inside STRATHEARN SCHOOL magazine.

PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME .5 BOARD OF GOVERNORS .6 SCHOOL STAFF .7 FORM ONE .8-15 HEAD GIRL .16-17 SIXTH FORM .18-19 PRIZE NIGHT .20-25 CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES AND ART .26-61 HOUSE PLAYS & HOUSE REPORTS .62-67 SPORT .68-97 PENRHYN .98-111 PARENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS .112

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PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME. Welcome to the Strathearn School magazine for 2018-2019. At Strathearn we live by our motto – encourage, empower, excel. This year’s magazine shows how the ideas of our motto are visible in the daily life of the school, both inside and outside the classroom. In Strathearn, we also pride ourselves in the way we give primacy to the pupil voice – almost all the articles that follow are written by the pupils themselves.

The magazine contains reports on a wide variety of activities including sport, music and drama, as well as some very interesting insights into our House System from our House Captains and Deputies. The excellent work of the School Council as a forum for change and improvement is also detailed in their report on the year’s work.

The section dedicated to our Prize Night provides a sense of the great variety of activities involved in Strathearn life, both in terms of academic and extra-curricular pursuits. The Prize Night is always one of the highlights of our school year, as it allows us to celebrate the many achievements made by those within our community. In the article on Prize Night, you can hear from our pupils themselves as they reflect on various areas of life at Strathearn.

Like our Prize Night, the school magazine provides us with an opportunity to celebrate all that we are proud of in the Strathearn community, and as we have embarked on our 90th year celebrations this makes it a very special edition. The magazine showcases many of the opportunities the girls have availed of this year, especially the section on our Clubs and Societies. Here, you can read our pupils’ own views about the wide range of experiences they have had - from Choir reports to interesting reminiscences about school trips, both at home and abroad. Our values of concern for others and generosity are also expressed in the sections that relate to charity and community involvement. Our potential for creativity in music, art and literature is showcased here in all its variety.

2018 – 2019 was also a very special year for sport in Strathearn, as many of our hockey teams had their best seasons in over ten years. Sporting life goes from strength to strength, both in terms of team and individual performances. The stories of these achievements can be found in the pages that follow, and again, all these reports are written by the pupils themselves.

I would also like to thank the staff and pupils of the Preparatory Department for their wonderful contributions to the magazine this year; their art work and literary section is amazing for pupils of such a young age.

I would also like to record my appreciation to all of those who have contributed to this magazine in our 90th anniversary year. I would particularly like to pay tribute to the magazine’s editor, Dr McBride, and to its designers, Mr Coleman and Mrs Black.

I trust that you will enjoy reading it as much as I have.

STRATHEARN SCHOOL.5 BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

Chair of the Board

Mrs P Stewart

Vice Chairs

Mrs L Mallon LLB Mr PA White MA (Cantab)

Mrs E Andrews BEd CertEd LNEA PQH Mr A Atkinson BEd Mrs C Auchmuty BA Mrs R Bailie BA MSW MBA Mr R Brown BA Mrs N Connery MA PGCE PQH Mr TWW Forde MBE FCA Mr J Ireland BMus MCIPR Mr J Mallon BSc Mr GR McGowan FRICS Mr N McKeown BSc (Econ) FCA Mr R Masefield CBE MA (Cantab) Mrs D Nield Mr IC Noad MA (Cantab) Mr S Rodham-Boyd BSc CMgr MCMI Mr C Wallace LLB LLM

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 6 SCHOOL STAFF. PRINCIPAL. Ms M Y Perdomo Rodríguez SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE. Mrs N Connery MA PGCE PQH Miss L Vincent BA PGCE Mrs C Boyd VICE PRINCIPALS. Mrs N Wilson Miss A Jordan BSc Mrs L Myers MBE BEd PQH MUSIC. SIXTH FORM SUPERVISOR. Mr A Anderson MEd BD PGCE Ms J Kimber MA BA ARCM MTD CRE LIPF Miss L Stevenson LLB SENIOR STAFF. DPAGB SENCO. Mr A Atkinson BEd Mrs H McIvor BMus PGCE ARIAM Mrs L Myers MBE BEd PQH Mr M Stevenson BSc PGCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Mrs J Atkinson BEd ART. Ms S Young BA PGCE DIS MEd Mrs R Browne BSc PGCE Dip PD Miss S Whitla MA PGCE Mrs N Grundie BA PGCE TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF. Mrs C Rea MA PGCE Miss B Brittain BEd Mrs L Allen BUSINESS STUDIES. RELIGIOUS STUDIES. Miss G Campbell BSc Mrs J White BSc PGCE Mr A Anderson MEd BD PGCE Mr D Coleman BDes BA ENGLISH. Mrs R Browne BEd Miss M McLaghlan Ms W Erskine MA PGCE Miss JS Gibson MA BEd Mr S Millar HND BSc Ms J Ferris BA PGCE Miss L Morrison BSc PGCE Miss A Ramsey Mr C Heaney BA PGCE SCIENCE. Mrs J Shaw BSc DIS Mrs D Ingram MA BA PGCE Miss J Stewart BSc PGCE PQH Mr M Smith Mrs K Kernaghan BA PGCE Miss E Foster BSc MSc PGCE Miss Todd Dr J McBride MA PGCE Mrs J D Gray MTeach BSc PGCE CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS. Mr A Scott BA PGCE Miss MA Grier BSc PGCE Mrs K Black BSc MSc PGCE GEOGRAPHY. Miss AM Griffith BSc PGCE Ms N Ditty Mr M Stevenson BSc PGCE Mrs A McCracken MEd BSc PGCE Mrs S Doyle BSc Miss K Harvey BSc PGCE Mrs J Power BSc PGCE Ms M Edgar BSocSci Mrs D Millar BA PGCE Dr KA Ross BSc PGCE Ms I Jess Miss Morrison BSc PGCE Ms L Wallace MPhys PGCE Miss A Jordan BSc HISTORY. TECHNOLOGY & DESIGN. Miss D Larkham Mr P Bradley BA MSc MEd PGCE Mr A Atkinson BEd PGDH Miss O McParland BA MA Ms G Murphy BA PGCE Miss R Newburn BEd Mrs R Shaw PGATC Miss JS Gibson MA BEd PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. Mrs S Vollands Miss J Sturgeon BA MA PGCE Mrs B Mawhinney BEd Mrs D Welsh BA Dip IS HOME ECONOMICS. Mrs E Andrews BEd CertEd PQH LNEA PREMISES STAFF. Mrs A Blayney BSc PGCE Miss GM Boyd BA PGCE Mr J Algie Mrs A Lennox BSc PGCE Mrs P Devlin BEd ALCM Mr M Paxton Miss S McGahon BSc PGCE Miss C Hunter BEd CATERING STAFF. ICT. Mrs D Hyndman BA PGCE Cert Ed Mrs V Crymble Miss R Mallon BSc PGCE Mrs A McKeown BEd Ms T Gibson Mrs D Martin BSc PGCE Mrs V McKinney BEd Mrs L Gillespie MATHEMATICS. Mrs J Walls BEd (Cantab) Ms M Kowalska Mrs J Anderson BSc PGCE Miss A Ramsey BA Mrs E Madden Mrs R Aiken BSc PGCE FINANCE MANAGER. Mrs W McCluskey Miss Rebecca Arthur BSc PGCE Mrs A Flannigan BA FCA Mrs J McConnell Mrs FE Cochrane BSc PGCE FACILITIES MANAGER. Ms N McMaster Mrs L Cozzo BSc PGCE Mrs L Foster BEng Ms M Mellon Mrs P Foye BSc PGCE ADMINISTRATION STAFF. Mrs C Nesbitt Miss R Mallon BSc PGCE Mrs J Griffin Mrs N O’Brien Mrs R McKeown BSc PGCE Mrs G Hanna Asc IM Miss C Stewart Ms L Wallace MPhys PGCE Mrs A Lynn SUPERVISORY STAFF. MODERN LANGUAGES. Mrs R Moore Ms J Clinging Mrs D Eakin MA PGCE Mrs C Norris MSc BSc Ms N Gardener Mrs H Agnew BA PGCE Mrs C Quee Mrs C Harper Miss B Gourley MA BA PGCE Mrs A White Mrs L Howe Miss S Lyttle BA PGCE Mrs L Wright Ms C Macartney Miss E McClean BA PGCE LIBRARIAN. Mrs L Martin Miss R Minihan BA PGCE Dr E Haire BA MA PGCE Ms S Morrison Mrs S Morrow BA PGCE CAREERS ADVISOR. ANCILLARY STAFF. Mrs J Muldrew MA PGCE Mrs A Hearst BA MSc Mrs A McLaughlin Mr D Newell BA PGCE Ms P McNeice Mrs J Thompson BA PGCE STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 7 FORM ONE. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 8 In August we welcomed our new Form 1 to Strathearn for their first day. This is always a very exciting time for all involved! There are many changes when starting a new school and for many girls the familiar routines of P7 can feel a long way off. Even so, the girls approached the start of the new year with great enthusiasm and found that it didn’t take long at all to feel at home in their new surroundings. We are very fortunate in Strathearn to have so many extra-curricular activities for the girls to get involved in, and the new pupils always find that these activities really help them to meet new people and make new friends, both within their year group and beyond.

In early September we embarked on an adventurous day out to the Folk Museum. It was really encouraging to see how well the girls worked together as they completed their treasure hunt. We were also blessed with great weather and had a delicious picnic in the grounds. Even the long queues in the sweet shop didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the group!

By the end of September the Form 1 girls had really settled into their new routine, and were treated to a special French Breakfast in Miskelly Deli to celebrate Modern Languages Week. The House Plays were really well supported by our new pupils, both by the actors and those behind the scenes. Each year we raise funds for a local charitable cause and this year we were delighted to be able to take part in the Help for Hollie initiative. We are very grateful for the generosity of all who supported us in our morning of sporting fun - the girls raised over £4500 which was incredible.

As usual, the year has flown by and I wish all of our Form 1 girls every success as they embark on their second year in Strathearn. Keep working hard girls, and get involved with school life as much as possible!

Miss Stewart, Head of Form 1

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 9 Back Row: Clara McWhinney, Beth King, Anna Cousins, Maeve Macairt, Homa Ijaz, Heidi Carter, Velvet Meharg

Middle Row: Mia Bleakley, Pippa Chambers, Beatrice Baker, Jayla Boyd, Beth Danaher, Lauren Wright, Rebecca Thomson Donnan, Mrs Rea

Front Row: Maya Dhokia, Anna Reynolds, Lucy Dunbar, Amy Boyle, Dawn Blair, Ella Hampton, Alyssa Fleming

FORMSTRATHEARN SCHOOL. 10 1S. Back Row: Emma Stranaghan, Rheanna James, Hannah Bell, Maisie McCrea, Lola Parkes, Amy Nesbitt

Middle Row: Jade Weir, Amy McNaught, Eden Long, Eva Wilson, Ria Hanna, Georgia Thornton, Hope Gordon, Miss Stewart

Front Row: Cassie Bailie, Sami Macartney, Rachel Carson, Mia Gribben, Kara Morrice, Holly Marshall, Gracie Hamilton

FORM 1TSTRATHEARN. SCHOOL. 11 Back Row: Emma Hanna, Abbi Sloan, Rebecca Mounstephen, Olivia Graham, Holly Humphreys, Aisla Gallagher, Madeleine Wall

Middle Row: Lucy Richmond, Isabella Harvey, Aimee Robinson, Rebecca Gabbie, Lily Richardson, Grace Coburn, Miss Blayney

Front Row: Abbie Higgins, Sara Murray, Jessica Geddis, Anna Spence, Katerina Yakovchuk, Emily Gilmore, Emma Smyth

FORMSTRATHEARN SCHOOL. 12 1R. Back Row: Sophie Campbell, Lara Holden, Ella Cooper, Grace Hughes, Eleanor Burns, Katie Browne, Charli Graham-Ogg

Middle Row: Rutendo Mushipe, Sophie-Rose Atkinson, Ruby Love, Rebecca Mitchell, Lita Carson, Paige Hawthorne, Klara Skerratt, Harriet Walker, Miss McGahon

Front Row: Rhianna Reid-McKittrick, Hollie Davies, Isabella Dunbar, Ruby Emerson, Grace McCracken, Lucy Brown, Isabella Emerson

FORM 1ASTRATHEARN. SCHOOL. 13 Back Row: Alex Picton-Lynas, Faye McCartan, Eva Morrison, Rebecca Shannon, Aoife Stafford, Francesca Hamilton, Lydia Devlin.

Middle Row: Katie Mullan, Rachel Bowen, Zara Walker, Sophia McMullan Zophia Quigley, Catherine Friend, Daisy Compton, Ellen Eakin.

Front Row: Abi Patton, Megan Flood, Evie Pringle, Elle Thompson, Chloe Kenny, Abbie Conroy, Zoe Hill.

FORMSTRATHEARN SCHOOL. 14 1H.

an interview with theHEAD

Q. What is your favourite memory from primary school? GIRL. A. I went to Gilnahirk Primary School and looking back, it feels like a million years ago! One thing Anna Corbett that I don’t think I will ever forget is the last day of P7. Although there were quite a lot of tears and goodbyes, it was a really special and happy day and I remember running round the school with my friends trying to get as many signatures as possible Q. What would you say is the biggest challenge on an old school shirt. Even though I was sad to involved in the role of Head Girl? leave, I was ready for the next step and the last day A. I must admit that I’ve always been very nervous of primary school was the perfect way to end the about public speaking, so making the speech first seven years of my school career. at Prize Night was a very daunting experience. However, after taking several assemblies and Q. What is your favourite memory from your time making presentations throughout the year, I soon at Strathearn? became more confident and so public speaking became a very rewarding experience. Throughout A. In Form Five, I went on the school trip to my time as Head Girl, Claire and Zoe have been Santander and it was such an enjoyable and absolutely brilliant and the three of us overcame memorable experience. From going to Spanish many challenges together. I can’t imagine doing classes, learning salsa dancing and visiting the this role without them and it really has been such a Guggenheim museum, we were able to fully immerse privilege to work so closely with them, Mrs Myers ourselves into Spanish culture and we also got to eat and Mrs Connery. some absolutely delicious churros and chocolate. It’s one of the experiences I wish I could relive all over again. Q. Do you have any advice for new pupils in Strathearn? Q. What are your extracurricular interests? A. Throughout your time at Strathearn there will be many changes, so the biggest advice I can give you A. Since junior school, I have loved debating and I is to embrace it! You’ll have the opportunities to try have been able to take part in some of the House new things, make new friends and develop more Debates throughout the years. This gave me the interests and skills and therefore it’s important to opportunity to work with girls in my house and from embrace all these experiences to ensure that you across the different year groups. Many friendships have a fulfilling and rewarding time here. Try to have been made because of this club. enjoy and take pride in your work, as this will help shape your interests and your path for the future. What do you like to do in your spare time? Q. Finally, make sure that you enjoy yourself and A. In my free time, I think it’s really important to embrace all the aspects that make the Strathearn relax and spend time to de-stress, and for me, experience so unique. the best way to do this is to read books and listen to music. The last book I read was Becoming, by Q. What are your plans for next year? Michelle Obama. This really helped me to get A. Next year I hope to study History and motivated for upcoming exams. Also, when things Philosophy at Trinity College in Dublin. Strathearn can get quite hectic, specifically during exam season, has thoroughly prepared me for this next stage I find going for walks with friends a really easy in my life and I will always be grateful for the and enjoyable way to clear my mind as a change experiences, memories and friendships that this in scenery is always refreshing, especially after school has given me. revising all day! STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 17 SIXTH FORM. Jessica Moore Verity McGimpsey, ErinMcConnell, Olivia Creighton,Robyn Dunwoody, McMillen, MiaTighe, Lauren Fetherston, Abigail Bester, Ellie Mackey, Tess McMahon, EstherHenry, NicoleLawther, Sophie Young, Zara Wilson,Sarah Back Row Louisa Williams, Taylor Healy Olivia Nelson,BethMinnis, AprilIrvine, Wills, AnnaRobinson, EmmaFarrelly, Whiteside, Rebekah Katie Mitchell, Wheatley, Grace McAllister, Arianne Bannister, GeorgiaGallen,Mia Jordyn Patterson, EmmaGibson,Orla RowFourth Mercer, Rachel Bell,JessicaMarks Rose, PhilippaSha,Tavisha Sood,Anna Savage Newell, Eva Perrott, Imogen Coulter, Ruby Baxter, Kate Welsh, Maya Cochrane, Rose Templeton, Caris Yuan Chen,ClaireWhiteside, Naomi Jessica Anderson-Bell,MollyLongstaff, Third Row Lydia McKane, Joanne Allen Jones, SophieWilliams, LeahFleming, Isabella Reihill, MelissaMurray, Bethan Montmorency-Wright, SophieNeale, Kerry Annett,AnnaCorbett,Rose de Jenna Montgomery, McCamley, Martha Cordner, Laura Graham, Laura McAleer, Sarah McTaggart, EmmaReid, Rebecca Second Row Campbell Sweet, CaitlynThompson,Katie Molly Cahoon,HannahCowie, Chloe Kane, Josie Allen,Rebecca McAlees, Hannah Cowan, Rachel Campbell,Tara Andrews, Tess Bethany Smyth, Carvill, McCann, ZoeHepworth, Bethan Britney Haynes, Tara Caldwell, Hannah Sian Anderson,ShananMcMillan, Front Row (fromLtoR FORM. SIXTH )

OFFICE BEARERS.

Front: Caitlyn Thompson, Rebecca McAlees, Sarah McMahon, Zoe Hepworth, Anna Corbett, Claire Whiteside, Katie Wills, Hannah McCann, Sophie Neale

Second Row: Chloe Sweet, Tara Kane, Yuan Chen, Rachel Bell, Sophie Williams, Isabella Reihill, Sarah McTaggart, Joanne Allen

Third Row: Molly Longstaff, Rose Templeton, Emma Gibson, Rebekah Mitchell, Taylor Healey, Tavisha Sood, Leah Fleming

Back Row: Sophie Young, Esther Henry, Robyn Dunwoody, Mia Wheatley, Olivia Nelson

6th FORMSTRATHEARN SCHOOL.. 19 At A level, against the NI figure of 10.3% for girls in grammar schools, Strathearn girls achieved a super PRINCIPAL’S 13.2% of grades at A*, and 40.7% of the grades achieved were A or A*, which is also significantly better SPEECH than the NI figure for girls in Grammar Schools. This year 81% of the year group achieved at least 3 at Prize Night 2018. grades at A* to C, and 21 girls this year achieved 3 straight As or better.

In your Prize Night Booklet, you will see the full list of all Madam Chairman, Mrs Best, ladies and the prizes awarded to the Class of 2018 at our Prize gentlemen, girls. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Distribution held in early September, and a list of the you all on this very special occasion. I am delighted to courses on which they are embarking. present my report on the 2017-2018 school year. I too, would echo Mrs Stewart’s welcoming statement that it has All the girls here tonight deserve great praise, but truly been a vibrant year for Strathearn. parents, your interest, support and even that essential taxiing service have all contributed to the success we Tonight we take time to celebrate the efforts and celebrate this evening. I hope you are proud of your successes of the Strathearn community, to rejoice at the daughter’s achievements, whether she is in Form 2 or U6. academic and the many other opportunities available On behalf of the girls and the staff of Strathearn I say within the school, and to reward individual success. thank you to the mums and dads for their support and So first of all we celebrate the great success of the girls encouragement. at GCSE. Last year, in November, the school had a visit from the 71% of the year group achieved grades A or A* in at Education and Training Inspectorate, and during their visit least 5 of their subjects. 68% of the grades awarded they had the opportunity to interview groups of pupils were at A or A* Level. These statistics are well above the from all year groups. In their report, they concluded Northern Ireland grammar school averages. Those are the that “the pupils spoke positively about their school and numbers, but behind them are the individuals who have expressed their appreciation for the approachable, worked hard with their teachers to achieve this great helpful teachers and learning support staff.” Any school’s success. Tonight, as always, we will read out the names number one resource is its staff. I am really proud of of those girls who have achieved so many top grades, what Strathearn’s staff do and achieve each day. On but later this evening each pupil in L6 will walk across the this occasion, I would ask you to join me in showing our platform so that we can recognise and celebrate their appreciation for their work. individual achievements. Ten pupils achieved nine GCSEs at grades A* and above. Those girls are Amy Cooper, I also record my thanks to the Principals and staff of Ellie Davis, Anna Heyburn, Grace Hutchinson, Anna neighbouring schools, who over recent years have McKibbin, Murphy Miller, Daisy Moore, Beth Strathan, played an increasingly significant part in the education Jenny Wilson and Jodi Wilson. In recognition of this we provide in Strathearn. Pupils in the Sixth Form brilliant achievement, these girls have been awarded with move between Strathearn, Ashfield Girls, Ashfield Boys, the Eileen Hamilton Prize for our top GCSE candidates. Bloomfield Collegiate and Campbell College. At open My congratulations, however, go to all our GCSE morning I celebrated the quality of education offered in candidates on having achieved such super results. this area – where else within such a short distance do you encounter such recognised excellence in schools? At AS level, we were delighted with the strength of achievement attained by the girls. 72% of the grades Last year was a quiet year for staff changes but we did awarded were either an A or B grade. Prizes are say farewell to Mrs Hannah Agnew. Mrs Agnew joined us awarded to pupils in last year’s L6 who have achieved in September 2014 as a teacher of Modern Languages. 3 or 4 A grades in their AS examinations. Tonight we Her pupils appreciated the care and attention she gave reward 30 girls who have achieved this top level of them, the thoroughness of her teaching, and they held her performance, with 8 pupils gaining A grades in 4 subjects. in extremely high esteem. Mrs Agnew organized and This is a super level of performance, and a great base participated in many trips with the Modern Languages from which to secure success in A levels next year. Department, and the girls particularly enjoyed the cultural

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 20 experiences she introduced - such as the rap songs in Strathearn plays a role in areas of its pupils’ lives that French that echoed around our lower ground floor. We extend far beyond their academic pursuits, and tonight will miss her thoughtfulness and wish her well as she I wish to pay tribute to all of my colleagues and the embarks on her academic studies in Canada. coaching teams within Strathearn School who offer a tremendous extracurricular programme for our girls. I Mrs Karen Quinn is due to leave us next Friday to take would like to begin by highlighting just a few of the areas up the post of Principal of Victoria College in Belfast. from this past year, beginning with music. Mrs Quinn started in Strathearn in February 2015, and in her short time with us she has transformed the learning The Music Department continues to excel in Strathearn experiences of the pupils in Strathearn with her impressive School, providing opportunities for all pupils to find their personal knowledge of digital technology. Her innovative own areas of musical expertise and enjoyment. The approaches to e-learning in the classroom have enhanced orchestra has expanded even further, and now has sixty the learning experiences of all the Strathearn pupils. Mrs pupils drawn from most year groups. I would also like to Quinn leaves us with a legacy that all pupils at Key Stage pay particular tribute to the peripatetic teachers who Three now regularly use iPads across the curriculum, and play such a key role in helping us to prepare for the the senior school have proficiency in Google chromebooks musical events that give us so much pleasure throughout to assist and advance their learning. Karen, as you leave the year. The choirs are undoubtedly an obvious strength us to take up this wonderful new post, we wish you well of the Department. We have 130 junior pupils in our and trust that you will always carry fond memories of Junior Choir, and 90 pupils in our Senior Choir. Both choirs Strathearn in your heart. give the girls the opportunities to perform, but also to develop friendships with pupils from other classes and I would like to wish a warm welcome to our new teaching year groups, thus strengthening the Strathearn community. staff who have joined us this year – Mrs McKeown who joined the Maths Department, and Miss Lyttle and Miss Our Chamber Choir has had exceptional success this year, McClean in the Modern Languages Department. We have and it is at this point that I would like to welcome two of also had a number of non-teaching and support staff its members to tell us about their wonderful year. appointments. We welcome you all to the Strathearn community and wish you all a successful year. Megan Adair & Hannah Cowan

At this point I would like to thank the Board of Governors Good Evening. I am Megan Adair and I’m in Lower Sixth. for all of their hard work, support and encouragement This year will be my second year in Chamber Choir. As for the staff and pupils in Strathearn. I thank you for a little bit of background, the Chamber Choir this year the hours you spend in meetings and your willingness to is made up of twenty-five girls, ranging from Form 5 to readily accept your responsibilities. Your efforts may U6. I started choral singing when I was in primary school go largely unseen by the wider school community, but in Strandtown, and so naturally when I joined Strathearn on behalf of us all - pupils, parents and staff - I thank I became a member of the Junior Choir. It was at my first you for the time you put into this role, and the interest, Christmas Carol Service that I heard the Chamber Choir dedication and vision you show in exercising your perform. I was amazed that a group of girls not much older responsibilities. “than me could make such an angelic sound. From then on, it became an ambition of mine to one day be part of it. Our Parents’ Association does a wonderful job, mobilising support, and assisting at events in the Preparatory The Chamber Choir to me shows what Strathearn is all Department and the Senior School. Thank you for your about. It aims to achieve excellence in what it does. With tireless dedication to organising a range of activities confidence I can say that Chamber Choir would really be for pupils and parents - although the discos remain our nothing without Mrs McIvor, who gives up her free time on number one attraction! Last year the Parents’ Association Monday, Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes for practice as raised a total of £8500 for the Secondary and well as going the extra mile to record our songs for us so Preparatory departments, which in the current economic we can learn them at home. I speak on behalf of all the climate is tremendous. We are in the process of using girls in the choir when I say that we are so grateful for a proportion of the money to purchase new school everything she does for us. Thank you also to Ms Kimber materials. Please, on behalf of the school, do continue to who accompanies us for performances, and manages support the work of the Parents Association and join us at somehow to calm us down when we are tearing our hair out the end of October at our AGM. over the F sharp falling flat for the third time in a row!

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 21 The Chamber Choir, however, is not just about trying “ me as I look back on this whole experience will include to create the perfect sound. It’s great fun too. Through bonding with the rest of choir as we sang ‘Be still my soul’ Chamber Choir I have met so many girls from different in the bus, getting to know the other choirs, and performing years that I wouldn’t have got the chance to meet a flash mob in John Lennon Liverpool airport! This otherwise, made strong supportive friendships that I hope competition was also a chance for everyone in the choir to

I will keep for life and experienced so many hilarious grow in confidence as performers and really push ourselves memories. I assure you that no lunchtime rehearsal is a to be the best choir we can be, and I am very grateful for burden with such a wonderful group of girls and such a the confidence I have gained from this. great conductor. I am so proud to be a member of the

Chamber Choir. Thank you for listening. It also wouldn’t be possible for me to talk about the Songs of Praise competition without mentioning the person who made it all possible, Mrs McIvor. Without your dedication Hannah Cowan continued. and passion for the choir none of this would have been possible and I just want to thank you, on behalf of the “ Chamber Choir, for all the hard work you do to enable us Last year Chamber Choir had the privilege of taking to sing at such a high standard. It is honestly a privilege part in the Songs of Praise Young Choir of the Year to be a part of Chamber Choir. I also would briefly like to Competition. This was an incredible experience and we take a moment to thank all the family members and school were so delighted and shocked when we made it through staff who supported the choir, both on the frontlines at to the final of the competition and won. The Chamber the competition itself and behind the scenes planning the Choir began the process for this competition in September trip. We are incredibly grateful for all the support and when we sent off a recording of us singing ‘Be still my encouragement we receive as a choir, and we are so glad soul’ as our audition piece. Out of the hundreds of choirs that we were able to make the school and our families “which entered, we were chosen to be one of five choirs proud at the competition. Thank you very much. from around the UK in the semi- final. Knowing how much of an achievement it was to make it that far in the competition we headed off to the semi- final in Bangor, Mrs Connery continued her report. Wales, excited to meet the other choirs and be part of this televised competition, but unaware of the truly incredible Thank you, girls, for that insight into your memorable year experience which lay ahead of us. and thank you for your commitment to your studies as Arriving at the Pontio Arts centre, being surrounded by well as attending the numerous rehearsals for your choir camera crew, and then performing live in front of the performance. Strathearn is very proud of you. Thanks famous judges J B Gill, Carrie Grant and Ken Burton, the to everyone who has worked so hard to make it such a whole competition was a surreal and exciting experience. successful year for music in Strathearn. During the semi-final we performed ‘Be still my soul’, and although this was an incredibly nerve-wracking Strathearn has always had a strong reputation for success experience, our months of intense rehearsing paid off in sport, and this year was no exception. In a survey when we delivered a performance which was described as by the PE Department, total pupil attendance at our ‘musical candy’ by Ken Burton and which earned us a place sporting extra-curricular activities over a one-week period in the final. In the final we performed our gospel piece reached 660. Given that our school has 780 pupils, I ‘Hallelujah, Get happy’. We gave it our all, knowing that am sure you would agree that this is simply outstanding. no matter what the outcome, we had worked incredibly Great achievements were made in all areas of sport hard to have made it this far. After receiving some critical this year. The Cross-Country team this year were simply feedback from the judges, and already so proud of what exceptional, bringing back all five district trophies and we had achieved, we didn’t have any expectations and being crowned overall Ulster Cross-Country champions for were ready to cheer on whatever other choir won. Much the second successive year. This is simply unheard of, and to our surprise, however, they announced Strathearn to add to this, for the first time in Strathearn’s history, our School as the winners. I’m sure everyone who watched the Minor Cross-Country teams won our first ever Irish Schools’ competition will agree that our faces didn’t do a good Cross-Country title. Well done girls! In Hockey, the 1st job of hiding our shock when J B Gill announced, “The XI’s victory over Portadown College in the final of the Songs of Praise Senior Young choir of the year 2018 Senior Shield formed the highlight of the season. Later on is… Strathearn.” Performing in and winning the Songs in the year, our athletics and tennis teams brought home of Praise competition was an amazing, once in a lifetime medals nearly every week of the summer term. Special experience. Other memories, however, that will stick with congratulations go to the Senior and Mini teams who

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Upper Sixth to detail her experiences to date of the the of date to experiences her detail to Sixth Upper Madam Chairman, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, and ladies guests, honoured Chairman, Madam

I would now like to call forward Hannah Cowie from from Cowie Hannah forward call to like now would I Strathearn is an exceptionally vibrant and successful school. school. successful and vibrant exceptionally an is Strathearn

make our school such a positive and pleasant environment, pleasant and positive a such school our make girls. Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure you would agree that that agree would you sure am I gentlemen, and Ladies girls.

recognise the everyday actions and achievements that that achievements and actions everyday the recognise but also the need to support and develop the wellbeing of the the of wellbeing the develop and support to need the also but

the award of school Merits. With this system we hope to to hope we system this With Merits. school of award the not only the importance of delivering academic excellence, excellence, academic delivering of importance the only not

of the School’ should have their behaviour recognised in in recognised behaviour their have should School’ the of and shape this complex and changing world, we recognise recognise we world, changing and complex this shape and

significant and special contribution to the ethos and life life and ethos the to contribution special and significant of our society in the future. In preparing our girls to navigate navigate to girls our preparing In future. the in society our of

Positive Behaviour Policy states that ‘those who make a a make who ‘those that states Policy Behaviour Positive into young women who will play leading roles in many areas areas many in roles leading play will who women young into

excellent Merit System within the school. The School School The school. the within System Merit excellent pleasure of seeing the girls at Strathearn develop and mature mature and develop Strathearn at girls the seeing of pleasure

all of its pupils. This has been fulfilled through our our through fulfilled been has This pupils. its of all community of students and staff. On a daily basis, I have the the have I basis, daily a On staff. and students of community

 of achievements the recognise to efforts its intensify extraordinary privilege it is to lead this energetic and talented talented and energetic this lead to is it privilege extraordinary

In my speech last year, I pledged that Strathearn would would Strathearn that pledged I year, last speech my In Ladies and gentlemen, I never fail to remind myself what an an what myself remind to fail never I gentlemen, and Ladies

those involved with Drama in Strathearn. in Drama with involved those

contributed to Strathearn School. Strathearn to contributed all to you Thank performance. enjoyable and wonderful

next year. Thank you, Hannah, for all that you have have you that all for Hannah, you, Thank year. next truly a in culminated which dedication and time the all

English as a Foreign Language in Germany at university university at Germany in Language Foreign a as English for pupils and staff the to thanks My performances.

study Linguistics and German with a focus on Teaching Teaching on focus a with German and Linguistics study professional and polished such delivering twelve as young

Modern Languages society in the school. She hopes to to hopes She school. the in society Languages Modern as pupils of in awe in been have would attended who

German and Media Studies. She has also set up a a up set also has She Studies. Media and German everyone that sure am I Music. of Sound The musical

as she undertakes A level studies in Digital Technology, Technology, Digital in studies level A undertakes she as well-known the of version spectacular a staged who

Merit System. Hannah is an exceptionally busy person person busy exceptionally an is Hannah System. Merit Strathearn of turn the was year this and continues, also

Thank you, Hannah, for that informative insight into our our into insight informative that for Hannah, you, Thank College Campbell and Strathearn between productions

portrayal of President Trump! Our tradition of joint drama drama joint of tradition Our Trump! President of portrayal

straight to mind was Molly Longstaff’s unforgettable unforgettable Longstaff’s Molly was mind to straight paid off! Thank you very much! very you Thank off! paid

some very memorable performances – one that comes comes that one – performances memorable very some accomplished and I know that with this, the hard work has has work hard the this, with that know I and accomplished

cast and directed by the senior pupils. Last year we had had we year Last pupils. senior the by directed and cast Having received a gold badge this year, I feel happy and and happy feel I year, this badge gold a received Having

all participants. The plays are chosen, or indeed written, written, indeed or chosen, are plays The participants. all have worked hard at, I feel a sense of pride and happiness. happiness. and pride of sense a feel I at, hard worked have

demand a considerable amount of time and effort from from effort and time of amount considerable a demand and encouraging. When I receive a Merit for something I I something for Merit a receive I When encouraging. and

school year are involved in our annual House Plays. These These Plays. House annual our in involved are year school As a pupil in Strathearn, the Merit System is motivating motivating is System Merit the Strathearn, in pupil a As

to many in Strathearn. Lots of the girls at this time of the the of time this at girls the of Lots Strathearn. in many to scaled and range from a Merit Certificate to a gold badge. badge. gold a to Certificate Merit a from range and scaled

Drama continues to bring great fulfilment and enjoyment enjoyment and fulfilment great bring to continues Drama of the year group a Merit Award. The Merit Awards are are Awards Merit The Award. Merit a group year the of

Another area that has had a splendid year is Drama. Drama. is year splendid a had has that area Another year, a team of staff meet and decide to give around 20% 20% around give to decide and meet staff of team a year,

by pupils carry forward each year, and at the end of each each of end the at and year, each forward carry pupils by

Strathearn. Strathearn. “ earned Merits The system. this through recognised are day

pupils who made it such a successful year for sport in in sport for year successful a such it made who pupils also deal with other challenges and still give their best every every best their give still and challenges other with deal also

and our supportive parents. Well done to the staff and and staff the to done Well parents. supportive our and societies and teams throughout the year. Many girls who who girls Many year. the throughout teams and societies

must be attributed to the great staff, the super facilities facilities super the staff, great the to attributed be must or the Spring Concert, or showing dedication in clubs, clubs, in dedication showing or Concert, Spring the or

year. A large proportion of the pupils’ sporting successes successes sporting pupils’ the of proportion large A year. community, volunteering at an event such as Open Morning Morning Open as such event an at volunteering community,

without contradiction, that this has been a tremendous tremendous a been has this that contradiction, without staff, promoting Strathearn in a positive way in the wider wider the in way positive a in Strathearn promoting staff,

strong in Strathearn and I think it is great that we can say, say, can we that great is it think I and Strathearn in strong life. This could involve helping other pupils or members of of members or pupils other helping involve could This life.

were crowned Ulster Champions. Sport has always been been always has Sport Champions. Ulster crowned were to recognise girls who have excelled in other ways in school school in ways other in excelled have who girls recognise to

HEAD GIRL’S Ladies, gentlemen and pupils, good evening and welcome to Strathearn School’s annual Prize Night. My name is Anna Corbett and I am honoured to be Strathearn’s 55th Head Girl. SPEECH I am the youngest in my family and so before I made my at Prize Night. own choice of secondary school, I had seen both of my older brothers move on to a school in which they took great pride. They went to an all-boys school, however, basis. It’s safe to say that although my Hockey, Netball and so my plan to follow exactly in their footsteps had and Badminton phases really didn’t last very long, I can quite an obvious flaw. Even so, I now had a very clear gladly say that at least I tried them. Sometimes the most idea about what I hoped my secondary school would important thing is simply trying something new. be like. I wanted to feel this same pride and excitement about the school I was choosing. The first ever open day I Whilst studying for my GCSEs, I was lucky enough to went to took place in what was essentially a construction be able to go on two trips abroad with Strathearn, one site but, whilst walking around the mobile classrooms and to Berlin and the other to Santander. After hearing all seeing all the pupils who were studying there, the heart the talk about these trips from previous years, I was of the school shone through and this made the decision- completely ecstatic at being able to go on them myself. making process very easy. For me, Strathearn was the It’s safe to say that these trips did not disappoint. Our trip obvious choice and I am glad to say that, throughout to Santander involved us trying to learn to salsa dance, my time here, I have experienced the same sense of eating many churros and visiting the Bilbao museum. belonging and pride in my school as my brothers did in These trips gave me an even greater love for the subjects theirs. I was studying and amazing memories that I will always treasure. To all the parents in the audience wondering, My year group can be considered to have had the best I do promise that there is an educational aspect to these of both worlds as we are the last year group that got to trips. experience the old build and one of the first to enjoy the new. I can honestly say that running from mobile classes in Finally, being an Upper Sixth pupil has again taught the rain, not being able to stand on the top step outside me many things about myself. This is the year of being Art, and the never-ending queues in the old canteen were asked big, scary, life-changing questions such as ‘what rather humbling experiences. Even so, we couldn’t help are your plans for after school?’, ‘what university course but to fall for the charismatic charm of the old building, are you applying for?’ and of course the most important despite only knowing it for a short time. However, we one, ‘what colour is your formal dress?’ Despite how scary were also very excited to be a part of the change, and these things may seem, it’s safe to say that without the also interested to see if the rumours about having pink support system at Strathearn these things would actually walls in the school were actually true! They were. Despite be a lot scarier. the size of the new build, the actual atmosphere of the school did not change. Somehow the charismatic charm Strathearn has been teaching us life lessons from our very of the old building had transcended into the new one, first year and I couldn’t be more thankful for everything and this is perhaps how we were able to adapt so easily that this school has done for me. When looking out and to the change. It would be true to say that my time at seeing the faces of my classmates as well as the teachers Strathearn has flown by. and staff who have continuously supported me, I can say, with sincerity, that Strathearn is a place I will always hold My second and third years here were spent trying to do very close to my heart. I hope that everyone who still has as many things as I possibly could. This included going to a few more years here will also be able to experience Choir practice, going to Hockey, Netball and Badminton the same pride and joy that I now feel. clubs, and of course attending the infamous Strathearn discos. I would say that during these two years I had Thank you. the time to really discover myself and what I found interesting. Therefore, the greatest advice I can give to those in junior school now is to take advantage of the amazing opportunities that Strathearn offers us on a daily STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 25 LANZAROTE TRIP. 2018 was the year of the volcano for the Geography Europe’s largest marine reserve. We spent time at an and Science Departments as we took 35 students on aloe plantation farm where we saw a demonstration our inaugural Earth Sciences trip to the Canary Island, of the farming and growth of Aloe Vera as a health Lanzarote. 3000km from Belfast and 100km from West product. This was followed by two popular attractions Africa, Lanzarote is the 4th largest island in the Canary which are part of the same 4 mile volcanic tunnel formed archipelago, a sub-tropical island chain formed through as a result of a series of eruptions of La Corona Volcano volcanic activity millions of years ago yet with recent 3000 to 5000 years ago. First was Jameos del Agua, tectonic events. spectacularly enhanced by César Manrique, a famous local artist. The sites have both natural and man-made Our GCSE students spent four days exploring all aspects swimming pools including a rare species of albino of the physical and human landscape, learning how crab as well as an auditorium built into the cave. The 140,000 people, animals and plants live in a hostile second visit was to Cueva de los Verdes and a one hour geological and ecological wilderness. underground tour of the lava tube known as the Tunnel of Atlantis. Our first excursion involved a submarine dive off the east coast of the island into Atlantic waters, observing Following our end of trip table quiz, we packed our CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES . unique tropical marine species and sunken ships. On our bags on day four and waved goodbye to the Costa second day we had a guided tour of the spectacular Teguise resort. We had a wonderful trip, the sun shone Timanfaya National Park, exploring the lunar landscape and the pupils were exposed to natural wonders and carved by volcanic eruptions just over two centuries ago. processes not experienced anywhere in the British Isles. After touring some of the island’s 300 volcanic cones One student summed up the whole experience in this and being exposed to the heat from the Earth’s mantle, way: the pupils got to relax (well sort of!!) on the back of a dromedary camel, trekking across the volcanic dunes. “I was surprised at how busy it was Other highlights on day two included the salt flats of and how many different places we Janubio and the coastal inlet of Los Hervideros where the Timanfaya lava meets the Atlantic Ocean. The visited. I found touring around the famous El Charco de los Clicos Lagoon and La Geria island really interesting and there vineyard were visited before an evening back at our was so much to learn”. hotel.

Our third day was spent touring the north of the island, We will be returning to the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ with our first stop at the Mirador del Rio tourist centre in October 2019 for another outdoor Earth Science and its panoramic cliff views of Archipielago Chinijo, adventure. . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES

. SANTANDER TRIP

On 21 October 2018, forty pupils from Forms communicate with the local people in their own language 4 and 5 headed off with the Spanish Department to which, for me, was one of the highlights of the trip. Santander on the north coast of Spain. As part of the trip we had the opportunity to have lessons with a The afternoons were packed with a wide range of native Spanish speaker every morning. Each day, after amazing activities. We visited both the Botin and breakfast, we set off for the language school, which was Guggenheim Museums as well as a safari park and an about a ten minute walk from our hotel, where we would aquarium. After visiting the safari park we got the bus begin a three-hour Spanish lesson. to a beautiful old Spanish village called Santillana Del Mar. When we arrived, my friends and I decided to have lunch in a pretty little café and even ordered our meal in Spanish. After lunch, we spent the rest of the afternoon exploring the village and buying souvenirs for our family and friends. On another day, we took a boat trip around the sunny Peninsula de la Magdalena, which was very beautiful. Although we did many fun activities, my favourite memory of the trip is the afternoon we went salsa dancing, followed by chocolate con churros! Estaban deliciosos!

Overall, I really enjoyed the trip and was very sad to see it come to an end. It made me love Spanish even more than I already did, and the experiences we had were unforgettable! I would highly recommend this trip During these lessons, we were encouraged to speak to anyone who loves adventure and I will always look only in Spanish. This made a massive improvement to back on it as a great week. my language skills and further developed my love for Ellie Johnston Spanish as we were constantly learning new phrases and words. We even got the chance to visit a market and

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 27 BERLIN TRIP.

The Berlin trip, the only thing that had kept us going We finished up with one of my favourite parts of the through the summer exams, had arrived. We’d spent four trip - a boat tour down the River Spree. It was a great years listening to assemblies about this legendary trip to opportunity to see all the best and most beautiful parts

CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES . Germany, and now it was finally our turn to board the of Berlin from a new perspective. 3am bus to the airport. I’d imagine it was like herding “ cats, trying to usher sixty girls on and off a plane and a coach. We eventually arrived in the heart of Berlin The Berlin trip was and got our first look at the hotel – it was fantastically beyond our expectations, positioned - and then had an absolutely brilliant brunch. and I would love to We dropped our bags and immediately headed out return in the future. If to our first destination. The German flag was framed by a pure blue sky as we walked up the path to the you get the opportunity Reichstag. We were free to explore the building to get to go - it’s a must. an insight into the impact it had made on the history “ of the city. We also enjoyed an incredible view from the dome. That evening we went to a large shopping On Monday, we went to Potsdam and the Neus centre for dinner – there was a huge range of options Palais and the Sanssouci Palace and Gardens. It was open to us, but many played it safe with a reliable Big a beautiful day and a great opportunity for a bit Mac. The following day’s visit to the Stasi Prison was a of photography – the palace had been the summer sobering one. Standing in the cell that was nicknamed home of the Prussian royal family, and the architecture ‘the Submarine’ after its stifling heat and dampness in reflected that. We finished the trip with a tour of the the summer, you really understood how hard prisoners of 1936 Olympic Stadium where Jesse Owens brought the East German Communist state had it. home four gold medals for the USA. The Berlin trip was beyond our expectations, and I would love to return in The Sachsenhausen Prison Camp was another harrowing the future. If you get the opportunity to go - it’s a must. experience. The sky was a heavy grey as we made our way around the expansive grounds, taking in the bleak Jess Winton cabins and impenetrable perimeter. I was especially struck by the belongings of the victims – small wooden toys and a tiny watercolour sketchpad that would have had the owners killed if discovered. That afternoon we lifted our spirits with a visit to the TV Tower. It stretches 368 metres into the sky and the restaurant at the top is only accessible by a lift that runs directly up the middle of the building. We enjoyed an array of cakes and coffee as the entire floor rotated, giving us a 360-degree bird’s eye view of Berlin.

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 28 . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES . BIOLOGY FIELD TRIP

The AS biologists completed their field study work morning while the tide was low, so that we could find by staying at Delamont Outdoor Centre and using the starfish, urchins, butterfish and sponges. local area to gain access to different habitats. Back at the centre, there was time to research the When we arrived at the centre we were welcomed habitat further and find out about the specialist by the staff, and after a safety briefing we gathered adaptations shown by the organisms on the shore. our equipment and headed out to the sand dunes near Newcastle to study plant species. Although the skies The third study of our trip considered the biodiversity of were blue and the sea was calm, this environment is the area, and explored how the conflicting interests of actually a harsh one for plant species, as high tides and a public park, farmland and Area of Special Scientific storms have eroded the foredunes. Interest could be reconciled successfully. This is an important aspect of our A level work, as we build up We gathered plenty of data, and after a break for tea knowledge of our local habitats. and a little relaxation, it was time to start work on our report of the day’s study. We got up early the next

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 29 CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 30 S LIBRARY REPORT. chat. Members also attended the Finale of the Northern Northern the of Finale the attended also Members chat. Book Clubhad alively year, games and withplentyof in ourMissingVowels competition. the allthetitles correct entries whoworked outthenamesof from drawn was 1H, Shannon, Rebecca Day and Book cover World best the designed Bleakley,1S, Mia thisyear raised £3310 forChildren, which thecharity. forFund Cancer the ReadOn, of aid in read sponsored a For World BookDay, thejuniorpupilsentered into £620incommission. earning Book Fair proved aspopular asever, withtheschool theHelpforweek. Hollie of TheScholastic £556 as part raised staff for Morning October,Library’sCoffee In the andJennaMontgomery.Arbuckle expertly managed by Tara and her colleagues, Jessica wasenjoyed which term, Book Craft at the beginning of range events this year of ran smoothly. One students Form she, alongwiththeLibrary Committee, madesurethatour Tara Kane of U6R take on the role of Library Prefect, and trathearn Librarytrathearn continuestothrive. Thisyear saw words! amountstoaround 2000 books, 100 million nearly which reading students programme,with Reader Accelerated our the BelfastBookFestival inJune.This year we completed Ireland BookAwards of Centreaspart attheCrescentArts . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 31 CREATIVE WRITING CREATIVE . for for her turn as a defendant. The Magistrates’ Court Mock to Craigavon team, made up of travelled junior pupils, Trial in March, and lawyers Abi Herron and Cerys McMurrary both their witnesses and the opposition witnesses managed as performance poised a Holt gave skill. Iona with great proceedings the Court Clerk, Jiang managed and Shirley with great confidence. Thanks to all those staffall those to Thanks with the helped who students and smooth running of the School Council this year.

pportunities for creative writing have have writing creative pportunities for eaded up by Sarah McMahon and Rebecca ourt Rise! This year, Strathearn sent two teams into the into teams two sent Strathearn year, This Rise! ourt

heat of battle in the Young Citizens’ Mock Trial Competitions. Competitions. Trial Mock Citizens’ Young the in battle of heat The Bar Mock held was Trial with in a November, team of Justice of Courts Royal the at cases two on taking girls senior as excellent were Erin Stewart and in Belfast. Emma Craig plaudits earned justly Reid Scarlett and barristers, defence H

SCHOOL COUNCIL. C MOCK TRIALS. McAlees, McAlees, the School Council has had here at Strathearn. Comprising one representative year another successful each the Schoolfrom a vital form class, Council provides forum in which their thoughts about school pupils can voice School the addressing to Council, in addition year, This life. concerns its attention of focused the day-to-day students, on Strathearn’s 90th anniversary celebrations. Mrs Myers pupils to consider the Positive a meeting to ask attended visits to local two conducted Sarah and Behaviour Policy, Primary Schools to chat representatives with junior about their schoolofmeeting a also attended Sarah councils. the Board of of Governors to share the work the council.

been promoted at Strathearn this year. Pupils at Strathearnyear. this been promoted Young BBC the including competitions entered Young the Foyle and competition Writers author, also welcomed competition. We Poets Sheena Wilkinson, to Stathearn before insight into great a pupils gave She Christmas. questions answered and the writing process, also fortunate were We writer. being a about Women from speakers guest welcome to and writer, Kane, Gaynor Aloud NI (the poet, R B Kelly). Pupils had the opportunity to ask questions and learn some writing skills. O CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES. Chief of MarieClaireUK,Trish of Halpin.ThedebateChief was Space Scientist,MaggieAderin-Pocock, andEditor in included ChelseaFCAmbassador, Katie Chapman, inspirational women totalkpanelsof which chance UK andtheEnglishSpeakingUnion.Pupilsgot the Palace Westminster of by run PlanInternational inadebateto participate in the LordsChamberat P STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 32 PUBLIC SPEAKING. upils from travelled Strathearn toWestminster . HOUSEOFLORDS speeches totheChamber.speeches Speakers toaddthedebate, andgave impromptu students were theschool’s calleduponbyof theDeputy Hannah McCartney delivered andanumber speeches, their education.Darcey Jamison, Rachel Lipsonand astheypersistent stereotypescancausegirls pursue opened by EllieMassey, whodiscussedthedamage that DEBATE . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 33 his year, a number of former pupils have engaged with ofnumber a engaged former pupils have his year, the school in a variety of ways. Head Girl Head had Corbett Anna schoolthe of variety in a ways. a wonderful morning chatting with past interesting to very Anna said that it was Head in December. Dibble Girl Maureen in which today know the Strathearnlearn we the ways about also were Strathearnthe of from We past. the grown has delighted to welcome around sixty former pupils group a to May in and afternoontea, for year Manning this January in Hall returnedbirthdays their 70th ofto the past pupils celebrating as their time their stories about listen to to great school.It was and berets! pinafores when girls back wore in the days pupils, T . CONNECTIONS WITH PAST PUPILS STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 34 . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES VISITS STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 35 n 3rd June, we had the had we n 3rd June, pleasure of hosting the Secretary of NorthernState for Ireland, the Right MP. Bradley, Karen Honourable of some our greeted by She was pupils and presented with a Penrhyn undertaking before bouquet of flowers a tour of Strathearn with our Principal, Mrs Connery. finished her tour in the Mrs Bradley greeted where she was Boardroom, our Head Girl, Deputy Head Girls, by School Council Chairperson, members of the Board of and senior Governors teaching staff. O OF STATE . ARN SCHOOL STRATHE THE THE ETARY SECR CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES. have moreconfidence toputthemselves forward for Statetold usthatwomen needto The Secretary of challenges towomen inleadership? andwasopportunity subsequentlyelectedin2010. politics. Shegrabbedto entertheworld of the leader,party Howard Michael encouraged her Conservative Party 2000s, intheearly thethen Imperial College, London. Asanadvisortothe studying Accountantat tobecomeaChartered inBuxton,Englandbeforecomprehensive school Mrs Bradley toldusthatsheattendedanall-girls STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 36 Q Q pupil representatives. questionsfrom our anumberof answered State In arelaxed setting, of the Secretary AN INTERVIEWWITHTHE . . What doyou believe What tobethemain wasyour journey What intopolitics? OF STATE. SECRETARY

She alsospent sometimeaskingthepupils about Her two favourite subjectswere Mathsand History. rather thanlettingothersmake decisionsfor them. advising thestudentstofollow theirown goals you own your own life”.Shefollowed thisupby –“Don’tgirls bescaredtomake decisionsbecause theyembrace theopportunities get. Shetoldthe Mrs Bradley passionatelyencouraged thepupilsto olds? advicewould you– what give tousas 17year Q Q the mediaagainst women. toovercome thechallenges isaperceived biasin of braver intheirquestfor leadership.be much One authority,positions of tolookuprole modelsand . . What were your school? favourite were subjectsat What school approachingourfinalyearof We are . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES “ STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 37 This was a special day Secretary of State was for us in Strathearnfor and we were grateful that the time meeting our students. time meeting our students. willing to take time out of time out willing to take her busy schedule to spend “ What are your fondest experiences of What experiences are fondest your What do you enjoy most about your job? job? about your most What enjoy do you . . Q Q their own subject interests and future ambitions. future ambitions. and interests subject own their The Secretary of with love State said, “I am in Northern similar to the landscape It is very Ireland. a warm experience of and I always Staffordshire here”. One of Mrs welcome the highlights for a recent visit to the and her family was Bradley She festival. racing 200 motorcycle North West to return there in the future. wait can’t Northern Ireland? Mrs Bradley responded to this question by question by to this responded Mrs Bradley to meet It is great this. like “Things answering, She out about their lives”. people and find on the challengesalso commented of her job. responsibilities as an MP in This included her participating in Parliamentary Staffordshire, and ofsessions in London Secretary of course NorthernState business in Ireland. She jokingly three this means needing to have commented that toothbrushes depending in three different homes location. on her work ART.

Ellie Mackey A level Selected for the ‘True Colours’ Exhibition 2020 at the Ulster Museum. . ART

The Art & Design Department at Strathearn from within Northern Ireland. In June, students in Form saw another exciting year of creative exploration in Four visited the University of Ulster art college end- 2018-19, with our talented young artists and makers of-year degree shows, which provided a valuable developing their skills and confidence in a range of opportunity to peer more closely into the sketchbooks art media. In junior school, Form One students created and preparatory work of artists working across the wide quirky three-dimensional character sculptures which were range of disciplines on display. later put on display in the library. Form Two students produced highly impressive still life drawings, which they We have also been fortunate to have a number of used as inspiration to design sculptural ceramic vessels. professional artists visiting the Art Department to share Form Three pupils studied Pop Art, creating mixed media their work and experiences with the students, as part of drawings that provided glimpses of everyday life. They our lunchtime art club programme. These guests included used this pop art imagery to design fashion pieces, using Howard Wright, Associate Head of Belfast School of a range of textile techniques to redesign and upcycle Art, Debbie Fraser, jeweller and lecturer, and Ellen old garments. In the summer term, second and third form Cunningham, ceramicist. These talks provided valuable students had the chance to work collaboratively on a insights into the career opportunities and pathways mural project to enhance the walled garden area at available to students of Art & Design. Penrhyn. Inspired by passages from ‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett, and assisted by Tutoring The Art & Craft Club, organised and led by AS level in Schools student, Katie Ireland, pupils used drawing students, continued to be well attended and provided a and collage techniques to develop their designs and a range of exciting activities, such as watercolour painting selection of the most effective of these were translated and junk sculpture. Students from the club took part in into large scale wooden panels for the Penrhyn garden. the NI Science festival / Ulster Wildlife Marine Litter Art The pupils in Penrhyn also got involved in the project, Competition, making a large fish sculpture from waste designing and creating pieces for the mural, such as materials collected from a local beach to highlight the birds, insects and flowers. issue of plastic pollution in the oceans. A new Film & Animation Club was also instigated, with a small group of students learning the basics of film language and shooting short film sequences after school.

Our youngest artists this year arrived into the Art Dept in the form of one hundred and fifty P6 students from Strandtown Primary School, who visited Strathearn in June. In the art room, our P6 visitors each made a colourful mixed media leaf and these pieces came together to form a large tree inspired by the school crest which was sent to Strandtown as a display.

At the end of a busy Outside of the classroom, senior school students had the year, the success of chance to enjoy a range of inspirational exhibitions and our senior school workshops, beginning with the Sixth Form annual Art Trip artists was celebrated to Dublin in the autumn term. The AS and A2 students in the annual summer visited the Sculpture in Context at the National Botanic exhibition in June. Gardens, IMMA, the National Gallery and the RHA to GCSE and A-level work gain inspiration for their personal projects. In October, was exhibited across Form Five students visited the annual RUA show at the the department and Ulster Museum, sampling the diversity of artistic talent the event was very well attended by friends and family. Particular congratulations are due to Eva Perrott, whose impressive and ambitious AS painting Eva Perrott at the True Colours exhibition was exhibited at the Ulster Museum as part of the prestigious True Colours exhibition, which showcases the best work in Art & Design from across Northern Ireland. Miss Whitla

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 39 ART. PRINCIPAL’S PRIZE WINNERS.

Elizabeth Walker, GCSE

Jessica Winton, GCSE (awarded 1st place in Northern Ireland)

Beth Buchanan, AS level

Eva Perrott, A level Ellie Mackey, A level (selected for True Colours 2020)

Grace Ruding, AS level Eva Aston, AS level STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 40 . SUMMER EXHIBITION A glimpse into the end of year exhibtion... Megan Ashcroft, AS level

Eva Blakely-Hewitt, GCSE

Tara Campbell, AS level

Heidi McMillen, AS level

Rebecca McDowell, AS level Artwork Aston, AS level Eva by STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 41 ART.

Elizabeth Walker, GCSE Landscape Triptych selected for the True Colours exhibtion 2020 at the Ulster Museum (cover artwork)

Eva Perrott, A level - Principal’s prize winner Jordyn Patterson, (from a series of 4) A level JUNIOR SCHOOL ART. Form One Form Two Character design and sculpture project Ceramic vessel project

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 42 . CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES welcome. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 43 pupils and staff are most Scripture Union takes place Scripture Union takes on Friday lunchtimeson Friday and all our senior girls have been involved been involved our senior girls have in sharing with the junior pupils, and this has been a source of great encouragement. MODERN LANGUAGES .MODERN As Team Captain, I was immensely proud of immensely proud the work Captain, I was As Team well how the debate, had put in to prepare for we itself on the day and of spoke course the fantastic we for day successful and enjoyable a very It was outcome. involved! everyone The speeches took a lot of with the preparation, their periods to get girls giving up their conversation thanks to our language It was arguments ready. to such able to debate were that we assistant, Sara, a high standard and achieve such great results! The of surroundings the took place in the impressive debates in many so walking Queens University, Building at Lanyon of felt quite nervous! us Thankfully those feelings didn’t the NICILT by welcomed warmly were as we last long, and the other schools.team, the German judges Academy Royal Belfast against Our individual debate with eachgiving it their all. speaker lasted half an hour, high, and so extremely The standard of was the debate announce that we delighted to hear the judges were we more of even a shock when the judges It was had won! announced that Strathearn earned had the most points prize! the overall and had won the love ofthe love in our wider school Jesus community and beyond. of talks, had a range have We and prayer worship studies, speakers, as lots of as well games, time together been have we and fun. This year food the life stories learning more from of in the Bible such women as Esther, Ruth, Mary and Martha. Some of . n 8 March, Strathearn and Campbell pupils from

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The autumn term got underway with our usual their busy schedules to help our U6 pupils. Our careers Parent Information Evenings for Forms 4, L6 and U6 and adviser Mrs Hearst also talked to U6 about preparation the local university open days at Queen’s and Ulster for interviews and ran interview workshops. University. Upper Sixth pupils attended Open Days at Queen’s and the University of Ulster, and Mrs Hearst Many girls attended events outside school. One U6 ran several workshops giving advice on writing personal pupil went on a ‘Meet the Marines’ Day where she got statements. an insight into the training and work of a marine. A representative from the navy also gave a lunchtime Representatives from several presentation for girls from Form 4 upwards. Two girls attended a Dentistry Open Day at Queen’s while universities visited Strathearn; these others went to an event organised by the Institute of included Dundee, Harper Adams, Chartered Accountants in Belfast and another pupil attended a careers event at Mercers, an actuary firm Oxford, Lancaster, Strathclyde, in Belfast. One pupil in L6 attended a Dietetics Open Day at Knockbracken, and others attended Open Days St Andrews and Harvard. on Radiotherapy, Pharmacy and Midwifery at the Ulster and Royal Victoria Hospitals. One pupil attended UCAS applications got underway for U6 and most girls an engineering careers event at Montupet where she had these completed by half term. We welcomed a learned about the design and production of aluminium representative from Trinity College Dublin at the end of products. November and all interested pupils went to a guidance session on applying to all universities in the Republic Several girls attended a of Ireland through CAO. We also had speakers to talk about gap years, Veterinary Science, Nursing and Medicine at Queen’s event which Midwifery. We welcomed a speaker from Deloitte who was aimed at pupils who are talked about careers in accountancy, the financial sector and its Bright Start programme, while a member of staff considering applying to Medicine from Queen’s talked about its widening participation programme. The programme of guest speakers for 2020 entry. got underway for Form 5 and we had talks on Law, Medicine, Teaching and Engineering. Career guidance Different academics talked about career opportunities interviews started for Form 5 pupils which continued until and working life in General Practice or as a Pathologist January, in good time for Form 5 making their A level or Surgeon. In addition, there were hands-on interactive choices. Form 3 had their Subject Mapping session with activities in Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Skills. Just Eye4Education where they started to think about how before breaking up for Christmas, we welcomed back they would choose their GCSE subjects later in the year. former pupils studying medicine and dentistry who Form 3 girls also had a talk on GCSE choices from our talked enthusiastically about their courses. careers adviser from the Department of the Economy. U6 had two talks in the second term – one on Student All U6 had the opportunity to attend our Mock Interview Finance to make the girls aware of the financial Evening on 20 November and Oxbridge applicants had implications of going on to higher education, and an additional interview as part of their preparation for another from the Department of the Communities on their interviews in December. As always, we are really Renting and Accommodation. Information from both indebted to all those professionals who took time out of of these talks should be useful for U6 when they leave Strathean in June. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 44 We welcomed many speakers from a range of The series of talks from guest speakers continued for universities and colleges this term who talked to L6 about Form 5 and we had presentations on the creative courses at their institutions. These included Scotland’s industries (film and television), entrepreneurship, Modern University Tour, Southampton, Northumbria, languages, the police and photography. We also Queen’s, Ulster, CAFRE, Liverpool John Moores, welcomed Mark Gordon who talked to pupils about Aberdeen and the Scottish Universities Tour which writing music for film and TV programmes and starting gave a presentation on behalf of Edinburgh, Glasgow, his own business. We had another inspirational talk from Strathclyde, Heriot Watt, Dundee and Stirling. Several Captain Lou Rudd who was successful in his solo crossing pupils in L6 and Form 5 attended a Medical Applicant of the Antarctic. He is the first British person to achieve Workshop hosted by a representative from the University this. He holds the world record for miles walked / skied of Lancaster who provided lots of useful information in the Antarctic, and is the only person to have crossed about applying for medical courses. coast to coast twice.

L6 pupils continued to attend many events outside school in this second term. These included Open Days for We are really grateful to all Pharmacy, Midwifery and Physiotherapy at our local hospitals, an Engineering Insight Day at Survitec, an those people who gave up Actuarial Experience Day at Deloitte, a Law Conference precious time to visit Strathearn. at Methodist College, another Dentistry Open Day at Queen’s and an Open Day at Stranmillis University College. Several girls attended the Oxford and Cambridge Conference in Lisburn.

All L6 attended the UCAS Higher Education Convention where they had the opportunity to attend a range of Finally, the staff seminars on courses and careers and speak to many university representatives from NI, the rest of the UK and in the Careers Ireland and even further afield. L6 girls also attended a presentation on personal statements in school in Department would like preparation for completing their Ucas applications next autumn. to send their very best Form 3 pupils had visits to the “ “ wishes to all pupils in Careers Suite to find out more about the importance of choosing school sitting important their GCSEs carefully, and all exams this summer and girls and their parents had the to wish all our U6 well opportunity of an interview with a for the future. member of the Careers team.

With STEM in mind, Form 3 pupils attended the ‘Bring IT On’ road show where they learned more about opportunities in the IT sector and Form 1 girls attended a Robotics Road Show hosted by Sentinus, where pupils learned to programme a toy vehicle. They also had an introductory visit to the careers suite this term. Form 5 girls had two guidance sessions on post 16 options and choosing their A levels. CLUBS, EVENTS & SOCIETIES. to European countries. The benefits of this rich ethnic to European thisrich countries. Thebenefitsof 6,000 milesaway ineastAsia,whileothershave links their own existence. Somehave familyheritage over our studentshave migration storiesatthecore of diverse inourown community classrooms. Many of anincreasinglyethnically we seetheoutcomeof own societyhasevolved inthelastfew decadeswhen AtKey Stage 3,we areremindedjusthow farour London. ethnicdiversity incitieslike of Belfastand challenges urban environments, we explore and theopportunities as aconsequence. AtGCSElevel, whenconsidering their own countryandmany beingforced toemigrate Myanmar,of toberecognised ascitizensin struggling theMuslimRohingyavery of recentstruggles people in SriLankabetween theTamils andSinhalese, orthe investigate astherecentcivil ethnicconflictssuch war internationally, nationallyandlocally. AtAlevel, we exploring thecomplex cultural exchanges thatoccur I GEOGRAPHY. n Geography we focus closelyonethnicdiversity, fresh faceswithanticipation. to establishedcolleagueswithgratitude andwelcomed Geography In2019,we Department. waved goodbye We continuetogofrom strengthtointhe StateinAfrica,EllenJohnson Sirleaf,Head of celebrate thisdiversity. To quotethefirstelectedfemale cultures. InGeography,international we proactively share from theirown uniqueexperiences localand of and debates aregreatlyenhancedwhenpupilscan us toconsiderourglobalcitizenship. Classdiscussions cultural expressions broadens allourhorizonsandhelps languages,to awealth of religions, nationalitiesand tapestry areobvious Exposure usinStrathearn. for allof “

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Form 5 pupils visiting Newtownards for GCSE fieldwork

Form 1 pupils undertaking their Belmont urban study

Form 3 pupils completing their Stand by Me sponsored walk

. KAYAKING I have now been a member of the Kayaking Club Road. We get changed into our wetsuits in the cubicles for almost a year, and I am very glad that I joined. provided and get out the kayaks. The instructors check Before starting this club I never dreamed that I would that we are wearing our helmets and buoyancy aids spend my Friday evenings speeding along in a kayak. and then we all get in. Activities vary from canoe polo It is something that not many people get a chance to to T-rescues. At the end of the session we are normally try as they don’t have the equipment or access to the given time to play and experiment with different boats right setting. The first time I got in a kayak I was a bit and occasionally paddle boards. Kayaking is a fun shaky, but I improved as the year went on and now I am and adventurous way to get some exercise and have confident on the water. We are picked up from school in fun with your friends. I would encourage everyone to try a minibus and driven the short way to the pool at Pirrie something new and come along to the club. Orla Millard STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 47 MUSIC.

On 27 March, we held a special 90th anniversary concert in the Ulster Hall when hundreds of guests joined us to celebrate nine decades of Strathearn life and music. Over three hundred pupils took to the stage in a three-hour musical extravaganza, compèred by past Strathearn student Tina Campbell. Musicians from Penrhyn and Strathearn, and past pupils in the form of the Miskelly Chorale, performed as part of six choirs, two orchestras and a range of smaller ensembles, along with sixth form soloists Orla Bannister, Naomi Cochrane and Joanne Allen. All the musicians enjoyed the opportunity to perform in such a prestigious and lovely venue, and the audience appreciated the very high standards of music-making presented. STRATHEARN performs at the ULSTER HALL. 90TH ANNIVERSARY SPRING .CONCERT Chamber Orchestra consists of girls from across CHAMBER many year groups who have achieved a Grade Six or higher in their musical instrument. This year we rehearsed on Wednesday mornings and have had the privilege of ORCHESTRA. performing at the Autumn Concert, where we played Vivaldi’s Allegro in G and Oblivion (Piazzolla), and also at the Spring Concert where we played highlights from the soundtrack to the film Amadeus. We have really enjoyed being part of the Chamber Orchestra this year, and we would like to thank Mrs McIvor for her dedication and expertise as our conductor. Rosie Elwood

Back Row: Beth Minnis, Abigail Bester, Sarah West, Orla Bannister

Middle Row: Naomi Cochrane, Lauren White, Emma Gibson, Sophie Thomas, Jemima Thomas

Front Row: Kristanna Clegg, Rosie Elwood, Anna Hughes, Lauren Mooney, Hannah Pollock Chan, Hannah Watson

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 54 .JUNIOR CHOIR

The Junior Choir is made up of around eighty pupils began busily rehearsing for our Spring Concert. We were from forms one to three. The choir is taken by Ms Kimber all very excited to hear that this year it was to be held in and we meet every Tuesday lunchtime for rehearsals. In the Ulster Hall, as part of the celebrations for the school’s the first term, we began rehearsing for the Strathearn 90th anniversary. Together with the Senior Choir we Carol Service, which was to be held in Bloomfield sang a medley of songs from Mamma Mia. My personal Presbyterian Church. I really enjoyed singing at the Carol favourite songs from the medley were “Dancing Queen” Service, and it was great for us to be able to hear the and “Waterloo.” We really enjoyed singing with the older older girls perform as well as the Penrhyn choir. Our girls, and it was great for us to gain more experience repertoire consisted of two songs, “One Candle” and of singing in harmony. It was particularly special that “I will follow you”. Both of these songs contained lovely our performance closed the concert, and we were very harmonies as well as beautiful lyrics. It was a very special thankful for the opportunity we had to perform it in such a evening in which we celebrated Jesus’s birth through well-known and iconic venue. carols and readings. At the start of the Spring term, we Rebekah Devlin

Back Row: Amy Nesbitt, Leah Orr, Zoë McCausland, Angelique Toombes, Eloise McKnight, Sophie Thomas, Madalaine Wilson, Lulu Hopkinson, Madeleine Heawood, Eve Gorman, Grace Hill, Connie Hanna

Fourth Row: Ella Simms, Eva Wilson, Katie Darley, Maddie Twamley, Rachel Boal, Iona Holt, Eve Harrison, Molly Leitch, Annabel Harron, Sarah Somerville, Freya Rowe, Ria Hanna, Hannah Watson

Third Row: Evie Pringle, Catherine Friend, Klara Skerratt, Francesca Hamilton, Eden Long, Paige Hawthorne, Madeline Doherty, Maeve Clarke, Katie Hinds, Lara Holden, Rutendo Mushipe, Madeleine Wall, Lydia Devlin, Lucinda Park, Sophia McMullan, Lauren Wilson

Second Row: Ellie Gilmore, Alice McIvor, Katie Mullan, Miranda Patterson, Harriet Walker, Sophie Campbell, Emily Wilson, Caitlin Corbett, Rebekah Devlin, Anna Cousins, Beth King, Lara Johnston, Zoe Boyce, Mabelle Wilcox, Isabelle Anderson

Front Row: Rhianna Reid McKittrick, Sara Murray, Anna Reynolds, Ella Dunbar, Dawn Blair, Amy Blair, Megan Flood, Bea Baker, Ellen Eakin, Lauren Wright, Rebecca Thomson Donnan, Grace McCracken, Lucy Dunbar, Anna Spence, Lucy Brown, Maya Dhokia STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 55 SENIOR CHOIR.

This year Senior Choir had an incredible ninety girls the prestigious Ulster Hall. In preparation for the concert from Form Four to Upper Sixth performing together as we worked hard to perfect our pieces, all the while filled Altos, First and Second Sopranos. We started the year with excitement and a little fear at the idea of performing learning “Ave Verum” and “Heaven Knows Why” for the in front of so many people. The whole experience was Carol Service in Bloomfield Presbyterian Church. Joanne incredible and certainly something we will never forget. Allen, one of the U6 choir members, opened the service These concerts would not have been possible without our by singing the first verse of “Once In Royal David’s City” incredible conductor, Ms Kimber, and accompanist Mrs as a solo. We then began to learn “Hold On” and an McIvor. Many thanks to them both on behalf of the whole Abba medley for our Spring Concert. We were even more choir. excited to discover that we were going to be singing in Anna Hughes

Back Row: Rose Templeton, Emma Gibson, Beth Minnis, Casey Dawson, Hannah Stanfield, Nicole Lawther, Sarah Lennon, Ellie Mackey, Abigail Bester, Esther Henry, Rebekkah Lindores, Ella Keane, Orla Bannister, Phoebe Spratt

Fourth Row: Alex Graham, Emma Carson, Sophie Longstaff, Ruby Allen, Rachel Lemon, Megan Allen, Naomi Cochrane, Phillipa Sha, Sarah Lowry, Annabel Holden, Emily Parker, Tara Kerr, Sarah Blackmore, Rosie Park, Martha Gooding

Third Row: Caris Coulter, Eva McClean, Julia Rawson, Catrina Martin, Joanna Carson, Kate McEvoy, Grace Bowman, Lauren Nesbitt, Natalya Ricketts, Sarah Clarke, Charlotte Crawford, Nicole Gallagher, Ellie Dornan, Alex Coetzee, Lauren Lawther, Laura Graham, Lauren White.

Second Row: Aoife Moore, Hannah Cowan, Miriam O’Reilly, Rachael Campbell, Rebecca Hill, Anna Hughes, Ellie Van Giesen, Emma Reid, Leah Fleming, Sophie Neale, Megan Adair, Cheryl Watson, Rachel Constant, Lauren Mooney, Darcey Jamison, Tori Jackson, Íde Simpson, Joanne Allen

Front Row: Catherine Welsh, Eve Greer, Catherine O’Reilly, Andra Vladu, Sophie Hagan, Penny Hood, Amy Bole, Zara Hamilton, Laura Gordon, Lucy Bole, Sophia Hamilton, Rebecca Welsh, Rosie Elwood, Freya Beers, Ellie Massey, Sarah McIvor, Lauren Farmer, Katie Campbell

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 56 At lunchtimes on Thursdays, a small group of us attend a practice for the Traditional Group. Miss Taaffe, TRADITIONAL who teaches harp, takes the group and plays her harp along with our fiddles and flutes. We learn different traditional Irish pieces to perform at the Autumn Musical .GROUP Evening and Spring Concert. It is so much fun learning, practising and performing these exciting pieces. We played pieces such as “The Rose and the Heather”, “Carolan’s Receipt” and “The Blackthorn Stick”. We got to perform in Manning Hall for the Autumn Musical Evening, and then the Ulster Hall for the Spring Concert. I would highly recommend Traditional Group to anyone who plays an instrument that could be used in traditional Irish music, from the guitar to the bodhrán! It is so much fun and it and has definitely helped my violin playing and performing confidence! Emily Hanna

Back Row: Abbie Patton, Lauren Mooney

Front Row: Emily Wilson, Lauren Wright

Absent: Rosie Elwood, Emily Hanna, Sydney Heatley, Ciara Moore

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 57 ORCHESTRA.

Strathearn’s orchestra, organised and conducted next performance was included in the Spring Concert by Mrs McIvor, meets on a Wednesday afternoon and which was held at the Ulster Hall this year as part of welcomes girls of Grade Two standard and above. Strathearn’s ninetieth anniversary celebrations. There we We rehearse as a group or in sectionals for the two replayed the theme from The Incredibles, which proved main musical evenings of the year. For the Autumn to be a crowd favourite, a medley from Pixar’s Coco, musical evening, the orchestra opened the show with and a selection of songs from the musical Wicked. It was the theme from the Pixar movie The Incredibles, and a wonderful experience to perform in such a fantastic later played medleys from Disney’s Enchanted and from venue, and it was great fun for the orchestra to recreate Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The orchestra’s songs and themes from much-loved movies and musicals. Anna Hughes

Back Row: Naomi Cochrane, Jodie Morgan, Emma Gibson, Beth Minnis, Ella Keane, Abigail Bester, Amy Major, Elly Ryan, Sarah West, Orla Bannister, Martha Gooding

Third Row: Jemima Thomas, Zara Rintoul, Abi Stevenson, Eva Perrott, Anna McKinty, Lois Whiteside, Lauren White, Sophie Thomas, Philippa Sha, Megan Allen, Joanna Carson, Madeleine Heawood, Rebecca Shannon

Second Row: Faith Heyburn, Laura Gordon, Anna Hughes, Amy Bole, Sophia Hamilton, Iona Holt, Olivia Todd, Rachael Campbell, Miriam O’Reilly, Tori Jackson, Lauren Mooney, Lucy Bole, Rosie Elwood

Front Row: Katie Mullan, Caitlyn Watson, Beth King, Lydia Devlin, Kristanna Clegg, Hannah Pollock Chan, Sophie Hagan, Rebecca Hill, Zara Hanna, Francesca Hamilton, Jiyun Park, Catherine Welsh, Kara Morrice, Abi Patton

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 58 CHAMBER .CHOIR

In 2018-19, Chamber Choir consisted of 24 girls pieces, Hatfield’s ‘Las Amarillas’ (this was my favourite who met three times a week to rehearse in four-part yet probably the hardest piece we’ve ever done as a harmony for a range of musical events. In September choir!), ‘Weep No More’ and ‘Still’, a piece which was we were asked to perform at St Mark’s Dundela Flower specially commissioned for the concert. The music for Festival, where we performed ‘Here on these branches’ ‘Still’ was composed by past pupil Stephanie Devlin, and by Sarah Quartel and Irish traditional piece ‘Geantraí’. I was privileged to be asked to write lyrics for this piece. Throughout December we worked hard at perfecting It was great fun to be a part of this project and it really our pieces, ‘My Lord has come’ and ‘Christmas Lullaby’, encompassed how it feels to be a part of such a special which we performed at our annual carol service. school community. We also filmed a professional video for this piece. None of this would have been possible 2019 marked Strathearn’s 90th anniversary as a school, without Mrs McIvor. We are so thankful to her and Ms so our Spring Concert was a very important evening. Kimber for their continued dedication to the Chamber The Chamber Choir rehearsed and performed three Choir - it really is such a special group to be a part of. Íde Simpson

Back Row: Rose Templeton, Lauren White, Esther Henry, Abigail Bester, Ellie Mackey, Eve Elliott, Phoebe Spratt, Charlotte Crawford.

Second Row: Rosie Park, Megan Adair, Ruby Allen, Tara Kerr, Sophie Longstaff, Emma Carson, Beth Strahan

Front Row: Íde Simpson, Amy Bole, Miriam O’Reilly, Leah Fleming, Zara Hamilton, Tori Jackson, Hannah Cowan, Joanne Allen

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STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 62 STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 63 Mia Wheatley Joanne Allen BARBOUR. Taylor Healey HOUSE REPORTS .

When Taylor, Mia and I learned that we had been appointed as House Captains, our first conversation had to be about the House Plays. Our first task as House Captains was writing the play, and after a few stressful afternoons together and a lot of laughs, we completed our script in time for the auditions. The plot was based around a fictional prison underneath the school building, and the play was led by six girls from Form One to Sixth Form. After weeks of hard work and outstanding performances from everyone in the cast, we were delighted to be awarded Best Production. Our aim this year was to keep the House spirit alive throughout all of the events. We had a large number of girls who were eager and ready to sign up. We performed particularly well in events such as Tennis, Rounders and Potted Sports. We would like to thank everyone who gave their all and showed great enthusiasm in every event. Another highlight of the year had to be Strathearn’s Got Talent. I would like to personally thank Rebekah Devlin and Catherine Friend for representing Barbour at this year’s talent show.

A popular event with the girls was the House Bake Off. Well done to everyone with their Easter-themed creations – they were delicious! Taylor, Mia and I are proud to have raised over £168 for our House charity this year, Marie Curie. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously. Furthermore, I want to say a huge thank you to Taylor and Mia, who have been the best deputies I could have asked for. We worked hard as a team throughout the year and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you both. Thank you for your dedication, commitment and hard work. Finally, to next year’s House Captains - I wish you the best of luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have. Relish every second – it will be over before you know it! It has been an honour to be House Captain for Barbour this year and I will never forget it.

Joanne Allen

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 64 . HOUSE REPORTS

Chloe Sweet Rose Templeton Sarah Taggart BOUCHER.

Where has the time gone? It’s incredibly hard to believe that it has been nearly a year since Chloe, Sarah and I were appointed as Boucher House Captains! We have thoroughly enjoyed leading Boucher House this year. We formed amazing friendships with girls from all different years of the school, and have created brilliant memories that we will never forget. As soon as we were appointed as House Captains, our first task was to create the Boucher House Play. It was a difficult decision as we wanted this year’s play to be the best, but we finally opted for Wedding Wars, based on the filmBride Wars. It was such an incredible experience to see the script that we spent many hours creating come to life on stage. It wouldn’t have been such a success, however, if we hadn’t had so many talented Boucher actresses! It was an absolute pleasure to work with so many girls from Boucher who were so passionate about their roles and who dedicated so much time and effort to really pull the whole play together. We were also very lucky to have such an amazing backstage crew who really enhanced the overall look of each scene. A massive well-done to all the girls, but a very special mention to Megan Adair who won Best Actress – very well deserved!

After the excitement of the House Plays, we had Strathearn’s Got Talent. Our two entries, Emma McCaughan and Ella and Lucy Dunbar, came equal 3rd – again, it was a delight to give such amazing girls the opportunity to showcase their incredible talents. Well done girls! Throughout the rest of the year we showed true Boucher competitiveness by winning the House Netball and giving other houses a run for their money in lots of different events such as Hockey, Dodgeball, Badminton and many more. Even though we didn’t place first in everything, the high levels of participation really showed the strong House spirit and enthusiasm of Boucher girls. This year, we picked a charity called ‘Care International’ and the Boucher girls donated their money to support the education of girls in developing countries. We raised around £130, something every Boucher girl should be proud of. Your generosity will go a long way.

Finally, I would like to say a massive thank you to Chloe and Sarah. We worked as a team throughout the entire year and I am so delighted to have had the opportunity to work with such dedicated and talented girls. It has been an absolute pleasure to share all these amazing experiences with them! To the Boucher House Captains of next year - we wish you all the best and hope you enjoy every minute of being a House Captain! It’s a lot of hard work, but definitely worth it.

Rose Templeton

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 65 Molly Longstaff Robyn Dunwoody MCCAUGHEY. Rebecca Black (Absent) HOUSE REPORTS .

Robyn, Becca and I were given the privilege of becoming House captains of the great McCaughey house. Our first responsibility was the annual Day of Sport, which saw many wondrous achievements and sights, including unnamed teachers becoming highly competitive with space hoppers. Following various sporting successes, preparations began for arguably the most dominant (and terrifying) house event; House plays. Although different concepts were explored, we decided to base the script on the evolution of Strathearn girls; we started with the Stone Age and then moved through various historical periods, including ancient Greece and Elizabethan times. The vast array of talent shown at the auditions provided some reassurance that our ambitious script, Strathearn Through the Ages, could be pulled off. For a month we cracked the whip with rehearsals occurring every lunch time and some after school. We often questioned whether choreographing a dance involving twelve first years dressed as cavewomen would succeed. However, the time and dedication our cast put in was ultimately fruitful with the play winning the McNeill Cup for Directing and Rachel Carson (who had only been at school for two months!) winning the best cameo performance.

McCaughey’s success continued in Dodgeball, Debating, the quiz and Netball, with the participation and talent demonstrated in these events continuing to astound us. A special mention goes to Anna Corbett and Martha McCamley who represented the house in the final of the Senior Debating competition and drew after a heated battle. The auditions for Strathearn’s Got Talent were highly competitive, and we were forced to channel our inner Simon Cowells in order to make a decision. The two acts chosen were Naomi Cochrane, who played a beautiful violin piece unaccompanied, and Clara Waterworth whose voice and ukulele playing were made even more astonishing by the fact that she composes all her own songs. Clara triumphed; we hope to see her on the big stage somewhere in the near future! After inter-House Hockey the final event on our agenda was the inter-House Bake Off. Following the extremely laborious job of tasting the many entries which were submitted, we selected the girls who would go on to compete in the highly competitive and ruthless Bake Off. The McCaughey charity this year was Autism NI, a cause close to our hearts, and we raised £129 to go towards the great work they do. Thank you so much to the many people who so generously donated. This year has made me appreciate the hard work that goes into running all the House events, and I’d like to thank and acknowledge the immense efforts of Ms Young who holds the House system together. Finally, we would like to thank the all members of McCaughey house whose dedication, talent and passion for House events has made this a thoroughly enjoyable and unforgettable year.

Molly Longstaff

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 66 . HOUSE REPORTS

Tavisha Sood Esther Henry Sam McCormack WATTS.

Last April, when Samantha, Tavisha and I were given the honour of being Watts House Captains, we couldn’t wait to get started, but we had no idea just how much hard work would be involved. Yet, we also didn’t realise how fun and rewarding this year would be. Our first opportunity to make the most of our roles was the Day of Sport before the summer, when we somehow managed to lead Watts to victory. It was great to see our house get so excited and we were so proud of them. Throughout the year, our girls have really enjoyed the inter-house sport events, such as badminton, netball, cross-country and hockey. Being no athlete myself, I have been continually amazed by their abilities and enthusiasm. I would like to give a big thanks to the girls for their willingness to participate and give it their all, which they have done throughout the entire year, not just in the sports. The next highlight in the house calendar was the House Play. This did require a lot of work and preparation, as we began to write our script over the summer and hold our auditions at the end of September. The rehearsals, while occasionally stressful, were an incredibly enjoyable experience. Even after two months of intense planning, I think it’s safe to say no one felt quite ready to perform! Even so, our amazing cast pulled off two great performances and we could not have been prouder! Congratulations to Zoe Hepworth and Rosie Park who were awarded the well-deserved McMinn cup for Best Supporting Actress. Thank you both - we couldn’t have done it without them. Nor could we have performed our play without such excellent technical and back-stage teams, providing so many small touches that often go unnoticed by the audience, but which made a world of difference. Thanks to Sam, who put so much effort and time into the details of the technical effects, Watts was also awarded the Technical Cup. Memories of the House Plays are one of the many things I will take with me from my time at Strathearn.

As the year continued, Watts proved their genius once again in the House Debating and House Quiz. Then came the talent show, which was a joy to watch! It was difficult to choose only two acts to perform, but they did us proud. Emma Owens and Rachel Brett’s act came second with an excellent rendition of “All That Jazz”. The final house event, the Bake Off, was one of my favourites, as the House Captains got to taste-test over twenty bakers’ buns. In the end we thought they all did an excellent job, finishing in second place. This year the girls in Watts supported the Children’s Heartbeat Trust, a very worthy cause. We managed to raise £296.61, a sum of money that will be used to change lives.

It really has been such a privilege to be a part of this team with Sam and Tavisha, who have been so passionate and dedicated from start to finish. It would have been an impossible task without them both. Ms Young also deserves so much credit for organising the events that allow everyone in the House to get involved. I was ecstatic for Watts to win overall this year. The girls really deserved it and I could not have been prouder! Sam, Tavisha and I hope that the House Captains next year enjoy the challenge as much as we did. Go Watts!! Esther Henry

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 67 .SPORT .SPORT Hannah McCann Katie Wills Sophie Neale

GAMES CAPTAIN’S REPORT.

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 70 Strathearn has had another very successful year of sport. The Strathearn swimming teams have had another Once again Strathearn had a superb Athletics season. successful year. The girls took part in the Swim Ulster In the summer of 2018, many girls competed in the Co Schools’ Cup and Championships and won a range of Down District Championships and gained four out of five medals. Congratulations to the Minor relay team consisting Co Down District titles – Minor, Junior, Intermediate and of Zophia Quigley, Aoife Stafford, Grace Davison and Senior. As a result of this, a number of girls qualified Darcy Shields who won both the Freestyle and Medley for the Ulster Schools’ Championships. All age groups relays, and then went on to win the Irish Minor Schools’ performed fantastically, and their hard work paid off title in both relays as well. Further congratulations to as both Minor and Senior teams were crowned Ulster the Intermediate team, who were overall Intermediate Champions. Our amalgamated points meant that we winners of the McMahon Cup. We had a number of were crowned 2018 Overall Ulster Schools’ Athletics swimmers competing at a high level in club competitions Champions. Due to these amazing performances by throughout the year, but Amelia Kane deserves massive the girls, four relay teams plus a number of individuals congratulations as she has been selected to compete for qualified for the Irish Schools’ Championships. Special Ireland at the European and World Junior Championships congratulations to Harriet Platt and Anna McKinty who in Russia and Hungary this summer. were crowned Intermediate and Junior Irish Triple Jump Champions respectively. Due to their performances at In Hockey, we have had one of our most successful seasons the Ulster and Irish Championships, Anna McKinty and to date. The 1XI, 2BXI, 3AXI and U14 XI produced Amelia Kane were also selected to represent Ulster in the wonderful performances throughout the season and all Tailteann Irish Schools’ Interprovincial Championships. reached the semi-finals of their cup competitions. The 2A XI played fantastic hockey throughout all stages of their The summer term of sport was rounded off with another season, beating strong teams such as Rainey Endowed on brilliant Tennis season. All teams performed exceptionally. the way to the final of the McDowell Cup in which they Special mention goes to the Senior team who were faced Friends’ School Lisburn – huge congratulations to crowned Ulster Champions and the Intermediate Team the team on this great achievement! In October 2018, a who were runners-up. This was Jessica Leeman’s and group of senior girls travelled to Barcelona for several Megan Chambers’ seventh successive Ulster Schools’ training matches, professional coaching sessions and some Tennis title, and Victoria Hamilton’s sixth - an outstanding sightseeing adventures, including a trip to Portaventura achievement for these girls! Theme Park – it was an unforgettable trip.

Cross Country is usually strong at all levels in Strathearn, There are also a number of other sports in which and this year was no different. At the Co Down Districts, Strathearn girls have been involved, including Squash, the girls did extremely well to win two titles, and finish Dance, Badminton, Gymnastics, Golf, Football, as runners up in two more of the five titles. There were Trampolining and Kayaking. Special congratulations also some very impressive individual performances. This to the Senior Dance team and Intermediate duet who led to the Ulster Schools’ Championships, where the girls both placed 1st in the NICMAC championships in their once again performed very well and Strathearn was categories. The U17 squash team won the Irish Schools’ crowned Overall Ulster Cross Country Champions for the Squash Championships. Further congratulations to Zoe Hill, third successive year. Both the Junior and Senior teams Emma Simms and Amy Wilson who qualified for the Zonal qualified for the Irish Schools’ Championships in Kildare, Championships in Trampolining. where the Junior team was placed third in their age group. This was a tremendous achievement and something Congratulations to Ellie Gordon and Mia Davison, who the girls should be very proud of. competed in Indoor Rowing at the UK School Games, and to Evie Hempstead who was selected for the Ulster U17 Strathearn’s Netball teams have had another successful Water polo team. year, and the sport continues to be very popular at all ages. Both Minor and Junior teams have advanced to I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Netball League staff who have been involved in Strathearn sport over which will be played in the upcoming weeks. There have the years, and to the parents who consistently support us been some great performances throughout the year and all in our chosen sports. Special thanks to Ms Young, Mrs specific congratulations to those who were selected for the Grundie and Mrs Crawford for all their hard work and U15 Belfast Regional Development Academy and the U13 dedication throughout the year. Belfast Academy Squad.

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 71 SPORT . HOCKEY. Strathearn’s first Schools’ Cup semi-final since 2012, the team put on a brilliant display of hockey. Although the The 2018-19 season has been an exceptional year girls had long periods of dominance in this match, their for the hockey teams throughout the school. Reaching one opponents won by a single goal. The team put in a super cup final and three cup semi-finals, the Strathearn squads performance and did Strathearn School proud. made sure to put our name on the map. This year, the 2A XI had great success in reaching the final The 1st XI, captained by Chloe Sweet with Claire of the McDowell Cup, with Zoe Hepworth leading the team Whiteside as her Vice-Captain, were determined to make with Sophie Williams as her Vice-Captain. In the second it to the Belfast Telegraph Senior Cup Final. This was a round of the McDowell Cup the Strathearn side defeated goal of the team from the beginning of the season, having Ballyclare Secondary 4-0, setting them up for a cup- reached the Senior Plate Final and won the Senior Shield winning streak. They went on to play Banbridge in the third Final in the previous two years. The team began their round, defeating them 1-0, and Ballyclare High School in season by reaching the quarter-final of the Super League. the quarter-final, winning 1-0 to earn them a spot in the Playing Royal School Armagh and defeating Friends and semi-final. In the semi-final, the girls dominated the match Coleraine, this led them to the quarter-final where they and left the pitch with a 2-0 win over Rainey Endowed, lost out to Rainey Endowed. Despite the loss, reaching securing their place in the final. On 11 March the final was the quarter-finals of the Super League provided the played against Friends’ School Lisburn at Civil Service. The girls with a good foundation from which to approach the girls did well to match their opposition’s goals, leaving the Belfast Telegraph Senior Cup. Starting in the third round, score at 2-2 with only minutes left on the clock. However, Strathearn made the long journey to play Raphoe where Friends managed to put a shot away and so won 3-2. The they won 3-1 and so took one step closer to reaching their girls should be very proud of their performance! goal. In the quarter-final, Strathearn played Royal School Armagh. The girls knew this would be a tough match but This year, the 2B XI was captained by Daisy Moore. This they went on to defeat the Armagh side 2-1, leading team was extremely successful in the Gibson Cup, reaching them to the semi-final. Taking on Banbridge Academy in the semi-final against BRA. The team started their cup campaign by beating Glenlola, Ballyclare and Carrick in the group stages. In the quarter-final, they came up against Ballymena and secured their spot in the semi-final by slotting away two goals to win the match 2-0. The semi-final was a nail-biting match to watch. With full time finishing 0-0, it came down to penalty runs. Unfortunately the girls lost 3-2, but they put up a super fight till the very end. Great play girls!

On an exciting note, this year was the first year of the 4th XI Cup. The 3A XI competed in this cup with Rosie Park as captain. They started their cup run exceptionally well with a 7-0 win over Lagan College, taking them straight to the quarter-finals, in which they met Ballyclare. The girls showed great skill and determination to keep the scoreline close and full time ended in a draw. This led to penalty runs in which they sadly lost 2-1, but the team can be proud of their performance and hold their heads high. The 3B XI also had a super year competing on a regular basis and it’s great to have another senior team representing Strathearn.

This year the senior hockey teams had the privilege of travelling to Barcelona on a hockey tour in October. This unforgettable trip left all of the girls with new hockey skills, strengthened friendships and great memories. We had two teams playing in Barcelona, made up of a mix of all of the senior teams, and we played against some STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 72 of the best school and club hockey teams in the area. It beating BRA, Larne and Grosvenor and drawing with was an amazing experience that all of the players were Hunter House in order to put them into the semi-final. In grateful to have been given. the semi-final they played Friends and lost 1-0, however the girls should be proud of their performances, and have In Junior Hockey, the U14 XI had a brilliant year, making a lot to look forward to in the future. it to the semi-final of the Junior Cup with Niamh Hatfield as captain. The team set out with all guns blazing in the I would also like to congratulate Niamh Hatfield, Jess first rounds of the cup, with a 5-0 win over Friends, a Ryan, Karis Hamilton, Sophie Hoey, Ruby Rebbeck, 1-0 win against Omagh, and a win against Clounagh in Mabelle Wilcox, Lucie McNaught and Emmy Thornton the 3rd round. This brought them to the quarter-final of on earning a spot in the U15 Talent Development the Junior Cup, in which they met Ballymena. Despite the Programme. Niamh, Jess, Karis, Sophie and Lucie have tough competition, the girls pulled through and managed also been selected as part of the Ulster U16 Development to slot a goal past the Ballymena keeper to win 1-0 and Squad from which the final Ulster U16 team will be take them to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals the team selected later this year. Further congratulations go to came up against local rivals Methodist College. The match Niamh Hatfield, Jess Ryan, Anna McKinty, Zara Hamilton had everyone on edge as full time finished 1-1. The and Lucie McNaught in being selected for the U15 Belfast two teams were so close throughout the entire game but Area Board Team who emerged as the Area Board unfortunately Methody managed to sneak into the final of Tournament winners. Finally, huge congratulations to the Junior Cup by winning on sudden death penalty runs. Harriet Platt who has been selected to train with the U21 The performance of this young team suggests there is a Ulster Development Squad and Anna Gillespie who has bright future ahead for Strathearn hockey. Well done been selected to train with the U18 Ulster Development girls! Squad. Well done to all these girls. It is great to see so many Strathearn girls representing us so well at this high The U14B XI had a great season with super wins against level! some tough sides. This team is captained by Anna Kirk. Playing local rivals, Sullivan, is always a treat. The girls Many thanks to all the PE staff for the tremendous dominated this match, and it ended with a 4-0 win. amount of work and effort put into training and helping Similarly, the girls beat Friends 5-0, with Kate Hunter us throughout the season. Thank you also to the many scoring four. Super play girls. Keep it up! The U13A supporters who turned out at the semi-finals and final XI captained by Sophie Livingstone, U13B XI captained this year. Indeed, we had great support right throughout by Laura Irwin, and U13C XI captained by Niamh Long the season, and this often helped to spur the teams on to have all had really good seasons. These junior players succeed. A further big thank you goes to Cecil Swinton undoubtedly have a great future in hockey. for his exceptional stats and continuous support for Strathearn hockey. I wish all the best to next year’s teams. This year the U12A XI competed in the annual first year Chloe Sweet Grosvenor Tournament. This young side wowed us all, STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 31 SPORT .

1st XI Hockey Team Back Row: Jessica Anderson Bell, Maya Savage Newell, Grace Hutchinson, Alex Fawcett, Erin Stewart Middle Row: Lauren Armstrong, Eve McKibbin, Francesca Park, Amelia Hopkins, Anna Gillespie, Emma Farrelly Front Row: Hannah McCann, Claire Whiteside (VC), Chloe Sweet (C), Harriet Platt, Jenny Wilson

2A XI Hockey Team Back Row: Anna McKibbin, Anna McKinty, Eve Elliott, Amelia Hopkins Middle Row: Grace Ruding, Molly Longstaff, Amber Hamilton, Francesca Park, Eve McKibbin, Lauren Armstrong Front Row: Lara Whitten, Sophie Williams (VC), Zoe Hepworth (C ), Zara Hanna, Anna Gillespie STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 74 . SPORT

2B XI Hockey Team 3A XI Hockey Team Back Row: Sarah West, Elly Ryan, Molly Elliott Back Row: Holly Gilpin, Marnie Preston, Middle Row: Jemima Thomas, Kristen Kerr, Lucy Chambers, Ellie Dornan Tara Kerr, Hannah Meredith, Middle Row: Sophie Kenny, Eva Aston, Joanna Carson, Talia Irwin, Rachel McDonald Amy Ellison, Sophie Longstaff, Alice Henry Front Row: Victoria Kerr, Megan Adair (VC), Front Row: Hannah McGugan, Olivia Knox (VC), Daisy Moore (C), Tilly Nield, Rhiannon Brady Rosie Park (C), Penny Hood, Alice Sloan

3B XI Hockey Team U14 A X1 Hockey Team Back Row: Aoife Moore, Catrina Martin, Sophie Jordan, Back Row: Kate Hunter, Lucie McNaught, Megan Allen, Abi Stevenson, Saya Caddy Sophie Thomas, Sophie Hoey Front Row: Natalya Ricketts, Lois Gillan, Jessica Baker Middle Row: Karis Hamilton, Ruby Rebbeck, (C), Gabrielle Park, Erin McConnell Connie Hanna, Lucie Maskery, Erin McClure, Eva Ralston Front Row: Emmy Thornton, Jess Ryan, Niamh Hatfield (C), Anna Kirk, Mabelle Wilcox

U14 B X1 Hockey Team Back Row: Cara Murray, Kate Hunter, Sophia Knox, Sophie Thomas, Eloise McKnight, Katie Smith Middle Row: Eirys Leathern, Scarlett Mooney, Anna Nicholl, Lucy Hutchinson, Aiza Ghafoor, Emma Wilson, Katie Sweet, Rebekah O’Tiarnaigh Front Row: Martha Cupples, Josie Baile, Laura Mitchell, Anna Kirk (C), Ella Simms, Catlyn Corbett, Zoe Boyce

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U13 A XI Hockey Team U13 B XI Hockey Team Back Row: Annabelle Harron, Angelique Toombs, Back Row: Laura Dunlop, Amelia Hazle, Ruby Donaldson Charlotte Moore Middle Row: Evie McMullan, Zara Cheung, Middle Row: Darcy Blair, Rhiannon Davies, Anna Mounstephen, Niamh Long, Sarah Hylands, Sarah Mavitty, Ellie Patrick Charlotte Moore, Amy Powell Front Row: Hannah Dadley Young, Emily Wilson, Front Row: Eilidh Blair, Lucy Wills, Laura Irwin (C), Sophie Livingston (C), Drea Doudicon, Beth Chivers Bethany Johnston, Izzy Graham

U13 C XI Hockey Team U12 A XI Hockey Team Back Row: Kaitlyn Martin, Hannah Legge, Eve Gorman Back Row: Emma Stranaghan, Ria Hanna, Middle Row: Holly Kidd, Hannah Gilpin, Ailsa Gallagher, Georgia Thornton Faith McFerran, Amy Powell Middle Row: Lily Richardson, Heidi Carter, Eva Wilson, Front Row: Jaya Armstrong, Niamh Long, Beth Danaher, Rachel Carson, Amy Nesbitt Caitlyn Watson Front Row: Bella Emmerson, Gracie Hamilton, Ruby Emmerson, Ella Hampton, Hollie Davies Absent Anna Cousins (C)

U12 B XI Hockey Team Back Row: Rebecca Mounstephen, Maisie McCrea, Rebecca Mitchell Middle Row: Bea Baker, Rebecca Gabbie, Ruby Love, Chloe Kenny, Taylor Robinson Front Row: Cassie Baillie, Lucy Dunbar, Isabella Dunbar, Rebecca Thompson Donnan, Zoe Hill

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Once again Strathearn has had a great year for Unfortunately, they lost 10 –12 against Glenlola. netball, with a high level of participation from all year Our Senior team also played well this year, with wins groups. Lots of girls have been playing for our Minor, against St Columbanus, Bloomfield and Sullivan Upper. Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams, which have all They finished second in the group, however, after a been competing in the Netball NI Schools’ B league. loss against Regent House. Special congratulations This year our Junior A team was victorious against to the following girls who made it into the Regional all opponents, with outstanding wins against Victoria Development Academy this year for their respective College, St Joseph’s and Lagan College. The team made age groups: Niamh Hanna, Emma Stranaghan, it to the quarter-finals in which they suffered a narrow Rhiannon Davies, Sophie Johnston, Ellie Gordon, Lauren defeat to a strong Wallace side. The Minor A team Mooney, Rosie Bonner and Megan Stewart. Inter-house were also successful this year; they won their group, netball was another exciting day in our season, with a and made it through to the semi-finals following a 19-7 tremendous turn out from all age groups. After some win over Bloomfield. The Intermediates have similarly exciting and competitive games, Boucher were once had a good year with two strong wins against Bangor again victorious. Academy and Sullivan Upper. Senior Netball Team Back Row: Megan Ashcroft, Grace Hutchinson Middle Row: Sophie Mitchell, Ruth Gregg, Megan Adair Front Row: Grace Ruding, Sophie Neale, Josie Allen (C), Rhiannon Brady NETBALL. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 77 SPORT .

Intermediate Netball Team Junior A Netball Team Back Row: Rosie Bonner, Elly Ryan Back Row: Lucie McNaught, Sophie Hoey, Ellie Gordon Middle Row: Sarah West, Megan Stewart, Middle Row: Niamh Hatfield, Sarah Tweedie, Ruby Lauren Ayre Rebbeck, Erin McClure Front Row: Lauren Mooney, Jemima Thomas, Front Row: Romelly Roberts, Ellen Douglas (C), Ellie Van Giesen, Niamh Hanna Rosie Hardy

Junior B Netball Team Form 1 Netball A Team Back Row: Lois Whiteside, Madalaine Wilson Back Row: Eva Morrison, Emma Stranaghan, Middle Row: Leah Orr, Aaliyah Moore, Rebecca Mounstephen Emma White, Natasha O’Tiarnaigh Middle Row: Taylor Robinson, Charli Graham-Ogg, Front Row: Emily Hanna, Maddie Twamley, Georgia Thornton, Katie Mullan Juliette Ruelland-Kennedy Front Row: Lauren Wright, Gracie Hamilton (C), Hollie Davies

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Form 1 Netball B Team Minor A Netball Team Back Row: Ria Hanna, Gracie Hamilton, Back Row: Anna Mounstephen, Sophie Johnston, Madeleine Wall Katherine Boyle Middle Row: Alex Picton-Lynas, Kara Morrice, Middle Row: Lucy Wills, Aisha Moore, Francesca Hamilton, Lydia Devlin Clara Waterworth, Zara Cheung, Hannah De Freitas Front Row: Emily Gilmore, Ella Hampton (C), Front Row: Zaynab Sabri, Rhiannon Davies (C), Isabella Dunbar Ellie Patrick (C), Annabel Ennis

Minor B Netball Team Back Row: Anna Mounstephen, Ruby Donaldson, Aisha Moore, Clara Waterworth Middle Row: Hanna De Freitas, Lucy Wills, Emma Heasley Front Row: Eilidh Blair, Bethany Johnston (C), Libby Nesbitt, Amelie Euler

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 79 GYMNASTICS. SPORT . Gymnastics has been a great success this year at Strathearn. This is the fourth year of the Gymnastics Club. It takes place every Friday after school in our gymnasium. The club is run by ‘The Gymnastics Academy’ who encourage the girls each week to progress and improve their individual skills, working together in building pair and group balances and learning new routines. On 3 March, a team of six gymnasts from Form One competed in the NI Schools’ Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships in Bangor. The girls put on a great performance but unfortunately just missed out on the medals, finishing in a very commendable 4th place. Well done to all the girls for their hard work and dedication this year! Thanks also to the coaches who helped them throughout the year. Emma Hylands

Gymnastics Team Back Row: Lucy Richmond, Sara Murray, Anna Spence Front Row: Holly Humphreys, Abbie Conroy, Charlie Graham-Ogg

TRAMPOLINING. Our trampolining teams have had a very successful competition season this year. On 18 November, we competed in the Northern Ireland Schools’ Trampoline Championships held in Ards Leisure Centre. Strathearn entered six individual competitors this year, between the Novice and Intermediate competitions. Amy Wilson and Ella Simms competed in the U15 competition and were placed 1st and 2nd respectively. Zoe Hill competed in a tough U13 section and was placed 3rd. Alexandra Speers competed in a massive U19 Novice section, and did very well to be placed in the top ten in her group. Eliza Chittick and Sophie Neale were entered in the Intermediate section of their age groups and were not far off the medals either! Amy, Ella and Zoe qualified for the Schools’ Zonal Championships which were held in the new Ards ‘Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex’ on 26 January. The girls had a great experience competing in a bigger competition than normal, and they represented Strathearn very well. Congratulations to everyone that took part in these competitions and I hope the coming years bring you more enjoyment and success! Sophie Neale

Trampolining Team Back Row: Sophie Neale, Alex Speers Front Row: Amy Wilson, Zoe Hill, Ella Simms Absent: Eliza Chittick

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 80 . SPORT . ATHLETICS 2017-2018 Emma Wilson 5th Hammer; Molly Elliott 5th Long Jump & 6th 100m; Lara Whitten 6th Javelin; Aoife Strathearn continues to encourage its girls to get Moore 7th High Jump & 100m; Lucie McNaught 9th involved in a diverse range of athletics events and many Discus; Mia Montgomery 18th Shot; Natalya Ricketts have been successful at District, Ulster and Irish levels this 21st Shot. Relay 3rd (Zara Hanna, Molly Elliott, Anna year. Congratulations to all the athletes who competed McKinty, Casey Dawson). at the Co Down District Athletics Championships in May. Strathearn were crowned Senior, Intermediate, Junior Minors: Overall 1st Co Down District Champions and Minor Champions and the Mini Team were 2nd with Sophie Hoey 1st Long Jump & 1st 75m Hurdles; overall. Twenty-seven individuals and six relay teams Mabelle Wilcox 1st 800m; Connie Hanna 1st have qualified for the Ulster Championships by virtue High Jump; Niamh Hatfield 2nd Long Jump; Emmy of finishing in the top three of their respective events at Thornton 3rd 800m & 4th 75m Hurdles; Eloise District level. We should remember, however, that it is McKnight 6th High Jump; Karis Hamilton 8th 100m; not just the medal winners who gain points, so special Kate Hunter 9th 100m; Lulu Hopkinson 11th Shot; congratulations to all those athletes who contributed to Emma Wilson 23rd Shot. Relay 1st (Sophie Hoey, Strathearn’s totals - we would not have won four out of Karis Hamilton, Emma Wilson, Niamh Hatfield). five titles without your efforts. Minis: Overall Co Down Runners-up with Amelia Seniors: Overall 1st Co Down District Champions with Hazle 1st High Jump; Bethany Johnston 3rd 800m; Molly Longstaff 1st 100m & 4th Long Jump; Katie Wills Niamh Long 5th High Jump; Lucy Wills 9th 800m 1st 800m & 4th Triple Jump; Kerry Annett 1st Triple Jump; & 15th Long Jump; Amy McClean 9th 100m; Beth Crosbie 2nd 400m; Olivia Nelson 2nd 1500m; Alex Rhiannon Davis 11th Long Jump; Maddie Haldane Reilly 2nd 3000m; Natalie McHugh 3rd High Jump & 16th Shot; Sophie Johnston 24th Shot. Relay 2nd 3rd Javelin; Ruby Baxter 3rd 200m & 5th 1500m; Zara (Bethany Johnston, Amelia Hazle, Elena Gourley, Amy Wilson 2nd Hammer & 2nd Discus; Arianne Whiteside McClean). 4th High Jump. 4 x 100m Relay 2nd Rhiannon Brady, Eve Truesdale, Kerry Annett, Molly Longstaff; 4 x 300m Well done to everyone who qualified for Relay 1st (Murphy Miller, Katie Wills, Olivia Nelson, Beth and competed at the Ulster Schools’ Athletics Crosbie) with a New District Record of 3.04.45 min. Championships in May at Antrim Forum. This is a very busy exam time for all our girls so we really Intermediates: Overall 1st Co Down District Champions appreciate them giving up their valuable time to with Murphy Miller 1st 800m; Amelia Kane 1st 3000m represent the school at these championships. Their with a New District Record of 10.38.57 min; Harriet Platt hard work paid off with both the Minor and Senior 1st Triple Jump with a New District Record of 10.82m; athletes winning their age group trophy. The results Grace Hutchinson 2nd Hammer & 10th Discus; Freya from all age groups were combined and contributed Axten 3rd 3000m; Anna McKibbin 4th 80m Hurdles & to Strathearn being ranked 1st in Ulster and being 4th High Jump; Sophie Longstaff 4th Triple Jump & 6th crowned Overall Ulster Schools’ Champions! Well 100m; Amelia Hopkins 4th High Jump; Evie Hempstead done everyone – this was a super effort by all of 5th 80m Hurdles &15th Long Jump; Leah McClements 5th you! 100m; Rosie Park 5th 300m; Holly Gilpin 5th Hammer; Amber Hamilton 5th 200m & 9th Discus; Rhiannon Brady Seniors: Overall 1st 6th 200m; Aimee Stitt 6th 300m; Emma Craig 7th Javelin; in Ulster with Kerry Sophie Kenny 8th 1500m; Alex Fawcett 8th Javelin; Annett 3rd Triple Jump Rebecca Callaghan 10th Long Jump; Eve McKibbin 10th qualifying for the Irish 800m; Jemima Thomas 12th 1500m; Lucy Mashford Championships; Molly 14th Shotput; Sarah West 20th Shotput. 4x 100m Relay Longstaff 3rd 100m; 2nd (Leah McClements, Sophie Longstaff, Eve McKibbin, Zara Wilson 4th Hammer Harriet Platt). & 5th Discus; Katie Wills 5th 800m; Hannah Juniors: Overall 1st Co Down District Champions with McCann 4th Javelin; Anna McKinty 1st Triple Jump with New Record of Relay 4 x 100m 2nd Eve 10.29m & 3rd 800m; Sophie Jordan 1st High Jump; Anna Truesdale, Zara Wilson, Gillespie 1st Javelin; Zara Hanna 3rd 75m Hurdles & Kerry Annett, Molly 4th Long Jump; Amy Ellison 3rd Hammer & 10th 800m; Longstaff qualifying for Mia Davison Connie Hanna 3rd Triple Jump; Casey Dawson 3rd 200m; the Irish Championships. Indoor Rowing Martha Todd 4th 75m Hurdles; Ruby Rebbeck 4th Discus; Relay 4 x 300m 1st UK School Games: Alice Browne 4th 1500m; Hollie Massey 5th 1500m; (Murphy Miller, Northern Ireland U15 Team STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 81 ATHLETICS. Katie Wills, Olivia Nelson, Beth Crosbie) qualifying for the of 10m 96cm and Anna Irish Championships. improved her PB by a massive 37cm with her SPORT . Intermediates: Harriet Platt 1st Triple Jump qualifying winning jump of 10m for the Irish Championships; Amelia Kane 3rd 3000m 66cm. qualifying for the Irish Championships; Grace Hutchison 8th Hammer; Freya Axten 8th 3000m. Relay 2nd (Leah Seniors: Kerry Annett McClements, Sophie Longstaff, Rhiannon Brady, Harriet 4th Triple Jump. 4 x Platt) qualifying for the Irish Championships. 100m Relay 7th Kerry Annett, Amber Hamilton, Juniors: Anna McKinty 1st Triple Jump qualifying for the Sian Anderson, Molly Irish Championships & 10th 800m; Zara Hanna 5th 75m Longstaff; 4 x 300m Hurdles; Casey Dawson 6th 200m; Connie Hanna 6th Relay 5th (Murphy Triple Jump; Sophie Jordan 7th High Jump; Amy Ellison Miller, Katie Wills, Olivia 7th Hammer. Relay 6th (Zara Hanna, Anna McKinty, Molly Nelson, Beth Crosbie). Elliott, Casey Dawson). Ellie Gordon Intermediates: Harriet Minors: Overall 1st in Ulster Sophie Hoey 1st Long Jump Platt 1st Triple Jump Irish Indoor Rowing UK School Games: & 2nd 75m Hurdles qualifying for the Irish Championships; Champion! Amelia Kane Northern Ireland U14 Team Mabelle Wilcox 2nd 800m qualifying for the Irish (Injured) 3000m. Relay Championships; Niamh Hatfield 4th Long Jump; Connie 6th (Leah McClements, Hanna 9th High Jump; Emmy Thornton 9th 800m. Relay Anna McKinty, Sophie Longstaff, Harriet Platt). 3rd (Sophie Hoey, Karis Hamilton, Emma Wilson, Niamh Hatfield). Juniors: Anna McKinty 1st Triple Jump Irish Champion! Anna Gillespie 11th Javelin. Minis : Bethany Johnston 7th 800m; Amelia Hazle 10th High Jump. Relay 5th (Bethany Johnston, Amelia Hazle, Minors: Sophie Hoey 6th Long Jump & 6th 75m Hurdles; Elena Gourley, Amy McClean). Mabelle Wilcox 7th 800m.

At the Irish Schools’ Athletics Championships on 2 June, Congratulations to Anna McKinty and Amelia Kane fifteen Strathearn girls stepped out against the best who were selected for the Ulster U17 Team to compete in Ireland to perform in Tullamore, Co Offaly. It was a at the prestigious Tailteann Games in Santry. Anna fantastic achievement to qualify for these prestigious finished just out of the medals in 4th place in the Triple championships and a day when they needed to be on Jump, which is fantastic given that she was competing top form to compete at such a high level. Our girls really against girls two years older than her. Amelia finished did us proud by giving it their best shot. Whilst they in bronze medal position in the 3000m with a brilliant did not all win medals, there were lots of courageous run, especially given that she had been unable to performances, with some compete at the Irish Championships due to injury. She had just shy of the medal been keeping her fitness up, however, as she had been places. We offer all the training and competing in swimming galas in France and girls huge congratulations Spain in preparation for the European Junior Swimming and hope they will learn Championships in Helsinki in July. from their experiences and be determined to Anna McKinty was also selected for the UK School keep working hard for Games team and travelled to Loughborough at the start the rest of the season of September and finished in a very commendable 4th and the future. Harriet place. At the Ulster Schools’ Multi-Event Championships Platt and Anna McKinty in September, four Strathearn athletes worked very deserve special mention hard in five different events. Sophie Hoey was 4th in the as they both jumped out Minor competition and Anna McKinty 4th in the Junior of their skins to become competition. Anna McKinty Irish Schools’ Champions in the Intermediate Well done to all the athletes who competed this year and Athletics UK School Games: and Junior Triple Jump good luck for next year! Northern Ireland U17 Team & respectively. Harriet Ulster Schools’ U17 Team improved on her PB by Kerry Annett 3cms to win with a jump STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 82 . SPORT . ATHLETICS

Senior Athletics Team Co Down District & Ulster Schools’ Senior Champions Back Row: Molly Longstaff, Olivia Nelson, Zara Wilson Front Row: Katie Wills, Hannah McCann, Kerry Annett

Intermediate Athletics Team Co Down District Schools’ Intermediate Champions Back Row: Jemima Thomas, Grace Hutchinson, Emma Craig, Sarah West, Evie Hempstead, Eve McKibbin, Middle Row: Lucy Mashford, Rebecca Callaghan, Amelia Hopkins, Alex Fawcett, Holly Gilpin, Rosie Park Front Row: Harriet Platt, Murphy Miller, Sophie Longstaff, Anna McKibbin, Amber Hamilton, Aimee Stitt, Rhiannon Brady Absent: Amelia Kane STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 83 ATHLETICS. SPORT .

Junior Athletics Team Co Down District Schools’ Junior Champions Back Row: Niamh Hatfield, Anna McKinty, Molly Elliott, Lucie McNaught, Emma Wilson Middle Row: Amy Ellison, Connie Hanna, Casey Dawson, Sophie Jordan, Ruby Rebbeck, Aoife Moore Front Row: Alice Browne, Lara Whitten, Zara Hanna, Mia Montgomery, Anna Gillespie

Minor Athletics Team Mini Athletics Team Co Down District & Ulster Schools’ Minor Back Row: Elena Gourley, Amelia Hazle, Champions Sophie Johnston, Niamh Long Back Row: Eloise McKnight, Kate Hunter, Sophie Hoey Front Row: Rhiannon Davies, Lucy Wills, Middle Row: Karis Hamilton, Lulu Hopkinson, Amy McClean, Bethany Johnston Emma Wilson, Niamh Hatfield Front Row: Emmy Thornton, Connie Hanna, Mabelle Wilcox STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 84 .SPORT Freya Axten Freya Amelia Kane STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 85 Team Champions Faith Heyburn Faith Murphy Miller Murphy Intermediate Absent: Absent: . CROSS-COUNTRY . Cross-Country Team Senior Cross-Country Harriet Platt, Aimee Stitt, Front Row: Katie Wills, Olivia Nelson Wills, Katie Back Row: Co Down District Schools’ Senior Co Down Felicity Johnston, Amy Ellison Felicity Amy Johnston, Back Row: Lara Whitten, Anna McKinty, Whitten, Anna McKinty, Lara Front Row: field, finishing in fourth place overall. overall. fourthfield, finishing in place in a strong performance against the best in against performance in a strong very commendable Ulster and finished in a followed The Junior Team 5th place overall. Thornton and Emmy with Mabelle Wilcox position. After a bronze battling it out for super finish, Mabelle came 3rd and Emmy 22th, Niamh Hatfield was 4th. Alice Browne 27th, Connie Hanna 29th and Sophie Hoey 78th. This meant that the girls placed 2nd overall. saw another In the Intermediates we race from outstanding individual performance the who stormed through Amelia Kane The rest offinishing line in 3rd place. the competitive their best in a very team ran ross Country has had another successful year, with all age groups groups with all age successful year, has had another Country ross

Emmy Thornton Emmy

Ireland Schools’ U15 Team After the success at the District Championships, the Mini, Junior, Inter the Mini, Junior, After the success at the District Championships, and Senior teams set off to the Ulster Championships at Mallusk Playing of the girls many For this is Fields on 13 February with high expectations. The Mini Girls took it all in their stride. put a familiar course and so they Next were the Intermediates who also ran a very strong race, having race, strong the Intermediates a very who also ran were Next the challenge of good had another very running 2500m. Amelia Kane of runningrace at the front the pack place with Lara and finishing in 3rd Ellison came 14th, Felicity Johnston Whitten closely behind in 9th. Amy 22nd. The Senior Girls were Heyburn 15th, Anna McKinty 20th and Faith put in a great performance, and they the course the last team to take for the third title and receiving the Co Down finishing in 1st place overall, Miller charged off Murphy the start year! in finishing from consecutive to finish coming 6th, Olivia Nelson 7th, next Harriet Platt was 2nd place. 18th. Wills 9th and Aimee Stitt Katie The Minor Girls were up next and just missed out on the medals, finishing finishing just missed out on the medals, and The Minor Girls next up were coming line, the our first athlete to cross Lucy Wills was in fourth place. the Ulster Schools her to qualify for as an Championships 10th, allowing closely behind McClean followed and Amy Johnston individual. Bethany was 35th, Rhiannon Louise Brown finishing 16th and 18th respectively. trying to Our Junior GirlsDavies 37th and Amelia Hazle 41st. were of having five the runners complete a hat-trick of brilliantly, titles and ran High Schoolgold on this Down just pipped us for in the top 8 positions. finishing 3rd, with Mabelle Wilcox together occasion. The girls worked Connie Hanna 5th, Niamh Hatfield 7th, Thornton 4th, Alice Browne Emmy 37th. 8th and Sophie Hoey producing great results in the Co. Down, Ulster and Irish Schools’ Ulster Down, in the Co. great results producing on 30 took place District Championships The Co Down Championships. of venue Neill Centre of the Billy This was at the new January Excellence. with let this affect them, teams did not course but the demanding a very all of The Mini Girls up first with the girls well. were running extremely setting a and 1st place overall finishing in an incredible performance, first home from McCrea was Maisie to come. the races high standard for on her heels in 8th Mullan hot with Katie Strathearn7th place, coming in by followed coming 20th, closely to finish next Ella Dunbar was place. coming Reynolds 21st then Anna Cousins and Anna Hollie Davies coming 27th and 42nd respectively. C SPORT. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 86 theseason.Thankyoufrom of toSara Brown thestart for hertimeand who have beentraining hardevery Thursday inallweathers, afternoon also tothemany theCross CountryClub otherdedicatedmembersof thisyear but thatrepresentedtheschool Congratulations toallthegirls resulting intheSeniorteamcoming7thoverall. at Ulsterlevel. Amy EllisonandAimeeStittputinsolidperformances her theathleteswhofinishedinfrontin 15thplace, of someof aheadof to fillin for missingmembers. Murphy Millerhadagood race finishing In theSeniorrace, Amy Ellisonsteppedupfrom team theIntermediate Cross CountryChampionships! International whohasnow forThornton beenselectedtorun IrelandintheSchools’ onfinishingthirdoverall.done tothegirls Congratulations toEmmy an injurybutcompletedthecourseshowing Well greatdetermination. by NiamhHatfield.SophieHoey ran abrave race asshe was carrying Browne was thenext across runner theline, Strathearn followed closely the way Mabellein10thplace. withEmmy Alice justfinishingaheadof the race. otherall Emmy andMabelleWilcox Thornton pushedeach throughoutgood pacewithourfront amongsttheleadingpack runners and we ata arevery theirperformances. proud TheJuniorssetoff of our athletescouldtravel toKildarebutthosethatdidgave ittheirall and personalcommitments, aswell asvarious injuries, meantthatnotall othersporting Acombinationof Country Championshipson9March. down toClongowes Wood, Cross CoKildaretorace intheIrishSchools’ theseperformances, theSeniorandJuniorteamstravelledAs aresultof Marathon from theirsuperbperformances. IrelandintheLondonMini Kane whoqualifiedtorepresentNorthern Specialcongratulations toMabelleWilcoxthis achievement. andAmelia Champions for thethirdsuccessive year! Well for thegirls donetoallof groups was meantthatStrathearn crowned overall UlsterCross Country theageAimee Stitt33rd.Theseoutstandingperformances across allof in 6thplacewithFreya Axtencoming16th,OliviaNelson27thand finishing inthirdplace. Murphyrun finishing Millarhadanothergreat Cup, the1stXISchools’ theteamputinasolidperformance Semi Finalof disappoint. Despitemissingtwo teammemberswhowere playing inthe The Seniorteamwere theday inthelastrace andthey of didnot exceptional year. Club –ithasbeenanother the all themembersof commitment tocoaching Absent: Front Row: AnnaReynolds, EllaDunbar, Hollie Davies Back Row: Katie Mullan,Maisie McCrea Co Down DistrictSchools’MiniChampions TeamMini Cross-Country Anna Cousins Back Row: ConnieHanna,SophieHoey, Back Row: Wills, Lucy AmeliaHazle, Front Row: Amy McClean,Bethany Front Row: MabelleWilcox, Emmy Cross-Country TeamCross-Country Cross-Country TeamCross-Country Johnston, RhiannonDavies Thornton, AliceBrowneThornton, Niamh Hatfield Louise Brown Junior Minor .SPORT

Rachel Neale Rachel Lauren Shankey Rebecca Welsh, Welsh, Rebecca , STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 87 Rebecca Devlin Rebecca Jordan Hineson (C) Jordan . JUNIOR DANCE SENIOR DANCE SENIOR . Darcy Blair, Chloe Kenny Chloe Darcy Blair, Zara Walker, Zara Front Row: Rachel Carson, Rachel Third Row: Lucy Dunbar, Sarah Mavitty Sarah Lucy Dunbar, Anna McCabe, Seren Evans Anna McCabe, Leah Howe (C), Leah Howe Second Row: Junior Dance Team Isabella Dunbar, Amber Brown, Amber Isabella Dunbar, NICMAC Dance Champions NICMAC Marnie Preston, Rebecca Black, Marnie Preston, Rebecca Senior Dance Team Senior Dance Amy McClean, Niamh Amy Back Row: Seren Evans (C), Annie Heavern (C) (C), Annie Heavern Seren Evans Rachel Neale (C), Isabella Anderson, Neale (C), Isabella Anderson, Rachel Long, Sarah Hylands, Lily Richardson, Hylands, Sarah Long, Hannah Pollock-Chan, Molly Graham, Molly Graham, Hannah Pollock-Chan, Leah Howe, Lauren Shankey (C), Rachel (C), Rachel Lauren Shankey Leah Howe, Sydney Heatley, Ria Cimic, Laura Irwin, Ria Cimic, Laura Heatley, Sydney Amy McWhirter, Jade Scott, Jade McWhirter, Amy Front Row: Cara Tan, Rebecca Crymble, Rebecca Tan, Cara Back Row: Evie Hempstead, Absent Emma Hylands, Evie Hempstead, Absent Emma Hylands, Zara Wilson, Mia Wheatley, Kaitlyn Smith, Kaitlyn Wilson, Mia Wheatley, Zara Neale, Annie Heavern, Hannah McCartney, Annie Heavern, Hannah McCartney, Neale, Zara Rintoul Zara Middle Row:

he Senior Dance team was very successful this year. A team of nineteen dancers from Forms 4 to U6 were selected A team of Forms to U6 were 4 dancers from nineteen this year. successful very Dance team was he Senior trathearn’s Junior Dance team consisted of twenty talented dancers from Forms 1-3. With over 100 girls Forms 1-3. With over consisted of Junior Dance team dancers from talented twenty trathearn’s

auditioning in October, selecting the team proved to be a challenge as the standard was extremely high! The girls extremely to be a challenge as the standard was selecting the team proved auditioning in October, Our after-school in order to learn rehearsals committed to their weekly their competition routine. and polish very were to the song Neale and was and Rachel Annie Heavern, Seren Evans Leah Howe, choreographed by was dance this year . In December the team took part in a sponsored silence during school Hairspray from which raised ‘Nicest Kids in Town’ competition. On 9 March, the for buying costumes needed in the the team competed an amazing £600 to put towards The team competed in a Championships held in Lisburn Leisureplex. and Aerobics Northern Movement Ireland Creative the girls of had the outcome, Regardless missed out on the medals. tough Junior Dance section, and just narrowly very done have senior team. Girls, you and supporting all the performances watching Strathearn’s day enjoyable a very who participated. Thanks also to Sophie to everyone Congratulations the school captains proud! and your yourselves, their help and supervision for U6 and Miss Lyttle during the year. Neale, from auditions which were held in October. Rehearsals began shortly after the auditions in early November. These shortly in earlyafter the auditions began November. Rehearsals which auditions in October. held from were lunchtime afternoon after school. Monday extra rehearsals carried out every to this, In addition were rehearsals beginning of up until the required to were our routines had planned March ensure we the competition to right before with plenty of the team, along by help from definitely put in that a lot of safe to say was hard work It’s perfection. was who choreographed, Hineson the team. Our routine and Jordan and organised taught coaches Lauren Shankey on 9 March performed in of style a contemporary decided to use We dance. and we Wolves’ called, ‘Running with brilliantly performed but we other schools strong, many very in Northern against Ireland. The competition was NICMAC by all the girls An outstanding achievement year. for Strathearn this claim the first place trophy to and managed and supervision her time to Miss Mallon for months. of the past five A big thank you rehearsals over involved.

S T SPORT. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 88 T TENNIS 2017-2018. T GOLF. due to Duke of Edinburgh and a Berlin trip, Edinburgh andaBerlin due toDuke itmade of our playerstough opposition butwithtwo of unavailable and Glenlola. Methody were always goingto provide convincing winsover Grosvenor, Belfast Royal Academy they played Methody. road tothefinalincluded Thegirls’ Sarah West CupFinalwhere theUlsterSchools’ reaching JemimaThomas, EmmaMcGugan,of Sarah Craig and had avery successfulyear Ateam withtheIntermediate team exited teamsalso thecompetition.TheIntermediate after drawing ourJuniorAteaminthatround, theJuniorB theJuniorPlate. Unfortunately,of was luck against usand Pollock thequarter-final ChanandMegan Allenreached SophieThomas, AliceSloan,Hannah The JuniorBteamof JuniorPlate,bring hometheUlsterSchools’ winning6-0. to bethestronger team,playing some excellent tennisto Plate. They andproved facedColeraine Grammar School the thefinalof Gordon, hadasuccessfulyear reaching Lucie McNaught,Kate Hunter, LaurenMooney andEllie thePlate. TheJunior A team,consistingof semi-final of were putoutby astrong MethodistCollege sideinthe win against Bloomfield,however, thegirls unfortunately made apromising totheircampaignwithanearly start and NiamhLongwere selectedfor the team.Thegirls Rhiannon Davies, HannahDadley-Young, EmilyWilson attending Tennis Club, Sarah Mavitty, SophieJohnston, 1girls Form thelarge numberof Outof mornings. throughoutpractices running theweek andonSaturday in tennisasanextracurricular with activityinStrathearn, andSeniorlevels.Intermediate Thereisagreatinterest competitions, was Strathearn representedatMinor, Junior, Tennisthe Strathearn Cup teams. InUlsterSchools’ free timetospendplaying golf! best for her retirement.We aresurethatshewillenjoy havingmore years enthusiasmover andwishherallthe thelastnumberof such WeStrathearn! entrieswith thankher for golf organising ourschool these brilliantperformanceshappenedonMsMurphy’s lastday in Well Itwas whotookpart. doneto all thegirls very fittingthat points, andAimeewhocamehomewiththeJuniorNettprize. congratulations toTess whowon theSeniorGross prizewith28gross admirably. theirabilityandrepresentedStrathearn of Massive allplayed theJuniorteam.Thegirls Blair formed tothebest the SeniorteamandLucieMcNaught,NiamhHannaAimee Tess tookpart; girls McMillen,AoifeMooreandLoisGillan formed Club. Six Golf atCarnalea Championship tookplaceon29March for TheUlsterDistrictQualifier Strathearn. for theIrishSchools’ his seasonhasbeenanothersuccessfulonefor seasonwas provedhe 2019Golf onewhich very successful Tess McMillen matches! matches! and Inter-House inboththeInter-schools participated who Congratulations toall thegirls the tennismatches. Ms Young for organising us throughout andsupporting like tosay amassive thankyou toMrsCrawford and Iwould allthegirls, of theirhouse. Onbehalf support year from group gotinvolved each girls inStrathearn to manyfinished withanInter-House inwhich tournament, withFriends. The tennisseason Plate afteratightmatch the but were of unfortunately putoutinthequarte-final strong winsagainst BelfastRoyal Academy andWallace Katrina Kerr, Katie Caldwell andClaireWhitesidehad careers. TheSeniorBTennisschool EllenGilpin, teamof tennisandagreatwayfantastic display of toendtheir managed girls toemergethe Strathearn as victors. A Sullivan inthefinal.This but was ahard-fought match, wins against Down Highand Grosvenor andthenfaced Moore haswon five. progressed The girls tothefinalwith far behindthemthough-Victoriahaswon sixandJessica One,isnomeanfeat! TheothertwoForm arenot which title. Thismeansthey have won thecupevery year since (Jessica andMegan) seventh successive Ulster Schools’ thegirls’ Senior CupChampionswiththisbeingtwo of Victoria HamiltonandJessicaMoore, were crowned JessicaLeeman,Megan Chambers,team, consistingof on games countby justonegame. The Senior ATennis unfortunately we narrowly missedoutasVictoriawon College anditwas finishing3-3; avery tight match theplate. Theiropponentsinthefinal of were Victoria and EllyRyan played thefinal somegreattennistoreach EmmaCraig, AmberHamilton,OliviaKnoxHutchinson, Grace settle forBteamof runners-up. The Intermediate the fighteven harderand,onthisoccasion, we hadto Back Row: LucieMcNaught,LoisGillan Front Row: NiamhHanna, Aoife Moore, AimeeBlair Absent: Golf Team Golf Tess McMillen Jessica Moore Jessica .SPORT TENNIS . STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 89 Ellen Gilpin, Amber Hamilton Claire Whiteside Maya Savage Newell, Savage Maya Katie Caldwell, Katrina Kerr Katrina Caldwell, Katie Oliva Knox, Ellie Ryan, Knox, Oliva Back Row: Senior B Tennis Team Senior B Tennis Emma Craig, Grace Hutchinson Grace Emma Craig, Front Row: Intermediate B Tennis Team Intermediate B Tennis Absent: Victoria Hamilton, Jessica Moore Absent: Senior A Tennis Team Senior A Tennis Jessica Leeman, Megan Chambers Jessica Leeman, Megan Sarah West, Sarah Craig Sarah West, Sarah Back Row: Ulster Schools’ Senior Champions

Intermediate A Tennis Team Intermediate A Tennis Jemima Thomas, Emma McGugan Jemima Thomas, Front Row: TENNIS. SPORT .

Junior A Tennis Team Junior B Tennis Team Ulster Schools’ Junior Plate Winners Back Row: Sophie Thomas, Megan Allen Back Row: Ellie Gordon, Kate Hunter Front Row: Hannah Pollock Chan, Alice Sloan Front Row: Lucie McNaught, Lauren Mooney

Minor Tennis Team Back Row: Niamh Long, Sophie Johnston, Sarah Mavitty Front Row: Hanna Dadley-Young, Emily Wilson, Rhiannon Davies

STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 90 . SPORT . SQUASH

Emma McGugan Hannah McGugan Sophie Thomas Jemima Thomas Ireland U19 Team Ireland & Ulster U17 Team Ireland & Ulster U15 Team Ulster U17 Team

Squash may not yet have made it into the Olympics, but it certainly continues to thrive in Strathearn! In a fantastic season for the Strathearn squash girls, both the U17 and U19 teams qualified to compete at the Irish Schools’ Squash Championships on 29 March in Lisburn. Unfortunately the U19 competition did not run due to teams being unavailable to travel, but the Strathearn U17 team of Hannah McGugan, Sophie Thomas and Jemima Thomas emerged as Irish Champions by defeating Sacred Heart School from Westport.

Individually the girls have had great success. Hannah McGugan was the U17 Irish National Champion as well as playing on the Ulster U17 team at the Interprovincial Championships along with Jemima Thomas.

Sophie Thomas won all four Irish circuit tournaments as well as ending the season as U15 Irish National Champion and representing the Ulster U15 team at the Interprovincial Championships. Sophie will play on the U15 Irish team at the Five Nations Tournament in Dublin in April and at the European Championships in the Netherlands in May. U17/U19 Squash Teams Back Row: Emma McGugan, Sophie Thomas Hannah will also compete at the European Championships Front Row: Hannah McGugan, Jemima Thomas on the U17 team.

Emma McGugan has been selected to play for the U19 Irish team at the European Team Championships in the Czech Republic in April as well as at the World Championships in Malaysia in August.

Well done girls and best of luck in these forthcoming competitions! Emma McGugan STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 91 SPORT .

Swimming Teams SWIMMING. Ulster Champions Swim Ulster The McMahon Intermediate Swimming has had yet another successful year, filled with great individual and team performances. Schools’ Cup Back Row: Zophia Quigley, Chloe Browne, The Swim Ulster Schools’ Swim Cup and Championships were held Florence Tinsley, Mia Davidson, in Bangor Aurora on 20-21 October. All swimmers competed Evie Gallen, Aoife Stafford, exceptionally well and represented the school with pride. Front Row: Alice Browne, Lara Whitten, In the Minor Girls’ compeition, Zophia Quigley, Aoife Stafford and Sophie Williams, Lucy Wills, Ella Hampton Harriet Walker all swam strong individual events with Zophia winning Absent: Amelia Kane two silvers in 100m Freestyle and Butterfly, Aoife placing 9th in both Freestyle and Back Crawl and Harriet coming 25th in Breaststroke and 30th in Freestyle. The relay team of Zophia Quigley, Aoife Stafford, Grace Davison (Penrhyn) and Darcy Shields (Penrhyn) performed outstandingly in the 4x50m Freestyle and 4x50m Medley Relays winning gold in both.

In the Junior Girls’ competition, we had Alice Browne, Lucy Wills, Ella Hampton and Eva Lappin representing the school. The four girls raced hard and did Strathearn proud with Alice placing 10th in 100m IM and 12th in Backcrawl, Lucy placing 38th in Freestyle and 29th in Backcrawl, Ella placing 71st in Backcrawl and 98th in Freestyle and Eva placing 46th in Breaststroke and 56th in Freestyle. Their relay team performed strongly against their competitors, placing 9th in the 4x50m Freestyle and 11th in the 4x50m Medley. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 92 .SPORT STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 93 Mia Davison Florence Tinsley Sophie Williams Ulster Schools’ U17 Team Ulster Schools’ U19 Team Ulster Schools’ U19 Team Sophie Williams Special congratulations to swimmers Amelia Kane, Mia Davison Amelia Kane, to swimmers Special congratulations on being selected to represent Ulster at the and Florence Tinsley Dublin later hosted in the NAC Swimming Championships, Interprovincial a massive on behalf to say of like all the girls, I would Lastly, this year. and supporting us organising for to Mrs King and Ms Young thank you and best wishes for to all the swimmers done Well the year. throughout future success! Strathearn also competed at the Ulster Grammar Schools’Strathearn also competed at the Ulster Grammar Gala in and Lucy Eva Larne Zophia, Aoife, on 2 March. swimmers The young with Zophia finishing 1st in the 50m Butterfly and 3rd excellently swam and 17th in Freestyle, in Back Aoife placed 12th in Breaststroke Crawl, Lucy and 8th place in Freestyle 19th and in Breaststroke 13th came Eva The team finished an impressive in Back and 15th in Freestyle. Crawl Relays and 4x50m Medley 4th and 5th place in the 4x50m Freestyle respectively. Next the Minor team had the Irish Minor Schools’Next Championships in Dublin 10 February 2019 as a result of their outstanding the NAC in the Swim Ulster Schools’performances Swim Cup and Championships. Irish Champion in the 100m Butterfly and 2nd in the Zophia was Freestyle, a finalist in both the Back and Crawl Aoife was Freestyle, of Irish Champion 100m IM and the was Davison (Penrhyn) and Grace Aoife Stafford, team of2nd in Back The relay Zophia Quigley, Crawl. Irish Champions were Darcy Shields (Penrhyn) Davison (Penrhyn), Grace done Well relays. and 4x50m Medley in both the 4x50m Freestyle achievement! girls this excellent for The Ulster Schools’ Junior and Intermediate Cup was the next The Ulster Schools’ the next Junior and Intermediate was Cup girls did Strathearn’s Again, calendar. competition in the swimming medal in the bringing home a bronze with Zophia Quigley well very Eva Lucy Wills, team of The relay Zophia Quigley, 100m Butterfly. Freestyle and finished 2nd & 3rd in the Lappin and Alice Browne respectively. Relay Medley The Senior team of Sophie Williams, Florence Tinsley, Chloe Browne Chloe Browne The Senior team of Florence Tinsley, Sophie Williams, more even the success bringing home and Evie Gallen continued Chloe and 43rd in Freestyle, Evie placed 24th in Breaststroke medals. and 43rd in Back Sophie 54th in Freestyle came Crawl, Browne placed 2nd in in BackWilliams placed 3rd Tinsley and Florence Crawl weekend team finished the The relay both Back Freestyle. and Crawl and 3rd in the 4x50m Freestyle on a high placing 4th in the 4x50m Medley. The Intermediate team stole the show with all of with all The Intermediate fantastic their show stole the team medal a silver and golds two took away Kane Amelia performances. 200m IM respectively. and backcrawl,in her 100m Freestyle 400m 2nd in her Breaststroke, her Butterfly and placed 1st in Mia Davison Rachel came 3rd in Backcrawl Whitten in Butterfly and and 13th Lara their 12th in BackChilds placed The girls Crawl. showcasing continued winning Relays, and 4x50m Medley Freestyle in the 4x50m excellence Strathearn combined to make performances gold in both. All these Intermediate Champions and the girlsOverall The McMahon took home year. the second successive Cup for SPORT. successful in their matches against Wallace,successful intheirmatches andRoyal and Cara Murray allmadeupMinorTeam A,whowere the league. LoisWhitesdie, Kathryn Finlay, AizaGhafoor This year, we were ableto entertwo Minorteamsinto but itwas toget stillagreatachievement thisfar. their competition.Atthisstage theteamlosttoColeraine, who hadavery successfulyear, thesemi-finalof reaching Lauren Wright, Eva Wilson,Gracie HamiltonandBethKing The Year Hollie Davies, Faye 8 team consisted of McCarten, with fantasticresults. BadmintonCompetitions, Senior teamsintheUlsterSchools’ club’s popularity, we were abletoenterYear 8,Minorand and Ihave seenthemallmake greatprogress. Duetothe year everyone hasextended theirknowledge thegame, of every girls week. Throughout of the an amazingturnout STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 94 B BADMINTON. Back Row: LoisWhiteside, Kathryn Finlay Minor ABadminton Team Front Row: Cara Murray, Aiza Ghafoor adminton clubhashadanothersuccessfulyear, with Front Row: HannahMcCann,EmmaCaldwell Back Row: ClaireWhiteside, EllieDavis Senior BadmintonTeam and successfulasitisnow! help andguidancehave madetheclubasenjoyable thiswould haveof beenpossiblewithoutherhelp. Her like tosay ahuge thankyou toMrsCrawford, asnone everyone of attheBadmintonClub,On behalf Iwould badminton team. say thatwe’ve the allreallyenjoyed of beingapart Friends, however Ithinkspeakfor everyone whenI Unfortunately, we losttoRoyal andPrior, Wallace and Emma Caldwell, Hannah McCann, and Claire Whiteside. This year, theSeniorteamwas EllieDavis, madeupof results! they lostouttoHunterhouse. Thesearebothincredible thesemi-finalinwhich equally successful,reaching Kate McConkey, VictoriaMurray andEilidhBlair, were Minor Team SophieJohnston, B, consistedof which and Prior, however they unfortunately losttoFriends. Back Row: Eva Wilson, Faye BethKing McCartan, Front Row: HollieDavies, Gracie Hamilton, Form 1BadmintonTeam Lauren Wright Front Row: Kate McConkey, Back Row: SophieJohnston, Badminton Team Victoria Murray Minor B EilidhBlair Ellie Davis .SPORT

Hannah McCann STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 95 Athletics Team U13 Sports Hall Georgia Thornton, Back Row: Amy McClean, Rhiannon Davies Amy Emma Stranaghan, Amelia Hazle, Emma Stranaghan, Hollie Davies, Bethany Bethany Hollie Davies, Front Row: Johnston, Kara Morrice, Lily Richardson Morrice, Kara Johnston, Sophie Hoey, Front Row: Emmy Thornton, Niamh Hatfield Emmy . . ATHLETICS HALL SPORTS U15 Sports Hall Athletics Team Karis Hamilton, Emma Wilson Karis Back Row: placed 2nd in the 4 Lap race, Anna Cousins placed 3rd in 3rd placed Anna Cousins race, the 4 Lap 2nd in placed and Jump, Standing Triple and 2nd in the race the 2 Lap event. in her Speed Bounce placed joint 3rd Hollie Davies also achieved the U15 team Furthermore, individual great place in the Vertical came in 1st Moore Ciara success. placed in Shot and also placed 2nd Sophie Hoey Jump, Thornton Long Jump and Emmy joint 3rd in her Standing done to all the Well Speed Bounce. came joint 2nd in who to Mrs Crawford girls and thank you who competed coached the teams.

trathearn’s U13 and U15 Sports U13 and Athletics Hall trathearn’s

teams have been training hard every Thursday night Thursday every hard been training teams have the Ulster Sports Hall Athletics prepare for in order to at the is held annually This competition Championships. it took year - this in Magherafelt Arena Meadowbank place on 14 March. The girls faced tough competitors to Ulster and managed across teams right from runners-upsuccessfully secure positions in both the U13 girls! Congratulations competitions. The and U15 overall U13 girls Bethany had some brilliant individual results. Hazle Amelia placed 3rd in the 6 Lap race, Johnston S SPORT. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 96 T CRICKET 2017-2018. the previouslymentionedclubs. from improve coaches theircricket withtheassistanceof onWednesdays training afterschool girls had thirty to a very tough Sullivan we down side. Further theschool, runner-upwith ourtopteamfinishing afteracloselossto a warm day inJune. We enteredtwo teamsatthislevel, Holywood cricket clubagainst Sullivan on andRockport at formed anU15teamandcompetedinatournament improve ourbowling, battingandfieldingskills. We tohelp Holywood CC,whogave coaching ustechnical CC,CIYMSCCand from CivilService qualified coaches witharange highly pupils metonFridays of afterschool hroughout the summer term, a group of Form 4 Form hroughout agroup thesummerterm, of Front Row: ErinMcConnell,AliceSloan,VictoriaKerr, GabriellaPark, RhiannonDavies, Penny Hood, Back Row: Megan Allen,AliceHenry, EllieDornan, Sarah West, Roseanna Bonner, EllyRyan, Middle Row: LoisGillan,JemimaThomas, Rebekah Burrows, Alex Coetzee, AmberHamilton, Emily Gault,HollyGilpin,AbiStevenson, Arabella Brown, Rachel McDonald Molly Elliott,SophieJordan, Tara Kerr, KristinKerr Taylor McCullough,AoifeMoore, Saya Caddy U15 CricketTeam summer 2019. We hopefor in similarsuccessincricket atStrathearn toattendNCUdevelopmentU13s were squads. chosen fromsuccess whensixgirls theU15sandfour from the well cricket. We Strathearn for thefutureof hadfurther againstrunners-up moreexperienced teams, anditbodes they narrowly lost.Thiswas tofinish agreatachievement a greatwinandthenmetWallace inthefinal,which group stages tomeetMethody inthesemi-final.They had performed exceptionally well the andprogressed outof Tournament on12June. They Lisburn inFriends’ School Our U13teamcompetedattheSuper8sCricket Jemima Thomas Jemima .SPORT STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 97 Katie Smith & Tilly Nield Katie Northern Ireland U15 Mounted Games Team Felicity Johnston U13 Cricket Team U13 Cricket Team Rosie Hardy, Caitlyn Corbett Hardy, Rosie Holywood Cricket Club U13 Champions Holywood

he Equestrian team was represented by some of our younger some of our younger represented by he Equestrian team was Sarah Tweedie, Erin McClure, Ruby Rebbeck, Emma Wilson, Eva Ralston, Aiza Ghafoor, Aiza Ralston, Emma Wilson, Eva Rebbeck, Ruby Erin McClure, Tweedie, Sarah Middle Row:

Sophie Hoey, Kate Hunter, Lucie McNaught, Madalaine Wilson, Sophie Thomas, Lulu Hopkinson Lucie McNaught, Madalaine Wilson, Sophie Thomas, Hunter, Kate Sophie Hoey, Back Row: Anna Kirk, Anna Nicholl, Niamh Hatfield, Cara Murray, Karis Hamilton, Jess Ryan, Mabelle Wilcox Ryan, Hamilton, Jess Karis Anna Kirk, Anna Nicholl, Murray, Niamh Hatfield, Cara Front Row: For the second successive year, Katie Smith has been selected Katie year, the second successive For Club Mounted Games team, which will also the U15 NI Pony for Clarke Maeve Finally, in May. Windsor Show compete at the Royal Belgium at the Nations Cup is currently competing in Sentower, jumping team. This is a huge with a place on the Irish Junior Show wish Maeve and we a pupil ofachievement for such age, young a success! every We also had Charlotte also representing the school Keers in the Ulster We EC in Gransha by Schools’ competition, hosted again Dressage section competing in a strong December 2018. Charlotte was Charlotte the best in the province. against well, and did very Keynes Milton finals in Club Triathlon also competed at the Pony Club recently and will be representing NI as part of the Pony Windsor Show. at The Royal Team Dressage pupils this year, with notable successes in both Show jumping with notable successes in both Show pupils this year, legs competed in the first two Louise Brown courses. and Derby hosted whichof Ulster Schools’ the was jumping League, Show She then went Equestrian Centre in Lurgan. the Meadows by Gransha hosted by on to compete at the Ulster Schools’ Derby, and round Louise jumped a fabulous Equestrian Centre in Bangor. placed 1st in the 85cm class - a super result! T . EQUESTRIAN PENRHYN. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 98 HOUSE CAPTAINS. “ O DEPARTMENT. PREPARATORY STRATHEARN Rowling’s ThePhoenix: novel, TheOrderOf to considerthesewisewords from HarryPotter inJK andtoflourish.Iencouragedto theirnext them school pupils totake theskillsthey have developed inPenrhyn inJune2018IurgedAt ourannualPrizeMorning theP7 beyond theirimaginedboundaries. victories) arerooted intheirconfidencetoachieve improving marks, performing onstage, andsporting growing as inconfidence. Ourpupils’successes(such Working hardisimportant, ne of the joys of teaching is to see children istoseechildren teaching thejoys of ne of that matters eventhat more. but there’sbut something Believing inyourself! Back row: MollyBoomer, EllieJohnston, Grace Davison, Maddie Leathem,SophieHolmes Front row: Shields, Darcy Aleena Wasim, AureliaMayne “ Mrs Mawhinney enjoyable andmemorable year inourhappy school. successesinwhathasbeenyetand oursporting another achievements, our outstanding performances on the stage delighted toinviteyou toreadaboutouracademic weyear have Iam andseejusthow achieved. much I amalways ontheschool amazedwhenIlookback extra-curricularvariety of opportunities. educationoffersawide Preparatory Department academicexcellence,Alongside theaimof aStrathearn the 2018/2019AQE CommonEntrance Assessments. excellent achieved the factthatgirls resultsin bystandard achieved ourP7pupilsisevidencedby can beandtobelieve inthemselves! Thehighacademic we equipourpupilstobethebestthattheyIn school we Preparatory areallaboutinStrathearn Department. it isthatmakes themdifferentandspecial.Thisiswhat At Penrhyn, tofindwhat ourpurposeistohelpgirls .PENRHYN STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 99 Lottie Eighteen Grace Davison Grace Johanna Hegan, Eleanor Evans, Hegan, Johanna Katie-Lynn Hill, Eve Downey Hill, Eve Katie-Lynn Aurelia Mayne, Aleena Wasim, Aurelia Mayne, Seated: Tara McNeill, Toni-Jayne Lovell-McCann, McNeill, Toni-Jayne Tara Andrews, Lottie Eighteen Andrews, Jemima Adams, Mrs Andrews, Susanna Villar, Mrs Andrews, Jemima Adams, Tiffany McGowan, Darcy Shields, Darcy Shields, McGowan, Tiffany Front row: .P7 CLASS PREFECTS Ellie Johnston, Eloise Keers, Emma Barr, Emma Barr, Eloise Keers, Ellie Johnston, Back row: Grace Davison, Aleena Wasim, Sophie Gordon Davison, Aleena Wasim, Grace PENRHYN SCHOOL COUNCIL SCHOOL .PENRHYN Mayne, Susanna Villar, Maddie Leathem, Vanessa Minford, Lucy Minford, Maddie Leathem, Vanessa Susanna Villar, Mayne, Laurie Eakin, Tara Curry, Ellie Johnston, Darcy Shields, Darcy Ellie Johnston, Shields, Curry, Laurie Eakin, Tara Back row: Faith Mercer, Julie Cochrane, Georgia Matchett, Julie Cochrane, Aurelia Mercer, Faith Front row: Maddie Leathem, Lucy Andrews Anna Matthews, Sophie Mae Holmes,

he School up of Council is made ten Seated: Sophie Gordon, Back row: Molly Boomer, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Andrews, Molly Boomer,

Chloe Nelson, Lilybella Burrows representatives from P3 – P7. Aurelia Mayne and and Aurelia Mayne P3 – P7. from representatives and have roles on leadership taken Villar have Susanna The Council meets during meetings. recorded minutes of enhancing the school and to discuss ways grounds facilities. actions the Council has been maintaining This year such the Eco Schoolrequired to sustain Award, Bronze is to work this year Our focus ofas recycling paper. Senior School with the in collaboration to create some art theme. muralslarge based on ‘The Secret Garden’ in Book Day World up for pupils dressed Penrhyn March bringing a monetary contribution to help 2019, necessary resources. for pay

. P7 DUTY PREFECTS T PENRHYN. Hillmount. in thecafe. Thankyou for readingaboutourtripto them. Attheendwe enjoyed juiceandabiscuit adrinkof visited thepygmy goatsandthe deer. We gottofeed dinosaur andplaying inthemushroom house. Thenwe seeds. Thewholeclassenjoyed slidingonthebigpurple and smeltbeautifullavender andwe plantedsunflower workshop. We thegarden centre. hadatourof We saw On 27April2018,P3went toHillmountfor agardening P3 TRIPTOHILLMOUNTGARDENCENTRE STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 100 P1 TRIPTOTHEARKFARM APRIL 2018. THE PENRHYNYEAR2018-2019. before getting toPenrhyn. thebusback trip andwe even hadtimetoplay intheadventure park shell whilewe were visiting. We thoroughly enjoyed our We its outof were hatching soexcited toseeachick stroking baby rabbits andholdingfluffy chicks. yellow organised for us, includingfeedingnew-born lambs, Mummy andbaby animals. activities Therewere lotsof “Growing” andwe about of hadbeenlearning inschool inNewtownards.Farm We hadbeenstudying thetopic On 18April2018,theP1swent onatriptotheArk Layla Corry, Rachel Chacko andAnnaRitchie,P3 Jemima PuddleduckbyJemima LottieDe’Ath P1 TRIPTOMOUNTSTEWART MAY 2018. P3 TRIPTOMOUNTSTEWART and we touse alltookturns and Gillianput water in trays the Shamrock Garden.Jemma we didwas ponddippingin minibeasts. Thenext activity us findandidentifythe our guidesandthey helped Jemma andGillianwere that were differentsizes. slugandsomesnails black found millipedesandabig hunting for minibeasts. We mammals. Thenwe went there arealotmoreminibeastsallover theworld than and fossils. We played agame wherewe found outthat go totheEducationCentrewherewe looked atanimals trip. Aftereatingbreakthefirstthingthat we did was to On 17May 2018,we went toMountStewart onaschool wherever we went theestate. inthebeautifulgrounds of friends withavery friendlylittlerobin, whofollowed us garden. We thoroughly enjoyed ourtripandwe made feeling thedifferentplantsandtreesgrowing inthe in thegrounds andsmelling flowers,of growing tastingfruits colours to animalsounds, matching organised for usincludedlistening andthefunactivities in school, studying “TheSenses” thetopicof programme. We hadbeen followed the“Rainbow Chips” on atriptoMountStewart and On 11May 2018,theP1swent respect. skills, includingleadership, and teamwork, trust This tripallows thepupilstodevelop theirinter-personal CENTRE P7 TRIPTOCARLINGFORDADVENTURE Elodie Perais P3 .PENRHYN th, P5 Bella De’A Clara Hanna, P4 STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 101 room because the butterflies were tropical. were tropical. butterflies because the room Nyla Mallon, P5 OCTOBER 2018. There was also a cabinet full of pupae ofThere was Then sizes. all with birds and terrapins. room into the next went we things were room cool to look at. In the next These were After that we snake! a massive spiders and there was like to the to get hard It was maze. the and explored went had lunch shop but the to the we and went middle! Next Clough Castle which to went is a Then we stop. fun didn’t had We had a challenge to do. We Motte and Bailey. then. After looked have and as it would it now a to draw back to school went that we happy. . 2018 SEPTEMBER BUTTERFLY TO SEAFORDE P5 TRIP to Seaforde P5 went 2018, On 14 September we got there When House and Gardens. Butterfly went and then we in a room put all our things we and lots ofwere lots There to see the butterflies. very was room. It around the butterflies all flitting hot inside the On 27 September 2018, we went to Oxford Island. to Oxford went On 27 September 2018, we an watched Island we at Oxford arrived When we interesting presentation about all of the animals that live Some of pond dipping. then got to do some We there. there lucky enough to catchus were some fish. However, We had caught! some really big fish that nobody were most of the forest into P5 went When we good fun trying. much were catch.to easier They slugs. and beetles caught got on we Before we the bus to leave got to try on the It suits. bee-keeper really good fun was to see each other in these suits. CENTRE ‘A TASTE OF DAHL’ came to our school Pedley On 2 October 2018, Anthony of Roald Dahl’. He pretended to be Taste ‘A to perform Dahl wrote. about the books Roald Dahl. He talked initials written on it and it Dahl’s His suitcase had Roald a Dairy Milk bar, there was In his suitcase vintage. was ball made out of a silver books, Dahl’s some of Roald He pretended to and his glasses. Dairy Milk wrappers pretended to be his and Mrs Mawhinney be George, grandma!! P5 TRIP TO OXFORD ISLAND DISCOVERY P5 TRIP TO OXFORD ISLAND - THE PENRHYN YEAR 2018-2019 YEAR PENRHYN THE . Chloe McKittrick, P5 Endurance by Lexie Johnston Lexie Endurance by Our annual Penrhyn Summer Fete took place on a beautiful a on place took Fete Summer Penrhyn annual Our afternoon in It May. was hugely successful fundraiser and all. great fun for SCHOOL FETE JUNE 2018. P2 TRIP TO CASTLE ESPIE On 6 June 2018, P2 visited Castle Espie. We fed the We On 6 June 2018, P2 visited Castle Espie. had a min and plants, made perfume using flowers ducks, and had Park Play at the Wildwood ibeast hunt, played a picnic lunch of What a fun day outdoor in the sunshine. learning in the sun! On 29 May 2018, P5 went on a trip to Carrickfergus 2018, P5 went On 29 May old! 800 years It is a NormanCastle. castle and is over War shelter in World air raid also used as an It was figure up to see a wax looked we arrived 2. When we they a way This was us. towards down pouring hot wax to the went We times. in medieval the castle protected activity centre and some of us got to dress up in medieval had a tour of saw Then we castle and even the clothes. The most interesting a giant chess room. set in the King’s This was seeing an oubliette in the dungeons. part was up and forgotten locked were bad people where very had lunch beside in! We go couldn’t we about. Sadly, for to the shop went we day and to finish the the old well this trip. I really enjoyed souvenirs. P5 TRIP TO CARRICKFERGUS CASTLE P5 TRIP TO CARRICKFERGUS a net to scoop out water from the pond into the tray. We We the tray. pond into the from out water to scoop a net which spiders of the surface can run water over found the After this, really good fun! It was snails. and water water collage a minibeast to make to the Mary Garden went we butterfly made a green and sticks. group Our using leaves was activity Our favourite which Stewart. in Mount lives a lot of found bugs by we hunt because the minibeast morning exciting After an logs. and rolling lifting up rocks time to go back lunch to ate a yummy and then it was we school. a fantastic day! It was PENRHYN. great for learning. the interactive walls. Overall itwas afabuloustripand ustopressbuttonson someof or tailsandLindsay chose interesting andfun.We alsoplayed asheads games such interactive! Lindsay began hertalk.Hertalkwas very led usontothebus. Whenwe went inside, thewalls were Whenwe gottherealadyBaptist Church. calledLindsay allJesusandGoditwasof parked atStrandtown This busisafunway abouttheBibleandmost learning of On 5October2018,P5went totheScriptureUnionbus. TRIP TOTHESUBUS enjoyed it. to gohome, they gave usaspecialbadge. We really Itwasto gointheirtruck! greatfun!Whenitwas time had aspecialsurprisefor us. They saidwe were allowed us afiresafetyleafletwithcardsand gamebutthey boots. Whenthetalkendedtheyclothing andblack gave They showed them.They ussomepostersof wore black they arrived, they fire. toldusthefive main causesof to talkaboutfireandhow dangerous itcanbe. When On 5October2018,theFireBrigade cametoPenrhyn (KNOCK FIRESTATION) VISIT FROMGREENWATCHFIREMEN THE PENRHYNYEAR2018-2019. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 102 Grace Gilchrist,P5 Grace Heidi Moore, P5 Heidi Moore, ak o col w al a a ra tm lann about Jesus. learning time great a had all we school; to back knew whoJesuswas. our answers. We now thentookanothervote toseeif we inthestorywere feelingthen;wethe characters discussed grouphealing aparalysed man.Sheasked what each thousand people. Thensheshowed Jesus usavideoof on water, makingwater intowineandfeedingfive aswalkingmiracles Jesusperformed inhislifetimesuch asked MaryandJoseph. Theinstructor uswhat story of he was showed Theinstructor the born. usavideoof history andtoldusthatpeoplebelieved inJesusbefore showed Theinstructor we gottochoose. usatimelineof group gotupandtherewereEach differentoptionsand After thatwe hadavote aboutwhatJesusmeanttous. toldustositdowninstructor andasked uswhatitwas. starflewappeared. TheNorth across thescreenand interactive. We thewall gotupandtouched andstars grey andorange. toldusthewalls Theinstructor were sat oncolouredcushions. Therewere threegroups, red, were allreallyexcited. Whenwe gotintothebuswe all class went at differenttimes. Whenwe gottherewe Scripture UnionbusatStrandtown Each BaptistChurch. On 5October2018,pupilsfrom P3toP6visiteda KEY TOLIFE Church by Eleanor Evans P7 ourtrip. goodie bagsattheendof drove down theroad andshotoutwater. usgot All of smelt allthefoam. Itdidnotsmellnice. Thefireengine firemen’s pole. thefireengineandWe we went ontopof the watch room. Thenwe sawthefiremengodown the go intothefirestation. in We sawtheplanestake off ThewholeclasswasBest CityAirport. soexcited to On 11October2018,we went onatriptotheGeorge P3 VISITTOBELFASTCITYAIRPORT donations gotoStorehouseFoodbank. could standonthetray withoutthecupscrushing. Our cupsit worked andHeidi flatbutwithlotsof it crushed together itworks. WhenHeidistoodononeplasticcup plastic cupsandatray, showing usthatwhenwe allwork how them.Heidistoodon oneseedcanmake alotof pineapples.There were We potnoodlesandcansof saw ‘Guess whatisintheBag’game. fun. Itwas somuch do thistohelppeoplewhohave nofood. We dida On 9October2018we Assembly. hadourHarvest We HARVEST ASSEMBLY We thanked the instructor for having us. Then we walkedwe Then us. having forWe instructor the thanked Freya Brand andRachelFreya Brand Booth, P3 Faith MercerandLydia Greer, P6 Alex P4 Savage, .PENRHYN Valentina Danielli, P4 Valentina STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 103 Afterwards we went back inside and we planted a seed in a made pot. a We card and it beautiful. was On the front there was an apple and we could put a worm on it. I made it for my mum. She liked it. Then we had lunch and after that we went to the shop and I had money so I could buy something. went We and on the bus. and went said good bye THE PENRHYN YEAR 2018-2019 YEAR PENRHYN THE . Isabella Kenny, P6 Isabella Kenny, Rachel Chacko and Sophie Nelson, P4 Chacko Rachel P4 TRIP TO CASTLE WARD on went We to Castle Ward. P4 went On 25 October, snack had our and then we First we there. a bus to get another school There was groups. divided into two were about the a PowerPoint watched After that we there too. in eachdifferent seasons and what the trees look like with chalk did apple drawings season. Inside we and then hid apples and it We games. played outside and went we good fun. very was On the 12 October 2018, M & M Productions performed performed On the 12 October 2018, M & M Productions into the went in the Assembly Hall. First we Pan Peter to start. There the show for Assembly Hall and waited the scenes. painted boards of on wheels for were wood the and really brought amazing The costumes looked were themselves The actors and actresses to life. show sang songs and They funny. outstanding and extremely characters Smee My favourite were dances. performed stupid and silly and very because Smee was and Peter all At the end of and daring. the show brave was Peter of did a final bow. the actors and actresses came out and I hope M & M the performance. I really enjoyed Overall soon. come again M & M PRODUCTION OF PETER PAN M & M PRODUCTION OF PETER SCIENCE WORKSHOP FOR P4 & P7 SCIENCE WORKSHOP led by had a science workshop On 11 October 2018, we can be acidic, foods learned about how We Dr Oyama. a lot of did tests in our groups We alkaline or neutral. was in eachmuchto find how of sample acid or alkaline We coats. safety glasses and white to wear got We food. to look forward and we the experiments really enjoyed again. doing a science workshop Batik by Katie-Lynn Hill P7 Hill Katie-Lynn Batik by PENRHYN. Artwork by Vanessa Mya Somerville, Minford ConroyArtwork &Grace STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 104 the votes. Ihighlyrecommend thistriptonext year’s P7s. watched aninteresting PowerPoint while James counted would girls become Ministers. Weto decidewhich also experience concluded, we becameMLAsand had avote First Minister’s officetoo. Before ouramazingStormont keeping uniform. We toseethe hadtheopportunity should beabolished.Themajorityvoted infavour of Chamber. uniform P7hadadebate aboutwhetherschool Thenextgood luck. room we enteredwas theAssembly Chamber becausethey thoughtitwould bringthem They would thelinenon walls theSenate rub of werethe buildersbuildingStormont very superstitious. Chamber. Ithadlinenonallthewalls. We that learned it in1932.Thefirst room we visited was theSenate andcompleted buildingStormont 1922, buildersstarted Irelandpolitics. Webuilding andNorthern thatin learned guide, James Stewart. Hetaught us many things about the Next, we walked uptotheentrance andmetourtour WhenweStormont. arrived, we went through security. On 23November 2018,the P7swent onatripto STORMONT P7 TRIPTOPARLIAMENTBUILDINGS should respecthertoo. her. AlsowhenMrsKingtakes you for swimming you speak. WhenMrsCrawford takes you for PEyou respect dinner ladiesandwhenthey food serve for you, you don’t you areinthecanteenyou shouldrespectandlistentothe playground you should include others in games. Also when your friend.TheP7stoldusthatwhenwe areinthe youfriend, butif arefriendlyeveryone willwant tobe were you saying if aremeannoonewillwant tobeyour AlltheP7swere talkingaboutrespectingothers. They our school. and environment the families, our teachers, the respecting about said Grace activities. extra-curricular about spoke about how to present yourin frontvisitors. school of Chloe spoke sister My kind. being of ways some out read girls first The respect. on presentation a did November,P7 In P7 PRESENTATIONABOUTRESPECT NOVEMBER 2018. THE PENRHYNYEAR2018-2019. Libbie Gordon,P4 Chloe Nelson, P7 P6 VIKINGDAY P7 TRIPTOW5 DECEMBER 2018. paint tomake blood. strong paper. Next we tapedittogether andusedred silverwe madeourown atubeof Vikingspearsoutof without hesitating. Emmawon thebracelet. Afterawhile win thebeautifulbracelet by rememberingallthepositions fourth, fifth.Also we hadacompetitiontoseewhocould differentpositions–unguard,first,second,third, learnt to make flour. Finally, we played with foam swords and lot becauseIcouldmake Next sparks. we ground wheat Then we usedflinttomake Everyone sparks. letmedoita I was theDad,Lottiewas theMumandErinwas thechild. up asVikings. Erin,LottieandIpretended tobeafamily. to tellwhatthey were normally. Afterawhilewe dressed axes. Afterthatwe looked atcloseuppicturesandtried passed everything around including the shields, swords and weapons. Theswords andaxes were really heavy. He to make afence. Afterthis, Magnusshowed usViking My group’s firstactivity was to weave inandout sticks Next they sixorsometimesseven. splitusintogroups of Viking andran usscreamedloudly. inscreaming. Allof a PowerPoint. way Half through Magnusdressedupasa wereinstructors calledRitaand Magnus. Firstwe watched On 11December2018we hadourVikingDay. The wonthankful thatLucy’s mum itfor ourclass. Overall Ithoughtitwas avery goodtripandIamvery my confidenceandI was abletoclimballaround it. my friendshelpedmetoget tothetopandthathelped I was alittlescaredatfirstbecauseit was quitehighbut my favourite would part have tobetheClimbitexhibition. taken forever tomake! We thingsatW5but didalotof figures madefrom regularLego. Ithoughtthey would have last we gottoW5andattheentrance we sawbigLego singingChristmassongs. At theclassstarted bus someof thebuswasmorning late!Whenwe finallygotonthe whowonthanks toLucy’s mum itinacompetition.Inthe On 3December2018,P7went toW5.Thistripwas Artwork by Julia Cochrane, Zara Gray &Isabella Kenny by Gray Zara Julia Cochrane, Artwork Sophie Crawford, P6 Sophie Crawford, Ellie Johnston, P7 .PENRHYN Ava Dunlop Ava The Flopsy Bunnies by The Flopsy Bunnies by Aisling Gaskin, P6 Charlotte Harvey, P6 Charlotte Harvey, STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 105 Shields, P7 Shields, Johanna HeganJohanna and Darcy Sentry Hill is an old house from Sentry Hill is an old house from All the things the Victorian Era. left in the there were that were same position untouched many for P7 class went When our years. thoroughly we on 28 January, Our experience. the enjoyed we when memory was favourite got the chance the old to explore learn got to very farm We house. lifestyle the about facts interesting of in the Victorian Era. people recommend this trip to highly We it enjoy and hope you everyone as much did. as we On 25 January, Lottie’s Dad, Mr Ben Carter, came in to Carter, Dad, Mr Ben Lottie’s On 25 January, he Before us about his technologyP6 to tell company. easier everything make us a video to he showed began us the features that his company to understand. It showed he The features to steering wheels. are hoping to add to us included a heartbeat which detector explaining was a steering Mr Carter brought owner. recognised the car It features to use as an example. wheel with the added heart and no one else beat recorded Mrs Hyndman’s me because for interesting very a match. This was was system that the girls print use similar to the finger it was glad that Mr Carterin Strathearn. in to came I am very be used to see what might exciting very It was talk to us. which were also got sweets, We in cars in the future. yummy! P7 TRIP TO SENTRY HILL . 2019 JANUARY P5 VISITS MR CARTER DR TURNER VISITS P6 came to our class to talk about Dr Turner On 28 January, in She also brought in the body. the bones and the organs We had a go at using. and a stethoscope that we x-rays each teams and one person stood still while split into two the rest of us stuck labels of the bones on the right place also had a look at the plastic bones she We on the body. learnt the different sorts in and we ofbrought joints we booklets also passed round Dr Turner in our body. have At the with loads of about the body. facts and information shaped chocolate. brain Altogether end she passed round P6 had a great time. “ THE PENRHYN YEAR 2018-2019 YEAR PENRHYN THE . V McKinney V McKinney Iona Blair, P5 Iona Blair, Layla Corry, P4 Layla Corry, raised £1,000. Well done! raised £1,000. Well Molly Boomer and Sophie Mae Holmes, P7 Molly Boomer and Sophie Mae Holmes, On 13 December 2018, my classOn 13 December 2018, my went to the P7 Roadshow. My favourite stall was My favourite Lucky the Dip. It Roadshow. throw ping-pong balls at we it. All the money spent throw buns and cupcakes. You could guess the name of the You buns and cupcakes. was decorated There was tinsel and fairy with lights. knitted family. Some people were dressed up as elves knitted family. a stall with a snowman made out of boxes. You had to had out of made You a stall with a snowman boxes. went to a charity called Barnardo’s. In the end the P7s In the end the went to a charity called Barnardo’s. was very could buy sparkly and colourful and you fairy and they were selling biscuits and cakes. The classroom were and they selling biscuits and cakes. On 14th December 2018, P5 had an Early Man it looked got to the classroom When we Workshop. instructor Our workshop Rita helped us make amazing. pinch symbols on them. We clay pots with Stone Age using quern early to stones man before dressed up like and used wall also made a wattle bread. We make I At the end of all made axes. looms. we the workshop and I at the Early Man Workshop experience my loved that in the future. like hope to do more workshops From 11 to 13 December 2018, P7 did a Christmas did a Christmas P7 2018, to 13 December 11 From let us choose Andrews Mrs a partner or a Roadshow! the for up games had to make of We group three. finding and games Throwing children to play. younger normally Games cost from popular. very were games canes, candy could also be bought; Food play. 20-50p to all in high demand. One were shortbread and cupcakes ‘Guess children was really liked younger that the game teddy. the won you the Name’. If guessed it correctly, you decorations, paper, with Christmas decorated Stalls were had different areas of the We fairy lights and tinsel. also used and if was The library our stalls. for classroom music. own your could play you in the library stall was your were We Monday. following out the given Prizes were teacher and one three prizes per group prize. allowed so that everything Prizes had to be a reasonable price to given was raised fair to each team. The money was a total of raised £1,000 which is the We Barnardo’s. It raised! has ever highest amount the Christmas Roadshow would and we fun experience and enjoyable a very was recommend it! CHRISTMAS ROADSHOW CHRISTMAS On 20 December 2018, the P1s had a Christmas Party On 20 December 2018, the P1s had a Christmas Party to talk to the girls special visitor arrived A very in class. and check had all sent their letters off with their that they Santa Claus spent a long time talking to Christmas wishes. each home them an early present to take girl and gave and so did Santa! our special party, loved with them. We

P1 CHRISTMAS PARTY “ PENRHYN. Sophie (Libbie’s sister). Garden. InAssembly, Libbie putonashow andso did Childs was andScarlett Hearts Maryfrom TheSecret of was Granger, Hermione Terry Scarlett was TheQueen Poppins and Alex was MildredHubble like me. Layla Council.EmmawasThe £2.50isfor theSchool Mary The catwas theothercatswere whiteandblack; black. Worst isby Witch JillMurphy. Igotpresentedwithacat. Worst Ihave two Witch friends, Enid andMaud.The from TheWorst You Witch. hadtobring£2.50.InThe dress upaspeoplefrom books. Iwas MildredHubble we hadWorldOn 7March, BookDay. Everyone hadto WORLD BOOKDAY cake for Whatatreat! snack. Wein school. looked sopretty!We even hadaPrincess the classroom andwore ourcrowns thatwe haddecorated favourite Princesses. We played games, dancedaround we celebrated ourhardwork by dressingupasour We Fairy Tales hadbeenworking onthe topicof and 2019,weOn 15February hadaPrincessParty inP1. P1 PRINCESSPARTY Murray gave areallyfun,interactive presentation. wheezing. Ireallyenjoyed aboutthelungs. Dr learning for are perminuteandalsolistentothelungscheck how many and check beats there used to listentheheart flow meter. isthatastethoscopecanbe OnethingIlearnt machine, thermometer, stethoscope, inhalersandapeak and we gottotrythemout.Therewas abloodpressure equipmentthatshewould use in thesurgeryin lotsof many peoplewithmany illnesses. Shebrought typesof She isaGPandworks inaDoctor’s surgery, treating andspoke on4February aboutthelungs. came toschool theparentsinclass. DrMurray,of Annabel’s mummy, Throughout ourtopicwe haddifferentvisitsfrom some enjoyed findingouthow they helpourbodiestofunction. organ about.Iwas tolearn given thekidneys andreally body. We were splitintogroups andgiven adifferent weIn oursecondterm, were aboutthehuman learning DR MURRAY’SVISITTOP6 WORLD BOOKDAY MARCH 2019. enjoy thisexperience again next year. enjoyed World BookDay and maybe theclassescan series, toAlicefrom AliceinWonderland. We really fromGrangercharacters, Hermione from theHarryPotter from books.characters Therewere many varieties of Everybody brought in£2.50.We hadtodressupas and paintsfor ournew areacalled‘TheSecretGarden’. we didcelebrate thisyear toraise money for materials Penrhyn don’t usuallycelebrate World BookDay but PenrhynOn 7March, celebrated World BookDay. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 106 THE PENRHYNYEAR2018-2019. FEBUARY 2019. Lilybella Burrows andEloiseKeers, P7

Mya Somerville, P6 Mya Somerville, Ava Williams, P4 V McKinney Artwork by LucyAndrews Artwork .PENRHYN Cecily Park, P5 Cecily Park, Katy Allsopp, P6 Allsopp, Katy STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 107 Emma Barr and Katie-Lynn Hill, P7 Emma Barr and Katie-Lynn Maddie Leathem and Lucy Andrews, P7 Maddie Leathem and Lucy Andrews, On 13 March, P5 visited W5 for a ‘Generation Station’ On 13 March, Station’ a ‘Generation visited W5 for P5 us to think about Our instructor Matt asked Workshop. much Electric how the appliances in our homes use. energy charger use the most! A phone uses the least! We showers we In our groups learning about the environment. were put and we clean energy built wind turbines to generate built cars while we chargeable batteries inside them. Next the transferred Then we spinning. our wind turbines were We the wind turbines into our cars. batteries charged by and bumped into slowly The cars moved had a car race. lunch fun! After each visited the ‘Go we other but it was crimes area best. Then the investigating Gallery’. I liked had ‘Climbit’ area where everyone to the huge went we I time to leave. sadly it was Then fun climbing on the pods. W5. really enjoyed came On 19 March, visit P6. They came to Dogs Trust A nice lady to tell us about what happens at Dogs Trust. a breed Gillie was with her dog Gillie. came called Kathy quite and he was brown He was poodle. called a toy telling us about was so so cute! Kathy small. Gillie was She also told what happens and what she does in her job. in at Christmas because dogs come many us about how much find out how them and then workpeople get they pen. a Dogs Trust the class won One person from are. coming into Penrhyn. for Dogs Trust Thank you On 12 March, some P7 hockey girls to Belfast On 12 March, went some P7 hockey other schools,Harlequins including and competed against Primary School, and College Methodist Strandtown It Prep. Victoria against was matchfirst The Prep. Victoria our second match then won We 2 – 2 draw. a narrow was successful Primary School. a very Stranmillis against It was match, this successful match, 4 – 0. After competed we difficult Primary School. a very It was Strandtown against sadly good. We very match was as their goalkeeper 1 – 0 to Strandtown. win this match.didn’t The score was had a quick lunchAfter our defeat we break and then it was It in the semi-finals. Methody time to go against was scored the Methody us but sadly for intense game a very winning goal in the last thirty The score ended up seconds. back to then made our way We being 3 – 2 to Methody. school and continued our day. On 12 March, P7 went to the Ulster Hall for a ‘Poetry in a ‘Poetry March,On 12 Hall for the Ulster to P7 went thirty schools different There were event. there. Motion’ three there were and perform sixth to Our school was The people poems. reading out their our class pupils from Anna. Lottie and Molly, out their poems were who read commended highly was Anna fabulous. were Their poems Some of well! the very performed and Lottie and Molly published in an anthology. girls got their work even P5 TRIP TO W5 DOGS TRUST VISIT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT POETRY IN MOTION IN POETRY THE PENRHYN YEAR 2018-2019 YEAR PENRHYN THE . Artwork Grace Davison by PENRHYN. perform atthisspecialevent. by MrsDevlin,were alsoinvited to from P3andP4,directed Junior choir OurPrep in theUlsterHallMarch. 90thAnniversary Strathearn Concert an exciting performance atthe ended thisyear onahighnotewith WeGrammar School. definitely the Year competitionatGrosvenor in theRadio Choirof UlsterSchool 2019, we In February tookpart confidence. and they spoke andwith clearly McNeill were thePenrhyn readers Carol’. Grace DavisonandTara Bethlehem’, ‘Stowey’ and‘Calypso WeChurch. sang‘How Far isitto Carols inBloomfieldPresbyterian for Lessonsand aFestival of SeniorSchool Strathearn of choirs At Christmaswe joinedwiththe Cup for thebestoverall choir. Priory CupandtheMauriceFoster the were announcedthewinnersof went upwhenwe Acheer Machines’. Magnificent MenintheirFlying ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd’and‘Those Choircompetition,performing School intheHolywoodpart MusicFestival guest choir. InNovember, we took Anniversary asaspecial Concert Holywood MusicFestival 70th that monthwe performed atthe Later with CampbellJuniorSchool. enjoyed tojoin thisopportunity Lord’s my Shepherd’.We really Junior Boys’ Choirtosing‘The Lord’ andwe joinedwithCampbell we sang‘CreatorGod,Wonderful and to theFamily Sunday Service Central Hall.We hadbeeninvited at thestunningCampbellCollege first engagement was inOctober, many andvaried performances. Our new songsandpreparingfor our and we thoroughly enjoy learning Wednesday afterschool afternoon Choirmeetsevery Our School CHOIR B Mawhinney CLUBS. excellent progress insinging. forthe girls theirenthusiasmand Congratulations andthankstoall a medley populartheatresongs. of pupilsandparentswith entertained OpenDay,the school wherewe were alsodelightedtoperform at McCoubrey andStutiMehta.We Crawford, AnnabelPollin, Molly prizes were won by Sophie exceptionally high.Individual Festival, wherethestandardwas Theatre classatHolywood Music intheMusical took part girls Distinction.InNovember,of some thehighestresult achieved girls many2 Singingexam, inwhich for anABRSMPrep, Grade 1or wereIn Junethegirls entered oursongs. of wellcommunicate through the words howtechnique, andlearning to tone, improving ourbreathing towards developing agoodsinging Penrhyn. week we Each work continue tobevery popularin Singing classesfor P4toP7 SINGING school! school! fresh airafterahardday’s work in needed garden for somemuch friends andaccesstoabeautiful new tomake opportunity lotsof also have games, role-play, the imagination andcreativity. We this encourages independence, to createcrafts andartwork; supplies thatthepupilscanuse We have ourcraft trolley fullof attend for afullor part-session. from allyears arewelcome to day from 2.00 -5.45pm.Girls every Clubruns Our After-School AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB A Ramsey T Devlin .PENRHYN J Armstrong CLUBS . STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 109 SPEECH AND DRAMA YOGA Penrhyn, Club in This term a Yoga has been there McDonald. Verity and led by Jigsaw Yoga by provided particularly with great interest, met club was This new older girls. the The girlsfrom of learnt a variety yoga and breathing techniquespostures an to provide relaxation mid-week. fun and exercise, opportunity for and learnt on adventures journeyed pupils The younger older girls The stories. learntpostures through postures different parts and about which offor the body muscles also played sports. different Both groups are used for pose?’ which such is similar that yoga games as ‘What’s which freeze’, is and ‘Yoga the time Mr Wolf?’ to ‘What’s to begin similar to musical girls The eager statues. were and share some of their each learn exercises new week, creations! yoga own Speech each an opportunity for provides and drama her her communication expand skills, girl to improve aim to The classes imagination and think creatively. poetry and drama an appreciation offoster literature, while building selfself confidence and esteem, creating learners. individual The confident and motivated an arena where provides drama necessary for interaction Lagan The skills. team working the girls develop can ofFestival successful Speech very produced and Drama The individual entries winning prizes. results with many girls the class choral P3 and P4 all entered from speaking a 1st and by rewarded was competitions; their hard work 2nd place respectively. The girls also have the opportunity to enter the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, LAMDA, examination and as I anticipated the outstanding, last sets of results were truly C Childs Chloe Nelson and Molly Boomer, P7 Molly Boomer, Chloe Nelson and SCIENCE CLUB way Our Science Club is a really fun and interactive Each interests. we existing week on already to expand look at a different subject such work as the inspirational of the Titanic, slime, Archimedes and the gold crown, use a combination system. We and the digestive forensics creative and investigative of experiments demonstrated can be used to the leaf blower example, For projects. the Bernoullidemonstrate it holds a beach Effect as ball The children when held at a steep angle. in mid-air even windbags with one human up eight-foot then try to blow breath, using the same scientific principles. The Miniversity program was developed to teach developed was program The Miniversity the use ofchildren careers through ICT. about various created instructional which material have makes We the use of careers through learning about various The lesson plans are designed the pupils. ICT fun for for specifically children and with future careers in plus more career topics all university cover mind. We and with a big ofusing a variety computer programs something the childrenemphasis on presentation skills, In eachwill need later in life. session the children learn career whilst honing their ICT about a different course developed also have We skills. presentation & technology, outlines in the STEAM category (science, art and mathematics) whichengineering, primary 3 will bring school children Term can relate to. of topics in our After School range another exciting whichProgram Friday. runs every Girls from P3 to P7 attended Scripture Union every Girls every Union Scripture attended P3 to P7 from very were We period. a ten week over Wednesday Scripture Union for Class Kidz taking to have fortunate teams which we called into two were split We weeks. five Crush. In our teams we Candy and Team Minecraft Team winning for learningearned verse, our memory for points We the quizzes. questions in answering and for fun games his puppets small video clips with Max and also watched learnt God is with us the that and we a race, for training party had a played and we last week the For whole way. out found and we also ate party food We party games. Crush had earned We Candy most points. the that Team definitely would Scripture Union. We enjoyed thoroughly recommend it to anyone! MINIVERSITY SCRIPTURE UNION SCRIPTURE PENRHYN. STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 110 overall we allhadfun. Weall thegirls. didn’t winbecauseCampbellJuniorwon but teams. Itwas reallygoodfunandafterwards Igotpizzafor Theyand Holywood PrimarySchool. were alsosplitintotwo Team AandTeam B. We were playing against CampbellJunior Whenitcametothecompetition,we were splitintotwo teams, eight After weeks we were ready for thecompetition. fun. really was which other each few against a matches had We properly. ball the throw to how learned We with acompetitionattheend. weeks eight for us teach to Club Cricket Holywood of member Wea had term. summer the in washeld Club year’sCricket Last CRICKET CLUB Overall, allthosewhotake inthisclubthoroughly part enjoy it. petition involved sprinting, javelin, standinglongjumpetc. fun and much a spectacular experience! Some events at the com- so was it and went who those of one was I the Track.at Peters Mary competition a attend to selected were girls year, Last Strathearn’s spacioushalls. thereisunsuitableweather weis occupiedorif canuseoneof clubs. We it butif doAthleticsoutsideonthetrack normally wherewe PEandothersports alsogofor“the bigschool” lunch, P7. ItisusuallyheldonWednesdays inStrathearn, afterschool, we isfor have anyone Inschool AthleticsClubwhich inP6and ways. of sorts all youin challenges it because it like I most! enjoy I ones the of I personally feel very and Athletics is passionate one about sport ATHLETICS SPORTS. Front row: AureliaMayne, Andrews, Lucy SusannaVillar, Maddie Front row: Shields, Darcy SusannaVillar, AleenaWasim, Back row: SophieGordon,Grace Davison, Back row: EllieJohnston, Maddie Leathem, Aurelia Mayne, Andrews Lucy Tara McNeill,Johanna Hegan Chloe Nelson,EllieJohnston Sophie Gordon,P7 Aleena Wasim P7 HOCKEY CLUB JUDO CLUB judo words to pass (which theyjudo words topass(which alldid!). girls had to demonstrate various moves and learn some Japanese We the recently held in our which 1st judo grading in the school throws, judoholds, escapes, overs turn andmore! They’ve2 terms. Japanese terminology, beenlearning judo have lotsaboutjudoover Thegirls beenlearning thelast from hallfor girls P3toP7. school the in 3-4pm Tuesdayafternoon every here club a run Judo ply of the Olympic sport of Judo to the after programme!school Sim- introduction the with year this club new brand a have school The whoattended. girls Methodyeventualas up winners.ended Well3-2 the all to done faced a tough Methody side in the semi-final. After a close match 2-2 draw with Victoria and a 4-0 win against Stranmillis. We then a with stronga to we start off got tournament qualifying the At heldatBelfastHarlequins. Belfast qualifiertournament Ben Madigan andStrandtown Primaryinpreparation for the played against several Onepupils, theForm friendlymatches Wednesday Thisyear we pitches. atStrathearn have afternoons Hockey clubisattendedby from eighteengirls P6andP7on year perform atOpenMorning. iswhenthegirls relaxed, funenvironment for allinvolved the andthehighlightof developing the skillinvolved inIrishDance. Classesprovide a bothsoloandteamdances, enjoy learning girls aswell as Irish Danceisafunactivityavailable toallatPenrhyn. The IRISH DANCING Front row: Faith Mercer, Aurelia JulieCochrane, GeorgiaMatchett, Back row: Andrews, Lucy Eve Downey, EllieJohnston, HeidiMoore, Back row: LaurieEakin,Tara Curry, Shields, EllieJohnston, Darcy Mayne, SusannaVillar, MaddieLeathem,Vanessa Minford, Lucy Front row: AleenaWasim, Mya EloiseKeers, Grace Gilchrist, Emma McNally, EssieCostello, LotteCarter, Isla Aldworth Somerville, BellaTurtle,Somerville, SophieThompson,Freya Brand, Grace Davison,AleenaWasim, SophieGordon Macy McCormick Macy onfloor: Seated Freya Bevan, JemimaAgbaje C McCamley S Mayne .PENRHYN SPORTS . STRATHEARN SCHOOL. 111 S Watters, CIYMS Head Coach S Watters, Grace Davison, Nyla Mallon Grace Zara Gray, Katie Allen, Sophie Gordon Katie Gray, Zara Katie Allen, Vanessa Minford, Annabel Minford, Allen, Vanessa Katie Layla Corry, Megan Chercoles Carter, Chercoles Carter, Megan Corry, Layla Nyla Mallon, Darcy Shields, Megan Megan Nyla Mallon, Darcy Shields, Back row: Davison Grace Cecily Park, Chercoles Carter, Seated: Gray Zara Essie Costello, Pollin, Grace Davison, P7 TENNIS CLUB afternoons at and Wednesday Club runs on Tuesday The after-school Tennis one of Emma Crowe, be a great success. and it continues to Club, CIYMS Tennis the CIYMS tennis coaches, collects the children them to school from and walks in the winter months tennis throughout CIYMS where the children enjoyed have are but we Numbers on the classes are good and steady, the club indoor dome. of focus the classes is The key more children in tennis. to get involved keen always of the children the aim the give fundamental knowledge fun and technique. We fun-filled in a safe, playing them to enjoy and to encourage main tennis strokes atmosphere. thanks to Strathearn for allowing us to use allowing to Strathearnthanks for who formers and to the sixth their facilities runninghelped in events. the – Winners Results P4 50m Obstacle, Park; P4 50m, Cecily Allen; P5 Katie ball, Tennis Allen; P4 Katie Gray; 600m, Zara P5 Carter; 50m, Megan Long P5 Minford; ball, Vanessa P5 Tennis P6 Boomer; Curry; P6 75m, Molly Tara Jump, Grace Ball, P6 Tennis 600m Sophie Gordon; P6 Thompson; Bronte Davison; P6 Long Jump, Thompson; P7 75m, Velvet Bronte High Jump, Logue; P7 Tennis Cara Meharg; P7 600m, Velvet P7 Long Jump, Ball, Daisy Johnston; Tilly McWhinnet. Meharg; P7 High Jump, Individual Winners P6 Sophie Gray, Allen, P5 Zara P4 Katie Meharg. Gordon, P7 Velvet swimming outside ofswimming school Overall as well. the importantI think it is very to have a you opportunity and it gives to swim chance out of and get to get the classroom some exercise. Ellie Johnston, Maddie Leathem, Sophie Crawford, Grace Davison Grace Maddie Leathem, Sophie Crawford, Ellie Johnston, Back row: Gray Zara Cecily Park, Aurelia Mayne, Front row: - Katie Allen, Nyla Mallon and Cecily - Katie Chercoles Carter, - Megan Davison, Sophie - Grace Swimming is a massive part ofSwimming is a massive the life of Department.Strathearn Preparatory This competing swimmers had eleven we year all did in the Ulster Schools’ Gala and they Our teams consisted ofsuperbly well! the swimmers: following P5 Park P6 Gray, Zara Essie Costello, Mindord and Annabel Vanessa Pollin P7 Mae Holmes and Darcy Shields Katie Allen were The finalists (6th and 8th) Nyla Mallon (6th), medal) / silver (2nd Cecily Park Davison (4 gold and Grace every go swimming medals). We to Templemore Wednesday Baths but some people go P1 – P3 SportsP1 – Day at our P1-P3 Sports kind was The weather All of were in June. the events Day participated great enthusiasm by in with grandparents, parents, the girls, and many cheer and sisters came to brothers on our their first time it was many For athletes. but everyone competing in a Sports Day, collected a all and they themselves enjoyed participation certificate. The P3s competed in with Barbour finishing as their first house relay the winners. P4 - P7 Sports Day held at Strathearn was Our Senior Sports Day shone sun The May. in Holiday Bank last the on of all morning excitement and added to the great individual As usual there were the day. the girls, from and team performances Head of PE at Strathearn, and Mrs Young, presented the girls Many with their medals. SWIMMING CR0SS COUNTRY PE STRATHEARN PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents who gave so generously of their time Strathearn Parents’ Association’s main purpose and money throughout the year, enabling the PTA is to raise funds to support Strathearn School and to continue to run events and raise important funds the Penrhyn Preparatory Department. It consists of for both schools. It is very much appreciated. A parents from both schools, with a Chairperson from very sincere, heartfelt thank you to all those who each on the committee. There are various fund- serve on the committee for their ongoing support raising events planned throughout the school year for and enthusiasm. Thanks also to Mr Anderson as both the girls and parents to enjoy. The funds raised teacher representative, and to Mrs Connery and Mrs are invaluable to both Strathearn and Penrhyn, and Mawhinney for their continued support. are used in ways that really do make a difference to the girls’ educational experience. We are always looking for new committee members or volunteers. If you would like to help in any way, This year we continued with our very successful please contact reception at either Penrhyn or discos for Forms One and Two . They were held at Strathearn. It would be greatly appreciated. the Stormont Hotel, a venue loved by the children, with P7 also being invited after the AQE exams. Zoë Wilcox, Chairperson for Strathearn and Claire They were once again very well attended by pupils Baillie Ritchie, Chairperson for Penrhyn from Strathearn, Penrhyn, Campbell College and neighbouring schools.

Another successful event was the Penrhyn Summer Fete which was held in June 2018. This included the very popular “Bake Off” competition, and many other fun activities such as a climbing wall, tombola, bouncy castle slide and much more. This event was thoroughly enjoyed by all the girls and their families.

We also held Halloween, Christmas and End of Term discos for the Penrhyn pupils, in which they could dress up and dance the afternoon away, with lots of party games and treats provided.

At the end of the year, we were delighted to present a cheque to Mrs Connery for £6000. This will be shared between Strathearn and Penrhyn to help support them in their activities.

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