Old Foresters’ Club NEWSLETTER Lent Term 2016 www.forest.org.uk a Hard act to follow! Calendar Forest School was fortunate indeed when Brian Hardcastle joined the teaching staff. I fi rst came across him in 1998 when I joined the Governing Council. He had already been Senior Master in the 8 May Boys’ School for ten years and, quite rightly, was widely respected by both colleagues and pupils. Annual Reunion for leavers In 2003 the Governing Council and Warden took the decision to set up a Development Offi ce. 1961-1970 inclusive Yes, we did not have one! Contact with OFs was managed through the Warden’s Offi ce, as were OF events. There was no central archive, no dedicated unit promoting the interests of the School to the 11 June wider community. Five Year Reunion for leavers of 2011 We needed someone in the offi ce who knew the School intimately and who would be respected by the OF community. Brian had retired the previous year, fi tted the role perfectly and kindly agreed to 20 June take it on. He has carried it out with distinction for the past thirteen years. Brian, thank you so much. OF Ladies’ Coffee John Matthews (Doctor’s 1956-1961) Chair of Governors Morning, 9-11am 26 June OF Day and BBQ, 12pm onwards 7 October OF Annual Dinner. Main speaker, Brian Hardcastle

Brian at the 2009 OF Annual Dinner

Following my retirement as Senior Master, John Matthews invited me to set up a Development Offi ce in 2003. On a part-time basis, I conducted research, attended conferences and visited Development Offi ces in schools, up and down the

country. Governing Council accepted the fi ndings I presented, with Deborah Carbonaro’s vital assistance, and Nicola Old Foresters’ Day VI 2016 McGuire became the fi rst full-time Development Director in th 2004, followed in 2006 by Sue Coates. Sunday 26 June | 12pm onwards

Since these early days we have increased massively the range of Forest School, College Place, E17 3PY events for OFs from the basic two which existed, introducing boarding, rowing, Redgrave Society, 5, 10, 50 year Reunions and many others, along with overseas dinners, two in Sydney and one in New York. All these have helped strengthen the links between the School and the OF Community. In addition we now have a detailed database with contact details for over 6,000 OFs and have introduced a termly OF News to add to the original OF Newsletter. We have also established strong working links to the OF committee. In addition, the Archive has become a major digital resource for OFs. All this has helped break down some of the early criticism when we Join us for BBQ, drinks, children’s entertainment, live music, & more! were viewed by some as just a group of fundraisers! We have A nostalgic day for Old Foresters and their families, organised by Old Foresters’ Club volunteers. certainly encouraged philanthropy and there is considerable Firstly, a BIG thank you for raising £760 for Breast Cancer Now in memory of OF Rachel Stevens evidence around the School of our success in this direction but last year! This year, we have live music from OF Seb Silas & friends - professional jazz musicians, there have been many other strings to our bow. a delicious BBQ, the OF bar, magic shows for the kids and adults, a G-I-A-N-T inflatable slide, bouncy castle, activity run, soft play area, face painting, raffle prizes, and more! Tune into our It has been an absolute pleasure for me to have been able to “Old Foresters’ Club” Facebook group for the latest news... extend my time at Forest to thirty years. I shall miss my friends Entry & Tickets (food is included) here and in the OF community but I will be back to speak at School buildings will be used in the event of wet weather 18&Over £10 | Under18 £5| Under18mths Free the OF Dinner on 7 October. I hope you’ll join me then for Family Tickets (2 Adults+2 Children) £25 more insights into my time at Forest. Join our “Old Foresters’ Club” Facebook Group for news updates and online purchase instructions Alternatively, purchase tickets via the Alumni Office on 020 8509 6510 (Mon-Fri) Feel free to email us at [email protected] especially if you would like to donate a raffle prize or volunteer! 1 RECENT EVENTS On 11 December members and guests of the Old Foresters’ Lodge met at Freemasons’ Hall to hear a fascinating talk on Music and Freemasonry by current member of the Lodge and Deputy Head, Co-Curricular at the School, James Sanderson. It was also the first attendance at the Lodge by the new Warden Antony Faccinello. This was followed by a festive Christmas Dinner at the Connaught Rooms. The evening was thoroughly enjoyable and anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry or the Old Foresters’ Lodge, is encouraged to contact James Sanderson Current Master of OFL, David Tudor welcoming Antony Faccinello ([email protected]) or the Secretary, John List ([email protected]). and Deputy Warden, Marcus Cliff Hodges

Trinity House Lunch A lunch for the 1955-65 cohort of OFs, organised by Colin Smith, was held in the impressive surroundings of Trinity House on 21 March. It was well supported by 58 guests including Derek Finall, who had travelled from British Columbia to be present as well as others from France and Guernsey. Colin welcomed his guests with some nostalgic comments about the Forest of that period and after an excellent meal the Warden rounded off proceedings by drawing comparisons with the very much larger School of today. Richard Cory, Commodore Peter Melson and Christopher Frankland

Tony Garland, Alastair Ross and Michael Head

Oxbridge Dinner Formal events were concluded with a speech by the Warden, by Nick Darrant ruminating on the shared history of Forest School and the Oxford and Cambridge Club, leading to an imagining of the different The Oxford and Cambridge Club on Pall Mall was the setting for experiences that each generation of Old Foresters may have had at a unique dinner, the first of its kind to bring together OF alumni university, but all with a common heritage of Forest. There was talk of of both universities under the same roof. It is hoped that it might the challenges that pupils face today in accessing the top universities, become a regular event, alternating every other year with dinners held as well as a celebration of the elements of Forest that he had found in Oxford and Cambridge which are more accessible to current OF striking in his first 100 days as Warden, none less so than the strong undergraduates. tradition for music. Indeed it was added that Forest’s erstwhile The evening began with a well-attended drinks reception, where Director of Music, Dr Andrew Parmley, is soon to be the Lord Mayor many OFs had the chance to meet our new Warden for the first time. of London. Once guests had taken their seats, I opened formal proceedings with Finally, all stood for a rousing rendition of In Pectore Robur, probably some welcoming words to all 28 OFs gathered, noting the absence of the first - but not the last time - that those words will reverberate stalwart Brian Hardcastle who was reportedly preparing for retirement around the walls of the Oxford and Cambridge Club. Alas there were that evening by getting “fitted out for his pipe and slippers”. Ian no takers for Ian Bennett’s entreaty to sing the fabled second verse! Bennett, after sharing some generous thoughts of his own on Brian’s sporting prowess, proceeded to say a Latin grace in time-honoured tradition, before food and wine were served. Many tales were told around the oval table in the Princess Marie Louise Room. One of the most enjoyable was that of former schoolmaster Bob Bishop finding himself on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury as a backing singer for Liam Gallagher. Another was that of Jangu Banatvala who maintains that in the 1950s the tradition at the OF Cambridge dinner was that speeches were always delivered from a seated position in order that the Senior Tutor could indulge Photo taken by Sanjeev Jeyakumar his fondness for fine wine as he spoke. 2 Centenary Walk The Miller Tea During the centenary years of The Great War there would Eight OFs who were all pupils during Gerald Miller’s headship inevitably come a time when we would focus upon the catastrophic (1936-1960) enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea in the familiar losses and injuries of the Battle of the Somme which started on 1 surroundings of the Upper Library on 9 March. Gerald Miller’s July 1916. However it is the 1914-1916 losses with over 17 million middle daughter, Dr Sue Tyack, was guest of honour and was deaths and 20 million wounded which continue to remain with us happy to share her memories of her father and of the family’s to this day. years at Forest. All the OFs remembered vividly having to raise their caps when passing the Headmaster’s study, a custom which Sir Anthony Seldon, Historian and former head of Wellington was immortalised in the sketch by famous cartoonist, writer and College has been inspired by a letter from a WWI soldier and an illustrator of children’s books, Norman Mansbridge who attended ancestor of his by the name of Douglas Gillespie to walk 450 miles the School from 1923-1927. this summer along the Western Front from near the Swiss border to the Flemish coast. Douglas Gillespie wanted a sacred road to be established after the Great War along which all could walk to remind them of the grief that war causes. The day after Douglas wrote to his former headmaster with this suggestion he died at the Battle of Loos. This walk starting on 22 June and ending on or about 12 July will pass well-known battle sites including Verdun, the Somme, Loos, Vimy Ridge, Arras and the Ypres Salient. The reason I wanted to include information about this in this Newsletter is simply to ascertain whether individually or as a group of friends (OFs or otherwise) you may wish to join the walk. Nobody is suggesting that a walk of this length and lasting about three weeks is achievable by most as Sir Anthony is seeking to do but, as the website (www.viasacrawalk2016.org.uk) makes clear, anyone can join, even for just one day (10-13 miles). Many people have already signed up! Roydon and Jill Duncan with Roger Geyman What the OFC, through the Alumni and Development Office, is willing to do is to act as co-ordinator to help possible walkers by providing information and assistance if there is interest in forming a group to one or more sections of the walk. This could be a fundraising event for charity. If you would like to be part of an OFC group please email [email protected]. Alternatively if you would prefer, you can make your own arrangements directly with the walk’s organisers who have made it clear that it is up to individuals to arrange their own travel, food and accommodation. It could just be one of the more interesting things you do in 2016!

Derek Inkpin Chairman OFC

Battlefields Trip reunion Participants from the 2015 OF Battlefields Trip met for a reunion curry in the Martin Centre on 17 March. Also on the menu were fruitful discussions Palmer Carter and Sue Tyack about the next trip, again visiting Ypres and The Somme, which will take place from 2-4 June 2017. Places will be limited to 35. If you are interested in joining the group, please email [email protected].

The baby in the pram is Sue’s younger sister, Jane Miller

The commemorative book about the OF Battlefields Trip 2015 written by Sue Coates and including an article by Derek Inkpin has been professionally bound in calf skin by Robin Shearmur (Copeland’s 1947-1957) and has been lodged in the School Archive. This is available to Old Foresters for viewing by appointment with [email protected]. 3 Where are they now?

Erinma Ochu Ruth (Park 1984-1991) Buscombe was awarded an (Astell 2001-2008) MBE in the Queen’s joined Forest as an Birthday Honours academic scholar list in June 2015 for with an ambition services to public to become an engagement in engineer in Formula science, engineering 1. She graduated and technology. from Cambridge Erinma, who with a Distinction benefited from in Aerospace an LEA Assisted and Aerothermal Place at Forest Engineering in 2012 says, “Forest made and spent the next the possibility of three years as Race studying science at Strategist at Ferrari. She now works for Haas Formula 1 team. Ruth university tangible is also involved in a not-for-profit organisation set up by the British whilst also allowing Motor Sports Association called Dare to be Different. Ruth says, me to keep up “It’s a privilege to be an Ambassador for Dare to be Different. It’s interests in arts so important that we fight the archaic stereotype that women and motor sport don’t go together to prevent misinformation and dogma and humanities, in prescribing a subset of career choices for girls. I’m proud to be a part particular, geography, theatre and music, which feature heavily in of an initiative that will showcase the fantastic opportunities available my work. Coming from the East End of London to a school like within motor sport; where what counts is what you can do - not what Forest made me acutely aware of the privilege Forest bestows on gender you are.” its pupils and that I must give back, at every opportunity, to those without my amazing mum or my schooling.” Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow at the University of Manchester, Erinma is currently exploring innovative ways in which the public can participate and collaborate in biomedical research, including After leaving Forest Katie Emerson (Kingsley an exploration of the cultural value of citizen science, interactive 2004-2011) was accepted from 1500 applicants onto a trainee storytelling and games. Trained originally as a neuroscientist with a management scheme with the Post Office. As well as learning passion for storytelling and art, her diverse career includes working the ins and outs of being a store manager, she was funded to in the film, TV and cultural sector. Erinma has led, coordinated and undertake a two year distance-learning degree programme in advised on several social change and citizen science initiatives. Retail Management, in association with Manchester Metropolitan University. She then went into Head Office and worked in retail Erinma is an RSA fellow and digital champion for the northwest. operations. Since leaving the Post Office in July 2015, Katie has Her work has also had an impact on the skilling and confidence- moved to Ghana and set up her own charity, called Pen to Paper building of refugees, asylum seekers and homeless people, screening Ghana (www.pentopaperghana.com). films, teaching scriptwriting and making short films to encourage them to share their stories.

Charlotte Wolstenholme (Eliot 2003-2010) graduated from Loughborough with a BEng (DIS) Materials Engineering. “Cummins Turbo Technologies offered to sponsor my final two years with a view to me coming back as a Graduate in Systems Integration Engineering. Now, this role is giving me the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer. This development includes being funded to complete an MSc and also becoming a STEM Ambassador to encourage young people to get involved in engineering.” 4 Angharad Hole (Baylis 2001-2012) graduated from the Eleanor Gooch University of Southampton in 2015 with a (Eliot 2003-2010) left BSc Geology First Class Honours and was Forest in 2010 to study awarded a full scholarship to study for an MSc Russian and Spanish in Geophysical Hazards at UCL. “One of my with proficiency in favourite topics so far has been investigating Portuguese at the how climate change affects natural hazards. University of Exeter. Next month I am going on a field trip to “I graduated in 2014 Naples where we will be looking at volcanic and and went to work as landslide hazards and then I will start research a Forensic Analyst for for my dissertation on storm surges along the Deloitte. I really enjoyed southern coast of the UK. After I complete my the role but felt I still Masters I hope to start my career in catastrophe had some ‘unfinished modelling, a role which uses models to estimate business’ with language the potential losses due to a catastrophic event learning. In September such as a hurricane or earthquake.” 2015 I thus returned to university, UCL therefore time, and am Will Salter currently studying for (Johnians 2001-2012) an MA in translation; graduated with a First specialising in Russian Class Honours in Interior and Spanish.” Architecture and Design from Leeds Beckett University. He was then Several OFs lent their support to the School’s Careers and Higher selected in the top ten Education Fair in January, sharing career advice and university experiences. students to present at the Interior Educators ‘Free Range’ graduate exhibition at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane. In September he started his career in architectural lighting, working for DHA Designs on a variety of projects from the Wynn Casinos around the world, exhibitions at the V&A and the National Portrait Gallery and large scale residential projects such as One Tower Bridge and South Quay Plaza.

Louise Lasfer (Baylis 2005-2012) studied International Business and Communications with a minor in Chinese at the University of Nottingham. She made the most of her exchange year in China before graduating in 2015 with First Class honours. Tim Robson (Johnians 2006-2013) represented Swansea University She is now completing a Masters in Business Management at Cass Business School in London.

Solicitor Richard Gordon (Doctor’s 1987-1997) 5 CONGRATULATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS

Best man David Hall (Guy’s Jonty Izzard (Johnians 1986-1996) Two babies in two months On 11 January Reshma Craine 1999-2006) and maid of honour and wife Georgina welcomed for the Rushton family! James (née Patel, Manor 1993-1999) Kate Hall (née Hawkins, Baylis son Jesse Nathaniel Izzard on 5 Thomas Welsford was born on and husband Ramsey became 1995-2006) joined in the December, a brother for Eben. 20 October to Carolyn Welsford parents to Aiyan Ramsey Craine. celebrations when Clare Leckie (née Rushton, Manor 1993- (Kingsley 1999-2006) and Oliver 2000) and husband Darren. “OJ” Harbord (Miller’s 1999- 2006) were married at Leez Priory, Great Leighs, on 27 December.

Patrick Huckle (Miller’s 1999-2006) married Josephine Neil Dutta (Bishop’s 1985- Cheroomi (Eliot 1999-2003) in Miliana Isla Faith Halls was born on 1996) and wife Papia welcomed 16 January to Ricky Halls (Poole’s Chapel on 13 February. Zahra Elizabeth Joan Rushton daughter Ellora Sophie Dutta 1992-1999) and wife Mimosa. was born on 27 November to on 20 January in Methodist Mark Rushton (Doctor’s 1993- Hospital, Brooklyn, NY, USA. 2001) and wife Mimi.

In the New Year’s Honours List 2015, Peter Adams (Guy’s 1958- Ravina Bhanot (Kingsley 2002-2013) and her team from 1966), Verderer, Epping Forest, was awarded an MBE for voluntary Imperial College won the Bhangra Showdown Competition on 20 services to the conservation of flora and fauna in South West Essex February in Birmingham. This competition is the largest Bhangra and East London. Competition in the world and the largest student show in the UK. Ravina’s team beat off eight other university teams from King’s College, UCL, Manchester, Aston, Birmingham, Nottingham, Congratulations to Mark Smith (Miller’s Brunel and Leicester to win the prestigious cup. 1975-1982) who has joined the experts Former Deputy on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Mark Head Girl, is a military museum curator and Ravina is studying specialist in military medals. He started Medicine at Barts collecting British medals in 1969 and and The London owns an extensive private collection that NHS Trust and he has amassed over the years. He started was selected to do dealing in Militaria in 1983 in Islington, London - a hobby which a BSc at Imperial has become a life-long passion. He is a well-known expert on the College for one Victoria Cross, but flying clothing and RAF log books are also his year. She says, “I specialist areas. He is a member of The Western Front Association, am so fortunate The Orders and Medals Research Society and a member of The to live in North Guild of Battlefield Guides. East London and to have gone to Forest School where multi-cultural Mark’s notable appearances on Antiques Roadshow include valuing a activities are encouraged and taught. Dedication, hard work, large collection of WW1 German memorabilia at Walthamstow Town commitment and passion are the key ingredients to success. All the Hall and a toy panda mascot that flew on the famous Dambusters dancers committed hours of rehearsal and balanced their studies well Raid in 1943 when the Roadshow visited RAF Coningsby. to participate in this demanding competition.” 6 SPORTS news OF Netball by Kate Hersey OFFC The OF Netball Club is going strong with several new players by Jon Howgrave-Graham signing this season. Ellie Ward has been an asset in attack and Brittany Kaye continues to run her socks off in centre court! We Chasing the Premier have had an extremely close fought season with almost all matches title has turned into a ending within 3 goals of one another but sadly more often than thrilling three horse race not in the opposition’s favour! However, we continue to smile and between Old Foresters hope that more games in division 7 of the Essex Met League will (3rd with 30 pts, P13), go our way next season. Old Carthusians (1st, We played well in the Wednesday night league finishing mid table. 36pts, P16) and Old Tonbridgians (2nd, Anyone looking to play please contact: kh@ forest.org.uk 33pts, P14). Could this be our year? We last won the Premier title in 2002/03 and the current team deserves something to show for their hard work and good form At the GLB memorial Match, a strong School 1st XI faced a during the past two mixed OF 2nd/3rd XI which rallied heroically in the second seasons. Billy Jenkins half, after inspired substitutions which saw Jon Howgrave- has been an inspirational Graham and Ben Murphy take to the pitch. Alas, it was manager from the touchline with Alex Robinson and Conor Mitchell leading on too little, too late and the skilful School side won 4-2. The the pitch as captains. Robbo was sorely missed for several weeks with an injury, but Warden presented the trophy to School Captain, Callum is back playing again. Many players from other Arthurian clubs rate him as the best Thomson, Brian Hardcastle handed over the Man of the player in the league, and some older Arthurian players say he’s the best of all time! Match award to Tayo Felstead and Bill Maddison presented He’s certainly doing himself and OFs proud. medals to players and officials. The match was well attended In Division 2, Charlie Palline’s 2nd XI, have put in excellent performances of late, by parents and OF Club President, Martin Oliver. but have failed to secure the points, which has left them in the bottom three, four points above safety with three matches remaining. It’s going to be a tense finish, but they have made the top teams look ordinary recently, and they deserve to stay in the division. In Division 5 North, our 3rd XI, captained by myself, couldn’t keep pace with the promotion battle this season, so we are focusing on enjoying our final games and preparing for next season. We lost the mighty Nick Sims a few weeks ago, as he moves across the pond to NYC. After 22 years playing for the OFs, Nick’s spirit has never OFGS By Alan Plampton diminished, and we’ll miss him as much as he’ll miss the OFFC. We wish him all the best. Our 2016 season started in April with a successful Halford Unfortunately, all teams have been knocked out of the cup competitions. Hewitt Week, masterminded by Stephen Fellowes. Members competed for the Spring Scratch Cup at Littlestone, successfully • In the Dunn, we beat Old Carthusians in October, but our injury-struck 1st XI lost defended this year by Steve Allen, and the handicap Fellowes 3-2 to Lancing. Cup won by Neegum Sheth. Thanks to Gary Kessock-Philip • In the AFA Senior Cup, our 1st XI impressively beat Broomfield FC 6-1 away in for organising this day. The clubhouse at Deal also saw the December, but we were defeated by Old Hamptonians 4-3 at home in January. presentation of the Public Schools GS Peter Kenyon Bowl to Stephen Fellowes and Neegum Sheth. • In the Junior League Cup, our 2nd XI beat Old Wykehamists on penalties after a 4-4 draw, then went on to beat Old Citizens 5-3. They were ultimately robbed by Following this, our Hewitt team (Mark Phillips (Capt), Mike Old Carthusians III 5-4 in the quarter final, having dominated much of the match. Nathan, Geoff Tidder, Nigel Hilliard, John Rees, Matt Andes, Our 3rd XI lost their opening JLC game to Old Westminsters II. Pat Amoroso, Gary Kessock-Philip, Neegum Sheth and Steve Allen) was narrowly defeated by Liverpool at Royal St George’s, • In the Derrick Moore VETS Cup, we started in formidable form with a 4-2 win Sandwich. (Liverpool then lost to the eventual Hewitt winners, over Old Carthusians. We have a particularly strong side which includes George Tonbridge.) However this 1st round defeat gave Forest the Wilson, James Dunne, Ben Murphy, Steve Pledger and others. Rather cruelly, opportunity to shine in the Prince’s Plate, where strong wins however, the Cup committee ruled that we would be unable to fulfil our next round against Bishops Stortford and Clifton took them to the last 8, fixture by their preferred date and so awarded a walk-over to Old Harrovians. before succumbing to a strong Taunton side. Mark Phillips and We have had several younger OFs join recently, which is great for the club, but we the team appreciated the support from many Society members. A need many more for next season, so please get in touch if you would like to play: superb week! [email protected] Our first full Society meeting of 2016 will be at the new venue of Finally, Billy Jenkins is flying high as Arthurian League Representative Team Flempton GC on 29 April, organised by Chris Brown. manager and has won his first two games in charge, beating the Amateur Football Matches in the Essex Public Schools Matchplay League start soon Combination 3-2 (Robbo with 2 goals, 1 assist), and then the Royal Navy and it is hoped that Peter King can lead us to victory for the 4th Development XI 4-1. year out of the five it has been contested. In addition we look

Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai forward to playing the School for the Leslie Living Cup. So if you fancy joining the fun (and it really is!) please contact Old Foresters’ Football Club - Est. 1876 either Stephen Fellowes, Jish Patel or Peter King [email protected] for more information. @OldForestersFC @OldForestersXI 7 THE WARDEN WRITES In my second term as Warden, I have again been dazzled by the talents Alumni Director and doyen of Forest pupils in music, drama, art, sport and debate: there is a tangible of Forest and ISFA football. I creative buzz at the heart of school life here. Reading ‘The Times’ article am delighted to learn that he about Paapa Essiedu (Johnians 1997-2008) playing the eponymous tragic has accepted the OF Club’s hero in the RSC’s new Stratford production of Hamlet shows it is an ongoing invitation to speak at the Antony Faccinello and Colin Smith tradition. In part, I think it is because we encourage all our young Foresters annual dinner on 7 October. to be fully involved both in and outside the classroom so that these precious I’ve also learned more this years are as formative as possible and they find what interests them most. term about life at Forest in the 1950s and 60s by attending the Colin Smith lunch for a large gathering of 1955-65 leavers held at Trinity House and The term also saw many OFs return to School to pay their respects and the Oxford and Cambridge Dinner held for the first time at the Oxford share fond memories of JE Scott at his memorial service. Professor Sir and Cambridge Club. Needless to say, mid-twentieth century Forest pupils Richard Evans’s address was a fitting valediction for a great Forest figure. thrived in spite of minimal health and safety. Also, in the last friendly match of the season on 19 March, our 1st XI footballers lined up against an OF XI to compete for the GLB trophy, in The Lent Term at Forest is also when our oldest students who are in Year13 memory of former master Geoff Burton. A number of OF spectators were (old Upper Sixth) realise their remaining days as pupils at school are quickly present along with Brian Hardcastle who retires after 30 years both as running out; already they have completed their applications to leading Senior Master of Boys’ School, as co-founder of the Development Office, universities, medical schools, art colleges or musical conservatoires and have now received their offers. Among them are the 10 holding offers from Oxford and Cambridge and along with the whole cohort they will specialise in a range of subjects from Archaeology and Anthropology to Human, Social, and Political Science that reflect where their passions lie. Behind this success are years of academic hard work, of course, but also years of personal growth and development to become the rounded individuals and fully formed young men and women who will go out into the wider world and make their mark for the good of society at large. They will join the OF community as you did and Paapa as Othello in Forest’s Paapa as Macbeth in the AS we hope that School will remain for them, as I hope it does for you, a place of Senior Play 2007 Drama production, also 2007 fond memories and a seedbed for life-long friendships.

In January the Alumni Office arranged for the 1st XI GS hockey Jangu Banatvala, Peter Adams and Christopher Bishop visited the photographs from 1992 to 2015 to be framed by Jon Jackson School in March to share their experiences of the Second World War (Bishop’s 1979-1984) and these have now been mounted in the with the Sixth Form, as part of the Look Out lecture series. They spoke Sports Hall. in fascinating depth about the reality of day-to-day School life during a period of intense conflict and upheaval in London, which included their memories of the Blitz, rationing, former teachers and the intense sporting rivalries with local schools (some things never change!). Diploma Coordinator, Mr Burnside said: “The talks were delivered with great humour and poignancy, and the Sixth Form listened with rapt attention; there was a palpable feeling of warmth and respect in the Deaton Theatre.”

One of the most recent players, Lucia Corry (Franklin 2008-2015) played in her first Varsity hockey match in March and has been awarded a full Blue for Cambridge. Lucia (far right) is Year 1 pupils visited the School studying Human, Archive recently to learn more Social and Political about the history of Forest as part Sciences at Magdalene of their neighbourhood topic. They College. learned about the foundation of the School and saw old photographs of how buildings once looked. Year 1 teacher, Miss Hopkin, said, “The Did you know that the Dining Hall and the Upper Library are pupils really enjoyed their visit to available to OFs for hire during the School holidays? Please email the Archive and it was a great start to [email protected] for more information. their new topic. The highlight was seeing pupils try on old uniforms.” 8