Wilson's Update

Issue 269 13 September 2013 Wilson’s Update Issue 269 13 September 2013

EXAMINATION RESULTS

We start the year, once again, with excellent news in terms of exam- The strong performance at A level meant that nearly all our leavers ination results. Both our A level and GCSE groups put in first rate achieved the grades they needed for the university courses they had performances among the best the school has ever achieved despite applied for. The most popular destinations this year were Notting- the reduction in top grades at a national level. At A level, 72.53% of ham (19) Cambridge (13), Oxford (9), Southhampton (9), Warwick the grades were at A* or A (25.6% at A*) and 94.14% were at grade B (9) and Bristol (7). We were delighted that all 24 of our Oxbridge or better. At GCSE, 51% of grades were A* while 87.7% were A grade candidates got the grades they needed to secure their places. We or better. Overall, Wilson’s was the second highest performing boys’ will be publishing a full list of destinations in a forthcoming edition school in the country both at A level and GCSE, which makes us very of the Update. proud indeed.

Top performers at A level Top performers at GCSE University Preparation Courses The following students were The following students gained the highest scoring at A level. the top grade in all their exami- Work in preparing our new Upper Sixth students for their applica- nations. tions to university and interviews is now well underway. All the 4 A* students spent the first three days of the term last week working George Barbantan Ben James with their teachers on university level work in the subjects they Jonathan D’Rozario Alex Johnsen wish to study at university. Students intending to study History, James Farrington James Lawton Philosophy and English enjoyed a three day residential at Corpus Arjun Gill Jordan Massiah Christi College in Cambridge with Mr Cole, Dr Hemp and Mr John- James Gunnell Kieran O’Regan stone. Amish Patel Masood -Ul Hasan Makhdoom Craig Threadgold Linden Hogarth Ben To Kartik Iyer Philip Knott 3A*, 1A Dolapo Koleosho Alex Clarke Andrew McDonald Kalyan Dutia Sujay Nair Scott England Harry Perkin. Michael Gunn Christopher Lawrie Thomas Lowe Kieran Patel Smit Patel Akaash Phakey William Ries Louis Woodhead. Lewis Lou

3A* Conrad Jefferies

Dates for your Diary 16 September Prayer Group meeting (8.00 p.m.) 17 September Y13 Parents’ Information Evening (7.00 p.m.) 21 September Selective Eligibility Test 22 September PFA Car Boot Sale 25 September Senior Musicians Evening (7.00 p.m.) 27 September Y7 Parents’ Social Evening (7.00 p.m.) Half Term 21 October – 1 November (For this academic year only half-term will be 2 weeks long.) Issue 269 13 September 2013

MUSIC NEWS

LET’S STICK TOGETHER!

This year, for the first time in Wilson’s history, all the new Year 7 they should all feel really proud of themselves! Not only did the students were given the opportunity to spend their first two days boys learn a huge amount, but the two days gave the boys a great at Wilson’s playing eight new instruments and singing! opportunity to get to know the school and each other too – it was a great team building exercise. All the boys will go on to learn their On Wednesday every boy had five thirty minute lessons learning new instruments for the whole year, culminating in them all taking how to blow trumpets, horns, trombones, clarinets, flutes, bas- Grade 1 next summer. soons, oboes, beat drums and sing. The whole school was buzzing with boys moving from one room to another where staff showed Many thanks to the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Trust whose them how to put the instruments together and get a note out of generous donation made buying the instruments possible, the them! peripatetic music staff who made the event such a great success and all the boys who worked so hard over the two days. We hope On Thursday the fun really began as the boys were each given you all enjoyed it. an instrument and spent the morning learning to play ‘Let’s Stick Together’ by Brian Ferry. The two day music course culminated Please make sure you come along to all the musical events planned in an amazing concert in which a hundred and forty boys played for the rest of this term including Battle of the Bands, Jazz Dinner eight different kinds of instruments. To hear so many boys all Evening, Charity Winter Concert and the Carol Service. playing together so well after such a short time was incredible and

25 September Senior Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) OUR NEXT MUSICAL EVENTS 11 October Battle of the Bands 15 November Jazz Dinner Evening Issue 269 13 September 2013

STEMNET’s 3D PRINTING DESIGN COMPETITION

Congratulations to Suryava Bhattacharya who was awarded the winning prize in a competition to design a Mars Explorer. His design includes all the facilities that would be required to undergo experiments on Mars, extract rocks from the surface and accommodate two scientists to ‘explore Mars’. The design was converted into a 3D model by STEMNET (Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics Network) over the summer and was presented to him by Mr Cady, Director of KS4.

YOUNG ENTERPRISE

A fantastic opportunity for students in the Lower 6th! Get involved in a national competition for young entrepreneurs. Working alongside your mentor you’ll create and run a business, develop and sell products just like real businesses do. Your aim is to make a profit and beat the competition. Previous entrants have found the Young Enterprise highly challenging but highly rewarding. See Mr Ormonde in the Business Department for details. Do hurry as places are limited.

CCF AWARD

Many congratulations to Major Burton who has been awarded the Cadet Forces Medal in recognition of his long and distin- guished service to the CCF at Wilson’s. The medal was presented before the school during assembly this week by the Head. The CCF plays a huge part in the life of the school, not only in providing superb opportunities for the boys who take part but in reinforcing within the school the values of service, leadership and excellence that lie at the heart of the school’s ethos. We owe Major Burton a huge debt of gratitude for his work with the CCF and are delighted that his service has been recognised in this

HUMANITIES ‘HOUSE’ POSTCARD COMPETITION - RESULTS

2012-13 Results: 2013-14 so far….

House / Year B C G H S House / Year B C G H S 7 12 11 11 2 13 7 14 11 24 13 7 8 2 17 2 5 1 8 0 0 1 0 3 9 3 1 0 0 1 9 0 3 0 0 0 10 1 0 3 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 0 1 0 0 Staff 2 0 0 0 0 Staff 0 0 0 0 0

Total 20 29 16 8 15 Total 14 14 26 13 10

House Points 40 58 32 16 30 House Points 28 28 52 26 20

Each postcard is worth 2 house points. Remember you can send them anytime you go anywhere that has some historical or geographical significance. Issue 269 13 September 2013

PFA NEWS

AUGUST PFA 100 CLUB DRAW WINNERS SEPTEMBER PFA 100 CLUB DRAW WINNERS

1st prize £77.50 Warren Robertson 1st prize £77.50 Jackie Lane 2nd prize £46.50 David Gray 2nd prize £46.50 David Gray 3rd prize £31 Anette Singarajah 3rd prize £31 Nick Gardner

Congratulations to our prizewinners this month. Congratulations to our prizewinners this month.

If you would like to join the 100 club with the possibility of winning a prize each month you can obtain an application form by emailing the PFA: [email protected] or see Wilson’s website under PFA.

NOTICES

WILSON’S PRAYER GROUP now quite low so any spare stock would be gratefully The Wilson’s Prayer Group is a group of Christians com- received. prising of parents, staff and others who are associated with the school. We meet once each half term in fellowship WILSON’S 400TH ANNIVERSARY together and to pray for the school. Meetings are held at In 2015 Wilson’s will be celebrating it’s 400th 8.00 p.m. in the chapel (which is on the top floor of the Anniversary and we’re already planning the main building). events. The dates for this year are: • Monday 16 September 2013 It’s very important that we get ideas from every- • Monday 4 November 2013 body, so we will be establishing a 2015 Planning • Monday 13 January 2014 Committee over the next two months to listen to • Monday 3 March 2014 your thoughts so that our anniversary year is a • Monday 28 April 2014 celebration for everyone. • Monday 9 June 2014 For further details about the prayer group, or to be added We would like to have representatives from the to the prayer mailing list please contact Agnelo Gonsalves students, staff, parents and Old Boys on this ([email protected]) or Nike Soretire (aesore@yahoo. committee and we are looking for volunteers. If co.uk) you would like to be on the committee then we would love to hear from you. If you can’t commit All are very welcome to come along. to the meetings but you have experience in event management or if you have any advice you can offer then please do get in touch. REMINDER Congestion caused by parents parking on Mollison Drive The committee will meet once each term to discuss as they wait to pick up their sons is causing severe ideas for 2015 and to set out plans for the 400th traffic problems currently, as this effectively ren- anniversary. ders Mollison Drive a one lane road at the busiest time of day. The knock on effect of this is that buses are Please contact Mr Marsac ([email protected] delayed and boys’ journeys home take much longer than ton.sch.uk) by 1 October if you would like to be need be. It also causes huge annoyance to our local a part of the 2015 Planning Committee. residents whose good will is important to us. If you are picking your sons up after school, please use Han- nibal Way to do this and please ensure that you park CLASSICS CLUB considerately if you are using any local roads. Classics Club will start next week; Wednesday lunchtime in room 5; Miss Nicholls will deal with the Trojan War. USED UNIFORM SALES All years welcome, especially lower school. Mrs Phillips, who runs the used uniform shop, has asked if anyone who has any uniform that is no longer of use Latin help club will be in room 5 every Tuesday and to them could please bring it into the school rather Thursday lunchtime, staffed by various Classics than throwing it away. Our stocks of used uniform are teachers Issue 269 13 September 2013

Wilson’s PFA Present… WILSON’S SCHOOL CAR BOOT SALE

SUNDAY 22nd SEPT Friday 8 November 2013, 8pm -11pm We hope you can join us for an evening of 09:00-12:00 Bollywood! Indian dancing, music, culture and food. Tim Pryce-Hawkins will be cooking a fantastic curry, Sellers - no booking required but if anyone would like to make and donate samosas & Entrance - Hannibal Way open at 08:00 Indian savouries or Indian sweets, please let us know! Buyers - use main car park If you would like to help in any way (making food, danc- Entrance - Mollison Drive open at 09:00 ing, music, henna, sari demonstrations etc… ) ADMISSON – ADULTS - £1-00 or have any ideas, please contact: UNDER 16 - 50p Ritu Srivastav [email protected] or Beverley Barry [email protected] Organised by PFA - All proceeds to school funds EVERYONE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES Many thanks in advance for your help and support [email protected]

WILSON’S PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

The PFA warmly welcomes all Wilsonians to the new academic year, especially those who have newly joined Year 7! The Parents and Friends Association is very active at Wilson’s and have had tremendous fun assisting the School at various events. No doubt the forthcoming year promises more enjoyment once the new Year 7 Representatives and Co-ordinators join the Wilson’s community.

A date to be noted in your diary is the CAR BOOT SALE being held on Sunday, 22 September. This is the ideal time to clear out your clutter and enjoy the social buzz!

The “100 Club” has certainly created many winners this past year and Wilson’s involvement with “Amazon” has also proved to be very fruitful for the school – do get involved!

If anyone wishes to participate in the PFA either as event volunteers or to have a more active role, we very much look forward to receiving your email :

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SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Saturday 7 September - Wilson’s vs. Glynn Saturday 14 September - 7-a-side competition at Ardingly Year 7 A lost 2 - 5 College Year 7 B lost 1 - 5 U15A Away Year 8 A lost 4 - 6 U15B Away Year 9 A won 2 - 1 U14A Away Year 10 A lost 2 - 3 U14B Away 2nd XI won 2 - 1 Wednesday 18 September - Wilson’s vs. Hampton 2nd XI Away 3rd XI Away 4th XI Away 5th XI Home 6th XI Home 7th XI Home 8th XI Home

Wednesday 18 September - Wilson’s vs. Corinthian C 1st XI Away

HOUSE RESULTS FOR CRICKET - SUMMER 2013

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Year 7 B C S H G Year 8 C H G B S Year 9 S H G B C Year 10 H S G C B

SAINSBURY’S 2013 SCHOOL GAMES SELECTION

Our congratulations go to Tom Holden who has been selected to compete at the Sainsbury’s 2013 School Games in Sheffield from Thurs- day 12 - Sunday 15 September 2013. This is a fantastic achievement by Tom.

The Sainsbury’s 2013 School Games builds upon the unprecedented success of 2012, both in terms of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and last year’s School Games event which took place at numerous London 2012 venues including the Olympic Park. There will be a total of twelve sports and around 1600 competitors so the event promises to be a fantastic celebration of youth sport. Issue 269 13 September 2013

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

SPORTS DAY RESULTS - SUMMER 2013

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Best Year 7 Performance Oluwatobi Ademiju Best Year 8 Performance Jonathan Chen Best Year Performance Calum Nuttall Best Year 10 Performance Curtis Rose Open 100m Chris Mallet Open 800m Ollie Sitch

TEAM RESULTS

Year 7 1st Southwark 180 2nd Brecon 165 3rd Camberwell 141 4th Greencoat 134 5th Hayes 121

Year 8 1st Hayes 182 2nd Brecon 160 3rd Camberwell 149 4th Greencoat 148 5th Southwark 82

Year 9 1st Brecon 176 2nd Camberwell 165 3rd Hayes 164 4th Greencoat 132 5th Southwark 114

Year 10 1st Hayes 174 2nd Brecon 164 3rd Camberwell 159 4th Southwark 133 5th Greencoat 108

OVERALL RESULTS 1ST BRECON 665 2ND HAYES 641 3RD CAMBERWELL 614 4TH GREENCOAT 552 5TH SOUTHWARK 509

A fantastic day of competition and the standard of performance was extremely high. The weather was kind after last year’s washout and the field and track events showed just how good the athletics at Wilson’s has become.

The tug of war was as competitive as ever, with the staff team proving too powerful for the Upper Sixth in the final event.

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CHESS AT WILSON’S

No fewer than 40 pupils played chess for Wilson’s School at the Rus- sell jamboree hosted by Wilson’s on Friday 13 September. Wilson’s A came second behind Hampton A; Wilson’s B were 4th and Wilson’s C 8th. In the minor section, Wilson’s D came 6th and Wilson’s E 7th. There were outstanding performances by players who won both their games: Adam Taylor (L6), Tharshan Kuhendiran (8G), Jon-Man Chung (9G) and Ryan Eaw (9B) for the first team, Vignesh Nallath- ambi Pillai(11G) in the B team, Shanthosh Suganthan (9S) in the D team and Christian Marti (U6) in the E team. A total of 16 teams (128 players) from 10 Surrey schools played at this event.

On Sunday a larger event at Eton College saw 26 teams from 19 schools taking part, with over 150 chess players. With schools from as far afield as Sheffield and Bristol, a weakened Wilson’s first team came an excellent 3rd. Very impressively, the second team came 6th, the third team 12th and the fourth team 18th. Leading scores of 4/5 were gained by Tharshan Kuhendiran (8G) and Ryan Shankar (11S) playing for the first team, Vatsal Raina (11H) in the second team and Sean Earley in the 4th team. Other players scored an excellent 3½/5: Adam Taylor (L6) and James McMillan (U6) in the 1st team, Kenta Watson (11S) and Jake Eaw (8B) in the 2nd team.

SAINSBURY’S U.K. SCHOOL GAMES Our congratulations go to Tom Holden who won the Sainsbury’s UK School Games 3000m at Sheffield on Saturday in a time of 8:34, taking the lead in a very fast last lap of 58s. Tom’s gold medal helped the South East region win the Athletics competition.

Dates for your Diary Dates for your Diary 21 September Selective Eligibility Test 4 October PFA Quiz Night (7.00 p.m.) 22 September PFA Car Boot Sale 4 October Y9 PFA After School Cake Sale 25 September Senior Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 9 October 2nd Stage Entrance Exam 27 September Y7 Parents’ Social Evening (7.00 p.m.) SCHOOL CLOSED TO STUDENTS 30 September Used Uniform Sale (3.30 p.m.) 11 October Battle of the Bands (7.00 p.m.) Half Term 21 October – 1 November (For this academic 11 October Apple Day year only, half-term will be 2 weeks long.) 8 November Bollywood Night 15 November Jazz Dinner Evening Issue 270 20 September 2013

YOUNG ENTERPRISE

A fantastic opportunity for students in the Lower 6th! Get involved in a national competition for young entrepreneurs. Working alongside your mentor, you’ll create and run a business and develop and sell products just like real businesses do. Your aim is to make a profit and beat the competition. Previous entrants have found the Young Enterprise highly challenging, but highly rewarding. See Mr Ormonde in the Business Department for details. Do hurry as places are limited.

CCF - RAF SECTION - FLYING SUCCESS

The RAF section has been busy recently, with various flying and gliding taking place throughout the summer. Two flying scholarships and 1 gliding scholarship have taken place so far this year, all of which were passed with flying colours. Congratulations to F/Sgt Anandakumar and Sgt Turner, both of whom completed their flying scholarships on the Grob Heron, a similar aircraft used to train serv- ing RAF pilots and then also got to fly solo at the end of the course (which only a minority of cadets manage to do). Congratulations also to Cpl Alvarado-Rivero, who completed his gliding scholarship and who also managed to fly solo on the Grob Viking. The section was also granted the first Air Experience Flying trip of the year back in August, so 6 lucky cadets were the first, throughout the whole country, to have flown. The RAF section is now looking forward to many more flying and gliding trips, as well as wishing Cpl Smith good luck on his gliding scholarship later in the year.

NOTICES

SCHOOL NURSE offer, then please do get in touch. The School Nurse at Wilson’s is Jean Crate. She is in school between 1300-1530 on Wednesday afternoons during The committee will meet once each term to discuss term-time. ideas for 2015 and to set out plans for the 400th Among other things, the school nursing team offer a anniversary. confidential drop-in service to young people at secondary schools to allow them time to discuss any physical Please contact Mr Marsac ([email protected] or emotional health concerns they may have. This is a ton.sch.uk) by 1 October if you would like to be service which parents can refer young people to, which a part of the 2015 Planning Committee. the school can refer students to with consent from parents, and to which young people may refer themselves. CLASSICS CLUB If you have any questions regarding the service, please Classics Club starts this week and will run every contact the School Nursing team on 0203 458 5081. lunchtime in room 5. The three Classics teachers are taking it on a rota basis, so there should be plenty of USED UNIFORM SALES variety. The first topic is “Troy”, but from then on we The used uniform shop will next be open on Monday 30 shall be following our inspiration! September (3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.)and Mrs Phillips will Latin help club will be in room 5 every Tuesday and be pleased to assist you if she can. Why not come Thursday lunchtime. along and have a look? CHESS CLUB WILSON’S 400TH ANNIVERSARY Wilson’s chess club is the biggest secondary school In 2015 Wilson’s will be celebrating it’s 400th club in the country. On the first two days of term, over Anniversary and we’re already planning the 60 pupils attended, and last year almost 100 pupils events. It’s very important that we get ideas played chess for the school. from everybody, so we will be establishing a 2015 Planning Committee over the next two months to All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club listen to your thoughts. We would like to have (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to representatives from the students, staff, parents play chess for the school are encouraged to also attend and Old Boys on this committee and are looking on Wednesday after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all for volunteers. If you would like to be on the cases the meetings are in F12 in the Maths Department, committee, then we would love to hear from you. and further information can be obtained from Dr Cooper If you can’t commit to the meetings, but you have ([email protected]) experience in event management or any advice to Issue 270 20 September 2013

ALUMNI NEWS

OLD WILSONIAN WINS PRIZE AT TUSK CONSERVATION AWARDS

Congratulations to Alasdair Harris (OW, ’90-’97) who came second in the annual Investec Tusk Conservation Awards, winning the Highly Commended award for the work his charity Blue Ventures has done in marine conservation in Madagascar.

The nominees were announced earlier this year and Alisdair was shortlisted alongside four other people in the Conservation Award category. These five conservationists were distilled from a list of around 50 nominees, all of whom work on projects across Africa. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on hand to present the awards at the Royal Society, where 200 guests gathered to listen to the Prince speak about the importance of conservation. Tusk Foundation Chief Executive Charlie Mayhew said that the judging had been very difficult, so we’re very happy to see an Old Wilsonian doing so well.

Blue Ventures is a science-led social enterprise that works with coastal communities to develop transformative approaches for nurturing and sustaining locally-led marine conservation initiatives. Their work has been described as “a model for everyone working to conserve the natural life-support systems of our troubled planet” by Sir David Attenborough and they have seen some fantastic success- es rebuilding fisheries throughout Madagascar.

When we asked Harris about the award he said “I hope this provides some inspiration to biology students at Wilson’s!” and we are sure it will. As well as being recognised by the Tusk Foundation, Blue Ventures’ work also featured in “Prince William’s Passion: New Father, New Hope” aired on ITV on Sunday 15th September. If you would like to find out more about Blue Ventures then visit their website. We’d like to say well done again to Alasdair Harris and wish him and Blue Ventures all the best with their on-going conservation projects.

WORK RELATED LEARNING CHALLENGE

Challenge: Had an enterprising moment? Careers interviews have started for students in Year 11. All Year 11s Tell us about a great entrepreneurial moment or thought that you’ve will have an interview before the options deadline. If anyone else had! would like a careers interview, please contact Mr Englefield (ge@ Prize: A masterclass delivered by MyKindaCrowd and a 1 hour Q & A wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk) or your Head of Year. All interviews session with Nick Hewer himself take place on a Tuesday in the library office. Challenge: Have you got a bright business? Challenges: Have you ever thought about running your own business? Even if it has only crossed your mind for a split second, Bright Ideas Challenge: Mission Opening Doors II Trust would love to hear your business idea! The Deputy Prime Minister wants to see how you see the world of Prize: Lunch with Tim Campbell in a top London Restaurant work evolving over the next few years- what will the world of work look like in 2020? Challenge: Milkround’s Content Creation Challenge Prize: 20 winners will receive VIP tickets to the top secret event on 5 Milkround is on the hunt for something fresh, informative and inter- November. esting! They are asking you to write a blog! Prize: 10 winners receive a content Master Class in the Milkround HQ Challenge: Smart City inTower Hill Capgemini want you to think of futuristic and innovative ways technology can help a city hold a major event. Think you’ve got the For more information about any of the competitions listed above, tech-know-how? visit www.mykindacrowd.com or come and speak to Mr Englefield. Prize: £250 for 2 Winners! Good luck and make sure you let us know how you get on. Issue 270 20 September 2013

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Where in the world is this? If you can name the landmark, the place and the country, then you can win House Points! Simply email the information to ADS@... and the first person with the correct answer wins! Get thinking…

YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2013

You should use different sources of geographical information and Further information about the competition can be found on the data to research your local area and compare it to the national pic- Geography department page on the school’s website ture in the UK. This might include using census or climate data, and examining urban change or flood risk. However, the choice is open to Entries for the Young Geographer of the Year competition must be you to explore relevant data to your local area. received by 5.00pm on 11 October 2013.

The competition has categories for KS3, GCSE and A Level students. If you have any questions, please see Mr Englefield in the humanities We particularly welcome entries which: office.

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT

Wed A: C1 F Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1 1.10-1.50pm

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. Global Warming - Robert Webster 24th September British Foreign Policy 1930s – Ben Flook 1st October Free Will and Economics - James Kyne 8th October Vietnam War – Louis D’Costa 15th October Arab-Israeli Conflict – John Candia 5th November Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction - Alex Leggett 12th November BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April Issue 270 20 September 2013

PFA NEWS

The new Fitness Gym opened this week with brand new equipment paid for by the PFA, it’s first major purchase for the school since its re-formation last year. The new facility was enthusiastically received by the boys and will be used in games sessions and clubs throughout the week.

The PFA runs a number of events throughout the year to raise money for the school. Please do come along to support these events.

New parents are invited to come along to our New Parents’ Reception next week. This will be an opportunity to meet all the other parents of boys in your son’s form as well as to hear about the PFA and how you can get involved. We look forward to seeing you there.

Wilson’s PFA WILSON’S SCHOOL Present… CAR BOOT SALE

SUNDAY 22nd SEPT Friday 8 November 2013, 8pm -11pm 09:00-12:00 We hope you can join us for an evening of Bollywood! Indian dancing, music, culture and food. Sellers - no booking required Tim Pryce-Hawkins will be cooking a fantastic curry, Entrance - Hannibal Way open at 08:00 but if anyone would like to make and donate samosas & Buyers - use main car park Indian savouries or Indian sweets, please let us know! Entrance - Mollison Drive open at 09:00 If you would like to help in any way (making food, dancing, music, ADMISSON – ADULTS - £1-00 henna, sari demonstrations etc… ) UNDER 16 - 50p or have any ideas, please contact: Ritu Srivastav [email protected] or Organised by PFA - All proceeds to school Beverley Barry [email protected] funds ALL ENQUIRIES [email protected] EVERYONE WELCOME Issue 270 20 September 2013

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS NEW FITNESS SUITE TIMETABLE

Saturday 14 September - Wilson’s vs. Ardingly College LUNCH AFTER Wilson’s U14B/C v Ardingly College won 10 - 0 SCHOOL Wilson’s U14C/D v Ardingly College won 20 - 0 Wilson’s U15B v Ardingly College won 6 – 0 MONDAY 6th Form Year 9 TUESDAY Year 10 Year 11 Mr Simmons would like to thank the 1st XI football team for WEDNESDAY Year 9 ------helping run the Wilson’s 7th annual 7-a-side competition, on THURSDAY Year 11 Year 10 Saturday 14 September in the pouring rain. The tournament FRIDAY 6th Form ------raised money for the senior October football tour.

FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Saturday 21 September - Wilson’s vs. Old Boys’ 1st XI Away 2nd XI Away 3rd XI Away

Wednesday 25 September Wilson’s vs. Trinity 5th XI Home Wilson’s vs. Glyn 1st XI Away 2nd XI Away Wilson’s vs. John Fisher 3rd XI Home 4th XI Home

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - AMAZON LINK If you are already thinking of spreading the cost of Christmas and beginning to purchase Christmas gifts, why not use the link on our website to Amazon for your online purchases? This link can be found on the front page of our website on the right hand side and we hope parents will join us in using it for their purchases to help to raise funds for the school. For every purchase you make Amazon returns to the school a portion of the profit they make.

Another site which can be used via a link on our website is www.spendandraise.com/wilsons. A similar principle to Amazon - go to the site, find the shop, click on the link and it raises money for Wilson’s. The list of participants is huge - well known names to suit all tastes and experiences - from Expedia, Hilton Hotels, Dabs, John Lewis, GAP, Charles Tyr- whitt, M&S, Sainsbury’s and T.M. Lewin to Domino’s, B&Q and Weight Watchers. There are literally hundreds. Issue 270 20 September 2013

Wilson’s Quiz Night

Friday 4th October 2013 at 7pm Tickets only £10 each (includes Chinese meal)

Teams of between 4 & 8 people are welcome. Don’t have a team? Come along and we’ll form a team on the night.

Tickets can be purchased from the PFA. Please return slip below with correct money in an envelope marked for PFA to reception. Cheques payable to ‘Wilson’s PFA’ please. We will then send you an e-mail confirming your place. Last year this popular event sold out.

Silent Auction, raffle and bar also to be held on the evening.

Kindly sponsored by CLADISH, Wallington Any questions please email: [email protected]

 Wilson’s Quiz Night - Friday 4 October Name:…………………………………………………..….. Form of son:………… Number of tickets required at £10 each: ………………….……….……..

Are you already part of a team: Yes / No Team name: …..……………………….. Email Address (please write clearly):

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DEBATING NEWS

Ten students from Y11 travelled to Newcastle for the Northern Junior Debate Championship last weekend. George Lowe and Archie Mac- Gillivray took two firsts and were equal third on team points, only missing out on the final on speaker points. Chris Spaull and Alex Storey also took two firsts, finishing just a point behind George and Archie, and Doug Ledgerwood and Art Sett did very well to take two seconds, working together for the first time. The teams of Nathan Morgan and Ollie Lewis and Ethan Golding and Charlie Stewart also took seconds in the opening rounds. Archie was the highest scoring speaker for Wilson’s. After a long day of debating and an enjoyably social evening, Wilson’s returned south bearing certificates for the best novice team, and a new mascot!

Wilson’s Debating runs on Monday lunchtimes in Room 16. Next Monday’s motion will be: THW boycott the Sochi 2014 Winter Olym- pics

PARENTMAIL 2 - PAYMENT SYSTEM

We are aware that there have been problems with the payment sys- a fibre outage which has affected certain parts of the ParentMail tem in Parentmail 2 recently and we have spoken to the company to account. They have been working hard to fix it and have now found find out when these problems are likely to be resolved. They have the root cause of the problem. ParentMail are expecting their ser- told us that the system has been running incredibly slowly for the vice to return to normal during the next few days. past couple of weeks. The cause of the problem has been with one of their 3rd party hosting services. Unfortunately they experienced

Dates for your Diary PFA NEWS

27 September Y7 Parents’ Social Evening (7.00 p.m.) WILSON’S THIRD CAR BOOT SALE 30 September Used Uniform Sale (3.30 p.m.) Half Term 21 October – 1 November (For this academic Sunday 22 September saw 58 cars fill the basketball area to create year only, half-term will be 2 weeks long.) another buzzing car boot sale at Wilson’s school that attracted 4 October PFA Quiz Night (7.00 p.m.) many hundreds of buyers. The usual enthusiastic team of PFA and staff worked hard to make it another great success both financial- 4 October Y9 PFA After School Cake Sale ly and in terms of developing a regular car boot sale. 9 October 2nd Stage Entrance Exam SCHOOL CLOSED TO STUDENTS Plans for next year include expanding to at least 100 cars and really putting the Wilson’s event on the car boot sale ‘map’ for 11 October Battle of the Bands (7.00 p.m.) 2014. We hope to have a burger van and ice cream sales to attract 11 October Apple Day more buyers. There will also be a large cake sale table to sell cakes 15 November Jazz Dinner Evening donated by parents. So plan your baking now for 2014!

If you haven’t yet come along to your school’s car boot sale, watch out for details on the school website and in the newsletter and make it part of your spring and summer Sunday outing. If you would be prepared to help man the entrances or marshall the traffic for a couple of hours for one of the sales, we’d love to hear from you. Issue 271 27 September 2013

YOUNG ENTERPRISE

This is a fantastic opportunity for students in the Lower 6th to get involved in a national competition for young entrepreneurs. Working alongside your mentor, you’ll create and run a business and develop and sell products just like real businesses do. Your aim is to make a profit and beat the competition. Previous entrants have found the Young Enterprise highly challenging, but highly rewarding. See Mr Ormonde in the Business Department for details. Do hurry as places are limited.

SUMMER MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES COMPETITION

This year the competition has been won by David O’Domhnaill of 8S. He provided a video of a drumming lesson with one of his father’s friends during which he was conversing in Irish. Congrat- ulations to those who took part in the competition and particular congratulations to David.

NEEV TREHAN - Year11 student interviews the winner of this year’s Apprentice

Neev Trehan 11S was recently given the opportunity to interview Do you think you have any weaknesses, if so, what are they? Dr Leah Totton, the winner of the BBC show ‘The Apprentice 2013’. That’s a hard one! Ok what are my weaknesses, I sometimes take Neev proved to be a shrewd interviewer and we have included on too much and I need to be better at saying NO and also I can be some of her responses which we hope will be useful to any bud- a little bit bossy sometimes when I am under pressure. ding entrepreneur at the school. What influenced you to become a doctor? I think I always wanted to be a doctor from when I was really Where do you come from originally? young; I always wanted to help people and I think that was the Originally, I come from Londonderry in Northern Ireland. main reason from a young age I wanted to be one. What are your hobbies/interests? What influenced you to become a businesswoman? I like to dine out, I like musical theatre and I read a lot... when I was That’s a good question, I’m not sure; I think I wanted a new chal- younger I used to horse ride and do gymnastics. lenge - I think I wanted to do something medical related so I only

NOTICES

SCHOOL NURSE lost property with no name on it which we are unable to The School Nurse at Wilson’s is Jean Crate. She is in return. If your son has lost something please ask him school between 1300-1530 on Wednesday afternoons during to go to reception or the reprographics office to try to term-time. Among other things, the school nursing team recover it. offer a confidential drop-in service to young people at secondary schools to allow them time to discuss any LOCKER KEYS physical or emotional health concerns they may have. We are finding more and more boys are coming to school This is a service which parents can refer young people without their locker keys. The school warden then to, which the school can refer students to with con- has to cut the existing padlock off of their lockers sent from parents, and to which young people may refer so that they can get to their books and the boys have themselves. If you have any questions regarding the to buy new padlocks. This is both time consuming and service, please contact the School Nursing team on 0203 expensive and we would be grateful if parents could 458 5081. please remind their sons to make sure that they have their locker keys before they leave home in the morn- USED UNIFORM SALES - NEXT DATE MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER ings. The used uniform shop will next be open on Monday 30 September (3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.)and Mrs Phillips will Y12 PROSPECTIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL OR VETERINARY STUDENTS be pleased to assist you if she can. Why not come There will be a meeting held on Tuesday lunchtime (1 along and have a look? October) in S10 for all boys thinking of pursuing these careers. This is the first of a series of meetings of- SCHOOL UNIFORM fered to help with expectations and applications and Please make sure all items of your son’s uniform are all boys interested should attend. clearly marked with his name, particularly pullovers and PE kit. If items are clearly marked we do our best to return them. We currently have a lot of uniform in Issue 271 27 September 2013

ever wanted to do medical business, I would never want to go start character traits that I have that I should probably work on. an IT company or you know, any other sort of business like that I What are your future plans? was only interested in medical business and I stumbled across a So, I am making a clinic which we will open in November of this brilliant business idea and I wanted to make that happen. year called Dr Leah Clinic and I am making a skin care line which How did it feel to be in the presence of Lord Sugar at first? will be available as soon as possible. Really daunting! Really really daunting because obviously I had What message do you want to give to the young generation like me? watched the show before and I was a big fan of Lord Sugar then I really think the key thing for me is that I was very into my school and all of them, so yes, quite scary. work, very academic, I read a lot and I still do but I didn’t let things How did it feel to be in the final with Luisa Zissman? such as going out and doing things such as getting a drink or Luisa is a brilliant businesswoman and I thought actually Luisa was something, I didn’t let any of that distract me. I was very focused a very very worthy candidate and if I had not won I would have and you know I got my degree with distinction. I went on to been happy to have lost to Luisa because she is very very able. medicine and I focused on business after that and I think it is really How did it feel to win the Apprentice? important to have an academic grounding because it enables you I feel great, I felt really good because I think at first it was a bit of a to do so many things. Don’t let other people distract you from whirlwind to start off with. It’s been a few weeks now so it’s only your focus. now started to sink in but now the real hard work begins so yes it has only started to sink in but I’m thinking oh goodness I’ve got so much work to do. What did you learn from your experience in Apprentice? A lot actually, I think I learnt a lot. I learnt the key principles of business; I think most of the other candidates already had that before we started but for me not having as much experience I learnt key things that are fundamental for business, I also learnt a lot about myself. I say I am probably someone who performs well under pressure but I am quite quiet and subdued at times and I think I do really need to be more vocal, more confident. It took me a long time in the process to become more vocal and then also I learnt I should never organise comfort away days because I am bad at it and it is a lot of the basics about business and about myself, lots of

WORK RELATED LEARNING NEWS

leading and innovative industries. To get involved, and to find sites near you WORK EXPERIENCE visit www.opendoorsweekend.co.uk. Year 11 students have begun making arrangements for work experience placements for June /July 2014. If anyone is interested in offering students YEAR 11 DEADLINE FOR WORK EXPERIENCE FORM placements at their place of work please contact Mr Englefield (ge@wilsons- The deadline for Year 11s to return their work experience form is Monday 24 school.sutton.sch.uk). February 2014. New copies of the form can be downloaded from the school website. ARMY OFFICER Army officer careers interviews are being arranged for January 2014. Inter- SKILLS LONDON 2013 views will take place in school and be with a senior army careers adviser. If Skills London 2013 is the biggest jobs and careers event of the year with over you would like one or you are interested in finding out more please contact 30,000 visitors and 120 exhibitors taking part. Book now to get involved and Mr Englefield. meet employers, training providers, colleges and organisations wanting to meet 15-24 year olds, their parents and carers. Divided into industry zones, ARE YOU CONSIDERING A CAREER AS AN AIRLINE PILOT? with performances, talks and workshops you can meet with top employers, The FLYER Professional Flight Training Exhibition is an exciting career exhibi- colleges, training providers and careers advisers. It’s free to visit and takes tion for people considering a career as an airline pilot. place at the ExCel London. Date – Saturday 23 November. For more informa- When? Saturday 26 October 2013, 10am - 5pm tion see their website: http://www.skillslondon2013.co.uk Where? Sofitel Hotel (Terminal 5), London Heathrow Airport Leading pilot training companies and universities from across the World will PLUMPTON COLLEGE TASTER DAYS be present. There will also be details about pilot apprenticeships schemes. The College specialises in providing a wide range of land-based courses For full information about the exhibition view www.flyer.co.uk/exhibitions such as Horticulture and Countryside Conservation. During half-term they are offering free taster days to students in Years 9, 10 and 11. You will get an OPEN DOORS WEEKEND (Saturday 28 September) opportunity to experience the subject of your choice. For more information Fantastic Opportunity: Construction sites and new buildings will be opening visit www.plumpton.ac.uk their doors, providing insight to projects shaping the region and a chance to see behind the scenes of one of the UKs Issue 271 27 September 2013

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Chris Gotts 10B, who correctly identified the image as being The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

‘ Where in the world is this? If you can name the landmark, the place and the country, then you can win House Points! Simply email the information to ADS@... and the first person with the correct answer wins! Get thinking…’

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

THE YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

The Young Geographer of the Year (YGOTY) competition is run in Can demonstrate a good use of different and relevant data ; conjunction with Geographical magazine. Focus on and explain a small number of geographical features and The question for Young Geographer of the Year 2013, is: information about them. We do not need to know everything about your local area and would prefer you to select some key data ;may How does either the human or physical geography of your local area also involve first-hand observation in the local area compare to the rest of the UK? Further information about the competition can be found on the You should use different sources of geographical information and Geography department page on the school’s website data to research your local area and compare it to the national picture in the UK. This might include using census or climate data, and Entries for the Young Geographer of the Year competition must be examining urban change or flood risk. However, the choice is open to received by 5.00pm on 11 October 2013. you to explore relevant data to your local area. If you have any questions, please see Mr Englefield in the humanities The competition has categories for KS3, GCSE and A Level students. office. We particularly welcome entries which:

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - AMAZON

If you are already thinking of spreading the cost of Christ- mas by purchasing Christmas gifts now, why not use the link on our website to Amazon for your online purchases? This link can be found on the front page of our website on the right hand side and we hope parents will join us in using it for their purchases to help to raise funds for the school. For every purchase you make Amazon returns to the school a portion of the profit they make.

Another site which can be used via a link on our website is www.spendandraise.com/wilsons. A similar principle to Amazon - go to the site, find the shop, click on the link and it raises money for Wilson’s. The list of participants is huge - well known names to suit all tastes and experiences - from Expedia, Hilton Hotels, Dabs, John Lewis, GAP, Charles Tyrwhitt, M&S, Sainsbury’s and T.M. Lewin to Domino’s, B&Q and Weight Watchers. There are literally hundreds. Issue 271 27 September 2013

CLASSICS CLUB CHESS CLUB Classics Club runs every lunchtime in room 5. The topic for this week is “Star Wars Latin”. Latin help club will be in room 5 every Tuesday and Thursday All pupils are welcome to attend the lunch- lunchtime. time club (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday NEW WAR GAMING CLUB after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all cases the Friday 1.20 room 5, “Hordes of the Things” club; a new, simple miniature meetings are in F12 in the Maths Department, war-gaming club. Bring a six-sided die and a ruler; miniatures supplied by Mr. and further information can be obtained from Lawson. Played on a roughly two-feet square board, games with simple armies Dr Cooper ([email protected]) can be finished by experienced players in less than forty minutes, but still allow for tactical complexity and are always fun. Miniatures are divided into different types of unit, given a points value and included in balanced armies. Come and see the units and hear about the rules at the first meeting. See if it might be for you. Players frustrated by the expense and complexity of other table-top miniatures games may well be surprised by the simplicity, yet subtlety of these rules. All year groups very welcome. Everyone is equal when the dice roll.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES WEEK

Important dates for your diary Y11 Quiz: How much do you know about Europe ? Monday 30 September Y 10 Quiz: International music • Taste of France in the canteen Y 9 Quiz: How much do you know about at breakfast and lunch. Europe and Languages? • Languages taster sessions at Y8 / Y7: How much do you know about lunchtime from 1.30 in the Languages? Languages department (for all) Join L6 and U6 Language Leaders and Year 7 look out for the 10 “Hello posters” learn how to say your name, give your in the school. Try to guess the language age…. in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japa- used and give your answers to Miss nese, Farsi , Welsh and Tamil. Lemaire for a chance to win house points and golden tickets. Monday-Friday - House competition for Year 7s to Y11s:

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20 Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. British Foreign Policy 1930s – Ben Flook 1st October Free Will and Economics - James Kyne 8th October Vietnam War – Louis D’Costa 15th October Arab-Israeli Conflict – John Candia 5th November Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction - Alex Leggett 12th November BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April Issue 271 27 September 2013

FRUIT-FULL SCHOOLS - 100,000 REASONS

Over the last three years Wilson’s has been part of a national project fruit even further. We are collecting comments from the whole to create over 200 sustainable heritage orchards across England. The school community and further afield to show just how important scheme has now planted 203 orchards and still has some waiting locally produced fruit is to our heritage, culture, health, economy and to be planted. It has increased the number of endangered heritage learning. The school with the most pledges will win further support trees in the country by over 2400, helping to keep the rich diversity for their sustainability activities. Please could you follow the link be- offered by England’s apple varieties and traditions alive. low and add your support to our cause! Please don’t forget to select Wilson’s school before you submit your comment. The reasons to Wilson’s has played a large part in this exciting project and now has support local fruit don’t need to be long or complex; perhaps it just the chance to take the message of the importance of locally grown tastes better or costs less. www.fruitfullschools.org/reasons

WILSON’S APPLE DAY

Wilson’s Apple day is taking place on 11 October It is in its fifth year and some of your favourite competitions are back! 1. Best tasting apple product – any entries should be brought to S10 on 11 October and not before. You could make any apple based or apple containing food stuff/drink. We’ve had cakes, chutneys and even soup. 2. Longest peel – can anyone take Mr Carew-Robinson’s crown? 3. The old favourite – Apple bobbing – snorkels not allowed. 4. There will also be an update on our exploits in the orchard and information about heritage varieties of fruit. For the first time however we are taking part in a Great Apple Scrump. Please could you bring in any excess apples you can find from your, friends, neighbours and families, gardens. This will be a house competition and every bag of apples brought in will be weighed. If you know the variety that would be great, if not it doesn’t matter. Please check the fruit is intact, has no holes in it and is not rotting! The fruit brought in will be distributed around the local community to those who would benefit most from free fruit and used by the school. Apples can be brought in from NEXT MONDAY 30 September and brought to S10. If as a school we collect the most apples by mass we will also be rewarded with orchard equipment so your support is greatly appreciated.

A PLEA FOR KNITTING WILSON’S RUNNERS Wilson’s Runners is a brand new club and on Saturday 5 October we will take part in our WOOL AND NEEDLES inaugural ‘Parkrun’ 5K. We are an official running club with ‘Parkrun’ and we invite all boys, parents, old boys and of course staff to come along and run.

‘Parkrun’ is a running phenomenon that has swept the nation and has about 40,000 people running at over 200 events in the UK. The runs are all 5K in distance and take Miss Lambert and Miss Tattersall want to place at 09:00 on Saturday mornings. They are for all abilities and our nearest Parkrun set up a Craft and Textiles Club for KS3 stu- is at Roundshaw Downs, which is very close to Wilson’s (it is part of the school cross dents. As a first project they would love country course). the boys to be able to knit themselves To register, please visit http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ , click on register in the top right a house scarf to keep them warm in the hand corner and follow the instructions - registration is completely free of charge! winter months. However, they have no Select ‘Wilson’s School’ from the drop down list after clicking on ‘Select Club’. Once wool or needles at present. If you know you have registered, you will need to print off a barcode and bring it with you on the anyone who has some spare needles or day. Note: if you are already registered with Parkrun then you can affiliate with Wilson’s wool they would be incredibly grateful for School by clicking on ‘manage my profile’ from your results email. You can of course also run at other Parkrun events besides Roundshaw and still be registered with Wil- it. Any donations can be handed to Miss son’s School. Lambert in the English Department or Miss Tattersall in the Maths Department. Details of the Roundshaw course and how to get there can be found on the Parkrun website by clicking on events and then Roundshaw Downs. Thank you in advance for your donations. Please note that arrangements for boys getting to Roundshaw Downs needs to be made with parents - boys will not be supervised by members of Wilson’s staff (although Wilson’s staff will be there on the 5 October). Please also note that all boys will be running at their own risk – read the terms and conditions whilst registering. Issue 271 27 September 2013

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Saturday 14 September - Wilson’s vs. Ardingly College Saturday 28 September - Wilson’s vs. Old Boys’ 1st XI Home Wilson’s U14B/C v Ardingly College won 10 - 0 2nd XI Away Wilson’s U14C/D v Ardingly College won 20 - 0 3rd XI Away Wilson’s U15B v Ardingly College won 6 – 0 U15A Home U15B Home Mr Simmons would like to thank the 1st XI football team for U14A Away helping run the Wilson’s 7th annual 7-a-side competition, on U14B Away Saturday 14 September in the pouring rain. The tournament U13A Away raised money for the senior October football tour. U13B Away U12A Home U12B Home

NEW FITNESS SUITE TIMETABLE Wednesday 2 October Wilson’s vs. Langley Park 2nd XI Home

LUNCH AFTER Friday 4 October vs. Sutton Grammar SCHOOL U12B Away

MONDAY 6th Form Year 9 TUESDAY Year 10 Year 11 WEDNESDAY Year 9 ------CHESS RESULTS THURSDAY Year 11 Year 10 FRIDAY 6th Form ------Wilson’s B drew Caterham A 3-3 Wilson’s C beat Kingston A 5.5 - .5 Wilson’s F beat George Abbott 10-2

WILSON’S1ST XI AGAINST CORINTHIAN CASUALS SCHOOLS XI - by Alexander Osborn

Debut goals for Wilson and Conway ensure a convincing 2-0 win for Wilson’s 1st XI against Corinthian Casuals Schools XI. Wilson’s 1st XI’s football season started off later than usual this season with a rare evening kick off against Corinthian Casuals Schools XI. A fixture which required extreme commitment from all of those involved. The Corinthian Casuals Schools XI is a team made up of ex-profes- sionals and ex-first team players who travel around the country playing against esteemed schools such as Eton and Harrow. They had in fact beaten South East England School Boys, highlighting the quality of the opposition. Great thanks must therefore be extended to Mr Simmons who managed to arrange this prestigious fixture, one which will hopefully become a permanent one in the School’s fixture list. With the match being played at Corinthian Casuals’ ground in front of a crowd, it was important that the school team played to its full capability and undoubtedly this aim was achieved with a comfortable 2-0 victory in what was only their first game of the season together. The first goal provided a glimpse of what there was to come. Wilson’s showing great maturity and composure maintained possession of the ball and struck at the correct moment with Wong slipping in Wilson with a clever pass which was calmly placed into the bottom corner to open the scoring. This high quality of football was visible throughout the whole match with Wilson’s experiencing the majority of possession with all eleven players on the pitch looking comfortable with the ball at their feet. Even debutants Kan, Conway, Wilson and Robinson looked at home among the rest of the team, the majority of whom had been permanent members in last year’s successful 1st XI who won the Surrey League and Surrey Cup under the leadership of the irreplaceable Jack Elliot. Despite there being substitutions at half-time, Wilson’s flowing football continued to impress, with chances falling to all members of the strike force. Eventually, the growing pressure forced the Corinthian Casuals defence to collapse with Carruthers skipping his way through only to have his shot pushed round the corner of the goal for a corner. The resulting corner from Wong found Conway near the back post, whose floated header back towards the front post fooled the keeper and found the back of the net. From thereon in it was plain sailing for Wilson’s 1st XI with Kan in goal never really being tested and as a whole, the School never looked like conceding and always looked dangerous going forward. Team: Kan, Kyne, Radvanyi, (Conway), Osborn ©, Sheridan, Wong, Wilson, John, Wright, (Carruthers), Robinson and Odukale Unavailable: Sitch, Picciano, Stanley and Bagshaw Issue 271 27 September 2013

Wilson’s Quiz Night

Friday 4th October 2013 at 7pm Tickets only £10 each (includes Chinese meal)

Teams of between 4 & 8 people are welcome. Don’t have a team? Come along and we’ll form a team on the night.

Silent Auction, raffle and bar also to be held on the evening.

Kindly sponsored by CLADISH, Wallington Any questions please email: [email protected]

Are you already part of a team: Yes / No Team name: …..……………………….. Email Address (please write clearly):

Non Sibi Sed Omnibus

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A NEW FOYER FOR THE QUATERCENTENARY

This week saw the finishing touches being added to the school’s newly re-furbished foyer which has been completely made over during the summer to create not only a brighter, more modern and appealing entrance to the school, but also to provide a space in which all aspects of the school’s endeavours and achievements can be displayed. The designs and displays have been the work of a small group of staff who have set themselves the task of improving the aesthetic aspect of key parts of the school in preparation for our 400th anniversary in 2015. Particular mention must go to Messrs Burton and Chappell, whose

backlit pillar in the centre of the foyer is both a technical tour de force and visually very striking. Ms Waterhouse’s concept led to the the superb mural display “Wilsonian” pictured opposite and Mrs Cvejik-Reeve has produced the wonderful display of pupils’ work in the display cabinets and planned the display of the art work selected by Ms Waterhouse and Mr Coop. The photographic displays owe much to our very talented team of photographers, Mr Pryse-Hawkins, Mr Bur- ton and Mr Carew -Robinson. The school owes a huge debt of gratitude to Mr L Beeke, one of our parents, who has done all the printing work to realise our designs. The finished product has been superb!

Dates for your Diary

4 October PFA Quiz Night (7.00 p.m.) 4 October Y9 PFA After School Cake Sale 9 October 2nd Stage Entrance Exam SCHOOL CLOSED TO STUDENTS 11 October Apple Day 14 October Inter House Cake Bake Competition 16 October MUFTI Day Half Term 21 October – 1 November (For this academic year only, half-term will be 2 weeks long.) 6 November Pianists’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) PFA NEWS 15 November Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.)

WILSON’S QUIZ NIGHT - TONIGHT

This event is sold out. There will be no tickets available on the doors. Issue 272 4 October 2013

HANS WOYDA MATHS COMPETITION YEAR 9 LANGUAGE VISITS

Wilson’s have had their best start ever to the Hans Woyda Maths The Modern Foreign Languages department is inviting mem- competition by beating Wallington CGS by 54 to 28. In this event bers of year 9 German and French classes to make a visit to the each team has four members of different ages. The Wilson’s team country of the language they are studying in Activities week consisted of Sami Muhammad (U6), Philip Knott (L6), Harry Good- in July 2014. Studying a language can be an arduous task and burn (11S) and Isuru Jayasekera (9B). Questions varied from calculat- sometimes it can feel as though the teacher goes home at night ing the number of leaps years since 1919 to finding the remainder only to dream up some arbitrary and complex code that has to when 22^7 is divided by 10. be deciphered in the following lesson. It is pleasing therefore to report that part of the trip will be setting up conversations with native speakers and that in the past participants of the trips have been overjoyed that they have been able to communicate in the DEBATING NEWS foreign language. That success may carry over to subsequent study of the language making it feel somehow more real. The Modern Foreign Language department therefore urges all pupils to take advantage of this opportunity to immerse themselves in both the language and the culture of the country whose language they are studying. Letters about the trips have been sent home via Parentmail, please look at them for further details.

HISTORY MASTERCLASS AUTUMN

Students aged 15-18 who are interested in studying Histo- ry at University are invited to attend an intensive one-day introduction to some key ideas in historiography. The course is fun and interactive, and will look at some of the key ‘big questions’ in historiography, from ‘Why should we study history?’ to ‘Can any individual, however powerful, Wilson’s senior team finished 6th at the Dulwich Schools’ debate really change the course of events in the long run?’. on Saturday 28 September, behind teams from Eton, Westminster and St Paul’s. Luke Kosky was 3rd best speaker and Tim Sharpe 7th from 128 competitors, their combined total of 142 speaker points The fee for the History Masterclass is £95. Places will be second only to that of the winning team from Eton. Many congratu- allocated on a first come, first served basis. Debate Cham- lations to them both. ber offers a limited number of full and partial bursaries for students who would otherwise have difficulty attending. Wilson’s Debating runs on Monday lunchtimes in Room 16. Next Monday’s motion will be: THB social networking sites should remain To book a place please email [email protected] or unregulated. call 0845 519 4827,

NOTICES

LOCKER KEYS TERM DATES We still have many boys coming to school without their Please see the separate notice sent via Parentmail locker keys. The school warden then has to cut the giving details of term dates for 2013-14 and 2014-15. existing padlock off of their lockers so that they can These are also available on the website. This can be get to their books and the boys have to buy new pad- found on the home page under “What’s New”. locks. This is both time consuming and expensive and we would be grateful if parents could please remind their sons to make sure that they have their locker keys before they leave home in the mornings.

MUFTI DAY - 16 OCTOBER This Mufti day will be in aid of the Dominican Friars and it will cost £1 to take part. Issue 272 4 October 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

CLASSICAL QUIZ BAY OF NAPLES TRIP CHESS CLUB The Classics Department is taking a group of 12 Students in Year 8 should be checking that all students from Years 9 and 10, to a Classical quiz their paperwork and packing are in order in All pupils are welcome to at Old Palace School on Thursday 10 October. advance of their visit to the Bay of Naples at attend the lunchtime club The theme of the quiz is Greek mythology and half-term. Now would be a good time for them (Monday, Tuesday and general Classical knowledge. This ties in rather to start getting excited about this visit. It would Thursday). Those who aspire neatly with the new BBC series about “Atlantis” be a good idea to look at some resources on the to play chess for the school on Saturday evenings, which would definitely internet before going. There will be a reward for are encouraged to also improve your Classical knowledge, although anyone who can tell Mr Lawson before the end attend on Wednesday after care must be taken with some changes they of this week the directions for walking from the school from 3.30 to 5pm. In make to personalities and events. We wish the “Amphitheatre” gate directly to Caecilius’ house. all cases the meetings are Wilson’s students well. They are going to a revi- in F12 in the Maths Depart- sion session in Starbucks first. Watch this space ment, and further informa- for the results! tion can be obtained from Dr Cooper (nsc@wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk)

HORDES OF THE THINGS CLUB CLASSICS CLUB The second meeting of this club takes place this Friday in Room 5 at 1.20 p.m. We will be trying out some different troop types and combinations of units. WEDNESDAYS, ROOM 5, 1.20 P.M. INTER HOUSE CAKE BAKE 2 October run by Mr Weston 9 October run by Ms Nicholls The competition will take place on Monday 14 October. There will be 16 October run by Mr Lawson House points for 1) Best tasting cake 2) Best looking cake and 3) The House that raises the most money. Each House will enter a cake for each category.

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. Free Will and Economics - James Kyne 8th October Vietnam War – Louis D’Costa 15th October Arab-Israeli Conflict – John Candia 5th November Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction - Alex Leggett 12th November BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April Issue 272 4 October 2013

MUSIC NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS

Many congratulations to Tom Lowe and Zhi Ping Lim who both started the Year 7 Trumpet Programme when they started at Wilson’s two years ago and both achieved a Distinction in their Grade 3 Trumpet exams this summer. Well done boys!

JAZZ DINNER EVENING 15 NOVEMBER

Please put this date in your diary for what is going to be the best night out you have had this year! OUR NEXT MUSICAL EVENTS

On Friday 15 November at 7.30pm, New York is coming to Wil- son’s! Please join us for what will be an amazing evening with a three course American dinner and New York style jazz. Wednesday 16 October 2.00 p.m. Year 7 House Singing The main hall will be decorated in true New York Jazz Club style Competition and you will be transported back in time to the days of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin! Wednesday 6 November 7.00 p.m. Pianists’ Evening

Tickets for the evening are only £15 and will be on sale after half- term. Any profits from ticket sales will go directly to the music Friday 15 November 7.00 p.m. Jazz Dinner Evening department to help fund new projects. Remember, tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

All boys who are involved – please come to all rehearsals and make sure your parents e-mail Mr Rogers if you are not available on the evening. This really is a fantastic opportunity to become a Jazz musician for a night!

YOUNG ENTERPRISE

The sixteen lower sixth boys from Wilson’s who make up the current crop of Young Entrepreneurs made their way to the Croydon Park Hotel for their inaugural meeting this Sunday (29/09). In what was an eventful and enjoyable session the boys have been set into teams and had their first chance to meet their business mentors. Each team has the job of organising themselves into various job roles and starting the arduous task of designing and producing a profitable good or service that real life consumers will hopefully pay for. They will set themselves up as a proper trad- ing company and operate with a view to make a profit. Judging by the performance of Wilson’s boys in the past, the results are bound to be creative, fun and successful. We wish them the best of luck. Issue 272 4 October 2013

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Linus Boselius 8B, who correctly identified the image as being The Burj al Arab, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

THE YOUNG GEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - AMAZON

Another site which can be used via a link on our website is www.spendandraise.com/wilsons. A similar principle to Amazon - go to the site, find the shop, click on the link and it raises money for Wilson’s. The list of participants is huge - well known names to suit all tastes and experiences - from Expedia, Hilton Hotels, Dabs, John Lewis, GAP, Charles Tyrwhitt, M&S, Sainsbury’s and T.M. Lewin to Domino’s, B&Q and Weight Watchers. There are literally hundreds. Issue 272 4 October 2013

FRUIT-FULL SCHOOLS - 100,000 REASONS

Over the last three years Wilson’s has been part of a national project fruit even further. We are collecting comments from the whole to create over 200 sustainable heritage orchards across England. The school community and further afield to show just how important lo- scheme has now planted 203 orchards and still has some waiting cally produced fruit is to our heritage, culture, health, economy and to be planted. It has increased the number of endangered heritage learning. The school with the most pledges will win further support trees in the country by over 2400, helping to keep the rich diversity for their sustainability activities. Please could you follow the link be- offered by England’s apple varieties and traditions alive. low and add your support to our cause! Please don’t forget to select Wilson’s school before you submit your comment. The reasons to Wilson’s has played a large part in this exciting project and now has support local fruit don’t need to be long or complex; perhaps it just the chance to take the message of the importance of locally grown tastes better or costs less. www.fruitfullschools.org/reasons

WILSON’S APPLE DAY

Wilson’s Apple day is taking place on 11 October It is in its fifth year and some of your favourite competitions are back! 1. Best tasting apple product – any entries should be brought to S10 on 11 October and not before. You could make any apple based or apple containing food stuff/drink. We’ve had cakes, chutneys and even soup. 2. Longest peel – can anyone take Mr Carew-Robinson’s crown? 3. The old favourite – Apple bobbing – snorkels not allowed. 4. There will also be an update on our exploits in the orchard and information about heritage varieties of fruit. For the first time however we are taking part in a Great Apple Scrump. Please could you bring in any excess apples you can find from your, friends, neighbours and families, gardens. This will be a house competition and every bag of apples brought in will be weighed. If you know the variety that would be great, if not it doesn’t matter. Please check the fruit is intact, has no holes in it and is not rotting! The fruit brought in will be distributed around the local community to those who would benefit most from free fruit and used by the school. Apples can be brought in from NEXT MONDAY 30 September and brought to S10. If as a school we collect the most apples by mass we will also be rewarded with orchard equipment so your support is greatly appreciated.

This weekend will see the launch of ‘Wilson’s Runners’ and we invite all boys, parents, old boys and of course staff to come along and run. Our inaugural ‘Parkrun’ 5K will take place at 09:00 on Saturday morning (5 October) at Roundshaw Downs. ‘Parkrun’ is a running phenomenon that has swept the nation and has about 40,000 people running at over 200 events in the UK. Very conveniently for us, our nearest Parkrun is at Roundshaw Downs which is very close to Wilson’s School (part of the school cross country course). The 5K runs are held every Saturday morning at 09:00, and are for all ages and abilities. To register, please visit http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ , click on register in the top right hand corner and follow the instructions - registration is completely free of charge! Please select ‘Wilson’s School’ from the drop down list after clicking on ‘Select Club’. Once you have registered, you will need to print off a barcode and bring it with you on the day. Note: if you are already registered with Parkrun then you can affiliate with Wilson’s School by clicking on ‘manage my profile’ from your results email. You can of course also run at other Parkrun events besides Roundshaw and still be registered with Wilson’s School. Details of the Roundshaw course and how to get there can be found on the Parkrun website by clicking on events and then Roundshaw Downs. Please note that arrangements for boys getting to Roundshaw Downs needs to be made by parents - boys will not be supervised by members of Wilson’s staff (although Wilson’s staff will be there on 5 Octo- ber). Please also note that all boys will be running at their own risk – read the terms and conditions whilst registering. We look forward to our very first Parkrun as Wilson’s Runners on Saturday. Issue 272 4 October 2013

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FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Monday 23 September Friday 4 October - Wilson’s vs. Sutton Grammar Wilson’s 10A won 5 - 0 vs. Erith 2nd round National U12A Away Cup Wilson’s 10B won 2-1 v s. Australia touring team Saturday 5 October - Wilson’s vs. Royal Russell U15B Home Tuesday 24 September U14B Home 1st XI won 5-0 vs. Greenshaw 2nd round of U13B Away National Cup U12B Away Wilson’s vs. Cardinal Vaughan Wednesday 25 September 1st XI Away Wilson’s vs. Glyn 2nd XI Home 2nd XI won 2-1 vs, Glyn 1st XI 3rd XI drew 3-3 vs. Glyn 2nd XI Monday 7 October - Wilson’s vs. Greenshaw Wilson’s vs. John Fisher U15A Away 4th XI lost 0-6 vs. John Fisher 1st XI 6th XI lost 0-6 vs. John Fisher 2nd XI Tuesday 8 October - Wilson’s vs. Greenshaw 7th XI won 5-1 vs. John Fisher 8th XI U13A Home

Thursday 26 September - Wilson’s vs. St. John’s Thursday 10 October - Wilson’s vs. Greenshaw Year 9 won 7-3 U14A Away

Friday 27 September Friday 11 October - Wilson’s vs. Greenshaw Wilson’s vs. Matthew Arnold U13A Home Year 7A won 3-0 Wilson’s vs. Hampton Year 7C lost 11-0 Hampton C Year 7D won 4-2 Hampton D Year 7E won 3-0 Hampton E Year 7F won 7-2 Hampton F Year 7G won 6-1 Hampton G

Saturday 28 September - Wilson’s vs. Sutton Grammar 1st XI won 1-0 2nd XI won 4-0 3rd XI won 4-1 Year 10A won 3-0 Year 10B drew 2-2 Year 9A drew 0-0 Year 9B lost 2-3 Year 8A won 4-0 Year 8B won 3-0 Year 7A lost 2-5 CHESS RESULTS Year 7B won 4-0 Year 7C won 5-2 Wilson’s A beat KCS Wimbledon A 4.5 - 1.5 Wilson’s D beat Wallington CGS A 4.5 - 1.5 Wilson’s E beat KCS Wimbledon B 8.5 - 3.5

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WILSON’S RUNNERS

Last Saturday saw the launch of ‘Wilson’s Runners’ at Roundshaw downs parkrun. With about 30 boys from year 7 to the upper sixth, teachers, old boys and even some parents completing the 5k run, the event was a great success. Pride of place must go to Tom Holden who stormed home in first place and set a new age category record in the process. There were many other good runs all down the field and it was excellent to see a range of abilities taking part. You can see the full results at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roundshaw/results/ latestresults/.

Parkrun takes place at Roundshaw downs every Saturday at 9am, so if you couldn’t make it last Saturday perhaps we will see you this weekend. Please go to www.parkrun.org.uk to register, and select ‘Wilson’s School’ from the club list. Further details can be found in last week’s edition of the newsletter.

We would like to say a big thank you to the volunteers at Roundshaw downs parkrun who made the run possible; clearly believers in Non Sibi Sed Omnibus.

HELP FOR CROYDON FOOD HUB STRIKE ACTION: THURSDAY 17 OCT

Next Wednesday is Mufti Day for the school during which Some of the teachers’ unions are taking strike action next Thurs- we will be raising money for Charity. This year, in addition, day to protest against the Governments’ imposition of changes to we wish to assist the Croydon Food Hub, which provides teachers’ pensions and pay and conditions. food for parents and individuals whose families find them- The school will be open for Year 7 for periods 1-4. They will go selves in straightened circumstances, without work and home at 1.05 p.m. money, and who are unable to feed themselves or their The school will be open for Year 8, except 8S, all day. 8S will not families. This represents a real and urgent need that we attend. can help alleviate. The school will be closed for Years 9 to 11 We would like every member of the school community to Classes will run for the Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth periods 1-5. bring in one item of food - tins of food, a packet of cereal, Students will be notified by email on the morning of Thursday 17 pasta, etc - to help those in our community who are in as to which classes will be running. Core hours are suspended for need. Please don’t forget. the day. Students must attend for all classes which are running but need only arrive in school in time to attend their first lesson and may leave after their last lesson.

Dates for your Diary 4 November Y11 Mock Examinations begin 4 November Parents’ Prayer Group (8.00 p.m.) 14 October Inter House Cake Bake Competition 6 November Pianists’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 16 October MUFTI Day 7 November Y13 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m.) 16 October Help for Croydon Food Hub 7 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 16 October Y7 Parent/Form Tutor Evening (4.00 p.m.) 13 November Sixth Form Open Evening (6.00 p.m.) 16 October Y9 Parents’ Information Evening (7.00 p.m.) 14 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 17 October Strike Action 15 November Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) 18 October Activities Day 19 November Y12 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m.) Half Term 21 October – 1 November (For this academic 20 November Y9 Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) year only, half-term will be 2 weeks long.) 21 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) Issue 273 11 October 2013

INTERNATIONAL MATHS OLYMPIAD

On Monday 1 October nine Wilson’s pupils travelled with Dr Cooper to the Royal Society to hear the annual International Maths Olympiad Lecture. The lecture was given by Prof Kevin Buzzard of Imperial College and was on how to solve equations using geome- try. However, he was not considering normal school type problems but ones where you looked for ‘rational’ solutions. So, for instance, x2 + y2 = 1 has an infinite number of such solutions whilst x2 + y2 = 3 has zero solutions. The lecture itself was preceded by a report on the outstanding international achievements of the British Maths team this year’s – for the first time in many years, coming in the top 10 in the world, ahead of all other Western European countries.

PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WILSON’S LANGUAGES WEEK HOUSE COMPETITION RESULTS

Who are you? Where do you feel you fit in - in your family, your Last week, as part of Wilson’s Languages Week, each form complet- community, the wider world? How do you see the world around ed a quiz testing their general knowledge about Languages and you, and what forms your opinions? Geography. Congratulations to the following classes who came 1st in their cohort: 7C 8C 9C 10 C 11 H. From big ideas to the most detailed observations, social science affects us all every day - at work, in school or college, within our communities, when exploring our identities and expressing our beliefs. THE YOUNG HISTORIAN PROJECT 2013 We’ve got a challenge for you. We’re looking for your unique take on society and the social sciences: take a picture of where you PRIZES belong and feel at home. Whether it’s a place, what you do, who you are with, where your life is now or where you would like to be in the future. Show us your world and where you fit in it. The trustees of the Spirit of Normandy Trust have just announced the Young Historian Prizes for 2013. The following students work Prizes – the total prize fund is £2800. There are regional, category has all been commended: and overall winners. Key Stage 3 Category This competitions is being run as part of National Science and Ben St Clair-Gray (Year 9B) – Highly Commended Engineering Week. Ayngharran Vasudevan (Year 10C) - Commended Ramon Nartallo (Year 9H) - Commended For more information about the competition visit www.social- scienceforschools.org.uk/photography-competition or see the Congratulations to all the winners, who will be presented with their posters in the Geography department. certificates in next week’s assemblies. Details of the 2014 competition can be found on the history department page of the school Entries are submitted online using the above link. Good luck. website.

NOTICES

LOCKER KEYS to make sure that they CONGRATULATIONS We still have many boys have their locker keys coming to school without before they leave home in Many congratulations to Tim their locker keys. The the mornings. Cheng who has won The school warden then has to Marjorie Baldwin Bequest for cut the existing padlock Pianoforte award from ABRSM off of their lockers so for candidates from Croydon that they can get to their (Grade 8). books and the boys have to buy new padlocks. This is both time consuming and expensive and we would be grateful if parents could please remind their sons Issue 273 11 October 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

CLASSICS CLUB HORDES OF THE THINGS CHESS CLUB

Classics club last week were treated to a fasci- A second meeting of the club was held last All pupils are welcome to nating seminar with Mr Weston about Sparta week in which two battles were vigorously attend the lunchtime club and its glory and what remains of it today. He fought between assorted armies. The first (Monday, Tuesday and explained the nature and purpose of the Sphinx. resulted in the complete defeat of a dread elf Thursday). Those who aspire He went on to challenge students to express army by their dwarf nemeses and the second to play chess for the school what they thought would be left of modern ended in a draw between a skeletal horde and are encouraged to also society and showed us a bizarre project formu- a rag-tag band of wood elves and goblins, who attend on Wednesday after lated by the Clinton administration recently; only agreed to fight together because it was Fri- school from 3.30 to 5pm. In they were concerned to bury nuclear waste in day. The club continues with increased variety all cases the meetings are the desert and mark the site with a warning that of troop types and participants. It meets every in F12 in the Maths Depart- would be understandable to whomever was Friday at 1.20 (or a little earlier) in Room 5. You ment, and further informa- going to read it in 10,000 years’ time. This week may eat a packed lunch whilst attending. tion can be obtained from Ms Nicholls leads the club and the half-term Dr Cooper (nsc@wilsonss- finishes on Wednesday 16 October at 1.20 p.m chool.sutton.sch.uk) in Room 5 with a presentation by Mr Lawson.

INTER HOUSE CAKE BAKE

The competition will take place on Monday 14 October. There will be House points for 1) Best tasting cake 2) Best looking cake and 3) The House that raises the most money.

Each House will enter a cake for each category.

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer.

Vietnam War – Louis D’Costa 15th October Arab-Israeli Conflict – John Candia 5th November Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction - Alex Leggett 12th November BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April Issue 273 11 October 2013

OUR NEXT MUSICICAL EVENTS

Wednesday 16 October 2.00 p.m. Year 7 House Singing Competition

Wednesday 6 November 7.00 p.m. Pianists’ Evening

Friday 15 November 7.00 p.m. Jazz Dinner Evening

Wednesday 20 November 7.00 p.m. Year 9 Musicians’ Evening

JAZZ DINNER EVENING 15 NOVEMBER

Please put this date in your diary for what is going to be the best night out you have had this year!

On Friday 15 November at 7.30pm, New York is coming to Wilson’s! Please join us for what will be an amazing evening with a three course American dinner and New York style jazz.

The main hall will be decorated in true New York Jazz Club style and you will be transported back in time to the days of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin!

Tickets for the evening are only £15 and will be on sale after half- term. Any profits from ticket sales will go directly to the music department to help fund new projects. Remember, tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Neev Trehan 11S, who correctly identified the image as being The Golden Temple, Amritsar, India. Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

WORK RELATED LEARNING NEWS

NHS NATIONAL SCHOOLS COMPETITION on how to enter and access all the materials you need. Entries must be submitted to Mr Englefield (ge@wilsonss- NHS Careers’ annual Step into the NHS competition is chool.sutton.sch.uk) by 20 December 2013. The best four underway. entries will be submitted into the national competition. About the competition Aimed at year 8 and 9 students, the annual competition FLY HIGH INTO ACCOUNTANCY – BDO GATWICK OPEN EVENING encourages students to think about career opportunities, develop job seeking skills and make informed decisions If you are looking for a rewarding career with the op- about important GCSE or diploma choices. Students are portunity to work anywhere in the world this event may challenged to select one of the careers available in be of interest to you. When? Thursday 7 November 2013. the NHS and, working individually or in groups of up to Time? 6.15-8.30. For more information please contact four, to create a job advertisement and job description Jane Lethbridge ([email protected]). They are for that role. also running an Insight Day later in the year – Monday 17 February 2014. There are limited places which need to 2013/14 competition materials be booked via the same contact. Visit the competition materials web page for details

DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED AT WILSON’S

Helen Preest has helped to fund a defibrillator at Wilson’s school. Helen was devastated by the sudden death of her husband Bill Preest at the age of 37. Together with colleagues she has set about supporting the cardiac charity SADS UK and raising awareness of SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome). Supporting the cardiac charity’s Big Shock Campaign to make lifesaving defibrillators availiable in all schools, she was pleased to part fund the defibrillator at Wilson’s. Staff have been trained to use the defibrillator. The defibrillator is lifesaving equipment that works to restore the heart rhythm if a person goes into cardiac arrest and the earlier a defibrillator is used the better the chance is of survival. The defibrillator part-donated to the school is easy to use by the layperson, providing voice prompts to the rescuer.

Recently Dame Helen Mirren offered her support to the SADS UK schools campaign saying, ‘I support the SADS UK Big Shock Cam- paign to make defibrillators mandatory in schools. It is particularly tragic to hear of young people dying of cardiac arrest. I understand how important it is to defibrillate a person in cardiac arrest as quickly as possible to give them the best chance of survival. It makes sense that all schools should have this lifesaving equipment in place.’ Issue 273 11 October 2013

PFA NEWS

WILSON’S PFA QUIZ NIGHT - 4 OCTOBER 2013

What a turn out for the Quiz last Friday night! 130 competitors We sold out very quickly and we apologise to those we disappointed zealously responded to the challenges. The topics were diverse and and had to refuse but sadly we were unable to accept more than 130 eclectic giving all contenders the opportunity to participate and participants. We do look forward to seeing you at the forthcoming share the fun! Despite competition between the parents, teachers events : Wilson’s Jazz Dinner Evening on Friday 15 November and and “Fully Bad” (our Sixth Form team), the winning team was “the Wilson’s Burns Supper on Friday, 24 January. Do put these dates in Quizzy Rascals” (alias “the Teachers”- which certainly gives us a glim- your diary and book early in order to avoid disappointment! mer of hope for our boys)! Team X was close in 2nd place followed by Year 10 Football and Cognitio in joint 3rd. Tremendous enjoyment for all and the Mr Bean video clip had all the teams roaring with laughter!

A special thanks to Tim Pryse-Hawkins, Wilson’s Head Chef, with help from Beverley Barry (Parent Yrs 11 and Sixth Form) and his mer- ry team who prepared a scrumptious Chinese dinner.

Very generous donations were provided by parents and local estab- lishments towards the Silent Auction. To name but a few; Cladish’s donated a variety of sports equipment and rackets, Fairfield Hall donated 4 tickets for the Peter Pan Panto in December, Ian Downs of Start Licensing provided a selection of super signed books.

The Quiz night raised approximately £2,500 for Wilson’s School. A huge thanks to Erika Cooke, Leigh Shelton and team who made the event happen.

OCTOBER PFA 100 CLUB DRAW WINNERS

1st Prize £73.75 Cathy Whittaker-Campigotto Congratulations to our prizewinners this month 2nd Prize £44.25 Katey Foulkes f you would like to join the 100 club with the possibility of win- 3rd Prize £29.50 Mary Edwards ning a prize each month, you can obtain an application form by emailing the PFA: [email protected] or see Wilson’s website under PFA.

TOUGH GUY 2014 - We need you now!

January 26 11am - 15KM - 250 OBSTACLES pete for the first time. Since then Wilson’s has competed regularly and raised many thousands of pounds for Multiple Sclerosis. After a gap of too many years, Wilson’s are back where they should be and challenging for the title ‘Toughest school team’.

All we need now is enough foolhardy, brave individuals to enter and take the greatest physical and mental challenge faced by a Wilso- nian.

In the coldest weather of the year, across the worst terrain and with courage required in abundance a 40 strong team from the school is needed to uphold the tradition that is Wilson’s at the Tough Guy.

You will be required to pay an entry fee of £40 and guarantee to raise £200 in sponsor money for our named charity (Sutton and Croydon Multiple Sclerosis centre).

For your troubles you will get a team shirt, a woolly hat and a large medal. Most of all you will become part of Wilson’s folklore which started in 1992 when Mr Molyneux took a team of 8 boys to com- Issue 273 11 October 2013

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Monday 30 September Saturday 12 October - Wilson’s vs. Stanley Park Year 10A won 3 - 0 vs. The Priory School (Surrey 2nd XI Training Cup 1st Round) U15A Home Tuesday 1 October U14A Away Year 8A won 4-2 vs. Lammas School (3rd round U13A Home of the National Cup) U12A Home Wednesday 2 October Wilson’s vs. Langley Park Saturday 12 October - Wilson’s vs. Tunbridge Wells 2nd XI won 3-1 vs, Langley Park 1st XI U15B Home 3rd XI won 7-0 vs. Langley Park 2nd XI U14B Home Wilson’s vs. John Fisher U13B Away 4th XI drew 3-3 vs. John Fisher 2nd XI U12B Home 6th XI won 2-1 vs. John Fisher 7th XI Tuesday 15 October - Wilson’s vs. Glenthorne Friday 4 October U13A Home Wilson’s vs. Ewell Castle U12A Away Year 7A won 7-0 (2nd round of Surrey Cup) Wilson’s vs. Sutton Grammar Thursday 17 October - Wilson’s vs. Glenthorne Year 7B-F teams U14A Away won 3 games and lost 2 games Wilson’s vs. Ashcoombe School Friday 18 October - Wilson’s vs. Glenthorne Year 8A won 7-2 (2nd round of Surrey Cup) U15A Home Wilson’s vs. City of London Year 10A won 3-2 (3rd round of National Cup)

Saturday 5 October Wilson’s vs. Cardinal Vaughan 1st XI won 5-1 BADMINTON RESULTS 2nd XI won 3-0 3rd XI won 5-2 Wilson’s vs. Tiffin Wilson’s vs. Royal Russell U.16A lost 4-5 Year 10B won 5-1 vs. 10A team U.14A won 9-0 Year 9B lost 2-3 vs. 9A team Year 8B lost 0-7 vs. 8A team Year 7B drew 3-3 vs. 7A team

NIALL MCMANUS SCORES FOR MILLWALL CHESS RESULTS

Niall McManus left Wilson’s last year to join Millwall on a one year Wilson’s A drew with RGS Guildford 3 – 3 professional contract. Please use the link below to see him score Wilson’s B beat Trinity A 3½ - 2½ the first goal in a game playing for Millwall U’21’s against Ipswich Wilson’s C beat RGS Guildford B 4 – 2 U’21’s at the New Den, Millwall’s main stadium. Wilson’s E beat RGS Guildford C 7½ - 4½ Wilson’s F beat Trinity C 10 - 2 m.youtube.com/watch?v=56lGD_CLCn8&desktop_uri=%2F- watch%3Fv%3D56lGD_CLCn8

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CLASSICAL QUIZ AT OLD PALACE SCHOOL

Questions were divided into several rounds. Examples included; Who was given donkey ears by Apollo after his curse was lifted? How did Zeus disguise himself when he went to visit Leda? How many of the twelve tasks of Hercules can you name? Which “Olympian” granted pardon to murderers? (How many of these can you answer?)

After an hour and a half of frantic discussion and competitive thinking, “The Invincibles” were able to secure a commendation for their performance and all members were awarded a star-shaped highlight pen. Hari Nair 10G, Adam DiLizia 9G, Matthew Macaulay 10H, Adam Willicombe 9S, Rishi Siddani 9G were delighted by their success. Hari commented, “This is great! I’ll be able to use this pen for my studies and it will always remind me of a fun evening when I learned a lot about Greek Mythology and met a lot of other Classics and Latin students my age. I’d love to do this again next year!” Matthew Macaulay added;”We are going to get golden tickets for this, which will help our houses, so yes, I’m very happy. I’d like to thank Ms. Nicholls and Mr. Weston and Mr. Lawson for giving us this opportunity!”

The Classics department will be taking other visits this year. The next We took a team of five intrepid Classicists to Old Palace last Thursday set of events for students will be the prestigious Classical lectures for a lively and entertaining quiz on several Classical themes. The taking place at Wilson’s after half term, starting on Thursday 7 five boys from years nine and ten joined a team of girls from Old Pal- November at 4pm in the Lecture Theatre, with a presentation on ace and together they called themselves “The Invincibles”. This was “Alexander the Great” by Dr. Peter Thoneman of Wadham College, certainly true in terms of their team spirit and enjoyment of the eve- Oxford University. Students and teachers from other local schools ning. There were also teams from Trinity, Wimbledon High School will also be attending. for Girls, Sutton High, Croydon High and Nonsuch High School.

Dates for your Diary HELP FOR CROYDON FOOD HUB

We would like to thank all those who brought in items of Half Term 21 October – 1 November (For this food to assist the Croydon Food Hub, which provides food academic year only, half-term will be for parents and individuals whose families find themselves 2 weeks long.) in straightened circumstances, without work and money, 4 November Y11 Mock Examinations begin and who are unable to feed themselves or their families. 4 November Parents’ Prayer Group (8.00 p.m.) 6 November Pianists’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) We received an enormous number of donations which 7 November Y13 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m.) have now gone to the Croydon Food Hub for distribution to those in need in the local community. They told us this 7 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) was the largest donation they had received. Well done 13 November Sixth Form Open Evening (6.00 p.m.) everyone - a great Non Sibi Sed Omnibus moment! 14 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 15 November Battle of the Bands (7.00 p.m.) 19 November Y12 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m.) 20 November Y9 Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 21 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) Issue 274 18 October 2013

INTER HOUSE CAKE BAKE RESULTS

Tasting Looking Money 1st B H H 2nd S C C 3rd G B G 4th C S S 5th H G B

The judges; Mr Charnock, Mr Burton and Mr Walters had a very hard job judging the winners and thought all the entries were of a good standard. The money raised (£240) will go to The Cardiac Arrest in the Young charity.

HISTORY OPPORTUNITY FOR YEARS 7-10 WILSONOMICS RETURNS

Cambridge History for Schools is an exciting outreach initiative by Wilsonomics is back again this year with new editors in the form of one of the leading History Faculties in the world. They want to show Steven Thavendran and Dolapo Koleosho. Obtain your copy from how pupils can enjoy history and imagine the past through imagi- the Economics and Business department or read online from the native and exciting workshops. school website. To read online go to the school website- Depart- ments –Economics. This edition features articles on UKIP policy by Michaelmas Term 9 November 2013 2.00p.m. - 3.30p.m. Stephen Earls , UK house price trends by Mirae Tejura and the Wil- Suffragettes: The suffragettes were one of the groups celebrated in son’s economic review courtesy of Dolapo Koleosho. Enjoy. Please the Olympic ceremony in 2012. We shall look at whether they were contact the editors (see pictures below) or Mr Ormonde if you have important in changing British politics by seeing what they did and any ideas for articles or content you’d like to see in Wilsonomics. It’s what historians think about it. When people fought for women to your journal! get the vote they used some new political tactics like sitting down in the street or chaining themselves to railings, chalking things on the street, or some old tactics like leaflets and posters. The question history tries to assess is what was effective and who was impressed by it. We will look at posters and films, listen to songs and debate violence in politics to see whether or not it delayed the vote or got it sooner.

If you would like to apply for a place on this session please contact Mr Englefield ([email protected]).

Please note there is a maximum of 4 school places and that students may attend this session without a parent or carer present during the session, however we ask that your son is met promptly at the end of the session. All sessions take place at the Faculty of History, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9EF. The school will not be providing transport.

NOTICES

LOCKER KEYS Y11 WORK PLACEMENTS

We still have many boys coming to school without their Y11 students should use some of the 2 week half-term to locker keys. The school warden then has to cut the find themselves a work placement. There are 8 schools existing padlock off of their lockers so that they can in Sutton who will be using the same dates as Wilson’s get to their books and the boys have to buy new pad- next year for their work placements so there will be locks. This is both time consuming and expensive and plenty of competition for places. If students wait we would be grateful if parents could please remind too long to make arrangements they may find there are no their sons to make sure that they have their locker placements left. keys before they leave home in the mornings. If students are unsure as to what they need to do they should speak to Mr Cady or Mr Englefield as soon as possible. Issue 274 18 October 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

HORDES OF THE THINGS team. The Vikings thus blessed were held at bay only due to the large numbers of cheap, Last Friday saw our third meeting and a tale nasty infantry selected by the opposing of two encounters. The year 8 players fought a general. The third army (dwarves) wisely stood fast-moving and deadly duel between largely back while the others fought, ready to take on mounted forces of dwarves and woodland the weakened winner. This battle will contin- realm troops. Waves of centaurs clashed with ue next half term. Please examine the photos hordes of polar-bear riders. Losses were heavy accompanying this report. You will be amazed on both sides, but no clear result was reached. at the tiny, but detailed appearance of the figures. You will enjoy the fast-moving, yet tac- The year 11 players fought a large three-sided tically complex rules, which fit on two sides of battle which featured, for the first time, an A4. The Hordes of the Things club meets every aerial hero – Odin riding on a cloud! – who Friday at 1.20pm. – or a little before, in room 5 almost won the game single-handedly for his

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. Arab-Israeli Conflict – John Candia 5th November Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction - Alex Leggett 12th November DEBATE CLUB BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November DEBATE CLUB runs on Mondays from 1.05pm American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December in Room 16. The motion for Monday 4 No- Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December vember is: Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December THW prohibit the inclusion of children’s toys Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January with the sale of fast food meals. Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April

CHESS CLUB All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all cases the meetings are in F12 in the Maths Depart- ment, and further information can be obtained from Dr Cooper (nsc@wilsonsschool. sutton.sch.uk) Issue 274 18 October 2013

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NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Neev Trehann 11S (second week in a row!), who correctly identified the image as Mont St Michel, Normandy, France. Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

YOUNG ENTERPRISE COMPETITION by Nicholas Au

Jordan Quartey and me. Many thanks to those who participated on behalf of the school and to the volunteer Young Enterprise organ- isers who helped with the running of the event, it was truly a memorable event.

The first official session of Young Enterprise began on 30 September On Sunday 19 September the Young Enterprise Competition in and started off with the establishment of the various competing Croydon had its inaugural meeting with 16 lower sixth Wilson’s teams who were taking part. Individual groups then went on to students in attendance along with over 150 contestants from discuss initial product ideas and the roles to be assigned for the Croydon borough schools. The evening was filled with fun and first upcoming North End Trade Fair (30 November). Following this, excitement, whilst providing students with the introduction to the business mentors provided advice on what was to come over the programme. next few months and what teams should aim to achieve in order to As the evening came to a close, several interesting presentations on meet their business goals. It promises to be hard work but exciting product marketing were given by students including Uzair Nasir, all the same.

CLASSICS LECTURE

On Thursday 7 November Dr Thonemann From Wadham Col- lege, Oxford will be speaking on Alexander the Great. Biscuits and other refreshments will be available from 4.00 p.m. and the lecture itself will run from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in the Lecture Theatre. All students and staff members are more than welcome to attend Issue 274 18 October 2013

OUR NEXT MUSICAL EVENTS

Wednesday 6 November 7.00 p.m. Pianists’ Evening

Friday 15 November 7.00 p.m. Battle of the Bands

Wednesday 20 November 7.00 p.m. Year 9 Musicians’ Evening

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS

Thursday 10 October Saturday 19 October - Wilson’s vs. Alleyns Wilson’s vs. Haberdasher Askes (Welling Utd.) 1st XI Away 1st XI won 2-0 (National Cup 4th Round) Wilson’s vs. Greenshaw Saturday 12 October - Wilson’s vs. Woodcote Year 10 won won 3-0 (District Cup) U15A Home U14A Home Friday 11 October U13A Home Wilson’s vs.Charter School U12A Home Year 9 won 9-0 (National Cup 4th Round) Wilson’s vs. Greenshaw Year 7 drew 3-3 (District Cup)

Saturday 12 October Wilson’s vs.Stanley Park Year 10A won 6-3 (District Cup) Year 8A won 4-2 (District Cup) Year 7A won 5-1 (District Cup)

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BARBADOS TOUR REPORT by Ben Flook

As the plane hovered over the perfect green sea, the golden sands and the congregation of closely knit houses, we knew we had arrived at our destination: Barbados. Excitement had been building for months, since Mr. A Parkinson and Mr. M Simmons had given their demagogic and inspirational speech where they announced that the 1st XI cricket team were to embark on a cricket tour of Barbados from 14 - 24 July 2013.

The schedule was packed, with six cricket games to be played in the space of ten days, including team excursions on rest days. After an evening of settling in, including a team meal out where Mr. Parkinson, reminiscent of Martin Luther King, gave a speech outlining the tour details, we played our first game in the morning against Dover. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Jack Aguera and Oliver Robertson put on 100 for the first wicket, before Aguera was bowled just short of his 50. Robertson proceeded to stroke the ball beautifully to the boundary, with one majestic on-drive, before falling for a well made 68. Despite a brief collapse, including Sam Giles falling for the first of his many ducks on tour, Alex Johnsen compiled a painstaking 28 and was well supported by the tail finishing up with 220 runs of 40 overs. In reply, Dover never got going and the bowlers were rewarded, with Sameer Khan and Ben Flook both picking up 3 wickets apiece.

The second game at the Three W’s ground was met with some trepidation, after suspicions that we were to be playing the West Indies Under 19 team who were warming up previous to our game. However, after a minute’s praying led by Sam Giles, we won the toss and elected to bat against a high quality attack. Ben Flook and Sameer Khan negotiated the opening overs before Flook was suicidally run out by Khan. The innings was teetering at 20 for 4, although Ally Osborn did play a classy innings. The saviour, however, was Alex Yee who made an exquisite 48. Although not perhaps orthodox, Yee proceeded to strike the ball to all parts of the 3 W’s, including two humongous sixes. The innings finished at 124 all out off 40 overs. In reply, Isolation got off to an amazing start, and were 80 for 2 after 20 overs. However, amazingly, wickets started to tumble in part thanks to Jack Agerua’s electric fielding at long off. As wickets tumbled, the game was on a knife edge with just one wicket remaining and 8 runs to get. Sameer Khan had a huge LBW shout turned down which proved pivotal, as Isolation went on to win the game by 1 wicket.

Playing our third game in a row, we faced Banks; a game notable for two things: Dan Hall’s second 50 of the season and Sam Giles’ great performance as 13th man. Bowling first, Wilson’s restricted Banks to 165 off their 40 overs, with economical spells from all the bowlers and three brilliant catches from Aguera. Despite the early loss of Robertson, Hall and Flook took the score to 110 for 1 before Flook fell LBW for 19. Hall, meanwhile, was in imperious form passing his 50 before falling the next ball. Wilson’s went on to win the game by 4 wickets, with Osborn hitting the winning runs. This was the last game of the first part of our tour, and subsequently we enjoyed a rest day at the Beach. The day, however, ended in catastrophe after Joe Kirby made the questionable decision of choosing not to apply sun cream leaving him a rather bright red colour.

Our fourth game was against Lodge School, which shall forever be remembered as a fascinating game and the low point of one Sam Giles’ career. Lodge started well, before some exceptional catches from Jack Aguera and Krishan Kanani reduced them to 160 off their allotted 40 overs. The reply couldn’t have started in a more entertaining way. Sam Giles strode out to the wicket, on the back of two ducks previously on tour. Surely he couldn’t do the impossible of three in a row? He took guard, in his stance and the bowler delivered the ball. Giles, slow in his backlift, was slow in playing his shot and he was clean bowled. Three ducks in a row, surely one for the Wilson’s sporting archives! Wickets tumbled, most criminally was Flook’s who was run out after a dubious call. However, Aguera and Robertson were joined at the crease and put on 80 runs for the 9th wicket to win us the game! It was an exceptional last stand.

After a rest day and a lovely catamaran cruise, we proceeded to perhaps our toughest task yet: against the Dominica Under 19’s under lights. The bowling was hammered to all parts of the ground. The momentum was changed, however, by the arrival of Flook into the account who took 2 wickets for just 6 runs in his first 2 overs. Kanani was also very economical, going at just a run a ball, and Khan used his variations with guile at the death. With a mammoth 140 to chase, the Wilson’s reply got off to a bad start with 2 wickets being lost in the first over. Joe Kirby, however, was sublime - proceeding to play outlandish shots on his way to 78 not out; an innings which included one huge six over the balconies opposite the ground and a reverse sweep for 4. Kirby’s innings led us to victory, and was well supported by a quickfire 50 by Aguera.

Our last game was against Colleridge and Parry School. It was to be the farewell game for the Year 13’s after seven years of service to the school. All bowlers were economical, restricting Colleridge to just 120 off their 40 overs. Notably, Adam Drew’s last ball for Wilson’s earned him a wicket, a feat to which he was indeed very proud. Despite getting off to a flying start, courtesy of Picciano and Robertson, wickets fell with poor shot selection from some top order batsman. Aguera steadied the ship, as did Giles who had scored his first official runs on the tour (in his 5th innings). However, the game ended in tragedy when the last wicket fell with 10 runs still to score. It was a sad ending for what had been a fantastic tour, where we won 4 out of our 6 games.

Thanks must go to Mr. A Parkinson and Mr. M Simmons who organised a fantastic cricketing experience for us all. It was enjoyed by all involved, but especially by those who had the luxury of travelling in the ‘Dream Isle!’

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YEAR 8 LATIN HALF-TERM VISIT TO THE BAY OF NAPLES we were lucky enough to see the wooden doors to the boatsheds open – a very rare event. This meant we could completely see the victims of the disaster who had sheltered together on the night of 24 August 79. These three hundred people, huddled together in their final moments, were a poignant and tragic reminder of the words of Pliny, an eyewitness, whose letters form part of the set texts for Latin GCSE. On our third day we drove down the beautiful Amalfi coast, visiting the towns of Amalfi and Ravello on the way. As we drove, we tried to spot Cristiano Ronaldo’s villa. We went bowling later that night and we were able to marvel at Mr. Chappel’s bowling skills. It was a good thing to have a mixture of ancient sites and modern activities.The fourth day was for our visit to Pompeii. It really does seem as if the people who ran off on the fateful day could return at any moment. We found the breakfast table of Cas- Following a pleasant journey, we began this visit with a drive to the ca, the first man to stab Julius Caesar in the Senate on the ides of top of Mount Vesuvius. From there we could see glimpses of the March two thousand years ago. We walked through the amphithe- whole bay of Naples, which helped us understand the events of the atre where gladiators fought and listened to a song in the theatre. catastrophic eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum Caecilius’ house was closed, but sitting outside, we were able to see long ago. We walked up to the actual crater of the volcano itself and all the rooms where Caecilius, Metella, Melissa and Quintus had the were amazed at the steam venting from numerous fumaroles below adventures we read about in our Latin books. By chance, at Naples us. It was at this point that we remembered that Mount Vesuvius airport, we saw the entire Napoli team and we were able to see Rafa is very much an active volcano and due for a major eruption soon! Benitez and his players board a plane. One of us even dropped his In the afternoon, after lunch on the slopes of the mountain, we boarding pass and had Miguel Higuain, of the Napoli first team pick descended into the site of ancient Herculaneum. As we entered the it up and hand it back to him!

DEBATING NEWS

viously, improved steadily over the competition and also took a second. Congratulations to them all.

We were fortunate to have the opportunity to meet up with previous head boy and skilled debater Will Ries, currently studying Med- icine. Will gave our students some useful feedback and then gen- erously spent a further hour or so advising aspiring medics James, Ahmed and Ravi about the application process for Medicine and discussing the content and structure of the course at Birmingham.

Also on Saturday, senior debaters Tim Sharpe and Luke Kosky attended the World Schools Trials at Dartmouth House in central London. This is the first time Wilson’s has been represented at Trials. The record of these two students at competition over the last school year afforded them this opportunity, and the invitation itself confirms their standing among the best schools debaters in the Three teams from Wilson’s competed at the Birmingham University country. Both Tim and Luke received very positive feedback on their Schools’ Debate on Saturday 2 November. In the opening rounds, structure and argumentation, but lack of experience in the World James Gunnell and James Nash took a first and a second and Ahmed Schools format ultimately proved decisive: the final team selection Elgharably and Ravi Yaathavan took two seconds. The team of Will comprises two students from Dulwich College, two from Eton and Porter and Robert Cochrane, neither of whom had debated pre- one from TWGGS.

Dates for your Diary 21 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 25 November Used Uniform Shop (3.30 p.m.) 13 November Sixth Form Open Evening (6.00 p.m.) 27 November Senior Masterchef Final (3.45 p.m.) 13 November Senior Masterchef Challenge 27 November GCSE Musicians’ Evening (Y11 Heat, 3.45 p.m.) 28 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 14 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 30 November China Expedition Development Day 15 November Battle of the Bands (7.00 p.m.) 20 December Term Ends 18 November Rotary Debate (4.30 p.m.) 6 January Term Begins 19 November Y12 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m.) 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 20 November Y9 Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 20 November Senior Masterchef Challenge 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) (6F Heat, 3.45 p.m.) 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) Issue 275 8 November 2013

10,000 HOURS OF HARD WORK? REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE Lower Sixth Subject Commendations Malcolm Gladwell in his book The Outliers repeatedly mentions 10 NOVEMBER 2013 October 2013 the “10,000-Hour Rule”, claiming that the key to success in any field is, in many respects, a result of extraordinary effort. At Wilson’s we very much believe in this concept – having the raw materials is not enough. Effort is what will ultimately make the difference.

In keeping with this spirit, we asked each department to nominate a set number of Year 12 students who they felt were working extraordinarily hard and as a result achieving a great deal in their first half Michael Alvarado-Rivero Nathan Amoah Andre Bharath Matthew Clark term. The following approach was taken: English Physics Computing Music • a maximum of three student nominations for subjects where over 100 pursue it at AS • a maximum of two student nominations for subjects where over 50, but fewer than 100 pursue it at AS • a maximum of one student nomination for subjects with fewer than fifty students.

Harry Ingamells James Farrington Gerald Aryeequaye Arjun Gill Biology, Geography & Therefore, whilst those photographed might feel they have put in German Economics Mathematics & Physics Mathematics 10,000 hours, it hasn’t been quite that amount, but still we congrat- ulate them on their nomination/s and praise them as role model students.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE Elliott Kasoar Philip Knott Raveen Kumarasinghe Muhammad Malhi EPQ History Latin Chemistry 10 NOVEMBER 2013

The CCF will be parading this Sunday in Croydon as part of the Croydon Remembrance Sunday Parade. We intend to have over 90 cadets in attendance. 70 of who will be in Smart No2 or No1 uniform.

This is a very important part of the CCF calendar and support from

Luke Martinez Andrew McDonald Jack Nicholls Cecil Otumfour-Watson all, would be greatly appreciated. The contingent will march as part Philosophy Government & Politics Classical Civilisation Chemistry of the main parade, starting from outside Marks and Spencer’s at 10.00 a.m.and finishing at the Fairfield Halls. Following the service of remembrance they will then march to the Town Hall to lay a wreath, again as part of the main parade.

If any staff, students or their families wish to come along to this event, their support will, as always, be very welcome.

Shray Patel Harry Perkin Oliver Robertson Ravithasan Yaathavan EPQ Economics French EPQ

NOTICES

PRIZE GIVING - JANUARY 2014 PFA - URGENTLY REQUIRE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE SATURDAY MORNING SPORTS CAFE Senior Prize Giving will be held on Tuesday 7 January 2014 at 7.00 p.m. The PFA urgently requires the help of any parents from Main School Prize Giving will be held on Wednesday 8 Years 7, 8 and 9 who have a few hours free that they January at 2.30 p.m. could spare to help out with the running of the Sports Cafe (on a rota basis) on Saturday mornings. If you There will be an early finish for students on Wednesday are able to help and are free between 8.45 a.m. and 8 January (unless they have been invited to attend the 10.30 a.m. 2-3 times per term, the PFA would be very Main School Prize Giving at 2.30 p.m.). They will fin- pleased to hear from you. Please contact them at: ish school at 1.05 p.m. [email protected].

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Issue 275 8 November 2013

DO YOU WANT TO BE A YOUNG ADVISOR?

What is the Young Advisors’ Network? The Sutton Young Advisors’ Network is made up of 11-19 year olds Why do we need Young Advisors in Sutton? from across the borough of Sutton who have a common interest in Members of the Young Advisors are available for: getting involved and having a say in community life, local decision making and improving services that affect them. Any young person • Consultation on how to improve services for young can be a part of the network, with opportunities for involvement people and how to attract and maintain their interest sent out directly to members as well as to all participating youth • ‘Youth Proofing’ your policies, strategies and documents engagement groups. including promotional materials and leaflets • Be involved in your recruitment and selection process What are our current plans for Young Advisors in Sutton? • Promote your service to young people We are preparing to work with Sutton Police to look at issues around • Undertake research and consultations to ensure your stop and search. Young Advisors have also contributed to commis- findings relate to the needs of young people sioning of new services and interviewing of new staff where appro- • Deliver training, mentoring and coaching to people of all priate. ages

Our current plans are to work with colleagues in Sutton’s Youth En- If you would like to find out more please contact Simon Bishop on gagement Network to develop a Youth Summit in February/March 020 8770 4394, [email protected] or @SuttonInvolved. next year. We’d like to invite young people from schools in Sutton You can also find out more information about the National Young to attend this event, get feedback on our youth engagement ‘offers’ Advisors Programme on http://www.youngadvisors.org.uk/ and sign up to Young Advisors.

HISTORY OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AGED 11-14

Cambridge History for Schools is an exciting outreach initiative by until the present day, this workshop will look at the changing reli- one of the leading History Faculties in the world. They want to show gious and ethnic landscape of Britain, in particular the significant how pupils can enjoy history and imagine the past through imagi- Hindu population. Following the Second World War and the decline native and exciting workshops. of the British Empire, many people from South Asia moved to work and live in the UK. Temples have been built, organisations estab- Lent Term 1 March 2014 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. lished and festivals celebrated, in ways that are both similar and The Ottoman Empire and the First World War: The Gallipoli peninsu- different to how Hinduism is practised in India. Studying late 20th la in present-day Turkey has become one of those names everyone century history gives us a wealth of sources, many of which might associated with the First World War. Let down by poor planning and seem quite unusual. Websites, leaflets, YouTube videos, oral histo- decimated by disease, the Allied troops in 1915 suffered heavy loss- ries, and even Facebook pages can tell us a great deal about Hindu- es and were finally forced to retreat. But few know the wider context ism in Britain. But how do we interpret these accurately? of this campaign and the role of the Ottoman Empire in the First If you would like to apply for places on any of these sessions please World War. Why did they join the conflict on the German side? How contact Mr Englefield ([email protected]). did they fare in battle? And why did the Ottomans state finally col- Please note there is a maximum of 4 school places and that students lapse? This is a tale of great suffering and swaggering derring-do, of may attend these sessions without a parent or carer present during heroic undertakings and disastrous routs. Taking us from the Med- the session, however we ask that your son is met promptly at the iterranean to the steppes of Central Asia, it will help us understand end of the session. All sessions take place at the Faculty of History, the ways in which the First World War really was a global conflict. West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9EF. The school will not be providing transport. Easter Term 10 May 2014 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Hinduism in Britain: Looking at a period from the 1950s right up

THE REAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE COMPETITION

The Real Business Challenge is a national competition set by Coca-Cola Enterprises for students who will be in Year 9 and 10 – hopefully that means you! The first part of the challenge asks you to form a company and develop a new sustainable healthy juice brand. Your company will need to present its brand on PowerPoint and complete some other key documents. Coca-Cola Enterprises will look at all the entries in each region. The companies with the best ideas will be invited to a regional final where they will be given the chance to work with Coca-Cola Enterprises on a live project and win some great prizes along the way. For more information contact Mr Englefield ([email protected]) or visit the work related learning page on the school website. Issue 275 8 November 2013

MOTT MACDONALD WORK EXPERIENCE - YEAR 11 ONLY

We have secured a limited number of work experience placements with Mott MacDonald (engineering firm) for June and July 2014. Anyone interested should contact Mr Englefield before Friday 15 November.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

HORDES OF THE THINGS DEBATE CLUB

“Hordes of the Things” club resumes on DEBATE CLUB runs on Mondays from 1.05pm in Room Friday 8 November at 1. 20 in room 5; beginners and the cu- 16. The motion for Monday 11 November is: rious are especially welcome; all miniatures and rules will be THB the British government should pay housewives provided and explained. and house-husbands a salary.

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY CHESS CLUB LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20 All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess for the school are encouraged to also Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy attend on Wednesday after school from 3.30 to 5pm. and politics have to offer. In all cases the meetings are in F12 in the Maths De- Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction - Alex Leggett 12th November partment, and further information can be obtained BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November from Dr Cooper ([email protected]) French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January SENIOR MASTERCHEF Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January CHALLENGE Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January The Masterchef Challenge 2013-2014 begins next Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January week, with the Y11 heat taking place on Wednesday Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February 13 November. The 6th form heat will follow on 20 Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February November, and the final a week later. Teams of two Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February students from each House will have just over an Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March hour to prepare a three course meal: details from Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Y11 form tutors and House Captains. Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS? Congratulations to last week’s winner, Matthew Waterfield 8S, who correctly identified the image as being Bayterek Tower in Astana, Kazakhstan. Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES SCIENCE NEWS

On Friday 18 October, Activities Day, Year 7 went to the Science Muse- CLASSICS LECTURE um. It was a packed day with visits to many galleries including Exploring Space, Cosmos and Culture, 3D printing, Who am I and the Alan Turing exhibition. Highlight of the day was the visit to the IMAX cinema to see On Thursday 14 November Professor Edith Hall, a lecturer a 3D film about the Space Shuttle. The boys worked hard and behaved from Kings College London, will be speaking on The Odyssey. impeccably – a real credit to the school. Biscuits and other refreshments will be available from 4.00 p.m. and the lecture itself will run from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre. All students and staff members are more than welcome to attend.

The Odyssey ALL WELCOME – FREE ENTRY Wilson’s School Thursday 14 November 2013 Professor Edith Hall SPORTS NEWS 4 : 00 – 5 : 30 King’s College, London CLASSICS CLUB Lecture Theatre, Wilson’s School Prof Hall is a lecturer on topics including Greek social history; tragedy Wallington SM6 9JW and comedy; the reception of ancient Greece and Rome

GUERNSEY OPEN BADMINTON TOURNAMENT ART NEWS Over the half term break, 6 boys from year 7 travelled to Guernsey to take part in the Guernsey Open Badminton tournament. It was very On Friday 18 October, Activities Day, the Y11 Art GCSE stu- successful, with many hard competitive games being played. dents visited the Saatchi Gallery and Tate Modern. This was Tim Li lost in the semi-final of the boys singles in a very close match part of their Coursework research and the boys showed up to the eventual winner. Tom and Philip Horan reached the final of fully equipped with their sketchbooks, pencils and cameras. the boys doubles losing a hard fought final to a very strong pair. We saw the wonderful ‘Paper’ Exhibition at the Saatchi and then continued with a stroll through the permanent exhi- Next year the school hope to take more boys and field strong com- bition at the Tate Modern. This was also the day when our petitive teams in all age groups. facebook group page-‘ Wilson’s School Art Department’ was born, so we could say this was a day well spent in London! Issue 275 8 November 2013

LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2013 NAME INSTITUTION COURSE Ginoy Rageevaku Bath Chemical Engineering Trishan Sharma Bath Chemical Engineering Benjamin Giles Bath Civil Engineering Nathan Okusi Bath Economics & International Development Antonio Pieri Bath Mathematics and Physics Jacob Paul Bath Sport and Social Sciences Jason Tavares Birmingham Dentistry Sean McKoy Birmingham English Kajahnan Sivakumar Birmingham Geography and Economics Haseeb Waheed Birmingham Law William Ries Birmingham Medicine Jack Aguera Bournemouth Economics Maximilian Kong Bradford Pharmacy Bhawick Jain Bristol Aerospace Engineering Kane Walpole Bristol English and Classical Studies Jack Elliott Bristol Geography Daniel TurnerBrowne Bristol Geography Samuel Fairhurst Bristol History Srishilan Thavalingam Bristol Management Rahul Patel Bristol Mechanical Engineering Samuel Leggett Bristol Music Nikul Bhadasia Brighton Aeronautical Engineering Yusuf Kabir Brunel Biomedical Sciences Matthew Brown Brunel Physiotherapy Michael Ho University of the West of England, Bristol Biological Sciences Alexander Clarke Cambridge Architecture Thomas Lowe Cambridge Archictecture Benjamin James Cambridge Computer Science Amish Patel Cambridge Economics Jordan Massiah Cambridge Engineering Gabriel Agranoff Cambridge English Marcus Bird Cambridge English Harrison Gower Cambridge English Adam Drew Cambridge Geography Craig Threadgold Cambridge Geography Andre Woolgar Cambridge Geography Zeyang Gao Cambridge History Conrad Jefferies Cambridge History Benjamin To Cambridge Medicine Alexander Johnsen Cambridge Natural Sciences Anish Patel Cardiff Economics and Finance Dillan Vaghela Cardiff Pharmacy Ben Wild Cardiff Psychology Owen Wright Cardiff Zoology Ethan Hall Cardiff Zoology Thiviyan Sritharan City Accounting Luke Zhu City Actuarial Science Ashiv Malde City Economics Nikhil Vyas Durham History Keith Barker Durham Mathematics Matthew D’Rozario Durham Natural Sciences Simeon Hance Durham Philosophy Krishnan Nair Exeter Business Economics with International Study Aneeque Safdar Imperial Computing (Artificial Intelligence) Smit Patel Imperial Medicine Amar Sodha Imperial Medicine Nithin Thoppuram Imperial Medicine Anurag Deshpande Imperial Physics Kunal Patel Imperial Physics with Theoretical Physics Sureskanda Keshothaman Kings College, London Biomedical Science Michael Gunn Kings College, London Medicine Lolu Oluwole-Ojo Kings College, London Medicine Nilshan Kugarajah Keele Criminology and Physics Sebastian Ayers Keele Law Issue 275 8 November 2013

LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2013 NAME INSTITUTION COURSE Amarpal Oberoi Kingston Economics Piranavan Kirupananthan Lancaster Medicine and Surgery Thomas Parker Loughborough Geography Kushal Shah Loughborough International Relations Patrice Ng Wing Wye Leeds Chemical Engineering Rifshan Sameem Leicester Mechanical Engineering Nishil Patel Leicester Medicine Michael Man London School of Economics Actuarial Science Thomas Johnson London School of Economics History Rohit Kumar London School of Economics Philosophy Priyank Shah Liverpool Medicine Joshua Hayes Manchester Physics Danny Holmes Manchester Physics James Stringer Manchester Physics Ciaran Gowan Newcastle Combined Honours Michael McGill Nottingham Economics Navalakshan Rajamohan Nottingham Economics Cameron Gordon Nottingham English Henry Stanley Nottingham English Thinesh Thayabaran Nottingham Finance, Accounting & Management Guy Lester Nottingham French and Russian Behrouz Amirbadvy Nottingham Geography Peter Atkinson Nottingham Geography Daniel Hall Nottingham Geography Dhillon Patel Nottingham Geography Elliot Williams Nottingham Geography Jake South Nottingham History Samuel Giles Nottingham Industrial Economics Chibueze Akpakwu Nottingham Law Stefan Phillips Nottingham Law Kieran O’Regan Nottingham Natural Sciences Ibitayo Adekaiyaoja Nottingham Pharmacy Daniel Searle Nottingham Philosophy and Theology Ashley Sofocleous Nottingham Physics George Driscoll Oxford Biochemistry Shunske Honda Oxford Biological Sciences Kalyan Dutia Oxford Engineering David Beer Oxford German William Johnson Oxford Law Matthew Rogers Oxford Mathematics Seung-Eon Yoo Oxford Music Kes Daood Oxford Philosophy Scott England Oxford Physics Manu Pillai Oxford Brookes Architecture Hari Udhaydharshan Queen Mary, University of London Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience Krishan Kanani Queen Mary, University of London Dentistry Brinthan Neshakaran Queen Mary, University of London Dentistry Sinan Turgut Queen Mary, University of London Medical Materials Sheko Asinger Queen Mary, University of London Medicine Senthuran Thiruvasagam Queen Mary, University of London Medicine Mark Goldhawk Roehampton Primary Education Key Stage 2 (D&T Education) Bhavraj Chana Royal Veterinary College Bioveterinary Sciences Fahaad Alam St George’s, University of London Medicine Amar Chadha St George’s, University of London Medicine Samuel Taylor Sheffield Geography Oliver Rooke Sheffield History Ghavinn Vignes Southampton Aeronautics & Astronautics Jonathan Yuan Southampton Aeronautics & Astronautics Daniel Cao Southampton Computer Science Nathan Arthur Southampton Economics Dylan Craig Southampton Economics & Philosophy Peter Fuller Southampton History Manibharathi Periasamymanjula Southampton Mechanical Engineering Gregory Askew Southampton Philosophy & Mathematics Darren Aloysious Southampton Physics Mayurathan Bagirathan Surrey Civil Engineering Issue 275 8 November 2013

LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2013

NAME INSTITUTION COURSE Laurence De Souza Sussex Mechanical Engineering Thomas Carnegie Sussex Music Roshan Geevarghese Swansea Chemical Engineering Nathan Lobo Univesity College, London Classics Hiroki Harazawa University College, London Geography Kieran O’Donnell University College, London Geography Brice Djeugam University College, London Medicine William Gao University College, London Medicine Heer Shah University College, London Medicine Sameer Khan University College, London Pharmacy Mohamed Bawa Warwick Chemistry James Lawton Warwick Economics Joshua Mackley Warwick Economics Akaash Phakey Warwick Economics Thomas Bell Warwick English Literature James Harwood Warwick Law Christopher Lawrie Warwick Mathematics & Physics Jozef Fuglewicz-Wildridge Warwick Philosophy Michael McMillan Warwick Physics Jay Lekh York Accounting, Business Finance & Management Joseph Kirby York Economics Tobi Sanbe York History Lorenzo Wong York History Ryan Todd York Philosophy, Politics & Economics Nicholas Edwards Jaguar Apprenticeship Louis Woodhead Gap Year Leslie Amanquah Gap Year Asuvathan Aravinthan Gap Year Harris Hashim Gap Year Thilakshan Jeyakumar Gap Year Ozgun Mehmet Gap Year Adeel Nadeem Gap Year Kieran Patel Gap Year Matthew Perkins Gap Year Logeash Sivanandam Gap Year Jacob Watt Gap Year Jeremy Wong Gap Year

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FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Saturday 9 November

Wilson’s vs.Carshalton U15A Home U14A Home U14B Home U13A Away U13B Away U12A Home U12B Home

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FOOTBALL TOUR REPORT by Luca Picciano

Day One The 6 O’clock meet time at Gatwick Airport was certainly tough for the football squad who were probably thinking that a half term day shouldn’t start till at least midday. But everyone was there on time and we touched down at Alicante Airport about 5 hours later. After a rather long wait for our luggage, we got on our coach and made our way to Albir Gardens; our hotel. On arrival, we were allocated rooms of three, but before we could settle, we were told that we were heading off to the theme park for an afternoon of fun. We got to the theme park around 2.00 p.m. and were told that we had just four hours to get our fun in. Normally this would have been fine but we were all concerned by two things; firstly that there was a lack of people and secondly that none of the rides seemed to be running. We all went in search of food and by the time we had eaten, the park livened up and we all ended up having a good afternoon at the theme park. We headed back to the hotel to eat and then off to our first training session on 3G surface to round off a really long day. Day Two We were given the luxury of having an extra hour in bed to recover from the previous day in preparation for our first full day in Spain. We had a 15 minute walk to our training ground which was worth it when we first laid our eyes on the flat surface and lovely green grass that we were going to be spending the next couple of days playing on. The ground was one that you could only dream of back in England which was made even better by the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Due to the fact that the 2nd XI had a match in the evening, their session was a stroll in the park in comparison to the 1st XI who were being put through their paces by Mr Simmons under the Spanish sun. The afternoon was spent relaxing by or in the pool before we had to get ready again as we had our second training session of the day. The session followed much the same pattern as the one earlier on in the day, but for the 2nd XI it was a chance for them to practice set pieces in anticipation of their game a couple of hours later. We got back from training to have dinner and before we knew it, we were on the coach on our way to the 2nd XI’s game against a local side known as Alfaz del Pi. The 1st XI were given the task of creating the atmosphere despite the stands being so far away from the pitch and also analysing how a fellow player performed. The 2nd XI acquitted themselves very well, but unfortunately came out with a 4-2 defeat with goals from Oliver Taylor and Rob Harwood but they deserved more out of the game. There was just enough time when we got back to the hotel for those that were interested to catch the last 10 minutes of the Palace-Fulham game and all hopes of a second win in the league were dashed as Palace were 4-1 down. A bad end to the day for some of us which got better as we were allowed to have a late night meal at the Pizzeria. Day Three Our last full day in Spain started with a training session which was for both teams, a gentle work out. This was due to the fact that most of the 2nd XI players could barely stand after their match the previous night and the 1st XI had their match in the late afternoon. Our session focused on compactness and defensive shape as we knew that the Spanish would enjoy the possession of the ball and we would have long spells without it. After the session we went back to the hotel for an afternoon much like the one before in preparation for the 1st XI’s game in the late afternoon. The 1st XI headed off to the ground about 30 mins before the 2nd XI came as we were playing at our now familiar training ground. Our match was against a very tough opponent Benidorm U18’s so we knew that we would have to be at our best in order to get a result out of the game. Like the 2nd XI, we played four, 20 minute quarters, with each player except our goalkeeper playing in three of them. The match lived up to its expectation and ended up in an exciting 0-0 with numerous goal scoring opportunities all favouring Wilson’s. Mr Simmons was impressed with the clean sheet as this was our focus in the training session earlier. After our hard fought but very enjoyable match, we went back to the hotel to have dinner then went to watch the Champions League matches. Day Four Our final day ended with a bit of fun as we were put into four teams and we played a round robin tournament to occupy the morning with the coaches getting involved as well. It was a good and fun way to end the tour in which we were able to gain valuable experience playing and training in a foreign country and against foreign opposition. Thanks must go to all the members of staff who took time out of their half term to accompany us on our tour, and to Mr Simmons who organised everything.

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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

On Sunday, 71 cadets and 5 officers from the CCF paraded through the streets of Croydon as part of the town’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony. This was to mark an extremely poignant date in the CCF’s busy calendar and one that is a permanent fixture. The first phase of the parade began outside Marks and Spencer at North End and finished outside the Fairfield Halls. This was followed by the Service of Remembrance, led by the Mayor and members of the council. CSgt Moloney was bestowed the honour of escorting the Contingent Flag on to the stage during the service, alongside the representatives of other military and civilian organisations showing their respects.

Following the service, the Contingent, with 57 cadets in No 2 or No 1 dress, marched back from the Fairfield Halls to the Centotaph, where CSM Bolt and Flight Sergeant Anandakumar laid wreaths on behalf of the CCF and the school. All the cadets conducted themselves superbly and attracted a number of very warm commendations from members of the public.

As always Remembrance Day was marked at school with formal and solemn assemblies led by the Head for the whole school. The Head’s address this year drew attention to the remarkable but controversial work of Fabian Ware whose determination to mark, record and identify the grave of each man who fell, regardless of his rank or station in life, led ultimately to the creation of the Imperial War Graves Commis- sion and of the battlefield cemeteries.

James Kyne, School Captain, on behalf of the School, laid a wreath at the School’s War Memorial which records the names of all the fallen of Wilson’s School. The Last Post and Reveille were sound- ed, played by Michael Ahearn and a two minute silence was held.

Dates for your Diary

27 November GCSE Musicians’ Evening 15 November Battle of the Bands (7.00 p.m.) 28 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 18 November Rotary Debate (4.30 p.m.) 30 November China Expedition Development Day 19 November Y12 Parents’ Evening (4.00 p.m.) 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 20 November Y9 Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 21 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) 25 November Used Uniform Shop (3.30 p.m.) 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) 27 November Senior Masterchef Challenge (3.45 p.m.) Issue 276 15 November 2013

WILSON’S CCF OCTOBER CAMP 2013

60 cadets attended a two staged training camp at Longmoor Training Camp, over the half term. The first part of the camp saw 14 year 11 cadets put through their paces on a Junior Non Commissioned Training course designed to prepare and confirm their suitability to hold the first rank and leadership position within the CCF.

This year was slightly different however as we decided to run a joint course with two other CCF’s, St Benedicts and Kingham Hill, which proved to be extremely beneficial to all involved and gave the cadets the added pressure and experience of leading cadets from other schools. The activities involved in the course included a March and Shoot Competition, a field exercise, shooting on the Defence Close Combat Trainer, live firing on the Barrack and Indoor ranges, various leadership lectures and training sessions and a pass out parade. The second part of the camp was the traditional Wilson’s School CCF range camp with over 40 cadets in attendance. The cadets were given the opportunity to improve their shooting skills and confirm their understand- ing of the marksmanship principles. Using ranges varying from the Defence Close Combat Trainer, indoor .22 ammunition range, Barrack Range, progressing onto longer distance ranges such as the Electronic Target and 100m Grouping and Zeroing ranges.

Both camps proved to be a great success, with a particular mention going to two cadets; Cadet Lee for his outstanding achievement of ‘best cadet on the cadre’ phase, seeing off some fierce competition and Company Sergeant (CSM) Bolt for his overall leadership of the contingent during both phases, even though this was his first role since his promotion to CSM, the senior cadet position within the Contingent.

FLANDERS FIELDS MEMORIAL GARDEN

This weekend, Sixth Former Jack Taperell, along with 60 other British students, travelled to Belgium to mark Armistice Day at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

Jack is part of an on-going project, the first of its kind, to collect sacred soil from dozens of Flemish battlefields which will be transported to London. The sandbags will then form part of the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden near Buckingham Palace next year. Attending the ceremony was the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Laurent of Belgium, as well as the band of the Coldstream Guards and a whole gun crew of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

The visit is intensely significant, reminding us of the sacrifice made by the forces of the British Empire in the Great War (amongst whom many Old Wilsonians are counted), as well as fostering strong relations between the young people of Britain and Belgium.

NOTICES

REMINDER - PARKING a.m. and 10.30 a.m. 2-3 times per term, can you Parents are reminded to please ensure that they please contact the PFA at [email protected]. park and drive around the local roads in a re- They will be very pleased to hear from you. spectful and law abiding manner in particular THANK YOU VERY MUCH. being mindful of our local residents and the rules for no entry and one way streets. Thank you. THERE WILL BE A COLLECTION IN AID OF THOSE AFFECTED BY THE PHILIPPINES CRISIS PFA - REQUIRE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH SATURDAY ON FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER. MORNING SPORTS CAFE The PFA urgently requires parental volunteers from Years 7, 8 and 9 to assist on a rota basis with the running of the Sports Cafe on a Saturday morning. If you are able to help between 8.45 Issue 276 15 November 2013

YEAR 8 TRIP TO BUTSER AND FISHBOURNE 2013

One day: two very different historical sites, and two very different perspectives on life in Roman occupied Britain. The year 8 trip to Butser Ancient Farm and Fishbourne Palace, organised by the Classics department, encompassed the full spectrum of life in this cold, wet province on the northernmost edge of the Roman Empire. At Fishbourne, we saw the excavated remains of a palace of awe-inspiring proportions, which probably belonged to Cogidubnus, or to a later Roman governor of the province. It was a residence fit for an emperor, and one of the grandest villas in Europe. Even today one cannot fail to be struck by the sheer decadence of its decoration: the year 8 boys were transfixed by the intricate designs of Fishbourne’s mosaics, and marvelled at Roman ingenuity in the form of the palace’s complex system of heating. Most Britons, of course, would have known nothing of Fishbourne’s opulence. Elegantia was not a quality of the Iron Age roundhouse, for all its practicalities. Nevertheless it was in just such a building, a single room roofed in thatch, with an open fire blazing, that the staff and year eights had their most evocative experience of the day. Outside it was cold and windy, but within the roundhouse there was warmth and protection, both from the elements and from hostile spirits, courtesy of the talismanic horse skulls framing the stout door-posts. What better demonstration could we have of the gulf between the heights of Roman civilization and the barbarous ways of native Britons? These were the thoughts of the year eights as we returned to Wallington along the route of Stane Street, the Roman road linking Regnentium (Chiches- ter) with Londinium. Thanks are due to all the staff and boys who made the day both enjoyable and educational.

CAMBRIDGE HISTORY WORKSHOP

Last weekend Linus Boselius (Year 8) attended the first of this year’s History Workshops hosted by the Universi- ty of Cambridge. This is what he had to say.

I spent the start of the day in Cambridge having a look around the colleges and in the shops. Then it was time to head to the history faculty where the lecture would be held. After an interesting talk from the lecturer about suffragettes, the 30 other students that were with me broke into groups of five and discussed, with the help of graduate students, and images whether we would be a suffragette, violent and breaking the law, or a suffragist, non-violent. In summary, I’m glad I went because I learnt a lot, met new people, and got an insight into how things were in Cambridge.

If you would like to apply for places on any of the remaining sessions please contact Mr Englefield (ge@wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk). Lent Term 1st March 2014 2pm - 3.30pm. The Ottoman Empire and the First World War: Easter Term 10th May 2014 2pm - 3.30pm. Hinduism in Britain. Issue 276 15 November 2013

WORK RELATED LEARNING CHALLENGES

CHALLENGE: TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Technology changes at such a fast pace - it’s getting hard to keep up, even for the tech savviest of us all! What we are asking is exactly how it changes things in schools! We want you to tell us how you see technology changing things in schools over the next few years. Let us know what you envisage for 2020. Prize: The winner of the challenge will have the opportunity to experience TCS for a week, by participating in “MISSION YOU”, our programme for people aged 14-18 years old in our offices in London.

CHALLENGE: WATER AID We are looking for a young person to design an environmentally friendly toilet for World Toilet Day! Prize: The lucky winner will win a day shadowing Barbara Frost, WaterAid’s Chief Executive, with lunch to find out how an international charity works.

For more information about any of the competitions listed above, visit www.mykindacrowd.com, see the Work Related Learning page on the schools website or come and speak to Mr Englefield. Good luck and make sure you let us know how you get on.

THE JOINT PROFESSIONS FOR GOOD AND INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ETHICS 2013 WRITING AWARDS

Public trust in British institutions, and by association, the professions, has never been so low. The stress of years of financial crisis; the onward march of globalisation; the impact of technology and scandals such as LIBOR rate fixing, phone hacking and Operation Yew Tree are just some of the contributors. One of the objectives of the joint Professions for Good & Institute of Business Ethics Writing Awards 2013 is to promote the public interest role of the professions, their codes of ethics and standards and the confidence and trust these engender. Professions for Good and The Institute of Business Ethics are therefore collaborating to highlight and reward the authors of the best writing on the subject of ethics and professional standards in business or public life.

Entries are invited in one of three categories: A. Best journalist article or blog post awarded to the best article or blog post written by a journalist or commentator on a subject related to professional ethics and standards. Submissions can be published or unpublished. B. Best academic essay awarded to the best paper or piece of academic coursework covering general issues relating to the role of professional ethics and standards, or their importance in a specific professional discipline, for example in the legal or surveying sectors. C. Best student essay (open to those aged between 14-19 only) awarded to the best essay which responds to the following question: Why is ethical behaviour at work important?

The prizes: £400 will be awarded to each winner in Categories A and B and £200 to the winner of Category C. For more information about how to enter see the Work Related Learning page on the school website

ART NEWS

Miss Cvejik-Reeve and Mr Maskell have been working hard to create a new display of students’ work in the Art and DT Gallery. Also installed is a set of innovative lampshades, designed and created by Mr Chappell with a group of boys this term. Issue 276 15 November 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES CLASSICS LECTURE

On Thursday 21 November Dr Jonathan Prag, a lec- TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY turer from Merton College, University of Oxford will be giving a lecture on Cicero against Verres. Everyone is LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20 welcome . The lecture will take place at 4.00 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre. We hope to see as many of you there as possible. Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. All three remaining lectures have direct relevance to examination courses in Classical Civilisation and Latin. BP Oil Spill - Ashwin Prathapan 19th November French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April

TEXTILES CLUB

The Textiles Club got off to a great start a few days ago when about 30 boys arrived in F13 ready for their first lesson: knitting! A lot of fun was had by all those attending and Miss Lambert, Miss Tattersall and Miss Cvejik-Reeve are expecting to see a lot of home-made scarves around Wallington this winter!

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Matthew Waterfield 8S (two weeks in a row now!), who correctly identified the image as Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, USA. Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

HORDES OF THE THINGS CHESS CLUB “Hordes of the Things” club continues to thrive, with a small, but All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Mon- growing membership on Friday lunchtimes. Four battles were day, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess held simultaneously last week. These included a dwarf civil war for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday (which was won by the dwarves) and an intriguing clash where after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all cases the meetings are one player chose his maximum big hitting unit allowance of in F12 in the Maths Department, and further information can twelve points as three dragons. This led to him hoping that he be obtained from Dr Cooper ([email protected]. could throw a six early on, to summon all the dragons. Failure to uk) do so would result in them sitting idly off-board. He failed; they watched; he lost.

If you are at all interested in a simple, but not simplistic game, HOUSE COMPETITION - which can be played for fun and concluded within a lunch hour, THE MALCOLM-NEALE SHIELD then you may want to come along. Beginners and the curious are The House debating competition reaches its halfway point welcome to play, or just watch. Rules and miniatures and dice are this week. With the senior teams still to compete, current provided. If you could bring a ruler marked in inches and centi- points totals are: metres, that would be helpful. The next session will feature an Brecon 157 expanded set of orc and goblin units from which to choose and Camberwell 165 the battle debut of the newly-painted lizardmen army, with its Greencoat 153 triceratops battlewagons and anchylosaurus ballistas. Hayes 146 Southwark 113 Year 10 enter the fray this Thursday lunchtime when 10H run against the final Year 9 team on the motion THB the assassination of a dictator can be justified.

CHESS RESULTS MATHS CHALLENGE CLUB

This club is for anyone in years 8 - 13 who enjoys the challenge of Wilson’s A drew 3-3 against Whitgift A tough maths problems to solve. The club takes place on Wednes- day lunchtimes in F12. Wilson’s E won 7.5 - 4.5 against Whitgift B

Wilson’s F lost 5-7 against Reigate GS C

PFA NEWS

NOVEMBER PFA 100 CLUB DRAW WINNERS

1st prize £75 Carol Tanner 2nd prize £45 Michael Bosch 3rd prize £30 Janet Coninx

Congratulations to our prizewinners this month.

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Thursday 7 November - Wilson’s vs. Hampton Wednesday 20 November Year 9 lost 0-3 Surrey Cup Wilson’s vs. KCS Wimbledon 1st XI Home Saturday 9 November 2nd XI Home Wilson’s vs.Carshalton 3rd XI Home Year 7A won 3-2 District League 4th XI Away Year 7B won 4-2 5th XI Away Year 8A won 5-4 District League 6th XI Away Year 8B lost 3-5 7th XI Away Year 9A lost 1-3 District League 8th XI Away Year 9B won 8-1 Year 10A drew 2-2 District League Saturday 16 November Year 10A won 3-2 aet District Cup Wilson’s vs.Cheam U15A Away U14A Home U13A Away U12A Home

WIMBLEDON BALL BOYS RUGBY RESULTS

Wednesday 6 November A number of boys have been attending selection sessions for Wilson’s vs. Raynes Park next year’s Wimbledon championships. 1st XI won 30-20

Four of them attended a training session last Monday at the Wilson’s vs. Bishops Thomas Grant covered courts. This was to experience what will be expected Year 7 won by the final six to be selected. The group has been cut down to Year 8 lost 20-26 twelve now and will be further cut to the final six at the end of November.

BADMINTON - SURREY LEAGUE

Wilson’s vs. Whitgift U16B won 7-2 (against U16A) Wilson’s vs. Tiffin U16B won 8-1 U19B won 6-3

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Last Friday saw the second Battle of the Bands take place in the Main Hall. The event is designed to give students the opportunity to play popular music and to take responsibility for as much of the concert as possible, from choosing repertoire and organising rehearsals to running the lights and sound on the night.

The bands performed a varied mix of music. After the opening up-tempo crowd pleasers from Michael Ahearn, Ben Barry, Doug Ledgerwood, Will Honeyman and Jake Rightmyer in Year 11, Ramon Nartallo and Caleb Nelson (Year 9) and Jack Robertson and Satchit Srikanth (U6) offered two more laid back, acoustic sets. Mind the Gap (Tommy MacGillivray, Anthony Matthews-Mroz, Daniel Bedilu, Year 9) gave a fantastic performance culminating in a brilliant cover of Bastille’s Pompeii, and Cameron Overyender, Kavana Crossley, Jack Weeks-Greener and Liam Grant performed Love Rears its Ugly Head. The students from 10S who make up the band Skybound impressed the crowd with their version of Written in the Stars (special mention to the virtuosic rapping of Tyrese Bob-Amara). Archie MacGillivray (Year 11) reprised his role as compere for the evening, performing the role with his characteristic brand of intelligent wit.

Particular thanks must go to Wilson’s alumni Alex Hill, Chris Willis, Mark Goldhawk and Tom Carnegie who supervised the sound and lighting for the event, and to the large team of Wilson’s students who provided technical support on the night, led by Aran Kalogrou- lis and Marcus Christie. The sound and lighting was better than any Wilson’s musical event for some years, and the success was all down to Wilson’s students and alumni. A perfect example of Non sibi, sed omnibus!

Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of the next Battle of the Bands later in the academic year.

Dates for your Diary 10 December Y11 Parents’ Evening 11 December School of Music Showcase (7.00 p.m.) 25 November Used Uniform Shop (3.30 p.m.) 13 December Y9 After School Cake Sale 27 November Senior Masterchef Challenge (3.45 p.m.) 18 December Carol Concert, Croydon Minster 27 November GCSE Musicians’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 20 December TERM ENDS 28 November Classics Club Lecture (4.00 p.m.) 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 29 November Year 7/8 Disco 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 5 December Winter Charity Concert (7.00 p.m.) 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) 9 December SCHOOL CLOSED TO STUDENTS 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) Issue 277 22 November 2013

DEBATING NEWS

Wilson’s have progressed to the second round of the Cambridge debate for the fourth year in succession. Tim Sharpe and Luke Kosky were successful at the first round, hosted by Epsom College last Thursday evening. Ahmed Elgharably, Ravi Yaathavan, James Gunnell and James Nash also competed at this event; three of these Y12 students won the Rotary District Youth Speaks competition on Monday, in competition with senior teams from Sutton Grammar School and Wallington High School for Girls. The regional round takes place early next term. Ahmed spoke eloquently on the plight of Egypt today, ably supported by chairman James Gunnell and James Nash, who offered a moving vote of thanks. Congratulations to all these students, and to the junior team of Adam Di Lizia, Anthony Matthews-Mroz and Finian Barke-Asuni, who also gave a fine presentation.

WILSON’S CHESS CHALLENGE

On Sunday 17 November thirty two Wilson’s pupils took part in the Autumn Chess Challenge. After six hard fought rounds the joint winners were Kenta Watson (11S) and Arun Appulingam (8H) with five wins and a draw in their six games.

Details of the spring chess challenge will be advertised next term.

NOTICES

CHINA EXPEDITION TRAINING DAY - 30 NOVEMBER REMINDER - PERIPATETIC MUSIC LESSONS Unfortunately the China Expedition Training Day For those parents whose children take private scheduled for Saturday 30 Nov has had to be music lessons with our peripatetic teachers, postponed due to lack of availability of could they please note that the ‘standard agree- Outlook Instructors. An alternative date, in ment for private music tuition between parent/ the New Year, is being discussed, once confirmed carer and peripatetic teacher’ form needs to be the participants and parents will be informed. returned as soon as possible. USED UNIFORM SALE - MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER The used uniform shop will be open to everyone It is vital that ALL boys who have private music next Monday, 25 November from 3.30 p.m. to lessons at school return one of these forms every 4.30 p.m. and Mrs Phillips will be pleased to year. help you if she can. Why not come along and see if you can find what you’re looking for?

REMINDER - PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS OF YOUR SON’S SCHOOL UNIFORM ARE NAMED If we find items of uniform that have a name in them we do our best to get them back to the student as quickly as possible. However, the many unnamed items that are handed in remain in a pile of lost property waiting to be claimed by their owners (sometimes for a very long time). Issue 277 22 November 2013

CLASSICS LECTURE ON THE “ODYSSEY” BY PROFESSOR EDITH HALL

Last Thursday, Professor Edith Hall, of UCL came and delivered a Suggestions ranged from Martin Freeman, currently starring as Bilbo fascinating lecture to Classics club in the lecture theatre. She deliv- Baggins, to Brad Pitt, who so memorably played Achilles in the film ered an illustrated talk on the “Odyssey”, a book read as part of the “Troy” (although some people disagreed with this suggestion on the sixth-form Classical Civilisation AS level course. Her audience, which grounds that an actor who plays Odysseus should in fact be able to included students and teachers from other local schools, were act). The ideal Odysseus, as he appears in the Odyssey, should be delighted by the way in which she demonstrated how the “Odyssey” a great fighter, capable of conquering sea-monsters, witches and has informed and created many great works of literature by other, hordes of lotus-eating zombies. He should be cunning enough to later authors. These have included the “hobbit”, by J.R.R. Tolkien; the escape the cave of the Cyclops. He must be a good husband and a plot for which bears many uncanny similarities to the plot of the Od- good boyfriend; a poet; a philosopher; a traveller par-excellence. In yssey. She also discussed the several films which have dealt with the fact, during the talk it became apparent just how varied and inter- Odyssey and invited the audience to say who they thought should esting the adventures of Odysseus actually are. be the ideal Odysseus for a forthcoming Hollywood epic. There are two more Classics club lectures this term. On Thursday 21 November, Dr. Jonathan Prag from Oxford University speaks about the great lawyer Cicero and his class action suit against Verres. The following Thursday, November 28, Dr. Janet Delaine, from Oxford University, will speak about the first emperor Augustus. This lecture will be useful not only for Classicists, but for anyone with an interest in politics and government. Both lectures begin at about 4pm in the lecture theatre and are preceded by free light refreshments.

2015 PLANNING COMMITTEE

On Thursday 14 November the 2015 Planning Committee met for the sch.uk. If you have any ideas please send them to us at this address. first time to set out their aims for the school’s 400th anniversary. A group of students, staff, parents and Old Wilsonians sat down for As well as ideas we need your help. In order to make 2015 a truly the first time together to begin planning how they want to celebrate memorable year we need the entire community to pull together and the school reaching 400 and there were some fantastic ideas. As well offer their time, experience and any other support. Do you work for as ideas on how to commemorate this event, the members were a company that hires out marquees? Do you have links with any heri- keen to ensure that there is a lasting legacy from 2015 which we will tage groups who might be able to support our events? Or are you all be able to look back on in 50 or even 100 years’ time! simply willing to listen to our needs and have a think about how you might be able to help? If you are then please send us an email and One of the points that was raised by the students was the need to we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can. engage with the boys at the school so that everybody knows what’s going on. In order to do this we will be speaking in all of the year We want our 400th anniversary to be truly memorable for every- assemblies over the coming weeks to make sure that everybody body involved and with your help we know it will be. We’re all keen knows how to make a difference and who they can talk to. to listen, so if you’ve got experience or connections you can offer us then please get in touch! We’ve also set up a brand new email address for students, parents, teachers and Old Wilsonians - [email protected].

Y10 HOUSE CHEMISTRY CHALLENGE COMPETITION

Last Friday lunchtime teams of four/five Year 10 boys represented their House in the annual Chemistry Challenge Competition. There were four rounds of taxing chemistry questions to answer. The victorious team was Southwark 1, with the Camberwell team a close second and the Greencoat team third. The Southwark 1 team consisted of Srood Salih, Cellan Brady, Sajawall Nawaz, Eugene Carr and Benedict Ng. The answers of the Southwark and Camberwell teams will now be submitted to the Royal Society of Chemistry regional competition and one or both teams may proceed to the next round. We will keep you posted! Issue 277 22 November 2013

ART NEWS

Our third year of life-drawing sessions have commenced in the Art Department on Monday evenings. Sixteen Art students from A2, AS and GCSE level are enjoying the challenge of working from observation to develop their drawing skills. These studies become an important part of the boys’ coursework and portfolios, in preparation for progression onto other courses in Art and Design.

This year we have the largest group so far, and by using the space creatively, a greater variety of interesting viewpoints are being explored. Issue 277 22 November 2013 the

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES CLASSICS LECTURE

On Thursday 28 November Dr Janet DeLaine, a lecturer TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY from the University of Oxford will be giving a lecture on Building Augustan Rome. Everyone is welcome . The lec- LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20 ture will take place at 4.00 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre. We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy This lecture and the two remaining lectures have direct and politics have to offer. relevance to examination courses in Classical Civilisation and Latin. French Resistance – Oliver Taylor 26th November American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April

CLASSICS CLUB

Classics club last week saw a talk by Jack, who is a sixth-form student of Classical Civilisation, on one of his favourite multi-player strategy games – “Age of Mythology”. Jack showed us how players may control various Greek, Roman and Norse gods and attempt to build a flourishing civilisation, whilst also having fun by trashing the nascent civilisations of rivals. The trashing may be done by means of several authentic mythological powers, such as Zeus’ thunderbolts, the tsunami waves of Poseidon and the hammer of Thor. Jack speculated on the possibilities offered by “modding” the game. It would be possible to recreate all your own favourite personalities and their associated powers.

Classics club hears a variety of topics every Wednesday at about 1.20pm. Sometimes staff present special topics, sometimes students talk about their enthusiasms. There is free chocolate.

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Theo Gac 7S, who correctly identified the image as being Fort St Elmo, Valetta, Malta (make sure you always mention the landmark- not just the town and the country!). Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

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CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

HORDES OF THE THINGS CHESS CLUB “Hordes of the Things” club once again saw some intriguing All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Mon- battles as a mixture of new and veteran players made their army day, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess choices and set up their forces to attack or defend each oth- for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday er’s strongholds. If a result is not reached inside lunchtime, it is after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all cases the meetings are assumed that the defender wins. This rule ensures that corner-sit- in F12 in the Maths Department, and further information can ting does not happen and forces the attacker to truly be the be obtained from Dr Cooper ([email protected]. attacker. uk)

This week, the winner of a battle last week once again used his aerial hero, the most powerful unit in the game to fly around beating up all sorts of other units. This strategy has a weakness, MATHS CHALLENGE CLUB however. If your aerial hero is also your general and he is de- This club is for anyone in years 8 - 13 who enjoys the chal- stroyed, then you lose the game immediately. That is exactly what lenge of tough maths problems to solve. The club takes happened when the opponent managed to summon two dragons place on Wednesday lunchtimes in F12. to surround the aerial hero. One defeated him and the other cut off his retreat…and ate him. Such is the risk of an aerial hero. Other battles were more straightforward, with lots of cavalry and infantry mixed with some larger monsters – known in the game as “behemoths”, hacked away at each other. It was pleasing to see a number of younger, newer players try out their tactics and learn MANDARIN CLUB how to improve their decision-making for the next encounter. Mandarin club has started again on Wednesdays after school “Hordes of the Things” club happens at lunchtimes every Friday in in Room 14. Any Year Seven or Eight pupil interested in room 5 and all are very welcome. joining should go to room 14 at 15:45 on Wednesday to get the details about activities and the cost.

BOROUGH CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sutton Grammar, Northey Avenue Playing Fields - 27 November

1 U13 Girls (Yr 7) – 12.45pm 1 mile 2 U13 Boys (Yr 7) – 1.00pm 2 miles 3 U15 Boys (Yrs 8/9) – 1.20pm 2 miles 4 U15 Girls (Yrs 8/9) – 1.45pm 2 miles 5 U17 Boys (Yrs 10/11) – 2.10pm 3 miles 6 U17 Girls (Yrs 10/11) – 2.15pm 2 miles 7 Senior Boys (Yrs 12/13) – 2.35pm 3 miles 8 Senior Girls (Yrs 12/13) – 2.40pm 2 miles

A coach will leave the school at 12.00 p.m. and return at 3.30 p.m.

All competitors will need black shorts, vests will be provided. Spikes should be worn if possible. It will be cold so bring a tracksuit/warm clothing.

We have strong teams this year and have a chance of winning back the overall trophy if everyone turns out.

If you have any problems, you must see Mr Molyneux today. Issue 277 22 November 2013 Issue 277 22 November 2013

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FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Tuesday 12 November vs. Hampton (Surrey Cup) Saturday 23 November - Wilson’s vs. Overton Grange Year 8A lost 5-2 U15A Home U14A Home Wednesday 13 November U13A Home Wilson’s vs. Shenfield High (Colchester Utd. Academy) now in U12A Home the last 64 in the country 1st XI won 3-2 Wednesday 27 November Wilson’s vs. Glyn (Surrey League) Wilson’s vs. Whitgift 2nd XI won 3-1 2nd XI Home Wilson’s vs. Carshalton 5th XI Home 3rd XI won 4-2 6th XI Training 4th XI won 8-1 Wilson’s vs. Langley Park 1st XI Home Thursday 14 November - Wilson’s vs. Hampton (Surrey Cup) 3rd XI Home Year 9A lost 0-3 Wilson’s vs. John Fisher 4th XI Home Saturday 16 November - Wilson’s vs. Cheam High (District 6th XI Home League) Year 7A won 3-1 Year 8A won 4-2 Year 9A won 3-2 FITNESS SUITE TIMETABLE Year 10A won 5-0

Monday 18 November - Wilson’s vs. Chessington (Surrey Cup) Year 10A lost 2-3 MONDAY LUNCH 6th form AFTER SCHOOL Year 10

TUESDAY LUNCH Year 9 AFTER SCHOOL Year 10

WEDNESDAY LUNCH Year 9 AFTER SCHOOL Staff

THURSDAY LUNCH 6th form AFTER SCHOOL Year 11

FRIDAY LUNCH Year 11 AFTER SCHOOL Staff

LUNCH 1.05 P.M. - 1.50 P.M. AFTER SCHOOL - 3.40 P.M. - 4.40 P.M.

BADMINTON RESULTS - SURREY LEAGUE CHESS RESULTS

Wilson’s vs. Tiffin U12A won 8-1 Wilson’s C won 5-1 against Trinity B U12B won 5-4 Wilson’s vs. Glyn U14A won 8-1 U16A won 5-4

Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Wilson’s Update Issue 278 29 November 2013

YEAR 9 MUSICIANS’ EVENING

Last Wednesday saw thirty Year 9 students showcase their talent at the Wilson’s Year 9 Musicians’ Evening. This is an annual event which takes place in the Bowden Room and showcases many of the students who have singing and instrumental lessons at school each week. The students performed a huge variety of music from well-known more modern pieces, including Barry’s ‘The James Bond Theme’ and ‘Put- ting on the Ritz’ by Berlin, to more formal pieces by Mozart, Schum- man and Bach.

All the boys performed to an incredibly high standard and produced outstanding performances on instruments including the piano, violin, saxophone, guitar, drums, cello, trumpet, French horn and Mrindan- gam – you may have to ask Taai Jeyapaalen what this is if you didn’t see him play it!

Particular thanks to all the peripatetic music teachers and to Mr Clayden and Mr Rogers for their piano accompaniments and support.

We are have 3 more musical events planned for the rest of this term including:

Thursday 5 December Wilson’s Charity Winter Concert Wednesday 11 December Year 7 School of Music Showcase Wednesday 18 December Carol Concert at Croydon Minster

Please put the dates in your diary now for what will be an amazing finale to a wonderful winter term in Wilson’s Music Department!

OLIVER SAGROTT - JACK PETCHEY AWARD

Our congratulations go to Oliver Sagrott on his recent presentation of a Jack Petchey Award for all of his achievements in Scouting. He is the first Scout in his Troop, 9th Cheam, to gain his Bronze, Silver & Gold Chief Scouts Awards as he has progressed through Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. As an Explorer, he is now working towards his Platinum Award, with his ultimate goal to achieve his Queen’s Scout Award.

As part of his Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh challenge, Oliver now helps at Cubs each week and also helps on all the Cub and Scout camps and other challenges that the Troop takes part in.

Apart from receiving his medal from the Mayor of Sutton, Oliver also received £200 which he has given to the Troop to purchase new tents and camping equipment.

Dates for your Diary 20 December TERM ENDS 6 January TERM BEGINS - LATE START 29 November Year 7/8 Disco 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 5 December Winter Charity Concert (7.00 p.m.) 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 6 December Devised Theatre Evening (7.00 p.m.) 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) 9 December SCHOOL CLOSED TO STUDENTS 9 January Y8 Parents’ Information Evening (Options) 10 December Y11 Parents’ Evening 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) 11 December School of Music Showcase (7.00 p.m.) 13 December Y9 After School Cake Sale 18 December Carol Concert, Croydon Minster (7.30 p.m.) Issue 278 29 November 2013

WILSON’S CHESS

Wilson’s played a mammoth 40 board chess match with Sutton Grammar School on Friday 22 November. It was split into 6 individual fixtures, 4 of which were league games and 2 of which were friendlies. Some of the fixtures were very tense, but in the end Wilson’s won 5 and drew one of the fixtures. This was one of the largest English secondary school chess fixtures to be played for decades.

CURRYS - PC WORLD GOJI WINNERS

In assemblies this week, two students in Year 11, Eddie Heyne and Mohammed Abdullah, received their prizes for winning the under 18s category in the Currys PC World Goji challenge with their iBeauty product. The idea was a partially customisable ipad case with a fold-out mirror and makeup inside it. The app (which is free once you have purchased a case) includes makeup tips and an online store to buy more makeup for the case. The Goji team absolutely loved their idea and how much they had thought about small problems and provided solutions. They also loved the app they designed. The prizes are a £250 gift card and a Goji goody bag. Well done on submitting an excellent idea! Oliver Godwin, Devang Patel, Devjyot Awal and Sukanthan Pragalathan also received runners up prizes from the same competition. For information on more Work Related Learning competition, see the school website and newsletter.

AMAZON FUNDRAISING FOR THE SCHOOL

Last year we were fortunate enough to raise £833.78 in the run up to Christmas through the Amazon link on our website. For those parents who are relatively new to the school, the money is raised by people making their purchases using the link on our website, as the school then receives a percentage of sales made without it costing you anything at all.

You need no computer expertise to be able to do this, you make your purchases in exactly the same way as you would normally, you just use the Amazon icon on our website to access the Amazon site.

NOTICES

REMINDER - PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS OF YOUR SON’S REMINDER - CHINA EXPEDITION TRAINING DAY ON SCHOOL UNIFORM ARE NAMED 30 NOVEMBER HAS BEEN POSTPONED If we find items of uniform that have a name in them we do our best to get them back to the student as quickly as possible. However, the many unnamed items that are handed in remain in a pile of lost property waiting to be claimed by their owners (sometimes for a very long time). Issue 278 29 November 2013

CLASSICS LECTURE ON CICERO AND VERRES: A PORTRAIT OF CORRUPTION

Last Thursday Dr Jonathan Prag, fellow of Merton College Oxford, visited the school to deliver a lecture on Cicero’s speech In Verrem, and its historical context. To a large audience ranging from year sevens through to sixth formers, and including one or two members of staff, Dr Prag explored in depth the issues surrounding Cicero’s only known speech for the prosecution, and the longest of Cicero’s published works of legal oratory.

In Verrem (against Verres), is one of the AS Level Latin set texts. The central charge against the defendant, one Gaius Verres, is that of corruption and mismanage- ment as governor of the Roman province of Sicily. Dr Prag, a published authority both on In Verrem and the ancient history of Sicily, was, then, perfectly placed to cover many of the difficulties presented by Cicero’s most eloquent, and most bru- tal, piece of character assassination. The Verrines (the name for the five “actions” comprising the speech) present the reader with a masterclass in the artful manip- ulation of emotions through language. Verres is variously depicted as rapaciously materialistic in his thefts from the province, morally arbitrary in his dealings with provincials (including one citizen who met the wrong end of a crucifix), and outra- geously licentious in his baser lusts. But where is the truth amongst the rhetoric? We perhaps may never know.

Cicero’s In Verrem is a must for any budding Classicist, debater, or future crimi- nal barrister. Thanks are due to Dr Prag for giving such an extensive and helpful review of one of his main specialisms (especially from Raveen and Chirag, the AS Latinists), and to Miss Nicholls for organising the talk.

DRAMA SOIREE - FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER PURLEY FOOD HUB

This is a very worthwhile cause and we are very grateful to all those The drama department bring you an evening of monologues, who participated and enabled us to send our donation to the Purley duologues and musical numbers from classical, modern and Food Hub last month. Please find below an extract from a letter of contemporary dramatic works. These will be performed by both thanks sent by them to the school. Sixth Form and Year 7 students and we hope as many of you can join us as possible. “Purley Food Hub would like to thank the pupils, families and staff at Wilson’s for the minibus-load of food and other items sent to them This takes place on Friday 6 December at 7.00 p.m. and the per- last month. The food hub has been able to feed more than 1,000 formance will be in the drama suite (F23). Entry is free and we are people (equating to more than 9,000 meals) since it was launched in looking forward to a very entertaining evening. January this year.”

WILSON’S RUNNERS

Wilson’s Runners has had a busy few weeks; we have seen many Parkrun events take place at Roundshaw Downs and other locations boys join us for their first ‘parkruns’ and an impressive number every Saturday morning at 9.00. You can join us any week, but in of personal bests have been recorded. Particular congratulations particular on Saturday 7 December we would encourage runners of should go to James Landless who completed his fiftieth run. Any- all abilities who have not completed a parkrun before to join us. (It is one who reaches this landmark receives a t-shirt from the parkrun free to register; please do so by visiting http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ organisation, recognising this achievement, and junior runners also and following the instructions. Choose ‘Wilson’s School’ when given receive a t-shirt once they have completed their first 10 runs. the opportunity to select your club and please remember to bring your barcode with you on the day.) At Roundshaw Downs we currently have 28 registered runners, who together have completed over 250 runs on the course, and we have Please note that arrangements for boys getting to Roundshaw also passed the 100 run mark at both Nonsuch and Banstead Woods. Downs need to be made with parents - boys will not be supervised Amazingly, since the launch of Wilson’s Runners at the start of Oc- by members of Wilson’s staff (although Wilson’s staff will be there tober we have had representatives at these and another 11 parkrun on the 7 December). Please also note that all boys will be running at events: Lloyd, Riddlesdown, Wimbledon Common, Tonbridge, their own risk – read the terms and conditions whilst registering. Andover, Black Park, Ipswich, Southampton, Medina (Isle of Wight), Barrow and Workington. Issue 278 29 November 2013 the

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY CHESS RESULTS LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. Wilson’s B beat Sutton A 4 – 2 American War of Independence – Luca Picciano 3rd December Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Wilson’s C drew Sutton B 3 – 3 Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Wilson’s E beat Sutton C 7 – 5 Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Wilson’s F beat Sutton D 10 – 2 Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Wilson’s Reserves 1 beat Sutton 10 – 2 Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Wilson’s Reserves 2 beat Sutton 14 – 6 Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Jack Fuller 9C, who correctly identified the image as Rameses II and Queen Nefertari at the Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt (make sure you always mention the landmark- not just the town and the country!). Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

CLASSICS CLUB

Classics Club on Wednesday 20th November was treated to a precisely balanced review of the reign of the emperor Caligula by Marcus, a sixth-form student of Classical Civilisation. Caligula is famous for being supposedly insane, but he was, at first, the most popular emperor to that point. His nickname, which means “little boot”, shows how popular he was with the army, as he had dressed as a tiny little soldier, complete with little boots, when he was only two years old. At some point in his second year, however, he became ill. Going only by the original sources, it is clear that he was not the same man after the illness and certainly went from hiding his power behind a facade of respectable republicanism to revealing that in reality he (and all emperors) had the absolute power of a monarch. Marcus successfully showed us how the governmental system set up by Augustus, the first emperor, relied upon the pretence that an emperor is merely a constitutional monarch. The checks and balances that should have held him in place were effectively thrown away by the senate when they voted Caligula, in a single day, all the powers which Augustus had taken a lifetime to assume. The only check on the power of an absolute monarch is that his or her term of office is only for life. A monarch like Caligula, who opts to drop the pretence and act like a king, therefore leaves his opponents only one choice if they wish to “moderate” him – assassination. Julius Caesar, who was never emperor, found out the hard way that the penalty for dropping the pretence is assassination. Tyrants throughout the ages have discovered the same. This is also a lesson that politicians usually forget. It was this essential truth that made Marcus’ talk so important. He did also outline some of Caligula’s famous exploits, such as his building of a three-mile bridge of boats from Puteoli to Baiae, or his battle with the sea, when he ordered his soldiers to collect spoils from Neptune – sea-shells. Classics Club happens every Wednesday at about 1.15pm. in room 5. There is free chocolate. Issue 278 29 November 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

HORDES OF THE THINGS CHESS CLUB The most recent HOTT club saw a couple of battles, both of All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Mon- which were decided by the appearance (or non-appearance) of day, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess dragons. In HOTT, dragons are powerful creatures, able to fly half for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday way across the board in one move and have the highest combat after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all cases the meetings are factors. They are only really vulnerable to heroes and paladins. in F12 in the Maths Department, and further information can But they do have one drawback; they are off-board at the start of be obtained from Dr Cooper ([email protected]. the game and may be brought on only when the player throws a uk) six for his initiative. If he has more than one dragon, the six brings them all on. When this happens, he is usually at a great advantage. If he cannot throw six, the dragons sit idle off-board. In the first game last week, the refusal of the dice to score six MATHS CHALLENGE CLUB meant the defeat of an army of vikings to a horde of skeletons, This club is for anyone in years 8 - 13 who enjoys the chal- which just should not happen. In the other game, the successful lenge of tough maths problems to solve. The club takes summoning of a red dragon gave victory to the orcs. The dragon place on Wednesday lunchtimes in F12. was able to fly over his enemies, turn around and attack from behind, whilst the main army advanced in front. The use and risk of dragons is just one tactical decision players must consider. The next HOTT club will feature an expanded orc and goblin army, plus the first appearance of a small desert themed army of sand people. HOTT club runs every Friday MANDARIN CLUB lunchtime in room 5. No equipment or experience is necessary, Mandarin club has started again on Wednesdays after school although a ruler marked in inches would be helpful. in Room 14. Any year seven or eight pupil interested in joining should go to room 14 at 15:45 on Wednesday to get the details about activities and the cost.

ART NEWS PHILIPPINES RELIEF EFFORT

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the collection for As part of their GCSE Art coursework, the boys recently went on a those in the Philippines affected by typhoon Haiyan. The total trip to the London Aquarium and Natural History Museum. This was raised was just over £700. for the purpose of research and to fuel ideas for their “Waterworld Project”. Back in the classroom, the development of ideas continues Non sibi sed omnibus. as the boys begin to experiment with wire constructions inspired by aquatic creatures. Issue 278 29 November 2013

Wilson’s School PFA

Winter Charity Concert - Thursday, 5th December 2013 Platter Order Form

Name of person ordering the platter:

______

E-mail Address:

______(We will send an e-mail confirming we have received your payment)

Son’s Name & Form

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Number of Sharing Platters @ £10 each: £

Number of Platters with 2 glasses of wine @ £14: £

Number of Platters with a bottle of wine @ £20.00: £

TOTAL: £

Please make cheques payable to ‘Wilson’s School PFA’. Please specify any dietary requirements. If you have any questions please e-mail Beverley Barry at: [email protected] Issue 278 29 November 2013

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FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Saturday 23 November - Wilson’s vs. Overton Grange Saturday 30 November - Wilson’s vs. Sutton Grammar U12A won 3-0 1st XI Away U12B won 14-0 2nd XI Away U13A won 6-3 3rd XI Home U14A won 6-0 U15A Away U15A won 6-2 U15B Away U14A Home U14B Home U13A Home U13B Home U12A Away U12B Away

Wednesday 4 December Wilson’s vs. Riddlesdown 1st XI Home 5th XI Home 6th XI Training Wilson’s vs. Archbishop Tennyson 2nd XI Away 3rd XI Home 4th XI Home 5th XI Home

Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Wilson’s Update Issue 279 6 December 2013

OUTSTANDING SENIOR MATHS CHALLENGE RESULTS

Our congratulations go to Harry Goodburn (11S) for his outstanding achievement in the Senior Maths Challenge. Harry scored 100% in the Olympiad/Kangaroo round. Only around 20 students in the whole country perform at this amazing level, of whom most are in the sixth form. This is the first time that a year 11 Wilson’s pupil has done so well in the Senior Maths Challenge.

The Senior Maths Challenge is the top end of the system which starts in years 7 and 8 with a Junior Maths Challenge. In years 9 to 11 most Wilson’s pupils participate in Intermediate Maths Challenge. Wilson’s pupils performed outstandingly in the Senior Maths Challenge with over 100 pupils gaining awards; 25 Gold, 62 Silver and 51 Bronze. Seventeen pupils qualified for the follow on Olympiad/Kangaroo round which was taken last Friday, at which Harry performed so well.

VICTORIA CROSS WINNER VISITS THE CCF

On Tuesday night the CCF were privileged to be visited by Sgt Johnson Beharry VC. Sgt Beharry was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the British and Commonwealth armed forces, for twice saving members of his unit from ambushes on 1 May and again on 11 June 2004 at Al-Amarah, Iraq. He sustained serious head injuries in the latter engagement. He was formally invested with the Victoria Cross by Queen Elizabeth II on 27 April 2005. He was the first recipient since 1982, the youngest ever recipient and one of only five living recipients of the Victoria Cross.

Before speaking to the cadets, Sgt Beharry had tea with the Contingent Commander and Cdt CSM Jack Bolt and Cdt FSgt Anandakumar and signed a print of the David Rowlands portrait of him in Iraq which hangs in the mess and a copy of his autobiography, Barefoot Soldier.

As a soldier in the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, the cadets of the Army Section have always felt an affinity with Sgt Beharry as they wear his cap badge, but they were spell-bound by his talk about his life from young boy in Grenada to Victoria Cross recipient who mixes with royalty, celebrities and political world leaders. He is a remarkable natural speaker and the cadets, officers and teachers who sneaked in at the back of the lecture theatre sat riveted in silence for nearly an hour and half before asking a wide range of questions which Sgt Beharry was happy to answer. Especially privileged were Cdt LCpl Singarajah and Cdt Sgt Alvara- do-Rivero who were promoted last night and received their new badges of rank from Sgt Beharry.

Former NCOs and Officers of the Corp will get the chance to meet Sgt Beharry VC. and hear him speak at the CCF’s Annual Dinner on 20 Decem- ber. There are still a few days left for those wanting to attend to purchase tickets from the SSI.

Dates for your Diary 6 January TERM BEGINS - LATE START 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 6 December Devised Theatre Evening (7.00 p.m.) 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 9 December SCHOOL CLOSED TO STUDENTS 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) 10 December Y11 Parents’ Evening 9 January Y8 Parents’ Information Evening (Options) 11 December School of Music Showcase (7.00 p.m.) (7.00 p.m.) 13 December Y9 After School Cake Sale 19 January Wilson’s Chess Festival (1.30 p.m.) 18 December Carol Concert, Croydon Minster (7.30 p.m.) 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) 20 December TERM ENDS Issue 279 6 December 2013

SENIOR TEAM MATHS CHALLENGE

Congratulations to the Wilson’s team who were placed third in the South East London regional final of Senior Team Maths Challenge. This was held in Bromley and Wilson’s were the top state school despite competition from other Sutton and Kent Grammar Schools.

DEBATING NEWS

Last Saturday, a team of Y13 students attended the London Oratory School Model United Nations conference. Serious issues of the day were discussed in detail by the various committees during which Luke Kosky, Tom Wadsworth, Satchit Srikanth and Karim Abu-Seer took on the uphill task of representing Syria: defending Syria’s record on Human Rights; calling on nations to deny their citizens access to the internet; and promoting the profit economies of oil- rich nations over global environmental concerns. All the delegates took to the lobbying process enthusiastically, Karim garnering support from North Korea for a resolution to bomb America and Israel. Tom was highly commended by the Environment committee, and Luke managed to win best-looking female delegate from the Politics committee. As impressively, Luke’s intervention during the General Assembly drew a spontaneous round of applause from the floor (which was ruled out of order) and a compliment from the USA (Eton) for his excellent command of Islamist rhetoric.

In house, competition for the Malcolm-Neale Shield proceeds apace. The final debate of term takes place next week between 6th form teams from Hayes and Brecon on the motion ‘THB free speech is an absolute right’. Current standings in the competition are: Brecon 227; Camberwell 335; Greencoat 351; Hayes 281; Southwark 183.

SENIOR MASTERCHEF CHALLENGE

On Wednesday 27 November, three senior teams competed for the Masterchef title. Fourth time winner Robin Leverton retires undefeated while his cooking partner Ollie Tollford, who missed out on representing his house last year, feels justice has finally been served. Many thanks to Jordan Quartey, Mustafa Chamadia, Alex Song and Alastair Prince who offered some tough competition, and to judges Mr Ng and Mrs Briscoe, an experienced Food Technology teacher and Haringey education authority adviser, for their careful consideration of the many fine dishes produced by our students.

NOTICES

Year 10 RE Mock Exam - January and will cover Topics 1 – 5 from the AQA Reli- gious Studies B Unit 4 specification. Year 10 students and parents should be aware of an amendment to the date for the Mock RE GCSE. The RE department will be discussing topics and This will now take place on Monday 13 January strategies for revision with all year 10 classes (not Wednesday 22 January as previously adver- over the coming fortnight. tised) during the Year 10 internal exam week to minimise disruption to lessons. As before, the paper will be 1 hour and 30 minutes in length Issue 279 6 December 2013

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY EVENT

The theme of this year’s event is Journeys – a reflection on the many ney, journey of escape, journey of rescue, and journey of return; or, types of journey that occurred during and after the Holocaust and - your own journey of asylum or immigration to the United Kingdom. other genocides, including forced journeys, journeys of escape, journeys of rescue, and journeys of return. It is important to note that The submissions will be unveiled by the Mayor of Sutton, Councillor 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Sean Brennan, at the Holocaust Memorial Day event at Sutton Life Centre, and subsequently displayed in the Europa Gallery in Sutton In order to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the London Borough of Library. A catalogue of the submissions will also be available on the Sutton will be hosting a memorial event from 10:30-12.00 p.m. on Council’s website. Monday, 27 January 2014 at the Sutton Life Centre, 24 Alcorn Close, Sutton SM3 9PX. This year, they would like to engage the youth of Entries can be received from 18 November 2013 until 21 January Sutton in the event and are asking students to submit a poem, letter, 2014. Authors of selected work will be asked to present their sub- story, artwork (including painting or sculpture) or short film that mission at the event. Refer to Holocaust Memorial Day Trust website reflects, either: (www.hmd.org.uk) for support resource materials. Email entries to [email protected] or post to the address above. - the challenges and emotions of a journey of genocide, forced jour-

WILSONOMICS

The new edition of Wilsonomics is now available to read on the dence on textile manufacture. Dolapo Koleosho pitches in with the school site. Go to Departments / Economics and you’ll find it. A Wilsonomics economics forecast. The news it seems is mainly good, paper copy of the current Wilsonomics is also available from the with a little bit of economic sunshine peeking through the gloom. Economics and Business department on request. This edition has an international dimension. A review of a new Economics department If you would like to contribute to Wilsonomics please contact editors DVD acquisition ‘When China Met Africa’ by Anparasan Sivakumaran. Steven Thavendran, Dolapo Koleosho or Mr Ormonde to discuss Essential viewing he says, for students of geography, economics and your ideas for an article. politics. Samir Dewan has written a penetrating and interesting article on Bangladesh with particular reference to that country’s depen-

BRITISH INFORMATICS OLYMPIADS

On Monday 2 December around 20 boys from the Sixth Form took boys used a variety of languages including Python, C++, VB and Java part in the British Informatics Olympiads. There are 3 mathematical to attempt resolving these. problems that need to be solved using computer programming. The

REPORT ON AUGUSTAN ROME LECTURE

Last Thursday, Dr. Janet Delaine from Oxford University gave a of Chios and red granite from Aswan, Egypt. All these types came in valuable and informative illustrated talk on the rebuilding of Rome addition to the ubiquitous marble from the quarries at Carrara, 250 by the emperor Augustus. The talk was the most popular so far and miles north of Rome. However, as Dr. DeLaine was careful to point many neighbouring schools sent contingents of students to join out, some of Augustus’ claim was clearly plain “spin”, as we may Wilson’s students of Latin and Classical Civilisation. Dr. DeLaine still see platforms and walls of faced concrete on some temples he based her survey of Augustus’ buildings upon his obituary, which he claims to have built. himself wrote before his death and which was preserved in bronze on the wall of his tomb. It was fascinating and instructive to observe The talk was yet another perfect example of the sort of spin and the effect of architecture upon a city. It was even more fascinating chicanery that seems always to have been necessary for rulers and to observe the effect that Augustus hoped his building programme governors in Roman times and other times. Augustus never actually would have upon his city and his legacy. At this point in the lecture, lied, but he did demonstrably exaggerate. He also used his family as I was forcibly reminded of the Prince of Wales’ determination to co-builders and involved them intimately in his government, whilst improve British architecture. excluding outsiders. I wonder how closely this could be compared to modern politics. However, after all factors are taken into con- Augustus famously boasted that he found Rome a city of brick and sideration, the facilities and amenities of Augustan Rome were an left it a city of marble. This was often found to be true. Indeed, on improvement over what had gone before. Augustus may not have temples and shopping centres (fora) which mattered to Augustus, been entirely truthful, but he did use his power for the public bene- the quality and quantity of marble was simply awesome. Various fit much of the time. Perhaps that is the best that may be expected distinctive marbles from around the empire were used to identify of politicians. Augustus as the ruler and conqueror of many lands. These types included yellow Numidian marble; pink marble from the Greek island Issue 279 6 December 2013 the

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY CHESS RESULTS LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20

Come and see what the best students of history, geography, philosophy and politics have to offer. Wilson’s D beat Reigate B 3.5 - 2.5 Nazi Germany – Nicholas Page 10th December Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Abhi Chatterjee 8B, who correctly identified the image as being Angel Falls, Bolivar State in Venezuela (make sure you always mention the landmark- not just the town and the country!). Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

CLASSICS CLUB

Last Wednesday’s Classics club saw Ms. Nicholls give an exciting talk, with illustrations on the dictator and commander Sulla, a little-known fore-runner of Julius Caesar. Caesar famously marched his armies on his own city, after losing the political battle at the start of his civil wars. However, Caesar took as his model the general Lucius Sulla, also an aristocrat, who also lost a political battle and instead of submitting, persuaded his troops to follow him in marching on Rome and killing his opponents. This was the first time it had been done. In this century and in this country, it is possible to think such events far-fetched and impossible. Such events are, however, happening all around the world regularly. What would it take to provoke the British army to rebel against parliament and storm Westminster? How many more reductions in troop numbers and reductions of pay would they accept before trouble started? The British army is professional as were the armies of Sulla and Caesar. The state pays them and commands their obedience. However, under British law, the monarch is the commander of the armed forces and holds their notional loyalty, which is therefore withheld from any individual government. The examples of Caesar and Sulla serve to show us the importance of the question first asked by Plato and put into the mouth of Socrates; “Who guards the guardians?” Politics, philosophy and violence all came together at Classics club last week. Classics club takes place every Wednesday in room 5 at about 1.20pm. You may bring your lunch to eat. There are a variety of speakers. Suggestions are accepted. Issue 279 6 December 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

HORDES OF THE THINGS CHESS CLUB Last week’s Hordes of the Things club saw three lively and well- All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Mon- fought battles, which seemed to ebb and flow across the battle- day, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess fields. The maximum depth of a battlefield is 2 feet, with a width for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday of two feet. With such a small space, initial deployment matters after school from 3.30 to 5pm. In all cases the meetings are a great deal, as does the choice of troops. It is advisable to have in F12 in the Maths Department, and further information can some flying troop types in each army, as they move 12 inches be obtained from Dr Cooper ([email protected]. (half the battlefield) each turn and are able to plug gaps, or ex- uk) ploit them, as necessitated by the situation.

In each of the three battles on Friday, the generals found themselves losing a critical unit, retreating suddenly and needing to MATHS CHALLENGE CLUB plug a sudden gap in their lines. Flying troops make this easier. This club is for anyone in years 8 - 13 who enjoys the chal- The winning side in all three battles had flyers in their forces. lenge of tough maths problems to solve. The club takes HOTT club happens every Friday lunchtime in room 5 and is open place on Wednesday lunchtimes in F12. to all those interested, whether players or observers. Beginners will be assisted, if they wish. Please bring a ruler marked in inches.

MANDARIN CLUB Mandarin club has started again on Wednesdays after school in Room 14. Any year seven or eight pupil interested in ART NEWS joining should go to room 14 at 15:45 on Wednesday to get the details about activities and the cost.

Last week and for the first time, the art department ran a heat of presentations by AS and A2 Art and Design boys to find a winner to compete in ARTiculation 2014. The ARTiculation Prize is an annual event, held at the Saatchi Gallery in London, designed to promote BUSINESS STUDIES & ECONOMICS the appreciation and discussion of art. Each of our students was in- Available every Wednesday lunchtime (13.05 -14.00) for ad- vited to deliver a 10 minute presentation to an interested audience vice and help on how to improve your subject knowledge or about a work of art, artefact or architecture of their choice. Robin exam technique in Business Studies and Economics. You may Leverton will be representing the school with his talk on the “Three need help with homework or simply a quiet place to study Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion” 1944 by Francis where assistance is conveniently on hand. See Mr Ormonde Bacon. in 6F3. No topic too ‘big’ or ‘small’!

DEBATE CLUB Debate club runs every Monday lunchtime in Room 16. Please see Mrs Guy with any questions. Issue 279 6 December 2013

5TH WILSON’S CHESS FESTIVAL

Sunday 19 January 2014, 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Can you play chess? Then come to the Chess Festival!

The 5th Wilson’s Chess Festival is open to any Wilson’s School pupil.

This will be a UK Chess Challenge event and players scoring more than 50% will qualify for the Surrey Megafinal.

Players should be English Chess Federation (ECF) Junior members. Any junior who has not previously been a member of the ECF can become a junior member for free by emailing the ECF office ([email protected]) stating name, address, school and date of birth. Others can pay on line at http://www.englishchess.org.uk/ There will be an entry fee of £5 for those who are not ECF members at the time of the event.

Everyone will play 7 games during the afternoon and nobody is knocked out. Each time you will play somebody with a similar score to your own, and so most games should be between players of matched ability.

If you have any questions about this event then please ask Dr Cooper ([email protected]).

ENTRY FORM for the 5th Wilson’s Chess Festival, Sunday 19 January 2014, 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Player’s Name: ______

Wilson’s Form: ______ECF membership number______

Entry is free to those who are members of the English Chess Federation.

Parents to complete:

I would like ______(named above) to play in the Wilson’s Chess Festival.

Signed (Parent/Guardian) ______

Contact Phone number: ______

Please pass this side of the entry form to: Dr Cooper, F12, Wilson’s School

Entry fee for those who are not members of the English Chess Federation : £5 (payable on the day) Issue 279 6 December 2013

MUSIC NEWS

YEAR 7 SCHOOL OF MUSIC SHOWCASE GCSE MUSICIANS’ EVENING

Next week sees the culmination of a term of hard work as all Year Last Wednesday saw some of Wilson’s most talented musicians 7 boys show what they have learnt in music since they started at perform at the annual GCSE Musicians’ Evening. Students from Wilson’s in September. A new scheme has seen every boy in Year year 10, who are currently studying GCSE music with Mr Rogers, 7 learn a new musical instrument, or have voice lessons. Please performed a variety of interesting ensemble pieces including a join us on Wednesday to hear how far they have come in just a few Traditional Irish piece called ‘The Raggle Taggle Gypsies’, Agony by months. The hour long concert will be exciting and moving as Stephen Sondheim and Sonata No. 2 by Mozart. The Year 11 GCSE the boys perform in public, many of them for the first time. The students, who are taught by Mr Clayden, performed an impressive Showcase will be followed by a drinks reception in the Bowden array of solo pieces from Gershwin to Beethoven all of which were Room. Please join us for what we are sure will be an enjoyable recorded so that the students can submit them as part of their and memorable evening. GCSE music coursework.

All the boys performed to an incredibly high standard and produced outstanding performances. Particular mention must go to Daniel Jacob-Ormson’s virtuosic flute playing, the brilliant trumpet playing from Thomas Bragg, Michael Ahearn and Jack Sinclair and Harry Tee who played Flood –Time from ‘Water Pieces’ on piano, from memory, with great aplomb.

Our thanks must go to Mr Clayden and Mr Rogers for organising such a lovely evening and for their piano accompaniments and support to all the GCSE music students. It was really good to see all the parents who came to support their sons and we hope they had an enjoyable evening.

The Christmas holiday is nearly here, but we still have 2 major musical events planned before we break up: Wednesday 11 December @ 7.00 p.m. Year 7 School of Music Showcase Wednesday 18 December @7.30 p.m. Carol Concert at Croydon Minster

Please put these dates in your diary now for what will be an amazing finale to a wonderful winter term in Wilson’s Music Depart- ment!

The New Lower School Building

In September 2014 the school will be expanding to six forms of corridors and single central staircase. With 360 fewer pupils moving entry. Recognising that this would create some significant pressure through the corridors at class transitions, the whole school should on space over a period of time if we do not also expand physically, feel a lot less congested. we are now advanced in our plans for a new Lower School Building. This will contain 10 new classrooms, a large new canteen and a The plans have been approved by the Sutton Planning Department new percussion room. Two additional classrooms will be formed and we are moving rapidly to the tender stage. The Wilson’s School from the North Study which will be linked to the new building via Foundation has very kindly agreed to provide much of the money a raised link walkway. The new building will be located at the north for this project and we are delighted and very grateful to have a end of the Sixth Form Centre and will displace the bike sheds which received a very substantial donation of £250,000 from the Welton will be relocated to the playground. Trust, of which David Vaughan, an Old Wilsonian is a trustee, to support the project. The Welton Trust supports both medical and The intention is that Years 7 and 8 will have most of their classes in educational charitable causes. The school is also making a bid to the new building, moving only for music, DT, and Science lessons. the DFE for funds to support the expansion. This will be excellent in supporting the transition of students from primary school and will have the added advantage of reducing the We expect the new building to be open in time for Spring Term pressure on circulation in the main school building, with its narrow 2015. Issue 279 6 December 2013

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BOROUGH CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wilson’s fielded strong teams this year and had high hopes of performing well.

In the year 7 championship the team took 5,6,7,8,9, places in a very strong performance. They were led home by John and David Moyse, supported by C Hockley, A Phillips, C Furmidge, F Gallagher, L Kapszewicz and T Gac. They were placed 2nd overall just behind John Fisher.

The U.15 Championship saw Jonathan Chen lead from start to finish and become Borough Champion. The rest of the team performed strongly with particularly good runs from Elliot Roberts, Callum Black, Ben St Clair-Gray, Marat Yusupov and Josh Eves.

The U.17 team won the team title with great runs from Oisin Brennan who was second overall and ably supported by Ben Barry, Xavier Teague, Arthur Ingamells, Alex Kelly, George Lowe and Kevin Mwondha.

The O.17 Championship saw victory to Tom Holden and the supporting cast of Rob Wood, Kartik Iyer, Patrick Kirby, Andrew Mcdonald, Josh Smith, Nicky Page and Hayden Jones. All ran fantastically well to win back the team title from John Fisher.

Many of these boys will now be selected for the Sutton Team for the London Borough Championships to be run after Christmas. Our congratulations to all the teams who entered. Issue 279 6 December 2013

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FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Tuesday 26 November vs. Kingsdale (National Cup) Saturday 7 December - Wilson’s vs. Hampton Year 8 lost 1-3 (in the last 64 of the National 1st XI Home Cup) 2nd XI Away 3rd XI Away Wednesday 27 November (National Cup) U15A Home 1st XI lost 2-2 Full-time U15B Home 6-7 (on penalties) U14A Away 2nd XI lost 0-3 vs. Langley Park 1st XI U14B Away 4th XI lost 1-3 vs. Whitgift 1st XI U13A Home 6th XI lost 1-4 vs. Whitgift U13B Home U12A Away U12B Away Saturday 30 November - Wilson’s vs. Sutton Grammar 1st XI won 3-0 Wednesday 11 December 2nd XI won 8-0 Wilson’s vs. Royal Russell 3rd XI lost 0-3 2nd XI Away U15A drew 1-1 4th XI Away U15B won 2-0 5th XI Home U14A drew 2-2 6th XI Home U14B won 3-2 U13A won 5-0 U13B lost 0-1 BOROUGH CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS U12A lost 1-6 U12B won 4-2 U12C won 3-2 INTER HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY YEAR 10 1. A KELLY 2. K MWONDHA 3. T HIGHWOOD TABLE-TENNIS RESULTS TEAMS 1. HAYES 841 U16 2. CAMBERWELL 901 The U16s put in a great performance to win the London South 3. SOUTHWARK 1028 Schools Tournament on Thursday 28 November at Wallington 4. BRECON 1056 Boys’ School. The team of Liam Grant, Alex Lane and Vyas & 5. GREENCOAT 1065 Vatsal Raina beat Rutlish 8-0 in the quarter finals and Wallington 8-0 in the semi-finals. The final, against a very strong Stanley Park WELL DONE ALL RUNNERS side, ended 4-4 but fortunately all of our boys had managed to pick up enough individual ends for Wilson’s to win on countback. The team is now in training for the London zone tournament on BADMINTON NATIONAL SCHOOLS Saturday 18 January. CHAMPIONSHIPS U13 The U13s put in a good performance on Friday 29 November in Wilson’s entered 3 teams into the first round of this year’s Na- their London South Schools Tournament. They beat Harris Crys- tional championships, a competition which has seen over 2,000 tal Palace 5-3 in the quarter finals but lost 0-8 to Wallington in the schools enter this year from around the country. The U14 A team semi-finals. This was a good result considering four out of the of Lim, Li, Eaw and Prabhu was far too strong for opposition from five boys were making their debut for the school and two of the Greenshaw, Carshalton and Sutton Grammar, winning all their boys were Year 7s. Congratulations to Edwin Wan, Tom Bradshaw, matches 5-0. The U14 B team of Banh, Li, Ponniah and Gundi Max Robbins, Lloyd Smith and Owen Milne. also won all their games against the local opposition as did the C team of Gu, Cheung, Eaw and Lakhani. So a 1, 2, 3 for Wilson’s! Well done to all those who competed. The next round will be after Christmas at Westcroft Leisure Centre.

Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Wilson’s Update Issue 280 13 December 2013

WILSON’S WINTER CHARITY CONCERT - SOLD OUT!

Last Thursday saw more than 200 boys perform over 20 musical pieces to entertain a ‘Full House’ of over 200 guests. The event was ‘sold out’ by lunch-time so, with every seat in the Main Hall taken, the atmosphere was electric as the Junior Orchestra opened the evening with ‘Star Wars Medley’.

The Barbershop Group brought a Christmas feel to the night with ‘The Road to Bethlehem’ and then went up tempo with ‘Crazy little thing called love’! The up-beat theme continued as the Junior Choir sang ‘Rhythm of Life’. The entire audience were by now tapping their toes along to the Wind Band’s ‘Polar Express Medley’ and ‘A Christmas Festival’. The Christmas magic continued into the interval as everyone piled out of the hall to grab a festive drink and a mince pie. The Winter Sharing platters were enjoyed by many of those in the audience.

The second half of the evening commenced with a great performance from the School Choir who continued the Christmas theme with ‘A maiden most gentle’ and ‘Sir Christmas’. The Chamber Ensemble played Schubert Symphony No.9 ‘Unfinished’ and the Brass Quintet performed Balled Music from Gounod’s “Faust” perfectly.

Finally, the Senior Orchestra came on to the stage to treat us all to an amazing performance of Shostakovich Jazz Suite no’s 1 & 2. There were many proud parents, grandparents and siblings in the audience. As Mr Charnock said at the end of the evening, the Jazz Suites are not easy pieces to master, but everyone played beautifully and it was a wonderful end to the evening.

The music department are very grateful for the many complimentary e-mails that have been received since the concert.

The Charity Winter Concert always raises funds for St. Raphael’s Hospice, and this year Wilson’s raised an amazing £1,264 to help them continue their special care of people in Sutton and Merton who are facing life threatening illnesses.

Thank you all again for your support. We have nearly reached the end of the Autumn Term at Wilson’s, but please don’t forget to join us at Croydon Minster on Wednesday 18 December at 7.30pm for carols followed by Christmas drinks and nibbles. It will be another very enjoyable evening and will definitely get you in the mood for Christmas!

Dates for your Diary 9 January Y8 Parents’ Information Evening (Options) (7.00 p.m.) 13 December Y9 After School Cake Sale 13 January Year 10 Internal Exams Week 18 December Carol Concert, Croydon Minster (7.30 p.m.) 19 January Wilson’s Chess Festival (1.30 p.m.) 20 December TERM ENDS - HOUSE MUFTI DAY 20 January Used Uniform Shop (3.30 p.m.) 21 January Higher Education Evening 6 January TERM BEGINS - LATE START (7.00 p.m.) (10.50 a.m. registration) 22 January Junior Soloists’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 24 January PFA Burns Night 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) 28 January Y8 Parents’ Evening 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) Issue 280 13 December 2013

HANS WOYDA MATHS CHALLENGE

In the latest match in the Hans Woyda inter-school mathematical competition Wilson’s School beat Woldingham School by 49 points to 34. Congratulations to the team of Sami Muhammad (U6), Adam Taylor(L6), Eui Jin Choi (Yr 11) and Kevin Gu (Yr 9). Amongst other tasks, they successfully solved the following problems in 30 seconds without calculators: Find the median of the first eight prime numbers. Find the largest three-digit number divisible by both 3 and 8. Find the largest prime factor of 119.

MATHS CHALLENGE CLUB MANDARIN CLUB This club is for anyone in years 8 - 13 who enjoys the chal- Mandarin club has started again on Wednesdays after school lenge of tough maths problems to solve. The club takes in Room 14. place on Wednesday lunchtimes in F12.

BUSINESS STUDIES & ECONOMICS CHESS CLUB Available every Wednesday lunchtime (13.05 -14.00) for ad- All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Mon- vice and help on how to improve your subject knowledge or day, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess exam technique in Business Studies and Economics. You may for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday need help with homework or simply a quiet place to study after school from 3.30 to 5.00 p.m. In all cases the meetings where assistance is conveniently on hand. See Mr Ormonde are in F12 in the Maths Department, and further information in 6F3. No topic too ‘big’ or ‘small’! can be obtained from Dr Cooper ([email protected]) DEBATE CLUB Debate club runs every Monday lunchtime in Room 16. Please see Mrs Guy with any questions.

NOTICES

Year 10 RE Mock Exam - January you do not reply to the school nurse so that his health plan can be completed, it may result in your Year 10 students and parents should be aware of son not receiving the medical treatment he re- an amendment to the date for the Mock RE GCSE. quires. If the school nurse does not hear back from This will now take place on Monday 13 January you, she will assume that your son does not need a (not Wednesday 22 January as previously adver- health plan in school. tised) during the Year 10 internal exam week to minimise disruption to lessons. As before, the YEAR 11 WORK EXPERIENCE paper will be 1 hour and 30 minutes in length and will cover Topics 1 – 5 from the AQA Reli- A reminder that all Year 11 students should be gious Studies B Unit 4 specification. trying to find themselves work placements for next summer and the Christmas break would be a good time The RE department will be discussing topics and to begin looking. strategies for revision with all year 10 classes over the coming fortnight. If work placements are secured then the form that has already been given to all Year 11 students should be completed and returned to Mrs Chaplin in IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE the main school admin office.

The school nurse may have contacted you recently If anyone has lost their form please come and see regarding your son’s health needs. However a num- Mrs Chaplin who will provide them with another copy ber of parents have not replied to letters sent. of the form.

Please note that if your son has a medical condi- HOUSE MUFTI DAY - FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER tion that could result in a medical emergency in school, for example anayphylaxis requiring the ad- In order to participate you must wear your house ministration of an Epipen by school staff, we need colours (jeans do NOT count as blue for Camber- all the details of your son’s condition and the well). It will cost £1 to join in and the proceeds treatment required in school, carefully detailed will be split across the various house charities. on a health plan drawn up by the school nurse. If the Issue 280 13 December 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY HORDES OF THE THINGS 6 DEC 13

LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20 This week saw a swiftly-changing clash between the desert army and the army of Vulcan. The Vulcan player was in charge Come and see what the best students of history, geography, for his first game, but needed no beginners’ luck to win, after philosophy and politics have to offer. Free Will & Determinism - Karim Abu-Seer 17th December forming a good battle-line and choosing a variety of well- Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January matched troops. His dragon even refused to be summoned Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January and he relied upon his line troops and a prodigiously talented Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January wizard. The desert army came forward in a slightly haphazard Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January manner and soon suffered casualties. The clash went back- Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February wards and forwards for several turns until a duel of wizards Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February saw the sand wizard ensorcelled by his Vulcan opponent. This Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February means that he goes to his own base edge and may return only Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March when he throws a six. Within three turns, the Vulcanic wizard Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March also ensorcelled the desert general – a hero. Without his two Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April biggest-hitting units, the desert player could only hope to delay the defeat he suffered. Onlookers recalled that the magical duel reminded them of the battle between Gandalf and Saruman from “The Fellowship Of The Ring.” HOTT club happens every Fri- day lunchtime in room 5 and requires nothing but enthusiasm from would-be players.

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Vinoth Raveendran 8H, who correctly identified the image as being Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil (make sure you always mention the landmark- not just the town and the country!). Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratula- tions to all who got this correct! On to this week’s competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

CLASSICS CLUB - 4 DECEMBER

We were treated today to a whistle-stop tour of the fall of the Roman Empire by Mr Weston. He started off with a delightful little map of the empire, animated to show it grew from next to nothing into a power base that spanned the Mediterranean sea and beyond. Indeed, this was perhaps the most astonishing part of the talk, since we could reflect on the success of the Romans in achieving such cultural and economic dominance. You could argue that the European Union is the modern day successor to the Roman Empire, yet it does not include Turkey, the Middle East, Arabia, Egypt, North Africa or Switzerland, as the Roman Empire did. Mr Weston showed us top tips for avoiding the fall of our own empires, should we ever gain possession of one. First beyond all was; ”don’t argue with yourself”. This is simple enough to say, but difficult to do. Other tips included; “have a reasonable system of succession”; “Control the army” and “keep the people supplied with food.” This is all good advice and those of us who own the video game “Rome, total war” may certainly profit from it. In the short time available during the lunch hour, we could consider only a shortened, simpler version of such a complex matter. The talk ended with the question of “what if Rome had never fallen?” It was not inevitable that it should fall and many of its features have endured, such as its language, literature and cultural customs (such as weddings – where many of the traditions are taken directly from Roman customs). Such a fascinating, counterfactual historical speculation will have to wait for another Classics Club. We meet every Wednesday in room 5 at about 1.20. You may bring and eat your lunch. There is free chocolate. Issue 280 13 December 2013

ART NEWS

After a very successful collaboration with ceramicist, Rebecca Tattersall last summer, the Art department, and particularly Miss Cvejik-Reeve, utilised Rebecca’s skills through demonstrations and workshops. This has opened up all sorts of new possibilities with clay and glazes, inspiring some very interesting ideas amongst the A-level students.

5TH WILSON’S CHESS FESTIVAL

Sunday 19 January 2014, 1.30pm to 5.30pm

Can you play chess? Then come to the Chess Festival!

The 5th Wilson’s Chess Festival is open to any Wilson’s School pupil.

This will be a UK Chess Challenge event and players scoring more than 50% will qualify for the Surrey Megafinal.

Players should be English Chess Federation (ECF) Junior members. Any junior who has not previously been a member of the ECF can become a junior member for free by emailing the ECF office ([email protected]) stating name, address, school and date of birth. Others can pay on line at http:// www.englishchess.org.uk/ There will be an entry fee of £5 for those who are not ECF members at the time of the event.

If you have any questions about this event then please ask Dr Cooper ([email protected]).

ENTRY FORM for the 5th Wilson’s Chess Festival, Sunday 19 January 2014, 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Player’s Name: ______

Wilson’s Form: ______ECF membership number______

Entry is free to those who are members of the English Chess Federation.

Parents to complete:

I would like ______(named above) to play in the Wilson’s Chess Festival.

Signed (Parent/Guardian) ______

Contact Phone number: ______

Please pass this side of the entry form to: Dr Cooper, F12, Wilson’s School

Entry fee for those who are not members of the English Chess Federation : £5 (payable on the day) Issue 280 13 December 2013

PFA NEWS

WILSON’S BURNS NIGHT on Friday 24th January 2014 from 7pm-10pm in Wilson’s School Hall Tickets £15 Be ready to buy your tickets in January! Includes a delicious banquet dinner, witty speeches, live music and dancing …

Bring your friends for a fun night out!

Issue 280 13 December 2013

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Wednesday 4 December Saturday 14 December - Wilson’s vs. Glyn 2nd XI Away Wilson’s vs. Collingwood School (Surrey Cup) U15A Away 1st XI won 3-0 U15B Away Wilson’s vs. Reigate College U14A Home 2nd XI won 5-0 U14B Home Wilson’s vs. Archbishop Tenison U13A Away 3rd XI won 4-3 vs. 1st XI U13B Away 4th XI won 8-0 vs. 2nd XI U12A Home 6th XI won 4-2 vs. 3rd XI U12B Home

Wednesday 18 December Saturday 7 December - Wilson’s vs. Hampton HOUSE COMPETITION

1st XI won 3-0 2nd XI lost 1-2 U15A won 2-1 BOROUGH CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS U15B lost 1-3 U14A won 1-0 INTER HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY YEAR 7 U14B lost 1-4 1. CALLUM HOCKLEY U13A lost 2-4 2. DAVID MOYSE U13B lost 0-5 3. JOHN MOYSE U12A lost 1-6 TEAMS U12B won 4-2 1. HAYES 851 2. CAMBERWELL 891 3. SOUTHWARK 1077 4. BRECON 1542 NATIONAL SCHOOLS BADMINTON 5. GREENCOAT 1192

YEARS 10/11 WELL DONE ALL RUNNERS

The first round of the year 10/11 competition took place at Carshalton Boys’ School. Wilson’s entered two teams and after BADMINTON SURREY LEAGUE VS. TRINITY the group stages were placed top of each group. A great team performance by the A team knocked out Sutton and Wallington, who fielded a very strong team with a nationally ranked player U12B lost 4-5 to Trinity U12A and three other strong players. In particular the effort of Josh Lee U16B won 9-0 to Trinity U16A and Ben Jacob in beating their top pair 21-18 was exceptional. The team now goes through to the County final in January.

A team CHESS RESULTS Delaney, Thiruchelvam, Lee, Jacob

B team Honeyman, Sharp, Robertson, Highwood, Baffour-Awuah Wilson’s vs. Hampton A team lost 2.5 - 3.5 B team lost 2.5 - 3.5 C team won 4.5 - 1.5 D team won 3.5 - 2.5 F team won 7.5 - 4.5 vs. E team

Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Wilson’s Update Issue 281 20 December 2013

YEAR 7 CONCERT

This academic year, the Music department at Wilson’s School has attempted something that (to the best of our knowledge) no other British school has attempted before. We had two aims. We wanted to ensure that every student at Wilson’s had the opportunity to experience specialist vocal or instrumental tuition, whatever their background or previous musical experience. We also wanted to give every student the opportunity to experience what it is like to make music with other people.

On their first day at Wilson’s, every boy tried seven different instruments and proved their potential as singers. They chose an instrument (and everyone managed to get their first choice!). They received a free tutor book, a free instrument where necessary and have enjoyed a free weekly lesson with a specialist tutor ever since. Some of the boys had learned a musical instrument before they arrived at Wilson’s, but every boy was asked to learn an instrument they had never tried before starting secondary school.

On Wednesday, the Music department hosted a concert in the Main Hall to show parents, staff and friends of the Year 7 players what they have learnt since September. Of course, the boys have only had a term of tuition, so they weren’t quite ready for the Shostakovich the Main Hall had heard the week before; but what we heard was just as impressive. We heard music from Schola, the choir for Wilson’s choral scholars. There were small ensemble items from the best performers on each instrument. The hall shook from the impact of a very loud rendition of ‘Pass the Parcel’, a piece written especially for the concert by percussion tutor Mr. French and the audience particularly enjoyed a modern twist on the William Tell Overture from the brass players, called Will Told Me to Rock. The concert finished with every wind, brass or percussion player (a total of 138 players in all!) joining forces to perform a mash-up of blues pieces and Under the Sea, especially arranged for the ensemble by Mr. Rogers.

We all had high hopes for what the Year 7 students might be able to achieve this term, but it is fair to say that even our highest expectations were exceeded last Wednesday. Many congratulations to all the boys that took part.

None of this would be possible without generous financial support from the H R Taylor Trust or the support of the entire Wilson’s community: staff, students and (particularly) parents.

Dates for your Diary 13 January Year 10 Internal Exams Week 19 January Wilson’s Chess Festival (1.30 p.m.) 20 December TERM ENDS - HOUSE MUFTI DAY 20 January Used Uniform Shop (3.30 p.m.) 6 January TERM BEGINS - LATE START 21 January Higher Education Evening (10.50 a.m. registration) (7.00 p.m.) 7 January Senior Prize Giving (7.00 p.m.) 22 January Junior Soloists’ Evening (7.00 p.m.) 8 January EARLY FINISH FOR STUDENTS (1.05 p.m.) 24 January PFA Burns Night 8 January Main School Prize Giving (2.30 p.m.) 28 January Y8 Parents’ Evening 9 January Y8 Parents’ Information Evening 31 January Jazz Dinner Evening (7.00 p.m.) (Options) (7.00 p.m.) 3 February Inter House Team Chess Challenge (3.30 p.m.) Issue 281 20 December 2013

DEBATING NEWS

On Saturday 7 December Wilson’s took six teams to the LSE Schools’ Debating competition in Central London. Harry Perkin and Ollie Green, with no previous debating experience, did very well to take a first and a second in the opening rounds, as did Ahmed Elgharably and Ravi Yaathavan. Wilson’s had two teams in the top ten: James Gunnell and James Nash very consistently took three seconds and a first, placing ninth overall, and Tim Sharpe and Luke Kosky placed seventh with the highest speaker points for Wilson’s: 301 and 298 respectively. Nathan Morgan and Art Sett of Y11 worked together for the first time and also took a second in the rounds, while George Lowe and Archie MacGillivray finished with the third best speaker points for Wilson’s, on a total of 583. Congratulations to all these students, with many thanks for giving up their time to represent the school at this busy time of year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JACK TAPERELL

Congratulations to Jack Taperell (Upper Sixth) on being offered a place to study at Yale University, USA at the end of this academic year. The admissions process for American universities is very different from that in this country, as well as being extraordinarily thorough, so this has been a steep learning curve for both him and his referees! We celebrate his success, which is testament to the extraordinary hard work he has put into his education, both inside and outside of the classroom, since the moment he joined Wilson’s in Year 7.

NOTICES

YEAR 10 RE MOCK EXAM - JANUARY YEAR 11 WORK EXPERIENCE REMINDER - The Year 10 Mock Exam will now take A reminder that all Year 11 students should be place on Monday 13 January during the Year 10 trying to find themselves work placements for next internal exam week to minimise disruption to summer and the Christmas break would be a good time lessons. As before, the paper will be 1 hour and to begin looking. If work placements are secured 30 minutes in length and will cover Topics 1 – 5 then your form should be completed and returned to from the AQA Religious Studies B Unit 4 specifi- Mrs Chaplin in the main school admin office. If cation. you have lost your form please see Mrs Chaplin for another one.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE HOUSE MUFTI DAY - FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER The school nurse may have contacted you recently In order to participate you must wear your house regarding your son’s health needs. However a num- colours (jeans do NOT count as blue for Camber- ber of parents have not replied to letters sent. well). It will cost £1 to join in and the proceeds Please note that if your son has a medical condi- will be split across the various house charities. tion that could result in a medical emergency in school, for example anayphylaxis requiring the administration of an Epipen by school staff, we need CONSULTATION ON ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR all the details of your son’s condition and the SEPTEMBER 2015 treatment required in school, carefully detailed The school is consulting on its proposed admission on a health plan drawn up by the school nurse. If arrangements for entry to the school in Year 7 and you do not reply to the school nurse so that his Year 12 in September 2015. The draft admissions health plan can be completed, it may result in arrangements are available to view on the school’s your son not receiving the medical treatment he website www.wilsonsschool.org and the deadline for requires. If the school nurse does not hear back responses is Wednesday 12 February 2014. from you, she will assume that your son does not need a health plan in school. Issue 281 20 December 2013

WORK RELATED CHALLENGES

Transform your city! Capgemini Consultants use their expertise, knowledge and technical know-how to make businesses and cities more efficient and effective and we believe that you can too! We want to know how you would use technology to make a city of your choice run smarter. PRIZE: The best submission will be awarded up to £250 to spend on technology of your choice.

PA Raspberry Pi Competition 2014 PA Consulting Group is a team of over 2,000 people specialising in management and IT consulting, technology and innovation. They are challenging you to use the Raspberry Pi to think up an innovative way to help the environment. Be quick! The first 100 people to register will win a starter pack worth £75! PRIZE: Winners of each of the four categories will receive £1000.

If you were running Britain... If you were running Britain’s education system, how would you encourage young people to start up their own businesses and become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow? Matthew Hancock, Minister of State for Skills & Enterprise, wants to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs The minister wants you to come up with ideas that will encourage young people to raise their aspirations and adopt more of a “can do” attitude towards business! PRIZE: The winner will spend a day shadowing the Minister and his Parliamentary Office team to find out what it is like to be the Min- ister for Skills and Enterprise. The winner and runners up will share their ideas on how he can encourage more young people to start up their own businesses, followed by lunch and a tour of the Houses of Parliament.

For more information about how to enter any of the competitions listed above, visit www.mykindacrowd.com or come and speak to Mr Englefield. Good luck and make sure you let us know how you get on.

HOUSE DEBATING COMPETITION

Wilson’s House debating competition for the Malcolm-Neale Shield drew to a close last week with a heated debate between 6f Brecon and 6f Hayes on the motion: THB free speech is an absolute right. Brecon’s win in opposition was not enough to prevent Hayes from becoming overall champions, with a total of 356 points. Runners up were Greencoat with 351, then Camberwell 335, Brecon 305 and Southwark 288. Many thanks to the speakers from all Houses, many of whom did excellently to win their individual debates, and congratulations to the Hayes team: Nathan Ferguson, Matthew Hill and Rohan Chakraborty; Parth Gundi and Liam Ramful; James Crawford and Matt Macaulay; George Lowe and Chris Spaull; Luke Kosky and James Kyne.

WILSON’S WINNERS IN THE 2013/14 BRITISH PHYSICS OLYMPIAD

Congratulations to all of the physicists that entered the 2013/14 BPhO competition. Our students were up against over 1,900 competitors from some of the best schools in the country. Their success stands as testament to the talents and abilities possessed by the boys at Wil- son’s. Results were as follows; Jordan Rose - gold, Michael Vereycken Bronze I, Callum Mance Bronze II and Dexter Gauge Bronze II. Issue 281 20 December 2013

TARGETjobs NATIONAL SCHOOLS’ CHALLENGE?

What is the TARGETjobs National Schools’ Challenge? Run by TARGETjobs Events and in partnership with Siemens, the TARGETjobs National Schools’ Challenge gives pupils the chance to benchmark themselves in a series of aptitude and ability tests in our online competition, against thousands of students from schools and colleges within your region and across the UK on our LIVE leaderboards.

Who can take part? Anyone aged 15 – 19yrs studying all subjects.

What’s the prize? 1st place: £500 for the winner and £1000 for the school 2nd place: £250 for the winner and £500 for the school 3rd place: £100 for the winner and £250 for the school

How can your school take part? Each pupil needs to go to the website, enter their details and take the online test. Be warned, once the test has been entered they cannot go back to it or re-enter.

The 10 students with the highest scores in each region will be invited to take part in the Grand Final event in London on 7 March 2014. At the grand final students will meet representatives from the sponsoring companies and gain tips on how to succeed in their future careers. They will also take part in assessment exercises similar to those used by employers in real life (a fantastic chance to improve their skills for future career opportunities!) and be in with a chance of winning cash prizes. For further details and to enter please visit the website: www.schoolschallenge.targetjobs.co.uk

DRAMA SOIREE

On Friday 6 December, Wilson’s Drama Department were proud to present a revival of the Christmas Soiree, with the Sixth Formers and Year Seven picking some of their favourite monologues from a variety of dramatic works to perform to an eager audience of forty five parents, staff and friends.

The evening was hosted, quite expertly, by Jack Taperell (609) of the Upper Sixth. Using a good patter with the audience and infusing his own act with some quality magic, Jack kept the audience entertained while necessary breaks were taken in the show, facilitating adequate time for costume changes. Sixth Formers chose a range of modern monologues from Chekov to Kauffman, as well as throwing in the odd Sondheim number for good measure – Sweeney Tood and Into The Woods being the chosen works. The Year Seven took to the stage armed with a worthy weapon in any dramatic battle – the work of William Shakespeare; from the tragedy of Hamlet’s “Too Too Solid Flesh” to the comedy of Antipholus search for that other drop of water, which “in the ocean seeks another drop” they excelled and showed great promise for the future drama scene at Wil- son’s.

All performances were tremendous and finely executed but the Olivier Awards for particular presence on the night and worthy of mention might go to Samir Dewan (611) for his interpretation of Chekov’s troubled Ivanov, Peter Chappell (604) for his disori- ented tragic hero, Vladimir, in Beckett’s Waiting For Godot, Ani Krishnan (7S) for his passionate Mark Anthony from Shake- speare’s Julius Caesar and Callum Hockley (7G) for a very accom- plished and polished turn as the heartbroken Marcus Androni- cus from Titus Andronicus. Issue 281 20 December 2013

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

TOP FLOOR CLUB PRESENTS - TUESDAY HORDES OF THE THINGS 6 DEC 13

LUNCHTIMES, 1.15 P.M. - ROOM 20 The last HOTT club of this term was also its best-attended. Many spectators arrived to watch two very different games. Come and see what the best students of history, geography, The first game was fought over a desert village and saw philosophy and politics have to offer. dragons swooping in to fight hordes in a classic encounter Capital Punishment – Sam Barber 7th January torn from the pages of the “Silmarillion”. The overall result was Modern Russia – Athavan Bosch 14th January a minor victory for the army of Hephaistos over the desert Spanish Civil War – Tom Wadsworth 21st January hordes, who suffered the greater losses, but managed to Battle of the Somme – Alex Osborn 28th January defend their stronghold. Arab Spring – Gabriel Luck 4th February Game Theory - Samir Dewan 11th February The army of Hephaistos Modern China – Jack Seal 25th February The second battle was a somewhat uneven encounter between Early American Gun Culture – Joe Perry 18th March a novice player and a more skilled opponent, who chose a wise Edward VIII – Liam Pavesi 25th March combination of troops, including the current favourite Wilson’s Problem of Induction – Jude Boateng 1st April troop type – an aerial hero. His opponent relied on a dragon, US Surveillance – Yusuf Chaudhary 22nd April which didn’t arrive, leaving him only a single unit of shooters to spit crossbow bolts at the hero, whilst he stood aloof on high and laughed, simultaneously directing his airboats against his enemy’s flank. The defender was reduced to moving his best be- hemoth units back to his stronghold, which still fell to the sudden assault of the aerial hero in turn four.

There is now a small group of players who are able to explain the rules and mechanics of the game to others. All players or spectators are welcome and those new to the game who wish to play will be shown how to do so at first. All miniatures are provided and the club happens every Friday lunchtime in room 5. Lunch may be eaten in the room.

NEW GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION - WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THIS?

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Sanjai Kiridaran, 7G, who correctly identified the image as being Trevi Fountain, Piazza de Trevi, Rome, Italy (make sure you always mention the landmark- not just the town and the country!). Please come and collect your Golden Ticket from Mr Sturt in Rm 24. Congratulations to all who got this correct! On to this week’s FESTIVE (HINT!) competition:

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY HOMEWORK SUPPORT - 1.10 - 1.50 P.M.

Wed A: C1 Fri A: C1 Mon B: C1 Thurs B: C1

MATHS CHALLENGE CLUB MANDARIN CLUB This club is for anyone in years 8 - 13 who enjoys the challenge Mandarin club has started again on Wednesdays after school of tough maths problems to solve. The club takes place on in Room 14. Wednesday lunchtimes in F12. Issue 281 20 December 2013

CHESS CLUB BUSINESS STUDIES & ECONOMICS All pupils are welcome to attend the lunchtime club (Mon- Available every Wednesday lunchtime (13.05 -14.00) for ad- day, Tuesday and Thursday). Those who aspire to play chess vice and help on how to improve your subject knowledge or for the school are encouraged to also attend on Wednesday exam technique in Business Studies and Economics. You may after school from 3.30 to 5.00 p.m. In all cases the meetings need help with homework or simply a quiet place to study are in F12 in the Maths Department, and further information where assistance is conveniently on hand. See Mr Ormonde can be obtained from Dr Cooper in 6F3. No topic too ‘big’ or ‘small’! ([email protected])

DEBATE CLUB Debate club runs every Monday lunchtime in Room 16. Please see Mrs Guy with any questions.

CLASSICS CLUB - 11 DECEMBER

Classics club last Wednesday heard a short, rather unusual discussion of Cretan bull-leaping from Mr Lawson. Apparently, the frescoes from Crete which have made this such a famous pastime for mythological Cretans show a sort of bull-balancing, or dancing. It would have been impossible to grab the horns of a running bull; use them to springboard over its neck; touch it as a somersault was performed and land safely on the other side. What is in fact shown in these frescoes is a kind of ritual dance involving bulls, which had clearly become a religious symbol for Cretans, as for many Mediterranean societies.

This scene actually shows two women, either side of the bull and a man balancing on its back, in a sort of mythological Cretan rodeo. This caused disappointment to some of the audience, who had seen a recent episode of Atlantis, in which the full, somersaulting, bull-grabbing leap had been performed. They were forced to accept that fact and mythology, whilst related, are not always the same thing. Bull-leaping happens today, in some form, in countries as far apart as India and Spain. We finished by watching a short video of some Span- ish “recortadores” performing modern bull-leaping for those who prefer their sports to be non-violent (for the bull at any rate). In this, it was seen that backwards somersaults could be performed and incredible skill was on display. Yet the bulls were young and small and the horns were not grabbed, nor the back touched as the leap went over the bull’s back. The French version of this, involving “sauteurs” also involves great skill and daring, but uses cows, with fake horns tied to safety ropes. This was a most fascinating, unusual Classics club.

UK MONETARY POLICY LECTURE

Simon Caunt returned to Wilson’s to lecture our Economics students in the Lecture theatre (12/12)on current Bank of England thinking on UK monetary policy. We were proud and honoured to welcome Simon back after his recent lecture at Wilson’s in March of this year. As Deputy Agent Greater London Area, he is in a pivotal position to know and understand how optimistic business decision makers are about current economic conditions. Information on business intentions regarding investment, factory gate prices, staff hiring and the state of order books give a great insight into the future of the UK economy. His findings are having a significant impact on discussions that the Monetary Policy Committee have in their monthly meetings when discussing issues relating to interest rate changes and adjustments to lending levels. The assembled Sixth form Economics students found the talk interesting, thought provoking and above all useful. At the conclusion of the proceed- ings , Wilson’s students and staff weighed in with some probing questions which Simon handled with his usual aplomb. Issue 281 20 December 2013

SPORTS NEWS For up to date PE news, events and sporting fixtures follow @WilsonsPE on twitter.

FOOTBALL RESULTS FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Friday 13 December - Wilson’s vs. Wallington Boys’ (District NO FIXTURES DURING THE XMAS BREAK Cup)

U12A lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw

Saturday 14 December - Wilson’s vs. Glyn BADMINTON SURREY LEAGUE VS. TRINITY

U15A lost 0-4 Wilson’s vs. Glyn U15B lost 0-1 U14B won 5-4 vs. U14A team U14A lost 2-3 U16B won 9-0 vs. U16A team U14B lost 1-3 These latest results meant that at Christmas, all the Wilson’s U13A won 5-0 teams are top of their respective Surrey Leagues. both the U14 U12A lost 0-3 and U16 teams are through to the Surrey final of the National U12B lost 1-8 Schools’ Championships. Well done to all the players.

CHESS RESULTS

Wilson’s vs. Hampton A team lost 2.5 - 3.5 B team lost 2.5 - 3.5 C team won 4.5 - 1.5 D team won 3.5 - 2.5 F team won 7.5 - 4.5 vs. E team

PFA NEWS

DECEMBER PFA 100 CLUB DRAW WINNERS

WILSON’S BURNS NIGHT th 1st prize £77.50 Mrs Nishat Damji on Friday 24 January 2014 2nd prize £46.50 Vidyar Veerapan from 7pm-10pm 3rd prize £31.00 Cathy Whittaker-Campigotto in Wilson’s School Hall Congratulations to our prize winners this month. Tickets £15 If you would like to join the 100 club with the possibility of winning Be ready to buy your tickets in January! a prize each month you can obtain an application form by emailing the PFA: [email protected] or see Wilson’s website under Includes a delicious banquet dinner, witty speeches, PFA live music and dancing …

Bring your friends for a fun night out!

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