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Property of KING edward VI Grammar school, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford 01245 353510 [email protected] The ChElMSFORDIAN 2013 01 CONTENTS Welcome .............................. 02 Salvete & Valete ............... 03 School ................................... 07 History .................................. 23 Economics & Maths ......... 26 Art & Drama ...................... 32 House Competition .......... 36 Engineering ........................ 40 Science ................................. 46 Languages ........................... 51 Geography & Geology .... 54 Philosophy .......................... 58 Design & Technology ...... 61 English .................................. 62 Sport ..................................... 63 Editorial ............................... 72 02 The ChElMSFORDIAN - School Prefect Team 2012/13 WELCOME School Captain to the Chelmsfordian Harrison Cutler When we first started work on this humbling (and quite hard work) magazine we were asked, “What to collect the transcripts of these Deputy Captains has happened at KEGS this year?” labours and realise just how much Michael Webb Our response was a short silence, effort goes into a year at KEGS. George Pitt followed by much umm-ing and ah- We have made some changes to ing. Had anything really happened the technical means with which this year? Could this year’s Chelms- we assemble this magazine and, at House Captains fordian be anything more than a this stage, they appear to have paid Holland Andy Davies two-sided pamphlet? However off. In doing this I hope we have we soon realised, under a flood of managed to achieve that incredibly Mildmay Sam Gravatt articles, that so much had. It was tight balance between maintaining Strutt Brin Pirathapan simply that we, as veteran KEGS tradition and breathing new life Tindal Lewis Wood students, had become accustomed where required. Please enjoy! to the countless trips and enter- Richard Meadows prises in which every department Editor Prefects engages us. It has been quite Eren Akademir Jordan Ayling Tom Bowins Mussa Butt CAPTAIN’s REPORT Callum Cooney Frighteningly, the final year of and individualistic persons, and an Thomas Crowe KEGS seems to have been the honour to be given the opportunity Jonathan Funnell swiftest. Be this due to exam pres- to lead, especially considering the Daniel Gottschalk sures or deadlines for UCAS and distinct limitations of myself in the coursework, time has disappeared area of ‘other talents’. Robbie Hodges without notice. Opportunities in Thanks have been delivered from Rory Houlding the capacity of School Captain have the whole Year 13 cohort, but on a Martha Jenkinson nonetheless been rife - support- personal level I’d like to offer enor- ed by a reliable body of prefects, mous thanks to those involved with Kyle Johnson we have successfully managed facilitating the brilliant experience Ben Kimberley innumerable Parents’ Evenings sixth form has been, and will be Sam Laidler and other public events, with the for future year groups. Enormous Edward Lakin verve and enjoyment expected thanks go to Paula, an ever cheerful of a group of people delighted to face in the Darwin Centre; to Ms Timothy Lornie serve a school that has given us so Weiner, for enforcing our silence in Samuel Marlow very much. Competence in leader- the study centre in the most cour- Alexander Mayes ship this year was delivered by the teous and endearing manner con- Seb Mayo brilliant George Pitt and Michael ceivable; to Ms Purkiss, a reliable Webb, guided as astutely as ever confidante for any issues related Erin Meredith by Ms Wiltshire, to whom along- to the tribulations of adolescence; Ebele Nwangwu side the prefects we are incredibly and finally to Ms Wiltshire, for Igbinosa Omoregbee thankful for her colossal efforts. keeping a firm grip upon the wheel Taylor-Jane Owen Whilst an enormous privilege, the of the sixth form, protecting our roles afforded to me in the capacity better interests even when we our- Daivik Patel of School Captain rarely wandered selves are unaware of them. Kelsey Phillips from the ordinary. What made Our years at KEGS have been a Eniola Salau these ordinary experiences so delight, and I do hope such positive Geeth Silva special was the relationships that I final words can be said in future was fortunate enough to build with editions of this KEGS tradition. Best William Starr my peers across the year groups. It wishes to all those who shall have Max Stone continues to be humbling to have the pleasure of following us. been schooled in the vicinity of Ruth Tyson Harrison Cutler such an array of vastly talented Patrick Wiltshire School Captain The ChElMSFORDIAN - SALVete & Valete 03 SALVETE A warm welcome to all new and returning staff We were delighted to welcome Joy Higgins to Two new Technicians joined the team in the the Mathematics Department in September 2012. Science Department, Barbara Basso-Bert in Joy is an experienced teacher who has previously November 2012, and Carol Denyer in April 2013. taught at St Martin’s School, William De Ferrers Both are experienced Technicians, having both School and The Boswells Academy. previously worked in the Science Technician Team A familiar face returned to KEGS in January 2013 at Chelmer Valley High School. when Dr Sandra Naish rejoined the Chemistry John Stebbings joined the Site Team in the role Department. Sandra ended 10 years teaching at of Custodian in January 2013. KEGS in 2008 when she relocated to Bucking- We look forward to welcoming three new col- hamshire. Since then, Sandra has also taught at leagues in September - Francisco Newby, who will Chelmsford County High School for Girls. From teach Chemistry and Maths, Dr Billy Wheeler, who September 2013 Sandra will take up the role will teach RE & Philosophy, and Ryan Lowe, who of Head of Department (in conjunction with Dr will teach PE & Games. All are newly qualified Stephanie MacLeod). Sandra is also our UCAS teachers, Francisco and Billy both having complet- Coordinator. ed their studies at the University of Cambridge, and Ryan at the University of Brighton. valete We wish a fond farewell to our departing colleagues Assistant Headteacher Douglas Johnson leaves and students’ attendance and behaviour records KEGS after 14 years to take up a new appointment are made available via our MyChildAtSchool as Deputy Headteacher at New Hall School. Doug portal. He is a wizard with spreadsheets and all has held many positions of responsibility during manner of IT systems and we will miss his extraor- his time at KEGS - Head of RE & Philosophy, Head dinary expertise in this area. As a member of the of Year, School Timetabler and has managed the school’s Senior Leadership Team, Doug has played school’s assessment and reporting processes via an important role as a champion of fairness and the Bromcom system. Doug has overseen the high standards, a great problem solver and some- transformation of our systems over recent years one who is always able to represent the views so that parents now receive reports and interim of students and teachers. Above all, Doug has in- grades online, exam results are issued via email spired hundreds of students through his outstand- ing teaching of Philosophy, RE and Maths. He is an exceptional teacher, able to engage students in high level debate and discussion, and to establish a warm rapport with his classes through his unwa- vering kindness and good humour. The staff and students at KEGS will miss him enormously but, without doubt, Doug will make a superb Deputy Head and we wish him well for the next stage of his career at New Hall. We all would like to wish Graham Riley a very happy and well deserved retirement after 25 years of service at KEGS. Throughout these 25 years Graham has led the Chemistry Department as Head of Chemistry, and during this period the department has gained an outstanding reputa- tion through its academic excellence and ac- quisition of prizes and accolades from local and national competitions. Graham’s passion and enthusiasm for Chemistry have been infectious and his demand for high standards has been well 04 The ChElMSFORDIAN - SALVete & Valete time here Ray has held a variety of positions which have uniquely added to the learning ex- perience of our students. Throughout his career, Ray has been a first class Science and Chemistry teacher and has done so much to make Science, and especially Chemistry enjoyable and accessi- ble to all. He is a great advocate of the importance of practical science and of making learning both enjoyable and fun - this has been central to his running of the Lower School Science Programme which he has developed throughout his career at KEGS as ‘Key Stage 3 Science Co-Ordinator’. He has also held the position of ‘Cross-Curricu- lar Co-Ordinator’ which allowed Ray to use his unique skills, imagination and strong leadership to break down the barriers between subjects. This has allowed the learning of key themes to take place across a range of subjects; a legacy which is now embedded into the Science ethos of the school. Ray has always been experimental and reflective and this has resulted in new ways of learning which have over the years been increas- ing based on the of ICT. Ray’s commitment to the documented and has had an impact on the Sci- potential use of ICT as a learning tool resulted in ence Department as a whole. His constant eye for Ray being appointed as ‘Director of ICT’, a role detail and demand for accuracy ideally placed him which has seen an explosive use in ICT in lessons, for the role of Examination’s Officer; a difficult from the use of visualisers, to the use of KEGSNet role which Graham also held during the period and the inception of ‘Project 9’. Ray will leave a 2003 -2011. In addition, he has been a popular legacy which will benefit our students for years to and well respected form tutor, who has supported come and which will act as a foundation for future and nurtured the talent of many VIth form student developments.

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