Jordan Grocott and Keeran and in matches was convivial and The U14 team had an impressive Manoharan. In the midfield, the light-hearted. The victories over Sand- season achieving ten wins in fifteen U12 superb work rate of Jamie Edgerton, bach and the 3-3 draw with Manches- fixtures. The year started well, with a The U12s had a very enjoyable season Todd Leddy, Chris Taylor, JJ Goldfinch ter Grammar School were both excel- 6-0 victory against Merchant Taylors’. of hockey, filled with plenty of goals, and Christian Harrop diffused many lent performances from the team. Many players contributed to the good wins and narrow losses. The attempts by the opposition to gather On behalf of the team, I would like team’s forty seven goal tally for the squad was large and enthusiastic, with momentum. to thank Mr Sanders, Mr Mattingly season, but Sam Buckingham was a range of ability from those who are Meanwhile upfront, the pace of and Mr Moores for their work with the stand-out scorer; he achieved club players through to beginners. James Ireland and Sean Neary, and the squad in both training and in the impressive total of seventeen Numbers regularly swelled to more the silky skills of the McIlveen broth- matches. I would also like to thank goals. Charlie Toms in the centre of than thirty on a training night and ers (Callum and William) allowed us Christian Harrop, Charlie Toms, Sean Neary and Sam Buckingham – have Olly for captaining the side and help- midfield provided many assists. Tom by the end of the nine fixtures, over to run circles around the oppositions’ all made it through to the Junior Regional Performance Centres (JRPC), ing to organise the team. Carter stiffened the strong defence forty Year 7 boys had represented the defence; they collected countless the equivalent of North West regional squads, and are now hoping to be Harry Meadows 12IED as a secure goalkeeper; he made school in an A, B or C match. goals between them. Callum McIlveen selected for the High Performance Assessment Centre (HIPAC), which is the many good saves, including those in The first matches took place in captained the squad with great deter- equivalent of the North of England standard. his man-of-the-match performance December with both the As and Bs

66 67 Sports Sports suffering one goal defeats to King’s results. This was an amazing team U16 were set on first place position at the Gloucester, and won games against Chester. The A team narrowly lost effort; they fought till the end and did The U16 team excelled this season, Stonyhurst College Annual Tourna- The Grange, Liverpool College and their next fixture as well, before not give up even though they were showing more complex and success- ment. They took the opposition by Weaverham. recording a 5-2 victory over Rydal and ahead, showing true determination ful set pieces due to the development storm, comfortably beating Lytham With new players developing and a 6-0 win over Denstone. These were to finish off the game as they had of a strong bond created on and off High School 5-1, Lancaster 4-2 and others becoming more experienced, the standout matches and with the started. the pitch during their five years at Rossall 2-0, then drew 1-1 to Austin the team grew in confidence and talent on show, there are some great Following this game, the team the Girls’ Division. Their first game Friars. For the final game against the began to play some great attacking signs for the future. Whilst all the came up against King’s Chester, a against Rossall started the season hosts, King’s came under additional hockey. There was a core of players boys played some terrific hockey, Jack well-drilled, organised side. This well, with an easy 1-0 victory; the girls pressure, but still took a well-de- who showed huge commitment and Ancell, a very natural shot stopper, game resulted in a 3-1 loss; how- then took on local rivals Fallibroome served win of 3-1. were noticeably keen to develop their was voted the Player of the Season. ever this certainly did not reflect the and beat them 2-1, with outstanding This year Allana Buckingham repre- game and learn new skills. Nial O’neill also proved himself to be performance from the King’s team. play from player of the match, Elea- sented Cheshire and JRPC (North of The most memorable game was deadly in front of goals with a total of It was end-to-end play, both teams nor Toms. England); Eleanor Toms also repre- against King’s Gloucester, a touring nine for the year. had chances and unfortunately King’s The team (pictured) entered the sented Cheshire and JRPC (North side who came to play. The game U12B also managed some fantastic Chester took theirs, leaving our girls U16 National Schools’ Tournament: of England) and went on to Trial for ended in a draw; however the team for the first time, she excelled in her wins versus Newcastle-under-Lyme disappointed. the spine of the team consisting of England U16 at Futures Cup. played some outstanding hockey and skill levels and became a dominant and Sandbach. However, they saved As the weather improved, King’s Allana Buckingham, Charlotte Horne, VLJ showed its determination. It was very and invaluable player. their best performance for a strong came up against NULS again but this Annabel Hebb, Eleanor Toms and close and the girls fought hard to get SAH Rossall side compiling a 7-3 triumph, time it was an away fixture, in gale Natalie Stevens, along with their team U15 the draw. with many boys showing that they force winds. The team went into the mates, proved hard to beat. In the The U15 team had another outstand- The player of the season was Olivia U12 may have the skills to push for the game with confidence and there semi-finals, they beat Lymm 2-0, and ing hockey season. Their first fixture Moores, a true athlete whose work The U12 team had an unforgetta- top team in the coming years. The was a lot of attacking play, down met Queen’s Chester, for the second took them to Denstone College, al- rate is incredible. She plays as a left ble season, making great progress highlight for the U12 group was when both sides of the pitch. The defence time that day, in the final. Building on ways the toughest fixture of the year. midfielder and has developed her throughout; they attended extra all three teams travelled to Sandbach transferred the ball well and worked it their success in the previous games, The hockey from both teams was skills to dominate the left side. The hockey sessions to prepare for tour- in January. Three great games were out of the back, with the midfield and the team played strongly to win 2-0 in tremendous with the defence absorb- most improved player was Ffyona naments and showed amazing enthu- played with the As drawing 2-2, Bs attack linking up well. Goals came a very physical game. The outstanding ing strong attacks from Denstone, Booker; she also became more con- siasm and dedication for the game. winning 2-1 and the Cs 8-3. All the from both open play and short corner play from the attack proved too much resulting in Molly Robinson being fident and was very keen to improve The season started off well as they boys had a great time and repre- routines and the game finished 5-0 to for the Queen’s defence and the presented with Player of the Match. her game. beat Denstone 7-2, followed by a win sented the school brilliantly on their King’s. intense passing from Bryony Phillips, Denstone took a well-deserved vic- SAH against St Edwards, which gave the first away hockey trip. With continued There were some impressive Charlotte Horne and Victoria Black- tory but the team bounced back as team confidence moving into the next hard work and their brimming en- performances throughout the season well forced error after error. This was the results from the next two games – U13 game. Over the entire season this thusiasm, the hockey future at King’s with many players receiving player of a truly memorable game as the team 4-0 against St Edwards and 4-1 against The team had a slow start and Oc- team only lost one game against Man- looks bright with this year group. the match. Eleanor Toms was out- finished the tournament, making Rossall, both very skilful and tena- tober sprang upon them with the chester High, which is an exceptional CAMS standing: her presence on the pitch them winners of the County round. cious teams - demonstrated. The next Denstone Tournament, where they achievement and well deserved. Girls was invaluable, she gave complete They finished 4th in the North West match against Stonyhurst College, faced strong opponents. The girls There were a few memorable 1st XI dedication and effort at all times and round after a hard fought competi- another force to be reckoned with, were well prepared and were placed a achievements during the season: It was great to be able to field a Sen- her defensive skills were excellent. tion at Timperley. ended in a 1-1 draw; the team showed very respectable 3rd. Other matches coming runners-up in the Denstone ior Girls’ hockey team this season; The most improved player of the In the Cheshire tournament the excellent set plays with fabulous skill included St Edwards, The Grange and Tournament out of eight teams, as Year 11 girls were also eligible for season was left half, Holly Kitching. girls faced Queen’s Chester once and several well-saved chances from Manchester High, who gave close which is the best place any U12 team selection this allowed depth within Her commitment to training was out- again; this time the tables were player of the match Alex Clarke and games, which King’s lost narrowly by has achieved (pictured above); win- the squad. The players improved standing and she always worked hard. reversed as the team was narrowly Victoria Blackwell. one goal. ning against Rydal 5-4 after being 4-1 throughout the season, which was The season was a great success; the knocked out of first position by one There was continuous outstanding In November, the team travelled to down at half time, and most notably evident in the score line against op- team pulled together and all the girls goal difference. play from the whole squad through- Rydal to face strong opponents. The of all, the St Edwards Invitational ponents. were completely dedicated. At the end of the season, the girls out the season under the excellent hockey played was exceptional, both Tournament where the girls played The team played some strong op- SAH captaincy of Annabel Hebb, who led in attack and defence and the team six games, won six, scored eleven ponents with games against Stockport the team with drive and determina- came away with a 7-0 win; this was goals and conceded none. This was Grammar, Wilmslow and Rossall. The tion. They finished the season with definitely one of the most memorable a marvellous team effort with a clean team grew in confidence: after losing continued success and exceptional games of the season. Their confi- sheet provided by Bethany Henshaw the first three games, which were the play from Natalie Stevens, who rep- dence certainly grew, and the team in goal: it was certainly the highlight toughest oppositions of the season, resented not only Cheshire, but also started to gel more. of the season. they came up against NULS at home. trained and competed as part of the After cancellations for bad weather, The player of the season was Flor- There was some great attacking North of England squad at JRPC. the team came fighting back in Febru- ence Blackwell, a very skilful right hockey and this game ended in a 5-0 Further representatives of King’s were ary, when they played in the In2Hock- midfielder who always dominated this win, which put smiles on the players’ Annabel Hebb and Victoria Blackwell, ey Minis Tournament. With one win, area of the pitch. The most improved faces and enhanced confidence. who both reached the County squad. three draws and only one loss, the player of the season was Felicity Bai- The most memorable game was VLJ team came 3rd with some of its best ley; having started in the B team, her away against The Grange. The team hockey. potential was quickly evident and she consistently attacked throughout the U14 There were many impressive per- just got better throughout the season. game and very rarely did the op- The team made the significant step formances over the season, however Every player in the squad made con- position get the ball into our defen- from playing seven a-side; they en- the player of the season was Alex siderable improvements, and there sive quarter. It was great to see the joyed having more space and used Cairns, who is an extremely tenacious was competition for places. The B attackers diving in on posts to score this to their advantage. The season centre midfielder and a committed team had two fixtures, which resulted goals; our midfield tore up the pitch produced a mixed set of results; the team player. The most improved play- in a draw against Denstone and a 2-0 with their individual skills and linked team lost a few but drew against er of the season was Chantelle Car- win against Fallibroome. This U12 up well with the forward line to get Rydal, Manchester High and King’s roll; after being selected for Cheshire team has great potential; they are

68 69 Sports Sports close-knit with a huge passion for the The standard of opposition had never format. The weather had its say and with a goal difference of twenty, but, Naismith, Bethany Ireland, Danielle Netball game which bodes well for the future. been higher and success required a we fought in hail, gale force winds after an injury, were down to seven Siddall and Rachel Catlin, who played SAH concerted and disciplined approach Seniors and extremely cold conditions. The players for the remainder of the day. Regional Netball for South Yorkshire. to every match. The girls were a This was an exciting and successful winds caused havoc with our shoot- The team rallied to play some of the Some of the highlights included U11 match for Kirkham on this occasion season. With training twice-weekly ers, Imogen McCance and Sophia best netball of the entire season and four players - Georgia Cooper Taylor, The U11 hockey team enjoyed their and were thrilled to become North on the wonderful new netball courts, Bird. King’s finished third, narrowly without losing a single game were Freya Kapadia, Rebecca Quinn and most successful season ever and of England In2Hockey Champions; competing in the Macclesfield District missing out on qualifying by goal dif- duly awarded the Winner’s Trophy. Danielle Siddall - joining the Netball should be congratulated on their con- an unprecedented achievement for League, Cheshire County Tourna- ference. This was a fitting end to a fabulous and Hockey Tour to Barbados. tribution to training and their com- King’s Juniors and a cause for great ment, National Schools’ Tournament A mention of outstanding commit- Senior netball season. Another highlight was the Inter- mitment to improving. Girls were able celebration. and others, plus a heavily-laden diary ment must go to Emily Mort who has CJC/Sophie Quinn House Netball Competition, played to train on the Astroturf facilities at Team members Katie Barr (GK); of fixtures, the team had a very busy not missed a single training session. with determination from the squad. It Cumberland Street, where they also Sophie Scott and Holly Burke (de- season. Fantastic shooting was seen from U16 was a fitting finale for a very commit- received expert coaching input from fence); Sophie Miller and Lottie The seniors put out solid perfor- Victoria Provis, Imogen McCance and This has been a dedicated, committed ted group of girls. Sarah Hopkin; training alongside Dennett (midfield); Isabel Moores mances in the Macclesfield District Sophia Bird. Jenny Mercer, Abigail team for several years and that keen- The Player of the Year was awarded older and more experienced players and Scarlett Brough (attack) and Netball League, winning an im- Johnston, Nikki Hughes and Sophie ness did not desert them in their final jointly to Emily Naismith and Rebecca was certainly a great motivator and ‘super sub’ Harriet Bailey from Year 5, pressive eight out of nine fixtures: Quinn covered the centre court with year at the Girls’ Division. Quinn, both with very important roles added a maturity to their game. all made major contributions to this particular highlights were wins of strength whilst Lucy Snelson and Beth Sadly, they had a dismal time at the to play, which they did with efficiency Ultimate success did not come success and have precious memories 41-2 and 51-2 against Poynton and All Burrows displayed some impressive National Schools’ Tournament and and consistency. without some disappointments and from this special day. Lottie Dennett Hallows respectively. Our toughest intercepts. The defenders Ellie Bird morale sank - the disappointment The Most Improved Player was narrow defeats in initial tournaments. was an excellent Captain throughout competition came from Fallibroome, and Anja Knudsen together prevented at repeated defeats was clear to see. awarded to Olivia Shaughnessy, who Finishing as runners-up to Kirkham the season and always played a piv- who have such strength and depth many goals from being conceded. However, the players took a mature undertook a complete change of School at the AJIS Championship was, otal midfield role, leading by tireless within their squad. The Seniors were Wednesday afternoon fixtures approach, adopting a new attitude to position and in which she produced in itself, a very commendable achieve- example. Lottie and Holly Burke also runners-up within the league, which again produced some outstanding training and a determination to go for some excellent performances. Freya ment and was King’s Juniors’ best- forged new standards when both was a pleasing result reflecting hard netball, as the team beat prestig- the win in the remaining games. This Kapadia was also much improved: she ever finishing position in this chal- were chosen for the Cheshire U13 work, commitment and teamwork. ious netball schools such as Lymm, meant they had a much more enjoy- gained grit and determination, show- lenging event. The girls, however, had Development Squad. Both show great The Cheshire County Tournament Newcastle-Under-Lyme, St Bede’s, able County Tournament where they ing an unrecognisable confidence in high expectations and a belief that potential to succeed at county level provided an extremely high standard The Grange, Withington, Manchester won 2, drew 1 and lost 4. the latter few matches, which secured this could still be a winning season. and beyond. of netball. Though the squad played High and Birkenhead. The only game The squad consisted of a very her a well-deserved Player of the Players remained positive and Hockey colours were awarded to some brilliant, competitive netball, the Seniors lost – by one goal - was to strong circle defence in Rebecca Game award from the Stonyhurst were determined to improve and Lottie Dennett, Holly Burke, Sophie they narrowly missed a medal by one Cheadle Hulme. Quinn, Olivia Shaughnessy and team. extend their skill sets. Advancing in Scott, Katie Barr, Isabel Moores, Scar- goal on goal difference. The squad ended the season on a Georgia Cooper Taylor; linking play Tanisha Orchard did a fantastic job the national In2Hockey competition, lett Brough and Sophie Miller. November saw the National Netball particularly high note at the Stony- from defence to attack was Tanisha as Captain: she worked hard to mo- representing Cheshire in the North DCB/JEB Schools’ Tournament which proved hurst Invitational Tournament. With Orchard (Captain), Katie Berry, Esther tivate, organise and make decisions West and then the North of England to be a challenging day of fast, furious a full day of fixtures, King’s got off to Wain, Ellie Rogerson and Alicia Rob- with total commitment and efficiency. finals in Leeds was a huge adventure. and fierce netball in a round robin a great start, winning the first match erts and in the attacking circle Emily CLB

King’s girls gaining County selection to play for Cheshire U14 and U16 netball squads: Olivia Moores, Sophie Jackson, Natasha Salem, Antonia Bianchi, Saffron Milner, Chantelle Carroll and Frances Gurney.

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U15 net falling to Sophie Moss, Adele Le made them well-deserved Winners of matches, with impressive wins against This team consisted of some very Moignan and Lizzie Adams. The team the Tournament. Denstone, Tytherington and The talented individual players and the won five out of eight Macclesfield The team progressed successfully Grange. However, Newcastle-Under- squad enjoyed much success this and District League matches beating throughout the rest of the season and Lyme School had a number of big year. The team had a formidable circle Poynton, Macclesfield Academy, All gained confidence from a successful hitters in the team, who proved to be defence in Lauren Hayward, Frances Hallows, Eaton Bank and Alderley game against Altrincham Girls’. The too effective for our fielding team on Gurney (Captain) and Maddie Daw- Edge. They also won four of seven team was well prepared for the Coun- the day. son. Working hard to link the play Saturday fixtures beating Withington, ty Tournament at the end of the term, Throughout the term, Ffyona from the defence into attack via the Stonyhurst, Cheadle HS and Altrin- where they played against ten other Booker became a consistent and for- centre court were Antonia Bianchi, cham GS. teams. In their first game against their midable bowler, delivering fast and ac- Mollie Gallagher, Katie Hastings, At the Cheshire County Tourna- nemesis, Fallibroome, the girls played curate balls that were difficult for the Grace Heywood and Sophie Jackson ment, despite getting off to a slow some excellent netball to secure a opposition to hit and score from. Her who also completed the band of very start, losing to Helsby HS 1-4 in their great win. Despite seven further wins agility and sure hands enabled her to able shooters, Charlotte Cramp and first match, the team went on to win and two losses, the team finished in give valuable support to 2nd and 3rd Natasha Salem. There were also some some tough games against the likes of 4th place on goal difference. post. Hannah McCormick displayed very capable fringe players: Nicole Christleton, Bishop Heber and Lymm. Chantelle Carroll captained the quick reactions as backstop, together Fahey, Tilly Stott, Jess Pettit and Amy They narrowly missed the chance to team and enjoyed representing the with slick accurate throws to Olivia Preston. play in the semi-finals, losing out on County this season: she was awarded Moores on 1st post and Sophie Moss The season began with the squad goal difference to Helsby. Coaches’ Player of the Year. All play- on 2nd post; their sound catching playing the first half of matches in Olivia Moores and Ffyona Booker ers made excellent progress in their skills stumped batters out and pre- the Macclesfield and District Netball won Player of the Year jointly: each individual netball skills and certainly and were unable to qualify for the regularly attended training sessions. vented them scoring half rounders. In League, winning all the games but was selected four times as Player of developed their team play. Great de- semi-finals. This made it competitive for team the match against Tytherington, Katie with some tough opposition to play the Match by the opposition. Ffyona fending from Francesca Sawyer, Sarah The U12 squad showed huge selection and the squad proved to be Hayward caught out three batters in later in the season. There were added was also a reliable Captain, leading by Abrahamse and Georgina Bergman potential, with some extremely able, exceptional. the same innings with impressive re- training sessions for the nine girls example. and accurate shooting skills from Alex committed and enthusiastic girls. The first fixture against Denstone actions and catching skills that earned who joined the Netball and Hockey The Most Improved Player of the Cairns and Chantelle Carroll enabled They were a delight to coach and I am was a resounding success at 18 to 8.5. her Most Improved Player. Grace tour to Barbados. This was a very Year was awarded to Katie Hayward, several victories. However, it is the sure that the squad will continue to King’s demonstrated excellent field- Gudgeon proved to be the most suc- successful tour and the girls who who is now a formidable circle centre court players, Mollie Pettit and develop and gain in confidence. ing skills with Alex Clarke delivering cessful batter, scoring the majority of travelled had a great experience, defender, and Ffyona Booker was Ellie Morten, who improved the most. CJC fast, furious bowling and an outfield rounders both for the U14s and also learning to play a more physical game chosen as the Players’ Player. The team has the potential to be of accurate deep throws by Tilly Stott for the U15s, when they were short of Netball. The team looks forward to next exceptional, as they progress through U11 and Annabel Hebb. Sophie Jackson of players. She was awarded Coaches’ The season highlights included season, when they will build their the school. The U11 netball team (pictured) played at second base and achieved Player along with Hannah McCormick winning the Rydal Tournament and skills and strategies and conclude LB became AJIS Champions this season, Player of the Match with her accurate whilst Adele Le Moignan was awarded - winning three and drawing one of the season with a tour to Spain and which was a thoroughly deserved throwing, catching and stumping Players’ Player. the final half of the Macclesfield and Gibraltar in Easter 2016. U12 triumph, reflecting a dedicated ap- Denstone out on her base. This was a LB District League - they finished as joint CLB The season began with the Maccles- proach to practice, which ensured fantastic first match performance. winners with Wilmslow HS. At the field and District Netball League, with that the girls had the tactics, team- Yet another team faced Newcastle- U13 Cheshire County Tournament, they U13 both the U12A and B squads winning work and skills to beat the strongest Under-Lyme but once again a tremen- The members of this squad were had a slightly less successful day; the The U13s began the Macclesfield and their first match against Poynton. This of opponents. Parent helper, Mrs dous team performance provided really keen, ever-present and eager shorter matches cost the team, result- District league very well, with huge excellent winning form continued, Moores, continued to volunteer time another outstanding win 16.5-8.5. to learn. They started the season at ing in three losses and only one win. wins against Poynton, Macclesfield beating Macclesfield High, Tyther- to help develop netball at King’s Jun- Fabulous rounders were scored by Denstone with A and B teams. The The Coaches’ Player of the Year Academy, Tytherington and All Hal- ington, All Hallows and Fallibroome. iors and this was much appreciated by Verity Griffin, Alex Clarke and Evie A team had a close-fought match, went to Frances Gurney, who won lows. Stockport Grammar proved to These wins gave the girls confidence players and coaches alike. The victory O’Brien. Player of the Match was winning by two rounders, with some the most Player of the Game selec- be more challenging in the National and this continued success carried at the AJIS tournament over closest ri- given to Frances Gurney for her ex- very slick fielding which prevented tions from opposition teams. The Schools’ U13 Cup game, and the team through into the second quota of fix- vals, The Grange and Oldham Hulme, cellent backstop work and accurate, Denstone from scoring. Connie Ward Most Improved Player and Players’ lost 15-29 but went on to have further tures so that they beat Alderley Edge, was the highlight of an undefeated strong bowling. was awarded Player of the Game for Player went to Sophie Jackson who success against Eaton Bank and espe- Wilmslow, Eaton Bank and Knutsford. season and the girls were also the The fixture against Tytherington some excellent deep fielding and ended the season as the most sig- cially Alderley Edge, with a victory of The U12A squad was outright winners Macclesfield and District League Divi- produced yet another easy win with scoring three rounders. The B team nificant asset to the team, being able 40-13. However, later in the season of this League and U12B came third in sion 1 Netball winners. 9.5-5 rounders. The squad fielded ex- had a more convincing win, beating to combine energetic centre court they lost narrowly to Wilmslow and their division. Captain Isabel Moores was also ceptionally well and Evie O’Brien was Denstone 21.5 – 13.5 with Georgina performances with superb displays of also to Fallibroome in a most compet- After Christmas, the team lost thrilled with selection to represent rewarded with Player of the Match Bergman playing an energetic 2nd shooting. itive and intense game. Consequently, the first fixture against Newcastle- the Cheshire U12 team. after playing an excellent backstop base and scoring four rounders. The CLB they were placed 3rd in this league Under-Lyme. They went on to narrow Netball colours were awarded to all and producing the catch of the sea- next opponent was Newcastle-Under- overall. In February there was a loss defeats against Withington, Manches- players in this very successful team: son. Captain Annabel Hebb scored 2 Lyme, who played a very organised U14 against Withington, followed by a win ter High and The Grange, but then Isabel Moores, Lottie Dennett, Holly of the 9 rounders in another brilliant match: this was the only defeat of the This was a season of mixed results: against Manchester High School. beat Cheadle Hulme and Altrincham Burke, Fay Fitzmaurice, Sophie Miller, team performance. Once again, the season at 7-15. Player of the Game the team generated some excellent At the U13 Rydal Invitation Tour- Grammar. The team improved sig- Sophie Scott and Scarlett Brough. U15 team was unbeaten all season. was Ellie Morten who played a very court craft with solid circle defending nament in March, the team played nificantly, with great shooting from NS CJC efficient 4th base. from Katie Hayward, Ffyona Booker, determined and impressive netball, Natasha Fahey and Lauren Harbige After half-term, a fixture against Zara Shutt and Katie Murphy; intel- battling against gale force winds. They and superb defending skills from Flor- U14 Tytherington resulted in another very Rounders ligent centre court link play from won all their games impressively, ence Blackwell and Elin Rands. Although only a short season, the convincing 14-2.5 win. Frankie Sawyer Olivia Moores, Hannah McCormick, against St Mary’s Hall B, St Edward’s The girls were well prepared for U15 U14 team embraced training sessions and Alex Cairns were joint Players of Fiona Beeston, Anna Kaczmarczyk and Denstone, which put them the Cheshire County Tournament: There was a tremendous amount of and worked hard to become an effec- the Game for superb performances and Grace Gudgeon, with the final re- through to the semi-finals. A great they won most of the matches but enthusiasm within this squad and tive and competitive team. on 2nd base and bowler respectively. sponsibility of putting the ball in the win against St Mary’s Hall A team, lost to Fallibroome and Bridgewater twenty five extremely capable girls They won three out of four The final fixture was against The

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Grange on a fine Saturday morning rugby and the final scoreline of 39- A number of Year 12s made impres- gained in confidence as the season Jack Qualtrough, alongside Harry Rugby at the end of June, and the play from 10 was a fair reflection of the game. sive debuts at 1st XV level and some progressed. Early results were en- Lumsden and Doug Naismith, were both teams matched the weather. 1st XV Defeat to Wilmslow in the Cup, was a went on to play throughout the sea- couraging with victories against QEGS prominent in loose play. Adam Russ There was an excellent display of After the excitement of the South more bitter pill to swallow. This was son. Will Hodgson, Stewart Gurney, Wakefield, MGS and significantly RGS showed promise, as did Rory Wallace both batting and fielding with two Africa tour, much was expected of not so much for the eventual score- Harry Blackwell, Tom Belt and Tom Lancaster, the first at this level for and Alex Barlow before their appear- very close innings. The girls managed the 1st XV and they certainly did not line of 26-29, as Wilmslow deserved McClusky will have the opportunity many years; the only defeats of the ances were curtailed. to win the game 23.5-22 but it came disappoint. Emphatic victories over to win, but more for the slight lack of to start in next year’s backline, whilst whole season came at the hands of Behind the pack, Kieran McKeever down to the last few balls. Player of MGS (44-7), Lancaster RGS (52-0), Ad- mental toughness in some of our Sen- Oliver Kenny, Jacob Percival, Jack Rog- Lymm (0-7) and more emphatically at scrum half was a constant thorn in the Game was Imogen Collinson, ams GS (57-5) and Woodhouse Grove ior players, when it was needed most. ers, Callum Lavelle and Matt Peakman Sedburgh (5-29). the opposition’s side, sniping and box who played a strong 2nd Deep in one (41-12) in September and October There were further good wins will provide the physical presence The team returned after half term kicking to excellent effect. At fly half, innings and bowled the other and were accompanied by workmanlike against St Ambrose and Stockport; a up front. Sam Worthington made the with immediate resounding victories newcomer Tom Belt impressed from scored five rounders. The Coaches’ performances to grind out well-de- nail biting draw against Lymm (Nat- step up from U16 to 1st XV with great against Nottingham and Adams, then the outset, whilst Finlay McCance, Player of the Year was awarded to served wins against QEGS Wakefield West Cup quarter finalists) and a fan- ease and looks every part a class act beat Stonyhurst, Denstone, Solihull Jake Hughes and Huw Ravenscroft Frankie Sawyer for consistency both (away) and both Nottingham HS and tastic game of rugby against Kirkham, already. On occasion, Sam was accom- and Kirkham, in very close encoun- were very strong centre combinations in the field and with the bat and the Denstone College at the resplendent who finished the season as the top panied by fellow U16s Jamie Dun- ters. Post Christmas, the side swept when not required for 1st XV duties. Most Improved Player of the Year was Derby Fields - now in its 30th year performing 1st XV in the country. kerley, Simon Ridgway, Tim Phillips, everyone before them, adding four Such was the strength of the squad awarded to Georgina Bergman, whilst and looking as good as ever. Exciting The 1st XV played eighteen, won Owen Thomas and Jack Hudson. further wins against Stockport, St this year that sound players of the Ellie Morten was Players’ Player. and attacking rugby was comple- twelve, drew one and lost five. This In conclusion, the boys - and their Ambrose and the 1st XVs of Sale and quality of Jonny Jones and Will Hor- CLB mented by a gritty and well-organised impressive record meant that the side parents - made this season exception- Fallibroome, finishing with a total ton could not be guaranteed a regular defence that meant they were a hard was ranked 12th in the country, which ally memorable and I hope they will of fourteen victories from sixteen place in the starting XV. Competition U12 side to beat both at home and on the is a superb achievement. continue to play rugby to the highest games. for places was just as strong on the This year we had a big turnout of girls road. What the pack lacked in size, Johnny Hammill captained well and standard possible. At times, they have Whilst some practice sessions oc- wing, where Ed Austin, Will Fair- at weekly practice: their commitment they made up for in tenacity. The back led by example: his leadership was been an interesting and challenging casionally lacked a degree of focus, clough and Alex Krajewski were often to training and developing their game line threatened at every opportunity ably supported by Archie Thorney- group to coach but they also have a there was no doubting the commit- rotated during matches. At full back, was outstanding. Although a very and were able to carve open gaps and croft, Dan Greer and Joe Hale. Other great appetite for the game. I would ment, skill and tenacity of the team Joe Turner was an absolute rock, dis- excitable group of girls, they were a put key runners through: at times leavers who contributed much to the like to thank them for all their energy, on match days. The side had a solid playing good defensive technique and pleasure to coach. they were simply unstoppable. team’s success were Harry Jackson, dynamism, hard work and very good forward platform: Dan Trueman, ably providing a powerful attacking threat. Unfortunately, only four of the six Unfortunately, both Sedbergh Toby Bianchi, Huw Ravenscroft, Alec humour. assisted by Toby Sanderson and Jack Thanks go to Finlay McCance, Tom fixtures were played. First was Den- and Wilmslow (NatWest Cup semi- Mantel, Tom Lucas, Finlay McCance Corcoran, locked the front row, allow- Lucas and Jack Qualtrough for their stone with both A and B teams. The finalists) won at King’s. They domi- and Jake Hughes. Joe Murphy was the 1st Sevens ing Jack Laing to perform the hook- sterling efforts as Captain on various A team was a little inconsistent with nated the game and enjoyed more worthy recipient of the James Painton Quite simply the boys had a scintillat- ing duties with a degree of ease. Matt occasions. Toby Sanderson was pre- their fielding skills and decision-mak- possession and territory than they Trophy for his outstanding contribu- ing Sevens season, reaching two Cup Price, supported by the dependable sented with the 2nd XV Player of the ing, ultimately losing the game to a should have been allowed. The 1st XV tions, whilst special mention should finals in total and winning the Bowl Jack Bradbury, guaranteed a good Year award, rightful recognition for a well-drilled side. The B team showed suffered two defeats in three games: also go to Tom Fairclough, who com- at Solihull. They played the game at supply of line out possession and the player who worked hard in practice some promising batting with Lauren a rare sequence of events and a real pleted four seasons of 1st XV rugby pace, with intelligent structure and back row combinations including Tom and gave his all for the team in games. Harbige and Charlotte Smith scoring blow. The annual Sedbergh game was, that included his horrific leg injury in shape, complemented by moments Lucas, rightly promoted to 1st XV Without a doubt, this was a fine year; a large number of the rounders and once again, a showpiece of schoolboy 2013. of individual brilliance. For the sec- duties from mid season, the indefati- one which made one slightly ageing also receiving Players of the Match. ond time in three seasons, the team gable duo of Jamie Cunningham and coach very contented. The game finished closely, with King’s reached the Stonyhurst Cup final, RGD/TSJ winning 17.5-14. only to lose to the hosts in a mag- After a couple of losses, the team nificent game of rugby. Perhaps the strove to improve their game and the most complete day of sevens came fixture against Tytherington resulted at Solihull, where the side only lost in an easy win for King’s at 8.5-1. The one game all day - to Warwick (who team produced some amazing field- won the Cup). They played superbly ing skills: the bowler, Felicity Bailey, to beat everyone else comfortably, controlled the fielding team and was including Bedford Modern (who won extremely composed throughout the the Plate). The final against Adams game. GS was a one-sided affair with King’s The final fixture against The scoring over 40 points. With almost a Grange produced the closest game full squad available for Rosslyn Park, of the season, resulting in a win for the side arrived in good spirits and King’s of 9.5-8. Freya Shaughnessy played some great rugby throughout. was very consistent with her bat- The only disappointment came with a ting, scoring many half rounders; refereeing decision that allowed Prior Ella Thomson received Player of the Park to beat King’s and sneak the top Game for her quick reactions and for spot out of our hands. Still, the boys taking a hard catch, and Felicity Bailey remained positive and were able to dominated the field. The season was reflect on what was a truly magnifi- a great success; the girls improved cent end to a very long season. hugely, becoming a more composed, GAJM/JPB tactically aware and well-drilled team. SAH 2nd XV Photograph John Blackwell

The 2nd XV recorded a wonderfully Photograph John Blackwell successful year: they started well and

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U16 outstanding. The front row of Simon the last tackle in the final) deputised Owen Jones, supported by George tic, they played attractive rugby in fine Wakefield, the side embarked on a This was a fantastic season for the Ridgway, Daniel Crosby, James Scott ably. Winger William Thomson’s quali- Whitehurst, were effective operators spirit. There is also now a collective run of one draw and eight victories, U16s that ended in Cheshire Cup final and Sam Bryning ‘bossed’ their coun- ties were characterised by his crucial and were capable of winning ball and realisation of where improvements during which they played with flair success against Altrincham Grammar terparts, and the tireless Ben Tatton try at Stonyhurst, and William Allen getting over the gain line consistently. need to be made and this augurs well and determination. The boys should School, a fitting way to complete their and Alex Galbraith worked hard to showed a range of skills in a number The backs had pace and some flair for the future. be particularly pleased with good two-year preparation for senior rugby. control possession, ably supported by of positions. The unfortunate Ollie with Cameron Redpath having devas- A very pleasing aspect of this victories over MGS and Kirkham and Throughout the year, the boys dem- Charlie Mellard. The centre pairing of Quinn again watched most of the sea- tating speed and strength, whether he season was the development of the a tough 17-all draw with RGS Lancas- onstrated an excellent approach in Tim Phillips and Peter Thorp gave no son from the side-lines. Scotland U16 played at full back, centre or stand-off. players in the U15Bs: many featured ter. The boys should be very proud training and on match day, and many space to the opposition and eventual- representative, Cameron Redpath, He had some good performances at for the A team at times and the side of their commitment and approach: put in hard work outside the regular ly found gaps themselves, linking well displayed his skills and athleticism full back and with increased aware- developed considerably, playing some we look forward to following their training hours. with Toby Sayle and Finlay Calder. The whenever he was available, and he ness and experience could develop very effective rugby. The pack con- progress in future. The season began with a hard versatile Hector Tomlinson provided was joined in the Cup Final squad by into a very fine player in this position. tained strong ball carriers and they PJP/DT fought 12-17 defeat at QEGS Wake- good ball to fly-half Tom Higginson, fellow Year 10 Teddy Leatherbarrow. Tom Blackwell and Sean Neary were effective at scrum and lineout field, where the boys arguably de- who underlined his pleasing devel- This squad was a pleasure to coach, played in the centres and ran de- with Callum O’Shea, Fionn Carman, U14A served better. The only other defeat opment with another assured and and I look forward to seeing them terminedly with James Simmonds, Luke Smith, George Graham, Max This season exceeded all expecta- came against Sedbergh (7-15) in a controlled display. Excellent tries perform strongly in senior rugby. Harry Kay, Kieran Bailey, Dan Gale Turner and Ed Mellard being the core tions. The first two games were good match where they dictated terms and were scored by Daniel Crosby, Ben CST and Will Mattison all effective in the of the forwards; they were joined wins but this was followed by four entered the last five minutes ahead. Tatton and Tim Phillips in a tremen- back three. A special mention must later in the season by Ollie Prior. They straight defeats. Two of those losses Unfortunately, the composure and dous victory. U15 go to Tomos Rands here; he covered all made significant improvements in came against a good Woodhouse control that was a feature of the rest The boys produced some good The U15A had a successful but also a number of positions in the backs skills and fitness. In the backs, Alex Grove team and Sedbergh. After half of the season briefly deserted them performances on the Sevens cir- challenging season both in fifteen and with skill and determination. Half Fray, Sammy Chong and Harry Aldrich term, the team went on a fabulous and ‘The Browns’ scored late to sneak cuit, but ultimately a lack of clinical seven a-side rugby. It was apparent back was at times a problem position; competed strongly for the scrum half winning streak of thirteen games, victory. finishing in attack and defensive from previous seasons that the squad Hamish Burke moved from hooker slot and George Barker cemented the culminating in victory in The Chesh- Twelve wins were recorded in total. lapses counted against them. How- had pace and athleticism, but were to scrum half and showed consider- fly half position with some mature ire Cup. During those victories, the At home the successes came against ever, the highlight of the season was not a physically big side and could able potential, competing for the and controlled displays. Tomos Rands, team showed fantastic resilience and MGS (25-17), Lancaster RGS (26-5), undoubtedly the memorable 17-6 sometimes struggle to manage and position with Josh Burke. At stand-off, Angus Homer, James Quinn, Jack willingness to play, becoming a very Woodhouse Grove (58-0), Adam’s Cheshire Cup victory at Macclesfield win games. This process of ‘finding a Ollie Stevenson made great progress Willcock and Noah Rogerson were tight unit. (56-0), Denstone (52-0), Kirkham Rugby Club. Sam Worthington, back way’ was reflected in the narrowness and worked very hard at his game, the back line regulars; they all ran Apart from The Cheshire Cup Final, (49-0) and Calday Grange (55-0) in from 1st team duty, was exceptional of losses to good sides: QEGS Wake- improving kicking and awareness, with conviction and made great steps the highlight of the season was a fan- the semi-final of the Cup. Away from and scored two tries in a dominant field reached a Daily Mail final and we but his season was limited by injury. forward in their defence and overall tastic performance against local rivals, home, victories came at Nottingham forward display against last year’s lost by ten points. The back division as a whole could be awareness. Marcus Nowak, prior to Wilmslow High School. The calibre of High School (12-5), Wilmslow HS NatWest Vase winners. Jack Hud- Narrow losses were also recorded extremely threatening, but against a his injury, had made the change from rugby that was on show that day was (38-14), Stonyhurst (22-7) and Soli- son also scored and Tom Higginson against St Ambrose and the improv- strong defence could lose shape, stop back row to wing and was develop- far better than the boys had produced hull (30-0), where the performance converted once, to enable skipper ing Stockport, who reached the latter communicating and begin to play as ing into a strong runner and useful over the previous two years. The demonstrated how far the squad had Owen Thomas, a strong performer stages of the Daily Mail Vase. Only individuals. It was a pleasure to work finisher. score line was a whopping 54-14. developed. Solihull heaped pressure all year, to lift the Cup. During the against Wirral, in a disappointingly with this squad: keen and enthusias- After a close fought defeat to QEGS The Cheshire Cup Semi-Final was on King’s for the first twenty minutes, season, Jamie Dunkerley, Michael poor cup performance and in a mixed against a strong Lymm team; King’s but were repelled by some organised Abrahamse and Sam Brindle under- A and B team against Solihull, did any won and went on to a great Final and heroic defence, epitomised by lined their importance to both the teams pull away from us. The side evening, where they saw off St Am- Guy Harrington’s try-saving corner 15 a-side and 7 a-side squads. Matt was very close to beating some of the brose 20-17 at a packed Macclesfield tackle. Eventually the King’s forwards Calvin performed well in the second best teams of this age group in the RUFC, to become Cheshire Champi- took control, with Captain Owen row and on the flank, whilst Harrison country. Similarly, in sevens, a quarter- ons. Inspirational Captain, Sam Hig- Thomas and No 6 Jack Hudson Blake and James Thomas (who made final and two finals were reached ginson, set the tone, galloping over which suggests a high level of ability for the first try inside two minutes. and competitiveness. Ten games were This was closely followed by King’s won without a try point conceded second, scored by Man of the Match, and the majority of wins were by forty Angus Thomson. St Ambrose rallied or fifty points. Most pleasing amongst well and never let up the pressure. these victories was a 15-0 victory However, a further try from Henry over Sedbergh and a 39-0 defeat of Collinson, as well as a conversion Kirkham. and a penalty from full back William The pack developed well over Davies, ensured that King’s lifted the the season, becoming competitive cup. at breakdown and improving as At the start of the season the U14s ball-carriers. Teddy Leatherbarrow had two welcome additions to the and Will Peakman in the back row squad in Will Fosbrook and Tomasz developed into effective Jackals and McNulty. These two boys were ever- support players. Furthermore, the present when fit and both had good team improved in the scrum where seasons. Toby Moule moved position Jack Wales, Rob Devon and Conor to be our fly half and had a great sea- Wordley, supported by Miles Barton, son. Other stand-out performers were made good progress in the front row. Angus Thomson, who made the step One of the strengths of the side, was up from B team rugby and cemented

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by wingers Tom Barker, Nico Caplin Lymm. Powerful running from Harry were new to King’s, but expectations and Oliver Payne. Norton saw the team create opportu- were high. The leadership and maturity nities but it was the dominance of the Our first game was a friendly fix- from Captain Oliver Leatherbarrow forward pack that turned the game ture against Lancaster GS and was an ensured that all were switched on around. Adam Humphreys, Reggie impressive start, with King’s scoring before the game and at training ses- Booth and Matthew Warham carried 100 points to Lancaster’s 0. Several sions. The strength in the forwards, strongly, making the gain line at every away games followed and the team led by James Warr, Jack Mayfield and opportunity and Peter Goodfellow went to Lymn, MGS and Woodhouse Max Hine, broke the gain line con- and Josh Allmand-Smith also made Grove. The great start to the season stantly, giving the team plenty of ‘go significant contributions. continued: in the first four games, the forward’, whilst the back row cleared The dominance of the forwards team scored 145 points and conceded the ball out well. The forwards were showed again at Nottingham. Oliver none. solid in defence, often sending other Payne, whose pace and quick feet The next game was probably the sides backwards and allowing room caused opponents problems all year, hardest fixture, an away trip to QEGS for plenty of turnovers by individuals scored an early try. However, the Not- Wakefield. The team did not start such as James Davis, Ike McCormick tingham kicking game caused prob- the game well and found itself two and Isaac Salisbury. In scrums, Josh lems and they scored a number of tries down at half time. They reacted Laniado-Green not only won our own tries. Even strong tackles by full back bravely, scoring the first try of the ball but often the opposition’s, and Harry Brough and strong ball carrying second half but a slip in defence saw a he threw well at the lineout. by Matthew Warham and Josh Wyatt further concession and, unfortunately, The half back partnership of Remy were not enough. the team lost 19-12. Miller and Murray Redpath allowed The close-fought nature of the After this reality check, the team the backs plenty of time due to excel- games continued at Adams, where took the rest of the season by lent handling skills. In the centres, King’s won by two points in the final storm: Nottingham High, Adams GS, Wheelton and Sion Davenport both attitude was absolutely first class. All they believe in their own ability and Fin McKeever was an elusive runner play of the game. This was a perfor- Wilmslow High, Stonyhurst, Denstone led the way with some really domi- five of the boys were pushing for A take the effort they put into training whilst Charlie Ward relied on aware- mance of which the whole side could and Solihull were next in the firing nant performances in the pack. In the team places by the end of the season into every Saturday game. ness to spot gaps and strength to be proud. Every player on the pitch line, with the boys showing what they backs, Angus Fiennes did well and has and they played their part in the suc- RJ/SCB break the tackle. This centre partner- stepped up and contributed to what could do, scoring an impressive 268 really come on with his defence and cessful Cheshire Cup winning side. ship was not only first class in attack was the highlight of the season: it was points and conceding seven. Two skill level and Will Davies kicked ably Other players who showed superb U13A but also in defence. Full back Sam also the most tense few minutes I’d local fixtures to finish the season saw from hand and for points, none more commitment and attitude were: Matt Of the eleven block fixture games Stevenson entered the line well in at- experienced in rugby coaching. the boys beat both Stockport 68-07 so than in the Cheshire Cup Final. Ellison-Brown, Dominic Corner, Jack the U13s played this season, they tack, tackled well in defence and was In all, the season was a successful and St Ambrose 40-0. This was an in- The team improved in strength Crichton, Joe Gardner, Alex Mason, won twelve. The season started very sound under the high ball. one, as every player gave generously credible season for the U12s, scoring and determination, with one boy James McCall and James Wolsten- strongly with good victories against Overall, the team scored 400 points and developed skills along the way. 537 points and conceding 34. leading the way in his approach and holme. QEGS Wakefield and MGS. Lancaster whilst conceding only 131. The lads This was demonstrated by the num- The Sevens competitions brought a performances. Sam Higginson was a The B team was composed of a RGS proved to be a tough opposition, also had success in Sevens, winning ber of A team call-ups to which our first tournament at Nottingham High, pleasure to coach and his progression mixture of players: some had played but King’s put in an outstanding per- the Nottingham Sevens and winning players responded this year. where the team showed great pace as a rugby player is something that a fair amount of rugby, whilst others formance to claim a memorable 14-12 the bowl in the Solihull Sevens, with TDC and spread the ball well, winning the King’s can enjoy for many more years. had not played a great deal at all. This victory thanks to a great kicking game the likes of Oliver Payne coming into competition easily. Warwick was next Sam also represented the Independ- team can become a very good side, if by Murray Redpath and great chases his own on the wing. U12A and after a nervous first game draw- ent Schools’ Lambs U14s this season Player of the Season went to Oliver The A team had a mixture of play- ing with Wimbledon College and extra and toured Portugal. Leatherbarrow for being an all-round ers: some had played together as an time in the quarter-final, the team SCB/TSJ outstanding player and leading the undefeated Junior team, whilst some met Millfield in the final. This was a team by example, both on the pitch U14B and in training. The lads were a joy to Results alone hide what was a sea- coach and should be very proud of son of transition and improvement. the terrific season they had. Despite results not always going their OK way, the team remained positive and battled until the end, never giving up. U13B Only in one of the nine games did The U13B team had a good season, they fail to score. with some close victories and last- Over the season, 153 points were minute comebacks. The season got scored and there were two fantastic off to a great start with convincing wins amongst those nine games with wins over QEGS Wakefield and MGS. one away at Adams GS (32-29). The However, all were brought back down other win came in the last game of to earth when a trip to Lancaster the season at home against St Am- did not end well. Despite the heavy brose (24-22). defeat, the way the boys conducted Training after school was always themselves was pleasing to see. Led well attended and standout perform- by Harry Norton and Josh Wyatt, the ers were: Alex Watkins, Sam Bray, team never gave up but fought right Freddie Sass, Josh Clayfield and James to the final whistle. Downes. These boys always gave one Winning ways returned with a hundred percent in training and their last-minute try giving victory against

78 79 Sports Sports very tough game and unfortunately, ally error-free forward play in the latter by a powerful AKS Lytham team, 35 defence of the trophy won last year to the first try. Thereafter, missed steadfast support to the club for in spite of their best efforts, the team match marked the season’s zenith, and points to 25. Kirkham A also beat with two very tough pool matches tackling enabled The Grange to keep many years, along with other parents. lost 12-07. a fitting way to end the term. King’s, four tries to nil. against Kirkham and AKS Lytham. adding to the scoreboard. At half time Teachers Steve Carpenter and Andrew Every member of the squad played Many boys contributed to the Shortly before Christmas, the boys After a narrow defeat against Kirkham King’s trailed by four tries and, whilst Prideaux also assisted throughout his part and I am immensely proud of success and displayed courage and faced Merchant Taylors’ at home. The by 21 points to 7, King’s needed to King’s play became more spirited, the year. Pupils from Years 6 to 13 at- all of them. Special mentions go to: energy through the whole season. A team showed great determination secure at least a draw against AKS they could not stop The Grange win- tended and participated. Captain Ben Kersh showed impres- Ted Buckwell and Archie Cracknell to overcome spirited opponents, Lytham to progress into the Quarter- ning by 60-30 (12 tries to 6). Forty pupils joined a five-day sive foot work, ball carrying and dis- led the forwards by example and eventually winning by 7 tries to 4. The Finals. Unfortunately, the boys were MW/NB expedition to Cumbrae where they tribution; Hayden Heath put himself set the platform for many a victory. B team also enjoyed a competitive fix- overpowered and had to settle for a sailed Dart catamarans, Laser Picos on the line when it mattered and our Behind the scrum, Matthew Suarez ture against the same opponents, but place in the Bowl Competition after and Stratos, as well as enjoying wind- Sailing Player of the Season, Sam Worthing- was an aggressive, intelligent fly-half were ultimately defeated by slightly losing 14-0. This failed to test the surfing and cycling. Each member ton, was dynamic and quick in attack, who controlled the backs with quiet stronger boys, losing by 40 points to boys sufficiently, as they swept both King’s continued its happy associa- of the advanced group achieved strong in defence. authority. Tom Moorhouse supported 20. Cheadle Hulme and Rossall aside (38- tion with Redesmere, a flourishing RYA Level 4 and six Year 10 pupils RL him ably, showing great versatility The U11s started their AJIS Cup 7 and 52-7 respectively) to win the sailing club which has, over several achieved Power-Boat Level 2, whilst to play effectively in a number of campaign, hoping to defend the Bowl Final. Despite the disappoint- years, provided encouragement to all achieved significant markers in U12B positions. A mention must also go to trophy they had won the previous ment at not progressing in the main King’s sailors. The school is especially their RYA progress, as well as having This season was the most successful Mohammed Ashtar who improved season. In the opening game, the competition, this was a great way to grateful for the significant support a great deal of pleasure on the water. for many years, with all ten games significantly, rising from the ranks of boys hosted Newcastle-Under-Lyme finish the season. of Brenda and Gary Lowe in running Six Year 11 pupils attended the centre won. Impressively, 338 points were the C team and catching the eye with School and were dominant from the sailing activities. in parallel and successfully completed scored and only 39 conceded. his rampaging runs and excellent ball first whistle, as they scored 13 tries to U10 Fourteen junior memberships their DofE Silver expedition on the From the outset, the squad trained presentation at the breakdown. win 89-0. After defeating The Ryleys The U10s began their school rugby enabled King’s to continue the main- 37-foot yacht, ‘Santa Vey’ as well as with enthusiasm and commitment, PW School 87-0, King’s faced King’s Ches- career with a fixture against The tenance of a range of boats, suitable receiving the Competent Crew award. eager to improve their skills and ter in the Quarter-Finals. In difficult Grange. In the A team game the op- for all ages and abilities. Single and Tom Hammonds also received the ac- knowledge of the game. It was a U11 conditions, the boys started well, position started brightly, putting the double-handers are available, so that colade of a Day Skipper Certificate. pleasure to work with them and wit- In the opening fixture against Birken- scoring an early try and converting to King’s boys under pressure, while beginners and more experienced BE ness such a dramatic improvement in head, the U11A team was dominant, lead 7-0, but squandered other good also attacking with pace and power: sailors can be accommodated. Many the space of just one term. scoring tries at will and winning by opportunities, giving their opponents at half-time The Grange led 20-0. The junior sailors are Redesmere mem- Swimming The opening game was worthy 68 points to 7. The B team contested the opportunity to build their own second half proved to be a more even bers and enjoyed the courses and of mention as the squad responded a very even game, with both teams pressure and eventually they levelled contest, with King’s showing much events organised by the Club. Junior swimmers continued to enjoy so positively to the highly charged showing great enthusiasm and grow- the score at 7-7. Both teams had more aggression in forcing mistakes; Year 10 boys sailed during Tuesday opportunities to compete and their atmosphere; beating Lancaster GS 52-0 ing stronger to draw 20-20. periods of pressure in the 2nd half, they were rewarded with an excellent games sessions, whilst Years 11, 12 enthusiasm for swimming was easily does not happen very often. Two other The A team faced both Arnold but unfortunately a try for Chester try by Sam Heath towards the end of and 13 continued to enjoy the op- demonstrated in the annual House games stick in the memory as the King Edward School and Kirkham proved to be decisive, and they won the match, which was an encouraging portunity on Wednesdays, typically Swimming Gala. All Year 5 and 6 King’s team was forced to come from Grammar at Lytham St Anne’s in cold 14 points to 7. end to the game. In the B team game, in groups of about ten. The Saturday pupils were given the opportunity behind to master physically stronger and windy conditions. They made a The season finished with the AJIS King’s started nervously, however sailing club provided a more relaxed to compete and over one hundred opponents, namely MGS and Solihull. good start against Kirkham’s B team, Sevens competition, held at Merchant some strong running from Archie chance for sailing. Mark Thomas, par- pupils took part in more than fifty The disciplined, aggressive and virtu- winning 20-5, but then were defeated Taylors’, Crosby. The boys began the Little and Leo Chinea-Rodriguez led ent of James and Zoe, has provided events. Capesthorne house was the

King’s pupil Adam Russ has represented Great Britain in the European Youth Sailing Championships. Adam follows in the wake of fellow King’s sailor Elliot Hanson, who is now on the verge of an Olympic berth.

80 81 Sports eventual winner and House Captains in the U11 50m Breaststroke final. U11 Novice Boys - Elliot Naylor, Ted Isabel Moores and Oliver Muirhead Scarlett Brough was our only medal Broadley, Toby Gray and Oliver Jones were proud to receive the Swim Tro- winner: she received Bronze in the all won their respective team events. phy on behalf of their very talented U11 25m Butterfly. King’s swimmers Rowena Moores came 3rd in the team. The Lower Juniors also com- raced with great determination; con- U19 Elite Individual Girls’ Event and peted for a House Cup and took part gratulations to all. Swimming colours Isabel Moores came 4th in the U11 in individual races and relays during a were awarded to swim Captain, Scar- Intermediate Girls’ Event. hectic and exciting Race Day; Gaws- lett Brough. The standard of competition was worth house was the proud winner of DCB extremely high with Olivia Moores this event. scoring in the 9.0s for her routines, The swim team also competed in which is outstanding at National level. Trampolining a number of friendly galas against Other teams were: U11 Novice local schools. Children in Years 4, 5 King’s trampolinists continued to Girls - Sophie Fletcher, Millie Crum- and 6 had the opportunity to com- enjoy great success at regional and mack, Cara Holliday and Jessica pete and our swimmers continued national level. The gym was packed Burton (4th); U14 Elite Girls - Olivia to improve and impress. Year 4 rising with young trampolinists from all four Moores, Susie Moores, May Broadley stars Raphael Pfister, Oliver Jones, Divisions on three nights each week and Izzy Stevens (6th); U19 Elite Girls Josh Makin and Otis Hughes made and their hard work paid off. - Rowena Moores, Antonia Bianchi, a formidable relay team and showed The trampolinists delivered a hat Katie Fray and Beth Burrows (4th) exciting potential. trick of national team titles in the and U19 Intermediate Girls - Eleanor The AJIS swim event held in April Schools’ National Trampoline Cham- Collett, Ellie Holder, Fiona Cornish involved swimmers from Years 5 and pionships in March, following their and Amy Johnson (4th). 6 who competed at Darwin Leisure great success in the qualifying North We are very proud of all the pupils, Centre. King’s was represented in West and Zonal Championships. not only for their achievements in fourteen finals and talented new- The U14 Elite Boys - Harry Wallace, qualifying for regional and national comer, Reece Grady, was unfortunate Harry Pinches, Harry Collett and Paul finals, but also for their brilliant indi- to finish in 4th place in the highly Suarez; the U11 Intermediate Girls - vidual performances and successes demanding 4x25m U10 Individual Isabel Moores, Isabel Watkins, Amy throughout the year. Medley Relay final as was James Payne Willock and Scarlett Brough and the HLB

82 Hail & Farewell Hail & Farewell worked locally at AstraZeneca for 12 in Media Studies from the University of Hail years in the Quality Assurance labo- Ulster and joins King’s from Cheadle Welcome to the following members ratory and plant-based roles, before Hulme School where she was Junior of staff, who joined King’s during the taking an extended career break to School Administrator. Prior to that, academic year 2014 – 2015: have a family. She has two daughters Rachael worked for three years at aged 7 and 4 who keep her busy in her Wilmslow Preparatory School. Ra- Giles Barker joined as Head of Histo- spare time. chael has two daughters and is a keen ry having spent three years teaching at photographer, a movie lover and is Bolton School. He studied at the Uni- Ciaran Houghton-Barcoe, an ex- currently learning French. versity of Glasgow where he gained an King’s boy, joined as an apprentice in MA (Hons) before completing a PGCE the IT Department. After leaving edu- Matthew Perriss, a former pupil, at Manchester Metropolitan University. cation, he went backpacking around joined the Geography Department Giles enjoys a wide range of sports but Russia and the Baltic states. During having taught at Stowe School, especially football and cycling, through this time, he did activities such as bob- Abingdon Boys and Lord Wandsworth which he completed the Fred Whitton and dog-sledding. He also spent time College. He graduated from the Uni- Challenge in the Lake District. He also in several workplaces, including as versity of Edinburgh where he studied has a strong interest in music, having security at music festivals and working Economic and Political Geography, been heavily involved in student radio in Finance for Barclays. Ciaran enjoys whilst he completed his PGCE at Ox- throughout his time in Glasgow. travelling, discovering new places and ford University. Matthew enjoys a wide different cultures. range of sports, such as rugby and all Scott Barrow joined King’s in 2011 equestrian disciplines; he also plays on a voluntary basis to assist with Jayne Johnson joined King’s as a polo at various clubs around the UK. rugby coaching. At the time, Scott was Finance Officer. Previously, Jayne still a full-time professional with Leeds worked as a Practice Manager for a Andy Prideaux joined the Physics Carnegie, playing in the Champion- niche law firm in London, where she Department having spent six years ship. From there, Scott progressed to was responsible for Finance, IT, Busi- teaching Physics and Electronics A-Lev- part-time and then moved to full-time ness Development, HR and Premises. el at Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form as a rugby coach. Scott brings a wealth Jayne enjoys reading, digital market- College. He is a graduate from Salford of experience, having played profes- ing, cooking, watching her sons play University where he studied Physics sional rugby league with St Helens and rugby and walking her two dogs. with Space Technology before moving professional rugby union with Worces- to Manchester University to complete ter Warriors, Orrell, Glasgow Warriors Lucy Mildon, who has a BA in a PGCE. In his spare time, Andy is a and Leeds Carnegie in the Premier- Modern Languages (French & Italian) keen amateur sailor and active in the ship, Championship, Heineken Cup from Manchester University, joined the world of 3D computer-aided design and the Guinness Pro 12. Modern Foreign Languages Depart- and visualisation. ment. She spent a year studying at Ian Crawford joined King’s as Direc- the Université Paris Sorbonne as well Ciaran Sanders joined the PE and tor of Music, having spent four years as living near Milan for six months. Games Department as a Hockey and teaching at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ Lucy plays saxophone and clarinet and Cricket Coach. He is originally from School as Assistant Director of Music helps out on both Bronze and Gold Perth, Western Australia where he and Head of Year 8. After graduating Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. graduated from Edith Cowan Universi- from Christ Church, Oxford where he ty with a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports read Modern History, Ian spent several Guy Montgomery, who joined the Science and a Graduate Diploma in years working for music and theatre Mathematics Department, is a gradu- Education. Ciaran has a keen inter- organisations in London. He holds an ate from Southampton University and est in many sports and is currently a MA in Cultural Heritage from Univer- King’s College, London where he took member of Alderley Edge Hockey & sity College London, and a PGCE (Mu- his PGCE. He enjoys a wide range of Cricket Club. sic) from Roehampton University. In sport including badminton and cricket his spare time, he conducts and com- and helps coach mini-rugby at Crewe Suzanne Smith joined King’s as poses for choirs and youth theatres. and Nantwich Rugby Football Club. a full-time teaching assistant in the Infants, having previously worked on Nadine Gravett joined the Science Rachael Penn joined the External a supply basis and as a volunteer while Department working as a General Relations Department as Admissions studying for her Grade 3 qualification. Science Technician. Nadine previously & Marketing Officer. She is a graduate Suzy has three children, who attend

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King’s Senior Divisions, as well as two her dealings with pupils, parents and of the team. Initially, Catherine ran her the Finance Department, then in the many fieldtrips, including the highly for analysing pupil progress as well as cats, a Labrador, two rabbits and nine colleagues. Deriving great pride from business, ‘Magical Tales’, whilst also Main Office and, latterly, in Repro- successful venture to Naples and Sicily. pushing for improved mathematical chickens. In any spare time, she enjoys the successes of the Girls’ Division, Jo working part-time in Year 2 and we graphics. She was an incredibly hard- Any pupil who passed through his software in the classroom. Modular A- running and cycling. put an enormous amount of effort into were lucky that she made the decision working, flexible and well-respected classroom will have noticed his gentle, Levels, Maths Clinic, revision ‘beanos’ celebration assemblies: she made sure to work full-time at King’s. Since mov- member of staff who always carried yet fun, nature: his lower school tutor and full sets of past paper booklets Temporary staff that no one was overlooked and trans- ing to Pre-School and taking over the out her roles with a smile and great groups benefitted in particular from were also due to him. Phil was also We are also grateful to a number of formed opportunities for leadership Early Years Manager role, Catherine efficiency. Nicola has joined Aquinas his coaching and instruction. He an extremely able mathematician and temporary staff who assisted us this within the Division. Academic success worked tirelessly to ensure that the College, within Student Information contributed as a Rugby Coach to the teacher who had the pupils hanging year: Lyndsay Barwell, Paul Hale- was important, but so too was activity Early Years Department met the con- Services: she will be greatly missed U16 and U13 teams, as well as to the on to every word as he explained in wood, Peter Illingworth, Tim outside the classroom - the opportu- stantly changing requirements of the by her colleagues and friends, and we Cricket 2nds. Tom returns to his child- easy, clear steps how to multiply or Andrew, Geoff Shaw, Sam Jones nity to accompany an ensemble on Jo’s EYFS documentation. Her hard work wish her well for the next chapter in hood roots; he will be greatly missed integrate. His lessons were always (volunteer), Jonathan Reti, Molly flute was rarely missed. As our Desig- and extensive knowledge of her field her career. and we wish him much success at The beautifully prepared with great slides Ross, Eustace Wabo, Peter Wilcox, nated Safeguarding Lead, I think it is resulted in the outstanding provision CJ Grantham Grammar School. and animations. Quick-witted and Kirsten Hinds, Anastasia Mekket- fair to say that she revolutionised our we now have. Moving on to Stockport ASP jovial, his manner was appreciated by iche, Romana Muhl, Oscar Kenny approach to this vital aspect of school Grammar and embracing her promo- Stephen Carpenter pupils and colleagues alike. Phil loved and Nick Bertus. We thank them all life and fully integrated the role of the tion is the right move for Catherine as Steve joined King’s in 2004 to teach Jane Chapman to be creative in his solutions and for their contribution to King’s and school nurses into the work of our she is ready for bigger challenges. We Physics, based at Fence Avenue. He Jane joined King’s in 2007 as a part- the job gave him full rein to apply his wish them well for their futures. pastoral teams. Jo’s restless energy and wish her every success, but she will be demonstrated his knowledge of Phys- time Library Assistant at Cumberland skills, whether in administration within ability always ensured that she would a very tough act to follow. ics and everything else you might Street until 2009. She then moved to the department or for the benefit of go on to run her own school. Like two CJHM wish to know. His contributions to be an integral part of the Admissions his pupils in the classroom. Farewell of her three predecessors, she leaves King’s were highly significant: he led function of the school and was the Ad- Once the department was run- Joanne Anderson us after four whirlwind years to take Hannah Barton a juggling club, taught GCSE Astron- missions Secretary for six years. During ning to his satisfaction, he became Jo became the fourth Principal of the up a Headship. We wish her all the Hannah joined the Psychology Depart- omy, and assisted with trampolining, this time, Jane played an important involved with orienteering and, more Girls’ Division in September 2011, best for her time at Bury Girls. ment in 2008 from Bryn Hafren School cheerleading, outdoor pursuits and role in a small team, attending to all recently, the Duke of Edinburgh Award joining King’s from The Manchester SH in Barry, South Wales: as a Yorkshire unicycling. Outside lessons, he was the administrative matters of the busy Scheme, and finally restarted and ran Grammar School where she had been lass, she wanted to move closer to always prepared to help students and Admissions Department and helping the Squash Club. As a keen squash Deputy Head of Sixth Form. She im- Claire Aspinall God’s own county. During her time at his enthusiasm for Physics inspired to organise multiple Open events, player himself, Phil intends to continue mediately threw herself into the life of Claire started teaching at King’s in King’s, she was involved in a fantastic many students to continue the subject taster days and entrance exam rounds. in retirement, as well as embarking on the school, asking questions and chal- 2011 as an NQT in the Physics Depart- range of extra-curricular activities, at degree-level. As a form tutor, Steve Jane was a valued member of the team a programme of DIY: he is intent on lenging received wisdom. If there was ment. She immediately immersed such as expeditions to Borneo, India, gave up a considerable amount of time and will be missed by colleagues and re-landscaping the garden and refitting a way of doing things better, Jo wanted herself in an enormous number of Morocco, China, Bolivia and Namibia. to support his students and to ensure friends. We wish her well in her new the house. You can sense his ferocious to find it and it was sometimes difficult activities, such as outdoor trips, the She helped with the Duke of Edin- that they were well prepared for the ventures, including setting up her own work-style from these plans for retire- for colleagues to keep up. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and burgh Award Scheme; various outdoor challenges they faced. His contribution business. ment. He will also travel, ‘fix the Fells’, Jo set immensely high standards Physics Club. Her organisational skills activity and surfing trips; running club; to the Physics Department was greatly CJ learn the guitar, brew ale and aims to and expected pupils and staff to live were very apparent from the start and Amnesty International, and as front of appreciated and we wish him all the write a book! After 99 terms of teach- up to them. She demanded nothing she went on to organise and lead the house at dramatic productions. Han- best in what is sure to be a very busy Phil Colville ing you would think Phil would want a less of herself, as pupils in her classes Silver Duke of Edinburgh students. nah was also Child Protection Officer, retirement. Phil arrived at King’s in September rest. No, just a change. We thank him would immediately testify. A modern She led the popular Year 9 Physics Senior Tutor in the Sixth Form and SJH 1997 to replace the retiring Ian War- profusely for all his efforts and wish linguist by training, Jo thoroughly en- Club which inspired many students Head of PSHE. Within the department, burton as Head of Maths. Originally him a long, healthy and well-deserved joyed teaching French and Italian and to study Physics and Engineering. She she was an outstanding teacher who Tom Cawthorn from Aldershot, he received a First in retirement. even found the odd moment to rekin- was always prepared to give up time to commanded the respect and affec- During his two years at King’s, Tom Maths from Leicester University before CJM dle the Headmaster’s O-Level French help students outside lessons and she tion of both students and colleagues grew to be a central and recognisable undertaking a PhD. He was attracted in their weekly meetings. Parents and worked closely mentoring a number and students benefitted hugely from figure to all staff and pupils, not only away from this to teach in Norfolk just Margaret Connor pupils found Jo a tireless advocate for of students. Her contribution to life at her knowledge and enthusiasm for for his Geography teaching, but also after marrying his wife Sue. After stints Margaret joined King’s in 2001 as the school and someone with their King’s was immense and she will be the subject. Hannah left to take up a for his contributions to the School as a at Gresham’s, Oakham and Teddies Girls’ Division Secretary, working best interests at heart. If this meant much missed in the Physics Depart- Head of Department post at Stockport whole. Joining from Merchant Taylors’ Oxford he came to King’s. initially with the then new Principal, that sometimes difficult messages had ment. We wish her every success in the Grammar School: she will be missed in 2013, Tom’s passion and expertise Phil was an outstanding Head of Liz Spence, and making significant to be communicated, then one knew future as she builds her business. and we wish her well for the future. in Geography were evident from the Department. As an IT wizard, he contributions to the welcoming, happy that Jo would not dodge the issue. Her SJH MJB outset, and he delivered innovative brought the department through the atmosphere of the Girls’ Division. approach to education was motivated and enjoyable lessons. His contribu- millennium in every sense of the word. More recently, Margaret took up the by the best interests of individuals Catherine Bailey Nicola Butterworth tion to the strategic development He strove for increased computer us- post of Boys’ Division Secretary, based and, whilst one could always count on Catherine was part of the Infant and Nicola was at King’s for almost nine of the faculty was immense, as he age in the department and always led at Cumberland Street. Margaret leaves Jo for a strong and considered view, Junior Division for over nine years and years and was a very valued member assisted with re-writing marking and from the front with new initiatives. He King’s for an exciting opportunity as care and compassion underlay all of in that time she became a key member of the support staff, working initially in reward policies, while also running introduced spreadsheets and charts Admissions Secretary at Stockport

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Grammar: she will be much missed by became an opportunity for role-play, that she could focus her attention on ski trips. To all of these roles, Lesley cricket team (twenty years); re-invig- she contributed to an impressive her many friends at King’s and we wish with students and staff dressed as those very pupils to whom she offered brought an impressive work ethic, a orated staff football; was one of the range of academic and extra-curric- her well for the future. Puritans on one occasion and as World a calm and patient approach. careful eye for detail and the ability maths ‘deputies’…. the list goes on. ular activities. In addition to being a CJ War One nurses on another. Linda’s King’s is losing a wonderful teacher to plan meticulously, which ensured In times of change, his mutual respect well-respected form tutor, Sarah was roles at Fence Avenue were many. She but our loss is her husband’s gain: we that these key areas of school life for the pupils in his care remained his an inspirational History and Politics Marta Yerpes Cordoba was a successful Head of House who hope that he and Anne will enjoy the ran smoothly and efficiently. She was core value. Chris also dealt Gore-Tex teacher and, for the last two years, led Marta joined King’s in 2012 and led her House to glory in the Fashion exciting adventures that retirement known for her shrewd, no-nonsense a blow, preferring an umbrella as the the Government and Politics Depart- breathed a sense of madrileña marcha Show and Gymnastics Competition. brings. approach, coupled with a friendly and weapon of choice while walking in the ment. She also acted as a Law Adviser into the department with her infec- In recent years, she also performed NSD down-to-earth manner. Lesley was Peaks on Year 9 camps! for Sixth Form students. Outside the tious smile and positively Spanish out- alongside the students in the Christ- a key part of the King’s family, and Never one to let his roots grow too classroom, she organised trips to look on life. She spent equal amounts mas Carol Competition, using her Judith Hargreaves watched as her children progressed deep, he has purchased a small olive London, accompanied a History De- of time supporting the girls, boys and dressing-up kit to good effect. Chemistry welcomed Judith into the through the school. She has our very grove and stone cabin in Spain and will partment trip to Munich and ran the Sixth Form pupils, always seeking Linda was generous in her contri- department in September. She taught best wishes as she moves on to a new be found spending time enjoying the Lower School Debating Club. Sarah to draw out of them Spanish of the butions: she led and accompanied a number of classes in the Sixth Form chapter in her life and the life of her warmer, sunny outdoors over there also gave up time in the evenings and highest quality. Her love for Spanish numerous History trips including the and Girls’ Divisions, as well as Boys’ family. whenever possible (alongside fixing at weekends to organise the front of culture and all things Madridian shone Battlefields trip, Russia and China on General Science. She was also an EPQ SMH the leaking roof, establishing a floor, house for musical events and assisted through in all her lessons. She will be Sixth Form trips, and the Munich trip, mentor to Year 13 students. She left us and the like). Good luck in all your with the Duke of Edinburgh Award deeply missed by the department and and created brilliant teaching resourc- at the end of the Spring Term to take Chris Maudsley escapades Chris - have a long, healthy Scheme. Sarah was a cheerful and pupils. Not only did she support A-Lev- es for the department. It is clear why up another teaching position. We are Chris came to King’s in 1995 after ten and well-earned retirement. supportive colleague who is missed el and GCSE pupils in their quest for we will all miss Linda: in all respects, grateful to Judith for being part of the years at William Hulme’s, followed PJC greatly and we wish her every success the perfect Spanish accent; a number she has been an invaluable teacher and department this year and wish her well by a brief career change! He obvi- in the future. of staff were lucky enough to spend colleague and we wish her every joy in her future teaching career. ously loved his time here because Paula Percival GRB a few precious minutes every week and happiness in her early retirement. LCW he sustained a 20-year stint, perhaps The school was very sad to lose one of chatting away in castellano and picking EPO being one of the last of the ‘stalwarts’. its stalwart administrators when Paula Samantha Tsang up wonderful examples of the latest Sarah Hearn Teaching? What started almost as an left us at Easter. She joined King’s in Sam came to King’s in 2008, following language from Spain. Marta leaves us Anne Eardley Sarah Hearn was a long-standing idle thought became a vocation, for 2000 to work in the Reprographics several years of study at the University to return to sunny Spain where she is Anne joined King’s in 1997 as a Year member of the support staff, looking which his many pupils will be forever Department but soon moved on to of Manchester, for her degree in Mod- to get married to Marco. Buena suerte 1 teacher in the newly formed King’s after pupils, parents and colleagues grateful. Chris always put the quality fill many different roles, always with ern Languages and then for her PGCE. Marta, y ¡viva los novios! Infant Division where she quickly in the Main Office at Cumberland of the teacher-pupil relationship at the a smile and all with an equal and Sam taught both French and Spanish TDS earned a reputation for being a kind Street since 2007, firstly as telephonist heart of the educational process, being unparalleled level of dedication, com- and was a well-respected form tutor and caring teacher. and more recently as Administra- both progressive and pragmatic while mitment, reliability and willingness to and pastoral mentor. Over the years, Linda Craig In 2004, Anne moved into the tive Assistant. Sarah’s enduring smile still retaining many ‘schoolmastering help. Most notably she became the Sam developed an excellent rapport Linda taught at King’s for eleven years, Junior Division as a Year 5 teacher and cheerful nature were a familiar traditions’. Anyone who has glanced School Office Manager, covering for with her students, who often felt able initially in a part-time capacity as a and is fondly remembered as a nature feature of King’s and we are all sorry at his small library (in M12) knows absences and supporting the office to approach her to discuss matters of History teacher at Cumberland Street. lover who, with the help of Mrs Jane to see her go. She is taking (very) early that he is passionate about maths and staff in all Divisions in many ways, concern or interest, either relating to The school quickly recognised her tal- Roberts and the grounds staff, turned retirement and we wish her a long and physics; not content with just one de- coordinating the school calendar, look- their language work or not. ent; Linda was made full-time and was two acres of unused land on the Fence happy future, no doubt packed with gree, he took an OU third-year course ing after parent communications, host- Sam made significant contributions asked to take on SST responsibility for Avenue site into the Ginkgo Meadow, a lots of overseas travel. in General Relativity and Cosmology, ing NQT conferences, organising staff to departmental discussions and ideas. History in the Girls’ Division. Linda place which still provides much pleas- CJ followed by a five-year MSc in Maths. and pupil photographs, assisting with They included looking after the Lan- brought creativity, passion and intel- ure to staff and pupils. In addition, her It is remarkable that he found the time external examinations, helping with guage Assistants and always giving of lectual challenge to her students and classroom was always home to an array Lesley Hollis and dedication to do all this while be- the endless administration involved her time to help and support students. in return they achieved outstanding of animals, including chicks, guinea Lesley left King’s to move to Wales to ing in a demanding teaching position - in school trips, particularly rugby, and Those who know Sam will know of her results, showing loyalty and enormous pigs, geckos and snakes. During her be nearer family, and to start a new seeing this in an active member of our trying to unite boys and their lost sporting interests and her enthusiastic affection for her as a teacher with star time in the Infant and Junior Divi- role at Cardiff Cathedral School as profession is truly inspirational. Was he property (she was even known to take involvement in netball at club level, as quality. Most recently, Linda was ap- sion, she started many clubs for the Examinations Officer. She was at the spreading it thin? Not a bit of it - Chris home smelly games kit to wash before well as her passionate lifelong support pointed as acting Head of Department students, including the Nature Club; school for sixteen years, and in that gave generously of his time while at doing this!). We wish her well in her of Manchester United. Her help on the on the promotion of Mark Robinson. Horse and Pony Club; Remote Control time she fulfilled a variety of roles, in- King’s. He did the cover and invigila- new role as the Registrar at Manches- netball courts was also significant, as As a Year 7 Tutor, Linda participated Car Club; K’NEX Club and the Boys’ cluding overseeing staff in the Main Of- tion (seven years); was in charge of ter High School for Girls. she coached the First VII and the Year in numerous Thorpe Farm trips: she Jazz Dance Club. fice, coordinating trips, Examinations canteen matters (six years); in charge LH 7 squads, and umpired matches both loves walking so always regarded it a During the last 18 years, Anne Officer and Coordinator of Staff Cover. of table tennis (since its inception, at home and away. We wish Sam well treat to escape school and head for gained a reputation for encouraging Alongside these main roles, Lesley also ten years ago), actively promoted and Sarah Robinson as she enjoys time with her young fam- the hills. Linda’s dressing-up skills are those children who needed a gentler supported other areas of school life, organised recycling for many years; as Sarah left King's after seven very ily before returning to teaching French legendary. Open Day for the History teaching regime. In 2013, she joined such as organising Duke of Edinburgh a volunteer, bolstered many a school productive years. Although she was and Spanish in the future. Department and History Club quickly the Learning Support Department so Award Scheme events and the annual trip (both at home and abroad); ran a officially a part-time member of staff, IED

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Distinctions in Public Examinations Ben Davies Poetry Prize Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) High School Somerville Challenge Cup, & Product Design Prize Georgia Cooper-Taylor Head Boy’s Prize, French Prize, Dual Award Science Prize, Latin Prize Eleanor Toms A Level Dr Norman Maurice “Arclex” Prize Joseph Martin Dual Award Science Prize Michael Abrahamse Girls’ Division Council Cup Eleanor Hopewell Pupils with 4 A*/A grades Ridac Cup, Principal’s Prize Max Watt Jenny Lee Mathematics Prize Hannah Wilcock Jamie Edgerton Jasper Rossi Canon F W PaulEconomics Prize Sophie Quinn Deryck Siddall Cup, GCSE Physical Macclesfield High School Isobel Day Laura Embrey Jennifer Shering Thornber Chemistry Development Prize Ben Cree Education Prize Timothy Phillips Cup for French, History Essay Prize Esther Wain Esteban Herpin James Sudweeks Marcall-Costello Award for Best All-Rounder Cup, Music Prize Ben Lynch Sue Bream Crystal Star, Spanish Prize, Endeavour in German Olivia Watkins Macclesfield Grammar School Geography Prize Emily Underwood Pupils with 3 A*/A grades Ken Brookfield Elizabathan Prize, Challenge Cup, German Prize Alexander Galbraith Joint Anne Cohen Prize for Astronomy Hannah Ruskin Rheanne Beresford Tom Lynch History Prize and Spanish Prize Victoria Tann Boys’ Division Council Cup Freddie Hayward Joint Anne Cohen Prize for Astronomy Eleanor Fielding Toby Bianchi Finlay McCance I A Wilson Economics Scholarship Brendan Jacot Year 7 Achiever’s Cup, Anne Craig French Prize, Art & Design, Jack Bradbury Edward McKee Alex Anderson Memorial Quaich Thomas Belt Year 7 General Science Prize Finlay Ross Prize, History Prize, Joint English Prize Poppy Kirk Elisabeth Clivery Adamson Alexander Moore David Pook Poetry Prize Lauren Hayward Year 8 Achiever’s Cup Timothy Parkinson Joint Year 7 General Science Prize Olivia Hunter Katherine Fray Emily Mound Boys’ Division Robert Batchelor Prize Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Henry Pinches Joint Year 7 General Science Prize, Juliette Gorb Jamie Murray & the 7TDC Form Prize Finlay Blakemore Year 10 Challenge Cup Angus Homer Year 7 Religious Studies Tabitha Green Melissa Oakes Girls’ Division Robert Batchelor Prize Elizabeth Kemp Year 8 General Science Prize Matthew Hall (Thorneycroft) Prize Molly Robertson Jonathan Hammill Aaron Shaughnessy Junior Division Robert Batchelor Prize Oliver Muirhead Art & Design Prize Ieuan Sanders Chemistry Prize Katie Hughes German Prize, Physics Prize Lilian Breese-Tovey Daniel Hinchcliffe Jennifer Shone Junior Division Robert Batchelor Prize Isabel Watkins Biology Prize, Physics Prize Zachary Howdle Mathematics Prize, Modern Rebecca Hughes Ailbe Smith Infant and Junior Division Enquiry Prize Samuel Wain Chemistry Prize Lancelot Herpin Highly Commended Toby Denton Joint English Language Prize Rhys Bowen Languages Prize Tanisha Orchard Catlin Jacobsen Victoria Tann Highly Commended Archie Little Joint English Literature Prize Ben Salisbury Physical Education Prize Allana Buckingham Anja Knudsen Charlotte Taylor Geography Prize William Thomson Retiring Prizes Lower School Prizes (Girls’ Division) GCSE Phil Colville Prize Dmitri Whitmore History Prize Sam Bryning Junior Choral Joint Prize Sarah Catlin Pupils with at least 10 A*/As Stephen Carpenter Prize, Latin Prize Bradley Greatrex-Jordan Junior Choral Joint Prize, 9LuH Michael Abrahamse Sameera Lyons Girls’ Division Best All-Rounder Cup, Lower School Reading Prize Rowen Sutton Form Prize Emily Foster Benjamin Allmand-Smith Tanisha Orchard Music Prize Rachel Catlin Mathematics Prize Alexander Welsh Form Prizes (Girls’ Division) Lilian Breese-Tovey Timothy Phillips Linda Craig Prize Charlotte Abbott Product Design Prize Finlay Calder 10JLD Charlotte Green Sam Bryning Rebecca Quinn Chris Maudsley Prize Thomas Higginson Theatre Arts Prize Aarian Mehrabani 10RAR Francesca Southern Georgia Cooper-Taylor Oliver Quinn Anne Eardley Prize Joshua Tolchard Lower School Prizes (Boys’ Division) 10TSJ Beatrice Tann Daniel Crosby Olivia Shaughnessy Former Pupils’ Association Prizes Junior Choral Prize Dominic Corner 10VHB Liberty Kirk Alexander Galbraith William Thomson Alan Cooper Prize, EPQ Prize, Junior Orchestral Prize Sam Stokes 9TSJ Lauren Hayward 9GBS Katie Murphy Bradley Greatrex-Jordan Peter Thorp Joint Senior Orchestral Prize Aaron Shaughnessy Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) Freddie Hayward Eleanor Toms Alan Cooper Prize Katherine Fray 10GRB Thomas Blackwell 9LAT Katie Hayward Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Charlotte Wardle Lancelot Herpin Esther Wain TT Shaw Sixth Form Prize, 10JN Sean Neary C A Bradley History Prize Rebecca Hughes 8EB Ella McQuillan Ellie Hopewell Samuel Wallace 10MRW Kieran Bailey TT Shaw Sixth Form Prize Joseph Hale 8LB Jodie Foxton Zachary Howdle Alexander Welsh 10PW Alex Fray TT Shaw Boys’ Division Prize Daniel Crosby 8SJH Alexandra Brooks Katie Hughes 9CST Charlie Toms TT Shaw Girls’ Division Prize Sameera Lyons 9GAJM Sam Higginson Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Lottie Thomas Pupils with at least 9 A*/As 7HMC Sarah Turner Upper School Prizes 9MTH Angus Thomson Alex Blundell Amy Johnson Selwyn Russell Jones Art Prize, 9SEJ Harry Wallace 7LAC Charlotte Warren Elena Boden Ella Keen Senior Product Design Prize Matthew Peers Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Robin Mackillop Infant & Junior Division Prizes Rhys Bowen Poppy Kirk Biology Prize, Psychology Prize Charlotte Taylor 8JAIH Sam Wright English: Reading Lottie Dennett Henry Brett Jack Lucas Business Studies Prize Holly Keen 8LCh Kieran Cullen English: Speaking Archie Abraham Sam Brindle Kate Marsh Chemistry Prize, 8SLQ Jonathan Murray Joint Ron Darlington Jazz Prize Jamie Edgerton English: Writing Emma Graham Anna Cartwright William McIlveen Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Harri Bowen Wilmot Classics Prize Emily Mound Rachel Catlin Olivia Phillips 7KB Bryn Barker Mathematics Mackenzie Blackaby English Language Prize Jessica Stuart Eleanor Collett Paul Roberts 7SJR Wadoud Charbak Science Dominic Townsend English Literature Prize Jennifer Shone 7SLH Tom Knight Geography Oliver Hall Adam Garnett Ieuan Sanders T B Cartwright Extended Studies Prize Victoria Provis Al Hurd Emily Underwood Joint William Broster French Prize Holly Kitching Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Michael Higham History Fay Fitzmaurice Matthew Jackson Daniel Welch Joint William Broster French Prize Sarah Laughton Middle School Prizes (Girls’ Division) French Cara Holliday J O Nicholson German Prize Zoe Richmond Head Girl’s Prize, Biology Prize Olivia Shaughnessy Jeremy Herpin Special Prizes Geology Prize Archie Thorneycroft Principal’s Prize, Art, Design & Technology Maddy Holder Mathematics Single Prize Jasper Rossi Religious Studies(Thorneycroft) Prize, Headmaster’s Prize, Music Madeline Holden Joint Senior Orchestral Prize Juliette Gorb Mathematics Double Prize, Joint English Prize, Theatre Arts Prize Kate Marsh Toby Gray Headmaster’s Prize, Music Prize, Physics Prize Laura Embrey Year 7 Endeavour Cup Ella Thomson Theatre Arts Prize Alexander Moore Physical Education Prize Ed Austin Year 8 Achiever’s Cup, Year 8 General ICT Alex McCall Principal’s Award, Selwyn Russell Politics Prize David Lees Science Prize, Junior Orchestral Prize Aisling Day Religious Education Henry Smith Jones Sports Prize Finlay McCance Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Emma Maxwell Joint Year 9 Achiever’s Cup, Physical Education Oscar Robinson Macclesfield High School Principal’s Award, Geography Prize Mariya Kuzova Joint Ron Darlington Jazz Prize Darragh Burke Sophie Scott Senior Choral Prize Henry Reavey Susan Russell Jones Cup for German, Swimming Scarlett Brough School Prizes (all age groups) Senior Reading Prize, Boys’ Division Middle School Reading Prize Megan Whiteley Sainter Prize for Scientific Research Alibe Smith Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Prize Oliver Quinn Joint Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Beth Whiteley Games: Boys James Payne Maimi Wright Prize for Computing Alistair Thomson James Painton Cup Joseph Murphy Victrix Ludorum Cup, Macclesfield Games: Girls Holly Burke

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Form Prizes Music Examinations Spring Term 2015 Associated Board Theory Examinations Academic Achievement Prizes Autumn Term 2014 Associated Board Practical Examinations Name Grade Result 5SM Rebecca Foster Sixth Form Maddie Townley...... 5 87 Merit Associated Board Practical Examinations Caitlin Jacobsen...... 5 71 Pass Toby Denton Name...... Instrument Grade Result Rachel Catlin...... 6 72 Pass Sixth Form Oliver MacFadyen...... Jazz Saxophone 4 127 Merit 5MW Millie Crummack Oliver MacFadyen...... 6 75 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Elise Boothroyd...... Trumpet 5 125 Merit Jake Leech Frances Laker...... 6 70 Pass Eleanor McKenna...... Singing 8 136 Dist Sacha Allen...... Singing 8 124 Merit Darragh Burke...... 8 70 Pass 5NS Harriet Bailey Rosana Wardle...... Piano 4 117 Pass Sarah Laughton...... Guitar 6 114 Pass Ben Lynch...... 8 67 Pass Madeleine Johnson Jonathan Pinches...... Horn 6 120 Merit Boys’ Division Jonathan Pinches...... Piano 6 111 Pass Trinity/Guildhall Examinations 4JC Jenny Wallace Name...... Instrument Grade Result Fraser Day Joe Gardner...... Jazz Piano 1 120 Merit Boys’ Division Sixth Form Name...... Instrument Grade Result 4VA Madi Baxter Sam Stokes...... Trombone 5 121 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Sam Andresen...... Singing 5 134 Dist Harry Pinches...... Jazz Trombone 5 130 Dist Aaron Shaughnessy...... Flute AC 75 Pass Thomas Danson George Connolly...... Guitar 4 100 Pass Harry Collett...... Jazz Trumpet 4 141 Dist Scott Pavitt...... Saxophone 6 60 Pass 3CK/LC Tasha Clark Daniel Crosby...... Jazz Saxophone 5 125 Merit Oliver Rushton...... Singing 1 137 Dist Boys' Division Sam Andresen...... Jazz Trumpet 1 138 Dist Sebastian Fitzgerald Name...... Instrument Grade Result Girls’ Division Misha Higham ...... Singing 3 109 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Mason Bell...... Keyboard In 77 Merit 3EM Frances Green George Reavey...... Singing 4 121 Merit Emily Foster...... Viola 2 114 Pass Richard Smith...... Keyboard 4 70 Pass Thatcher Nulty Aidan Carman...... Piano 5 124 Merit Emily Jaques...... Piano 4 113 Pass Sebastian Bye...... Flute 4 65 Pass Harry Pinches...... Piano 4 115 Pass Endeavour Prizes Eleanor Collett...... Oboe 6 110 Pass Ben Lynch...... Singing 6 122 merit Girls’ Division 6JEB Corben Holland Alexandra Clarke...... Flute 7 128 Merit Aarian Mehrabani...... Singing 5 128 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Sophie Vlissidis...... Singing 3 112 Pass Jack Bray Freddie Higginbotham....Guitar 3 128 Merit Helen Nixon...... Flute 5 65 Pass Lilian Breese-Tovey...... Singing 4 110 Pass Emma Nockton...... Flute 5 77 Merit 6ST Katie Barr Mila Waseem...... Singing 1 118 Pass Ben Sneddon...... Piano 4 134 Dist April Johnson-Parsons.....Flute 3 79 Merit William Bray Saffron Milner...... Singing 4 134 Dist Thomas Carter...... Trumpet 5 111 Pass George Dickinson...... Trumpet 1 118 Pass Emma Gosnay...... Clarinet 7 76 merit 6SC Sophie Miller Ella Thomson...... Singing 1 118 Pass Lancelot Herpin...... Piano 2 108 Pass Kat Bennett...... Flute 2 61 Pass Milan Turnbull Mollie Fyfe...... Piano 3 104 Pass Phoebe Gleave...... Piano 2 111 Pass Girls’ Division Junior Division 5SM Taya Phillips Phoebe Kettle...... Flute 3 126 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Name...... Instrument Grade Result Lily Cook Beth Whiteley...... Flute 3 132 Dist Rachel Catlin...... Jazz Saxophone 5 122 Merit Alex Diedrick...... Flute 3 83 merit Katie Barr...... Flute 2 60 Pass 5MW Samuel Wain Megan Whiteley...... Oboe 3 126 Merit May Broadley...... Singing 4 109 Pass May Broadley...... Piano 3 110 Pass Serena Panton...... Flute 2 71 Pass Mary Squire Jasmine England...... Singing 4 131 Dist Beth Whiteley...... Eb Horn 4 123 Merit Isabella Whittle...... Singing 2 115 Pass Jake Leech...... Keyboard 2 75 Merit Daisy Holden...... Bassoon 1 126 Merit 5NS Molly Bridgewater Katie Wray...... Singing 5 121 Merit Summer Term 2015 Ashton Nulty Junior Division Emily Friston...... Singing 2 120 Merit Associated Board Practical Examinations 4JC Nithida Langhorn-Neillans Name...... Instrument Grade Result Flossie Blackwell...... Singing 3 110 Pass Otis Hughes Edward Gandy...... Saxophone 3 116 Pass Chloe Henshaw...... Piano 7 122 Merit Sixth Form Sophie Bird...... Singing 1 115 Pass Fiona Beeston ...... Singing 5 122 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result 4VA Katie Ann Smith Ridley Partridge...... Violin 2 118 Pass Alexandra Clarke...... Piano 7 133 Dist Caitlin Jacobsen...... Singing 8 121 Merit Iona Whaley Fay Fitzmaurice...... Singing 2 120 Merit Charlotte Warren...... Piano 2 117 Pass William Fox...... Organ 8 117 Pass 3CK/LC Oscar Kenning Joe Bathurst...... Clarinet 1 109 Pass Aisling Day...... Cello 6 132 Dist Jenna Self...... Piano 5 114 Pass Toby Gray...... Flute 4 121 Merit Agnes Homer...... Singing 3 118 Pass Maddie Townley...... Trumpet 6 112 Pass Emily Burton Raphael Pfister...... Oboe 2 100 Pass Amanda Vel...... Oboe 3 120 Merit Boys’ Division 3EM Rosie Johnson Oliver Carter...... Recorder 2 102 Pass Elise Boothroyd...... Trumpet 4 127 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Xavier Alger Oliver Sapey...... Recorder 2 103 Pass Eve Carter...... Flute 2 116 Pass Junior Division Josh Clayfield...... Singing 4 109 Pass Year 4 Young Artist Award Name...... Instrument Grade Result Ben Lynch...... Saxophone 6 123 Merit (Mrs P J Aspinwall Trophy) Jessica Morgan-Hoole Associated Board Theory Examinations William Roxborough...... Cornet 2 124 Merit Oliver Rushton...... Singing 2 140 Dist James Haywood...... Trumpet 3 103 Pass Mrs C J Hulme Y6 Name Grade Result Maddie Baxter...... Piano 1 123 Merit Lucy Gosnay...... 5 73 Pass William Roxborough...... Piano 3 128 Merit Harry Wallace...... Singing 3 125 Merit Musical Production Prize Georgina Devon Josh Laniado-Green...... Trombone 3 116 Pass Stefan Weidner...... 5 79 Pass Derrin Scott...... Piano 2 114 Pass Cricket Trophy Harry Owens Joe Larner...... Cello 2 125 Merit Madeline Holden...... Piano 4 130 Dist Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Sam Baker...... Guitar 4 101 Pass Chess Trophy Harrison Milner Frances Green...... Guitar 1 120 Merit Sixth Form Ben Lynch...... Jazz Piano 3 134 Dist Robert Batchelor Prizes Oliver Muirhead Lewis Johnson...... Guitar 2 116 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Girls’ Division Isabel Watkins Helen Lyons...... Flute AC 92 Dist Toby Denton...... Guitar 1 109 Pass Matthew Hastings...... Guitar 1 117 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Ridings Best All-Rounder Cups Lewis Johnson Zoe Richmond...... Flute 8 88 Dist Daisy Holden...... Bassoon 2 135 Dist Emma Graham...... Guitar 3 125 Merit Isabel Moores Boys’ Division Felicity Bailey...... Bassoon 1 127 Merit Christian Tattum...... Singing 1 121 Merit (and the Martin Badger Cup for All-Round Endeavour) Name...... Instrument Grade Result Emily How...... Singing 3 127 Merit Archie Phillips...... Saxophone 5 81 Merit Madeleine Holder...... Singing 2 114 Pass Sarah Abrahamse...... Clarinet 1 135 Dist Jonathan Provis...... Drum Kit 6 87 Dist Lucy Evans...... Singing 3 118 Pass Aisling Day...... Piano 6 116 Pass James Smith...... Drum Kit 4 79 Merit Thomas Danson...... Singing 2 114 Pass Iona Lovatt...... Flute 1 126 Merit Lydia Hine...... Flute 1 130 Dist Daisy Holden...... Piano 5 125 Merit Girls’ Division Elliot Naylor...... Piano 1 102 Pass Mila Waseem...... Singing 2 110 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Emily How...... Violin 3 111 Pass Mackenzie Blackaby...... Viola 3 108 Pass Katie Hayward...... Flute 6 82 Merit Francesca Sawyer...... Violin 4 115 Pass Jessica Burton...... Singing 1 124 Merit Junior Division Beth Whiteley...... Eb Horn 5 135 Dist Edie Waters...... Singing 2 120 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Georgina Bloomfield...... Violin 8 145 Dist Rudi Abraham...... Drum Kit 1 75 Merit Neil Waterson...... Recorder 1 123 Merit Samuel Wain...... Drum Kit 1 88 Dist Ruby Callaghan...... Singing 2 121 Merit

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Junior Division Name...... Instrument Grade Result Molly Bridgewater...... Singing 2 130 Dist The King’s School in Macclesfield Toby Fraser...... Saxophone 1 121 merit Eve Carter...... Flute 3 123 Merit Emily Currie...... Recorder 2 112 Pass Registered Charity: 1137204 Ella Jones...... Singing 1 126 Merit Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, William Roxborough...... Trumpet 3 132 Dist by his Will dated 25th January, 1502. Ridley Partridge...... Violin 3 132 Dist Re-established by Royal Charter granted Associated Board Theory Examinations by King Edward VI, 26th April, 1552. Name Grade Result Supplemental Royal Charter granted by Timothy Parkinson...... 6 80 Merit Elizabeth II, 11th February 2009. Sam Stokes...... 5 67 Pass

Governing Body as at 31st August 2015 Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Chairman: Sixth Form Dr J W Kennerley, BPharm, MRPharmS, PhD Name...... Instrument Grade Result Isobel Lovatt...... Saxophone 6 70 Pass Vice Chairman: Oliver MacFadyen...... Drum Kit 8 69 Pass J R Sugden MA, FIMechE, CEng Boys’ Division Co-opted Governors: Name...... Instrument Grade Result I Bradley BSc James Thomas...... Singing 8 64 Pass S Barriskell BSc, CIMA, MBA Girls’ Division Name...... Instrument Grade Result R A Greenham FRICS Freya Shaughnessy...... Drum Kit 1 64 Pass Dr J W Kennerley BPharm, MRPharmS, PhD, Olivia Shaughnessy...... Flute 7 63 Pass C King MA PGCE Junior Division Ms M Longden BSc, MBA Name...... Instrument Grade Result Samuel Wain ...... Drum Kit 2 83 Merit A McInnes Maddie Holden...... Drum Kit 2 82 Merit Mrs A E Nesbitt BA C R W Petty MA (Cantab) Brig K Ross OBE Mrs J Spinks MA, PGCE J R Sugden MA, FIMechE, CEng Ms J White BSc S Wright MA

Ex-officio Governor Mayor of Macclesfield Nominated Governors Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester A N Dicken BSc, CEng, FIChemE Appointed by Cheshire East Council Mrs E Durham J P Findlow LLB Mrs H Gaddum Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester M Strutt BA Officers of the Foundation as at 31st August 2014 Head of Foundation: Dr S Hyde MA, DPhil Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc, ACA Solicitors: sas daniels LLP, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield Auditors: Crowe Clarke Whitehill LLP, Chartered Accountants, Manchester Bankers: National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield

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