ISSUE 45 • SUMMER 2017 the link SUMMER 2017 the link Summer 2017 Witness for the Prosecution

The end of year play had it all: suspense, intrigue, deception and stellar performances by a strong ensemble cast of Middle and Upper Fourth players.

One of Agatha Christie’s lesser- It wouldn’t be a Christie play known works – directed here by Dr without law and order. Replacing Eliot Lockhart and Ms St Clair-Ford the better known Miss Marple and – has all her staple ingredients of Hercule Poirot, Witness for the intrigue, deception and knife-edge Prosecution has defence barrister suspense. The stage was set Sir Wilfrid Robarts, assuredly brilliantly for this murder mystery, played by Sam Kirby (P). While the central location being the Court Mayhew, Mr Vole’s solicitor, was of Law, with its dock and witness ably played by Theo Mully (P). box matching Big School’s wood- This duo firmly believe in Vole’s panelled walls perfectly. innocence and their unshakeable resolve to acquit him forms the Agatha Christie famously said core of the play’s drama as they “Very few of us are what we take on difficult witnesses to seem” and this was certainly uncover the truth. true of two of the play’s leading characters: Leonard Vole, accused Their opposition comes in the of murdering an older, richer feisty form of Felix Porter (H), who lady for her money; and his wife, plays Myers, the lead prosecution. Romaine. Theirs is a complex All three actors manage Christie’s marital relationship which keeps often demanding and lengthy text surprising the barristers and the with precise vocal clarity, varied audience at every turn, right up to tone and excellent use the end itself. of emphasis.

In Teddy Pople’s (P) Leonard Ruling over proceedings is Ross Vole we saw the perfect blend of Plowman (P) who, as the Judge, charisma, charm and vulnerability, brings light relief with his funny with the lurking possibility of asides – perfectly capturing the something potentially more sinister irascible, prejudiced stereotype underneath. He was brilliantly of a representative of the upper matched with Lulu Candlish (Rv) as classes in 1940s England. Romaine, who was able to conjure a range of emotions with natural Other notable performances came ease and sincere believability. from Julia Cherry (W) as the loyal housekeeper of the murdered victim and Emma Gleave (R), as the rather bumbling yet flirtatious Greta, secretary to Sir Wilfrid.

This play really entertained and challenged its audiences during its run. the link summer 2017 the link summer 2017 New appointments at the following members of staff will be joining Epsom College from September. We look forward to welcoming them to the College community.

Justine DelmeT Luke Baker Jacqueline Austin Modern Foreign Languages Modern Foreign Languages Computing

Luke joins us from a post at his alma mater, Jacqueline is passionate about educational Justine is an MA by Research (Hons) graduate in development and holds a BSc and MSc from New Tonbridge School, where he taught French French Literature from Paris-Sorbonne University York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and a PGCE from and also holds an MA (Hons) in French as a and Spanish. Following a degree in Medieval the University of Cumbria. She also holds the NPQML Foreign Language from Paris-Ouest-Nanterre and Modern Languages at the University of from the National College for Teaching and Leadership University. She also has a PGCE from the Oxford (Trinity College), Luke completed a and is an OCT with the Ontario College of Teachers University of Portsmouth. law conversion in . After four years (University of Toronto). of negotiating investment agreements at a Her career has been multi-disciplined having held a City law firm, Luke decided to return to his Currently, she teaches French and Spanish in number of interesting positions. She has worked as a north west London. academic roots and has not looked back since. Training Coordinator, Project Manager and Business Marisa Bosa Jordi March Julie Morris Analyst Consultant in the private sector as well as a Out of the classroom, Luke coaches rugby, Curriculum Leader in Computing and ICT and Teacher Head of Geography Modern Foreign Languages Mathematics Justine is passionate about literature and has started to learn a fourth language, her partner’s football and cricket. He is moving to Epsom of Computing in both grammar and state schools. in charge of Spanish with Melanie, to whom he is engaged to be Marisa completed her BA (Hons) at Trent University, Julie holds a Bachelor of Science, Post Graduate native tongue: Catalan. She is also interested in married next year. Jacqueline likes to sing and is currently a worship Canada where she majored in Geography and Barcelona born and bred, Jordi holds a BSc Diploma in Engineering Geology and a Graduate modern and contemporary art. team member and Protocol Officer in her church. minored in History, with a focus on Native Studies. in Agricultural Engineering and an MA in Diploma of Teaching and Learning all from She has a keen interest in mentoring and coaching. She then went on to complete her Bachelor of Conference Interpreting. Before moving to the University of Canterbury, Christchurch Education at Queen’s University, Canada. Lancaster to complete his PGCE he interpreted New Zealand. at conferences and events taking place at the She has been teaching for nine years and has UN in Geneva. Julie has been teaching Mathematics for 12 years Chris Blackmore been Head of House at Harris Westminster Sixth and emigrated from Auckland, New Zealand to History and Politics Form for the last three years. Since 2013 Jordi has been working at the UK nine years ago. Castle School as Acting Head of Spanish and Chris Blackmore is a local to Epsom, as a former pupil of Glyn Technology School. He holds a BA (Hons) in History In October 2016 Marisa was honoured to Teacher of French. In this capacity he has set In London she started her teaching career at from the University of Southampton, and a PGCE from the Institute of Education, UCL. receive the Inspiring Young Minds award for up a number of international initiatives including Twyford CE High School in Ealing, and then Chris is currently completing his NQT year at Carshalton High School for Girls, in South London, teaching both secondary teaching. trips, exchanges and a work experience moved on to The Harrodian School in Richmond History and Politics across all secondary key stages. programme in Spain. He has also taken an where she has been teaching Years 6-13. As a passionate sportswoman Marisa has coached active role with DofE and has led an expedition Chris has taken part in a variety of extra-curricular activities at his current school including assisting Badminton Club, many sports and continues to play volleyball and to Ecuador. Julie still takes an interest in geography and performing in a ‘Lip Sync Battle’ to raise money for Comic Relief. In his spare time, Chris captains a team for his ultimate frisbee in her free time. and science. She also enjoys travel, sailing, local hockey club in Cheam, and has helped coach and umpire at youth level. He is also an accomplished stand-up Jordi is passionate about nature and spends photography and origami. comedian, having come second in London’s coveted Golden Jester Competition in 2011. most of his free time travelling and exploring the outdoors.

In addition to the staff featured here, we are delighted to announce the following new appointments for what promises to be an historic year at Epsom. Marc Holmes, Mathematics; Louise Weller, Physics; and Katie Bovey, Biology. For the first time in the College’s history we are teaching all seven years from 11-18, and have girls and boys in 13 Houses. the link summer 2017 the link Summer 2017 EDUCATION TRUST: Epsom Bursaries music and all are transforming young lives that Jazz Epsom College was founded in 1855 on the Bursaries are also granted by the OE Trust Fund, principles of Benevolence and Excellence. A core which makes awards to the sons and daughters of Epsom welcomes a new director of music in strategic intent of the College is to enable young Old Epsomians. Bursaries people of aspiration and ability, but not the September. Here, we introduce him and give a financial means, to benefit from Epsom’s sneak preview of some of next term’s highlights. well-rounded education. in numbers:

The main way in which Epsom works towards £6,213,400 Paul Johnson-Hyde will take up the The first new event in the Music Department building upon its philanthropic legacy, is in the position of Director of Music at the College Calendar is the Jazz Night on 9 November awarded in the last 10 years provision of bursaries. Over the past 10 years in September. He was first introduced at 7.30pm in Big School. This will be led alone, Epsom College has awarded £6,213,400 in to the College as the adjudicator of the by Sam Walker, who joined the Music bursarial support, with an average of 44 recipients £14,317 Inter-House Choral Competition in 2013. Department in 2016. Following his success per year. These awards are funded through Following several years as a visiting with the Jazz Ensemble he will also be taking the average award to each pupil over annual fee income, income generated from the music teacher, and musically directing the reins of the College Big Band. College endowment and donations received by the last 10 years the College production of Jesus Christ the Education Trust. The College endowment is Superstar, he joined the academic staff Sam is a professional saxophonist and relatively small compared to other schools and we 44 in September 2016. pianist with a wealth of experience playing are building on this. jazz, blues, soul and classical music. He the average number of pupils receiving Paul is a graduate of the Birmingham plays in many venues including the famous Donations come in a variety of ways. Many bursaries each year Conservatoire, where he was Organ Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, as benefactors choose to give one-off donations, Scholar of the world-renowned Town Hall well as participating in live broadcasts for Sandy Reid (Propert 2002-2007), bursary recipient and Symphony Hall. Previously, Paul taught at the BBC. others via a monthly payment, and some choose a graduate of St John’s College, Cambridge, says, ”It is Tonbridge Grammar School and latterly at to remember Epsom College by leaving a legacy in Epsom’s particular mix of competition and acollaboration £817,350 The Jazz Night gives our pupils the their will. that fuels the self-confidence to get started, to take on awarded in 2016-2017 to 44 pupils, an Windsor Boys’ School, during which time big ambitions, to set your goals high, to be fully prepared the department was shortlisted for Best UK opportunity to perform alongside for life.” average award of £18,576 Music Department. experienced jazz musicians - Sam Walker on piano, Mike Osborne, who is our talented Through the generosity of our supporters, and the Paul is looking forward to his new role and percussion teacher and a seasoned West achievements of the students who receive support, leading a talented team of visiting music End Musician, and Rebecca Wilson who is our tradition is very much alive today. On behalf of If you would like to find out more, please teachers. He has some exciting plans for the Housemistress of Wilson House and also the College, we would like to thank all our donors contact Karen Doyle, Education Trust Director: the next academic year, which includes a talented and active musician, playing the for their fantastic support in helping make such a [email protected] or the introduction of new events and double bass. Canapés and liquid refreshment difference. 01372 821290. additional ensembles. served at tables aim to create a ‘jazz lounge’ atmosphere, so it will be an evening not The addition of a Concert Band will provide to be missed. an exciting opportunity for pupils to play a FORTHCOMING EVENTS broad range of music, including large scale The Michaelmas Term at Epsom College film scores. This new ensemble will be led by is one full of music-making. The Music Sept 22 10 Year Reunion for 2007 leavers, in London Andrew Hooley who was principal clarinet of Department warmly welcomes each of you Sept 23 OE Rugby Reunion the RAF Central Band, regularly performing to come along and enjoy the performances Oct 14 OE Annual Dinner for Royalty at Buckingham Palace, St by our talented pupils. Entry to the concerts Oct Half Term Reception in Hong Kong, date tbc James’s Palace and Windsor Castle, as well is free, and we welcome friends and family to as 10 Downing Street and on many more celebrate the talents of our pupils. 2018 high-profile state occasions. Bursary recipient, Harry Williams (Fayrer 2011-2016) Jan, date tbc ‘Old Masters’ Supper, in London For more information, please check the comments, ”There are many things that I have done Feb 21 Afternoon Tea prior to Evensong at Southwark Cathedral Epsom College website and look out for here which simply would not have been possible Mar 2 OE Medical Society Dinner information in the weekly ezine. without bursarial support. To all donors, on behalf of myself and others who have received, or are receiving bursarial support, thank you very much.” the link summer 2017 the link Summer 2017 Kyle Sinckler: LION, HARLEQUIN, OE Kyle Sinckler (G, 2010) continued his remarkable rise this summer, by competing In a bruising, competitive campaign that saw An example of this attitude of continuous He enjoyed two seasons in the College’s 1st XV, the All Blacks ultimately win out, Sinckler stood improvement came after Sinckler was selected although his Upper Sixth season was hampered in the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. tall and impressed many with the powerful and for the England squad on their tour of Australia in by a knee injury suffered in training. He made a commanding manner of his performances off 2016. Sinckler ultimately wasn’t capped. “I was good recovery, and then had a significant impact the bench. frustrated but it was probably the right decision on the 7s circuit in the Lent Term – particularly from Eddie [Jones, England coach]. at the National 7s, where his size, handling skills The Lion’s tour marks a high point in the young and mobility drew the attention of the crowd. A career in numbers prop’s career, and a moment that should fill all “I had to re-evaluate everything, look after my at Epsom with pride. nutrition, my professionalism, my set-piece stuff, Andy Wolstenholme, former Director of Rugby Height: 6ft / 1.82m hARlequins my fitness, my body language, everything.” at Epsom, says, “His outgoing personality made The qualities that have taken Sinckler from him a good ambassador for the College. Meeting Weight: 19st 3lb / 122kg Appearances: 100 Epsom’s pitches, through the Harlequins The hard work paid off. Sinckler got his first local prep schools, coaching and talking to Academy, and on to the world stage were forged England cap against South Africa, in last Tries: 6 young players.” during his time at the College. November’s Six Nations. Six months later, he was named in the Lions squad. “I am very impressed with what Kyle has “No one is bigger than the team,” Sinckler said England British and Irish Lions achieved so far. He has shown the character and in a recent interview with the BBC. “I learned to With a reputation as a fearsome and committed commitment to make the most of his Appearances: 8 aPPearances: 6 put my stuff to one side because it’s all about the tighthead prop, Sinckler has worked hard to talent. To reach the very top in any sport requires team. Whether I get 10 minutes off the bench, harness his intensity and passion. Tries: 0 tests: 2 great dedication as well as natural talent. Kyle is five minutes, or no minutes, I’ve still got to be the the latest OE who has shown the way to future best team mate I can be.” Sinckler started life as a footballer but kept being generations of Epsom sportsmen and women.” sent off. The number of red cards caused his As well as possessing the Epsom quality of mother to reconsider whether football was his playing for the team, Sinckler also strives for true calling, and she took him, aged 8, to the excellence in all he does. “I want to be the best,” local rugby team – Battersea Ironsides – to see if he says, as he prepares to line up against the that sport might better suit his temperament. “I world’s elite players. never looked back. The rest is history,” To become the best, Sinckler constantly reviews he reflects. the matches he’s played in, monitors his weight, Sinckler excelled, progressing to become looks for numerous incremental improvements to an academy player for Harlequins. He joined boost his chances of both playing and winning Epsom in 2010 on a full bursary, made possible for the team. through the generous and valued support of Mr Edwin Doran.

notable sporting oes

Rugby Archie White, Harlequins Academy and England U20s Paul Burke, Cork Constitution, London Irish, Munster, Bristol, Cardiff, Harlequins and Ireland George Lowe, Harlequins and England U20s Chris Yorke, Harlequins, Newcastle Falcons and England U20 Joe Trayfoot, Harlequins, London Irish and England U18 Jordan Burns, Harlequins and Bedford Blues Golf David Boote, Wales, world amateur ranking: 30 Ross McGowan, England, current world number 664 (highest ranking 63) Shooting Parag Patel, 2006 Gold medallist, full-bore rifle Cricket Natalie Sciver, and England Alice Davidson-Richards, Kent and England the link Summer 2017 the link Summer 2017 A year to remember Last September Epsom welcomed its first Third Form pupils. One year on, Alice Martineau celebrates a remarkable year and

toasts the Lower School’s The Summer term saw a wonderful variety of academic trips, including a visit to The superb co-curricular opportunities at the College extend fully to Lower School continued success. George Harrison’s Hare Krishna Temple, Bhaktivedanta Manor. The pupils are pupils. They enjoyed an exciting carousel of activities in their first year, including dressed as Hindu warriors. Horticulture, Dance and Junior Adventure Training (Nikita Dhar pictured).

“It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have seen the Lower School from its inception through to the “We have been struck by the genuine warmth and interest in the graduation of the first cohort from the Third Form. The fourth week of Michaelmas term saw the whole year travel to the Isle of Wight for their outdoor pupils by all representatives of the College and we are delighted education residential. Here, some of the pupils & I are sporting natural face paint made from the chalk rocks. “They have grown, not just physically, but in character with the progress Anouska has made - both in the classroom and and spirit into true Epsom pupils. Hard working, in the sports arena.” gregarious and ready to embrace any opportunity that Mr and Mrs Powell, parents of Anouska presents itself. “The experience of Epsom College for us as parents, and for “I am delighted to be leaving the Lower School in the our daughter, has been nothing short of fantastic. The standard of hands of Ed Lance. I have been working closely with teaching is exemplary. The range of opportunities and the staff are Ed for the past few months, and I am in no doubt thoughtful, warm and nurturing. She is so delighted to be that he will lead the Lower School and its pupils from an Epsomian.” strength to strength. Mr and Mrs Norman, parents of Sophie Here are just a few of my highlights of the past year.” “All teachers we have met are passionate about teaching and show an infectious enthusiasm about their subject. We have been impressed by how well staff know our son and work with an individual, nurturing approach.” Mr and Mrs van Grondelle, parents of Arthur

Epsom’s reputation for excellence in sport has been brilliantly upheld in the Lower School this year. Every single pupil has represented the College in competitive sport & with superb results. The boys were unbeaten throughout the rugby season.

Pupils head off for their first lessons at Epsom. Finding their way around our 85-acre campus took a few Assemblies have proven a wonderful opportunity to meet as a Lower School pupils peer out with The Lower School pupils enjoy full As part of the College’s ongoing efforts Some of our girls take part in Water weeks of getting used to. community and celebrate all pupils’ achievements. Here, Kirsten excitement from the playground in their access to the specialist resources to encourage good email etiquette, Polo, another of the activities provided Head is awarded her badge as she is elected fish tank monitor. first week. across the College, in all areas of I invited all pupils to write to me with a by our co-curricular programme. the curriculum. Here, they enjoy an review of their first week at Epsom. introduction to Design Technology. the link Summer 2017 the link Summer 2017

IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE Dave Beckett

Jade Traynor On the field, as much as in the classroom, Games afternoons are changing, with Lower than one team throughout the week,” we want pupils to access the very best support School, and Middle Fourth playing sport on explains Michael Johnson, Director of Sport. and facilities. Regardless of whether your sons Monday and Wednesday afternoons. “A senior coach will now be able to work and daughters compete at the highest level, Upper Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Form students with junior sides during the week, allowing or simply participate enthusiastically, will take part in sport on Tuesday and all pupils – regardless of ability – access to it’s important that everyone has the very Thursday afternoons. top level coaching.” best infrastructure to support their ambitions and activities. Lower School fixtures will take place on To support these changes, Mr Johnson Saturday morning, with Senior fixtures is welcoming a number of new specialist Games Specialist – Hockey As a result, from the start of the new academic continuing on Saturday after lessons. coaches to the College, each of whom year we are making important enhancements “The reason for these structural changes is to has competed at the highest level of their Main to the way sport is run at Epsom. allow specialist coaches to work across more chosen sport. sports Hockey

Lower School Gap and Games teacher Highest level Senior England and GB outdoor. England Indoor

Main Netball and Indoor Netball sports Simon Whatling Number of caps England (1), GB (3), England Indoor (23)

Highest Netball: U19 National Talent League level Indoor Netball: England U18 (Tri Nations Championship) and U21 (World Cup) Teams Helen Grant represented Surbiton, Cannock, Berliner Hockey Club, Loughborough Students

Number of 15 caps Peter Wooldridge Rob Seale Teams Netball: U19 Team South, and U19 Team Bath Rose Thomas represented in the NTL Indoor Netball England U18 and U21

Games specialist – Rugby

Main Rugby Hockey coach sport Lower School Gap and Games teacher Main sport Hockey Highest International: England U16, U18, U19 and U21s; level Aviva Premiership Main Games Specialist – Football sports Cricket, Hockey, Rugby Highest Hockey - Goalkeeping coach level International, GB: Commonwealth Games Silver (2006), Bronze (2006) Football Highest Bath Rugby, Worcester Warriors, Cornish Pirates, level Teams Main Sydney Grade Cricket; BUCS Hockey Premier A Hockey London Welsh represented sport South; Junior Representative Cricket, Hockey Main Number of outh Cup, Combined Counties League and Rugby sport caps 120, 35 goals Played: FA Y Coached: England Development Squad, won CP Highest Cup in 2016 and 2017 International, Wales and GB level outh, Teams Highest Teams GB, England Senior, England Indoor, England U21, outh, Leatherhead Y represented Randwick P level represented Rotterdam (NL), Melville City (Aus), GSK United Player: Kingstonian Y 1st XI Hockeyetersham CC, University of Bristol (Japan), Surbiton (UK) Bookham, Old Suttonians, Corinthian Casuals Teams 45 represented Coach: Bookham, Old Suttonians, Chelsea number of Foundation, Surrey FA rep team, Middlesex and caps Home Counties rep team, CP South East Regional Talent Centre, England Blind Development Squad GB, Wales, Wimbledon, Lewes, University of Teams Sussex, Leatherhead, Newport represented the link summer 2017 the link Summer 2017 A Day in the Life: Grounds Manager, Jason O’Keefe

Jason says his favourite job is cutting the The team manage an extensive list of tree Jason has enjoyed the challenge of juggling Epsom’s beautiful 85-acre estate is one of the College’s outfields during the cricket season. “It is preservation orders on the campus with annual projects at Epsom for two years. Before that satisfying to see the neat presentation with surveys to identify disease or problems and they he worked on other Commercial Grounds Care crowning glories. We caught up with Grounds Manager, uniform stripes reminiscent of the pitches at schedule replanting with mature trees if any sites and projects and held previous positions Jason O’Keefe, to discover what goes into keeping Lord’s,” says Jason. are lost. as Greens Manager at Surrey Downs Golf Club, reconstruction of a golf club in Menorca and everything green and pleasant. The team also enjoy planting memorial trees The team maintain all the machinery themselves Manager at Knights Garden Centre. on Chapel Lawn which are chosen by Old so an understanding of mechanics is another Epsomians. The latest of these was an Oak tree vital skill. Commercial Grounds Care invests in Next time you admire the magnificent 85-acre Jason O’Keefe and his small team of groundsmen dedicate their working There are five full time staff in the Commercial Grounds Care contract planted in memory of Mr Rowe. new pieces of equipment each year and the team College campus give Jason and his hardworking lives to ensuring Epsom is always eye-catching. The one thing that unites team, four who work on the grounds and one who is allocated to gardening work closely with the company’s mechanic on team a silent cheer. all first-time visitors is that each comments on how stunning the grounds duties and keeping things tidy. The team see the campus as their baby Jason says, “The perception of a groundsman’s any major repairs of the machinery. look. It’s a fact that justifiably fills Jason with pride. and they maintain a close working relationship with the College staff, duties is rapidly changing, with a new particularly the sports team. understanding that they have to possess many Jason visits Evergreen Nursery in Banstead to “We are the fairies in the night who sprinkle fairy dust around the campus skills. A good understanding of science is buy the seasonal bedding plants; Primroses in so that it looks perfect for the following day. Presentation is uppermost The busy day starts at 6.45am for the Grounds Team with a cup of tea and important to keep the grass healthy so that spring, Geraniums in summer and Cyclamen in in all our thoughts, so it is satisfying when this is noted by appreciative a briefing about the priorities for the day. They work through until 4pm six fixtures are not cancelled. Our team regularly the autumn. He is busy planning a new flower visitors,” Jason says. days per week. In Summer term they go home on a Saturday when the test the soil to establish a fertilising schedule to bed to be located by the Jurassic backbone fixtures have started. In the Winter term they stay on site as Red Cross keep the turf healthy.” The Sports Turf Research sculpture which will continue the Jurassic theme back up incase there are injured players who need to be transported to the Institute visit once per year to survey the grounds with ferns and structural plants. Crawfurd and medical facility. and check Jason’s programme to control pests, White House will also benefit from new house diseases and the quality of the turf. colour-themed plantings in the near future. The College grounds in numbers One of the major challenges is managing the schedule of sports pitch maintenance. On a Friday, after a week’s training, the pitches need to be 85-acre campus marked up and ready for Saturday fixtures. This task becomes even trickier 30 acres of sports pitches, which take two people all day to cut when there are weekday matches, or back-to-back fixtures on a Saturday. 250 trees, and increasing annually The extra year group from September will add to the challenge. 900 bedding plants annually, in three seasonal plantings 400 tonnes of top dressing on sports pitches each year 12 tonnes of fertiliser applied to the grounds each year the team 1,500kg of grass seed sown each year Jason O’Keefe – Grounds Manager 1 visit each week from a 20 tonne lorry, to remove and recycle Mark Stalker green waste David Pringle 20 tonnes of leaves removed in each week in the autumn Simon Knight Hugh Jolly the link summer 2017 Boys Athletics girls Athletics Sports round-up The Boys’ Athletics squad has enjoyed a The Girls Athletics squad have produced very successful term with 21 boys qualifying some outstanding performances, with a total Co-curricular sport plays a huge part in the life of for the county championships, where Logan of six College records broken – a remarkable Didier (G) came first in the Senior Javelin. achievement and testament to all their hard all students at Epsom and we are understandably work and commitment. proud of their efforts this term. The Boys retained the Gomme Cup as well as winning the Intermediate shield at The highlights of this season have seen the District championships for the 11th impressive team wins and top three finishes tennis consecutive year. In the final home co-ed in all but one match, reflecting the significant match the combined boys and girls team progress made this year. The boys found life tough but the girls fared Phizackerley (Cr) and Ayah Shehata (Cr) were were first. better, winning three quarters of their matches. fearsome opponents and their developing In the Juniors, Megan Coffey (Rv) has been skills were much admired on the circuit. The boys also finished as the top co-ed the standout athlete, setting new school The top girls pair – Natalie Olsen (R) and Daisy school at the prestigious Lord Burghley records in both the 800m and 1500m. Reid (W) – were unbeaten in regular matches Our senior boys found life tough this term. meeting at Eton and won the Cranleigh For the Inters, Grace Crompton (R) has been and progressed to the quarter-finals of the ISTA Most of the sets played were competitive, School meeting at the K2 arena for the in impressive form on the track, setting a Tournament. The Girls’ U16 team notched up but they lacked the edge to convert these second year running. new 200m record and winning all but one of a good set of wins in a short but successful into wins yet this young team have made her triple jump competitions. Adahna Ekoku season the highlights of which were a win considerable individual progress. The U16 There have been some outstanding (Rv) is another that has stood out. against St John’s, and a draw against a Sixth Boys had a short season due to exams performances: Logan Didier (G) broke Form team from KCS Wimbledon. The U15s but showed promise, comfortably beating the senior Javelin record, won the Senior For the Seniors, Naomi Witts (R) and captain eclipsed all though, remaining unbeaten the St John’s 3rd team in the tough ISL Javelin at the Surrey county championships Lucy Marquand (R) have performed well in in all seven of their regular fixtures. Jennifer tournament. These ever-improving boys and qualified for the national finals in the 800m and 1500m respectively and a rounders Phizackerley (Cr), Emily Vandrau (R), Elisabeth look set to bolster the senior teams July. Jacky Liu (H) broke the Senior track special mention goes to the number of next year. Long Jump record in the last meeting of Fifth Form athletes that have been In Rounders the 1st team could not match last year’s unbeaten the season which was a fitting end to an competing in the Seniors this year; the depth season but they played some good matches nevertheless. In a exceptional year. of talent across each age group bodes well short season the U16 girls enjoyed several competitive games, for the future. winning four out of six matches, including strong wins away at The Senior 4x100m team broke the school Cranleigh and against St John’s. record twice in two weeks and Luke 17 girls qualified to represent Central Surrey Target Rifle Shooting Laughton (C) broke the Intermediate track at the County Championships, resulting in The U15s stood out, only losing one match all season, beating King 200m record. Callum Mullett (P) and Luke 3 County Champions. Particular mention Edwards Witley, City of London Freemen’s and Lord Wandsworth The Rifle Team celebrated the selection of two team members for the British Laughton also achieved national qualifying goes to Adahna Ekoku (Rv) who achieved College, and drawing against Benenden. Cadet Rifle Team to tour Canada this August: Sam Edwards (Fa) and entry standards in the Senior and Inter 100m. a National Standard in the Long Jump and Michael Larcombe (H). Olivia Stillman (Rv) in the 3000m; both are The U14s faced strong opposition across their fixtures and each representing Surrey at the English Schools match was a tough game. Despite this, there were moments of The Rifle Team shot well in the Summer term fixtures, hot on the heels of Wellington Championships in Birmingham in July. excellent play including some fantastic fielding and all improved their College and placing second in the Tony Clayton Challenge. They are beginning to move game and tactics became more evident. towards their peak under the captaincy of Nikolai Beloussov (H), and have had a number of second-placed individual and team finishes in the full bore season. Cricket volleyball Cricket has enjoyed another successful season with the young 1st XI The boys and girls performed with increasing confidence and aptitude across leading the way. With the vast majority of players in the Lower Sixth or the year and finished in style. The girls finished second out of eight teams at the below, the team has played some impressive cricket under pressure. Brighton Beach Volleyball tournament, losing to Sevenoaks in a close final. The boys went one better, winning the trophy against ten other schools, closing Over the course of the last eight matches they only lost to Whitgift by out a tense final against Bedford. four runs. The successful run included victories against strong Trinity, MCC and St Paul’s sides, and there have been centuries for Ed Hughes (C) (167 not out against the OEs) and Andrew McCallum (Fa) 106 against Golf St Paul’s. The team finishes off the season at the St Peter’s Festival in There continues to be a fine group of young golfers taking Epsom forward. York in the first week of the holiday. Sadly, the HMC competition saw the boys fall agonisingly short of making the National Finals, losing 2-1 to Brentwood at Tandridge Golf Club in the Semi-Final. The 2nd XI created a number of winning positions but just failed to get over the line on occasion. On an individual note, Niall McNamara (C) has Thanks go to Walton Heath Golf Club for hosting our home matches on their emerged as a bowler of promise. world class courses, and also to Adam Taylor ( Golf Club) for his continued support of the College golf team. U4 History trip to Georgia Geography fIeld trip to Dorset

Our U4 History pupils immersed themselves in the Thirty one Lower Sixth Geography students visited Dorset Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. They to plan and conduct data collection for their independent started by focusing on Martin Luther King Jr, visiting investigations. After an initial orientation, students his birthplace and his grave, and touring churches generated their own research questions, taking them into where he delivered his famous speeches. They the realms of independent learning. They explored such also visited the towns of Montgomery, Selma and diverse topics as deprivation in the Bournemouth suburbs, Birmingham, exploring the history of the US during pH variation in sand dunes at Studland, and sediment this period of change. movements in Swanage Bay. Cricket tour to Dubai

The 1st XI squad enjoyed a successful tour to Dubai over Easter, winning three of their five matches. Starting with a day of preparation at the world-class facilities offered by the ICC Cricket Centre, they acclimatised and honed their skills prior to the matches. A splendid day at the Wildwadi waterpark enabled all the players to have a relaxing day away from the cricket. TARGET RIFLE EASTER CAMP

The Epsom College Rifle Club (ECRC) were assisted by Clare Jeens and David Nuthall, who joins the College this September as teacher in charge of Shooting, and a number of OEs who coached our novice pupils. CCF aboard The College retained the Malvern Cup, albeit under HMS Excellent bizarre circumstances. Due to the date Easter fell, Duke of Edinburgh Silver Epsom was the only entrant. Beyond Bisley, the ECRC In May five cadets visited HMS Excellent, on Camp allowed plenty of opportunities for team building Expeditions in the New Forest Whale Island in Portsmouth Harbour. HMS including ten pin bowling and go-karting. Excellent is a unique shore establishment and Peak District that has its roots in more than 100 years of During the Easter holiday, 50 U4 pupils ventured into the naval history. The Cadets stayed on HMS New Forest. They received tuition in navigation and camp Bristol, before embarking on the Damage craft from a team of mountain guides, before completing Repair Instructional Unit (DRIU), and a two-day expedition in glorious weather. They camped firefighting command tasks the following day. in the open wilderness and experienced some incredible scenery and wildlife. The practise proved invaluable as all pupils passed their assessed expedition in the Peak District in June with flying colours.

Pre-season tennis M4 BattlefIelds Trip tour to Portugal Thirty nine M4 pupils visited the First World War battlefields of Ypres and the Somme. Epsom College pupils spent four days Adventure training for the CCF Three members of the group laid a wreath in Vale de Lobo at Easter where they during a Last Post ceremony at the Menin received top class coaching and enjoyed Over the Easter holidays, 18 cadets from three year groups Gate in Ypres, in memory of fallen OEs. plenty of court time in preparation for attended adventure training at Okehampton military They also visited Newfoundland Park, Vimy the forthcoming season. They had time barracks in Devon. They were challenged both physically Ridge and the Thiepval Memorial which was for some off-court rest and relaxation, especially moving for a number of pupils as and mentally while taking part in a variety of activities with a squash/tennis hybrid game called they identified the names of their ancestors including climbing, coasteering, abseiling, command tasks, Padel, becoming something of a favourite, on the walls. zip wiring, toboggan runs and go-karting. particularly among the staff. Epsom College, College Road, Epsom, Surrey KT17 4JQ General enquiries: T: 01372 821000 Admission enquiries: T: 01372 821234 E: [email protected] w w w . e p s o m c o l l e g e . o r g . u k

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