Elizabeth College provides a rich, diverse and exciting experience for pupils of all backgrounds, enabling them to flourish and make the very most of themselves. 2018 CONTENTS | EDITORIAL

Editorial

FOREWORDS & 2-5 DIRECTORS & STAFF 6-7 FOUNDATION Elizabeth College Junior School

FOREWORD 9 SPORTS 32-34 NEWS 10-14 ARTS 35-43 ACTIVITIES 15-27 MUSIC 44-45 ACTIVITIES WEEK 28-31 Elizabeth College

ACTIVITIES 49-73 SCOUT CAMP 67 FOOTBALL 91-93 CCF 49-53 CHARITY ACTIVITIES 68 GOLF 94

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS 54-55 YEAR 11 PROM 69 HOCKEY 95 CCF ADVENTURE TRAINING 56 SIXTH FORM LEAVERS’ DINNER 70 SAILING 96 YOUNG ENTERPRISE 58 INVESTIGATION AND SHOOTING 98-99 72 YOUTH SPEAKS 58 DISCOVERY WEEK SWIMMING 100 SENIOR DEBATING 59 ECO TEAM 73 RACQUET SPORTS 101 DE PUTRON CHALLENGE 59 ARTS 74-84 TRIPS 102-108

IOD MANAGEMENT SHADOWING 60 A YEAR IN ART 74-76 YEAR 12 – 102 CAREERS AND GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP 61 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 77 WORK EXPERIENCE POTTERY 78 ART TRIP TO LONDON 103 IOD DIRECTORS OF 61 GUERNSEY LITERARY FESTIVAL 78 HISTORY TRIP TO LONDON 104 TOMORROW CREATIVE WRITING 79-80 CHOIR ST MALO 104-105 HISTORY – CROSS CURRICULAR DAY 62 A REVIEW OF THE KENYA TRIP 106 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 80 62 MUSICAL YEAR SKI TRIP 107 – CASTLES DAY Where are solutions MATHS ROADSHOW 64 THE ELIZABETHAN CONCERT 82 FRENCH EXCHANGE 108 DRAMA – GERMAN EXCHANGE 108 MATHS CHALLENGE 64 82-83 before they’re found? OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR THE RIEMANN SOCIETY 65 EDITORIAL 110-115 DRAMA TRIP TO LONDON 84 LOWER SIXTH FORM PRIZE WINNERS 110-111 65 Welcome to the home of the curious. PREFECT TRAINING SPORTS 86-101 LEAVERS 112-113 A place for those who know that imagination, ingenuity OUTDOOR PURSUITS 66 ATHLETICS 86-87 PREFECTS 113 and solution finding are what humans are made of. CRICKET 88-89 We offer life-changing careers and professional EXPLORERS 66 STAFF LEAVERS 114-115 qualifications, across all industries, to those who are 6TH GUERNSEY CUBS 66 FENCING 90-91 true to themselves. Those who set no limits to their dreams and ambitions. Old Elizabethans

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME FIRST WORLD WAR EC STATUTES 134 Trying to decide which way to go: 119-121 130 continue studying or enter the world of work? AND COMMITTEE REMEMBRANCE ROWING THE 135 Wherever you are now, we have opportunities for you, DINNERS 122-125 THE FALLEN 131 INDIAN OCEAN designed to help you discover the fascinating world of BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AIR CHIEF MARSHAL OEA SPORTING FIXTURES 136 126 132 business and explore your unique potential. AND DEATHS SIR PETER LE CHEMINANT MASTERS HOCKEY 137 OE NEWS 127 MICHAEL MARSHALL 133 SHOOTING 138 Explore your opportunities in Guernsey. DEAD DONKEY CLUB 128-129 LIFE SAVING CUP 133 SWIMARATHON 140 deloitte.co.uk/careers What impact will you make? Design and production by Two Degrees North. www.twodegreesnorth.co.uk The Elizabethan is produced at no cost to the College through the generous support of our advertisers.

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Principal’s Foreword Let us show you the world

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Principal Jenny Palmer with the CCF Contingent

The Elizabeth College community is very The academic results the students attain providing us with the opportunity to begin Find out more and apply: special and it extends far beyond the reflect more than just their knowledge this process of redesign: to include more school campus to encompass our parents, and ability in each subject area. They also opportunities for students to work on their bit.ly/2019trainee our alumni, who are spread around the demonstrate commitment, perseverance self-knowledge, emotional intelligence and globe, and the members of our wider island and the curiosity with which they approach strategies to support them in managing their community who are staunch supporters their work as well as highlighting where their mental health positively and proactively. of the College, its historic foundation and passions lie. As with most things in life, our This complements our students’ acquisition the benefits and opportunities it continues experiences along the way are as important of subject knowledge and IQ and will to provide more than 450 years after its as the destination at which we finally arrive, help them to develop their roles as inception. It has been my pleasure to meet and we aim to provide a wide variety of innovators and creators enabling them to many of the members of this community experiential learning at Elizabeth College. be competitive, to develop their unique over the last year and to see their ongoing qualities, to make a difference, to add value Positive relationships and effective contributions to the College in a number of and to find their purpose. the articles in this publication. communication are at the heart of every successful society, organisation, department, Thank you to everyone who has been The sought-after skills of collaboration, class and friendship. We are working involved in compiling and creating this creativity and imagination and critical together to ensure that they continue to year’s edition under the careful editorship thinking and problem-solving must form part form part of the day-to-day life at the College of Dot Carruthers. Particular thanks also of a 21st Century education. At Elizabeth and are found across the campuses, across to Kate Garnett, Elizabethan Coordinator, College the acquisition of these skills is both junior and senior curriculum plans and who has worked extremely hard to collate not restricted to specific subject areas or throughout our extensive programme of all of the articles and images, and to Two activities as they are supported across enrichment activities. Degrees North and our advertisers whose the curriculum and co-curriculum, creating generous assistance allows us all to enjoy interdisciplinary connections alongside the The world is changing and as 21st Century this publication. I hope that you will enjoy development of knowledge and technical educators we must also be life-long discovering, or revisiting, the successes skills. The Elizabethan is a superb showcase learners, anticipating the future and ready and experiences of the last year. for all of the opportunities that students to look at things with fresh and creative have seized over the past year. eyes. Our current curriculum reviews are Mrs JM Palmer

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The Elizabeth College Foundation

Aerial view of the Elizabeth College Campus showing Canada Court Principal Jenny Palmer outside the Royal Bank of Canada building

Elizabeth College benefits hugely from enthusiastic fundraising means that The Elizabeth College Foundation was substantially enhance the facilities at the intended for 150 pupils. there are some substantial quick-wins which the extended network of parents, former they can provide financial support to established in 2007 specifically to help College at a relatively affordable price, Plans include not only the creation of new, can be achieved by a phased occupation of parents, former pupils, former staff, departmental or whole school initiatives, the College recognise and consolidate to ensure that the College is able to fully enhanced facilities within the Canada Court Canada Court. grandparents and other friends of the such as the recent development of the the tremendous support that the College support the educational demands of building, but also the re-purposing of the College alumni, current and former parents College. Together they form a strong Science Quad at the Upper School. enjoys from the extended College family. current and future pupils. The extension existing buildings to ensure that the entire community of support for the College and As mentioned above the Foundation and other supporters of the College will • Volunteers support the College will give a 40% increase in floor space and, enlarged site is used in the most effective the value of this support to students, staff has run two successful appeals where soon receive an invitation to hear more in a vast array of activities – from most importantly, the opportunity to create way and with the biggest possible benefits and the College in general is vast. This donations from our community have entirely about these plans and I hope you will be as enhancing the College’s career large, open spaces for a multitude of uses to our students and their educational needs. strength of our broader community is one paid for the development of excellent new excited about the opportunities as we are. provision to listening to reading in – something which has been impossible While the scale, complexity and cost of of the exceptional features of Elizabeth facilities for our students. We are now about Reception and from digging the garden in the constrained environs of a historic this mean that it is likely to be five to seven Ms DA Carruthers College and something many other schools to approach our loyal supporters once again at ECJS Beechwood to manning the College main building and site originally years before the vision is fully realised, Foundation Director would envy. to ask for help. GateHouse Gallery. • Generous individuals and companies Many of you will be aware that the College • The Dead Donkey Club is a group have donated more than £3.2 Million in has the opportunity to purchase the of former students, former parents, the last ten years towards improving adjacent building, Canada Court, currently grandparents and other supporters and developing the facilities at the occupied by the Royal Bank of Canada. of the College who have made a College for current and future We are pleased to be able to report that commitment to support Elizabeth generations of students through the College has now received planning College by leaving a bequest in their donations to the Elizabeth College permission for change of use from offices will. The group have a busy and Foundation and its development appeals. to educational uses and is now establishing enjoyable events programme (see the required funding arrangements in order • Parents and other members of pages 131–132) which are entirely to enable the purchase and conversion. the Friends organisations at both the focused on enjoyment and are not Current plans are that Royal Bank of Canada Upper School and Junior School fundraising per se. The College has will vacate the building in early 2020. provide invaluable support in all benefitted enormously from over £1m manner of areas from making tea in legacies since the club was formed An extension of the College campus to Canada Court Courtyard Canada Court Frontage Canada Court Entrance to supporting reading. Their ten years ago. encompass Canada Court will allow us to

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Phoebe Copeland BA Design & Technology Rose El Mettouri Lunchtime Supervisor, Lost Property Supervisor Mrs Clare Hervé BA Learning Support Teacher (part-time) Directors & Staff David Costen BA Director of Digital Learning; Computing, ICT Ian England Caretaker Mrs Sally Inderwick Higher Level Teaching Assistant Gary Cousens BA History, Mathematics, Examinations Officer Nikki Fallaize IT Helpdesk Engineer Mrs Gill Cotran Teaching Assistant Gill Dallin BSc Head of Chemistry; Science John Fleming Chef Manager Mrs Alison Mackay Teaching Assistant 2018-19 Paul Davis BSc Head of Physics; DofE Award Leader Anete Gadzane Cleaning Team Mr Scott Ferbrache Teaching Assistant Richard Davis BA RS, ICT, Classics Dzintars Gadzane Cleaning Team Miss Indy Gallagher Gap Year Student Visitor Tim de Putron BSc Head of Yr 9; Mathematics Kate Garnett Librarian, School Counsellor Mr Matt Sirett IT Support Aléna Demongeot BA MA Head of French Philip Girard Maintenance Team Mrs Beth Pybus Headteacher’s Secretary The Bishop of Winchester (The Right Reverend Tim Dakin) Julie Dittmar BSc Head of Yr 13; French, German, EPQ Coordinator Charlotte Glen School Receptionist Mr David Randall Caretaker and Special Constable Directors Tim Edge BA MA Head of Religious Studies Fiona Gomes Accounts Administrator The Very Reverend Tim Barker, Dean of Guernsey (Chairman) Thomas Eisenhuth BPhysEd Head of PE, Games & Sporting Activities Faculty Katie Gough Music Assistant Elizabeth College Junior School Lee Garland BSc MA Mathematics Johan Greenberg Catering Assistant Mrs Kate Ovenden Acorn House Staff Michael Garnett BA Head of Yr 10; PE, Games Ashraf Halawa Chef Mr Steve Sharman Mrs Jo Atkinson BEd Deputy Headteacher Andrew Good BSc Head of Yr 8; PE, Games Anne Hamon Catering Assistant Mrs Joanna Hamilton BA Yr 2 Class teacher; Yr 1 & 2 Phase Leader Mr Mike Buchanan Martha Gordon MA Head of Spanish; French Roz Harris Assistant Librarian Mrs Cleo Martel BAEd Yr 2 Class teacher Mathew Heaume BSc Head of Wellbeing; PE, Games, Film Studies Maya Herquin IT Admin Assistant & Trips Support Mrs Anne-Marie Collivet Mrs Lisa Du Port BEd Yr 1 Class teacher Graeme Henshall BA Spanish, French Benjamin Lambert Martin-Roche MFL Assistant (French) Mr Steve Falla Mrs Clare Bowden BEd Yr 1 Class teacher Simon Huxtable MA Head of Social Sciences Faculty; Head of Geography Joe Langlois IT Manager Mr Mark Thompson Mrs Rebecca Curtis BA R Class teacher Ross Inderwick BA MA Head of Classics Trudy Le Gallic Catering Assistant Mrs Emily Jones BAEd R Class teacher Deputy Lyndon Trott Rick Le Sauvage BSc Head of Science Faculty; Head of Biology Richard Le Page Shooting Coach (Part-time) Mrs Sue Orton Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 1 (part-time) Mr Andreas Tautscher Sharka Lee Mgr Art, Photography Maria Lozano-Garcia MFL Assistant (Spanish) Mrs Patricia Agnelli Higher Level Teaching Assistant Liz Loveridge BA English, Film Studies Ulrike Maisch MFL Assistant (German) Principal Mrs Sue Brehaut Teaching Assistant Duncan Loweth MA MEd Mathematics Julian Morris Caretaker Mrs Hilary Smart Higher Level Teaching Assistant Jennifer Palmer BA Music Helen Mauger BA English Bruno Neves Maintenance Team Mrs Lindsay Gourley Teaching Assistant Vice-Principal (Academic) Richard Morris BA Head of MFL Faculty; Head of German; French Matthew Norman D&T Technician Miss Lorna Scott Teaching Assistant Stuart Morris BSc Geography Richard James BA English David Power Groundsman Mrs Nicola Way Teaching Assistant (part-time) Andrew Mulholland BSc MA Head of Mathematics Faculty; Computing Cheryl Roussel School Secretary Mrs Anna Newman Teaching Assistant Head Teacher (ECJS) Karyn Norman BA Mathematics Jacqueline Roussel Catering Assistant Mrs Lori Baker Secretary Richard Fyfe BA Jody Odlin BSc Head of Learning Support Philip Roussel Groundsman Mr Shaun Bennett Caretaker Asst Principal (Sixth Form) Jacqueline Pendleton BA Art, Design & Technology Casey-Joe Rumens Chapel Choir Director Pippa Read MSci MA Chemistry Katie Sebire Academic Secretary Charles Cottam MA CTABRSM Head of Year 12, Latin, Ancient History Elizabeth College Junior School Jeremy Rowson BA History (On sabbatical 2018-2019) Marite Sembele Cleaning Team Asst Principal (Pupil Progress & Compliance) Michelle Schofield BA Head of Design & Technology Louise Stephens Art Technician Acorn House Pre-School Staff Mrs Anne Liu Curriculum Leader Paula Cross BA ARCM Music, English Rachel Seymour BSc Biology Carl Thomson Caretaker, Cleaning Team Mrs Karen Renouf Deputy Curriculum Leader / Room Leader Asst Principal (Pastoral & Wellbeing) Tim Slann Dip NEBSS Head of Yr 7; Design & Technology, Katrina Thomson Chemistry Technician CCF Contingent Commander Mrs Sarah Ellis Pre-School Practitioner / Room Leader Martin Warner-Green Estates Manager Chris Eyton-Jones BAEd Wellbeing Tanya Smith BA MA History Mrs Alison Long Pre-School Practitioner / Room Leader Eulalia White Lunchtime Supervisor Asst Principal (Teaching & Learning) Adam Stephens BA Head of Creative Arts Faculty; Head of Art; Photography Mrs Cathy Piper Part-time Pre-School Practitioner / Room Leader Owen White Cleaning Team Alistair Stewart BSc Biology, Chemistry, Science Mrs Charlotte Frost Pre-School Practitioner Trevor Addenbrooke BEng MSc PhD Mathematics Jez Wilen CCF SSI Matthew Stokes BA PE & Games Coaching Assistant Mrs Hannah Dorrity Pre-School Practitioner Bursar, Clerk to the Board of Directors Ros Willard Bursar’s Secretary Sarah Tribe BA English Miss Claire Masterton Pre-School Practitioner Sara Wright Foundation & Alumni Assistant Michael Spiller Elizabeth Willcocks BMus MA Director of Music Ms Louise George Pre-School Practitioner Foundation & Marketing Director Shudan Zhou BA MA Music, Accompanist Miss Anna Prevel Pre-School Practitioner Elizabeth College Junior School Mrs Sarah Parsons Part-time Pre-School Practitioner Dot Carruthers Upper School Non Teaching Staff Beechwood Staff Mrs Jane King Secretary Chaplain Mr Richard Fyfe Headteacher Silvia Bannier Catering Assistant Mrs Liz Bott BEd Deputy Headteacher Pastoral The Reverend Peter Graysmith Susan Bartram Catering Assistant Elizabeth College Junior School Miss Liz Brooker BSc Deputy Headteacher Academic Sandra Beaton Principal’s PA Mrs Angela Pollard BEd Yr 6 Class teacher Acorn House Catering Staff Upper School Teaching Staff Chris Bennalick Reprographics Mr Nathan Smith Chef / Manager Mr Peter Sargent BA Yr 6 Class teacher; Head of PE; Yr 5 & 6 Phase Leader Edward Adams BA Head of Business Studies & Economics David Bogle Maintenance Team Mrs Kate Reed BA Yr 5 Class teacher Ms Michelle Cox Chef Brian Aplin BSc Head of Yr 11; Geography Sandra Burton Accounts Administrator Mrs Nicola Stevens BEd Yr 5 Class teacher Miss Kirsty Page Chef Samantha Benson BA Drama Christopher Buxton Head of Fencing Mrs Jo Ricketts BA Yr 4 Class teacher Miss Jane Hutchinson Catering Assistant Emma Blazina BA Learning Support Teacher Joanne Byrne Biology Technician Miss Nicola Bourne BEd, MEd Yr 4 Class teacher Mrs Anne Leivars Catering Assistant Nicola Brown BA Head of Drama Philip Carré Physics Technician Mrs Deb McLaughlin BSc Yr 3 Class teacher Mrs Julie Man Catering Assistant Charlotte Buchanan BA Art, Photography Nadine Clarke Catering Assistant Mrs Elisabeth Parkes BEd Yr 3 Class teacher Mrs Judi Gummersall Catering Assistant Magnus Buchanan BA Head of English Faculty; Drama Alexander Doherty Fencing Coach Mr Richard Sutton BA Head of Music Miss Claire Eborall Catering Assistant / Lunchtime Supervisor Ian Burnett BA English Jennie Doucy Marketing Assistant Mrs Barbara Santi BSc Part-time teacher Mrs Andrea Bougourd Catering Assistant Gordon Campbell BSc MSc Physics, Science Sarah Douglas Finance Bursar Mrs Shelagh Crittell BA Yr 4 Teacher (part-time) Mrs Lorraine Davis Catering Assistant Andrew Carey BA MA Head of History; Ancient History Maruta Dreijere Cleaning Team (Maternity leave) Mrs Siân Ellis Teacher (part-time) Miss Natalie Thoumine Catering Assistant Emily Chamberlain BSc MEd Biology, Science (Maternity leave) Claire Eborall Cleaning Team Mrs Michelle Brady BA Head of Learning Support; Yr 3 & 4 Phase Leader Mrs Gill Sunderland Lunchtime Supervisor Joel Conner BSc Biology, Physics, Science, Higher Education Co-ordinator Susan Eborall Cleaning Team Mrs Carry Wray Bsc Learning Support Teacher Mrs Donna Gaudion Lunchtime Supervisor

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Contents Headteacher’s Foreword Aim High, Be Kind, Be Brave NEWS 9 - 14 ACTIVITIES 15 - 27 Relationships are the bedrock of any ACTIVITIES WEEK 28 - 31 successful school and ECJS SPORTS 32 - 34 promotes this in our ethos – ARTS 35 - 43 Aim High, Be Kind, Be Brave. MUSIC 44 - 45

Richard Fyfe with Junior School pupils

I am delighted and privileged to introduce and creative opportunities are outstanding We promote a the following pages of the Elizabethan in my and the sporting opportunities, including first full year as Headteacher at Elizabeth overseas tours, allow our children to flourish Growth Mindset College Junior School (ECJS). Thank you to in many areas and develop an independence everyone for welcoming me to ECJS and and pride in their achievements. and the belief that, Elizabeth College. We promote a Growth Mindset and the belief whilst learning can be From Pre-School to Year 6 the pupils have that, whilst learning can be hard work, the enjoyed a myriad of opportunities during the effort and resilience when developing a new hard work, the effort last 12 months. I have been lucky enough skill is the route to personal achievement. and resilience when to share some of these memories and Our staff seek to inspire in their teaching opportunities and I look forward to joining developing a new skill and develop in our children curiosity our children on their learning journey this year. and a love of learning. Whether it is in is the route to personal Relationships are the bedrock of any our fabulous outdoor learning area, the successful school and ECJS promotes this classroom, music room or the sports field achievement. in our ethos – Aim High, Be Kind, Be Brave. I see young people being nurtured and The whole school community rallies around supported as they move from Pre-School this ethos. The pupils, parents, teachers and through to Year 6. all the other staff within the school work I hope you enjoy the pages that follow. together to provide one of the happiest They provide an insight into life at ECJS learning environments I have had the and, personally, make me excited in pleasure to work in. anticipation of the next year at ECJS. Our curriculum seeks to challenge, nurture Aim High, Be Kind, Be Brave and promote excellence – academically, creatively and socially. The musical, dramatic Mr R Fyfe

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School Council Staff News

We had cause to celebrate some happy occasions with our colleagues this year at ECJS as well as saying goodbye to some who were leaving for new adventures. Jim Walton

Being asked to pen Jim’s farewell, after he of emotional intelligence, indeed enough Be Brave’. Even the youngest child would took up his headship at Clifton College, for two! Her creativity and imagination be able to tell you which of these three was a request that solicited both pleasure filled the school. Always so in tune with aims Mr. Walton felt was the most important. and pause for thought. On the one hand, the children, selecting projects that would The celebration of growth-minded qualities what a chance to say a final goodbye to capture interest and inspire – remembrance resonated through the corridors, into the such a cherished colleague and friend, on poppies, tree houses and gulls are but a few classrooms and out to the sports field. the other, how to do him justice? And in examples. And then there was the gift made The children learnt the importance of being addition to this, it was not just Jim we were for the community to enjoy: the themed tree determined like Deema the Duck, curious saying goodbye to... In Sonny, thirteen at the front of Beechwood House. like Connie the Cat, as well as many other now, we see that wonderful enthusiasm for essential qualities that lie at the heart of the physical activity, a youthful Jim, seizing any And finally, Jim himself. A headteacher school and Jim’s philosophy alike. opportunity to have a bat, ball or stick in his with a unique gift for ensuring that every The Outdoor Classroom is testament to hand. But we also see his mother Mel, in pupil, parent or member of staff felt the importance Jim placed on encouraging his thoughtfulness and compassion. How empowered by time spent in his company. children to embrace the endless many other twelve-year-old boys would say He demonstrated an infectious sense of possibilities and excitement that the outdoor to their mother: “I didn’t tell you I was doing fun and energy, and an ability to cheerfully environment has to offer. He revelled in the a solo at the carol service, as I knew you manage each day so that little problems joyful companionship to be found when would only worry.” And then, Milo. did not grow into big problems, whilst encouraging us all to do the same. Nobody singing around a campfire, the spirited It was ‘Beechwood’s Got Talent’ in Year could doubt that the children were always competition of having the tidiest tent or the 3 when we saw the Jim in Milo with that at the heart of all that he did. As a three- best talent act, as well as going back to wonderful sense of humour, timing and time competitor in the Marathon des Sables, basics: making sure every adventurer knew the ability to entertain an audience. Milo named ‘the toughest foot race on Earth’, how to use matches safely, light fires, and has been such a great example of Growth Jim embraced challenge and encouraged cook their supper on a rocket stove. Mindset in action. His determination and the school community to do the same. We have had the pleasure of working perseverance have taken him from his first In fact, Jim was so talented at convincing alongside two truly excellent staff cartwheels on Pembroke with Adventure staff to accept the many exciting members, as well as seeing their boys Club to the gymnast we see today. I believe, Staff songs opportunities that he presented he soon grow, develop in confidence and blossom in Bristol, Milo is already challenging gained a reputation for it. with us here at ECJS. A family team that himself to new heights with the imminent will be truly missed. We wish the Waltons installation of a trapeze into the family As one member of staff remarked, ‘that every happiness and success in their new to fruition. The equipment continues to be While the playground activities were being home! And then there was the lovely Mel. man could sell ice to the Eskimos and oil Playground Equipment ventures, and we will of course continue appreciated and enjoyed. prepared, the older children shared stories So supportive, always ready to listen and to the Arabs!’ Jim’s genuine kindness and to ‘Aim High, Be Kind and Be Brave’. Each class had the chance to propose ideas with Acorn House. Teamed up with a buddy look for an opportunity to help. An integral his ability to share his vision led to a school for new playground equipment. Max Wrench Children in Need from Beechwood, the younger children were part of Jim with copious amounts who was ready to ‘Aim High, Be Kind and Mrs L Bott and Henry Hunter worked hard on behalf of Friday 17th November then escorted around the activities. There was the school to create an Excel spreadsheet a wonderful atmosphere as the children fully The School Council, with help from volunteers costing the requests for new break time embraced the independence, responsibility games. Emily Northmore (School Council in Year 6, prepared ‘spotty’ playtime activities and excitement. Activities included: the Best Chairperson) approached ECJS Friends to for the school to enjoy. The theme was ‘bright’. Spotty Toy competition, the Spotty Trail, the see whether funding was possible and… it The day began with a secret surprise from Golden Spot, Spot the Chocolate and many was! The School Council was most grateful the staff. Surreptitious rehearsals saw the other happy spotty moments! to the Friends Committee for granting this three departments vying to take centre stage, request, thereby ensuring the project came ‘reach for the stars’ and be the brightest of all! Mrs E Parkes

Year 2 leavers with Mr Walton Mr Walton with Monsieur André

Beechwood and Acorn The Walton family planting the tree Mr Walton celebrating the children Harry Smith reading to Archie Piper Spotty activities children working together for the new outdoor classroom ‘improving’ with Buzz the Bee Mr Walton and Reception on Planting Week

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Rachel Merrien

Rachel Merrien joined ECJS during the rugby pitch. Combining her job, her love of summer of 2017. Before the end of the rugby and her continuing Open University academic year, she had accompanied Year degree would have tired out most people, 5 to Sark and Year 6 to Manor Adventure. not Rachel. Like the proverbial Duracell Rachel loved getting involved and could Bunny, she had absolutely boundless always be relied upon to ‘have-a-go,’ be energy and threw herself into everything it on the zip-line, coasteering at the Sark ECJS off ered her. She leaves us to continue talent show. Rachel soon became an her seemingly endless gap years at Clifton integral member of staff and it was as if College with Jim Walton. She will be very she had always been with us. An expert much missed by all the staff and we wish her all the very best. rugby player and coach, the children were Rachel Merrien treated to a wealth of experience on the Mrs N Stevens

Jude Dowding Born 20.01.18 Jacob Reed Born 25.09.17

Friends of ECJS

Age of Hollywood at St Pierre Park Hotel. enjoyed, raising £1,585. 180 parents partied the night away with the During Lent term we had the following events: band, Last of the Light Brigade. Funds were Bingo Night – organised by Maria Russell and raised by raffl e prizes which were donated Manoela McKay, which raised £618. by parents and various generous donors and we raised around £5,009. The children of Acorn and Pre-School enjoyed Our Christmas Fayre held in December the Easter Egg Hunt which was held on the had various stalls run by Friends including Beechwood fi eld this year. The children look teas and coff ees, cakes, wine and water, forward to this event every year. tombola and face painting. Raffl e tickets were The summer concert this year was as sold for a chance to win hampers of festive enjoyable as ever and benefi ted from some goodies. Years 5 & 6 also had an opportunity Enjoying the outdoor classroom lovely weather; the children’s performances to run their own stalls and games. With their were outstanding and there was some great help we raised an amazing £3,058. talent on show. Firstly, a big thank you for all the enthusiasm Pre-School and Acorn children received The rest of the fundraising money came and support given by the Friends of ECJS Christmas presents during the fi nal week committee who organised all the various from the following events: cake and uniform of the term provided by the friends. ‘My sales, 200 Club and Easyfundraising. events. It has been a great pleasure Art Project’ work proved popular, raising organising these with a wonderful group of £1255.00. The Annual Disco, attended by I would like to take this opportunity to people, and these have been very successful. Beechwood, Melrose and Blanchelande thank all those who have donated and The Bingo Night, which was well attended, pupils, raised £682 – thank you to the helped the Friends of ECJS organise events was enjoyed by parents and children alike; mums who sold glow sticks which the through the year. Without these wonderful we raised £618. children enjoyed. contributions of donations, time and input, the Friends of ECJS would not be such a success. Our main event of the year was the Movie Night, which included a drink and ‘Hollywood Ball’ celebrating the Golden snack, was once again well attended and Mrs M Russell (Acting Chair)

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Pre-School Nativity Pre-School Military Vehicles Day

The Pre-School children were thrilled to see their own private display of WWII Military vehicles arrive in the playground in May. The roar of the engines as they arrived at Acorn House was very exciting and to be able to sit in some of the Jeeps was amazing. Deciding which vehicle to choose fi rst A host of angels Mrs A Liu

Admiring the motorbike

Christmas presents

‘Mary and Joseph’ taking a break from the ironing! The Snowmen Pre-School enjoying the military vehicles Taking the wheel

Pre-School Arts & Crafts Eisteddfod Investing in Local Talent At Saffery Champness, our school leavers programme offers an opportunity where you will The Eisteddfod theme this year was develop valuable skills; work towards gaining a professional qualification; enjoy challenging ‘Flight’ and all the Pre-School children hands-on work experience; learn from exceptional people and earn a full-time salary – straight used diff erent resources to print and after doing your A Levels. decorate the kites for our display. Mrs A Liu Within our accountancy and tax teams we have a number of staff who have started as trainees, have achieved their professional accounting qualifications and have been promoted as a result. Audit trainee, Henrietta Aldwell, is on her way to doing just that.

“When I started at Saffery Champness one thing I noticed almost straight away was the fact that everyone is really friendly, you could ask anyone a question and they either assist or direct you to someone who can. This has definitely helped in the transition from school into work life, as a first full time job can be fairly scary.”

“There is a really strong culture of supporting training at Saffery Champness. I began my qualifications by first acquiring the Foundation in Accountancy (FiA) certificate which leads on to the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) status, which I have recently attained. I have now started studying towards the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. The best thing about the school leavers programme is that I was able to carry out all of this while working and gaining experience - as well as earning a salary.”

If you think you would be interested in a career at Saffery Champness, please contact Human Resources: T: +44 (0) 1481 721374 or E: [email protected]. www.saffery.gg Making patterns from everyday objects Painting with bubble wands

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Pre-School Story Time Year 1 Superheroes Out and

Following a literacy training session relating about in to Pre-School children it was discovered how beneficial it is for Pre-School-aged children to listen to stories read by a male Guernsey voice. Our Pre-School children discovered the benefits of being part of the wider family of Elizabeth College as we called upon with Year 2 the upper school and junior school male staff to come and read a story. Our readers were amazing and captured the childrens’ imagination. Thank you gentlemen! Mrs A Liu

Acorn House Year 1 Superheroes

Mr Aplin Mr Rowson Learning with Year 2

It has been a busy year in Year 2! The IT animation saw movies being made for the Michaelmas Term started with the new topic ECJS Blog about the events of 2nd September of Pirates and the children were fascinated 1666. Trinity term started with a trip to the by stories and adventures on the sea, beach on day one to launch Seaside Rescue. which then led on to history being covered Creations were made from shoeboxes, clay, through the topic of The Famous Five. Year and paint to turn the classrooms into an ‘under 2 were amazed to learn that were it not for the sea’ paradise. A fabulous feast for the Alexander Graham Bell and his determination eyes. The children wrote incredibly imaginative and ingenuity, they would not have access poems. Trips to Island FM and a visit to the to iPhones today! They then studied Neil Channel Island Air Search hangar were exciting Armstrong and Mother Teresa alongside days out when focusing on the rescue element Christopher Columbus. Lent term saw the of the topic and fuelling the imagination for geographical focus return with Megastructures. story writing and newspaper reports. The writing produced was reflective of their Mr James Mr Slann The classes researched famous buildings from around the world. They made Christ the enthusiasm and enjoyment for the topic. A great year’s work! Redeemer replicas in clay and the Great Wall of China from Weetabix and sugar cubes! Mrs J Hamilton

Year 2 Trip to Island FM Year 2 Explorers

Mr Bennett Mr Sirett

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Year 2 Parents’ Cup Exploring Acorn House and Beechwood

Our Year 2 Parents’ Cup was awarded to have both demonstrated their enthusiasm to Castles Outdoor Challenge Day Oscar Martin and Oscar Lewis this year for be brave and have a go at new challenges; their superb attitude to learning throughout they’ve shown great determination, their three years at Acorn House, ECJS. concentration, creativity, cooperation, with Year 1 ECJS doesn’t usually need an excuse to have Reception children up to our Year 6 experts courses, sugar cube and lolly stick towers, and curiosity, the ability to listen carefully, to adventures in ‘The Big Outdoors’ but Friday with one or two adult volunteers leading transferring water skills, to name but a few. All of Year 2 have worked particularly hard constantly improve their work, the ability to 23rd March was a special day for us all. each group. As last year was such a this year, but Mrs Martel and Mrs Hamilton Mr Walton and his family returned to join our enjoy all their tasks, plus the exceptional success, we opened up our volunteering felt that these two boys had encompassed After a long and excitable wait – with a lot celebrations and at lunchtime he officially ability to be kind and having excellent team to include our very own Catering Team the school’s aims of ‘Aim High, Be Kind of help from our ECJS Friends and parents, opened the new build with a fitting and manners to boot. and Teaching Assistants as well as parents and Be Brave’ to the full. Their attitude to our Outdoor Classroom on the Beechwood dramatic swish of his axe, cutting the rope and grandparents. Each member of our learning new skills fully has embraced our And now their adventures continue at Field was completed and we now had two across the entrance to the new area. We Beechwood…. Teaching Staff devised a challenge activity Growth Mindset strategies and ‘Learning impressive octagonal, interlinking outdoor also planted two trees to celebrate: a silver for each group to solve and activities Powers’ on a daily basis. The two Oscars Mrs J Atkinson classrooms and two outdoor zones with all birch for The Waltons and a Cherry Blossom spread over the whole day. Every group had weather surfaces for our outdoor stoves for Mrs Liz Bott who has been our most the opportunity to try 8 different activities and activities. wonderful Acting Head in the Lent term. including digging and planting, balloon Year 1 visit to Castle Cornet And now the adventures continue... The whole school was divided into 40 sculptures, designing treetop houses, a slime vertically arranged groups ranging from factory, balancing on a tight-rope, obstacle Mrs J Atkinson

Medieval Banquet

During the Lent term Year 1 have been learning about Castles. As part of this topic the children learn about many aspects of Oscar and Oscar sharing the Parents Cup castles including features of castles and what life was like in medieval times. The children were able to extend their learning from the classroom into a real life context when we visited Vale Castle, Château des Marais and Castle Cornet. Acorn House Clubs We were lucky enough to get the help of the staff at Guernsey Museums when Sam Meeks deciphering what we visited Castle Cornet where, to the might be under the microscope Jim Walton and family with Liz Bott planting trees to celebrate the opening of the Outdoor Classroom This year the children have been given the children’s delight, we were met at the castle opportunity to partake in some exciting gate by a gentleman dressed in period and challenging clubs. These have ranged costume who guided us around. from Coding Club to Maypole Dancing. It The final place we visited was Elizabeth is always amazing to see what the children College where the children were fascinated produce from Woodwork and to also see by the many features of a castle they found. their red faces after Multi-Sports! Stanley Gourley doing the A highlight of this visit for many of the Downward Facing Dog children was climbing the spiral stair case Mrs J Atkinson up the tower. To conclude our work on this topic the Mrs Brady and Mrs Wray Mrs Cotterill and Mr Pitfield helping children were treated to a special Medieval Jamie King amd Miss Scott problem solving and their challenge team Hattie Slinn balance on the ropes Day. We all dressed up as knights and princesses and spent the morning taking part in various craft activities. At lunchtime we were treated to a medieval style banquet, including red wine (blackcurrant juice!). In the afternoon the children’s parents were invited in to watch the children partake in jousting games on a hobby horse and medieval dancing. The children also got to show off all of their wonderful work in their topic books. Feeding the ball with buttons Teamwork in Lego Mrs Curtis and her team Sam Le Pelley deep in concentration Jelly Beans and sticks or DNA? Mrs L Du Port

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An Alien Invasion Travelling the World with Reception

Year 1 were surprised to find ‘aliens’ had It’s been another fun-packed year in Reception. landed in their classroom! One of our favourite topics has been learning about Around the World. We started off by learning about where Guernsey is on the globe and the children were amazed at how small it is in comparison to the rest of the world. We then moved north to the Arctic where a polar bear came to stay! We looked at the conditions that polar bears need and built an igloo and used our ice hammers to smash fish out of ice. We then flew to Canada to meet brown bear. We made honey sandwiches and explored the habitat of the mountains and the lakes. Martha Boyle wearing her Australian Hat French breakfast Australia was our next stop. Making boomerangs, digeridoos and traditional Australian fairy bread was ‘awesome’. Our final stop was France. We tried eating French patisseries, singing Frère Jacques and making the flag. We also spent some more time in Europe visiting Italy, Germany and Slovakia. We were very lucky that out learning opportunities were enhanced by parents coming in to share their experiences and speak in their mother tongue to us. To celebrate the end of our topic we had a French breakfast with the parents where we shared our work and sang in nine different languages! Discovering the alien landing Reception children enjoying their French breakfast Mrs R Curtis

Year 2 Guernsey Week Adventure Club

The week before the October half-term, Adventure Club started when Mr Walton Club. We will never forget Adventure Club, Adventure Club camp has always been the all of Acorn House took part in a special joined the ECJS family. From 2016-2018 especially when Mrs Inderwick fell into the highlight of the year when we camp with our ‘Guernsey Week’. Each year group had Adventure Club was our number one bushes, which was hilarious! friends, set up tents with tent inspections, activities planned to enable them to explore priority on a Friday afternoon! It started Each week there is something new, have a camp fire and delicious camp food. and find out more about our island home. with a few children having fun on a Friday including the amazing cake recipes, the fun Adventure Club will never be forgotten and The Reception children were delighted to go but over the years it has built up to about of sea swimming, the curiosity of following we hope it carries on forever! on their first ever school trip. An adventure 45 children who are now also having fun flour to the treasure and the best bit of all – Charlotte Griggs around L’Ancresse was a highlight, with adventuring around Guernsey. There’s melting chocolate and frying sausages on the children discovering a treasure map in never been a dull moment in Adventure the rocket stoves outdoors. La Varde dolmen which led them across the Common and along the beach to the playground where they found real treasure. Year 1 travelled slightly further afield, taking Enjoying an adventure on Lihou advantage of the low tide and making the journey across the causeway to Lihou. Once on Lihou Island the children had a wonderful time exploring and were delighted to have a special picnic lunch. Year 2 went to Fort Grey where they investigated the island’s maritime history. The children were excited to explore all that the Martello Tower has to offer. In addition to these trips the children also baked and tasted traditional Guernsey dishes, enjoyed visits from guest speakers, took part in Harvest Festival celebrations and much, much more! Year 2 ‘all aboard’ at Fort Grey Alexa Annan, Charlotte Griggs, Abigail Boyle, Eleanor Whittaker cooking breakfast George McEwan, Sebastian Banneville, Joe Culverwell cooking breakfast Mrs E Jones

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Harvest Festival

This year the children and parents of ECJS kindly donated food for the Guernsey Welfare Service, currently the largest foodbank in Guernsey. They are an independent Christian charity which began helping those in need in 1896. The mini bus was loaded with the large quantity of dried and tinned goods that had been collected and the Chair of School Council, Emily Northmore, along with the Year 6 representatives Henry Hunter, Max Wrench, Will Godfrey and William Meeks, delivered the produce to Year 6 School Council with Susi Glegg the Service based in Trinity Church. from The Guernsey Welfare Service Harvest display for our service in St Stephens’ Church receiving the Harvest produce donations Mrs E Parkes

Year 3 Outdoor Learning

Year 3 spent an exciting and enriching three most important survival need was to build on rocket stoves in our new outdoor days outside, taking part in a variety of a shelter. With this in mind, they took part learning area. cross-curricular activities. in a team den-building challenge in the The environmental art of Andy Goldsworthy pine forest. Using only materials from the As part of their Science topic, Amazing was the inspiration for the children’s own environment, some rope, and a sheet of Bodies, a day was spent at Portelet, where environmental artwork created both at school tarpaulin, they built some amazing structures. the children learned how to survive, should using leaves, twigs and stones, and at Petit they ever be washed up on a deserted Back at school, the children continued to Bôt using sand, shells, stones and seaweed. island. First, they needed to work in develop their understanding of what was The results were incredibly effective. teams to solve clues to find the treasure... needed to survive, by finding out more Mrs D McLaughlin and Mrs L Parkes eventually finding it somewhere near the about healthy eating. This was followed up Fairy Ring. The children knew that the by cooking a healthy lunch for themselves

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Albie, Samuel, Gulliver, Leo-Jaie and friends build their den Clancy and Ben go in search of wood for their den A proud moment when the team shelter was ready JB Parker’s, Le Pollet, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1WH Tel: +44 (0)1481 724452 Email: [email protected]

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Explorer’s Day Year 6 Classroom Museum

It was the winter of 2017, when we had potato. My one had lots of salt in. There was When Year 5 arrived at school, we were all In June, Year 6 again created a ‘museum’ was ‘potato peel pie’ and Victoria sponge, writing spy stories based in Guernsey Explorer’s day! We came into the school mixed opinions on the jacket potato, some dressed in an explorer’s outfit. We were put focusing on World War 2, aiming to washed down with water. during the Occupation. The quality of the dressed up as Tudor explorers looking very people thought it was the best they had into five groups. My group was cooking first, showcase their term’s work. An intensive work produced by the children has been The year group visited Castle Cornet fierce. We cooked a potato with bacon in ever had others thought it was the worst. one of the groups was making a pouch for cross-curricular project, incorporating History, outstanding in detail and in presentation. and the Occupation Museum, garnering it. We ate them at lunch and there were We also made amazing Tudor flowers for money. The food we made was potatoes Geography, English and RE, enabled the Visitors to the museum were in awe of information. Talks about life on the island mixed opinions on them. We also had cake Explorer’s Day. We did lots more activities with cheese and bacon and for dessert children to explore the impact of World War the amount of effort which had gone during the Occupation provided more later, and that is always good. After lunch and finally it was time to go home. Again we had very nice chocolate cake. 2, with particular emphasis on Guernsey. into the displays. Adults were heard to insight. The children toured the island, we made a treasure map and we used there were mixed opinions about the day exclaim frequently: “Oooh, I didn’t know…” Declan Crowther-Martel The topic began with a specially-themed investigating a number of German defence instructions to get to the treasure. with some people enjoying it lots and others while children were wide-eyed with awe, ‘Blitz Day’, where the children arrived in installations and examining the coastline not so much. This Year 5 had an Explorer’s Day. We made evidence enough of Year 6’s expertise. Barton Wilkes 1940s costume. to see how natural defences were used. Gil Hunter small pocket bags with Miss Bourne and Great progress has been made in improving During the day they experienced the sound In the course of the trip, a mysterious At first we came into school dressed as Tudor Roses with Mrs Stevens. Each rose much-needed research skills and then of air raid sirens, writing letters home rucksack, containing unusual objects someone to do with an explorer like a ship’s It was Explorer’s Day which was really fun. was outstanding. As the day went on the presenting findings in interesting, creative before they created propaganda posters including a German dictionary, an old map boy or a person in someone’s crew. We We came dressed in costumes like Sir fun grew and the groups reunited to all ways. A tremendous achievement. and investigated maps of Guernsey to find and a message evidently written in code, mostly all looked so dangerous and fierce Francis Drake. We made some delicious play games together. cake and some jacket potatoes with bacon. out how best to defend the island. Lunch was found. This ‘hooked’ the children into Mrs A Pollard that we looked real. For lunch we cooked Roy Clarke We did some sewing with Miss Bourne and a jacket potato with cheese and bacon. that was fun. Most of all it was awesome. Some people put so much pepper on theirs and then for lunch we ate someone else’s Jak Cutler

Evacuation leaflets designed to pursuade Explaining the timeline A telegram home

Explorer’s Day whole Year Lunchtime Plotting our treasure onto our map jwrihoy.com

Year 4 Tudor Day

On Tudor Day this year the Year 4 children were made and to use one whilst having were immersed in life in the Tudor era with a go at calligraphy. As well as decorating a variety of activities. A whole day was gingerbread kings and queens, the Year 4 planned out for the year group, beginning sketched royal portraits. with posing for a Tudor portrait photo in One of the highlights was when the children their historical costumes. displayed their own stop-frame animations Authentic Tudor food was served up of famous historical scenes. The children with help from the children, including looked fantastic, whether dressed as paupers or nobility, and had fun with history. pottage and honey cake. The children were also able to learn about how quills Miss L Warlow Rihoy & Son was proud to carry out the TRADITIONAL ON THE repairs and re-rendering of the Elizabeth College Gate House. OUTSIDE YET MODERN Coloured lime render was used to restore this 19th century historic and protected building ON THE INSIDE. now housing the Gate House Gallery where students artwork can be seen on display. Find out more about our projects by visiting jwrihoy.com.

Year 4 Tudors Preparing the pottage

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Year 3 Activities Week Year 4 Activities Week

“I loved making chicken “The highlight fajitas. It was really fun of my week was “It was so much fun, “I really enjoyed the “I enjoyed kayaking so “I loved the and tasty – the highlight camping at I can’t choose my kayaking as I had not much I ended up doing it camping as we got of my week.” “It was so much fun, Rue Maingy.” favourite thing.” done it before and we again a few days later.” to stay up so late!” Joe Culverwell I can’t choose my George McEwan favourite thing.” Hugo Shires got to stand up!” Albie Lihou Hugo Fay-Farmer Alexander Liddy Hugo Shires

“The nightline at camp was fun and scary – when “We made a pontoon you looked back at the end, “I learnt what materials “I really liked of surfboards, where you could understand what surfboards and wetsuits “Thank you to the teachers the ice creams!” “I loved archery as we had you had to run across each thing was.” are made of.” for giving up their time for Harry Blackwell to try to shoot the balloons!” them in the water.” activity week.” Freddie Forshaw Jacques Veron Logan Cherrett Aurelia McGreevy Barnaby Groves

“My favourite part was the camping because I got to play with my friends and cook “I enjoyed using the rocket lunch. I also learnt how to carry stoves because we had to feed a surfboard properly.” the sticks into them and stir the chicken and vegetables at Regan Penney the same time.” Rupert Lewis “We made s’mores out of marshmallows and biscuits.” “I enjoyed surfi ng Sam Le Pelley “Putting up tents in a Boris Bousfi eld, Bayley Crosland, Xander and I learnt how 3B girls at L’Ancresse Lister and Louis Clark digging holes in Herm Crumpets and S’mores in pyjamas! to stand up on circle was great. I got to my board.” “My favourite part sleep in a big one!” was doing the Sebastien Saad Henry Kennedy rockpools and sea swimming – “You needed to great fun!” communicate to succeed “I loved at the nightline.” Sam Meeks everything!!!” Sebastian Banneville Matthew Collivet

Hiding on L’Ancresse Common Kayaking at Rue Maingy Waiting to go Kayaking

Alexander Liddy, Hugo Fay-Farmer and Ajax Sonny Barnett taking aim Waiting for the Trident Amy digging on Fisherman’s Beach, Herm Island Team building Getting ready for the night line Eating dinner

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Year 5 Activities Week Year 6 Activities Week Beechwood’s Got Talent (Sark Edition) Manor Adventure

The Savage Jokers (Joshua, Louis, Gilbert The Happy Campers (Bella Shand, Bella Seve, ‘They were very funny’ - Joshua With the previous year’s trip having been challenges and relentless programming (five coming our way from all of the adults that and Harry Eaton) do ‘cringy’ (as stated) Fysh, Charlotte and Jessica) did a role play conducted almost entirely in wet weather activity sessions a day anyone?) we were dealt with them, they were clearly being kind. Albert (Rory, George F, Barton, Will C, Jak jokes. Here are some comments from of a bear and two girls on a camping trip. gear, this year looked set to be different. kept busy all day and every day. With last C, Tom, Seve) did a Fortnite rap battle of Manor Adventure is our final trip with Year 6 the spectators. ‘They were cring’- Barton, ‘They were weird, but funny’ - Isaac, ‘It was The weather forecast was promising (we all year’s major challenge being the drying of wet epic proportions. ‘It was interesting’ - Jake, and it always a pleasure to see how they have ‘Cringy’- George, ‘They were the best’- Olly. a great drama’ - Miss Bourne. packed the wet weather gear just in case clothing, this year’s was keeping the children grown during their time at ECJS and what they ‘It was savage and sick’- Joe, ‘The rapper though!), we were trying out Bristol Airport hydrated and covered in sun screen. High No Talent (The Fornite Dancers) (Declan, The Blindfolded Penalities (Joe, James, Jack have to offer the world. Based on this year’s (Barton) was good and the choice of song as an alternative entrance into the UK and Ropes, Underground Maze, Jacob’s Ladder, Felix, Harry Smith, Rollo, Luke) do fortnite G, Sam S, Jake, Henry B, George C, Harry P was really good and the dancers in the Rifle Shooting, Bouldering, Raft Building and performance, they all have a wonderful future dancing with Luke Elliot on the guitar and Charlie B) with Joe as keeper and Harry a great week beckoned with many new background were great’ - Sam S Climbing were just some of the items on ahead of them. playing Warrior. ‘The guitar was very good P as ball boy. ‘It was good because I like activities and adventures ahead. our list and, as we ticked each one off, the Even better – that wet weather gear didn’t but the dances were very cringy’ - James, football’ - Boris, ‘I feel it was good because it Declan Crowther–Martel Year 6 were excellent company on the journey children grew progressively more confident make it out of the suitcase at all! ‘There was nothing bad about it’ - Boris. was a good idea and it was very entertaining’- and Rory Clarke and arrived at Culmington full of beans and and visibly braver. Every single one aimed raring to go. It was just as well. With a host of high too and with a variety of compliments Miss E Brooker

Albert

Teamwork needed! Contemplating the challenge ahead

Manor Adventure 2018

Coasteering The Savage Jokers Magnificent Activities which kept us entertained the whole day! Nothing was impossible Outstanding Reaching out for all adventures

Adventure alert! Felix and Joshua Kayaking Daring Very amusing activities Exciting Non-stop fun Trying your best Unique Remember the adventure Embracing the challenges Bella S, Bella F, Charlotte, Jessica Activity Quiz Archery Everyone aboard – trickier than it looks! Christina Kennedy and Grace Clark

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Beechwood – A Sporting Year

September the series throughout the term. Races in Wellington Investment match. The second It was a great start to the sporting year with all year groups proved to be exciting, with game proved to be a lot closer, with ECJS the visit of the Commonwealth Games Baton many being decided in a sprint finish. managing to hold on in a game decided on to school. The Guernsey Sports Commission Hockey matches against The Ladies’ the final ball. organised a fascinating assembly about College always provide valuable experience Ipswich Prep visited for the annual tour. This the journey the Baton would take before for our children. January was particularly year, they brought two cricket teams. The first it arrived in the Gold Coast. busy with fixtures against their Year 7s XI won both games, the second was thrilling. The annual Hampton Football Tour took and also Year 8. Three wins and a single A great bowling performance in the latter place early in late September. The first day defeat helped prepare the players for the stages saw the guests have victory snatched of tour ended in a narrow 4-3 defeat to upcoming Hockey Tour to Ipswich. away from them by a margin of eight runs. Hampton School. The following day, the Former ECJS pupil, Cameron Chalmers, Ipswich’s second XI played four ECJS ‘incred’ A team finished 6th and the B team, 11th visited the school to help launch ‘The Daily ball teams. Ipswich prevailed in two of in the 12 team tournament. Mile’. This is a project to encourage our these, with one going the way of ECJS and pupils to take part in 15 minutes of activity the final game of the day a draw! ECJS won October (running or walking) each day. the ‘hardball’ game on the final day of tour. The on-island football fixtures began Netball continued, with two wins from as Alastair Chalmers with Will Horsbrugh-Porter and throughout October. The A team finished the Onley Cricket Club visited. Two mixed ‘Kwik’ Giulia Rihoy – Commonwealth Games Assembly first half of the season unbeaten after their many fixtures for the Year 5 and 6 girls against Cricket teams had a great morning at KGV 6 matches – 4 wins, 1 draw and a single loss Castel and Blanchelande respectively. playing some new opposition. Matches against Vale. Our B team struggled at the start The Ladies’ College held the second Primary were close and it was great to see the of the season, but registered wins against Schools’ Gymnastics competition. Eight improvement the children had made since Castel, La Mare de Carteret and Forest. represented ECJS, performing two jumps the start of the term. Le Patourel claimed the annual Inter and a tumble routine in the competition. There was further success for ECJS. The Year House Swimarathon Trophy, covering 5 and 6 Golf team won the Guernsey Sports an impressive 65 laps in their 55 minute February Commission Festival held at St Pierre Park. In session. Over £1000 was raised for charity. The Ipswich Hockey and Netball Tour is a hard fought competition, they held off the always a highlight of the year. Both Senior A other schools in the ‘Texas Scramble’ format. In the annual Guernsey Sports Commission and B Hockey teams had great results over Inter School Squash Competition our team the weekend. Despite a loss in the first day, The ECJS Tennis teams tasted success finished 5th recording 12 wins and 3 losses the B team registered three victories on the at the annual GSC Festival, with our four from their 15 matches. second day. The A team played superbly all teams finishing first, second, fourth and The Year 5 and 6 Netball Team started the weekend and only experienced defeat once fifth in the 12 team event Ipswich Hockey Tour vs Ipswich season in winning way, with comfortable with a narrow 1-0 to Barnadiston. Le Patourel dominated Junior and Senior (Josh Noyon left) ECJS Hockey vs St George’s prep victories against Blanchelande College and The Netball squad started with a super Inter-House Rounders and Cricket, winning St Mary and St Michael. 8-0 win, but it got tougher going in fixture all four events to take the overall crown. two. On the Saturday, the girls remained November undefeated, scoring 27 goals and only June In Netball, ECJS won, drew and lost a game conceding three in their four fixtures. The Wellington Series concluded and, against the three Vauvert teams. This was despite a loss in the final match, the first XI followed with 7-4 defeat against Notre Dame. The Year 5 B Football team became island reclaimed the trophy by two matches to one. champions and the A team narrowly missed Both the A and B senior football teams out, defeated by Vauvert in the semi-final. Sports Day took place in near perfect comfortably qualified from the ‘Group Stage’ conditions. All children participated in earning a place in the quarter finals of their March Quadkids, accumulating points for their respective cup competitions. After successfully Le Patourel claimed two trophies in as House in the four individual events and the defeating St Mary and St Michael (A Team) many days during a busy week of Inter- Shuttle Relay to end the morning. Le Patourel and Hautes Capelles (B Team) they were both House sporting events. After their success claimed overall victory from McCrea. Halliday knocked out by Vale in the semi-final. at the Cross Country, they also claimed top retained the Tug-of-War trophy. There was more disappointment on the honours at Hockey. The first XI travelled to Cheltenham College William Stewart vs Guernsey Under 11s Le Patourel vs McCrea – Senior House Cricket football field. Three wins out of three pitted There was disappointment for the Senior Prep and for the second successive year the A team against Castel in the quarter finals Hockey teams, as the visit of Cheltenham had were victorious in a thrilling game – they of the annual island football championship. to be cancelled. The annual Hockey Festival won by only 12 runs. The Year 5 and 6 Girls A bizarre own goal would ultimately see went ahead, with all three performing well, but had a great afternoon of rounders against the team defeated and we missed out on just finishing outside the medals. their hosts, but lost 13.5 to 6. qualification for the Channel Island event. The Hockey season was rounded-off with There was great success at the athletics December the A Team visit to Jersey and the Rathbones events throughout the month. ECJS Hockey – The season kicked out with Hockey Tournament. It was an outstanding Athletics team finished first in their Four defeats against Year 8 Ladies’ College, but morning of hockey where the A team, Schools event, before some great individual the teams followed this with a 3-3 draw and although giving the coaches some nervous performances at the Island Championships. win the following week against their Year 7s. moments, returned to Guernsey victorious. In all, 8 medals were won at the Individual Championships. The outstanding The Swimming galas moved from their ECJS entered six teams in the annual performances came from George Harris traditional June date to the end of Michaelmas Guernsey Rugby Club Tag Festival. The (Hurdles and Long Jump, Year 6) and Rupert Term. The races proved to be as close as ever. teams performed brilliantly. Wilson (Cricket Ball and 800m, Year 6) Senior Football Squad James Heyworth batting, Harry Newton WK, Halliday won the House trophy, while on the The Netball team were rewarded for all claiming gold in their respective events. field Le Patourel won the Football trophy. Senior A 5-a-side Fotball – Island Champions Island Football Tournament Louis Day bowling – Senior House Cricket the hard work and determination they had The Year 6 Girls ended the year on a high, Fencing – a brilliant effort from the Fencing shown throughout the season. For the first claiming victory in the Primary Schools’ team saw them finish in first place in the time in the school’s history, ECJS became Kwik Cricket Festival. After winning all of inaugural Guernsey Sports Commission Island Champions! It was a brilliant effort their group games, they faced Vauvert in Festival. from all eight girls in Year 6. the Grand Final. It was a tense game and April a couple of wickets in the final over swung January it the girls’ way – they won by 9 runs! The It was a busy start to 2018: Cross Country, April proved to be, as usual, a very quiet Hockey, Football, Netball and a visit from month. The ‘Auction’ for the third edition of boys finished sixth after narrowly missing a former pupil. the Beechwood Premier League was the only out on the semi-finals. 5-a-side football tournaments (A, and B) sporting event! A record 45 children registered. The penultimate weekend of the year saw were held at Beau Sejour. The A team New franchises ECJS Stars and ECJS Strikers Hampton Prep make their annual visit. They retained their island title, with the B team joined Thunder, Hurricanes, Sixers and proved to be a very tough opposition, claiming narrowly missing out on taking home the Scorchers. The BPL would commence in May. victory in both games against the first XI. silverware, finishing second. May It has been another brilliant year of sport. Looking forward to 2018-19! The ECJS Cross Country Series goes from A busy cricket season started with the 1st Start of Year 6 Cross-Country Year 6 before ECJS Cross-Country Race Senior Hockey Squad 2017-18 strength to strength. Over 40 pupils tackled XI defeating Guernsey Under 11s in the first Mr P Sargent

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Acorn House Sports Day Acorn Art

Acorn House Sports Day was held on some novelty races in their house teams. Mrs Bowden’s Maypole Club then carried Friday 15th June. The sun was playing ball Tunnels, bean bags, skipping, quoits on out a display of what they had been learning again this year and it was a lovely sunny heads and balls in between knees were all term in Maypole Club, which the children afternoon. The afternoon kicked off with the just a few of the activities incorporated into and parents enjoyed watching. children walking onto the field to the tune of these races! The afternoon finished with a whole-school Rocky to get them all in the sporting mood! relay in House teams, with the children The children then sat in their allocated Novelty races complete, then it was over to all showing tremendous support and areas before the first races began. the track for some sprints! All the children took encouragement for one another! part in a sprint running races and first, second The long-distance races got the afternoon and third were awarded with Acorn house Sports certificates were then awarded to off to a magnificent start, Reception one child in each class for overall sporting completing two laps, Year 1 completing Medals this year, which the children loved! achievement throughout the year. three laps and year 2 completing four! All The Toddler Race was next with a few the children took part and put a lot of effort taking part! Then it was on to the Mums’ and All the children and teachers had a into their running as it was a long way! Dads’ novelty race! Huge competitive spirit thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, which concluded with an overall win by McCrea! The children then returned to their allocated was shown by all of the parents that took year group areas where they completed part! Well done mums and dads! Mrs C Bowden Swimming at Acorn House In the Trinity term at Acorn House, as part of the children’s PE lessons, all year groups go to Beau Sejour for their lessons. The children meet us at Beau Sejour for their half hour lesson. The lessons are taught by Acorn House teachers and the Swim School teachers. We then return to school after the lesson by the School Minibuses. The children thoroughly enjoy the PE lessons this term and enjoy the opportunity to use the Beau Sejour pool. Mrs C Bowden Gymnastics

Congratulations to our gymnasts Bella F, Bella S, Charlotte, Jessica, Sophia, Leah, Madeleine and Zara for representing ECJS in the Primary Schools’ Gymnastics Competition. They each performed two jumps and a tumble routine. They were a credit to the school and themselves. Mr P Sargent

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Beechwood Art and DT

Gil Hunter Year 5 – Gull

Year 6 – Tree Houses Grace Clark – Tree House

Abigail Year 6 – Cat using mixed media

Beechwood Eisteddfod exhibition Giulia Rihoy Year 6 – using mixed media Jago Holden Year 6 – Hot Air Balloon Joshua Noyon Year 6 – Hot Air Balloon Will Horsbrugh-Porter Year 6 – Hot Air Balloon

Will Godfrey Year 6 – Hot Air Balloon Year 6 – Hot Air Balloons Year 5 – flock of Gulls Year 5 – Study on positive and negative space

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Acorn Creative Writing Acorn Eisteddfod Festivities

Which other festival could unite machines, of creativity, determination and team work. manners whilst in the auditorium watching potatoes, enormous turnips, rainbows In the Infant Choir section, the children sang other schools perform. A magnificently and flight? two contrasting fun songs which showcased positive performance. Year 2 had the pleasure of taking part in the their ability to sing in unison as well as take The Art Eisteddfod was the culmination Guernsey Eisteddfod again this year. turns in singing sections in groups and with of all the ECJS’s craft work on Flight. Our spoken solo and vocal inputs. It was a fantastic display was resplendent at Beau Sejour We were the proud winners of the Arkay Cup display of concentration and cooperation and our children were certainly proud in the Infant Music-Making Class, where the and we were rewarded with a well-deserved of their work when they went to visit the children were inspired by machine and factory high Honours score of 86 points. displays. It was a proud moment to see our noises, composing their own mini ‘sound children’s creative development from their poem’ compositions which made a fantastic The French Eisteddfod was another success experimental Reception years up to the cacophony of sounds. It was a fine showcase with the children singing a bizarre, jaunty expertise of Year 6. of instrumental showmanship on xylophones, song about a man with different coloured boom whackers, bells and piano alongside eyes and a wooden head. They tackled My congratulations go to both staff and eclectic mix of rhythmic percussion. it splendidly and managed to sing with and children alike for their dedication enthusiasm, even fitting in a dance and abundant passion for learning and The children worked hard to change noises in the instrumental section. celebrating their achievement at another into organised and selected sounds to most successful Eisteddfod. produce an eight minute group composition. We were all so proud of their determination, We certainly demonstrated a fine example enthusiasm and also their respectful Mrs J Atkinson

Barney Ogier as the Tiny Mouse Gabriel Crosland as the Enormous Turnip The Arc en Ciel French Eisteddfod team

Year 1 Vincent Van Gogh Art

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Year 3 Eisteddfod Art

Egyptian amulet by Logan Cherrett Ink and wax resist fish by Year 3 Oil pastel by Ajax Amy in the style of Ted Harrison

Seussical the Musical Offshore

ECJS Junior School, Beechwood performed well placed as well and evenly split and she did a great job at being the shy their musical, Seussical on April 24th 2018. among characters. bird. There were many other cast members legal services I found the play amazing and decided to get The presentation of this play was delightful who took their characters to West End level. the inside scoop of how it all came together, with flossy trees on boards of wood which These included Mayzie la Bird (Grace Clark), and what a scoop it was! really made you feel like you were in a Horton the Elephant (Fraser Kent), Cat in The students of Beechwood were Doctor Seuss book, to make it even better the Hat (Charlie Northmore), Jojo (George performing Seussical, a musical about the there was an amazing colourful book with le Roux), and many others that stunned the In a fast moving world, reliability and characters in Dr Seuss’s books, with the one page of the jungle of Nool and the audience with their acting. It was very nice Assurance, injected Year 6 in the lead roles. other, Whoville (a planet as small as a speck how the school had not only had the Year 6 precision are reassuring. When delivered as leads, but the whole school joining in. Year I asked Alexa Annan, a Bird Girl, how she of dust). The lighting and sound was very with inspiration with flair, they are transformational. thought the play went and she said, ‘I think good and lit up the show making it bright, 5 monkeying around with the Wickersham that the play went well, especially seeing as colourful and full of lovely singing voices. Brothers, Year 4 living in Whoville with Mrs We are an award-winning law firm with Mayor, Mr Mayor, and the rest of the Whos, we only had five weeks to put it all together’. The children in this play were brilliant at expertise in BVI, Guernsey and Jersey law. and even ‘the smallest of small’, the Year Mrs Brady one of the directors said, ‘It’s one acting and showed enthusiasm in what they Our unique approach combines commercial 3 joined being colourful fish in Mc Elligot’s of best plays that Beachwood’s done yet’. were doing. Eleanor Whittaker played the acumen with service excellence to help you pool. Overall the play was stunning and The costumes were dazzling, and well Sour Kangaroo and completely captured the deserved a giant round of applause. stay ahead. thought out, for everyone looked unique, character`s personality (sassy and swag). and in character. The choreography was Abigail Boyle was Miss Gertrude Mc Fuzz Emily Northmore Contact Kate Ovenden, Managing Partner, Guernsey [email protected]

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Beechwood Drama Club

We have been very busy performing lots of nerve-wracking but it was really fun.’ different plays. We were lucky to take part Throughout the year we have played lots of in the Shakespeare in Schools Festival. We games to help us learn the skills needed to be performed The Tempest in The Performing good performers. Our favourite game is Splat! Arts Centre. Caspar who played Prospero said, “I felt nervous but I enjoyed myself.” Before the end of the school year we will perform a play that we have thought of We also took part in the Eisteddfod. We ourselves. We will perform this to the school. recited a Dr Seuss poem and learnt all the words. Jack said, ‘I learnt how to remember We have really enjoyed our year at Drama Club and all the places we have performed. words. It was my first time on stage.’ Chloe Drama Club in action said, ‘When I performed Dr Seuss it was very Drama Club pupils

Harry Eaton Sam Oliver

Drama Club members

Year 5 Art and Newspaper Writing

Bella Fysh

Tom Meerveld Charlie Tourtel Gilbert Hunter writing about London

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Encore! Beechwood Acorn House Music Music Review

Music continues to be an integral part of The Elizabeth College Boys joined us of our children who then had the opportunity The musical year at ECJS has been quietly As a choir we welcomed new members completed. The musical flew through Acorn House, whether it be in class, our again this year to demonstrate their A-level to play in front of their peers, parents and successful. Our selective choir of 30 young into the selective group and discovered without a hitch and the Year 6 stars of the weekly class lessons, singing assemblies, our practical work. Our children were totally invited guests. They showed great bravery, people has performed beautifully at the new Christmas music by new composers. show performed beautifully, ably supported own children playing introductory music as we enthralled as the boys spoke with confidence, determination and concentration. Bravo! Carol Service and at the Eisteddfod. I must As the term came to a close we performed by the whole school supporting cast. Five walk into assembly, EC boys demonstrating gauging their introductions perfectly to suit thank James Troop and Grace Clark for admirably at the Carol Service, singing quite Year 6 boys then went on an adventure At the end of this academic year we their musical prowess, individual peripatetic their young audience. Their solo pieces leading the choir so well. beautifully at times. with the College choir to St Malo. James performed Hats Off for our Summer Play. music lessons or of course our annual were superbly executed and most awe- Troop, Casper Le Ray, Charlie Northmore, Again, we ensured that we included every This year we have also run a choir for Year 3 The Lent term meant Eisteddfod preparation concerts and nativities. inspiring. Thank you Miss Willcocks for Yannick Carpentier and Fraser Kent all had a member of the school, either speaking, and Year 4 pupils, where the songs become and the early stages of production practice. organising this inspirational morning. valuable experience performing in St Malo’s This year brought us A King is Born which singing, dancing or accompanying us on the simpler and the whole school songs are The choir worked hard and produced some wonderful church and also performing in the included all our children taking part in a We then held our very own mini Summer tuned and untuned percussion instruments. slowed down and the words can be made super singing at the Eisteddfod and, as chapel at Mont St Michel. traditional Nativity story. It was knitted Music Festival to showcase the hard work It was a most enthusiastic performance with bigger. In the last week we have been the term progressed, many tricky songs together by a family sitting by their fireside demonstrated by our Year 2 children who our usual audience participation of course! auditioning the Year 3 and 4 pupils once more for the musical were perfected. The choir The year rounded off with a wonderful telling stories of Christmases old and new. have been taking individual music lessons and we have discovered some excellent and Year 3 string players performed at Summer Concert and some super music Well done Acorn – yet another year of having With a mix of group singing, solos and this year with our peripatetic team of prospective talent for the years to come. the Elizabethan concert and our Year 6 created by the pupils for the annual House fun and doing our very best together. superb acting, it was certainly a vibrant instrumentalists. Mrs Perrio, Mrs Travers and pupils performed admirably in the finale. Music competition. Each year brings super In the Michaelmas Term we had super exam and entertaining performance. Miss Gough have been nurturing a number Mrs J Atkinson The Easter service rounded off our most music made by our inspiring youngsters and results from Mr Mahy’s drummers and Mrs musically productive term of the year. I look forward to another successful year Travers’ woodwind players. Grace, Emily, next year. Bella and James teamed up to produce a Trinity term opened and the final carol for Island FM’s Christmas selection. preparations for Seussical Jnr. were Mr R Sutton

Devon, Daisy, Dominic and Jamie

Beatrice Finn talking to the children about his trumpet

Leo Harvey Falla Teddy, Oliver and Arthur Mont St-Michel Cathedral Boys

The Farmyard chickens The Musicians – Dylan, Ruari, Andrew and George The Rain Dancers Mont St-Michel sunset Challenge Day 2018

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Contents Contingent Commander’s Review 2017-18

ACTIVITIES 49 - 73 ARTS 74 - 84 SPORTS 86 - 101 TRIPS 102 - 108 EDITORIAL 110 - 115

The Queen’s Birthday Parade

Once again, we celebrate a successful year It has been quite a year for ‘firsts’ within CCF: Contingent Commander’s Parade in for the CCF in many ways. Of course, the December. We would like to wish her For a number of years now it has been my school year started off by us extending a all the very best for the future. ambition to form an Island Cadet Guard very warm welcome to our new Principal which would form an armed guard for For several years, it has been mooted that and CCF Commanding Officer – much Remembrance and Liberation Day Parades. it would be a good idea to open the CCF to her surprise! Apparently, Mr Hartley This year after consulting Government to girls from The Ladies’ College and apart had failed to impart that small piece of House and the President of the Guernsey from a couple of girls joining the shooting information to Mrs Palmer. Royal British Legion, I was given the go- team and Sgt Amy Woodland joining in This year we have welcomed Mr Andrew ahead and, working closely with WO2 2016, there has been opposition to them Mulholland to assist with the RN Section Doherty of the Army Cadet Force, we now joining. I am pleased to announce that from and Mr Graeme Henshall to assist with the have an Island Cadet Guard; their first September we have a Brigade – endorsed RAF Section. ‘gig’ was the Remembrance Day Parade. Partnership Agreement in place so that Since then they have also paraded at the At the end of Trinity term, we said goodbye girls can now join CCF. Initially it will only Liberation Day Parade and the Queen’s to Flt Lt Inderwick who decided to step be Years 12 & 13 as their timetable doesn’t Birthday Parade 21 Gun Salute in Castle down after 16 years’ service to the Cadet allow Year 10 or 11 to join, but I am hopeful Cornet. I would like to make a special Force, but he has remained on the staff that this may change in the near future. mention of Cadet Sgt Jacob Goss who was to assist with CCF Adventure Training. selected to be the Guard Commander. He Of course, as we are welcoming girls from As always, our first parade is the Battle is also in the ACF so was ideal for the job; LC, we also need a member of staff, so we of Britain Parade and this year was Flt Lt he will be 18 by the time this goes to print have also welcomed Miss Louise Mitchinson Heaume’s first year in charge of the CCF so will have left the ACF, but he can remain into the CCF. She has a great pedigree, RAF Section and CCF platoon for the parade. in CCF until he leaves College at the end of having served in the Regular Army and As always, the majority of the Contingent Trinity term 2019. Reserves in Artillery for nine years; she turned out for the Island’s Remembrance is currently undergoing the process to In November we welcomed our second Day Parade; all were present apart from become a Cadet Force Officer with the cadet from The Ladies’ College. For many those who had other commitments on the Army Section. I would also like to thank years Renee Hubert has wanted to join the day, they of course ‘volunteered’ to be in Miss Mitchinson for providing CCF cover for Fleet Air Arm and in November was finally the Liberation Day Parade! Lt. Read whilst she was on maternity leave. accepted to join as a Survival Equipment In December I invited our new Commanding Maintainer in October 2018. We saw her Traditionally Lent Term is the term where Officer to be the inspecting officer at the joining the CCF RN Section as a great each section makes headway with their Contingent Commander’s Parade. Mrs opportunity to prepare her for her career, relevant syllabus training. Once again, the Palmer was very proud to have been asked so she joined in late November and Army Year 10s had a weekend of Weapon and impressed by the turn out of all the cadets. paraded with the RN Section at the Handling Training to get them up-to-speed

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in preparation for Focus Day and their activities there. The Army were using All three sections attended a summer camp; Annual Camp. our paintball guns (generously purchased the RN went to the Sea Cadet Centre in by the Friends of Elizabeth College and the CCF Army Review of the Year During the first week of the Easter holiday Weymouth, the Army to Okehampton Camp Mr Inderwick and S/Lt Dittmar took a group Allied Air Crew Memorial Trust) to practise and the RAF to RAF Lossiemouth on the fire and manoeuvre (not on each other!). of cadets to Snowdonia for AT. Apart from a Moray Firth in N.E. Scotland. All camps were The Army Section continues to thrive at year. This includes the much watched They were also learning about applying taught lessons as part of the leadership flooded camp site at Capel Curig all hugely successful. College. Over 30 cadets in Year 10, 26 Liberation Parade; this year the honour cadre and we look forward to welcoming a camouflage and patrolling in a variety of went well! cadets in Year 11 and a large number of Sixth guard was led by Jacob Goss. number of them back next year when they formations. The RAF Section were busy As I say each year, the CCF could not Form, who have been promoted to NCO will return as NCOs. The first Friday back was Annual Inspection, completing leadership tasks and dangling All cadets take part in the annual function without the team of adult volunteers role and oversee much of the training and and this year it was conducted by Major off high ropes! orienteering competition against the other Many thanks to all of the NCOs who who work hard to meet the demands of the teaching for the other two year groups. Marco Ciotti (OE 6497) who is ADC to the sections. The other annual competition is have taught lessons throughout the year, Soon Focus Day was upon us where we MOD with regards to form-filling, staying Lieutenant Governor. Following lunch in The Year 10 programme involves: Basic the drill competition, an event at which the especially to SSgt Johnson who has led prepare all the cadets for their relevant the Refectory with CCF staff, Major Ciotti in date for a whole variety of qualifications Drill and Turn Out (including how to iron Army Section have performed extremely the CCF, SSgt Henley-Roussel who has led Annual Camps. The Year 10 Army & RAF inspected the whole Contingent in the from child protection to weapon handling, uniform and polish boots to a high shine), well over the past few years. This year the the Army and SSgt Pike who has led the Sports Hall and presented the annual cadets supported by cadet NCOs bivvied all when also teaching and fulfilling all the First Aid, Navigation, Weapons Handling section were narrowly beaten into second recruits. Thanks also to all of the staff who overnight at Rue Maingy before route – awards. He then watched demonstrations demands of a busy school life. By doing so and Field Craft. The Year 11 programme by an excellent RAF performance. assist throughout the year: Lt Stewart and marching the following morning to Fort Le from the Honour Guard and Corps of Drums includes: Advanced Drill (including rifle The summer term is a busy one with the Second Lt Le Sauvage who have led the Marchant for a round-robin of activities; I believe we as a team deliver an excellent before accompanying me to the Guernsey drill), Advanced Infantry, Leadership Skills focus on preparing the Year 10 cadets recruits section, Sgt Wilen who has been the most popular by far being section ‘cadet experience’ to all the cadets; this Sailing trust where the RN Section were and Further Patrolling and Navigation. They for annual camp. They completed the fantastic in ensuring that we have all the attacks using blank ammunition. The RN helps the young people with boosting self- carrying out their activities. The Year 10s also have the chance in the summer term to skill at arms test (essential for shooting kit we need on a weekly basis and on the confidence and personal development, now were building rafts under the guidance of Section also camped overnight, but in tents, make use of the larger grounds available on the range and participating in blank longer camps and courses. Lt Cdr Slann, for the NCOs to race on the Model Yacht Pond before making an early start and heading and in the future. A huge thank you to them at Les Maingys. firing exercises). They also completed an support on Friday afternoons and on annual (I think one floated and remained intact) into College for what I can only describe and the Senior Leadership Team for their camp (often deployed as medical cover) Cadets also have the opportunity to take overnight exercise at Les Maingys and Fort and the remaining cadets were afloat in as a proper serviceman’s breakfast in the and finally to Julia Petralia, who has been fantastic support. part in the honour guard, where those Le Marchant. This involved some night RIBs as the wind was too strong to sail. Refectory which was very kindly cooked by patrolling, stealth manoeuvres and a blank invaluable in her assistance with all of our cadets with the best turn out and drill can We then went down to Rue Maingy to meet Mr Fleming. They then spent the day sailing Lieutenant Commander T Slann firing exercise at Fort Le Marchant. paperwork this year. the Army & RAF Sections who were doing to Herm for lunch and back again! Contingent Commander often be found parading at one of the numerous island parades throughout the A number of Year 11 cadets prepared and Capt M Schofield CCF Awards List 2017-18

Trophy Award Nominations

The Brice Cup Best Recruit (Army) Cadet SEK C.

Bagshaw Shield Best Recruit (RN) Cadet PURDUE N.

Scampton Trophy Best Recruit (RAF) Cadet CLOETE F.

Vaughan Cup Best Recruit – Turn Out Shared: Cadet EATON G. / Cadet PIKE Z.

Le Tissier Cup Smartest Cadet SNCO Corporal GOSS J.

Boucher Cup Best JNCO Corporal LE TISSIER J.

Nicholas Thomas Cup Best SNCO S/Sgt HENLEY-ROUSSEL K.

Contingent Commander’s Trophy Best Instructor Corporal WOODLAND A.

RN – AB STODDART W. Contingent Commander’s Award Best Y11 Certificate & Amazon Voucher Army – L/Cpl DUFTY C. Cadet from each Sction RAF – L/Cpl DOMAILLE J.

Petit Award Going the extra mile L/Cadet BRADY J. CCF Annual Inspection Matthew Allen Expedition Award Trophy Cadet ADAMS H.

Hewell Robinson CCF Music Award Music Sgt BOWSHER J.

Parade Commander’s Certificate Contingent Commander’s Award S/Sgt JOHNSON R. (Certificate & Amazon Voucher)

S/Sgt PIKE L. Sgt BREWER-MARCHANT R. Recognition to Services to the CCF Certificate & Amazon Voucher Cpl CHARMLEY J. Cpl GOSS J.

Recognition for Services to PO LE VASSEUR M. Certificate & Amazon Voucher CCF Shooting Sgt BREWIN C. Inspection Kit preparation Pushing on – Adventure Training

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Year 10 Focus Day – Army and RAF Annual Camp CCF Army Section

This took place from Thursday 12th October the camp and put out night patrols should – Sunday 15th October. This is a training they come under attack. exercise that is much looked forward to The ‘enemy’ approached the camp several by the cadets. We departed Guernsey on times but the cadets’ discipline was very Thursday at midday on the ferry to Poole. good and they reacted and patrolled as We were picked up and transported to expected and despite very little sleep, kept Bovington Camp, via the ever popular accurate logs and wide awake when it was McDonald’s stop for supper. their turn on ‘stag’. The evening was spent receiving orders for Despite the lack of sleep, the next morning the next day and organising sections and (after breakfast) saw further activities for the patrol groups in preparation for the next cadets with the opportunity (and areas of 48-hour exercise. land that we just do not have access to in Friday morning the cadets were up early for Guernsey) to run a full platoon attack. a full Army breakfast before deploying into Despite the tiredness of the cadets, the field. Cadets found that home for the weapons and kit all needed sorting and next two days and night would be a replica they must be congratulated on doing such FOB (forward operating base) complete a good job and keeping going with high with three stag posts and metal shipping morale (many thanks to the NCOs for help containers for sleeping quarters. with this). It may have helped that it was The cadets were instructed all day in nice and sunny and we were able to do the advanced infantry skills by the Cadet bulk of this outside. Training Team. They then had time to Many thanks to all of the staff involved and to cook up their ration packs and have a the NCOs who helped to lead the sections. brew before going on to full sentry duties Army Camp overnight. They were instructed to protect Capt M Schofield Inspecting the bashas

The 24-hour exercise that is Focus Day is As the sun started to fade, the cadets then enemy located in the fort. All boys were a culmination of all the training that takes had the opportunity to undertake two night able to fire the weapon for the first time place on a Friday afternoon in College. -time patrols, looking for codes without on such an exercise, having passed the Annual Camp CCF Royal Navy being spotted and patrolling as a group, weapon handling test the night before. The pupils departed College, fully laden quietly and stealthily whilst trying to locate In between the blank firing all cadets at 16:15 on Thursday afternoon, to be all of the enemy equipment and supplies. were also able to undertake their first aid The Royal Navy section of the CCF improving their windsurfing. All the recruits The recruits were a credit to the school, getting transported to Les Maingys Scout Camp The day finished just before midnight and qualification with Sgt Domaille and practise contingent worked on their water-based completed their courses satisfactorily, themselves fully involved in the courses and where we would be conducting training early morning wake up was set at 0600. some navigation work with the Senior NCOs. skills on this year’s Summer Camp. We earning their certificates. activities, and mixing well with the other and an overnight basha in the grounds. stayed in barracks, sharing with a younger The day finished with a thorough clean of contingent, including an evening of competing Friday was an equally glorious day, with contingent from Scotland. Some recruits We also toured a lifeboat station, watching The cadets rotated around activities based all the weapons – usually a slightly tedious against them in a dance-off challenge. bright sunshine and birdsong waking many did powerboating, aiming towards a formal a launch, and had an afternoon at the Fleet on cooking and eating in the field, putting task, but sitting outside in the sunshine of us well before 0600. With breakfast qualification, while the others worked on Air Arm Museum. Mr A Mulholland up a shelter (a square of waterproof material finished, camp was packed up and the overlooking a very blue sea, it really did known as a basha) and weapons handling cadets were transported to the start of a not feel that bad a way to finish the day. knowledge and tests. march – where they marched in sections to Many thanks to all of the staff for their After a few hours of activity the cadets put Fort Le Marchant and received a brief for energy and hard work in helping plan and their new found skills to the test, by erecting the rest of the day’s activities. run the activities and to the Year 11 and 13 NCOs who assisted on the day. their own shelters and cooking their Each section undertook blank firing exercise evening meal. that involved an aggressive attack on an Capt M Schofield

Kit preparation Basha-building In the field Freddie Allen at the controls RAF Annual Camp – RAF Lossiemouth Helecopter visit

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Duke of Edinburgh Award Review of the Year

Campsite for the evening

Year 12 qualifying group on the summit of Snowdon

Staff hotel view – wild bivi on Snowdon

Another great year with nine Gold awards how they help individuals develop skills that ‘Oliver was a member of a successful team. achieved and expeditions to Snowdonia in will last for life. He had issues going up long steep hills, Investigation and Discovery week (very hot but his determination kept him going. The The feedback we received from the and dry) and the Lake District at the end of route was very challenging, with several assessor in the UK reflects the standard August (very wet and windy). Many thanks high passes and mountains to climb up; this Waterfall in the Lake District A break in the rain – Year 11 practice group The beautiful Langstrath valley in the rain of our students, and the preparation, to Ross Inderwick and Mike Garnett who made the expedition a real challenge for practice and planning that goes into these helped make these expeditions possible. Oliver. Even when wet and cold he always had expeditions. Again, these comments a smile and made the most of the campsite Congratulations to Trevor Pinchemain, highlight the value of the Gold Duke of facilities after two days’ wild camping!’ Isaac Bate, Oliver Hudson, Ben Perry, Edinburgh Award, and the skills that it helps Kenton Henley Roussel, Samuel Hodgson, to develop: ‘Joshua was a key member of a successful James Le Maitre, Peter Brock and Jean- team. He led the team: route-finding, time- ‘James was a member of a successful and Luc de Garis who all achieved their Gold keeping and carrying additional load for well organised team. He was very capable awards this year and to all boys shown in others who needed help. The rain, wind at keeping the team on the right route and the photos on these pages who completed and hail did not bother Joshua at all as helping carry additional gear when others challenging Gold expeditions. he was well-equipped and very capable. needed help. The weather was challenging: He seemed to really enjoy the two nights’ These photos show the challenges, team wind, rain and some hail but this did not wild camping and going over high peaks. spirit and the magnificent scenery that the affect James who just kept going. Wild He took all the challenges head on while boys experience on a four-day expedition. camping for two of the three nights makes keeping the whole team on track.’ The three external assessor reports really the expedition harder; James seemed to Gold DofE presentation Government House clarify the nature of these expeditions and really enjoy this and take it in his stride.’ Mr P Davis

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CCF Adventure Training

a descent back down the ridge. All went routes we headed up into the mountains. to plan (except a couple of puddles which Just under two hours in we summited Tryfan were a few feet deeper than expected) and at 920 metres, took a quick group photo, we reached the summit exactly as expected at three hours into the climb. before getting a taster of the gale force winds moving in. After a steady descent of The views were truly spectacular at the a couple of hundred metres we traversed 870 metre-high summit but were quickly across onto the back of the Glyders Ridge covered by the cloud suddenly reducing and worked up to the Glyders. On the visibility quite signifi cantly. Fortunately, we snow-capped summits of the two Glyders had prepared and had bearings ready and extra care was needed, especially with quite quickly navigated into a dry stream the increasing wind speeds. Shortly after bed, just off the snowy ridge, which we passing the highest point in the range at just could follow down the mountain. In the over 1000 metres we were hit by a blizzard. last half of the descent the much expected intense rainfall hit and despite the soaking Visibility dropped to 5-10 metres. Hail weather we ploughed on to the bottom. battered us from the side. Winds howled Later that evening we headed out to try a in from the right. And the adventure part quick drone exercise however we quickly of adventure training came into action. discovered high winds and low god signals With the restricted visibility all around, our A moment to rest... in the valley along with cold temperatures night nav skills and GPS combined with made this not viable so after a very short the expertise of Mr Inderwick allowed us fl ight we landed the aircraft and headed to safely travel to the top of Devil’s Kitchen In the early hours fi ve cadets, along with Mr back to the hostel for the night. and walk and slide down the rock face to Inderwick, gathered at Guernsey Airport and the safety of Devil’s Kitchen. Although there boarded an outbound Manchester fl ight on Day three presented us with a diff erent were a few unexpected slips and slides their way to the Snowdonia mountain range. challenge in the form of mountain biking No one knew what to expect but the fi rst on the well-renowned Minotaur’s Trail. Given coming off the ridge, no injuries came about challenge was the run around Manchester the fact that some of us had only ever been and the familiar view of Devil’s Kitchen and car park to fi nd the rental minibus. cycling a handful of times this was quite a the lake gave a sense of reassurance to long shot. Fortunately, we had an expert everyone in the group. Despite this we were Once packed into the minibus and on guide called Sion who geared us up and ran quickly reminded not to get complacent route we headed across into Wales to through the basics before we headed out as there was still another 700 meters to Queensferry for a quick breakfast from onto the training area. descend and a very steep and slippery McDonald’s and a meet up with Mr Dittmar route. Slow and steadily we descended With training complete we had a quick and the Fiat full of supplies for the week. right down and reached base just slightly lunch break and then attacked the Minotaur after expected having completed all three After a quick stop we waved goodbye to Trail. Although parts were quite physically urban surroundings and headed out into demanding, overall the 26km of cycling peaks in the seven hours we were out. the mountains. First impressions were wet, that day were enjoyed by everyone and the This was an amazing feeling and we were very wet. Our planned camp at Capel Curig improvement was something we could all rewarded with a quick cinema visit and to was unfortunately not an option as we were be quite proud of. civilisation that evening, before being taken informed there was no point in trying to back into the mountains for our fi nal night. fi nd a dry pitch. So, we adapted to a slightly As darkness came down onto the warmer hostel environment at Swallow Falls. mountains and people began to prepare to The last day was an early start to ensure settle down for the night we kitted up and we were packed and ready to go and after After a quick bag drop, it was straight off to after a quick briefi ng in the hostel gathering that we said goodbye to the mountains and our fi rst hike for a bit of familiarisation with room headed out on a search and rescue headed out to the exciting adventure of the area. We headed down to the western exercise to rescue ‘Flight Commander Mr Surf Snowdonia’s Crash and Splash assault side of the Glyders and got going up Blue Glow-stick’ who had been ejected from course. Although we had already seen more towards lake Idwal. As expected the area one of the fast jets training in the mountains. than enough water in the mountains the was very wet and we realised quite quickly This was a particularly thrilling scenario due Surf Snowdonia complex was an amazing how important our waterproofs were going to the fact that we had seen lots of aircraft morning and fi nished the adventure on a to be throughout the week. from RAF Valley training in and around the fun and high note. Upon reaching the lake after a 300-meter mountains we had climbed so far. After fl ying back to Guernsey that evening climb, we were informed that actually the In the dark and the wet we headed out and I think it is safe to say that exhausted is an lake we were heading for was another 400 An eye for simplicity practised our night-time navigation, locating understatement, however all of us gained meters up at ‘Devil’s Kitchen’. Although this the casualty approximately 1km away from an invaluable experience and set of life seemed at fi rst quite a challenge we quickly the base of the mountain but still a 420m skills, along with a stunning photo album got into pace and shortly after the one hour climb. In a covert style with no torches we CCD Chartered Architects & Interior Designers and the pride of four summits. A special mark had reached the Devil’s Kitchen and set out with the aid of a night sight to form thank you is due to the instructors, Mr Lake Victoria, just starting to see spots of a small line search until we discovered and With over 30 years of experience the multi award winning design practice snow at 708 metres. With darkness closing retrieved the casualty before returning to the Inderwick and Mr Dittmar who ensured in we descended and headed back to the base and calling it a night just past 10pm. we were safe, well-fed and even enjoying is highly skilled in restoration, heritage projects, high quality contemporary hostel to plan for the next day. ourselves whilst climbing in the rain. houses, interior design, bespoke furniture design, landscaping, planning The Friday was the fi nal day in the Cadet Force Adventure Training is an consultation & project management. The second day meant it was time for our mountains and so the level was upped a bit. amazing experience and I would strongly fi rst major summit, Moel Siabod. Due to Three peaks in seven hours. The forecast recommend it to anyone in the Cadet Force our careful planning the night before we was for rain, snow and winds of 50-60 mph if you get the chance. 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Young Enterprise Senior Debating 2018

For me, the Young Enterprise scheme directors of sales, finance, administration, presented by the scheme are enormous In a world of ‘fake news’ and Twitter wars, for that outcome? and arguments of Miles Hardill. Miles is may not have been terrifically successful, IT and human resources, among a few and plentiful (cheesy though it may sound). being able to disagree and debate politely well-known for his excellent defensive The champions’ progress was not assured, nevertheless I would recommend it for others. I would not be alone in saying that I, for one, hated talking to large groups of is fast becoming a skill rather than just a performances on the football field, but here and they were troubled on a few occasions people before the scheme, and still do, norm in society. This makes the conduct he played a similar role in absorbing and many reasons besides winning (as only one there is therefore a role for everyone in the not just by well-prepared opposing pairs however I have learnt to present to numbers of our debaters at Elizabeth College taking the heat out of opponents’ points team can achieve that). First and foremost, Young Enterprise scheme. With all the nice but very pointed questioning from the of people which I could never have done these days all the more impressive. While very calmly and skilfully, leaving Georgia it was good fun to start up a company from stuff aside, I’ll be honest and say that the audience. Chief among this latter kind of before the Young Enterprise scheme. the format of the competition makes the opportunity to maraud around the scratch, dream up ideas for products or scheme presented a significant challenge challenger was Isaac Powers, who, as the For me, this was a big part of personal the debates necessarily adversarial, it is issues more spontaneously. At times, her events, and actually to make these ideas for all involved. Keeping up our work ethic, former Intermediate champion and young development. To anyone considering joining pleasing to see debaters listen to their thinking can veer towards the abstract, but a reality. This appealed to me especially motivation and retaining good relations pretender to the crown, delighted in making the scheme, I would highly recommend it. opponents so well and acknowledge the there have been few debaters over the as I had done DT for GCSE, so I enjoyed with one another in the team became Adam squirm at any opportunity. Together To anyone who may have doubts about stronger points in their arguments. After all, years so prepared to take the philosophical making suggestions and producing our increasingly difficult as we progressed and, with his own well-researched partner Alex taking part, I would still highly recommend if your opponent really does have a better plunge and take an argument right back main product. For these reasons the role clearly, some teams managed this better Varley, Isaac came very close to eliminating it as it is certainly worth the time you put opinion than you, in an ideal world you to its premises. Her energy will be greatly of operations manager suited me as I was than others; likewise some individual people Adam and James in the semi-final over into it. should celebrate that you leave knowing missed. Opening debates on vegetarianism then in charge of designing and making managed it better than others. Despite this, university fees. However, experience as more than when you started. The very and co-education suited Georgia’s own views the products. All of the teams contained the experience and learning opportunities Will Le Ray well as some well-timed rhetorical flourishes best debates should not be about winning, very well: it was no surprise to see the pair but genuinely bringing us a little closer and one liners just edged the tie in the progress to the final to face Adam and James. to the complexity of the truth. Among the champions’ favour. The younger pair are This final, which posed what is becoming conundrums posed to the senior boys this bound to be contenders next year. the rather perennial question of whether the year were: Youth Speaks internet is helping or hindering teenagers, • Are computer games the great art brought out the best of both pairs. The form of the 21st century? anecdotes from Georgia and Miles about speech was a provocative one but the species of animals are dying out. Again, this is Chief among the ways in which the creatives could find In a century where virtual communication • Does beauty matter more than brains has become the prevalent form of staying team managed to couch their challenge to all happening right now. Currently, humanity is avenues and the troubled find solace online in today’s world? this latter kind of in touch, getting on your feet to deliver humanity’s survival in terms that made it on a collision course with catastrophe. won hearts and minds in the audience. a powerful message has never been humorous rather than horrifying. Both Ed • Should university education be free However, in the end, the more statistically This, ladies and gentlemen, is why we challenger was Isaac more important. This is the essence of Miller and Jack Le Tissier were relatively to students? – based approach from Adam and James should trust the Terminator. It’s a risk, yes, the Guernsey Youth Speaks competition new to public speaking in this size of Powers, who, as the in terms of the sheer numbers of young but isn’t the instinct to take risks what has • Does the Internet do more harm than organized by the Rotary Club and forum: it was amazing to see their growth in people exhibiting troubling symptoms in driven humanity for thousands of years? good to teenagers? former Intermediate sponsored by Mourant Ozannes. The teams confidence as time progressed. As winners, the internet era proved more convincing. Sure, there’s always the possibility of of three involved have to decide on their the team travelled to the UK in March to There were a host of able performers in The champions had their sources very well failure, but success would be revolutionary. champion and young topic, plan what to say, draft how to express compete in the next round of the national this year’s competition, but the running was marshalled and were able to do enough to If we could successfully create a sentient, it compellingly and finally practise, practise, competition, ably supported by Dr Raines quickly made by several pairs in particular. pretender to the crown, convince the adjudicators that there was not non-homicidal ASI, we would become and Mr Carey. Unfortunately, they were The reigning champions, Adam Sparkes and just a correlation here, but a very plausible practise until they have honed their delivery unstoppable as a species. If we sit idly by, delighted in making pipped at this stage but were anecdotally James Bowsher, started as favourites and case of causation. They even managed to to perfection. The auditorium of St James, chances are our species is not long for still the audience favourites with Adam’s displayed their mettle by dealing with some fit in the school’s own trial of Family App as coupled with traditional arrangements such this world. ASI could invent and control Adam squirm at status as the unlikely ‘dark lord’ endearing tough draws and by arguing the trickier part of their argument. as a bell to start proceedings and coloured new recycling procedures, process carbon lightbulbs to measure time, all create a him to the other teams. end of their motions with skill. For example, any opportunity. dioxide from the atmosphere, minimize With Adam and James recrowned, challengingly formal atmosphere to test the they were able to sway the audience and The best way to gauge the high standard food wastage, even design cybernetic another senior debating season came to competitors’ mettle. It’s a gauntlet that College adjudicators that the world of social media of the competition is to attend the Guernsey enhancements which might make humans a close. Special thanks go to the various teams have run with great success in recent and superficial judgements meant that round next January. In the meantime, included effectively immortal. None of this is adjudicators who took on the difficult task of years and 2018 was to be no exception. beauty really did matter more than brains On the other side of the draw, veteran below is the concluding segment of Adam’s speculation on my part – all of these examples scoring the pairs so objectively and offered for the average person in today’s world. In debater Georgia Cunningham-Lomax We were lucky enough to be offered winning speech to whet your appetite. are gathered from leading AI researchers. such generous feedback. Thanks also to the their semi-final, they were able to convince displayed her characteristic spontaneity the chance to enter three teams. The many pupils who came to see the debates Mr M Buchanan We could try and fix these problems on our us that in spite of our best instincts, we and wit in the opening rounds of the intermediate Year 10 team was comprised of and ventured into the ‘great conversation’ own. But that would take decades, time we really should be paying for our university competition. Her quickfire delivery and Francois Cloete (speaker), Dominic Coyde in society which this club strives to continue. may not have left. With AI, these problems education. Who would have thought that an combative questioning was very well (chair) and Louis Kennedy (vote of thanks) Concluding segment of could be solved within days. Yes – days. And audience of students would end up voting balanced by the more measured approach Mr M Buchanan and coached by Mrs Tribe. Representing if that’s not worth the risk, I don’t know what is. Year 11 in the first senior team were Isaac ‘Trusting the Terminator’: Powers (speaker), Jack Cummins (chair) What most people fail to recognize about and Harry Whittle (vote of thanks), coached any true artificial intelligence is that it’s just by Ms Loveridge. Finally, Year 12 were that – intelligent. Potentially immeasurably ASI could invent represented in the second senior team more intelligent than us. Anything we could by Adam Le Poidevin (speaker), Ed Miller do, it could do... better. And what a range and control new De Putron Challenge (chair) and Jack Le Tissier (vote of thanks), of things AI could do! Right now – RIGHT coached by Mr Buchanan. The talks NOW – AI is being used in ways it’s difficult recycling procedures, It is safe to say the De Putron Challenge at the Digital Greenhouse, we thought we again, we had won by a single point. We were ambitious in scope, ranging across to imagine. Self-driving cars! Immense process carbon dioxide was full of success for Elizabeth College might have to make up some ground after the impact of genetic engineering, the mathematical calculations! Developing knew this meant a trip to Jersey and, win this round and we were right, knowing importance of tradition and the potential of medicines! Identifying genetic disorders! this year. All three teams won the Guernsey or lose, a visit to KFC! from the atmosphere, only the top two teams went through to AI. Other schools covered a similarly broad Security surveillance! Smart homes! All of round and went on to Jersey to compete in the last rounds to qualify for the contest Having watched Year 6 win and Year 8 and challenging list of topics: the competition these are existing uses of AI. It’s impossible minimize food wastage, the Channel Islands final, where the Year 6 against Jersey’s top school. With the Ladies’ just lose, it was a tie between the islands always draws a very high standard from the to comprehend all of the ways AI could and Post 16 teams were both victorious but even design cybernetic College team storming ahead, it was a scrap leading into the post-16 final. Victoria students and gives the judges a headache improve our lives. unfortunately the Year 8 team narrowly missed for second between the Grammar School in terms of picking a winner. enhancements which out on sealing the Guernsey clean sweep. College took an early six point lead but Now think to the future. Our planet is and us. We scraped into the final by one round by round we clawed them back – This year saw a new round being trialled This year, all the teams performed brilliantly dying. Resources – oil, gas, metals – are all might make humans point. It was neck and neck throughout the eventually winning by two points. but our Year 12 senior team ran out running out. The global temperatures are in the Guernsey post-16 competition, a final. After the final round, St James’ was deserved winners. Adam Le Poidevin’s skyrocketing. Sea levels are rising. Entire effectively immortal. technology round. Having had a practice silent, no one knew who had won. Once Joel Evans

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‘Infrastructure’ Careers and Work Experience The theme of this year’s convention was could spend more money on resources that Mr. Abadie suggested that islands should ‘Infrastructure’ with the main question are most needed. However, in my opinion, be looking towards renewable energy This school year we have continued to in both activities. Adam Sparkes, providing of options on the island, with KPMG being ‘what is required as a sense of and from an economic point of view, the rise so that they can become independent support students with career information an insightful look into the inner working of supporting students through a successful urgency?’ The panel consisted of Dr in income tax will cause bigger problems from external suppliers. This is a timely and develop some of the knowledge and Carey Olsen, came a very close second work experience programme. We also had Andrew McLaughlin, David Falla, Fiona Le because this would mean that people suggestion since it was just a week ago that skills they will need to enter the work place. place in Management Shadowing. While two students find excellent work experience Poidevin, Deputy Lyndon Trott and Werner would have less disposable income, and Guernsey Electricity announced that they Tom Avery-Wright was a part of Muno, this away from the island, with Jacob Goss Von Guionneau with Alastair Stewart are therefore saving more money than they As ever this started in September with the would be installing solar panels on their year’s winning Young Enterprise company. gaining a placement at the House of Lords, as moderator. There were a number of are spending. This would have the same Joint Colleges Careers Convention, an factories to help with energy in Guernsey. suggestions such as digital infrastructure, impact on corporations if taxes were raised event which has developed into a fantastic Lower down the school, students in Year 10 and Jacques Cloete spending a week with I have thought for a long time that renewable the harbour, and air links. After hearing the because it would mean that fewer firms opportunity for students to meet and look attended the Careers Show at Beau Sejour Jaguar Landrover. energy is the way to go, especially tidal at several different sectors. This included and took the Morrisby test to help them start different views spoken by the panel, I think would be keen to remain in Guernsey and So, another busy year, as we continue to power because Guernsey has one of the several law firms, accountants and some the process of looking at career options. We that air links should be our main priority less investment would be made because look at ways of engaging students in the largest tidal ranges in the world, so we of the island’s creative industries. We see also encouraged Year 11 to complete a CV because we are at the stage where it is of this. This will have a negative effect on world of work and giving them opportunities very difficult to get on and off the island, Guernsey’s GDP, meaning that it will hurt the should be seizing these untapped natural this event as crucial to students’ early ideas using tutor time to support this and hope to develop the skills they need. This especially by air. This is a crucial issue, as it overall economy depending on what type of resources as an island to support ourselves about careers, and I’m sure it will continue that this will help them with the scramble couldn’t happen without the generous is simply too expensive for frequent travel tax is raised. rather than looking elsewhere. This also to grow and develop as an essential part for work experience in Year 12. to be economically viable. This, along with applies to wind power, our coasts have of the Sixth Form calendar. support of local companies, the IoD and To enact at our 20-year vision we need The focus point for careers is the work Aurigny’s heavy cost to the States, suggests strong winds and by using wind power as those Young Enterprise advisors who give to be listening to the words of the key- Students in the Sixth Form also threw experience week that takes place at the that there must be a better way to deal up so much of their time and GWEX. note speaker Richard Abadie, who had a source of energy, it means that Guernsey themselves in to Young Enterprise and end of the summer term. This year we with the problem. In my opinion, we should four pieces of advice when looking at won’t be as reliant on outside sources. Management Shadowing, with real success had several students exploring a variety Mr A Carey be utilizing the initiative of Waves, who Infrastructure. He focused on: recognise that most aircrafts are never full As a student wanting to do an Economics and so by having on demand taxi airlines, • ‘What is needed?’ Mr. Abadie said that degree at university, I thought that this was it will reduce costs for the consumer and there is no point in investing in something a very intriguing evening, to understand company per flight. unless it is going to have a massive the point of view from a Government side impact on Guernsey. as well as the private sector. People in ‘Unless the Assembly can agree on a unified direction and trust each other, and trust • ‘Who is going to pay for this?’ The Guernsey are quick to criticise the States’ Institute of Directors each other’s departments to work together, taxpayer, therefore the taxpayers should decision in all aspects, but surprisingly I fear that it will be difficult to formulate get a large say as to what we should be not so quick to offer any solutions. A and achieve a 20-year vision for Guernsey spending our money on. fellow student was asked for his top three Directors of Tomorrow as our blueprint for the future’ This was priorities; he finished by saying that ‘I don’t • ‘Don’t pay for something that you can’t also another big topic; it is believed that if care what you do, just do it faster’ and this afford.’ This seems quite an obvious piece Guernsey is to achieve and grow as a nation was received with rapturous applause. that, but his advice about the quality of education. What struck me of advice, but Mr. Abadie argues that then the private and public sector must join how to conduct ourselves most, however, was the artful integration of many countries in the past have spent My whole evening was summed up in four together. To end the night, a vote was held words by Mr. Stewart, ‘Stop Complaining, at the debate and expertise the audience’s opinions. Their participation money they don’t have, and this causes about routes into industry by the raising of hands, which showed that Start Helping.’ The States will not know was fostered by Alastair through his pointed problems for the economy of the country. and education allowed me to by the proportion of 3:1, opinion is that the what we want unless we help them and questions, and entertaining approach, which walk out of the OGH with new States should raise taxes if it meant that • ‘Plan for the long term.’ There is no short communicate effectively, and that goes brought in a wide variety of opinions from the Government would spend more. From term infrastructure, only long term, there purpose and drive. for all generations. relevant sectors of industry. a government point of view, raising taxes is is no point in looking at something if it will Fast forward to the evening great because it would mean that the States not benefit the island on a long-term basis. Nick Hutchinson Given the quality and depth of feedback, at Beau Sejour, where we I was anxious in having my say when the entered to an ever-growing student table was addressed directly. crowd of industry heads and However, the audience treated us with no directors; it was intimidating, IoD Debate prejudice or preference when listening presentation at school in front of three to say the least. At first, we to our perspectives, and we all had light judges and our peers who had taken part talked amongst ourselves as to shed on the most pertinent issues in Institute of Directors in the scheme. This presentation was then On the day of the Institute of Directors students, but before long I realised that a education; namely, the quality of IT support judged and the top 10 presentations from Infrastructure debate, I had no idea what networking opportunity like this was not and the issues of Guernsey’s lack of appeal across the island went through to the final to expect. Aside from a handful of articles to be wasted. I started to introduce myself Management Shadowing and a discussion with my Business Studies to school leavers. award evening at the KPMG offices the to some of the gathering professionals, following month. teacher, my knowledge on Guernsey’s and spoke about their role in Guernsey’s When the microphone came to me, I found interacted with his team. It allowed me to infrastructure was relatively limited. However, infrastructure and their opinions on some see the aspects of work life that simply myself talking of my experiences with the At the final award evening, the top 10 having lunch with Alastair Stewart with the of the topics that Alastair had suggested aren’t possible to be seen from doing just creative industry and to what extent school students repeated their presentations in Ana Leaf Foundation gave me the information would crop up. work experience, since this scheme puts had prepared me to handle working life. front of not only the people whom they had I needed to think critically and meaningfully you much higher up in the work hierarchy. As everyone began to funnel into the After a brief interlude, Alastair returned to managed, but also company executives about what was said in the evening. auditorium, the scale of the event dawned me and asked me to give him one point of During my time shadowing, I was able to and every other person who had taken attend various meetings, on not only areas I was glad to have met Alastair beforehand, on me; hundreds of the island’s most feedback that I would use to improve the part in the scheme from across the such as staff reviews, but also discussions as his approach changed completely from influential figures brainstorming Guernsey’s island. This was completely unexpected, island. Although it was a slightly daunting about some of their clients. Furthermore, I his lunch meeting to acting as compère. future infrastructure. It was difficult to focus and I had seconds to find a reply, so I prospect, it proved to be a very interesting IoD Management Shadowing Finalists was lucky enough to be able to sit in on a He engaged us all individually, and in small on the gnocchi. decided to circumvent the question entirely, Photograph courtesy of Chris George evening seeing the different ways in which board meeting, which not only provided a groups, in a thoughtful discussion about After the initial presentations, giving and instead comment on the States of great insight into what life is like at the top everyone presented their experiences. what it means to be a young person in a background on the importance of Guernsey as a whole; ‘I don’t really care what of a company but was also followed by a The scheme has certainly helped me to Management Shadowing is, to put it simply, Guernsey. He was genuinely interested and infrastructure and digital security, the they do, I just want them to do it a little faster.’ great meal - another perk of being higher better understand the role of a manager being the fly on the wall of the office. For concerned about the student perspective floor opened to a debate that covered a up the company it seems! within a business, as well as improve my Needless to say, I came away from the evening my experience I went to Aon Insurance for and provided a welcome insight into multitude of topics. Many solutions were presentation skills and confidence. with more than my fair share of job offers. three days and was able to see the way Following the actual shadowing, the the importance of a strong tax base and brought forward regarding the island’s in which the manager I was shadowing next part of the scheme was to make a Isaac Bate appealing to every demographic. Not only travel links, our digital infrastructure and Peter Brock

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Design and Technology – Castles Day

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Mathematics Roadshow The Riemann Society

College Hall once again played host to the and waiting to amaze, entertain and educate. The Riemann Society held its first ever a selection of the many books on offer in the and factorials, the beauty and power Mathematics Road Show for Beechwood Our Sixth Form mathematics students meeting in November 2017. A group of Elizabeth College library and society members of logarithms came to the fore. joined in the activities: helping, guiding and Year 5 pupils in the summer of 2018. After Senior boys and girls with a shared passion left clutching books, filled with caffeine and Not to be outdone, Marie-Claire then occasionally purposefully hindering the much development work by Mr Loweth in the for Mathematics met in the Refectory one carrying hopes of winning a million dollars presented ‘The Painter’s Paradox,’ which younger children. Upper School, including an afternoon testing evening for coffee and chat. Honouring (yes, solving the Riemann Hypothesis required some elegant calculus. Using new puzzles and problems with a small It is safe to say: fun was had by all. The the great Mathematician whose name the problem could net you a cool million!). In later integration to find the surface area and society has adopted, Dr Addenbrooke meetings, we heard from Adam Le Poidevin group of Year 5 pupils in the Beechwood Mathematics Faculty looks forward to many volume of revolution of an infinitely long introduced the Riemann Hypothesis, one of (Year 12, Elizabeth College) and Marie-Claire library earlier in the year, the beautiful more such events in the future. trumpet bell, she showed that the surface the unsolved maths problems of today. Benoist (Year 12, Ladies College). bespoke puzzles and challenges were ready Dr T Addenbrooke area is infinite, but the volume finite. So, Taking the society members on a journey Adam set out the four fours problem, again you can pour in the finite amount of paint from the real to the imaginary and from the taking the society members into previously which completely fills the trumpet to the believable to the unbelievable (including uncharted territory, aiming to show that all brim, but that would not be enough paint to a ‘proof’ that the sum of all the counting the counting numbers from one onwards completely coat the inside surface. Surely numbers, 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + ..., is equal can be generated using just four fours; a not? We look forward to more stimulating coffee and chat next year! to minus one twelfth) he whetted their bold aim. After some interesting work using appetites for more. Mrs Garnett had laid out the basic operations then powers, roots Dr T Addenbrooke

Concentration! Working out the problems Adam explaining the task

Maths Challenge

This has been another very successful year mathematicians) Adam le Poidevin (Y12) went Y13 team: Sam Hodgson, Alex Rowe, Joel for our top mathematicians in the UKMT through to the Senior Kangaroo, and he was Evans, Joel Tucker individual and team competitions. joined by Henry Partington who is in Y11. Well Y12 team: Adam le Poidevin, Billy Ogier, done to both of those boys, especially Henry First of all, congratulations to Sebastian Jacques Cloete, Miles Hardill who hasn’t yet started A-level, and a special Hazzan and James Kennedy. Both did so Y10/11 team: Sebastian Hazzan, Louis well in the Intermediate UKMT competition mention to Gyan Varshnay who only missed Kennedy, Francois Cloete and Hugo Everitt that they both qualified for the International qualifying for the Kangaroo by a single mark. Gyan has been helping prepare the junior Mathematical Olympiad round. James did Congratulations also to our two junior teams maths team for the team events and has especially well to qualify as the intermediate who steamed to a convincing victory in the Adam Le Poidevin giving his talk at the Riemann Society been a good role model for the boys. competition is intended for Y9 students Junior Team competition. Our top team and above – James is in Y8. Meanwhile, With so many boys qualifying for the stage were toe-to-toe with Grammar after the first Sebastian so impressed the UKMT committee beyond the individual competitions there is round but then took what proved to be an that he has been offered a place at their no space to mention by name the boys who unassailable lead in the second round of the annual training camp, a camp which prepares earned Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates in competition, finishing a convincing first (135 the UK’s future International Maths Olympians. those competitions, but well done to all the boys to 126). Our second team came third overall Lower Sixth Form Prefect Training Other students who did very well in the who did – earning between them a total of 22 – an impressive performance given that intermediate competition were: Henry Gold, 49 Silver and 38 Bronze certificates. there were nine teams competing. During the last week of term, while most of adjectives (‘empathetic’, ‘courageous’, ‘good table relocation, a sports afternoon every Partington, Sam Broadhurst, William Fyfe, Our Junior and Senior Maths Teams were also Team members: the school was engaged in any number of communicator’, ‘good at cooking’, etc.), Zach Ellis, Will Fairbairn, Hugo Everitt, Timothy term, and an overhaul of the banding of very successful this year. Unfortunately we entertaining activities, nestled away in the and by the end of it, we all felt a little more Neal, Ilan Godet and Donny Brock, who all Y7: Donny Brock, George Walker charity days. Then, after a ludicrously long have not yet found funding to take them to Pavilion at College Field was a council of aware of why we respect the people we qualified for the Intermediate Kangaroo round. Y8: Will Dereham, James Kennedy, lunch break, we were visited by the Hub, the UK to compete in the national qualifiers, prefects, both male and female, with their respect. In the afternoon we split by gender, Donny is one to watch as he is currently in Y7, Ed Brady, Dan Troop who gave us a training session on peer though we continue to research local funding hearts set on making College a better place. with us lads sequestered in the cramped a full two years below the normal cut-off. Y9: Tim Neal, Ben Johnson mentoring. The advice they gave was opportunities. Meanwhile the UKMT kindly This was the Lower Sixth Prefect Training – downstairs changing room. Despite our invaluable; we learned what made a good So an excellent year all round and we will The Junior competition saw similar success, continue to support us in running a separate where heads butted, ideas flew like bullets less than ideal surroundings, we all put our mentor, we learned how best to tackle Channel Islands team competition. go into next year with high hopes for further with Alexander Falla, James Kennedy, across the table, and ultimately a plan was heads together and generated a whole page sensitive topics, and we all got thoroughly successes – it is excellent having so many Henry Whittaker, Ben Sharp, Edward Brady We entered three teams in the Senior Team eked out regarding our next year at College. of ideas that we could use to make sure our sunburned (or was that just me?). and Donny Brock all qualifying for the talented mathematicians to choose from. year at College left it better than before. competition – a Y13 team, a Y12 team and The training took place over two days, and Junior Kangaroo round. George Walker My thanks to all the boys who have given At any rate, the two days we spent away a Y10/11 team. Our crack Y12 team were on the first our College contingent was On the second day the girls departed and was selected to go through to the Junior up their time to attend practices and to the from the hustle and bustle of I&D week have just pipped into second place by Grammar cooperating with our counterparts from some male reinforcements arrived, and Olympiad, with a very convincing score of staff who have helped with organisation, undoubtedly made us better prefects – I for School (106 to 101). Congratulations to all Ladies’. For the first half of the first day, we we settled down to further elaborate on 105 (don’t worry – that isn’t a percentage). with special thanks to Mr Loweth who has one can’t wait to see some of the ideas we the teams but especially the Y10/11 team – discussed what made good leaders: names the ideas we’d come up with the previous Another mathematician to watch. pitched in wherever necessary. have developed – so bring on next year! all Y10 except their captain – who came 5th like Obama, Simon Cowell and Adam Sparkes afternoon. This was fuelled by plenty of In the Senior competition (for sixth form overall out of eight teams. Mr A Mulholland were supplied, along with a hefty supply of biscuits and squash, and involved pool Adam Le Poidevin

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Outdoor Pursuits Scout Camp

Climbing the cliffs Abseiling

In the surf at Vazon Exploring the caves Torchlight in the caves

This year, the Scouts held their annual dense forests and wide open reservoirs. six routes up a large rock face. Some were Explorers summer camp at Watcombe, near Torquay. That night, we camped at a very basic site, relatively easy, but one certainly challenged For 11 days, 12 young people and five leaders including ‘hole in the ground’ toilets and the best of us. All in all, a great day out. The enjoyed the, mostly, fine weather and great a view to die for. On the second day of water activities included kayaking, canoeing Over the three terms we have had some There were two main highlights from the Lankan style, with chicken satay sticks with activities that Dartmoor has to offer. the hike we spent our time with a survival and rafting. The rafts were built by the scouts great activities ranging from Axe Throwing, year. Both revolved around cooking on peanut sauce and much more. We continue We set out on the Sunday with an overnight expert, who taught us how to survive in the and the level of success was mixed. Suffice Scavenger Hunt, Highland Games, Pumpkin open fires at the Island Scout HQ. The our tradition of performing our Explorer boat trip – not the most exciting experience, wilderness. We learnt about snares, plants to say that no-one escaped getting wet. Carving and many more. In addition, a first was that we managed to bake several investiture on top of Clarence Battery after but it ensured we had a full day to set and berries to eat and how to make fires. It few back-to-basics scouting skills like cakes for one of our member’s birthday on Unfortunately, all camps come to an end. an evening’s scavenger/treasure hunt. up our camp. So, on Monday, we put up was great fun. That evening, although very pioneering, raft-building and not forgetting an open fire. Secondly, we held a leaving tired, we attended a campfire run by two Our last full day on site was given over to the tents, set up our cooking areas and breaking camp interspersed with the camp the obligatory eating of bacon and setting banquet for all the Explorers who were Mr O Catton & Mr D Smart established our patrol sites. We cooked local leaders. It certainly woke everyone sports. The sports consisted of the usual set fire to various things along the way! turning 18 and moving on from the unit, Sri Explorer Leaders on gas for the whole camp, which made up and got us all on our feet. We even led of silly events using the natural slope of the washing up a much more pleasurable task some of the songs. site and the inventiveness of Daniel and Tal. (really?). To break up the day, we spent On the Saturday, the patrols were given They certainly caused some hilarity. Finally, some time on the shooting range and took a budget and had to plan a meal, buy the bulk of the tents came down and were part in an orienteering challenge. The day the ingredients and cook the meal of packed. We finished the day with a range ended with the only serious rain of camp. their dreams. Their tastes were generally 6th Guernsey Cubs of delicious and very large pizzas with an simple, with a variety of burgers lavished Next morning, we set off on an hour’s equal range of ice cream flavours (not at with sauces and cheese followed by ice journey to Dartmoor – the prison! We had the same time). 2017/2018 has flown by and has been sections of the Island Scout groups. For by the whole camp gathering around the set off to visit the prison museum, but cream or cake. There were some salad packed with a multitude of exciting activities the Cubs the challenge was to hike from campfire in the evening taking part in skits almost made a wrong turning to the visitors’ leaves in there somewhere, but I think that On the final day, we packed the last few was in error. Away from the cooking, we for our Cub Pack to experience. Pembroke Bay along the coast into town and songs from around the World. Cub car park. We had a very informative tour tents and set off to the airport for our flight which was approximately 11 kilometres and of the museum and the boys were kept volunteered our services to carry out a home. Another great camp was over; all we We always aim to provide activities that Camp was attended by almost our entire proved to be just as challenging for the occupied for two hours looking at the conservation project. We were asked to sort the Cubs would not necessarily have the had left were some wonderful memories leaders, let alone the young Cubs! Group who behaved impeccably and a exhibits, which included information on out the woodpile and remove all the useless opportunity to experience in day-to-day life and a pile of dirty washing. great weekend was had by all. some of Britain’s more notorious criminals. items. Those that would burn safely were and we hope that this year they did. Cub Camp in June was amazing. With the The display of items smuggled into the put on a fire, the rest were recycled This has been another great year for theme ‘Around the World’, our base was The year rounded off with kayaking at Rue Once again, we took part in the Le Murier prison was very illuminating. We then or disposed of by the camp warden. Scouting at the Sixth and grateful thanks Africa and along with many bases from Everest Challenge which certainly was a Maingy for Years 3 & 4 and Year 5 had a go at returned to camp to prepare for our go to Lisa, Amy, Alexis and Gary for their other countries around the world, the Cubs As we entered the second week, we had challenge for a few of our Cubs, but one Air Rifle Shooting at the Cobo United A.R.C. two-day hike across Dartmoor. support. We now look forward to the coming were able to experience activities native a couple of days of fun and excitement. that they overcame with determination year, particularly as I will be taking three to these countries and, most importantly, We look forward to another amazing year Next morning, we packed for our hike The first involved caving and climbing, which was great to see. members of the Group to the 24th World sample traditional food. These activities the second had a range of water-based in Scouting. and drove again to Dartmoor. We set off Scout Jamboree in the USA. In March we took on another challenge including fishing in an ice hole in the from Princetown in two groups and spent activities. The caving presented a number of and for the first time tackled JOTT – the Antarctic, making African tribal drums and Mrs J King a glorious day visiting a range of different difficult challenges for everyone and we all Mr O Brock Jamboree on the Trail, attended by all creating boomerangs which was followed Cub Leader landscapes, including bleak, open tors, managed to get out. The climbing offered Scout Leader

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Charity Activities Year 11 Prom Photographs courtesy of Chris George

This academic year, Elizabeth College has climbers took on the Everest Challenge to Kenya Quiz raised a record amount for a variety of raise money for several charities. Though Le Total raised – £1,156.00 worthy causes. The four charity days for Murier’s climbing wall is notably cushier than Carol Service Tumaini, Comic Relief, Sport Relief and Lepra the mountain itself, the sponsorship was well Total raised – £1,251.51 provided a welcome break for students deserved after an hour of gruelling ascents. Christmas Tree Appeal with a whole host of fun activities. These With events such as the Sarah Groves bake Total raised – £40.00 ranged from the classic BBQ, sweets stall Kenya Disco and dodgeball tournaments, to more unique sale still to come, as of now our combined Total raised – £671.89 events such as sponge-throwing and speed efforts as a school have raised £13,567.21. bowling; Mr Rowson being doused with This record figure is a testament to our Kenya Bag Packing bucket after bucket of freezing water was pupils’ generosity in giving on charity days, Total raised – £753.20 a sight to behold. The Swimarathon was a and the determination of everyone involved Kenya Lottery resounding success, with teams from college in fundraisers throughout the year. As Total raised – £1,086.00 Charities Prefect, I’m extremely proud of taking part both on site and at the Beau Everest Challenge Ciaran Gallagher, Tom Stapley, Benjamin Lambert Martin-Roche, Sejour pools, with some interesting outfits. all the students who contributed to these Total raised – £250.00 Alec Farrell, Sam Fell, Sam Broadhurst Jenny Palmer, Paul Davis and Jacqui Pendleton fantastic causes, and I’m confident the Sport Relief Over the winter, Elizabeth College’s carol College will continue its charitable work Total raised – £1,874.28 service and Christmas tree decorations going forward. certainly spread the festive spirit, while Lepra raising a significant sum for causes locally Charity Day (Tumaini) Total raised – £1,343.17 Total raised – £1,628.04 and abroad. The year 12s organising the Total Charity money raised by Swimarathon Kenya Quiz also brought together an Elizabeth College in 2017/18 excellent evening that will go on to sponsor Total raised – £1,407.40 £13,567.21 a disadvantaged child’s route through Charity Day (Children in Need) formal education. In later terms, some keen Total raised – £2,105.72 Peter Brock

Kristian Queripel, Anton Goovaerts, Cahir Cahill, George Howatt, Sam Fell, Alec Farrell

Queues for the ever popular charity bbq Sixth Form Charity Committee hard at work cooking burgers

All for a good cause! Charities Prefect Peter Brock refilling the water buckets Laurent Michel, Zach Ellis, Reuben Esterhuizen, Graeme Henshall Nathan Le Tissier, Josh Lyne, CJ Hallet, Cahir Cahill

Ready for the wet sponge throwing! Sponge Throw Nick Hodgson, Matthew Philp, Sam Broadhurst Jacob Jones, Luke Duffett, Henry Whittle, Henry Partington

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Investigation and Discovery Week Eco Team

Staff and students all look forward to the final week of term as it is a chance to discover sports and activities outside of the classroom and formal curriculum. This year was no exception with a range of activities on offer including sailing, cookery, surfing, tennis, golf and more. The following photos give a taste of the activities that were enjoyed. Mrs K Garnett

Caleb ready to tee off On the water A member of the Eco team busy watering the plants

This year Elizabeth College saw many Crispini-Adams introduced the Pollinator pollinators and can also be used by the changes leading to its transformation into Project which is collaborating with schools, school chefs. a more sustainable and ecological school. businesses and community groups to form Our Art and Photography teacher Sharka a network of pollinator patches across the Mrs Crispini-Adams and Mrs Lee cooperated Lee founded the ECO team, thanks to which island to support insects and attempt to on several ecological projects over this EC started to recycle and improved the reverse the severe decline in numbers over school year. Mostly recently they have ecological practices in the Refectory. the last few decades. The students then been asked to co-ordinate an Elizabeth switched glue and paints for spades and College-sponsored Art Exhibition and Art During the I&D week a group of students led watering cans which they embraced with Installation for the British-Irish Council by Mrs Buchanan and Mrs Lee and helped enthusiasm. They cleared an area alongside Summit which was held at St Pierre Park by Mrs Kay Tom and Harvey Page, created The chasing pack... Enjoying squash Small waves at Vazon the Refectory Building and planted beautiful paper sculptures of pollinating Hotel in June. One of the key topics for pollinator friendly plants including lavender, insects, namely bees and butterflies. discussion was marine plastic pollution and rosemary, thyme, catmint, fennel, sedums Continuing the theme of insects, we also the exhibits were all created by members and Russian sage. The results will be soon joined La Société Guernésiaise’s Pollinator of our community to raise awareness of the appreciated by their new winged friends. Project with a view to creating more pollinator- increasing impact marine plastic pollution is Going forward, this area will be developed friendly areas within our school grounds. having locally on our seas and beaches. in conjunction with the Refectory team with Pollinator Project Coordinator, Vanessa the aim to grow herbs which are good for Mrs S Lee

Smashing it!

Reaching for a great return Fine dining project Planting polinators Working hard digging Eco planting in action

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A Year in Art

In 2018 the Gate House Gallery celebrates and inspires confidence in the students we two aims: to commemorate the courage its fifth year of innovative visual arts teach. In November the Art Department and sacrifice of all those who have lost their exhibitions. This year’s programme team came together to give a showcase of lives to war and also to create a positive started with ‘Where I Live’, a photographic their own work in the gallery. Mrs Buchanan and forward-looking record of the boys of project created by young people aged and Mrs Lee are talented illustrators, and Elizabeth College at this point in history. The 6-11 exploring their own identity and they both exhibited some of the original idea for the project is to make a series of surroundings. Led by local photographer artwork for the children’s books they have photographic portraits of current members (and OE) Ben Bailey, participants were been working on. Ms Pendleton presented of the Elizabeth College CCF, carrying given disposable cameras to take home some of the amazing studio ceramics she on the tradition of military portraiture but and photograph around themes of family has been working on over the last two within the context of contemporary fine friends and self over a six-week period. The years and art technician Louise Stephens art practice. Aaron says; ‘Through their resulting images captured a unique view of was showing her large scale, hand-woven participation in the CCF, cadets develop their lives, giving them the opportunity to tapestries. Head of art Mr Stephens the qualities of integrity, commitment and celebrate their individuality and share the exhibited a selection of recent sculptures responsibility and these are some of the pride they have for their community. It made and paintings. values I hope to get across in the portraits for a powerful and moving exhibition. that I make’. The images were shown in the This year’s Artist in Residence is Gate House Gallery in November 2018 to I believe that in order to teach art it is photographer Aaron Yeandle. Throughout coincide with Remembrance Sunday. necessary to maintain a personal art the year he has been working on his practice. It helps to keep our ideas fresh ‘Commemorative Portrait Project’ which has Mr A Stephens Henry Everitt – ‘Fir Cone’ Harrison Bradshaw – ‘Backs of Houses Etching’

Cameron Rivers – ‘Moore Bird’

Harvey Falla– ‘Rocks’ Martha Morgan– ‘Self Portrait’

Jack Cummins– ‘Dark Rocks’

Cahir Cahill – ‘Street Scene’ Bill Travers – ‘Sand dunes’ Lewis Perfitt– ‘Dave’ Charlie Anderson – ‘Portrait of Harvey’

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Design and Technology

The DT department has produced some be capable of. outdoor bar with resin top, hand-shaped excellent work this year and pupils have had cricket bat with handle turned on the lathe, On Monday 18th June, six of our Year 9 pupils multiple opportunities to get involved with were able to take part in the annual Island concrete cast architect’s model and various a variety of design and practical work. Challenge. The event allows them to work other pieces of furniture and graphics work. Monday after school the department is open with local engineers and students from other The standard was very high and the range for KS3 pupils to work on any aspect of schools. The challenges involve team work of materials and processes that pupils make design and making that interests them and and the building of larger scale projects. use of is quite remarkable. particularly popular is glass engraving and Our annual GCSE Exhibition took place on Young Enterprise continue to make use of tee-shirt printing, alongside the opportunity to 24th April and showcased both Graphics the facilities in the department and this year develop higher levels of skills on the graphic and Resistant Materials work. Each boy saw success with LIT printing tee-shirts and software that we use via video tutorials. needs to produce a working prototype and hoodies and also laser cutting small finger- practical outcome alongside a detailed jointed boxes with names engraved on them Krzystow Damsell – ‘Beach’ Ciaran Gallagher– ‘Abstract Collage’ 21st June saw the annual Year 7 Castles Day event. This is a cross-curricular day electronic portfolio that documents the to create bespoke products. in conjunction with English and History. design work and developments that led to the final outcome. Pupils produced a variety I & D week sees pupils involved in a For the DT element, Year 7 pupils work in range of activities working especially with small teams to produce scale models of of furniture, electronics, board games and marketing products. reclaimed hardwoods and slates. Miss Le medieval weapons such as catapults and Poidevin runs this activity and it is always trebuchets. They then have the opportunity The A-level exhibition took place a week a popular option, not least as pupils get to to test fire these using marbles as cannon later on the 1st May, with our largest ever take home high quality chopping boards, balls/ammunition and firing at a small scale cohort going through. Over 30 pupils slate coasters, printed aprons, engraved castle with model enemy to aim at. Seeing exhibited work that was extremely varied glasses and other products associated with how hard and fast these models can fire a and included: glass fibre chair, reclaimed cooking and dining. projectile gives a greater appreciation of wood BBQ pit and table for the garden, Jack Le Tissier– ‘Abstract Composition’ just what damage a full size weapon would arcade game with Raspberry Pi controller, Miss M Schofield

Tom Stapley Corey de la Rue

Seb Crowson – ‘Cliffs’ Henry Paxton – ‘Idlerocks Hotel’

Alec Farrell

Ciaran Gallagher

Planti CJ Hallett – ‘Fort Grey’ Kenton Henley-Roussel Henry Strobyl Ben Brown

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Pottery Creative Writing

We have had a busy and exciting year in At 1280 degrees everything in the kiln is It has been another year of success for such as the otter and to flora as small yet Bailey’s first place in the senior section the College pottery. The pottery hosts lunch glowing bright orange and this is when the boys at the College in terms of the ambition iconic as the humble acorn. Boys in KS3 of the competition (having also won the time sessions for boys on two afternoons magic happens! The Chinese overcame and imagination of their creative writing. produced similar poems of which the intermediate competition last year). This a week. My Year 7 beginners have grown the problem of work being contaminated Two particular highlights were the poetry following are but a representative sample: conversation between teenagers far from into competent Year 9 potters who can turn by other glazes by putting individual pots created as a collaboration with The Lost MacFarlane was suitably impressed and the horrors of war is a subtly moving piece their hand to the potter’s wheel, glazing, inside another rougher pot called a ‘sagger’. Words visual dictionary and the short stories wrote to tell the boys how pleased he was which he read with great gusto at the unloading a kiln and this year, as part of their This is then broken open and cast aside. entered into the local Write Stuff competition. with their work. awards ceremony during the Guernsey Duke of Edinburgh Award, are teaching the The landscape in China has been changed Literary Festival. Visiting speaker Terry younger potters. The Year 9 potters were by mountains of broken saggars. The Lost Words is the brain child of well- Meanwhile, in The Write Stuff the theme Waite praised the range and emotional known Nature writer Robert MacFarlane of conflict provided a timely stimulus for able to provide a wide range of work for In November, the Gate House Gallery depth of the work. and illustrator Jackie Morris: both were many boys to consider the legacy of war the Eisteddfod and contributed to Elizabeth put on an exhibition of all the work made Pottery Pigs shocked to find that many natural terms and other sources of division and suffering As always, we are very grateful for the range College winning the best Art department by the College Art teachers. In between were disappearing from the Oxford Junior in society. The strict word limit of 300 of local and national competitions available on island. lunch classes, a full timetable and Saturday Dictionary in favour of more recent and words meant that these stories needed which allow our young people to receive afternoon sessions, I finished a few of my On Saturday afternoon my ‘ladies who pot’ ‘relevant’ technological words. Their to be very carefully crafted and edited recognition for dreaming and expressing group has been thriving. Men welcome! The large coil vessels and some thrown bowls. themselves with style and passion. We had a fantastic response from the show wonderful book is a tribute to the natural to deliver their messages. The boys won ladies are learning more about glazes and world, featuring acrostic poems to animals numerous accolades here, including Casper Mr M Buchanan coping with the ups and downs of opening visitors and, just as we all work well as a the kiln firing. You can apply the same department, our distinct types and choice of media harmoniously blended into an glaze in the same way to a similar pot but exciting show. 1st place, senior section of The Write Stuff autopsy. The leaves of the forest had turned 3rd place, senior section of The Write Stuff a single pot can react with other work on on the theme of conflict to calming shades of brown and orange in on the theme of conflict a different shelf, depending on the glazes. Mrs J Pendleton the cool wind of autumn. It seemed as if this Glycerine part of the world was completely ignorant of what was going on elsewhere. A Lifetime of War “My brother says they’re melting bodies Bodies formed low craggy hills across the for glycerine.” I stopped throwing stones “Toby, do you think the war will end?” I battlefield, crested by ravenous crows and down the stream to look at Toby who was asked, “It has to at some point…right?” infested by the carrion creatures of the soil scratching a scab on his elbow. “Eventually, but my brother says he doesn’t beneath them. “Who is?” want it to end before he has a chance to fight.” Forests of broken pike shafts and discarded “The Germans. My brother says they must “I think he’s a fool,” muttered Sarah. “My be getting desperate.” He stopped picking mother says that those who go off to fight knives bristled from damp red marshes in at his elbow and started scrutinising a are throwing away their lives.” their lifeless flesh, and out of these wounds group of woodlice scurrying about under a “Well I think your mum’s a right tart!” Sarah’s ran tacky red rivers that soaked into the earth fallen log. Sarah looked up from the dead face froze in look of shock before turning and stained the field a muddy crimson. Boys’ Wheel Work Boys’ Coasters Eistedfodd rabbit she was poking with a stick, her face into one of contempt, followed by her The battle had been long, bloody and wrinkled into a grimace. departure from the side of the stream to furious. Everybody in Prague had heard it, storm off further into woods. “They’re melting people?” The tone of cannons and muskets raging in the distance. disgust clear in her voice. Toby sneered at Sarah’s back and then And now, when the thunder of Man’s “No. it’s just corpses, right?” I turned back to dropped down beside me. own making had ceased, the scavengers Toby who had moved on from the wood lice “Would you join?” I asked, inquisitively, emerged from their hovels like beetles from to staring up at a bird’s nest in the trees. “If you could?” sodden dirt, and came to feast on the dead. Year 10 to Guernsey Literary Festival “Yeah, don’t know what glycerine is though.” “I don’t know,” he mumbled, “I honestly Jan wandered aimlessly between the don’t know.” “I think it’s used in explosives,” remarked corpses, kneeling next to each to pry cold Sarah, returning back to her makeshift rabbit Casper Bailey silver from their stiff, grey fingers that still Once again, thanks to the generosity of lessons at Elizabeth College. The talk was seemed to cling to their old rings. He turned the Guernsey Literary Festival, our Year 10 given to a predominantly adult audience, over a good find, some foreign lord, and students were invited to attend one of the although the message was well received by 3rd place, intermediate section of The on the torch and started exploring. prised a gold crucifix from his clasp. He most popular events of the whole festival, Year 10. Many of them felt that little changes Write Stuff on the theme of conflict glanced up at his victim’s face and began to a talk by Dr Rangan Chatterjee on the to lifestyle now could prevent some of the It was weird; no one was around, no lights chuckle at the almost comical look of shock benefits of his ‘4 Pillar Plan’. stresses and illness mentioned in the future. were on, not even in the houses; and all etched upon it by the bullet in his neck. the shops were closed. It felt like anything The event was sponsored by local company Day 100 Dr Chatterjee’s message about the could jump out from anywhere. Gradually, I He could see a child only a little younger Healthspan, and we are grateful to them for It was 100 days since my dad left home. I importance of sleep, relaxation, eating well, walked down the street until I heard a noise than him kneeling by another corpse, enabling the boys to enjoy such a relevant didn’t know where he went, and if I tried to exercise and keeping electronic device use from above. It sounded like the plane that I weeping. Jan’s giggle sputtered out at the and entertaining talk. ask Mum, she started shouting at me and under control, reinforced the messages Dr Chatterjee cried herself to sleep. I didn’t want to upset saw in Blackpool a few summers earlier, but sight of them as they came toward him, their the boys are given during their Wellbeing Mrs K Garnett my mum, but I needed to know where he different. It was a bit louder and somehow eyes not those of an angry soldier, or the went. I also asked Grandmother, but she sounded menacing. I kept my feet planted, beady eyes of a scavenger, but overflowing said the same thing, “Don’t you worry your dead silent. Suddenly, I saw an object fall with the grief of the bereaved, the look of little head now dear Dick – everything will in front of me and an even louder noise those who still cared who lived and died be alright.” No one was giving me answers sounded, and everything turned white. in this war of thirty years. He felt a silent and I needed them, so tried to find them. Uneasy, I woke up. Nothing felt real somehow, judgement in that gaze, a piercing, priestly It was 10 o’clock when I left. I knew I wasn’t everything seemed distorted. I lifted my head condemnation he could not bear. allowed to go out past 5 anymore, but I to see my dad ahead of me. Crying tears of He averted his gaze, looking uneasily knew my dad was waiting for me out there. joy, I ran up to him and gave him a hug. instead at a puddle murky with blood that I escaped out of the window, with my torch “I thought I lost you, when I died”, he dimly reflected his gaunt features, as he in hand, making sure I didn’t make a sound. stared back at his own hollow, empty gaze. Then I ran into the street and hid. Once I whispered in my ear. had made sure no one was around, I turned Alex Falla Jacob Jones

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2nd place, intermediate section of The did Mum and Dad go?” outside into the street and demand to have Write Stuff on the theme of confl ict As usual, I got no response. My Uncle and my parents back. Hopefully, others will be Aunt were just as devastated as I was, and encouraged to do the same.” Everywhere many times before, my Aunt had told me not I started walking towards the door. to mention the subject again. But something I was surrounded, yet I was all alone. I had was diff erent today. I wanted answers. Every “I advise you to stop.” My Uncle spoke friends and family members, but I couldn’t emotion from the last nine years built up calmly, hinting hostility. speak to any of them. The government had into one outburst. eyes and ears everywhere. One wrong “Make me,” I retorted, and continued step, and you simply disappeared. Nobody “They’ve been taken by the government, walking, oblivious to his tone. The Leading haven’t they!” I shouted. “But we’re not talked about it. Anyone who did, vanished “As you wish,” he replied, as he took too. Both my parents had been taken when allowed to talk about it, oh no, because we’re too scared for our own stupid lives, something out of his pocket. My legs I was six, and although it was almost nine suddenly spasmed, and everything went years ago now, I was still grieving. which we live in constant fear and misery!” black. My Uncle and Aunt had looked after me “Careful,” my Aunt warned, “they have “Your Aunt was right,” I heard. “They do since. I remember it clearly, the three of us people everywhere, and if you…” have people everywhere.” Global were sitting around the table at dinner time, “No, I WILL NOT be careful anymore,” I and I asked for the millionth time: “Where interrupted furiously. “I am going to go Max Guilbert Captive and Insurance Management firm

Aon Guernsey’s team of almost 100 insurance and reinsurance A Review of the Musical Year professionals possess a breadth of multi-disciplinary expertise and experience across accounting, underwriting, broking, There are so many ways that one might the Elizabeth College Music Department lead, shape, sigh and reshape with tireless captive consulting and claims. measure a successful year in the Music it would be the number of notes that once enthusiasm. We have welcomed Mrs Palmer Department: the number of pieces covered upon a time splattered wildly against the and Mrs Zhou into the Department this year, (more than 20 for a boy in College Choir rehearsal room walls are painstakingly and their skills, generosity and positivity Our philosophy is to employ people with the right skills and attitude to and Orchestra), the range of composers practiced, refi ned, controlled and shared have added so much to the boys’ musical help our clients – giving them the support they need to develop and explored (from Quincy Jones to Tallis, experiences. Mr Martin-Roche has become Join our vibrant until, across all manner of instruments, enable them to find opportunities to play to their strengths. Durufl e to Rag and Bone Man), the number voices, levels of experience and tastes, an increasingly familiar face in the halls of business environment of hours in rehearsal throughout the year a unity is reached and enjoyed. the Music Department, and his language and contribute to our (more than 25 per group) or even the score tuition for the choir and assistance with The Guernsey Graduate Programme lasts 18 months and is designed to success in developing Any boy taking his place in a College group new projects. in the St Malo Beach football match (a win the St Malo trip was invaluable. Along with identity and develop the future leaders of our business. If you think that to Skins with a golden goal) or the number should be proud of what they do and what these newer faces, I would like to off er of crêpes consumed at Mont St Michel in a they achieve. The time given, the care taken my thanks to Mr Rumens, Mr Sutton, Mrs this could be the next step in your career development please email. single meal. One could count the number and the improvements shown are, in fact, Cross and Mr Cottam, under whose careful of individual peripatetic lessons this year immeasurable. As boys rise up through guidance our young musicians continue to To view our current vacancies visit aon.com/guernsey/careers Be part of our (on average 146 lessons per week taking the College they become leaders in these fl ourish. Finally thanks to all those musicians team of almost place for 30 weeks of the year), the terrible activities. We have had a truly terrifi c group who bring their expertise into the College To find out more about our out of term time temp clock puns brought about by this year’s of subject leaders and student conductors community to share with the boys; all those Elizabethan Concert, or even the lovely this year, who have shared their skills colleagues who contribute weekly to extra- opportunities email [email protected] emails and accolades boys have received and time generously. All the music staff curricular groups, Mr Warren, Mr Le Prevost 100 from audience members and proud parents appreciate this enormously. and Mr Lawrence-King, the peripatetic staff after events. and the staff of Guernsey Music Centre. professionals From my point of view, what makes all this But if we were really to examine counts in possible are the fi ve wonderful staff who Miss E Willcocks A Musician’s View

The musical calendar for the year the impressive talent bred within the school Every Thursday the hymns sung in the /aonguernsey ahead is often a daunting prospect, but through a variety of diff erent ensemble whole school assembly are well led by the for a musician it is fi lled with exciting and solo performances ranging from guitar College choir who sit grouped behind the opportunities certain to keep you busy. ensembles and jazz bands to piano trios organ. Music trips off er opportunities for Each year at College I’ve been part of more and the close harmony group. On top of and more within the Music department and the boys to perform elsewhere and improve this, the advent period is also a very hectic as I come into my 7th year I’m pleased to their musicianship. As well as the annual say that there is no change to this trend. time when College musicians are integral to visit to St Malo, there are opportunities the senior and junior carol services but also The main events are the Foundress’s for senior musicians to take their close give up their time to sing at Government Concert and the Elizabethan Concert which harmony singing to London. take place in the Michaelmas and Trinity House and Le Platon Care Home often with terms respectively. Each one showcases a reward of mince pies and sausage rolls. Harvey Falla

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The Elizabethan Concert

One of the highlights of the musical year anniversary of the St. James’ Clock, which Miss Willcocks. The Elizabethan concert is always the Elizabethan Concert in the was refurbished last September. There always provides us a target and focus, and Trinity term. It is a chance for everyone who was a range of repertoire in the concert: is a valuable opportunity to progress our takes part in music at College to congregate we had anything from pop to Baroque. My musical careers and is also just a lot of fun. and celebrate the large amounts of talent favourite part was when both the choir Will Dereham in this school. The theme for this year’s and the orchestra performed the Rhythm Elizabethan was ‘clocks’, to mark the 150th of Life, arranged by our music teacher,

Cast rehearsals

Drama – Oh What a Lovely War Jude Wergerer Jules Upson Louis Thomas

In memory and honour of the millions deadpan expression and patronising The savage humour of the unsubtle, biting in another of his roles as the wheelchair- the ordinary soldiers, or lions, as they throw Chaplain Jules Upton forces the audience, who perished in the carnage of The Great manner towards the audience. In contrast to political satire throughout is directed at bound American is particularly sinister their precious presents from home to one who are provided with hymn sheets, War a century ago Nikki Brown decided his introduction, Jude presents a darkening the false patriotism and meaningless here – his dark glasses appear to convey another as Christmas gifts. to stand up and join in with his church to stage OWALW 55 years after its first mood as he doffs his top hat, relates the value of honour and courage in the face his psychopathic lack of human empathy. service. Whilst they sing The Church’s One The production is book-ended by the conception. Her sumptuously-costumed fall of Belgium, the suffering and carnage, of previously unparalleled human cost The remaining profiteers: Peter Brock as Foundation, and What a Friend We Have in solemn slow march of the cast as they production opened with the projection the crying of the wounded and the pity of the first mechanised war. Alan Clark Britain, Casper Bailey as Germany, Oscar Jesus, the cast sing their alternative words: enter the stage from all angles carrying year by year of the names and numbers of war. Much of his solo singing is tender describes the Tommies, upon whose side Webber as Switzerland, speak with one We Are Fred Carno’s Army and When This large white wooden crosses against blue of Old Elizabethans who gave their lives and moving as well as energetic and the production firmly stands, as Lions led by voice in spite of being on different sides in Lousy War is Over, to the same tunes, thus backlight evoking battlefield cemeteries. in that conflict, countered by the satirical, jaunty. Reuben’s solo singing of Roses of Donkeys – Guernsey allusions unintended! the war. They drive home the dark humour emphasizing the parody. The list of failures by the donkeys is headed At the conclusion of the production the raucous tune of Oh What a Lovely War. Picardy, Far from Wipers and Adieu La Vie of the satire. They are in total agreement Finally, Jude darkens the mood with And by Haig, admirably played by Jude Wegerer, girl chorus, in their various sexy Pierrot Juxtaposition of mood illustrated by the is especially haunting. Emily Oliver’s bawdy, with Oscar as he refers to war as a political When They Ask us on a stage with white blinded into seeing the situation he wants to costumes, dance with red umbrellas. They jaunty songs set against projections of energetic army and navy recruiting song necessity. Jude remarks that the US wooden crosses set against red light. This see: ‘There must be no squeamishness over create a stunning effect as they come horrific battle statistics, the keynote of the with her red feather boa surrounded by a President is grieved by war; to which Peter is followed by the title song and projections losses... The loss of, say, another 300,000 together and form a large poppy with a play, is emphasized by this production. Its chorus of girls is in complete contrast to replies, I understand he’s a very sick man. of subsequent wars ending with Trump and men may lead to really great results – as black umbrella at its centre. multi-sensual approach – the live band and the sadness of her delivery of They Were Yes, agrees Jude, He’s an idealist. Charlie Kim Jong-un showing off about the size of the casualty figures mounted with no gain’ singers directed by Elizabeth Willcocks – Summoned from the Hillsides whilst shadows Anderson in one of his many character roles Elizabeth College Masters in charge their weapons. This drives home the point of – Peter Brock, in one of his many roles as presents a huge range of raucous, satirical of soldiers march behind the scrim. Both group as the Scottish Gillie, adds to the humour of corps are called upon to make an our failure to learn lessons from the past. and tender songs that never fail to move and solo singing, in addition to those already the British General, desperately trying to get with his brilliant ear for the many accents he appearance along with Louis Thomas half an audience. This is augmented by dance, mentioned, that of George Shuter, Peter him to see reason. adopts. The thumping of the shot grouse their size, with an umbrella instead of a gun, Mention must be made of Mrs Zhou’s sensitive and outstanding keyboard video projections, facts and figures as well Brock, Jules Upson, Casper Bailey and Anya Another group to benefit from the descending from the lighting rig with its as a hopeless bunch of recruits to be drilled playing. Also of the lighting design, sound as a huge range of brilliant lighting effects. Mancini is confident, controlled and responsive intractability of Haig and his followers, and accompanying feathers brings a laugh from by Charlie Anderson. Tim Slann is obviously and projections which are so important in Jude Wegerer’s unnerving characterisation to mood throughout. Anya’s enjoyment whose sole aim is to continue the war to the audience. The pathetic contrast of this gender fluid with his pink rifle and scarf; creating the huge range of mood in this as the MC as he introduces the show and confident control of the girl munitions increase their vast profits, open the second scene with the previous scene at the end Rick Le Sauvage is unable to tell his right thought-provoking and timely production. evokes that of the MC in Cabaret. This workers as she leads them in Sister Susie Act. It is The Glorious Twelfth and they of Act One stresses the pointlessness of from his left, and all of them misinterpret the is emphasised by his dark red lipstick, injects sing-along energy into the production. are picnicking on the grouse moor. Jude, war and the heart-warming generosity of word thrust! Mrs M Campbell

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Drama Trip to London

The Drama trip to London led by Mrs Brown • Comedy about a Bank Robbery ‘An outstanding trip where the boys got to had an extensive itinerary: • Brief Encounter by Kneehigh experience a wide spectrum of theatre styles, • As You Like It workshop at the Globe from the open air performance of “As You Like • Watching part of the Royal Wedding on it” at Shakespeare’s Globe to Comedy “About • Matinee performance of As You Like It the Southbank with hundreds of people a Bank Robbery”. The boys were a credit to • Woman in Black performance ‘It was a sunny, successful, creative, fun- the College and Louis Kennedy’s impromptu filled trip to London with 23 fantastic Year • Shopping in Covent Garden street magic will last in the memory, as 10 students; we saw lots of inspiring theatre • Matinee performance of DNA by Dennis and soaked up the energy on the streets of he baffled tourists everywhere from the Kelly at The Southwark Playhouse London with enthusiasm!’ Southbank to Covent Garden.” • Visit to the Tate Modern Mrs N Brown Mr J Shaw

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Athletics Annual Review Alastair Chalmers, Captain Senior Sports Day

Senior Sports Day saw five records broken this year, one of which being a new College Results by House record. Alastair Chalmers dominated in his events, showing his class fresh back from Senior Sports Day – Rive Chadwick Relay 1st South 160 competing in the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Joe Chadwick claimed the Senior Victor Ludorum, a significant 2nd Country 110 achievement considering he has won the individual championship award in every 3rd North 104 age category while at Elizabeth College. The results saw South House run away with victory, while a close battle for second and 1500m race 4th Town 103 third place resulted in some very close scores.

Senior Sports Day – H Thompson – Javelin Junior Sports Day – spectators view from the stand

Cross Country Season Shot Putt A Chalmers – Hurdles A Duffet – High Jump

Senior Cross Country Results by House 1st South 49

On a sunny afternoon the Senior Cross 2nd North 71 Junior Sports Day Country course at L’Ancresse really is spectacular. As usual the students from 3rd Country 77 A beautifully sunny day with little wind made Years 11 to 13 were enthusiastic about 4th Town 114 for an excellent start to the Junior Sports Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 the run, and many had their eyes set on Day. Spectators were treated to a showcase achieving some good times. A core of Winner: Sam Culverwell – 19:15 of talent with several records being broken strong runners took to the longer course 1st Town Country Town Town steadily throughout the day. The 200m of 5k, with Alex Rowe just edging past Results by Year Group record, broken by Tim Geraint-ApSion, and Sam Culverwell on the finish line to take the the 800m record, broken by Jack Reilly, 1st Year 12 45 2nd Country North Country North win. There were some excellent costumes both in Year 7, gives hope for the coming for those taking part in the slightly shorter 2nd Year 13 57 years with a core of impressive athletes course, looked on as more of a fun run, 3rd Year 11 118 coming through the school. Similarly, Alex 3rd North Town South Country but still with some impressive results. Falla (Year 8), broke the 100m record which has stood since 1997. Chris Bain (Year 10), Alex Rowe, Captain fresh back from success at the County 4th South South North South Championships, broke a new Sports Day and College record in the 800m, showing his talent and class. Overall, the day was Junior Cross Country Year 7 Year 8 enjoyed by all. Boys were able to go and 1st Town 1st Country support their house in the field events, with The Footes Lane course changed slightly the final 400m relays giving the loudest 2nd South 2nd North roars from the stand. this year to avoid large soggy patches by the Rugby Club, but it still provided 3rd North 3rd Town challenges for the runners. As a house event 4th Country 4th South where all competitors can score points for their house team, each race was hard fought Winner: Jack Reilly Winner: Henry Lister and produced some very quick times. Year 9 Year 10 Mr M Heaume 1st Town 1st North

2nd South 2nd Town

3rd Country 3rd Country

4th North 4th South

Close finish Long Jump High Jump Winner: Sebastian Vance Winner: Chris Bain

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resistance came from Nathan Le Tissier and platform that had been set, the hosts had the Reed’s game. Matt Philp was given the Ross Guilbert showing some of the Sixth fallen 20-30 runs short of what would have new ball and took three very early wickets Cricket – First XI Season Review Form how to bat and taking the game right been a guaranteed winning total. With runs with some absolute ripsnorters of deliveries into the 43rd over. Despite being all out on the board, a hostile opening spell from sending a Surrey Academy batsman’s for 91, a certain moral victory was won by seamer Nic Buckle reduced the visitors to stumps cartwheeling. After batting for keeping the Victoria players out in the field 23-1 after eight and then to 29-2 as a result 43 overs only scoring 128-9 on what was for 26 over ninth wicket partnership. The of a fantastic one-handed slip catch from a huge ground and not a great wicket, MCC game always brings the challenge of Nick Hutchinson off the well-controlled Elizabeth were left just 20 overs to chase playing in a declaration format but as per bowling of Max Sharpe. down the total for victory. Guilbert opened usual the College seamers enjoyed bowling with Brook, the latter fell early to bring Le The middle overs were then kept tight by with a new red Duke’s ball. The College Messurier to the crease who played some the two Guilberts’ spin bowling but the unfortunately were on the end of another punishing strokes bringing down the total. partnership was not broken. Victoria’s innings defeat in this game, narrowly missing out He too then fell leaving Hutchinson and was held together by 15-year-old Josh on the draw with the 10th wicket falling in Guilbert to take the score to 94-2 with 24 Lawrenson who was more than impressive, the third last over of the day’s play. Credit balls left. Hutchinson needing quick runs showing temperament well above his years again must go to Ross Guilbert and Nathan went for cow corner and was caught out finishing 56 not out. The real damage came Le Tissier who showed complete fight and for 21. Worth placing 6six fielders on the though from a brutal 20 ball fifty, hit by Ed determination right to the end, despite some boundary, it was to be a game of twos with Giles which took the visitors to touching intimidating fast bowling from the MCC. Guilbert bringing the score down to 12 distance of the total, he was however needed off the last six balls. He was then Now heading towards the end of the season dropped off a very hard chance on two… caught and bowled for 48 off the first ball of and post all exam commitments, the team How different the result may have been. the last, leaving heavyweights Ed Miller and were anxious to expel the embarrassment Elizabeth came so close as Buckle came Matt Merrien to see us home. 9 required off of the earlier away game against Victoria back into the attack snaring two late wickets 3… 4! 5 required off 2…Single! 4 required by regaining the Stephen Sullivan memorial but ultimately in the highly competitive game off the last ball…A booming club down the trophy for the inter-collegiate encounter. they were to rue not making those extra ground flew past the boundary line for the Guilbert won the toss and elected to bat 20 runs as Lawrenson saw his team over required four meaning Elizabeth had won on a glorious sunny morning at the College the line, displaying great emotion in victory, an absolute thriller. The moment banishing field. Openers Guilbert and Brook started reminding us all of the importance that these all the woes of the season and was a off well, making an opening stand of 32. games still hold in College life. Guilbert was then joined by Le Messurier at deserving end for a group of lads some of the crease who moved the game onto 114 So far the College season had been woven whom have been playing school cricket before the latter gifted his wicket to Josh with tantalizing results that always seemed together since Year 4! to favour the opposition; this was not Lawrenson for a well-made 41. At 159-2 after So that brought the mixed bag of emotions however to be the case on the College 32, Elizabeth were on track for a very big of the 2018 season to a close. Enormous tour. Elizabeth played a very strong Reed’s score first innings score, however a couple thanks must go to Mr Eisenhuth, not just for School in the opening time game where of quick wickets left the hosts on 171-4 with organizing a great tour and season, supported Reed’s batted first totalling 318 in 63 overs 13 left but the key man Guilbert still in on 65. by Mr Garnett, but for the unwavering on a blistering day at a small ground. EC The run rate was then upped over the next commitment to the team throughout the amassed 276-9 off the 46 overs remaining eight overs by Guilbert despite not having whole year – scoring, coaching, cooking EC First XI Cricket Team in the day, Guilbert scoring 65, alongside a a lot of the strike, until he eventually found and even sometimes umpiring each weekend 40 from Hutchinson. Again, it was the cool the deep square leg man to be dismissed from April to July and that’s not even factoring for 85, missing out on his second First XI head of the king of blocks and leaves Ross The Elizabeth College cricket season win second game to progress to the second Wanderers saw a very patient innings from in his winter efforts. He will say it is just Hundred against Victoria, much to their Guilbert alongside tour newbie Jake ‘Gunta’ for 2018 encompassed just about every round. Unfortunately, College were not Nathan Le Tissier set the game up nicely his job, which would be correct, but going delight as shown in their celebrations. Swaisland who saw out the overs to bring emotion ranging from vast disappointment able to replicate the batting success of the for what looked to be an easy chase for above and beyond every day as he does Elizabeth then managed to scramble to what was felt as a ‘winning’ draw for the to embarrassment but ultimately concluded first match, only amassing 120. There was Elizabeth, but a sudden drought in runs makes the cricket experience now at 239 off their 50. No team in this fixture has visitors. The final game of the season was to with outright adulation. Of the team of 11 still much belief in the College side in the left too much work to be done in the College just that little bit more special, so on chased more than 200 in the last five years be played against Worth School in another boys that had once been named by interval as off-field leaders Myles Brook closing overs, leaving us on the wrong behalf of the First XI, thank you. so the team were reasonably confident, but time fixture. EC won the toss electing to Mr. Huxtable as the greatest Year 8 side and Ross Guilbert motivated the team, side of a result which definitely should it was felt around the ground that, given the bowl to try and replicate the success of Nairn Guilbert there has ever been based on an unbeaten inspiring the game to be taken right to the have been avoided. Now, the second time five from five season conquest, and despite penultimate ball. Captain Nairn Guilbert in the first four matches of the season we losing key members of that unit over the had to bowl himself the last over with only had narrowly missed out on victory; swift years, six of the core players still remained five runs to play with. The over went dot… lessons had to be learned if any success ‘If it is to be it’s up to Me’ which brought the potential for a very dot…one…appeal…Not out! A howler of an was to be achieved during the season. successful 2018 First XI campaign. LBW decision resulted in Elizabeth sinking Ultimately, I think it’s fair to say that the William Henry Johnson The season started with what has become to their knees as Dauncey’s then hit the league campaign was one of substantial somewhat of a staple fixture in the First XI fifth ball of the over for four to clinch the underperformance from senior players calendar against Ryde School from the Isle game nine wickets down. How different the whose exams perhaps had more effect You will go a long way to meet a more determined, talented and enthusiastic of Wight where Elizabeth eased to a rather season could have been, had the umpire on them than anticipated. group of boys, than those who represent the College at Cricket. That and that had raised his finger. Still, a creditable effort comfortable victory in a 50 over affair on Now the crux of the First XI season is from all the players meant we left with our a wet April afternoon. Dan Le Messurier based around fixtures against the MCC alone has seen College Cricket now recognised as one of the top 100 Cricketing schools heads held high despite being the ‘nobody’ was first to be in the runs with a well-made and of course Victoria. The Victoria away out of the three teams present. in the UK. A significant achievement that every boy that represented the College this 95. This left what was yet again a youthful game came first and a confident Elizabeth

College side in high spirits going into the side arrived at Claremont Field on a sunny year and over the past four years should be incredibly proud of. National t20 knockout competition. We drew Once out of April and into May, the white Saturday morning. Elizabeth lost the toss with St. Edwards, Oxford and Dauncey’s in ball Men’s Division One campaign began. and were asked to field first with Victoria The First XI team motto; ‘If it is to be it’s up to Me’ has resonated throughout the year the first round, the first boasting a number 2018 will be remembered as a year of accumulating a competitive 226 off their of county second XI players alongside an extreme summer heat but inopportunely 45 overs. A number of very soft dismissals groups and is the reason for this prestigious award. However, rather than me explain England U19 international. this did not fall in the month of May with early in the Elizabeth reply left Captain what it means I think it is captured best in the below post in the The Forty Club monthly St Edward’s batted first totalling 198. the first games against Wanderers, Cobo Guilbert stranded on 30 with the score at Despite the daunting total against a well- and Griffins all being played on damp days 60-7. However, not long after he was out newsletter. The Forty Club is reputed to be the largest wandering cricket club in the drilled bowling attack, Elizabeth managed to say the least which did not favour the too, bowled by spinner Josh Lawrenson. world and boasts a number of ex-professional players and officials. to reach 159 off the 20 which left a must College side. The opening game against At 68-8 the game was surely gone, but late

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Fencing Year 7 Fencing

This year has seen College fencers national rankings and is the first Guernsey have the reserves to get the Gold. Alex My brother started fencing when he joined started taking part in competitions in the UK. continuing to make their mark in events fencer to qualify to represent Britain on the Varley gave a career best performance Elizabeth College and, after seeing how The Leon Paul Junior Series is a national across the UK. Of the younger generation U20 world circuit. He travelled to events in coming third in the boys’ juniors sabre, much fun he had, I thought I would give it a children’s competition. It’s really hard to Will Montgomery has continued his great Poland, Germany, Hungary and France, in succumbing 15-14 to the eventual winner go. We fence different weapons – he does put into practice what you learn in training, progress to be ranked 8th in the GB under what was a steep learning curve at this elite in a nail-biting semi-final. James Le Maitre epee and I fence sabre, which I think is but it’s great fun and I have made lots of level of competition. finished a commendable third in the Master 15 Epee rankings, picking up Bronze and much better. new friends in Guernsey and the UK. I was at Arms competition whilst Tal Salter and Silver medals at national events on the way, It is a credit to the work of everyone involved nervous at first, but the rest of the Guernsey Alex Le Maitre made the quarter finals of I fence twice a week after school at the and making a top 16 placing at the British in fencing that we have such a competitive team are a real support and I am getting the their respective events. Youth Championships in the U16 boys epee. youth squad which regularly contains medal College sports hall. It’s a tough session but hang of competitions now. He is joined by Harry Cummins who won the really good fun and I have seen my levels of winners. The effort that goes into getting to To further educate and improve the fencers’ I think everyone should try fencing. U13 boys sabre at the Millfield in November the competitions is immense and having to performance we have also introduced fitness increase. We all work hard and that’s Reuben Montgomery in a field of over 40 fencers, Harry has also balance their academic studies adds even regular strength and conditioning sessions important because this year I have also Reuben Montgomery been winning medals in the U15 age group. more kudos to their performances. In total led by the island’s performance conditioning Tal Salter has also performed excellently at College fencers have travelled to over 20 coach, Andy Perkins. He has been doing the national level, making the quarter finals UK competitions this academic year, which, some fantastic work with the competitive at the British Youth Championships in the considering the vagaries of off-island travel, squad; working from the gym we have U14 boys sabre. is an immense achievement. slowly been developing on the sports hall balcony. This sort of physical training is We have had a regular squad of six of the The Public Schools’ Fencing Championships Football – First XI Report a key part of developing into an athlete older fencers traveling to the British Ranking again provided College fencers with the capable of competing at international level Competitions, they have performed bravely chance to show off our fencing pedigree. and allowing fencers to develop the habit of all season and are starting to come to terms Harry Cummins finished second in the Despite the 3-0 loss earlier in the season, physical training which has shown to have with the intensity of national events. Alex Mount Hayes sabre, having overcome his with a good run of form under our belt, the significant health benefits throughout life. Le Maitre, in his first year at U20 level, opponent’s 15-14 in the quarter and semi- team believed we could pull off a shock finished the season in 7th place in the U20 finals; after such a long day he didn’t quite Mr C Buxton and beat Grammar, who looked favourites to finish second behind Victoria. The team managed to recover brilliantly to 4-4 just after the break having been 4-1 down, courtesy of another Myles Brook brace, a James Hudson penalty and an Alex Grimwood flick from a corner. We were on top for much of the second half and looked most likely to nick a winner, but, unfortunately, our opposition had the luxury of having multiple substitutes, so they could rotate players, and eventually the boys tired and conceded three quick goals which killed the game. Public Schools’ Fencing Team Ben Mills On a very wet Saturday, the team travelled Miles Brook, First XI vs Grammar School Image Courtesy of the Guernsey Press for our last away fixture against Victoria, who had already easily sewn up the league. Not helped by the conditions, we This year, the First XI was a very youthful against a full strength Hautlieu team, and struggled to keep the ball for long enough squad, with many Lower Sixth and Year yet we came away with an excellent 2-2 to trouble the opposition and in the end 11 students featuring regularly. With the draw thanks to two goals from Myles Brook, were comfortably beaten in what was a the solid defensive partnership of Sam withdrawal of the College of FE from the poor display. Our final game of the season, Broadhurst and Alex Grimwood, and the league, we were faced with the prospect against Hautlieu, was a very frustrating one heroics of goalkeeper Nathan Le Tissier, of competing against three schools with a - we dominated the first 25 minutes, playing who made a stunning low save from a much bigger pool of players to choose from, our best football of the season and keeping penalty. It could have been all three points (Grammar, Hautlieu and Victoria) and De possession for long periods of time. Then, had Brook not hit the woodwork from his La Salle of Jersey who have a similar-sized we conceded twice in two minutes in what second penalty of the game. Sixth Form. This meant it would be a difficult were the first attacks Hautlieu had in the season to compete for the league. Next, we went into back-to-back games game. This affected our game in the second Coach Doherty imparting words of wisdom Vanquished opponent To start the season, the squad was thrown against a De La Salle side who had already half and we again conceded goals in a in at the deep end with no traditional pre- comfortably beaten Grammar earlier in flurry, leading to a result which didn’t really season OEs game, which is usually a chance the season. The first match took place reflect some of the good things we had done. at College Field, and with a big crowd to get used to playing together, and the task Our total of seven points matches our return behind us, we ran away 5-2 victors, Myles of facing rivals Victoria in the first match at from the previous season, but in a way is Brook once again on the scoresheet College Field. Despite a lot of hard work from a better outcome considering in 2016 four with two, alongside Josh Lyne and Louie the boys, the quality of the eventual runaway of those seven points came against the Cochrane who also grabbed two goals. With league winners was clear as they came College of FE, who did not compete this confidence high, we embarked on another out 3-0 victors. Our second game against time around. Ultimately, that tally could trip to Jersey for the rematch. In a feisty Grammar saw the same result, and we were have been more, and where we fell down fixture, and despite our central midfield disappointed with our performance. was in conceding multiple goals in quick pairing of myself and Miles Hardill having succession which killed off games. The It did not seem to get any easier, with to fill in at centre back for the second half team would like to thank Mr. Garnett and our next game being against Hautlieu in due to injuries, we picked up another three Mr. Adams for all their hard work this year. Joel Evans in action Cummings going for gold Public Schools’ Elizabeth College Finalists Jersey. We had to play this one without our points with a 3-1 win, Myles Brook adding to four Guernsey Under-18 representatives his tally with a hat-trick. Cameron Laine

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Year 8 Football Tour

In October, the Year 8 Football team Millfield further goals. However, considering Max McCarthy to deny Cheam an equalising travelled to England for their annual Football the early start, leaving Guernsey at 7am goal close to the finish. The evening was tour. The Year 8 boys are separated into two and several hours of travel, this was a very spent ten pin bowling and at the cinema, teams in the local Guernsey Schools league, impressive performance and a fine way an integral part of any tour! so this is the first chance that they have to to start the tour. play together as a school team. However, Our final match was against Stroud School, The second day of the tour started with a despite this lack of preparation as a team Romsey. The team were very much on very interesting visit to Stonehenge, near they managed to win all three games on tour. a high after two excellent performances Salisbury. A World Heritage site which and a morning spent at Romsey Rapids. On arrival in England the team travelled to many of the boys had not seen before. It Jacques Tautscher had an excellent game in Bournemouth Football Club, now a Premier was a short journey to Cheam School for midfield which allowed Max Johnson, Daniel James Hudson challenging the Victoria College Year 9 Sigma Cup Final Image League team. After a tour of the stadium our second match. As with all the schools Cameron and Marcus Thomas in particular keeper Image courtesy of the Guernsey Press courtesy of the Guernsey Press and pitch, the boys had a short training on the tour we were superbly entertained, time to get forward. Some excellent finishing session with the Bournemouth Academy given lunch and tea and made to feel very again from Henri Whitehorne and Alfie Eliott The Year 9 football club was again proving The year 10 only had the one team in challenge strong footballing schools on the coaches. This clearly had a very positive welcome. Cheam had a strong and powerful gave Stroud little chance, despite Stroud popular with the boys ready again to the league this year. The team recorded mainland. In the 2018 season our Year 7 effect as in the first match against Millfield team and it was thanks to some excellent having an excellent Southampton Academy represent the Blues and the Pumas in the impressive wins against Grammar and La will now take over the old Year 8 tour to the School, the team played some good defending from Ben Sharp, Will Rouget goalkeeper, the final score of 6 -1 to College league. It was really pleasing to see the Mare De Carteret and a walkover against south of England and play the prep school possession football with George McNeela and Marcus Thomas along with the centre reflected not only the dominance of the side progress that several our players had made. Les Beaucamps which resulted in a three- First XI teams (Under 13) The Year 8 have and Daniel Cameron showing good close back pairing of Gray and Brady that the but also how well they had developed as a Both Pumas and Blues recorded excellent way tie for the league title with Grammar had a tour arranged for the north of England control in midfield and Elliot Clarke and College team were still in the game at half team during the three match tour. Thanks results against Grammar and La Mare De and St Sampson’s. The league was meant to play some of the stronger northern Max Johnson showing good pace as the time. Despite being 2-1 at half time the team to Mr Garnett for setting up the tour, Carteret. St Sampson’s and Les Beaucamps to be decided by a play-off, unfortunately schools, Bolton, Chester and Cheadle Hulme. team attached. The final score of 4 – 2 to rallied in the second half with excellent Mr Cousens for running the training and proved to be a little too strong for our teams as seems to be the case with many school Elizabeth perhaps flattered the team as goals from Henri Whitehorne, Elliot Clarke Disappointingly, school sport is not the same league teams during the season and Mr and despite much closer results than last fixtures now, Grammar and St Sampson’s Max McCarthy in goal made a series of fine and Isaac Eyton Jones. College managed as it has been in the past. The school season Wray and Mr Good for taking the tour. year, both lost to narrow defeats. In the failed to play, and the title was shared by saves and Henry Gray and Ed Brady at the to come back to win 4 -3, although it took involves playing each school just once, fitting match for bragging rights back in school, all three teams. The Year 10 finished their back made a number of vital blocks to deny another excellent performance in goal from Mr D Wray all fixtures in before the October half term, Pumas ran out 5-2 winners. short season with an away match to Victoria College. Following the First XI out on a wet limiting opportunity for the boys to play as The Year 9 team played their annual and slippery Victoria College pitch to a very much as they would like. We include tours for matched against Victoria College at the scrappy encounter. However, the Year 10s a two of our age groups and have our inter- College Field. In a close encounter the proved too strong for our Caesarian rivals, collegiate Victoria matches. We are looking College team had plenty of opportunities winning the game 5-2 with a superb hat- at ways to try to increase our fixture calendar. Football Review to win the game but were unfortunately trick from Ben Straker. We have considered the idea of entering profligate in front of goal. At the other end our school into Independent School’s Victoria were able to take their chances and With our numbers arriving in Year 7 Football Association cups. These are based each year continuing to increase, having The 2017 season continued the format The season panned out as we were hoping, score of 5-0 could have been much higher ran out 4-0 winners. The score line certainly on individual rounds, played every three almost 90 boys in a year group makes us that we have adopted for the last two both teams recording four wins and one but for Mr Wray regularly rotating his squad did not indicate the closeness of the game. weeks with a potential seven games to considerably bigger than our rival schools. years in dividing our teams into two equal draw leading to the final game of the to avoid the match becoming a rugby score the final. Obviously, this will be expensive A First XI was formed from the two teams As a result, we will continue to field two season. On a very wet Tuesday afternoon and to give everyone a chance to play. so If anyone out there is willing to help us ability teams to allow more students the to play in the Sigma Cup. After comfortably teams in each league to give as many in November the Pumas and the Blues went financially, please give me a call to discuss opportunity to play for the College in the The Year 8 had almost as many boys beating Les Beaucamps 4-0 in the semi-final, boys as possible the opportunity to play head to head. The pitch was soon churned sponsorship opportunities! inter-school league. In addition to these two turning out for training as the Year 7 so the final pitted us against St Sampson’s. See and enjoy school football. We are also in a teams in Years 8 and 9 we were able to put up reminding many of us older spectators to put out two teams into the league was the Sigma Cup match report below. position to have strength in a first team to Mr M Garnett out 3rd and 4th teams in friendlies against of the 1970s and 80s Match of the Day an easy decision to make. However, both our neighbouring schools second teams. encounters. The conditions spoiled the teams found it a challenging league with Tuesday and Friday afternoons offered a football that both these teams had played all schools apart from Blanchelande having great spectacle on the MF seeing all pitches all season resulting in a very scrappy affair. stronger sides than our two teams. As a being used. There were over 40 College The match was evenly balanced, but the result, both teams recorded one win and boys playing inter-school football. Blues were more clinical in front of goal and four losses. It must be stated that many eventually ran out 3-1 winners to take the of these games were close and our boys Year 9 Sigma Cup Final The Year 7 was a challenge for Mr Wray league title. demonstrated real character and resilience as 45 boys turned up to Year 7 training. After suffering a few heavy defeats in the in the matches played. However, with the help of Mr Adams and Mr The season finale for Year 9 was the Sigma midfield evading College challenges to keeper cleared a ball only for it to strike the past few years to Victoria College at the Davis the two inter-school league teams, The Kinder Cup allowed an opportunity Cup finals against St Sampson’s. Our clinically finish beyond keeper Jack Hamon. back of one of his own defenders and drop Under 12 age group Mr Wray was really the Pumas and the Blues were sorted with for the stronger players from each team to northern neighbours were looking to make The stalemate continued until full-time with in front of Elliot Lock who tucked the ball looking forward to getting one over our old high hopes for the forthcoming season. form a First IX to maintain the trophy that up for their defeat to the same College team neither side able to break the deadlock. into the back of the net. Immediately after adversaries in his we won last year. A tough draw against in last year’s Kinder Cup Final. the re-start the final whistle blew and onto last match in charge league winners, the Grammar school were Into extra-time and despite continuing to the lottery of penalties. of a College football first round opponents. In an exciting game The game started well; College dominated dominate the midfield with outstanding team. Thirteen both teams were unable to score in normal early possession and it was no surprise displays from Sam Heathcote and Jamie Both schools tucked away their first two when the deadlock was broken after just players from the time. Extra time still couldn’t separate the Smith, College could not apply a finish to penalties, then St Sampson’s missed. seven minutes with Elliot Lock bursting Blues and Pumas two sides so onto the lottery of penalties. the good work. College thought that this College scored to make it 3-2. Two goal through the St Sampson’s defence, sliding were combined to Exceptional penalties from both sides and profligacy in front of goal was going to cost hero Elliott Lock stepped up to take the form a First IX for the scores were 4-4 leading into the last two the ball past the advancing St Sampson’s them the trophy when, midway through the keeper. Although College were winning winning penalty but St Sampson’s keeper this game. I don’t penalties of the best of five. Unfortunately, first half, St Sampson’s took the lead with Elmey saved to give them a glimmer of think in my 18 years a great save from the Grammar keeper and a the midfield battle they couldn’t create any a sweetly-struck shot from the top of the clear-cut chances in the final third so at half hope. However College keeper Jack at College have cool finish from the Grammar player resulted 18-yard box. With nothing to lose, College time the score remained 1-0 to College. Hamon saved the next penalty and captain I seen a College in a first-round exit. These same players had pushed forward looking for the equaliser. Seb Vance was able to add the Sigma Cup team so dominant in the opportunity to prove themselves in the The second half started much the way It looked like St Sampson’s were going Year 7 Football Team with Coach David Wray to this team’s collection of silverware. after their victory against Victoria College an inter-collegiate UK with our annual tour which you can read as the first had started but St Sampson’s to hang on to the lead when, in the dying match. The final about in the separate article above. striker, Keane Domaille, ran the ball from moments of the game, the St Sampson’s Mr M Garnett

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The ABN-AMRO Guernsey Schools’ Golf Tournament Hockey Season Report The Elizabeth College Year 7 to 9 golf club has been attending golf lessons with Phil Sykes at the St Pierre Park Golf Club. The It has been another successful year for and Morgan Clayton, Jacob Gomes and Max control and assurance and taking their goal Thursday after-school lessons have been the Elizabeth College hockey squads. The Lord have all been attending the England chances when they came. The 3-2 victory well-attended throughout the Michaelmas, Year 7 team had a good introduction with Hockey Regional performance centre was credit to their resilience and strength Lent and Trinity terms. The boys have been some competitive matches against visiting training this term. in defence and they attacked with pace and accuracy. Sam Ferry and Nairn Guilbert learning new skills on the range, at the short schools, Cheltenham, Stroud and The U16 team also attended the National scored the goals. game area and out on the 9-hole course. St Michaels. Championships for boys and were unlucky This inter-schools’ tournament took place at The Year 8 team had a challenging year not to qualify for the West of England finals, The OEs’ match was a very entertaining a sunny St Pierre Park Golf Course on Friday with the visits of Parkside, Felsted and a goal here or there would have seen them game, 2-0 down with fifteen minutes left 18th May 2018. The format for the event was Churchers. The newish format of 7 a-side progress and competition at this level on a it looked like another defeat to the OEs greensomes and the pairings were as follows; hockey was deployed throughout, and consistent basis may have given them the but goals from Justin Maynard and Nairn many boys were able to participate in some experience they lacked in failing to qualify. Gulibert allowed us to get an excellent draw 1. Michael Kennedy and Euan Simmonds fun and challenging hockey. and a share of the Mastersport trophy. 2. Alex Pauckner and Charlie Clapham The senior squads again had an excellent 3. Ollie Clapham and Alex Ward The Year 9 squad played good competitive season; competing in the men’s leagues The First XI tour to Bath was an excellent 4. Joe Adams and Harry Gribbens fixtures in the ladies’ league. The team they performed well in a highly competitive end to the season. Four matches in three 5. Jack Hamon and Joe Marshall had a one off game against Churchers and strong league. The Second XI managed days was tough but credit to the boys who 6. Anton Pauckner and Freddie Stewart U14 and played well in the game but lost to win a number of games in Division Two played well all weekend, achieving three comprehensively against a very strong and were well led by Max Sharpe; a number wins with an unfortunate loss in the last After three hours of driving, pitching, side. They also played in the National of the U16 players were ever-present in game of the season. We would all agree the chipping and putting, the Elizabeth College Schools’ Cup and were knocked out in this team as well. They won some excellent standard of hockey played was exceptional. golf team emerged victorious. They won the games in a very competitive Division Two the preliminary round after an unfortunate A highlight of the year was our nomination competition by two shots from a competitive and had an outstanding 5-0 win over defeat to Exeter School in the group to play in this year’s Varsity Match. OE Grammar School side. Some of the team are shown in the photo from left to right – Euan Simmonds, Victoria in the Inter-Collegiate match. Well Michael Kennedy, Anton Pauckner, Jack Hamon and Joe Adams stages; their aim next year is to compete and former England international Andrew done to all who played in this game. Mr S Huxtable in the Men’s Division Two and play some Oxburgh invited us to represent him in tough fixtures against good men’s sides The First XI league season has been the Varsity Schools’ match on the day he in preparation for senior hockey. another very successful one; having lost a captained Oxford against Cambridge. It is the The Year 10s had a very good season number of key players last year to university, first time in the 100-year history of hockey at Elizabeth College V Victoria College Golf Match in Men’s Division Two. Although they the season looked daunting. The boys this school we have had this invitation and found the going tough and didn’t win any however stood up brilliantly and managed had an OE as Captain Oxford or Cambridge. There was competition for places for led from the front as Captain and went and with the promise of no Geography games, there were some very promising go on a five-game unbeaten run before Sadly, we were beaten by the weather and were unable to travel to the game. A major the senior golf team in 2017. Several trial around in a gross 69 (one under par) to win homework for two weeks, he duly obliged performances. They also played Victoria Christmas in the men’s league and defeated Yobbos and Indies in two excellent games. disappointment for all involved. We do hope matches were arranged to finalise the team his match. Rory McKenna won his match and won the last two holes to win his match. but unfortunately lost after dominating the though that there may be another invitation which resulted in a team of eight all on good convincingly and went around the course first half in which they could have scored The Victoria game proved to be another Hugo Le Marquand then halved his match around the corner should Will Thompson form. Elizabeth College went on to beat in a gross score of 71 (one over par). six goals. Notably Josh Duke (who was great day, it was a complete team to complete a 5½ to 2½ scoreline which continue his progress at Oxford. Victoria College 5½ to 2½ in this annual Daniel Troop also produced his best golf to was the biggest winning margin in living awarded the Nicholas Laine memorial performance where the boys executed the game plan perfectly: defending with Mr A Good golf fixture for the Boomer Trophy. This was win his match comfortably. Lucas Perkins memory. The team arrived very early at the hockey stick for the most promising colt) only the fourth victory in the last 30 years. scored the vital fourth point to ensure we course to practise for two hours before the There were some memorable performances could not lose the match. It was then up match and fully deserved their victory. on the links of L’Ancresse with several boys to Harry King to bring home the trophy. goals from Lewis, a goal shooting their lowest score ever. Isaac Bate He was all square with two holes to go, Mr S Huxtable First XI Hockey Tour from Nairn and one more from Nick Hodgson. The morning after drawing a hard-fought game against the OEs, the Elizabeth After a couple of hours to College First XI went to Bath for the end-of- rest and refuel we set off to season tour, accompanied by Mr Good and play Ratcliffe College, who Mr Wray, on his final First XI tour after over were one of the weaker 30 years as the team’s coach. sides we played against on the weekend. We kept Our first game was against Lord to our style of play and Wandsworth’s, a strong sporting school managed to beat them Squad: N. Guilbert (C), S. Fowler (GK), L. Perfitt, H. Thompson, with many past famous athletes including 6-1, with some great play J. Carnachan, D. Harty, S. Hodgson, R. Guilbert, T. Cashin, S. Ferry, Jonny Wilkinson. As promised, they were particularly in the first half, N.Hodgson, M. Sharpe, M. Hardill, J. Pipe very “agricultural” but despite this, we were 2 goals from Nairn and a more convincing hockey side. However, Sam Ferry each, and a goal legs we came away with a 3-1 defeat, Tom the game was quite touch and go with their apiece from Nick and a first goal for College Cashin scoring the goal which reflected his strength and speed going forward giving from Don Harty. performance in the game. Even with the them three goals. Goals from Nairn, Lewis, disappointment of a final loss, the season Sam Hodgson and last-minute call up Nick Our final game was against Eastbourne was a successful one, and the tour was a Hodgson put us ahead and gave us a College, a strong hockey school. Having good final opportunity for the U6th to play victory for our first game of the tour. played four games in three days, our legs together as a team. were starting to show the fatigue; despite On Saturday Morning we travelled to Prior this the team pulled together for what Special thanks to Mr Wray for accompanying Park School for a game against Haberdashers’ for some of us would be the last College us and for his long service to Elizabeth College hockey across all age groups for Aske’s, another strong sporting school but hockey game, with a stand-out performance so long. Also thank you to Mr Good for this time more at home on the hockey pitch. from Tom Cashin in centre midfield. The coaching us this season, and for constantly Having already played two games in as many College team was unfortunately outplayed Daniel Troop, Louis Raffray, Lucas Perkins, Hugo Le Marquand, embarrassing us all on tour with his selfie stick! Isaac Bate (Captain), Harry King, James Hudson and Rory McKenna days it was an excellent performance all by one of the strongest sides we had round to win the game 4-2, with two brilliant played all season, and along with tired Hugo Thompson

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One of the highlights of my week is progressed from taking turns in diff erent much to everyone’s delight. They worked For details of the opportunities and how to apply, covering sailing as part of Senior Games on crew or helm positions with an instructor on out that travelling in a straight line at about visit careyolsen.com/careers a Monday afternoon. The students muster board to often working as a team without six knots created the type of bow wave the at the Guernsey Sailing Trust and have been the instructor aboard but close by. Dolphins dolphins liked to play with. taking out the two Hawks. Pupils have often joined the students in the afternoon, BIGGER PICTURE

The College Sailing Championship

This event takes place in September and junior or senior level. The Junior Cup, called Arthur Collenette. The Senior Cup, called is open to all experienced sailors at either the Perelle Knot this year, was won by the Brehon Tower, was won by Zach Ellis.

Eric Twiname National Junior and Youth Team Sailing Championship

On 14th October 2017 we enjoyed an excellent trip to the UK to take part in the Eric Twiname National Team Sailing Championships. The 10 boys who made up the Youth Team and the Junior Team were a credit to the school considering many were new to team sailing and this event. Both teams sailed all day in 13 races. The juniors were a two-boat team and the seniors a three-boat team. The competition was very stiff as schools such as Oakham in Rutland team race every weekend. The British Youth Sailing Squad were also there, and they were scattered about sailing for their own schools or clubs, hence the high standard of racing! The Juniors (Year 9) were a young team as Junior Sailing Team this is an under-15 event but they won nine out of their 13 races. This meant over all the next day in the knock out, they were placed sixth out of 20 teams. They were knocked out after winning one but losing four races. Whilst a discussion was taking place in front of the results screens I noticed a team of girls in the junior section had the same result and were also knocked out after Great careers winning one and losing four... I then noticed both girls in GB Team racing gear! The seniors had a tough time as they have never team raced, bar training for a few are a journey sessions on Thursday nights, and again we had a young team as this is an under 19 event. However, they were resilient, kept going and gradually their tactics, positioning not a destination and teamwork improved. An offi cial who had been on the water with the seniors said she was delighted to see the progress the Elizabeth College made over the two days. Eric Twiname National Junior and Youth Team Sailing Championship OFFSHORE LAW SPECIALISTS Mrs J Pendleton

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Shooting

The Elizabeth College Bisley Shooting Team

It was mostly a huge success story for the Already a Channel Island small-bore Charlie Brewin, Roman Brewer-Marchant, College at Bisley this year but with a slightly champion, Luke has represented GB in Matt Le Vasseur, James Bowsher, Luc disappointing performance in the Ashburton overseas full-bore events in the Under 18 and Duffett) and the Victoria College Trophy Shield, finishing in seventh place. Under 19 teams and was a member of this (Amy Woodland, Luke Malcic, Matt Le year’s Guernsey senior teams which won the Vasseur, Rory Johnson), silver in the Devon However, by leading the Cadet Hundred inter-insular and NRA matches at home. and seven of their number awarded Schools and the clear winner, by no fewer than four Hundred badges (Luke Malcic, James points, of the Cadet Grand Aggregate, Luke Although the team prize of the prestigious Ruddy, James Bowsher, Charlie Brewin, Malcic well and truly established himself Ashburton Shield eluded the Elizabethan Jordan Guillou, and Daniel Woodland). as this year’s GB schools full-bore rifle squad, they more than made up for it with Bisley Shooting Team with their awards and trophies shooting champion – another significant gold medals in the School Pairs (William A Channel Island team of five Elizabethans rifle-shooting milestone in a breathtakingly Tiffin, Jacob Goss), the Cottesloe (Luke (William Tiffin, Luke Malcic, Matt Le Vasseur, fast journey. Malcic, Rory Johnson, Amy Woodland, Charlie Brewin, Rory Johnson) and three Jersey cadets won the International Schools It is remarkable, therefore, that the CI international, The Kolapore, and he was Rifle-Shooting Match after a thrilling finish. has won this match on several occasions joined by Le Vasseur and Brewin in both Captained by the College captain, Matt Le since their first win in 1991. As the College the short range Overseas Match and the Vasseur, the CI team had lagged behind contingent commander, Lt Cdr Tim Slann, Mackinnon Long Range International. England by six points after 300 yards, a put it, ‘It’s been achieved by long hours Mr B R W Parker lead which England increased to ten at 500 training on the range and would not have yards. At 600 yards, however, the islanders been possible without the support of our pulled out all the stops with four of the eight- dedicated staff, Pippa Read, Al Stewart, Jez Wilen and Rick Le Page.’ man team making highest possible scores, the remaining four hardly straying out of the The Principal, Jenny Palmer, was also on bullseye. The ten point deficit was turned her first visit to Bisley this year. into a stunning six-point CI win over Eng-land Meanwhile, in the senior Imperial Meeting, with Scotland a further five points behind. in which several Elizabethans took part, It’s worth noting that for the CI, the pool Tiffin had a highest possible score of 75 ex of young shooters is down to teams from 75 in The Daily Telegraph and Malcic, two schools, while England has the luxury Le Vasseur and Duffett all scored 50 ex 50 in The Donegall (300 yds). of a source pool of several hundred young shooters. Malcic fired for Guernsey in the short range

The Elizabeth College Bisley Shooting Team Jacob Goss and William Tiffin Trophy Presentation with Luke Malcic Luke Malcic with his trophies

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Swimming Review Racquet Sports

The highlight of the year was possibly the increase, possibly because wet suits are two national championships in the Olympic pool for the senior swim team. Qualifying for the English Schools Swimming Association in November is always extremely difficult, but perhaps less so now that the finals are in a ten-lane pool and with the introduction of three semi-final heats. We qualified for both Freestyle and Medley Relays and travelled in the hope of reaching both finals. We achieved this in the 4 x 50m Freestyle relay, finished 9th – 9th out of all the schools in England. Well done Will Russell Bath Cup Castle Swim (Captain), Henry Cliff, Joshua Thornton and CJ Hallett. And then the Guernsey factor kicked in! The enlarged finals and the newly-introduced Para Swimming event meant that we had to either miss the flight and swim the Medley event, or catch the flight, and miss the swimming. We took the flight as the cost implications were too great. Our Medley time would have placed 8th at the All-England finals as the highly professional teams from Millfield, Mount Kelly and Plymouth College were simply unbeatable. CJ Hallett, Henry Cliff, Will Russell and Louis Tostevin By contrast the Bath Cup HMC Schools Elliot Locke receiving his trophy Finals in March were well organized and ran to time. Swimming 100m in a 50m pool is Tennis Tournament Team lung bustlingly difficult as you do not get a glide phase or breather. You reach the 25m zone and prepare to turn, but then realise We place great importance on from the side of the court, will live long in when a late call of ‘out’ came in, getting you are barely halfway to the end. And then the memory of all those boys who attended the King Edwards boys over the line. Seb it starts to hurt! water sports and our local waters Badminton the event. Vance in an extra singles match, however, The team of Will Russell, Henry Cliff, Louis This year College won the local round of played some of the smartest badminton on are both amazing and challenging. Our KS3 team has been something of a Tostevin and CJ Hallett had sorted out their the National Schools’ Key Stage 3 and 4 the day with his use of the whole court and long-term project with these boys having tactics at the Thursday Invitational Meet Badminton Championship and progressed crafty serving. hHe had his nationally ranked played in the local KS3 tournament since the night before at St Paul’s School whilst through to the ‘National Schools’ South opponent very nervous. Year 7. Having not taken part in the local competing for the Otter Swimming Club allowed, the sea was at a record high A feature of College swimming is that it is Finals’. Our travelling team included: KS4 rounds for a few years we entered the We hope our KS3 boys will be back next trophy, in effect treating it as a ‘warm up’. and the jellyfish swarms were not evident a starting point for the many water sports – Alex Tapp, Robin Vhadra, Matt Philp, Ben current Year 9 boys in the league, planning year playing in the KS4 tournament. After this year. Perhaps the humpback whale activities that we offer. We place great Taylor, Nathan Le Tissier, KS3 – Josh Duddy, On the Friday there were 84 teams from to be island champions by the time they this year’s experience they will be a lot off Jersey, the Giant Turtle and the many importance on water sports and our local Marcus Thomas, Rory McLaren, Seb Vance, across the UK HMC Schools for the 4 x reached Year 9. While in Year 7 and against stronger and ready for the challenge ahead. dolphins are eating them. What is next in waters are both amazing and challenging. Joseph Adams. 100m freestyle for the prestigious Bath Cup. much bigger and stronger opposition Rory, the food chain?! Strong tidal currents, a large tidal range, Mr T Eisenhuth The team swam 3 seconds faster than two What started out as an opportunity for our Seb, Josh, Jacques Maynard, Max Guilbert surging surf, cliffs, remote bays and years ago and finished 6th. If we had a few The 40th Swimarathon was the second year GCSE PE boys to get some competitive and Joe battled away each week getting exposed headlands in various combinations fewer pupils we would be a small school in the new format for us. We use the lovely footage for the GCSE PE course turned close but not quite over the line. This year, mean that an understanding of the water, and would be placed 2nd by a smidgen in College outdoor pool at lunchtimes with into a very competitive badminton team however, they didn’t drop a game. Guernsey the small schools category. and a high level of self-sufficiency is vital lead by Alex Tapp. During the local rounds one team per House per Year. This means Excited at the opportunity that playing in for anyone entering the water. The RLSS the boys moved through the draw expertly The Otter Trophy – 4 x 50m Medley Relay more boys swim and more money is raised England brings, the boys felt confident Survive and Save courses add awareness and secured their place in the national Schools’ Tennis was our best bet for a podium place and we for local charities. The staff team paid Mr going into round one. However, just as proficiency and it was apt that the 100th finals with a comprehensive win over the swam beautifully for 5th place out of the 76 Slann to swim on their behalf! the KS4 team found, the schools on hand anniversary of the Langlois Cup for Life Grammar School. On the day of the national Tournament teams. On the last leg, Louis missed out on had some expert players. In round one All three College teams won their Inter Saving coincided with a ‘real life’ situation. finals, however, the reality of playing some 4th by a finger-tip (0.3 sec). This was a very and against a young England International Schools competition and we have many This is probably the oldest active life saving of the leading players in the UK soon hit All the boys pictured (and Isaac Eyton- exciting conclusion but we could not dwell Josh Duddy pushed hard but was just very capable swimmers throughout the trophy and competition outside of Australia home with a tough first round loss. While Jones) won overall and beat three other on the success as we had to dash for the out-gunned with some very skilful play school so the future looks good for College and is usually a pool-based competition. individual performances caught the eye Guernsey schools in a selection of singles Tube and made the last flight home with infused with raw power. The matches of and doubles matches. All the boys competitive swimming. Training is tough- This year commemorates 100 years since of some of the biggest badminton schools 20 minutes to spare. the tournament belonged to doubles pair represented College superbly well and but that is when the tough get going! the drowning of two OEs whilst sailing back we couldn’t manage to piece together a Rory McLaren and Marcus Thomas and showed great determination throughout. It is a super event for our top swimmers. Our from Herm, and the trophy was awarded complete team performance which held us Of course, it is not all tough training and the Seb Vance in his individual tie. Rory and For their prize, they all took home a cap and Celtic cousins do particularly well and are great to Fin Whitmore who, with Guernsey back from progressing through to the finals. lunch time recreational swimming sessions Marcus winning a doubles match against water bottle. company. This year St John’s Leatherhead surfer Ben Relph, rescued a casualty from for all boys and the afterschool sessions for However, for our leading Badminton players with both more experience and (small school ) and Stewarts Melville (large the surf while travelling in South Africa. We have some future stars and Alex Paul staff are well attended. Thank you to the players it was an outstanding opportunity to strength with pure grit and determination school) were the overall winners. Their awareness and skills were learned in Year 7, our number 1 seed this afternoon, Maintenance Team for the upkeep of the experience tournament play against players was something the whole College can be and honed in local swimming pools and played phenomenally well. They have Earlier in the year we started with the pool; it is over 50 years old and showing the of such ability. It was something to behold. proud of. That doubles match was almost especially at Vazon where they completed enjoyed their weekly sessions at Grammar traditional College Castle Swim, an event signs of old age – but like many old things, A young man from China on scholarship to within minutes eclipsed by Joe and Josh a vocational Beach Life Guard qualification. and this is the icing on the cake. that mixes swimming prowess, character it has a beauty and would be missed if it Abingdon School returning servers at such who had King Edwards number one and and resilience. Numbers continue to were not available. Mr B Aplin pace that it was almost impossible to see two players almost beaten in sudden death Mr G Henshall

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Year 12 Geography Fieldtrip Babel – Art, Photography, and Culture Trip to London

This January Mr Buchanan and I took a had on their own creative work. Our show group of creative Year 11s, 12s and 13s to Babel launched on March 9th to a packed London for a cultural and artistic refresh. GateHouse Gallery. The exhibition explored The aim of our trip was to enliven and a huge range of media and ideas, from encourage creative enquiry and produce poetry written on napkins, graffi ti-covered work for a show the following March in the ceramics to post-it note haikus, stunning GateHouse Gallery. London panoramic photography, logo design and an installation of sound and Our trip was cross-curricular, comprising image by Harvey Falla and Louis Pierce. students from Art, Photography, D & T and The starting point of Babel had spread English. We got a great response and were and blossomed through the work of all thrilled with the energy and ideas this mixed participating to explore ideas of cultural James Crook- collecting data on temperature and windspeed discipline group created. Being an artist has for his investigation on the urban heat island of St Peter Port Harvey Falla about to collect data on the sand dunes of Port Soif diversity, alternative dystopian futures and always been about ignoring borders and the immediate sensations of travelling in escaping boundaries and labels: it is in this a busy urban space to mention just a few. way that artists have always thrived upon the The Year 12 Geographers spent three days • Infi ltration rates at Petit Bôt • The urban microclimate of St Peter Port infl uence and encouragement of other artists. The exhibition garnered a host of incredibly drainage basin positive feedback from those who viewed undertaking essential fi eldwork for their • The perception of St Peter Port Our students embraced this wholeheartedly, it. We feel that all who took part in the trip, A-level course in June. They also collected • Longshore drift at Fontenelle Beach with writers, painters, photographers • The sand dunes of Port Soif including myself and Mr Buchanan, came data for their individual investigation which and designers sharing time, energy and • Coastal Management techniques back with their creative juices fl owing, ready is worth 20% of their overall mark at A-level. We were lucky enough to have a heatwave at experiences under a chilly London sky. We at Vazon Bay to make Art in whatever discipline they There was a great variety of human and the time and we ended the three days with a based our trip around Cildo Miereles’ awesome installation in the Tate Modern, Babel. heart desired and perhaps to see their work physical fi eldwork over the three days. • Beach sediment sorting at Perelle Beach suntan and mountains of geographical data! and their creative lives afresh. This included fi eldwork on: • Mass Movement at Moulin Huet Mr S Huxtable The word Babel has many connotations beginning with the biblical story the Tower Mrs C Buchanan of Babel. According to the story, a united humanity in the generations following the Great Flood, speaking a single language and migrating eastward, comes to the land of Shinar. There they agree to build a city and a tower tall enough to reach heaven. God, observing their city and tower, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other, and scatters them around the world. Miereles’ installation constitutes a tower built of radios and inhabits a dimly lit space with a vaulted ceiling. In this space each radio hums with its own muffl ed drone, voices overlap and GUERNSEY intertwine in a cacophony of sound. The viewer’s eyes are guided heavenwards as RESTAURANT the tower looms above them seeming even taller than it actually is with foreshortening. The radios decrease in size as the tower Student Group GUIDE goes up from huge wartime wireless sets to 2019 tiny contemporary devices. The tower is a 360 degree immersive experience in sound and vision. Walking into the space you are transported and it was wonderful to see our students faces as they were hit by this e 100%GSY Guernsey Restaurant Guide has been lovingly sensory extravaganza. created to showcase the fabulous restaurants and cafes that our small and beautiful island has to off er both our visitors Cildo Miereles’ Babel at the Tate Modern and those of us who are lucky enough to call Guernsey home. Over the course of three days we packed in is guide is designed to make it very easy for you to fi nd a not only various shows at the Tate Modern restaurant, the diffi culty will be choosing which one. but the Wim Wenders Polaroid exhibition You can pick up a guide from every hotel in the island as at The Photographers’ Gallery, Boom for well as places of interest, the Tourist Information Centre, Real, a show about the life and work of Guernsey Airport Information Desk and local museums. Jean Michel Basquiat and an astoundingly visceral performance of Amadeus at the National Theatre (as well as enjoying the delights of Pizza Express). Follow us on Facebook On our return our band of creatives put @100GSYGuernseyRestaurantGuide their heads together to explore their Babel Installation experiences and the infl uences they had

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Year 8 and 9 History Trip to London Choir Trip to St Malo

The History department took advantage of a and Mont Saint-Michel fantastic offer by the Wiener Gallery to visit their exhibition on the occupation of the Channel Islands. The Gallery is the world’s On the first day of the trip, after leaving early crêperie kingdoms and sweet palaces – even a little village and hotel at the bottom. leading and most extensive archive on the from school (no complaints) we caught a some went a bit too far with the sugar! It is a simply beautiful little island, with vast Holocaust and Nazi era. The exhibition coach ride to the ferry terminal. After much religious backgrounds. After enough time to explore the streets, we was built around the work of Cambridge discussion over whether Condor would sink met back at the Cathedral for a rehearsal After some time to explore in the town, Historian Gilly Carr and looked at the topic of or not, we departed on the boat and arrived (another one?!). This time we sang to hear a we ventured up the many steps that led to resistance, focusing on a briefcase of papers safely. We were greeted in St Malo by some magical acoustic, in a venue with fantastic the abbey. We first explored the outside that belonged to Frank Falla. Falla was a fantastic weather and we were lucky that stained glass windows and detailed wooden of the abbey – a fantastic viewpoint from journalist who was deported from Guernsey for this continued throughout the trip. With no and stone features. After arriving back at the his role in the underground newsletter GUNS stopping in the city, we journeyed straight the island. We then went inside the chapel hostel, we had another evening routine. (Guernsey Underground News Service). towards the suburbs of St Malo – our hostel. to sing similar hymns to at the service. We The following day started with a coach to had a half-hour slot to sing, before it went Despite the early start the visit was hugely This was a peaceful part and we started by St Malo Cathedral in our uniform. With a back to silence throughout the abbey. We successful, and the students all found that having a short singing rehearsal of some quick rehearsal before the service we were sang this time to a truly inspiring acoustic the exhibition provided a unique view of the repertoire we would sing at both the just about ready for the Sunday service. along with ancient architecture, it was a real on the occupation of the islands, and the Cathedral and Mont Saint-Michel. resistance that took place. We were also All robed up it started with congregational privilege to sing there. very lucky to be given a tour of the archive After some dinner and another rehearsal, we hymns and hymns by the St Malo Cathedral After this, we explored the rest of the at the Wiener Gallery, where students settled down for the night after a busy day. choir, a great experience for us all. We building and passed through the gift shop. also sang some of our own pieces, such as were introduced to examples of Nazi An early start greeted us on our second day This was followed by a classic French dinner Kodaly’s Stabat Mater and Tchaikovsky’s the propaganda, and other items linked with the lovely landscape which surrounded in one of the island’s restaurants. A tiring to resistance in Europe after 1939. ???? ???? Crown of Roses. A fantastic procession was our hostel. Sea views with a sunrise was a weekend had left us exhausted and so we followed by the final hymn, and then we all After a healthy lunch of pizza, the boys also stunning way to begin the day. After some were glad when we were finally tucked up in got changed into mufti. visited the Imperial War Museum, and were free time outside, we came inside for a the beds of an Ibis hotel near the port. given some time to explore the various continental breakfast followed by a quick After the service it was BEACH TIME!! We Another early morning, as we were served exhibitions that tied into areas of study rehearsal. We then caught a public bus all had great fun on the beach, from football a similar continental breakfast at 6:00am, from Year 9. This proved to be an excellent towards St Malo. to a sandcastle competition, to building a and then we set off towards the Condor and opportunity to expand their knowledge of massive ditch in the sand – we had it all! Plus After a short walk we ended up at the arrived safely in Guernsey later that day. World War II and other related topics. some beautiful weather just topped it off. Cathedral, where we would later rehearse for Overall, I thought that this was a fantastic The trip proved to be a real success and the Sunday service the next day. Although, Leaving the hostel in our uniform on day weekend, and I would like to thank all the gave the boys a chance to spend time first we were allowed some free time in our 4, we travelled by coach to Mont Saint- teachers and staff for this amazing trip!! away from the island exploring museums own groups. There is so much to explore Michel, a beautiful island, which has grown and exhibitions. This sort of work is vital if within the city walls of St Malo including immensely in its time, so much that there is Archie Purdue students are to become passionate and informed historians. Special thanks must go to Mr Rowson who endured my desire to visit London in a day, during a busy time of year. ???? Mr A Carey

Choir Trip to St Malo Exploring Mont St Michel Outside St Malo Cathedral Mont St Michel In my final year at Elizabeth College, this especially given that Miss Willcocks’ French do they reflect upon? Yesterday’s reflection? year’s annual choir trip to St. Malo was my seems to get lost in translation, or perhaps in Regardless, it was quite the experience first but also my last. It was a very enjoyable her Australian accent. So, Benjamin, we thank singing in such a renowned location. trip, in spite of the many, many rehearsals. you. Or, as the French say, muchas gracias. The pedigree of performance locations did However, the number of rehearsals was perhaps understandable given the pedigree Intermittent shopping opportunities and the not stop there. The close harmony group were of the locations where we sang. As is the case traditional beach football took us towards privileged enough to enjoy an impromptu every year (I learned), we sang in the St. Malo the end of the trip, which was crowned by performance of Tallis’ ‘If Ye Love Me’ in the Cathedral, this time alongside its resident Elizabeth College’s inaugural singing atop toilet cubicles of the hostel. The acoustics were church choir. We also sang a number of songs Mont Saint-Michel in the cathedral that is the brilliant and it was an ample way of passing the by ourselves, often accompanied by Francois cherry on the big mass of land on the beach. time that one takes whilst in such a room. A Cloete on the organ. The fact that these were The fact that this is a silent monastery proved concert hall doesn’t get much better than that. not to be too much of an issue; they have in English and not French proved not to be an It was certainly a memorable trip, from an allotted time each day to make some issue, except for those less-musically inclined the excessively talkative Year 7s to Shirts’ noise. As such, we graced them with our members of the congregation who merely devastating victory over Skins in beach looked quizzical. Appropriately, we also sang angelic chorus in this small noise window, football, from the toilet block to Mont Saint- in French, but this garnered more quizzical surrounded by a vast view of French scenery. Michel, and I am very glad I ended my music looks from actual French speakers, especially I hope we gave the monks something nice career at College with such a experience. our French Assistant Benjamin Martin Roche. to reflect upon. Indeed, reflection is all they Benjamin was a necessary addition to the trip, do up there, which begs the question, what Jude Wegerer

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Kenya Trip Ski Trip

Louis Tostevin Amazing places to learn

Elizabeth College returned to Kenya once and a rope bridge. We worked on this in name of the primary school close to where The trip started with a swift transfer from weather during our stay, giving us an easy again this year for another edition of an some capacity for five days, completing it we stayed. This school (thanks to TCP), has Guernsey to Grenoble by plane, before journey on the roads to the resort by coach, incredibly successful trip. A group of 18 on Tuesday 20th February, our final day an initiative whereby every morning, the a scenic coach journey to Chantemerle. and also making our skiing days enjoyable. from the Lower Sixth, accompanied by four before leaving Turi. Despite a few campers children, who would miss out on breakfast The village was bursting with character, The instructors were extremely patient, teachers, flew to Nairobi from Heathrow struggling with illness, altitude sickness at home, are given a cup of ‘Uji’, a type of featuring awe-inspiring mountain views. helpful and kind, as well as our ski rep before a lengthy coach journey to St and other difficulties, we all gained great porridge made from oats, milk and sugar. Serre Chevalier provided great snow both who was always there for us to smooth out Andrews School, Turi. We were based satisfaction from the fact that we’d managed Over 800 children are fed every morning, on the pistes and in the trees; the sun any problems. Our hotel was conveniently in the west of the country, faced with to give something back to the community and it was a pleasure for us to help with this. often shone, and the visibility was perfect located by the ski lift therefore arriving to challenges posed by 30-degree heat and that had been so welcoming to us over the We were responsible for giving the porridge throughout the whole week. Instructors lessons on time was not a problem. Advanced ski group altitudes higher than Ben Nevis. Despite course of our stay, and that our work would to the children, an experience made all the from ESF were friendly and offered the best the difficulties, I think I speak for everyone have a lasting impact on the project. more rewarding by their gratitude. They help to College’s skiers and snowboarders We also thoroughly appreciate all the involved when I say that the trip was an were so delighted that we had taken the help from Mr James who coordinated the Alongside the main challenge of the – beginner to advanced – while enjoyable incredibly rewarding experience, and one time to do something so simple and enjoyed trip, and of course every other teacher climbing frame, small groups would find après-ski activities kept us entertained in the which we will certainly remember for a long the different company. on the trip who allowed the trip to run time for other activities throughout the evenings. At the end of the week, another time to come. smoothly. It was great to see many students week. One such activity was visiting homes In groups of three we taught lessons at picturesque coach journey and quick flight progressing, particularly in the beginner The main focus of the trip was the Turi in the local village. This was a poignant Sulgwita. Music, PE and Maths were all home took us back to Guernsey Airport. groups where it was their first time skiing/ Children’s Project (TCP), an initiative set up experience for everyone involved, providing popular. We taught classes which would Tom Stapley snowboarding. Overall it was a great trip and to improve the quality of education for the a real sense of perspective for us. We be comparable to Year 8 or 9 in England, we had so much fun, once again a huge thanks impoverished children in the area. It came witnessed first-hand the suffering of these of about 30 children. Despite the language Serre Chevalier was an excellent resort to our attention before we arrived that barrier posing difficulty, what was heart- to all the teachers, the rep and instructors. people, hearing the most tragic stories with great pistes despite the lack of fresh Can’t wait to start lessons the children in the area live exclusively in of poverty, struggle, and often death. We warming to see was their attitude to snow. We were also blessed with the great Cahir Cahill single room huts, and have missed out on delivered food to the families in the village, learning. Each child seemed truly grateful skills we take for granted, such as walking taking bags of rice, maize and sugar for just to be at school, and they were up and down stairs. This was confirmed by them to cook for their families. The home incredibly attentive and enthusiastic. the coordinator of the project, Rod Smith, visits were probably the most emotionally After an emotionally and physically draining with whom we worked closely at TCP. This difficult aspect of the trip, experiencing the week in Turi, we left on the Wednesday considered, it was decided that a project terrible sadness and difficulty brought about for Lake Baringo, where we would enjoy a worth pursuing would be one that helped by poverty. Although it was by no means couple of days of rest and relaxation. We teach these basic, yet hugely important pleasant, many considered this the highlight cherished the opportunity to wind down coordination skills. This is where the idea of the week because of how humbling it was. after a hectic week of early mornings and was born, to build ‘Mrs Norman’s Playzone’, hard work. a multipurpose, two-level climbing frame, On a brighter note, we also took part in the Noah Evans racing around the gates Getting ready to start Beginners making great progress complete with slides, fireman’s poles Sulgwita Feeding Scheme. Sulgwita is the Harvey Falla and Billy Schreibke

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French Exchange

The first day we travelled on the Liberation my favourite bit was the ice wall where we our French pen pals by going to the local and had to get off in Jersey and get on the all tried to keep our hands on it the longest. swimming pool. The last day was spent with Rapide to St. Malo because the Liberation We then bonded with our pen pals and went our French pen pals and the French pen School-leavers, wasn’t running properly (what a surprise!). to bed early to catch up on our sleep. pal’s family shown me round Fouesnant The first evening of speaking French was and in the evening a few people and I graduates, summer The second day we went to an amazing a bit rusty but we soon started speaking went bowling and ate McDonalds on the climbing place called Bonobo Parc where internships, work French to our full ability. The second day beach, this was my highlight of the French everyone took part including Mrs. Dittmar they dropped us off at school and we went exchange for me. Overall, I had loads of fun experience, business and Mr. Morris! We then went back to the to Oceanopolis, Oceanopolis was split and learnt a lot about the French culture into three pavilions, dedicated to tropical, school (College Saint Joseph Fouesnant) placements and language. polar and temperate marine life. We saw a and played football in teams of 6. Then a beautiful array of fish and even a cinema but couple of other people and I bonded with Jean-Marc Banneville

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Latin J D Tautscher Design and Technology D E Coyde English I B Powers Welsh Family Shield for Computing S J Tee Saravia Prize (Graphics) History YEAR 13 Dean of Jersey’s Cup for Endeavour Prize French Rabindranath Tagore Cup J Vickers German Business Studies S Sima-Roper Romanillos Cup J M Tucker for Spoken French Scholar of the Year S J Galpin for Spoken Spanish Combined Science A J Burton’s Prize for Combined Science The Collenette Trophy F J Wegerer Turner Symonds Trophy Winners Mourant Cup for Spoken English for Instrumental Music R A Wheadon Cup for Spoken German Design and Technology F D Simpson-Cohen Senior Prefect’s Salver A J Sparkes Diploma (Distinction) YEAR 9 (Materials) Physical Education (GCSE) G R Eaton Psychology I D Bate Physics G Varshnay Evans Cup for Musical C O Stevens Geography YEAR 7 House Prize (South) A W Annan Mathematics H E S Everitt Achievement Le Marchant English Prize F J Wegerer Diploma (Distinction) Design and Technology P W Birch House Prize (South) B T L Fitzgerald Le Cheminant Award W J Stoddart J K Day Award for Music History Z Alexander-Sloman Mathematics Diploma (Distinction) J M Berry Ken Fletcher Cup for Classical Civilisation C A Glen outstanding contribution to Drama House Prize (North) Biology H R Strobl Spoken English R J Cunningham Lomax History J K Day Award for Creative Writing J A Bowsher Diploma (Distinction) J K Day Award for Art ICT Business StudiesJ E Haines Diploma (Distinction) J K Day Award for Music Award for All-Round Endeavour S Davidson Computer Science PrizeL D Jehan YEAR 12 Diploma (Distinction) R G Brewer-Marchant Award for All-Round Endeavour P J Carpentier Art J T Kail University Scholarship Winners 2018 Drama E F E Davis House Prize (Town) GSCCA Business Studies Prize P M J Brock Rawlins-Duquemin Trophy John Le Patourel History Prize W T Allen Drama (Leavers 2017) House Prize (North) J A W Le Sauvage French O J Connolly for Progress in Mathematics Drama C L H Anderson Le Cheminant Award Design and Technology R A D Montgomery Physics Carey Cup for Junior L C L Kennedy J K Day Award for Design and Technology The following students left College in 2017, their Saravia Prize Debating (shared) Ancient History B Aslett Diploma (Distinction) performance in the A2 Level examinations was Music M A Moody outstanding and they have, therefore, been Spoken English H J Cummins Charles Karran Cup C S Kershaw House Prize (Country) Stranger Cup for J C Charmley Design and Technology (Graphics) N J Buckle nominated by the Academic Board to receive for Endeavour Choral Performance House Prize (Town) A A Paul ICT M M G Guilbert Diploma (Distinction) J A de Garis scholarship awards at university during the Music House Prize (Town) C M Mauger Physics J Cloete academic year 2018/19. French A E Purdue J K Day Award for Creative Writing Diploma (Distinction) J I Evans Carey Cup for Junior C B Parker English Literature Z A Cross De Saumarez J L Gillson Art C J Rivers-Moore Classics S Heathcote Debating (shared) Henry Tupper French Prize Art H R S Everitt Exhibition studying Biological Sciences Le Cheminant Award Spanish Le Cheminant Award T W Le Huray Le Cheminant Award N W Purdue I B Gee Biology S J Galpin at the University of Oxford Religious Studies W J Shaw Biology S M Culverwell Michael Murphy Cup for Mathematics J K Day Award for Art S J Rohland Mainguy Scholarships F A Casbolt Saravia Prize Collas Cup for Junior B P N Mahieux Diploma (Distinction) Spoken French House Prize (North) G W Shuter J K Day Award for Art K C Damsell studying Economics and Sovereign Community Award H D Snell Physical Education N C Guilbert Management at the J K Day Award for W F O Montgomery Music H W O Falla Design and Technology House Prize (Country) J T Smith Diploma (Distinction) University of Oxford Latin A S O Stewart Tim Hollyer-Hill Memorial Drama J R Upson Palette for Painting (Art) Music J F R J Hall J L Christian English G S Walker Religious Studies T S Neal Martel Essay Prize studying Natural Sciences Geography Le Cheminant Award J F W Goss Biology H P Nippers Matthew Power Cup for Musical Composition at the University of Bath Mathematics English YEAR 11 Geography Fieldwork M J G Hardill Wallace Cup for Service to the Community Mansell Exhibition W G Thompson Science Latin studying Mathematics Saravia Prize Saravia Prize Geography M P Ingrouille Diploma (Distinction) D J Harty House Prize (Country) H C Adams Award for All-Round Endeavour at the University of Oxford House Prize (South) M Welch House Prize (Country) J R Saunders Bulstrode Prize K P J Henley-Roussel Award for All-Round Endeavour J Ali Business Studies H A D Le Marquand for Design and Technology Queen’s Exhibition C J Bearder studying Practical Work History E A Simmonds Religious Studies Jewellery Making Mathematics R M Anees BWCI Further S K M H Hodgson at Glasgow School of Art YEAR 8 Geography Z R Taylor Paul S Falla Cup A M Le Poidevin Computer Science K M Aslett for Choral Music Mathematics Prize German L B Thomas Le Mottée Essay Prize Drama J M Andrijasevic Art C M Cahill Art J W Le Tissier Diploma (Distinction) Chemistry J W G Tom Design and Technology (Graphics) Spoken English W G Beasley Mathematics (Single) Saravia Prize Spanish Diploma (Distinction) N M Hutchinson House Prize (Town) Physical Education D R Lilley Saravia Prize Art S J Vance House Prize (South) J S Cummins Design and Technology R S Johnson Design and Technology (Graphics) M J Merrien (Materials) Spanish J J Vermeulen House Prize (North) J Blake Geography C R Dufty Diploma (Distinction) Chemistry W Y Ogier Drama M S L Whitfield Music B M Childs Chemistry Z R Ellis Burge Memorial Further Mathematics Prize John Hooker Cup for C L Laine French Excellence in History History E J S Clark Latin Photography L H Pierce Spanish ICT W H D Dereham Physics Kolkata Cup YEAR 10 Ancient History L M H Le Cras Science The Cross Family Trophy for excellence in Latin or Classical Studies Collas Cup for W M Schreibke Religious Studies Senior Spoken French Spanish A F Douglas Design and Technology J E Backlund-Leale Alan Cross Trophy for (Materials) Gibson Fleming German R Esterhuizen Economics T C Symes excellence in Classical subjects Falla Cup for Endeavour A J B Falla J K Day Award C J Bailey Classical Civilisation W J Fairbairn Psychology Diploma (Distinction) J M Le Maitre House Prize (Country) for Creative Writing J K Day Award for Design J A Guezo Eric Waddams Cup B Taylor Canon Harding D N Le Massurier Art A G Ford English C J Bain for Off-Island Music and Technology Economics Prize Geography Geography Computer Science W R Tiffin Religious Studies Webster Cup for S J Hazzan Diploma (Distinction) B Oldfield Design and Technology T C Glen Additional Mathematics Spanish Design and Technology (Materials) F R W Wilkes Music Diploma (Distinction) T W C Pinchemain Mathematics J C M Kennedy Middle School Spoken Spanish Cup Quevâtre Cup for Contribution House Prize (Town) H G Henderson to College Music Mike Wilson Photography Prize L J D Raffray House Prize (South) R P F McKenna Biology F Cloete Religious Studies J J Merrien Chemistry Drama S E T Hollingsworth Paluch Cup for Chemistry A G Rowe Latin Diploma (Distinction) Religious Studies J A Jones Le Cheminant Award W J Rouget Music Physics De Guérin Essay Prize A J Sparkes English B S Sharp House Prize (North) N J Khan J K Day Award for Music Fletcher Cup for Senior Debating French J D Tautscher Physical Education A L G N Nicol-Gent Diploma (Distinction)

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Leavers 2018

Alves Jack Gap Year Nursing auxiliary at PEH McLellan George University of Plymouth Marine Biology 2018 Bate Isaac University of Exeter History 2018 Millar David University of Newcastle Law 2018 Berry Joe Apprenticeship in Pharmaceutical Industry Oldfield BrentWest of England University Bristol Business (Team Entrepreneurship) 2018 Bowsher James University of Kent Psychology with Forensic Psychology 2018 Perkins Lucas University of Plymouth Geography with Ocean Science 2018 Brewer-Marchant Roman PWC Trainee Accountant Pike Louis Norman Piette Management Trainee Brewin Charles University of Surrey Law 2018 Pinchemain TJ University of Cardiff Medicine 2018 Brock Peter University of Leeds Graphic and Communication Design 2019 Raffray LouisUniversity of Southampton Population and Geography 2018 (2019 entry; working at Plug-N-Go) Reeves Maximillian University of Winchester Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) 2018 Brook Myles Nottingham Trent University Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry 2018 Rihoy Tom University of Sheffield Systems and Control Engineering Brown Ben Saffrey Champness Trainee (Engineering Management) 2019 Brown Joshua Gap Year Rowe Alexander University of Bath Mathematics 2018 Buckle Nicolas Gap Year Cricket Coaching in India Russell William PWC Trainee Accountant Chalmers Alastair University of Bath Sport (Sports Performance) 2018 Sharman Brent Local Employment Cliff HenryRochester Independent College Completing A-Levels Sparkes Adam Gap Year Currently working as a Policy Officer at the States of Guernsey Cochrane Louie University of Surrey Psychology 2018 Tee Sebastian University of Portsmouth Computer Science 2018 Cunningham-Lomax Georgia Local Employment Travers Thomas Bath City University Film Technology and Visual Effects 2018 De La Rue Corey University of Briighton Criminology 2018 Tucker Joel University of Lancaster Statistics 2018 Evans Joel University of Birmingham Chemical Engineering (Industrial Experience) (5 years) 2018 Tully Cian University of Plymouth Architecture 2018 Everitt Henry Artex Risk Solutions Limited Trainee Insurance Manager Varshnay Gyan Imperial College London Physics with Theoretical Physics 2018 Ewert Edward Marsh Management Trainee Insurance Administrator Wegerer Jude University of Durham Anthropology and Sociology 2018 Ferbrache Rory University of Bournemouth Computing 2018 Willson Max University of Plymouth Geography with Ocean Science 2018 Fitzgerald Toby Grant Thornton Trainee Accountant Wilson Angus College of FE Computing & IT with a view to applying to university Fowler Samuel Canterbury Christ Church University Graphic Design 2018 Wright Nicholas PWS Associate Galpin Samuel University of Sheffield Materials Science and Engineering (4 years) 2018 Gamble Christian University of Kent Economics (2019 entry after Gap Year) 2019 In addition, the following 2017 Leavers have places at University:

Gill Bailey BG Automotive Ltd Apprentice Technician Cross Theodore University of Brighton Philosophy, Politics & Ethics 2018 Glass Toby Ravenscroft Guernsey Limited Henry Rhys University of Sussex Economics and Management Studies 2018 Grimwood Alex Gap Year Conservation work abroad Mann Alexander University of Warwick Mathematics and Physics 2018 Guilbert Nairn University of Exeter Sport and Exercise Medical Sciences with Professional 2018 Training Year Morgan Edmund University of Brighton Architecture 2018 Hall Jamie New College of the Humanities Philosophy, Politics, Economics Sidebottom Jacob Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Music Performace (Jazz) Hamon Elliot University of Reading Geography (Human and Physical) 2018 Harty Donald University of Cardiff Marine Geography 2018 Henley-Roussel Kenton University of Newcastle Civil Engineering 2018 Henton Henry Praxis IFM Trainee Fund Manager Prefects Hodgson Samuel University of Durham General Engineering 2018 Hudson James Sheffield Hallam University Architecture 2018 College Prefects 2018 to 2019 Prefects (Houses) Prefects (Years) Hutchinson Nicholas University of Kent Economics 2018 Senior Prefect Country Sixth Form Samuel Culverwell Inderwick Christian Liverpool John Moores University Media, Culture, Communication 2018 Jack Le Tissier Daniel Lilley Krzystow Damsell Jacob Goss Johnson Rory University of Plymouth Geography 2018 2nd Senior Prefect (Years) North King Harry Birmingham City University Law with Criminology 2018 Adam Le Poidevin Miles Hardill Year 11 Howard Joyce Finley Piper Laine Cameron University of Lancaster Spanish Studies and Politics 2018 2nd Senior Prefect (School Council) South Jonty Carnachan Le Cras Louis University of Winchester History 2018 Edward Miller Year 10 William Firth Town William Le Ray Le Maitre Alexander University of Hertfordshire Graphic Design 2018 2nd Senior Prefect (Houses) Matthew Merrien Benjamin Aslett Year 9 Jacques Cloete Le Maitre James University of Exeter Civil and Environmental Engineering 2018 Joshua Thornton 2nd Senior Prefect (Charities) Le Messurier Daniel University of Leeds History 2018 Harvey Falla Prefects (Other Duties) Year 8 James Lowe Le Vasseur Matthew Guernsey Police Trainee Constable ECO William Schreibke Hugo Thompson Malcic Luke University of South Wales Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 2019 Tom Symes Year 7 Jonathan Charmley Library Zachary Cross Michael Ingrouille

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without issuing any sanctions. are born great, some achieve greatness – Katherine Shaw She also achieved terrific results (if slightly and some sprinkle a little of their greatness into every person they meet.’ Staff Leavers too high for my liking with set two when I was When I asked teachers and pupils to share teaching set one!), but it wasn’t just the grades Mr M Buchanan a few moments about nearly a decade on the day. She genuinely transformed the Pastoral care has always been a strong Kenya trip. He set it up and led it for the first of Katherine’s presence here, I felt as if way many young men spoke, wrote and saw feature of College. With a fresh pair of couple of years, always with the intention I’d opened a therapy group. Colleagues themselves. One of her great extra-curricular eyes, Jon set about working with the of passing it on. College offers its pupils highlighted her warmth, her generosity – contributions was in debating where her pastoral team both to sustain this and to many outstanding experiences through trips though not so much with Kit Kats – and her ever-dependable good humour and sound extend it to reflect the needs of our pupils and tours but this one is for me the most humour; pupils remembered her enthusiasm judgement as an adjudicator and promoter today. The Welfare Committee and the outstanding. Jon’s view has always been and individual care. I’m afraid quite a few have been invaluable for nearly a decade: Welfare Concerns register have formalised that the boys are privileged to go to Kenya, also seemed to see this as an opportunity to the competition would not be in the place communication to keep us all aware and to and it is that way round; they are not going get a dig in about her height: it is without her support. as benevolent do-gooders: they receive far flag and discuss concerns and when Kate ‘Don’t judge her by her stature...’ For the common room, we’re losing a great Garnett expressed her interest in training as more than they give. ‘She may be small, but she’s a colossus in friend. People recalled the laughter and the classroom...’ a counsellor, Jon enthusiastically promoted Behind all of this, Jon’s faith always quietly wisdom they’d shared with Katherine on the opportunity this presented for the school. and my personal favourite... dieting, motherhood, life, the universe & informs what he does and, in so many ‘She’s a little lady, but they’re big shoes to fill...’ Communication is so often where things ways, he embodies those core words: everything. Her stoicism during serious illness was typical yet still totally inspiring. can fall down. Jon recognised this and set ‘Never knowingly undersold’. Sorry, that’s Pupils highlighted the extra details she had remembered to help them along – the tutorials, For me, I’ll miss her expertise too: her vision about improving and strengthening it by John Lewis again. He embodies those core College values of integrity and compassion. the book recommendations, the postcards sent has remained 20-20 throughout in spite of developing the staff and parent handbooks the fetching new tortoiseshell spectacles Julie Petralia Katherine and Jon Shaw These inform his dealings with pupils and home (the latter also being quite a good way to which have become comprehensive give yourself the illusion of a quick holiday). she now sports. I’ll miss the steady supply colleagues and his ability always to try to touchstones for everyone. This was One summed up the feelings of so many by of her son Will’s football boots in my pigeon Julie joined the Bursary office in February see the good in people. followed by the welcome introduction of saying simply, ‘She’s great.’ hole – none of them ever fit me – I had 2013 as the Billing Accounts Administrator Jon Shaw “The Week Ahead”, again keeping parents to give them to my children, but nobody’s but she had actually been working at Acorn All this would be well and good but perhaps As a teacher, she had an uncanny ability well informed. In these, Jon’s IT skills and perfect. And speaking of football, I’ll miss House as a Teaching Assistant since 2009. a bit worthy. Of course, what we all know is to quell unruly classes and deal with the I well remember the first interviews for flair for design and presentation have Jon and his cultured right foot at Friday five- With a scope that spread from billing to that Jon has a wicked sense of humour and tricky customers. One of the notes I had supporting trips, and also administrative Vice-Principal Pastoral when George and I always played a part. a-side – one highlight was his popping back a mischievous sense of fun. He’s happily was about how support staff would open support to the CCF and much more, she were in London in the front room of a friend his dislocated shoulder (just like Mel Gibson been sponged on charity days and if you’ve their doors a little wider just to hear her provided a much-needed and greatly of George’s (mind you, it was West Ken and For Jon, at the heart of it all, it is about the in Lethal Weapon!). seen and heard his presentations to parents soothing voice. I would have dismissed this appreciated range of administrative had a Francis Bacon poster on the wall – opportunities provided for boys to develop you’ll know that the Simpsons loom large. if I hadn’t witnessed it myself several times But the focus of this piece is Katherine, who support to the College. except it was an original…). Anyway, it was as individuals. He has an enthusiasm for Rumour has it that the real reason he has while packing up. Katherine could bring a has very deliberately (and probably wisely) very clear from the start that Jon was head aphorisms which catch the mood such as A passionate animal lover, she is now to leave is because he is so embarrassing class to order by simply shushing them in taken a step back from her own career and shoulders above the others. After all, he the All Blacks ‘sweeping the floor’ – all enjoying the challenge of bringing up two dad dancing at discos now that Amelia and a peculiarly melodious tone, like a horse aspirations to provide first-rate support to had Katherine, who was clearly an excellent the team clean the changing room – or small puppies. We wish Julie well as she William attend. He’s a good sportsman too whisperer for teens. I think hypnotising your her husband. As that pupil said, she is, quite English teacher, and we needed one of those! ‘it’s amazing what can be achieved if you starts a new career. – a decent runner, although William will soon classes is probably cheating, but she had simply, great. But after Shakespeare, I think don’t worry about who takes the credit.’ an amazing ability to get the best from boys we need to go a bit further and say, ‘Some Mr M Spiller What I particularly remember from that In this way, he came back from a pastoral have him in his sights on park runs, and a interview was that Jon talked about the conference with the idea for an inspirational good cricketer, though William will soon... John Lewis approach to customer relations speaker to deliver a talk, which morphed We have all benefited from Jon’s good where any contact is an opportunity to into the Principal’s lectures – a perfect humour and friendship, his genuine concern how David embraced the concept of remit expanded, taking in his charge the create a positive impression. He applied ‘constraints-based learning’ long before it coordination of all the school’s activities example of not taking the credit. Now with for the wellbeing of the school community, this to pastoral care and contact with was in fashion, by teaching hockey skills in PE ensuring that the school maintained a full a deft move of the apostrophe beyond the and his refusal to accept things at face parents, and has made this his gold lessons inside the old gym and on the very and varied extra-curricular timetable for s it’s even become the Principals’ lectures. value. He has played a significant part in standard throughout. Parents have clearly uneven surface of the tennis court. David’s students to enjoy. He also held the post of It’s amazing what can be achieved if you making the school what it is today. He and appreciated this approach (although the vision for the development of hockey led to Trips and Visits Co-ordinator, a role he was don’t worry about who takes the credit! Katherine, William and Amelia have all our returns department has been struggling to the building of the MF astro turf, the First and ideally suited to having taken school trips best wishes for exciting new challenges in keep up, we are all still waiting for the profit It was Jon too who brought his experience Second XI playing in the Guernsey First and to Europe, North America, Asia and Africa in Ely, but don’t stay away too long. share and there are plans for the Christmas and contact from teaching at St Andrew’s, Second divisions and the effort he put into his three decades at College. This role did advertising campaign...). Turi which gave rise to the annual Year 12 Mr R James persuading visiting schools over to Guernsey to have the unenviable task of going through ensure that all age groups had quality fixtures the paper work for every trip run at College. throughout the season. In addition to this he In this role David demonstrated a patient organised entry into national competitions, and and kind leadership style in ensuring that all UK and overseas tours. Under his guidance, trips were successfully and safely run. broiling furnace heat, billowing sand and David Wray hockey players have thrived, enjoying In his spare time David enjoyed the outdoor some of the tallest dunes in the world were participation at all levels, including several Irene Oksen You may think that David has been here a life with his family, whether this be in a no deterrent to Irene as she blazed across international players. Elizabeth College is long time and that is true. caravan in Scotland, a mountain hut in the known nationally as a school that punches Irene joined us in September 2017 as a the Sahara. Not all went according to plan! Alps or under canvas in the Lake District and teacher of Business Studies, a welcome The abrasive nature of sand produced He first arrived at Elizabeth College in 1972, above its weight in the sport of hockey. but that was as a fifteen year old boy from he is looking to continue this in his retirement youthful edition to the Social Science voluminous blisters which ensured she was As a teacher David was always keen to Barton Peveril School on a hockey tour with many European cycle rides planned. department, bringing with her not only a learn and develop his knowledge, whether unable to walk for a week upon completion to Guernsey. David subsequently joined David is respected by students and staff wealth of expertise in commercial activities, this be in sport from the likes of Mike Kinder of the event. A magnificent achievement, Elizabeth College as a member of staff at the alike. There are many in Guernsey who but also a fresh approach to learning and and Richie Pitt or in the Maths classroom designed for the toughest of the tough. start of the Lent term in 1986, working in both speak highly of him and the influence he from Ian Rawlins-Duquemin. Those who teaching methods. Her vibrant, compelling the PE department and the boarding house. has had on their lives during his time at have passed through his classroom over the personality engendered an enthusiastic However, knowing Irene she will find some Elizabeth College. In the 18 years I have David’s ability as a high calibre hockey years comment kindly on his approach. response from the budding entrepreneurs fresh windmill to tilt at, some giddy peak to worked with him, under his guidance I have player was well known, Robin Roussel who attended her classes, no doubt laying climb. Whatever comes next, I’m sure Irene David moved from being PE teacher to developed as a teacher and learnt a great commented that he gave up a place in the the foundations for a life-long love of the Head of PE and over the years under his deal from him; I know I am not alone. will embrace it with cheerful enthusiasm, an Midlands’ squad, (alongside some of the business world. guidance he broadened the experiences abundance of energy and a tinkling laugh, 1988 Great Britain Olympic gold medallists) It will be a strange experience next term on offer for students introducing several all of which will be greatly missed in the to take up the post. without him. The College staff, students Away from the classroom Irene is an new activities to the games programme, and parents will miss him as a colleague, inspirational athlete who undertook earlier Upland Road building. David quickly established himself as an particularly in senior games. He expertly teacher and as a friend but I am sure we this year one of the most arduous events excellent coach as well as player, taking managed to uphold the traditions and Mr E Adams will still see him on the touchline. in the global sporting calendar, the feared over the role of Master in Charge of Hockey values of College whilst moving with Marathon des Sables. The combination of from Robin. OE’s of the 1980s may recall the times. In the past decade David’s Mr M Garnett

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How did someone with a degree in Zoology come to be working for Guernsey Electricity? Find out from Environmental Sustainability Manager Alex Hershel.

and training local fi shermen to carry out What do you enjoy most about your role marine surveys and become marine at Guernsey Electricity? reserve wardens. It is a very exciting time to be involved in During the early part of my career I mainly the energy sector as it evolves to meet managed and prepared Environmental the increasing pressure of ever changing Impact Assessments (EIA) to inform the technologies and the increased interest consenting of large marine infrastructure in low carbon, renewable energy. I get projects such as wind farms. Over the past a great sense of pride and achievement few years my role has progressed to be from being able to work on projects that more strategic and focussed on assurance either reduce environmental impact or help and managing environmental sustainability promote sustainability within Guernsey and risks and continual improvement. help move the island in the right direction to meet our national and international What is the greatest risk you’ve taken? commitments to reduce climate change Jumping into the sea at night to help and protect biodiversity. resuscitate a 3.5 metre tiger shark caught What are your plans for the future at in a fi shing long-line. Alex Hershel, Environmental Guernsey Electricity? Sustainability Manager ENGINEERING Few companies in Guernsey have What does your current role at Guernsey Balancing environmental sustainability Electricity involve? against the other corporate risks and the privilege of serving every single Guernsey Electricity is a great place to priorities that face energy generating Mechanical t Guernsey Electricity, we’re islander. Powering life in the island, work and my role is varied and interesting; companies – i.e. aff ordability, security committed to providing a secure, no two days are the same! My time is of supply and environmental impact – is Electrical sustainable and reliable electricity not only for today but for tomorrow, A primarily divided between developing and a challenge. Finding a balance requires service to the island which is aff ordable and implementing our corporate environmental environmental professionals and energy aiming to deliver a Secure, Reliable, minimises our impact on the environment. Design & Planning sustainability strategy and Environmental providers to be forward thinking and Our vision is to make a positive contribution Management System (EMS), in accordance innovative in the way environmental Sustainable and Affordable to our island environment for today, and for with ISO14001:2015, and leading on sustainability is built into investment the better of the future generations. CORPORATE SERVICES electricity supply. the consenting and permissions for strategies over the coming decades. I look Read on to fi nd out about how Alex our proposed 100MW, 54km off shore forward to continuing to contribute to the low carbon journey that Guernsey Electricity has Herschel, Guernsey Electricity’s interconnector cable project between Accounting At the heart of delivering the embarked upon towards an energy transition Environmental Sustainability Manager Guernsey and Normandy, France. is helping the company achieve this. where a greater proportion of energy is expectations of our customers are created by distributed renewable generation. Administration Tell us a little bit about yourself and how an excellent team of people. you got to where you are today? What is the best piece of advice you can give Human Resources to someone looking to start a new career? If you have what it takes to become The marine and coastal environment has always been an important part of my life. Think “how can I set myself apart from the IT part of this team, we would like to I grew up travelling around the world whilst rest?” Internships or work placements are my father set up a shipping business, and brilliant opportunities to get experience in Project Managers hear from you. also yachting with my parents, who are the type of job you are interested in and/ avid sailors. This passion for the sea, sailing or your foot in the door at your chosen Head to our website at the address and marine life spurred me on to gain a organisation. Do your research; identify CUSTOMER & RETAIL BSc in Zoology, with a specialism in marine what organisations you would like to work below for more information. It could ecology, and subsequently an MSc in for and get in touch, they may be able Applied Marine Science. to off er you some work experience or Sales be the start of a bright future. a vacation placement even if they don’t Whilst studying for my undergraduate have anything advertised. Avoid generic degree, I spent every summer break applications, and tailor your communication Customer Services volunteering on various national and before sending it directly to the person that international marine conservation and manages the discipline in which you are Billing research programmes. The experience, interested. Follow up with an email or call, life skills and contacts I gained whilst showing keenness is a positive. volunteering stood me in good stead when Alex was a keynote speaker at the applying for a full-time marine researcher International Women in Engineering Event position with an international marine on Friday 22 June 2018 at the College of FE conservation NGO in South East Asia. The role included designing and managing Find out more about careers at Guernsey marine biodiversity monitoring programmes Electricity at electricity/gg/careers.

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Contents President’s Welcome

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Principal Jenny Palmer and OEA President James Ovenden (7671)

Welcome to the Old Elizabethan Association will also find news of recent Dead Donkey the site has become dated. It is important to section of this year’s Elizabethan. This year Club events. This year we were saddened offer our membership an internet offering there has been a changing of the guard on by the deaths of a number of notable OEs that is useful, informative and, perhaps most the OEA Committee. Having served as the including Renaut de Garis (3952), believed importantly, user-friendly. Honorary Secretary from 2011-2018 I now to have been the oldest living OE (one find myself wearing a different hat, that of month short of his 104th birthday), and As well as the annual dinners in Guernsey President. At the moment I feel a little like Lynn Lewis (4467) stalwart of the London and London, the OEA committee is looking an interloper but I am certain that I will get dinner and a true original. We also lost to develop smaller social gatherings with used to high office! As I said in my speech one of the greatest Old Elizabethans, and the aim of bringing more OEs together more at Senior Prizegiving recently (another indeed Guernseymen, Air Chief Marshal Sir frequently. The usual football, hockey and unexpected honour to come my way this Peter Le Cheminant GBE, KCB, DFC and cricket matches against the College will, of year), if the College Masters had been bar, FRUSI (3946). Included in these pages course, continue. As always, please do get asked to draw up a list back in 1985 when I is Vice-President Bruce Parker’s (4747) in touch if you have any ideas about other left College of the top ten leavers least likely excellent obituary which details Sir Peter’s OEA events. to be elected President of the OEA I fear extraordinary life and career culminating My successor as Honorary Secretary, Rupert that I would have been fairly near the top. in his appointment as Lieutenant Governor If nothing else, my election should provide in 1980. Pleasant (7313), will continue to send out hope for late developers everywhere. our monthly news emails so please do get Working alongside the College Foundation in touch at [email protected] with In the following pages you will read a Office, there are plans for a number of any news that you might have about your snapshot of what OEs have been up to in OEA projects and initiatives in the coming achievements or about those of other OEs the past twelve months. Vice-President months and years, the most immediate you know. Gresham Barber (5159) has once again of which is a brand new and up to date collated news sent in of the myriad website. The last update was five years ago James Ovenden (7671) achievements of OEs around the world. You and with the speed that technology moves OEA President

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Secretary’s Jottings New Life Members 2018

7835 N J G Rowe 10214 C R Tully 10976 I D Bate 8003 S R Humphries 10221 R S Johnson 10977 J A Bowsher 8930 C A Lindsay 10282 T J Rihoy 10978 P M J Brock 10081 C P P Brewin 10283 J I Evans 10979 L T Cochrane 10185 A R Chalmers 10405 B H Travers 10980 G A Cunningham-Lomax 10186 H D M Cliff 10409 R H Vhadra 10981 C J De La Rue 10187 H R S Everitt 10501 W J O Martin 10985 S J Galpin 10188 R T Ferbrache 10517 N J Buckle 10986 A I F Grimwood 10189 T W Fitzgerald 10518 J F R J Hall 10987 K P J Henley-Roussel 10190 S G Fowler 10520 Z D Petralia 10988 J B Hudson 10191 C G Gamble 10737 H J Whitehorne 10990 T W C Pinchemain 10192 T K Glass 10892 E F G Hamon 10992 A G Rowe 10193 N C Guilbert 10954 R G Brewer-Marchant 10993 W G Russell 10194 D J Harty 10956 J A de Garis 10996 F J Wegerer 10195 H J E Henton 10958 E D G Ewert 10997 N J Wright 10197 H R King 10960 B R Gill 10999 H N T K McMahon 10198 L M H Le Cras 10962 S K M H Hodgson 11066 T M Bell 10199 J M Le Maitre 10964 D N Le Messurier 11070 D J Gill Rupert Pleasant (7313) and ???? 10200 A C Le Maitre 10965 L T Malcic 11112 J C Brown 10204 D P A Millar 10966 G D McLellan 11122 L W Pike Following the hottest summer on record I 52 diners, and it was very pleasing to see an award to participate in the London 10206 L E Perkins 10972 L J D Raffray 11210 A L G N Nicol-Gent am sitting in my lounge on a rainy afternoon a number of new OEs in attendance. The International Science Youth Forum. In in September wondering where the last 30 Guest of Honour was Ian Chapman (9031), addition, the OEA has provided funds for 10208 A J Sparkes 10973 S T Tee 11234 D P Woodland (plus) years have gone since I left College. Chief Executive of the UK Atomic Energy the 6th Form Leavers’ Drinks Reception, I still have all my hair although it is slightly Authority, who gave diners a fascinating purchased professional covers for Elizabeth 10212 T J Travers 10974 M E C Willson 11550 M A Brook greying (very elegant my wife has assured insight into his quite mind-blowing world. College Junior School music sheets and me), a few pounds heavier, but still with a Following an update on all matters College also made a contribution towards the mental age of a 21 year old. In fact it was at by the Principal Jenny Palmer (8989), the age of 21 that I left Guernsey, with my Floreat was proposed by Gary Hunt (6890) Elizabeth College Choir trip to Mont Saint career taking me to London, Hong Kong, providing a humorous conclusion to the Michel earlier this year (where the choir OEA Committee OEA Membership Cape Town, Zurich and Geneva. It has evening. The Guernsey dinner took place in received special permission to sing at this certainly not been a boring life. However the College Hall on 30th June 2018 with 95 amazing venue). Finally, a contribution Guernsey does have this inevitable draw diners in attendance. Jenny again provided was made towards a hockey trip for the which has seen our family, and many others, an update on College life, and the Guest Elizabeth College First XI to play in the The President Vice Presidents 2017 2018 moving back to the island for a number of of Honour was Lyndon Trott (6722), who Oxford v Cambridge Varsity Match, however James Ovenden 7671 Keith Bichard 4537 Guernsey 1,225 1,135 reasons. One significant motivation in our provided an insightful and entertaining view this trip was sadly cancelled. case was for schooling; College remains on his time at College and also his time The Honorary Secretary Bruce Parker 4747 Jersey 8 8 a bastion of fine education and it punches within the Guernsey States. We do urge Elizabethans to approach the far above its weight in many disciplines. OEA if they need funding for a particular trip Rupert Pleasant 7313 Gresham Barber 5159 UK 333 340 Sports-wise, the OEA has dominated the Both my boys are now happy ensconced in or project; many different types of award will fixtures in 2017/2018. In the cricket, the OEA College life (despite the continued protests be considered by the OEA Committee, and The Honorary Treasurer Nick Guillemette 5224 Overseas 90 86 beat the College First XI by 7 wickets, in of those teachers who remember their Dad). the football the OEA beat the College First James and I will be attending a number of Adie Peacegood 8218 Jerry Girard 5442 Honorary 39 39 College Assemblies later this year to raise And so it was with great pride that I was XI 5-3 on penalties, and beat the College Roger Perrot 5450 elected to the role of Honorary Secretary of Second XI 8-3 in standard play. In the awareness of OEA awards and how the the OEA in June at the AGM. As I mentioned hockey, the OEA beat the College First XI application process works. Committee Members John Bridle 5805 Total 1,695 1,608 in my brief speech at the Guernsey Dinner, 4-3 in a very close game, and there was a My thanks go to the OEA President it is a very tough act to follow as James 4-4 draw against the College Second XI. Steve Sharman 7555 Mike Eades 6259 James Ovenden, to the OEA committee, Ovenden was a hugely popular Honorary A number of OEA awards have been Glen Broadhurst 7642 Bruce Spittal 7040 Secretary bringing a huge amount of Dot Carruthers and Sara Wright in the made to Elizabethans in the last 12 enthusiasm, professionalism and humour to Foundation Office and finally the Bursar months. Peter Brock received an award to Andy Good 8950 John Bell 7461 the role. All I can say is that I will do my best! Mike Spiller for their continued support (College Representative) participate in the British Exploring Society and assistance. Turning to the dinners the 163rd event was Yukon Expedition, Harry Bisson received Dot Carruthers Hon held at the RAF Club in Piccadilly on the 14th an award to participate in the National Rupert Pleasant (7313) (Foundation Representative) October 2017. There was healthy turnout of Scout Jamboree, and Billy Ogier received Honorary Secretary OEA

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The 164th Old Elizabethan List of Diners – Guernsey Dinner

Association Dinner: Guernsey T J de Putron 4482 M G Ferbrache 6942 P J Martel 4497 M S Heyworth 6944 Dead Donkey events, two CCF members working on fishing boats Lyndon then P S Mansell 4516 J B S Robinson 6964 appointed Lieutenant Governor cadets, entered the world of finance with Reads K Bichard OBE 4537 the very talented production of ‘Oh What and then Guinness Flight. At the age of A J Tautscher 6968 R E Cann 4635 a Lovely War!’, an artist-in-residence at the 21 he learnt how to fly with Mike Read P J Whitfield 7032 GateHouse Gallery and a very successful (6823). In his own words, ‘one was an I N McCave 4833 Elizabethan Concert. Sports-wise, College exceptional pilot, the other went on to fly L G Tostevin 4839 N M De Garis 7038 has enjoyed significant success in shooting Tornado fighters for the RAF’. They both The Dining Hall R H Bisson 4861 P L Bisson 7044 and fencing, as well as beating the old went on to compete in the World Powerboat foe Victoria College at football, hockey, Championships in Guernsey and Europe; J N de Garis 4879 N J Vine 7277 golf and athletics (resoundingly winning however, the only trophy Lyndon won M J Mauger 4893 R J Pleasant 7313 the Hutchence Cup and including a new was Poser of the Week. One of the great Dr N G Stanley-Wood 4902 record in the 4 x 100m relay). Looking to the lessons he learned at College was ‘if you S M R Green 7336 future, College needs to look at 21st century R L Godwin 4916 put your mind to something and work hard, P J Davis 7360 education and 21st century facilities (the last success will follow’, and he carried this G R Dorey 4992 great curriculum shake-ups being in 1753 S W F Rebstein 7380 into his endeavours at the treasury desk of G Barber 5159 and 1819!). The opportunity to purchase the Guinness Flight in Guernsey and London Guest of Honour, Lyndon Trott premises of RBC will support this proposed A J Niles 7423 for over 10 years. This was an exciting P K Wilson 5210 curriculum change with huge opportunities Toby Wright, Jem Bishop, period for F/X traders with the UK crashing M C Coffell 7437 Alexander Bird, Godfray Guilbert to enhance the facilities that College can J E G Rowe 5217 The 164th Old Elizabethan Association out of the ERM. In 1997 Lyndon was ready offer. An initial application for planning N L Guillemette 5224 C J Hudson 7496 Dinner took place on Saturday 30th June for another challenge; he was voted into permission has been submitted, and Jenny 2018 with pre-dinner drinks being served the States of Guernsey Sea Fisheries G Guilbert 5304 G Broadhurst 7642 is hopeful for approval of the project which on the front lawn overlooking St James, Committee, which was the start of 21 years will also allow for the preservation of the D J Ozanne 5313 M P Carvill 7645 followed by dinner in the College Hall with of consecutive public service. original building. Jenny thanked the staff P E Guilbert 5333 95 OEs in attendance. The weather was M T Le Pelley 7655 at Elizabeth College for their continued On his first stint as a College Director, he sunny although there was a slight breeze D Le M White 5363 support, and also the assistance from the made a spelling mistake to a parent and J R W Ovenden 7671 which caused havoc with the Bursar’s Royal OEA and the Dead Donkeys. referred to an ‘unavoidable anal increase’ P S T Girard 5442 Bank of Canada building plans which he J P B Parker 7675 was proudly displaying on an easel on the The Honorary Secretary called upon (rather than annual); the parent replied that J D V Hardie 5551 Mike Read , Paul Whitfield, Mark they accepted the increase but preferred to D N Guillemette 7818 de Garis, Roger Berry, Jack Trott, front lawn. Little had changed since the the President James Ovenden (7671) to A Lindsay 5618 Tim Loveridge, Jean-Luc de Garis continue to pay through the nose! Lyndon 2017 dinner, with Trump and Brexit still introduce the Guest of Honour Lyndon P H Touzeau 5642 N J G Rowe 7835 being the hot topics; discussions as usual Trott (6722). James firstly welcomed John was appointed as a member of States for were lively, and the setting provided an Doulton, a former Principal of the College, St Sampson’s in 2001 age 35, was then N M Riley 5690 S R Thompson 7859 elected as the island’s first Treasury and ideal opportunity for old and new OEs to and at the other end of the scale Simon M F Mauger 5713 P Garrard 8186 Resources Minister in 2004 and finally was network and make new acquaintances. Thompson (7859) and James Parker (7675), M J Mann 5751 contemporaries of James from the boarding appointed as Guernsey’s (longest serving) M N Raines 8220 At 7.30pm the diners were called to the house in the 1980s. James paid tribute to Chief Minister in 2008. These were not D S Stuart 5773 College Hall for dinner. Once the Bursar had J A J Guilbert 8694 Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Le Cheminant easy jobs especially in turbulent times and told us how to evacuate the premises, the G A Riley 5858 (3946), remarking that Sir Peter was a truly difficult decisions needed to be made; N D McCathie 8845 Honorary Secretary Rupert Pleasant (7313) great Old Elizabethan and a truly great however he was not a quitter (he didn’t J Symons 5866 recited the names of those OEs who had Guernseyman. James then introduced the go to Victoria College after all). One of the A J Lindsay 5927 C A Lindsay 8930 Manus Carvill, Pierre Bisson, Glen Broadhurst, departed in peace since the last Guernsey Guest of Honour, a proud Guernseyman and highlights of his political travels took him to Paul Garrard, Geoff Dorey dinner. Keith Bichard (4537) then said Grace N R McCathie 5929 J M Palmer 8989 a huge supporter of College. Washington where he was shown around by and dinner was served. T C Slann 6261 S D M Cooper 9301 Firstly Lyndon read out a note from the a future US President, Barack Obama. The dinner was as usual superb, and R N Hamon 6335 Bursar asking guests not to climb onto Lyndon is now involved with a number N G Paluch 9576 a credit to Chef John Fleming and his the tables during the Guest of Honour’s N A Mann 6342 team. Following coffee the loyal toast was of private Guernsey companies and is J H Cook 9598 inevitable standing ovation! Lyndon was proposed by Dips de Putron (4482), the proud of their achievements in such highly E M Nightingale 6382 very fortunate to have spent most of the D J Taylor 9626 senior OE present. competitive global markets. He is also the R E Guilbert 6434 1970s at College, making a very tight knit current Chairman of Guernsey Finance. A R Bird 9641 The Honorary Secretary then called upon group of friends, many of whom have Whatever he has done in life, Lyndon still R C T Berry 6576 the Principal Jenny Palmer (8989) for her been more like brothers. His association comes back to his three principles: hard R D Evans 6589 J C E L Bishop 9642 thoughts on the academic/sporting year and with College has been a long one - he left work pays off, he can always rely on his OE J A B Gollop 6598 T Wright 9655 Pre-dinner drinks on the Terrace projects for 2019 and beyond. It was in fact College exactly 38 years ago – returning friends, and pay attention. Floreat Collegium! 25 years ago exactly that Jenny attended three years later to complete the financial L S Trott 6722 A J Sparkes 10208 As an aside, we compliment Lyndon for her first OE Dinner having just finished at audit of the school, being appointed a M C de Garis 6805 College, so a landmark year for her – having College Director on two occasions, with battling through his speech despite a A J Paluch 10352 sat next to Jerry Girard (5442) both then and the highlight being the Guest of Honour couple of major distractions – however he T J Loveridge 6818 A A Doherty 10539 now. She gave praise to the current staff at this OEA dinner. By his own admission, maintained that this was nothing compared M P Read 6823 members, especially to David Wray who had Lyndon did not have an impeccable record to his days in the Guernsey States! J A Trott 10564 K D Boscher 6882 just retired, for his outstanding contribution at College – when asked whether he had A rousing rendition of Carmen accompanied J A de Garis 10956 to College. High points of the year included skipped school by a teacher he replied D K M Chan OBE 6883 by Jem Bishop (9642) on the piano rounded the highest amount ever raised by EC ‘yes and here’s the fish to prove it’; he J H F Doulton Hon off a truly memorable evening. G A Hunt 6890 students for charity, house sports events also worked hard to put what he learnt ( ) M R Thompson 6904 A R Cross Hon being rejuvenated, success in the Youth in Godfrey Guilbert’s biology classes Rupert Pleasant 7313 Len Tostevin, John De Putron, Alan Cross Speaks competition, a number of fantastic into practice. Following a stint in 1978/79 Honorary Secretary OEA J M Falla 6909 M F Spiller Hon

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The 165th Old Elizabethan List of Diners – London Dinner

Association Dinner: London K Bichard 4537 J G Stranger 4669 a very special reunion with Chris Wolley D N Scott 5364 (5862) whom he had not seen since his 21st birthday in 1969. J D V Hardie 5551 Reflecting on his time at College, Nick N D O Williams 5692 remembered the Bog Library (hidden H R Stranger 5714 literature in the boarding house), his first cigarette on the Caeseria (being violently C Wolley 5862 ill straight afterwards and having never N K Howick 5923 smoked again) and his first hangover K J Le Page 6010 following drinking rum and beer after the school play (drinking and firing beer tops J F Spittal 6967 at the Principal’s guests when leaving). He B M Spittal 7040 recalled being a Scout Troop Leader (and L N Broekhuizen 7159 later a Queen’s Scout) with great fondness, spending many happy hours at the base R J Pleasant 7313 next to La Collinette Hotel and afterwards J R de C Rowson 7509 Chris Wolley and Guest of Honour Nick Williams at the Arsenal chip shop (a huge treat when at School House). B J Norman 7609 The 165th OEA Dinner was held in London in the Great Britain surfing team. Within the On leaving College, Nick wanted to join the J R W Ovenden 7671 on 13th October 2018, a warm but very CCF contingent, there are now 5 female Army and was told by JK Day that he was N D Maxey 8086 windy day in the capital. The RAF club (Ladies’ College) cadets across the army, too small and his parents too poor for him J M Palmer 8989 were, as usual, excellent hosts as the diners navy and RAF sections. The removal to join the Guards, so he should go into Hon Sec Rupert Pleasant and President James Ovenden assembled in the Victoria Bar for drinks and of the 11+ brings its own challenges as the Tank Regiment; following a short term D A Carruthers Hon discussions before proceeding through to College wants to remain inclusive to those commission he joined his family business the President’s Room for dinner. Despite students who would benefit from a College although he remained a member of the being a more modest turn out than normal, education, and so a substantial bursary fund Territorial Army (‘TA’). the atmosphere was lively and fun, with a will be necessary which could take years to number of memorable reunions taking place accumulate. Jenny finished by saying that Nick’s love of motorsport came from his that evening. it is always amazing to see so many multi- time in Guernsey, spending time at the track talented College students involved across in Victoria Avenue and also attending many Grace was said by Bruce Spittal (7040) so many disciplines supported by a hugely hill climbs. Years later this passion was and the Loyal Toast was proposed by the talented and committed staff. rewarded when he was asked to represent senior OE present Squadron Leader the TA at the Army Rally championships in Before introducing the Guest of Honour, Keith Bichard (4537). Wales and he was duly promoted for the Nick Williams (5692), James Ovenden (7671) event. Nick remained a member of the TA As the dinner was held at the RAF Club, President of the OEA said a few words on for over 20 years, ultimately achieving the it was considered fitting that Squadron the passing of Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Le rank of Colonel. Leader Nick Maxey (8086) currently serving Cheminant (3946), and Lynn Lewis (4467) with the RAF, should say a few words on a popular and charismatic character, and Nick parted ways with his family business the 100th Anniversary of this esteemed regular London Dinner attendee. Moving to after 20 years and following a number of Nick Maxey proposing the toast to 100 years of the RAF Table settings institution. The RAF has 800 aircraft and the Guest of Honour, James told the diners senior roles in other companies (including 33,000 service personnel; currently it is that Nick joined College in 1960 being a board meetings in Brisbane every 6 weeks, running 15 missions in 22 countries on 4 member of School House and founding of which the novelty soon wore off) he continents. Elizabeth College has always member of the Icthus Club, leaving College decided to work for himself. A further 20 had strong links with the RAF, and can in 1966 and becoming a member of the years later, he owns a number of highly boast the late Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter OEA in 1967. Nick has held a number of successful engineering firms in Sheffield, Le Cheminant (3946), amongst others, as prominent roles including Chief President and his mantra has always been ‘go with inspirational alumni. The toast was ‘Per of the St John’s Ambulance and the rank of your head and not with your heart’. Ardua ad Astra’ – through adversity to the Colonel and a Member of the Board for the stars – ‘The Royal Air Force’. Reserve Forces and Cadets’ Association. As a final reflection on College, Nick said that it had given him a sense of service, which Principal Jenny Palmer (8989) then gave Nick started by telling the diners that he was part of his motivation on becoming the diners an update on all matters College, was not an academic and not a natural Chief President of St John’s Ambulance and including recent sporting wins against sportsman although he enjoyed boxing, serving as a Magistrate; it feels right to do Victoria College in golf and shooting. At sailing and tennis. Further he was not a these things following values instilled at Bisley, the College shooting team had won natural boarder and wondered how a boy College and discipline engrained in the the Cottesloe Cup for the best small school from Yorkshire ended up in Guernsey; CCF. He feels great pride in being an Old in the UK for the 8th year, and Luke Malcic apparently it was a toss-up between Elizabethan and he thanked his parents (10965) came first in the top 100 cadets Guernsey and the Isle of Wight but the lure for funding his time in Guernsey – Nick at the shoot (in fact 11 of our team of 19 of cheap duty free made his Dad’s mind proposed a toast to College and its 455 finished in the top 100). In fencing, College up (which had advantages later on when years of history: ‘to the school – the past the has 5 fencers in the GB top 20, 2 fencers confiscating contraband from younger present and the future – Elizabeth College’. in the GB top 10 for their age group, and boarders to sell to his father’s workforce). ( ) 3three College fencers have represented It had been 25 years since Nick attended Rupert Pleasant 7313 Singing the Carmen Hon Sec Rupert Pleasant Great Britain. College is also represented a London Dinner, but the night marked Honorary Secretary OEA

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Births OE News

To Dan Taylor (9626) and Kirsty, a son – on 6 March 2018 To Dominic Lacey (9776) and Daisymae, a son Elliot David William, born in Guernsey on – Robert Cecil, born in Salisbury on 8 July 2018 Geoff Martel (4496) and his wife Jean have splits his life between living in Ireland and Jay Aylmer (8019) one of the co-founders To Nick Paluch (9576) and Sam, a son – 21 October 2017 been ‘wheeled on’ to talk to various groups England. He is enjoying being with his 14 and CEO of the international security & Theodore Michael, born in Guernsey on To Tristan Cairns (8478) and Debbie, as the film of ‘The Guernsey Literary and grandchildren who live in both countries. He technology firm, Tag Team Group, has been To J-P Bourgaize (9296) and Fabienne, 6 March 2018 a daughter – Kitty Rosa, born in Guernsey Potato Peel Pie Society’ does the rounds has many things on his bucket list, including a son – Atticus Nigel, born in Guernsey working to deliver his proprietary tracking on 2 August 2018 down under in NZ. Having both personally returning to Guernsey as often as possible on 3 December 2017 To David Clerey (9004) and Fae, a son – system to governments across the Middle Charles William Nelson, born in London To Matt van Leuven (9543) and Harriet, experienced the evacuation in Guernsey, as he has many happy memories of the East and North America, for such entities To Julian Bousfield (7701) and Siobhan, on 27 March 2018 a daughter – Annabelle Wendy Rose, a touch of realism was included. After a island and seeing other parts of the world. as the Pentagon, Bahrain petro-chemical a daughter – Florence Celia, born in wet winter, spring and summer are on the Top of his list though is getting his golf born in Salisbury on 24 August 2018 sector and the Kuwait government. Guernsey on 14 December 2017 To Mark Oliphant (8791) and Sarah, a horizon at last! handicap back to single figures! daughter – Iris Elizabeth, born in Guernsey To Philip Le Pelley (8328) and Kirsty, a To Dave Parrott (8783) and Rachel, a son – on 9 April 2018 daughter – Edith Nicolle, born in Singapore James Samuel, born in Guernsey on Ben Ferbrache (9516) recently represented on 1 September 2018 Tim Symonds (4545) left for East Africa Trevor Casbolt (6247) successfully completed 16 January 2018 To Martyn Gettings (9461) and Ruth, a son – in 1954, farming first on the Kenya White the 2017 Chase the Sun cycle ride from the Channel Islands at tennis in the Ethan Zachary, born on 30 April 2018 To Henry Le Page (10546) and Becca, summer county competition in Hunstanton To Oliver Dowding (9601) and Donna, a son Highlands, fighting the Mau Mau as Minster in the Isle of Sheppey to Burnham- a son – Theo Henry, born in Norfolk on along with fellow OE Patrick Ogier and – Jude Oliver Ronnie, born in Guernsey on To Thomas Chamberlain (8828) and Emily, a Tracker Team Leader, then driving On-Sea on the Bristol Channel, a distance current student Jonty Carnachan. He also 20 January 2018 a son – Barnaby Thomas Richard, born in 7 September 2018 bulldozers on the North Access road to of 205 miles, between sunrise and sunset. the Kariba Gorge Dam on the Zambezi, represented Guernsey cricket in the recent Guernsey on 22 May 2018 To Jim Le Lievre (9097) and Laura, a To James Read (8849) and Pippa, a son – before getting a degree in Political Science ICC Europe T20 competition in Rotterdam To David De La Mare (8578) and Claudine, daughter – Darcy Jean, born in Guernsey Edmund Plummer (6358) retired from George Harold William, born in Guernsey at UCLA in 1965. He then revisited where Guernsey gained promotion to the on 18 September 2018 the Intellectual Property Office (Patent on 31 January 2018 a son – Loki Stuart, born in Guernsey on sub-Saharan Africa quite a few times. Office) last year after 35 years as a senior next stage of qualification. Featured in the 7 June 2018 To Will Le Lievre (9230) and Annika, a To Fraser Harland (9041) and Christine, patent examiner. He still lives in Newport squad for this tournament were various daughter – Frances, born on 9 October 2018 a daughter – Grace Elaine, born in Bristol To Joe Langlois (9606) and Faye, a son – Nicholas Mahy (5240) worked for Outward and is Chair of Trustees of Health Help OEs, William Peatfield, Thomas Nightingale, Alfie Eric, born in Guernsey on 9 June 2018 on 2 February 2018 To Peter Girard (8581) and Kimberley, Bound in Wales, Scotland and Zambia International as well as being on the Matthew Stokes (current teacher), Anthony To Chris Adkins (8366) and Erin, a daughter To Mark Ogier (8411) and Caroline, a son – a son – Louis Pierre, born in Guernsey before a stint in the Channel Islands’ finance leadership team of his local church. Stokes, Max Ellis and Zak Damarell. – Harper Daisy Margaret, born in Guernsey Otis Albert, born in Guernsey on 10 June 2018 on 16 October 2018 industry. He then taught maths, physics and business studies at an international school Michael Dicks (6864) retired from William Bishop (9799) qualified as a in Palma de Mallorca. He now lives ‘offgrid’ Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken after 30 chartered accountant in August 2017 and is Guernsey on 28 July 2018 Anthony Brewer (9320) and Christina Millar in central Mallorca. years and from the City after a combined 43 now a member of the ICAEW. He qualified were married at the Town Church Marriages Steve Eulenkamp (9531) and Hannah Mechem years in banking, having started his career with Deloitte LLP in their Guernsey office. were married in Guernsey on 4 August 2018 in Guernsey on 15 September 2018 Roland Goodison (5374) retired to Blakeney at Midland Bank in Bristol in 1975. He will Will Walden (7906) and Camilla Groom in North Norfolk in 2013. Treasurer of the now take up charitable work in earnest and Charles Downing (9426) and Raleigh Alex Setters (10451) and Gracie Davidson- local Coastal Rowing Club, Trustee of a local travel, shoot and hunt more. Ben Challinor (9944) has recently were married in Kensington on Silverman were married in Florida on Wood were married at St Peter’s Church in military museum called the Langham Dome transferred into the Metropolitan Police 22 September 2018 31 December 2017 Guernsey on 10 August 2018 at RAF Langham, Freemason and Liveryman Firearms Command SC019 as a Specialist Paul Savident (7352) now semi-retired, of the Salters’ Company. Interests are Firearms Officer. Jason Baker (9122) and Alice Le Tissier James Steen (9619) and Sarah Baker were Alex Williams-Yeager (9316) and Hannah an active trustee of national charity cycling, rowing, tennis and skiing. were married at St Matthew’s Church, married at St Matthew’s Church, Cobo on Bourgaize were married at St James, Social Farms & Gardens, Chair of Billets Cobo on 14 July 2018 18 August 2018 Guernsey on 5 October 2018 Hart Allotments and also of the William William De La Mare (10429) has recently Edward Haworth (5543) retired 8 years ago Hobbayne Community Gardens Association: deployed with HMS Duncan, one of the Matt Copeland (9689) and Phoebe Le Ben Dewsnip (9444) and Jess Barnes were Mark Dunster (7566) and Gilliane Pau were having managed hotels for Leona Helmsley delivering community-managed growing Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers to the Poidevin were married at the Vale Church, married in Guernsey on 25 August 2018 married in Guernsey on 6 October 2018 (the queen of mean) for 23 years, the female projects locally and nationally. Mediterranean and the Black Sea as part version of Donald Trump. Lives in Manhattan of a NATO task group. He is now currently and Fort Lauderdale. Jonathan Graham Castle (5813) died in Guildford on 14 May 2018 aged 88 John Bell (7461) having served on The OEA deployed to the Falkland Islands on Deaths Plymouth on 12 January 2018 aged 67 Michael Le Masurier (4171) died at home on Committee since 2011 and as President HMS Clyde. Neal Mauger Duquemin (5999) died at home the Isle of Wight on 18 May 2018 aged 92 Patrick Dickson (5614) has written and from 2013, John retired from office at the produced a new work for theatre. ‘Victor AGM 2018. He has now become a Vice in Guernsey on 7 February 2018 aged 65 Peter Francis de Vic Carey (4321) died in Peter Brock (10978) has designed and Derek (Dick) Ronald Vaudin (4439) died at Ego or The Brainstorm’, performed by President of The OEA, joining a number Reuben John Mahy (4226) died in London on 31 May 2018 aged 85 published his first professional website at home in Guernsey on 22 September 2017 Patrick, explores the writing process of of his predecessors who act as an advisory aged 85 Guernsey on 22 February 2018 aged 96 Arthur Roger Higgs (4094) died in Victor Hugo, a genius in exile, as he draws body to the President and committee as the age of 17, for a charity fighting climate change at zerocarbonworld.org. This Nicholas David Cresswell (6936) died at Michael John Marshall (4172) died in Guernsey on 13 July 2018 aged 96 together the essential ingredients of his and when called upon. follows his new appointment to business home in China on 15 November 2017 aged 51 London whilst visiting his daughters on 25 Donald John Le Tissier (4479) died on 23 ripping yarn, ‘The Toilers of the Sea’. Patrick March 2018 aged 89 is planning to bring the production to development with Plug-N-Go, an electric Michael John Hancock (4687) died in July 2018 age 86 Dan Guillemette (7818), after 7 years as Guernsey in 2019. vehicle charging station installer, who is Guernsey on 26 November 2017 aged 82 John Howard Veale (4606) died in Lloyd Thomas Nicolle (4414) died in Lead Physiotherapist at Team Sky, has Guernsey on 7 April 2018 aged 82 partnered with the charity. Clive Edward Penney (5530) died at home Guernsey on 22 August 2018 aged 86 taken up a new performance role with Ian Franklin (5982) has recently retired the Australian professional cycling team, in Guernsey on 27 November 2017 aged 70 Peter de Lacey Le Cheminant (3946) died Lynn Alexander Mackay Lewis (4467) died at home in Guernsey on 8 April 2018 aged 97 from a long career with LLoyds Bank and Mitchelton-SCOTT. Compiled by Gresham Barber (5159) Laurence Lenfesty Guille (4233) died in peacefully at home in Shepperton on 20 Guernsey on 10 December 2018 aged 87 Raymond Alfred Le Page (4244) died in September 2018 aged 81 Alan Edward Le Page (4501) died in Gloucester on 16 April 2018 aged 91 Alan John Down (4785) died in Auckland on Guernsey on 11 December 2017 aged 87 Richard John Ozanne (4368) died in 25 September 2018 aged 80 David Alan Andre Barrett (5913) died in Guernsey on 19 April 2018 aged 84 Anthony (Tony) John Breton (4939) died in Cyprus on 13 December 2017 aged 63 Renaut Nicholson de Garis (3952) died in Guernsey on 9 October 2018 aged 79 Michael James Banks Travers (4582) died Guernsey on 24 April 2018 aged 103 Rex Bartlett Crissell (4408) died in in Guernsey on 21 December 2017 aged 85 Stephen Francis Falla (5169) died in Guernsey on 10 October 2018 aged 91 Geoffrey Ellis Heggs (4151) died in London Guernsey on 29 April 2018 aged 72 Charles Hugo Stoddart Towers (5273) died on 26 December 2017 aged 89 Rex Ira Carre (4535) died at home in in Guernsey on 12 October 2018 aged 77

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Dead Donkey Club Dead Donkey Car Rally 2018

We have lost two loyal and supportive The total membership now stands at 81, learning and tradition given by the buildings Week beginning Monday 25th June forecast connected with the College, some fine old etc. Lunch about to be served, a perfect members during the year. Geoffrey Heggs up from 76 as reported last year. However, and grounds of the College. You are fortunate fine sunny weather for the next seven days; motor cars and their excited occupants time for a downpour! (4151) was a London resident, retired I have an ambition to reach and pass 100 therefore that Bruce Parker has provided a excellent, I thought, as the last day of that poured out of the College gates like lambs With tablecloths soaked, chairs with pools solicitor and I believe he had already members as soon as possible which would separate report of this event below. week was the 2018 Dead Donkey Car Rally to the slaughter! of water on the seats, someone shouted provided for a bequest to the College be a landmark to trigger a special celebration on Sunday 1st July. I was unfortunately unable to attend the Meanwhile Dot and Sara Catering Services before the Club was formed. He attended which is not to say that most of our events ‘run for cover’ and within minutes and ever- popular film night where ‘Waking Ned’ However some devious weather boffin hotfooted it to the College Field Pavilion most of our UK events and many OE are not already special occasions! some great teamwork we were all seated Dinners. Personally, thanks to the Dead was by all accounts most amusing decided to change Sunday’s weather to to prepare the Barbecue Lunch with not a upstairs in the pavilion around a long table Donkey Club, I had some very pleasant This year we welcomed our new principal, and entertaining. overcast with thundery showers! Undaunted, sign of thunder and rain. Tables laid with with everyone buzzing! Many thanks to Jenny Palmer, at our first event last October exchanges of letters with Geoffrey in which A car treasure hunt was also a great 43 hardened car rally enthusiasts entered tablecloths and chairs all out on the grass Monsieur André who kept the barbecued which was a splendid musical evening provided he particularly endeared himself to me by success, extremely well organised by Elizabeth College at 1000hrs for a chat on and still the sun shone! food coming. wholeheartedly supporting the Guernsey by the pupils in the College Hall followed by tactics and a good strong coffee. Even a Gresham Barber who also provides a fuller With the expectation of a good lunch, the Donkey sculpture. an excellent repast in the Refectory. few foreign cruise line passengers crashed Prizes were awarded, ‘we must do it again’ account elsewhere. road-weary rallyists began to arrive at Our mainland meeting was a visit to New in looking for a guided tour of College; was mooted, sadly the afternoon came to a Caroline Williams, lifelong partner of Roger My thanks as always go to Dot and Sara and the College Field albeit amid a darkening College, Oxford through the good offices of possible fundraising initiative? close and all the lovely old cars made their Perrot, was a Dead Donkey Club member to other members for their support when I grey sky! BBQ smells abounded and the in her own right. She was an entertaining alumnus, Alan Cross. It would be difficult for way back to their garages. have been unavoidably absent de l’île. In possession of a Perry’s Guide and a list atmosphere was convivial, lots of ‘how did companion at our gatherings and fascinated me to find adequate enough words of praise of cunning clues, all but a couple closely you find that one’ and ‘I never knew that’ Gresham Barber (5159) me with stories of her early life on a farm in to describe the welcome we received from Geoff Dorey (4992) the Australian outback and other tales. the Warden and the impressions of history, Donkey-in-Chief

Dead Donkey Club visit to New College Oxford

Nearly fifty Old Elizabethans and their include the world-renowned Rev William Bruce Parker, presented the warden with partners were guests over the weekend at Spooner of ‘Spoonerism’ fame, personally a copy of The History of Elizabeth College one of Oxford’s oldest and most prestigious hosted the OEs with both a tea and a and Alan Cross, former College Vice-Principal establishments, New College. drinks reception and all were welcomed and New College student, who arranged the to Evensong in the much-acclaimed The Guernsey party, members of the visit, presented Mr Young with a plaque of College chapel. In a tour of the gardens College legacy group, the Dead Donkey the Elizabeth College coat of arms. and buildings, the Warden was keen to point Club, spent the morning being given out where numerous Harry Potter scenes The current Principal of the College, Jenny specially-arranged tours of Oxford’s were filmed including ‘Hogwart’s Hall’ and Palmer, was among the guests as was a Bodleian Library, one of the most famous Gresham Barber on College steps Getting ready ‘Hogwart’s Cloisters’. former Principal, John Doulton. of its kind in Europe. The Warden of New College, Miles Young, whose predecessors The Chairman of the College Foundation, Bruce Parker (4747)

Roger Perrot and Marilyn Earl Jenny Palmer Stephen and Carolyn Rebstein

Members of the Dead Donkey Club at New College Oxford David Ozanne and Matt Raines John and Anthea Toynton

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First World War Remembrance The Fallen

Giant stamps were displayed on the Service to loop the loop, killed in action • Lieutenant Frank de Mouilpied Lainé Elizabeth College railings to remember at Gallipoli in August 1915 aged 27. (3008) of the RGLI. some of its fallen of the First World War. • Captain Adrian Le Patourel Jones (2926) The first set of stamps in the series was The stamps commemorate the six OEs that who having been injured in Gallipoli, commissioned in 2014 to commemorate the the Guernsey Post Office included in their joined the Royal Flying Corps in France 100th anniversary of WWI and since then ‘Stories from the Great War’ stamp series. as an administrator. He survived the war the Guernsey Post Office has produced The Old Elizabethans included on the and returned to his career managing a an annual set of stamps to commemorate stamps and displayed on the College tea plantation in Ceylon. different groups of individuals and highlight railings were: their involvement in the war. The stamps • Sergeant Frederick Fieldhouse Smith were one of several ways the school • Captain Wilfred Picton-Warlow (3015) (3174) an observer in the Royal Flying marked Remembrance Day in 2017 and of the Royal Flying Corps, who died in Corps was shot down in 1917, taken again in 2018. Every year Elizabeth College December 1914 aged 30, flying home from Prisoner of War and died the following pupils remember our fallen alumni who died France in a Blériot XI two-seater monoplane. year aged 20. in WWI (109) and WWII (46) to remember • Flight Lieutenant Charles Collet (2872) • Major George W Le Page (2473) of the their lives and sacrifice. the first pilot in the Royal Naval Air Royal Guernsey Militia. Jennie Doucy

Sue Laker, Chief Librarian, Priaulx Library receives a hard copy of the Fallen for the Library

Little did I know, when I took my daughter’s The question arose in my mind, did Their archives proved very rewarding as call on my mobile in December 2013, that Elizabeth College have such a record? I did the National Archives at Kew and of I would be spending many months over found out that John Willis and Sarah Cash course the Internet. A holiday in Canada was the following three-and-a-half years on a had posted on the internet a spreadsheet also helpful. Other sources were the many journey of discovery. of the Old Elizabethans who had fallen with historians and relatives who willingly gave me of their information on a particular person. The call concerned my grandson at dates and brief details of each man. Stamford Independent School, who was Could I compile a more detailed record and No longer is 2627 Henry Byng Leapingwell merely a name on a board in the Hall. Yes, to visit the Battlefields of the Somme with include an image of each one that would you guessed he was a great sportsman. his history class the following Spring. My be available online for future students Incidentally he also sported a moustache daughter wanted to know if we had any researching World War 1? Yes, and it has in 1900, when he was 18 - a privilege of the relatives who had been killed in World been put online (June 2018) in the Roy War 1. ‘Wilfred Hilary Nicolle, a distant Sixth. form. Who was 2872 Charles Herbert Honey Archives. Did I find a photo of every Collett, DSO, MiD (3) but an ace pilot in 1914? relative, who died aged 20’, was my reply. man - sadly no, but this is an ongoing story The conversation was forgotten until nine And what happened to 2621 Henry Marquis so maybe you might? months later when she showed me a book Ozanne or 3199 Martin Courtland de Bude written by my grandson’s history teacher Fortunately, I live close to several centres Young and the other one hundred and eight OEs who gave their lives in the conflict? detailing the lives of those Old Stamfordians known to OEs who served - Aldershot, who fell in the War. Sandhurst, Farnborough and Portsmouth. Mike Martel (4952)

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Air Chief Marshal Michael Marshall (4172) 1938 – 2018

Sir Peter Le Cheminant, history was to shape his and customs. He was a staunch defender life outside his day job of of Guernsey’s independence from running, with his parents, Westminster. I have a personal fond memory GBE, KCB, DFC and bar the then popular Manor of recording a radio interview with him, my Hotel in The Forest. very first for the BBC, in which he castigated His book ‘The Small Jeremy Thorpe, the Liberal Party leader Army’, a true story in the who, on a visit to Guernsey, had said the form of a novel based on Channel Islands should be represented in the experiences in exile in the House of Commons. Derbyshire, published in I have happy memories, too, of very erudite 1957, was a masterpiece conversations and discussions with him in the of its kind. It was the tale, in Michael’s own words, Sporting Club – opposite the College where of ‘a mock war which I was then a master. The Thorpe interview, was waged while a real much to the amusement of others in later war was in progress... we years, had been recorded in the College were too young to fight matron’s linen cupboard to achieve an the Germans but we had a acceptable acoustic in a very echoey building. particularly strong reason Michael’s brother, Francis (4447), paid this for wanting to fight them tribute at his funeral: ‘My first realisation and to strike a blow to of what a fine fellow my big brother was regain the homes from came when one day we came across which we had been exiled.’ another family whose dog had somehow fallen into the adjacent river and clearly On his return from exile could not get itself out. The riverbank was and near-normality of thick with undergrowth and not easily life in post-evacuation approached. Without hesitation, Michael Guernsey, Michael scrambled through bushes and brambles, excelled as an athlete grabbed the dog by its collar and quickly – winning the mile race hauled it up the bank. On another occasion, Michael Marshall was a member of that – and as a member of high-flying generation which shook off all the Shooting VIII. His real love, though, was camping with the scouts in Sark, we were all the difficulties of five years in exile during history and it was this, combined with his swimming and diving in and around Venus the German occupation of the islands, writing ability, that led him on to a number Pool. Suddenly I saw my big brother jump and gained places at Oxford University. of acclaimed books, including one on Sark, fully-clothed into the pool. He had spotted He chose to read law at St Peter’s Hall and another on Herm and one, even, on The a fellow scout who was clearly in difficulties then followed the path of aspiring Guernsey Water Mills of Petit Bôt. He also published and soon got him safely to the side of the Sir Peter Le Cheminant with Sir Charles Frossard at Bisley advocates by continuing studies at Caen, numerous academic law texts. pool. That was Michael: caring and, whilst although he never followed the not a serious rival to Sir Ranulph Fiennes He soon entered Guernsey politics, career of a professional lawyer. or Colonel Blashford Snell, adventurous.’ Peter Le Cheminant (3946) was the most He gave the College much unsung support twinkle in his eye. Unless that is that you was elected to the States and was an distinguished OE of our generation. He was as Gibson Fleming Chairman and, for the had done wrong. If the moustache began This combination of expertise in law and acknowledged expert on Guernsey law Bruce Parker (4747) always a proud Guernseyman but equally last decade, an active Patron of the to twitch, you knew you were in for a proud of his old school – a certain amount College Foundation. roasting. Along with his sense of humour of loyalty doubtless instilled into him by At Bisley, he was always keen to support Sir Peter was a talented author, a wordsmith his OE father, Keith Le Cheminant (3138), a the VIII. In 1937, he’d been the star shot of who greatly admired the writings of PG master at the College and head of the cadet the College and was selected to represent Wodehouse, another Old Elizabethan.’ corps while young Peter was at school. The Langlois Life Saving Cup Great Britain in Canada: a huge honour in Peter’s son, ‘young Peter Le Chem’, had this Peter excelled at most things: he was those days as it is today and then a six-week to say at the service: a particularly good writer and was later adventure, travelling by boat rather than flying. ‘Please imagine this military man... not in The Langlois Life Saving Cup has been The 1917 edition of the Elizabethan stated Brian Aplin, Teacher of Life Saving Skills to become a gold medal essayist. His At a memorial service in the Town Church, uniform, but wearing his orange canvas awarded to OE Fin Whitmore (10874), who that the Langlois Life Saving Cup was at Elizabeth College, said ‘It is probably ultimate RAF rank as Air Chief Marshal and the present Guernsey Bailiff, Sir Richard trousers, his shirt sleeves rolled up in the saved a man from drowning with his friend awarded to the competitor scoring the the oldest active life saving trophy the position he held as Vice-Chief of the Collas (5699) highlighted his distinguished kitchen, family milling around. My mother Ben Relph while on holiday in South Africa. most points on six timed land and water Defence staff with three knighthoods and outside of Australia. We would usually achievements, together with the charm he busy at the stove, delicious smells of The 29 year old man from Johannesburg tests. In 1925 the Elizabethan noted that the two Distinguished Flying Crosses rather speak hold a competition, however this year in brought to the island’s Government House: cooking. My father with bottle in hand, was being swept out to sea by rip currents. school was glad to have Captain Langlois, for themselves – not to mention becoming recognition of the application of his life topping up glasses. Yes... often gin and the donor, officiate as time-keeper for Lt Governor of Guernsey on retirement from ‘Peter and his wife, Sylvia, were extremely Fin and Ben happened to be on the beach saving training, we have decided to break tonics. This was our Pa, a generous fun- the competition. the RAF, the only Guernseyman in 600 years generous hosts, comfortable in the at the time and used their life saving skills with tradition and award the Langlois Life company of anyone and everyone, whether loving man always with a smile on his face Since then the trophy has had an erratic to achieve the position. to great effect in rescuing him. Saving Cup to Old Elizabethan royalty such as the Queen Mother whom – and that twinkle in his eye.’ history, disappearing for some time during Peter was also an exact contemporary at they hosted and with whom he shared a The Langlois Life Saving Cup was donated and after the war years. Since it was Fin Whitmore.’ This is the way most of us connected with the College of Charles Frossard (3929), the love of gin, or with ordinary islanders going to Elizabeth College in 1917 by Edwin found and refurbished the school has re- the College, young and old, will remember Previous winners of the Langlois Life Saving former Bailiff. Both Peter and Charlie were about their daily duties. At first sight he Langlois (3296) to remember C M Baker established the tradition and held an annual a thoroughly decent, down-to-earth, Cup include Hubert Nicolle (4193) and delighted to have occupied the two highest could be intimidating but that stern exterior (2252) and Rex Martin (3295) who drowned life saving competition where participants distinguished man. Nick Guillemette (5224). positions in island life, Lt Governor and concealed a warm smile, a great sense of near Herm while sailing in a storm on 26th compete in two parts, one in the College Bailiff, at exactly the same time. humour, a love of fun and laughter and a Bruce Parker 4747 October 1916. pool and one in the bathing pools. Jennie Doucy

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Elizabeth College Statutes Rowing the Indian Ocean

You had to be there on the Indian Ocean. parachute anchor we slowed our drift back was a 10% chance of making the wedding. If you want to know what it was like and eastwards as we all hunkered down in the With two weeks to go, I thought there was get anywhere near the truth you really had cabins like sweltering sardines in a squalid a 30% chance so I booked the last possible to be pulling on the same oars going two smorgasbord of suffering. Would I miss the flight back. The easterly winds finally came hours on, two hours off for 70 days through wedding of my best friend of 18 years’. The and we started flying along, covering the hell and high water, in sea-sickness and thought scared me; I could not imagine not distance in one day that had previously in health all the 3600 miles to Mauritius. being there and yet it was now going to taken up to three. After 70 days at sea, on Though I shall try and convey as much as require a miracle. the morning of 14th September at 07:45 we possible as I enjoy a challenge… After five weeks of rowing I gave up hope landed on the northern point of Mauritius When my first ever evening at the 6th of making the wedding due to the toll it in a tranquil turquoise bay. At 16:35 my College Scout group back in September was taking on my health. Trying to pull hard plane took off to London. At 11.15 am on 2000 was over I had a new best friend, every session and save every second by 15th Aurigny touched down on Guernsey, Anthony Brewer (9320). When he asked jumping on and off the oars combined with 45 minutes later I walked into Town Church me to be his best man earlier this year he the stress of seeing seconds wasted as the happiest man in the world. also let out that he had moved the date of headphones were adjusted, pleasantries It was the most insane adventure his wedding back to make sure that I would exchanged or artistic shots of birds taken imaginable, the peaks were stratospheric, have plenty of time to complete the row during the two hours on shift was killing me. the troughs so low you dare not peer down across the Indian Ocean. There was about On the rowing machine you can dig really them for fear of being sucked back in. We a six week buffer, so I really didn’t feel deep for the last 500 meters of a 2000 enjoyed seventy sunrises and sunsets any pressure. meter row, digging deep for 2000 miles of oblivious to the world outside; we saw the a 3600 miles row is just not physically or Customs held our boat for an extra week moon waxing and waning across the night mentally possible. when it arrived in Australia. No problem, five sky positively blinding with stars; we were week buffer left. When we got hold of our We were eating around 5000 calories per humbled by whales a hand’s width from boat we found out the fuel cell was broken: day - five main freeze-dried meals and a big the boat, bombarded by kamikaze flying four weeks. The communications system bag of sweets. This supplied just enough fish and awed by the blue-yellow also decided to go kaput: three weeks… energy for us each to row for 12 hours a dancing dorado. Hmmm, I’m a chilled guy, that’s cool. Alas, day. By the end of the trip we had combined What comes next? More rowing! Anthony now we were ready the weather had turned lost over 50 kilograms in body weight - the and I will compete at our 7th World Coastal ugly and our weather router adamantly told ultimate diet! Hands blistered, bottoms Championships in Canada in October. us not to depart which was fair enough cried with pain and joints quivered; we were Rowing at College probably had the single as a huge storm was coming in. We set degenerates pawning tomorrow’s health to biggest impact on our lives. If you get the off anyway, jobs were waiting back home, get through today. Only good humour and chance, row. You’ll probably regret it at wives were getting restless and I didn’t want our strong camaraderie held us together. first, but once you feel the adrenaline of to lose any more time. Below is an extract from the original of principal things, so that, day by day, language; to which shall be added in the With 35 days completed and 35 days left powering yourself across the water with Statutes of Elizabeth College dated 27th they may learn, at first ten words, and afternoon Leremana Rhetorices Precepta, Zooming out on the map of the Indian to make the wedding we had covered only your best mates screaming with the same Sept. 1563, detailing some of the duties of then, when more exercised, twenty. and when they shall have perfectly Ocean four weeks after we set off our a third of the distance across the endless pain of burning thighs and sweat stinging the Principal (Master) and the curriculum • This foundation being well laid, let acquired the Greek rudiments, let them little tracker still appeared despairingly Indian Ocean. Fate played a cruel game, eyes you’ll never look back, you’ll be taught in each of the classes, the contents there follow, in the second class, the learn from memory some oration of John close to the Australian coast. Storms had offering hope at various times only to dash hooked for life. of which may be of interest to our current brought westerly winds and huge towering it the next with a mysterious current or wind four books of the Sacred Dialogues of Chrysostome laid down and examined www.rowtheindianocean.com students. The final advice to Sixth Form waves that would make even the bravest that would kill our boat speed. With three Sebastian, (Sebastiani Castalionis), that, according to those rudiments. students still seems fitting in our modern Hawaiian surfer think twice. Deploying the weeks to go I called Anthony and said there James Plumley (9786) with one labour, sacred History and latin world: ‘…now matured and even perfected, • In the other classes successively, let them Oration may be obtained by the young they may Iook into antiquity, the mirror and unite Latin authors with Greek; as in beginners; to which end, and that it may effigy of posterity’. the 4th class, Hesiod (Greek) with Virgil, be more conveniently done, (the history or Pindar with Horace; and in this class of each dialogue being ex-explained by Of the duty of the Master let them learn Prosody, the fourth part the Master from the Bible), let the of Grammar, equally in Greek and in Latin, Let some fit Master be chosen, endued with Scholars be reminded, that on the day and the science of making verses in good morals, noted for the infamy of no after, they shall rehearse the same both languages. evident crime, grave in countenance and publicly;— to which end also, as well in deportment; instructed in the science of the School (at the expense of the Master,) • In the fifth class let them learn some the Latin language, and of the Greek, (if it as in their father’s house, there shall be of the Orations of Cicero, treated in the should happen), so that he may be able at an abundance of Bibles, for those demonstrative manner with the Greek Aerial view of the boat the same time, to train up the Scholars to desirous to read them in their leisure Orations of Issocrates, or the books of virtue and good learning, and to excite and from study; but in the afternoon hours, Cicero’s offices with some of the Morals restrain them by scholastic discipline let them read the Epistles of Cicero, of Plutarch. which they call familiar. In each of these Of the classes of the school, and of the classes, let it be the chief labour of the • Let the last place be given to Histories, authors to be read by the scholars Master, that every exercise be laid down in the sixth class, to Cæsar, Salust Let there be, therefore, six classes. and examined according to the rules and Livy, in the Latin; and to Plutarch, of Grammar. Thucidicles, or Herodotus, in the Greek; • In the first, let there be learnt by heart, that having passed the other classes, and by beginners, a short Catechism of • The Latin Tongue being tasted (as they now matured and even perfected, they Grammar, or an introduction, concisely say) by the foremost lips, the next labour may Iook into antiquity, the mirror and comprehending the eight parts of speech (if a skilful Master may be had,) is to effigy of posterity. and the Syntax ; also some Latin and teach the Scholars who enter the third Rowing the Indian Ocean team James rowing to make his ‘Best Man’ commitments! French Vocabulary, containing the names class, the rudiments of the Greek Dot Carruthers

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OEA Sporting Fixtures England Hockey Masters Tournaments

It has been incredibly heartening over representing Elizabeth College at a Senior OEA Cricket v ECG First XI the past ten years to witness the growth level stay with you for life. The opportunity OEA won by 7 wickets in participation from OEA members in the for the OEs to play on the hallowed turf or annual sporting fixtures against the current wicket at the College Field or the fast carpet OEA Football First XI v ECG First XI crop of talented sportsmen at the College. at the Hockey Club is one they readily take up. OEA won 5-3 on penalties The three traditional sports of Football, Hockey and Cricket are keenly contested This year’s matches across all three sports OEA Football Second XI v ECG Second XI on an annual basis and such is the strength showcased the best of the past and OEA won 8-3 of the OEs that in both the Hockey and present. Victories for the OEs in Football, Cricket fixtures an island representative Hockey and Cricket were achieved but by OEA Hockey First XI v ECG First XI team could almost be selected. fine margins. After-match hospitality was OEA won 4-3 provided and the usual tall stories of epic There is a clear aim that underpins all these OEA Hockey Second XI v ECG Second XI Andrew Whalley, Ben Lanoe and Adrian Gidney with their performances were re-told or even begun. England team mates and their Masters World Cup gold medals matches and that is to show the current Draw 4-4 students that whilst they may not appreciate Heartfelt thanks must go to the staff, boys and it now the memories that are borne from OEs that participate and long may it continue. Steve Sharman (7555)

Ben Lanoe, Adrian Gidney, Russell Gidney and Adrian Gidney, Andrew Whalley and Ben Lanoe with the Home Nations trophy Andrew Whalley at the Home Nations tournament

Four OEs were involved in a busy summer win against a dogged Sri Lankan team. draining than the 39 degrees of the semi- OEA 1st XI Hockey Team of Masters Hockey tournaments in 2018. France provided much stiffer opposition final. There was a tremendous atmosphere After selection and training sessions over in game two with England coming out 1-0 with good local support and a healthy the course of the 2017/18 season, the winners and this was followed by a toughly gathering of friends, family and players from competitions got underway with the home contested 2-2 draw with hosts Spain. other age groups to cheer the England. nations tournament on the weekend of Following a rest day the team went into their England took the early advantage with a 18-20 May. final group game against Italy knowing they well worked goal but Spain managed to pull Andrew Whalley (8305) captained the needed to finish at least nine goals to the a goal back through a short corner. England England Masters Over 40s side in his fifth good to top the pool. After a slow start they again took the lead before half time and year in the team, his third wearing the hit their stride and found the net on nine added a third towards the end of the third skipper’s armband, while goalkeeper Adrian occasions but a lapse in concentration at quarter. As expected the Spanish came out Gidney (8268) played his second season. the back led to the concession of a penalty strongly for the final quarter and exerted Stratford-based former England U18 and stroke which the Italians converted. Both sustained pressure which culminated in a U21 Ben Lanoe (8619) made his debut at the Whalley and Lanoe contributed goals but goal with three minutes left on the clock. England dug in and were able to close the other end of the age spectrum. In their first the result meant Spain topped the group. match out and deny the Spanish any further game against Wales they lined up against The team now progressed to the quarter sights of goal despite the hosts taking fellow OE Russell Gidney (8639) who is now finals and played Germany. Despite a their keeper off and playing with an 11th OEA 2nd XI Hockey Team based near Cardiff. After going an early relatively poor performance the team came outfield player. goal down the England team went on to win out 3-1 winners. The team now had a rest 7-1 and followed that up with victories over day before their semi-final. Contrary to It was an honour to play for England at Ireland and Scotland to take the trophy. expectation this would be a rematch against such a fantastic event. The tournament Unfortunately despite Gidney junior’s best France who had knocked out the much- was superbly run at some excellent, and efforts Wales were unable to win any of fancied Australians in their quarter final. very scenic, venues and the games, while their games. fiercely competitive, were played in an England produced a much better excellent spirit. It was a very successful The three England players also travelled to performance against a French side who campaign for the England Camp with a total Spain in July for the Masters World Cup held looked to still be suffering from their of five Golds, two Silvers and three Bronze in Terrassa near Barcelona. After narrowly tremendous effort against the Australians medal finishes over the various men’s and missing out on Gold in the previous World and recorded a 3-1 win to progress to the women’s age groups. This produced a real Cup in 2016 and being beaten into Bronze final – another rematch from the group party atmosphere at the presentation and at last year’s European Championships the stages, this time against hosts Spain who after seven games in ten days in near forty team was determined to come away with beat Argentina in their semi-final. degree heat the ceremony and national the Gold medal. anthems were followed by some pretty The game got underway at midday on intensive ‘rehydration’! Presentation of the Cup Cup Being Presented by the Principal to the OEA Captain Andy Whalley The team started their campaign with 5th August in temperatures of around four group games beginning with a 5-0 34 degrees – hot, but considerably less Adrian Gidney (8268)

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OE Rifl e Club – Bisley

Although there were some high spots, it wasn’t exactly a vintage year for the OE Bisley stalwarts who normally do so well in the main Bisley Meeting. In terms of overall success, based on placings in the Grand Aggregate, Nick Kerins was the most consistent of the OE squad, his best shoot being in the fi rst stage of the Queen’s Prize when he dropped just a single point over the three ranges, 300, 500 and 600 yards. Sharing a score of 104 ex 105 (but with fewer Central V bullseyes) were Adam Jory and Mike Martel who, incidentally, turns 80 in the coming year - he fi rst shot for the College VIII in the mid-1950s and has been competing at top international level ever since. The Guernsey teams in the two main international matches, the Kolapore at the shorter ranges and the long range Mackinnon, were entirely made up of OEs and present Elizabethans, beating Jersey in both contests. In the Kolapore, the Guernsey team took the lead over Great Britain at 300 yards but later lost ground. In the Mackinnon, Peter Jory was the top scorer across all the international teams with Guernsey fi nishing 4th, ahead of Australia, Canada, Scotland, Jersey and Kenya. Nick Mace was the only OE to feature in the Queen’s 100 Final this year although several had joined him in the second stage: Nick Kerins, Adam Jory, Peter Jory, Old Elizabethans join other Commonwealth competitors in the second stage of the Queen’s Prize Nick Branch, Saxon Brewer-Marchant and two Elizabethans, Luke Malcic and Matt le Vasseur. We congratulate Luke on his winning the supreme individual championship in the cadet meeting and Matt for captaining the winning Channel Island team in the Cadet International. Our congratulations go, too, to other members of Just as great teachers are able to unlock the potential of their pupils, the College team who did so well this year. with our knowledge and expertise we are able to do the same for It was good to be able to welcome Jenny our clients. Our award-winning design studio offers a full range of Palmer, the Principal, to her fi rst Bisley visit and also to see Rick Le Page back on the Century services from branding and advertising through to designing Range with other College staff members, publications and social media management. If you would like us to help Tim Slann, Al Stewart and Jez Wilen. you unlock the full potential of your business get in touch with us today. Veterans Match Scores A Team Nick Mace 50.05 Adam Jory 50.07 Nick Branch 48.03 Jonny Branch 50.06 Nick Kerins 49.06 Position: 10th B Team Ollie Collas 49.04 Chris Wilkes-Green 47.06 Mike Martel 46.01 Mike Creber 47.04 Ollie Hudson 47.04 Position: 12th A hugely enjoyable dinner, in the company of Old Victorians and Jersey cadets and staff , was held at the London and Middlesex twodegreesnorth.co.uk Rifl e Club on Ashburton and Veterans evening. Queen’s Prize fi nalist Nick Mace with his wife Lucy – also a fi nalist – and their children Bruce Parker (4747) Join the conversation

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