ContentsArts The Foundation Head of Foundation’s of King Edward VI Report 2 or The King’s School Hail & Farewell 3 in Macclesfield, Cheshire Academic Departments 7

Founded by Sir John Percyvale, Kt, Events & Activities 33 by his Will dated 25th January, 1502-03. Re-established by Charter of King Edward VI, Creative Work 42 dated 26th April, 1552. Governing Body Infant and Junior 50 Chairman: Professor F M Burdekin OBE Rugby 55 Vice Chairman: Rev D Wightman Hockey 60 Co-optative Governors: Mrs C Buckley BA, 5 Ford’s Lane, Bramhall Cricket 64 M G Forbes BSc, 3 Bridge Green, Prestbury, Macclesfield R A Greenham FRICS, Lower Drove Hey Farm, Sutton, Macclesfield Other Sport 67 Dr J W Kennerley, BPharm, MRPharms, PhD, 28 Walton Heath Drive, Macclesfield J D Moore MA, Fairfield, 12 Undercliff Road, Kendal Appendices Mrs A E Nesbitt BA, The Hollows, Willowmead Park, Prestbury, Macclesfield 1 Staff List 72 Mrs A A Parnell BA, Paddock Knoll Farm, Rainow, Macclesfield C R W Petty MA, Endon Hall North, Oak Lane, Kerridge, Macclesfield 2 Examination Results 75 J K Pickup MA, QC, Trafford House, 49 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge 3 Higher Education 78 W Riordan BA, 1 Castlegate, Prestbury, Macclesfield J R Sugden MA, FIMECHE, 4 Marlborough Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield 4 Awards & Prizes 80 5 Music Examinations 83 Representative Governors Appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Chester A N Dicken BSc, CEng, FIChemE, Merry Bank, 11 Magnolia Rise, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Cheshire County Council J P Findlow, LLB, Kandersteg, Broad Walk, Prestbury, Macclesfield Appointed by Macclesfield Borough Council Mrs E N Gilliland, 26 Henbury Rise, Henbury, Macclesfield Appointed by the Rt Revd the Lord Bishop of Chester Rev D Wightman MA, The Old Rectory, 12 Ryles Park Road, Macclesfield Appointed by the Council of the Victoria University, Manchester Professor F M Burdekin, OBE, F R Eng, FRS, 27 Springbank, Bollington, Macclesfield Officers of the Foundation Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne BSc, PhD, MEd Director of Finance and Clerk to the Governors: J M Spencer Pickup BSc, ACA Solicitors: sas daniels LLP, County Chambers, 6 Chestergate, Macclesfield Auditors: Messrs Josolyne & Co, Chartered Accountants, Macclesfield Bankers: National Westminster Bank PLC, Macclesfield

1 Head of Foundation’s Report

I am delighted to be able to report involved, especially the rugby players possible without the dedicated com- that the academic year 2008 – 2009 themselves, had an unforgettable ex- mitment of the staff, both teachers was an especially successful and note- perience. Another marvellous rugby and support staff, who regularly give worthy one for The King’s School. event was the tour to New Zealand up so much of their time for the sake Not only were we able to celebrate which took place just after the end of of the students. It is the time that is 100 years of girls’ education at Fence the summer term. Over thirty pupils sacrificed at lunchtime, after school Avenue, but the boys also reached a and five staff had a super time and and at weekends that makes King’s cup final at Twickenham whilst the won all their games also. the special place it is. I would like to Foundation secured unprecedented The School has had another very congratulate the staff and the pupils academic success in many areas. successful year academically. At A on the marvellous achievements this The celebration of 100 years of level, the percentage of A/B grades year. girls’ education at Fence Avenue was 76%, a School record by over 3%. The School is going through a lasted for most of the academic year, Nearly half of all results (45%) were process of incorporation to update even though the official opening of at A grade and the pass rate was again its working practices and, as a part of Macclesfield High School for Girls 100%. Sarah Gales achieved five A this initiative, the benefit we provide had taken place, a hundred years grades in her A level examinations to the community is being assessed. earlier, in February 1908. To mark this and two distinctions in her Advanced The Quincentenary Bursary Scheme date, we celebrated Founders’ Day Extension Awards. She also represent- is a significant part of this benefit and at the Spring half term and invited ed Great Britain in the Biology Olym- it goes from strength to strength, with a prestigious female orator, the Rt piad and obtained the best mark in an award being named in honour of Hon Ann Widdecombe MP, to speak. the country in AQA Chemistry exami- RD ‘Nobby’ Clarke, a distinguished She gave a superb address, or actu- nations. In all, 36 pupils (almost one former teacher at the school. The ally two excellent but different ones third of the year group) produced 3 A fund regularly helps over a dozen pu- for the younger and older audience. grades or better. pils in the Sixth Form every year. Any- It was a splendid day for the town At GCSE, 62% of grades were A* or one who needs to know more about as well as for the Former Pupils of A which is a school record. William this scheme or what the school does Macclesfield High School who turned Hanson gained 10 A*s and Jake Know- in the community has only to contact out in droves to join us for the Open les and Lauren How both produced my office to receive details of all that Day held in March: we hope that they 10 A/A* grades. Emelia Bell, Katie we offer. These are challenging times enjoyed this celebration as much as Reid, Molly Ross, Hannah Sugden for everyone and we are doing all we the existing pupils and staff. and Isabel Wilkinson all achieved 9 can to support the people around us. The trip to Twickenham was an straight A* grades. Forty two pupils The end of the academic year is a unforgettable experience as several (over one quarter of the year group) time to say farewell to retiring col- hundred pupils and staff from all four obtained 9 A/A* grades, another truly leagues and details are contained later divisions set off early on 1 April to see outstanding statistic. in this report. However, I would very the U15 rugby team play in the Daily These results are a great tribute to much like to record my thanks and Mail Vase Final later that day. Sadly, the hard work of the pupils involved appreciation of the excellent work the result did not go our way but all but none of this success would be undertaken for the whole school by two of them: Andrew Green, Direc- tor of Music, and Frank Walker, Head of Drama. Both have provided many superb evenings of entertainment at King’s and we wish them well for their retirement. The School, and thousands of pupils, are very much in their debt. I must also not let the mo- ment go by without paying tribute to Geoff Shaw for the marvellous work he has done for the Junior Division as its Principal over many years. He has been a most able and commit- ted leader and I am pleased that we will not be losing him just yet as he is returning to his first love, teaching mathematics, in the Girls’ Division. In addition to academic achieve- ments, there has been a pleasing number of other successes this year, in a variety of areas such as sport, music and drama. The school still has a world champion sailor, a likely Olympic gymnast and an England U16 rugby player in its midst. I hope that you enjoy reading about them in the pages of this report.

2 Hail & Farewell

nity leave at King’s. He is a graduate Mr Graeme Wright became the new Hail … in Chemistry from MMU. Head of History. He taught at Liver- Welcome to the following members pool College for 5 years where he was of staff who joined King’s during the Mrs Susan Moule joined the Junior also Master i/c 1st XV Rugby. He spent academic year 2008-2009. School team as a permanent Teaching six years in the Royal Marines before Assistant for Year 3. Sue has enjoyed taking a degree in History at Liverpool Mrs Sarah Anderson replaced Dr teaching experience at both Infant & University. His interests include all West in the Mathematics Department Junior levels and she brought wel- sports, reading, cooking, music and on a part-time basis. She is a gradu- come experience to the Year 3 team. the cinema. ate in Mathematics from MMU and worked at Harrytown High School. Mr Ian Oakley joined the school as Mrs Louise Wilkinson joined the Her interests include running, hiking, a part-time Laboratory Technician. library staff as an after-hours Library the theatre and gardening. He is a Pharmacology graduate and Assistant. She has a BA (hons) in His- has been working at AstraZeneca as a tory and Geography and is a member Miss Hannah Barton became an Research Scientist for many years. His of NADFAS - National Association of additional member of the Psychology interests include running, mountain Decorative Fine Art and Design. Department. She graduated from the biking and walking. He also plays the University of Wales, Cardiff in Applied guitar and is a keen golfer. We also say hail to: Psychology and completed her NQT year at Bryn Hafren Comprehensive Miss Anna Robinson replaced Zoe Arthur who joined the Maths School. She has also worked as a Natalie Frith as Note Taker in the Department as Senior Subject Teacher Connexions Personal Advisor. She has Sixth Form Division. She graduated in at Fence Avenue to cover a maternity travelled around Asia and Australia Social Policy and Sociology from the leave and to Tony Jackson who joined and is a keen runner. University of Sheffield and has taught the Art and Design Department cov- Religious Education, Philosophy and ering for Zoe Taylor’s maternity leave Miss Kirsty-Jane Birch replaced Sociology for four years. She is a keen and who will leave us during Autumn Mr Lawrence upon his retirement as ballroom and Latin American dancer term 2009. Senior Subject Teacher for Mathemat- and also enjoys singing and sporting ics at Cumberland Street. She has a activities. We also welcomed George Morris- degree in Mechanical Engineering sey as a Rugby coach for the Au- from the University of Durham and Mrs Sarah Robinson joined the tumn Term and in October 2008 we left her post as Second in Charge of History Department as an additional welcomed Clement Courouve as Mathematics at the Royal Grammar member of staff on a part-time basis. a French Language Assistant, Alexan- School, High Wycombe. Before tak- She is a graduate in Social Science dra Lonescu as a German Language ing her PGCE, she spent three years from the University of Salford, and Assistant and Carmen Lopez Perez working in the City as a trader and completed a PGCE in History and IT as a Spanish Language Assistant. financial analyst. She enjoys walking at MMU. She has previously worked and running. as a teacher of autistic children and as a History teacher at Altrincham Girls’ … and Farewell Mrs Kathryn Brookes joined the Grammar School and Henbury High English Department on the retire- School. Her interests include horse Zaheer Ahmed ment of Gill Taylor. An Oxford gradu- riding, walking, rope racing, cycling Zaheer arrived at King’s from St ate in English Language and Litera- and netball. Augustine of Canterbury RC High ture, she also has an MA in Victorian School, Oldham in September 2006. Literature. She completed her PGCE Mr Rupert Rule replaced Mark Sec- He quickly settled into the depart- at Keele University. Her interests in- combe as an Economics and Business ment and soon began to introduce clude reading, creative writing, drama Studies Teacher. He graduated in new teaching techniques such as and keeping fit. Economics from Durham University Kagan Cooperative Learning. He had and completed a PGCE in Business an excellent rapport with the students Ms Janet Handley left her post at Education at Manchester University, both in and out of the classroom. Glossopdale Community College to having spent time at King’s School on He helped with some of the school’s replace Gwen Goodings as a part- one of his placements. He had previ- outdoor activities as well as setting up time English Teacher. She has a Joint ously worked as an auditor before re- a club for those interested in playing Honours Degree in English and training as a teacher. He enjoys rugby, the board game Go, and he had been History from John Moores University, cricket, golf and singing. He also plays appointed as Head of PSHE. Zaheer Liverpool. She has also taught at the the flute and is a keen skier. leaves Macclesfield for the sun- British Council School in Madrid and nier climes of Brunei where he has at Barnsley College of Further Educa- Miss Samantha Smith joined the secured a teaching post at Jerudong tion. She enjoys travelling, cooking, Modern Foreign Language Depart- International School. We wish him the arts and keeping fit. ment as a French and Spanish Teach- every success and happiness for the er. She graduated in French and Span- future. Mr Jim Jones returned to the Chem- ish at the University of Manchester istry Department as a result of the and also completed her PGCE there. Philip Atkinson increase in pupils taking the subject. She enjoys reading, foreign travel and One of the longest serving members He has previously covered a mater- cuisine, netball and running. of staff in the Junior Division, Philip

3 Hail & Farewell left us to spread his wings and take insight, imagination, encyclopaedic ment levels and the school popula- up a post at a new school in Abu knowledge and diverse practical skills. tion hit a spectacular high of 1507. Dhabi. He joined King’s Juniors in Andrew relishes a musical challenge Linda was known by her friends and September 1994 and his artistic and and has been the driving force behind colleagues for her thoughtfulness, creative flair was evident for all to see some ambitious ventures. A wide kindness and sense of humour – an in his imaginative classroom displays range of performances springs to essential characteristic, especially and the wonderful sets he created for mind, from Britten’s War Requiem, to through busy, stressful times. She also numerous school productions. He Sondheim’s complex Into the Woods, relied on her mug of Yorkshire tea acted as Pastoral Head of the Juniors lovely Baroque concerti grossi and to help her through the day! Linda for a number of years during which Beethoven 1. He has enabled pupils will be sorely missed but we wish her he played a vital role in ensuring that to enjoy opportunities that they could every happiness for retirement. the children’s happiness and well-be- not have expected to experience ing were at the forefront of what the at school. In a more frivolous vein, Lucy Hewitson school offers. There will be many cur- no one will forget Malcolm Arnold’s Lucy Hewitson joined the Economics rent and former pupils who will have thrillingly banal Grand, Grand and Business Studies Department in been greatly indebted to his inspi- Overture, for which Andrew managed September 2004 and soon established rational teaching. This is an exciting to persuade members of the senior herself as an outstanding classroom challenge for him and we wish him management team to dress as clean- practitioner. She was always keen to every success and happiness in his ing ladies and perform the solo parts develop new and innovative methods new role and life in another country. for 3 vacuum cleaners and a carpet to improve the delivery of material sweeper! and aid students’ learning. Recently, Verna Costello Andrew is blessed with wisdom and she developed a whole range of activi- Verna joined King's in 1993 and, since the diplomatic directness of a true ties to stretch and challenge students. then, held both SST and HoD posi- Yorkshire man. He tackles a prob- It is therefore no surprise that many tions in the German Department, lem head on and does not become students who have been taught by and taught in the boys’, girls’ and 6th embroiled in trivia. Music at King’s Lucy have continued with the subjects Form divisions. She organised vari- flourished during his reign. He recog- at university. Soon after joining, Lucy ous foreign trips and exchanges, and nised strengths in others and was as was also appointed as the teacher in more recently ran the very successful happy to support as to lead, encour- charge of PSHE in the Sixth Form and European Youth Parliament group in aging colleagues to develop musical she founded the famous Sixth Form the 6th Form. Verna will always be pursuits in areas that complemented Quiz. She introduced many new ideas remembered for her super-organised his own initiatives. This cultivated a into the PSHE programme, including way of working, but her warm, sup- healthy spirit of teamwork and strong a whole range of external speakers. portive demeanour with both pupils morale, and developed for the pupils Lucy contributed to whole school and colleagues was her strongest a rich breadth of musical opportuni- activities including running girls’ asset. She always had the pupils’ ties. Andrew will certainly miss the tennis and supporting D of E and out- best interests at heart and genuinely special rapport he achieved with door activity weekends. The highlight enjoyed their company, being at her his pupils, through shared pursuits, of her time at King’s was when she happiest in the classroom. study and mutual respect, as well as a helped to lead the World Challenge Verna claimed to be ‘retiring’, but tremendous sense of fun. trip to Bolivia. no one believed this: no doubt, she Retirement will hold no fears for Lucy increasingly became involved will find other projects in which to Andrew. His penchant for the golf in Economics and Business teach- invest her significant energy and course, avid love of learning, activities ing at a national level, being part of creativity. Her departure will leave at church and commitment to family a Development Group for the EBEA. a massive hole in both the German and friends already have the needs of In June, she spoke at a conference of Department and the Girls’ Division body, mind, spirit and heart well cov- teachers on the topic of improving and she will be sorely missed. ered. We wish him and Linda health standards in Economics teaching. It is and happiness and will do our best to therefore no surprise that she leaves Andrew Green carry forward the valuable legacy he is us to take up a promotion as Head After thirty four years, Andrew had leaving us. of Economics and Business Studies risen to second place on the chrono- at Newcastle-Under-Lyme School. We logical list of teaching staff at King’s. Linda Green wish her every success in her career. He is tenacious, but not competitive, Linda Green retired from the Admis- and has decided to settle for that! sions department at King’s after seven Jean Laidlaw Andrew arrived fresh from postgradu- years, having joined in the year of the Jean Laidlaw retired at Easter 2009 ate work at Newcastle University, with Quincentenary celebrations. From after 17 years at King’s during which a first class degree under his belt, the start it was apparent that she was time she worked in both the Cum- and an abundance of musical exper- going to be a great asset to the team. berland Street and Fence Avenue tise to share. It has always been his She was extremely dedicated and Resource Centres. Initially at the passionate belief that music teachers hard working, creative, eager to learn Boys’ Division, Jean helped develop inspire their pupils most effectively new skills, keen to suggest new ideas a programme of Information Skills by being active musicians themselves. or to support new initiatives that lessons for the Foundation. Subse- He has enacted this philosophy to the could make Admissions more success- quently, using her considerable exper- full, stimulating young people and ful. It is fitting that she was part of the tise and much patience searching the colleagues alike through his musical team as it celebrated record recruit- World Wide Web, she helped set up

4 Hail & Farewell the King’s School Resource Centres’ sandwiches. Clearly, things had to and leader who set an excellent ex- comprehensive Subject Links facility change. ample for others. He was held in high on the King’s intranet. Jean moved After nine years of innovation at regard by both staff and pupils due to to the Girls’ Division in 2004 where Cumberland Street, during which the his friendly demeanour and positive her knowledge of local and family library was completely renovated, outlook. It was clear to most people history research became a major the acquisition of the Fence Avenue that he would move on to a more factor in the success of the displays site and the proposal to open a Girls’ senior managerial position and there- that were the centrepiece of the Girls’ Division in 1993 presented Gill with fore it is no surprise that he has been Division’s celebration of 100 years of a fresh challenge and an opportunity appointed Head of Sixth Form at The girls’ education at the Fence Avenue to create a library for the 21st century. Grange School. We wish him every site. Many pupils and colleagues have She and Michael Patey-Ford worked success in his future endeavours. benefited from her help and support together to plan a flagship develop- throughout the years and all wish her ment for the new division, which James Reilly a well deserved retirement. With all would integrate the traditional con- James taught at King’s for 2 years and her many interests, it is sure to be a cept of a library with the new forms a term, coming initially as a maternity busy one! of digital resources transforming ICT, cover teacher and then on a full-time audio-visual and reprographics. basis. During this time, he taught KS3 Tom North With Gill’s inspired management, and KS4 ICT to both boys and girls After an incredible 28 years, Tom the new Information Resource Centre as well as ECDL to the sixth form. North retired in Summer 2009. His immediately established itself as the In his last year he took on the extra many hats have included i/c canteen, hub, about which the life of the Girls’ challenges of AS/A2 ICT and Comput- i/c house system, i/c a hockey team, Division revolved; an observation ing. James was an excellent appoint- i/c Maths Challenges (both Junior and as true today as it was fifteen years ment and it was sad to see him leave Intermediate), i/c staff end of term ago. The environment is so comfort- for pastures new. The number of walks and generally i/c good cheer able and the atmosphere so friendly, presents he received from pupils and gentle nature in the common exciting and collaborative that in the and the ovation he was given on the rooms! But Tom was always wide early years it was not unusual, during final assembly were testament to his awake during meetings and never lunchtime, to find the rest of the popularity. Away from ICT, James gave missed the chance to raise a query building all but deserted, with over up much free time to coaching boys’ or simply to push the meeting along 90% of the school population of pu- football and he also helped on many apace when he sensed the chair flag- pils and staff working together in the outdoor and camping trips. As well ging under the load of discussion. Resource Centre. as his skills in the classroom, James Tom even coached cricket for a time In 2004 Gill returned to Cumber- was an excellent footballer, and the while based at Cumberland Street land Street bringing with her the staff team recorded two great seasons - a little known fact. He was always spirit of collaboration and adventure with his presence. As he heads off to a committed and detailed maths so firmly established at Fence Avenue Barcelona to teach, it will be worth teacher and was never one to resist which is a tribute to the lasting influ- checking to see if he makes it into the change; he jumped at the chance ence of her unfailing enthusiasm, Champions’ League squad. to have an inter-active whiteboard generosity and patience. We wish her and demanded to be trained! He a long, happy and creative retirement. Frank Walker loved puzzles and was always keen Frank Walker joined the staff of King’s to introduce his young charges to Andy Reeve as Head of Drama in September 1991. the fascinations in puzzle mathemat- Andy Reeve joined us in 2003 to take Since that time, alongside teaching ics. For many years, Tom was also i/c on the role of Head of Economics lower school and GCSE drama and A- Maths entrance exams and he played and Business Studies. Andy worked Level Theatre Studies, he has directed a pivotal role in setting in place the with flair and determination to cre- over 30 dramatic productions, work- structure that we use today. He has ate a highly successful department. ing with many hundreds of students been a great support in the Maths Approximately one third of the Sixth across the Foundation. As a teacher department and his entertaining com- Form are taught by the department and a director, Frank’s approach has pany will no doubt be missed in the with a very high percentage moving been passionate and committed. His staffroom. We all wish him a long and on to study the subjects at university. own impressive talent, his knowledge healthy retirement; no doubt he will Andy introduced a number of initia- and his understanding of theatre have now be spending a little more time tives, including the Investors’ Club made him an inspiration to so many on the oche! and Economics Plus, which resulted King’s students. However, it is the in a number of respected speakers way in which he engendered a culture Gill Parry visiting the department, including of absolute professionalism, of pride When Gill came to King’s over 25 George Osborne and Chris Davies. in, and engagement with, the art of years ago, resources were antiquated. Working predominantly with the Sixth theatre, that have made Frank such a The Cumberland Street Library was Form, Andy was a form tutor for two presence within the institution. mainly comprised of History books, years then was appointed Head of One of his earliest undertakings, whilst the Fiction Library was housed Year 12 in 2005. He excelled in the in his second year as Head of Drama, in the Cricket Pavillion. Gill had to role, implementing various strate- was the epic 2-part production of Ni- share an office with the Sixth Form gies which enriched the lives of Sixth cholas Nickleby. Taking place over 6 who used it as a Common Room, so Form pupils. nights, parts 1 and 2 alternating con- she worked amidst cups of tea and Andy is a very professional teacher secutively, this was a remarkable piece

5 Hail & Farewell of theatre. Throughout Frank’s time at King’s, his students have learnt VALETE about the magic of theatre, and about the value of real teamwork amongst Peter Mathews a cast and crew, in the course of It is with sadness that we record participating in challenging drama of the death in January 2009 of Pe- this kind. ter Mathews, who died suddenly, From the large-scale full cast spec- ‘in the fields with his animals’, taculars such as Nicholas Nickleby, aged 62. He joined the staff at The Baker’s Wife (1996), Into the King’s, one of a large intake of Woods (2000) and Cyrano de Berger- new staff, many of whom stayed ac (2005) to the intense studio-style for years, in 1968, and took early theatre of Every Good Boy Deserves retirement in 2002, though he Favour (1993) or the sparse and maintained several connections meticulously choreographed Zadig with the school. (1999), every one of these produc- Pete was, both by upbringing tions has had a lasting impact on and by personal commitment, all involved. Frank has always been a grammar school boy. He had ambitious in his choice of shows and spent his years at King’s as a in his teaching, never compromising pupil and, following three years his vision. at Loughborough, he re-joined Remembered by almost 20 years’ as a member of staff. Pete began of King’s students as a truly inspiring at King’s as a PE/Games teacher, tutor and artist, Frank’s legacy will live who also taught some Biology. As on for many years to come. time passed, the Biology expand- pupils over the years. And indeed, ed as a proportion of his teaching he was still helping out right up We also say hail and farewell to Mrs time, and he also succeeded in to his death, more than six years Sue Millard, Mrs Barbara Lives- making a huge impact in PSHE. As after he had retired from King’s. ley and Mr Neil Creighton who he became a more senior member There was also cricket; the joint all joined the language department of staff, Pete had an increasingly founding of a bird-watching club during the academic year to cover for significant influence, helping the at the school; the Biology club. In maternity leave. Claire Keen joined school to adapt to changing cir- particular, Pete found a niche with the staff as a temporary Teaching cumstances. the cricket 2nd XI. For years, his Assistant with Year 4 in January 2009. Pete was exceptionally efficient 2nd XIs went unbeaten because This was as a response to increased and well-organised, so that it was he generated huge commitment class sizes brought about by the influx not surprising that each of the from the young men involved, of children from a local Preparatory Heads under whom he served, who were superbly motivated by School. Claire brought her experience gave him the responsibility to run Pete’s approach. In many ways, of teaching at this level to bear as she things - not just Rugby, but also at Pete was as pleased about his tirelessly supported staff and pupils, different times the complex PSHE endeavours with 2nd XI cricket both in and out of the classroom. scheme in the school; various as with the 1st XV rugby, even Clare Reavey and Carol Holton year-groups; the pastoral arrange- though, when history is written, also joined the Junior Division team ments in the middle school; the it will be the latter for which he is in January 2009 as temporary Recep- remarkable post-exams Activities remembered. tion teaching assistant and Year 2 Week. At Alan Cooper’s request, Pete was an immensely gener- teacher respectively. Clare supple- Pete also did a stint as member- ous teacher who was passionately mented the Reception team as they ship secretary of the Old Boys’ interested in his pupils and their catered for expanded pupil numbers Association; in effect, Pete saved progress, and was keen to help and Carol became class teacher of a the Association from slipping into them in whatever ways he could: group of six children as they settled extinction. he had the grammar school ethos into their new surroundings. Clare Pete was not only a very effec- in his bones. So, his activities as a and Carol fitted into the respective tive classroom teacher, but also teacher of subjects in the class- teams perfectly and helped enor- someone who took his pastoral re- room, or in the Gym, or on the mously to cater for the unexpected sponsibilities very seriously, as well sports field, or up a mountain boost in numbers that the Junior Divi- as being fully committed in a huge were all integral parts of Pete’s sion received. range of extra-curricular activities. vocation. Because, for Peter Math- He is perhaps best known as a ews, that is what his work as a rugby master, but in fact his extra- teacher was: a vocation. curricular involvement was much IAW wider than just rugby. He was central to the school’s outdoor ac- tivities programme for many years, including his running of mountain courses, which developed a life- time interest for large numbers of

6 Academic Departments

to work with Stuart during the next natural landscape of Anglesey as Art & Design academic year. inspiration. Students produced some This was a very busy year for the Art In November, all Year 12 and 13 extremely mature work in mixed Department. The year started with artists spent a day in London to take media, textiles, print, digital media a temporary farewell to Mrs Taylor in a number of important exhibi- and sculpture and their efforts were as she left to have her baby and we tions. They visited the Turner Prize celebrated in an exhibition of their welcomed Mr Tony Jackson, who took exhibition at the Tate Britain which, work in June, which sat very comfort- over some of Mrs Taylor’s teaching as ever, prompted much debate ably alongside the work of the A-level alongside Mrs Threlfall who joined about the nature of art. In complete Artists. the Boys’ Division team in addition contrast, the students spent some The pupils behaved impeccably to her SST role at Fence Avenue. time at the National Gallery, studying and thoroughly enjoyed the experi- A variety of exciting curricular and the origins and history of art prior to ence, which is more akin to an art extra-curricular opportunities have the 20th Century and finally visited college atmosphere than a school peppered our year. During October the Victoria and Albert Museum, to based experience. Those selected and November, a group of Sixth look at areas of special interest in the were Annie Edgerton, Maddy Pickles, Formers were invited to design and applied arts. Pete Machin, Will Farrow, Phil Gibson, create the props and scenery for a In February, the department, led Harry Wood, James Hamilton, Lauren professional production, Plan B for by Mrs Threlfall, produced the scen- Doy, Ellie Johnson, Bethan Davies the Workers, directed by Rob Johnson ery for the Girls’ Division production and Izzy Bell. and performed during the Buxton of Daisy Pulls it Off. This involved During March and April, students Drama Festival. Considering the short recreating an authentic 1920s’ school in Years 7, 8 and 9 were busy work- time frame available and the high dorm and interior and props. Special ing on a competition sponsored professional standards required, the mention goes to Megan Jackson in by Sculpture 4 Kids on a theme of students and Mrs Threlfall created Year 10 for the tremendous commit- Minibeasts. The competition re- some cutting edge visuals to support ment that she put in to creating such quired artists to recycle ordinary the actors and the production was a stunning visuals. household materials into a sculpture tremendous success. The Art Department assisted the of a small animal or mini-beast. From During October half-term, three Drama Department on the lead up hundreds of entries nationwide, the Year 13 students, Gemma Lord, Wan- to Mr Walker’s final production, The King’s School’s creative craftsmen gui Wanjau and Olivia Howick joined Royal Hunt of the Sun. This was a were judged Britain’s top school for a select group of the best of gifted very interesting piece for students sculpture in the competition, win- and talented art students from across to work on with Inca Gold being an ning the prestigious Robert Bowman the county to spend 10 days work- overriding theme. Students worked Sculpture Award and £2500 for the ing in the heart of Tuscany. They had tirelessly on sets and Inca costumes Art Department. the opportunity to study the work and props. Particular mention must Three aspiring artists from the of some of the greatest masters of be made of the spectacular cruci- Boys’ Division, Elliot Doy (Year 8) the Renaissance, such as Giotto and fixion piece, designed and painted David Marchington (Year 8) and Alex Piero della Francesca, as well as the by Kate Nave and her team, and Moore (Year 7) were individual breathtaking landscape in a region the beautiful cloaks painted by Mrs finalists and each won £50, that has been an inspiration to artists Woodruff. The input of the art team although the greatest for centuries. The group worked on helped to make the production a praise must be for a number of projects, including large visual feast to complement the per- all artists who scale canvasses, a series of wigs and formances. entered costumes and mixed media pieces In March, 11 students were se- as and their efforts were celebrated with lected for the Cheshire GCSE Artists a month-long exhibition at Woodford Gifted and Talented residential at the Lodge Professional Centre. It is a Conway Centre measure of the success and talent of in Anglesey. Gemma, Wangui and Olivia that all The students three have secured places to study spent four art and design on highly prestigious days working courses at Glasgow, Chelsea and Man- alongside chester respectively. professional The Art Department hosted a artists and series of Life Drawing evening classes teachers, during the autumn term for sixth using the form art students. We were lucky enough to secure the services of our life model, Stuart, for a second year. Students extended the academic side of their drawing and were able to expand their experience of anatomi- cal work to complement the Human Form project. The course was a great success and we hope to continue

7 Academic Departments the prize was awarded for the full Students were captivated by his the work of a wide variety of artists. school entry. We will now look for monumental stone carvings and wall Works on show included illustrative exciting opportunities for putting the works inspired by natural forms. The works by Nick Oldham, mixed media prize to good use to benefit as many highlight of the visit was undoubtedly and sculpture works by Jeff Teasdale, pupils as possible. the Underground Gallery, where stu- paintings by Bruce Lyons and Phil The success of the GCSE and A- dents were able to see at first hand, Bennett and the paintings and mixed level students was celebrated in their a room full of Randall-Page’s sketch- media works by Tony Jackson himself. End of Year shows during May and books and maquettes and they were It is hoped that we can invite other June. The exhibitions were of an in- able to appreciate that, even at the groups of artists to exhibit works at credibly high standard and the range pinnacle of artistic achievement, art- King’s. of works on display seems to expand ists at all levels go through the same The department took its annual with every year. Students exhibited process. The students will now use trip to Trigonos in North Wales in July. particularly impressive works in paint- the information gathered to develop The students spent four thoroughly ing, glass, ceramics, digital media and their own ideas during Year 11. enjoyable days drawing, painting, textiles and the artworks created by The Art Department enjoyed the sculpting and photographing the students on the Year 13 and Year 10 contributions of Mr Tony Jackson stunning local scenery around Snow- Gifted and Talented courses were also this year, as a replacement teacher in donia and they will be able to de- exhibited. It was a fitting end to a very the department whilst Mrs Taylor has velop the images gathered into their successful examination year for the been on maternity leave and also as final year’s work in Year 13. This was department. an exhibiting artist in his own right. In another highly successful collabora- In June, the Year 10 GCSE students June, Tony organised a group exhibi- tion with an outside group that we spent a day at Yorkshire Sculpture tion of professional artists in the Sixth have worked with now for nearly 10 Park, studying the work of many of Form Centre. We were delighted to years and the event provided a fitting this country’s most acclaimed sculp- be able to host on site such a high conclusion to a very successful year tors and, in particular, a retrospective quality exhibition, and students and all round. of the work of Peter Randall-Page. visitors were able to enjoy seeing DI

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ested in careers in Law visited Salford Biology University Law Faculty for a day of The highlight for this year has been talks given by practising barristers and Sarah Gales (pictured) being selected solicitors and other legal profession- for the British team in the Interna- als. tional Biology Olympiad. Sarah com- All of Year 12 visited the UCAS Con- pleted the opening rounds at school; vention in Manchester in March whilst two other students gained Bronze students who were interested in ap- awards. plying to Oxford or Cambridge were This has been the first year we have given the opportunity to visit the Ox- had a Biology Challenge competition ford and Cambridge Student Confer- for Years 9 and 10 with 6 gold, 2 silver ence at Haydock Park in March. They and 8 bronze awards. It is hoped listened to talks by Admissions Tutors this will become a regular feature in and current university students in the department year. We also had a various subjects and attended a talk, very large intake to Year 12 with 78 ‘Oxbridge Explained’. students starting the new GCE A-level Professor Sir Nicholas Wright, War- course. This has been a challenge for den of Queen Mary’s and the London the staff with larger set sizes and the Medical School, came into school in introduction of new skills assessment. December to give a talk to prospec- Two trainee teachers joined the de- tive medical school applicants from partment, gaining a lot from working the Senior Divisions and Sixth Form. with our lively and imaginative staff. first evening, two excellent talks were His visit was extremely well received They also contributed to the develop- provided by the university Biology de- by the students and their teachers. ment of departmental resources. partment dealing with HE and career As usual, the school had regular The Bio Clubs on both sites have opportunities in Biology and with the visits from representatives of the continued to thrive. The garden at natural history of the Menai Straits Armed Forces. Younger students Cumberland Street has been made area. This was followed by a most watched DVDs giving them general over and grew a crop of carrots and interesting tour of the university’s information about the Army, Royal beans. There have been trips out to Zoology museum - whose exhibits Air Force and Royal Navy and older Teggs Nose for ecology studies for included skeletons of almost every students were able to speak to the Year 12 and to the Bollin for fresh species of mammal together with representatives on a one-to-one basis, water ecology for both Year 9 and 12. the stuffed remains of a once-famous to discuss University sponsorship The Year 10 Girls’ trip to Chester Zoo two-headed lamb. On the second and/or Armed Forces careers. has contributed to their understand- day, following the work on the sand FCM ing of biological diversity. dunes, there was a visit to the sea zoo JRP on Anglesey, where a guided tour ex- Chemistry ploring the theme of biodiversity was A-level Biology Field Course given by aquarium staff. September 2008 saw the return of During the autumn term, 36 bi- The residential field weekend has Mr. Jim Jones to the department, a ologists went to North Wales for the become an integral part of the A-level necessary addition due to the large annual A-level Biology field course. course over the past few years, al- number of pupils choosing to study Once again accommodation was lowing the subject to come alive by AS level Chemistry. In total, seventy provided by the University of Bangor, examining real biological problems nine pupils in the sixth form opted but extensive rebuilding of the halls and observing a wide range of animals for the AS course. of residence site meant that many of and plants in their natural habitats. Sarah Gales had a very successful the locations so familiar from past IL/JRP year in the upper sixth. She chose visits had been bulldozed. However, to sit the extremely difficult and thoughtful as ever, the University challenging Chemistry Olympiad Careers ensured that plenty of exercise was paper, (written by the Royal Society provided in order to reach the tempo- Students in the Sixth Form have had of Chemistry), and did very well to rary dining hall so that there was no many opportunities this year to take achieve a silver certificate. She was need to worry about calorie overload advantage of opportunities within also the only entrant for the advanced from the very substantial breakfasts. the Careers Department. A visit was extension award, The usual habitats were examined arranged for Sixth Form science In April a team of four boys entered and studies were made of the ice students to visit the Biochemistry the RSC Top of the Bench competi- creams (and rocky shore) at Pen- Department at Macclesfield Hospi- tion at Manchester University. They mon Point, the ice creams (and sand tal during National Pharmacy Week spent the day competing against over dunes) at Aberffraw, and the stream where they were shown around the thirty teams from other schools in a (where there is clearly a marketing different areas by Departmental Man- series of written and practical tasks. opportunity available) at Abergwyngr- agers. They saw how the Blood Bank The boys, Edward Laughton, Chris egyn. The weather was again kind for works and were shown some very Hanak, David Ormrod-Morley and the time of year, with some spectacu- scary specimens from the Pathology Tom Baston did extremely well to be lar views across Snowdonia and no specimen cupboard! awarded third position in the compe- requirement for survival-gear. On the In June, Sixth Form students inter- tition, (our highest ever placing).

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Chemistry Lecture Nov 08 To celebrate National Chemistry Week, Year 10 girls were treated to a lecture demonstrating the wonders of chemistry. Drs John and Mary Pleavey, from the University of Birmingham, showed students how various liquids could be made to glow in the dark, catch fire spontaneously, cook an egg at -180 degrees and oscillate from one colour to another. They also froze flowers, exploded cotton wool and created a neon sign by simply mixing 2 innocuous liquids together. The afternoon was spent making soap flavoured with a variety of scents and colours, followed by a quick lesson on the mathematics of bubbles and the wonders of the arched bridge design, before the group headed back to school, enthused by the amazing diversity of chemistry.

Salter’s Chemistry Competition of exploding balloons and demonstra- of organic chemicals to replace silicon Four girls from Years 7 and 8 took tion of the highly flammable nature chips, the future of fuel cells and their part in the one-day Salter’s chemistry of Fairy Liquid. The trio have been ability to provide green, renewable competition at Manchester University. invited to perform at Catalyst as a power and how the energy possi- The event involved solving a who- regular event and also hope to visit lo- bilities of nuclear fusion will provide done-it mystery using forensic science cal universities to deliver this exciting power for the entire human race. Key- and modern day chemical techniques lecture. note speaker was Professor Stephen and then creating an experiment that Jones, the well known geneticist and could be used to time a boiled egg Science and Engineering author who challenged the conven- for one minute. The team competed Challenge tional thinking about the effects of against over 40 schools from the In November, 14 Year 9 girls went to nature and nurture on the develop- Manchester area and also watched Anfield football ground in Liverpool ment of human beings and animals. an explosive demonstration lecture to take part in a science and engineer- Each speaker answered questions as part of the day. Unfortunately, the ing challenge run by Liverpool Univer- from the floor and all the students team did not win, but they did come sity. This involved over 200 girls, with left enthused and excited about the away having spent a day in state-of- King’s being the only school outside future of science. the-art Chemistry labs learning how Liverpool to take part. The event forensic scientists work to investigate involved the teams completing 20 Royal Society of Chemistry a murder. tasks which ranged from building a 15 Top of the Bench competition foot steel bridge, designing a robot to 2 teams took part in the Top of the Chemistry Lecture Oct/Dec follow a course, designing a rat trap Bench Chemistry Competition at King’s Chemistry technician, Pete and making a usable bow and arrow. Manchester University. It involved Jackson, has been entertaining The girls worked solidly for 3 hours students from Years 8-10 competing students for the last five years with under the watchful eye of the various in practically based activities, quiz- his ‘Flashes and Bangs’ chemical judges which included a Professor of zes and design-based projects to go demonstrations, however, this year, Mathematics and an army Major. The through to the final in London. Both with the help of Mr Street (pictured girls all performed exceptionally well, teams performed exceptionally well frying an egg in liquid nitrogen) and considering that every student was in with the boys’ team gaining 3rd place Dr Pinkham, the show was expanded. a team with 7 other people she had out of over 40 schools and the girls The three members of staff per- never met before. Holly E Smith did coming 5th. Unfortunately, only the formed their one-hour talk entitled especially well as she ended up in the winners progressed to London but ‘Educational Explosions’ to an audi- winning team of 8 students. All the this was the best result the school has ence of 200 girls at Fence Avenue, 300 girls received a Bronze Crest award in ever had and reflected the excellent boys at Cumberland Street and to vis- recognition of their achievements. knowledge of all the team members. iting schools at the Catalyst Museum The students all received Chemistry in Widnes, as part of the museum’s Science live event based gifts and made the most of an National Chemistry Week programme 16 students, 8 boys and 8 girls, spent excellent demonstration lecture that of events. The talk involved over a day learning about cutting edge finished the event off. 50 demonstrations, including the science from a variety of scientific school’s trademark exploding jelly experts at the Bridgewater Hall in JSS baby, exploding water bottles and a Manchester. Topics covered included giant foam worm, as well as a series the future of computers and the use

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Classics This has been another extremely busy year for the King’s Classics Depart- ment. The autumn term saw a visit to the School from Dr. Llewellyn Morgan representing the Oxford University schools outreach programme. He gave a stimulating to talk to pupils from Years 10 and 11. Year 12 and 13 Classical Civilisation students saw a great performance of Sophocles’ Antigone at the Royal Exchange in Manchester. This was followed by the pupils attending the annual lecture on Greek tragedy in Manchester. The Spring term was no less busy with Sixth form visits to Manchester University for talks on the Latin set texts and another Greek tragedy day at Stockport. For the younger pupils in Years 9 and 10, a talk on the Roman army was given by a travelling Roman soldier, Ulfric, with a display and dem- onstration of Roman army weapons. ‘dead language’ whilst also provid- pleasure in early June to put on an The climax to the year was the ing the audience with an insight into exhibition so that the quality of the Classics trip to Pompeii and Rome. university life. pupils’ work could be appreciated by Bridie Thompson many. 10CHB It has also been pleasing to see the development in quality of pu- Classics trip to Sorrento and pils’ work in lower school and many Rome pieces have made their way home. During the stay in an idyllic hotel in The department’s involvement in the hills above Sorrento, the King’s extra-curricular clubs grows, but the group of 44 boys and girls visited Her- highlight yet again has been our bud- culaneaum, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii ding engineers who worked miracles and the Greek temples at Paestum. with the First Lego League this year. Mr. Parkes and Miss Easby provided The team got through to the national the quizzes for evening entertainment final, where they performed excep- and there was even time for a dip in tionally well, gaining a runner’s up the sea at Salerno. The final day was trophy in the Robot Design category. spent in Rome with walks around We have had a new addition to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and the department this year, as Mrs famous fountains and piazzas. The Tina Campbell replaced Mr Andrew pupils returned sun-drenched and Knowles as the D&T/Art departmental culturally enriched. technician. She joined in November MTH and has had a big impact already. Her invaluable expertise in a wide range of Classics Lecture 8 October activities has seen good support given Do you know where the phrase to the work of both departments. Design & Technology ‘Hocus Pocus’ comes from or that Before Mrs Campbell’s appointment, ‘deipnophobia’ means a fear of din- The Department had another very former pupil Chris McGhee worked ner parties? Latin scholars in Years 10 busy year which saw a number of with the department for four weeks and 11 found all this out, and more, notable successes and good progress prior to the start of his university at a Latin Lecture given by Classics with our development. We were course. professor, Dr Llewellyn Morgan of delighted yet again with our A-level Brasenose College, Oxford, on Latin’s and GCSE results which showed the First Lego League important place and role in the 21st pupils taking the subject gaining Another amazing campaign from the century. Dr Morgan challenged his consistently high grades; our GCSE King’s Boys’ Division saw the Lego listeners, who fought off their initial results meant that nearly half were league team pushing to much greater fear, to give some good answers con- gaining either an A* or A. We still can heights this year. Experience of previ- cerning everything from poetic de- see areas to improve further and with ous competitions and good commit- vices to the lyrics of Hakuna Matata! the advent of the new GCSE courses ment from a core group of enthusi- His lecture was fascinating, giving a in the next 12 months, we are very astic Lego engineers, meant the team fresh perspective on this so-called optimistic for the future. It was a real managed to progress to the national

11 Academic Departments final held at Loughborough Univer- our robot design and programming key to creating the change in moods sity. Even more amazing, was the fact skills. This was a real pat on the back and was supplied by Alex Smith, Tom they came away with a runners-up for all the boys who helped with the Coleman, Sam Townely, Jonathan trophy in one of the categories, which development of our entry and the Downs, Alex Moore and Ben Horner. was not bad for the first National final dedication shown by all to get the The costumes fitted the period also; in 5 years of trying. most we could out of our design. the Inca costumes in particular were Before all this however, the team JN beautifully crafted by teachers, stu- had to fight through a regional round dents and parents to show the wealth which was held again in Liverpool. these people lived in, thanks to their This year’s theme was ‘Climate Con- gold. The atmosphere was created by Drama nections’, which challenged the teams the music, composed and played by to think about changing weather Royal Hunt of the Sun Sophie Vohra with the help of Jona- patterns and ways to solve some of This year, the Dramatic Society chose than Emery, Harry Frost and Joshua the problems the world is facing. The the challenging, exotic play The Royal Keeling. All the help backstage was whole competition is based around Hunt of the Sun by Peter Shaffer. The deeply appreciated. a number of areas. The Robot chal- play follows the conquest of Peru by The cast worked together very lenge is the design development and the Spanish in the 16th century told well and the variety of performances programming of a robot which can by the old Martin Ruiz (Cameron gave the play moments of humour carry out a number of tasks in a short McPake) as he looks back on his and high drama. The flawed Priests, period of time. In addition, there is adventures as a boy (George Walker). played by Declan Sully, Euan Scott the project task which requires the The army, led by General Francisco and Oliver Hope, portrayed the team to investigate and present a Pizarro (James Kay), planned to take hypocrisy of the Church in its willing- project. The team’s robot performed the riches of the Incan civilization, un- ness to bless the death of thousands well with the team working hard to der the control of Atahuallpa (Alexan- and showed the strong contrast in correct errors and to present our dra Smith), but ultimately destroyed religious views between the Incas and research project with enthusiasm. it. The audience has the pleasure the Spaniards, an important theme This brought us to the National of witnessing the clash of cultures throughout. The inexperienced, final. It was a very early start but this between the two civilizations and the rather naïve, men provide a delight- was essential as there was a lot to be strong relationship between Pizarro ful contrast as the audience is able to done. In the intervening weeks, the and Atahuallpa that blossoms. relate to their ‘ordinary man’ status team had improved presentation, The use of staging was very impor- creating humour and sympathy. tweaked the programs and grown tant in this play as one had to allude Kieran Wesley gave a strong perfor- in confidence. The team was able to to the grand architecture of the Inca mance as Miguel Estete, the snob- show the judges its amazing program- civilization. This was achieved by the bish Royal Veedor, who contrasted ming skills and the robot performed creation of flats with doors; whilst in brilliantly with Hernando de Soto, quite well on the day, though we were Spain, the doors were closed showing the more conscientious Second in never going to beat Team Techno- the Crucifixion, painted by Kate Nave, Command, played by Stuart Gresham. botts3, who achieved something no and after a climatic build-up, they are The lead role of Pizarro was extremely other team has done: a maximum opened revealing a glorious gold sun, powerful; the relationship he was score on the robot table. It was amaz- painted by Will Holden, Peter Vass, able to create with Atahuallpa was ing to watch. Amy Mallinson, Hannah Smith and amazing and creates high drama in To our amazement and delight, we Rebecca Collins, in which stood Ata- the end, when Atahuallpa is executed were given the runners-up trophy for huallpa. Lighting and sound were also and Pizarro cries over Atahuallpa’s

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most students were preparing for school trips and planning their holi- day activities, all the Year 7 girls were rehearsing and preparing for their Performance Evening, which took place at Fence Avenue before an audi- ence of over a hundred family and friends. This was a delightful and var- ied evening including dance, poetry and drama, celebrating a very talented group of individuals whose energy and enthusiasm was contagious. CPT

Economics Target 2.0 In November, Rebecca Porter, Sam Stockwin, Ben Foreman, Alex Green and Natalie Burns represented the school in the Bank of England’s ‘Tar- get 2.0’ competition. body. The Incas had a hard task with a Gildert as her trustworthy chum, The students formed a Monetary lot of physical drama and movement Trixie. Eleanor and Naomi command- Policy Committee which had to de- and having to portray a completely ed the stage with their precision and cide what it would do to interest rates different nationality; Lydia Rex, Flora timing, presenting two outstanding in order to control inflation within Woodruff, Emma Draysey, Kate Shaw performances. The sneaky and toady the economy. The students worked and Victoria French achieved this suc- Monica and Sybil, equally outstand- diligently to prepare a presentation cessfully. Playing Atahuallpa was very ing in their interpretation and comic that was delivered to representatives challenging for me as his character is timing, were played by Amy Jacob- of the Bank of England. Entering the so complex, but I found it so reward- son and Rebecca Hughes. The cast competition greatly enhanced the ing and enjoyed every moment in worked as a team with energy and students’ understanding of Monetary rehearsal and on-stage. pace to produce some exceptional Policy, as well as improving their pre- The play was directed by Frank performances, which were visually sentation and team working skills. Walker and was his last production and physically amusing. This was The students were a credit to King’s, at King’s. It was his imagination and enhanced by a clever set in which dis- being narrowly pushed into second talent that made the show the success guised classroom desks slid smoothly place by a team from another school. it was, like all of Mr Walker’s produc- into place, and one-dimensional tions. On behalf of the cast and all props gave a comic effect to the show. Year 13 Trip to London who have had the honour of working The girls certainly ‘pulled it off’ and At the end of January, Year 13 Econo- with him at King’s, we would like to should be very proud of their efforts mists went on an overnight visit to thank him for his time and patience: CPT London. Leaving early on Wednesday he will be much missed. 30th, the group headed to London by Alex Smith 13ASP Year 10 Drama Evening train and enjoyed an action-packed The Year 10 students worked ex- day including visiting ‘BNP Paribus’, Daisy Pulls It Off ceptionally hard and enjoyed the dinner at Bistro 1 on the Strand and The beginning of December 2008, challenges the course offered. They watching The Lion King at the Lyceum Fence Avenue Hall was alive with performed pieces devised by them- Theatre. The Thursday included at- the absolutely spiffing and scrummy selves for fellow students over two tending a conference on the Euro- entertainment that is Daisy Pulls It lunchtimes and during morning pean Union and a trip on the London Off. Thirty five girls were involved registration. They were eager to re- Eye (pictured overleaf). The students from the Senior Division, from Year 8 ceive feedback from their peers about really enjoyed experiencing the reality through to Year 11. The play cap- the content and performance style of Economics. tures the innocence of life in a 1920s’ of their work. As a follow-up to this, boarding school and tells the story of the students performed for parents, Young Enterprise. an elementary girl called Daisy who staff and friends in a varied evening This year we ran two Young Enter- wins a scholarship to Grangewood of Dance/Drama, Scripted work and prise Groups at King’s. It was a dif- School. The plucky heroine under- Improvisation. This was most success- ficult year for the two groups as the goes a series of tribulations but man- ful and enabled the students to assess promise of external advisers from the ages to save lives, discover treasure, the standard of their work in readi- Young Enterprise organisation never score the winning goal at hockey and ness for examination. materialised. However, the students find her long-lost father before being CPT persevered and by Christmas they accepted as a Grangewood girl. were trading at the King’s Fair selling This was a very strong cast, led by Year 7 Drama Evening a whole range of products includ- Eleanor Strutt as Daisy and Naomi At the very end of the year, when ing bracelets, scarves and of course,

13 Academic Departments sweets. After the January examina- tions the teams were also trading at break times selling confectionary to the Lower School boys. Although the groups did not make a significant profit, they did benefit from gaining a range of business and presentational skills. APR

English I think of the prizes that were ours for the taking and wonder when the choices got made we don’t remember making.

Liz Lochhead The Choosing

The range of opportunities that students of all ages encounter in the English Department continues to expand and this year was no excep- tion. Recognising that learning and discovery are not just restricted to the dents got to hold a real grenade, read sound introduction for many into the confines of the classroom, students an actual diary and try on soldiers’ world of live theatre. from King’s have found themselves in hats. Back at school, this visit was RGD many different environments, in their linked into their study of War Poetry. quest to develop their understanding They produced their own poems and The Department recognises that ‘the of literature, language and culture. a comment board reflecting on the text’ can appear in many different From literary walks, to podcast trip. forms and Sixth Form English Lan- production, the Department aims to As part of their study of Don guage students had the opportunity broaden our students’ horizons and Taylor’s modern drama The Roses to work with a former DJ/scriptwriter equip them with a sensitivity and of Eyam, Year 8 Set 1 had the op- and specialist multimedia staff from understanding of the world beyond portunity to visit Eyam plague village the new BBC Education Unit in Sal- Macclesfield. and museum in Derbyshire in April. ford. Exploring the use of language King’s welcomed Mrs Kathryn Throughout the day, the students for a specific audience and purpose, Brookes and Ms Janet Handley to the were encouraged to give some students produced a podcast for Department and both sites have ben- thought to a creative writing task. radio. This was a formidable task in efited from their enthusiasm, experi- the time available and students were ence, dedication and drive. Great Expectations under considerable pressure. Working The opportunity to experience live In the Autumn Term, a group of in pairs as producer and presenter, theatre is valued highly in the English fifty Year 9 boys made the trip to the they had to write a script, record vox- Department. In December, Year 9 Library Theatre, Manchester, to see a pops, incorporate sound effects and enjoyed a trip to Manchester Library stage production of the Dickens’ clas- edit their material. It was a highly en- Theatre to see Great Expectations. sic. They were treated to an energetic tertaining day, and all students were While in February, the entire Year 7 and lively performance by a small, successful in achieving their goal. saw an intensely moving production hard working cast, most of whom This was a memorable experience for of Private Peaceful. Girls in Year 10 doubled up in roles. staff and students alike, and provided went to Sheffield to see the RSC’s In spite of the occasional technical valuable skills to be used in exam and interpretation of The Tempest and difficulty with the opening and shut- coursework situations. Year 8 were highly entertained by a ting of the many doors used on the Year 12 Literature and Language production of A Midsummer Night’s set, this stage feature and its symbol- students visited Manchester Central Dream. ism was used to very good effect. Library to get a flavour of the re- Ms Handley’s Year 9 class visited Pip’s journey was outlined coherently sources available to assist them with the Imperial War Museum North to and with pace, especially during the research and a taste of the expecta- explore the links between literature first half, and Dickens’ characters tions of a university undergraduate. and history. Students had specific were clearly brought to life. Whilst The trip proved an inspiration to the tasks, following the timeline from the elements of the novel inevitably had students, who are looking forward First World War to present conflicts. to be bypassed, the production stayed to pursuing their research skills at One highlight was the Timestack faithful to its key components. university. where a museum guide allowed them The group returned to school The Department values the close to have “hands on” experience of ar- buoyed by the experience; it had working relationship it has with our tefacts from the First World War. Stu- been a most worthwhile excursion, a own Learning Resource Centre and

14 Academic Departments the librarians provide crucial assis- by previous viewing. World Book Day 2009 tance in encouraging our students The simple stage set was effectively This year, the school was lucky to widen their reading. Every year adapted through clever lighting to enough to call on the services of two we take a team to participate in the represent the rolling hills of the De- writers to help celebrate World Book Kid’s Lit quiz in Bolton. It is a highly von countryside, the cell of the cen- Day; Year 8 were entertained by Mark entertaining, enjoyable and indeed tral character as he awaits his meeting Robson on World Book Day itself, competitive evening and this year was with the firing squad or the terrain of whilst some days later, Justin Somper no exception. Indeed, the King’s team No Man’s Land. Props were skilfully addressed Year 7. competed to a high level and thor- handled to signify a variety of differ- Mark Robson proved to be an ex- oughly enjoyed the evening. ent objects, a bed on one occasion cellent choice; he spoke with enthusi- Writers’ visits and workshops pro- being turned sideways to represent asm about his experiences as a former vide a stimulating and thought pro- the wiring across the land. Hanlon RAF pilot, engaging and interesting voking opportunity for our students threw himself into the role with gusto both boys and girls alike, and clearly and this year, Mark Robson enthralled and enthusiasm, recreating the key demonstrated how determination and the entire Year 8 with his magical moments of Tommo Peaceful’s life the focus can lead you wherever you want stories and Justin Somper entertained night before his execution. to be. His workshop and critique was Year 7. Most pupils were impressed and one of the best to be conducted and Celebrating students’ achievements enjoyed the performance, although the pupils will have benefited enor- in English is extremely satisfying and expressed some surprise that there mously from his encouragement and it is always heartening to review the was only one actor and that the end- advice; indeed, in The Writer of the list of Departmental Commendations ing of the original novel has been Term competition, a few boys took up and Head of Foundation’s Distinc- altered in the stage version. Artistic his challenge to produce an open- tions. Departmental Commendations licence! The boys were given an excel- ing to a narrative entitled ‘The Silver have been awarded to Carrie Alder- lent introduction to the power and Chalice’. ley, Luisa Bianchi, Rafia Aslam, Holly variety of theatre. Justin Somper’s visit was arranged Smith, Charlotte Sampson, Holly RGD in conjunction with the Macclesfield Pinkham, Amy Sanderson and Katie branch of Waterstone’s as part of his Mellor for their inventive poetic in- Kidz Lit Quiz 2008-09 national tour to promote his new terpretations. Keir Pearson of Year 11 Two teams from Years 7 and 8 made book. The creator of the Vampirates wrote a thought-provoking argumen- the trip to the recently opened and series, narratives set in the future tative essay: History: Why Bother? impressive Social Learning Zone at when global warming has caused the and 7SLS’s Alex Moore’s model of the Bolton University during Novem- seas to rise, he spoke at length about Globe deservedly merited a com- ber to participate in the North West the sources of his inspiration for his mendation. This year Reading Project regional round of the children’s Lit- novels, his research methods and the Gold Awards have been presented erature quiz. Teams consisted of four development of his characters. An to Alex Moore and Alistair Thomson members, two from the Boys’ Divi- extremely worthwhile and interesting of 7SLS and Matthew Peers of 7FW. sion and two from the Girls’. session was completed by his signing Notable Autumn Writers of the Term The competition required a wide of post cards and copies of his books. were 7FW’s Daniel Jay and Tom East- range of reading experience, includ- In both cases, the pupils were giv- gate and 9DMH’s Steven Whitehouse. ing knowledge of works from differ- en insight and understanding into the Writer of the Year was awarded to ent cultures and for different audienc- world of fiction and story writing by Harry Frost of 9AR and Year 8’s Nick es; questions were demanding. Ten talented and engaging speakers, once Harrington achieved a Head of Foun- rounds of ten questions each, on top- more illustrating the immense value dation’s Distinction for his Gothic ics as varied as riddles, animals and of listening to experts in the field. Story. friends challenged all of the twenty or All students at King’s have the op- more teams there. Our higher placed RGD portunities to embrace the wide vari- team scored a creditable 61 marks, Wuthering Heights Lecture ety of teaching methods and learning placing them in the middle of the In the Autumn term, Year 12 Eng- strands that the Department offers. pack; our other team was a little, but lish Literature students joined three The ‘prizes’ of discovery, enlighten- not much, further back. The winning hundred pupils from other schools ment and enjoyment are there for the team scored 91 points and represent- for an enjoyable day of lectures on taking: we only ask for open minds. ed the region in the National Final Wuthering Heights at Central Hall LCD where they came third, an indication in Manchester. The speakers were of the quality of the entrants and how university lecturers which meant that Private Peaceful well the school teams had done. pupils got an insight into the types of This year, the whole of Year 7 from All participants returned, happy lectures given at degree-level, as well the Boys’ Division were taken to see with their performances and knowing as a chance to extend their thinking one of the performances of Mor- that they had acquitted themselves about this important Victorian text. purgo’s Private Peaceful staged at well, but also realising that more The new A-Level English Literature the Lowry Theatre as it began its preparation perhaps needs to be specification, with its focus on Victori- National Tour in Salford during the completed if the school is to progress an texts, is proving popular with Sixth first week of February. Having already to the later stages of the competition. Formers who are enjoying the chance been seen by a number of the staff, RGD to read widely within the period as Finn Hanlon’s performance of Simon well as studying set texts. Reade’s script was no less diminished RHR

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halted by a difficult question about Year 8 Trip to Eyam, Derbyshire how baby snakes were made. The On 28th April, a group of Year 8 boys evening finished off with a series of enjoyed a trip to Eyam plague village bangs and flashes where the cubs wit- and museum in Derbyshire. Upon ar- nessed exploding jelly babies, Harry riving at the museum the boys had a Potter-style cauldrons and the sight of lecture from a local historian, who re- their helpers with 5 foot flames com- lated the traditional plague story. The ing out of their hands. boys had the opportunity to ask ques- tions about the plague and its impact Residential Years 8/9 on village life, making the most of In a new addition to the school’s the expert input available. They then enrichment programme, a first looked around the museum, work- residential study course was run for ing in groups to gather information Years 8 and 9 (pictured). 16 girls and for a presentation to be delivered in boys spent 3 days studying a wide a subsequent lesson. Following this, variety of topics. Workshops included the class visited the local church and looking at the Milgram experiments had the opportunity to find the grave in obedience and their relation to the stones of some of the individuals fea- behaviour of the concentration camp tured in the play. The students then guards in the Holocaust, how living spent the rest of the afternoon on your life by utilitarian principles can creative writing activities, producing create difficult ethical decisions and some very powerful pieces inspired a case study and debate on the death some excellent debates and discus- by the local scenery. penalty. In total, the students com- sions. The highlight was the freedom JaH pleted 5 workshops as well as play- of speech debate which produced ing some exceptionally competitive some fantastic speeches and argu- games of rounders. The course was a ments covering the whole spectrum Enrichment great success and will be repeated. of free speech from religious freedom Rainow Cub Scouts visit to political openness. The debate The bi-annual visit of the Rainow Residential Years 10/11 finished with a narrow victory against cub scout pack took place in March. For the 5th consecutive year, the complete freedom of speech. All the 35 cubs and 6 helpers spent 2 hours enrichment programme ran a residen- students excelled and went away in the science labs at Fence Avenue tial study course for Year 10 and 11 wanting more, which is always the making putty, playing with the snakes, students. This year’s topics included sign of a good trip. punching custard and exploding imprinting and the relationship be- hydrogen. They were aided in this by tween evolution and sexual attraction Enrichment Workshops four Year 10 girls from the school’s and a debate on freedom of speech. The fortnightly Wednesday after- enrichment programme who acted as The students were worked excep- noon’s workshops continued in 2008. demonstrators, snake experts, lab as- tionally hard with up to 7 hours of As with last year, the staff were helped sistants and ran an excellent question activities each day and this resulted in by three Year 13 students. The tasks and answer session which was only

16 Academic Departments ranged from having to prepare a speech to promote an invented politi- cal party, creating a presentation on women’s rights in the 3rd world and creating an advert to sell an imaginary product. The most successful event was when mixed teams had to take the roles of various countries and manufacture and trade assets. This was made harder by the various costs of the raw materials and the prices charged for the products changing as the session went on. The groups had to balance this in the making of the products with when to sell and which countries to trade with. Towards the end wars, trade embargoes and natu- ral disasters were also thrown in. The 6th form students acted as the ‘bank’ and the countries had various assets to start with that reflected their sta- tus. The final winners were the team representing the UK who not only manufactured and sold cleverly but a ‘honeypot’ tourism trip to Wind- students from the lower school made more importantly traded well with ermere for next year’s Year 10. New up the Geology Club on Friday lun- other countries. These events involve GCSE and A2 specifications were put chtimes. students from all years on both sites. in place in September. The depart- ment is extremely proud that one of Geology Field Course Dragons’ Den our departing Year 13 students was Isle of Arran The annual trip to celebrate National offered a place at Cambridge to read Before the Easter holiday Year 12 stu- Enterprise Week with a Dragons’ Den Geography, but not before she took dents sailed for the Isle of Arran for a competition took place in the second a well-earned gap year comprising week-long field course. week of November. 45 girls from world travel and voluntary work with We arrived to a fine evening in Years 8-11 were split into teams and children in Africa. Loch Ranza and the weather outlook given one hour to design and build DCP was good, at least, better than the tor- a prototype of an environmentally rential rain and floods of the previous useful product. In addition to this, year. Geology they had to create a presentation to The amazingly varied geology of sell the product to three Dragons. A few weeks into the new term, AS- Arran provided challenge and the After an hour of frantic creation, the level students began their introduc- budding palaeontologists of the class teams were taken to the state of the tion to geological field work with a were suitably impressed when we art 3D cinema and placed in front of visit to some Carboniferous expo- located the dinosaur footprints and their inquisitors. The products ranged sures in the Peak District. Sunshine giant millipede tracks again. from solar powered hats to automatic made for a pleasant day working on A final evening farewell meal to page turners. The group presented an introduction to sedimentology, the staff at the field studies centre well and held their own under close field observation and recording data and the island was accompanied by scrutiny from the three dragons, all of around Mam Tor and Odin’s Mine. the presentation of awards for varied whom were very successful business Later in the term, the Year 13 A2 stu- geological endeavours and escapades women from the local area. The even- dents spent a day observing and col- during the week. tual winners were the solar powered lecting data to enable them to carry JAF hat team whose excellent presenta- out a palaeoenvironmental interpreta- tion and ability to reply to the intense tion of the succession of rocks around General Science questioning of the dragons won them the Alderley Edge as part of their A2 the day. This was a great day out and examination coursework. Catalyst it was very pleasing to watch the older Before the Christmas holiday the Year 8 girls paid their annual visit to students work and interact with the students attended a lecture by Dr. Ian the Catalyst Museum to see the amaz- younger ones. Stewart (BBC Earth –The Power of ing Dr Bunhead’s Exploding Energy JSS the Planet presenter) which opened Show. Dr Bunhead spent an hour their eyes to the delicate balance of showing how the simple application the systems that keep our planet alive of science can be used to create spec- Geography and habitable. Understanding how to tacular explosions. Brave volunteers We were delighted with the intro- help keep these systems in balance is were brought to the stage to set light duction of a new Year 11 glacial a key area for Geoscientists to tackle to custard powder flame throwers, landscapes trip to Cwm Idwal, North now and in our immediate future. explode balloons filled with hydrogen Wales and are currently developing A few keen and future geology and bravely try to catch a potato flying

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Government and Politics History As part of their study of Government The History Department at King’s and Politics at AS level, a dozen sixth has had another busy year both in form students visited the Houses of and out of the classroom. Numbers Parliament in December. After an continue to thrive, with many pupils early start from our digs in Padding- opting to study history at GCSE and ton, and what seemed like endless A Level. In 2009/10, there will be over security checks, the group was guided 120 pupils studying history in the around the auspicious surroundings sixth form; I believe that this is testa- of the Palace of Westminster. The his- ment to the innovative ways in which tory and grandeur of the Commons our students learn about the past. and the Lords was a really memorable In terms of personnel, Mr Graeme experience and the group had the Wright took over as Head of Depart- bonus of spotting some famous faces. ment, Mrs Sarah Robinson joined as Mrs Acharya led a walking, whistle- a part-time teacher of history and Dr stop tour of some of London’s sights Linda Craig was appointed Senior and after lunch, the group had a great Subject Teacher. opportunity to sit in on Question As always, the department organ- Time – seeing the government and ised many trips and visits throughout democracy in action was a real treat. the year, which undoubtedly enriched Having visited London in Decem- the delivery of history in all the key ber 2008, the Politics set also visited stages. Year 7 visited Conway Castle Manchester to hear eminent scholars and Chester Cathedral; Year 8 wel- discuss the power of the core execu- comed the now legendary Colonel tive and possible electoral reform. Granville Thomas who spent two days REM at King’s bringing to life key aspects through the air at 200 mph. All of this of the English Civil War whilst Year 9 was presented with style and a huge visited the Macclesfield Silk Museum amount of good science knowledge as part of their Local History Study of was imparted to the students. The afternoon was spent in the Museum’s labs with the girls working out the Vi- tamin C content of various fruits and juices and then creating glittery key rings using state-of-the-art memory polymers and glitter. The trip was a great success and left the whole of Year 8 enthused about science. JSS

Year 7 Science Club Year 7 Science Club was a fantastic success this year with great attend- ance from lots of Year 7 pupils. Many experiments and investigations took place, including discovering who was the ‘secret message writer’ by finding out what colours were in certain inks. Another enjoyable experiment in- volved growing a crystal garden; Year 7 pupils were able to take the gardens home to watch them grow and de- velop into an explosion of colour and shapes. Lots of fun has been had by all those who attended and we hope that Year 7 Science Club will be just as popular next year. Hanja Dickinson 9AJB

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Macclesfield. Year 10 visited Quarry Bank Mill and the First World War Battlefields and the 6th form enjoyed another excellent visit to Russia. This year, the newly created King’s 6th Form Historical Society welcomed two external speakers to the school to provide stimulation outside the classroom. In November, Dr Cather- ine Armstrong of MMU delivered a thought-provoking lecture on Civil Rights in the USA; in March, Alex Mc- Grath, the Academic Deputy at Trent College, gave a lively and alternative presentation on Joseph Stalin. In May, the school was invited to take part in the government-funded Lessons from Auschwitz Project. All Year 12 historians took part in an essay competition which focused on the Holocaust; the project culminated with a trip to Auschwitz in October for the writers of the two winning essays. At KS3, History Club is proving very popular at Cumberland Street and Fence Avenue. Both divisions have produced some memorable work and the Girls’ Division embarked on a trip to Eyam in Derbyshire to aid their research of the Great Plague. The GCSE examination results afford. There were dried grapes/rai- interesting girl. I asked her, quite were very pleasing with 96% gaining sins, sugared orange peel, cheeses boldly, what she thought of President A* - C and 60% A* - A. At AS Level, and other foods common at that Medvedev and, after correcting my 82% gained A - C and at A2, 92% time. The Colonel also described the pronunciation, she told me that he gained A - C. experience of being in a battle: it was was a weak and puny man. She stated GAW frightening to realise how terrifying it that Putin was strong and did martial was on the battle scene. The day was arts whereas Medvedev was weak. I History Civil War Day a great success and we all enjoyed it thought this was a fascinating insight On Thursday 25 February, Year 8 immensely. into the minds of Russian people. girls were visited by two people who Justine Blake, Anusha Shafi, I was completely enthralled and brought with them a number of items Alex Swift and Joanna Dyson. spell-bound by the beauty of the Ca- which were valuable and significant to thedral of the Assumption. It looks so the Civil War. These people repre- Russia Trip plain outside but inside its iconostasis sented Colonel Granville Thomas and Moscow and murals were breath-taking. We his wife Judith. The Colonel and his After lunch on our first full day in moved onto the Armoury museum wife did not just bring items, but also Moscow, we went on a sightseeing where we saw the most stunning brought knowledge and interesting tour encountering various histori- Romanov and Rurik treasures. The facts and stories. Year 8 girls assem- cal sights such as Red Square. Sadly, Hermitage may have the beautiful bled inside the hall where the Colonel when we arrived, it was closed and paintings but the Armoury had the presented armour, clothing, weap- we never found out why. Whatever treasures: the Fabergé eggs, coro- onry and artillery, used or worn at the the reason was, I thought it actually nation dresses, carriages, Imperial time of the Civil War. The weapons, benefited us. We may not have been Regalia - the list is virtually endless. I especially the pike and the musket allowed onto Red Square but neither was completely won over by Moscow, were extremely heavy. After the break, was anyone else and so it meant our and indeed Russia, but that was not all the girls were escorted outside to photographs, taken from the gaps the end. After dinner we went back to watch the Colonel fire off his musket between buildings, had nobody on Red Square at night, and were able to and his falconette. Both were very them. So it was much easier to imag- stand on the square and experience loud and let off a lot of smoke. Again ine the square any way you wanted; the visual pleasures that the square people were asked to help with pre- in my mind, I could see the missiles offers. St Basil’s Cathedral was built paring the falconette and even firing of the 1980s rumbling across it with for Ivan IV (the Terrible): he was so it for some people. a geriatric leader waving from Lenin’s impressed by it that he ordered the Girls also learned about different mausoleum. architect’s eyes be gouged out, so foods from that time, tasting food On our second day, we went to that he could not build anything so that different classes of people could a school where I talked with a very beautiful for anyone else.

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Tchaikovsky created various ballets, ter granted to the Merchant Taylors’ such as Swan Lake, to be performed. Company by King Henry IV. John All of us were excited by the pros- Percyvale was Master of the Company pect of going to the Winter Palace, in 1486 and went on to found what is home to the second largest museum now King’s in his home town of Mac- in the world: The Hermitage. It is clesfield in 1502. King’s is today one said that if you looked at each of the of the ‘family’ of Merchant Taylors’ exhibits for only ten seconds, it would schools and was invited to share this take three and a half years to look special occasion. After looking round at them all. We were to spend three the historic Hall and admiring the hours there, and walk over four miles Charter, Caitlin, Joe and teacher Mrs around the Museum. Before arriv- White enjoyed a banquet based on ing at Palace Square, we stopped at a medieval dishes with medieval music nunnery built for Elizabeth by an Ital- and short talks on the Company’s his- ian architect. For me, it was the most tory between courses. It was a privi- beautiful building in St Petersburg. lege to meet some of the liverymen The architect was in love with Eliza- and students and teachers from the beth so he built the nunnery making other schools, and much was learnt it blue to match her eyes, white for about medieval London during the her complexion and gold for her hair. evening and on a short walking tour The beauty and history of the of the City the following morning. Winter Palace is fascinating. It served VBW as home to Peter the Great up to Ni- cholas II, as well as being the Imperial History Lecture Court. The colours of blue, gold and On 20th November 2008, the King’s white made Palace Square a stunning School History Society met for an place to be. Inside, we saw ball- evening lecture by Dr Catherine Arm- rooms, a massive mosaic of Medusa, strong, Head of American Studies at a fantastic gold peacock clock and a Manchester University, who delivered collection of priceless artwork, rang- a thought-provoking lecture on the ing from Monet to Leonardo Da Vinci. American Civil Rights process 1945- I found it very romantic to stand in a 68. The lecture analysed the strengths ballroom where Peter the Great once and weaknesses of the movement and Flora and Max danced. In the dining room was an was backed up with some excellent impressive clock, stopped just at the images highlighting the congenital Finally, we headed for the midnight time when twelve leaders were ar- discrimination found in the deep train to St Petersburg. I have to say rested by Bolsheviks. We were seeing southern states of America. The lec- that, having spoken to a few people, I history bought to life all around us. ture was made even more poignant as viewed the train journey with trepi- There was a full moon out as we Barack Obama had recently won the dation. But I was completely wrong left the palace, everything was lit up US Presidential Election. to do so. The train was modern, had and reflecting the last light of the day. GAW glass doors and luggage space, was I felt extremely sad to think we were small but comfortable and we could leaving this incredible place the next view the villages and countryside that day. We stopped to take pictures of typify Russia. There are few better the Church of the Resurrection of places to wake up than on a train Christ. The Aurora ship (which signals crawling into St Petersburg: we were the start of the 1917 Revolution) ready to set off on our St Petersburg floated menacingly on the still water exploration, but would never forget overlooking the city. our time in the seat of power. Our trip was an incredible expe- Maximillian Elliott 12KEE rience. You hear of beauty in such (edited extract) places as Russia but until you have seen them, you cannot imagine how St Petersburg truly remarkable they are. A day of touring, culture and ballet lay Flora Woodruff 12KEE ahead as we arrived in St. Petersburg. (edited extract) Travelling down Nevsky Prospekt, we saw lovely architectural windows on Year 13 Merchant Taylors’ Visit tall, coloured buildings. The Cathe- Year 13 History students Caitlin Scott dral of St Isaac is very impressive, and Joe Barson are pictured in the one of the largest in the world, with courtyard of the Merchant Taylors’ a golden roof. There were a variety Hall in Threadneedle Street, Lon- of interesting places we saw when don, prior to the History Evening travelling around the city on that first held there in April in celebration of day, like the Marinsci Palace where the 600th anniversary of the Char-

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Year 9 Trip to the Silk Museum seeing how these students will per- Mathematics In November, Year 9 forms went to form at A2-Level. We have also spent the Silk Museum in Macclesfield. The Catalyst Museum, Widnes. time observing lessons and sharing Firstly, we went to the art college and The top set Year 9 boys and girls good practice formally and informally answered questions about what the went on the Maths enrichment trip across the faculty and have benefited silk was used for and the stages in on Monday 13th October. The first from maintaining dialogue and the which silk was made, starting off with half of the day was spent in a recrea- exchange of ideas between language being a silk worm. tion room with tables set out with departments. Many students have Then we made our way over to the different types of puzzles and logic benefited from subscribing to extra Heritage Centre. We were taken into a problems designed to test mathemati- magazines in the target languages and small room in which we learnt about cal knowledge and understanding. this has helped extend them in their the need for silk during the war with The second half was again split into language learning. The European Cin- France. We watched a small documen- two: one group did the building of ema Club has flourished with the help tary on how people felt about having tetrahedrons while the other did a of the French Assistant, and a range a Silk Museum in Macclesfield and the Maths trail, with the groups swap- of exciting films has been viewed and benefits and problems it caused. ping half way through the afternoon. discussed using the widescreen in We went back down the streets Tetrahedron building involved getting room R10. Exam results within the of Macclesfield towards Paradise six wooden sticks and tying them faculty have been pleasing and we Mill. Here we were divided into two together with elastic bands to form were delighted by Rebecca Sugden’s groups, each of which was given a triangular based pyramids. Four of gaining a place to read French and tour around the different machines these were then put together to form Spanish at Cambridge. Japanese and learnt more about the silk worms an even bigger tetrahedron and then continues to be taught most success- travelling from China. again four of these formed a massive fully to the Asset Languages qualifica- We felt that the trip was success- pyramid which touched the ceiling tion and the students’ enthusiastic ful and we learnt lots from our tour tiles. The Maths trail involved going response to the language and culture guides who gave us a feel for life as around the various scientific displays speaks for itself. For the future, the a factory worker and the conditions and answering mathematical prob- faculty is looking at broadening the inside the factory lems based on the displays. access of students to more language Lucy Brown 9REC Everyone had a good time on the study and alternatives to the tradi- & Charlotte James 9REC trip and it was well worth going. tional GCSE/A-level route. Josh Keeling 9KB Within the French Department we were delighted by the improvement ICT Department in GCSE results in 2008, especially There have been 115 pupil and 15 among the boys taking the exam. This Modern Languages staff ECDL passes since September followed on from a careful campaign 2008. In addition, Elliot Sime success- This has been another exciting year to reinforce vocabulary and gram- fully completed the qualification and of change and development within mar learning and testing across the passed the extension module whilst the language departments. We are year group plus the implementation in Year 8. A record number of pupils pleased to see numbers of pupils opt- of a departmental policy that GCSE scored 100% in modules, whilst the A ing for languages remaining healthy at coursework should be of grade A or level computing students competed all levels and as the faculty becomes A* standard throughout the school. in the British Informatics Olympiad. better equipped with good facilities Staff and pupils worked hard to this Robert McGregor scored the top and technology, this is helping enor- end and achieved well. This year we school mark, narrowly missing out mously in the teaching and learning have benefited from the help of our on the final; he received the comput- of languages within the school. This outstanding French Assistant, Clé- ing prize for the practical work he year we welcomed Mr Fico into the ment Courouve, from Metz, and he produced all year. James Gibson was new rôle of Modern Languages Co- has taken a very close interest in all awarded the ICT prize in recognition ordinator and French Senior Subject his students: we have managed to of the excellent implementation of Teacher at the Girls’ Division. In provide more speaking tuition with his database project. The year was the coming year 2009 – 10 we will the Assistant than before, thanks to rounded off with the very pleasing welcome Miss Smalley into the rôle of Clément’s willingness to help. He news that two former pupils, David Spanish Coordinator and Miss Mor- leaves now to take up a post as a North and John Hardy, had each been ris to that of German Coordinator, qualified teacher of English within awarded first class computing degrees both at the Girls’ Division. We were the French state system. We have also from their respective universities. also able to congratulate Mrs Darch seen more activity on the European The ICT department thanked Mr and Mme Schué on the birth of their Cinema front, with regular showings James Reilly for his significant contri- sons. We welcomed three language of recent classics attracting several butions over the last two years and assistants, Alexandra Ionescu (Ger- keen linguists, largely from the sixth wished him good luck as he left for man), Clément Courouve (French) form. Over the year, two highly suc- a new job in Barcelona. James had and Jacobo Paz Gonzalez (Spanish). cessful trips to France were held: to played a large part in ensuring the In all languages the new syllabus has the Château de la Baudonnière at success of ECDL within the depart- been successfully introduced into Easter with the Sixth Form and in the ment. Year 12, with the students responding summer with around one hundred COD positively to the new topic areas and Year 7 pupils. The Sixth Form trip skills. We are now looking forward to proved invaluable, both in motivating

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students and giving them extensive university students a taste of Span- practice in speaking and listening just ish study at this level. It is impressive prior to their AS-level oral exams. In how King’s students manage to follow addition, GCSE pupils enjoyed a day lectures, conducted at such a high trip for total immersion in the French level, in a foreign language, lasting an language thanks to a conference with entire day. Spanish Club was a great Philip Allan Updates. Sixth formers success at Fence Avenue where Miss also enjoyed and gained much from Smalley led a group of dedicated His- the conferences in Manchester, fol- panists to research fascinating areas lowing lectures and presentations of Hispanic life and the Spanish and of a high level without difficulty and Art departments worked together on participating where possible. occasion to explore cross-curricular Within the German Department, links of interest. January was a busy GCSE results at Fence Avenue were month for the department as King’s very good and a real tribute to the welcomed fifty Argentinean rugby hard work and determination of both players to enjoy King’s hospitality dur- pupils and staff. The improvement in ing a European rugby tour. Many of the results of the boys in particular the Spanish pupils, both present and was a source of much pride for the past, offered accommodation to the department. At A-level, 100% of stu- players, practised their Spanish and dents achieved an A grade. One area struggled to understand an accent so of great interest was the creation of different to Castilian. This proved to a German podcast this year. Alexan- be a most successful experience with dra Ionescu worked throughout the several of our students still in contact year with groups of Year 12 and Year with the players and their families. 10 girls to write and produce their The large numbers of pupils opting own radio play, which was recorded to study Spanish for GCSE means that and published as a podcast on the 2009-2010 will be an equally busy and government-funded website www. exciting year. ukgermanconnection.co.uk and the At a time when language study story featured in King’s Colours. The nationally may be perceived to be in project is a real first for the depart- some degree of decline, I am con- ment, the MFL Faculty and the school fident that our students have really as a whole. Year 13 students visited benefitted from a high level of good the Goethe-Institut in Manchester quality language learning and that and listened to Wolfgang Winkler’s their results speak for themselves. fascinating talk on the city of Berlin. The Year 9, GCSE and A-Level Up- French trips 2008 – 9 dates Conferences were attended A sizeable group of Year 12 and 13 and enjoyed by the pupils. The 20th French students spent a week in the anniversary of our annual exchange Château de la Baudonnière in Nor- with our partner school in Memmin- mandy. The group, organised by Mr gen, Bavaria, was a great success for Dalgleish and accompanied by Miss Year 10 pupils, whilst the Rhineland Smalley and Mr Fico, spent an excit- Trip again gave Year 8 and 9 pupils an ing and stimulating week immersed opportunity to enhance their cultural in the French language and culture in understanding of the German way of preparation for their summer exams, life. particularly the speaking tests. We vis- This proved to be a most exciting ited a regional Gendarmerie or Police year for the Spanish department as Station in St-Lô, where we enjoyed a we expanded fully into Key Stage 3 fascinating presentation on the work with bumper numbers. For the first of the police and the issues with time in King’s history, Year 8 and 9 pu- which they are confronted in the area. pils enjoyed the opportunity to study Some students enjoyed trying on Spanish. The course was supported police uniforms and looking at police by a modern, ambitious educational cars and motorcycles. We were also package with a dynamic interactive received by the Mayor of the town programme for use with the electron- of La Haye Pesnel, where students ic whiteboards. The students’ enthu- asked a range of searching questions siasm and motivation were sustained relating to their AS and A2 topics. The throughout the year and converted Mayor commented on the range and into most encouraging numbers for interest of the questions asked by the GCSE. The Sixth Form attended an students and was impressed by them. A-level conference at the University On a blustery day we visited the Mont of Salford, designed to give future St Michel and enjoyed a brief tour of

22 Academic Departments the ramparts. Students interviewed Year 13 French Conference from King’s organised activities and passers-by at the market of Dinan and A group of Year 13 French students visits for them during the evenings gathered interesting information re- went to Manchester for a day’s con- and at the weekend. Trips organised lating to their chosen topics. Evenings ference which consisted of lectures during the week included tours of were spent in activities at the chateau, and interactive activities based around Manchester United FC, the Impe- including a quiz and a cheese tasting. the topics studied at A2 level. Stu- rial War Museum, Liverpool and the About one hundred Year 7 pupils dents had the opportunity to think Beatles’ Story, and Chester with a tour visited the Château in July for a week about current affairs in greater depth of the walls. Afternoon tea was organ- of fun activities and visits, which and came home with many new ideas ised by Mr Pook for the German staff. included the Mont St Michel and the for coursework and the speaking The group was welcomed by the May- Bayeux Tapestry. Pupils worked in test. The presenters were two French or of Macclesfield at the Town Hall groups at the market, buying produce natives, Régis and Richard, who per- and during the week the visitors had for a picnic and there were some in- formed most entertainingly and gave a tour of the Silk Heritage Museum teresting purchases. During the week, a very welcome flavour of the French and Victorian Schoolroom. They were all had the chance to listen to and use culture and language. fortunate enough to be here for the a large amount of French whilst all IED school play. Mr Simon Skeens, former pupils enjoyed the outdoor and sport- Head of German at King’s School and ing challenges of the week’s activities German Exchange founder of the exchange, organised a which included the assault course, 2009 was a particularly significant year walk for the group. raft building (and yes, some of the for the German exchange between On March 29th Miss Sheen and rafts did actually float!), archery, feed- Vöhlin Gymnasium, Memmingen and Miss Morris accompanied the group ing the farm animals, climbing and King’s, as it marked the 20th anniver- to Memmingen for one week. A fencing. The Château trip continues sary of the cooperation and visits be- number of activities were organ- to delight with its combination of fun tween the two schools. The German ised including Lake Constance and outdoor activities run in French by party arrived on 12th March at 11am a cable car ride to the top of the enthusiastic young French staff and its at Manchester Airport. The two ac- Pfänder Mountain in Austria, Ulm, and near-total immersion French learning companying members of staff - Horst Neuschwanstein, the fairy tale castle experience. Neidhardt and Rolf Muller - stayed in built by Ludwig II. The group was a local family-run hotel, within walk- welcomed by the Headteacher of the ing distance of both schools, and staff Vöhlin Grammar School, followed by a tour of the town. During the week, King’s students and staff were given a formal reception in the Town Hall by the Mayor of Memmingen. There was the usual town quiz with prizes for the winners. Staff and pupils were able to attend the School play and music concerts. Once again both groups got along extremely well, with events and parties organised privately. Pupils from both schools behaved impeccably, making it a successful and enjoyable week all round. AUS

German Rhineland Trip At 5am on Saturday 4th July 2009, 26 boys and 9 girls departed with four of their teachers for the German Rhineland. The purpose of the visit was to make provision for Years 8 and 9 to visit Germany, to enhance their understanding of the culture and life of the country. We travelled by coach and took the Eurotunnel shuttle from Folkestone to Coquelles near Calais. We arrived at around 2pm and continued our journey through France and Belgium into Germany. We arrived at our hotel, the Rheinlust in the beautiful, picturesque town of Boppard, in time for dinner. Sunday’s activities offered a taste of the traditional Rhineland. In the

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Ich fühl mich so fifty-fifty by Karin König. The text is concerned with the division and subsequent reunifica- tion of Germany in the post-war years and the effects these events had on German citizens from both the East and the West. The talk itself proved to be most beneficial for the students. It was conducted solely in German by Herr Winkler, an informative and passionate public speaker: all the stu- dents commented on how enjoyable the talk had been. MSTH

Year 12 and Year 13 students of Span- ish attended a full day conference in Manchester. The speakers led de- bates and gave topical presentations entirely in Spanish which enhanced the group’s knowledge of current Hispanic affairs as well as developing morning we enjoyed a walk along the Belgium! key ideas and vocabulary linked to banks of the river Rhine in Boppard, We arrived back at the Rock Block the themes studied for their AS and A and had a guided tour of Marksburg at around midnight that evening, Level courses. It was a stimulating day Castle, with its famous torture cham- tired but happy. involving a wealth of resources and bers. After lunch we took in an im- The German Rhineland Trip 2009 techniques which provided pupils pressive falconry display at Burg Maus proved, yet again, a great success. with impressive language to add to in St Goarshausen, and then took a MSTH their repertoire. boat cruise back along the Rhine to VHS Boppard, where lots of photographs AS/A2 German Conference were taken of the beautiful Rhine val- On Thursday 5th March 2009, 13 Year In February, Year 10 King’s students ley. In the evening, we visited the city 12 and two Year 13 Germanists, ac- studying German GCSE travelled to of Koblenz and the imposing Deut- companied by MSTH and Alexandra Salford University in Manchester for sches Eck monument. Ionescu, the German language as- a one-day conference organised by On Monday, we experienced sistant, travelled by train to Manches- Phillip Allan Updates. The conference something of a change of pace with ter to attend a one-day conference is an annual event attended by stu- an all-day visit to Phantasialand, one organised by Philip Allan Updates dents from schools across the North of Europe’s leading theme parks. for AS- and A2-Level and held at the West and is hosted by native German Pupils and staff enjoyed the thrills and King’s Hall. Students participated in speakers, aiming to provide students spills of the day. In the evening, the language activities and listened to with the unusual facility of an entire pupils participated in a quiz based on presentations in German by native day in the target language whilst com- the trip so far, and showed off their speakers. The main focus for the day pleting a range of tasks in the work talents in an impromptu talent show! was the major topic areas for the packs provided. Tuesday again offered a different examinations. The students found the Our students certainly enjoyed the atmosphere: this time that of a large, day particularly beneficial and enjoy- high-level of audience participation bustling German city. In Cologne, we able, and received a set of prepared and several were brave enough to visited the magnificent cathedral, the notes to take away on the day. volunteer to go up on stage and use Kölnisches Wasser exhibition (the MSTH their German! The use of up-to-date home of Eau de Cologne), and satis- authentic German audio and visual fied our chocolate cravings with a de- Trip to the Goethe-Institut materials was a real success, including licious visit to the Chocolate Museum, On the morning of Thursday 20th listening tasks with amusing adverts burning off the calories with a visit to November 2008, the six students of and visual memory games which the interactive Sports and Olympic the Year 13 German set, along with aimed to practise vocabulary reten- Museum. Of course, any spare time their teacher MSTH, travelled by train tion strategies. was taken up with shopping! to Manchester to visit the Goethe- The most complex task involved The evening’s planned activity was Institut to hear a talk on the modern solving a murder, with clues provided ten-pin bowling at a bowling alley in history of the city of Berlin, delivered through various video clips showing Koblenz, which the pupils enjoyed. by the Director of the Goethe-Institut, the sequence of events and inter- The return journey on the Wednes- Wolfgang Winkler, and to use the views with suspects. The more sober day was taken via the Dreiländer- institute’s library resources for their aspects of study included a grammar punkt – the meeting point of three own research. All students had the workshop on present tense verb for- countries. Pupils experienced being opportunity to prepare discussion mations and a session on important able to stand with a foot in Holland, points in advance of the event. Year exam vocabulary. More able linguists a foot in Germany and a hand in 13 Germanists are studying the novel were able to stretch themselves in

24 Academic Departments the last activity of the day, a debate on Concert on the last Thursday evening music by Abba, ending with the ever- football for women. of November. The Jazz Band and popular Can-Can by Offenbach. Students’ excellent behaviour and Big Band, under Gareth Brown and December arrived, the season of effort to participate fully was much Kevin Dearden respectively, began celebration of our Lord’s birth in appreciated by the teaching staff who the evening by setting extremely carols old and new. The Foundation accompanied the trip. high standards of musicianship and Choir renewed their long association JAIM sheer energy in performance. The with the Northern Chamber Orches- Year 13 Guitar Ensemble under their tra, in Mr Green’s final opportunity teacher, Peter Batchelar, demonstrat- to conduct this fine professional Music ed real skill and sensitivity in their orchestra. The choir shone, as usual, The various choirs in the senior performance of a modern classic, under the inspiring conducting of divisions of King’s have developed Cuban Landscape with Rain, whose Mrs Beesley. On 10th December, the a bi-annual approach to Christmas title only hinted at the imaginative Foundation Choir and a congrega- in recent years. Last year was the textures and techniques within the tion of parents and friends travelled turn of the Family Carol Service in St piece. The Saxophone Ensemble, to Chester Cathedral for the carol Michael’s, with all the choirs taking under the fine direction of School service. This being the Director of part. This year was the turn of the Captain, Amy Matthewson, was fol- Music’s final visit to Chester with the Foundation Choir to prepare the lowed by Hazel Browne’s huge flute choir, having played the organ there entire service of Nine Lessons with ensemble, with one member playing on many occasions since his first Carols, to sing from memory, first in the ‘huge flute’ itself (a bass flute). King’s service in December 1975, he Chester Cathedral and then on ‘home After the interval, Mrs Barratt and Mrs took the opportunity to preface the turf’ in St Michael’s Parish Church. Pyatt shared direction of the cast of service with a thirty-minute recital The first major event was the Year thousands which is the Wind Band, on the organ, including some music 8 Boys’ Division Music Evening in followed by the Concert Band setting of Olivier Messiaen, whose 100th November, in which the entire year sail on Clipper Ships and Sailors birthday it would have been on that group entertained parents and friends under their captain, Mr Green. The day. The moving service contained a under the inspired direction of Mrs String Orchestra under Mrs Beesley variety of favourite carols and a fine Barratt. This is a fairly recent innova- played Britten and a world premiere new piece composed for the occasion tion but is such a success that the of Celtic Theme by GCSE pupil/com- by Mrs Beesley. The whole event was Autumn term calendar can no longer poser Amy Jacobsen. The evening repeated to great acclaim a few days be imagined with it. Pausing but a concluded in rousing style with the later in St Michael’s in Macclesfield, moment for breath, we celebrated all Foundation Orchestra responding the spiritual home of The King’s the instrumental work at King’s with to the current popularity of a certain School for over 500 years. an outstanding Autumn Instrumental film (Mamma Mia) with a medley of We must not leave the Autumn

25 Academic Departments term without mentioning two events Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Orchestra (Johann Strauss’ The Blue when King’s musicians took the Mu- Les Misérables, Pirates of Penzance, Danube). There was one unexpected sic Department into the community: Oklahoma and Cabaret. The two item, which brought all the peripa- a Jazz Quintet from the Sixth Form splendid performances, with superb tetic music teachers to the platform, performed at the opening of the re- singing and dancing, raised over to sing ‘Thank you for the music’ furbished Sainsbury’s store, perform- £1,000 for the East Cheshire Hospice, accompanied by all the pupils, in hon- ances which went down very well bringing the total raised for the ECH our of the Director of Music retiring with all the shoppers at the beginning by King’s Musicians to £10,388. This is at the end of this year after 34 years of December, then the Foundation a small part of the charity fund-raising at King’s. Those who require a copy Choir sang carols after the end of that the Music Department has been of Mrs Beesley’s new words for the term at Upton Grange Residential involved with in recent years. song should contact the school. This Home, with some of them going on With public examinations ap- had followed a more formal ‘farewell to entertain shoppers at Sainsbury’s proaching, two very special evenings do’ on 25th April, which Mrs Beesley again. (Musical Soirées) were devoted to arranged in the form of an exciting or- With the Foundation Choir pre- performances to be recorded by gan recital and buffet for the Director sumably still recovering from their GCSE and A-level candidates, with of Music and many guests of all ages. Christmas efforts, the BFC and choirs some quite exceptional performances Rising organ star, Keith Hearnshaw, from Girls’ Division and Boys’ Divi- by the young performers. Four of the made the evening a memorable one. sion gave a King’s Sings concert to a A-level performers, Charlotte Bailey After the examination period, there delighted audience in January. What (clarinet), Katie Mycock (piano), Priya was just time for the visit of the BFC better way could there be to brighten Sodha (clarinet) and Sophie Vohra to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Wind- up a Winter evening than seeing and (voice) gave excellent 30-minute recit- ermere Youth Hostel, culminating in hearing the joy of young voices sing- als. a delightful concert on a sunny June ing from the heart? January was also The King’s School Big Band is Sunday afternoon in Cartmel Priory. a particularly sad and poignant time used to raising money through its This was followed by the lovely Musi- for members of the Foundation Choir music. This year was no exception. A cal Soirée given by leading perform- and Music Department staff, when we splendid Jazz Evening in April, given ers from the Boys’ and Girls’ Divisions heard of the unexpected death of a in its entirety by the Big Band and its Annual House Music Competition in former colleague and member of the younger sibling, the Jazz Band, raising Years 7 - 9, held over several weeks in choir, Pete Mathews. He had been a money for next year’s World Chal- the Summer term. keen member of the choir towards lenge to Borneo, was followed by the Finally, and this really was the final the end of his illustrious career at Big Band’s involvement in a concert senior concert for the retiring Direc- King’s and for a while after his retire- in St Michael’s in May, which raised tor of Music, the BFC, Girls’ Division ment, only a few years ago. His wife, money for various local charities. Choir and Foundation Choir under Anne, invited us to sing at his funeral The Spring Instrumental Concert Mrs Beesley, joined by the Boys’ in St Michael’s, together with the Mac- included all the performers from the Division Choir under Mrs Barratt, clesfield Male Voice Choir, of which Autumn Concert, playing new music. gave a wonderful King’s Sings send- Pete had been a member in the last Highlights for the Director of Music off on a hot evening in early July, the few years. Members of the Founda- were the superb performance of the Foundation Choir reminding all who tion Choir did us very proud in the Vivaldi Double Violin Concerto given are leaving at this time, including the uplifting service. by Year 12 pupils, Anna Beesley and Year 13 singers, that, in the words of Twenty-two pupils from Years 10 Rosie Jacot, ably accompanied by John Rutter, ‘…the magic you share to 13 entertained audiences on two the String Orchestra, and his final when you make music won’t leave evenings in February, with Songs conducting of the Concert Band (with you when the time has come to part: from the Shows, including Kiss Me film and concert music from Space and it feels like you never have to Kate, Fiddler On The Roof, Cats, and Beyond) and the Foundation say good-bye, ‘cos the music’s always

26 Academic Departments there in your heart.’ Those of us who are privileged to work in the Music Department at King’s are immensely grateful to wonderful colleagues, including the talented peripatetic music teachers, parents who give their constant sup- port and the generations of dedicated pupils, those who have worked hard to achieve outstanding results in Music at GCSE and A-level for many years, and those who practise and rehearse weekly to share in the joy of music-making. AKG

Junior Music In November, Year 4 children delight- ed their parents with a performance of Jack – the musical, a humorous version of Jack and the Beanstalk set in the East End of London. Accord- ing to the plot, Jack’s mum had won a competition, but the prize turned out to be a cow. As she couldn’t afford to pay the landlord, King Carlot, Jack in St. John’s Parish Church in Knuts- teacher, Mrs. Higgins, and the other had to take the cow to a car boot sale ford. As the Upper Junior Choir has children appeared as shepherds, wise where she was bought by a rather over 80 members, (too many to fit in men, animals, angels and stars. The mysterious character called No Kan at the front of the church) a choir of children thoroughly enjoyed singing Du. As you can tell, this is not the 44 Year 6 children represented King’s. and dancing the nativity story. expected fairytale version. Jack, the The Junior choir sang four items, The Nursery and Reception classes rather dim principal boy, was played three songs that we had prepared for presented The Nativity by Niki Davies by Victoria Richardson with Jack’s our own Christmas Concert and we towards the end of term. Both Recep- Mum performed by Joe Laughton, also revisited the beautiful piece that tion classes used their acting skills whose realistic cockney accent made had been composed for us last sum- to tell the story, appearing as stars, us believe he really had been born mer by Adam Gorb, called Everyone soldiers and the expected Nativity within the sound of Bow bells. The Sang. The Tatton Singers also asked characters. The Nursery class played pantomime involved every child in that the children join them in two percussion instruments, sang joyfully Year 4 performing songs and dances choir pieces and there were lots of in the choir and enjoyed wearing and leading the audience participa- descants for carols to be learnt. The their special costumes. tion. Lots of enthusiasm and star qual- children had to adjust to following a Our Junior Carol Service was held ity was on display on the night. different conductor, to the acoustic at Park Green United Reformed Our Christmas Concert featured all of the church and to singing with an Church in Macclesfield and we were of our instrumental and vocal en- adult choir. The day of the concert welcomed by the minister, Revd. Mari- sembles. Wind, Brass and Percussion was cold and crisp and there was a on Tugwood. This is a chance for all Ensemble played a lively arrangement noticeably Christmas feeling in the air. the children in the Junior Department of ‘Candyman’ from Willy Wonka and The church was full for the concert to be involved in a musical presenta- the Chocolate Factory and the Strings and we were delighted that Adam tion of the Christmas story with the presented a more gentle Minuet in G Gorb came to hear the children per- bible readings and prayers being read by Boccherini. The Year 3 and 4 Choir form his piece. The children sang and by our Year 6 pupils. Year 5 sang On were delightful with their charming behaved like angels and the accompa- the road to Bethlehem, a song with version of Winter Wonderland and nying staff were extremely proud of a ‘blues’ feel and Year 3 performed the Year 5 and 6 Choir sang a beauti- them. the Calypso song, A baby is born in ful two-part choral piece by Bob Chil- The Infant Department celebrated Bethlehem. Year 6 sang a song by the cott called The Marvellous Birth. We with two Christmas productions this singer/songwriter Peter Skellern, Oh, also heard from the Guitar Ensemble, year, with the Year 1 and 2 children were you there and Year 4s presented Flute and Recorder Ensemble and presenting their Nativity story as a a thoughtful song that prays for peace several budding soloists including a play within a play. Nearly No Nativity on earth, Somewhere, someday. The piano trio. It was a splendid showcase tells of a school’s Christmas produc- Year 6 Choir showed off their prow- for the children’s hard work and prac- tion which is almost cancelled due ess by adding the impressive descants tice during the preceding weeks. to too many characters wanting the to the congregational carols and this At the start of the Autumn Term, lime-light. The children finally realise joyful service was the perfect way to King’s Junior Choir was invited to sing that the star of the Christmas show is finish a busy and musically successful in a Christmas concert given by the Jesus, the reason for the celebration. term. Tatton Singers, a choir that rehearses Deia Penn was a splendidly bossy In early March, Year 5 children

27 Academic Departments performed with enjoyment and verve a happy Easter break. The retiring col- in a packed (and rather hot) Fence amongst other local primary schools lection was donated to the appeal for Avenue Hall. The concert began with at the Macclesfield Music Festival, the restoration of the spire at St Paul’s some summery songs, complete with held at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Church. actions, from the Infant Choir who The concert consisted of a number of Over 160 entries were received were conducted energetically by old favourites including Michael, Row for the Junior Music Festival. As Miss Smith. Then began an excellent the Boat Ashore and Those Magnifi- ever, the levels of performance were performance of The Wild Bunch, cent Men in Their Flying Machines. outstanding and helpful advice about which was written by Mrs Lea. 2JTS The latter number allowed the chil- performance technique was given to took the main plaudits with several dren to show off the aviation-themed the children by our Senior musical budding actors and actresses much headgear that they had individually colleagues, Mr. Green, Mrs. Beesley, in evidence. Their confidence, tim- crafted with great care and ingenuity. Mrs. Barratt and Mrs. Pyatt. The Year ing and energy bodes well for future Sandwiched in-between was a touch- 5 class winners subsequently per- performances in the Juniors. Each of ing performance of the cantata In formed at the End of Year Celebration the other classes performed a song the Beginning which tells the African where the Year 6 class winners were and dance associated with one of the creation myth of Nogwaja, the hare. presented with music cups in recogni- ‘weeds’ in the story who battle for Year 5 also enjoyed their own lime- tion of their musical achievements in space in their garden. As usual, the light as they performed Reach for the the Juniors. costumes were delightfully colourful Stars with great vitality and joy. This After weeks of rehearsing, all the and the children’s movements were proved to be a very uplifting evening. Infant children thoroughly enjoyed utterly charming. This year’s Year 6 musical, Scrooge their respective moments of ‘fame’ The Junior Summer Concert was - The Musical proved a challenge whilst taking part in the Infant Con- a real celebration but also a moving for staff and performers alike but cert in front of an admiring audience occasion as it was Mr Shaw’s final three fabulous performances ensued with enjoyment etched onto all 73 children’s faces. There were several excellent individual performances to note, especially those of Francesca Ri- jks and Olivia Watkins who shared the demanding title role, ably supported by William Fox (a mature turn as Bob Cratchit) who milked the audience for many a laugh. However, all the children were ‘stars’, working so well together as a team to perform many difficult set-pieces involving comic, dramatic and choreographic timing. The costumes, mostly designed and made by a dedicated team of parents led by grandparent Mrs Fray, gave the piece a most accurate period feel and look, whilst the set, designed by Mr Atkinson and painted by parent Mrs Price, provided a perfect backdrop. The memories that all the children will have of this outstanding educa- tional experience will surely stay with the children (and, probably, parents) for many years to come. Beautiful Spring weather heralded the end of term as the Junior staff and pupils walked to and from nearby St Paul’s Church accompanied by a large number of parent helpers. The serv- ice was led by the Year 3 and 4 chil- dren, who recounted the Easter story in words and music by presenting Here Comes Jesus by Sheila Wilson. The String Ensemble also performed Bach’s Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring in front of a packed church where every seat was taken. The minister at St Paul’s, Rev Jeremy Tear, gave a talk about the symbolic aspects of Easter before wishing all of the congregation

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At the Annual Girls’ Sports award Physical Education evening in June, Sandra Douglas Girls’ Division (1992 Barcelona Olympics Bronze It was a tremendously busy year in medallist in 4 x 400m relay) presented the Girls’ PE Department, with many awards to successful girls and teams. sporting opportunities provided for She talked to the girls about her the girls by a small team of dedicated motivation to succeed and the hard PE staff, both within the curriculum work and preparation required to and in extra-curricular time. achieve elite status. The girls particu- In October, we were privileged to larly enjoyed looking at her Olympic meet Beth Tweddle, British Olympic bronze medal. Gymnast who came to give an as- Lunchtime clubs at the Girls’ sembly presentation to the girls and Division were extended to include later to the talented sportswomen Cheerleading and this was extremely and A Level students, regarding her popular. The teams did especially well preparation, training and successes in at the National Schools cheerleading the World Championships and Bejing championships. 95 girls took part in Olympics. Afterwards, Beth gave a various teams resulting in the Year 7, superb Master class in gymnastics to Year 8 and sixth form teams becoming approximately 40 talented girls. The National champions and the Year 9/10 girls thoroughly enjoyed this and ap- team finishing in 2nd place. preciated the opportunity to see Beth The AS Physical Education results perform a few of her own gymnastic were pleasing with 66% A-B grade moves. and three students continued their concert. As Principal of the Junior In the second half of the Autumn studies into A2 level. Eight students Division he has always been tremen- term, PE staff and girls were very busy embarked upon the new AS Physical dously supportive and proud of the with lunchtime practices for the An- Education syllabus this year. The prac- children’s music making, and we nual Gymnastics Competition. This tical moderation day in March went sincerely thank him for his encour- event took place in December with very well with all students performing agement over the years. some fantastic performances and we in their chosen sports and coach- Mr Shaw fronted our final con- were treated to an outstanding dis- ing younger pupils. The moderator cert of the year and proved to be a play from our own British Gymnast, was impressed with the standard of hilarious compère. The Wind, Brass Jennifer Pinches. practical ability, so they approached and Percussion Ensemble played the Throughout the year, the girls have the theoretical examinations in May Gallop from Offenbach’s Orpheus performed in many fixtures and tour- and June in very strong positions. in the Underworld and the Guitar naments and there have been many We are excited by the introduction of Ensemble, mostly featuring Year 4 successes. The U14 netball team GCSE PE in September 2009 and look children, performed two atmospheric qualified for the second round of the forward to the success of the students pieces. String Group played Grieg’s National schools Netball tournament on this course. Norwegian Dance and then put us in and the U19 hockey team were run- LB the mood for the next day with Sum- ners up in the County Hockey tourna- mer Holiday. The Junior Flute and ment. U13 netball and U19 hockey Physics Recorder Group played two very jazzy teams were runners up in the Mount pieces and we were delighted to hear St Mary’s Tournaments and the U15 Once again the Physics department the Junior Brass Group, comprised netball squad were runners up in enjoyed a high level of academic suc- mostly of Year 3 children. Both Upper the HMC Netball tournament. The cess both at GCSE and A-level. With and Lower Junior Choir performed U14 hockey team won their County the introduction of the new A-level three songs, some with actions and tournament and were congratulated we saw the demise of the practical our soloists included a piccolo, a on being County Champions and pre- examination and the commencement guitarist, a percussionist, keyboard sented with Team of the Year at the of the centre-assessed unit, providing and a violin and piano duet. The final Girls’ Sports Awards evening in June. both staff and students with a new song from the Year 5 and 6 Choir, I The summer term was extremely challenge. Forty nine students decid- love a piano featured Mrs Lea and busy with many athletics fixtures and ed to embark upon this new course, Mr Atkinson playing a piano duet ac- the Year 7 and 8 athletics team did which bodes well for the future of the companiment and Year 6 pupil, Henry particularly well in winning the first subject at King’s. We bade farewell to Reavey, promoted to conductor for round of the English Schools Athlet- Mr Ahmed, who secured a teaching the occasion. The song was dedicated ics Association Schools Cup event post at the Jerudong International to Mr Atkinson, who has been an out- and qualified for the NW Regional School in Brunei, and welcomed Miss standing accompanist for our choirs round where they came 5th out of Arthur, a graduate in Manufactur- for so many year and we wish him 11 teams in the North West. Twelve ing Engineering at the University of well in his new job. athletes represented Macclesfield at Cambridge. AJL/GJS the County Athletics championships and two girls received County selec- Year 12 trip to Sellafield tion for the English Schools National A group of 18 Year 12 students with Athletics event in July. Dr Hartnett and Dr Hollis visited the

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Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant, Six of our students entered the Psychology where we were met by armed police, competition and gained ‘Technology who checked our ID before letting Horizons Awards’ for 2009. The six The Psychology Department is now us onto the site. The students were award winners were: Elizabeth Jessop settled into the new Sixth Form split into two groups and then kitted 10CHB, Rebecca Massie 10ESc, David Centre. out in blue lab coats, long socks and Ormrod-Morley 10DTB, Yiyu Xiang All our rooms are very well- special shoes before being allowed 10DMH, Alexander Eyre 12MSTH and equipped with interactive white- into the THORP reprocessing plant. Joschka Roffe 12LCW. boards and internet access. A large This is where spent fuel rods from CPH number of relevant psychology videos nuclear power plants in the UK and have been downloaded onto the from abroad are broken up to recover Physics club (Boys) shared drive for use in lessons and the 97% of useable fuel. We saw enor- The Physics Club meets every Thurs- have proved very useful. Both staff mous tanks where the fuel rods are day lunchtime in S9 and students and pupils are now familiar with the kept and we were told about the high carry out various physics-related Departmental Website which is rou- level nuclear waste that is removed projects. tinely used for setting of homework, from the rods. We were shown a In the autumn term, each student information about trips, cover work, flask that holds this waste and if it began by constructing a Hero’s steam various notes, mark schemes and had been full we would have been engine, (named after the ancient lesson PowerPoint presentations. Last dead before we could have touched Greek who invented it), from a drinks year we started the new AQA Specifi- it. At the end of the tour we had to can, a piece of string and a paperclip. cation A for first examining AS in May pass through three machines that This simple machine was easily made 2009 and A2 in 2010. tested for radioactivity on the person; and worked surprisingly well. The Miss Barton has settled in very well fortunately none was detected and we next project, to construct a transistor to the department and Miss McMaster were able to leave with clear minds. radio, was rather more demanding. is collaborating with Dr Nigel Colbert As we left the THORP reprocessing It required more time, a lot more pa- from Nottingham University research- plant, we were shown the remains tience and the ability to solder com- ing into the management of ADHD. of the first civil nuclear power plant ponents onto a circuit board. Some We had a fascinating talk and demon- in the world, Calder Hall, a haunting students were rather more successful stration of hypnosis from Mrs Barbara reminder of the dangers of nuclear than others! After several disappoint- Collins during which Miss McMaster science. The day was most enjoyable ing tests, we were eventually able to was hypnotized. and prepared the students for part of pick up the weather forecast on what Just as in previous years, stu- the physics course they will cover in we believed to be Radio 4; apparently dents had the opportunity to go Year 13. it was soon to rain! on a number of trips and lectures SJH On one of the finer days we de- including a trip to Twycross Zoo to camped to the front field and investi- observe primates and listen to a talk Partying Particles gated water rockets, carefully judging on the evolution of intelligence. As The annual Year 7 Girls’ Division trip the wind direction to ensure that the a result of this trip the department to find out how and why particles par- rocket returned to earth within the have adopted a female Bonobo called ty, took place in March this year. The confines of the school and not in a Banya. There were also opportunities one-hour lecture took them through neighbouring garden. Other projects to attend the Villiers Park Educational states of matter, the wonders of liquid involved building electric motors, Trust residential course; Criminal nitrogen and the fun that can be had testing a hot air balloon and investi- Psychology Lectures at Manchester with carbon dioxide. The talk was gating how microelectronics circuits University and a Residential Psychol- excellent and was very interactive, with NOT, AND and OR gates can be ogy Course at Nottingham University with girls being made to act out being used to solve real problems such as whilst students were also encouraged solids and gases, as well as taking part controlling the temperature of an to enter the Heythrop Psychology Es- in some of the experiments. The af- incubator. say competition run by the University ternoon was spent building bridges to The final project for the year was to of London. various designs and testing each one build a wind turbine generator from MJB with weights to see which was strong- a plastic bottle, a few pieces of wood, est. The more adventurous of the four magnets and some coils of wire. Religion and Philosophy girls actually built hybrid bridges that A prize was then awarded to the team combined two or more different types that generated the highest voltage. This year the department was very of structure. These however proved Many of the projects were inspired buoyed by the excellent results that simple is best when it comes to by Dr Embrey, our technician, whose achieved over the summer. With supporting a lot of weight. enthusiasm and hard work was much the exception of two or three, every SAC appreciated by me and the students. student who took the GCSE achieved CPH a grade A or higher. The Independent-Bosch Mindful of the school’s focus on Technology Horizons Award Guy Claxton’s ‘Building Learning Students in the age range 14-18 were Power’, the department was keen to invited to write an essay under the put into practice some ‘high impact’ heading ‘How can technology and strategies that would encourage the engineering provide innovative solu- key skills of resourcefulness, initiative, tions to today’s global challenges?’ flexibility and collaboration. Following

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One of greatest successes this year was in June when Mrs Acharya and Mrs Squares organized liaison be- tween Year 8 and Year 5 students. Having already begun the new A-level syllabi, we are now preparing to create fresh new schemes of work for the new GCSEs which begin in September. Yet again another chal- lenging year awaits us. But I am sure the department will continue to grow and move from strength to strength.

The R&P website The R & P website has grown and evolved since last year. It is now fre- quently used by students from Year 9 and upwards. It allows the setting of internet-based project work, the pro- vision of research links and is a means by which both students and parents can check what sort of work is being set in the lessons. When a student produces a wonderful ICT resource (such as a PowerPoint or movie for a topic) other students may now access it, via the ‘private’ website set up by the successful Sue Philips’ ‘Theatre of into numbers as well and we have the A-level philosophy groups. Learning’ INSET last year, the depart- seen more students opting for GCSE, ment created a scheme of work that especially in the Girls’ Division. On A-level trips and experiences we hoped would be a ‘high impact’ the strength of this initiative the R&P This year has been another busy year learning experience for the stu- department hopes to develop at least for A-level students. dents. We wanted to get the students one ‘high impact’ scheme of work Mrs Acharya took her Year 12 phi- involved and engaged by creating a per year, with the hope that in 3 or 4 losophers, studying political philoso- story, spanning six weeks that would years we will have transformed every phy, to the Houses of Parliament for a grab their attention in a new and R&P lesson into something dynamic, successful and educational trip. fresh way. It was decided that in our fresh and challenging. Mr Jackson took the same set to very first lesson back in September The department’s main aim this an Oxford university theology open we would ‘crash’ the students on to year was to build on the successes of day early in 2009. They attended a a desert island where they would be last year and try and raise the profile number of lectures from eminent faced with a series of challenging ethi- of the department even further by scholars and were also lucky enough cal dilemmas. Mr. Jackson spent his attracting more and more students to to have an Oxford student talk at summer holiday creating a couple of take the RS and Philosophy A-levels. length about the experience of being movies and even a realistic ‘logbook’ It is therefore pleasing to report that, a student in Oxford. in order to provide the ‘wow’ fac- from quite a small pool (37 GCSE stu- The Year 12 Religious Studies tor and I can report that the ‘Moral dents), we have currently 30 students students were taken on a trip to the Island’ was a huge success! Both applying to take either Philosophy or Holocaust centre and also had the students and the teachers enjoyed Religious Studies next year. This rep- opportunity of attending a 6th form the experience. resents very strong retention within conference in Manchester. The feedback we got from the the subject and is indicative of the In February the philosophers students was very encouraging and it passion that our students have for it. received John Foster from Lancaster was great to hear them talking about University for the day, who spoke the lessons days afterwards in the Lower School Philosophy Society engagingly and at length about topics corridors of the school. It certainly In order to expand the department such as Free Will, Political Philosophy created a buzz of excitement and the further, we hope to use these num- and the works of the famous em- students came into each lesson with bers in sixth form to help promote piricist David Hume. It was great that anticipation and expectation. Not the A-level to those who might not some of the Year 11 prospective phi- only that, but some of the written normally consider it. As such they losophy students were able to attend work produced was of a very high have already started helping us set up in the afternoon. They were obviously calibre indeed. It was fantastic to hear and run a new lower school ’Philoso- motivated by some of the themes dis- parents also enthusing about the phy Society’ which ran for the second cussed and it reinforced their desire ‘Moral Island’ lessons and reporting half of the academic year. We hope to take the subject at A-level. that their children had developed a that this will prove to be a successful new interest and enthusiasm for the means to engage students from as Year 11 revision residential subject. This has been converted wide a spectrum as possible. Every year Ms Agour organises a revi-

31 Academic Departments sion residential course for our Year ple was the embracing of a worship sites. Tatton and their supporters 11s. This year was no exception. The ritual in front of a Shrine. This was took first place in the Boys’ Division days were extremely productive with useful to our knowledge as it showed and Capesthorne in the Girls’ Divi- a whole host of sessions covering the us the traditional nature of worship sion. entire course, to which the students and the architecture of traditional A week later, Mark Robson, author responded brilliantly, being attentive Hindu shrines. of the Imperial, Darkweaver and and constructive. Following a marvel- Jack Walker Dragon series, visited and talked to lous Indian meal at the restaurant all Year 8s about his career as a fighter nearby, the students produced some pilot and how he used his experi- Resource Centres fantastic ‘Key Word’ drama pieces ences to achieve the publication of mixing good revision with plenty of King’s pupils really do read every- his first book. Mark not only wrote fun. The location was peaceful, the where! The proof can be seen in the the books, but printed and sold them weather was delightful and the stu- results of the Summer Reading Com- as well. His writing ‘Master Class’ that dents behaved impeccably through- petition. The display boards showed followed was inspirational. out the two days. a variety of inventive and thoughtful Year 7 boys were privileged to photographs of books being read, have Justin Somper to talk about his Yr 10 Hindu Temple trip some in the setting of the book itself, Vampirates books. He described to Mrs Acharya organized a trip to two some quite amazing. The winner in his audience how an idea became a Hindu Temples in London. This the Boys’ Division was Matthew Peers, book and will, maybe, become a film was a fascinating experience for all reading The Battle of Britain dressed fairly soon. involved. They were amazed at the in 1940s’ army uniform and, in the Concurrent with these activities, sheer size and beauty of the ‘Swami- Girls’ Division, the winner was Molly the Resource Centre staff prepare and narayan’ Temple complex. When they Laker reading King Arthur’s Mirror deliver lessons to ensure that pupils were privileged to be present at and Maze at Longleat House. leave King’s with the skill to handle observe a typical daily ‘puja’, it was as Open Day followed very quickly the changing information technolo- though they were transported to the and, this year, Fence Avenue Resource gies of the future and, perhaps even sub-continent. This was a memorable Centre celebrated the hundreth more importantly, with a lasting en- experience for the boys. anniversary of the Fence Avenue joyment of reading and books. RNJ Girls’ School building with a display GP illustrating the education Macclesfield R & P Trip to Watford – Year 10 girls received throughout the century. Two Year 10 Religion and Philosophy The Rock Resource Centre and Alan sets went on a trip to North London Cooper Library displayed support to visit two Hindu places of wor- material from Information Literacy ship. This was intended to help the courses and current reading promo- students with their GCSE coursework, tions. based on the Nature of Hindu belief. A month later, two teams of girls They were to visit an older, stately and boys from Years 7 and 8 travelled home-like temple and a traditional to Bolton to take part in the ‘Kidslit Hindu temple in Wembley. Quiz’. This is a national event with Upon arrival at the first Hindu regional heats. Our teams did well but place of worship we were greeted by are determined to improve next year. an English, converted Hindu. He had The spring term activities centred a long rectangular-shaped piece of around ‘World Book Day’. The Inter- hair growing down his back. This sym- house Book Quizzes were well and bolised that he mainly worshipped enthusiastically attended on both Vishnu. We were invited inside and were told to remove our shoes to show respect. We were escorted through the crowded hallways until we reached a room, in which we all could sit and listen to an introduction to our visit, before we were shown back downstairs to a shrine room, in which we would eat lunch. We were each handed plates, holding crackers, rice and an Indian variety of bread. Following our lunch we were split into two groups: one was given bullock-cart rides while the others were shown around the grounds of the house. We were shown symbol- ism in plants and we also learnt the importance of cows within the Hindu religion. Our final activity at this tem-

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Charities Community Action In the Autumn Term, girls were busy Every Wednesday afternoon, approxi- raising money for the East Cheshire mately twenty members of the Sixth Hospice who had asked us to provide Form went into the community and new television sets for their wards. undertook voluntary work. The work As ever, the girls were compassionate they did is varied and challenging. and innovative in their desire to help. Some cared for wild animals in an Major events included a disco for Year animal sanctuary, helping to rehabili- 7 boys and girls, carol singing in Sains- tate the animals before their return to bury’s and a sponsored Santa Dash. their natural habitat. Others worked The girls raised the magnificent total with domestic animals, caring for of £4300 and this was celebrated in a them whilst they waited to be placed special Assembly of thanks with Dr. in new homes. Coyne and Jane Bessant, CEO at ECH. Another group of pupils volun- The Spring Term was quieter with teered to visit elderly people in a fundraising taking place in Houses. local nursing home, joining in with Gawsworth House raised the highest leisure activities. Two pupils spent amount with their cake sale and kara- their Wednesday afternoons at the oke session in aid of Christian Relief East Cheshire Hospice, working with Uganda. day patients whilst others worked in In the Summer Term, we sold re- local primary schools and at Park Lane freshments at Sports Day in aid of the Special School. Scout movement and held our annual Working for Bollington Commu- end-of-year party, with the theme of nity Radio proved to be a popular the 1960s, raising £200 in aid of Save and hugely enjoyable way for pupils the Children. to serve the community. During the In addition, the Girls’ Division held course of the year, the volunteers had 3 non-uniform days in aid of genetic a range of programmes broadcast research, Children in Need and Comic (both live and pre-recorded) and they Relief Day. In September, we support- picked up valuable editing skills along ed the Macmillan coffee morning. the way. At Cumberland Street, the boys Amy Wilson took a new approach organized a variety of fund-raising to community work by setting up a events in aid of the RNLI. One website for Age Concern where the highlight of the campaign was the charity could advertise and sell the appearance of a lifeboat in the Rock more valuable items donated to it. By Block car park! The boys are to be doing this, Amy raised several thou- congratulated on raising over £800 for sand pounds and it is hoped that this this charity. initiative will continue next year. LFA RHR Fashion Show A Charity Rock Concert This year the sixth form fashion show Crossfire Excited members of Years 10 and 11 managed to raise the record amount attended the second instalment of of £3,300 for cancer charity, Chris- Three meetings took place every fort- ‘KYB’ (King’s Youth Bands) on Friday, tie’s. The organization behind the night: in the Boys’ Division led by Dr 12th December 2008. The main at- show was certainly not plain sailing; Peter Gaskell, in the Girls’ Division led traction was the cover of Blur’s Song however, the end results were won- by Mrs Mary Davies, and in the Sixth 2 by Year 10 band Last Night’s Tuxedo. derful, with the models managing to Form Division led by Mr D J Pook. They were supported by a band com- pull off a great performance. though Crossfire is a club that allows pupils to posed of Sixth Form students called it may have been unnoticed by the explore issues that arise from holding Final Faze, which entertained with a audience, with just thirty minutes a personal Christian faith in the 21st ‘mini’ rock concert. As the concert before the curtain was to go up, Greg century. Everyone is made welcome progressed, the audience became Dunne was taken home ill, and it was whether they consider themselves more animated and started dancing in left to Danny Lawrence and Matthew to be of any particular religion or the aisles and on stage. The magnifi- Wynne to save the day. The boys were denomination or none. cent sum of £160 was raised in ticket surprisingly fast learners and even The students themselves influence sales and donated to this year’s Boys’ through the wardrobes had to be what Crossfire meetings are like. The Division charity, the Royal National rapidly reshuffled, the end result was Boys’ Division Crossfire has involved Lifeboat Institute. I would like to a huge success. wonderfully manic Friday meetings of thank the members of the school’s Sophie Usher up to 20 boys in M17 playing games, support staff, who generously gave of taking on challenges and discussing their time to make the evening pos- some big spiritual issues. Sessions last sible. year included an exploration of who Alistair Clarke 11MTH Jesus is and how that is relevant in

33 Events & Activities today’s world. Pupils always have a lot ents to a coffee morning, which was providing and serving refreshments: to say, there are regular games of Ping a great success and gave old and new thanks go to Kim Ross for organising Pong Pah and there are doughnuts parents a chance to meet each other. the refreshments and all the com- thrown in for good measure. October saw the first joint event mittee members who helped on the In the Girls’ Division, Mary encour- staged by FOK Seniors and FOKJ/I in night. aged a calm and creative atmosphere. the shape of an Indulgence Evening. In commemoration of 100 years of There were games, but also a lot of Jane Bridge, Annie Aldrich and Jackie girls’ education at Fence Ave, Friends discussion based on stimulus mate- Krajewski organised a hugely popular of King’s sponsored the purchase of rial. A dedicated group of students evening enjoyed by mums, aunts and enamel lapel badges to be given to enjoyed coming every fortnight and grandmas alike. current pupils and sixth form girls help was provided by Katie Reid in Also in this month, we held our who had attended the Girls’ Divi- Year 11. annual AGM/wine-tasting courtesy of sion. In January, several committee Sixth Form Crossfire sought to Majestic Wines. Kim Ross hosted the members were invited to attend a challenge the older students. Some- event and this very relaxed evening special assembly at the Girls’ Division times it took the form of a prayerful brought in some new and enthusi- to distribute these special Centenary analysis of a Bible passage in a quiet astic members which provided the badges. classroom; sometimes it involved a committee with a welcome injection Joan Higham holds second hand general debate over Friday lunch in of fresh faces and ideas. uniform sales throughout the year; the Sixth Form café. At the end of November, Helen these sales not only raise funds for Crossfire is supported by the Titus Beech and Jane Bridge, plus an army the school but also help parents out Trust and, as Peter and Mary have of helpers, organized the annual by making uniforms and sports kit contributed each term to school as- Christmas Fair. This event seems to available at very reasonable prices. semblies, so the number of students grow every year and is by far our big- Our thanks go to Joan for volunteer- from King’s who have attended the gest fund-raising event in the school ing to run these sales. summer camps at Gloddaeth and in year. A huge thank you goes to all the The Summer Ball, which this year the Lake District has steadily grown. committee members plus parents and had a masquerade theme, was held at It was great to see 20 King’s students friends of the school who helped. The Hunting Lodge, Adlington Hall in involved last summer. In December, the committee June. Once again, it was a great suc- DJP helped at the 6th Form Fashion Show, cess and our appreciation and thanks which raises funds go to Barbara Collins and Helen for charity, by Beech for their fantastic organization- Friends of King’s al and artistic skills. Friends of King’s have had another In addition to fund-raising busy year supporting the school in activities, Friends of a variety of ways. In September, Sara Rex once again welcomed new par-

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King’s also supported the school at brought with her the Sommerville various social events and parents’ Running Cup which she won in 1933 evenings, making numerous finan- and 1934. All the ‘Old Girls’ have af- cial donations to the school. In this fectionate memories of their time at academic year, we have provided the school: the sense of freedom and music stands for the Gables, an Apple fun when canoeing on the canal, the Macintosh computer to be used for air raid shelters beyond the sports graphics by the Boys’ and Girls’ Divi- field and having to carry gas masks, sions and members of the sixth form, being served school lunch by maids, mats for the Cheerleading Team, and the banning of pony tails – and many Girls’ PE bibs for netball and hockey. more. These have been written down This year, we raised over £5,000, for the school archives and are avail- whilst an additional amount of ap- able to look at, a vivid compilation proximately £4,200 was donated. reflecting all aspects of education at In order to be this successful, we Fence Avenue. depend on the involvement of many SES individuals. Our thanks go to all the volunteers who form the committee Mandarin Club and to every parent who has helped at, or supported, one of our func- Mandarin Club ran for two terms tions. at Fence Avenue. Many girls were Kim Ross on behalf of FoK involved in learning the basics of hours every Thursday in the Girls’ Mandarin and they progressed very Division kitchens. Twelve Year 10 quickly to be able to have longer girls won a place on the course after Fence Avenue 100 conversations. Their teacher, Ran, they had written letters to the Chef Girls’ Division Open Afternoon was extremely patient and allowed explaining why they wanted to learn Celebrating one hundred years of them to practise the new, often tricky, to cook. After school, for six weeks, girls’ education at Fence Avenue, over sounds and symbols. They even they learnt the fundamental princi- 240 ‘Old Girls’ travelled from all over found time to celebrate Chinese New ples of nutrition, cookery, presenta- the country for a special Open After- Year by making Chinese dumplings, tion and service and were able to take noon. Themed lessons were set up, writing festive cards using Chinese home a different dish each week. including ‘Science, Then and Now’, letters, as well as learning Chinese At the end of the course, the group an English class debating the role of songs. Everyone involved would put on an evening to demonstrate women over the past century, a tour like to thank the Cheshire Mandarin their new culinary skills which was a of the Empire in Geography, and even Academy for providing us with this fabulous feast of dishes and canapés an Ironing lesson. Senior girls acted fantastic opportunity. enjoyed by family, friends, teachers as guides on tours of the school and VHS and Governors. Paul Smith is a natural a fascinating exhibition and DVD gave teacher and his energy and enthu- glimpses of life there over the last siasm inspired the girls. The course Master Chef Classes century. The afternoon ended with a was a tremendous success and will be splendid tea. During the summer term, Paul Smith, repeated. One of the oldest ‘Old Girls’ to Executive Chef for Chartwells, set SES attend was Winifred Sokill, who up his own cookery school for two Morocco 2008 The school’s 5th trip to Morocco took place in October half term and in- volved 13 girls and 7 boys. The group went in 2 teams and the trip involved trekking, camel riding and visiting the cultural delights of Marrakech. The trekking phase took place in the Atlas Mountains where, due to an unsea- sonal amount of snow, the attempt on North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal had to be aborted. However the groups managed to replace this with a 4-day trek through the valleys surrounding the mountain, visit- ing Berber villages, teaching in local schools, camping in the snow and singing songs around the fire with the local guides and muleteers. The camel safari was across the Jebel Sa- hro an area on the edge of the Sahara

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teamwork and leadership skills and Skiing self-confidence. The weather was dry and hot, but the shaded woodland Alpe d’Huez- Christmas 2008 location made the conditions more The 6th form ski trip this year was bearable. a festive affair with departure set Olivia Soutter and Harry Wood for lunch time Boxing Day and had previously prepared the prefects’ every member of the party filled with groups, enabling a swift start to pro- Christmas cheer, excitement for the ceedings on arrival. There was a no- trip ahead and more turkey than you ticeable increase in confidence in the could shake a rather large ski pole at. pupils, whilst leadership qualities and On arrival at the resort, it was dis- teamwork skills were identified by the covered, to the delight of all, that the centre’s staff as the prefects worked hotel backed right onto the slopes together to solve the tasks set. and so the 9am meets at the ski CAR school were only a snowball’s throw away. Due to a good dumping of snow all season, the skiing was excellent Reach for the Stars with more than enough runs staying Year 11 girls were given a workshop open throughout the trip on study skills, how to revise and how The ‘experienced’ skiers found to learn effectively by Jeff Moran from they were still able to be challenged, Learning Performance in November. the beginners made steady progress This annual event focuses on the over the week, but it was the in- different learning styles each of us termediates who showed the most have, suggesting ways for students to improvement, starting on greens and adapt methods of working in lessons blues and by the end of the week be- and revising to take account of this. ing able to take on one or more of Mr. The girls were also shown how to Bartle’s famous ‘Dark Blue’ runs. improve their use of questions, to The resort itself was a small and improve their learning as well as the self-contained village that provided importance of diet, relaxation and a just enough après ski to keep 28 good working environment in getting teenagers entertained for the dura- good examination results. All of these tion of the trip. The reps in the hotel desert. The teams rode for 6 hours a ideas were presented using a variety ably put on several evening activities, day, stopping to sleep in the shade at of sources including the advertising including a pool competition, karaoke midday and visit a local school. The techniques used by large companies and a quiz, which showed, in the case evenings were spent sleeping under and castanets and a bell to mimic of the students, some hidden talents the stars and cooking bread with the the distracting powers of mobile off the ski slopes and, in the case of guides in an open fire. The beauty of phones and the internet. As ever the some teachers, signs of a misspent riding camels across the dunes and girls were enthused, encouraged youth. ergs was a wonderful experience, and determined to put the ideas into Staff and pupils alike were able to however, it came at a price as camels practice. share a fantastic New Year’s Eve at a were not voted the most comfortable JSS nearby night spot, ‘The Yeti’, which form of transport by anyone in the was a fun way to round off an excel- team. In between these adventures lent trip and an opportunity for the Organizational skills day the teams spent time in the souks and more adventurous, to quote an exu- alley ways of Marrakech, bartering The annual organizational skills day berant member of the party, to ‘throw for presents and souvenirs, avoid- for Year 10 girls at Fence Avenue took some shapes’. ing snake charmers and trying not to place at the end of September. The RR get an unwanted henna tattoo. The event involves the tutor groups com- trip was a fantastic success and the peting against each other to produce Colorado students returned full of stories and presentations, drama pieces and leaf- 60 pupils enjoyed a fantastic week’s tales and with a desire to return to lets all designed to help the students skiing in Winter Park, Colorado this this wonderful country. manage their time more effectively Easter. We arrived to snow fall and JSS and to learn to work as a team. Also this continued for three days, pro- involved, was one session of prob- viding excellent conditions for all lem solving which involved the girls levels of ability. The evenings were Prefect Training Trip having to manoeuvre the whole tutor filled with activities such as tubing, Girls’ and Boys’ Division prefects, 25 group through hoops before herding shopping, a cinema trip and we even girls and 25 boys, travelled by coach ‘blind’ sheep into a pen. This year’s managed a day’s shopping in Denver to the World Challenge Adventure event was the best yet with the tutor followed by a Denver Nuggets NBA Quest Centre in Buxton for a day’s groups producing fantastic drama game. The beginners in particular activities aimed at encouraging inter- pieces and very impressive Power made huge progress with the very action and positive relationships be- Points. friendly and helpful instructors. The tween the boys and girls, developing JSS pupils were a credit to themselves

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in Horton, where many others were also setting out to do the same route. This detracted from the usual feel- ing of emptiness on the hills but the fitness of the team soon saw many parties left behind. The group fell naturally into two, with those keen on the full round ahead of those who would do all three summits but ride between in the minibus, which was still a substantial undertaking. The day became drier and from the last summit, Ingleborough, there was a memorable descent to Horton in glo- rious afternoon sunshine. Five pupils did the full round of 25 miles whilst a further 5 ascended the peaks, with most doing all three. The staff turnout was equally impressive with JSS, PME, COD, KLB and KJB all completing the route. Later that term, we returned to Yorkshire for our annual caving/ walking weekend. The weather was and the school in their behaviour and McClean, set out to the festival- it was kind to us yet again. On Saturday, a it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip. never going to be that easy. On their number of first-timers ‘enjoyed’ the JPB way, they met a few strange charac- wetness of the caves near Ribble- ters, along with none other than the head whilst the older group climbed ‘Hiker Duo’ (Lucy Underwood, Jae Whernside. That afternoon, whilst The Talent Shows Bowers), who are now famous for some dried out from the morning’s The highlight of the autumn term their amazing naturalness in their activities, a smaller and more experi- at the Girls’ Division was a dazzling roles. The girls eventually made it to enced group went to an old favour- afternoon of talent shows. The af- the festival, and Gawsworth gained a ite, the through trip upstream from ternoon started with spirits high, as well-deserved win (pictured). Browgill Cave to Calf Holes, which the Girls’ Division settled down with Last to perform was Capesthorne. went well with much good humour. their sweetie bags and fizzy drinks Their theme this year was Sleeping The following morning, after a pleas- provided by Mrs Adams. And then the Beauty (Madeline McHardy-Roberts), ant evening at the youth hostel in fun began. along with performances from Evil Malham, the cavers descended Sunset Adlington kicked off with their (Rosie Lewis), and Abba, (including Hole under Ingleborough and then personal version of High School Musi- Katie Trollope, Rachael Bates and had to wait for the walkers to re- cal combined with Disney characters. Elizabeth Marshall). With the help of turn. The weather was beautiful and Noted actors, included Chad (India narrator Izzy Wilkinson, they man- mild, making the return walk to the Sleem), Hannah Montana (Poppy aged to create an enjoyable end to a minibus a joy instead of a battle into Holland), Troy (Kanza Khan) and of day of tremendous efforts. Everybody a gale! The last trip of the term was course, the one and only Mrs Bing- ensured that it was a fantastic end to a Manhunt session organised by Mr. ham, as the Red Hot Chilli Pepper the term. Street in the vicinity of Lud’s Church. who saved the day! From this descrip- Georgie Lucas It was, as usual, misty and murky, tion, you can probably tell that this ideal for getting lost, so all enjoyed was a fantastic start to the event, and the experience. was Adlington’s best effort yet. The Spring term began with a day Outdoor Activities Next on was Tatton and the grip- of caving in the Peak District, with an ping tale of Zorro, involving Zorro As reported last year, the attempt opportunity to explore some parts of (Emma Rheinberg), a dazzling damsel on the Welsh 3000' peaks left a few Giant’s Hole not often seen. A mixed in distress (Tessa Kadler), and the pupils out as it was a little too much age group fled from the cold wind fiendish villain of the day (Alice Ross). for the younger ones. As a result, it and enjoyed a trip into many pas- This version of the famous tale went was decided to open the outdoor sages, down and up waterfall pitches down a real treat, although the tech- year with an attempt on the three and squeezing through tight gaps that nology failed to make the grade when Peaks of Yorkshire – Pen-y-Gent, needed the removal of excess equip- the microphones stopped working- a Whernside and Ingleborough. It was ment. It was an excellent trip, much minor setback. well-supported but the weather was enlivened by the hot chocolate and Third to take part in the competi- not initially kind, with steady rain on tea brought along by the youngest tion was Gawsworth, having decided the preceding evening being fol- pupils. Winter then revisited us with to focus their slot on the ‘Glaston- lowed by a dank start and overcast a vengeance and our trip to Helvellyn bury’ festival. Four girls, Alice Taylor, skies with hill fog on the summits. was in superb conditions, some of Harriet Forbes, Evie Kilford and Hollie Nevertheless, the route began at 0800 the best for years. The snow was very

37 Events & Activities hard and the cover excellent which allowed us to practise ice-axe braking on the slopes above Red Tarn before venturing onto Striding Edge, the nar- row ridge leading up to the north side of the mountain. As a result of the snow and the possible high winds, no-one was there and we enjoyed a breezy traverse of the ridge on our own, in increasing sunshine, before cramponing up the final slopes to the summit. There was hardly anyone there and we traversed the mountain, enjoying the panorama of snow-cov- ered peaks all around us. However, as we descended from the top of Low Man, we were hit by some exception- ally strong winds, around 70-80 mph, against which we could hardly move. We later learnt that some of the oth- ers had been here earlier in the day and been swept off their feet, literally. We battled against it before descend- ing into Brown Cove and returning to the hostel. The next morning, whilst some of the group returned to Red Tarn, the rest of us headed back up to the snow slopes of Brown Cove, cramponed up the firm snow and headed to Swirral Edge to complete the circuit before summiting on Cat- and the return leg via Kinder Low End and squeezing. Everyone emerged sty Cam and descending a steep gully was hard at times, straight into strong safe and well, having had some excit- all the way back to the valley. Flurries or very strong breeze. It was a weary ing moments on the way. of snow accompanied our return to but satisfied group that arrived back However, summer did start prop- Macclesfield. at the bus after just over six hours of erly with a camping trip, based on the A weekend spent getting very wet tramping, quite a respectable time Duddon valley in the Lake District. and muddy in either Grisedale Forest considering the conditions. The campsite is one we have used on Manhunt or canoeing on Conis- The final trip of the term was many times and it is a lovely spot. ton followed in March. The sight of the annual visit to the highlands of From there, a keen group of 12 made Howard Shribman appearing from Scotland. A strong team of 10 pupils a circuit of the Mosedale Horseshoe the undergrowth in camouflage green took on the Cairngorms in wintry on a day which began murky with cape in the forest had to be seen conditions and had a successful and light drizzle and ended without a to be believed whilst the wind was enjoyable four days of adventure. First cloud in the sky. Memorable views strong enough on Coniston to require it was the turn of Lochnagar in high became the theme of the afternoon the strapping together of canoes in winds but clear skies. A small band as the clouds rolled away and the air pairs – it was like being at sea with the made it on to the plateau but were was stunningly clear. A similar day fol- waves. blown flat by 70mph gusts and battled lowed on Sunday, with a circuit over The wind continued to be a feature down to the others. Then a damp day Coniston Old Man (with Dow Crag in the final outing of the term on to was spent on the Cairngorm plateau thrown in for the fast, keen types). Kinder Scout; after a fantastic week of before an excellent two-day expedi- The weather could not have been summer weather, with light winds and tion with an overnight camp in the much better and the only regret was warm sunshine, the wind turned to heart of the mountains, including an not being able to make use of it and the north and blew hard as a group of evening ascent of the nearest hill to camp high in the hills, as most of the pupils took on the full Kinder circuit. see the sunset over the snow. When pupils were not really equipped for It was clear and dry but something of the group returned to Macclesfield, such a venture. However, in the au- a battle as the group headed along spring was in full flow – what a con- tumn term this will be addressed. the Northern edges. With tiredness trast! The term drew to a close with a making itself felt, the decision was Unusually, the first trip in the very hot and sunny day of rock climb- taken to go direct for the trig. point Summer term was caving on a warm ing on the Roaches Skyline, which at the eastern end just short of the day when exiting the cave saw the everyone enjoyed, especially when it very tip and after a brief flog through temperature rise rather then plunge. got to the ice-creams. It was a fitting the heather, the Southern edge path A keen group went into Giant’s Hole end to a varied and exciting year of was reached with some relief, as the near Castleton and took a challenging activities. going was somewhat easier. However, route through the system, involving PME the wind had not finished its work some lowering, laddering, traversing

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Y7 Thorpe Farm Bunkhouse trip rewards of the café were appreciated Lots of big rocks meant lots of photo To foster a spirit of exploration and by pupils and staff alike. opportunities! The walk left our socks challenge and to enable the new Year This first taste of adventure whet- and shoes covered in mud because 7 pupils to get to know each other ted the appetite of many to take up we had to walk through a BOG! a little better, they headed out to the challenge of the outdoor pro- When we got back to the station the wilds of the Peak District for an gramme at King’s. For others, the we were very relieved to find out that adventure. The bunkhouse at Thorpe fun learning experiences outside the we were having chip butties for lunch. Farm just outside Hathersage was the classroom environment will be long When we all had finished our lunch team base. Their first challenge was a remembered and serve them well we were allowed to buy CHOCOLATE. trek to Stanage Edge and a scramble throughout their time at King’s. I bought a Kit-Kat Chunky, a packet of by the side of High Neb Buttress. A JAF Chewits and a can of Tango. dash to the triangulation pillar tested Overall, it was a good trip and I got speed and endurance before the We (7CJAF) went for an overnight stay to know most of my class through descent through the jungle of ferns at Thorpe Farm. I was in the dormi- talking and laughing! to locate the minibus before nightfall. tory of eight with lots of my friends. Emily Mort 7CJAF Pupils discovered the joys of washing My dormitory had to set the tables for dishes after dinner before the evening dinner. Y9 Camp, Gradbach. entertainments commenced. For dinner we had hotdogs, pota- This year the Y9 camp, a continuation Next morning, fed and watered, toes, bread and beans. We went on of the outdoor programme that the with bags packed and dorms tidied, a short walk before tea and after tea pupils started in Y7, returned to the the day of exploration began. Lunch we did a fun evening activity. When Staffordshire Moorlands. Independ- at the site of the ancient hill fort at we went to bed, Jenny was talking all ent groups of pupils navigated their Carl’s Walk was the aim. The indus- the time and we couldn’t get to sleep. way from their various drop-off points trial archaeology of the area was Eventually we did and were awakened to meet at Gradbach Scout Camp. subject to a variety of entertaining by either the cows or people looking The adventures and challenges built interpretations by the pupils as they at them! the pupils’ self-confidence and helped passed some ruins hidden in Bole Hill For breakfast we had cornflakes to teach them many important skills Woods. The hill fort on Carl’s Walk and toast to get us ready for a long about caring for themselves and their was stormed, enabling a lunch spot to walk. We had to drive to a station first team members. be secured. Food provided incentive and Mrs Thompson was waiting for On the second day, after a night for the next leg of the journey, the us to arrive. Mr Fico handed round under canvas, a further trek over the café at Grindleford Station. With the apples and Kit-Kats and we set off for moorlands and the Roaches ridge descent through the gorge and climb our walk. It was very hard but we got brought the teams back to the civilisa- back to civilization completed, the a few chances to rest along the way. tion of Tittesworth reservoir and a

39 Events & Activities well-earned ice cream. an hour chasing after plastic ducks, afternoon spent learning about the bi- A testing experience for some, an throwing footballs at each other and ology of rock pools and the seashore awfully big adventure for others, the getting tangled up in the mooring which also developed into a hunter/ expedition enthused many to take up lines of unsuspecting boats. This was gatherer session led by Miss Barton the challenges offered by the Out- followed by a running/ breath holding and Miss McMaster who helped the door Pursuits Club and the Duke of game in which Tom Rheinberg ex- students collect, cook and eat a large Edinburgh Programme. celled, managing to run well over 80 number of mussels! The group also JAF metres without breathing. A difficult went caving and, as per usual, made paddle back through the waves nearly a large dent into pasty supplies in Lakes - March 2009 ended in disaster as the Year 11 girls North Cornwall. 24 students and 6 staff made the an- were swept off towards the middle JSS nual trip to Coniston for a weekend of the lake, however, some powerful, of orienteering, man-hunt games but frantic, paddling brought them Duke of Edinburgh Award and canoeing. Saturday was spent in safely to shore. Grizedale Forest where teams alter- JSS Bronze Training expedition nately attacked and defended various The weekend of the 8/9th May 2009 hills and sculptures. The weather was Surf Trip 2009 brought a number of things to the not at its best but there were some Most surf trips that start with 2 Edale Valley: sun, wind, rain and hail, epic performances, notably from the members of staff standing on a cliff 200 grown men riding children’s Year 13 boys with Howard Shribman, and shouting “shark” tend not to go scooters, a large number of rambler James Hay and Elliot Malkin demon- so well. However the 2009 Girls’ surf groups and 85 students from King’s strating SAS potential due to their trip was the exception. The com- School clutching maps and carrying ability to remain hidden in the under- ment was caused by there being four very large rucksacks. Thirteen groups growth, chase other students down fifteen-foot basking sharks swimming of Year 10 boys and girls set off from and crawl through impenetrable in plain view of the youth hostel. After Edale and Hope and spent the week- bramble bushes. The games contin- a long biological debate about bask- end criss-crossing the ridges and hills, ued for over 4 hours until the weather ing shark’s feeding habits, fears were descending steep-sided valleys and finally won and everyone retired allayed and the girls felt brave enough occasionally lying helplessly in the to the youth hostel to dry out. The to enter the sea. For three days the mud as the effort of walking, navigat- next day brought epic winds howling sun shone and the Cornish coast was ing and trying to talk finally became down the lake but, undeterred, the blessed with 4-6 foot surf with gentle too much. All the groups camped team lashed their canoes together offshore winds. Nearly everyone at Pindale farm, which despite the and blowing Viking horns paddled managed to get to their feet (al- torrential rain and treacherous mud out in to the rough waters of Conis- though some fell into the blink-and- slides situated at random intervals ton lake. Having paddled through the you-miss-it category) and those who around the site, provided excellent 3 foot waves and entered a calmer didn’t, excelled on their bodyboards. accommodation and room for the area of the lake, the group spent A highlight of this year’s trip was an obligatory games of rugby and round-

40 Events & Activities ers. All the students survived a slightly damp night and despite a slower pace on the second day, all the groups were finished by 5pm. The students all performed really well, given the hilly nature of their routes, and every- one finished ready for their qualifying expedition. JSS

Bronze Qualifying Expedition Despite lacking the presence of the school’s resident full time rain jinx and rock expert, the Bronze qualify- ing expedition had more than its fair share of rain this year. However, this did not prevent the students involved from completing the expedition sec- tion of the award. The routes took the students from Pym’s Chair and Shin- ing Tor through three counties, finally ending up on the outskirts of Leek. The whole group camped by the side of the idyllic river Dane, sharing their site with a few million midges and a tel where we met our assessor Tom, moving. We had a quick breakfast and number of very worried looking rab- who took us through what we needed slapped on sun-cream ready for the bits. The usual fun and games were to know, including First Aid, and what day ahead, which was predicted to be had and the only problem occurred to do if an emergency should arise. the hottest day of the year. Aside from when an over-enthusiastic member of The next morning, with much bet- the heat, we actually had a very enjoy- staff accidentally kicked the football ter weather than that encountered on able scenic walk and I kept everyone into the river, precipitating a dra- the practice expedition in Wales, we happy with my amazing singing and matic, Baywatch-style rescue from Mr were all in a very good mood. This dancing. (Well, in my mind anyway.) Street. The entertainment on Satur- was only temporary, however, as we We eventually managed to trudge day evening was punctuated by a brief soon turned off the road to face our slowly, but gratefully, into the camp- thunderstorm, which hinted at what first large hill. With gritted teeth, we site and after yet more pasta, we were was to come on the Sunday. set a good pace, made our way up told that the next day would be even The second day started with and by lunch, we had already over- hotter, so we decided that a ‘sensi- sunshine and after gentle prompting taken a boys’ group, much to our de- ble’ time to get up would be 4am … from staff, all the groups finally left light. According to them, as we were When we did get up, we were actually the campsite only to find themselves a group of six girls - Jess Quinlan, surprisingly energetic and even found walking in a torrential downpour Lauren Hope, Hannah Smith, Kate ourselves to be keener than Helena. and howling winds for over 2 hours. Nave, Kayleigh Gibson and Helena We were packed and ready to go by Everyone maintained a great sense Loynes - we were ‘not supposed to 5am and, with shocked and disbeliev- of humour, despite the conditions, be moving very fast’. Early in the ing looks from the other groups, we although it was noticeable that the evening, we managed to reach our left the campsite, sadly for the last pace of the groups picked up some- first campsite, where we found lovely time. what during the rain. The sun eventu- hot showers. After a dinner of pasta, After originally setting off at a good ally came through, the groups dried and a few games of ‘Uno’, we went to pace, we soon had to slow down due out and by 4pm all 84 students had bed early, ready to set off again in the to Kate and Kay’s blistered feet and completed the expedition. This was morning. so, sticking together, with them at without a doubt, the best-behaved The day started off relatively warm, the front, we slowly made our way and most determined group of stu- so we knew we were in for some through the last of the hills with our dents to have been involved with the good weather. After our first huge final destination, the sea, in sight. Fi- Bronze award and this was reflected upward trek, the feeling among the nally, after trekking through much ap- in the ease with which they complet- group was definitely one of relief but preciated shaded forests, we reached ed their expedition in very unseasonal looking around us, the views were the end and gladly collapsed onto the weather. amazing and I think we all agreed car park. JSS afterwards that it was worth it! That In spite of the blistering heat and night, we did not really need sleep- almost vertical climbs, our expedi- Gold Expedition ing bags as Lauren’s sunburn heated tion created memories that will last The Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedi- the entire tent. We woke up the next a lifetime. I know that, if we had the tion began on 20th June 2009. Having morning to the keen sound of Helena opportunity to do it again, without stopped in the picturesque small rustling and by the time we had got hesitation, we would all say, ‘Yes’. town of Ambleside for fish and chips, up, she had started taking the pegs Jess Quinlan we headed off to our first Youth Hos- out of our tent in an attempt to get us

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The School Boy’s Revenge

Written in response to Roger McGough

We walked into the classroom; Our deadly trap was set. We planned it at breaktime When we all six, we met.

Next along was Science T’was time for the trap; We could hear him outside As we peered through the gap.

The trap was sprung, the bucket fell: It dropped and tumbled down – Poor teacher stood there unaware The contents on his crown.

Our victim stood wet and rooted; We laughed at our invention But now the sodden statue smiled – You’ll see me in detention.

Joe Hale 7FW

Sam Brindle Y5

Lauren Doy Y10 Joanna Dyson Y8

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Hannah Li Y5

Jem Greenway Y11

Richard Bull Y11

Lauren Doy Y10

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Gemma Lord Y13 Eleanor Bird Y6 Joshua Towne Y6

Lawrence Collins Y9

Dominic Sheratte Y9

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Eleanor Toms Y5

Matt Wreglesworth Y12

Charlotte Laing Y9 Daniel Bergman, Rohan Sambasivan & Tomek Pozniak Y4

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Aisling Day Y3

The Silver Chalice It was a purely spontaneous act. I was chapel and into the main nave. I had a plan. Daddy will always give you more. I’ll take this standing in Canterbury Cathedral with it in my This could be the answer to all my problems. for now but you better have some money for hand not knowing what to do. Just standing If I was to go home and auction off the chalice me next time, or trust me, you will pay.” there, frozen to the spot. In my hand lay a most on eBay, it should raise a significant amount He took my watch and my new phone from important sacred object, a silver chalice. of money. I would be alright. My home was me. As he left, I slumped to the floor a quiver- It was a freezing cold day in November. nearby; it was on St. George’s Street about a ing wreck and vaguely wondered how on earth It was a school trip to the great Canterbury five minute walk from the cathedral. I could be I was going to explain this loss to my parents. Cathedral. Fortunately, we were free to roam there in a moment before anyone discovered Revived from my meditations, I realised I around. I hate being shown around by teachers that the chalice was missing. By the time they was standing before the Altar of the Sword’s telling you to go here and go there. I’m fifteen realised, it would be too late. Point. The altar marked the place where the years of age for Christ’s sake! I do know how to I considered the predicament that was tip of one of the knights’ swords had broken walk around a cathedral without causing havoc driving me to take this extraordinary action during the murder of Thomas Becket. I felt and distress to everyone around me. I strolled against all my principles. In my mind I could strangely moved. There was sanctity about this around the cathedral, walking as quietly and see the face of my tormentor, Alexander Sim- spot that always inspired reverence. It was my as softly as I could on the cold stone paving so mons, local bully and alleged gang leader. He favourite of all places. I became conscious that as not to disturb anyone. I understood myself was rumoured to have been responsible for this was not the answer. I could not complete the joy of a tranquil environment. I gazed up at the recent murder of Martin Chapman. His ter- this act. It was wrong. I walked resolutely back the lantern vaulting of Bell Harry Tower. It was rifying bulk forced his stomach to overlap his to the chapel; it was still empty and there were incredible. The spectacular lace-like ribs of the perpetual uniform of stained combat trousers no other visitors. I hastily removed the chalice fan vaulting never ceased to dazzle and amaze and hooded top. When he walked, his weight from my jacket and replaced it on the altar. me. I was a regular visitor to the cathedral ever ensured that his army boots hit the ground Peace descended on me. As I sat on a pew to since I was about five or six years old. Even with a resounding thud. His style was menacing gather my thoughts, I became aware of some- now, the atmosphere still affected me most and curt. The fewer syllables and the more one’s eyes studying me. The eyes were kind profoundly. I was content with my solitary grunts, the better. The last time I had seen him and comprehending. A young chaplain quietly scrutiny of the superb statues, stained glass was only this morning. As usual his demand approached me, smiling. windows and artefacts. I carried on past the was always for money. I had already given him stone gargoyles and grotesques, their carved all of my small savings, so he had glared at me, Harry Frost 9AR mouths perfectly capturing the agony of their his eyes nearly bulging out of his head and his horrendous and unspeakable pain. Their short, cropped hair, taut and tensed. I could writhing reflected my own inner turmoil. The see the veins throbbing on his face and neck. Chapel of Our Lady Undercroft was in front of Spittle trickled down his chin, as he growled me. As I entered I saw it straight ahead, resting close into my face. I couldn’t breathe from the on the altar, a silver chalice. I was confused and smell of his putrid breath. He clenched his fist perplexed at the sight. I knew that the chalice and punched me straight in the stomach. I bent was used only for communion during church double, coughing and spluttering everywhere, services so it rarely ever is out on display with shaking in pure fright. nobody guarding it. I thought to myself for “I asked for money, you little brat,” he a moment. There must have been a church snarled. service a few moments ago. I surreptitiously I couldn’t speak. scanned the chapel. I was alone, there was no “And now you are going to pay for not giving altar boy returning to take the object away. He me the money.” must have forgotten. He took out a knife from his trouser pocket, Before I knew it, I was holding the chalice in spat on it and held it close against my throat. my hand. It was an impulsive and unpremedi- As I felt it digging into my flesh, I knew I had tated act. I rapidly stuffed the chalice under my only seconds to make a choice; I offered him jacket. I wanted to run but I knew that would my new mobile. He nodded, studied it briefly, only draw unwelcome attention to me. So I laughing as he mumbled: “That’s what I like forced myself to saunter slowly back out of the about you rich kids, good toys and Mummy and

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Amelia Foreman Y11

Ellie Johnson Y10

Individual tiles by every Y8 girl

Charlotte Sampson Y9 Tom Morgan Y10

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Windhover Windhover. That was the name the locals gave them. ‘Ten a penny, they are,’ Mrs Lawton had declared cheerfully that morn- ing, while serving the visitors fried eggs. ‘You see ‘em every- where, ‘specially on the main road. You fellas’ll have no problem shooting one.’ ‘We’re not bird shooters, Mrs Lawton. We’re bird spotters’, Robert had interposed grandly, viscous yellow yolk making a dash for freedom from his mouth, ‘we came down here to try and spot some kestrels’. ‘Oh, you won’t have a problem with that. As I said, ten a penny.’ However, it was now 3 ‘o’ clock in the afternoon, and Robert and Patrick had not glimpsed the elusive kestrel all day. They were sitting on the edge of an insipid, grey slip road, a lacklustre tributary of the motorway; occasionally a metal tiddler would break out from the shoal, its indifferent driver casting a passing glance at the two rain-sodden men sitting despondently in their fold-out chairs. ‘This is useless,’ sighed Robert, while Patrick stared through his binoculars. The view from out of them was just an opaque grey haze, almost like the glass had fogged up. He skimmed the binoculars over the tops of the trees, their senile branches scratching at the air. ‘Come on let’s go’, he said, dejectedly pack- ing the maps and Thermos back into the rucksack. He let out a whimper of pain as the chair, after many failed attempts, violently collapsed, trapping his hand. ‘Look, if you want to stay here, that’s fine,’ Robert said, waggling his hand, trying to subside the pain, ‘but I’m not going to stay, trying to spot some stupid bird and catching hypothermia in the process. My uncle died of hypo- James Gibson Y13 thermia, did you know? Went out to feed the ducks. Never came back! Well, that’s not--- ’ Patrick had slapped his hand over Robert’s mouth to silence him. It worked, but due to the manoeuvre, he lost his grip on the binoculars and they had swung down and hit him in the chest. ‘What is it?’ his companion asked feverishly. ‘Be quiet,’ he implored, frantically scrambling to retrieve the binoculars. Then once again he was looking through them, quickly scanning the horizon, back and forth, back and forth, back and- there it was! His vision had snagged on a small, black shape in the distance. Focusing in, the shape gradually changed from a diminutive tear in the grey canvas into a bird. Falco tin- nunculus. Windhover. Ellie Boardman Y9 ‘Let me see, let me see. I knew, I told you we’d see one,’ Rob- ert whispered loudly in his ear. But Patrick ignored him, instead staring intently at the kestrel, whose black, marble eyes stared right back, drinking him in. Dark brown flecks were placed regi- mentally on his back, only breaking rank at the head, where the brown feathers changed into an ice-blue. It was obvious why they Jeanette Hay Y10 called it Windhover: instead of trying to fight against gravity, the kestrel seemed to be using the air as a throne, his wings imperi- ally draped over invisible cushions. In all the pictures that Patrick had ever seen of kestrels, in books and the internet, their heads were in profile, like on a postage stamp. But this one was looking right at him. He realized he wasn’t seeing it: it was seeing him.

Darkness soon came, and Robert and Patrick were forced to pack away. Having squeezed all the equipment into the Mondeo, Robert turned the engine and started driving, carefully edging his way through the fog. Briefly glancing out of the back window, Robert spied the kestrel. As if saying goodbye, it stiffened its wing and then shot, straight as a bullet, through the sky, over the car and then spiralled down, down into the ground.

Bridie Thompson 10 CHB Ben Dykstra Y8

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Jonathan Fogelstrom Y4

Callum Pye Y11

Laura Embrey Y7

Edwina Stott-Sugden Y13 Meli Shannon Y11

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opportunity to sit in the cock-pit and of the North Pier, the children were Infants pretend to be a pilot. treated to a traditional Punch and Chinese New Year ES Judy show, just as children in the past The Nursery Class dressed in Chi- would have been. This was followed nese costume to celebrate Chinese Ballet by a ride on the magnificent, two- New Year. They also made and tasted In January, all of the Infant children tiered carousel. After a hearty picnic, Chinese food, created a Chinese res- had a visit from a specialist dance the children walked back up the pier taurant, and built a dragon. Mrs Lau teacher. The children in the Founda- and onto the beach for a sandcastle taught one or two Chinese phrases tion Stage were very excited when competition, the flying of kites and a and the day came to a close with Mrs they became ballerinas and Year 1 and donkey ride. To end a busy and active Lau presenting the children with the 2 classes participated in hip hop, line day, the children enjoyed an ice-cream celebrated red and gold envelopes dancing or salsa. and took home a piece of rock. full of sweets. Author Visit Italy Doctor Visit In March, local children’s author and Year 1 learnt about the country of Italy Dr Fray came to visit the Nursery chil- illustrator (and former King’s pupil), in the summer term. The children dren and they were fascinated by the Andrew Hall came to visit King’s In- investigated historical facts about the contents of her doctor’s bag. They lis- fants to read his new, fully illustrated country, along with its famous build- tened to hearts beating, looked down book, Bladderwrack Park and Lucy’s ings and people. As a culmination to ears and even investigated muscles Christmas Friend. The children were the topic, the children enjoyed an and how they worked. The children very interested to learn about the Italian day in school when Enzo, a lo- played in the doctor’s surgery that process of writing a book, from the cal Italian chef, arrived with his pasta had been created in the classroom. original idea to seeing it in print. machine and made three different varieties of pasta with the children. Dogs’ Trust Sports Day They also made tiramisu, Venetian In October, both Reception classes On 25 June, all of the Infant children masks, built leaning towers and en- were visited by Angela Madigan from took part in their annual Sports Day. joyed many other exciting activities to the Dogs’ Trust. She brought her dog, What a glorious sunny day it was. complete the topic and a very exciting Sebastian, with her and spoke to the Each child participated in 3 races; day. children about how to care for dogs. sprint, fun race and relay. All of the The children learnt what you have to children gave one hundred percent in Guide dog visit do to look after a dog and they were their racing and their team spirit. Mrs Gregory brought her dog, Barley, allowed to stroke Sebastian. to meet Year 1. She showed them Bar- Blackpool ley’s special harness which means he Manchester Airport Year 1 pupils took their annual trip to can be seen in the dark and told them On Friday 12th June, the Reception Blackpool on a beautiful day in June. how guide dogs are trained. The chil- classes set off to Manchester Airport The aim was to compare present-day dren learnt there are special objects Aviation Viewing Park. We were very activities with those from 100 years on zebra crossings so that people with lucky with the weather and were able ago. The 146-year-old landmark tow- visual impairments can cross safely. to enjoy a lovely picnic whilst watch- ered above the pupils as they prome- Barley takes Mrs Gregory everywhere ing the aeroplanes and were able naded along the North Pier just as the and was just two years old when Mrs to walk underneath Concorde. The Victorians had done. They watched Gregory got him. The children learnt children had a lesson in one aero- for parasols and bathing machines, lots of other interesting facts about plane that was cut in half and got the though none appeared. At the bottom guide dogs. KD

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What is Sculpture? Juniors The renowned artist, Faith Bebbing- ton, visited Year 2 for a sculpture Harvest Celebration workshop and the pupils studied The Infant and Junior Departments the human form in sculpture. Cubes, joined together to celebrate the spheres and pyramids were used to festival of harvest in October. The make models and the children also children decorated and filled paper used newspaper and masking tape to sacks with an assortment of tinned make 3D shapes featuring the human and dried food and also fresh fruit form. and vegetables. The array of colourful JS bags and gifts almost filled the Fence Avenue Hall stage! It was also a musi- Northern Dragons cal celebration and a seasonal song In January, Year 2 pupils had their an- was sung by the Year 3 and 4 choir nual visit from ‘Northern Dragons’. As whilst a massed Infant choir did the on previous occasions, the children ‘Harvest Rock and Roll!’ The Junior were taught Tai Chi, the five elements Strings played the traditional melody of Chinese medicine, and lion danc- Harvest Home and the Wind, Brass ing. and Percussion Ensemble accompa- ELW nied our hymn, Autumn Days. We were delighted to be joined in Chester Zoo our celebration by the Revd. Marion At the zoo, the children spent the day Tugwood, the Minister of Park Green looking at a variety of animals, the URC in Macclesfield. She spoke to the RSPB Coombes Valley monkeys, of course, proving to be children about the wonders of nature As in previous years, Year 1 visited the most entertaining. The dark and and the importance of saying thank Coombes Valley Nature Reserve. spooky bat cave was not to everyone’s you. Though there were plenty of dark liking and some children thought it The harvest gifts were transported clouds, the class enjoyed, maybe not frightening when they saw the bats fly. to Macclesfield Care and Concern, the warmest, but certainly a dry day But they were fascinated by the new Shrigley Court in Bollington, and (apart from a few soggy people who facts that they learnt about the only 5NS and 5EDM carried 40 bags to stretched a little too far when pond flying mammals, such as how they use the elderly folk at the Winlow Flats dipping!).The children experienced their ears and how they hunt. in Macclesfield to wish them a happy at first hand the birds, plants and ELW harvest. animals of Coombes Valley. The day AJL included a beautiful walk down to the My Victorian Trip stream where the children were able We all walked a long way to get to Khandro Ling Buddhist Centre to pond dip for pond snails, tadpoles Macclesfield Heritage Centre, right In March, Year 3 visited the Khandro and water beetles, learning, in a fun into town. Ling Buddhist Centre in Macclesfield and interesting way, how to care for The girls had to wear a mob cap as part of their RE topic on Bud- and respect the environment. and a pinafore. The boys had to wear dhism. The pupils were greeted SB a waistcoat and a hat. We walked by Gordon who was dressed in his quietly down to the school room. A Buddhist robes. He invited them into Town and Country bell rang and the teacher came out. the centre where they took off their As in previous years, Year 1 enjoyed The teacher was wearing a blouse that shoes and sat on cushions on the a crisp Autumn walk along the canal went up to her chin and a long skirt. floor. Gordon talked about Tibetan and up to the Hollins in September. We had to call her Ma’am. The girls Buddhist practices and showed some They tramped through a substantial went in before the boys. We all sat on of the musical instruments used in amount of mud whilst taking note of benches and in front of us we found Buddhist worship. the many features that make up the a rug, a slate board and a square of The children had a great time look- local environment. In October, the blotting paper. The teacher checked ing at the bright decoration on the walk into town allowed them to com- our hands to make sure they were shrines as well as chanting Buddhist pare the sights, sounds and smells, clean. There was an ink pen and a mantra and showing off their knowl- whilst ensuring they counted each of slate pencil. I saw the dunce hat, a edge of the religion. the famous 108 steps. The children blackboard, an abacus, a flip chart NS were able to see the vast range of and some dumb bells. We were given buildings in the Town. These were a little booklet and we had to write in Manchester Museums two very enjoyable trips, allowing the it. After lunch we went to the Victo- In January, Year 3 visited not one, but children to experience the features rian cottage. The lady there told us all two museums in Manchester. The of both environments at first hand about wash day. We got to play with first stop was MOSI, the Museum of whilst creating enjoyable learning old toys and we dressed up as poor Science and Industry. The children experiences. and rich children. I loved the trip. went down to the underground gal- NMP Eleanor Laughton 2JTS lery to investigate the water cycle and Manchester’s water supply as part of their rivers topic. This gallery went

51 Infant & Junior through a sewer and around toilets. St Michael’s had been divided up None were real, though there was into different areas, each made into a an authentic odour. After that, the scene from the Easter story. The chil- pupils headed to the Manchester dren were met by an actor in charac- Museum on Oxford Road to learn ter as one of Jesus’ followers. He took about Ancient Egypt. They heard them through the streets of Jerusalem the story of Tamini, a young working to visit the scene of the Last Supper, girl who died when she was only 7 the Garden of Gethsemane, Golgotha years old, and then learnt about four Hill and, finally, the Easter garden. of the many gods of ancient Egypt. The children were able to interview Later, they were allowed to handle the guide and ask how he felt at each real artefacts from over 3000 years stage of the Easter story. ago and met the museum’s mummy Although pupils are reminded of collection, some of whom still had the Easter story every year, this retell- toe nails and teeth, but no eyes. The ing was very memorable and moving children had an extremely enjoyable as they experienced the events for and informative day. themselves and imagined what life RJH would have been like at the time. NS Macclesfield Museum Manor Adventure Trip As in previous years, the treasures of The annual Manor Adventure trip Marianne Brocklehurst were the focus to Shropshire was a highlight of the of Year 3 studies into the Ancient year for many of the 61 children who Egyptians. The children learned how took part, and this year saw the first papyrus was made, dressed as Egyp- visit of Mr Shaw in his last year with activity. Mr Shaw seemed thoroughly tians and were shown many fascinat- the Junior Division. Unfortunately, of to enjoy donning his helmet for ing artefacts. all the weekends in a lovely sum- abseiling, and as the sun came out for JP mer term to pick, we chose the one our final photo in front of the Manor, where it rained solidly. Our spirits everyone forgot the rain and wished ICT Club were not dampened for long though, we were staying for longer. Year 3 and 4 students met every Tues- as we tackled the abseiling tower, got VA day lunchtime to take part in various covered in mud on the assault course Roman Banquet computer based activities. They used and wobbled on top of a huge stack In February, Year 4 received invita- simulations to make rollercoasters of crates. As well as the nine activi- tions to the annual Roman Banquet. and a graphical modelling package to ties squeezed into the weekend, the The children arrived at school car- design a playground, as well as play- children stayed in the Manor House rying bags full of togas, tunics and ing some fun games. itself, where they could pretend to be sandals. By 9.30am, the classrooms JP lords of all they surveyed, and most were filled with proud Roman citi- dormitories managed at least some zens; glamorous Roman ladies, their Easter Story Trail sleep over the two nights. There were hair hanging in ringlets; some gloomy Year 5 went to St Michael’s Church in plenty of biscuits and hot drinks on slaves; a handful of scarlet-cloaked Macclesfield to experience the Easter hand to keep everybody going, and soldiers, and even the odd emperor. Story Trail. at least the video-making was a dry After a fashion parade, the children took part in a number of activities: writing prayers on scrolls, making mo- saics for the temples and designing Roman shopping stalls. The banquet followed, the children having brought in a range of Roman foods. (Definitely no chocolate or crisps were allowed.) The wine (or Vimto) flowed. Dur- ing the afternoon, the Banquet was followed by entertainment. First a Ro- man story of pirates was performed for the audience. Finally, all participat- ed in the exciting and noisy Chariot Races. After a hectic day, it was time to unpin robes, gather up Tupperware and have a quiet evening at home. JC

Houlgate Viking Village No doubt the Viking settlers arriving in the area around York sometimes had wet weather. Year 4 certainly

52 Infant & Junior had a damp and drizzly day on their grounds. Everyone, children and annual trip to the Viking village, so staff, were pleased with the level of that they were grateful to take shelter accommodation. Our first meal was inside a wooden Viking house, where well received with good choices and they sat on rickety benches, making quality. This was typical of the food cresset lamps out of clay. At other we had throughout the weekend. times they collected wood, swept After dinner, the activities began with the house and ground wheat to flour the Château Olympics – fun races for bread. Whilst hoeing the muddy with a comical element. The children earth, with rain dripping off caps and were exhausted and went to bed with scarves, they really appreciated how little coaxing. lucky they are to spend most of their This year’s trip had a strong focus time cosily indoors. Despite being on language. Our trip to the market quite damp, they also enjoyed train- was preceded by a class lesson on ing to be Viking guards and scaring what to say and tasks to perform off the sneaky Saxon. The banquet in while shopping, which was an excel- the Lady hall was as raucous as ever lent learning experience. Later that with equally choice entertainment. day, we were given a lesson by the JC chef in making mayonnaise before a visit to a chocolate factory in Beur- Smokebusters and a detailed look at some of the sant. In December, the firemen of Green displays in the Roman galleries of the Throughout the weekend, the Watch (Macclesfield) visited Year 4. Museum. Pupils dressed in Roman weather was idyllic, with lots of sun- Pupils watched a DVD about how fires armour and joined the Roman soldier shine and cloudless skies. We were can start in the home, how to reduce for a ‘march’ through Chester. They even able to spend time on the beach risks by having a proper ‘bedtime learned about how the Roman army in Boulogne before visiting Naussica, routine’ and how to react if there is fought the Celts, Roman toilets, and the sea life centre. a fire in order to be safe. There was why the Romans chose to build a fort The language element continued an opportunity to go in the Smoke at Deva. on Sunday afternoon with a visit to Tent and realise how important it is JC Berck-Sur-Mer. This was a seaside re- to crouch down low in a smoke-filled sort where the children were asked to room. The children also had a look at Russian Club conduct a survey in French of where the two fire engines and some of the Russian club has continued with the people live and work. The afternoon equipment. children learning how to find things ended with time spent playing in the JC in a town, talk about the weather and sand dunes and an ice cream. The to count in Russian. They have also trip to France was most enjoyable as Junior Stamp Club enjoyed watching Russian cartoons well as being educational: we were In September, Erene Grieve returned and listening to Russian folk songs. extremely sad to leave on Monday to King’s to talk to approximately 60 JP morning as everyone was having such Year 4 pupils about stamps and how a wonderful time. she came to be a philatelist. There Minimus Latin Club PA was a display of stamps and cov- Eight keen Junior students got to ers. The stamp club started a week grips with some basic Latin using the Bramall Hall later and has been running ever Minimus scheme. In December, as part of a ‘living histo- since. Participants have been guided The course material is set in a Ro- ry’ scheme, Year 5, dressed as Tudors, through many philatelic topics by par- man household in Vindolanda, which partook in the ‘Christmas Experience’ ents, Martin Stevens and Janet Ions. helped the children learn about Ro- at Bramall Hall in Stockport. From the Thanks to a number of local stamp man life as well as the language. The moment of arrival, all the folk the pu- society members and some philatelic scheme includes lots of games and pils encountered were in character as dealers, the children have had the creative work and, at the end of the Tudors at the time of Queen Elizabeth chance to hunt through some stamps. year, all the students were rewarded I. The children’s favourite was Ned There was also an end of term stamp with a certificate, pencil and key ring. the pig farmer, who met them outside auction and table sale, at which the The language that they learnt will the hall whilst searching for the prize most coveted item was the Harry stand them in good stead as they pig. Ned was in trouble as the pig was Potter ‘Smiler’ sheet that went for the progress to Latin as a curriculum sub- needed for the yuletide feast. princely sum of 120 stamp points. ject in the Senior school. Throughout the afternoon, the MS LA children were invited by different Chester characters to take part in activities as As in previous years, Year 4 pupils Le Château du Broutel the hall prepared itself for Christmas. started their year with a trip to Our destination for September 2008 The trip culminated in the perform- Chester to find out about the Roman was a new venue, Le Château du ance of a play for Sir William Daven- settlement of Deva. Three activities Broutel. port. The children had to perform filled the day: a hands-on session in We were overwhelmed by the the play as the ‘mummers’ were late the Grosvenor Museum; a tour of the beauty of the château, a 17th cen- arriving. Roman sites with a Roman soldier, tury mansion house complete with This was an excellent educational

53 Infant & Junior experience and provided Year 5 with Year 6 wrote some fabulous eco-po- some great battles took place, he won a good introduction to the Tudor ems and held a rubbish fashion show 10/10. Well done to all players this period. (which was actually very good). Sci- year, especially our county represent- NS entist, John Rodway came into school atives and tournament players; we to present his ‘Sun, Moon and Earth look forward to more in September. Great Expectations Show’ about renewable energy whilst VA In January, Years 5 and 6 visited Lucinda Hodges, the Waste Education the Library Theatre in Manchester Officer at Cheshire County Council, Sports Day to attend a performance of Great arranged recycling games for Year 5. This year’s Sports Day took place in Expectations by Charles Dickens, RH sweltering conditions, with a busy adapted for the stage by Neil Bartlett. programme in place. Each pupil took The running time was two and a half The Rainbow Trust part in 3 field events in the morning, hours and yet the production kept The Junior children’s charity for the with the choices being the vertical the children involved throughout. Summer term was The Rainbow or high jump, long jump, Welling- The cast members each had several Trust, which supports the work of the ton boot throw and the cricket ball/ parts to play, so the children enjoyed children’s hospice, Francis House. rounders ball throw. In the afternoon, the quick costume changes and differ- Twelve Junior Form Captains and the proceedings began with the Years 5 ent characterizations. The set made junior charity monitors visited Francis and 6 relays, thereafter each pupil a feature of movable free-standing House on the occasion of their Open had to choose 3 track events, with doors. These were manipulated by Day. The children saw the soft play different choices available according the cast to give an impression of long room and ball pit; a motorised sling to the age of the competitor. These corridors, different-sized rooms and which enables very ill children to events included the 300, 400 or 600 a sense of both claustrophobia and get in and out of bed and also to be metre for the endurance athlete, the mystery. The children followed Pip’s lowered into the jacuzzi; the multi- 60, 80 or 150 metre sprint, together exciting journey through life, from his sensory room and also the beautiful with fun events such as the egg and traumatic meeting with Magwitch in gardens which contain an outdoor spoon, the sack or the 3-legged race. the cemetery, his meeting and falling play area. The staff were very wel- Altogether, almost 110 events took in love with Estella, and then his rise coming and our pupils were very place over the course of the day. in the world as a rich young man. The impressed with the level of care and By the end of the afternoon and music added to the drama, and the concern given to those children who amid much excitement, the final violin playing by one of the actors was spend time at the hospice. scores were counted and Capes- very effective. AJL thorne were once again announced as The children particularly enjoyed the winners. the variety of characters presented, Chess Club MKW which is such feature of Dicken’s Junior Chess Club has enjoyed an ex- work. cellent year, despite the loss of chief Talent Show coach, Mr Ireland, to the seniors. After weeks of rehearsals and a rigor- Stockport Air Raid Shelter After a few practice matches, 7 mem- ous selection procedure, the Talent In the summer term, all the children bers represented King’s in December Show took place on the afternoon of of Year 6 spent the morning at Stock- on a very chilly day at the AJIS tourna- Friday, 26th June. Over 30 acts were port Air Raid Shelter to experience ment held at Hulme Court, Oldham. on display this year, with the audience life during the war years. They had a Excellent performances were put in being treated to talent from all four guided tour around the miles of tun- at all levels of experience, with Daniel year groups. Highlights in the Lower nels while the guide brought every- Southern placed joint 1st at U10 A Juniors included breakdancing, joke thing to life with useful information and second places in the C section telling and poi spinning, whilst in and tales from the past. Even though at both U10 and U9. Daniel, together the Upper Juniors the audience were it was a glorious 25oC outside, inside with William Laird (Y4) and Dmitri treated to an Irish Jig, Britain’s Got was cold as the pupils made their way Whitmore (Y6) regularly plays for the Talent and a number of dance acts. deeper into the sandstone. They re- Cheshire & North Wales team. The Well done to all of the willing partici- ally enjoyed the experience, learning day was most enjoyable and competi- pants and we look forward to next about air raid procedures, the songs tive, and the boys are eager to return year. of the time, even the dances people next year. MKW did, to keep spirits high. In the spring term, 20 players took PA part in the UK Chess Challenge over 7 School Walk rounds. Once again, Daniel emerged On Friday, 26th June over 300 pu- Eco Week the school champion, but Dmitri pils, teachers and parents set off on King’s Juniors held their first ever Whitmore, Tomek Pozniak and Wil- the annual walk through 6 miles of eco-week from the 15th to the 19th liam Laird also qualified for the North- Cheshire countryside. As in previ- June. There were lots of activities dur- West stage. Amazingly, all 4 players ous years, the route crossed Buxton ing the five days: Year 3 made posters did well enough to proceed to the Road and, after refreshments at Tegg’s to raise eco-awareness; Year 4 created Northern final to be held in July, with Nose, continued through the village junk monsters and eco-books; Year William bringing home the U9 boys’ of Langley, Macclesfield Golf Course, 5 investigated the cost of a dripping title. To complete the chess year, and along Macclesfield Canal back to tap in a science experiment and had a Mr Ireland returned to challenge 10 school. recycled paper towers challenge and players simultaneously, and although MKW

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sions, which were very tiring, espe- New Zealand cially because of the time difference 30th July The major expedition of this summer and we were able to train at the QE2 [at Hawkes Bay] We started match was the rugby tour to New Zealand stadium which was a fantastic experi- preparation at 11.30. The seconds involving 44 boys and 6 staff. The ence. We were also able to use the had a tough game, made even harder group visited Christchurch, Timaru warm down equipment and also had by our own mistakes, but we got the and Queenstown on the South Island a session switching from a hot tub, to physical encounter that we relished where they were involved in some a mild pool and then we went in the and as a bonus we won. The 1st team night skiing, a helicopter ride, white ice bath, which was a huge shock to received a very long haka and they water rafting and a speedboat ride everyone’s system. too had a tough encounter made as well as three rugby games. After a harder by errors, even so they too flight to the North Island, the group 21st July won their game. At the after match visited the capital, Wellington, Levin, The day of our first game and we met meal, both second teams performed Hawkes Bay, Rotoura and, finally, at 8.30 at St Bede’s, where we trained a short haka for the 1st team. The Auckland. In Wellington, the team for a few hours before the game. evening was spent with hosts and a played St.Pat’s Town, a predominantly We kicked off at 3.30 with an air of few of the squad enjoyed some time Polynesian school that has produced confidence and eagerness around rabbit hunting. several All Blacks including Jerry Col- us. The first team won 23-5 and the lins, and in a gripping game pulled second team lost 8-3: both were good 3rd August off a 16-15 victory. The party returned physical encounters with the seconds [at Mahurangi] We met at the school undefeated and much richer for their enjoying the haka pregame. We en- at 8.30am and received a traditional experience of the southern hemi- joyed an after game meal, where we welcome of some Maori songs, haka sphere. mingled with hosts and players and and speeches in both Maori and Eng- Some of these events, are captured listened to Tommy’s short but sweet lish and in return we sang Jerusalem in the following extracts from a New speech. and God Save the Queen, which were Zealand diary...... received well, despite our ineptitude. 25th July The 2nd team kicked off at 10.50 and 19th July The day started with excitement the game was fought hard with our We visited a traditional arts and crafts about the bungee jump, luge and pack showing dominance but some market which was very pleasant, with skiing. We took the gondola up to cohesion in the backs seemed to be a varied array of food stalls …. After the viewing platform where some lacking. After some big hits, both being introduced to the bus driver, remained confident and others given and received by King’s, the Robin, we … spent the evening in showed their anxiety. No one who game ended tied at 14 all. The 1st Christchurch, but I think some peo- had signed up for the bungee backed team game showed an improvement ple were more inclined to stay in the down, with the top jumps coming on the performance against Hawkes rooms and go to bed due to the jet from Ned, Tommy and Toby. The luge Bay. It started slowly but the physi- lag. went down well with those who had cality was there from the kick off, not participated in the bungee. After with Mahurangi receiving two yellow 20th July the bungee, a large portion of the cards: the half time score was 6-3 to We all enjoyed a large and well- group went floodlit skiing, at Coronet Mahurangi. In the second half, King’s cooked breakfast, which set us up for Peak. Both the beginners and more showed dominance as our physicality our day out. We saw amazing views of advanced groups enjoyed themselves began to prevail whilst good defence the East Coast mountains or, as Robin and had differing levels of success limited Mahurangi’s chances. With a called them, the ‘Backbone of New but there was no doubt that this day try going to King’s, the final score was Zealand’. We began our training ses- would be remembered by all the boys 11-6, thus maintaining the 1st team for a very long time. 100% record, so that we went unde- feated in New Zealand. We would like to thank our coach- es for arranging the New Zealand tour and we would also like to say ‘Kiaora Aoteraroa’ to all the host families who helped make our tour possible. Harry Brown

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game at Stonyhurst with the flu bug competitive and efficient when they 1st XV devastating the side, some of whom were focused; behind the scrum, With only four boys, David Harding, bravely played, ended in a 5-24 defeat. when supplied with quick, clean ball, Greg Dunne, Toby Bryant and Captain The last game of the term then saw the backs ran powerfully and with Tom Taylor with 1st XV experience the side travel to Fylde RFC to play conviction. On some occasions, how- the 2008/09 season was always going the inaugural game under the club’s ever, notably the final game of the to be a challenge. The fact the side newly erected floodlights. The oppo- season, commitment was less than it went on to record eight victories was sition, Kirkham G.S, were undefeated needed to be and performance suf- obviously testimony to their ability to and in their Irish under-19 interna- fered accordingly. maintain a good spirit and work hard tional prop had an outstanding player. A number of players graduated to to improve. Despite winning three The Easter term ended with the side the 1st XV and were able to step up to of their four games in the pre-season comfortably beating St.Edward’s 35-7, the mark, always a pleasing outcome, 1st XV festival, the gulf in class could a good Merchant Taylors’ Crosby side whilst one or two others, Ali Glen in not have been wider when QEGS 32-26 and Stockport G.S 20-8. Captain particular, were unlucky not to have Wakefield ran the side ragged scor- and hooker Tom Taylor played in the the opportunity to perform at that ing 35 points unanswered in the first North of England trial and scrum half level. The squad was also consider- half. With two internationals in their George Drury played three times for ably strengthened by the return of ranks and a side that had been used England A before gaining a full Under players in key positions: Howard May- to winning until their first ever defeat 16 cap against France. ers at 12 and Dominic Ferdani and as fifteen year olds in the Daily Mail AR Alex Chadwick at full back and wing, U15 Cup final, it was the harshest of respectively. learning curves. Nevertheless, the With a number of the squad still in 2nd XV King’s XV were able to regroup at half the school next year, perhaps one can time to become more competitive, This proved to be another rather hope for a vintage year, always given certainly defensively, eventually losing mixed season, with the side once that some may well play at a higher 0-47. again making progress during the level. Thanks should go to Johnty The next game was away against second half of the season, when the Marshall who shouldered the respon- MGS, whose team we have beaten for team won two thirds of the games sibility of captaincy for most of the five consecutive seasons. However, played. season, never an easy task. the side lost because it made three As is customary, the school strug- RGD careless errors in a poor quality game gled in the opening games of the year, of schoolboy 1st XV rugby. The next although the matches against QEGS VIth Form Girls’ Rugby game was anything but poor, as Lan- Wakefield and Lancaster, traditionally caster RGS, fresh from their victory the most testing of opponents, were The Girls’ Rugby Squad 2008/9 have over QEGS Wakefield, visited the Der- much closer than of late. A good win had an extremely fulfilling season. by fields. A superb team effort rocked at Manchester and a close victory Every Wednesday afternoon and Tues- an over-confident Lancaster side against St Ambrose were, however, day after school we met to train and which clearly expected King’s to roll the only positive results in the first improve our game. As this was the over. With the score locked at 12-12 seven games. That said, the side first time most of us had ever played with five minutes to go, a drop goal showed a great deal of resilience to one of England’s finest sports, it was and last minute try gave Lancaster vic- finish the season as strongly as it did, an achievement in itself to under- tory but suddenly the season was now losing in the final game of the year to stand the ins and outs of the game alive. Fixtures don’t get any harder an efficient Stockport outfit. and create a strategy. than with the Lymm High School side The team possessed a nucleus of With all our training, the squad was full of players who had Twickenham sound players, the forwards often looking forward to being tested in a experience from their Daily Mail victo- ry in 2007. A careless error in defence meant a tackle was missed and Lymm earned a 7-0 victory. St Ambrose, how- ever, were to suffer a midweek back- lash as the toll of losing the first four games seemed to steel the boys with an excellent 34-0 victory. Following the two week half term break, there was a second – though uninspiring - victory over Wirral G.S followed by a superb 19-5 victory at Trent Col- lege where the side’s ball retention was first class. Arnold were the next visitors and were comfortably beaten 17-0 but again the performance was disappointing only to be followed by another superb display against the competitive Adam G.S with King’s recording a 32-12 victory. The away

56 Rugby match situation; our first rivals were and Boustany added pace to the saw some real intensity in the defence St Joseph’s. Every girl was filled with back line and the midfield defence, and contact skills, and gradually anticipation and excitement, which marshalled by Stubbs, was also a key tackling and the ability to recycle ball came through in their individual to success in many games towards the improved. St Ambrose saw another performance, creating a strong team. end of the season. loss, but we were winning more ball Unfortunately the opponents out- Highlights of the season were and asking more questions. Further- played us and we lost. victories over Arnold, Adams, Stony- more, previously fragile confidence We kept pushing on hard in train- hurst, Wirral Grammar School and was looking rather sturdier and there ing and improved quickly. As a team, Lymm (a game where our defence were more signs of enjoyment. The we gelled and every member was was outstanding). The low point of turning point came just before half used effectively. Soon we held a tour- the season came in the semi-final term. The side defeated Lymm HS nament of our own, and won every of the Floodlit Cup where we lost at Derby fields and the next week a game played. This was a real boost, against Manchester Grammar School narrow 0-5 defeat at MGS in the Daily getting us ready for our next tourna- 18-19, after completely dominating Mail cup really showed the degree of ment at Christ’s Hospital. The first three-quarters of the game. improvement. After half term, good match was a battle against Christ’s The team’s attitude and approach wins were recorded against Wirral Hospital B, who had a very strong during the season was exemplary and GS, Trent College, Stoneyhurst Col- team but luckily we were even better great strides were made by all. lege and pleasingly away at Arnold and won 21-0 and we went on to win GAW/PFH in difficult circumstances. The only our second match against Chichester blemish was a 0-28 loss away at a with a score of 20-0. This put us first U16 Sevens strong Adams G.S. team after being in our group, but unfortunately the The sevens season was relatively short only 0-5 down at half time and very last team, Epsom College, was able to with the squad taking part in three much in the game. In this half term a stop our winning streak and we did tournaments. At Warwick, we were series of Daily Mail vase ties were also not reach the final. This tournament hit with a number of ‘freak’ injuries played which led the team to travel all was a real eye-opener for us as it but still managed to push a strong over the North of England. An early proved we were capable of winning. Millfield side right to the wire. A sun- tie against an enthusiastic Mount St Our last tournament was the drenched day at Stonyhurst brought Mary’s college was won, as were away National School’s 7s at Rosslyn Park, the best out of the squad with Dury games Mirfield and then Rishworth where we were joined by the Boys’ and Hanson outstanding throughout. school in West Yorkshire before a long Squad. Sadly, the same pattern After comfortably winning the group, trip to King’s Tynemouth was under- repeated itself, winning the first two we beat a competitive Bradford taken, which resulted in an efficient, matches beating St Bee’s at 27-0 and Grammar side in the quarter-final. but hard-earned win. After Christmas, Maes-yr-yrfa at 22-10, though finally The squad met Sedbergh in the semi wins continued to come. Merchant losing. final; the sides were level with two Taylor’s Crosby were defeated away Every player contributed gener- minutes to go, however, a couple from home whilst St Edwards Col- ously to the formation of a strong of crucial errors led to an honour- lege, Bradford and Stockport GS team, which is looking forward to able defeat. Unfortunately, the squad were defeated with good perform- next season. under-performed at the Rosslyn Park ances. However, during this period Hattie Ravenscroft 12 JWT tournament and the day was marred two more Daily Mail vase games took by a serious knee injury sustained by place, firstly a home tie against RGS Will Hanson. Lancaster was won 24-7. This, in many U16 GAW ways was the best performance of the Having lost two of the more influen- season as Lancaster, who had previ- tial players to the 1st XV, the Under ously beaten us by nearly 40 points, U15 16s began the season short on con- were out-defended and out-thought fidence. The side struggled to cope To say that this was an interesting in a fine display of efficient cup with the early season ‘heavyweights’, season does not do justice to some rugby. Again, this was a performance and lacked both confidence and di- of the drama that unfolded as the that really highlighted the all-round rection. It is, however, a testament to season progressed. Initially however, improvement in the team. Two weeks the players’ desire and resilience that the picture was not too reassuring: later the quarter-final draw presented the season ended with ten victories. pre-season training, and a practice us with a home tie against Reading The side’s great strength was in game win against Cheadle Hulme Bluecoats School. the forwards. A sizeable and physical School, revealed reasonable skill, From this point on, the team were front five of Thorp, Knowles, Jones S, some pace and considerable endeav- really in completely uncharted ter- Rodman, Elliot, Travis and Sully was our, but a near-total lack of ability ritory: the vase semi-final was on a aided by a skilful and industrious back consistently to win or retain ball. This neutral ground at Barkers Butts in row of McPake, Lacey and the captain, was reflected in the first game where Coventry against Coopers’ Company Marsden. we were comfortably second best and and Coburn school from Essex. King’s Behind the scrum, our options unable to defend consistently against rallied with ten minutes to go and were limited, however all players QEGS Wakefield. This situation was controlled the ball well enough to improved in terms of confidence repeated against RGS Lancaster and see through to a Twickenham final and ability, especially the half-backs Sedbergh. However, a 16-32 loss away with a 7-5 victory. There was a feeling Hughan and Saxon. Jones M, Brown, at MGS gave some crumbs of com- that we were operating right on the Beaumont, Howarth-Johnson, Emery fort. The following training sessions edge of what the team could achieve;

57 Rugby this belief was possibly reflected in 7 a-side rugby U14 the outcome of the final. The final at Twickenham was an occasion that This year, the sevens season was This year’s Under-14s rugby season we are sure will stay with the boys for compromised by the latter stages of has been a mixture of great highs and ever: it was a tremendous event and the Daily Mail Vase. Nevertheless, four lows for coaches and players alike. a great many boys, parents and staff competitions were entered but un- The fixture list, as ever, provided a made the early start and long journey fortunately, the Cheshire competition significant challenge at the start of the to see the game. This was very much clashed with the Twickenham trip. season, with both sides facing four of appreciated by the team and the boys Therefore, a slightly under-prepared the better rugby schools in the north conducted themselves in an outstand- squad went to the high quality War- of England in quick succession and ing fashion. Unfortunately, on the wick tournament and despite defeat- receiving a sound thrashing from all. day, the strong and well-drilled Leys ing Bablake College lost the next But the score lines don’t reveal the forwards had too much power for us game to Wimbledon College. This whole picture: with each match came and we were unable to contain them. left us needing to win against hosts more injuries, the most significant be- The Leys ran out comfortable 25-3 Warwick to progress into the quarter- ing Tom Hudson, captain and fly half winners, playing some good rugby final. Pleasingly, we showed real char- for the side. throughout. It is great credit to the acter to win this game, but the effort Players from the B team stepped King’s boys that they showed real had taken its toll and we subsided to up to the plate ably, and special pride and determination, kept bat- a poor defeat against a workmanlike mention should be made for Josh tling and really made the Leys work Kirkham team in the quarter-final. ‘Jockey’ Wilson and Dan Hughan for their victory. The next week at Solihull, the squad who mixed in at centre and full-back again progressed to the quarter-finals during the year to great effect. After U15 B Team showing pleasing improvements in the half term break, injury problems As is often the case in a fixture winning against Newcastle Grammar were starting to subside and the team circuit as strong as ours, the B team and King’s Worcester before achieving looked on the up. Narrowly losing to had a rather up and down season a tough and hard fought draw against Wirral Grammar away and drawing with some very good performances a confident Old Swinford Hospital with Trent College, the team were slightly shadowed by the occasional School where the late addition of confident in the run-up to a second poor one. Certainly A team injuries Billings and some effective defence, round tie against Lymm High in the had an effect at times but this group particularly from Gwatkin, saw us Cheshire cup. A close fought battle in of players deserve great credit for unlucky not to win. Confidence was tough conditions resulted in the vic- their tenacity and overall improve- growing as a result of this perform- tory going to the opposition, but the ment over the year. Throughout the ance and so it was disappointing to improvement in the score since their year, skill level and endeavour were see the effects of a tough group game previous meeting told its own story. high, but tackling particularly against apparently again cost us a quarter-fi- The team went on to win its next four the bigger sides could be shaky and nal against a physical but limited King matches on the run including a fa- this was reflected in the two defeats Henry VIII school. The final tourna- mous victory over Stonyhurst College, by Sedbergh and Adams GS. How- ment was our own Myles Marshall who were shell-shocked by the team’s ever, real determination in adversity competition and again wins were aggression and determination to win. was shown to draw away at Wirral GS, achieved in the group against Mer- At the close of the fifteen-aside win at Merchant Taylor’s Crosby and chant Taylor’s Crosby, KES Lytham, season, the lads could hold their lose narrowly away at QEGS Wake- Sandbach School and Stonyhurst Col- heads up high, pleased that they had field. Good performances were also lege. However, we were unfortunate improved so much and come togeth- recorded against Stonyhurst and a enough to run into the powerful Ad- er so well as a team. In particular the fine win against Trent College with a ams Grammar School side, which was props Ryan Trueman (playing for the fine forward display. The strength of the eventual winner, in the quarter- first time this season) and Hendrik the team was their willingness to try finals and were well beaten. A very Ratigan provided outstanding con- to play good handling rugby, but the pleasing aspect of this tournament, tributions to school rugby, the latter physical size of the players sometimes however, was the fielding of a 'B' receiving the player of the season meant that gaining parity in posses- seven comprising a mixture of U15 B award. sion was not always possible and this players and U14s who, although they The entire squad impressed at restricted opportunities; neverthe- did not win a game, played with real different times during the season but less a great deal of pride and no little determination and provided a serious extra mention should go to Jonny skill was shown and the boys should challenge to all the opponents who Kenny and Alex Quinlan, who gave take pride and confidence from their met them. All in all, this was a very their all throughout and were re- contributions. Wood in particular cap- satisfying and memorable season. The warded with places in the under-15s tained the team with bravery and skill players acquitted themselves well at squad that played at Twickenham. and should be very proud of his per- all times and showed a superbly posi- Tom Hudson and Henry Ravenscroft formance and commitment. Through- tive attitude to every challenge, which were an awesome pairing as the out the season these players were a goes a long way to explaining their team’s half-backs and I can see them pleasure to coach and we hope that improvements and achievements this being instrumental in school rugby they continue to be involved as there year. in the years to come. But this report is considerable potential for them. DMH/PJP wouldn’t be complete without finally congratulating the under-14s sevens squad for an outstanding season

58 Rugby and for winning at the Solihull 7s U13B a good account of themselves and tournament. Special mention here The team had a mixed set of results, Harry Jackson scored one of the tries should go to Ben Marsden and Harry starting with some difficult fixtures, of the tournament. Lastly, the Wirral Hayward whose ability to score from some against A teams. As the season GS 7s where injury and luck were not anywhere on the field led to a great progressed, the team developed and on our side, going out again to Lymm victory. produced some very good results. HS, who were the eventual winners of RR The game was always easier when the tournament. we took the field with the correct There were other consistently attitude: if the team thought it had a good performances from Joe Hale U13 chance, it usually won. at fly-half who captained the side U13A The B team entered one 7 a-side regularly and led from the front, The season started with some tough tournament at St Mary’s Hall, Stony- Jonny Hammill who worked tirelessly fixtures, especially against QEGS hurst, demonstrating its strength as it in defence and attack, and Harry Wakefield and Lancaster, though out-played all the opposition, winning Jackson who controlled the game well there were some very good winning in the final against Caldicott quite at scrum-half. performances early on, particularly comfortably. The U12 B found their winning against St Ambrose and Lymm High DTB/JN form this season, having won the School. The team’s commitment to majority of their matches. Also the C training and their natural physical side performed well during the few U12 development ensured that, by the fixtures they attended. It has been end of the season, the team was able The U12 Rugby sides have had a suc- encouraging to see this season, that to employ an expansive style of rugby cessful year overall, in their first year there have many players regularly in attack alongside an eight defensive of competitive school rugby. moving between squads. Dan True- alignment, which resulted in some The A side played 10 matches, of man and Matthew Williams both excellent matches. which they managed to win 6. Of started in the B side before becoming Outstanding individuals provided the 4 games lost, there was only one regular starters for the A. Also Chris keen competition for the Melson score difference, which suggests with Noxon showed good footballing skills Trophy with both Michael Parker and a little hard work this team could that warranted his inclusion in the 7s Oscar Kenny being leading players quite easily go unbeaten. There were squad. This proves a good competi- in, what developed into, a powerful over 60 players involved in the squad tive edge to selection where players pack. Their strong aggressive runs in over the course of the season, which are regularly fighting for their posi- attack and their solid defensive play shows great strength in depth and tion and this will only help to improve led the way in most games. Tom Mort good commitment from all involved. their overall ability. developed into an excellent wing, In terms of results, there were PA as a very quick and balanced runner notable victories against Wirral and strength in tackle. In mid-field Grammar, won 51 - 0 and a 29 – 12 U11 Robert Coggon, Matthew Stubbs and win over our local rivals, MGS. The Tom Wootton developed a sound boys competed in three competi- Rugby in the Juniors’ continued to understanding and created many op- tions this season. The first was the develop this year, with even more fix- portunities in the games. The trophy, King’s Annual Junior Festival where, tures being played against other inde- however, went to Adam Siddall who unfortunately, we saw the King’s A pendent schools and the introduction demonstrated his ability to play to a team lose the final to a strong Lymm of an AJIS 12-side tournament. In the very high standard, in a number of HS side and also lost Harry Webb ‘friendly’ fixtures King’s enjoyed good different positions, in both attack and in the process with a serious leg wins over Merchant Taylor’s, Crosby defence. injury. The second competition was (14-7) and Birkenhead Prep (40-14), the Warwick 7s where the boys gave while in the AJIS 7 a-side tournament victories were recorded against Ros- sall (12-0), Stockport Grammar (29-0) and QEGS, Blackburn (54-0). Unfor- tunately, this was also interspersed with some narrow defeats against Liverpool College, Kirkham Gram- mar and Orme House, with the latter accounting for King’s in the Quarter- Finals of both the 12 and 7 a-side AJIS competitions. The highlights of this season were the fantastic skills of fly-half George Phelan and the strength of the forward play in this age group, with many observers often commenting on the sheer size of some of the players. This augurs well for the future in the Boys’ Division. MKW

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Boys’ Hockey 1st XI Hockey tour The King’s 1st XI hockey team toured the Western Cape of South Africa over the Easter period 2009. The team was based in seaside cottages on the beach in Fish Hoek, taking trips out to places of interest in between play- ing five matches against schools from the Western Cape. Robben Island, Table Mountain, the Cape of Good Hope, the Victoria and Albert Water- front and Boulders beach were all visited and all left an impression on the tour party. The first game was against a strong Settlers School team. Settlers con- trolled the first half and King’s the second. The game ended 1-1 with the King’s team finishing strongly and the the Fairmont team but imposing Knutsford and in close encounters at Settlers goalkeeper keeping them in their own style of play on the South Calday and St Anselm’s were setbacks, the game. Fish Hoek School provided Africans. King’s were victorious by but the pattern of play developed, the second opponents. King’s supe- a score of 2-0. The final opponents resulting in much improved perform- rior teamwork and stick skills ensured were Pinelands School. King’s again ances against stronger opponents, a convincing 6-0 victory. King’s were imposed their superior pattern of play Warwick, Solihull and Birkenhead quickly into their stride against Bergv- on the Pinelands team, coming from at the end of the first term. After liet School, their next opponents, behind to win convincingly at 4-1. Christmas, this momentum continued scoring after 45 seconds and moving The undefeated tour was thoroughly with the attack continuing to score to a 4-0 lead after only 8 minutes! The deserved by a team who not only rose freely, the midfield continuing to work heat and it being the second game in to the challenge but played their best hard and be creative and the defence two days resulted in some easing off hockey of the season. becoming more solid and reliable. in the second half, but King's were JAD There were some excellent victories comfortable 7-2 winners. Fairmont in the second term with Birkenhead, was the strongest opposition. They 1st XI Newcastle and, in particular, Calday had just returned from a tour of the This was a season of both mixed being blown away with free-flowing Netherlands in preparation for their performances and mixed results. The hockey. season and it was obvious that they players had plenty of individual skill It was a buoyant team which went were an extremely skilful and deter- but true teamwork only developed as to the end of season tournament at mined team. King’s matched them the season progressed. Taunton School. The hard work that in all departments, not only holding Early season defeats in the cup at many players had put into indoor

60 Hockey training paid off with the King’s He read the attacking play very well edge in front of goal that it needed; indoor team winning the indoor tour- and his deceptive work on and off the a very skilful player, Harry has the nament outright. There was perhaps ball led to him invariably being in the ability to beat players one-on-one and some complacency as the outdoor right place at the right time. At almost scored some excellent goals. A hard tournament started and this resulted a goal per game, his contribution was working squad both in training and in losses against strong Taunton, War- significant. Howard Shribman started in matches, the team suffered from wick and Belfast teams, but the team the season in attack with strong run- the loss of the goal keeper half way could hold its head up high having ning and finishing before injury cur- through the season. The team played scored some of the best team goals tailed his season. Joe Stanley worked their best hockey in the middle of the ever seen at the tournament. The hard to fill the gap up front but it field but unfortunately they made too tour to South Africa was a fitting finale was James Burke who secured the many mistakes in key areas in front of for the 1st XI for it was here that the position with his casual but deceptive goal at both ends of the pitch. A good whole team were able to exhibit their approach resulting in some fine goals. work ethic, a keen knowledge of the individual and team skills as well as Alex Eyre was a most versatile replace- game and a very likeable group made their commitment and sheer love of ment in many matches. Equally at the season very enjoyable. The team playing in King’s colours. No finer home in defence, midfield or attack, are close to being an excellent side tribute could be paid to them. he was committed to the team and its and could do very well together next In goal, Andy Parton improved his success. The latter part of the season season. shot stopping and positional play con- saw Andy Taylor contributing to the SM siderably as the season progressed team. His stick skills and team play and in South Africa he gave some improved rapidly to the extent of him U14 XI outstanding performances against being a first choice player on tour. The U14 hockey team had an encour- extremely strong opponents. In All in all a most successful sea- aging season, with many highlights defence, Dan Alderley, Chris Gibson son was enjoyed by all the players. including taking part in the Daily Mail and Ben James shared the wide de- At times it was frustrating, at times U14 Cup and convincing wins against fensive responsibilities. Their tackling a sheer joy to watch the manner in Cheadle Hulme and Hall Cross. improved as did their cover defence which they could play. All are to be The standard of hockey improved and, as all good defenders do, they congratulated on their commitment throughout the season, as did the fit- looked to move the ball forward at to hockey at King’s. ness levels and attitude of the squad. every opportunity. Alex Reeves was a Although they lost to an impressive rock at centre back. He read the game U15 XI Altrincham Grammar School, the incredibly well and was assured in his Although statistically the season experience of playing in the Daily tackling and distribution. Rarely was does not look impressive, all the Mail Cup was extremely valuable and Alex beaten in a one-against-one situ- players showed signs of improve- became a turning point for the team. ation. Alex was ably supported by the ment throughout the season and an Important lessons were learnt that ever-improving Tom Gilsenan. Tom’s improvement in results followed. The day, such as playing as a team, encour- quiet and deceptive performances team were well beaten 4 - 0 at home aging and supporting teammates and disguised his enthusiasm and will to by Birkenhead but managed a 3 - 3 most of all, not giving up. win. Following a prolonged absence draw away at the end of the season. All members of the team have im- through injury, Matthew Murray Sam Howell captained the side well, proved their hockey skills this season returned to play in front of the back leading by example and never scared and have impressed by their commit- four. Matthew has all the character- of accepting the responsibility of ted attitudes. Anton Petho has been istics of an ideal player: determina- organising the team on the pitch. fearless in net and his quick reactions tion, bravery, heart, knowledge of Josh Berry played in goal for the first have prevented many goals. The the game and a very high level of half of the season with various players defence of James Lob, James Draysey, stick skills. The wide midfield play- helping out in the second half includ- Will Machin and Ben Hope has been ers, Matthew Wreglesworth and Emile ing U14 keeper Will Machin who put the backbone of the team. All four Broome had the difficult task of being in a couple of very strong perform- have shown commitment and intel- available at all times, stretching oppo- ances. Sean Wilson, Philip Gibson, ligence in their distribution. nents and feeding quality ball into the and Tom Gowans held the defence Chris Hall, Sam Butler and Will danger areas. These two players rose together. Sam Howell, Richard Bar- Galloway have combined together to the challenge superbly with their ratt, Sam Dawson, James Hamilton effectively in midfield. Chris’s prob- energy and stick skills being a con- and Jordan Holt all played well in ing runs have set up many excellent stant thorn in opposition defences. midfield. Adam Swales and Will Far- attacking opportunities. Will’s tech- Their contribution was even more im- row played well in attack. nique has improved and his ability to pressive in as much as they scored 20 Greg Eyre played well in defence, see the quick pass has enabled good goals between them. The real power midfield and attack: he was always link up play between attack and de- of the team, however, came in central skilful and willing to play in any fence. On the forward line, Jack Scott, midfield. Here captain James Gib- position. The team benefited greatly Will Smith and Jamie Winrow scored son and vice captain Francis Bryant in the matches where rugby play- some impressive goals. Other squad were totally dominant. They worked ers Charlie Leddy and Harry Stewart players, Ben Horner, Dom Andrews, tirelessly, combined effectively and could play. Although Charlie has James Hammill and Matt Spandley led the team by example. Their stick played in goal to a very high standard, have supported the team and played skills and overall team play were first he also proved to be an excellent out- valuable roles in contributing to the class. Mike Dodd was the lead striker. field player. Harry gave the side the overall performances.

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This squad is extremely talented great desire to pull together to help Pickering. First Team Colours for high and have the potential to shine even each other to succeed. Captain Kath- skill level, great attitude, dedication, more next season. erine Baker led by example, motivat- reliability and first team selection LCD ing the team with great awareness were awarded to Sarah Gales, Jess and maturity and commanding the Braddock, Emma Davies, Sophie Fox U13 XI game from centre midfield. Her skill and Hatty Ravenscroft. Club Colours A large and very enthusiastic squad level was a dream to watch and has were awarded to Rebecca Saxon for of boys played hockey at U13 level suitably impressed the scouts from commendable effort and attitude. this season. For most, this is the start the reputable High Town Club. Vice DMB of their hockey involvement and the Captain Rebecca Bamford proved a signs were that they could become a force to be reckoned with as sweeper U16 XI good side. Although the results were in defence: not much got past her, It is a shame that several of the regu- mixed, the team will get better as but if it did, she was secure in the lar players from this age group, for they play more games. The team was knowledge that she was backed up by various reasons, were unavailable this built around some players who have fellow county defenders, Sophie Fox season. This left the team very de- already played club hockey, such as and Hatty Ravenscroft and, in goal, pleted in numbers and with the need Nick Harrington, Andrew Bryant and Sarah Gales. to draft in some of the U15 players, to Henry Holden, but added to this, Rebecca Saxon, Ali King and Jess the disadvantage of their own games. there were some talented newcom- Quinlan seemed to come of age this Captain Katie Pickering played her ers such as Matt Aldred, Sam Hollis year. This gave some of the other heart out all season in an effort to and Alex Richardson. In all, over 30 lower sixth girls more confidence in inspire, defend and create opportu- boys represented the team in at least their first year with the team. Grace nities. Everyone practised hard and one game; some of these boys will no Duckworth, Sophie Macfadyen, Han- seemed to revel in the variety of drills doubt move away from hockey but nah Smith and Emily Gilmour knew and practices set up by coach Rob there is a good foundation of players they were well supported with those Barker. Their stick work skills and ready to take on the 2009/10 sea- defenders, and right midfielder Sarah timing became slicker, their defensive son when they will play many more Branley. Unfortunately, Jess Braddock, moves stronger and more effective matches. Emma Davies and Ginny Coates suf- but it just never seemed to happen fered some bouts of illness and injury when it mattered most. and Hannah Woodley, Liz Brierley and The players who have been Ellie Smith a dip in confidence, yet committed over the years must be Girls’ Hockey they all made great contributions to commended on their efforts and It is pleasing to report that the King’s the team during the year. dedication: Katie Pickering, Han- hockey players continue to infiltrate Newcomer Rebecca Craigie joined nah Higham, Isabel Wilkinson, Tilly the county squads. Congratulations the fast and furious Sarah Pickering Thorneycroft, Kanza Khan, Amelia go to the following on their selection on the forward line with the inde- Foreman, Grace Hennell and Felicity in their respective county age groups: structible Caroline Shorland as centre Kimber. Katherine Baker U18 and U21, Re- forward. Together, they worked hard DMB becca Bamford, Sarah Pickering and to put King’s on the map. They pro- Sophie Fox at U18, Hatty Ravenscroft duced some fine performances to win U15 XI U17, Jae Bowers and Maddie Coutts their section at the U19 county cham- Goal Keeper Hannah Gradwell pro- at U15 and in the U14 age group Lara pionships but unfortunately there vided the reassurance at the back for Knowles, Holly J. Smith and Rosie was only one goal in it at the county defenders Laura King-Smith, Liz- Christiansen. finals where they finished in Bronze zie Marshall and Bryony Duckham Alex Davies and Kate Garnett at- position. They finished a creditable who worked hard on their tackling tended the U13 development training =4th position at the Cheadle 7s tour- and scanning skills and learned the sessions. nament against very tough national importance of quick decision mak- This season unfortunately had finalists. ing. Sweeper Alice Wilson realised the many matches cancelled, particularly It was at the Mount St Mary’s 7s effort needed to provide the support in December and January due to Tournament where they displayed for the experienced midfielders, Vicky snow and ice, but even the schools magnificent skill and teamwork. It Lomas, Captain Jae Bowers and Liz- with all-weather pitches fell foul to was unfortunate to end what was a zie Ferdani. Attackers Becky Grimes, the low temperatures. But King’s are superb afternoon of hockey with a Phoebe Fox, Niamh Burke and not ‘fair weather’ performers and penalty shoot out and a disappointing Rebecca Wynne gained in confidence despite inclement conditions always 2nd place. and hunger for success. Netballer displayed grit and determination. The girls should be commended Emily Pasquale showed her continu- Many of the youngsters show encour- on great team work and commitment ing love for hockey and was always aging promise and great team spirit at over the year. It was a pleasure work- keen to play a part when possible. all times. ing with them. School Colours were Sarah Bremner and Virginie Nobbs awarded to the following girls for tried hard to develop their skills so as 1st XI County selection and high achieve- to play an integral part with the team. The 1st XI squad comprised 22 en- ment, great attitude, dedication, It was so good to see the girls’ thusiastic players with a wide range of reliability and consistent first team enthusiasm on the pitch when faced abilities, including several very talent- selection over two years: Katherine with stiff opposition. Despite Jae ed individuals, yet there was always Baker, Rebecca Bamford and Sarah and Vicky having played for the U16s

62 Hockey before their own matches, they never and then a super set up to Holly This was a fantastic finish to a failed to inspire the whole team to Smith allowed a most impressive goal most successful season and the girls play with great passion and desire. to follow. Later, Rafia Aslam found were congratulated on being County They produced many positive per- herself in a well-practised position Champions. At the Sports Awards formances, which bodes well for next on the post and swept a third goal in evening in June, Sarah Pearson was season. around the Keeper. The third game, awarded Most Improved Player and DMB against Wilmslow was to prove the Lara Knowles received Player of the toughest. However Rafia managed Season. The team was also presented U14 XI to get a touch to a good strike from with Team of the Year award. The U14 team enjoyed a particularly Lara Knowles from outside the D, LB successful season. Though some and scored a lucky goal. The rest of of the fixtures were unfortunately the match was quite a battle with U12 XI cancelled due to the snow and frost Wilmslow determined not to let us An enthusiastic squad of players in December and January, the team win. However, the team defended trained hard throughout the year and was enthusiastic and committed to well and prevented them from enjoyed some pleasing results. The training throughout the season, gel- evening out the score. girls made the transition from 7-aside ling to form quite a formidable force King’s were overall winners of to 11 a side matches and have shown with great potential for the future. the tournament, and went through a good grasp of their role and respon- Several players joined Hockey clubs to the County Final on 21st March sibilities within the team structure. and this experience brought strength where 5 equally strong teams, each Congratulations to Catherine Smith to the team. In addition, four players having won their section of the first for her supportive and influential attended County training: Lara Know- round tournament battled for the U14 captaincy and a special mention goes les, Holly Smith, Rosie Christiansen County title. This proved to be an ex- to Annabel Massie, Esme Davies and and Maddy Coutts who played for the citing and very close final. King’s put Victoria Provis for their contribution County U14 and U15 teams respec- on a brilliant display of hockey, show- throughout the season. All worked tively. The team made great progress ing great team work and impressive hard to improve their skills and over the season, which culminated in open play. Defenders Chloe Abbott awareness and were reliable, capable the County tournaments in February and Sophie Hurst played especially team players. and March. well and grew in confidence through- DCB In the first round of the County out the tournament. Great support U14 tournament in February, King’s from midfield players Maddy Coutts, played some excellent hockey. The Megan Bailey and Rosie Christiansen Junior Hockey team was determined to get as many allowed us to put pressure on the goals as possible in the 15-minute opposition and provide opportuni- Junior players enjoyed a busy season games and did so most impressively ties for attack. Sarah Pearson made a and competed in a number of inter- against their first opponents, Queen’s determined effort, adding strength to school, inter-house and tournament Chester. They dominated the game the attack down the left wing. King’s matches. Years 5 and 6 girls were from the start and two great goals won three of the four matches by one committed to training and worked from Lara Knowles put them ahead goal against The Grange, The Heath hard to develop their skills and their and on a high for the rest of the and Birkenhead school and drew 0-0 understanding of the game. The tournament. In the game against against King’s Chester. King’s finished experience of fast and furious tour- Holmes Chapel, it was clear from the just one point ahead of Birkenhead nament play focussed their energies start that King’s was the better team. School and were eventual and well- and the final tournament of the year An opening goal from Lara Knowles deserved winners of the tournament. at Ladybarn School produced some excellent hockey and an impressive number of goals. Hockey colours were awarded to Emily Robinson and Anna Howarth; both were influential in shaping and contributing to the success of the team. The House Hockey Tournament gave an opportunity to Years 5 and 6 players to work together and proved to be a very closely fought competi- tion. Eventual winners were Tatton this year. DCB/JEB

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well together after Alex Thomson had Bolton down to 198, and starting their 1st XI laid the foundation with a patient 52. own innings well, King’s looked set at The 1st XI season was a real mixed Jimmy Lomas followed up his runs tea, only to lose quick wickets after- bag. This was a very young team with 5 for 25 to complete a fine all wards and fall 23 runs short. but the early signs were good; an round performance as Nottingham In the annual festival games King’s enthusiastic and hard working set of were bowled out for 138. began by scoring 251 for 5 against players showed that this was not just After half term, a cancellation Ipswich, who had had an excellent a team for the future but one that against Lancaster was followed by a season. King’s then bowled Ipswich would compete well now. The season heavy loss to Manchester Grammar out for 216 with Johnny Marsden opened brightly enough with an ex- School. Early wickets and a fine spell taking 5 for 44 in a superb spell of cellent victory against King’s Chester from Jonny Marsden (2 for 9) briefly hostile bowling; he sent the off stump by over 160 runs in a match played put the school in with a chance but cartwheeling out of the ground on during the Easter holidays. King’s MGS had a strong batting line up four occasions. A comfortable 115 run posted 226 for 9 in a 45-over game and, unusually for King’s, there was win against Edinburgh with Jimmy with runs for Alex Thomson (36) and an air of formality about the defeat. Lomas adding another 5 wickets to skipper Jimmy Lomas (54). Good The school suffered two further oc- his ever-growing tally was followed by disciplined bowling and sharp fielding casions, against the MCC and against the exciting tie against Barnard Castle. saw King’s Chester all out for 63. Sam the Old Boys, when the determina- Both sides had won their first two Stockwin started the rout with 3 for tion to perform deserted the team. games so the game was, in effect, a 18 and Joe Stanley finished it off with Against Cheadle Hulme and against ‘festival final’. 3 for 4. A winning draw against Bishop Barnard Castle the team showed tre- The fixture against Trent College Veseys’ was followed by a defeat to a mendous strength of character, were was cancelled when Trent suffered an strong Denstone side. Against Veseys’ well captained, stuck to the task well outbreak of swine flu. The final school Tom Foreman (72) and Alex Thomson and pulled off an outstanding victory game of the season was thus against (70) both batted exceptionally well against Cheadle Hulme and a remark- Merchant Taylors’ Crosby. Injuries and to set up the total but solid defence able tie against Barnard Castle when unavailability had forced King’s to from their batters meant the game in both cases we had looked dead and make a number of changes, but King’s ended in a stalemate. The Denstone buried at the tea interval. were to get much the better of a draw. game was played on a wet, slow The visit to Lytham provided Chasing 232, Merchant Taylors’ gave wicket, and the King’s batters were another fine all round display from up hope after Matt Jones took 3 quick unable to cope with the change to a Jimmy Lomas; he took 7 for 45 (which wickets to reduce them to 8 for 3 and slow wicket as well as the good ac- gets him on to the honours board!) despite the best efforts of the bowl- curate slow bowling of the Denstone and then hit a quick fire 68 not out, to ers they managed to hold out for the attack. It was a lesson for the King’s see King’s reach their target of 138 for draw 7 wickets down. batters; although the wicket was slow the loss of 5 wickets. Against a strong The final tally of 9 wins and 7 losses it was certainly playable. Sedbergh side the school bowled well was a fair reflection of the season as An easy win against Stockport, to restrict Sedbergh to 249 in 50 overs a whole. More players represented was followed by an extremely close on a good wicket. The school also lost the 1st XI than in recent seasons and win against Cheadle Hulme. King’s to Bolton; having bowled well to keep the team was probably the youngest batted badly and could easily have ever, with one under-14 and 3 under- been bowled out for less than 100, 15s in the starting line up. Captain but Andrew Hodgson scored a quick Jimmy Lomas had an excellent season, 61 to get the school to 138, and at bowling some very good long spells least gave a target to defend. It was an and taking 43 wickets to leave him excellent game of cricket and showed 7th in the national table of schoolboy that the team had learned valuable wicket takers this season. Tim Saxon lessons from the Denstone defeat. and Johnny Stubbs shared the duties The school entered the HMC 20/20 as second spinner and both bowled competition for the first time this well on occasions. Sam Stockwin, year and our lack of experience in this a tall and genuinely hostile open- form of the game showed when we ing bowler, will also be missed; Sam were well beaten by Cheadle Hulme. didn’t get the wickets he deserved but We managed to beat St Bedes com- on occasions it was his early break- fortably enough in a ‘losers’ play-off through that made the difference. but we then watched Stockport Johnny Marsden will captain the team (who we had bowled out for 47 the next year; he made great progress as week before) beat Cheadle Hulme to a bowler and is also a very capable progress to the finals day. We reached batter. Tom Foreman, Joe Stanley and half term with a very good win against Andrew Hodgson provided the rest of Nottingham and a rained-off game the seam attack: Tom’s accuracy, Joe’s against Newcastle. The best batting swing and Andrew’s movement off display of the season saw us score the pitch all brought different assets 224 against Nottingham with Johnny to the game; all will be back next year. Marsden (37*) and Jimmy Lomas In addition, Matthew Jones got his (80*) scoring quickly and batting very Alex Thomson chance towards the end of the season

64 Cricket and bowled with real pace and aggres- for the school. In the replayed semi final against sion and showed that he could be a Victories were recorded against Stockport G.S excellent knocks by real handful next year. Bishop Vesey’s, Cheadle Hulme, Bury Tom Foreman (59) and Ben Marsden Alex Thomson opened the bat- G.S, KES Lytham and Wilmslow in our (36) not out, allowed King’s to reach ting throughout the season and he regular fixtures. Significant individual 143-4 in our 20 overs with Stockport is a quality cricketer - a good wicket performances with the bat came from dismissed for 83. keeper and a strong batsman. Still Hannah Gradwell (58) and Sam Leech Other regulars in the side included only U15 and already in his second (71) against Bishop Vesey’s, Andrew Callum Jones, Charlie Leddy, Phil Gib- season, Alex had an excellent year: he Hughes (52) and James Gwatkin (80) son, Kamlesh Sodha, Sam Dawson, was leading run scorer with 466 runs against Lytham. Jack Walker, Ed Gwatkin, Chris Ward, at 31.07, including three 50s, and also In the bowling department the side Hamish Finlaison, Alex Shaw, Declan captained Staffs. at U15 level. were equally successful with Adam Shanahan and Tom Cunningham as Jake Knowles also kept wicket Siddall who was kidnapped from the well as all the other U13s we had to for the first team and improved as a U13s once we found out how good call upon in a very hectic end of term keeper throughout the season; he is he was, taking 5-9 in the exciting vic- as 1st X1 cricket week and school a good batsman as well but only had tory over Bury. trips stretched squad resources. limited chances this year. Another James Hamilton on debut against Sam Leech 10DTB U15, Andrew Hodgson scored 368 at Lytham took 3-10 and Andy Hughes 28.31; having started the season as a 5-5 against Cheadle Hulme. At one U14 XI lower middle order all-rounder, he stage his figures were 5 wickets for finished as a very capable number one run, which as Mr Rice told us, Without our most successful player three with a North of England trial. was exactly the same figures as Ian from last season, we had no individual Captain Jimmy Lomas, Tom Foreman Botham in the fourth Ashes test at to score all the runs but instead we all and Joe Stanley also all scored valu- Edgbaston in 1981! Whilst Cheadle had to take some responsibility. In the able runs. Jimmy got three aggressive Hulme U15s could never be com- first couple of matches nobody had 50s and Joe Stanley, who two sea- pared with the Australian middle or- taken the heavy responsibility of cre- sons ago was batting at no.11, ended der, Hughesy seemed quite pleased. ating a large total, apart from David the season opening the batting and These were the stand out perform- Barton who, in our first game, built looking like the ideal partner for Alex ances with the ball. the innings with a knock of 39. Thomson. Lloyd Kennedy missed the In the Cup, the side progressed to After a few weeks, we had our first half of the season through injury the Cheshire Cup final to be played most enthralling match of the season but showed when he arrived what a in September against the winners of against Cheadle Hulme, who set a good player he can be. Ben Marsden the Caldy G.S v Tarporley semi final. total of 131 in 30 overs. Our top 3 as an U14 is a player for the future: he En route, the side beat a competitive batsmen scored only 5 runs between scored an excellent 49* at the end of Harrytown from Stockport, Alsager them, but the Bartons built a strong the season against Merchants’. Ben where Greg Eyre took 6-6, Poynton partnership with David scoring 43 Foreman had a frustrating final season High School where we scored 180 in and James scoring 33. Following their scoring runs against Merchants’ but 20 overs with Andrew Hodgson scor- dismissal, Matt Mountney and Josh too often getting out cheaply; he was ing 60 and Alex Thomson 97 not out. Wilson provided some heavy blows an excellent team player, though, and and we won the game with only one will be missed next season. Tim Saxon ball to spare. This was easily the most started the season at the top of the closely contested game of our season. order but ended near the bottom. He Following that win, we began our still has two seasons to play, though, Cheshire Cup campaign with Ben and he is a very good cricketer who Marsden scoring 57 and James Barton will undoubtedly score runs next scoring 36, we dismissed Poynton season. for 24 with Jack Egar, Jamie Winrow The prospects look good for next and Josh Wilson shining with the ball. year. With a young side it will be excit- In our next game, Ben Marsden and ing to watch the development and James Barton repeated successful bat- progress over the season. ting performances with Ben scoring SM 43 and James scoring 54. We scored 134 and bowled Bramhall all out for 59, Chris Hall getting 5 wickets for 5 U15 XI runs. This was proving to be a very Much of the season was played promising season for us, having only without the star performers of previ- lost one game to Stockport Grammar ous years as Alex Thomson, Andrew School. Hodgson, Tom Foreman and Ben After our disappointing perform- Marsden from Year 9 were all regu- ance in the quarter-final we had to lars in the 1st X1. This nevertheless bounce back. Our comeback game gave an extended opportunity for the was against a strong opponent, Birk- other mainstays of the side to develop enhead. James Crosby bowled his first their cricket and for several other pu- Andrew Hodgson, spell of the season as he removed 4 pils to experience competitive cricket Hannah Gradwell & Tom Foreman of their top 6 batsmen, keeping them

65 Cricket down to 116 in 25 overs. Jack Egar astic and keen to learn, turning up ing for their position and this will only and Matt Mountney scored some regularly for practice sessions on help to improve overall ability. Hope- vital runs in the middle order but we Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Im- fully, both sides can build on this in finished 6 runs short. provement was dramatic, culminating preparation for next season. Everybody in the team played a vi- in the A team winning five of their fi- PA tal role this season, the Barton broth- nal six matches. As a result they were ers, Ben Saxon and Matt Mountney all awarded King’s ‘Team of the Year’. U11 and U10 XI shone with the bat. In the cup games, Adam Siddall topped the A team bat- Ben Marsden proved how big a player ting averages with 41.3 and had the The cricket season enjoyed some dry he is and Josh Wilson hit some big best bowling economy figures. He weather this year, with the U10 and sixes this year. was asked to play a number of times U11 teams participating in regular James Barton was our leading for the U15 team and won King’s ‘Jun- fixtures against other independent wicket taker, whilst Matt Mountney ior Player of the Year’. Henry Holden schools in the north-west. and Jamie Winrow also had a very topped the bowling averages with 13 The U10 boys showed promise good season. Chris Hall, Dan Hughan, wickets at a cost of 9.2 runs each. The with their bowling, although batting Henry Ravenscroft, Jack Egar and A team was well captained by Alex proved to be more difficult, with a Ciaran Houghton-Barcoe proved Dyson. lack of experience being evident in to be very valuable team members. For the B team Daniel Shamim most of the fixtures played. King’s Henry Ravenscroft and Jamie Winrow topped the batting averages with an solitary victory against Altrincham proved their worth as fielders. average of 43. Overall this was a suc- Prep at the beginning of the season Losing only 6 of our 16 games, I cessful year so that now, the much was followed by defeats against other feel we had a reasonably successful more confident boys are looking competitor schools. season but also there is a lot we can forward to next summer. The U11s had a pleasing season, improve on and hopefully next year with ‘friendly’ victories being enjoyed in the cup we may go those few steps against Black Firs, Orme House, U12 XI further and raise the trophy. I’d like Stockport Grammar and Bolton to thank all the team, the parents for The U12 sides have had a successful School, with both the latter two their endless commitment and Mr year overall, in their first year of com- victories being by the narrow margin Maudsley, Mr Moores and Rami for petitive school cricket. of one wicket. King’s also reached the giving us a very enjoyable season. In total, the A side played 13 Quarter-Final of the AJIS Cup where Aswad Khan, Captain matches having won 8, lost 3, leav- they played Stockport Grammar. In ing only 2 that were cancelled due this game, Stockport batted first and to adverse weather. There were over scored 122-7 off their 20 overs. Un- U14B XI 45 players involved in the squad over fortunately, despite starting well, the A productive season of cricket was the course of the season which shows middle order batsmen became rather enjoyed by the King’s U14B team. great strength in depth and good bogged down by some tight, accurate The season started brightly with commitment from all involved. In bowling and King’s finished 19 runs a 4 run victory away to Denstone, terms of results, there were notable short at 103-7. with Houghton-Barcoe returning victories against Bolton School, won In the Reeman Sixes competition an impressive 20 undefeated, while by 6 runs, and a special mention at Stockport Grammar at the end of Monsey, Scott and Galloway each needs to go to Finlay McCance who the season, King’s started by beat- conceded few runs for their 2 wickets. recorded three half centuries this sea- ing Bolton by 1 run and then came Two closely fought defeats followed, son and regularly top scored with the up against a very strong St Anselm’s with Grange and Denstone again the bat, averaging 37 runs per match. team. After St Anselm’s had scored a visitors. Notable performances were There were other consistently healthy 54-3 of their 5 overs, King’s a stubborn 29 from Galloway and an good performances from Rory team, particularly Nathan Jones, made attacking 41 from Houghton-Barcoe. Heywood, Toby Bianchi and Jamie a super effort to reach the 57 runs King’s U14B finished the season away Edgerton. needed for victory. Unfortunately, de- to Lytham’s A team, losing with a In summary the A side scored 1244 spite some lusty blows by Jones, the reasonable total, however the side runs for 76 wickets with an average of boys finished on 47-3 and so failed to bravely batted out the overs, with 16.37 runs per wicket. The A side con- reach the semi-final stage. Hennell top scoring at 27. Overall, the ceded 994 runs for 82 wickets with The B team also played a number lessons of strategy in the field, adapt- an average of 12.12 runs per wicket. of fixtures this season, testing their ing batting aggression to in-game There were 244.5 overs bowled in skills against other competitor situations and disciplined bowling, total, with an average of 4.06 runs per schools. These ‘pairs’ games were were learnt by all and can be taken over. played in good spirits, with batting, into next season. The U12 B found their winning bowling and fielding disciplines all Joshua Monsey, Captain form this season, having won the improving as the season progressed. majority of their matches. Also the C Despite having some inexpe- side performed well during the few rienced players, this was a most U13 A and B XI fixtures they attended. It has been enjoyable season, which will stand The U13 teams started the season encouraging to see many players reg- the boys in good stead as they move lacking in confidence and early match ularly moving between squads. This into Year 7. results were disappointing. Neverthe- provides a good competitive edge to MKW less all the boys were very enthusi- selection as players are regularly fight-

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9 and 8 placed second, so that the Shering represented Macclesfield Athletics school finished in a pleasing second at the County Athletics Champion- Boys’ Division place overall. ships in Warrington. Olivia Bollington The season started well with both the The success in the Track league won the 100m and is therefore the Inter boys (Years 11 and 10) and the was a prelude to a satisfying second Cheshire County Champion for 100m. Juniors (Years 9 and 8) winning the half term for the teams. In the fixture Olivia clearly has a great athletic Macclesfield and District Champion- at Sandbach School, Years 10, 9, and future ahead of her. She was awarded ships. The Inters had no individual 7 all won in a triangular match whilst U12 Athlete of the Year at the Sports event winners but gained victory with the Year 8s came second. The follow- Awards evening where her mother a strong team performance. G Drury, ing week, a full Track and Field meet- Sandra (née Douglas, a 1992 Olym- F Lacey, G Boustany, H Stewart and ing was held at Cheadle Hulme with pics 4 x 400m relay Bronze medallist) the 4x100m relay team, all finished the honours being shared, the hosts awarded the trophies. in 2nd places. The Juniors produced winning at Years 9 and 7, and King’s at In the Year 8 and 9 team Rafia three individual successes with C Years 10 and 8. Aslam and Laura Venables finished in Hanak winning the 800m, J Kenny the Before half term, the Macclesfield first and second place in 100m and shot putt and J Duncan the discus. and District championship for Year 7s long jump respectively. Lara Knowles Seven boys were selected from this had taken place, with the boys’ team and Holly Smith came third in the to represent Macclesfield and District finishing a very creditable second. 1500m and 800m respectively and at the Cheshire championships: the Excellent performances were given the relay team finished second. Rafia individual winners plus H Johnson by a number of boys, the most no- represented Macclesfield in the long [high jump], H Hayward [200m], B table being J Hughes, who won the jump at the County Championships Mason [shot] and T Mort [200m]. long jump, A Feldman, who won the and finished in 3rd place and Laura For the second year a Maccles- javelin and the 4x100m relay team Venables took part in the 75m hur- field Schools Athletics’ League was who also came first. On the back of dles, finishing fourth, both setting organised which provided regular this success, the following boys were new school records for their events. competition with meetings being selected to represent the District at Lara Knowles ran a very respectable held on every Thursday of the first the Cheshire Minors Championships: 1500m for Macclesfield at the County half of term. The Junior boys and Year the individual winners as above and Championships also. At the Sports 7s both won their age groups with a D Naismith in the 800m, J Ireland awards evening Laura Venables was host of excellent performances being in the high jump and T Lynch in the presented with U13 Athlete of the witnessed. hurdles. Year and Rafia Aslam was awarded U14 One of the highlights of the term In the inter-form competitions, the Athlete of the Year. again proved to be the King’s relays winners and runners-up respectively meeting. On a fine sunny afternoon were: Year 7 JAIM and 7SLS, Year 8 ZA at the Macclesfield athletics track, and JN, and in Year 9 DG and KB. over two hundred boys from eight DMH different schools competed in an excellent competition. Stockport GS Girls’ Division was the overall winner with the Year 8 The athletics season was a busy and team performing with most credit for exciting one with many opportunities King’s, finishing in third position. for competition and some outstand- The Year 8 and Year 10 teams en- ing individual and team perform- tered the English Schools cup event ances. The season began early with and both gave very good perform- the Macclesfield and District Athletics ances. The Year 8 team finished first league in which the Junior (Years 8 out of twelve schools with T Mort and and 9) team were second out of 7 M Parker giving excellent perform- schools and the Minors (Year 7) were ances in their events, which provided first, with 86 points ahead of the many of the team’s overall points. For second-placed school. This early suc- the first time for a number of years, cess was to set the scene for the rest the team qualified for the Regional B of the season. final where they again competed with In the Macclesfield and District credit, finishing 7th. The Year 10s fin- Athletics championships all teams The Inter girls’ team had fewer rep- ished 4th in their heat also, narrowly performed well. The Year 7 team won resentatives this year but nevertheless missing qualification for the finals. overall with 21 points clear of the there were some pleasing perform- King’s experienced mixed results second school and the Years 8 and 9 ances from Emily Pasquale in the shot in the Track league. The first meeting team finished in second place, just putt and Jae Bowers in the javelin: this year was hosted by King’s and the one point behind the winners. There both girls represented Macclesfield at Year 8s achieved the best results and were impressive individual perform- the County Championships. finished in second place, out of the 4 ances from Olivia Bollington who was King’s was invited to a Track relays competing schools. However, at the first in 100m, Beth Burrows first in competition at Stockport Grammar second meeting at Bramhall HS, all 1500m, Katie Fray first in shot putt School, which was a great event. the teams gave an excellent account and the relay team ran an impressive There were some really gritty per- of themselves. The Year 10s and Year race finishing in first place. These formances from King’s athletes and 7s both finished first with the Years girls plus Emily Mort, and Jennifer the competition was fiercely exciting.

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Overall, King’s finished second to overall winners in all three categories Biathlon SGS with just three points separat- and were presented with the boys’, ing the teams. At the annual match girls’ and the combined trophies for Hannah Hills again confirmed her against Cheadle Hulme School, the the first time in many years. Junior prowess in this event by winning the Year 7s and 8s won both track and athletics captains Sophia Bird and senior girls’ age group at the NW field events overall, but the Year 9 Alex Krajewski were very proud to event in October but, unfortunately team was sadly diminished due to the collect these awards on behalf of the she was unable to compete in the Year 9 camp in Edale. However, a hot team. national finals, due to ill-health. summer’s evening was enjoyed by all Other notable successes during Eight enthusiastic Year 7s enjoyed and the competitors returned weary, the season included a gold medal success at the regional schools’ event but proud of their performances. at the AJIS Athletics championship at Wavertree in Liverpool. The first The English Schools Athletics As- for Alex Krajewski in the high jump. three in the squad qualified as a team sociation Schools cup competition Alex leaped to an impressive 1.50m, for the national finals. Rebecca Hugh- was another successful event this winning personal best jump, and is es achieved 5th position and quali- year. In the first round held at Crewe, developing as a talented and versatile fied by right and, together with Beth the Year 9 and 10 team finished 9th athlete. Burrows and Sophia Sparrow, enjoyed out of 16 schools but the Year 7 and Congratulations go to all the the spectacle and wonderful facilities 8 team won the competition with a athletes who trained hard and com- of a national event at the University of team total of 262 points. This quali- peted with spirit and determination Bath in February. Finishing positions fied them for the NW Regional B Final throughout the season. were 26th, 52nd and 60th respective- competition in Warrington where all DCB ly, which gave the team overall 6th. team members performed to their Particular congratulations must go to limits, achieving 35 points more than Rebecca on her fine swim in which Basketball in round one, to give a total of 297 she gained 5th place nationally. points, placing them in fifth place out This year has been one of success Competitors comprised: Year 7 of ten teams. and progression, with our players Faye Beaumont, Beth Burrows, Anja The season culminated in the ESAA becoming more skilful and athletic. Knudsen, Rebecca Hughes, Jennifer National Athletics Championships The number of players throughout Lane, Francesca Millin, Sophia Spar- on 10th and 11th July in which two the year increased with a first team row and Annabel Thomson; Year 8 King’s girls represented Cheshire. competing in the England U19 com- Alix Davies; Year 9 Lara Knowles. This is a prestigious event at which petition. The team suffered from the DMB athletes compete against the best loss at the end of Year 11 of five of the athletes in the country from the 46 most experienced players. However, Cheerleading counties of England and the Channel they were replaced by newcomers to Islands. Alix Barton (Year 11) compet- the game who very rapidly adapted to You cannot beat the buzz of a cheer- ed in the Inter Girls Hammer, throw- the higher standard of play. The team leading competition. After a year ing 29.91m in her pool. She didn’t lost all four games, but by declining of hard work preparing for just 2 make the final but with a couple of margins, and improved to the extent minutes and 30 seconds on the years more coaching and experience, that they enter next season confident competition floor, a team must show she should have further opportunities of being competitive from the start. everyone what it can do. The British at this event. Rebecca Craigie (Year The first team squad included boys Schools Cheerleading Championships 12) however, ran a very strong and from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. In addi- were held at Manchester Velodrome impressive 1500m in 4. 26:60s, obtain- tion, the school had teams at Year 11 on 28th June. Four teams took part, ing the national standard qualifying and Year 9. The Year 11 team played involving 94 King’s pupils in 4 differ- time and placing her second in the Eaton Bank School, previous local ent categories. The girls performed country. league champions, and lost narrowly. their routines flawlessly, hitting all This was a superb finish to a thor- The year ended on two high notes: their stunts, showing their high oughly successful season in which Sixth Form girls began training with level gymnastics skills and dance/ potential athletic talent was very the intention of creating a women’s jumps with good technique and the evident. Congratulations to all the team next season and eight boys ob- atmosphere in the arena when the athletes who were involved. tained their Level 1 Basketball Coach- girls competed was uplifting and LB ing Award. Four of those students infectious. The teams had that extra will be available in the next academic sparkle which made the audience and Junior Division year to assist with the coaching of the judges remember them out of all the Junior Athletes enjoyed a very good lower school and female teams, so we thousands of cheerleaders that took season, culminating in a wonderful should see even better results. part. evening at the Macclesfield and Dis- We look forward to a steady growth King’s achieved their best results trict Primary Schools Championship in playing numbers next season and yet: King’s Kittens (Year 7) were 1st in June. King’s athletes reached all the particularly the opportunity through in KS3 large squad; King’s Simbas track finals and won a clutch of med- the New England Schools Basketball (Year 8) were 1st in KS3 Advanced; als both on the track and in the field. format competitions, organized by King’s Cubs (Years 9/10) were 2nd in The final 4x100m relay events were the local Schools Sports Partnership, KS4 Advanced, and King’s Lions (6th the perfect finale and both King’s to obtain competitive matches on a form) were 1st in KS5 advanced. The boys and girls secured gold in these regular basis. captains and vice- captains did an ex- finals in impressive style. They were Bill Baxter, Coach ceptional job in guiding their teams to

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National Champion status. They were: 3 and lost 3 of their games, albeit in a intelligence, grasping all the concepts Year 7 Captain Beth Burrows, Vice- very tough pool. In the local event A, of teamwork, tactics and strategies. captains Katharine Fray and Roseanna B and C teams were entered with the They enjoyed victories against Stock- McBrinn; Year 8 Captain Kate Williams majority of the matches being won. port Grammar School and QEGS and Vice-captain Alix Davies; Years The A team performed particularly Blackburn but narrowly lost by 1 9/10 Captain Chloe Venables and Vice- well, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing goal to Cheadle. At the U16 Cheshire captain Katie Mellor; 6th form Captain 1 of their 5 matches. This is clearly County Tournament, the girls enjoyed Eilidh Cornish and Vice-captain Char- a talented age group, which should a great day of excellent netball, but lotte Attenborough. do well as they move through the finished 4th out of 16 teams. The RB Juniors. squad also enjoyed regular fixtures MKW in the local Macclesfield adult league, where they won all their matches. Football Netball This year saw a significant number U15 of matches being played, with teams 1st VII The U15 netball squad is a develop- representing the school in all age The Senior Netball Team enjoyed ing squad with huge potential. They groups. Many of the younger chil- regular Wednesday afternoon fixtures are an extremely competitive group dren were experiencing competitive and training, during which much of girls and have a huge desire for matches for the very first time. time was spent on fitness and team success. Unfortunately, the girls were tactics. In the Macclesfield and Dis- unable to get through to the finals U11 trict Netball League, the girls finished of the Cheshire County Tournament The team played a variety of games joint runners-up with many successes this year but were placed 3rd in the against local primary schools in the against the local schools. The squad Macclesfield District League. The girls league and 7 a-side competitions, also played in the Macclesfield and produced some highly competitive together with fixtures against other District Adult League and won all but netball in the HMC Tournament but independent schools. This brought one of their games. At the U19 Chesh- the highlight of the season for the mixed success, with wins being en- ire County Tournament, the squad U15 squad came in the final match of joyed against St John’s, Marlborough, got to the semi-final stages where the season against Stockport Gram- Dean Valley and Park Royal, whilst they lost to Fallibroome who were mar. At half time Stockport Grammar in the AJIS Cup a 4-2 victory over St eventual winners. were winning 13-8. Through pure grit, Mary’s, Crosby resulted in reaching determination and desire, the U15s the Quarter-Finals. Unfortunately, at U16 managed to pull the game back to a this stage King’s came up against a This squad displayed remarkable 17-17 final score, which was a fitting strong King Edward & Queen Mary’s talent both in individual skill and in end to a mixed netball season. Con- side and were defeated 5-2. Overall, this has been a very en- joyable season, with good progress made and a hard-working attitude shown throughout. Thanks go to all of the boys and their parents for their support. Junior Football Colours were awarded to the captain George Phe- lan and Ashley Barrett.

U10 The team played a number of com- petitive 7 a-side fixtures against other competitor schools. Overall, it was a difficult season, with a series of de- feats against some very strong opposi- tion. However, despite this, the boys’ attitude in training never faltered and this will certainly stand them in good stead as they look to improve in Year 6.

U9 Fixtures were played in both the AJIS Festival at Liverpool College and in the local Macclesfield Primary Schools’ event at Fence Avenue. In the former, two 5 a-side teams per- formed with success, with the B team winning 3, drawing 2 and losing just 1 of their 6 matches. The A team drew

69 Other Sport gratulations went to Elizabeth Bell Once again the quickest two ori- on being selected for the Derbyshire enteers were Elliot and Sean Malkin. County Netball squad. Both produced excellent results CJC over the year. Elliot put himself in contention to be picked to represent U14 England, but again just missed out. Within the squad there were two He did however win a number of Cheshire County players, Charlotte large events throughout the year. We Stafford and Katie Powell, and two will watch Elliot’s progress at Oxford Cheshire satellite players, Jenny with interest. Calnan and Luisa Bianchi: generally COD/PJC too, the team exhibited significant maturity and potential. In the Chesh- Rounders ire County Tournament, the squad produced some outstanding netball: U15 they faced Upton in the semi-final in a This was a short season, once again keenly fought contest, but Upton beat and went on to play Estcourt in the affected by the weather. The U15 Kings 9-5, and went on to win the semi final. The score was 5 all at full team was an enthusiastic group of tournament. The squad represented time and the girls went on to lose by girls with lots of commitment. The Cheshire in the North West round of 3-2 in extra time, to the eventual win- highlight was beating Lady Manners the National Schools Netball Tourna- ners of the tournament. This is the 14 and ½ rounders to 5. ment and were runners-up in the only match they lost all season, out CJC Macclesfield District League having of a total of 20 matches. The A team won all of their games. went on to win the local Macclesfield U12 CJC Primary Schools’ High Five tourna- The team enjoyed a good season of ment on 21st March, beating four rounders, winning almost all of their U13 schools in the group stages, St John’s matches. There was some excellent This squad consisted of some very by 5-2 in the semi final, and Nether batting from Faye Beaumont and able players and a regular 20-25 Alderley by 6-2 in the final. They ac- Jennifer Shering and very consistent attended training throughout the cepted their trophy with a rousing fielding skills from all players. Sophie season. In the Macclesfield and chorus of Thank you Very Much from Quinn was awarded Player of the Year District League, the squad only lost the musical Scrooge. The U10 team for her mature and perceptive fielding one match to eventual winners, Fal- had a mixed season, winning 6 out of and particularly accurate bowling. libroome, so were runners-up. They their 12 matches. They took part in were invited to tournaments at Mount a charity tournament in May where Junior Rounders St Mary’s, an HMC Tournament at they dressed in bizarre, brightly Sixty Year 5 and Year 6 girls attended QEGS Blackburn and the Cheshire coloured clothing. This didn’t put off after-school practices every Wednes- County Tournament at Hartford, the B team, who came home with the day. There was a long list of fixtures where they finished in the top 5 on trophy. U9 played two fixtures against but unfortunately the weather made it every occasion. Several girls attended Stockport Grammar, winning 3 games difficult for play to proceed. The Year Cheshire County trials with Katie Cor- and losing 3 games. 6A team won two matches and drew nish, Keren Edge and Megan Wilson NS another, demonstrating a high level of getting through to the final trials. skill in all areas of the game. The Year 5 team also played two fixtures which Orienteering U12 they greatly enjoyed. A small squad of girls regularly attend- The school team attended 18 fixtures The House Rounders competition ed practices and played in the Mac- across the North West of England, was played by teams of Year 5 and clesfield and District Netball League. East & West Midlands and Yorkshire. Year 6 girls. After a close tournament, The A team won 4 out of 9 matches As well as the established orienteers, played in a very friendly spirit, the and finished in 5th place overall. On several newcomers to the sport trophy was won by Adlington. Saturdays, they played fixtures against joined the orienteering team. Most JC other independent schools and had notable were Fergus Ryan, Rory Dav- some mixed results but generally ies, Jordan Grocott and Alex Grocott. Swimming improved throughout the season. In Later on in the term, Anton Petho March, they finished in 3rd place in complemented his already accom- Unfortunately, there were only three the Macclesfield and District Netball plished outdoor skills by attending events for our swimmers to compete tournament which was most encour- a number of evening events. He in this year. The first was the Alderley aging for next season. improved quickly and shows real Edge and Bollin Valley Rotary Club promise for the future. It was good sponsored Swimathon which took Junior Netball to welcome back Jonathan Emery, place in November. Eight girls from The U11 netball team, captained by who had rested for a term. Jonathan Year 9 used it as a means of some Imogen McCance, had a great season, has some good personal battles community service and as part of the not losing a single match all year. At with Michael Jacot who continues to Girls’ Division fundraising effort for the AJIS tournament in March, they improve. Michael and Richard Barratt the local hospice. Chloe Abbott, Car- won all their group matches easily also attended some events. rie Alderley, Jess Burns, Laura Booth,

70 Other Sport

Sarah Branley, Sarah Mycock, Sarah Emily Robinson, Anna Howarth and 2nd. Five individuals also qualified Pearson and Eve Worthington swam Mimi Stevens. through with Rowena Moores (Year 6) over 300 lengths in 55 minutes. Early in December, the school team and Emily Robinson(Year 6) placing Not everyone was available the competed in a gala against Cheadle 1st, Dan Hinchcliffe (Year 7), Katie next day, Sunday 23 November, for Hulme School. Thirty swimmers Cornish (Year 8) and Alex Fray (Year The Division 2 English Schools’ Team from Years 4, 5 and 6 swam in over 4) placing 2nd in their categories. championships, staged at the Birken- 25 events, providing spectators with The North of Britain round was head Europa Pool. However the stal- some excellent racing to cheer and held at Malbank Sixth Form College in warts of the school squad senior boys, admire. The King’s team was very Nantwich. All teams performed well Tom Gilsenan, Dan Cotterill, Jonny proud to secure an overall victory. with 5 out of the eight teams qualify- Ratcliffe and Alex Eyre, swam some In the spring, the team swam in the ing through to the British Champion- impressive times against some of the local Macclesfield and District event ships: U11 elite girls (Rowena Moores, top schools in the NW. They achieved and enjoyed an exciting evening of Fiona Cornish, Charlotte Horne, 4th and 6th places respectively in the competition. King’s Juniors retained Hannah Barker), U13 elite girls (Katie freestyle and medley relays, which the Winner’s Shield in impressive Cornish, Beth Burrows, Katharine bodes well for next year when they style. Fray and Justine Blake), U13 elite boys will be top of their age group. The The swimming year concluded (Daniel Hinchcliffe, Tom Eastgate, same lads enjoyed the high pow- with the house swimming galas. All Jonathan Pinches) U11 novice boys ered competition at the Manchester competitors took part with enthu- (Alex Fray, Harry Pinches, Ben Lynch, Grammar School Invitational Sutton siasm and talent: the Upper Junior Sammy Chong), U11 elite girls (Jessie trophy Gala in March. Battling against cup was won by Capesthorne and the Milton-Edwards, Antonia Bianchi, schools such as Merchant Taylors’, Lower Junior cup was won by Gaw- Emily Robinson, Erica Jones). Lancaster Grammar, NULS, MGS, sworth. For 5 teams to qualify successfully Canon Slade to mention a few, the Swimming captains, Rowena to the British Championships is a boys swam fantastic races to come Moores and Harry Jaques, made huge achievement, showing not only 4th in the medley final and were just significant contributions to another are the pupils dedicated to their sport pipped out of the freestyle final, but successful swimming year. but that they have performed consist- then beaten into 3rd in the B final. DCB ently at each stage and handled the Since the teams could comprise of pressure of the competition well. The any combination of swimmers, the U13 girls’ elite team went through Colts age group was made up of un- to win the British title, which is an Trampolining derage Aaron McCloskey, Jess Burns, exceptional achievement. The U11 Laura Booth and Sarah Pearson who King’s trampolinists’ hard work and boys’ novice team and U11 girls’ nov- enjoyed the experience but unfortu- dedication to the sport paid off this ice team were placed 3rd and the U13 nately were much outclassed by the year with it being their most suc- boys’ elite were 2nd. The U11 girls’ older and predominantly boys’ teams. cessful yet. Fifty King’s pupils, from elite were 4th with Rowena Moores DMB Year 4 through to Year 11, took part placing 3rd in the country individu- in the first round of the North West ally. Junior swimming Championships. Eight King’s teams Overall, King’s was the most fre- Junior swimmers have continued to qualified through to the next round quently represented school on the perform extremely well and the swim- with the U13 novice girls, U11 novice podium: we should be very proud of ming team have enjoyed another suc- boys, U11 novice girls, U11 elite girls’ all who took part and their impressive cessful season, competing in regional team A, U13 elite girls, U13 elite boys achievement. and local inter-school events. all placed 1st and the U15 girls’ novice RB The first event of the swimming and U11 girls’ elite team B placed year in October was the AJIS gala for boys held at Merchant Taylors’ School in Crosby. Ted Heywood achieved an impressive silver medal in the U10 4x25m Individual Med- ley event. Poppy Kirk managed to equal this achievement when the girls competed in their AJIS event at St Edward’s School in Runnymede. Rowena Moores also swam in this popular but challenging individual event and won bronze. She was able to add two silver medals to her tally as the U11 girls were placed second in both the Medley and the Freestyle relay finals. This year, the Year 6 team performed extremely well throughout the gala and their strength in depth was rewarded. Congratulations went to Rowena Moores, Grace Pulley,

71 Appendix 1 Staff 2008/2009 Mrs K Griffin, MA Hons, University of Dundee, English; Teaching Staff 2008 - 2009 PGCE, Aberdeen; MEd (Open) Mrs C A Harrison, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Math- Head of Foundation: Dr S Coyne, PhD; BSc Hons, Uni- ematics with Physics; PGCE, Manchester versity of Liverpool; MEd, University of Manchester; PGCE, M T Houghton, BA Hons, Worcester College, Oxford, Classics Chorley College Dr J R Pattison, PhD, London School of Hygiene and Tropi- Principal of Sixth Form Division: T H Andrew, MA Hons, cal Medicine, Immunology; BSc Hons, Imperial College, Exhibitioner of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, English London, Biochemistry; PGCE, London. Deputy Head; Director of Studies: D J Pook, BA Hons, Mrs L F Adams, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, Classics; University of Durham, Theology; PGCE, Cambridge; Master of PGCE, Cambridge Theology, Philadelphia P J Colville, BSc Hons, University of Leicester, Mathemat- Principal of Girls’ Division: Mrs S E Spence, BA Hons, ics & Astronomy; MSc, University of East Anglia, Theoretical Leeds University, English; PGCE, Leeds Mechanics Principal of Boys’ Division: I J Robertson, BSc, Univer- Mrs E P Olsen, BA Hons, Hull University, History; PGCE, De sity of Birmingham, Biological Sciences; PGCE, Manchester. La Salle College, Manchester A J Hallatt, BA Hons, University of Wales (Swansea), English; Mrs C L Pyatt, GRSM, LRAM, Royal Academy of Music, Lon- Certificate of Education, Southampton don; PGCE, Manchester A K Green, BA Hons (Mus), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Mrs J T Barratt, GTCL Hons, LTCL (Pft), Trinity College of D M Harbord, Certificate of Education, Loughborough Col- Music, London; PGCE, City of Birmingham Polytechnic lege, BA(Open), Educational Studies Mrs H L Broadley, BSc Hons, Nottingham University, Zool- P Illingworth, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Physics; ogy; PGCE Science, Worcester College of Higher Education PGCE, Manchester; CPhys; MInstP M J Brown, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Physiology; D Gee, Alsager Training College, Certificate of Education PGCE Biology and Combined Science, City of Birmingham Dr C P Hollis, PhD; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Physics; Polytechnic CPhys; MInstP Dr L C Palazzo, BA, University of Durham, General Studies; T G North, BSc, University of Bath, Mathematics; Certificate Laurea in Lingue e Lettere Straniere, University of Bari, Italy; of Education, Brunel BA Hons, University of Natal, Durban, English; MA, University R G Davenport, BA, Middlesex Polytechnic, General Arts; of Natal, Durban, English; PhD, University of Durham, English; MA, Phys Ed, Leeds; PGCE, Loughborough PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Mrs J Beesley, BA Hons, University of Bristol, Music; Certifi- Mrs C P Thompson, BA Hons, Middlesex Polytechnic, cate of Education, Cambridge Performance Arts; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University; Advanced Teaching Certificate and Diploma in Teaching Stud- D T Browne, BA (Open) Mathematics; Certificate of Educa- ies, Manchester University tion, Durham Dr G N Banner, PhD, BA Hons, MA, Sheffield University, J A Dodd, BSc, University of Liverpool, Mathematics; PGCE, English Literature Liverpool Dr J A Fitzgerald, PhD, MSc, University of Sheffield, Palynol- P F Halewood, Sunderland College of Education, University ogy; BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Geology; PGCE, of Durham; Certificate of Education Liverpool Hope University College F Walker, Licentiate London Academy of Music, Certificate of D R Marshall, BSc, University of Manchester, Computer Sci- Education ence; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University P Williams, BA Hons, University of Loughborough, Physical C A Richards, BSc Hons, Brunel University, Design & Education, Sports Science and History; PGCE, Cardiff Technology with Education; Certificate of Education, Brunel P M Edgerton, MA Hons, Exeter College, Oxford, Geology; University PGCE, Manchester Mrs M A F Gartside, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, M H Patey-Ford, BA Hons, Ravensbourne College of Art & Chemistry; PGCE, University of London Design, Graphic Design; PGCE, London Miss C Buckley, HND Leisure Studies, All England Netball P J Percival, BSc Hons, University of Aberystwyth, Environ- Association Tutor of Tutors mental Science; MSc Applied Environmental Investigation, Mrs R A Agour, BA Joint Hons, University of Leeds, Arabic & Manchester Metropolitan University; PGCE, Leeds Religious Studies; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University, Mrs C H Bingham, BSc Hons, University of Sussex, Geogra- Religious Studies phy; PGCE, Reading Dr J M Pinkham, BSc Hons, University of Birmingham, Bio- Mrs V Costello, BA Hons, University of Leeds, German; chemistry; PhD, University of Birmingham, Biochemistry PGCE, Leeds A Rice, BA Manchester University, Sports Studies & Sociol- Miss D Inman, BA Hons, Liverpool Polytechnic, Fashion and ogy; PGCE, West London Institute of Education, PE & Special Textiles; PGCE Art & Design, Liverpool Polytechnic Educational Needs C O’Donnell, BSc Hons, Birmingham University, Software J Street, BSc Hons, Imperial College, Chemistry; PGCE, Uni- Engineering; PGCE, Leeds versity of Bristol, Science Mrs D M Barker, BEd Hons, I M Marsh College of Physical Mrs M Holmes, BA Hons, University of Liverpool, English Education, Liverpool & German; PGCE, Edge Hill College of Higher Education, C J Maudsley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Math- Modern Languages ematics; MSc Mathematics; PGCE, Cambridge Mrs K Darch, BA Hons, King’s College London, French; Mrs V B White, BEd Hons, University of Durham, History; PGCE, Keele MA, University of Liverpool Dr S J Hartnett, BSc, DPhil, University of Sussex, Physics; Mrs L Booker, MMedSci, Sport & Exercise Science, Univer- PGCE, Exeter sity of Sheffield; BA Hons, Liverpool Institute of Higher Educa- Mrs J S Locke, BSc Hons, Durham University, Chemistry; tion, Phys Ed & Geography; PGCE, Leeds PGCE, Nottingham

72 Appendix 1 Staff 2008/2009

J Nichols, BEd Hons, Crewe & Alsager College of Higher R N Jackson, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Compara- Education, CDT tive Religion, PGCE, University of Manchester Miss E Schué, BA, University of Nanterre-Paris, English Litera- Miss V Smalley, BA Hons, University of Nottingham, French ture, History & Linguistics; PGCE, Reading & Hispanic Studies, PGCE, University of Manchester J P Bartle, BSc, Loughborough University, Chemistry; PGCE, Mrs D Threlfall, BA Hons, West Surrey College of Art & Loughborough Design, Textiles, PGCE, London (Goldsmiths) I E Dalgleish, MA, Merton College, Oxford, English & Mod- Mrs A Koido, BA, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan, Eng- ern Languages; PGCE, University of London lish and English Literature Miss K E Easby, MA, BA, University of Manchester, Classical Mrs E Rosenfield, BEd Hons, Crewe and Alsager College Studies; PGCE, St Mary’s College, Twickenham Mrs S A Anderson, BEd Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Mrs Z Taylor, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan University, University; Certificate of Teaching, Manchester Textile Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Miss Z M Arthur, MEng; BA Hons, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, Mrs R E Crowley, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Math- Manufacturing Engineering ematics; PGCE, University of Manchester Miss H K Barton, BSc Hons, University of Wales, Cardiff, A P Reeve, BA, York University, Economics & Economics His- Psychology; PGCE, Manchester tory; PGCE, York University Miss K-J Birch, MEng Hons, University of Durham, Mechani- Mrs R A Richards, BA Hons, Buckinghamshire Chilterns Uni- cal Engineering; PGCE, Twickenham versity, 3D Design; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University Mrs K Brookes, BA Hons, Somerville College, Oxford, S Carpenter, PhD, BSc, University of Warwick, Engineering & English Language & Literature; MA, Keele University, Victorian Materials Science; PGCE, Warwick Literature; PGCE, Keele Dr L A Craig, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- N Creighton, BA Hons, Liverpool University, French, Spanish versity, Social & Economic History with Sociology; PGCE, & English; PGCE, Manchester Manchester Ms J Handley, BA Joint Hons, John Moores University, Eng- Mrs L E Hewitson, BA Hons, Lancaster University, Econom- lish & History; PGCE, Huddersfield ics; PGCE, Leeds. A T Jackson, BA Hons, Wolverhampton Polytechnic, Art; Dr I Lancaster, PhD, BSc Hons, University of Wales (Ban- PGCE, Manchester gor), Oceanography; PGCE London, MSc, Durham. J W Jones, BSc, The Open University; BEd Hons, Manchester Mrs R E Maddocks, BA Hons, Manchester University, Politics Metropolitan University, Chemistry & Modern History; PGCE, York. Mrs B D Livesley, BA Hons, University of Manchester, Ms C Morton, BA Hons, University of Sheffield, French & French Studies; PGCE, Keele Spanish; PGCE, Liverpool; MA, Sheffield, English Language J P Reilly, BSc Hons, Manchester Metropolitan University, Teaching & Linguistics. Information Technology; PGCE, Edge Hill D C Parkes, BA Hons, Sheffield University, Geography; Mrs S J Robinson, BSc, University of Salford, Social Sciences; PGCE, London PGCE, Manchester Miss A Sheen, BSc Hons, Salford University, German & Ital- R Rule, BA Hons, Durham University, Economics, PGCE ian; PGCE, Sheffield Manchester P Thompson, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, Chemis- Miss S L Smith, MA, University of Manchester, Modern Lan- try; PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University guages; PGCE, Manchester Miss L C Watkins, BSc Hons, University of Manchester, G A Wright, BA Hons, Liverpool University, History; PGCE, Chemistry; PGCE, Liverpool Manchester Miss M Acharya, BA Joint Hons, University of Hull, Philoso- phy and Theology, PGCE, Ripon and York Junior Division Staff Miss L C Derby, BA Hons, University of Leeds, PGCE, Leeds Principal of Junior Division: G J Shaw, BSc Hons, Univer- Miss J A I Morris, BA Hons, University of Exeter, Modern sity of Leeds, Mathematics; PGCE, Leeds Languages German, PGCE, Leeds Vice-Principal (Junior Department): Mrs A Lea, BMus Mrs R H Roberts, MA Hons, (Oxon), English and Modern Hons, University of Manchester, Diploma in Orchestral Stud- Languages, PGCE, Manchester ies, Goldsmiths College, London; PGCE, Manchester Miss S H Waller, BSc Hons, University of Liverpool, Pharma- Vice-Principal (Infant Department): Mrs E Warburton, cology, PGCE, Liverpool BEd Hons, Cheltenham and Gloucester Z Ahmed, BSc Hons, University of Sheffield, Materials Sci- Mrs V F A Atkins, BSc Hons, University of Bath, Mathemat- ence and Physics, PGCE University of Manchester ics; PGCE (Primary), Bath Miss K Bailey, BA Hons, Leeds Metropolitan University, Busi- P J Atkinson, Diploma of Teaching, Victoria College, Mel- ness Management, PGCE, Huddersfield University bourne Ms M McMaster, BSc, University of Manchester, Psychol- Mrs C Bailey, BA Hons, PGCE, Liverpool ogy, MPhil, Psychology, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University. Mrs D C Baker, BEd Hons, Bedford College of Higher Edu- cation A Puddephatt, BA Hons, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Geography, PGCE, Manchester Metropolitan University. Mrs J E Brown, MSc, University of Strathclyde, Forensic Science; BSc Hons, University of Leeds, Microbiology; PGCE, Mrs A Alderson, BA Joint Hons, Aberystwyth University, Eng- Manchester lish & Drama, PGCE Manchester Mrs M G Byrne, BA Hons, Economics and Geography, PGCE Mrs A Balcombe, BSc Hons, University of Lancaster, Biologi- cal Sciences, PGCE, Keele University Mrs J Cole, BA Hons, University of Exeter, History; PGCE, C Fico, Licence Lettres et Civilisations Etrangeres (BA), Uni- Christ Church College, Canterbury versitie de Haute-Alsace, PGCE, University of Manchester Mrs R Cookson, BA Hons, South Bank University, London, European Community Studies; PGCE, Bristol

73 Appendix 1 Staff 2008/2009 Mrs L Cunliffe, BSc Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- Mrs R A Gibbs, Teaching Assistant (Junior Division) sity, Psychology, PGCE (Primary), Manchester Metropolitan Mrs A Gierc, Teaching Assistant University Mrs L Green, Admissions Secretary Miss E De Maine, BA Hons, History, Lancaster University; Ms D Harper, HNC, Sixth Form Division Secretary, i/c Com- PGCE, Lancaster munity Action Mrs A Eardley, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Univer- Mrs J Harris, Accounts Assistant sity, English & History; PGCE, Manchester C Harrison, Assistant Caretaker Mrs J Hankinson, Teaching Certificate in Early Years, Coven- Mrs S Hearn, BA Hons, Foundation Office Telephonist/Ad- try Teaching College min Assistant Mrs S Heginbotham, Laboratory Technician R J Harding, BA Hons, History of Modern Art, Manchester; MA Contemporary Art Theory, Goldsmith’s College, London; Mrs L Hollis, BA Hons, i/c Foundation Office, i/c Cover Boys’ PGCE, Liverpool Hope University Division T Houghton, Maintenance, Cumberland Street Mrs C A Holton, BEd Hons, Manchester Metropolitan Uni- versity Mrs J Illingworth, Assistant Head of Admissions Mrs S Ingmire, Learning Enhancement Mrs A M Johnson, BA Hons, Hull University, French Stud- ies; Certificate for Teachers of the Deaf and PGCE, Manches- P Jackson, Senior Science Technician ter Mrs V Jackson, Teaching Assistant Mrs V Kendal, Sixth Form Division Secretary Mrs L Johnston, Certificate of Education from Bishop Lons- dale College of Education. Mrs D King, Foundation Office/IJR Secretary Mrs M Kyrantonis, Catering Manager, Cumberland Street Mrs S E Ord, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan University, English; PGCE, Manchester Mrs J Laidlaw, MCILIP, Librarian, Girls’ Division Mrs C Lasman, BA, Junior Secretary Mrs J H Panton, BA Hons, University of Birmingham, Rus- sian Language and Literature, PGCE (Primary), Manchester M Lawlor, School Engineer - Head of Maintenance S Leah, ICT/AVA Technician Miss N Partington, BA Hons, Manchester Metropolitan A Leonard, Groundsman University, Early Years Education; NNEB, Preston Mrs G Major, Foundation Secretary Miss E Smith, BA Hons, University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Mrs F McArthur, Careers Officer, Cumberland Street Primary Education C McCormack, Groundsman Mrs N Squares, MA, Music Culture & Politics; BMus, PGCE, C Moores, Groundsman Cardiff University S Moores, Commercial Manager, Head Groundsman, i/c Cricket Mrs J T Sykes, Certificate of Education, Mary Ward College Mrs S Moule, Teaching Assistant (Junior Division) M K Walton, BEd Hons (Primary), University of Wales, Ban- Mrs R Murphy, RGN, School Nurse gor Mrs T Newton, IT Support Mrs K Wells, BA Hons, University of Leicester, Politics, I G Oakley, Science Technician, Girls' Division Foundation Art Certificate, Bourneville School of Art; PGCE, Mrs A Page, Laboratory Assistant Manchester Mrs G Parry, BA (Open),MCILIP, Foundation Librarian, Cum- Mrs C Whelpton, BSc Hons, Loughborough University, berland Street Social Administration; PGCE Primary, Newcastle Mrs P C Percival, BA, MPhil, Office Manager C F Potter, ACIOB, FGBC, Estates Manager Support Staff Mrs A P Powell, SRN, SCM, Foundation Nurse Mrs S Appleton, BSc (Open), DMS, Deputy Bursar Mrs J Quoroll, Catering Manager, Fence Avenue D Atkinson, Caretaking, Cumberland Street Mrs S E Raw-Rees, Estates Office Mrs B Ault, Infant Secretary Ms J Reynolds, Biology Technician, Cumberland Street A Bailey, Deputy Head Groundsman Mrs J Rodgers, General Science Technician Mrs G N Barber, Teaching Assistant Mrs A-M Rutter, Teaching Assistant (Notetaker) S Barber, ICT Technician Mrs S Searle, Teaching Assistant Mrs S Bamberger, Teaching Assistant Mrs M E Smith, School Shop Manageress Miss V Banks, Teaching Assistant Mrs L Snook, BA, Library Assistant L Beaden, Caretaker, Cumberland Street Mrs A M Soutter, Teaching Assistant (Junior Division) M Butterworth, ICT Manager J M Spencer Pickup, BSc, ACA Director of Finance and Mrs N Butterworth, Director of Finance’s Secretary Clerk to the Governors Mrs C Campbell, Art/Technology Technician Mrs E Taylor, Systems Administrator Mrs C Caton, Library/Office Assistant Mrs C Waterer, Learning Enhancement D Coates, Groundsman Mrs E Welsh, Teaching Assistant Ms J Chapman, Library Mrs J M Wheeler, Boys’ Division Secretary Ms S Collinson, Reprographics Mrs K L Wilkinson, After-School Supervisor Mrs M E Connor, Girls’ Division Secretary, i/c Cover Girls’ Division Mrs L Wilson, Library Assistant Mrs K Davies, Teaching Assistant Mrs C Dewhurst, Careers Officer, Fence Avenue Coaches K Dunkley, Head Caretaker, Fence Avenue B Edwards - sailing Mrs J T Egerton, RGN, School Nurse L A Batchelor - squash Mrs T L Elliott, Head of Foundation’s Secretary P Allen - rugby Dr S Embrey, BSc, PHd, Science Technician D Thomson - rugby/cricket C Fairhurst, Caretaking, Fence Avenue G Morrissey - rugby Mrs N J Few, Teaching Assistant R Barker - hockey A Flynn, Caretaking, Cumberland Street R J Chadwick - rugby

74 Appendix 2 Examination Results

Hanson, J �������������������������� Ec, G, M, P (AS) A2/AS Results 2009 Harding, D ������������������������ BStd, M (AS), Ps, RStd

Key: A&D: Art & Design; B: Biology; BStd: Business Studies; Hardy, G ���������������������������� A&D (AS), B (AS), CC, Phil (AS), Ps C: Chemistry; CC: Classical Civilisation; Comp: Computing; Hasbullah, A ��������������������� B, C, D&T (AS), Ps CT: Critical Thinking; D&T: Design & Technology; D: Drama Hay, J ���������������������������������� B, C, M, FM, P (AS) and Theatre Studies; Ec: Economics; ELang: English Language; E: English Literature; F: French; FM: Further Mathematics: Hills, H ������������������������������� B (AS), C, M, FM (AS), P GStd: General Studies; G: Geography; Geol: Geology; Ger: Hinchcliffe, R �������������������� A&D, BStd, B (AS), G (AS) German; H: History; IT: Information Technology; L: Latin; M: Hopping, S ������������������������ B, C, G, Ps Mathematics; Mu: Music; Phil: Philosophy; P: Physics; Pol: Politics; Ps: Psychology; RStd: Religious Studies; S: Spanish; Howick, O ������������������������� A&D, A&D (AS), ELang, F (AS), G SpStd: Sport and PE. Humphrey, P �������������������� BStd, M (AS), Ps (AS), RStd Jairath, A ���������������������������� BStd, B, GStd (AS), Ps Arnold, H �������������������������� B (AS), ELang, E, Ps Jennings, T ������������������������ GStd (AS), RStd, S Arnstein, H ����������������������� B, Geol (AS), GStd (AS), Ps Johnson, Z ������������������������ B, C (AS), F, Ger Bailey, C ����������������������������� Ec, Ger, H (AS),Mu Kay, J ���������������������������������� Ec, E, H (AS), Phil Baker, K ����������������������������� B, H, Pol (AS), Ps Kimber, H ������������������������� B, C, M (AS), Ps Bamford, R ������������������������ B, C, M, FM (AS), Ps Law, C �������������������������������� C, ELang (AS), G, Ps Barson, J ���������������������������� CT (AS), ELang, F (AS), H, L Lawrence, D ��������������������� BStd, ELang, RStd (AS), SpStd Beard, A ����������������������������� BStd, B, C (AS), Geol, Ps (AS) Lob, K �������������������������������� B, C, Geol, GStd (AS) Berry, V ������������������������������ B, C, GStd (AS), M, Ps (AS) Lomas, J ����������������������������� BStd, B (AS), Ps, SpStd Bloom, M �������������������������� Ec, E, Phil, Pol (AS) Lord, G ������������������������������ A&D, D&T, F, M (AS) Board, P ����������������������������� BStd, Elang (AS), Ps, S Malkin, E ��������������������������� C, D&T (AS), M, FM, P Boustany, E ����������������������� Ec, G, RStd Mandalia, K ����������������������� C, Ec, M Ps (AS) Bowman, D ����������������������� C, CT (AS), H (AS),M, P Marshall, J ������������������������� C, F (AS), M, FM, P Braddock, J ����������������������� BStd, E (AS), H, Ps Marshall, W ����������������������� CT (AS), H, Mu (AS), Phil, Ps Brierley, E �������������������������� BStd, C (AS), ELang, GStd (AS), Ps (AS) Matthewson, A ����������������� C, Ec, M, FM (AS), P (AS) Bryant, F ���������������������������� BStd, IT, M (AS), Ps Mayers, H �������������������������� ELang, Ger (AS), H, Pol (AS), Ps Bryant, T ��������������������������� BStd, ELang, M, P (AS) McCulloch, A �������������������� B, C, F, Ger Buckley, M ������������������������� Comp, GStd (AS), M, Mu, P (AS) McGregor, R ��������������������� Comp, M, FM, P Burns, N ���������������������������� BStd (AS), D&T, Ec, G, Ps (AS) Mellor, R ���������������������������� B, C, H, Ps Burrows, S ������������������������ CC, H, Ps Mills, J �������������������������������� A&D, C (AS), F, H Byrne, G ���������������������������� A&D, BStd, Ps Monro, L ��������������������������� BStd, Ec, G, GStd (AS), SpStd (AS) Cockill, H �������������������������� BStd (AS), CC, E, Ps Morgan, H ������������������������� A&D, E (AS), H, Ps Conway, M ������������������������ B, C, CT (AS), M (AS), Ps Murray, M �������������������������� B, C, M, FM, P (AS) Cox, D ������������������������������� A&D, Comp (AS), IT, RStd Mycock, K ������������������������� BStd, B, G, Mu Davies, E ��������������������������� Ec, H, M, Ps (AS) Nicholas, L ������������������������ B, F, P (AS), Ps Dawson, M ������������������������ Ec (AS), ELang, F, Ps North, K ���������������������������� C (AS), F, M, FM, Phil Deakin, N �������������������������� B, GStd (AS), Phil, Ps O'Connor, P ���������������������� B, C (AS), E, GStd (AS), Ps Diamond, J ����������������������� B, C, E (AS), Ps Ormrod Morley, C ����������� Ger, Mu, P Dunne, G �������������������������� BStd, D&T (AS), G, SpStd Pattrick, C �������������������������� B, C, G, M Ecclestone, T �������������������� B, C, M, FM (AS), P Pickering, S ����������������������� CC, E (AS), GStd (AS), H, RStd Faddoul, G ������������������������ ELang, E, H (AS), Ps Pollock, C �������������������������� BStd, Ec (AS), Ps, RStd Firth, H ������������������������������ Ec, E, F, H Porter, R ���������������������������� C, Ec, M, FM (AS), Pol (AS) Floyd, A ����������������������������� CT (AS), E (AS), Phil, Ps, RStd Rathi, J ������������������������������� BStd, B (AS), G, Ps Foreman, B ����������������������� BStd (AS), Ec, G, H, M (AS) Rees, T ������������������������������� BStd (AS), D&T, Ec, M (AS), P Fraser, H ���������������������������� Ec, F, Ger (AS), S Reeves, M �������������������������� Ec (AS), F, G, L Gales, S ������������������������������ B, C, M, FM, P Rhodes, H ������������������������� B, C, F, M Gibson, C �������������������������� B, C (AS), Comp, H, M (AS) Rhodes, N ������������������������� BStd, G, H, Pol (AS), Ps (AS) Gibson, J ��������������������������� A&D, BStd, D&T (AS), IT Roast, C ����������������������������� Comp, D&T (AS), GStd (AS), M, P Glen, A ������������������������������� BStd, B (AS), D&T, G Roberts, J �������������������������� BStd, H, Ps, RStd (AS) Gradwell, T ����������������������� BStd (AS), Ec (AS), G, Ger (AS), RStd Rogerson, A ���������������������� BStd, Ec, ELang (AS), H Green, A ���������������������������� C (AS), Ec, M, Ps Saxon, R ���������������������������� BStd, Ec, Geol (AS), H, Pol (AS) Hall, C �������������������������������� B, C (AS), Geol, Ger, GStd (AS) Scott, C ������������������������������ H, M (AS), P, Ps

75 Appendix 2 Examination Results Shadwell, J ������������������������ Ec, E (AS), RStd, S Duncan C �������������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, M, RE Shribman, H ��������������������� C, E, G, M (AS) Edgar K ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, P Slack, A ������������������������������ BStd, D&T, G (AS), GStd (AS), P (AS) Falder R ���������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, RE, D&T Smith, A ����������������������������� B, C, Geol, G Fancy H ����������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, G, P Smithson, J ����������������������� BStd, Ec (AS), G, GStd (AS), Ps Forbes H �������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, HI, M Snape, A ���������������������������� Comp, D&T (AS), GStd (AS), M, P Foreman A ����������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M Sodha, P ���������������������������� B, C, Mu Gillian P ���������������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P Stockwin, S ����������������������� C (AS), Ec, G, GStd (AS), M Hennell G ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P, RE Stott-Sugden, E ���������������� A&D, CC, GStd (AS), Ps (AS), RStd Higginson R ��������������������� A&D, D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M Strother, M ������������������������ C, CT (AS), Ger (AS), M, P Higham H ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, RE Sugden, R �������������������������� C, F, M, S Holland P ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, D&T Tillmanns, K ���������������������� B, C (AS), Ger, Ps Holt K ������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, Mu, P Tweedie, J �������������������������� B, C, Ps How L �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, Ger, HI, M, P Usher, S ����������������������������� BStd, B, C (AS), Pol, Ps (AS) Howlett C ������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P Vlissidis, J �������������������������� BStd, B (AS), C, H Jacobsen A ����������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, Mu Vohra, S ����������������������������� C, F (AS), H, Mu Kett E �������������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, Mu Walsh, H ���������������������������� BStd, B (AS), ELang, Pol (AS), Ps Khan K ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE, D&T Wanjau, W ������������������������� A&D, ELang, Ger (AS), Ps Kimber F �������������������������� D, B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P Waters, M �������������������������� BStd, ELang, H (AS), Pol (AS), Ps Lawrence K ����������������������� E, EL, F, Ger, Mu, RE Weston, T �������������������������� BStd (AS), Ec, C, P (AS), Pol (AS) Lewis R ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, M, Mu, P, Sp Williams, A ������������������������ Ec, ELang, E (AS), H Main S ������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, Mu, P Williams, D ������������������������ Ec (AS), G, H, RStd Males R ����������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M Williams, H ������������������������ C, F (AS), G, M, FM (AS) Mason S ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, P Wilson, A ��������������������������� C, F (AS), M, FM, Ps May V �������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, M, P, Sp Wood, A ����������������������������� BStd (AS), C, Geol (AS), M, P McClean H ����������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, HI, M Wood, H ���������������������������� BStd (AS), B, C (AS), Geol, RStd (AS) Meakin Y �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, L, M, P Woodley, H ����������������������� Ec (AS), ELang, G, GStd (AS), H Merchant L ����������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, P Wynne, M �������������������������� A&D (AS), BStd (AS), Ps, RStd Murphy H ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P, RE Yarwood, F ������������������������ A&D (AS), B, D&T, E Paton L ������������������������������ D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, M, RE Pickering K ����������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, M, RE Rangeley E ����������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, RE, D&T GCSE Results 2009 Reeves C ���������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, RE, D Reid K ������������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, Mu, RE Key: A&D: Art & Design; As: Astronomy; B: Biology; C: Chemis- Robson E �������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, RE try; D&T: Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: English Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geogra- Ross M ������������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, RE phy; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Rossetti V ������������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M, RE Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; S: Sport; Sa: Science Rushton H ����������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P Additional; Sc: Science Core; Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Salehin S �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, M, Mu, P The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Schofield ����������������������V B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P,RE Shannon M ���������������������� A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, Ger, M, P Girls’ Division Shercliff E ������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M Barton A ���������������������������� A&D, As, B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, P Steward I ��������������������������� D, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI Bates R ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, Mu, P Stringer E �������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, RE, D&T Beard H ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE, D&T Sugden H ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P, RE Bell E �������������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, L, M Sutton M �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P, RE Bowman E ����������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P, D&T Taylor A ����������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, D&T Bridge S ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, M, P, RE, D&T Thorneycroft M ��������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M Butterworth E ����������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, HI, M Thornley J ������������������������ , D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, RE Byrne I ������������������������������ A&D, B, C, D, E, EL, F, M, P Vlissidis C ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P, RE Cann R ������������������������������ A&D, B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, P Wilkinson I ����������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, L, M, RE Clifford J ��������������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M, Sp Wilson J ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, P Cox G ������������������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, RE Withington R ������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, P, RE

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Boys’ Division Holroyd D ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, M, RE Key: A&D: Art & Design; As: Astronomy; B: Biology; C: Chemis- Hope O ���������������������������� A&D, D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M try; D&T: Design and Technology; D: Drama and Theatre Arts; E: Howarth-Johnson E ������� B, C, E, EL, G, HI, M, PH English Language; EL: English Literature; F: French; G: Geogra- phy; Ger: German; H: History; L: Latin; M: Mathematics; Mu: Hughan A ������������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, RE Music; P: Physics; RE: Religious Education; S: Sport; Sa: Science Jones C ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, PH Additional; Sc: Science Core; Sp: Spanish; St: Statistics. Jones M ���������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, RE, D&T The following candidates gained grades A*-C. Jones S ������������������������������ D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, Mu Andrews A ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, Mu, D&T Kenny H ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, PH Armitage J ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, Fr, G, HI, M, RE Kidd C ������������������������������ A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, M Ayling S ������������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M Knowles J ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, L, M, Sp Balcombe E ��������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, PH, D&T Lacey F ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, PH Banks K ���������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M, RE, Sp Livesley T ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, M, RE, D&T Barratt M ��������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, Mu, D&T Lovatt A ���������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, HI, PH Baston T ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, Mu, PH Malkin S ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, PH, D&T Beaumont J ���������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, PH Marsden J ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, L, M Blackaby H ����������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, Mu, PH McGowan-Fazakerley J ��� Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, RE, Sp Board J ������������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, M, RE, D&T McPake C ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, PH, D&T Boustany G ���������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, Sp Meadowcroft C ��������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, PH, D&T Bowyer J ��������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, D&T Mellor G ��������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, M, D&T Brady K ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, PH Millward-McNaught C ���� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, M, D&T Bremner A ����������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, PH Mitchell R ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, D&T Bridge T ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, PH, D&T Morris R ����������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, M Brown C ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, PH Morrison J ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, F, L, M, Mu, PH Brown E ���������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, D&T Mountney A ��������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, RE, D&T Bull R �������������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M, Sp, D&T Nixon P ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, PH Chandler M ���������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, L, M, PH, D&T Ottaway S ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, L, M Chatwin R ������������������������ A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, M Parris M ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, PH, D&T Clarke A ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, HI, M, PH, D&T Pearson K ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, PH Clarke J ����������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, PH Penney M ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, HI, M Collins O �������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, EL, Ger, M, Sp, D&T Porteous B ����������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, RE Derrig D ��������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, M, D&T Porter J ����������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, PH Downs J ���������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, PH Porter S ����������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, D&T Drury G ���������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, RE, S Purdham J ������������������������ A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M Elliott R ����������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, Ger, M, Sp Pye C ��������������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, EL, G, Ger, M, D&T Emery S ���������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, D&T Rathbone T ���������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M, D&T Faddoul J �������������������������� B, C, D, E, EL, F, M, Mu, PH Rodman S ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, M, RE Fletcher J �������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, L, M, D&T Rushmer E ����������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, RE Fogg D ������������������������������ D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, HI, M Sampson J ������������������������ B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, PH, D&T Fox J ���������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, PH Saxon T ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, PH Frankell A ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, Mu, PH Seddon J ��������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, M Franks A ��������������������������� A&D, D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, M Smith C ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, PH Fray C ������������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, M, Sp Spencer L ������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, Sp Gachet L ��������������������������� D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M, RE Stubbs J ���������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, PH Gilman C �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, PH, D&T Sully D ������������������������������ A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, Ger, HI, L, M Greenway J ���������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, G, HI, M Taylor A ����������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M, RE Griffiths J �������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, HI, M, PH Thorp M ��������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M Hanson W ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, L, M, RE Travis S ������������������������������ B, C, E, EL, Ger, HI, M, PH, D&T Harris M ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, HI, L, M, PH Traynor J ��������������������������� A&D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, HI, M, Sp Hill T ��������������������������������� B, C, E, EL, G, Ger, M, PH, D&T Trollope R ������������������������ Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, HI, M Hobson S ������������������������� B, C, E, EL, F, G, M, PH, D&T Whittle A ��������������������������� B, C, E, EL, HI Holden J ��������������������������� Sa, Sc, E, EL, F, Ger, HI, M, Mu, RE Williams O ������������������������ A&D, D, Sa, Sc, E, EL, G, Ger, M

77 Appendix 3 Higher Education

Pupils Admitted to Higher Education 2009

Name Destination Subject Arnold, H...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Arnstein, H...... Chester...... Animal Behaviour and Welfare (2010) Bailey, C...... Hull...... German with Business Baker, K...... Nottingham...... History Bamford, R...... St Andrews...... Medicine (BSc Honours) Barson, J...... Manchester...... Politics and Modern History Beard, A...... Sheffield Hallam...... Criminology and Psychology Berry, V...... Bristol...... Medical Microbiology Bloom, M...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Board, P...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Boustany, E...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Bowman, D...... Warwick...... Physics Braddock, J...... Sheffield...... Business Management Brierley, E...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Bryant, F...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Bryant, T...... Loughborough...... Construction Engineering Management (4 year SW) Buckley, M...... Bangor...... Computer Science Burns, N...... KCL...... Business Management Burrows, S...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Byrne, G...... Manchester Metropolitan ...... Art Foundation Cockill, H...... Sheffield Hallam...... Hospitality Business Management with Conference & Events Conway, M...... Staffordshire...... Forensic Biology Cox, D...... Tees...... Computer Games Design Davies, E...... Bangor...... Accounting and Finance Dawson, M...... Southampton...... Contemporary Europe (4 years) Deakin, N...... Sheffield Hallam...... Occupational Therapy Diamond, J...... Leeds...... Biochemistry with Molecular Biology Dunne, G...... Nottingham Trent...... Coaching and Sport Science (2010) Ecclestone, T...... Loughborough...... Chemical Engineering (4 year MEng) Faddoul, G...... Birmingham...... Drama and English Language Firth, H...... Exeter...... History and Politics (Cornwall campus) Floyd, A...... Manchester...... Study of Religion and Theology Foreman, B...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Fraser, H...... Bath...... Modern Languages and European Studies (French and Spanish) Gales, S...... Cambridge...... Natural Sciences (2010) Gibson, C...... Hull...... Computer Science Gibson, J...... Manchester Metropolitan ...... Art Foundation Glen, A...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Gradwell, T...... Myerscough...... Golf Management Green, A...... Sheffield...... Chemical Engineering with Management Hall, C...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Hanson, J...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Harding, D...... Durham...... Education Studies (Philosophy) Hardy, G...... Glasgow School of Art...... Fine Art - Photography (2010) Hasbullah, A...... Birmingham...... Dental Hygiene and Therapy (2010) Hay, J...... Cambridge...... Natural Sciences Hills, H...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Hinchcliffe, R...... Manchester Metropolitan ...... Art Foundation Hopping, S...... Newcastle...... Medicine (stage 1 entry) Howick, O...... Manchester Metropolitan ...... Art Foundation Humphrey, P...... Hull...... Business (International) (4 years) Jairath, A...... Leeds...... Neuroscience Jennings, T...... Chester...... Multimedia Technologies (2010) Johnson, Z...... Bristol...... French and German (4 years) Kay, J...... Warwick...... Philosophy Kimber, H...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Law, C...... Birmingham...... Chemistry Lawrence, D...... Sheffield Hallam...... Sport Business Management (2010) Lob, K...... Sheffield...... Archaeological Science (3 years)

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Lomas, J...... Durham...... Sport (2010) Lord, G...... Glasgow School of Art...... Product Design Malkin, E...... Oxford...... Mathematics (3 or 4 years) Mandalia, K...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Marshall, J...... Imperial...... Aeronautical Engineering Marshall, W...... Essex...... Philosophy Matthewson, A...... Sheffield...... Chemistry (4 years) Mayers, H...... Nottingham...... Law McCulloch, A...... Leeds...... Medicine (2010) McGregor, R...... Sheffield...... Physics with Computer Science (4 years) Mellor, R...... Cardiff...... Dentistry (first year entry) (2010) Mills, J...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Monro, L...... Manchester...... Geography Morgan, H...... Macclesfield College...... Art Foundation Morrissey, G...... Cambridge...... Medicine Murray, M...... Cambridge...... Natural Sciences Mycock, K...... Sheffield...... Business Management Nicholas, L...... Liverpool...... Diagnostic Radiography North, K...... Oxford...... Mathematics and Philosophy (4 years) O'Connor, P...... Leeds...... Law (3 years) Ormrod Morley, C...... Keele...... Music and Physics Pattrick, C...... Sheffield...... Biochemistry (4 years) Pickering, S...... Durham...... Theology Pollock, C...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Porter, R...... Newcastle...... Economics Rathi, J...... Newcastle...... Marketing and Management Rees, T...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Reeves, M...... Queen Mary's...... Geography Rhodes, H...... Durham...... Zoology (with Industrial Placement) (2010) Rhodes, N...... Birmingham...... Accounting and Finance (2010) Roast, C...... Birmingham...... Computer Science Roberts, J...... Bangor...... Psychology Rogerson, A...... Manchester...... Law Saxon, R...... Reading...... Real Estate Scott, C...... Warwick...... History Shadwell, J...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Shribman, H...... Cambridge...... Archaeology and Anthropology Slack, A...... Reading...... Quantity Surveying Smith, A...... Cambridge...... Geography (2010) Smithson, J...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Snape, A...... Art Foundation Sodha, P...... Bristol...... Neuroscience (2010) Stockwin, S...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Stott-Sugden, E...... Liverpool...... Geology and Physical Geography Strother, M...... Bath...... Automotive Engineering (5 year sandwich) Sugden, R...... Cambridge...... Modern and Medieval Languages Tillmanns, K...... Newcastle...... Psychology Tweedie, J...... Sheffield Hallam...... Psychology Usher, S...... Nottingham...... Psychology (2010) Vlissidis, J...... Nottingham Trent...... Psychology & Criminology (2010) Vohra, S...... York...... Archaeology/History (Equal) Walsh, H...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Wanjau, W...... Chelsea College of Art...... Art Foundation Waters, M...... Sheffield Hallam...... LLB (Law) Weston, T...... Nottingham Trent...... History (Joint Honours) Williams, A...... Bournemouth...... Scriptwriting for Film and Television Williams, D...... Worcester...... Management Williams, H...... West of England...... Geography and Environmental Management Wilson, A...... Oxford...... Law Wood, A...... Nottingham...... Chemistry with a Year in Industry Wood, H...... Nottingham Trent...... Real Estate Management Woodley, H...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Wynne, M...... UCAS application to be made in 2010 Yarwood, F...... University of the Arts London...... Product Design (2010) 79 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Distinctions in Public Examinations A & AS Level Special Prizes Pupils with 5 A grades Head of Foundation’s Prize, Sarah Gales Senior Orchestral joint Prize Amy Matthewson

Pupils with 4 A grades Rebecca Bamford Becky Mellor School Prizes (all age groups) James Hay Matthew Murray Sainter (for scientific research), Stephen Hopping Katherine North Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Elliot Malkin Harriet Rhodes Mathematics (Mechanics), Development Trust Scholarship Johnty Marshall Alison Smith Major Award Sarah Gales Amy McCulloch Rebecca Sugden Robert McGregor Maimi Wright for Computing Robert McGregor Ben Davies (Poetry) Nick Harrington Pupils with 3 A grades Dr Norman Maurice Arclex Prize Kanza Khan Joseph Barson Amy Matthewson Selwyn Russell Jones Sports Prize Katherine Baker Natalie Burns Howard Mayers Thornber Chemistry Development Martin Dawson Katie Mycock Prize, General Studies (T B Cartwright) Victoria Berry Anthony Floyd Patrick O'Connor Marcall- Costello Award for Endeavour Holly Fraser Calum Pattrick in German Sarah Branley Ali Glen Adam Rogerson Ken Brookfield Elizabethan Prize, Alex Green Caitlin Scott History, English and Religious Studies David Harding Howard Shribman (Thorneycroft) Prizes Kester Banks Zoe Johnson Michael Strother I A Wilson Economics Scholarship Rebecca Craigie James Kay Sophie Usher Gemma Lord Amy Wilson Retiring Prizes GCSE Tom North Hiba Kokan Pupils with at least 8 A*/As Andrew Green Sophie Vohra Kester Banks Jake Knowles Verna Costello Rachael Bates Alix Barton Fraser Lacey Gill Parry Nathan Wanjau Tom Baston Rosie Lewis Frank Walker Sarah Regan Emelia Bell Sean Malkin George Boustany Jonathan Marsden Upper School Prizes Thomas Bridge Victoria May Art (Selwyn Russell Jones) Olivia Howick Charles Brown Hollie McClean Richard Bull Cameron McPake Business Studies joint Prize Sophie Usher Emma Butterworth Joe Morrison Jessica Braddock Rebecca Cann Hannah Murphy Design and Technology Gemma Lord Robin Chatwin Peter Nixon Classics (Wilmot), History (C A Bradley) Joe Barson Jilly Clifford Keir Pearson Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Anthony Floyd Grace Cox Katie Pickering Economics (Canon F W Paul) Prize, Sam Stockwin Katherine Edgar Charlotte Reeves English Language, Psychology Martin Dawson Ross Elliott Katie Reid English Literature Howard Shribman Joseph Faddoul Ellie Robson Rebecca Falder Molly Ross French (William Broster) Harriet Forbes Sumaiya Salehin Development Trust Scholarship Major Award Rebecca Sugden James Fox Jonathan Sampson Charles Gilman Meli Shannon German (J O Nicholson) Zoe Johnson Jem Greenway Ellie Shercliff Geography, Geology, Will Hanson Christopher Smith Development Trust Matthew Harris James Spencer Scholarship Award Alison Smith Grace Hennell Jonny Stubbs History Caitlin Scott Rebecca Higginson Hannah Sugden Mathematics: Statistics Katherine North Hannah Higham Alice Taylor Mathematics Double Elliot Malkin Jeremy Holden Matthew Thorp Music Priya Sodha Lauren How Clare Vlissidis Philosophy, Theatre Arts Prize James Kay Charlotte Howlett Isabel Wilkinson Amy Jacobsen Jenny Wilson Politics, Development Trust Scholarship Award Howard Mayers Harry Kenny Rachel Withington

80 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Senior Choral Prize James Hay 10DTB, Year 10 Research Major Award David Ormrod Morley Senior Orchestral joint Prize Allie Potter 9AR Jamie Hammill Ron Darlington Jazz Prize Charles Ormrod Morley 9DG Will Haynes Senior Reading Alexandra Smith 9GAW Anton Petho Simon Schuler Computing Prize James Gibson Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Jamie Duncan Physical Education Studies Jimmy Lomas 8PAUT Isaac Reaney 8JN/RR Edward Laughton Development Trust Scholarships 8ZA Thomas Cann Major Award Stephen Hopping 8MMA Richard Southern Award Claire Hall Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Tom Meadows Jonty Marshall 7JAIM Dougie Naismith Matthew Murray 7LCD Christopher Noxon 7SLS/CAM Nick Gale Middle School Prizes (Boys’ Division) 7FW Rory Heywood Deryck Siddall Cup Jonathan Marsden Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Alexander Moore Art & Design Robin Chatwin Biology Keir Pearson Middle School Prizes (Girls’ Division) Chemistry Jonathan Stubbs Macclesfield High School Design Technology (Graphic Products) Timothy Hill ‘Best All-Rounder’ Cup Rebecca Higginson Design & Technology Art & Design (Resistant Materials) Richard Bull Anne Craig French Prize Melisande Shannon French, German, Dual Science Will Hanson Biology Hannah Murphy Geography Charles Brown Design & Technology Latin Sam Ottaway (Resistant Materials) Alice Taylor Mathematics, Music Tom Baston Chemistry Hannah Sugden Physics Tim Saxon Religious Studies (Thorneycroft), Spanish, Macclesfield Grammar Girls' Division Council Cup, School Challenge Cup Jake Knowles History Essay Prize Isabel Wilkinson Theatre Arts, Best All Rounder Cup Cameron McPake Dual Award Science, Music Amy Jacobsen Middle School Reading Prize, 9KB/JPR George Walker English, German Katie Reid Year 7 General Science Prize Tom Eastgate French Molly Ross Year 8 General SCience Prize Edward Nathan Geography Charlotte Howlett Year 7 Achiever’s Cup Jamie Edgerton History, Latin Emelia Bell Year 8 Achiever’s Cup David Marchington Mathematics Rebecca Cann Year 9 Achiever’s Cup Christopher Hanak Physics, Anne Cohen Prize for Astronomy Alix Barton Year 10 Challenge Cup, 10CJM, Spanish Rosie Lewis Year 10 Research Major Award Richard Barratt Theatre Arts Naomi Gildert Principal’s Prize Elliott Howarth-Johnson Middle School Reading, Principal's Prize, Boys’ Division Council Cup Fraser Lacey Jenny Lee Matthematics Prize, Year 10 Research Major Award Bridie Thompson Year 7 Endeavour Cup Mioni Armstrong Year 10 Research Prizes (Boys’ Division) Year 9 Achiever’s Cup, 9AJB Hanja Dickinson Major Awards Sam Thomas Angus Quinn Victrix Ludorum Cup (Sports), Rafia Aslam Yiyu Xiang Macclesfield High School James Gwatkin Somerville Challenge Cup Hannah Higham Award Thomas Stevenson Macclesfield High School Susan Russell Jones Cup for German Molly Chapman Lower School Prizes (Boys’ Division) Macclesfield High School Junior Choral Prize Aaron Shaughnessy Isobel Day Cup for French Lara Knowles Junior Orchestral William Strutt Sue Bream Crystal Star Anusha Shafi Year 7 General Science Prize, Form Prizes (Boys’ Division) Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Laura Embrey 10DMH, Year 10 Research Award Sean Wilson Year 8 General Science Prize Hattie McCance 10SHW, Year 10 Research Award Euan Scott

81 Appendix 4 Awards & Prizes

Year 10 Research projects (Girls’ Division) Form Prizes Major Awards Megan Jackson First Form Prize Elizabeth Jessop 6JEB Sarah Laughton Mollie Heywood 6MW Robin Laughton 6PA Alex Krajewski Lower School Prizes (Girls’ Division) 5AGE Sameera Lyons Junior Choral Juliette Gorb 5EDM Zarin Salehin Junior Orchestral Clare MacKinnon 5NS Sam Brindle 4JC Fionn Carman Form Prizes (Girls’ Division) 4KW/VA Lauren Hayward 10ESc Georgina Lucas 4SEO Chloë Henshaw 10CHB Katie Trollope 3JP Thomas Carter 10HLB Annie Edgerton 3LC Harry Wallace 10VCo Hannah Chadwick 3RJH Charlotte Wardle 9LFA Holly E Smith 9REC Joanne Hughes Second Form Prize Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Eleanor Boardman 5AGE Amber Murray 8LB Charlotte Liebezeit 5EDM Eleanor Collett 8DRM Justine Blake 5NS Eleanor Toms 8SJH Annie Brooks 4JC Amy Towne Religious Studies (Thorneycroft) Anna Townley 4KW/VA Molly Bessell 7LAC Sophie Elton 4SEO William Laird 7CJAF Jenna Self 3JP Joshua Clayfield 7VHS Hannah Scott 3LC Harry Pinches 3RJH Charlie Toms Other Prizes Robert Batchelor Prizes Endeavour Prize Junior Division Honor Price 6JEB Louise Marchington Junior Division Oliver Papadimitriou 6MW Hannah Barker Girls’ Division Alice MacKinnon 6PA Imogen Hanson Boys' Division Joe Hale 5AGE Max Watt 5EDM Alex Gruber Junior Division Prizes 5NS Poppy Kirk English: Reading Matthew Brooks 4JC Victoria Richardson English: Speaking Henry Reavey 4KW/VA Rosalind Armstrong English: Writing William Fox 4SEO James Crummack Mathematics Dmitri Whitmore 3JP Jasmine Amos Science Holly Brierley 3LC Izzy Stevens Geography Gregg Booker 3RJH Adele Le Moignan History Sophia Bird French Alex Blyth Year 4 Young Artist Award Art, Design & Technology Emily Roberts (Mrs P J Aspinwall Trophy) Verity Griffin Music Francesca Rijks Mrs C J Hulme Y6 ICT Joshua Towne Musical Production Prize Millie Turner Religious Education Francesca Robbins Ridings Best All-Rounder Cups Alex Krajewski Physical Education Eleanor Bird Rowena Moores Swimming Harry Jaques Games: Boys George Phelan Games: Girls Imogen McCance

82 Appendix 5 Music Examinations

Ellie Boardman...... Flute 3 67 Pass Autumn Term 2008 Gabriella Brough...... Flute 5 71 Pass Amy Higginbotham..... Flute 6 76 Merit Associated Board Practical Examinations Rebecca Lowndes...... Flute 3 67 Pass Boys’ Division Madeleine Pickles...... Drum Kit 4 61 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Holly Traynor...... Flute 2 77 Merit Thomas Cann...... Alto Saxophone 3 120 Merit Junior Division Jamie Irving...... Piano 4 131 Dist Name...... Instrument Grade Result Tom Rheinberg...... Trumpet 4 127 Merit Finlay Calder...... Drum Kit 1 61 Pass Matthew Self...... Piano 3 103 Pass James Crummack...... Drum Kit 1 91 Dist Dom Sheratte...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 132 Dist Callum Evans...... Viola Initial 80 Merit Kamlesh Sodha...... Trumpet 5 113 Pass Jessica Gardiner...... Keyboard 1 81 Merit William Strutt...... Horn 4 133 Dist Ben Lynch...... Recorder 3 71 Pass George Walker...... Clarinet 2 116 Pass Helen Lyons...... Flute 4 81 Merit Chris Watt...... Piano 1 115 Pass Oliver Macfadyen...... Drum Kit 2 84 Dist Edward Whitehead..... Euphonium 4 113 Pass Louise Marchington.... Flute 2 87 Dist Charles Whelan...... Euphonium 3 107 Pass Helen Moore...... Flute 1 83 Merit Girls’ Division Tom Simkins...... Drum Kit 1 67 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Sam Stevenson...... Keyboard Initial 84 Merit Louise Bates...... Violin 4 120 Merit Elizabeth Jessop...... Singing 3 105 Pass Clare Mackinnon...... Singing 5 121 Merit Spring Term 2009 Victoria May...... Singing 5 107 Pass Sarah Mycock...... Violin 5 117 Pass Associated Board Practical Examinations Lydia Myers...... Singing 1 113 Pass Sixth Form Holly Pinkham...... Clarinet 4 100 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Sophie Preece...... Piano 2 109 Pass Katherine North...... Violin 8 102 Pass Katie Robertson...... Trumpet 1 113 Pass Gemma Lord...... Guitar 5 100 Pass Jenna Self...... Singing 2 117 Pass Alison Smith...... Guitar 7 110 Pass Eleanor Strutt...... Cello 4 122 Merit Elliot Malkin...... Guitar 7 122 Merit Rosie Swinhoe...... Singing 4 109 Pass Mary Thorp...... Violin 5 116 Pass Boys’ Division Name...... Instrument Grade Result Junior Division Jack Brierley...... Trumpet 3 114 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Nicholas Harrington... Trumpet 5 125 Merit Imogen Hansen...... Singing 1 133 Dist Jonathan Pinches...... Horn 2 130 Dist Chloe Henshaw...... Piano 1 116 Pass George Walker...... Guitar 2 118 Pass Thomas Lawrence...... Violin P Pre Ben Lynch...... Piano 2 105 Pass Girls’ Division Cameron Mckinnon.... Piano 1 124 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Theo Naylor...... Bassoon 1 131 Dist Sacha Allen...... Piano 2 120 Merit Tomek Pozniak...... Piano 1 120 Merit Laura Embrey...... Piano 3 148 Dist Daniel Southern...... Piano 2 111 Pass Amy Jacobsen...... Piano 4 121 Merit Henry Strutt...... Singing 3 121 Merit Charlotte James...... Piano 2 124 Merit Emily Mort...... Piano 1 123 Merit Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Charlotte Sampson..... Piano 5 133 Dist Sixth Form Anna Steward...... Piano 3 120 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Eleanor Strutt...... Piano 5 108 Pass Michael Buckley...... Piano 6 60 Pass Mary Thorp...... Piano 4 127 Merit James Kay...... Drum Kit 5 89 Dist Junior Division Boys’ Division Name...... Instrument Grade Result Name...... Instrument Grade Result Aidan Carman...... Piano Prep Test Joseph Butcher...... Drum Kit 3 75 Merit Sam Stokes...... Piano Prep Test Lawrence Collins...... Drum Kit 2 89 Dist Fionn Carman...... Piano 1 125 Merit Jonathan Emery...... Drum Kit 3 90 Dist Alex Fray...... Guitar 1 125 Merit Harry Frost...... Drum Kit 1 87 Dist Adam Garnett...... Guitar 2 116 Pass Daniel Hinchcliffe...... Drum Kit 2 94 Dist Anna Howarth...... Piano 2 120 Merit Joshua Keeling...... Drum Kit 2 93 Dist Thomas Huddy...... Trumpet 2 120 Merit Liam McGivern...... Drum Kit 1 93 Dist Robin Laughton...... Guitar 1 124 Merit James Raval...... Piano 3 75 Merit Zarin Salehin...... Piano 4 124 Merit James Raval...... Saxophone 4 77 Merit Sarah Stockman...... Piano 1 123 Merit Aaron Shaughnessy..... Flute 3 83 Merit Associated Board Theory Examinations Iain Smith...... Drum Kit 3 87 Dist Name Grade Result Girls’ Division Louise Bates...... 3 70 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Laura Embrey...... 7 85 Merit Amelia Beresford...... Flute 3 75 Merit Alexandra Smith...... 5 73 Pass Justine Blake...... Flute 4 87 Dist William Strutt...... 5 80 Merit

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Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Charlotte Liebezeit...... Piano 4 110 Pass Alice Mackinnon...... Violin 3 110 Pass Sixth Form Francesca Millin...... B Flat Cornet 2 112 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Charlotte Newton...... Flute 3 108 Pass Matthew King...... Flute 8 70 Pass Sophie Quinn...... Jazz Alto Sax 2 127 Merit Carys Ward...... Flute 6 75 Merit Abbie Richardson...... Singing 1 120 Merit Boys’ Division Eleanor Strutt...... Cello 5 114 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Junior Division James Atkin...... Keyboard Initial 76 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Harrison Blackaby...... Flute 7 82 Merit Georgina Boden...... Piano Prep Test Sam Howell...... Piano 6 73 Pass Alex Clarke...... Piano Prep Test Alex Voysey...... Viola 4 78 Merit Daisy Hammersley...... Piano Prep Test Girls’ Division Elena Boden...... Piano 1 115 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Matthew Brooks...... Piano 2 112 Pass Niamh Burke...... Flute 5 68 Pass Katie Hayward...... Clarinet 1 122 Merit Pippa Forsythe...... Bassoon 2 80 Merit Charlotte Horne...... Piano 2 120 Merit Emma Simpson...... Keyboard 3 76 Merit Helen Moore...... Piano 2 113 Pass Issy Shone...... Flute 3 78 Merit Rowena Moores...... Singing 1 128 Merit Jenny Shone...... Flute 3 84 Merit Theo Naylor...... Bassoon 2 122 Merit Amy Tudge...... Flute 4 72 Pass Alicia Roberts...... Singing 1 128 Merit Eve Worthington...... Flute 5 90 Dist Henry Strutt...... Violin 3 117 Pass Junior Division Associated Board Theory Examinations Name...... Instrument Grade Result Name...... Grade Result Ben Amey...... Recorder 2 78 Merit Steve Carpenter...... 5 76 Pass Florence Bradshaw..... Violin Initial 85 Merit Elizabeth Marshall...... 5 66 Pass Fiona Hepworth...... Oboe 1 82 Merit Zarin Salehin...... 3 80 Merit Nicole Hughes...... Oboe 1 84 Merit Eleanor Strutt...... 5 84 Merit Rebecca Ions...... Recorder 1 79 Merit Trinity/Guildhall Examinations Bethany Ireland...... Flute 1 81 Merit Alex Krajewski...... Keyboard 2 72 Pass Sixth Form Lucy Miller...... Flute 3 76 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Honor Price...... Keyboard 1 88 Dist Hannah James...... Flute 6 68 Pass Grace Pulley...... Flute 3 73 Pass Boys’ Division Francesca Robbins...... Piano 1 78 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Karl Southern...... Flute 1 76 Merit Richard Barratt...... Viola 5 77 Merit Amy Towne...... Flute 1 87 Dist Joe Hale...... Flute 4 77 Merit Jordan Holt...... Flute 5 77 Merit Tom Lynch...... Flute 3 80 Merit Summer Term 2009 Thom Murray...... Keyboard 1 87 Dist Associated Board Practical Examinations Girls’ Division Name...... Instrument Grade Result Sixth Form Mioni Armstong...... Piano 1 87 Dist Name...... Instrument Grade Result Ellen Barratt...... Flute 6 68 Pass Anna Beesley...... Viola 8 132 Dist Beth Burrows...... Flute 1 87 Dist Max Elliott...... Organ 5 133 Dist Hannah Higham...... Flute 7 60 Pass Amy Matthewson...... Singing 8 136 Dist Rebecca Humphreys... Flute 4 80 Merit Howard Shribman...... Piano 1 128 Merit Lydia Myers...... Violin 2 61 Pass Alexandra Smith...... Singing 8 122 Merit Charlotte Newton...... Violin Initial 84 Merit Alison Smith...... Singing 8 130 Dist Emily Pegg...... Flute 5 70 Pass Sophie Vohra...... Singing 8 126 Merit Fleur Robinson...... Keyboard Initial 96 Dist Boys’ Division Sumaiya Salehin...... Flute 7 80 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Sophia Sparrow...... Piano 1 92 Dist Jamie Edgerton...... Clarinet 4 133 Dist Rosie Taylor...... Drum Kit 3 69 Pass Jack Hammersley...... Alto Saxophone 1 124 Merit Junior Division James Ireland...... Trumpet 1 123 Merit Name...... Instrument Grade Result Joseph Murphy...... Clarinet 3 122 Merit Oliver Andrews...... Viola Initial 85 Merit Anton Petho...... Trombone 1 106 Pass Callum Evans...... Viola 1 71 Pass Tom Rheinberg...... Trumpet 5 116 Pass Helen Moore...... Flute 2 84 Merit Daniel Southern...... Alto Saxophone 1 125 Merit Timothy Moores...... Violin 2 60 Pass William Strutt...... Horn 5 124 Merit Amber Murray...... Flute 2 89 Dist Girls’ Division William Thomson...... Violin 2 70 Pass Name...... Instrument Grade Result Olivia Shaughnessy..... Flute 1 87 Dist Josephine Bray...... B Flat Cornet 3 101 Pass Elizabeth Stephenson.Flute 1 89 Dist Hiba Kokan...... Violin 3 117 Pass Jennifer Lane...... Horn 2 112 Pass

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