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Essential Information 4 Flick through the Dunelmian casually and Headmaster’s Notes 6 it would seem to be the predictable record of a typical public school year. Look a little House Reports closer, read more carefully and the picture changes. It is easy to miss so many things. The Caffinites 7 The 1st XV are high prominence, but read School House 8 Toby Rostron Maher’s account of the 2nd Poole House 9 XV and see if it doesn’t change your per­ MacLeod 10 ceptions of the other levels. And if you Pimlico House 12 think it's time another sport deserved the headlines have a read the rowing report. Even if you don’t know anything about it Speech Day you will be astonished at the level of Speech Day Prizes 13 achievement within the club. Tom Edwards won a gold medal in last year’s European Headmaster's Report 15 championships when in the lower sixth....

And so on and so on... It’s impossible in Chaplaincy News 20 this small column to highlight every activity. The exuberance and elan of “Godspell”, the consistent quality and Music 22 variety of the music, the growing strength of the girls’ games, the O.D's : who’s in Drama 26 who’s out, who’s been swept up to the great playground in the sky...... Geography Field studies 29 Atypical public school ? Maybe; but it should be remembered that in 2014 we will Trips/Events/Walking 30 be celebrating the sixth hundredth year of our existence. There aren’t many schools or even countries come to that which can look Sport that far back...... Girls 32 W. B Yeat’s famous lines “How but in Waterpolo 46 custom and ceremony are innocence and beauty born” come to mind. We can cer­ Athletics 47 tainly boast of custom and ceremony, let’s Rugby 51 call it tradition, like very few others. We Cricket 59 can certainly boast of innocence, take the Boat Club 65 year sevens and even some of the staff ... But can we boast of beauty ? certainly not CCF in the 2nd XV. Just look at the photo. And if you do read on maybe you'll begin to CCF Report 70 understand that we may be an ancient pub­ Army Section 70 lic school but we're certainly not typical. Royal Navy Section 72 RAF Section 74 Finally, many thanks to Colin Looker, our resident printer, whose help in coordinating News from the Common Room 75 this edition has been invaluable. Memory Lane 78 Hugh Dias. Friends 80

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‘Dunelmian 2007-08 Headmaster N G Kern, MA (Oxford), MSc (Pretoria) Deputy Headmaster D R Best, BA (Belfast) PGCE Head of History Director of Development and Services Mr G Simpson

Director of Studies J D Everatt, MA (Durham) Head of Classics Senior Master R Thomas, MA (St Andrews) Director of Marketing Senior Mistress Mrs F M Parker, BEd (Oxon) Head of Modern Languages Chaplain Mrs A de Lange, BA (Exeter), MA (Sheffield)

Academic Staff DB Aitken BSc, (Edinburgh); PGCE Chemistry M P Alderson, BA, MA (Durham); PGCE Modern Languages M C T Baldwin, BA (Kent); PGCE Head of Art and DT M Bedworth, BA (York) Physical Education J A Burgess, MA, BSc (St Andrews) Head of Science and Biology M F Burke, BSc Biology Miss F Burnie, BSc (UCL) Mathematics Miss J M Burns, BA (Durham) Modern Languges M J Bushnell, BSc (Swansea) (Housemaster of Poole House) Head of Economics & Business Studies I J Campbell, BEng (Bangor); PGCE Physics J Curry, BSc, MA (Durham) Head of Physics & Careers T A Davies BA (Newcastle); PGCE Head of Classics H S Dias, BA (Ulster); PGCE English Mrs K E Dougall, BA, QTS (Warwick) Girls' Games and Geography R Duff BEd (NCE Aberdeen) Assistant Director of Music Mrs C L Eccleston, BA (Sunderland) M B Fishwick Professional Cricket Coach C S Fordyce, BSc (Herriot Watt) PGCE Mathematics M A Gardner, BSc MA (Dunelm) IT P C Gerrard, BEd (Leeds Met.Carnegie College) Director of Physical Education R Gibbon, BSc (Sheffield) Computer Studies M G Gibson, MA (Kent) PGCE (Housemaster of Pimlico) English & Media Studies Mrs S L Gibson, BA, MA (Middlesex) (Housemistress of Pimlico) Drama & Media Studies G Hallam, BSc (Leeds) (Housemaster of Caffinites) Mathematics MrsELP Hewitt. BA (London), MA (OU) History R N Hewitt, BEd (Durham) Geography J G James, BSc (Wales); PGCE PE and Games K S Jones, BSc, PGCE (Dunelm) (Housemaster of School House) Head of Chemistry S .1 M Kime. BA, PGCE. FRSA (Aberystwyth) Head of EMD Miss J M Linthwaite, BA (Newcastle); MPhil; MEd; DipESL English as a Second Language B Mason BEd (de Montfort) Director of Sport R A Muttitt, BMus (Hull),ARCO, FRSAS Director of Music

‘Dunefmian 2007-08 ^s&esvlial/ ^n^wvuiUcm/ 2007-2008 Mrs M F Proud, MA (Durham) Head of Religious Studies Governing Body J C Renshaw, BA (Durham); PGCE Head of Geography Dr. J W Marshall Chairman) Ms. E J Ross, BA (Durham) Head of Learning Support Mr F Nicholson (Vice Chairman) Miss C Snaith, LL.B (Northumbria) Religious Studies Mr S B Anderson Miss RHP Taylor, Bsc (Aberystwyth) Economics/Business Studies Prof. J H Anstee S Thompson BA (Sunderland);PGCE English Mr P S Bell Mrs N J Thompson (Leeds) BA;PGCE D T& ArT Canon S Cherry Mrs A Galbraith S Tween. BSc (Sheffield) DT and Art Miss J L Hobbs A R Wallace. BSc (Lancaster); PGCE Chemistry Dr E D Hunt M D Ward. BEd (Sheffield); PGCE Head of ICT Miss G Kerr Mrs K L Wilkinson. BA (Durham); PGCE Modern Languages Mr R H Langdon J Williamson, BA (York) He Rowing, History Dr S M Oliver P R Wilson, MA. BA (Cantab); PGCE Head of Mathematics Mr D W Welsh M Younger, BA (Sunderland); PGCE Art & DT Mrs H G Weston

Part l ime Teaching Staff Head of the School A Gouge, BA; PGCE Economics & Business Studies Alex Duell M O Stephens, BA; Cert Ed, MCollT, PGC in SpLD Learning Support Head of School House Mrs F Swan, BA (Durham); PGCE English Adam Rich D P Singleton Rowing Mrs S Sweeting Netball Head of Poole House Harry Booth Pastoral Staff Head of Caffinites Miss H Wood Poole House (Resident) Alex Duell Mrs J Flaley Pimlico House Mrs J Gorton RGN - Nurse Head of Pimlico Mrs A Dutton RGN - Nurse Juliet Slade Mrs Sue Mitchell RGN - Nurse Head of MacLeod E-J Saxby Estates Staff B M Hunter Estates Manager P R Atkinson School Marshall/SSI Monitors School Administrative Staff Johnny Brooke Mrs S Spence Headmaster's Secretary Matthew Turnbull Mrs AM Wides School Secretary Caffinites Mrs N McCann Marketing Secretary Max Edge Mrs R Gardner Finance Office Richard Gregory Mrs R Hetherington-Seymour Finance Office Ms K Hunt Finance Office Poole House Mrs J Mason Librarian Kieran Forsythe Jamie Oyebade Greg Turner Technical Staff C Looker Print Manager Pimlico House Ms L Bailey Laboratory Technician Ella Davison J Hind Laboratory Technician MacLeod House S Donaldson Laboratory Technician Becky Maddison

DuneCmian 2007-08 Headmaster’s Notes Mr. Neil Kern, Headmaster 1997-2008 hen Neil Kern arrived as Headmaster at Durham School in September 2007, he had already had a var­ Wied career. Born in South Africa, he had been educated at Forest School in Essex and read Biology at Oxford. After his first degree he took a year's opera course in London and then researched small mammals in the Kruger National Park for an MSc. He taught Biology at Rugby School and became Head of Biology at Repton School, where he also was appointed Housemaster of a senior House and ran the CCF. When one looks back over the past eleven years. Change and Progress are words that spring to mind, and as Head­ master he led these developments. In 1997 there were 298 pupils in the School; now there are 450. Then there were 24 Sixth Form girls; now there are 121 between 11 and 18, in two Houses, one of which has been purpose-built. Then there was one computer room with 15 machines; now there are three suites of computers as well as many Departmental stand-alones or small networks and the School is fully net­ worked. There was no official database, although a couple of small ones were growing up; Mr. Kern created a wide- ranging database and single-handedly developed programs and data banks within it. Reports and registration are now done via Schoolbase, a professional database with a myriad of applications. Sport too has widened with the building of the all-weather surface, a project that owed a huge amount to Mr. Kern's drive and energy. He has also had a great personal impact in Drama, showing what pupils can achieve in his enormously enjoyable and professional productions. Any member of one of his five casts owes him a debt and will have reaped great rewards from the experience. “Les Miserables" was probably the peak, but “Grease”, “The Crucible", “The Comedy of Er­ rors” and “Godspell" all entranced the audiences. The Kern family have been an integral part of our School life too. Mrs. Ann Kern has supported his role with her generous and accomplished hospitality and has played an important teaching role at Bow School as Head of the Pre- Prep department. Gemma and Julie were both scholars and musicians who distinguished themselves in various ways: for example, Gemma went off to Cambridge and Julie was Head of School. They now depart to South Africa to run a small, exclusive game lodge on the edge of the Kruger National Park. We thank them all, but particularly Mr. Kern, for all that they have achieved here and wish them success and happiness for the future in their new venture. DRB

T>une(mian 2007-08 Caffinites house report he term "House Pride" was the Holmes. Well done to all those who I would like to express my gratitude first thing that came to my mind helped to organise and take part. to the whole of the Upper Sixth for Twhen I was asked to sum up The their support and enthusiasm Caffinites House. Over the past few Next came the House General throughout the year, especially to years, The Caffinites has evolved into Knowledge Competition, and even Richard Gregory and Max Edge for a successful and close-knit commu­ the appearance of Maxwell Edge in the help they have given me. A big nity, and it is clear that each of the the team couldn’t stop us from win­ thank you must go to our tutor, Mr 117 of us is fiercely proud of the red ning the event for the 8th consecutive Renshaw, for putting up with us and black which we wear. Mr Hal- year. Full credit must go to our team throughout the year; his advice and lam and his tutor team have done an captain Alex Grant, who won more guidance has been invaluable. exceptional job inspiring all of us points by himself than the House in with the values of loyalty and pride, second place! Unfortunately, the end of the Christ­ and their hard work is certainly re­ mas Term saw Mr Tween leave us. flected by the positive atmosphere in House Swimming saw another com­ He has been sorely missed through­ the House and our impressive suc­ fortable victory for the House as we out the rest of the year and I would cess. convincingly won every section of like to thank him for his enthusiasm the competition and showed yet again and positive attitude, which he The first competition of the year our formidable spirit. My thanks go showed especially through his work came in the form of House Music, to Andrew Barratclough for organis­ with the junior side of the house; on which we confidently approached as ing the teams. A special mention behalf of every Caffinite, I would reigning champions. The competi­ must also go to Lewis Banks, whose like to wish him the very best of luck tion saw an incredible amount of ef­ sheer athleticism gave us all a master of the future. A further thank you fort from each and every member of class in the art of relay-swimming. must go to Mr Fordyce, Mr Camp­ the house as the lads pulled together, bell, Mr Baldwin, Mr Kime and Mr unquestioningly giving up much of Junior House Drama came in the last Burgess for their excellent work as their free time to rehearse. My week of the year, and we certainly House Tutors; 1 know that their ef­ thanks must especially go to Andrew continued our tradition of success in forts are appreciated by every year Barratclough, Luke Westgate and the the theatre. The expert direction group. My final words of thanks members of the part song for their team of Fenwick and Seymour was must go to Mr Hal lam, whose deter­ sterling efforts. Unfortunately, the surely the catalyst of our success, as mination and competitive spirit have decisions on the night didn’t go our the Removes were placed as a close been an inspiration to every Caffinite. way and we ended up in third place, 2nd with the hilarious “The Last He is enormously well respected in despite the obvious strength of our Scot” and the Shell won their compe­ the House and his hard work has cer­ two unison songs and our high scor­ tition with the hard hitting "Bert”. tainly been reflected by the fantastic ing part song. Nevertheless we were Notable performances came from spirit that has developed amongst the gracious in defeat and the boys can Michael White and Ben Cronin, who lads. look forward to trying to match the look set to be stars of the future. Un­ high standard of our previous visit to fortunately, the senior drama compe­ It is with great sadness that I leave the Sage when the competition re­ tition wasn’t scheduled this year, the House this year, but I will always turns there next year. which was a great shame, given the look back on my time as a Caffinite, wealth of talent in the senior end of and the success and friendships it has The efforts shown by the House in the House. The House’s sporting cre­ brought me, with a great deal of the Easter Term’s Dunelm and dentials have never been in doubt, pride. I would like to wish my suc­ Swainston Runs were a testament to and this year has been no different, cessor as next year’s Head of House, our fantastic house spirit. The infa­ especially given the convincing na­ George Bryant, the very best of luck; mous “Caffinites Warm-Up” was ture of our victory in the Inter House I know that he will receive the same fiercely carried out, gathering many Athletics; the fact that no fewer than support and sense of pride as I have positive comments from staff and in­ 17 of our lads have represented the and that The Caffinites will continue spiring our junior lads to take up 7 of successful 1st XI Cricket team have to go from strength to strength. the top 10 places in the Swainston; also performed exceptionally well special congratulations must go to and are a credit to the House and the Alex Duell. Lewis Hall who won the event. The School. day ended in great success with us winning both the Swainston and the The final competition of the year Removes Runs by clear margins. came on the last day of term as House Cricket. Captain Will Cleaver The House Rowing and Squash com­ led by example with both bat and ball petitions saw yet more great efforts and a superb team effort saw us beat from the House, with notable contri­ Poole House in the last over of the butions coming from Phil Blenkin- final to clinch a well deserved title. sop, George Bryant and Oliver

Dunefmian 2007-08 School House house report n a year that saw several senior forts of the boys in the part song were strength at Durham School, Tom Ed­ Imembers of staff leave Durham for nought but their cover of "Barbara wards, Sam Ciampolillo, and Jack School, School House suffered a Ann" with Hawaiian shorts and all, Deverson deserve special recognition more personal loss: Mr Jones. He certainly left a lasting impression. for representing the school in numer­ was known by many names around The fortunes of the House ous regattas and winning their fair the school, be it “Papa Jo”, Mr Jones, looked like changing at the cross­ share of races as well. Tom’s efforts or even Kim. No matter the name, he country event. With a 98% turnout have resulted in his receiving try outs was known as an entertaining, fair, for the House, a confident Matthew for the GB team: an excellent and quirky man who made my four Hand and an inspired Adam Rich achievement. years in the House a thoroughly en­ leading the way, we felt a win was on On the social side of events joyable experience. One particular the cards. Sadly, despite the excellent this year, both the House Suppers and memory was his message to the boys 2nd and 5th place finishes of barbeques were highly entertaining to stop playing with balls in their Matthew and Dan Ciampolillo, we and enjoyable affairs. With the high­ studies, as it would only cause dam­ still failed to triumph and some even lights being “Just a Minute” and the age to something, or even someone. I failed to finish the race. Unfortu­ highlight of the barbeque, perhaps the would like to thank Mr. Jones for his nately, another spirited performance year, was Mr. Wilson’s now infamous efforts during my time in Durham in the House Athletics resulted with “Turkey Joke” something that will School and 1 would think Bungites the House being empty handed yet live in the memory of all those who past and present would echo these again. were present. sentiments. Thankfully, there were sev­ That just leaves me to thank While not being the most eral noteworthy performances in the some people. Firstly, to Anne and all athletic or musically gifted house, less glamorous inter-house events. the cleaners for their tireless work in School House would always strive to The water-polo players won their keeping the House inhabitable and to have fun in whatever we did and in competition with exceptional per­ Mr. Jones for not only this year but the past year, this was the case again. formances coming from Lewis- Cun­ for the many years that he was The highlight of the year, in many ningham Robinson, Jonny Lowden Housemaster. Finally, I would like to eyes, is the House singing competi­ and Matthew Hand: again. The senior wish good luck to Mr. Alderson in his tion and one talking point of this year boys regained the House squash title tenure as Housemaster and Toby Bain was the robbery of the title from with whitewash victories for Jonny as the next Head of House. School House due to some choreog­ Brooke and myself. Both Ryan Tall raphy during the impassioned rendi­ and Matthew Turnball provided cru­ Mark Owen tion of “Lord of the Dance”. This cial points towards the coveted title. harsh disqualification meant the ef­ As rowing goes from strength to

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beating Caffinites and then went on to his continuous support of the house he first major competition of the draw with a School House team that as Junior Housemaster and resident year was House Music. Even had the majority of its team made up tutor. Often enough, even when he Tthough the previous competition was of 1st team water polo players. As a isn't on duty, he will offer to take the held at The Sage, this year's result of a brilliant performance the boarders up to The Budworth to play competition was just as important to Senior team came joint 1 st with football in the evening. He doesn't us. David Quinn and Robert Sims School House. have to do this, but this shows his were key figures in ensuring that our A few weeks later we were back in high level of commitment in ensuring reputation in this competition the pool for the House Swimming that all the boys in Poole House are remained intact. They led from the Competition. Matthew Calvert swam able to take part in such activities. I front, particularly in our part song, extremely well for the Juniors who would also like to thank Mr Duff. which was possibly the most finished in 2nd place. Gavin Dingley, He too comes in on an evening to impressive I have heard in my time Daniel Spence and Stewart Kirkley entertain us with his football skills. I in Poole House. By the end of the did a brilliant job in organising the wish him and his wife, Mrs Duff, all night, as a house, we had done Inters and the Seniors and all three the best for the future when they move ourselves proud. boys were a valuable addition to the into Poole House in September At the start of the Easter term it was Senior team. 2009. Mr Burke. Mr Mason, Mr the Inter-House Indoor Rowing Soon after half term was the House Bedworth. Mr Williamson, Mr Best Competition. James Pinner and Phil Athletics Competition. The House and Mr Gardener, may I also thank you Anderson displayed solid was captained superbly by Stu all for your help as tutors to the house. performances and set a perfect Woodhouse who himself had, as ever, A high level of thanks is due to example to the rest of the boys with been putting in hard hours at the gym Helen, our matron. She is a fantastic their high level of commitment. Even in order to thrive in this competition. asset to the house. She puts on supper boys who hadn't had much experience We won the majority of the separate every evening, which was a delight in row'ing thrived in this competition year group competitions but for me! In assistance to Helen is such as our South African duo, unfortunately an individual year Ivy. She does all our laundry which is Kieran Forsyth and Greg Turner. group performance by Caffinites done very punctually and efficiently Leading up to the mid-point of the ensured that they won the competition and she is a lovely person to see in academic year was House Cross on a points system. the house. Karl, Ivy's husband, also Country. A lot of the boys (including The last competition of the year was takes the boys to play football on myself- shock horror) had been House Cricket. Having been winners of most evenings and we are very preparing for this event. From the this competition the last 3 years on the grateful to him for this. Swainston Run a number of boys trot made us even more determined to Finally, to Mr & Mrs Bushnell. I can't stepped up and produced excellent continue the trend. We played School imagine my time in Poole House performances such as Robbie Griffin House in the morning and won fairly been any better. I would like to and Henry Pemberton both finishing comfortably. Caffinites also beat personally thank him for all his help in very respectable positions. The School House in the early afternoon and guidance over the years. Mr Dunelm Run saw an even stronger game and this meant a 'winner takes Bushnell's trustworthy yet controlled performance as a house. More than all' match between ourselves and attitude to all individuals in the house 10 of the boys finished in the top Caffinites would close proceedings is something that makes him a superb 20, with Khalil Thompson leading for the day. We batted first and posted Housemaster. I wish Mr & Mrs the way, breaking a course record. a respectable score. Noticeable Bushnell all the best for the future The most impressive statistic about performances of younger boys came wherever it may be. My best wishes the whole competition was that our from George Robinson and Robbie go to Myles Green (my successor), turn out for the Dunelm Run was Griffin, both showing their potential David Quinn and Stu Woodhouse for 100% and this shows the high level of for the future of this competition. We their leading roles in the house and commitment and pride the boys have. went out to field knowing that our school. total would not be the easiest to Early in the summer term we had our defend. In the end, Caffinites To the boys in Poole House, keep Inter-House Water Polo Competition. deservedly Gust about) won with a winning, but most importantly, keep The Juniors won their competition, few balls to spare. Credit should go to smiling! as did the Inters. A high amount of all the lads with their on-going efforts credit is due to Fraser Kirkley who to the very last ball. Michael Turns Harry Booth UV1 helped organise the Juniors and who and Will Paxton deserve a particular was also a key figure in the Inters 1 mention for their captaincy and all­ The Seniors put up a fantastic display round performance. I would like to thank Mr Younger for

T>une(viian 2007-08 MacLeod House house report nce again MacLeod has en­ again both categories. A tremendous lar adverts, created much amuse­ joyed another year of fun, ex­ effort from Emily Birkett. Becky ments for girls and guests, how­ Ocitement and wins on every level. It Storey and Jenny Earl to ever it was the party games is hard to believe that we are only 3 which created the most excite­ years old as a house, when the ment for the night. Mr Gerrard camaraderie is so strong and was not afraid to look silly, established. With a great whilst being dressed in newspa­ team of monitors, we had per to mimic Rudolph in a high EJ Saxby and Becky Mad- speed team event. Pass the bottle dison taking the reins of became incredible competitive, Head and Deputy Head of with little Miss Dougall literally House, to steer the Mack- snatching victory from Gabby ies into another successful Minchella, and the potato and year. string race raised some eyebrows due to the motion required to Sport seems to be a propel the veg across the floor. strength in this house and this year did not disappoint our trophy cabinet. We can safely secure this fabulous result. There say that this year's Macleod sport was a great house spirit in the senior was very successful. We started off cricket; not usually played by our our year with the girls' inter-house girls, yet everyone played to their hockey; playing in the cold condi­ best abilities to win. Our netball tions wasn’t very easy. However we teams provided win both junior and pulled through as a house and won intermediate and finally, we took

with exceptional skills from Sophia home the sports day trophy. Ward. The cross country was next, which we dominated by winning Every year Mrs Thompson along both the Swainston run and the sen­ with her tutors, organises nights out ior Dunelm; with first places for for us. The Pancake House was the Jess O'Connor and E-J Saxby. As a main attraction in 2008 for many treat for winning the cross-country year groups, with the sixth formers so convincingly, our Housemistress enjoying pizza and pasta at Ask. arranged a pizza and DVD night in Other memorable nights have in­ our common room, having "Run Fat cluded our Christmas suppers which Boy Run” as the topical watch. The left many aching bellies from the girls carried on this success in the laughs generated. A unique Harry swimming and water polo; winning Potter song and a send-up of popu-

played out by our juniors, with Carri Ledden putting on a great performance in her role. Time and effort, long rehearsals and true commitment was given by all involved. We say goodbye to Miss Snaith who moves onto pastures new and Mrs sumo suits. Emily Reader took her rehearsals and Zoe Jackson (Yr 8) Proud who moves back to Pimlico for sumoing very seriously and who was the youngest member to sing her sins. We of course would like to challenged Jess Hannah in a lengthy in our Part Song. thank all our tutors and house staff for battle on the mats, which supplied Drama was also a focus this year with their support, organisation and good much entertainment. the Shell and Juniors fronting some humour this year, and for making this fine plays. Chloe Deighton wrote a another great year for the Mackies! House music this year was held in the version of Snow White and the Seven chapel. As a team we chose to sing Dwarves and got her mum to help Special thanks must of couse go to "You Can't Hurry Love” by The with the costumes, which were Mrs Thompson our Housmistress for Supremes as our House Song, “Lean brilliant! Lucy Pedley was awarded all her hard work and commitment on Me” by Bill Withers as our Part best actress in the Shell category for during the year Song, and “God Is Our Strength and her role as the evil queen and the Refuge" as our hymn. MacLeod prince. Bugsy Malone was the title Sixth Former & NJT

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imlico House shows us why tion. We also won House Netball the House Systems are continuing to following week maintaining our con­ Pbe put in place today. In belonging to fidence and motivation. such a house you learn qualities such as house spirit, teamwork and loyalty Our rowers kept Pimlico’s reputation to your house which makes the raised by winning the House Rowing school experience more enjoyable. Competition with Charlotte Gross­ man taking first place comfortably. We opened our successful year by winning the first major House event I would like to thank all the Tutors in Durham School, the House Music and Matron for their continued sup­ Competition. With the enthusiasm port and devotion to the House. and hard work put into many prac­ Thanks obviously go to Mr and Mrs tises from the goal driven girls it was Gibson for their unlimited efforts and clear Pimlico’s performances would guidance. A final thank you goes to be challenging to beat. A much de­ my fellow UVI housemates, without served “thank you” goes to Christina their support and enduring work Pim­ Cuthbertson whom the House relied on for her excellent organisation and expert musical skills.

Pimlico decided to hold a “Charity Week” in which we held different events from cake sales to sponging members of staff to raise money for our chosen 2 charities - “Genes for Jeans” and “SSAFA”. With much ap­ preciated help and generosity from the Pimlico girls and tutors we man­ aged to raise an impressive £860. Robyn Hornby put particular effort into the week to ensure its smooth running which helped motivate the rest of the house. Thanks go to Mrs Gibson and Mr Best for volunteering to be sponged in stocks by pupils. lico would not have been so success­ ful. It has been an honour to be In the Easter Term Pimlico’s sporting "Head" of a house that has given me excellence was demonstrated with an so much enjoyment and I wish next impressive win in the House Hockey. year’s Head of House, Rebecca Hes- The seniors played a strong game lop and all the girls another success­ with Katie Paxton making some im­ ful year. pressive tackles to ensure the ball was kept on McLeod’s half of the Juliet Slade pitch. Good performances were also given by the girls in Years 7 and 8 to deserve the victory in the junior sec­

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Prize List The Kerr Memorial Prize for Ancient History Andrew Barratclough The Gawan-Taylor Prize for English Essay Andrew Barratclough The Richardson Bunbury Prize for Modern Languages shared Katy E. Willett The Gough Prize for English Verse Christina E. Cuthbertson The Special Prize for Services to Drama Christina E. Cuthbertson The Henry Smith Prize for Physics Jamie Jones B.S. The Ian Nuttall Prize for Biology Jonny C. Brooke K.S. The Metcalf Prize for Mathematics shared Jonny C. Brooke K.S. The Metcalf Prize for Mathematics shared Y.H.(Alex) Lai The Lowson and Salkeld Prize for Chemistry shared Rayan Tall The Lowson and Salkeld Prize for Chemistry shared T.H. (Jenny) Park The Hodgson Prize for English shared Richard J. Gregory The Yuill Business Studies Prize shared Oliver W. Holmes The Yuill Business Studies Prize shared Ryan Miller The Kerr Memorial Prize for Modern History Kieran Forsyth The Morley-Wells Prize for Geography Sarah E. Jones The Portwood Prize for Computer Studies Ben O.J. Flowers The Ford Components Prize for Economics shared Ben O.J. Flowers The Ford Components Prize for Economics shared Alexander C.S. Grant K.S. The Senior Prize for Music Alexander C.S. Grant K.S. The Robson Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Sixth Form shared Alexander C.S. Grant K.S. The Robson Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Sixth Form shared Maxwell W. Edge The C.H.A. Flowe Prize for Practical Skills Kim L. Connor The Senior Prize for Art Marcus A. Haworth The Senior Media Studies Prize Ella R. Davison The Senior Theatre Studies Prize Ella R. Davison The Reader Trophy for Leadership Harry J.C. Booth The Woodard Chaplain's Prize shared Harry J.C. Booth The Senior Prize for Drama Henry W. B. Cockburn The Senior PE Prize Philip Blenkinsop The Senior Prize for English Recitations Tim Parkin The Vernon Ferens Award for Service to the Community Matthew L. Turnbull K.S. The Whitfield Prize Jamie Oyebade B.S. L6 Mathematics Prize shared Robert G. Weston L6 Mathematics Prize shared Sinead B.J. McKenna Favier B.S. L6 Physics Prize Natalie H. Carroll The Fred Hurrell Prize for Music Natalie H. Carroll L6 Biology Prize Guy L. Needham L6 Chemistry Prize Guy L. Needham The Special Prize for Excellence in English shared Guy L. Needham The Special Prize for Excellence in English shared Jessica J. Hannah B.S. L6 Economics Prize Jessica J. Hannah B.S. L6 Art Prize Jessica J. Hannah B.S. The Tom Percival Prize for History Jessica J. Hannah B.S. The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared Jessica J. Hannah B.S. The Scott Latimer Prize for Modern Languages shared Gregg Cathrae L6 Business Studies Prize shared Matthew W. Hand L6 Business Studies Prize shared Daniel J. Spence L6 Business Studies Prize shared Jessica K. Grahamslaw L6 Ancient History Prize Toby A.M. Bain K.S. L6 Geography Prize Toby A.M. Bain K.S. The Rayner Prize for Religious Studies James A. Whitburn L6 Computer Studies Prize Jonathan M. Pye L6 Design & Technology Prize shared Lewis G. Cunningham-Robinson L6 Design & Technology Prize shared Philip R.A. Chapman L6 Media Studies Prize Rebecca F. Heslop L6 Theatre Studies Prize Rebecca F. Heslop L6 PE Prize Samantha J. Harrison Year 11 Prize Alexander L. Turnbull

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The Stationers' Prize for Printing shared Alexander L. Turnbull Year 11 Prize Jack R.C. Deverson K.S. The Stationers' Prize for Printing shared Jack R.C. Deverson K.S. The Junior Art Prize Johanna K. Kellett The Middle School Drama Cup Scott C. Gimby The Middle School Prize for Music shared Alastair J. Galbraith-Brown The Middle School Prize for Music shared Graham J. Thorpe K.S. Year 10 Prize Benjamin A. Robinson K.S. Year 10 Prize Harriet R. Brooks K.S. The Junior Prize for English Recitations Matthew A. Pye Year 9 Prize George F.C. Robinson K.S. Year 9 Prize Jonathan P. Simpson K.S. Year 8 Prize Catherine A. Hand The Keeton Prize for Removes Music shared Matthew Calvert The Keeton Prize for Removes Music shared Zoe G. Jackson The Junior Drama Cup Zoe G. Jackson Year 7 Prize Poppy C.E. Hannah The Johnson Perkins Prize for Fieldwork in Biology in the Removes shared Mark Race The Johnson Perkins Prize for Fieldwork in Biology in the Removes shared Ryan D. Harland The Johnson Perkins Prize for Fieldwork in Biology in the Removes shared Toby W. Simpson The Bell Twins Prize in the Lower Remove Toby W. Simpson The Removes Prize for English Recitations Robyn A. Place The Robin Myerscough Cup for Singing David E. Quinn The Chadeyron Music Junior Competition To be announced The Chadeyron Music Intermediate Competition To be announced The Chadeyron Music Senior Competition To be announced The Hodgson Prize for English shared Alexander C. Duell K.S. The Richardson Bunbury Prize for Modern Languages shared Alexander C. Duell K.S. The Woodard Chaplain's Prize shared Alexander C. Duel! K.S. Headmaster's Prize Alexander C. Duell K.S.

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Speech Day 2008 James has kindly agreed to speak to some/lose-some in a wide variety us today after Lord Ramsbotham has of sports and fixtures. It wasn’t the General The Lord Ramsbotham, presented the prizes. I am not sure best season for rugby results but Lady Ramsbotham, The Hon­ who persuaded whom to do what, and these things come and go in cycles ourable James Ramsbotham, who has drawn the short straw, but I and the U 12s won the Durham Chairman, Governors, ladies and suspect that Dad has done well. County tournament and the U15s gentlemen. reached the 5th round of the Daily Mail Cup. There were 13 County Let me too begin by welcoming you to In this annual report I want to, and representatives and 2 pupils repre­ Durham School’s annual Speech Day indeed need to, cover four main sented the North of England. There and Prizegiving. In particular may I areas: I need to look back over this have been some excellent cricket echo the Chairman’s words of wel­ year and the previous ten years; I results, however, from a fairly come to our two distinguished guests. need to say some thank yous; I need young 1st XI in particular. It has There are many renowned double acts to comment on some specific been a great year for girls’ sport, in history: younger pupil minds will leavers; and finally I want to make a though, with the 1st XI and the leap naturally to Ant and Dec, while I few personal observations. The ideal U14 girls hockey winning their re­ prefer to think of pairings like Fred would be to weave these four strands spective County Cups, and the U 13 Astaire and Ginger Rogers, or, better into a single co-ordinated whole and hockey side reached the semi-finals still, Margo Fonteyn and Rudolph to avoid all semblance of four lists. of the national mini-hockey compe­ Nureyev, or Joan Sutherland and Lu­ However desirable, the weaving tition. Fifteen girls have repre­ ciano Pavarotti. Now to that list add challenge was too great and so, for sented the county for hockey, the father and son duo of Lord Rams­ the first time in 11 years, I offer no which is the highest figure ever. In botham and the Honourable James theme and have opted for lists. I netball, the 1st VII won the area Ramsbotham. don’t feel entirely comfortable with tournament and lost only one game. this - a head’s speech should be Lord Ramsbotham was educated at greater than the sum of its contents, The Boat Club has continued its Haileybury and Corpus Christi Col­ but pragmatism had to win out in the upward rise with Tom Edwards lege, Cambridge, before embarking on end. For those who anticipated gaining international selection (the a distinguished 35 year career in the finely honed oratory, I apologise but second year running a Durham army, retiring in the rank of General in there is too much to say and too School pupil has achieved this dis­ 1993. In 1995 he became Her much of it is too important to have to tinction.) With 11 pupils selected Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons, a fit any pattern but its own. for regional representation, with position he held for 6 years. He has the first girls eight that anyone can been a crossbench member of the So what has happened this year? Ac­ remember and with the boys eight House of Lords since May 2005. I ademically. the A level results from at Henley in a challenge cup for the am delighted to be able to reciprocate last year had some very pleasing as­ first time in over 20 years, it has the hospitality that he kindly showed pects. not least the 100% pass rate, been an excellent year for Durham to Mrs Kern and to me some 9 or 10 whixh is really quite an achievement. School rowing. years ago: it is our privilege to wel­ The GCSE results were on a par with come you to Durham School today. recent years but there is more to do Durham School's Music is going in this area. The new programme is through a glorious golden patch that It is a great pleasure, too, to welcome helping in terms of the looks set to continue for some time. James Ramsbotham back to Durham academic/non-academic balance, al­ There is a fabulous wealth of talent, School: he was the School’s banker though some ethos shift is still re­ much still located in the middle and and financial advisor when I started quired, and the new targeting and lower part of the School as well as here in 1997 and I am delighted to see monitoring processes, aided by our in the Sixth Form. The concerts him here today at the other end of my new and developing Information have been excellent, the Jazz Night time as Headmaster. We missed Management system, represent work in February quite exceptional, as James greatly when he moved on in in progress, with the full impact yet well as Music for a Summer’s his career, after 14 years in banking, in to be felt. Evening. This week’s Chadeyron turn after he had, like his father previ­ Music Competition saw over one ously, served in the Royal Green Jack­ On the sports fields and on the water fifth of the pupils (i.e. over a hun­ ets. He is now Chief Executive of the we have seen our usual mix of win­ dred individuals) taking part. North-East Chamber of Commerce.

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House Music too proved that music in a sense it has been business as a “Forth Road Bridge" model by at Durham School is not just for a usual, that combination of academic pupil abuse - there’s a challenge for select few, and the regular singing in teaching and learning, and also par­ you, and one you have heard about Chapel is often (but why not al­ ticipation in some other broadening from me before today. ways?) superb. A comment to the and skill-developing pastimes; pupils: Don’t lose it - you have whole person stuff not just brain- There are five other groups of peo­ something rare and special in the stuff; and that makes Durham ple in addition to the Maintenance Durham School Chapel singing, School different. Team who help to keep the School don’t let it erode away. going on a daily basis - Colin I want to look back now beyond this Looker, our tireless Printing Man­ past year to the last 11 years and to ager; our three wonderful Medical In Drama we have seen House Jun­ offer some thanks to many people, Centre nurses; our financial and ior plays just this week, with many whose contribution this year has secretarial administrative staff; our high-quality pupil-written, pupil-di­ been no less than before. IT. DT and Science Technicians; rected and pupil-performed produc­ and our outstanding catering team, tions. There have been some Let me start with facilities and the led by MrKirk Alderson, with Deb­ excellent performances via the ex­ physical. Eleven years ago there bie Bennett and Sharon Taylor and amined curriculum Drama and, of were areas of Durham School, espe­ their staff of chefs, assistants, course, “Godspell” towards the end cially in the depths of School House, servers and cleaners, foremost of the Easter Term. It is difficult for that would have failed any inspec­ amongst whom is Anne McLauch- me to comment objectively given tion by our guest of honour when he lan, who has kept my office looking my involvement as director but we was Chief Inspector of Prisons. neat and tidy, despite my efforts to had an exceptionally talented cast, Frankly, some of the areas would the contrary. Durham School food excellent lighting from Mr Singleton have been condemned by the Kennel is good. At Head's functions many and Mr Stephens, and a fine band. Club. They said that British Offi­ Schools cater by using restaurants; I’d challenge any School, and many cer’s who became POWs in the 2nd I just say to Kirk, ‘Give me restau­ a professional company, to put on a World War in places like Colditz rant quality’, the kitchens oblige “Godspell” in that space with that survived because they had already and we eat better the rest. freshness, energy and quality. experienced far worse in their houses at school - well, whoever Durham School numbers were at a Much else has gone on as well. The said it had a point or was an Old record high this year. This is due to CCF in its first voluntary year has Dunelmian, probably a Bungite. many people, and many different been more active and probably more things have contributed to it, but in popular than ever and the cadets are But no longer - Durham School, no small part the rising numbers about to go on camp in Cornwall. and School House, have been refur­ over many years (up in all bar one The Duke of Edinburgh Award has bished virtually from top to bottom of the last 10 years) are the result of been running more efficiently than and we can feel justifiably proud of the work, dedication and creativity for many years, under the guidance our physical ambience, not to men­ of Mr Rodney Thomas (our Market­ of Mrs Sockett. There has been hill tion of the new creations, such as ing Director) and Mrs Nicola Mc­ walking with Mr Jones and his team thelCT Centre, the Library ICT Cann: Durham School owes them a every half term. We have had World Suite, MacLeod House, the all- great deal. Challenge, peer support, the pupil weather pitch, some of the new fa­ magazine and a host of regular and cilities at Bow and such like. For When Mr Everatt and I visited ad hoc activities. There have been this and much more I would like to Hong Kong each year from 1998 to all sorts of trips: rowing in Belgium, thank Geoff Simpson, Development 2000, we manned a stall at a mas­ Kenya/Uganda with World Chal­ Director, Bryan Hunter, our Estates sive education exhibition. One of lenge last summer, pre-season rugby Manager, and the fabulous Mainte­ our prize photographs was of training in France this summer, nance and Grounds Team. Sadly Durham City from the air. The cricket in Hong Kong at Easter, ad­ we do not yet have at Durham Hong Kong parents were impressed venture training in Scotland and School a culture amongst all our by this photo as we explained how many more. pupils of proper regard for our en­ ancient the city was. We would vironment and some of the Mainte­ point out the School and the Cathe­ So that’s a look at the last year, and nance team’s efforts are forced into dral.

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We would explain that the Prime training, and runs them exceptionally academic and other management at Minister of England, Tony Blair, had well. Mrs Proud today completes 25 various levels, with all the adminis­ been educated at the Cathedral Cho­ years at Durham School and I would trative and other demands that go rister School, just across the river like to mark that occasion by asking with that, and I thank them and the from us. If you will excuse me doing her to come forward to receive a pastoral staff for all that they do. the accent (but then I have done presentation from the Chairman of Welsh, Irish, Scottish and many other Governors. One other piece in the jigsaw is the accents here over the years), the fam­ Chapel, under the guidance of our ily would then consult in a huddle The same staff that do the teaching wonderful Chaplain, Mrs de Lange. and the reply would come back: also provide the extra-curricular pro­ Perhaps not appreciated fully by “Tony Brair, who this Mista Brair?” gramme and here I would like to pupils when here, but definitely Slightly taken aback, we would say: thank Mr Mason, Director of Sport, significant in the memories of Old ‘Well, another pupil from that school Mrs Dougall. in charge of girls’ Dunelmians, the Chapel is the spir­ was Mr Bean’. “Ah, Missa Bean’’, games, Mr Gerrard and the other itual and ethos hub of the School; and then there would be another fam­ full-time PE and games staff, Mr our traditions and our values (val­ ily huddle, and then: “Missa Bean - James, Mrs Connor, Mr Fishwick, ues that increasingly are peripheral We send our childen your school, we Mrs Sweeting, Mr Hirsch. Mr to an ever more amoral society) ra­ sign now.” Williamson, Mr Singleton and the diate out from that physical and others who help with or run this sport mental place. There is a Chapel What makes a school good? The fact or that. Thanks, too, to Mr Muttitt Service as part of this Speech that it produces future prime minis­ and Mr Duff for Durham School’s Day’s programme, at 11.45 a.m. ters? Apparently not. That it pro­ Music and thanks to our superb band today. I would urge all parents to duces someone who communicates in of peripatetic music teachers: the attend, and to be there for two rea­ a universal language - yes. I have fact that the School’s music is out­ sons. Firstly, to sample for your­ often wondered what makes Durham standing is not an accident. Thanks selves this significant element of School special, because it undoubt­ to Mrs Gibson for her work in the School and secondly because edly is...... ? I have yet to come up Drama; to Mr Jones, Mr Atkinson during the service we will be dedi­ with the definitive answer and if I and the CCF Officers; to Mr Jones, cating new chancel furniture, choir had I would have written the book, Mr Kime and Mr Wallace, and in the stall lighting and the designs for a marketed it to the independent sector, past Mr Burgess, who provide most group of wall hangings, all given in and retired long ago on the proceeds. of the adventurous training expertise memory of Matthew Courtney, Old One thing I am certain of, though, is and staffing. Dunelmian, who left the School in that a significant piece of the jig-saw 1998 to study at Oxford and later is the staff. It is the same teaching staff who also pursue a career in law, and who provide the pastoral support, be that died in tragic circumstances about Eleven years ago Durham School as Tutors for the majority, as Junior, I 8 months ago. Matthew was a staff numbered in the middle 30s and Assistant or Senior Housemasters or part of the Durham School commu­ I pruned that number out of necessity mistresses. Their dedication and nity and it is right for as many of for a year or two. There are now 50 work cements the various aspects of that community as possible to be full-time teachers, partly in response the Durham School experience to­ there in Chapel today and to re­ to increased pupil numbers and partly gether to provide the best for individ­ member him - he was certainly as a result of a bigger curriculum and ual pupils. The Government is someone who extracted the maxi­ a better offering. Durham School’s currently consulting the education mum out of what the School had to academic results are at a significantly sector about providing for pupil well­ offer and who gave a great deal higher level than they were a decade being; mainly via our House staff we back as well. ago and I have no doubt that they will at Durham School have long been rise further. For this, and for their there and already wear the T-shirt And now it’s time to say something dedication and commitment, I thank with pride. The Houses are undoubt­ about our leavers. The Upper Sixth the teaching staff. These characteris­ edly one of the pieces in the “what pupils as a group have contributed tics are no better exemplified in a makes Durham School special" jig­ hugely to the School in their time teacher than in Mrs Proud, who runs saw. here, be that through the exercise of our professional development pro­ their academic prowess; their musi­ gramme, and our NQT and GTP The same staff also provide all the cal, sporting or thespian talent;

Thinelmian 2007-08 Headmaster's Report their leadership.... of teams, in the all the best as he retires from teaching they formed a superb pastoral team. CCF and in the Houses. Particular but continues on a part-time basis as We owe them both, but especially Mr thanks go to the School Monitors and our Examinations Officer. Everatt, a huge debt of gratitude. to this year’s Head of School, Alex Sadly, there are few of his like left in Duell. Young people often get a bad Mr Burgess joined Durham School teaching, and we all wish him a long press nowadays - the journalists 28 years ago, before some Bow Pre- and thoroughly deserved retirement. clearly haven’t met this group. Prep parents were born. Mr Burgess Ladies and gentlemen, Mr John Thank you to all the Upper Sixth and is Head of Biology and Head of Sci­ Everatt. to any other leaving pupils. Please ence, and has been for more years stay in touch with the School in the than we can count. He has been at And finally, just a few personal remi­ years to come. the centre of Durham School adven­ nisces and thoughts if, as a leaver turous training and was a CCF Offi­ myself, I may be permitted that in­ We say farewell to several staff: to cer and Commanding Officer of the dulgence. As hinted at by the Chair­ our PGCE students (Miss Telfer, Contingent for much of his time here. man, there are some significant Miss Howard and Miss Ace); to Mrs He has been a tutor and is best de­ challenges ahead. Huge changes are Saadi after two terms with the Learn­ scribed as a gentleman and a teacher taking place just in terms of the cur­ ing Support Department; to Miss of the old school - a thoroughly dedi­ riculum as we currently know it. Snaith, who has been at the School cated, professional school master. I Even bigger and far more significant for just over a year, in the RS Depart­ thank him and Mr Gibbon for their changes are being talked about that ment; to Miss Taylor, a welcome ad­ combined 46 years of service to could radically alter that very cur­ dition to the Economics and Business Durham School and would ask you to riculum, be that from II - 14 or 14 - Studies Department and Resident show your appreciation for all that 19. Diplomas represent an area with Tutor in Pimlico for two years, who they have done. massive possible consequences. takes up a position at The Leys The world of education is changing School; to Mr and Mrs Gibson, for Last on my list of leaving staff is Mr very, very fast indeed and, whilst in­ three years teachers of Media Studies John Everatt, who single-handedly dependence will protect Durham and Theatre Studies respectively, and has been at Durham School nearly as School from some of these changes, Housemaster and Mistress of Pim­ long as Mr Gibbon and Mr Burgess it will not protect the School from lico.. combined. Mr Everatt joined all, so change is vital. There are Durham School before some of our some unresolved issues that the Then we come to Mr Gibbon. Mr Year 7 parents were born and has School has been working on. some­ Gibbon leaves after 18 years, so completed 37 years at the School. times over a number of years, and began here before any Upper Sixth When he arrived in 1971 there were these need continuing. So change is pupil other than any with a 1st of some 20 staff only, who all lived on inevitable: I would urge you all to September birthday was born. Mr site or within 3 miles of the School. accept it and embrace it as it hap­ Gibbon came to Durham School to All day pupils lived within 3 miles pens. set up the IT Department and and all stayed at School till 9.00 presided over its progress from one p.m., Monday to Friday, and were Next I want to thank those few people room with 15 old BBC machines to here all day on Saturday. Mr Everatt with whom I have been lucky to work an IT Centre with 45 up-to-date PCs, has taught Classics, been Head of the most closely, namely my fellow Sen­ before handing the Department over Classics Department; he was House­ ior Managers. Mr Geoff Simpson has in order to combine IT teaching with master of Ferens (the separate Year been one of that team for the shortest Maths teaching, which is where he 7-8 boys boarding and day house) time but his energy, enthusiasm and began his career. Mr Gibbon is our and then Housemaster of Poole wide ranging contribution to Durham Exams Officer, an increasingly com­ House for 13 years, in the days School has been second to none. Mr plex and demanding task that he does when Poole housed some 80-plus Baird, Head of Bow School, has been with huge efficiency: a tutor, in boarding pupils. More recently Mr an excellent colleague. Mrs Fiona charge of Squash, Mr Gibbon has Everatt has been Director of Studies Parker, described at our last inspec­ been a wonderful, self-effacing and and Assistant Deputy Head (Curricu­ tion as “living INSET", is an inspira­ good-humoured colleague, a gentle lum). As a Housemaster he was sup­ tional teacher, a true professional and man and a gentleman. We wish him ported by his wife, Christine, and a great, warm-hearted colleague.

‘DuneCmian 2007-08 Headmaster's Report Mr Thomas I have mentioned before, deal with North-Eastemers. Imagine what a privilege it has been to be a but in addition was an outstanding our delight to find that, although not part of services there four times each languages teacher, is passionate about a universal truth, the people here year.) What I want to say now is at Durham School and is a tireless have been great. If I might quote the heart of Durham School: it’s worker on behalf of the School. Mr from JRR Tolkien, ‘The Lord of the more important than A level results, John Everatt, I've also mentioned al­ Rings’ and Bilbo’s farewell speech at than sports results, than talent dis­ ready, but John has been a great col­ his long-expected party: “I don’t played, than facilities and processes. league, a huge repository of wisdom know half of you half as well as I It is the essence of a school like and of Durham School history. 1 should like; and 1 like less than half Durham - it has to be embraced and thank them all. of you half as well as you deserve.” put into practice by every level of the It has been a pleasure to have been at Durham School community, starting Mr Best, my Deputy and a superb the helm of Durham School and to with the Governing Body, then right-hand man, colleague, sounding have worked with some wonderful through senior staff and all staff to board, source of wisdom and advice; people. And, of course, pupils: on senior pupils and eventually on to all kind and good-humoured. My partic­ average, exasperating though you pupils...... ular thanks go to Derek for his sup­ may be at times, Durham School port over the last 11 years and my pupils, certainly in comparison with In that sermon, using the story of the best wishes go to him for the next many other schools, are an outstand­ Boer War battle of Spion Kop as a two terms. He has been at Durham ing group of young people. vehicle, I posed the question as to School for 25 years, as Head of His­ what was each person's moral per­ tory, Director of Studies and Deputy Finally, and in closing, there are two spective. There arc many aspects and Head and I would ask him to come things I want to touch on from what many values that contribute to this forward to receive a presentation you might call my ‘educational phi­ but, essentially, I asked: "Do you from the Chairman to mark that quar- losophy’, much as I hate that particu­ treat others as you should or do you ter-century anniversary and a distin­ lar term. not?” And then went on to say this: guished contribution to the School. “Don’t say that it doesn't matter how Firstly, I will miss the contact with you treat others!” And, still quoting Lastly, at least by way of thanks, Mrs pupils, even though as a Head you from that occasion: “ If I leave any Susan Spence: Susan has been my get very little of it anyway. I want to message at Durham School from my PA for most of my years here. All of refer back to ‘Les Miserables’, which 11 years here, it is this: there is noth­ you present, pupils, parents, staff and in its own peculiar way was one of ing more important than how you governors, know Susan's value: in the greatest, if not the greatest “magic treat your fellow human beings, each many ways, she is Durham School. moment” within my career: there and every day.” This is the essential In the absence of the Head, the was certainly something very special lesson of all human existence and School slows down a little: in her ab­ about it (and, indeed, the star of that therefore the absolute foundation of sence, Durham School grinds to a show, Matthew Gent, is currently ap­ all education. halt. 1 won't embarrass Susan with pearing as Marius in the production an extended eulogy but I will say a of ‘Les Mis’ in London’s West End.) The world of education is, indeed, heartfelt thank you. 1 will embarrass But there is a picture - it is taken at changing; Durham School has her just a little, however, although our dress rehearsal, of the very final changed much in the last 11 years you must understand that I can only note of the show. The whole cast are and it must change a great deal more get away with this because I’m leav­ on stage, arms held aloft, and what in the next decade: but I hope that in ing; and so I ask her to come forward you see as you look at that particular this most crucial attribute, in the to accept a deserved presentation. photograph, and you see with ab­ midst of a society increasingly fo­ solute clarity, written plainly on the cussed on self yet at odds with itself, Finally, I have greatly enjoyed living faces, is the triumph and the achieve­ Durham School will not change. And and working in the North East and in ment of those pupils: and that is 1 hope that pupil achievement and Durham City in particular. Before what education is all about. personal triumph will continue to be coming to Durham people in the the School’s aspiration. Midlands warned me of the people in Secondly, I would like to quote from the North-East. At interview, even my sermon in Durham Cathedral at NG Kern the Governors asked how I would the half-term service in May (and

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Chapel in 2008 is maybe best illus­ of their lively singing style and some Remembrance trated in a series of vignettes - little glimpses of the realities of life in a In early November the weather was stories of events which stand out. country ravaged by HIV/Aids, one in fine but extremely windy, but the Some were provided by visitors to wind dropped chapel services ... for a few hours on the evening Visit of Bishop Tom of Friday 9th, One Friday in February our preacher allowing us to was the Rt Revd Tom Wright, Bishop mark Remem­ of Durham. After a sermon in chapel brance Day in about the biblical meaining of the memorable words ‘eternal life’ we moved down fashion. In the to the Lecture Theatre the bishop re­ chapel service sponded to questions from a wide the particular group of pupils, questions ranging focus was on from the personal (how do you cope Monitors who with your workload?) to the theologi­ had died during cal (what does the Book of Revela­ the two world tion mean?). He spoke without notes, which young children care for sick wars; a wreath was laid, the silence without hesitation and with great clar­ relatives and bring up their siblings. observed, the last Post and Reveille ity. Afterwards he stayed to supper, It was inspiring and sobering at the played by Phillip Tait, and we com­ talking to a small number of pupils same time. mitted ourselves to working for peace in the future. At the close of the service 177 candles were lit in chapel - one for every name com­ memorated on the chapel pillars. A wreath-laying party left chapel to stand by the plaque on Masters Green; they were followed by those carrying candles, who lined the steps on both sides and stood in silence as the remainder of school filed down in silence. It was a moving scene and a fitting tribute.

Grace House The Summer Term saw the launch of a new charity focus, not only for chapel but for the whole school. We will be raising funds until July 2009 for Grace House, a children’s hospice and staff, before being given a short Chapel steps become Everest planned for Sunderland. This will tour of the School. We are very Jodie Symington, who has cystic fi­ fill a big gap in provision for chil­ grateful to him for giving us precious brosis, spoke in chapel about her dren with life-limiting conditions be­ time. plans to complete the Tenzing-Hillary tween the Tyne and the Tees. In Everest Marathon Challenge. She in­ chapel Grace House is never far from spired us to set up an event which our thoughts, and the Hot Potatoes Visitors from Lesotho would accomplish the equivalent de­ discussion group held a series of The scene was set by a talk from Mr scent of the marathon - though with­ competitions one lunchtime to raise Paul Jefferson, who knows Lesotho out the snow, ice and thin air. A walk money and awareness of the appeal. well. Lesotho is a small independent up to and run down from Everest nation embedded in South Africa. base Camp is the equivalent of 108 Other memorable moments came in Two weeks later a group of young descents of chapel steps, and a relay the ‘usual run’ of chaplaincy events. Christians from Lesotho climbed of pupils accomplished this one chapel steps with their traditional lunchtime, raising money for CF blankets and hats, and gave us a taste Trust in the process.

'Dunelmian 200/-0S Chaplaincy Cathedral Services In line with our normal pattern we were in the Cathedral four times during the year: for three services around half-term, and for the Carol Service. At one of the half-term services the Headmaster challenged us to see life from different perspectives, as he told us a story of the battle of Spion Kop and the monuments that have been erected on the battlefield. Confirmation Service After a term of preparation sessions with me, eleven pupils were confirmed this year. Bishop Mark (the new Bishop of Jarrow) led the Cathedral service in June. They formerly Fibrosis Trust and of course Grace connected with House. the school, with In conclusion I must say many thank the dedication of yous - to all pupils who have taken new chancel part in services in both chapel and furnishings and cathedral, and especially to those designs for four who planned and led each halfterm's banners, given House Service; to staff who give a in memory of different slant by leading chapel Matthew services on Thursdays; and to the Courtney OD choir, musicians and staff of the and Derek Music Department without whom Hodgson (a chapel would not provide so many former Governor spine-tingling moments. of the School). Anna de Lange (Chaplain) Last but not least other were Monique Dingley (Yr II, activities continued - the Hot Pimlico), Myles Green (Yr 12, Potatoes discussion group over Poole), Jordan Grosert (Yr 7, lunch on Wednesday Caffinites), Jessica Hannah (Yr 12, lunchtimes, visiting MacLeod), Savannah Holmes (Yr 8, speakers in chapel, and Pimlico), Robyn Hornby ((Yr 13, a notable sum of Pimlico), Annabel Knowles (Yr7, money raised for Pimlico), James Smurthwaite (Yr 9, charities through Caffinites), Juliet Slade (Yr 13, chapel collections Pimlico), Harry Ward (Yr 7, alone. Over the Caffinites) and Michael White (Yr 8, year we raised Caffinites). £5664, and were able to send Speech Day substantial cheques This year's Speech Day was to various charities particularly memorable. Two of our including Send a Cow, ‘leavers’ were Neil and Ann Kern, in the Christmas appeal for a their last chapel service before school in Uganda through retirement and the move to South the World Challenge expedition. Africa. We also paid tribute to people Aids education in Lesotho, the Cystic

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making. The opportunity gave many they attended a concert in the Royal CHRISTMAS of the girls and boys their first op­ Festival Hall by the Royal Philhar­ TERM portunity to play as part of a band monic Orchestra and after the con­ and in front of an audience. They re­ ference they attended debates in the he first musical j hearsed in two groups during the House of Commons and the House T occasion of the morning, concentrating on learning of Lords. new academic year a number of pieces, coming together saw several of the for the first time after lunch to re­ After the huge popularity of last school’s musicians hearse as a full big band, before per­ year’s event, our second Jazz night performing on the forming a short concert to an (on the 13th February) was held in occasion of the audience of proud teachers and par­ Big School, having been atmospher­ Durham Independ­ ents. ically turned into a ‘jazz cafe' for ent Schools’ Joint the evening. 180 guests enjoyed an Exhibition at The outstanding evening of music from Gates Shopping the Big Band and other ensembles Centre in Durham and soloists. Just after half-term our on 29th September. leading musical lights shone forth in A fortnight later the the annual Music Scholars' concert. Big Band had their A different evening altogether from first public outing the Jazz Night, the concert was no of the year at the less entertaining, the standard of Ramside Hotel as music-making on display once again part of the Durham reaching impressive heights. The Shopping Extrava­ many rehearsals for and the four ex­ ganza. citing performances of Godspell dominated the second half of term. The Autumn Con­ The show was performed by a small cert on Thursday The term finished with two tradi­ but amazingly talented cast of 18 October was tional musical events. The Christ­ pupils: Flora Bell, Jessica Graham- very well attended mas Concert provided an slaw, Natalie Carroll. Becky Heslop. and featured a mix­ appreciative audience with a feast of Gregg Cathrae, Henry Pemberton, ture of solo and en-1 music to suit all tastes. There were Henry Cockburn, David Quinn, semble items. It solo performances from Alexander Christina Cuthbertston, Alex Scott, was particularly Grant. David Quinn, Sinead Max Edge, Robert Sims, Hannah pleasing to hear McKenna, Savannah Holmes, James Graham and Luke Westgate. They first time perform­ Pinner, Natalie Carroll, Phillip Tait were brilliantly supported by musi­ ances from two and Graham Thorpe, with a duet by cians including Harriet Brooks and new Music Scholars, Sinead William Dooley and Harriet Brooks. Lewis West and a backstage crew McKenna (oboe) and Luke Hall There was also a huge range of en­ including Dan Ciampolillo, Jack De­ (piano). Although the House Music sembles on show, the familiar and verson and Jonathan Simpson and Competition on Friday 5 October re­ much appreciated Orchestra, Big ably and devotedly led by Mr Dan verted this year to the more modest Band and Chapel Choir being joined Singleton. Directed by Mr Kern, the venue of the School’s chapel, the by a trombone trio, a flute ensemble, show contained the familiar songs standard from all five Houses was as a guitar group, a saxophone quartet and an underlying strong message high as ever, with Pimlico narrowly and the junior strings. The annual that is very relevant to our time. beating Poole in a nail-biting con­ Carol Service in a packed Durham However, this was a particularly en­ test. Cathedral ended the year in suitably ergetic and colourful production in festive style. which the high standard of the The School hosted a ‘Big Band Bo­ School’s music and drama came to­ nanza’ on Thursday I November, at­ gether to produce a brilliant specta­ tended by 60 pupils from 5 different EASTER TERM cle. Our thanks go once again to Dr Primary Schools and Prep Schools Stephen Cronin whose help with the in the region. The day was run by In January pupils in Year 10 study­ technical side of the production was Durham School’s music staff, with ing Music attended a GCSE music invaluable. the focus on improving musical conference in London attended by ability and learning to enjoy music- 800 other pupils. The night before

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 USIC NOTES m but sometimes - at the same time!) Suffice to say that fun was had by all, Phillip Tait (U5) swept the board at SUMMER TERM as well as forming experiences and the Wansbeck Music Festival. The precious memories for the future. brass event, a collaboration between On Tuesday 29th April pupils at The the Northumberland Brass Band As­ Chorister School in Durham were In addition to the musical activities sociation and the Wansbeck Music treated to a workshop and concert organised by the music department, Festival, was held over the weekend given by the Big Band. The Chorister it’s pleasing, too, to hear of individual of the 26th and 27th April in Newbig- School’s sports hall was the scene for musical successes outside of school. gin. the lively and entertaining session Harriet Brooks (Year 10) was invited Phillip was awarded 1st place in the which all the girls and boys present by the European Piano Teachers As­ Under 16 Solo class for the Northum­ seemed to enjoy. Choristers shares sociation to play at an International berland Brass Band Association Cup with Durham School a love of music Music Festival held in September to and in the Under 18 Solo class for the and an ambition to involve as many celebrate the centenary of the Norwe­ Oldgate Trophy, as well as being of our pupils in as much music-mak­ gian composer Grieg’s death. Repre­ awarded the Chantry Cup for the ing as possible. There was certainly senting the English contingent along highest points awarded in the compe­ no shortage of young volunteers to with 2 girls from Chetham’s Music tition. However, the highlight for step forward and try their hand at School in Manchester, she played Phillip came when he was awarded conducting the band! with youngsters from Bergen's own 1st place in the James Shepherd Spe­ Music Academy and performed in a cial Performance Class (up to 21 The second half of term witnessed years) and was awarded the top bur­ two large-scale musical events, the sary of £200 to put toward music tu­ 14th ‘Music for a Summer's ition or instruments. Phillip also won Evening’, where over £1000 was the solo instrument (brass) class for raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust 16 years and under in the Ryton and the annual Chadeyron Music Music Festival. Natalie Carroll (L6) Competition, which now runs over won the solo instrument (woodwind) two very full days and was ably adju­ open class in the same competition dicated by Will Todd (OD). Both oc­ and came runner-up in the James casions saw the school’s musicians Etherington music competition. Na­ performing at their glittering best and talie has also recently been offered a proved to be an exhilarating way to concert at Grieg’s museum overlook­ place with the National Youth Wind end the year. ing Grieg's writing chalet. Harriet Orchestra of Great Britain. was given a private tour of the com­ The music tour to Spain in July you poser’s house and was allowed to per­ Drummer Michael Cuthbertson and can read about in an adjacent article, form one of her pieces on Grieg's the other members of his four-man but I very much doubt that other own piano. Harriet also came first in band, AK-7, are through to the semi­ schools’ musicians would prove so the U14’s Piano section at the finals of the “Music Means Life” tal­ adept at seemingly incongruous activ­ Tynedale Festival and was awarded ent competition, which aims to raise ities such as surf-boarding and musi­ the U18’s ‘Most Promising Pianist’ £1.9 m for a new teenage cancer unit cal performance (not necessarily - by the EPTA. at Newcastle’s RVI Hospital. Only twenty-four young bands and solo artists made it through to the finals from 3,000 entries. The judges in­ cluded teenagers currently battling against cancer themselves. In addition to their success in “Music Means Life”, AK-7 have also won through to the semi-finals of the National Un­ signed Bands competition and are the youngest band to have been selected. They have also secured a valuable sponsorship package from The Sage Gateshead, which will mean better equipment and the opportunity to record in the studio at The Sage.

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Congratulations also go to Year 7 pupil Mark Race who took 2nd place in the Grade 4 piano section of the national stage of the EPTA UK music competition held at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester last May. Mark had previously competed in the regional EPTA UK (European Piano Teachers Association) competi­ tion held in Gateshead when he was up against 39 other musicians in the Grade 4 piano section. Oli Bell (Year 10) was voted Senior Guitarist of the Year by all the teach­ ers at the South Durham Rock School the SDRS which Oli attends every dent. He joined other winners (male (SDRS). Ex-Bow pupil Oli was one Wednesday evening. and female) from the top 22 drama of three players nominated for the colleges in the country at the Annual award and was presented with the David Quinn (L6) was awarded an Spotlight Awards. The 44 nominees Organ Scholarship to the Royal performed at a special 2-day event School of Church Music’s Bath Sum­ taking in July, in front of an invited mer School. Last summer, David was VIP audience, including acting and awarded a scholarship to The Royal casting agents and a panel of industry College of Organists Summer School experts. Adam, together with another and studied choral directing with former pupil, Matthew Gent, recently Adrian Lucas of Worcester Cathe­ performed at the London Barbican in dral. At the time of writing, David a special Choral Festival. Matthew has just been awarded an Organ sang in the first half with the Scholarship to St. Peter’s College, Crouchend Choir and Adam sang Oxford, starting in 2010. Many con­ songs from West Side Story in the gratulations. second half. Matthew is now singing the role of Marius in the West End production of ‘Les Miserables'. In addition to all of the above, the school had a record number of indi­ vidual music exam successes over the year. Mention must be made of Graham Thorpe (Year 9) who gained 141 and 139 marks in Grade 8 piano and trombone respectively. These are amongst the highest marks awarded in the country and it is a re­ markable achievement. He hopes to achieve a hat trick when taking his Grade 8 organ early next year.

winner’s trophy at a special presenta­ tion concert given in front of nearly It’s also very good to hear of success 400 people at Spennymoor’s Town amongst Old Dunelmians. Adam Hall on Saturday evening 24th May. Welsh (1999-2004) was selected The award was made on the basis of from over 80 students at Mountview performances over the whole year at Drama College as their top male stu­

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The future of music in the school looks especially bright and there is plenty to look forward to: a night per­ forming to Sir Bobby Robson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Bobby Charlton, Des Lynam and Mick Hucknall (yes - really), a CD recording involving the entire school, a return to the Sage, Gateshead for another showcase of the school's talent and a large-scale concert in Durham Cathedral in early 2010 to name but a few. My thanks, as ever, go to our extraor­ dinarily talented and patient band of visiting music teachers and, of course, to the pupils themselves, who devote their time and skills to music- making with ceaselessly amazing amounts of enthusiasm. Floreat Dunelmia! The Jazz Night, held in Big School on Wednesday 13th February, was the second of its kind in Durham School. Around 176 tickets were sold in just over a week. The lights were dimmed and the audience en­ couraged to relax and enjoy the infor­ mal ‘Jazz Club’ atmosphere. The Big Band were the main feature, playing around 18 pieces and some new arrangements such as ‘Blowtorch, ‘Hot Toddy’ and ‘Blue Skies’ to name but a few. Also performing with the band were guest vocalists, Sophia Ward. David Quinn, Emily Reader and Becky Heslop. 14 other soloists made up the busy pro­ gramme including Natalie Carroll singing with her very own French musicians to accompany her! Mr Muttitt and Mr Duff performed Samba Triste, a piece written for two pianos and the audience were treated to a special ‘Rocky’ video as the band played the theme from the film. All performers did very well and the Big Band were in top form on what was a very enjoyable evening.

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GODSPELL

How do you write a review of a school production without lapsing into cliches? That this was a tour de force goes without saying. What you could also say is that a professional company would have been proud to have put this on....

It was the last in a list of truly outstanding performances directed by Neil Kern since 1998. After “Les Miserables “ what could be a fitting finale or a trump card ? The answer was “Godspell” at the end of the Easter term in 2008

It fizzled and crackled for four nights , mesmerising the audiences who had no idea that they would be so lavishly entertained. Essentially it is a non stop roller coaster ride through the bible in an extravaganza of colour, music and dance. The cast was small but highly talented and consisted of Flora Bell, Jessica Grahamslaw, Natalie Carroll, Becky Heslop, Gregg Cathrae, Henry Pemberton, Henry Cockburn, David Quinn, Christina Cuthbertson, Alex Scott, Max Edge, Robert Sims, Hannah Graham and Luke Westgate. They were brilliantly supported by musicians Harriet Brooks, Lewis West and a backstage crew, led by M Dan Singleton, of Dan Ciampolillo, Jack Deverson and Jonathan Simpson. Mr Stephen Cronin's help with the technical side was invaluable.

Apart from fronting as a lively chorus, most of the cast had a cameo section to him or herself and you really had to remind yourself that these were pupils and not professional performers. At the risk of sounding over effusive it has to be said that the continuity, quality and energy of the cast were genuinely astonishing. None of the cast would be annoyed if Henry Cockburn (Jesus) was singled out as the leading light (no pun intended ) of the show. Quite simply he was superb as the essential link man in the story. At the end though the accolades have to go to Neil Kern as the producer. In the dark, Spartan days of Lent this performance was a glorious, shining jewel. We absolutely loved it.

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2P0/-0Smian Junior House Drama et again, this year's Junior House Drama Competi­ tions were thoroughly enjoyed by all and high­ Ylighted the tremendous talents of our younger pupils. The rich diversity of content was illustrated by the Re­ moves plays in which Pimlico presented Peter Pan, Poole Lord of the Flies, MacLeod Bugsy, Caffinites The Last Scot and School Caesar. Judges Mr Kern and Mrs Parker voted Lord of the Flies best play, directed by Myles Green and Robert Sims. Olivia White won the best actress Oscar while Michael White won the Oscar for best actor. Oscars for best supporting ac­ tors were presented to Angus Richard­ son and Matthew Calvert.

In the Shell compe­ tition Caffinites presented Bert, MacLeod Snow White, Pimlico Alice, School A Lesson with Einstein and Poole Sam Ella's Bar and Grill. It was such a close affair between Poole and Caffinites that the only result open to the judges was a tie. Such was the quality of the script of Sam Ella's that David Lyall was awarded a special Oscar and Ben Cronin's sensitive interpretation of the bullied hero received Oscar for best actor. Oscars were also awarded to Graham Thorpe for his comic portrayal of Grandma, Lucy Pedley for a skilled rendition of vari­ ous characters in Snow White and Hong Jun Jang for a side-splitting cameo as the waiter.

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ost pupils have undertaken fieldwork as part of their geog­ Mraphy this year. Year 7 visited Wark- worth to look at the site of the settlement and its changing function over time. In the afternoon they car­ ried out a survey of vegetation along transects across a sand dune system. Year 8 went to Broom House Farm, an organic farm near Witton Gilbert, where they were shown round by the owner, Mrs Jane Gray. Year 10 had a day on Seaham beach studying land- forms and coastal management; they visited Corus iron and steel works in Redcar; and had a day in the Lake Distract walking up to Bowscale Tarn corrie and doing fieldwork in Keswick. Year 11 spent a morning in Durham collecting data for their GCSE coursework, and had a full-day revision conference in Newcastle. At this conference Reece Ingham won a prize for being the closest to the chief examiner’s marks in his marking of a GCSE an­ swer. The Lower Sixth surveyed shopping change® in Durham for their AS coursework, and spent the last three weeks of the summer term planning and collecting data for their A2 coursework. The Upper Sixth went to a conference in Manchester on hazards, and spent an afternoon looking at urban redevelopment along Newcas- tle-Gateshead quayside. Increasingly, global positioning sys­ tems (GPS) are used in fieldwork to locate accurately fieldwork sites and later link them to a geographic infor­ mation system (GIS). This enables pupils to search for and examine spa­ tial patterns of data on maps, rather than just looking at graphs produced on Excel or by hand. Our pupils have their first chance to use GPS and GIS in Year 7.

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Ancient History trip to Hadrian's Wall site interpretation of this outpost of the Roman Empire After nine consecutive years of commanding his upper and this year, John’s last in this role, was no exception. sixth cohorts on A2 revision expeditions to Hadrian's After showing their appreciation, all agreed that future Wall, John Everatt has finally hung up his hobnails. students would sorely miss his lively and humorous talks. Many sixth formers have benefited from his expert on­

Walking in Wales 12 pupils (Rory Adey, Lewis Fraser, Matthew Howarth, Carmen Jang, Kassy Liu, David Moore, James Richmond. Brad Seymour, Michael Silcock, Jonathan Simpson, Toby Simpson and Rob Weston) accompanied by Mr Jones, Mr Kime, Mr Wallace and Ruth Henniker-Major (former Head of School), spent much of the half-term week walking in the beautiful Welsh mountains. The group divided their time between Snowdonia (Tryfan and the Glyders) and the Brecon Beacons (Craig y Fan Ddu, Gwaun Cerrig Llwydion, Fan y Big, Cribyn, Pen y Fan, Corn Ddu, Y Gryn), enjoying a 5-hour visit to the ‘Taste for Adventure’ High Ropes course in Hereford on the way back. Everyone made it around the highest circuit some 15m from the ground. They also visited the world’s biggest bookshop in Hay-on-Wye. The next trip, in the summer half-term break, will perhaps be in the Pirin or Rila Mountains of Bulgaria.

Year of the Rat In February the School once again held a dinner to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year (the Year of the Rat). Everyone entered into the spirit of a highly enjoyable evening for which Billy Song was again an excellent Master of Ceremonies.

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2007-2008 Park near Houghton-le- Spring) in 28 when compared with Pyrrole Inter-House General minutes. (C4H5N)-which is! Knowledge Competition. I recommend googling all of the "Bumped Off" In Big School above for further enlightenement this arly in the summer term the On Saturday I st March the Friends of Christmas. House teams met to contest the Durham School organized a “Murder ECup that Caffinites have held onto Mystery Evening” of great drama Many thanks to Mrs Dougall and Mr. for more than six years. The weight Gerrard for covering my lessons so I of History pressed on Alex Grant as could take Henry Cockbum, Rayan Captain of his House, but in the event Tall, Jack Hope, George Bryant, he was as quick as ever to the buzzer. Shakir Salaam, Jonathan Pye, Stewart As usual, each team varied its Kirkley and Lewis Cunningham- membership between rounds, al­ Robinson to the Discovery Museum though never with more than two then on to this brief taste of University. Sixth Formers. The mood in the room was good-humoured: no-one wanted to come last but neither was any team overly competitive. and great food, raising over £2,100 In politics Senator John McCain, for the School. Seven members of David Miliband and Jack Straw staff and one parent acted out a who­ proved to have zero public recogni­ dunnit farce in front of 144 guests. tion, but Boris Johnson and Senator Congratulations to all involved: the Hillary Clinton were readily identi­ cast consisting of Mr Kime, Mrs fied. 'Celebrity' figures such as Parker, Mr Jones, Mr Best, Mrs Mc­ Madonna, Heather Mills and Leona Cann, Mr Younger, Mrs Lyall and Dr The Friends Medieval Banquet Lewis seem to have even more im­ Burns) and the director, Mrs Hayley pact on young minds! Phillips. The final scores were: Caffinites 36 points Molecules and Murder Sixth Poole 23 form chemistry lecture 12th School 20 December 2007 Pimlico 12 MacLeod 11 n the frozen penultimate day of Congratulations go to Alex Grant the last week of term we were (Capt.), Alex Duell, Max Edge, Ofortunate to be invited to Newcastle Andrew Barratclough, Sam Harrison, University for a lecture about James Grant, Richard Dennis and DEATH. Professor John Nicholson Cal Conroy. spoke for about an hour in the Alec 43 Ski trip to Claviere - Italy Campbell lecture theatre about the A party consisting of 33 pupils and three members of staff spent the half- A Colourful Splash for Cancer chemistry of the crypt. term week skiing at Claviere in Italy, Charity We found out how people are poi­ flying from Newcastle to Turin. The In May five Year 10 girls raised al­ soned in a variety of ways including weather and snow were both excellent most £1,500 for Cancer Research UK some chemistry of Strychnine, Thal­ and all declared it to be a wonderful by completing a sponsored run lium, Arsenic, Cyanide and others. way to spend half term. The talk provided details about death by cyanide cheap beer. Thallium poi­ soning in cups of tea by Graham Hong Kong Trip Young aged 14 and then later at 23 (having been released!). The 1978 umbrella injection with Ricin of the ‘spy’ Georgi Markov. Death caused by natural arsenic in Peach stones (or apple pips for that matter). Problems dressed in luminous tutus. Emily with cyanide in Victorian aftershave Reader, Sophia Ward, Bea Williams, (no wonder there were so many Abi Wilson and Annalies Docx com­ bushy beards in those days). The pleted the 5-kilometre Race for Life study of Arsole (C4H5As) which was 2008 (which took place at Herrington found not to be aromatic, strange

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the senior swimming team competed The badminton team played against Girls’ Games well in London at the national Barnard Castle and won convincingly schools. Outside school Sam and a newly formed cricket team he 07-08 season has been an Harrison rode in regular international coached by Mrs Connor played two outstanding year for girls’ sport. dressage competitions across Europe matches. TAt senior level it has been the most and Emily Birkett swam backstroke Inter house competitions thrived - successful year ever and many of the in the north Eastern swimming excellent matches in the senior and junior teams have also had some championships. inter hockey and years 7 & 8 netball exceptional performances. Almost Alongside all the major sports were particular highlights. Macloed every girl in the school has competed reported on below there is a large won the inters and junior hockey the at some time during the year and number of other activities both inters and year 8 netball , all three x- many of the younger teams have internal and externally. country events and the swimming. shown great improvements. We are now running A and B teams at most The annual sports dinner was a great success with Emma Steele an age groups and the minor sports such International rower presenting the following prizes. as athletics and swimming have Sportswoman Juliet Slade become much more prominent. Hockey Award Juliet Slade The year began as ever with pre­ Thompson netball Award Rachel Bradley season hockey training which was Hockey Improvement Ella Davison well attended by girls from year 7 to Sockett Tennis Kate W ille tt and Jenny Park year 13. This set the teams up for a Cross-Country E.J. Saxby pleasing hockey season. A special Swimming E.J. Saxby mention should be made of the 1st Commitment Jenny Earl hockey who lost only one match and Hockey Captain’s Trophy Kim Connor and Sam Harrison won the county cup competition. Netball Captain’s trophy Kate Finch Their excellent win against Sedbergh Rowing Award Amy Matthews L6 Achievement Kate Finch completing the season. The U/14 won L6 commitment Becky Storey the county cup and the U/13 got to Yl I Achievement Katy Paxton the North semi-final of the national Yl I Commitment Maxine Brewster/Zoe Smith clubs competition; an outstanding YIO achievement Sophia Ward result for a small group of girls. Y l0 Commitment May Hunter and Annelies Docx In the netball season the 1st won all Y9 Achievement Lyndsay Connor but one of their matches and also won Y9 Commitment Su Choi the area netball tournament and the Y8 Achievement Louise Elliott and Mary Maceneney seniors were unbeaten at rounders. Y8 Commitment Monique Dingley E.J. Saxby qualified for the national Y7 Achievement Emily Birkett schools x-country championships and Y7 Commitment Rachel Langthorne and Jenny W hitfield

Pimlico won the seniors hockey and netball, year 7 netball and the swimming relays. Many thanks to all the captains for their hard work and to the staff who have spent hours coaching a huge variety of teams. Mr. Fishwick for hockey, Mrs. Connor, Mrs. Sweeting, Morna Nielsen, Mrs. Heppell for tennis, Mr Williamson and Mr Fordyce for swimming.

Kim Dougall

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he 2007 l st XI Girls’Hockey side has been arguably the best Tperforming sporting team to represent the School this academic year. The group of girls not only won 11 matches and lost just I, they won the County Cup Competition and narrowly lost the National Cup to Barnard Castle on penalty flicks after dominating the game.

As a team they worked really hard in training and achieved some wonderful results. After losing the first game to Barnard Castle when we were missing a few key players, the girls then did not lose a game in open play for the rest of the RESULTS season. O.D. Won County Cup Barnard Castle Lost 5 - 1 W on 3 - 0 O Polam Hall Won 1 Durham High W on 3 - 0

The highlights were a 5 - 2 win 0 against Ampleforth, a 3 - 2 win Dame Allens Won 1 Polam Hall W on 3 - 0 against St Peter’s, York and a brilliant Kings, Tynemouth Won 6 -0 Barnard Castle Drew 0 - 0 1 - 0 victory against Sedbergh. The team was captained by Juliet Yarm Won 4- 1 Slade who did a fabulous job both as Richmond Won 5 - 1 a captain and as a player. Ampleforth Won 5-2 National Cup St Peter’s Won 4 - 2 Barnard Castle Drew 1 - 1 The rest of the squad, who also Sedbergh Won 1 - 0 1

Durham High Won O Lost on sudden death penalty flicks performed brilliantly and played a O part during the season were Kim Sunderland Won I Connor, Charlotte Campbell, Katie which often meant sixteen or Finch, Ella Davison, Chloe Deighton, seventeen pupils would turn out Katy Paxton, Sam Harrison, Jessica 2nd X1 Hockey whether home or away. This clearly Grahamslaw, Jennifer Earl, Gabrielle demonstrated the enthusiasm and Minchella, Sam Wilkes, Robyn he second XI squad was a very commitment of all concerned. Hornby and Amy Gadd. large group of extremely The season got off to a great start Tenthusiastic girls who were always with a 2-2 draw against Barnard Hopefully all the girls that are pushing for a place on the team. castle followed by a 3-0 victory over leaving will continue to play hockey Motivation was high during training the RGS 1st team and then a 3-3 draw at whatever level they chose and sessions and the use of skipping and against Kings Tynemouth. enjoy the game as much as they have SAQ brought light relief to the girls. The goals were skilfully executed by this season. For all the girls We had a full fixture list in the Rachel Bradley, Zoe Smith and Annie returning, the challenge is to perform autumn term and even fielded a 3rd Kellet. However credit must also go as well next season. team against St Peters and Ampleforth, to the defensive skills of Maxine a credit to the commitment of the Brewster, EJ Saxby and Jess Hannah A fabulous effort - well done! girls. who were challenged with well 1 opted for a policy of including as fought losses against Fyling Hall, many girls as possible in the matches Sedbergh and St Peters. A fantastic

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 SPORT individual goal was scored by Verity Results Richardson in a 1-1 draw against Ampleforth. Thanks also go to Durham v Barnard Castle Lost 1 - 3 Becky Heslop, Becky Storey and Durham v R G S Won 4 - 0 Jojo Kellet who all gave full effort in Durham v Sedbergh Lost 0-2 every match. A special mention goes Durham v Fyling Hall Lost 1 - 3 to Fran Dennis who lacked Durham v Ampleforth Won 2-1 confidence as a goal keeper but Durham v Kings’ Tynemouth Lost 0 - 3 made significant progress resulting Durham v St Peter’s, York Won 2 - 1 in some outstanding saves each time Durham v Durham High School Drew 2 - 2 she played. Durham v Loretto Lost 0 - 1 The thirds team were led by Sophie Dugdale who gave 100% and motivated her team to an unexpected I -1 draw against St Peters and a brave 4-1 defeat against Ampleforth. EJ Saxby did a fantastic job as 2nd team captain where she led her team from the front and reliably helped organize a large squad. Thanks and congratulations go to all the players and not forgetting the parents who bravely turned out in all weathers. Mrs G Connor

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re-season training went well of effort by the whole team. and Carmen Jang attacked with great although the fitness levels of Convincing wins 2-0 and 5-0 against speed and were beginning to take Psome girls was not up to the RGS and Polam Hall respectively players on and set the ball up in front expected standard. All the pupils improved the girls’ confidence and of goal. This was followed by a worked hard and quickly picked up showed that the hard work in narrow loss to Kings. Despite having where they had left off the year training to sort out the defence had all the possession we could not put before. The side was ably captained worked. Flora Bell. Harriet Brookes the ball in the back of the net. by Sophia Ward whose own high level of performance was central to the unit and enabled the team to attack with confidence. As ever the first match of the season was against Barnard Castle this is always a good match and this year was no exception. We attacked strongly but unfortunately left gaps in the centre which allowed them to break through on numerous occasions. The defence worked hard but we needed to go away and work on covering the spaces and marking tight close to the circle. The final score of I -3 does not reflect the level

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The long trip to Fyling Hall was well travelled to Silksworth working out worth the effort -we won 5-3. U14X1 Hockey where we thought we would come. Durham controlled the 1st half and We planned 3rd out of 5. thinking were leading 4-0 Sophia Ward we’d lose against Barney and Polam. weaving her way round many players e went to pre season knowing With a McDonalds promised if we and Annelies Docx supported by we had a hard first match - came first, we went into our first Pippa Heron and Lyndsay Connor Barney. After hard training in pre match Barney, knowing we needed a making strong runs into the circle. season and the week leading up to the win. We fought hard and played They brought on some of their 1 st match, it finally came. We played extremely well and got the win we team players at half time which put well and the effort was high, but we deserved. Our other matches we won us on the back foot but the defence of walked away with a 3-0 loss. We were against Carmel College; 2-0, Beatrice Williams, Nicky Rogers and May Hunter fought well to keep the final score at 5-3.Two close losses to Peters and Sedbergh were followed by an excellent final win against local rivals Durham High. Durham dominated the whole match with numerous chances to score. Jordan Hewitt at left mid.Abi Wilson at right mid and Cassy Lui at link worked hard to keep good through balls coming to the forwards. A great deflection goal by Emily Reader started the scoring. One silly mistake when the centre of the pitch opened allowed The High school to score. This taught the team the importance of concentration throughout the match. considered this good, as last season Emmanuel College; 3-0, and Durham Overall this has been a successful we lost 7-0 to them. High school; 3-0. We drew against season the team beating many teams Next was RGS - we weren’t sure Polam 0-0. Well done to all the team, they lost to last year. The support what to expect so we carried on it was a great end to the season. play and passing amongst players has playing to our standards. At the final Many thanks also, to the U13s who opened up the game and created a lot whistle it was 7-0 to us. We were played. of space. Channelling and marking in delighted and it seemed our pre Due to numbers, the U14‘b' team defence is now a part of all games season training had paid off! only had one match, but drew with and the strikers are varying their Unfortunately, the wins didn't last Barnard Castle 2-2. shots and deflections. The following much longer, as we lost against Well done to all the team, and many girls played for Durham County: May Sedbergh 6-0, Kings Tynemouth 5-1, thanks to our coaches and the parents Hunter, Flora Bell, Abi Wilson and Ampleforth 5-0, St. Peters 2-0 and who came and supported. Sophia Ward. Sophia was also Yarm 5-0. Needless to say, we didn’t involved with North of England have the most successful year! Training. Well done to all the girls However, our last league match of the and good luck when you move into season was against Durham High - a the senior teams. team we have beaten regularly. We went confidently into the match and Kim Dougall came out with a 3-0 win. We had started passing the ball more and running into space which, I think, created this win. Along with 7 U13 players, we

‘Dunefmian 2007-08 SPORT was happy to come off her line and to eventually win the whole U13AX1 Hockey Laura Edwards was improving tournament and qualify for the rapidly and fighting for a place on the national semi finals North at n enthusiastic, athletic group of team while captain Louise Elliott Manchester. They played extremely girls attended pre-season. One controlled the game and made many well but only won one game . This Aof the main problems with this age runs forward using her exceptional was a great experience and showed group for me was going to be whom stickwork.Zoe Jackson joined the the girls the level of performance to select for 7 a side hockey. This was squad for this tournament. they are striving to reach. good as all the pupils had to fight for The following Girls played for the a place. As a team the girls were beginning to county-Louise Elliott. Mary gel-passing and supporting each other McAneney, Rosie Barron, Monique Dingley, Carri Ledden, Laura Edwards, Rhianna Connor. U13B X1 Hockey

oe Jackson captained a very competitive B team who had 3 Zmatches and won 3 matches. All the girls tried extremely hard and quickly improved their skills in attack and defence and their understanding about positions. They beat RGS 3-2 Hannah Phillips and Zoe making some excellent runs. Their 2nd match against the High school was won

Barnard Castle was their first match so allowing the ball which was lost very narrowly so a to do the work . The shuffle round of positions and some forwards were also work on holding their positions on starting to get to the the pitch was necessary as large gaps furthest post were appearing mid pitch.This allowing deflections worked as a draw against St. Martins to happen. 0-0 proved the defence of Anna The first round of the McKernan and Louise Elliott was national cup was at strong. The Choristers were our best Durham. The team win of the season 10-0 allowing the won all their matches speed of Monique Dingley and Carri including Morpeth Ledden and Mary McAneney to Hockey club 4 -1, attack the spaces in front of goal. Durham High 4-0, Rhianna Connor and Olivia White Carmel 6-0. This improved considerably in mid field as meant they had the year progressed,they began to qualified for the Borders’ regional convincingly7-0. Bethany Dodds support the forwards and make runs competition. A poor start with a loss showed her mobility bringing the ball back to defend .Excel lent wins against to Nelson Hockey club gave the girls up the pitch . Goalkeeper Lauren Durham High 10-0 and RGS 5-4 a wake up call. Their defence had Brennan had very little to do in this prepared them well and gave them been poor and their speed around the match or the next which was an 8-0 confidence coming towards the pitch (normally our strength) was win over Polam Hall. national clubs mini hockey slow. They pulled themselves competition.Rosie Barron had together and won the rest of their Kim Dougall become more confident in goal and matches showing great determination

(Dunefmian 2007-08 1 SPORT 1st Netball movements well it was great to watch girls using the full court and as the passes flowed. Barnard Castle switching the ball effectively when was probably the hardest game of the space was short. To beat these large he senior netball teams use the season. They had also beaten us last Girls schools is an excellent feat. Autumn term to train and year and it was revenge time. The The second part of the area Tpractice ready for the main season in game was fast and furious with a lot tournament was as successful as the the spring. During this period we of determined play by both sides.In first. The team won all five matches took part in the first round of the area the mid-field Kate Finch and all by greater margins than in the first hockey tournament .Captain Rachel Charlotte Campbell fought hard to leg. Overall they scored 55 goals and Bradley led the team enthusiastically stop them getting into the attacking conceded only 9 showing the into this first tournament. There was a circle. Juliet Slade marked tightly and accuracy of the shooters and the tight 1st hockey match on the same day so Sarah Antonopoulos intercepted a defensive skills. This meant they won the team was a little depleted but Zoe number of important ‘Barny’ the tournamnet overall by a wide margin. The final game was against a strong Sedbergh team. We were leading after the first quarter but biased refereeing and some exceptional play by Sedbergh meant they crept past us at the final whistle. The whole team played with commitment even if at times they were stopped from playing their own game by factors outside their control.

Kim Dougall 2nd Netball

The 2nd team also had a very Smith stepped up from the seconds passes.The final score was 22-17 an successful season winning the into defence. Despite the worries we excellent result of a hard fought majority of their matches. Jenny earl was an excellent captain whose own managed to win all the matches with game .They then went on to beat shooting skills and close play near the relative ease. Particularly pleasing Durham High 26-20 and Polam Hall circle were a great bonus. This team was beating Durham High School 7- 34-24 both matches saw all seven 2 and Durham Johnson 7-4. Excellent shooting fron Ella Davison and good control of mid court by E.J. Saxby were a vital factor. The spring term and the start of the season .Our first match against Ampleforth was a narrow loss last year but the team turned things round this year and won 52-29 in an extremely high scoring match. Rachel Bradley’s speed in attack and accurate shooting skills were prominent.Wins against Yarm, RGS and Sunderland High boosted the girls’ confidence and when the team worked together and timed their

DuneCmian 2007-08 SPORT also took part in the area tournament winning 3 and losing two of their matches in the first round. They beat Durham High A team Johnson and Framwellgate but came third overall behind our A team and Durham 6th form.This was particularly pleasing as this team was also depleted due to hockey. Annastasia Kellett showed enormous ability when shooting scoring a number of very challenging nets. Into the season and the first part of the season was very successful with wins over Ampleforth 20-13,Yarm 13-12 and Barnard Castle 14-8 proved that we had strength in depth on the netball court. Zoe Smith’s height and Becky Storey’s mobility were great asets while Kim Connor worked hard in attack to feed clean shots.Johanna Kellett and captain very close game against Ampleforth. ball to the shooters. RGS and Caroline Cleary shot well. The This game left us holding our breath Sunderland high were the next two second match was very tight -they as the ball was passed up the court wins. Katy Paxton played well narrowly lost 18-19 and were with seconds to go. Unfortunately, against Sunderland controlling the winning until the final minute. we lost by one goal 22-23 a game from the centre. Durham High fantastic game! We then played and Sedbergh were their only losses. Kim Dougall Yarm, losing to them 24 - 11. A very depleted team played Durham High and we struggled to score but U15A Netball The team then played a good game the girls never gave up and showed against RGS but lost 16-27. This fighting spirit until the end.Their final his season has been a mixed one, made the team determined to win the win came against Polam Hall 19-8 with some very close matches. next match which was Durham High the team was moving in the correct TThe girls began the season with a School. areas more rapidly and despite problems with a slippy surface used the full court effectively. Robyn Hornby,Caroline Cleary.Chloe Deighton and Gabby Minchella all played for this successful netball team.

Kim Dougall 3rd Netball he 3rd team played 2 matches. They beat Ampleforth 14-10 in Tan enjoyable match. The mid court including Sophie Dugdale, Maxine Brewster and Becky Heslop gave the shooters some well positioned

'Dunelmian 2007-08 SPORT With May Hunter GK Nikki Rogers moments of skill and scored some GD and Jordan Hewitt and Beatrice brilliant goals from the edge of the Williams sharing WD we had a good circle. She was supported well by Su defensive side. Sophia Ward playing Choi, who tried to the best of her C linked up our defence with the ability to help feed the ball into the attackers who were Abbie Wilson in goal third from centre court. Both WA Annelies Docx GA and Flora shooters now need to aspire for more Bell GS. Our team was really strong. I23§ consistent play. Ironically, some of We had a brilliant game beating the best play was in the final match of Durham High School 15- 10. Well the season, against Sedbergh when done! This got the girls on a high the players seemed to come together and our next match against Barnard as a team. The defensive play of Kate Castle was another great win 24 - 13. Emmerton and Jade Chan Each girl gave 100% and this was all demonstrated a great deal of we asked for. Our game against determination and an improvement in Polam Hall was another nail biting technique in the circle. There were a experience and we only lost by one number of girls competing for places goal 19-18. It could have gone between the A and B teams, and they either way. all experimented with playing in a different range of positions. The U14 The last game was a hard one, losing B team often combined forced with to Sedbergh 15-30 but on the whole the U15b’s and they played four it was a great season. matches, one of which was a 7-7 draw against RGS, and the remaining Unfortunately our B Team only got 3 were defeats. However, the match against Barnard Castle was well the odd game but played very well coaxing and cajoling her less against Polam Hall, losing by one confident players not to give up. She contested and ended in a 7-8 loss. The girls need to see the positives goal 9 -8 . Those who played well was brilliantly supported in centre that came out of the season and they were Emily Reader, Lauren Mason, court by Pippa Heron, and between should continue to work hard in order Carmen Jang, Kassy Liu, Skye them, they tried hard to cover large to develop further as a team Wong, Harriet Brooks and Beatrice areas of the court to inspire Williams. Their effort was confidence within the team. Steph Mrs G.Connor outstanding. Harland showed some fleeting Well done to all of the U 15 girls who are a credit to our school.

Mrs S Sweeting

U14A&B Netball

he U14 teams struggled to meet the standard of play against other Tschools where players could be selected from much greater numbers, Unfortunately they did not win any of their matches, although the margin of loss decreased as the season progressed. Captain Lyndsay Connor, gallantly led her team from the front

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he U13 squad were all fighting hard to in pursuit of a place on Tthe A team with a very fine line between the standard of some of the players it made exciting competition for places. Inevitably there was some movement between the teams and no player was guaranteed her position. The A team was led by Mary McAneney and the Bs by Rhianna Connor, who both proved to be good motivators for the girls. Despite being an athletic year group the girls often failed to reach their potential in matches due to silly mistakes in the basics of footwork and passing. The defence was lucky to benefit from the height of Rosie Barron, Olivia White and Anna McKernan who all showed more determination and fight as the season progressed. In the centre court we had the speed of Monique Dingley, Carri Ledden and Louise Elliot. Whilst in attack Laura Edwards and Mary McAneney became increasingly confident as they began to find the target more frequently particularly in the match against RGS where they won 14-2. The seasons results were: Team Played Drawn Lost Won Yarm 7-10 RGS 1-15 Choristers 7-6 Durham High 4-7 Johnson 3-5 St Leonards 0-5 Barnard castle 8-8 Birkett and Rachel Langthorne gave Sunderland High 14-2 us height in the shooting circle and U12A&B Netball the accuracy of their shots was much The U13B team only played 2 improved by the end of the year. The matches winning one and losing one match against Barnard Castle was on in a close match, although some of ost of this year started playing a very wet and cold day but the team the players did experience playing netball properly when they pulled together and played well, for the A team. The results were as Mjoined the school in September. particularly in mid court with Jenny follows: Within a year they have become Whitfield and Poppy Hannah. RGS good players who are beginning to Played Draw Lost Won was a very close match only losing move with a little more balance and by two goals thanks to Felicity Yarm 6-7 commitment round the court. They RGS 9-3 Baird's strong defence and Libby played 5 games and two tournaments Paxton’s strong passing in mid court. in all their best result was beating a Mrs G Connor very tall Choristers team 5-7. Emily

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The tournaments at Durham High and Barnard castle were thoroughly enjoyed by the team and they quickly learnt that moving quickly into space enabled them time to receive and pass again.

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All the girls in year 7 played a match for the A or B teams and they were joined by some year 9 girls when numbers were short. The b team played two games and a tournament.Their game against Yarm was hard fought Robyn Place and Emily Phillips linking well with Anna Shuttleworth creating space in mid court .The match against RGS was more one sided but Rachel Whitburn and Franchesca Heartfield worked very hard to mark players out of the game. Helen Cuthbertson and Annabel Knowles began to play with a lot more commitment towards the end of term. QIUIKHI Well done to all the girls in both teams who worked hard and improved considerably last year.

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nfortunately due to bad weather 2 matches were cancelled so the Useniors only played 2 matches before the exam season began. They trained hard in the first period working on batting skills and speed of fielding. The first match was away to Sedbergh. They took control from the beginning and were well up before the end of the first innings and kept applying pressure to win 21-12. Excellent fielding skills to second by Kate Finch and Charlotte Campbell and Annastasia Kellett were supported by accurate bowling by Juliet Slade . Kim Connor,and batted well and Chloe Deighton blocked a lot of hits at third bay. Their second game was against Durham High which was a convincing win 37-6. Caroline Cleary had to field a number of balls quickly to Robyn Hornby at 2nd and Sam Harrison at 4th.The team were alert and no-one dropped a catch. Robyn batted extremely well as did Jess Grahamslaw. It was a short but successful and enjoyable season. Kim Dougall

U15 Rounders Durham High School, losing 16-8!^ of the rounders. and St Peter's, losing 19 - 14'A. Our first match against Sedbergh got off to an unfortunate start, when his season was a short one with a Mrs S Sweeting Lucy Pedley sustained a head injury lot of our games being rained off. from a flying bat, and another player TWe only got to play three matches. suffered travel sickness. Despite Unfortunately, we lost all of our U14 Rounders some strong batting and skilful matches but the girls still gave 100% fielding we lost the match 141/2-7. and never gave up. The team Switching Rosie Wilkinson and consisted of Annelies Docx (Captain) ue to the poor weather Pippa Heron’s positions assisted Nikki Rogers, Beatrice Williams, conditions at the beginning of fielding and Rosie made some Flora Bell, Abbie Wilson, Emily Dthe season, matches had to be valuable catches at 2nd base which Reader, Sophia Ward, Jordan Hewitt, cancelled, and this meant only three enabled some crucial stumpings Chloe Fawell and May Hunter. These games were played. Despite some against Durham High School where girls formed our rounders squad and intense work on basic skills in we lost 14-9. if we had played more games we training the girls buckled under The final match of the season would have got more satisfying pressure in matches. Unfortunately brought much improvement in the results. all three matches played were lost, quality of the fielding from all although there were some players, including Su Choi, Jade Losing to Sedbergh 14 - 7!^ we put outstanding individual performances Chan and Hannah Neil who all gave up a good fight and we also played by Lyndsay Connor, who scored most confident performances.

Dunefmian 2007-08 SPORT A good try but better luck next year. The squad consisted of Rachel Langthorne, Poppy Hannah, Jennifer Whitfield, Emily Birkett, Anna Shuttleworth, Emily Phillips, Libby Paxton, Annabel Knowles, Robyn Place, Francesca Heartfield. Helen Cuthbertson, Felicity Baird and Olivia Graham. All these girls took part at one time or another in our rounders matches, so well done to you all. Mrs S Sweeting 1st Tennis Lyndsay Connor played well in the good link was established between Bethany Dodds and Anna McKernan gain due to bad weather and field sending in some long throws exams this was a short season. from a hard hitting team and batted a at backstop and 1st base leading to The team progressed and played well fantastic individual total of 121/2 several good stumpings. but struggled to find success. The rounders. The final result came to The final game of the season was first couple of Jenny Park and Kate 141/2-16. This was the best result of against The Chorister school again a Willett had strong shots and placed the season. success of W/z-5. The In the last match against Sedbergh the batting of Catriona Hawkes team began to realise its full potential and Rihanna Connor showed and they played brilliantly together. an improvement increasing They finally began to understand the the score margin with whole importance of supporting each other rounders. Louise Elliot and in the field and managed to limit the Carri Leddon worked well as oppositions scoring opportunities. 3rd and 4th base fielders The girls now need to concentrate on with some reliable catching. their batting skills if they are to begin The girls' target for the to win matches. Well tried girls. coming season has to be on improving the consistency of G. Connor their play particularly the batting. Well tried! the ball accurately but lacked a little U13 Rounders Mrs G Connor consistency. The second pair of Sam Wilkes and Caroline Curry worked he U13 team began the season well as a team communicating with high hopes of success, U12 Rounders effectively but needed a little more Tunfortunately playing only 3 matches speed across the court. Ella Davison due to the poor weather. Captained by his season did not see a great deal and Jenny Earl as third couple a strong motivator Olivia White they of games being played as a good maintained long rallies keeping the won 2 and lost 1. They started with a Tfew were cancelled due to rain. The ball coming back over the net but victory of 8-4 over Polam Hall. Laura struggled with the strength of shots squad played Ampleforth, losing 15 - from the opposition. The three Edwards proved to be a particularly 6. The girls turned the tables after schools they played were all effective deep fielder using her that and gave their all, beating extremely strong and they lost all accurate throwing to the team's Durham High School 15 - 14'/> in a three but many of the games were advantage. very competitive game. Well done! closely fought long games. Sophia Against Ampleforth the girls were Polam Hall was a hard game, losing Ward stepped into play with Jenny narrowly defeated by 12-10. Mary 23-5 and the same with Barnard against St. Peters and played with McAneney was a consistent bowler Castle, another hard game losing 21 - determination putting the opposition and the rest of the team became more 5. We unfortunately lost the last on the back foot on a number of efficient by backing up in the field. A game, losing to Choristers 20'A - 9Zi. occasions.

T)unefnuan 2007-08 SPORT U15 Tennis to a strong Durham High team. Their third match against St. Martin’s was Swimming an excellent victory by 19 games to he 1 st four of Sophia Ward, Flora 12. Laura and Rhianna won all of ur boy’s inter-school season Bell. Harriet Ward and Emily their games, Louise and Savannah kicked off, under Captain TAllen were supported by Lyndsay narrowly lost their first match by OAndrew Barratclough, with a home Connor, Jordan Hewitt and Rosie one game. Their league game against win against Ampleforth. Our next Wilkinson. Sophia’s strong Johnson showed the improvement event was a home tie against Ashville groundstrokes helped her to some they had made through the term boys; our senior team continued their singles wins and Harriet Ward has Laura Edwards, improved considerably being much Rhianna Connor, Monique Dingley and Robyn Place all maintained a number of good competitive rallies throughout the match. Well done to all those girl who worked hard and showed a great deal of more consistent with her shots. improvement Emily has struggled with injury but throughout the plays well putting depth onto her year. shots. Flora maintains long rallies The school tennis and as the strength of her hits good form by winning their events. improved she began to dominate the Despite some good swims our U15 games. The team lost to a strong team came second best to a very Sedbergh team then very narrowly to strong Ashville squad. Next was an Barnard Castle in the County league. away trip to Barnard Castle. Sadly Against the High school Rosie the boys lost in both the U 15 and Wilkinson won her singles -she senior events. Our last fixture was played with real concentration and an away trip to Sedbergh; the senior commitment. In their final match v boys bounced back from their Johnson there were a number of previous defeat to comprehensively close matches. The strength and beat the Sedbergh team. The U15 accuracy of shots had improved since also finished their season with a win. the beginning of term and Sophia and Overall record two wins and tw'o Flora played 1 st couple and were tournament took place during the last losses. supported by Harriet ward and Pippa two weeks of the summer term. All The girls’ teams captained by E-.l Heron as second couple. the girls in years 7 and 8 took part Saxby started their season with the and a high standard was reached. U15 girls beating Sedbergh away. Laura Edwards was a worth winner Next was an away trip to Ashville U13 Tennis but was pushed hard by Monique and a first outing for the senior team. Dingley in the final. Libby Paxton Senior girls dominated their events aura Edwards as captain of the and Mary McAneney were the other winning comfortably; the U15s came U/13 team played well leading semi finalists. a close second in their events. Last Lby example. She was partnered by was a home tie against the High Monique Dingley and Rhianna Kim Dougall School. This time the U15 won connor. Louise Elliott, Savannah easily with the senior girls losing out Holmes,Robyn Place and Jenny narrowly. The girls overall record Whitfield also played for the U/13. was two wins and one loss. They lost their 1st two matches to Durham Johnson very narrowly then

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Our season finished with our annual some accurate bowling from Jess participation in the invitational Bath Girls’ Cricket Grahamslaw and Lyndsay Connor. Cup and Otter Medley on the 14th Chloe Deighton and Sam Wilkes also March. The girl’s team of Emily group of 12 girls trained proved to be competent wicket Birkett (Yr7), Jenny Earl (Yrl3), regularly in activities time Rachel Bradley (Yrl3) and E-J Aduring the summer term. An Saxby (Yrl3) competed first in the 4 optional activity attracted some x 50m Freestyle relay. They clocked of our best sportswomen from a time of 2:10.80, finishing 21st out years 8-11. With welcome of 37 teams. Next came the 4 x 50m support from Mike Hirsch, Medley relay event which they swam Aaron and Travis, the girls in a time of 2:27.58, finishing 16th began to come to terms with the out of 37 entrants Both placings are intricacies and techniques of again higher than in any of the bowling, batting and fielding. previous years of competing. The Technically the girls still have a j boys team consisting of Tom long way to go, but they have Edwards (Yrl2), Matthew Hand made a vast improvement over (Yrl2), Stuart Kirkley (Yrl2) and the weeks. We have played three Andrew Barratclough (Captain, matches on the playground, and Yrl3) competed first in the 4 x 100m the first involved a combined Freestyle relay and came 44th out of team of Durham Schools' and 56 entrants with a time of 4:21.85. Willington Cricket Club girls | They then swam a time of 2:09.44 to teams. This coached game gave finish 42nd out of 56 teams in the 4 x all of the players an insight into the keepers and Lyndsay Connor was | 50m Medley relay. rules and positional play of cricket. also the highest scorer with 12 runs The second match was against the from the maximum of 2 overs. The This year's house swimming boys U13c’s and it was umpired by final result was 138-135 to MacLeod. competition was battled out in May Mike Hirsch. Despite losing the The minimal difference of 3 runs over 4 days. In the senior boys’ game, the girls took it all in their showed that both houses were events. The Caffinites took both the stride and used it to boost their capable of winning, and both houses relay and overall titles. The confidence and knowledge of the were enthusiastic about this new Caffinites also took the junior overall game. The final match was a pairs aspect of sport. title with Poole taking the relay title. senior inter house competition, One record fell which was the 4 by 1 MacLeod vs. Pimlico. There was G.Connor length individual medley by Matthew Calvert in the U 14 category. In the girls’ events, Macleod took the relay and overall title in their junior event as well as the overall senior title. Pimlico fought hard managing to take the senior relay title. Three records fell in the girls’ events; first was Emily Birkett taking the U14 4 by 1 length individual medley (her time was fast enough to also break the U16 and U18 records), Rosie Barron taking the U14 and U16 2 lengths backcrawl records and E-J Saxby breaking the U18 2 lengths butterfly record. Coach: Mr C Fordyce Assistant Coach: Miss R Taylor Boy’s Captain: Andrew Barratclough Girl’s Captain: E-J Saxby The boys and girls of the mixed cricket teams

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Fixtures in 2008 Water Polo 20th Jan. U.18 Durham City Water Polo Club Lost 19-7 25th Jan. U.18 English Schools’ tournament in Bradford 2nd out of 5 he senior team had a good 5th Feb. U.18 Sedgefield Water Polo Club Lost 18 -13 season, winning seven of their 28th Feb. U.16 SedgefieldWater Polo Club Lost 16-8 Tten games. They were runners-up29th Feb. U.18 Catterick Water Polo Club Won 19 - 11 in the English Schools’ northern 3rd March U.16 St John’s School, Bishop Auckland Lost 14- 11 region tournament. Half-colours 7th March U.16 English Schools’ tournament in Bradford 5th out of 5 were awarded to Andrew 10th March U.18 St John’s School, Bishop Auckland Won 14-4 Barratclough, Sam Ciampolillo, Won 16-7 Lewis Cunningham-Robinson, 19th March U.18 Newcastle RGS 25th April U.18 Catterick Water Polo Club Won 10-5 Thomas Edwards, Sam Harrison, Won 12-11 Matthew Hand, Stewart Kirkley 16th June U.17 Durham City Water Polo Club and Jonny Lowden. Tom Anderson, Peter Baird, Gavin U18: played 10, won 7, lost 3. U.17: played 1, won 1. U16: played 6, lost 6 Dingley, Jonathan Pye and George Bryant also played for the team. Five inter-house tournaments were played: The Under 17s had just one match, which they won. The Under 16s Boys: Years 7-8 won by Poole. Years 9-10 shared between Poole and Caffinites. lost all their games, mainly due to Years 11-13 shared between School and Poole. lack of experience, but some Girls: MacLeod won both the Years 9-10 and 11-13 trophies. players in the team show promise for the future if they continue to play. Tom Newbould was awarded the Connor Cup, which is presented each year to the best under 16 player.

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Athletics came 2nd with a team comprising congratulations must go to Tom Kill of E.J. Saxby, Katy Paxton, Sam (10()m) for also winning his Harrison and Kim Connor. E.J. individual event and ‘Breaking’ the Athletics Club Saxby also came 3rd in her Championship Record to set a new 2008 Report individual 800m event. A well done time of 11.44sec. Athletes coming must go to all other athletes who 2nd were Joe Maw (Shot Putt), Alex he 2008 athletics season began finished a close 4th place. This Sinkinson (High Jump), Cameron with the North of England experience will help them develop Davidson (Javelin), Tom Kill (Long THMC Track & Field Athletics and improve to better things next Jump) and Bradley Pears (400m), Championships at Monkton year. with Annalise Docx (1500m) Stadium, Jarrow on Wednesday 7th coming 3rd. May. On a bright and sunny day The athletics season began athletes were prepared and ready for promisingly, although much more A number of other excellent the up and coming season. The day was to follow. A number of Durham performances contributed to a very began slowly but the results were School pupils produced some successful day for Durham School. sure to follow. Firstly in the Junior outstanding performances at the Our Intermediate Boys’ team girls Mary McAneney finished an Durham Central Schools Area finished 2nd overall while the agonising 4th in the 100m, although Athletic Championships on Tuesday combined boys’ and girls' results better things were to follow. 20th May at the Riverside Athletics concluded with Durham School

Stadium, Chester-le-Street. In the finishing 3rd overall for the second In the Intermediate boys Tom Kill Juniors both Jess O'Connor year in concession, out of 13 other finished 1st in the Long Jump and (1500m) and Marcus Sinkinson schools. A fantastic result and a 2nd in the 100m. An excellent (High Jump) won their events, with very promising sign for the future performance for this athlete when Louise Elliott (800m) and Olivia of Durham School Athletics. All considering he was competing White (75m Hurdles) coming 2nd winning athletes were then selected against athletes who were a year and Lewis Blamire (Javelin) 3rd. to represent Durham Central older, while James Grant finished Schools at the Durham County 3rd in the Javelin. In the Intermediates Alex Sinkinson Athletic Championships. (100m Hurdles), Sophia Ward In the Senior boys Khalil Thompson (Long Jump), Zoe Smith (High To conclude the athletic season was won the 1500m in convincing Jump) and the boys 4x100m relay the Durham Central Schools Junior fashion, Keiran Forsyth came a team consisting of Henry Track & Field Athletics close 2nd in the Javelin and Greg Pemberton, Alex Sinkinson, Championships again at the Turner finished 3rd in the Pole Bradley Pears and Tom Kill Riverside Athletics Stadium, Vault, while the girls 4x 100m relay finished 1st in their events. Special Chester-le-Street.

‘DuneCmian 2007-08 SPORT This event consisted of both the year the High Jump. This athlete looks to congratulated on their sheer 7 and 8 age groups. Following the be one to watch in the future. determination to excel and attain prior successes achieved by the Again the combined girls’ and boys' each and every pupils’ personal Durham School athletes at the Central results ended with Durham School potential. Schools Championships the pupils finishing in 3rd place out of 13 other In conclusion to the day, scores were were given the challenge to give of schools. toted up and House winners were their best and maybe better that of determined. In the Under 12 Boys’ their elders. Well done all on another excellent Category athletic season. Caffinites The year 7 group saw some good House ran out results from the boys. Alistair comfortable Lumsden (100m) won his event winners with 132pts with MacLeod House winning in the girls with 133pts, while in the Under 13 Boys Poole House won with 126pts with MacLeod House again winning the girls’ category with 157pts. Once again Poole House finished ahead with 151 pts in the Under 14 Boys with MacLeod House convincingly, while Luke Elliott DURHAM SCHOOL in the girls with 158pts. The Under (1500m), Jordan Anderson (High INTER-HOUSE 15 age group was won by Caffinites Jump), Christopher Field (Discus) TRACK & FIELD ATHLETIC House for the boys with 153pts and and the boys 4x 100m relay team CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 again MacLeod House with 172pts comprised of Alistair Lumsden, Luke Maiden Castle Athletics Stadium for the girls. Finally the senior Under Elliott, Fraser Fountain and Harry Friday, 13th June 2008 17 category was won by Poole House Armstrong finished 3rd in their for the boys with 142pts and Pimlico events. he day began with the both the House for the girls with 189pts. Both year 8 boy and girls produced year 7 and 8 pupils travelling some excellent performances with Tdown to Maiden Castle at 1130am to Olivia White (70m hurdles) and Mary begin the day early while the rest of McAnenny (100m) coming 1st. Both the school would arrive at the boys and girls yr8 4x100m team lpm. Weather conditions were (Boys: Alex Lightburn, Michael rather mixed with sporadic rain White, Michael Hylton and Tom and sun but nothing was going Wilkinson) and (Girls: Olivia White, to stop the pupils from Louise Elliott, Mary McAneney and performing to their best today Monique Dingley) came 2nd along and representing their houses. with Louise Elliott (High Jump). Athletes coming 3rd were Michael Numerous records were set Hylton (High Jump), Alex Lightbum throughout the day and I must (200m) and Monique Dingley congratulate these athletes on (200m). some excellent athletic performance. This just Special Congratulations go to Tom demonstrates the standard of Wilkinson for winning the 400m and sporting excellence held at setting a ‘new’ Championship record Durham School and all the of 60sec and then also coming 3rd in staff and pupils must be

'Dunefmian 2007-08 SPORT The Final Overall standings for the Boys was in 3rd place School House Cross Country Hockey (boys) with 524pts, Poole in 2nd with 619pts, however, clear and deserved winners for n a cold day in December, we Boys’ hockey has been played the day was Caffinites House with attended the Cross Country competitively this year for the third 690pts. Well done Caffinites House on a ODurham Central Schools Championshipsyear running. We have just fielded fantastic day and no small achievement at Hermitage School in Chester-Le- an U15 side and a 1 st XI team. realising the close competition Street. A large contingent of Durham throughout the day. The Final Overall school pupils ranging from year 7 to Considering our inexperience as a standings for the Girls was not such a year 13 attended the event. The hockey school, we compete very well hard one to guess. MacLeod House competition was well organised, and and the game is gradually developing proved just too strong and finished with the races were demanding on a frosty a real interest in the school for a lot 758pts with Pimlico House scoring morning. We had a number of top 16 of boys. We are now looking 645pts. finishes who were automatically forward to extending the game down selected for the Inter County Cross to U13 and U12 age groups so we Well done to everyone that competed Country Championships. The notable can further develop our hockey. today and for those who achieved the performances were; highest accolade of winning their event Boys The 1st XI was captained by Greg and achieving a new event record. The Turner who did a wonderful job. All Championship has marked the Khalil Thompson 1st Year 12 Daniel Ciampolillo 4th Year 13 the other boys really improved over conclusion of the current season for the the season and Tyler Temple, for School's Athletic Club in what has been Charlie Baird 16th Year 9 a great day of competition, Kieran Atkinson 4th Year 7 example, shows enormous potential sportsmanship and determination. Well Jordan Grosent 13th Year 7 for a relative novice at the game. done all! J.G. James Girls Sam Harrison 3rd Year 12 E-J Saxby 5th Year 13 Kate Finch 9th Year 12 J0J0 Kellet 13th Year 11 Jess O Connor 4th Year 9 Louise Elliot 5th Year 8 Mary McAneney 12th Year 8

In the Cross Country County Championships which were held in The under 15s, also mainly first January 2008 at Meadowfield we had timers at the game, competed in all the following success; fixtures and won against Ashville College. Teddy Tai played Khalil Thompson 2nd Year 12 the game for the first time and Daniel Ciampolillo 13th Year 13 showed a lot of natural ability. E-J Saxby 4th Year 13 The above pupils were automatically Well done to all boys who selected for Regional Inter County participated in hockey last season. Championships. EJ Saxby went on to With the game growing at the School represent Durham in the National and with us running tournaments like Schools Championships, despite not the Durham 7 a side played in March, placing, it is a major achievement to hopefully Hockey for the boys will reach that level. continue to develop. The Inter-House Cross Country Championships were held on Tues 12th February 2008. Fortunately the conditions were ideal with it being a bright sunny day.

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Rugby Report Rugby 1 STXV - 2007-08 he 2007/08 season has seen a Opponents Dat< Result mixture of results, with Tynedale Tournament 2.9.I Tdisappointments, but also great Barnard Castle 8.9.I 0-47 Lost prospects on the horizon. Having RGS, Newcastle 15.£ .07 15-39 Lost faithfully battled throughout their Monkseton HS 19.£'.07 65-0 Won time at Durham School the present Kings, Tynemouth 22.£ .07 6 -6 Drew leavers found their last year no Sedbergh 29.£ .07 0-71 Lost different. Unfortunately as a 1st XV Emmanuel College 3.1C'.07 57 - 0 Won they have had a hard season. They Hymers College 6.1C'.07 0 - 14 Lost did, however, show grit and determination to represent Durham Edinburgh Academy 10.1 0.07 22-26 Lost School with a lot of heart. Dame Allans 13.1 0.07 13-15 Lost At the other end of the School, the QEGS Hexham 17.1 0.07 17-0 Won U13's have produced four sides this QEGS Hexham 3.11 .07 22- 13 Won season and the U14’s three. The RGS, Newcastle 7.11 .07 7-55 Lost season saw almost every boy in year Ampleforth 10.1 1.07 22 - 23 Lost 7, 8 and 9 represent Durham School Yarm 17.1 1.07 7 - 27 Lost in at least one match. Woodhouse Grove 24.1 1.07 0 - 27 Lost The U15’s are showing great Pocklington 1.12:.07 5 - 7 Lost promise, narrowly losing out in the * = Daily Mail Cup 5th round of the Daily Mail cup to Stokesley School. Played Won Drawn Lost We have had a number of County players throughout the school this season and they are as follows: 16 4 1 11 County U18: Stuart Woodhouse, County U15: Henry Pemberton, George Bryant, Ian Philips, Jack 1st XV George Robinson,Tom Kill, Hope, Gavin Dingley, James Stansby Joe Douthweight & Robbie Griffin (Northumberland) (Northumberland) his was a difficult year for the Jamie Oyebade and Philip l STXV, as the playing record County U16: Joe Maw, Alex Blenkinsop also played for the North Tand the statistics show. Factual data Sinkinson, David Taylor, Lewis of England Independent Schools’ does not lie so in that sense I’m sure Fraser, Bradley Pears Barbarians’ side. there are many of you reading this article and thinking “what has gone wrong?”. In many ways the answer is that not a great deal is different from what it has always been ; the players still train incredibly hard - there is no lack of intent on their part - but sometimes you are just not good enough on the field of play to back up your intentions off the field. Size was an issue this year, we lacked physicality in the collision and at the breakdown. As a result of this we struggled to win any sort of consistent front foot ball, which meant our mid-field runners were not coming on to the ball with the pace and momentum required to break an organised mid-field tackle-line.

‘Dunefmian 2007-08 SPORT Also at times our basic core-skills let number of hard working U6th us down ; simple one-on-one tackles, students ; Phil Blenkinsop. Max Edge 2 nd X V a pass that encourages the support and Alex Grant. Unfortunately a player to run on to the ball rather number of key players hardly played Rugby Dinner Speech than going behind him etc... In at all due to injury ; Derek Chatt, Oli summary on the circuit we play on Holmes, Nick Shaw and Stephen he Hawks this season started you can be just below the level that Adamson. A large number of the knowing last year 's team soared you normally function at and if some Thigh by reaching the final of the Lynn squad will return next year and whilst Mock memorial trophy , one of the of the opposition have a better team they must continue to develop both most prestigious tournamenst in than normal, the gulf in terms of the individually and collectively they will world rugby. However as our results score-line can appear greater than in have definitely have benefited from have shown we were unable to find many ways it actually is. their experiences this year. They our wings this season. Winning is not include ; Toby Bain, Michael Turns, what playing for the Hawks is all To say that we were a young side, or James Stansby, Harry Readhead, Jack about; I may just be saying this that it was a re-building year also do Hope, Gavin Dingley, George Bryant, because we only won 2 games, and not make sense as for the players in Bradley Pears, Lewis Fraser and Joe out of the 6 games I played , we only the U6th it is their last year at school Maw. won 1. This however may have been and having a successful 1STXV the problem because with my natural season means everything to them. Sevens athletic abilities I could have brought so much more to the team. There are certain areas that need to Following the regular slog of pre­ be addressed for next year, but those We played in four tournaments this season, which has helped to sculpt issues are not relevant to this article. year ; the Ampleforth Sevens, the the body that stands before you, we North of England Sevens, our own started with our usual opener against We lost four games, to Edinburgh, Bain Sevens - that has been revived Barnard Castle. Surprisingly Ryan Dame Allans, Pocklington and after a number of years - and the Miller wasn't present as he had been Ampleforth by four points or less. National Sevens at Rosslyn Park. The selected for the first team. Although These were all games we could have squad improved from tournament to we lost this game we thought we had won if we had been more clinical in tournament to eventually produce found a secret weapon in Benjamin the execution of the chances that we some very good performances at the Tombs, until we realised he couldn 't created and a number of decisions National Sevens down in London. run more than 15 yards without being had gone our way. Winning is a habit sick . It turned out to be his only game for the Hawks. and you can quickly lose your Paul Gerrard During the week we headed back to collective self-belief if you are I STXV Coach the drawing board . Unfortunately, constantly on the back-foot and with the vast amount of rugby struggling to be successful on a knowledge Mr. Kime has, we were weekly basis. ble to come up with anything new. RGS, Barnard Castle and Sedbergh all had very good sides this year and we were well beaten in those games. The pace, power and precision with which those teams executed their team patterns is something we must learn from for next year.

We had a decent run in the Daily Mail Cup, admittedly against sides that we should easily beat, until we were well defeated on the Playground in our second game of the season against RGS. The side was well captained by Jamie Oyebade and he was backed up by a

‘Dunefmian 2007-08 SPORT After this triumph we had the and cry like a little girl. All joking unable to turn our fortunes around difficult task of playing away to aside, it was an emotional time and lost to RGS. Even after Ampleforth. We had unfinished knowing I may never play alongside this defeat morale was still high in business against this team, as we had people who I have played with for, in the nest and we were eagerly had 3 tries disallowed the year some cases, as long as 8 years. It was anticipating the next challenge of before, losing by 10 points. For this made worse by the fact during this King’s game we welcomed Kieran's South season the Hawks had brought us African counterpart Greg Turner. We closer together. We added an overseas player to our were all just happy that now From now on we knew every time ranks in the form of Kieran Forsyth ; someone could understand Kieran we put on our shirt it could be for the he provided strength , stamina and a and act as a translator for the rest of last time as our season rested on our loose grasp of the English language: the team. Unfortunately we returned performance in the Lynn Mock all the vital attributes of a Hawks' to our usual form by going down by Memorial Trophy. Unfortunately we player. Obviously this aided our 30 points. lost in the quarter finals against team as we went on to win by 60 Hartlepool. Although we lost, we points. During this game I also At this point in the season we were scored unquestionably the greatest witnessed one of the greatest beginning to realise we weren't the try the Playground has seen this performances ever in a Hawks' shirt group of beautiful rugby players with season. This brought to a close our as Richard Gregory scored 38 points. bags of talent that we thought we fifteen-a-side season , although we once were. However this didn't dent were unable to come on the right During the week we were naturally our confidence. This epitomizes the side of many of these matches. I will on a high and were hoping to take Hawks' team spirit that I have been always cherish the things I saw this this momentum into the game of the lucky enough to be familiar with; I season ; some of them are never to season against Sedbergh. With this in hope that this will continue well after be seen again, such as Ryan Miller mind we revamped the coaching I leave this school. crying yet again; Will Paxton making staff; due to my long lay off I was We then went on to complete a a tackle and most surprising of all, promoted to Assistant Coach. couple of very important fixtures for Lewis Banks talking in the team talk. However, because I missed the most However we had saved the best till important team meeting, I was last in our sevens season. We had unaware of the great inspirational prepared exceptionally well for this team talk from Senor Kime . As I as we had three training sessions heard it went a bit like this: Plan A - under a coach who we realised knew we don't have a plan A. Plan B - time nothing about the sport we were waste and Plan C - whenever you get playing . This was shown in the one the ball kick it as far away from the move he taught us being an American pitch as possible. However it must be football pass from one side of the said 'fair play' to Sedbergh, who pitch to the other. We tried this once managed to score 87 points in this and surprisingly it got intercepted game. The match although a and they scored, but who saw that whitewash was the stage for Alex coming? We knew we were going to Willings' momentous performance; have a tough time as in the day never have 1 witnessed such before tournament we played against commitment in a Hawks' shirt. myself and the rest of the players the ul5's who managed to break a leaving this year. First, our last away player's nose and 'probably' beat us Following this defeat, we struggled game against Woodhouse Grove. by 2 tries. 1 maintain to this day to turn our fortunes around and after Unfortunately, we lost this. however we were just trying to help an uneventful week lost to Hymer's. Next came our last ever regular build their spirits. The sevens In the words of four legendary fixture for Durham School, against tournament was the perfect way to Irishmen this threatened to take the Pocklington. For this game the end my rugby career at Durham wind from beneath our wings. Thank cameras and photographers were out because never have I had so much you Westlife. in force. Looking back on the game I fun on the rugby pitch ; this may After this disappointment. Yarm took have never seen such a poor standard have just been because we won 3 a trip to the Nest (some still of rugby on the television. It matches more than we won all mistakenly call it the 16s pitch) and reminded me of under 9's except season. were met by a bolstered squad everybody was a little bit bigger. This season could not have happened including the likes of Ryan Tall and a On a personal note I have fond without the great motivational hungry , injury free Rostron-Maher. memories of Pocklington with them guidance of Mr. Kime. I would also This was as good as it got for the being the only team I have ever like to thank anyone who came to rest of the season as it was our 2nd scored against. Unfortunately we lost watch and support us even though and last win. During this game this game by two points. This was most of the time you took on the job Richard Gregory slotted a penalty too much for some of the players to of consoling us not celebrating from his own 22. This was truly a take and caused a couple of them - momentous occasion. namely Ryan Miller - to break down

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 SPORT with us. Finally, for all the players next season I hope your new Captain - the man mountain that is Myles Green - will take you on to bigger and better things. Being a hawk is a special thing. It is a mental approach to the game of rugby and life outside it that says that things will go wrong from time to time, but that a robust person and a united team are ones who deal with these things head-on and take responsibility for their individual and collective actions. We play to enjoy playing and to win. If we lose, Hawks do not point the finger of blame at each other, we try to work out the solution. Sometimes convincingly in Durham’s favour 36 we get it right first time; sometimes RGS Newcastle at home were our - 5 and 34-14 respectively. The we don't. If we don't, we try again. next challenge. That day Durham met boys were back on track. And again. a very big and mobile team who Congratulations have to go to both Remember: we fly together, we die knew how to play rugby. Durham Joe Maw and Lewis Fraser who had together. Hawks for life. withstood a barrage of attacks from both been selected to play for the RGS in the first half but they broke IstXV. A slight re-juggling of the Ryan Miller-Charlton OD the deadlock just before halftime with team ensued but Durham still felt Toby Rostron-Maher OD a score and this continued into the confident in their abilities prior to one SJMK second half which ended 0 - 43 in of the biggest contests of the season; RGS favour. Our style of playing a Sedbergh away. fast and expansive style of rugby Durham came out ferociously and U16XV

rior to the launch of the U16XV rugby season Mr. Maw, father of PJoe Maw (U5), generously offered to sponsor the team kit for the 2007/08 season through his company ‘ALLTRAC’. This was a very kind and generous gesture and one to which the boys appreciated immensely. This now gave the players an added incentive to play to their best in their new blue and white stripe kit and a big thank you must go to Mr. Maw for this. Following the end of a tough week’s pre-season training and the start of the school term our first opposition was Barnard Castle away. This game played against us that day and did not took no backward step that day to a was highly anticipated and many work against their quick rush team whom they had lost so players wanted to start the season on defence, which proved extremely convincingly last season and played a high. Durham played out of their effective. Durham would have to with their hearts on their sleeves. skins that sunny day, playing some develop their close ball retention However, the strength and depth of exceptional expansive rugby, running skills to combat differing team Sedbergh proved decisive with them the ball from all over the park but this strengths. running away worthy winners 77-3 Barnard Castle team proved to be too strong and the day ended 27 - 20 to Next up were Fyling Hall and King’s Following such a physical encounter Barnard Castle. Tynemouth. Both games ended and a few injuries to one or two vital

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 ...... SPORT players further losses were conceded school Tynemouth then saw us travel scoring the try Emilio was injured to Harton School and Hymers to Sedbergh. and had to come off. It was going to College. However, things then After a rather jovial warm up I had be one of those days! Points were improved with a well earned win my doubts as to whether the players exchanged as the game went from overGrindon Hall 67- 12. were in the right frame of mind to end to end and with 15 minutes to go face probably our toughest game of we were 17-15 up. All of those hill The last four games of the season the season. When the team emerged runs that the Sedbergh boys go on saw a big improvement in the teams’ from the dressing room and ran onto began to take affect as if we were performance. First up were QEGS the pitch I could then see that I had brutally honest with ourselves it was Hexam. This was a very closely nothing to worry about. In the first their superior fitness that took the contested game with nothing much ten minutes Sedbergh were not quite game away from us during that final between both teams which ended in a sure what had hit them. Our pack quarter. Having said that it was one hard fought battle and QEGS winning 27 - 15. This proved to be the same story for games against Ampleforth, Woodhouse Grove and Pocklington with Durham losing with the smallest of margins. The manner Durham conducted themselves in those last games of the season was exemplary. The players could have easily dropped their heads and lost all desire for the game, but they all stuck at it and worked hard on improving their own individual performances. Special congratulations must also go to David Taylor. Joe Maw and Lewis Fraser who were selected to play for Durham County this year and again to Lewis Fraser who was also selected to go on the North of England development weekend. dominated the early stages of that of the most enjoyable games of Good luck to all in your future rugby game and the backs were making Rugby I have seen and the boys were careers and to those coming back to good, clean breaks. One particular extremely proud of their efforts. Durham next year best of luck with break should have seen us gain some A comfortable win against Hymers the IstXV. reward for our efforts but a stray gave us a good foundation to embark forward pass held us back when a try on our route to Twickenham in the JG James seemed imminent. Looking back on Daily Mail cup. During that cup run the game it was certainly a major we played our best rugby of the factor in the result that we failed to whole season against QEGS Hexham take any points during that period on the playground. Lewis Hall U15XV when we controlled most of the ball. continued to be a force to be Of course credit must be given to our reckoned with as his explosive his years Under 15 side were a opponents for their tight defence. ball carrying caused chaos in the very talented set of players who Inevitably Sedbergh managed to get Hexham defence. That was balanced Twere a pleasure to work with. A themselves back into the game and a with the skill and guise of our disappointing defeat to ‘Barney’ was mistake by us resulted in a turnover halfbacks Henry Pemberton and soon forgotten with a superb away that they capitalised on and went Robbie Griffin. We beat Hexham victory to our other local rivals RGS ahead 7-0. This was pretty hard to 35-0 that day but they were to gain Newcastle. This result gave the lads take considering our start but the revenge (in more ways than one!) at the confidence to believe they were team responded well and scored a a later date. Our Daily Mail cup run capable of beating anybody on their brilliant try with Emilio Arceri came to an abrupt halt when we day. A comfortable win against Kings touching down. Unfortunately in travelled to Stokesley in the fifth

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forward to getting stuck in. We felt that we would have a decent chance but managed to get off to a dreadful start in our first game as we had confused sevens rugby with touch rugby! Once we had decided to play our natural game of strong running and aggressive defence we swept aside St Peters York 44-0 and Bradford Grammar 38-0 with comparative ease. Due to our defeat in the first game this meant a 2nd place finish in our pool and the reward? .. a quarter final against our old friends Sedbergh! Once again the boys rose to the challenge and this time managed to take the lead with an early try. With only a few minutes to go they round. Making it to the last 32 of a argue that any particular one team did it again! Two tries in succession national competition is an excellent deserved to go through more than the saw them come from behind and nick achievement but to be fair the team other. The Stokesley team played it from us once again. had set their hearts on going all the excellently and never gave us any I thoroughly enjoyed this season and way. I could write many things on space to play and they had some very can 1 thank all the boys who played this particular game but I prefer to talented boys. but in particular Lewis Hall for his concentrate on only the fact that there With only the sevens competition left superb leadership. was nothing between these two for us to win any silverware we excellent sides and nobody could travelled to Ampleforth looking G Hal lam

winning 36-24 and QE Hexham, one of the toughest open side U14XV winning 38-0. George Robinson flankers around. Jonny Galbraith- lead the side with a great energy Brown has shown great potential at he U14 Rugby teams have from his No.8 position. If heads full back along with Alex Swart in progressed this season, however went down he would still be battling the centre and James Whyte at Tthey have faced many frustrating on. Alex Clewes has also had a good hooker. All are names to look out for times and been on the wrong side of season floating between being the in the future. games which could have gone either corner stone of the scrum at prop to way. Having put out three sides to play Ampleforth College almost every boy in the year group represented his school which is an excellent achievement. The ‘A’ team firstly drew with Woodhouse Grove. This close result along with losing to Pocklington, RGS, Newcastle and King’s Tynemouth by one score, summed up their season. Although there is a lot of athletic talent in the year group, they do not apply it when the going gets tough. With a little more grit and determination they could progress to be a good year group, however this will not happen unless they are willing to battle hard when it matters. Their most notable victories this season came against Dame Allan’s,

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U14 Results U13XV Date Opponents Result 8.9.07 Barnard Castle 0-27 Lost he U12 and U13 year groups have 15.9.07 RGS Newcastle 14-20 Lost generally combined forces to play 22.9.07 Kings, Tynemouth 12-15 Lost Tthe majority of their matches this 24.9.07 Grindon Hall 62-0 Won season similar to how prep schools 29.9.07 Sedbergh 0-48 Lost assemble their sides. This is due to 4.10.07 N.S.B 60-12 Won numbers in the year groups and also in 6.10.07 Hymers College 15-46 Lost an attempt to accelerate development of 13.10.07 Dame Allans 36-24 Won the younger players. This has resulted 18.10.07 Harton 19-33 Lost in four U13 teams and occasionally, an 3.11.07 QEGS Hexham 38-0 Won U12 and U13 ’A’ & ‘B’ team. 10.11.07 Ampleforth College 10-26 Lost The U 13 ‘A’ team saw early 17.11.07 Yarm School 0-12 Lost successes beating Grindon Hall, 24.11.07 Woodhouse Grove 0-0 Drew Newcastle School for Boys and 1.12.07 Pocklington 0-7 Lost Choristers by 40 points. They then 19.1.08 Duchess High School 10-17 Lost produced narrow but good wins over 7.2.08 Egglescliffe 58-0 Won Harton School and touring side Brentwood School. Fielding four Played Won Lost Drawn teams against St.Martins, Ampleforth 16 5 10 1 and Harton saw every boy in year 7 and 8 play for school, with the ‘A’,’B’ and ‘C’ team all coming out with victories. 1)13 Results The ‘D’ team narrowly losing to Date Opposition Result St.Martins by 12 points. 25.9.07 Grindon Hall 50-12 Won The enthusiasm of all the boys has 2.10.07 Choristers 54-10 Won been outstanding all season. If this 9.10.07 Harton 29-20 Won continues then there is the talent to 13.10.07 Dame Allans 10-25 Lost produce a very exciting future. 16.10.07 Brentwood school (touring side) 19-12 Won During the 7’s season the U13 played 30.10.07 Newcastle Boys 54-7 Won in several tournaments reaching the 6.11.07 Red House 5-22 Lost semi-final of the Cundall Manor 7’s & 10.11.07 Ampleforth College 26-32 Lost Durham School 7’s, along with the 13.11.07 Yarm School 0-31 Lost plate semi-final at Terrington Hall and 20.11.07 Sunderland High 51-0 Won Mowden Hall. 19.1.08 Harton 14-24 Lost The U12’s entered the Durham 29.1.08 Grindon Hall 49-12 Won County 7’s for the first time ever and 9.2.08 Egglescliffe 29-24 Won won, beating Barnard Castle in the semi-final and Yarm School in the final. Played Won Lost Drawn 13 8 5 0

U13 Sevens Competition Result 30.1.08 Cundall Manor Cup semi-final 5.3.08 Terrington Hall Plate semi-final 8.3.08 Mowden Hall Plate semi-final 13.3.08 Durham School Cup semi-final U12 Sevens 11.3.08 Durham County Cup Winners

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Kowloon Cricket Club, first against Boys’ Cricket report 1st X1 Cricket the Hong Kong under 17s, which we won by one wicket. The second was t has been a good season for he report on the 2008 l st XI a game against a Kowloon select XI Durham School Cricket Club Cricket Season is quite extensive which we lost in the last over. Iwhich has seen some excellent re­ Tas we toured Hong Kong at Easter sults from a number of teams. and Worcester at the end of term. After a weekend off, shopping, going The reason for the two tours is not to the beach, enjoying a junk boat The 1st XI has had an average 1st only to expand the boys’ cricketing cruise and generally taking in all we half of the season after an enjoyable education but to make the fixture list could of the amazing city, we went tour to Hong Kong. After a couple of is extensive enough in such a short up to the Hong Kong Cricket Club, disappointing losses the team came term. another beautiful cricket ground. We together and were undefeated after played two games, losing both. The half term, winning 6 matches in a Due to the weather and exam pres- first against a Hong Kong Select XI, row. The Ul5 XI having got through to the Lords’ Taveners' National Cup, as Durham County representatives, lost in the 2nd round of the north section to Cumbrian winners Sedbergh. They then went on to win the Durham County U15 Cup. Again going into a national cup, they lost to Yorkshire winners, Woodhouse Grove in the north semi-final. The LI I3’s have had and excellent season fielding an A, B & C team. They won the Durham School 6 a- side tournament, beating Yarm in the final. We have a number of boys represent­ ing Durham County. They are as fol­ sure, we only played 12 fixtures in the second against the Hong Kong lows: 2007. In 2008 we fixtured 21 games National U19 team. plus the tour of Hong Kong. Consid­ Durham County U12: ering the bad summer, we only had 2 It was an amazing experience for the Elliott Foster games abandoned. We won 12 boys and great preparation for the games, lost 4 and drew 3. The last season. Noteable performances on Durham County U14: time the school won more games was tour: James Mitchinson, Ben Simpson back in the 1994 season when they won 13 with players of the calibre of Lewis Hall Cleveland County U14: Robin Weston, Wayne Ritzema and 37 for 4 v Hong Kong U17s George Robinson Chris Clarke in the team. Lewis Hall Durham County U15: Although 12 wins is very impressive, 82 v Kowloon Select XI Ross Burdon, Lewis Hall we still lost a few important games Northumberland County Ul5: against Sedbergh and Barnard Castle Michael Turns Robbie Griffin which, had we won, would have 51 for 4 v Kowloon Select XI made the season an outstanding one. Durham Academy: Will Cleaver Michael Turns (also County U17 We toured Hong Kong at Easter for 90 v Hong Kong U 19s captain) 10 days playing 4 games against quality teams, on fabulous wickets B. Mason and with great facilities. To start the tour, we played 2 games at the scenic

T)uneimian 2007-08 SPORT After the heat of Hong Kong, we re­ petition between North Eastern the match by just 2 wickets with turned to a very cold day at the Play­ schools was formed. Our first game Lewis Hall 32 and Ross Burdon 30 ground to play the Catholic college was against Barnard Castle with us making match winning contributions. touring from Dublin, with Michael Turns (105) and James Ritzema (85). The next day we played Durham We scored 256 for 7 declared. Not County U17s. A tough fixture but able to take the last wicket the game again we batted without confidence ended in a draw 182 for 9 with Will and were bowled out for 115 and lost Cleaver taking 39 for 6. by 8 wickets. We then played the Stockton Cricket Welcoming the MCC to the Play­ Academy in an overs game and won ground and with Michael Turns re­ by 63 runs, with Michael Turns and turning to full bowling fitness, we James Ritzema both making 50 and restricted the MCC to 186 for 9 Richard Gregory and Phil Blenkin- (Simon Birtwistle OD 86) Turns 4 - sop taking 2 wickets each. 55. We knocked off the runs for the loss of 3 wickets - Turns 79 not out - Next we welcomed Giggleswick a fabulous result. after not playing against them for a few seasons. In an overs match, we Barnard Castle came to the Play­ lost by 2 wickets - a very close game ground. The conditions were ap­ that could have gone either way. palling and only because of the willingness from both sides, we man­ We then travelled to Sedbergh. Al­ aged to play the game. Barnard Cas­ though we had changes in the match tle bowled us for 106 and deserved to we were completely outplayed and win convincingly by 6 wickets. lost, Sedbergh 246 for 9, Durham 107 all out. Lewis Hall had the only winning the match. Barnard Castle Durham Sixth Form played us in a noteable performance taking 5 wick­ 125 for 5, Durham 128 for 5 (Ritzema 20/20 game. Durham Sixth Form 80 ets for 48 runs. 49). for 8 - School won off the last ball thanks to Will Cleaver making 22 n.o. The challenge for the boys now was We then welcomed RGS Newcastle, to prove that the Sedbergh game was bowling and fielding really well. We Travelling to Ampleforth we produced just a bad match. With 20/20 cricket bowled RGS out for 126 with Will one of our best performances of the taking off around the globe, a com­ Paxton taking 5 for 27 runs. We won season bowling Ampleforth out for

Averages, not including the Hong Kong tour: Batting Inns. No. Runs H.S. Av. M Turns 11 2 446 105 49.55 J Ritzema 18 1 741 97* 43.58 W R Cleaver 16 4 448 96 37.33 W R Paxton 12 5 182 49* 26.00 L Hall 13 1 197 47 16.41

Bowling Overs Maidens Run Wickets Best bowling Average

W R Cleaver 129 25 393 26 6-39 15.11 M Turns 68.1 19 182 11 4-55 16.54 L Hall 97.5 15 370 21 5-48 17.61 W R Paxton 108.1 15 431 24 5-25 17.95 N Shaw 111 22 390 18 6-25 21.66

Awards Fielding-Lewis Hall, Bowling-Wili Cleaver, Batting-James Ritzema Maurice Bell Most Improved Award Lewis Hall Michael Hirsch Outstanding 1st XI Cricketer Will Cleaver

BliW ‘Dunefmian 2007-08 SPORT 121 thanks to a brilliant spell of bowl­ mond, another brilliant run chase en­ game at whatever level they aspire to ing by Nick Shaw - 6 for 24. We abled another thrilling victory (RGS and all the lads returning must work knocked off the runs with the loss of 264 - 4 off 40 overs. Durham 267 - hard in the winter to improve next just 2 wickets (Turns 29, Ritzema 50). 8 (Cleaver 96, Elliott 50). season. The O.D. match was a 20/20 fixture. Special thanks must go to all the peo­ The 20/20 competition continued It was won for the fourth year in a ple who help the cricket season to op­ with a thumping victory over Yarm row by the boys (School 184 - 5 - erate. Damien, the groundsman, and (Durham 196 for 0 off 20 - Yarm 96 Ritzema 47 and Cleaver 80 n.o. - the kitchen staff deserve special for 8). We qualified for the Northern O.Ds 125-7 Paul Muchall 40). A praise. The boys and I must thank 20/20 finals day but it was not played special thanks must go to all the ODs all the other cricket staff, especially due to bad weather. who play and also who support the Maurice Bell for his unbelievable We then entertained a strong Pilgrims presentation barbequc after the match support. side containing 7 Premier League for the cricket club. cricketers and the School fielding a It has been an excellent season and I young team because of exams. We The final term time match was a 40 look forward to the next one. bowled the Pilgrims out for 170 (Pax­ overs game against Durham 6th Form ton 3 - 34, Robbie Griffin 3 - 30, College. Batting first the School Michael Fishwick Callum Bryden 2 - 23). We knocked posted 206 -5. Ritzema 61, Turns 49. off the runs for the loss of 5 wickets Winning easily, we bowled the 6th (Durham 171 for 5, Ritzema 37, Form College out for 60 (Paxton 4 - 2nd X1 Cricket Turns 49, Paxton 21 n.o.). Another 29). fabulous result! We then departed on a tour to y introduction to the report has Worcester. Bromsgrove, our first always referred to the weather The next game was against King’s match, was washed out by torrential Mon my arrival and this will be no ex­ School, Tynemouth but shortly after rain. The second match was against ception.... WHO W, coming from a warm dry 35c to a chilly, damp 9c to coach cricket was always going to be a challenge. The squad I was given responded to the goals I set them in a very positive manner which I greatly appreciated. A big contributing factor for the teams success was the leader­ ship qualities of our captain Harry Booth. Harry was able to develop a winning attitude in players Toby Ros- tron- Maher, Alex Willings, Peter Baird, Ashley Shaw, Jack Mitchell, Jack Deverson, Oliver Holmes, Cal­ lum Bryden, Robert Simms, David Walker, Phillip Tait, Alistair Gal­ braith- Brown Jabed Amin and James Ross. starting the match, rain intervened King’s, Worcester. Batting first, Our first match of the season would and the match ended with a draw. Durham blasted 287 - 9 from 50 have been against Ashville, but was overs. Ritzema and Temple hitting cancelled due to wet weather. The A new fixture against Chester le numerous sixes into New Road players were disappointed as we Street Cricket Club was played on the (Worcestershire C.C.C.) situated next were confident of putting up a good Playground. An excellent batting to our ground. We won the match, display of our talents. wicket enabled Chester to make 230 restricting king’s to 193 all out. A The first real test came when we trav­ - 3 off 45 overs. In reply, the School great way to end an enjoyable cricket elled to Giggleswick. Harry won the made 231 - 3 (Ritzema 52, Hall 47, season. toss and sent the opposition into bat, Cleaver 66 n.o. Paxton 49 n.o.) win­ a very good decision as we bowled ning the game with a brilliant run All the boys listened and worked hard them out for 48 runs. Alex Willings, chase. Peter Baird took 2 wickets each, but to improve. They should take away a Robert Simms turned in a match win­ Our yearly return against R G S is al­ lot from the season. Hopefully all the ning performance with a 5 wicket ways an overs match. Played at Jes- leavers will continue to play the great haul.

Tfunelmian 2007-08 SPORT Jack Deverson and Oliver Holmes have Durham finish on 5wkts for bowling by Jack Mitchell and then went out and scored the runs 148 runs...... for us to win we needed Alistair Galbraith -Brown backed up needed for victory. every bowler to bowl at his top .. this from good fielding from the whole they did and with every fieldsman team saw us have Ampleforth 18 We welcomed Sedbergh on a lovely giving his best we were able finish runs for 4 wickets. The boys were on cricket day. The Pitch and outfield winners by 12 runs ... the bowlers a roll but lack of practice by the team looked a picture. The boys were were.. Alex Willings, Peter Baird, and the hot sun for the first time took feeling confident of playing good Oliver Holmes, Alistair Galbraith - the energy from the players. They cricket against a talented Sedbergh Brown, Andrew Shaw and James gave their best which is all that team, a side that is well managed and Ross .. a good win as it gave counts. Ampleforth won by 4 wkts. has always been a little better than youngr players an opportunity to our 2nd team on the field. Sedbergh show their skill under pressure The popular 20/ 20 overs game was batted first and with their top four Again our scheduled fixture against played on the playground on 18th batsmen batting well we looked to be Barnard Castle was rained off, the June. We played against Durham 6th heading for a long day in the field. The boys always stuck to their belief that if they continued to bowl line and length and gave 100% in the field wickets would fall. This did happen due to good attacking bowling by Robert Simms, Oliver Holmes, Peter Baird and Jack Mitchell. Sedbergh all out 170 runs, and the manager for Sedbergh made special mention to me that the bowling and fielding by the team was the best they had encountered for many seasons of 2nd team cricket. It was nice to hear. Toby Rostron Maher and Jack Deverson put on an excellent opening stand with a mixture of good defence, and attacking stroke play, Toby scored 55 runs and Jack 43 runs, Harry Booth our skipper made a quick fire 38 runs which gave the team a big chance of a clear cut victory... 21 runs required with still 7 fifth time in the past six years., the Form College. They got away to a wickets in hand and 18 balls to be team were disapppinted. flying start even though the bowling bowled was going to be a close one. was steady, but Durham School was The Sedbergh players lifted in the Our preparation for the match full of character and with everyone field and their bowlers bowled against Ampleforth was not good , playing a part the 6th form team was extremely well to deny us of a clear due to lack of practice because of dismissed for 97. Positive batting by victory. We ended up 6 wickets down good reasons such as study leave , all the Durham School team for 166 runs, just 4 short. weather and half term availability.. contributed to an exciting win by 2 .... It was a lovely day to play cricket wickets. I as manager/coach of this Our next fixture was at R.G S. on a wicket that was true and bouncy, team applaud the manner in which Newcastle played on the lovely Ampleforth won the toss, and sent us our captain Harry Booth marshalled Jesmond cricket ground. The game in.... Andrew Shaw and Jack his team before and during the game. was a 30 overs each team match, Deverson gave us a steady start Well done to the Team. Harry won the toss and elected to bat, against a very good bowling side.... it H Booth...T Rotron-Maher... such was the confidence he was was not long before we were in R Gregory...A Shaw... P Baird ... instilling into his team. Alex trouble and it was left to our tail end C Bryden ... I Mitchell ... Willings, Andrew Shaw got the side batsmen Jack Mitchell and Alistair J Deverson... R Simms ... off to a good start, supported by Galbraith-Brown to get us to a total A Galbraith-Brown... O Holmes... Oliver Holmes, middle order batsmen of 120 runs. We batted 39 of our 40 J Ross.... Peter Baird and Callum Bryden then overs which showed we would not go played good attacking strokeplay to down without a fight. Brilliant Ron Booth

‘Duneimian 2007-08 SPORT U15 X1 Cricket U14 X1 Cricket his season has been a little dis­ appointing with some good re­ Tsults. We lost a few games by a very small margin. I personally am not that disappointed as at the moment, we probably don’t hit the ball as hard as some of the teams we play against. At times, we have struggled to score fast enough but as the boys’ bodies develop and get stronger I feel we could have some very good batsmen. Batting - James Mitchinson shows enormous potential to develop into a very good batsman. Robbie Mc- Glasham, George Robinson and Charlie Baird are batsmen who again will develop and make lots of runs. Matthew Petts, hasn't made many runs this year but will, I am sure, develop into a very good player. Ben Simpson has been a very good all rounder for us and at times has bowled very fast for his age playing some outstanding cricket. George Robinson has been good behind the stumps. Fast bowling - We have some prom­ ising fast/medium bowlers and at times Ben Cronin, Will Megginson, Phil Whitfield and Will Adey have all bowled well. Spin bowling - James Mitchinson and Charlie Baird are both promis­ ing young spin bowlers. The U 14s has been a very big squad and it’s very pleasing to see both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams showing improve­ ment.

Mike Hirsch

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Overs Runs Wckts Average D Elliott 30 143 3 47.6 J McCann 27 131 8 16.38 K Atkinson 6 32 3 10.67 D Turnbull 15 93 4 23.25 D Bailey 6.2 10 5 2 M Calvert 9 24 1 24 J Beeson 27 64 16 4 E Horner 17 54 10 5.4 E Foster 18 72 5 14.4

BATTING

Innings Runs Average E Horner 9 75 15 D Elliott 9 198 28.1 D Bailey 9 90 18.1 J Beeson 7 117 23.4 M Calvert 4 32 10.6 J Knaggs 2 30 15 E Foster 6 67 13.4 J Noble 5 38 12.6 B Thompson 4 48 16

GAMES PLAYED = 10 GAMES WON = 6 GAMES LOST = 4

VuneCmian 2007-08 SPORT Head of the Charles The Boat Club he 2007-8 season with hindsight can be described as a bit of a watershed year in that this was the Tyear we started to fulfil some of the promise we had been developing and have now got the momentum to move the Boat Club onto a new level. But let’s start by looking how the season progressed term by term. Before the season started in earnest the prospect of an Eight running through the season was possible so to start the project off we entered the crew, a combination of J 16s and J 17s in the Boston Marathon. This is a 32 mile race from Lincoln to Boston, not the normal length of race! The crew came together really well through the race completing the course in 4 hours. This event was always something they could draw on through the rest of their year. Durham School 1st Eight at the Head of the Charles, Boston, USA, renew The start of the Northern Rowing Council Sculling their acquaintance with Andy Hodge, stroke of the Olympic Gold Series was blessed with some very good weather and medal winning coxless Four. pupils enjoyed the first Head on the Tyne with both girls Distance Sculls the girls continued their early form with a and boys crews testing the water after a September of win with Isabel Minuth in for Charlotte Crossmann. The training. The second race in the series, the Wansbeck Long Club had a sweep of wins in the singles event with James Distance Sculls reaped rewards for the crews with wins for Pinner winning J18 single, Tom Edwards winning Senior 4, the J16s of Tom Maddick, Josh Tognarelli, Phil Anderson Dan Ciampolillo winning Novice and coaches holding their and Matt Smith in the Senior 4 Quad, they were joined by own in Veteran and Senior 2 with another win for the girls. Dan and Sam Ciampolillo winning their double, the girls of This time Kate Dudgeon and Isabel Minuth in their double. Natalie Carroll, Charlotte Grossmann, Caitlin Errington and Isabel then went on to a very creditable win in her single at Kate Dudgeon winning novice quads and the J 15s of Ed the Senate Cup, the Durham University Head race which Lonsdale, Harry White, Jordan Burnard, Alan Carter and the school gets invited to compete in. The School 1st IV Sam Storer also winning their quad event. At Hylton Long performed well against the University boats missing out on

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Durham School 1st VIII at Henley Royal Regatta first time racing in the Princess Elizabeth Cup since the 1960’s

ThineCmian 2007-08 SPORT winning the event by less than a second! The racing on the water finished for the term at the Rutherford Head in Newcastle where the Club fielded its first ever girls eight with a view to compete in the Women’s Head of the River. Before the term ended there was also the North East Indoor Rowing Championships held at Maiden Castle sports centre. Some very impressive results with six medals won, silver for Phil Anderson, Charlotte Grossmann, bronze for Josh Tognarelli, Dan Ciampolillo, Caitlin Errington and Marcus MacQuillan. The Easter term brought eights rowing to the fore as the two main goals of the Women’s Head and the them were racing in that combination Schools Head loomed large. However in the Great Britain trials later on the way to these events there was on .Before the major Head races there Durham Small Boats Head where the was also a weekend of trials for the Boat Club again picked up some regional team that was to race at the encouraging wins. The Club Captain, Junior Inter Regional Regatta in April. Dan Ciampolillo lead the way winning the Novice single and then This proved to be valuable experience with brother Sam won the Novice for some younger crews but also double, the girls double of Kate rewarding for the J16 girls and boys. Dudgeon and Isabel Minuth repeated After the trials the school had eleven their Wear success and then Isabel pupils selected to represent the joined by Jess Hannah, Amy Northern Region, the J16 coxless Four of Tom Maddick, Josh Tognarelli, Phil Anderson and Matt Smith and then with Jack Deverson in the J16 Eight as well. The girls’ J16 Eight included Charlotte Grossmann, Caitlin Errington, Amy Matthews, Jess Graham, Zoe Rutter and coxed by Anna Daglish. It was a big shame that the event in April was to end up being cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions but still an achievement for all those pupils to get selected for the region. Then came the weekend of the Women’s Head of the River in London, to be followed by the Schools’ Head a few days later. The girls travelled down on the Friday to then spend the evening at London Rowing Club hearing from Vicky Bryant, a GB under 23 International. On the Saturday the crew of Kate Dudgeon, Isabel Minuth, Charlotte Matthews and Zoe Rutter won the Grossmann, Caitlin Errington, Amy Novice coxed quad. Tom Edwards Matthews, Rosie Manners, Natalie rowing with a fellow junior from Tyne Carroll, Zoe Rutter coxed by Marcus Rowing Club won the pairs event Haworth raced the University Boat I which augured well as the two of

‘Duneimian 2007-08 SPORT Race course with the odd minor stage of the process. Tom endured a talking about the training and the rac­ mishap but essentially unscathed tough few days but gained valuable ing the camp proved its value and coming in at 225th a good starting experience with his pairs partner from thanks to those staff who helped, point to be improved upon next Tyne Rowing Club. coached and drove. season. This was the school’s first The last part of the Easter holidays The summer term started with the girl’s eight at this international saw a group of 24 pupils travel to Junior Inter Regional Regatta, but it women’s event. Ghent in Belgium to train for a week didn’t last long as weather forced its The following Monday the boys ar­ on the 2000 metre lake there and then cancellation. The day after Tom Ed­ rived at London Rowing Club to have race in the Ghent Spring International wards raced in the GB trials Regatta their chat to James Clarke, stroke of Regatta. The camp has grown in size coming a very pleasing 6th in the pair the World Championship winning as well as success over the last three overall and putting him in a very Lightweight Four and an ex Durham years with this one being the most solid position for the final trials and University student. They then joined successful to date. There was also a GB selection. the Italian juniors from Milan that healthy group of parents and support­ A quick trip down to York Spring saw 1 were racing for dinner at the Club. ers who also ended up having a ses­ the J 14s of Matthew Evans and Mar­ Jack Deverson was our volunteer to sion in the Eight on the Friday cus MacQuillan get to grips with their cox the Italians for the race for the morning much to the pupils de­ double in an encouraging couple of second year. light....and the coaches’ consterna­ races and Graham Thorpe punching Unfortunately the weather struck, not tion. above his weight in his single. A girls’ for the first time, and the course was After some solid training the racing double of Kate Dudgeon and Natalie shortened which was not to our ad­ over the weekend took over the lake Carroll showed some signs of a prom­ vantage being a light crew. A good and all the pupils ended up racing in ising combination and Tom Edwards row saw the 1 st Eight come in 24th in various combinations. Tom Edwards and James Pinner picked up a win in Championship Eights. Interestingly a racing with his Tyne partner in prepa­ the pair. week later at the Eights Head which ration for a GB trials event raced ex­ At Durham City Regatta we tested was over the full course the crew ceptionally well in the pair and then out the 1st Eight in its run up to Hen­ moved up the school “rankings” beat­ with Jack Deverson and James Pinner ley Royal Regatta but it underper­ ing crews that had beaten them over and a Bradford Grammar School formed losing to a Durham City the shorter distance, mainly due to rower won the Junior Coxed Four men’s Eight. But what was exciting more effective rowing over the dis­ event. Tom then went on the race in a from the coaches’ perspective was the tance. The Eight came 209th beating Monmouth School Eight who were emergence of a J15 Eight that had its all other Northern Club crews and all short a body and won a silver medal first outing at the Regatta more for but one of the College crews. An en­ in Junior Eights. Kate Dudgeon like­ experience than anything else. This couraging performance to take to the wise helped the St Peters School girls Eight improved a little at Tees Re­ Easter training camp. Eight win a silver medal in the gatta as did the 1 st Eight but it was Before the training camp in Belgium Women’s Eight event. There were the girls’ quad of Kate Dudgeon, which was now into its third year some very good performances from Natalie Carroll, Charlotte Grossmann, Tom Edwards was invited to the GB the J16s in both their Four and Quad Amy Matthews and coxed by Jack Spring Assessments, part of the trial­ and an encouraging race from a J18 Deverson who showed dominating ing process for boys wanting to gain Quad with James Pinner and Sam form winning their event with then selection for the World or European Ciampolillo in. The girls raced their Kate and Natalie showing further im­ Junior Rowing Championships. This first International race in a quad gain­ provements in speed in their double involved five days of racing and as­ ing invaluable experience. just missing out in the final. sessments to gain an invite to the next With some enjoyable evenings out

‘Dunefmian 2007-0S SPORT some useful Over the half term National Schools southern club Regatta took place in Nottingham. crews. Mean­ The Boat Club had a J15 Eight, a J18 while further Eight which was then going to split north the into a J16 and J18 coxless four later younger pupils on and a Girls J16 coxed Four. Our were racing at gap student coach, Jamie Kirkwood, Hexham Re­ started the ball rolling with a silver gatta and whilst medal in the single but conditions there were no started to deteriorate. The J15 Eight wins for them given their limited time together did there was some well to survive very testing condi­ good racing. tions but very pleasingly managed to Captain of qualify for the semi final. Then the Boats, Dan 1 st Eight raced in one of the most in­ Ciampolillo teresting races I have ever witnessed. came away In the processional qualifying race with the only Jack Deverson, the cox, was forced to win in a pair the letter end of both days. The J15 steer down the course zig- zaging with recent O.D Kris Shuttleworth. boys coxed Four of Sam Storer. Harry around a number of capsized or sink­ The highlight of the school’s rowing White, Fraser Kirkley and Alan Carter ing boats as the conditions turned season is the home event of Durham had a storming race against a college even nastier. It is a testament to the Regatta. Ironically in recent years not crew again just missing out to them crew’s technical ability that they sur­ a regatta we seem to do particularly but growing visibly in the process. vived the race without that much Again it was left to Dan Ciampolillo to lead by example winning to top doubles event with coach Jamie Kirk­ wood. The highlight of the regatta after some of the racing was actually the Mar­ quee where parents and supporters put J on a fantastic spread of refreshment and support. There was a noticeable bank of cheers as crews passed the bandstand on the racecourse as well as plenty of post race analysis later! Many thanks to all the parents who helped so much over the weekend. The Annual Boat Club Dinner took place in Big School the weekend after the regatta to celebrate the improve­ ments the club is making and the per- J formances of individuals within the club. Dan Ciampolillo handed over the reins of captaincy to his brother Sam and the Club recognized and water in the boat relative to their op­ well at but we will be working on thanked those who had supported and j position. Suffice to say that just as that! The 1 st Eight got caught nap­ helped the club so much. Mr and Mrs our crew crossed the line the organiz­ ping on the Saturday but woke up sig­ Carter had very kindly bought a new ers abandoned the event and no fur­ nificantly on the Sunday to have a coxed Four which was aptly named ther racing happened, a great good run of races in senior 3 eights “Get Carter” and they duly covered disappointment to the girls especially. losing to the winner. The crew split the bows with champagne. The Club A week later Tom Edwards, now with down into various combinations with also received support from Mr Ha­ a new pairs partner from George Wat­ a coxed Four on Sunday getting a worth in the form of a new pair, sons College, went down to race at good set of races again just losing out “JaniKing” and racing and crew kit the Metropolitan Regatta at Dorney to the winners. had been provided by Mr and Mrs Lake as part of his preparation for the The girls' Four that missed out at Na­ Burnard and the company final GB selection trials in July. With tional Schools raced well just losing Sibsport.com. Many thanks to all O.D Geoff Potts, an ex GB rowing In­ out in the final but then jumping in an these generous supporters. The Club ternational himself, looking on. Tom Eight and racing really well against also congratulated Dan Singleton on come second in the final of the top the top Durham University Women’s his award of “Young Coach of the pairs event, then promptly won the Eight. Jess Graham emerged as a find Year” by the Amateur Rowing Associ­ senior 1 event convincingly from in the single after some good races at ation .

‘Dundmian 2007-08 SPORT This was an achievement in itself but the end of the season as at the end of The main news after the Dinner was after a week long training camp Tom August a group went down to that the 1st Eight of Tom Maddick, raced in Cork where the event was Hollingworth Lake for the North of Sam Ciampolillo Josh Tognarelli, Phil and won a gold medal on both days, a England Sprint Championships. The Anderson, Tom Edwards, James Pin­ fantastic result and one that will spur girls raced well in both Quad, Double ner, Dan Ciampolillo, Matt Smith and him on next year as he aims for the and coxed Four and the boys won a Jack Deverson had prequalified for World Junior Rowing Champi­ number of events. Sam Ciampolillo the Princess Elizabeth Cup, the onships. and Tom Edwards winning the senior school eights event at Henley Royal As Tom was racing in Ireland there 2 Quad and then coxed Four with Regatta. This was the first time in were crews racing at the National James Pinner and Phil Anderson. Phil over twenty years that the school had Championships in Nottingham. The and James then winning J18 pair, attended the event. Before the crew J16 crew had suffered an injury and with Tom and James winning senior 2 left for the event they did a race Matt Smith was unable to row so Josh pair. "piece” on rowing machines lined up Tognarelli, Phil Anderson and Tom This finished off the 2007-8 season. in a column in the school Quad show­ Maddick gained a George Watson’s There were numerous firsts in the ing the rest of the school what they rower and then went on to win gold in year, the girls at the Women's Head, were going to go through physically. the J16 coxless Four event. After this the boys at Henley, a GB Interna­ It ended up being a very interesting Sam Ciampolillo and James Pinner tional, National Champions and over exercise. Then to Henley. After a cou­ rowing with rowers from Bradford 55 wins for the season. The next sea­ ple of days paddling on the course Grammar Scholl and Queen Eliza­ son promises to be exciting and suc­ fine tuning starts and pushes the first beth, Hexham won a bronze medal in cessful once again starting off with day of the regatta came and the eight the J18 coxless Four. Jamie Kirkwood the l st Eight racing at the Head of the was to face King’s School Canter­ also won a gold medal in the light­ Charles, Boston USA. bury. The race was a close one all the weight double for the school then way and the much lighter School going on to row for England at the Many thanks must go to all those staff crew lost out by three quarters of a Home Countries International again who have helped in a variety of ca­ length, never giving up all the way winning Gold there. This wasn’t quite pacities, Mr Hewitt and Miss Ross, down the course. It was nice to see Tom Robson, James Harris and O.D and ex Olympic rower Robin Emma Steel our student coaches, Paul Yarrow come to see the crew after the Awards Atkinson and Mark Gardner for their race congratulating them on just get­ Best New Junior - Marcus MacQuillan driving skills in Europe, Jamie Kirk­ ting to the regatta. wood who has now won his first Both pupils and parents enjoyed the Girls' Rowing Award - Amy Matthews International vest as an athlete and event and the experience im­ Captain’s Shield for Sculling - James Pinner aiming for the Youth Olympics, mensely and it is one that will ap­ Most Improved Oarsperson - Tom Maddick Mrs Edwards for the time she pear on the Boat Club calendar Oarsperson of the Year Tom Edwards spends helping the girls and Dan annually! DSBC Crew of the Year -1st Eight Singleton. During the first few weeks of Parents’ Plate (Boys) - Harry White Continued thanks to all the par­ the holiday there was no respite. ents, supporters and O.Ds in­ Tom Edwards, attending the final Parents’ Plate (Girls) Charlotte Grossmann volved; it does make a difference selection trials and after four days House Indoor Rowing Competition - Pimlico to the club! of seat racing, was successful in Floreat Dunelmia! being selected to row for Great 2008-9 Captain of Boats - Sam Ciampolillo Britain in the coxless pair at the Euro­ 2008-9 Girls’ Captain - Amy Matthews JW pean Junior Rowing Championships.

DuneCmian 2007-08 ARMY SECTION Lt. Col. JA Burgess ROYAL NAVAL SECTION Major NG Kern Lieutenant RN Hewitt Major K Jones Lt. AR Wallace 2nd Lt. SJM Kime 2nd Lt. A de Lange ROYAL AIR FORCE 2nd Lt. K Brien Squadron Leader J Curry W011 P Atkinson Pit Off. DB Aitken

Army Exhibition CCF Field Weekend weather was at its worst, This year thirty two cadets and two Catterick being fully booked for Mrs Jones staff, KSJ and ARW, attended the this particular weekend we man­ for providing third day of the Army Exhibition aged to find a corner of the Otter- female cover (North) staged once again at burn training area and a wet and we will Marne Barracks, Catterick. Over weather base at a Farm to the expect the the three day period it was antici­ east of the area opposite the Si- Chaplain to pated that more than 20 000 pupils monside Hills. The event was well pray for bet­ from Liverpool and Leeds to Black­ attended, however the weather ter weather pool and Berwick upon Tweed forecast was threatening and in­ when we would attend; indeed it was busy. deed as soon as the ‘basha’s had next take been set up they were tested by a twenty five This is a showcase of what trades series of quite heavy downpours. cadets and four staff in to the Field the Army has to offer and, as well This had the advantage of proving for Summer Camp at the end of as being a recruitment tool, it is the effectiveness of the range of term based at Penhale, Cornwall. also a grand day out. constructions at keeping kit dry but the disadvantage of a few CCF CFAV (Cadet Force Adult The weather threatened, the wind proving ineffective and sleeping Volunteers) news got up which was more then the bags beginning to get damp. The parachute display team did and effectiveness of wet weather gear Major N G Kern leaves us at the even the motorbike display was was tested and a small minority of end of this term and in him we will curtailed after a clearance of three cadets also learned the merit of lose an experienced Army Officer estate cars, buffeting wind causing looking after dry kit - and keeping with many years service at Rugby unacceptable ‘wobble’. it dry. They learned the hard way, School, Repton where he was Con­ they got it wrong. The ‘concrete tingent Commander, and as Head­ This was the first year that we did tents’ with bunk accommodation master he managed to make time not take a compulsory Shell outing proved necessary and all were to carry on with an active interest in but allowed all CCF cadets in all warm enough if damp at the the CCF at Durham School. He will year groups to attend. For those edges. As a consequence of the be exchanging DPM for a bush hat intending to join the Forces it was night’s rainfall the area was very and SA80 for a Kalashnikov. an ideal opportunity to ask perti­ damp the next morning and to­ nent questions about potential ca­ gether with a small number still Also retiring from school and a reers and routes through shorter being soaked we decided to cut long service record with the CCF or longer periods of service. For short the next day’s training and is Lt Col J A Burgess who started all it was a day well spent. return early to school. This was his CCF career at Oundle School the second field day this academic and continued his service at year to have the plug pulled as out Durham School. For many years October training weekend at Catt­ he was Contingent Commander erick was abandoned after two and will be remembered with great soldiers lost their lives in the same fondness by ODs whose first ex­ area during training in torrential perience of the Scottish hills was rain. I thank W02 Atkinson for his through the Easter Camps that he hard work in setting up the train­ organised, first camping in the ing, SJMK and ARW for their boggy, snowy wilderness that is sense of humour when the Rannoch Moor and then when the

'Dunelmian 2007-08 Combined Cadet Force ARMY training ceased to be ‘Arduous’ and became ‘Adventurous’ the camp moved to the luxury of being based at the hostel in Crianlarich. This has continued unbroken, save for the ‘Foot and Mouth’ year of 2001 when much of the land was closed over the Easter period.

I thank both for their long service and dedication to safe, but adven­ turous, training. We will be the traces of the season’s snow on bothy for those cadets new to the poorer for their departing, anec­ the higher summits by Easter camp. dotes abound and in the staff room there was a significant amount of characters have lived on long after snow lying on the hills with the All ‘enjoyed’ a period of kayak in­ their sell-by date. We wish them snowline at around 400m. struction on Loch Tulla despite well in their retirement. near freezing conditions and the This limited our peak bagging to ‘Bog Hop’, a 21 km jaunt along the We will be joined by two new the lower summits though by the West Highland Way (a sort of half CFAVs. The new Headmaster will end of a glorious week there was marathon with questions to an­ be putting on his uniform once swer along the way), this year was again in order to lend assistance won by Peter Holder and Joshua to the Army section and Miss McBride. Burnie will make a splash as she takes up the darker blue and helps Conduct and behaviour were ex­ Lt Hewitt steer a course through emplary and commented on by lo­ untroubled waters with the navy cals in shops and cafes, section. passengers on the train, fellow hostellers, the Warden of the hos­ tel and a member of staff from CCF Easter Camp 2008 slightly less icing on the hills and Sedbergh whom we happened to selected higher hills in some meet in and around the hostel. Following the end of the Easter areas were more accessible. Term fifteen cadets and two mem­ My thanks, as ever, go to mem­ bers of staff journeyed north for Walks through the glens included bers of staff who give up a week the 24th Easter Camp at Crian­ a visit to Rob Roy’s ‘putting stone’ of their holiday to attend the larich. and the customary visit to his camp, SJMK, ARW, Mrs & Mrs Whilst the February recce saw grave in Balquhidder, a longer Atkinson, Miss Ruth Henniker- alpine conditions with high pres­ 48km walk from Corrour station to Major and Sgt ‘Gen’ Paton who at­ sure bringing warmth in di­ Ft William around Ben Nevis with tended as kayak instructor. rect sunlight, but a quick sprint up Beinn na Lap sub-zero air tem­ and an over night stay at My thanks also to the Cadets at­ peratures, and Meanach bothy and a tending for making the camp such just a few shorter walk to Gorton a pleasure to run once again: Maxine BREWSTER, Kate DUDGEON, Rosie MANNERS, Sam WILKES, Sam ARMSTRONG, Matthew EVANS, Lewis FRASER, Peter HOLDER, Fraser JACKSON, Stewart KIRKLEY, Joshua McBRIDE, William MEGGINSON, Henry PEMBERTON, Michael SILCOCK, Andrew SWINBURN, Michael SWINBURN

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R.N. SECTION REPORT

eptember 2007 saw a small Sbut enthusiastic band of cadets fully engaged in a number of exciting activities. Thursday pa­ rades saw the annual raft race preparations well under way. Two competing teams produced some diverse and interesting rafts that inspired confidence in varying de­ grees. After a number of rebuilds and various customisations the craft took to the river for a highly enjoyable race, though the end re­ sult is still debated. Wednesday afternoons saw the re-emergence of windsurfing as a go to Grassholme Reservoir for 2 section activity after a two year hours of sailing. A number of break. This was the result of new Lower Fifth and shell cadets was daily timings that allowed us to get able to take up this opportunity, to Bishopton after lessons with and made full use of the excellent enough daylight left to see the winds that can often be had at this other side of the lake. Eight cadets time of the day. All the cadets eas­ took up the challenge of standing ily amassed the requisite hours on a wobbly plank of plastic and sailing for their AB and NP risking a fall into cold water. badges. Everyone seemed to enjoy the ex­ Jonathan Simpson, Philip Whit­ perience and some became quite field, and William Rutter went on skilled in the short time we had. to attend the Scottish Sailing Kassy Liu did particularly well. course on the Firth of Forth that Sunday sailing was well supported some ODs will remember well and Tom Newbould and Sam from their time in the section. It is Wilkes represented the school at with sadness though that I must the National Regatta in report the sudden and unexpected Portsmouth. As always the stan­ death of Nick Prosser who ran the dard is very high but they did not Scottish sailing courses for many disgrace themselves and finished years. It was Nick who taught me a creditable 23 out of 30. Whilst at to sail and also guided many Portsmouth we found the time to Dunelmians successfully through visit HMS Victory and spent an that course. hour learning about life on board Tom Newbould attended some ex­ an early 19th century man of war. citing courses during the During the winter months the sec­ (4 summer and his account tion took delivery of a new double of his adventures can stacking bosun trailer. You can be read on the next see it in the background of one of page. the accompanying photographs. At £1300 this is a sizeable invest­ ment in the section by the MoD, and will make the transport of our boats to the sailing club and to away regattas so much easier. The summer term saw dinghy sail­ ing introduced as a Wednesday activity in addition to the Thursday parade. A group of cadets was able to leave school at 3-30pm to

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May saw the cadets competing in the NE Area Regatta, and some fine sailing resulted in a win in the Bosun class for Tom Newbould and Campbell Wilson, with Sam Wilkes, John Weekes and Johnathan Simpson gained runner up trophies for the Topper class. Overall Sedbergh pipped us for the Area Trophy by just one point! laid out a course and held a com­ petition to find the fastest helm, In June the Shell and Lower Fifth who would go on to represent the Cadets accompanied by Miss school at the regional final of the Burnie spent their field day RYA/Honda RIB Challenge. Car­ powerboating on the River Tees. men Jang recorded the fastest The sections own Dory was used time, but had a penalty for hitting and our Chief, Sid Carr brought a buoy so Jonathan Simpson won along a RIB with a 50hp engine to the contest. make things doubly exciting. After driving practice in the morning we

ne of the main bonuses of the server course at Royal Naval Air ORoyal Navy CCF section in Station Culdrose, Cornwall. This Durham School is the range of week long course consisted of vis­ courses on offer to all of its iting many of the squadrons at cadets. Recently I spent a week­ RNAS Culdrose air base. This in­ end on HMS Bristol, a Type 82 cluded the Search and Rescue Destroyer, permanently berthed at Sea King’s, the Anti-Submarine Whale Island, Portsmouth. The Warfare Merlin’s, the Pilot Training Ship remains in commission, has Jetstream’s and Fast Jet training an RN Commanding Officer, but is Black Hawk’s. On the third day of primarily used for training pur­ the course we took to the air in the poses. Many courses take place Jetstream, flying over the north on this ship.; I took part in the RN and south coast of Cornwall, Leadership course. where we were able to take con­ trol of the plane. Later in the week The weekend started off with a we went in the Sea King simulator, pressured beginning with ‘snap where we had a training lesson talks’. Before any cadets got to York ..., this somehow didn’t flying the helicopter, an amazing know each other we all had to seem appropriate. Well what experience. At the end of the give a 5 minute speech on a word would you say? Throughout our week we dined with pilots in the speeches we were being evalu­ Navy and officers training to be pi­ ated for a report at the end of the lots and observers, and heard weekend. Another activity we did about their experiences in the was the PLTs (personal leadership Navy. tasks) in which each cadet had a chance to take the helm, and be Both of these courses were excel­ the leader. PLTs varied from get­ lent learning experiences and bril­ ting an oil drum across a pool of liant fun. I would advise anyone, water, without getting wet, with whether they are interested in a only four ropes, to having to be career in the forces, or not, to find the leader of the assault course out more information about the run. During the weekend we were courses on offer, from either my­ also taught how to take a march self or Mr. Hewitt. that we had been given by one of and give commands to a the course instructors. Mine was squadron. Tom Newbould. ‘rainbow’, and although I had re­ Another vary good course I did membered the verse ‘Richard of this summer was the Pilot and Ob-

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R.A.F. News September 2007 - July 2008

The Durham school R.A.F. contingent has en­ joyed another successful year. The cadets contributed to all areas of the training program and the expertise of our senior cadets has proved extremely useful in in­ structing the younger cadets. Squadron Leader Curry has continued to lend his support to our endeavours and has been an invaluable resource to the section. The cadets competed against each other in various tasks throughout the year, including: command tasks, drill, navigation, radio communications, R.A.F. knowl­ edge and flight simulator skills.

The section enjoyed three air experience fly­ ing days this year, ensuring that all cadets were able to fly at least once, if not twice this year, a great im­ provement on last year. On one of our visits to RAF Leeming we had the privileged to be shown around one of the RAF’s new typhoon fighters by its pilot.

In February, the section enjoyed a field-day at RAF Bulmer, where they made use of the out-door range allowing several to qualify for marksmanship badges. Various other field days within school allowed us to extend our training, culminating in a ‘tactical’ field week-end in June. I would like to thank everyone involved: cadets, parents and staff, with the section this year for all their support and I look forward to the challenges of the next year.

Pilot Officer D B Aitken RAFVR(T)

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L News from the Common Room We said goodbye to.... them benefitted from his firm, consistent and understanding John Everatt approach. He would particularly enjoy the social occasions where some boys ohn Everatt joined the School in would test his wits and come off 1971, well before most of the current second best. .. . Jstaff had been born, and saw thirty When he retired from the House in seven years of service before retiring 1997 he was appointed Director of last summer. With his degree in Studies and Deputy Head in charge of Classical Languages and Civilisation, a the Curriculum, a position he held until PGCE and an M.A in Ancient History last summer. During this time the from Durham University he was school would see significant changes superbly qualified and was eventually taking place and John was a steadying, _«.***' IB promoted to head of Classics in 1976. advisory hand in many difficult At the same time he took over as decisions that had to be made. Master in charge of U16 cricket and It was fitting that at the end of his Skye being particularly valued by his then shared 1st XI duties with David career John should return to one of is sixth form biologists. Mr Burgess's Welch. There was more to John's CV. primary loves and he willingly took wide ranging interests and knowledge than academic achievement though . over the running of the U14 cricket added immensely to the experience He had played regularly for Durham team. enjoyed by participants. In particular University's cricket team and had There were very many strings to John's his understanding of the geology of developed into a fiendishly accurate bow and it is no small thing to spend the regions visited and his walking left arm spin bowler. In his later years, thirty seven years of your life teaching and climbing expertise were at the playing for the Staff team, he had the and advising young people and keeping fore. We always knew when these uncanny ability of placing his first ball a cheerful and open mind as he did. In trips were about to set off when we of the season on a perfect length. Like his latter years he had to cope with a saw his blue Landrover heavily loaded most restricting illness which limited his in the quad. Yorkshiremen leisure activities, a setback which he When he became Head of Science, he could talk bore with quiet fortitude One of his taking over from Mr Gedye, he knowledgeable passions had been fell walking, managed the science teachers in the cricket well into especially in the Lake District, and he department effectively to ensure that the night and had to cut back on this quite consistently good results were would diversify significantly. In his final year he had achieved. Significant and regular with tales of the the wonderful opportunity of speaking curriculum reforms took place during glory days of at the O.D. dinner at the Carlton Club the time Mr Burgess was Head of past Sheffield in London. There were many of his old Department and he made well judged United teams. pupils there and it was a delight to choices which he implemented In 1979 he listen to his stories of thirty seven years effectively. Mr Burgess gave became at Durham School. The port flowed significant time, expertise and Housemaster of Ferens House. That is freely... commitment to achieve all of this for now gone but in those days this was the John is now relishing his retirement his pupils and he handed on a strong House for years 7 and 8 or Lower and though and is able to take occasional department to his successor, Mr Jones. Upper removes. While in residence visits to his beloved fells. The Common While at University an attachment to with his wife Chistine he found time to Room is missing his versatile take on the Regular Army in Northern Ireland produce the first ever play to be life and his rugged good humour but he clearly proved significant and Mr performed in the new Luce Theatre, an still manages the odd visit. Most of us Burgess joined the CCF when he adaptation of Solzhenitsyn’s "One day are sure that if he ever came out of started teaching. At Durham he took in the life of Ivan Denisovich". He also retirement the ball would somehow over as Contingent Commander from was able to ignore the predictable pitch on a perfect length... Major Lee. John's years of experience witticisms that this was based on his and his expertise soon led to his observations of boys' experiences in the John Burgess promotion to Lt Col.. He did not Senior Houses .... He then produced the confine himself to running a successful first Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, fter a career in teaching, of contingent but took a local interest in “Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour which he spent the last twenty cadets and TA and a national interest Dreamcoat”. Aeight years at Durham School, Mr which led to him being chair of the In 1984 he took over from Paul John Burgess retired this summer. He CCFA representing cadet interests with Copeland as Housemaster of Poole came to Durham School from Oundle the Regular Services. As Contingent House and ran it very successfully to take up his appointment as Head of Commander he encouraged both indeed until 1997. The boys soon found Biology He made an immediate military interests and adventurous that John would stand no nonsense and impact in that subject with the regular training. The school required the CCF it is well known that generations of trips he ran, those to the island of to be compulsory; ensuring that

DuneCmian 2007-08 News from the Common Room being its Contingent Commander was even though they had won Sunderland their special brand of Geordie wit and always going to bring its challenges. were still not playing the correct (his) understanding. John managed a training programme system. Bob retired from full time teaching which achieved the fine balancing act Outside of the classroom Bob was last summer and said he was looking needed and whose value has been involved in both squash an^l golf. He forward to spending time with his recognised by former pupils now had little time for cricket, which he grandchildren, working in his serving in the regular services as well said used to send him to sleep, but he allotment and getting his handicap as cadets who simply 'served their was a twelve handicap Golfer and down. He added that he had also time'. In common with all members of enjoyed taking teams away to places overcome his antipathy towards Roy staff, he was fully involved in the life like Sedbergh and Ampleforth. He Keane as Sunderland were looking as of the school. was famous for his ability to adapt to if they might avoid relegation. He was School duties must be done, detentions any circumstance. When one of the even rumoured to be renewing a supervised and tutor sessions run. All team fell ill on the way to St Bees, season ticket at The Stadium of were completed reliably, along with Bob persuaded the bus driver to play Light. ... the other demands of a boarding and gave him blitz instructions on To the School's relief, Bob has not routine. The staff of the School how to hit a three iron. He also asked fully retired as he has agreed to belongs to a staffcommon room which him to tuck his socks into his trousers remain as Examinations Officer and has committees to manage it. He was and not count air shots . In his later he now comes into School on a part an active member serving on a number years Bob was Master in charge of time basis. I know Bob would be of significant committees in which his Squash and he would regularly take embarrassed reading this but his skills and experience were valued. teams to play in midweek and on presence in the School and Mr Burgess (JAB) moves on in his life Saturdays. particularly in the sanctuary of the to follow new interests outside of In 1995 Bob took over as External Common room is really appreciated. teaching but leaves behind in the Examinations officer. This was a Apparently he is relishing the time minds of colleagues and pupils an fiendishly difficult position as spent with his grandchildren, the understanding of service as well as it involved complex juggling of allotment is flourishing and his recognition and appreciation of his timings for individual pupils taking A handicap has gone up. skills as a schoolmaster, in the fullest and GCSE levels . To those not in the sense of that term. know it is not just a matter of sitting Caroline Snaith so many pupils Caroline joined the RS department at Bob Gibbon down at so Easter 2007 as a part time teacher. many Already a practising solicitor she had ob arrived at the School in 1990 desks. just completed an MA in theological as the new Head of Computer There are research from the university of BStudies. He had many years of now Durham, and her wide range of experience in State schools behind scribes, academic and professional experience him and had been educated in extra time made her an excellent role model for Durham so he was easily able to and the Yr 11 girls in MacLeod whom she transfer his skills and enthusiasm to ‘readers’ tutored during 2007-8. Whilst here his new position. His gentle but firm which she successfully completed the introduction to lessons; "settle down have to be Graduate Teaching Programme from please ", earned him the nickname of available, Sunderland University, and gained "Cecil" (settle) and the pupils found to say nothing of resit arrangements. qualified teacher status. Her work that they had an approachable and Somehow Bob managed to run things with all years was much appreciated highly skilled teacher who would go with the maximum of efficiency by pupils and staff alike, as was her out of his way to give individual help, though his patience could be tested by willingness to contribute outside the often in what little spare time he had. late arrivals and absences. classroom. She helped with tennis and Bob also taught GCSE maths for a Bob was a tutor in Langley House netball coaching, and collaborated while. until it was closed in 1997 and then with Miss Burnie in girls’ football as Despite being a robust Sunderland he became a lower sixth tutor in part of the activities programme. She supporter. Bob never lost his sense of School House until his retirement. In also accompanied the choir on their humour. Good natured Monday both houses he was immensely Spanish tour during the summer morning spats in the Common room popular with the boys, who had by holiday. with rival supporters of other teams now rechristened him "Funky". He We wish Caroline every success and always got the week off to a sparkling came into his own at social functions happiness as her teaching career start . Years of gloom had left their such as House Suppers and House develops. mark however and when an barbecues. He and his wife Glynis extraordinary 3-1 win at Old Trafford would be surrounded by groups of was announced he couldn't help boys who would be teased and reverting to type, complaining that entertained well into the night with

‘Dunefmian 2007-0S • News from the Common Room Ruth Taylor until his recent departure. Simon down as Director of Drama at the Ruth joined Durham School in proved to be very popular in this role beginning of the academic year. September 2006. It is instructive to due to his fairness and good sense of Previous to this she had directed a note that she and 1 had many meetings humour. He was always fully involved number of extra curricular productions, in a wide range of school related including two School plays, a middle activities. It was with great sadness school play, a particularly outstanding that we learnt that he had decided to production of “A Midsummer Night's move on and in the summer of 2007 he Dream” and a junior school play gained a position as Head of Design written by herself. Technology at Farleigh School near Andover, Hampshire. Simon finally Mike Gibson. left Durham School at the end of the As well as his role as Housemaster Christmas term 2007 where he was running Pimlico with his wife Sarah. very much missed. We understand he Mike also taught Media studies and Caroline Snaith and Ruth Taylor is thoroughly enjoying his new role English. He started the Media Studies and that he has recently become as a new subject at the School, for the in the months beforehand as she was engaged. We wish him the best of luck first two years under the auspices of determined to be fully prepared; such in every aspect of his future teaching the English Department and last year as attention to detail was a significant part career. a stand alone department with himself of her approach to teaching. Ruth as head. As with Theatre Studies the taught both A Level Economics and Sarah Gibson subject attracted good numbers of sixth Business Studies to a very high Sarah joined the school in September form pupils onto its AS and A2 standard, many students have cause to 2005 as Housemistress of Pimlico courses. Mike also taught English at all be very grateful to her for her House sharing duties with her husband levels within a successful department. dedicated work. In addition to her Mike. She was also Director of Drama Mike played a key role in the endeavours in the classroom Ruth was and a teacher of Theatre Studies. revamping of Pimlico House and, like a conscientious resident tutor in Sarah, placed great emphasis on pupils Pimlico House and ran a very fulfilling their potential, especially successful Y.E. group. She also helped academically, and his work as a year to support the running of both tennis 11 tutor was much appreciated. and swimming sports fixtures. Ruth Mike was also an excellent contributor was a good colleague and we wish her to the School's sports programme and well as she continues her career in took an active role in cricket coaching Cambridge. and , more particularly, in girls' hockey coaching. He was a highly Simon Tween rated hockey coach, not just in the Simon Tween joined the school as a context of Durham School but in the newly qualified Art and Design Sarah started Theatre Studies as a new wider Hockey world. Technology teacher in September subject at the School, for the first two 2004. On joining the department he years under the auspices of the English We would like to wish Mike and Sarah made an immediate impact, he brought department and this last year as a stand every best wish in their new careers. with him new alone department with herself as Head. ideas, Large numbers of pupils were attracted Common Room News including at GCSE and A level with some very Apart from the retirements reported significant IT pleasing initial results. (The pupil separately, we also said a fond farewell expertise in performances by these examined and thank you at the end of this term to graphic design groups have been of a very high Mrs Yvonne Saadi. Our thanks go also and image standard and the June 2008 results to PGCE students Amanda Telfer, manipulation, were amongst the best in the country). Rebecca Howard and Alexandra Ace things that he Special congratulations go to 3 pupils who have all given invaluable help used all of whom came in the top ten in the during their brief time with us. Mr effectively country in this year’s GCSE Drama Michael Alderson has been appointed within his examination (Edexcel). Scott Gimby, Housemaster of School House from teaching to Michael Cuthbertson and Sam September 2008 when Dr Jenny Burns help pupils achieve work of a Armstrong, who all received letters of will take up her appointment as professional quality. He was an congratulation from the Managing Housemistress of Pimlico House to effective and supportive member of the Director of Edexcel, were in succeed Mr and Mrs Gibson. Mr Kim departmental teaching team who had competition with over 60,000 other Jones will take over as Head of boundless energy and gave a lot of his candidates. Congratulations also to all Science. Mr Ben Mason will become own time to support individual pupils the many other candidates who did not Assistant Housemaster of School with the development of their project necessarily score the highest grades House. It has also been announced that work. Simon was asked to take on but whose excellent performances Mr Robert Duff will take over as pastoral responsibilities within his represented a personal triumph for Housemaster of Poole House when Mr second year at Durham school and in them. As the amount of curriculum and Mrs Bushnell complete their term 2005 he became Junior Housemaster in drama and the number of associated of office in 2009. Caffinites, a position which he held productions increased, Sarah stood

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 O cyflenumj/cz(ianey As wc head towards Durham School’s 600th Anniversary, This is a picture I found in the Archives, which I we commence what we hope will become a regular feature understand does include John on it ...somewhere. trying to put names to faces, and where possible, put former pupils back in touch with their counterparts. Any OD’s who can put names to faces, please contact me on 0191 3753271 or e-mail me at We start the process in this edition with the picture [email protected]. We will show you the immediately opposite of Canon Luce and the boys of results in the next edition. School House, 65 years ago back in 1943. In order to jog some memories, here are the names and The inspiration for this feature was John Naylor OD. John dates of birth ( from the Register ) of School House boys told me that his group of counterparts had managed to meet from the relevant era : up periodically, but that Adrian Officer who died recently had been the catalyst for these reunions.

RAYNER John Desmond KIRKUP Brian Scott 15/12/27 (Hans Sigismund Rahmer) 30/5/24 FREUNDLICH Hans Finlay 23/12/27 BRUTTON Philip Forsyth-Forrest 27/2/25 KERR Peter John Spencer 23/1/28 RICHARDS Julian 13/4/25 LEHMANN Michael Scott 26/1/28 PEARSON Desmond Lindon 26/6/25 COX James 4/2/28 BELLIS Alfred Douglas MacDonald 8/8/25 HUGHES Edward Dodd 1/3/28 Day DIXON William Maxwell 22/10/25 STONE Kenneth Arrowsmith 1/3/28 FRENCH Thomas Oliver 3/11/25 SMITHSON Thomas Alan 19/3/28 TURNBULL John Alastair 2/2/26 LODGE Derek Lindsay 29/3/28 BROWNE Michael Alan 20/2/26 TAYLOR Raymond Wallace 26/4/28 GIBBS George Trevor 8/5/26 FRENCH David Glenwright 22/6/28 BROWN Arthur Geoffrey 10/5/26 FFOOKS Edward Arthur 26/8/28 TODD Alastair Stewart 5/7/26 Day OLIVER Denis Fothergill 8/9/28 Day NAYLOR John Watson 11/7/26 SIDGWICK John Utrick 15/11/28 STEPHENSON Ian Stobbs 21/7/26 GREEN Michael Tynedale 4/12/28 RICHARDS Christopher 23/7/26 WILKINSON John Vivian 21/2/28 Day MASSIE-TAYLOR Hugh 10/8/26 MURRAY William Churnside 7/1/29 CLIFFORD Dudley Ronald 12/10/26 YOUNG Hugh William 15/1/29 LAING Peter Elston 7/12/26 WALTON Peter 18/2/29 RICKINSON John Derek 7/1/27 Day WICKHAM Peter Guy 19/2/29 DREW Patrick Arnold 9/1/27 GIBBS Phillip John 20/2/29 MOORE John Frederick 17/1/27 LATIMER Harold Alan Benton 24/2/29 RODWELL Francis Ascough 11/4/27 Day DREW Timothy Douglas Ian 26/2/29 JONES Brian Trevor 11/6/27 GURNEY Amos Stafford Phillips 26/6/29 WALKER Arthur Harrison 13/6/27 Day PICKERING David Borland 27/2/29 Day THOMPSON Foster 18/6/27 PRATCHEK Alexander Scott 2/7/29 Day WOOSTER Robert 23/7/27 THOMPSON Kingsley Gordon 1/10/29 GIBBS Gordan Ian xx/8/27 MARSHALL Edward John Kenneth 1/10/29 GREEN Peter Fothergill 4/8/27 PARKER John By well 25/1/30 GILCHRIST-SHIRLAW Douglas Watson 11/8/27 McKEAG Donald Clive 5/4/30 RICHARDS Derek Norwood 5/10/27 WYNN John Edward xx/8/30 Day BRYSON David Robin 3/11/27 LISLE William 10/10/30 Day McKEAG William Gordon xx/11/27 ANTHONISZ David Frederick Beazley 15/11/30 HALL John Burton 10/11/27 ADDISON Harold 5/12/30 HANNA John Clindinning 15/11/27 MOORE Robert Edward xx/xx/xx

Does anyone out there have a copy of the Caffinites or Poole House photos from around the same time ? If you do, please get in touch. We could look to follow a similar process with it next edition.

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SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER2008 “BIG SCHOOL" HALL 7.30 FOR 8.00 PM

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W ho w e are Parents of pupils, form er pupils, staff and anyone who the Friends invite by reason of other connections with the School

What we are Computer-assisted machining A separate registered charity, first established in 1938, whose equipment purpose is “ to help advance the education of the pupils of Durham School and to promote the charitable purposes of, or associated with, the School.”

What we do We organise, host and deliver events and functions to promote friendships and social interaction between members of the School Community and other guests. We raise money each year to promote the School, providing funds for specific items which will assist the education of the pupils and enhance their school New staging for the Luce Theatre experience.

What we want you to do Come along and support our events. In doing so, you will meet new people, make new friends and hopefully have an enjoyable time.

Please understand that we are always happy to receive applications for I or 2 places at a function and we will do our utmost to seat you with other guests with whom you might have common interests. Sports conditioning room

Diary Date: Summer Ball - Saturday 4 July 2009 7 tle A u U Details of this and other events will be made The committee extend a special available nearer the time. “Thank you” to Rev. JW Naylor (Head of School 1944) for his kind donation and continued support of The Friends.

I look forward to seeing you at one of our events.

Chair of the Friends of Durham School

T>une(mian 2007-08 Sponsor a New Prize

We currently have a couple of blank honours boards in Big School. If any parents or former pupils are inter­ ested in sponsoring a new prize please contact Geoff Simpson on 0191 3753271

Harry Perkins Just before I went to Durham he had taken a party of Sixth formers to Barra in The Outer Hebrides. Castle Eden Dene I first met Harry perkins in September 1961, when I was a and Cassop Vale were more local settings for study. He had very apprehensive first time boarder.new boy, in Dorm 4 of such enthusiasm for his subject that it was not at all diffi­ Poole House, and he, in his capacity of House Tutor had cult to be "infected" by him. He loved to be controversial come around to "inspect" the new intake. Whether it was and provocative, it was only the whimsical flicker of a because he picked up on my apprehension or what I do not smile playing at the corners of his mouth that gave him know, but he sat on my bed end and chatted for about a away. quarter of an hour, I am unable to recall the contents of the Apart from his teaching skills and environmental aware­ conversation, but it did help to settle me down. ness he had a keen interest in Classical music (Brahms - During the 1960s there was the genesis of a "movement" of via his beloved "Quad" speakers) and Architecture, this lat­ people who tried to increase awareness of the environment ter, when combined with his abilities as a very keen pho­ - Harry was one of these. He kept quoting Rachel Carson tographer, gave us an excellent way to "encourage" him to who had just written "Silent Spring". He was not a "tree reduce our Friday morning "Triple Biology" lesson to hugger" but was fairly brutal in his attitude to extinction of something more manageable by asking if he had been any­ species "without that there would have been no evolution". where interesting recently - funny how the slides The pity is that only now - 40 years later - is the truth of his were always to hand! "vision" being seen. Those years have been lost to the planet. by Dr. AGM Johnson who "gifted the £1500 which sup­ His attitude to the environment led-him to take us out on ports “The Johnson Perkins Prize” which is given each "field trips", so that we could find out the truth of what he year for Fieldwork in Biology in the Removes was saying for ourselves. In this regard he was a ground breaker. Thank you from a former pupil Rachel, who you might remember as Rachel Arthur has married fellow OD Simon Brown. “Simon and 1 never Rachel Brown OD sends a big “Thank you” to Durham thought for one moment, whilst having our meals in Big School for its hospitality in accommodating the National School that we a) would one day be married to each other, Childbirth Trust ( NCT ) Durham Branch’s biannual Nearly and b) would be back with our own little family, running New Sales in Big School Hall. The two events held during such an event from School .... Wonders will never cease !!” 2008 have raised record proceeds for the Charity of £ 3,326 and £3,831 respectively. Anyone interested, as a buyer, a seller, or just wanting to meet other parents in the Durham area, should contact The events, which now attracts around 300 people, needed Rachel on [email protected] to find a new home, having out-grown their previous venue and Durham School “very kindly allowed us to use Big • •• School and its adjoining rooms” and “donated refreshments Supporting you to become the and yummy scones for us to sell !” n e t parent you want to be

‘DutieCmian 2007-08 OLD DUNELMIAN SOCIETY

From the President of the Old 12th September 2009 (before the start with you before the Diinelniiiin Society of the University Academic Year) and festive season may I the School will play Barnard Castle on take this opportunity elcome to the Old Dunelmian the Playground in the afternoon. The of wishing all ODs a section of the Dunelmian. As costs of the Annual Reunion will be very Merry Christmas, a prosperous Wyou will all be aware the membershiplimited to administration costs and we 2009 despite the economic challenges, of the OD Society is made up of for­ are indebted to the School for their and we look forward to seeing as many mer pupils of Durham School together generosity in hosting this, and future of you as possible at OD events during j with a number of others who have such dinners at the School, on a nil the year. j played a significant part in the life of cost basis. Full details will appear on | the School and the Society. The Soci­ the OD website at Floreat Dunelmia! ety has existed for over 100 years and | www.olddunelmian.com and will be [ its aims are to enable ODs to keep in sent by email to all ODs for whom we Rod Hepple-Wilson touch with the School and with each have contact details. I look forward to other, as supported by Canon Bud- welcoming a large number of ODs to worth when the Society was reformed the Annual Reunion and other OD A message from Martin George in 1907. The School and the Society events during 2009. (Headmaster from 1st April 2009) are therefore indissolubly linked, al­ though they are and will remain two On behalf of the Society I, together As many of you will be aware, Neil j distinct organisations, with other members of the ‘Durham Kern retired as Headmaster during the j Since last year’s Dunelmian was pub­ School family’, attended the Dinner summer and at present Derek Best is lished I am pleased to report that there held as part of the selection process for Acting Headmaster until I arrive in has been a renaissance in the relation­ choosing the new Headmaster and met April 2009. The School is fortunate ship with the School. 1 am delighted all three candidates and their wives. indeed to have Derek at the helm and it to confirm that we are maintaining gives me great confidence to know that regular contact with the senior man­ The Society is delighted that the Gov­ he will still be there to give me guid­ agement team and governors with a ernors have appointed Martin George ance and advice when I arrive. Having common aim of making the Society OD as Headmaster. I am meeting reg­ said that, what you will probably not | better able to serve its membership and ularly with Martin and together we know is that I am spending a consider­ j fulfil its aim of keeping ODs in touch will build upon the existing firm foun­ able amount of time in Durham, for with each other and the School. dations to make the relationship be­ meetings, events, Open Mornings and tween the Society and the School even also just to get to know people. So 1 I The Society’s Centenary Dinner was stronger. do feel I am getting a real feel for the held at the end of 2007 at Newcastle School, its staff, pupils and parents. Falcons Rugby Club in Newcastle in The Society and School are working September. This was hosted jointly by closely together to ensure that we have There is of course one relationship the Society and the Durham School a regular flow of information sent to which will be of particular concern to Scholarship Fund, whose aim is to ODs. The quickest and most cost ef­ you, and that is the relationship be­ 'Advance education by providing up to fective means of communicating with tween the School and the ODs. I have three children every academic year ODs is via the website and by email. said on many occasions that Durham with a sports scholarship in particular To this end (being well aware that School is an extended family, in which but not exclusively for rugby at email addresses change even more reg­ the OD Society plays a crucial role. In | Durham School’. The evening was a ularly than postal addresses), please 2014 we will be celebrating the resounding success and was enjoyed keep the Society advised of any School’s 600th anniversary! That is by all who attended as well as raising changes to your contact details. These something of which we should be funds for a very worthwhile cause. should be sent to me as Hon Registrar enormously proud and the ODs are the and we will ensure you are kept up to living legacy of that history, so I shall The 2008 Annual Reunion Dinner held date with both OD News and also be working hard to develop and en­ back at the School in September was a School News. This can also be done courage a really close and mutually fitting end to the Centenary Year by re­ by registering for the School e- beneficial relationship. turning to the School and was also a newsletter by logging on to great success. The Society’s AGM was www.durhamschool.co.uk, following I would urge all ODs to keep in touch also held on this date (minutes avail­ which the School will advise the Soci­ with the School, making sure that your able on request). ety so that the database is kept up to contact details are up to date and that date. we find out what you are up to - we We are already planning the 2009 Re­ really do take great pride in the union. The date is now confirmed as Finally, as the Dunelmian should be achievements of all ODs.

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 When you can, we would love to see OD Society contact details sale” as the account has been closed, you at reunions - whether at School, in but in return for a small donation to London, Yorkshire. Newcastle or General enquiries should be directed society funds. wherever. If there are things you can to: offer to the School please get in touch, Nick Gedye (Hon. Assistant General as it would be great to be able to get Secretary), Durham School, Durham, London Dinner our current pupils to meet ODs, DH1 4SZ whether at social events, through work Tel 0191 386 4783 (office), 0191 386 The London OD Dinner is held on experience or by way of careers advice 9360 (home). Fax 0191 383 1025 the first Friday of February every lectures. Feel free to attend any sports Email year and is open to all ODs. The fixture - someone will always be there nickgedye@ sydney house .freeserve .co. next Dinner is on Friday 6th to make you feel at home. And, of uk February 2009. For further details course, if you are at the stage of plan­ about the London OD Dinner, please ning your own children’s education do Contributions for The Dunelmian can see the OD website, come along and talk to us. We were also be sent to Ian Smith (OD Section www.olddunelmian.com, or contact delighted to be able to confirm, at the Editor) using the contact details in the the London Reunion Secretary, recent OD dinner, a new OD discount directory at the end of the OD section. Ritchie Salkeld. of 10% to new starters in September We can accept contributions in any 2009 (I should point out that I have format, but electronic versions (e.g. excluded myself from that discount). Word documents, via email or disk) Yorkshire Dinner are preferred for text. Photographs are This is an exciting time for Durham also very welcome! Submissions for The 2009 Yorkshire Dinner will be School; there are tremendous opportu­ the 2008-9 Dunelmian need to be re­ held on Tuesday 31 st March 2009 at nities on the horizon. As an OD I have ceived by the end of July 2009 or we the Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge. always been conscious of the skills, can’t guarantee that they will be in­ Regular attendees will receive a mail­ knowledge and confidence which I cluded. ing directly and further details on the gained at School and it is my intention Yorkshire Dinner are available from to ensure that future ODs benefit from A directory of committee members can Kit Hobson, Yorkshire Reunion Secre­ the same opportunities. But above all be found at the end of this section. tary. I am committed to the continuity in the School's history which comes from a For reports of recent activities of the close and dynamic relationship with Society and for details of forthcoming Northern Luncheon the OD Society. I look forward to events please visit the Society’s web­ The Northern Lunch is held on the last meeting old friends and new faces at site at www.olddunelmian.com. Friday in November annually and the many OD events in the future. next lunch will be held on 30th No­ vember 2009. Regular attendees will Very best wishes to you all, Durham School Register receive a mailing directly and further details are available from Godfrey Martin George The Register consists of five printed Hedley, the Northern Reunion Secre­ editions, 1907-1991 (and an important tary. supplement dated 1950, which is too often neglected) and a computer data­ base of over 6000 names. The early Be a proud OD! editions list all Dunelmians from 1840 to the date of printing, along with We have a stock of OD ties (manufac­ many names from earlier years, tured in silk from T M Lewin of arranged alphabetically. The database Jermyn Street), silk bow ties (self-tie) covers Dunelmians who entered the and cufflinks in the traditional design. School during or after 1907, when These are priced at £23 per item (plus Canon Budworth was appointed Head­ postage and packing as appropriate) master. Altogether these make up an and are available to order from Nick invaluable historical resource, and we Gedye, the Hon Assistant General Sec­ can access biographical details for any retary. OD very quickly. Enquiries are always welcome. Copies of the 5th edition are still available - no longer strictly “for

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 Ds OD News and Letters Queen’s Award for Enterprise Doug Foster also provided some news Promotion, and this latest honour is of Tim Jefferson (1971-75) who is A feature in the “Body and Soul” further recognition of his passion and enjoying a successful career as a supplement of The Times on 1 st commitment. He received his award professional musician, teacher and 5 December 2007 highlighted from HRH Prince Charles at a composer. He played with the BBC ; Alexander Armstrong (1983-88) and ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Radio Midland Orchestra at Pebble I his views on “fatherhood, fitness and 28th February 2008. Mill and other professional orchestras stage fright”. before embarking on a solo career that Dan has also provided us with a quick has taken him all over the world We were contacted by Peter Brook update of his own. He graduated from playing guitar, mandolin, keyboard (1972-76) to let us know that he’d had LAMDA (London Academy of Music and bagpipes. Tim has recently | a significant degree of success by and Dramatic Art) in 2007 and he’s released a CD of his own music called appearing on "Who Wants To Be A currently working in the West End, in “Set Your Sail" which is available to Millionaire?” in May and June 2007. the play “Fat Pig” by Neil LaBute, purchase via the website Peter managed to get into THE chair along with Robert Webb (“Peep www.a2znorfolk.com/timjefferson/. and won a very respectable £64,000 - Show”), Kris Marshall (“My Family” no mean feat, as Peter observes that and the BT ads), Joanna Page (“Gavin Matthew Milner (1979-84) is now it’s getting more and more difficult and Stacey”) and Kelly Brook. living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, these days! where he works as a foreign exchange We’ve heard from Doug Foster trader. He’s also helping his wife to set Congratulations to Peter Dobson (1969-74) to let us know that he’s up a business in the property sector - (1979-84) and his wife Lu, on the birth being doing some “OD-spotting” all a long way from his time in the of their son Nicholas Mack Dobson in during an episode of "The Sky at Army, he says, although he’s still Kuala Lumpur on 20th January 2008. Night” in November 2007, where one trying to keep fit and manages to find Proud uncle Simon Dobson (1977-82) of Patrick Moore's guests was Derek the time to spend a couple of hours in informed us of the news, and Ward-Thompson (1975-80) - one of the gym each day! I suggested that young Nicholas may four occasions on which he has j even become a Dunelmian one day - appeared on the programme. Derek is Colin Saxton (1960-65) got in touch who knows? currently a Professor in the School of to let us know that his son Jamie Physics and Astronomy at Cardiff Saxton (1994-99) competed in the Dan Ford (1995-2000) has contacted University. At the time of going to 23rd Marathon des Sables (‘Marathon us once again with further news of his print, the programme (entitled “The of the Sands') during March and April father Geoff Ford (1957-62), who has Grand Collision”) can still be accessed of 2008. The event is run over six been awarded an MBE in the 2008 by clicking the archive link of the Sky stages, over a total distance of 156 New Year Honours list for his services at Night page on the BBC website miles (equivalent to 514 regular to business in the North East. (www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/skyatni marathons), with the longest single ght). stage being a double marathon (52 miles). The event is held each year in Simon Frazer (1950-55) tells us that the desert of southern Morocco, and Joe Gatenby (1950-55) has written competitors must carry all personal and published a novel entitled Desert belongings and food for the entire Apprentice, which is set in the Canal event in their backpacks. Not Zone at the time of the Suez crisis. surprisingly, it’s considered by many Simon recommends it, especially to to be the toughest foot race on Earth - readers who, like Joe, served in the so many congratulations to Jamie for finishing in an excellent 64th place Geoff Ford MBE with his wife Marilyn and Middle East at around that time. sons Dan (1995-2000), left, and Chris (out of more than 850 competitors (1998-2003), Buckingham Palace, 28th Congratulations to Kit Hobson (1938- who started the event) and in fourth February 2008 42) on being awarded an MBE in the place amongst competitors from Great Queen’s Birthday honours list, for Britain. Congratulations too to another As reported in the last Dunelmian, services to the East Riding of OD, Mark Armstrong (1989-94), Geoff’s tireless work supporting Yorkshire. who also competed in and finished the business and enterprise in and around event. South Tyneside led to him receiving a

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 Caroline Taylor (1992-94) has con­ Major. She’s currently serving with the following note: tacted us with an update. Following the NATO Training Mission in Bagh­ The Kerr Arch was dedicated on her MA in Middle East Politics in dad in a language training and devel­ Speech Day, 30th June 1927, and com­ 1998, she joined RMA Sandhurst in opment advisory role to the Iraqi memorates Graham Campbell Kerr Armed Forces. She’s also sent us two (born 1872). He attended Durham photographs - one taken under the School (Bungites) and was a School Crossed Swords Monument in Bagh­ Monitor. He was Captain of Boats in dad, and the second inside an ar­ 1889-90, and stroked the first crew to moured vehicle. the Wharton (1889) and the Grand (1890) at Durham Regatta. He also Nigel Young (1980-85) has been played for the 1st XV from 1887 to spending a fair amount of time in 1889 and was Captain of Rugby in Sudan recently and visited the Na­ 1889. tional Museum in Khartoum. He was At Trinity College Cambridge, he earned a string of rowing honours in­ | 1999 and was then commissioned into cluding rowing in the Cambridge Uni­ the Educational and Training Services versity eight in 1892 and 1893, and Branch in 2000. She has served in was President of Cambridge Univer­ Germany, Northern Ireland and sity Boat Club in 1893. Kosovo before specialising in lan­ He played Rugby for Durham County guages, mainly Arabic. She acted as from 1895 to 1900 and for Scotland an interpreter in Basra in 2004 (quite from 1898 to 1900. tricky, she says) and is enjoying her Kerr was an assistant master at second tour of Iraq, and her first as a Durham School from 1895 to 1901, and then joined the Sudan Civil Serv­ surprised and delighted to find a ice. The Sudan was at that time gov­ Durham School connection in the form erned jointly by Egypt and Great of a plaque in memory of Britain. He became Governor of the Graham Campbell Kerr - whose Red Sea Province in 1909 and was ap­ name will be known to most pupils pointed the first civilian Governor of and ODs through the Kerr Arch in the the Sudan in 1912. Quad. He returned to Scotland in 1913 for an For those who aren’t familiar with the operation in Edinburgh and died connection, Nick Gedye has provided shortly afterwards aged only 41.

Rugby Football on a dark Durham winter's day Snow and bitter cold made handling and running difficult for both sides in this match between Durham School and Giggleswick in early Decem­ ber 1937. The home side (hooped shirts) won 8-0; the match is seen here against the backdrop of the main school buildings and hall ("Big School"). Beyond the treeline lie the steep banks of the River Wear. ©The Times 2008.

(This photo and accompanying text appeared in The Times on 14th November 2008, reproduced with kind permission)

'Dunelmian 2007-08 ...... — ...... Old Dunelmian Lodge No 8100 was founded some years later) is open member of the Lodge and had served to former pupils, staff and relatives of in many offices including as Master Freemasonry is one of the world's old­ present and former pupils of Durham and as Secretary. Brian was highly re­ est secular societies, being a fraternity School. Relatives are defined as fa­ spected in Freemasonry, having been of men who wish to conduct them­ thers/guardians, sons and brothers of appointed to Grand Rank in both selves according to certain principles Dunelmians. Meetings are held in Grand Lodge and Supreme Grand founded on the basis of religious truth Freemasons Hall, Old Elvet, Durham Chapter and was Provincial Grand and virtue. on the second Friday in January, April, Prior in the Knights Templar Order of July, September and December and the Freemasonry from 1995 until April this Freemasonry is neither a religion nor a third Friday in May. year. His wise counsel and friendship substitute for religion, with neither re­ will be greatly missed at our future ligion nor politics to be discussed at its The Master this year, Joseph W meetings. The Lodge extends its sym­ meetings. Freemasonry demands from Gatenby (1947-1953) led the Lodge in pathy to all his family and his many its members a respect for the law and a very good year which included an friends. the use of membership to promote his evening in which some of the Sixth own or anyone else's business, profes­ Form were entertained in a meeting During the year Trevor Lightburn be­ sional or personal interests is con­ explaining Freemasonry, followed by came the first parent to be initiated into demned. Freemasonry is also not a a dinner. This is the second time that the Lodge and we look forward to secret society, since all members are this biennial event has been held. The many more fathers and close relatives free to acknowledge their membership Lodge also entertained Mr & Mrs of Dunelmians following in his foot­ and there is no secret about any of its Kern at a dinner to mark their retire­ steps. aims and principles but, in common ment and presented them with an as­ with many other groups and societies, tronomical telescope. On behalf of the Lodge I would like to it regards some of its internal affairs as thank the Derek Best, Acting Head­ private matters for its members. The Annual Lodge Service was held in master, and all the staff including Freemasons follow three principles: School Chapel, by kind permission of Geoff Simpson, Colin Looker, and the the Headmaster, on 30th March. It was catering team for their help and caring Brotherly Love (a tolerance and re­ conducted by Rev. J R Marsden (staff attention at our functions during the spect for others), Relief (the practice 1948-1985) assisted by E J Robinson year. of Charity including for the commu­ (1956-1959). G W Hedley (1963- nity as a whole by charitable giving 1968) played the organ. A well at­ All enquiries relating to Old and voluntary effort) and Truth (which tended luncheon was enjoyed by a Dunelmian Lodge or for membership requires striving for and adhering to large proportion of the congregation in should be directed to: - John F Liddle, high moral standards). Big School after the service. (Secretary), Kyoburn House, Harper- ley, Stanley, Co Durham Although members contribute to Ma­ PAL Hopper (father of P A Hopper, DH9 9TY. Tel. 01207 234 415, sonic charities for those Masons less Poole 2000-02) was installed as Mas­ e-mail [email protected] fortunate than themselves, many sub­ ter in July at a meeting held in The stantial non-Masonic grants are made, Luce Theatre, and at the dinner in Big e.g. following the 2004 Boxing Day School following the meeting it was Old Dunelmian Holy Royal Arch Tsunami the Grand Charity made a announced that John L Webster (1960- Chapter No 8100 contribution of £200,000 towards the 64) is to be installed as an Assistant cost of constructing the Ruhunu Vi- Provincial Grand Master for the The Old Dunelmian Royal Arch jayabha School in Sri Lanka which Province of Durham. He joins Ken­ Chapter meets at Freemasons' Hall. will provide high quality education for neth E C Howe in this rank which is Old Elvet Durham on the fourth Fri­ 3,000 primary and secondary pupils held by only five Masons at any time. day in February and on the third Fri­ with priority given to those families J F Liddle (1955-61) was promoted in day in June and is always and children affected by the Tsunami. Provincial Grand Lodge in December well-attended. to Past Provincial Grand Sword (John L Webster, Assistant Provincial Bearer, and in June G R Rutter (1975- The installation is held at the Febru­ Grand Master (Province of Durham), 78) was appointed to Past Provincial ary meeting and this year EComp Poole 1960-64) Assistant Grand Director of Cere­ John Bernard Portwood (School, monies. 1974-79) became First Principal with The Old Dunelmian Lodge was EComp Eric Robinson (School, 1956- founded in 1966 by ODs and the It was with great regret that in July the 59) as Second Principle and EComp membership of the Lodge (and the Old Lodge learned of the death of Brian El- Michael J Liddle (Langley, 1990- Dunelmian Royal Arch Chapter, which strop (1946-49). Brian was a founder 1995) as Third Principal.

‘Dunelmian 2007-08 ODs ODs Stephen C Robinson (Langley, 1973-77) Hon Treasurer: OBITUARIES was honoured by in the Provincial Michael Watts, Raven Gill, Parkhead, Grand Chapter of Durham by his ap­ Rcnwick, Cumbria CA10 1JQ G M J Courtney Poole House pointment to Provincial Grand Rank as Tel 01768 898688 (1993-1998) Past Provincial Assistant Grand So­ journer. Hon Registrar (i/c website and elec­ On Saturday 24th February a Service tronic communications): of Thanksgiving was held in the During the year, David Mark Jordan Rod Hepple-Wilson Chapel for Matthew Courtney who became a member at the meeting on (contact details as above) had died in London the 9th of 2nd June 2008. February in tragic circumstances. London Reunion Secretary: Matthew was a young man of Membership of the OD Chapter is Ritchie Salkeld, Faythorpe, Valewood enormous promise with so many open to former pupils of Durham Lane, Bams Green, Horsham, West achievements behind him and so much School, staff of Durham School and Sussex RH13 OQJ to look forward to. He left the School relatives of current or former pupils of Phone: 01403 783300 in 1998 and many of the staff who Durham School. Fax: 01403 780378 taught him remember him with great Email: [email protected] affection. All enquiries relating to the Old Dunelmian Chapter should be directed Northern Reunion Secretary: Matthew joined the School as King’s to Stephen C Robinson, Scribe E (Sec­ Godfrey Hedley, 5 Fleetham Close, Scholar and a Music Scholar from The retary) at 39 Windermere, Smithfield, Chester-le-Street, Chorister Darlington DL1 1AA. Co Durham DH2 3SX School where Tel 01325 282240, Tel 0191 388 1999 he was Head email [email protected] Boy. Yorkshire Reunion Secretary: Throughout OD Society Directory Kit Hobson, 3 Hengate, Beverley, his time at East Yorkshire HU17 8BL Durham President: Tel 0 1482 882543, Fax 01482 887343 School he set Rod Hepple-Wilson, The Cobbles, standards of Renton Close, Bishop Monkton, Dunelmian OD Section Editor: excellence in a variety of fields. He Harrogate HG3 3UB Ian Smith, Hillside House, was a model pupil, studying French, Tel 01765 676225 Neville’s Cross Bank, German, Latin and English at A-level, Email [email protected] Durham DH I 4JP at a time when only the brightest Tel 0191 375 7884 pupils took on the challenge of four A- Hon. General Secretary: Email [email protected] levels. In a world of “givers “ and Hugh Dias, Durham School, “takers” Matthew was every inch a Durham DH1 4SZ Register Editor: giver. He was an outstandingly Tel 0191 3718770 (home); Nick Gedye talented musician (both singer and Email [email protected] (contact details as above) instrumentalist) and a member of The National Youth Choir. He was a Hon Assistant General Secretary: Archive: talented actor and took major roles in Nick Gedye (Hon. Assistant General John Malden, 5 Greenlaw Avenue, many memorable School productions Secretary) Paisley, and he also loved his sport and Durham School, Durham, DH1 4SZ Renfrewshire PA1 3RB represented the School at rugby. Tel (office) 0191 386 4783, Tel 0141 889 4302 Fax 0191 383 1025 Email [email protected] Described by the university in their Tel (home) 0191 386 9360 offer letter as “in all respects an Email Assistant Archivist: outstanding candidate”, Matthew [email protected] Mrs Valenda Taylor. Sandside House, deservedly won a place at Christ Neville's Cross Bank, Church, Oxford University, to read Annual Reunion Secretary: Durham DH 1 4JF Law and at the time of his premature Peter Smith. Sidegate House, Side- Tel 0191 384 6982 death he had embarked on a promising gate, Durham DH1 5SY Email [email protected] career with one of London's top Law Tel 0191 375 7000 (work); firms, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. 0191 386 8081 (home) Email [email protected] The service was attended by his parents George and Margaret, many of

‘Dunelmian 2007-0& ODs Matthew's school contemporaries, former Marine and Technical College Such experience and the contacts made colleagues from his Law firm and staff in South Shields (now South Tyneside helped shape my own work in music and pupils from the School. The College). education for the rest of my life.” reverend Tim Fernyhough, previous Chaplain to the School, came up from During his 30 years as a teacher, Dr Michael Mullen writes, “I was a Radley College to conduct the Service several of his students went on to keyboard pupil of Adrian’s for five with Anna de Lange, and moving become distinguished musicians and years (1974-78) before going on to tributes from Michael Fulton, Diccon teachers. Bernard Jewry (aka the pop study music at Bristol University. On a Humphrey, and Robert English, three star Alvin Stardust) recalls, "then 1 musical level and beyond, Adrian’s of Matthew’s school friends, were went to Southwell Minster Collegiate personality, knowledge and abilities given. Grammar School as a boarder... which were an enormous inspiration for a brings me to Mr Officer, the music young musician growing up in the At the end of term service in July there teacher. His attitude to music seemed North-East of the 1970s. He was a dedication of new chancel furni­ to be, if you didn't enjoy it, then encouraged and instilled a level of ture, hymn boards lecterns, and stall something’s wrong. He would stop half discipline and enquiry in his pupils, hangings generously donated by way through some classical music which not only made the goal of Matthew's parents in his memory. lesson if he felt that we were losing achieving university entrance level George and Margaret thanked the interest and bring out a jazz album and attainable but would continue to form School and all the many people who play it; then he’d get us to talk about it. the basis of meaningful choices helped at the time of Matthew’s death Mr Officer was the one who deepened throughout their lives.” for their great kindness my interest in music and made it more understandable.” The Revd Robert Chavner writes, The School sends its sincere sympathy “After leaving school, I had always to George and Margaret in their tragic Dr John Bannister writes, “Adrian’s assumed I would remain working loss and will remember them and time at Southwell in the 50s was an within the Civil Service and in the Matthew in their prayers. exciting period of innovation and North-East, and had no sense that I development. He came first as a student might actually be able to do something teacher when I was a junior chorister different. But with Adrian’s and left just one year before me so was encouragement, I was able to broaden LA Officer (1940-46) the prime musical influence in my my horizons. He taught me piano Edited from submissions by Derek school life. The county music (1977-81) and thought I should train as Baty (1945-51) and the Revd Robert organisation was in its infancy, just a teacher and so he prepared me for Chavner developing peripatetic instrumental entry to the Newcastle School of teaching. Adrian took full advantage of Music. Whilst there, someone heard me Born in Barrow-on-Humber, all the opportunities and soon had a sing and thought I should be a singer! Lincolnshire, in 1928, Leonard Adrian school orchestra of which we could be So if I was to be a singer, Adrian Officer was the only child of Leonard proud. Though the Minster School was reminded me, then I needed to go Sydney Officer, a Clerk in Holy so small, he succeeded in mounting somewhere ‘that singers went' and so I Orders, and Gladys Eleanor Turner. He impressive concerts. Most notable set my heart on going to the Guildhall was educated at St Hugh’s Preparatory perhaps was the performance of School of Music and Drama in London. School and came to Durham School in Britten’s “St Nicolas” in 1956 for This was my springboard into the world 1940. His time at Durham culminated which he persuaded Benjamin Britten of music and a singing career which has in his appointment as “a more than himself to conduct and Peter Pears to spanned nearly three decades and two usually civilised” Head of School; and sing! He devoted his whole life to his continents. It might very well not have in the sporting arena he was a fine work, and being a Housemaster was happened without Adrian’s gymnast and stroked the School’s First able to develop his pupils’ knowledge encouragement.” Crew at the first post-war Durham and skill in evening sessions of Regatta. listening and piano tuition. A good During his time in South Shields, he many of us who benefited from his was director of the Gilbert and Sullivan On leaving Durham, Adrian went on to diligence became professional Operatic Society and the Georgina obtain his teacher’s ARCM after musicians or teachers. An example of Singers. As a chamber musician he National Service, later graduating his wise encouragement was that he played the bassoon and had a profound BMus MA from Cambridge University. soon recommended for me a change interest in post-war English composers. He taught in Grammar Schools for from violin to viola and when this bore He published “Who was Ernest Farrar? twelve years, in Matlock, Southwell fruit he was instrumental in my gaining 1885-1918” - Farrar was an English and York, followed by 18 years at the a place in the National Youth Orchestra. musician and composer, killed in battle

Dunefmian 2007-08 in the First World War, and nowadays Adrian, however, was also a very pri­ Adrian Officer, BMus, MA (Cantab), perhaps best known as the teacher of vate person: the pictures on his walls ARCM died on 22nd June 2008 aged Gerald Finzi. and the holidays he took to the Antarc­ 80, and his funeral service was held in tic, to Russia and to the Orkneys his beloved Old Bewick Church. His In 1979 he moved to Northumberland amply demonstrated his love of de­ clear direction had been that there I and, following early retirement lived serted, unending spaces. His sensitive should be no tributes and no address in Whittingham for the remainder of and perhaps even austere personality at the service. Like many things with his life. He was actively involved tended to conceal the strength of his Adrian, it didn’t need saying. You with a number of musical feelings about what he cared the most. could see it for yourself. j organizations including the Alnwick His lack of sentimentality may have He was laid to rest in the churchyard Music Society and the Morpeth concealed how much he valued his of the church where he had been Or­ District Arts Trust. He opened his many friends, but there is no doubt ganist for many years. His wit and home several times a year to host how much his friends valued him. benevolent spirit will remain an inspi­ musical evenings featuring past and Adrian loved his travel, his Northum­ ration to those who knew' him. j present students. As a professional berland and good company. During musician and teacher, his judgements his latter years, he suffered a number were always clear and insightful. He of strokes which impaired and frus­ F Widdas (Hon OD) abhorred lifeless ‘correct" playing and trated his playing; but his daily rou­ championed musicians who combined tines continued largely unaltered, and We were sorry to learn of the death in musicality with soloistic flair. He he was entertaining friends to with a October 2008 of Frank Widdas, who always enjoyed talking to musicians few days of his death. was Bursar from 1976 until 1987. We and gave constructive criticism with hope to include a full obituary in the tact and candour. next issue of The Dunelmian. Requiescant in Pace ^ DS Alder C 195H4&'v |x^2008 aged 63 JO Allen PH 1938-42 . gJOf 2008 aged 84 El Brown PH X aged 86 P R Brown C 3 September 2007 aged 76 S Brown IM j 13 September 2008 aged 52 C C G Deer 1 April 2008 aged 69 B Elstrop - M -^ p u jy f0 0 8 aged 75 L F Gullachsen 922-24 August 2008 aged 99 E D Hare SH 1950-53 1 June 2007 aged 70 Canon D Hodgson Hon OD November 2007 aged 76 DM Lindsay C jTSjanuaiy 2005 aged 71 NJB Lodge S H ^ g & p ^ f ^ ^jT M to b er2007 aged48 Dr J L Marshall Hon O I ^ ^ W h . November 2008 aged 76 (past Chairman of Governors) JF Moore SH 1942-44 ^ 15 Feb 2008 aged 81 LA Officer PH 1940-46 22 June 2008 aged 80 CHPerrott PH 1943-47 2006 aged 77 Lt Col A Walton C 1922-24 23 June 2007 aged 98 F Widdas Hon OD (Bursar 1976-87) 6 October 2008

[SliW- ‘Dunefmian 2007-08 The Cystic Fibrosis Everest Marathon Team Invite you to a celebratory evening with

Bill Bryson acclaimed author and Chancellor of Durham University Main sponsor on the evening of Wednesday 4th March 2009 In "Big School" great hall of Durham School

A prestigious evening of entertainment in support of a great cause, with Graeme Danby the North East's most charismatic opera singer, Jamie Squire and his band "Live Wire"

Black Tie Tickets and information from Suzanne Cronin 0191 373 6132 07734 983 500 [email protected] “Godspell” 2008, produced by Neil Kern

This year we said goodbye to four long-serving members of staff: Headmaster Neil Kern, John Everatt, John Burgess and Bob Gibbon

If undelivered please return to: Durham School, Durham City, DH1 4SZ

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