The Edwardian

The News Magazine of FOSEC and St Edward's College, Liverpool Issue 13 Summer 1994 Friends of St Edward's College Vice Presidents 1994 Colonel J.G. Bryson Mr W. E. Hughes HH Judge J. Morgan Dr D.O. Hughes Mr S.E. Mann Mr C. McDermott Sir Brian Pearse Mr J. Granby The Maxwell Davies Festival INSIDE

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The origins of the festival go back many prefects. I am more than grateful to them for years to the time when, after the Chamber their support for they helped create the most Choir and Orchestra had performed Sir Peter's important musical event in the history of the "0 Magnum Mysterium" for him, he agreed school. to write something for the school. As he is one There were some outstanding performances of the world's' most celebrated and busiest and none were less than good. Inevitably the composers we had to wait. In the interim I most exciting were the premieres: 'A Hoy began to plan a small festival which would act Calendar' by the St Edward's Consort and as an envelope, as it were, to our new work. 'Chat Moss' by the Chamber Orchestra. Both When it eventually appeared 'it' turned out to are wonderful pieces and the latter has formed be two pieces not one: "Chat Moss" and "A the basis of Sir Peter's new symphony which is Hoy Calender". We were delighted, though being premiered at the Proms this summer. also apprehensive, because we' had very little Both are dedicated to the school and both will time to learn the new works and because Sir take their place among a most distinguished Peter was flying in from Germany to attend the body of work. premieres. By this time we were already At the end of this concert, as well as meeting . rehearsing two operas and numerous concerts the distinguished guests, Sir Peter spoke with with some 150 pupils as well as supervising the performers, had his photograph taken with performances at the Cathedral, for we were them and signed many autographs. He must fortunate to have the collaboration of the have been very tired, but he did not show it, Cantata Choir and Cathedral Orchestra and of responding with interest to the myriad of musicians from the Liverpool Institute of questions thrown at him. I thought of this next Higher Education, one of whom, Robin morning when a small group of us got up at 5 Hartwell, wrote a work for Francis Davies, one a.m. to see him off on his journey to Scotland. ~~"O;. of our sixth formers. This led me to compose He is 60 this year, yet has the energy and PagitS . .' a piece for another senior musician, Benjamin stamina of a much younger man. More than Sills. this, he has a formidable intellect and the .. ;k:••• > ...... The two weeks of the festival were extremely capacity to adapt, seemingly instantly, to the busy, involving not only musicians but shifting demands of his life as conductor, ~ ••e1.· members of the Junior School, particularly Mr committee-man, speaker, artistic-director and Y, \1 ,'" d',(~tc ~:/: }!~:;,," Paul Booth, the Art, Design and Technology pre-eminently composer. We can go through departments, Drama, Sound and Lighting, the whole of our lives and never meet such a ....W~. notably Miss Anne Fitzgerald and Mr Charles person. P.... 11-20 Hitchen, Office and Catering staff and John Moseley Extracts from: Headmaster's Report Prize Day - Sunday 20th March 1994

Shortly after the death of his wife, Edmund leadership and, in particular, leadership by importance on kindness and good manners, and Rice subscribed to a new edition of the Douai example - example in their attitude to work, I was especially delighted to learn that the Bible. On the flyleaf of his Bible, he added a their self discipline, their behaviour, their dress Merseyside Society of Rugby referees recently series of references and I wish to begin with but, most important of all, in the way in which voted St Edward's, as not only having the most one of the two from the New Testament, it is they treat other people. A Sixth form which is efficient organisation, but was also the top from St Luke's Gospel, Chapter 6, Verse 35. strong and dynamic is absolutely crucial, both school for hospitality. "But love your enemies, do good to them, and for the College, but also for those sixth formers At the same time, it is extremely lend to them anything without expecting to get who are given the opportunity to develop their disappointing to see some pupils who fail to anything back. Then your reward will be great own leadership potential. take advantage of the opportunities that are and you will be sons of the Most High, because Given that pupils coming to St Edward's have open to them. There are those who say that He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. " been selected primarily on their academic they don't like music, or sport, or whatever. I In the year of 1994, 150 years after the death ability, it is not surprising that our examination think this is an awful indictment of the of Edmund Rice, we have been celebrating his results were again very good, though I repeat individual: many of the activities we have on life and works through our own life and works my caveat of last year, that I consider that a offer are new and exciting but an individual and I recall the marvellous celebration at our school should be judged by the manner its will never begin to appreciate just how exciting Cathedral with the other Christian Brother pupils go out into the world, the lives they lead, until they begin to take part in them. I would Schools and communities. I can think of no and the contribution they make to society, urge all parents to expect, indeed to demand, better way of beginning my report this year rather than in one narrow area of achievement. from their children that they should be involved than with this particular passage. The 'A' Level results were the best ever in extra-curricular activities. But these extra During the course of last year, the College achieved by a group of pupils from St curricular activities do not only develop talents, produced a new Prospectus and I should like to Edward's College and placed St Edward's as they develop the other attitudes which are read the first two paragraphs of the one of the top Catholic Schools in England and important for life. These activities prepare us introduction: Wales, with eleven pupils gaining places at the to be members of a community where "St Edward's College is a Christian universities of Oxford or Cambridge and an appreciating the skills and the needs of others community which strives to guide each of its outstanding UCCA score of 23.1 which gained are so important: they help us to see that every pupils so that they may realise their potential St Edward's recognition in the national press. single individual, no matter who or what they and live their lives to the full, both during their At GCSE, 90% of pupils gained 5 or more are, has a valuable part to play in our society. school days and afterwards. We seek to subjects at Grades 'A' to 'C', slightly down on During the past year, there have been two promote an atmosphere in which all members the 91 % of 1992 but this compares well with ways in particular that our faith has been of the community feel comfortable and free to the national average of 38%. The average transformed into action. follow their own interests, where boys and girls number of 'A' to 'c' grades per pupil was 8.4, Firstly, by the introduction of our programme can appreciate the values of kindness and again an improvement on 1992. of Education for Personal Relationships. Ours honesty. St Edward's is a school where high These excellent results are achieved through a is a difficult world in which to bring up young standards are required, where the academic partnership between pupils, parents and people and in this important area of personal rigour is demanding but still allows the teachers. I wish to record my considerable relationships it is vital that we protect our opportunity to try different things, whether it be gratitude to the teaching staff for their young people from their own ignorance. I say climbing mountains or playing a musical professionalism, their commitment and their this not in any condescending way, but if we instrument. In partnership with parents St sheer efficiency in helping these talented young care about our young people, it seems Edward's strives to develop independence of people to fulfil their potential and to help them inappropriate to send them out into the world mind, self discipline and self respect." gain their ambitions. with good examination results and being able Hence, I am quite clear that the essential Our Prospectus states that St Edward's is a to play particular games or sing in tune, if, at nature of what we are trying to achieve at St School where high standards are required and the same time, we do not prepare them for their Edward's is based on our Christian beliefs and where the academic rigour is demanding. But relationships with other people. Our EPR values. These are values which transcend our Prospectus also challenges us to try other programme which began last September and generations. They are to do with love and things, whether it be climbing mountains or which for this year has only encompassed the kindness, and honesty and decency, and care playing a musical instrument. I consider the first three years, will next year be extended to for one another. They are to do with taking extra-curricular life of the College to be cover Forms 1 - 5. We have started the responsibility for one's-self and responsibility absolutely crucial. In an average week at St practice of sending to each parent the for others and for standing up for what we Edward's there will be in excess of 200 extra­ programme for each term's EPR day in believe to be right. Therefore, whatever curricular activities taking place: these will advance. This is a practice we shall continue. buildings rise or fall, however the curriculum include over 50 sports practices, 25 sports Secondly, we display our faith by our changes, whichever staff come and go: none of matches, 20 music rehearsals, 10 drama community service. It is extremely gratifying these matters can change the real objectives of rehearsals and approaching 20 weekly activities and a very humbling experience to see the our Christian community. in the Design Centre. And the variation open number of ways in which our pupils want to We have with us today the first lay Chairman to any pupil is enormous, ranging from wild­ help those whose circumstances are less of Governors, Colonel J Graeme Bryson, after life to netball, rugby to debating. Many of fortunate than their own, and of their ingenuity whom the Runnymede Hall is named. I am these activities take place during the lunch-time in doing so. delighted that he is able to be present and break. Parents may well be aware of schools There are two particular occasions during the congratulate him warmly on recently being which have moved to a continental day, or have last year which have touched me deepest of all. awarded a degree in Computing, some 65 years reduced the length of this break: we have no Last May we extended the annual Makeni Run after he left St. Edwards and over 60 years intention whatsoever of doing this. Extra to cover the children in the Junior School too. since he graduated in law. Compared to when curricular activities are an important and And as a result of all the efforts of these he left St Edward's in 1929, the School is integral part of everything that we are trying to College pupils, approaching £4000 was raised. certainly somewhat larger. There are 684 do and it is right and proper that the majority of In 1994, in honour of the Founder, the Makeni pupils in the Senior School and over 300 in our these activities should take place within the Run will be renamed the Edmund Rice Run, Junior School. The demand for places remains school day. and the funds will continue to be directed very strong indeed with almost 250 children The quality of the achievements of our pupils towards the West African Missions. applying for admission at 11. is just as high in this sphere as in their The second event which for me typified St There are two particular points I would like to academic work. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Edward's pupils at their very best was the make: Britain's greatest living composer, not only organisation of the balloon race. A couple of Firstly, the more successful the College is, so composed two pieces for our musicians to months ago Fr Terry Murray, the Chaplain at the more difficult it will be to obtain a place. premiere, but travelled from Germany to hear Alder Hey Hospital, spoke to our pupils about Secondly, entry to the Sixth Form is by them perform. Our rugby football is nationally his aim of taking 19 sick children to Lourdes invitation and not by right. Being a good Sixth renowned, as is our Cathedral Choir. Similar on a pilgrimage and asked for their help. Former is far more than simply obtaining standards are being achieved in so many areas. Within days I had been inundated with ideas, pieces of paper which indicate a particular But the way we do things is just as important examination performance. It is about as the end result. We place considerable continued on page 3

2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 pupils, so many of whom we heard earlier this Sassi and is a highly successful teacher of afternoon. Additionally, she endowed a Maths and, in his younger days, a formidable they ranged from cake sales, to sponsored substantial sum of money to financially assist Cross Country coach. swims. The balloon race has raised over pupils to receive instrumental tuition whose Maureen Griffiths and Thelma James both left £1000, with hundreds of pupils involving parents would otherwise be unable to afford it. Runnymede after 7 years: they had both spent themselves in one way or another. Arthur Kelly retired in 1992 having spent 22 many years teaching infants at the Convent of But these two are just typical examples of years at the College. He will long be Mercy and I know there are a good many St what is going on, each and every day of the remembered for his kindness and Edward's pupils who began their schooling week, because every day some Sixth Formers professionalism. there, before coming to St Edward's and who go to Sandfield Park Special School, every Only a year ago Br Dominic Taylor led the will remember them both with much affection Sunday Sixth Formers run a club for the staff during an Inset Day and was responsible and respect. mentally handicapped and I should also say, do for the submission of documentation to the And, Elliott Annon, who retired this year as so with the assistance of members of staff who Vatican which resulted in Edmund Rice being Bursar. He has given us a fine financial give up their Sunday afternoons and evenings declared Venerable. footing and I must record my deep personal to act as minibus drivers. We shall miss all three sorely indeed. gratitude to him for helping to steer me through Before drawing my Report to a close, I would We also had 5 retirements: the first year of my headmastership. like to mention a number of individuals. Brian Young came to St Edward's in the mid- We wish all these individuals a long and We were very sad to hear of the deaths of Br 1950's on teaching practice and never managed happy retirement. Dominic Taylor, of Helen Hogg and of Arthur to escape. A thorough dedicated professional Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, last year I Kelly. These three individuals jointly gave who gave his life to St Edward's; we shall likened St Edward's to a ship sailing on a over 100 years of service to St Edward's. particularly miss him on Fridays because each compass heading given to us by Our Lord, I Helen Hogg was a most kindly and formidable Friday Brian was always there to lead the wish to report that we continue with good lady and well known in the North West as a Rosary. courage to fulfil our mission to those in our conductor and teacher. She had completed 45 David Dukes took early retirement from being care, to build on our legacy, and continue, all years teaching at St Edward's. She will be a Deputy Head in Yorkshire a number of years of us, on our journey of faith. sadly missed but her work lives on in her ago: he was tempted out of retirement by Br

Staff-pupil ratios are kept to 1 :8 (or usually better) and close monitoring occurs when groups are unaccompanied for short periods of time. A check-point system is used which Summer has arrived! Caravans snake down music, sport, art, climbing, electronics, life­ ensures that, in the eventuality of mishap, staff narrow country lanes, townies head for the hills saving, first aid, drama, working with are readily at hand. To further assist with this and the purple tents of St. Edward's College disadvantaged groups in the community, re­ monitoring we have purchased a number of CB are seen dotted about the National Parks cycling and many, many, more ways in which radios that allow the staff to be in looking like huge, overfed beetles. our young people can develop their talents and communication, further improving safety This term is our explore new areas of interest. My thanks go to margins. the mant members of staff and friends of the College who make these opportunities available. Particularly I would like to thank Mr R. Graff who has run the Canoeing Club on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme and been a stalwart of many an expedition, always ensuring that gallons of piping hot tea are ready at the end of the day. With the recent concern about safety in outdoor education I feel that parents may wish to have some information concerning this area of the scheme's policy. All the members involved have experience tudying of the activities they assist with and new lIfr Graffand ? Bronze grOUP 1988· ~ therapy! members of staff undergo a sipervised period members ofGold Where are they. noW. rts science and physlO of leadership in order to develop their element group medicine, dentIStrY, spo abilities. On trips there is always a member of of risk in the activities that we busiest time as far as staff who has First-Aid experience and they undertake, and for some this is the challenge trips beyond the sheltered confines of the will carry, in addition to pupil's own First-Aid provided by the scheme, but we strive to school are concerned. We have already had kits larger, more comprehensive one. minimise these by ensuring that pupils ar three practice expeditions, the Bronze in Pupils are only allowed to walk in areas that capable of meeting that challenge and by Snowdonia and the Silver and Gold in the hills are felt to match their abilities and fitness. If employing a well tested safety policy. Thanks to the generous support of the of Cumbria. It is on these trips that the the latter is deemed to be an obstacle to their 'softies' from the suburbs find that there is no completing the expedition section of the award Headmaster we have been able to purchase new equipment; CB radios, three new pool canoes electricity for their SEGA's and that cattle have then they are advised as to what action to take and some new tents. A number of our staff not been toilet trained! Yet most, quickly come to remedy the situation. Similarly if the pupil's will also be taking part in the British to terms with the fact that there is daylight knowledge of the skills requires is not of a Mountaineering Club's 'Mountain Leadership before 6.00 am and there are pleasures to be suitable standard they are advised on ways of Course' this August to improve their skills had from friendly discourse, wonderful views improving deficient areas. further. If anyone has any equipment, and simple fare. particularly rucksacks, boots and Our Silver assessed expedition has waterproofs that they would be willing to already passed into the annals of DoE donate we would be most grateful as the folklore and we look forward to our cost of these items can be an unnecessary Bronze expedition in June and the Gold obstacle for some pupils. expedition in July. The latter being over Finally I would like to wish the members fifty gruelling miles in four days. of our Gold Award group every success in Looking back over the year we can list their expedition, their examinations, their such activities as orienteering at Arrowe future careers and I hope that some of the Park, damp days trekking over Anglezarke time they have spent with us has helped to Moor, a beautiful day in December shape their characters in a positive way. walking on the snow-covered Carnedd The members of the group are; Jennifer range, sailing with the Merseyside Yacht Jones (Head Girl), Benjamin Rudge (Head Club, canoeing and still to come in July Boy), Alexander Prayle and Anthony white-water rafting on the River Trweryn. Leddy (DoE Secretaries), Francis Davies Theses activities form only part of the and Jamie McMullin. scheme's appeal, other aspects include; Members of Gold group· settling in A.J. Treherne

3 Earlier this year I had the opportunity of raging for over four years, we have only visiting the Christian Brothers' Missions two Brothers - one of whom was in in West Africa. During a stay of three hospital when we visited. They are now months I managed to meet all our Some in Gbarnga (pronounced Bonga), again Brothers and their helpers in three helping with displaced persons, and countries, namely, Sierra Leone, Liberia "Ups and. looking after our property there. Two and Cote d'lvoire. Most of our activities other Brothers from Liberia are now are based in Sierra Leone, with our Downs" with the Liberian refugees in Cote headquarters in Freetown, the capital. d'lvoire, outside a town called Danane, Here, in spite of a kind of civil war that • where there are about forty thousand has been going on now for a couple of In refugees. Here there is an offshoot years, there have been a number of new community of young Liberians who are developments. Just outside Freetown, in West ,4frica helping to run a free school for some of a place called Wellington, is a camp for the children of the refugees. former 'boy soldiers'. One of the During my visit to Sierra Leone I was Brothers is helping the organisation able to pass on some of the donations called CAW (Children affected by War) rescue the sewing machines and other made by benefactors in England and and funded by UNICEF, to rehabilitate equipment from the Edmund Rice Ireland. Some of these were used to these youngsters and return them to their Tailoring Institute which had been set up help the Brothers in Blama to partially families. There is a similar camp near with the help of benefactions from here in England. The 'displaced Brothers' are now running a school for their 'displaced pupils' from Blama in a village called New Gerihun about ten miles from Bo.

Another victim of rebel activity was a young Bo where we are also involved. In Bo community of restock the Edmund Rice Tailoring itself, which is the second largest town Brothers in Yengema, founded less than Institute, and for Brothers in Makeni to in Sierra Leone, our Brothers are a year before. Here a Brother was assist students with school fees and dues associated with the Pastoral Centre, and maltreated and his vehicle, a pickup, was for examinations. Our Missions in West young men who have joined us are commandeered by the military. It is Africa are very grateful for all these engaged in various pastoral activities. sometimes difficult to tell the difference contributions, and also for many gifts of Nearby in New London, is the Mary between the soldiers and the rebels! For books, educational materials and other Rice House where a community of a while the Brothers were withdrawn to equipment. However the unsettled state Sierra Leonian Brothers look after Freetown, but happily they have now of these countries and the amount of red handicapped children and also assist returned to Yengema, in the heart of the tape and bureaucracy at the ports means with the local Cheshire Home. diamond mining area, where they teach in the local parish school, and help to that it is no longer worth the hassle to try Blama, some fifty miles from Bo, had organise various youth activities. and get goods through. The best way to the misfortune to be affected by some help now is by personal service an:d by 'rebel' activity in the neighbourhood Not far from Bo is a mud-hut settlement financial contributions - at least we are and everyone was moved out by the of about sixty thousand 'displaced able to get the latter through to alleviate military. Fortunately the Brothers were persons' from other parts of the country. the most pressing needs. able to return after a couple of days and The difference in Br HA Grice Sierra Leone between a refugee and a displaced person is that a refugee from another country gets financial help from the UN - displaced persons in their own country get nothing.

In Liberia, where civil war has been

4 Year 6 Adventure Week - April 1994 Runnymede Question: What do the following ingredients provide: Good weather, relaxing company, good food, quiet evenings and time on your hands? Rugby Answer: A holiday in Greece!

The Year 6 adventure week in Shropshire had food, archery, assault course and team games - Report little in common with a holiday in Greece - but all good fun. One of my personal favourites then again, on second thoughts, it had good this year was canoeing on the River Teme, a The season was remarkable for the keenness weather, reasonable food, relaxing company (if beautiful setting, overlooked by the ruins of and high morale of the 5th year squad. you can forget the Year 6 pupils for a minute) - Ludlow Centre. Though there were no victories over and the locals were very pleasant. opponents, each game indicated that basic All activities were very well supervised by skills had been learnt, developed and used This was the second year running that my qualified instructors who, as in the previous well. Victories were being achieved in what colleagues and I had bitten the bullet and taken year, showed endless patience, encouragement we were able to do, on occasions, skilfully. Year 6 girls and boys to Manor Adventure and humour with staff and children alike. If All players enjoyed themselves and some Outdoor Pursuits Centre near Craven Arms. you were to ask 34 children what they enjoyed have developed into 'Likely Lads' for the It's a self-contained place - a rambling house, most about the week you would surely get 34 future. Others have yet to show there mettle. hostel style accommodation, in its own grounds different answers: "air rifles, archery, the Coke The handling game is more difficult to learn machine, throwing M.O. in the river, the tuck which cater for a great variety of wildlife. The to play than many people think. These shop, not letting M.O. out of the river, the high facilities are excellent - the football pitch experienced veterans will appear next year in ropes course, the high walk, standing under a converts readily to a golf course, thanks to the guise of year 6. They should, given the waterfall, watching Miss trying to smile on high rabbits - but seriously, you name the outdoor opportunity, acquit themselves well. ropes, beating Mr. G's team at football ..... " and activity and Manor Adventure can cater for What can be said of year 6! The squad was so on. If you asked the staff what they found your needs. 'Like the Parson's Egg!' There were several most rewarding about the week I'm sure they'd consistent performances from some backs Mr Sweeney and I visited the centre prior to say as one that it was to see the children out of and some forwards throughout the season, but our residential week in April and arranged a the classroom situation, sharing experiences little team effort. Team performances had to programme of activities that sent shivers down with them watching them trying their best to wait until the season's end, when two the spines of colleagues and brought smiles to overcome challenges and the absolute elation at the faces of Year 6. My thanks must go to my achieving something that they thought they victories were achieved in an excellent first colleagues - Mr D Goulbourn and Miss E Liddy couldn't - all mixed in with a great deal of fun. AGIS Tournament held in atrocious - how would I have coped without them? conditions at St Anselm's. Forwards and Thinking about it - probably very well - more If I had the choice of two weeks on a Greek backs scored excellent tries which illustrate sleep, more food, only having to wash-up my Island, relaxing, reading, swimming in the what might have been achieved if more own dishes, a tidy l'oom ...... the list is warm waters, sipping ice-cold drinks whilst thought, effort and determination had been countless! waiting for a barbecued meal - or a week with shown earlier in the campaign. Year 6 at Manor Adventure - I'd choose two All in all, the season what a learning The week seemed to come and go in a flash. weeks in Greece every time - but as an experience. All players took hard knocks; all Whilst it lasted, however, the children kept me educational experience with colleagues and learnt to play for each other; all became in touch with reality and ensured that I received children with whom so much time is spent - be acquainted with 'sportsmanship'. All this on the same helping of mud, mud, mud and mud it Advent, Lent or Trinity term, - it's wet, muddy afternoons! as they did. In between bouts of mud there was tremendously worthwhile. "Dinosaur at Large" An Opera for Children by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

As part of the Liverpool Maxwell Davies (played by Ryan Hearity), comes across a fossil stop short, this time in Roman England. Here Festival, a very well received performance of of a baby brachiosaurus. All alone in the they meet Boudicca and a Roman general this charming work was given by the Junior museum, Pat is startled by the dinosaur when it (Joanne Jackson and Patrick McAuley). School Choir, directed by Paul Booth. comes to life and asks him for his help in Eventually they reach the Cretaceous Period The scene is a local museum where, on a returning to the Cretaceous Period. (The and brachiosaurus is welcomed home. Pat boring school trip, the hero of the play, Pat brachiosaurus was actually played by three of returns to his own time and is greeted by his our choristers, Julian worried teacher (Sean Moran). Guidera, Daniel Walker The part of the dinosaurs, Elizabethan and Ben Wilson, all courtiers, Roman soldiers, Boudiccian warriors under one costume rather and school children were performed by: like a pantomime horse!) Lauren Cannon, Oliver Cashman, Ryan With the help of Pat the Crimmins, Jamie Culshaw, Matthew Daley, brachiosaurus converts an John Erfani, Claire Feeley, James Gallagher, exhibited space craft into Janice Geeleher, Nieve Hearity, Kevin Higgott, a time-machine and the James Higham, Gayner Hughes, Daniel Hynd, two of them whiz back Mark Jacobson, Chantelle Joseph, Rachel Kelly, through history. Edward Knowles, Sarah Larkin, Ben Lesly, However, miscalculations Victoria Lim, Luke Martin, Andrew McLean, land them in Elizabethan Joseph Mullin, James O'Neill, Lucy Parry, England where they meet Jessica Parsons, Helen Phoenix, Natalie Quinn, Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Daniel Rathbone, Anne Renton, Graeme Smith, Walter Raleigh (played Natalie Taylor, Laura Tipping, Lauren Waszek. by Alexandria Cleary and All credit must go to pupils of our Junior Christopher Powell). Off School for a splendid performance and some they go again, but still lovely singing.

5 Edmund Rice Famine Walk, Ireland

Michael McLindon 6th FO'nI

Five intrepid 6th formers braved Holy Thursday. It was an occasion torrential hail showers, nor the a force 10 gale on the Irish Sea unparalleled by anything in constant taunts of the Irish to share a memorable occasion England; spontaneous, sincere and Manchester United fans could with hordes of Irish school full of meaning. We then spoil a poignant yet enjoyable children. Along with 4 proceeded further into Dublin, to occasion. colleagues from St. Anselm's, discover that the city was equally our spectacular, though stomach brimming with life after dark. churning journey, finally Saturday brought a sad departure, brought us to Dublin. though we all vowed to return. Good Friday saw the Famine Walk And this time, the Irish Sea and the worst of the Irish weather. Mter settling in at the Christian showed a degree of mercy. We travelled to Callam, County Brothers' Marino Institute, we Kilkenny, the home of Edmund decided to see the "Fair City" Rice. Mter a brief introduction, Claire Ellis, Chris Lynas, Gareth first hand. Dublin proved to be an we learnt that the cross to be Hughes, Michael McLindon and exciting cocktail of culture, crowds carried on the 8 mile walk had Anthony Gregory took part in this and honest fun, inhabited by been entrusted to us: "Well you trip which was led by Brother welcoming and friendly people. English did cause the potato Harry Harrington; a friendly and Despite the temptations around us, famine, so now we'll get our own accommodating companion - and a we went to a student mass for back!!" However, not even the loyal chauffeur!!

6 other enthusiast in any part of the world, always stations all vowing to visit St. Edward's ...... one day St Edward's assuming the wish to speak to us, of course! perhaps? We think this is not too bad for one A few words about our aerial system are in order, as afternoon's series of tests. Once our station is fully this has presented a small problem. The aerial system operational we hope you will pay us a visit and 'have a Amateur Radio we chose is a six-band vertical.. .. it simply has the listen'. profIle of a long metal pole and presents the least Society Report objectionable shape. Some aerial systems can be The most pleasant task in this report is to express our ecological disasters, made up of masses of copper wire sincere thanks to everybody concerned ~ giving stretching through gardens, neighbours' gardens, street support to our radio activities and enabling us to obtain lamps and sometimes far out to seas. Our aerial is a our transceiver. Particular thanks are given from all We are delighted to report good news on all aspects of 'nice' aerial and could be mistaken for a slim flag pole, our members to our Headmaster for his interest and our activity this term. Some very interesting but our problem is locating it in a position which would continuing support. developments have taken place and gratitude on behalf give maximum power radiation and at the same time be of all our members must surely take priority in this barely noticeable. Various sites for the aerial are being That about ends this report for this edition, but how report. investigated and by the time our next report is due we about trying to answer these three questions. Answers have no doubt the problem will have been solved. If on paper to Mr. RJ. Webster, Design Centre. First The flrst piece of good news is that we are proud to anybody is thinking of putting up an aerial, please correct answer to be selected will receive a HUGE armounce that we now possess a new and most up to contact our Society for some advice before you do so. PRIZE! date Transceiver. For those who do not know what a Any aerial must be firmly secured, be away from any transceiver is, it is a transmitter and radio receiver power or telephone cables and plarming permission What was the first radio signal sent across the combined in one small, but most efficient, electronic must be sought before siting. This includes CB aerials. Atlantic? package. Our transceiver is capable of transmitting 100 watts of radio power on any allotted radio frequencies. We have conducted transmission tests with our Who was the first Director General of the BBC? It will also receive signals of the weakest strength and equipment and temporary aerial system and have What does A.M. and F.M. mean in radio terms? deal with them with equal efficiency. In simple terms, contacted W1NYB in Maine USA, DLSKUE in we are now capable of making radio contact with any Frankfurt, 4Z4SMF in Haifa and scores of Italian Good Luck! RJ. Webster G4EGM St. Edward's College Services to the Community were appreciated and from this our students derived much and enjoy the facilities we have. This also gives our students spiritual value. Many thanks to Br David Crook for his help an opportunity to overcome the difficulties that are and guidance in making this placement so successful. encountered in making relationships with people with severe learning difficulties and physical handicaps. The success of At St Vincent's School for the Blind our students join in P.E. lessons, sharing the joys of sport and learning how much the the club also depends on the goodwill of the staff, who give up their Sunday evening to drive the minibuses. The following children can do. Also, they can participate and encourage students have offered to run the MENCAP Club for the year individual team performance. 1994-5: John Crawford, Mhairi Ince, Jonathan Lloyd, Clare On Tuesday mornings we send Form 6 students on several Walker, Victoria Harrison, Simon Favour and David Roscoe. placements. They go to Sandfield Park School for pupils with They are working with the dedication and enthusiasm that is learning difficulties and assist in lessons such as Maths, the legacy of St Edward's College Community Service. English and Art. Louise McCarthy recalls "Today was a Our pupils have raised money for several charities this year. special day, Andrew got his new wheelchair. It had been The main ones are Macmillan Nurses and the Alder Hey donated to him by the Golf Club. All the other children were Children's Pilgrimage to Lourdes. The usual charities, such as excited for him and he was eager to show them how it worked. He was surprisingly good with it. Andrew is only 6 years old." UNICEF, CAFOD and the Good Shepherd have also been supported, together with our \Edmund Rice Fun Run and the Incidentally, former students still go back after they leave St. Balloon Race, organised by Philip Gilbertson and Stephen d Paul worrall preparing for Edward's. Four students go to St Joseph's (Nazareth House) Crellin, 4 Sefton, for the Alder Hey Children's Pilgrimage to David King an. all Hall Woolton. Here they develop friendships assisting those who Lourdes. the service at Thmgw are lonely. Through fuding common interests, our students T.T. Critchley are attempting to bridge the age gap difference. Three students go to Margaret Beavan School, West Derby, where they help children with learning difficulties and two students go to Sandfleld Park Nursing Home where again, they develop friendships with residents who are lonely. Mark recalls Week 1: "Picked for apostolic duties. In two minds about whether to feel happy or not. Decided anything has got to be better than R.E. But I'm always worried about the unknown. Worst luck - picked for Sandfleld Park Nursing Home. The thought of it, being forced to talk to old people. Not that I shun these people, just had bad experiences. Finding something to talk about to my granddad was bad enough, these are total strangers, help!" Simon Hynd and B P wer in preparation for Mark recalls Week 3: "Made more effort on our side this (Dorothy and Sue) of ;r;~se!:~: with residents Edward Ryan a~d lan ~all week. Tried to encourage Albert by trying to get him to talk ll the service at Thmgwa freely about himself and his hobbies. As we were leaving he Here at St. Edward's we perceive seemed to get energy from nowhere and started talking about Community Service as important training for life and gives how he was interested in the military. He looked sad when we our Sixth Form students an opportunity to become more aware left." of others who are less fortunate than themselves. Many thanks to the commitment of Mr Richard Young and Each Monday afternoon we send Form 7 students to Mr Dai Edwards, who help with the transportation of students Thingwall Hall, Broadgreen and St Vincent's School for the and ensure that placements proceed efficiently. Mr Young has Blind. As part of their Apostolic Activity, senior students built up strong links with Thingwall Hall, making this a organise and conduct Ecumenical Service, together with valuable placement for our students. We hope our students members of the Thingwall Hall community each term. The will grow and develop through the give and take of relating, main service this year had the theme of 'The Helpful Person' and it is true that people with mental handicaps are even more and took place on 8th December. Edward Ryan led the service dependent on relationships than are others. It is true to say: and was assisted by Francis Davies (Music), David King "When someone knows and appreciates us, we know and appreciate ourselves." (play) and Lee Silvano, Ian Power and Paul Worrall (singers '\ and candle lighters). The service proved a real success and a Sixth Form students rnn a mentally handicapped club Stephen Ives and C) Beavan Schoo) are Walker at Margaret strong sense of friendship evolved throughout the weeks of (MENCAP) on Sunday evenings. The club provides an preparation. It was pleasing to note how each others' talents' opportunity for handicapped people to come to St. Edward's

7 I NEWS OF FORMER PUPILS I BURSClRY Esther McDerra graduated with BDS from qualifications and has now set up his own private University of Dundee practice in Rodney Street. David also works for \VZnneRS the British Gymnastics Association Medical Michael Donafee graduated with BA (Hons) Il.ii Committee and the National Squad Gymnasts as in Business Studies from the University of Pictured with the Headmaster, are physiotherapist. Sheffield 12 out ofthe 14 bursary wiuners Owen Kenny graduated with LLB (Hons) II.i in Colonel Graeme Bryson, was recently awarded a who will be joining the College in Law from the University of Sheffield B.Sc. (Open degree) by the Open University for a the first year in September 1994. computer based course. Colonel Bryson, a former Anthony Lamb graduated with MB ChB from pupil and first lay chairman of governors, gained The photograph shows the bursary the University of Sheffield his first degree (law) from Liverpool University in winners as following with the Natalie McNally graduated with LLB (Hons) Il.ii 1932, which was followed by a most in Law from the University of Sheffield distinguished career. Headmaster: David Galvin, since leaving the College, gained a Sean O'Hara, who left the College in 1976, Kevin Wilson, Headmaster, David degree in Sport and Recreation Studies from studied dentistry at King's College, London and is Harris, Laura Gilmore, Kevin now practising in Speke. North Staffs Poly, then spent 9 years in London Peters, Danielle Kenyon, Kathryn where he obtained his physiotherapy Hogg, Katie Anderson, Vicki The anniversary of the D-Day landings is perhaps College at this years Old Edwardians' Dinner on Maguire, Hannah Kirkham a suitable time to reflect on the fact that the first 14 October. This will be followed by a dedication Andrew McLean, Jonathan Fogg, half of this century saw two World Wars, which at a Mass for all deceased Edwardians in the Christopher McCarthy wiped out a great many members of successive school chapel on November 6th. It is hoped that generations of young men. The Edwardian family the tradition of a special Mass for deceased Not present were: Christopher provided many sons in both conflicts and many members of the Edwardian family will be Powell and Daniel Walker people will remember their former classmates reinstituted and become an annual event. who fell in one of the two World Wars. Older The Association also recently uncovered the members will remember St Philip Neri's Church Curtin plaque, which as many of you wil know, where a list of the names of classmates who fell in was commissioned to commemorate the death of a the Great War is enshrined. Many more peole master who fell in the first World War. This was will remember the war memorial boards at paid for by his former classmates and colleagues Bishops Court, which were unfortunatley badly and was displayed in the school at its different damaged during a redecoration in the early locations over the past seventy years. The Old 1980's. Edwardian Association are pleased that the plaque The c.1. Committee recently discussed the best has now been returned to its rightful home and a way to remember Old Edwardians who fell in new location for it in the College is yet to be both wars and decided to commission war decided. memorial boards, which will be presented to the

I seem to connect the name of another pupil, Francis division was of the old school, being a hard man and Carey with Michael Black, but I may be wrong. I was strict disciplinarian. He was also a high-ranking Letters to the Editor not in Br. Howlen's class but in the next room, Br. member of the Free Masonry Hierarchy. So it was Dear Miss McGlory, Curran's class. with trepidation, on my first day, that I was marched Many thanks for sending me the Spring 1994 edition As to the war years, after a spell offire watching on St into his office for my 'welcoming talk'. Of course, he of "The Edwardian ". Alophonsus' Church roof and the parish school, which knew everything about me, but this did not prevent 1 was very interested in your feature "The Lord unfortunately was destroyed in the Blitz, I joined the him from asking obvious questions about my family, Mayor Remembers", as I believe that Mike Black was RA.F. in December 1941 and saw service in India, hobbies and sporting interests. Predictably, he soon a contemporary of mine at St. Edward's. I too Burma and Malaya and Java until 1946, when I moved on to ask about my education. There was no attended the St. Domingo Road College for four years returned to play football with Old Cathinians A.F.C., point in my trying to deceive him or to attempt to before we moved to Sandfield Park, where I stayed for one of whose team-mates was Ken Bryson. exaggerate my pathetic achievements, because he a further two years from 1938-1940. I remember the As to the letter from J.E. Brady in the same edition, already knew everything, so I spluttered out the truth, school games in the yard and the tuck shop there, and my memory may be failing, but Jack Curtin was my cringing and waiting for him to tell me that which I the trips on the 22 tram when we scrambled to go" on French teacher 1934-1940, he taught me the already knew - that I was an idiot. Much to my top cage" at the front and rear, to play football at difference between "corps" and "corpse"! I think it surprise he said, "I am not too bothered about your Copple House Lane, Fazackerley. Did you know that was his brother, Tim, who died in the 1914-1918 War. academic results. I know that you have been to the our cricket pavilion was moved to a place opposite the With best wishes to all Old Boys, best school in Liverpool and that you have had an "Copple House Hotel ", where it remained for many Yours sincerely, education second to none." This was a remarkable years as a reminder to "old boys"? Ernest (WE) Edwards ("The Professor"). comment from a man of his standing in the Masonic I remember Brothers Curran, Mainogt and Howlen movement to a young Catholic boy. I was not silly who was once assaulted by one of his pupils in class! enough to believe that this was a compliment to me, I too was evacuated to Llanelli in September 1939 in Dear Editor, but more a tremendous show of respect for the the Upper VI Modern form and remember sharing the College and its staff. I am an 'old-boy' ofSt Edward's College in Llanelli Grammar School premises, and their games Liverpool. Alas, now a very old boy! My eldest son It was only as I grew older and saw more of life and of mgby, which we brought back to LiverpooL I seem people that I fully appreciated just how good the to recall that Br. "Snowy" McNamara came with us was also educated at St Edward's and we are now looking forward to the time when hopefully, a third College education was for me and later, for my son. to Llanelli and kept a very careful eye on us to make On retiring from the police in 1990, I found myself sure we made a good impression on our school pals of generation can benefit from a school life with a Christian Brothers' school. living and working in Rome and it was not too long the Llanelli Grammar School. I remember playing before I met Brother McGuire in the Prefect's Office endless games of Monopoly with my pal, Gerry It is with sincere regret that I must confess to having at the Vatican. I see him three or four times a year McLean, at his "evacuee home". I really did enjoy wasted my time at school and, I suspec~ the time of a and our conversations invariably turn to the subject of my all too short stay there - I stayed at the house of few excellent teachers, because, at the end of the day, the local fruit shop owner, Mr Thomas, who was also my academic achievements were not good. Bad the Irish Christian Brothers. In recent months I have a Methodist preacher. I recall my many happy hours company and laziness were my problems. been trying to ascertain if a history of the order has at Pwll and Stradey Park and journeys on the trolley On leaving school, I joined the Liverpool City Police been published as I would very much like to read it, if bus and visits to the Steel Works at Llanell~ and to the and after completing my initial training I was posted one exists. I would appreciate any information. local "derby" mgby match between Llanelli and to the territorial division in which St Edward's Yours sincerely, Aberavon. Happy days! College was situated. The Chief Superintendent of the JamesA. Leahy.

8 choir concerts, a Jazz concert and a French ballet, University strikes afforded me I managed to get some courtesy pf the French Consulate! That's not to part-time work in a local language school. · .. continued mention "Studio East", Bandung's famous night club. Joao Pessoa itself is quite a charming town full of Dear Friends and Sponsors, Sport is very important here and everyone has a sport. beautiful colonial churches, monasteries and convents Every Government establishment has an exercise and although it is a poor town, the crime rate is I have been in Bandung for six months now. Time programme. Needless to say, we have been roped in, nothing compared with, say Rio or Sao Paulo. The slips by here almost unnoticed, as there are no and every Friday morning finds us out on the netball big culture shock for me was the huge gap between seasons as we know them. In this report I shall try to courts, "keepfitting". We even took part in a the rich and poor. Being regularly asked by children give you an idea of my life in Bandung, Indonesia's competition last semester, our team came second! for money or food can be quite depressing at times. third largest city. The "Hash Run" organised by ex-patriots, is a great On the whole, however, the people here - rich or Indonesia is an archipelago of some 13,000 islands. way of seeing the countryside, whilst puzzling the poor- seem to be very happy and life-loving. Millions ofpeople with a great diversity of culture live local people. We have tried our hands at kiJrate and Although I had a wonderful time in Spain before here in great tolerance; Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and swum in the hotel pool, although, believe it or not it Christmas, I feel I definitely made the right choice Christian live side by side. Java is the most densely has been too cold since the rainy season started in spending the rest of my year abroad here. I think that populated island. Bandung is the capital city of West September. I'd begun to feel quite at home in Europe in general, Java. It is situated in a high valley, surrounded by tea B.P.L.P. has a Gamelan orchestra and I have had the so coming to South America to live has been rather a plantations, 180 km south east ofJ akiJrta. The chance to try out some of the traditional instruments, shock to the system, whilst still being an experience surrounding countryside is varied and beautiful. including the bamboo flute or "suling", I hope to join that I've enjoyed. Bandung is a bustling commercial and educational the group for some concerts next semester. I'm off travelling again soon, to North Brazil. I intend centre. Its people are composed of the usual My own flute has proved an indispensable asset, an to sail up the entire length of the Amazon and explore Indonesian mix; Sudanese, Balinese, Javanese, ideal form of relaxation and escape when things get the Rain Forests on the way. My preparation for the Chinese, Arab and European. The climate is cool and tough. Keeping up with tradition I played at the journey is well underway. fresh. We are just coming out of the rainy season Christmas concert here. Very best wishes, (September - February), the rainfall is predictable Julian Loftus though, it almost always rains in the afternoon and is Overall, things have gone well and despite the so heavy it's like standing under a shower! inevitable hiccups we have had an enjoyable time, whilst we hope, improving our students English Dear Julie, My partner Jennifer (from Aberdeen) and 1, are conversation and confidence. Our health is generally working as English Assistants in the College of In the last issue of 'The Edwardian' Summer 1993, in good and we have so far managed to survive our the "Where are they now?" section, there was a letter Tourism (B.L.B.P.) in the north ofBandung. The share of "Bandung Belly". college is divided into subject departments. I teach from Mike Dooling naming the cross-country team of This term we have changed classes and moved house. 1966-67. The only person he couldn't name was four classes from Room Division, two from Food and We spent last semester in the "Model Room" at Beverage and two from Tourism Management - a total centre of the front row who was Stephen Keelan. B.P.L.P. This is a model hotel room and not really Stephen qualified as a dentist, but unfortunately died of 204 students. They range in age from 19 to 30 typical Indonesian, except for the cockroaches, chik­ years old. in his late twenties from cancer leaving a wife and chats (small lizards) and mosquitoes! After much three children. All education in Indonesia has to be paid for. Funher searching we managed to find homes in the I have enclosed a photograph from the same period. education is comparatively expensive, so the majority community; where we are able to experience and The team won the National Sevens at Roehampton, the of our students are from fairly wealthy families, by understand the Indonesian way of life better, and Welsh at Llanelli and the Merseyside Sevens at Caldy. Indonesian standards. They have to pass an English increase our knowledge of "Bahasa Indonesia ", I know the names of everybody in the photograph, but exam to enter B.P.L.P. The standard ofEnglish is Indonesia's official language. Generally life here is the whereabouts of only one. pretty high. good. The weather isn't too hot, the people are For myself (on the right in the front row) I am a I teach an average of 5 hours per day, about 26 hours friendly and the food delicious. I'm really enjoying Chartered Accountant practising in Rodney street, Mondoy - Friday. The mornings I'm not teaching are living in my new home and feel extremely popular, as Liverpool. spent in the office, marking, planning lessons and the children run to meet me when I return from work! Yours sincerely, answering teachers' questions. Free afternoons I It is difficult to express how much I have learned since spend in Wyata Guana. I have been here, and am looking forward to the Mr. J.B. Tyrer Wyata Guana is a government run institute which challenges and experiences next semester will bring. provides a home for about 360 blind or partially Thank you for your support and help, sighted people, mostly between the ages of 5 and 22 Terima Kasih Banyak - Wasalam years. School is provided in the mornings, but in the Anne Burrows (former pupil 1991-1993) afternoons they are left to their own devices. I spend my time there in the playroom with the younger children, talking to them, cleaning and playing games, Dear Editor, which has increased my knowledge of board games no Greetings from Brazil! I thought you might like to end! The children are neither well clothed nor well hear the story so far: I've been in Brazil for almost fed. We help by bringing extra food, which is cheap four months now and most things are going very well. and plentiful, when we can, and next semester hope to I travelled to Brazil at the end ofJanuary and spent a organise some picnics. Matt, another volunteer reads week looking round Rio de Janeiro, visiting the main English to some residents while Jennifer takes some of attractions, such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and the children swimming. Corcovado (the hill on which stands the huge statue of I have also started teaching at an SOS village up in Christ the Redeemer). I found Rio very exciting and the hills of Bandung. SOS villages are villages of beautiful although I never felt entirely safe as it was various houses for orphans and each house has my first time in South America and Rio's glamorous parents and the children become each others brothers image is somewhat tarnished by the reports ofpoverty and sisters. Between us we run an English course and violence. Luckily I didn't experience the latter three times a week. while I was there, although one day I watched a television news report of a gun battle between police Back Row: Lake, Tommy Arslanian, Mike Lee Our evenings and other free time was, at firs~ taken and drug traffickers which had taken place the night Middle Row: John Malley, Denis Quayle, Mike Dooling, up planning and marking work, but since we have before less than a mile away from where I was become more skilled, or perhaps more lazy, our free Colin Howlett staying. I had four nights in a hotel on the seafront at Front Row: Roger Harrison, Stephen Keelan, Ray Pealing time has increased! At the request of our students, we Ipanema (next beach along from Copacabana). The have set up a Conversation Club which meets on view from my bedroom window of the sun setting was Fridays. Last semester we started Scottish Dancing stunning. lessons (Jennifer is from Aberdeen remember!). These have been well attended and a small group performed After Rio I flew up to Joao Pessoa (capital ofParaiba in the Practice Restaurant and did a display on state, N.E. Brazil) on February 4th, but it took me Parents' Day. until 1st March to find somewhere permanent to live. Being the Carnival period lots of houses and We hope to continue next semester and perhaps take apartments were already rented out at high prices, so the students to the "Highland Gathering", in JakiJrta, I spent most ofFebruary moving between guest houses in June. Our representatives have high hopes of an and youth hostels. Eventually I met up with a couple Indonesian Display team at the Highland Gathering, of other students and we moved into an apartment at but Jennifer and I have our reservations as the Cabo Branco beach. Cabo Branco, apart from being standord expected is very high and our lessons are one of the nicer areas to live, also happens to be the aimed largely at enjoyment rather than perfection. most eastern point of the Americas. The sun rises We have a team lined up but whether they'll perform about 5 am every day which at first was quite difficult or not, is as ofye~ undecided. However we will to get used to, especially as one of the windows in my definitely take a group to watch if nothing else. room has no curtains! Our pastimes range from singing and playing guitar Manchester University has a type of exchange (which has landed us on stage a few times), to visiting programme with the Federal University of Paraiba friends' homes, where we have perfected the art of which is why I came over here to study. However, eating with our hands! It is very easy to make friends things have not exactly gone to plan in that regard. here. We have been taken to the cinema and to see There have been various strikes throughout the year Back row left to right: Danny Norton, Ian Bligh, Ian Reid, "Wayang" puppet shows, "Ji Pangam" dance meaning that I've never had more than about 5 hours Peter Melia, Frank (Brains) Downs performances, which are fascinating. Cultural life is of lectures per week. Most of the study that I've done Front row left to right: John (Hento) Hennigan, Dave (Spud) rich and varied. We have also managed to take in two has been at home. With the extra time that the Colford, James Tyrer

9 Clooney and Miss Cooper provided a good stand-in. On the following Tuesday came a trip to Almeria. We went via the Sierra Nevada - a journey more like a roller coaster than any­ thing else. After what seemed about 2 days later we arrived in Almeria where we spent a thoroughly On Thursday 24th March 1994, Mr. Mars' enjoyable afternoon and evening. Travelling Army - soon to be of great fame Some were content to admire the through the Hispanic World - set off on the impressive scenery thereabouts annual exchange to Guadix - a typical whilst others took advantage of the Andalucian town of about 20,000 inhabitants. beach. It was a good day enjoyed by As with the majority of such towns, Guadix everyone and the slow fading of the old In Guadix '94 had a lot to offer in the way of culture - favourite songs form the back of the coach ancient caves - still inhabited by natives (but Nick Mulroy Robert Geraghty showed that everyone was worn out. fortunately, by none of us!), the beautiful John McGrath Liam Brady cathedral and archetypal Andalucian It was great to see all of the characters again Jonathan Lloyd Paul Stanley countryside. who are somehow part of the scenery of the Pete Moran Paul Birchall place - the gypsies who own the Dom Minghella Mike Myers 'dodgems', Senor Modesto etc. It would take too long to name them Luke O'Hanlon John Church all. Suffice to say that once again Dan My then we were shown an excellent time in what has become for many of P. Moran & N. Mulroy - 6th Form us a social and cultural capital of our world - a home from home.

Thanks again to all our Spanish friends and I hope we will show them as enjoyable a time when they come here in July. The only dark spots were the As we arrived in the town, expectations were absences of Mr. Clayton and Mr. mixed; some hoped to see old friends from Mars from Guadix, but Miss previous exchanges, others 'the first timers' merely wanted to survive the initial few days. Most of us had been before and hence knew Ch-nlGl. what to expect; some had not and life was not made easier for them by being thrown into the 'hustle and bustle' (?) of life in smaller Ladles'Day~EtiftA.oif...... t ... surrounding towns - more like the OK Corral than Andalucia. ::0~ ~ on~' "~'

After a settling down period of a few days, we ""I ~Fdd'Y a~~lte·.:lf~."'(?' were all accustomed to most of the quirks of B:-?:~~ ?;~~"f2,~'~t~~,:" , "~;" :¢~ , -'+<3:- Andalucian life - from the eating times (much leat later than here) to the accent, while others were still coming to terms with the bathing of ·1be·.·.GO~di~n,~ftew:S~~eJ__ . all food in olive oil. The week ended on a -~lh" ?':' high note with a meeting of all the families at ;~ Y.;;" >,£0 ~ the local country club - Acyda (a day well enjoyed in previous years). We sampled the speM&rfh,fvear"dfte,i ~cc~f: local delicacy (?) of chicken and chips (olive oil strikes again!), followed by the annual last year the luncheonra'ed ti~ioc c cc c efefXt ye:~srluncheon clash on the football field between English " will be issued on:a first'come'lfitstHNed • 'f"~: and Spanish sides. The Spaniards were screamed on to a crashing 6-4 defeat, while " ·Aray le~ies wishing to b~aa~e~ '~

10 bar and then moved on to the 'Callejon. Everyone was merry. One member of the group was unable to enjoy these pleasantries, as for a large part of his stay, he was living in a remote country house in the mountains with only cold, dripping water.

We arrived in Spain, finding what we had hoped to find - a bright sun and clear blue On the last full day, Glen skies. Most of the group Anderson (Form 6) staked his (made up of 10 St Edward's claim for fame on local boys and 9 Upton Convent Liverpoo{ -Motril Spanish television. The tape girls) met their partners at is over here in England if Malaga but a few, like myself anyone wishes to see it. had to endure another two hours and an arduous coach The last night saw many sad journey before they met their Inttrc0m6io '94 farewells, but these compaiieros in Motril. friendships will be renewed when the Spaniards come to The first night was spent getting to Liverpool in July. know the family and their The first excursion was to the Andalucian accent. Most nights the Alpujarras in which there was a Gregory Hunt (6/3) group got together in the 'Lebrillo' group of mountain villages. While we were there one particular fitness fanatic ran to the top of a mountain where a loss of footing would mean a very long drop down. In between visits to the beach, we went to a sugar refinery, the only one in Europe at Salobreiia - and the smell there was far from sweet!

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11 'atrust jfunb ~nnual1iall Cfrusf %nd Dear Friends of St. Edward's, The Trust Fund will be holding its Annual Ball on Saturday 12th November. 9lnnua! CJ3a!! The event is again at the Gladstone Hotel and dancing will be provided this year by a 7 piece band 'Celebration'. This is a new at group to us, but they come highly recommended. The Gladstone Hotel Once again we will welcome assis~nce with 'zes advertising or sponsorshIps of any (formerly The Crest) ra ffl e pn , rtand kind. We are again looking for your s~~po would welcome early bookings and anticIpate Saturday 12th November 1994 around 280 guests. There will be a wine reception at 7.30 pm for Dinner at 8.00 pm. Dress is formal and the . Dancing to event will close at 1.30 am. Please make a note m · book your table and join us for our usual "Celebration" 7 piece your dIary, splendid evening. See you Saturday 12th November!

Wine Reception 7.30 pm Dress Formal

Dinner 8.00 pm Carriages 1.30 am

Tickets £25

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12 ST EDWARD'S COLLEGE TRUST FUND MacMillan Nurses' The Trust was formed in 1981 with an initial the usual Open Afternoon for former target of £1million. At this time difficulties students, and the Old Edwardians' Dinner Coffee Morning were foreseeen with the funding of places in on Friday, 14 October and the annual Mass the school because of the change from Direct for the College at the Cathedral at 11.00am A national Coffee Morning Grant to independent status. The interest on Sunday 16 October. fund raising day with all from the Trust Fund was to be used to assist The Governors of the College have recently proceeds going towards the the College should the need arise, by agreed an extensive building plan for the Macmillan Nurses' appeal, providing Scholarships and Bursaries for future needs of the College and this exciting children who previously would have been will be held on 30th and vital development will cost over £2 September 11.30 am - 2.30 awarded places by their local authority but million. A major item is the building of a because of the change would be unable to new hall to replace the present assembly hall pm at Mrs Stella Goodwin's attend for financial reasons. which for many years has been quite house, 4 Heathwood, South Since the establishment of the Trust Fund, inadequate for a full Senior School assembly Drive, Sandfield Park. efforts to raise funds by covenants, and to extend the dining facilities which also Entrance will be £2 and all donations and other means have continued. cannot cater for the increasing numbers. are most welcome to come This has not been easy with the prevalent Also planned are an astroturf all weather conditions of employment and the general pitch, swimming pool refurbishment and the along. Last year the event state of the nation. However, despite these provision of new changing rooms and new raised £300 for the appeal. problems the Fund has continued to grow science laboratories. With the establishment steadily and now stands at about £700,000. of the new Nursery in January, 1994, the College roll now stands at 1,000 pupils. The Trust has been able to offer support to Whilst the developments will need major C~tlYe.~1ftJi CfuJrrflstl.1fS families of pupils of the school when they Voice trials for choristers for the financing, they are necesssary if St Edward's have found themselves in financial is to remain at the leading edge of education Metropolitan Cathedral Choir were difficulties, brought about by family illness completed last term. 23 boys from 14 or bereavement. This support which has in Liverpool. With the help of all sections of our College community, past and present, schools entered for the trials and 6 boys have been vital to affected families has been been awarded places in the Choir. They are equivalent to £11,450 this year. The Fund we trust that the Trust Fund will be able to play an important supporting role. has also made available £30,000 for the as follows: provision of extra facilities for the College. Donations of any amount (though larger (home districts listed in brackets) Although this allocation to the College and ones will be specially welcome!) to the fund the awards to families may seem generous, are invited, especially from former pupils Ashley Guidera (Crosby) when set in the context of the annual College who have had the benefit of being educated Anthony Higham (Fazakerley) budget of OVER £3,000,000, they take on a at St Edward's. If donations are covenanted, somewhat different perspective. tax can be recouped by the Fund and make Richard Jeffery (Aigburth) your gifts even more worthwhile at no extra This year the Headmaster has proposed that David King (West Derby) expense to you. You will find a Covenant for a week starting on St. Edward's Day, Andrew Roberts (Woolton) Thursday, October 13, the College will Form printed in this issue of The Edwardian and we hope and trust that many of you will sponsor a week of fund raising for the Trust Gareth Taylor (Gateacre) to be called the Edwardian Week. This will take the opportunity immediately of starting a Covenant. Making a bequest is another Four of the boys have a brother who is involve many sections of the College already a chorister at the Cathedral (one of community, including a 'Sponsored Walk', a way of helping the College. Please give the them being an identical twin). music concert on Tuesday, 18 October, a matter your consideration at once: the worst thing would be to do nothing. Celebrity Dinner on Thursday, 20 October The six new choristers will commence their and a Parents' Association function on Brian McDonald duties next September (1994). Besides Saturday, 15 October. All this is addition to Chairman, Trust Fund Association joining the choir, they will receive their education at the Cathedral Choir School, St Edward's College (where two of the candidates are already pupils). At the Choir School, alongside their normal education, the new choristers will be given a sound musical education. As well as the musical tuition IBERIA received in choir practice, every chorister learns to play at least one musical instrument MUSIC OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL and has individual singing. At the moment there are 19 choristers, and a further 7 currently in training as 'probationers'. They come from a wide area, including Bootie, Crosby, Eccleston, Leigh, Rainhill, Roby, Waterloo and Patri Early Music Group Widnes. The boys have choir practice each Francis D Chamber Choir morning before school begins and they sing Benjamin and Orchestra at 5 services each week. Entry by programme on the door £1.50 (concessions BOp) including wine. AUWeicomel Philip Duffy Master of the Music Metropolitan Cathedral.

13 Old Boys' MINIBUSES: THE ROAD AHEAD IS Rugby Report CLEAR! The widely publicised coach and The Old Boys Rugby 1st XV had a difficult minibus accidents in recent months season. They started the year well but went have highlighted concern over off song over Winter. A reasonably strong school minibus safety, notably the performance towards the end of the season deaths on the M40 and A59. saw them finish in the bottom quarter of the This is not a new issue. Over many North West 1 League. However 6th form years there has developed a tension rugby players should note that this still leaves between the policy suggestions of the Old Boys Rugby Club three leagues the European Commission, the ideas of British politicians and civil higher than our main rivals in West Derby, servants and the day to day realities namely Sefton Rugby Club. We are always of educational and charitable ready to welcome potential new players and bodies. Mr McCarthy and Mr Wilkinson before their 3 hour minibus so if you want to continue your rugby assessment. playing career after your A level year, come Put simply can groups afford an up to date minibus with seat belts and tachograph gates as a result of misjudgement by the driver. along to one of our training sessions on the and have access to a professionally trained and The other was a collision with a bollard in school grounds every Tuesday and Thursday independently assessed driver? Finance is a confined manoeuvring - again, driver evening at 6.30 pm. constraint on the all embracing concern over misjudgement. Now the Summer is upon us the golf section safety. This is not to say that drivers are uninhibited and of the rugby club is in the middle of its Minibuses have become an essential element in lacking in concern for safety. The simple fact is annual program of competitions and any school life. This is especially the case in that so many car drivers are not capable of interested golf players can contact the independent schools where extra-curricular driving a minibus with full control and Secretary of the society, Paul Kelly, at activities exist in abundance and teaching staff confidence. A good car tends to compensate for Bishops Court. show enthusiasm for their special interests be it driver error -a minibus (or any larger vehicle) chess, badminton, or the Duke of Edinburgh tends to exaggerate driver error. A minibus is a Looking forward to next season the first scheme. They are willing to give their time larger vehicle, with different handling league game for the rugby club is on "after four" and at weekends. Minibuses characteristics, different driving position and September 17th whilst the first game of the provide considerable convenience and flexibility different responsibilities. It is still possible for season for the 1st XV will be the preliminary in use, particularly if there are two, as at St any teacher with a licence acceptable to insurers round of the Lancashire Trophy Competition Edward's. Coaches provided by outside firms to drive a minibus in this country. A coach or against Heaton Moor on the 4th September at would not, for many purposes in the College, large bus requires a Passenger Carrying Vehicle Licence, a lorry a Heavy Goods Vehicle home - all support welcome! give the necessary convenience and flexibility. To use coaches for all requirements would be Licence. These licences follow on a successful M.R.G. Seddon prohibitively costly. Many activities would course of training and independent testing. quite simply cease in many schools and Colleges Parents are right to expect the best from St. if there was not ready access to minibuses. Edward's, not just the legal minimum. The The issue which has been addressed at the Headmaster has sponsored a driver training Old 8titDDrdian'; College is how to make existing minibus scheme for all minibus drivers. This is an on provisions as safe as possible, bearing in mind going process but at the moment embodies a that legislative changes may indeed change the three hour session of training and assessment Cj)/nnlll" context over the next few years. with written information providing guidance on driving technique, on Saturday mornings. Two headings might be appropriate: "vehicle and safety" and secondly, "driver safety". The One staff member was trained successfully as a College has two vehicles a Leyland-Oaf 16 fully qualified P.C.V. driver and with the seater K reg and a Ford 15 seater H reg. The Institute of Advanced Motorists. He is cpTQS(JniaHon of latter is on contract hire and so its servicing is responsible for the minibuses and driver the responsibility of the hire firm. The Leyland­ training. Given that the College minibuses are CZJJar 9YitlTTloril1ls Oaf is maintained by the local main dealer, NW used for over twenty different activities by in Trucks, at intervals more frequent than excess of thirty drivers, driver training is a must. suggested by the manufacturer. This reflects the There is no real code of practice for Minibus Institutional users, or indeed drivers, so much of jriciClij 7iJN7 October 7994 fact that there are many different drivers of the minibus and a great deal of use occurs in urban what the College is doing is innovative, but and suburban areas. similar to the best practice in other independent schools. 100 pm tor 730 pm A time each week is allocated for checking the Cit minibuses in terms of oil, water, lights, tyres and It has become clear that, perhaps unexpectedly, for cleaning. In addition, it is the responsibility those needing improvement most are middle­ St EclwClrd's College of each driver, legally, to make similar checks aged. It is many years since they were trained as prior to use. The minibuses have full AA cover. drivers and have accumulated a whole range of Thus the vehicles are kept in a safe and bad habits. Yet experience gives them the belief ,4nl/one who wis-J"1es roadworthy condition. Both buses are filled that they are good, safe drivers. In fact, to date, to he put on the mClllinq Ilc:t with seat-belts. Pupils are instructed to wear the best driver on assessment was female arid in seat belts as fitted. They can be a life saver. her twenties. So much for male chauvinism! jor the Dinner I trust this article has been informative for please contact )l1ark Seddon In the last 12 months the three accidents involving the minibuses have highlighted the parents and that they appreciate the considered on 051-489 7932 need to focus on "driver safety". None of the and serious approach the College is taking with three involved other vehicles or injury to minibus travel for its pupils. occupants. Two happened entering the College John Campbell- i/c Minibuses

14 This year all our teams had a disappointing start to the season. The Under 15 team, captained by Stephen Farrington, performed best, only losing one match. This situation improved greatly after Christmas with the Under 13 and open teams not The cross country club has enjoyed a reasonably The Under 13's were affected by numerous losing a single match. Despite this dramatic successful season, with some outstanding injuries throughout the season, so that they were recovery the Senior team only finished runners up individual performances backed up by very good rarely at full strength. Nevertheless, they finished in the league and were knocked out of "The team performances. It is not possible to mention a respectable 4th in the Merseysdie League and Times" Knockout Competition at an early stage. everybody who took part in the club's activities, also won all but one of their 'friendly' fixtures. but there were many unsung heroes who played a Michael Dudley recovered from injury to finish a Although we did not win any trophies this year, we full part by training and runnin enthusiastically very creditable 29th in the Northern Schools' did see the emergence of a few talented throughout the season. Championships. He and Francis Brooks were our individuals. There was a formidable twosome, in first two counters in most races, with Neil Renton, the shape of the Farrington twins, who Michael Hogg and James Prendergast usually our convincingly won most of their games. Stephen next runners home. Farrington also reached the semi finals of the The Under 14's enjoyed a fair degree of success. Individual School Knockout Championship - an They won the Christian Brothers' Schools excellent achievement. Michael Dudley, the Under Championships at Crosby, finished a fine 2nd in 13 captain, also showed tremendous talent, only the Merseydie League and acquitted themselves losing one game all season. well in other fixtures. Simon Fraser won the final two League races at Wavertree and Wirral G.S. This year the Senior team was potentially one of and was chosen to represent Merseyside in the the strongest teams ever. However, with every English Schools Championships - held this year in member having other school committments it was Sefton Park - where he ran very well to finish as difficult to arrange times when all the team could Merseyside's third counter. Peter Walsh also had a play. For this reason we played on numerous Our girls' teams have faced fierce competition fine season - he was 5th in the Wavetree League occasions with a noticeably weakened side. locally from schools such as Broughton Hall and race and was a reserve for Merseyside at Sefton However, we did have some moderate success Park - and there was fine support from Matthew St Hilda's, resepctive winners of the Junior and when, for the first time ever, a team entered the Gilmore, Ian O'Brien, Michael Ellis and Colin Intermediated age groups in the T.S.B. Cup, a Liverpool Lighting Chess Tournament. The team national competition. Nevertheless, the Under 12's Price. The 'B' team again did well as a team, as consisting of Nicholas Gee, Kevin Wall, John achieved a very crediatbble 8th position in the well as supporting the 'A' team. Chris Stockton Billal and myself, although extremely Merseyside League, in which 20 schools took part. and James Warburton were 'A' team counters on Helen Clint was the individual winner at the occasion and credit must also go to Chris Ventre, inexperienced, played with enthusiasm and Liverpool Harriers Cup meeting at Wavetree and Jamie Tedford and Andrew Williams, who trained finished high up in a field of twenty-three teams. she also finished in the first ten in all three League and competed regularly in all weathers. This success was mainly due to the varying and races and was chosen to represent Merseyside The fourth years ran most of their races with the unusual tactics from Nicholas Gee and Kevin Wall. against Dublin. Janine Newnes, Emma Wilcox, fifth years, but the T.S.B. Cup and two local cup Enthusiasm for the game this year has been the Christine Graham, Jenny Peers, Hayley Morris and meetings saw a combined third and fourth year greatest I have seen at St Edward's - at 6th form Elizabeth Cashman provided good support. team competeing in Under 15 events. They ran and junior level - with many people asking to be very well to win the first round of the T.S.B. Cup The Under 13's had to compete against third year taught this grand game. This popularity is mainly at a wet Royden park. In the Regional Final at girls in the Merseyside League, but, running in due to the recent televisation of "The Times" their own age group in the League Championships Rochdale - also held in cold, wet conditions - our team finished a creditable 5th. The Under 16 team World Championship between Nigel Short and (a separate event) at Crosby, they produced a Gary Kasparov. splendid performance to finish 3rd and collect St also enjoyed a good season, achieving 2nd place in Edward's first team medals for girls' cross country. the Merseyside League. Peter Silcock had an As this is my last year as Chess Captain, I would Lucy Blackhurst again had a fine season and was outstanding season - he finished 2nd in two of the like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Bamber alos selected to represent Merseyside against League races and 3rd in another. He ran with for the sacrifices he has made and for the distinction for Merseyside in the English Schools Dublin. She was well supported by Vikki Newnes, enthusiasm and committment he has shown Championships, also finishing as a third counter Kelly Giblin, Nicola O'Donoghue and Lindsay towards all pupils throughout the seven years I Carroll. for the team. Robert Pope also had an excellent season - he finished 9th, 5th and 2nd in the first have played chess for St Edward's. I would like to The Under 12 boys' team enjoyed a successful first three League races - and only injury robbed him of wish everybody who plays chess for St Edward's season, achieving a good third place in the a place in the Merseyside team at Sefton Park. in the future, the best of luck in maintaining the Merseyside League, 4th in the Liverpool Hariers Our fourth year runners provided them with high standard of chess played here. Cup meeting and winning all but one of their consistent support throughout the season, with Jamie A. McMullin - Form 7 'friendly' fixtures. Michael Bate enjoyed an some fine performances from Neil Blackhurst, Lee excellent season, winning the first Legaue race and Rowlands, Stephen Parkinson, Ben Leather and finishing in the first five in the other League Stephen Cranny. Credit must also be given to Lee fixtures and 8th in the Northern Schools and Stephen Farrington for their consistent effort in Championships over the hills of Lyme Park. He training. was also chosen for Merseyside against Dublin. The Seniors suffered from only having a small Good support came from Daniel Melia, Alan squad and injury meant that they were not often at Walsh, Jon Price, John Slavin amd Andrew full strength. James O'Shaughnessy proved their McLindon. most successful runner, and there were some good performances also from Alex Prayle, Billy Edwards and Barry Pierce. I would particularly like to express my thanks to the team coaches - Miss Clooney, Mr Stephenson, Mr Wilkinson, Mr Haimes amd Mr McCarthy - for all their hard work and support throughout the season. Last, but not least, a big thank you to so many parents for their enthusiastic support, both moral and material, for their sons and daughters throughout the season. J.F. Miles

15 · I City Champions • t 14 Netball Team: Lwerp<>O J dith Turner, LolTOlne Fros Under 12 Netball Team. . H Kim Ware. u Back Row: Julie y~n, d Denise Short (capt), ~.~k row: LoUise Bro~~v:::,::,~ City Champions I cox (capt), Rachael Kiely' JulC .eMEades, Jenny O'Brien Em Front Row: Leanne %t: Claire Conroy) F ront Row: Elizabeth ,Ie akin ' ma Leanne Olsen (not pres • Sarah McKay Cashman, Janine Newnes Rach , eJLenoo , Under 14's n This year the Under 14's have continued to playa good standard of netball. Generally they have trained My thanks and congratulations to all players for hard and have been rewarded with some very good an enjoyable and successful season. Thanks also to results. The team remained unbeaten throughout the Miss Greig for her help this year. season and beat some strong opposition. Notable victories included a 10-6 win at Merchant Taylors' and an excellent 11-5 victory over Upton Hall Under 12's Convent, a competent side who reached the National Under 13 Netball Team: Liverpool City Champions After defeat in the first match of the season, the Under Schools Finals last season. Back Row: Michelle Frost, Emma Hinnigan, Eve Leather, Nina 12's had an extremely good year. They trained with This season the Under 14's retained their City Farquharson, Mandy Bryan enthusiasm and proved themselves to be a competent Front Row: Nicola O'Donoghue, Lindsay Carrol (capt), Vikki team. There was great competition for places and the Championship trophy and reached the County Schools Newnes Finals there they finished fourth, missing out on number of good players made selection difficult. second place on goal difference only. The team's commitment to training paid off as they and willingness to learn has led to them showing vast Well done to all players for another successful season, then rremained unbeaten unil the last game of the improvement both technically and tactically. They season when they were beaten by an excellent and congratulations to Denise Short who has have continued to play netball to a good standard and represented the St Helens' district team and to Learme Merchant Taylors' side. The Under 12's achieved their results indicate that they have the potential to do some very good results which included wins over Lloyd, Lorraine Frost and Judith Turner who were well in county competitions next season. selected for the Liverpool Schools' Team. West Kirby Grantmar, Liverpool College and St Suffering only two defeats all year, the Under 13's Mary's, and their sesaon culminated in a victory in the My thanks to Miss Cooper for her assistance this year. have beaten strong teams such as Merchant Taylors', Liverpool City Championship; three out of three for St West Kirby Grantmar and Upton Hall, and in fact also Edward's College netball. Under 13's beat Archbishop Blanch Under 14's who were runners Congratulations and thanks to all Under 12 players for up to St Edward's Under 14's in the Liverpool City a good year, and to Miss Edwards for her help. This season the Under 13's havp shown a great team Tournament. The season was completed with a spirit and enthusiasm for tr_g. Their dedication victory in their own City Championships. L. Hutchinson

Under 14's Although there are only a handful of Under 12 The Under 14's have had a relatively lean season this fixtures for the A team and less for the B team, the year, losing to Merchant Taylor's, West Kimy Hockey Reports teams enthusiasm has not wavered. They have been Grantmar and St Julie's, all teams which they have unbeaten this season without a goal scored against beaten in the previous seasons. These losses were not them and with a culmative total of over 60 goals! A due to lack of talent, as all members of the squad 1993·1994 very impressive total for freshers to the game. The have undoubted ability as hockey players, but were a highlight of the season was winning the Liverpool City Tournament. result of lack of commitment to training by some Having said this, however, most players did train hard members of the team. If the Under 14's are to and with dedication, and some good results were My congratulations to all the team and also my thanks achieve their full potential as Under IS's then this achieved; strong teams such as Broughton Hall were to all their efforts and commitment this season. Well problem must be rectified in September. beaten and the team finished as mooers-up in the Done! V. Qurrey Liverpool City Tournament. Under 13's The enthusiasm and enjoyment for hockey which the Under 13's showed last year has continued this season. They have trained hard and shown great improvement as players. It was also pleasing to see several new players begin training and play in the team. The squad's commitment to training and to each other gave rise to an excellent team spirit which helped them to a second successive oobeaten sesaon. In fact, with the exception of a 1-1 draw at Merchant Taylors' in the first match of the year, every game was won; an excellent record by anyone's standards. The season was completed by a well deserved victory in the Liverpool City Tournament. My thanks to and congratulations to all squad members for an excellent year. 1. Hutchinson Under 13 Hockey Team: Liverpool City Champions Under 12's Under 12 Hockey Team: Liverpool City Champions Back Row: Nicola O'Donoghue, Jackie Tilley, Vikki Back Row: Jenny O'Brien, Rachel Eades, Joanne Newnes, Emma Hinnigan The Under 12's have trained hard this season. They Doddridge, Julie Makin, Danielle Chan Front Row: Lucy Blackhurst, Mandy Bryan (capt), ahve been dedicated to the game and have improved Front Row: Rachel Beckwith, Janine Newnes, Rachael Lindsay Carroll, Nina Farquharson both as individual hockey players and as a team. Kiely (capt), Sarah McKay (Not present: Emma Wilcox)

16 Sporting Representative Honours and Achievements Autumn/Winter 1993-1994 Hockey Netball TSB Cup Individual Performance U12 City Champions U12 City Champions U15 reached Regional Final where they came 5th U12 Helen Clint was individual winner in U13 City Champions U13 City Champions Liverpool Harriers Cup Races Liverpool Harriers Cup U14 Runners-up U14 City Champions U12's 4th Race finished 2nd in second Individual Performances League Race Basketball U12 Michael Bate won first Merseyside U19 City Finalists Representative Honours League Race Representing: finished 2nd in Liverpool Merseyside V Dublin (October) Rugby Harriers Cup Races Helen Clint, Lucy Blackhurst, Michael Bate, finished 8th in Northern U19 Last 16 of National Daily Mail Cup Simon Fraser, Neil Blackhurst, Robert Pope, Peter Schools Championships U16 Semi-finalists of Liverpool St Helens Silcock U14 Simon Fraser won third and fourth Liverpool in Merseyside School Floodlit Cup Merseyside League Races U19 Winners Birkenhead Schools' Tournament Championships (February) U16 Peter Silcock finished 2nd, 3rd, 2nd in (1's) (8th time in 16 years) Helen Clint, Lucy Blackhurst, Simon Fraser, Peter three final Merseyside U16 Stonyhurst 1's Finalists Walsh, Matthew Gilmore, Ian O'Brien, Ben League Races U14 Wirral 1's Semi-finalists Leather, Robert Pope, Peter Silcock U16 Peter Silcock finished 2nd, 3rd, 2nd in Lancs U16 D. Tunna P. Stanley Merseyside in English School three final Merseyside Championships at Sefton Park (March) League Races U14 Boys Simon Fraser (finished 64th, 3rd Cross Country· Boys counter for Merseyside) Merseyside League Cross Country . Girls U16 Boys Peter Silcock (finished 74th, 3rd U12 3rd Merseyside League counter for Merseyside) U13 4th U12 8th U14 2nd U14 18th Interclass Competition Results U16 2nd Merseyside League Championships Wirral AC Cup Races U12 10th 3rd Year 2nd Year 1st Year U13 4th U13 3rd Cross Country 3D 2D 10 U15 4th Liverpool Harriers Cup Races Hockey 3M 2M IS Christian Brothers Championships U12 7th Badminton 3M 2H U14 1st U14 7th Football 3D Korfball 1H helped to enhance the general quality of basketball in Swimming 2M IS their year. Basketball Report Rugby 1M Our worst season overall for the last five years! This Without naming names, I wish to congratulate all the can be put down to lack of team practice not second year players for their enthusiasm throughout Girls Basketball 2M individual effort. There is an increasingly difficulty the season. Don't lose it! S.R.Morgan Boys Basketball 2D due to the breadth of extra-curricular activities we offer to get one team together consistently for one team practice per week. It is difficult in a team game Boys' Swimming such as basketball to produce the necessary drills and Girls' Swimming team plans to beat opposing teams who have regular Report Championships • 1994 practice. We have had a very successful season with only one The Liverpool Schools' Girls Swimming Again the Under 19 team were the most successful match lost. The only disappointment was the Championships provide an opportunity for individual team reaching the final of the City Cup, only to be cancellation of the Liverpool Schools Championships, skill to show forth. Last year, participating for the beaten yet again by Bluecoat School - 53 - 83 points. in which I felt the teams could have done very well. first time, St Edward's College finished 5th out of 9. Throughout the season the players produced good This event is usually the season's high point. This year the College moved up to 4th and again we quality basketball and improved collectively in their were not competing at all levels. offensive and defensive plays. Kevin Wall, John The Under 12's lost only one match to Bluecoat who Church and Jamie McMullen had excellent seasons have an exceptionally strong squad. Attendance at The girls' swimming season had been a little improving continually. Adam Harrison, Andrew training by squad members must be improved if we disappointing in that weaknesses, particularly in O'Brien, Adam Grant, John Vancheri, David Roscoe, too are to fulfil our undoubted potential. Philip freestyle in Years 1 and 2, had prevented many galas Paul Curtis, Spencer Williamson, Nicholas Gee and Thompson, Michael Roberts and Terence McLoughlin being won outright. Year 1 always did well and won Danny Riley all played well and were important were our strongest swimmers, but Paul Sweeney must most of their matches but illness or injury often contributors to the team's success. be congratulated for his excellent attitude throughout robbed Years 2 and 3 of victory and cost winning the I hope these players continue to play the game when the season. gala overall. At all times individuals tried hard. In they leave school. Dennis Reid and Francis Brooks possess the best Year 1 Rachel Beckwith, Sara Bums, Helen Clint and The Under IS's did not have the best of seasons for attitude for our second year swimmers who won six of Nicola Girvan made exceptional progress well reasons already stated, being knocked out in the first their ten matches. The squad has strength in depth, supported by Danielle Peddie and Vicky Woods. round of the cup. but the quality is affected by the commitment of many Year 2 relied more on team effort but individual The Under 14's have displayed a good approach to the of the swimmers to do well. This can be and should progress was made by Eve Leather and Janie limited number of games they have had. Attendance be improved. McCarthy. at their training sessions per week was good and Mr Year 3 remained very strong in depth with Claire The Under 14's are our strongest team. They have Treherne was pleased with the deVelopment of Peter Beckwith, Julie Hynan, Kirstie McNeece and Susan Walsh and Simon Worsley. quality swimmers in Kevin Davies, William Hesketh Johnson putting in some great swims well supported The Under 13 year group have had an excellent and Philip Evans with good back up from Michael by Katie Cottier, Nicola Davies, Laura Dickinson, attitude to training all season, although it was difficult Ellis, Shaun Evans and Mark Leary. They have the Sandra Duncan, Lucy Fitzsimons and Marion Riley. potential to do very well in the English Schools to get all the team together for a regular practice and After this year's heats for the Liverpool Schools' consequently the development of our team play was Championships this summer and preserve their unbeaten record. Girls' Swimming Championship, St Edward's restricted. However, there is no doubting the keenness College found was represented in 24 finals, including of this age group to play the game. Attendance at The Under IS's are the team of the season in terms of all relays (even the open relays which are for morning (8.00 am) training sessions was excellent, I their attitude. They lost only one match during the swimmers aged 11-18). Last year we were think the record was 24. season by one relay. Attendance at training was represented in 17 finals, Susan Johnson won the The boys went out in the first round of the cup to the excellent and they are a pleasing group to work with. Third Year Freestyle and First Year Medley teams eventual semi finalists, due more to the height of the Ben Ambrose was the outstanding summer in the were also victorious. Second places were achieved opposition rather than our own teams skill level. The group with excellent support from Michael Fitzsimon, by Helen Clint (Year 1 Backstroke and Butterfly), boys have showed, especially in the second half of the Michael Passey, Carl Mba and Laurence Bannon. last game against St Margaret's that they can playa Eve Leather (Year 2 Backstroke) and Third Year fast, accurate passing game. I hope they can continue The Senior Team improved last year and there is a Medley Team. Third places were won by Sara Bums to develop this aspect of their game. strong depth to the squad. Chima Ojukwu, Paul (Year 1 Breaststroke), Julie Hynan (Year 3 Backstroke), Second Year Freestyle Team and First The girls have had only three competitive games but Maxwell and John Lee were the strongest swimmers did place 3rd out of 6 in an invitation tournament at in the squad, but a good attitude was shown by Year Freestyle Team. Archbishop Beck School. I think they have brought Graham Ion, Alan Doddridge and David Lambert, the Well done to all who contributed over the year - we their considerable netball passing skills and future secretary for their work this year. can look forward confidently to next season! competitive attitude into their basketball and have S.R. Morgan J. Gresty M.Brooks

17 Under 13's Rugby Tour to the Emerald Isle Edmund nice: Remembered As part of the Edmund Rice celebrations the Under 13 in eork (and the rest of rugby team were taking part in a tournament in Ireland. 9reland) We met up on 15th April at 9.00 to set off for the Emerald Isle. The team split up into two groups and As part of the commemorative events recalling the life were safely seat belted into two minibuses. The journey and legacy of that great Irishman, Edmund Rice, Br. to Anglesey took three hours and when we arrived at Rupert, Headmaster of Presentation College, Cork, Holyhead we didn't have to wait too long for the ferry. organised a rugby tournament for Under 13's. After a three and a half hour crossing we landed just outside Dublin and soon we were on our way to Cork. Schools and Colleges from around Ireland arrived in Cork. St Edward's was the representative from England. To briefly explain: the Presentation Order like the Sun and isotar in Cork Christian Brothers look to Edmund Rice as their founder The following morning as we prepared to leave the day and continuing inspiration. before's events were beginning to take their toll and we Showing much courage and fortitude the Under 13's felt tired and sleepy. The journey to the ferry was calm coached by Mr A. Pennington and supported by Mr 1. and enjoyable and a good hearty breakfast was waiting Campbell and Mr P. Carter (Viriliter Age) crossed Wales for us when we boarded. Time flew and we were soon to Holyhead, the Irish Sea to Dun Laoghaire and Ireland driving through Sandfield Park, tired but keen to tell our to Cork in the two College minibuses. Stuart Carter, the tales of victory and defeat and the distinctive way we captain, gives a detailed report of the visit but I would celebrated the memory of Edmund Rice, Founder of the Christian Brothers, to our families. like to highlight certain other aspects. Breakfast on the ferry We would like to thank Mr Campbell, Mr Pennington For me there were three particular "spiritual" moments and Mr Carter for making this trip possible. I hope this in Ireland. will be the first of many for us. Peut-etre la France at la To avoid a traffic jam on the main road down to Cork The journey to Cork was longer than we had anticipated victoire!! we turned south on country roads. Without design or but we were soon tucked up for the remains of the night in our Forte Travelodge rooms. However, our sleep intent after an hour or so we saw signs for Callan, the seemed short lived as we were up and out at 8.00 am birth place of Edmund Rice and sure enough our group ready to play in the rugby tournament at 11. 00 am. passed by the birth place of our raison d' etre in the misty Seven teams, including St Edward's, took part in the Irish twilight. tournament. We won our first game against Limerick 38- The second moment was the last group game of the oand we won the second game against Cork 54-5 - an Under 13's playing a side from Bray, near Dublin. easy win, with Ian Cheveau, Craig Griffies and Neil Despite their lack of physique the St. Edward's boys Stanley ripping the heart out of Cork's defence. The last showed total commitment. I have seen it at 1st XV level game in our group proved alot more difficult though team spirit shone through and we came back with two tries in after the pupils have been six, seven or more years at the the dying seconds of the game to narrow the score to a 15 College but never so marked at such a young age group. Character, unselfishness and teamwork were there in points to 20 defeat at the hands of Presentation College, Mike Ellard Bray. The semi fmals beckoned - and we struggled on - abundance. I was privileged to be present. one man down (through injury). Although defeat The team were: M. Simpson, 1. Cassidy, J. Garvey, B. Thirdly in the Saturday evening journey back across followed we did not lose heart and we were pleased with Blundell, 1. Haslam, S. Carter (capt), M. Goodwin, M. Dublin with clear skies and a setting sun as we passed the performance of the team against Presentation College Scott, T. Heaven, 1. Cheveau, C. Griffies, N. Stanley, A. through Mitchellstown and adjacent to the Galtee in the semis. Robinson, P. Dean, M. Sanchez, 1. Harris. After the tournament we were taken for meal by our Mountains - the gentle green of Ireland's heart - I thought of Andrew Robinson who had been injured in the Bray hosts, led by Headmaster, Br Rupert, to "downtown" Stuart Carter - Under 13's Captain Cork, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Then it was off to game and cried throughout the semi final, not because of the Old School House, a small hotel near Dublin and a his injury but because he could not be on the field with well earned rest. The journey to the hotel was of great his College team mates. interest and along the way we saw many famous castles Wherever we travel to rugby tournaments or tours it This focused for me a sense of achievement and of and ruins; but surprisingly seeing no leprechauns or seems inevitable that we meet Old Boys of St Edward's purpose of seeing young lads growing up together, of banshees. or certainly people who have connections with the being part of that process. I was a school master at a College. Christian Brother College. It meant something - it meant So it was on our visit to Cork. On the touchline at Presentation College was Mike Ellard who left St. an awful lot! Edward's in 1964 when Brother Coffey was Headmaster. J.G. Campbell He gave us vocal support and chatted happily about his time in Liverpool and was eager for news of our present best wishes to all who were at the College in the early era under Mr. Waszek. Mike spent his career in the 60's. If anyone would like to contact him, telephone me armed forces including two years in Germany where he at school and I will make the link. coached rugby with success including taking Ricklingen To our great delight on the ferry, outwards and return, RFC to the German national cup in 1989. Now retired to our restaurant steward was Mr. McArdle, father of his native Cork he spends much of his spare time in Brian, recently a pupil at the College - an excellent rugby coaching. Mike makes sure he attends Ireland's cross-country runner. Needless to say, we were all very Shaking hands after the match against Bray matches in the Championship each year. He sends his well looked after on our "mini-cruise" on the Irish Sea!

The Under 13's did not have a successful year if School and then to Woodhouse Grove but failed in only the playing record of four wins and one draw Under 13 Rugby Report both instances to progress from the group stage. In in fourteen matches is considered, but the season each tournament we played badly against inferior can be evaluated positively by analysing the beaten by one star player of the opposition. I am sides and only managed to play well in one match. improvement made in skills and the bright outlook sure that as the seasons pass the teamwork will However, in the Christian Brothers' tournament we this bodes for future seasons. develop to identify dangerous opposing players and started well by beating St Anselm's 32-0 and St In the first match we scored an early try at to ensure that their talent is not prominent against Aidan's 28-0. In the semi-final we turned the Manchester G.S. but failed to capitalise on our St Edward's. tables on St Joseph's, Stoke to come from behind to advantage. This seemed to set our confidence back In the second term we again played some good, win 17-12 and all was set up for the struggle to beat somewhat, and with tough fixtures against K.E.S., competitive rugby in losing to St Ambrose and a formidable St Ambrose seven. With a Lytham and Birkenhead School to follow it took us Wirral G.S. and gained a draw against King's tremendous display of superb handling and running quite a while before we registered our first victory School, Macclesfield. In none of these matches rugby we created two good tries to lead 10-0 at half at home 36-0 against St Bede's. Just before half where we outgunned or outclassed and the handling time. There then followed a period of tenacious term in October we again took a 12-0 lead against and passing was improving rapidly. The main tackling under great pressure, when we managed to St Joseph's, Stoke, thanks to two good tries by Neil weakness was apparent when we were around the hold out until, towards the end of the game, the Stanley, only to lose 12-15. At this stage of the opponents' 22 metre area. We either failed to exert stronger opposition scored a try by the posts which season it was becoming more and more difficult to pressure for very long and force errors or were was easily converted. Two breaks were snuffed out get a settled team each week because injuries were ineffective in penetrating defences. This aspect of by crunch tackles but we eventually conceded a try being accumulated. A good number of players play must be worked at constantly with those to a scrum-half darting from a scrum towards the were training regularly, but training must in future forwards who drive towards the goal line doing so comer flag. We lost 10-12, gave St Ambrose a real be more strenuous - as an insurance policy against with greater determination and ensuring that the fright and finished the season with a memorable picking up these niggling injuries. As the matches ball is then made available for second phase performance .... or so we thought. A trip to Cork passed it was evident that we were a competent movements. followed, ...... but that's another story ..... team which could put up a good display only to be The seven-a-side squad travelled to Birkenhead

18 all squad members to seek improvement and in which Under 14 Rugby Report they rarely failed to fulfil their potential. Under 12 Rugby In Simon Worsley, the side had a captain who led by This season had three distinct phases. The flrst up example. His defensive play with the boot at Report 1993-1994 until Christmas was outstanding. Pre-season training, Lancaster was the best I have ever seen. James Record: Played 14 Won 3 Lost 11 enthusiasm and teamwork in this period led to seven McQuade's vision of the game and counter attacking Although the record was somewhat disappointing wins out of eight. We quickly developed an edge to was excellent. He won many scrums against the head there were many positive aspects to the season. our game, fitness levels were high and we were able and proved a key pack member. Blackwell, is to raise our game. Alertness and the ability to take another player who can raise his game and continued Commitment and punctuality in training wa~ first half chances became frequent and the team deserves greatly in terms of points scoring. The most . rate; all players were willing to listen and to every praise for their dedication to improving their improved player of the season was Anthony Wnght, learn; behaviour to, from and at matches was positional play and for their commitment in working whose attitude was a credit, and in McGeough, commendable, and the side showed discipline on for each other. Most matches were always going to Wong, Bailey, Kumar, Kelly, Melia, McGillicuddy, the field at all times. be close and we believed we would always come Dwyer, Hesketh and P Davies, the team had its Inconsistency throughout the season meant that through and we always did. There was a special committed approach to training. quality to our work. These matches will be the side would score fifty points one week and remembered for a long time to come. Thanks should be given to a loyal group of parents then let in fifty the next. Poor tackling and a real who supported their sons and the rest of the team, this The bad weather and poor pitch conditions led to the lack of desire to win was the problem. In future year. I should also like to acknowledge the work of the team must be prepared to take on to the field a cancellation of many games and regular practice was Mr Hughes and Mr Campbell who created the wish to succeed, and not just a wish to take part. impossible. There were only eight practice sessions opportunity for seven squad members to represent between mid-November and mid-January. The Merseyside later on in the season. In Simon Riley and Michael Roberts the team achievements of before were unsustainable. The edge R. Young was blessed with an extremely pacy centre pairing was lost. We performed well below par against De la and the half back pairing of Fergus Griffies and Salle and were narrowly defeated. We struck back the terrier like Mark Tipping showed great against St Ambrose with a good win. This was vital understanding. Week in, week out the forwards to our continuity. The narrow Wirral defeat Under 14 Rugby emphasised that rugby is not all about the result. Our provided the backs with more than their fair share players conduct was exemplary. They should feel Played 13 Won 8 Lost 5 of possession. Unable to match oppositions for proud of that day, but the events meant the spirit had Points for 342 Against 277 height and strength, they rucked superbly and gone out of the side. Five injuries meant out 13 man scrummaged in a way which enabled Andrew Wins side the next week against Merchant Taylors were Defeats Power to win three-quarter of scrums. Manchester G.S. 38-22 thrashed. The feeling that the game should be played Birkenhead 14-47 Lytham 50-32 The rampaging runs of Terence Mcloughlin and in the correct way lingered into the Macclesfield De la Salle 15-18 Peter Sunderland were a joy to watch, but game and we were badly defeated. Cowley 43-0 St Bede's 66-0 Wirral 12-15 occurred all to infrequently. Matthew Talbot, The final phase of the season saw a return to focus. Lancaster 17-7 Merchant Taylors' 53-7 Richard Worral, Nicholas Daly and Philip Larkin In the Sevens competitions we reached two semi StAnselm's 29-12 Macclesfleld 58-0 all worked as a tight unit and deserved far more finals and a flnal. We beat many strong sides on the Calday 22-8 success than they achieved. way. We lost, in extra time, to Merchant Taylors' at StAmbrose 43-5 Rydal and we threw away a lead against Macclesfleld Everything came right in the game at St at Wirral. These two games underlined that there was Record before Christmas Won 7 Lost 1 Anselm's College. It was the finest display of little between the teams, that two weeks earlier had Record after Christmas Won 1 Lost 4 junior rugby I have witnessed. The 36-29 victory been so different. The players responded was hugely deserved. magniflcently. Sevens Special mentions must go to Gerard Finnigan A defeat in the flnal of the Christian Brothers Rydal Semi Finalists who propped magnificently throughout the season, competition against a strong St Mary's side, rounded Wirral Semi Finalists and to Simon Stockton who tackled with the heart off a season, in which real endeavour was shown by Christian Brothers Finalists of a lion. On many occasions, players twice his size were brought crashing down to earth, saving and lining are the essence of good centre play, certain tries. particularly in defence. In attack, they have the pace, Under 15 Rugby Report strength and heart to beat anybody. On the wings, I.McMullen Granby, Jones and Jennings could all run with power The Under 15' s season was ultimately a fairly and purpose, with Jennings being a huge asset in disappointing one with the potential of many talented several positions. Granby, too, proved that he can players being prevented from flourishing by various playa more commanding role at stand-off, if he can factors. Constant injuries and recurrences of injuries keep his head. meant that the back-line almost never trained together Tackling proved a problem for the backs, with timing and the forwards too suffered through injury, illness and alignment in defence causing the difficulty for and other commitments, and of course, there was the some of the over-zealous. Indeed, Cashman, Morris three month lay-off due to the weather! and Jennings, all proved that size is not a hindr~ce to The team lost very few games, 5 in all, but lost many good defence, with all three being extremely solid crucial fixtures due to a lack of fltness and technique. throughout the season. Sisson, Sweetin, Feeley, In any tight match, we always had to rely on personal Humphries, S. Jones and Bictash all deserve prai~e flair rather than team unity. The forwards tended to for their valuable contributions with several playmg produce patchy and scrappy possession, not enabling regularly. To all, my thanks. the backs to run effectively. In the 7's competitions, it was the same old story. Action from Under 12 game at Arnold School, B/ackpool. Despite this, there were several good performances With injuries weakening the side, we still managed to and some players grew as the season wore on. In the perform quite well in the Ampleforth games, saving forwards, Cloherty, Passey and Mellon always our worst performance for the group decider. There were many notable performances worked extremely hard and tackled with vigour, Nevertheless, with a squad at the Christian Brothers' particularly against K.E.S. Lytham, Wirral whilst Fitzsimon in the second row was often most Tournament, there really was only one side in it, a destructive in the loose. Ambrose is a strong front­ competition that was won with comfort, with the Grammar School and Arnold School. The of-the-line jumper and Santangeli caused havoc in team, or some of it, at last being able to show excellent win against Arnold School ended the both the scrums and in the loose. With J.P. Favour something of its true potential. season with on a high note both for players and out of action, Hewitt transferred to prop with success S. Clayton and was very solid until he too was injured. coaching staff. Although the squad as a whole Nevertheless, speed to the break-down was a problem should be given credit for the overall performance and all of the pack will need to work on this in the a number of players deserve a special mention for future, to produce more consistent, tidy ball. In the their dedication, enthusiasm and application. backs, all looked tremendous initially. The angles of 2nd XV Report 1993·1994 Anthony Evans, Paul Stanley, Robert Leong and running and the flat pass worked like a dream with Dominic Carter for their back play and Jonathan several stunning tries. Stephenson, at full back had Played 15 Won 10 Lost 3 Drawn 2 Power, Graham Ion, Colin Campbell and captain dazzling skills coming forward and a side-step and swerve that had the trees moving the wrong way. Adam Grant for sterling forward play. Quayle looked pacey and confident, at stand-off, but This has been a most successful season for many Special mention again should be made to will probably benefit from a move to 1st centre to years with 5th form boys forming the nucleus of give greater freedom to his talents. At centre, Morris the team. There was a steady improvement Graham Ion for his improvement throughout the and Mba - if flt - are genuinely powerful tacklers and throughout the season which reflects the right season and Simon Leong who was chosen as runners although it is better to make a successful attitude to training and excellent application in substitute on many occasions but always showed tackle than an aborted assassination attempt! Control matches. spirit and enthusiasm each Saturday morning.

19 of the 1st XV indicates the tremenl., . :~I1.. I of key players like Ben Rudge, Daniel Keny \1atthew Halsall and Francis Davies. How~ . ~r it does not do justice to key team members such as Austin Cooper, John Trevor Critchley and Paul Carter coaches of this McLachlan and James Hunter. Rugby is, by year's 2nd XV definition, a team game. For Daniel Kenyon to regularly receive ball in space requires work by, dry, wide pitch produced some excellent running for example, the hooker in a scrum, the second rugby and support play and a well deserved if row in a maul the setting up of a ruck by the blind narrow victory. I can't remember the last time St side winger. Ambrose beat us The teamwork at senior level. and self-belief of The month of the seniors was March, the month excellent for of 7's tournament much of the brought much season. It was pleasure also. For marred by the the third year in heavy defeat by succession we Hymer's College, reached the final Hull in the last 16 of the Birkenhead match of the tournament and National Daily decisively put Who is the one on the right? Mail Cup. The Lancaster R.G.S. Can you name the team, the location, the coach - £10 Prize if momentum was you can! to the sword. In difficult to pick the quarter finals up - despite some we had beaten a much fancied Stonyhurst side. 1st XV patches of good rugby. The pitches situation was This particular tournament is essentially for the the worst in living memory. Momentum became North West region - from Fleetwood (Rossall impossible to maintain. Cancellations became School) to Macclesfield (King's School) to Rugby Analysis routine and half expected. Colwyn Bay (Rydal). It is a point worthy stress - The game after Christmas which gave most at St Edward's we must measure ourselves against Points for 372 Points against 241 pleasure was the St Ambrose game (happily the best in our region and the best in the country. witnessed by Br. Sassi, our Provincial). A fairly We must remain a centre of excellence in sport. Manchester G.S. 45-10 To measure ourselves against local city K.E.S. Lytham 21-8 comprehensives is mere folly - it is not comparing Birkenhead School 49-9 like with like. We must challenge with the best of Cowley School 17-15 the independent schools in the North of England. St Bede's College 17-6 At the Oxford 7's the seniors reached the last Rydal 26-13 eight defeating, for example, Downside and Lancaster 14-24 Woodhouse Grove, Leeds. The Under 16's Rossall 10-8 Daily Mail Cup reached the semi-final in the Oxford competition St Anselm's College 33-0 having beaten Millfield, that sporting Somerset academy of national repute, in the first round. In Calday Grang 31-3 other competitions at Stonyhurst and Merchant Kirkham G.S. pitches unplayable Taylors' it was the Under 16's 7 from Stonyhurst St Mary's College pitches unplayable that had blocked their progress. Hutton G.S. 14-10 I would like to thank both the Seniors and the Liverpool College pitches unplayable Under 16's for the many happy memories and Q.E.G.S. Penrith 29-3 Daily Mail Cup hope they will always see rugby as life and a Hymers College passport to the good life. Hull 0-37 Daily Mail Cup J. Campbell St Ambrose College 27-19 Wirral G.S. 17-6 Merchant Taylors' 5-44 King's School Macclesfield 7-12 Arnold School 10-14 Mount St Mary's pitches unplayable

Tries D. Riley 0 J. McLoughlin 0 A. Cooper 0 P. Worral 0 K. W~ll 1 M. Halsall 6 I. Power 1 D. Tunna 2 D. Lambert 1 M. Dahill 2 J. McCann 3 B. Rudge 18 David Tunna Paul Stanley F. Davies 6 D. Reynolds 1 J. Hunter 7 D. Kenyon 10 (both shown here on tour in France) represented Lancashire Under 16's this season. Well done! D. McKay 1

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