Contents EPSOMIAN 2016-2017

House College Sports Academic Reports Life Review Enrichment P 3-26 P 27-64 P 65-124 P 125-154

03 Carr 29 Cross Country 67 Girls’ Hockey 127 Young Enterprise 05 Crawfurd 31 Choral Competition 75 Rugby 129 Economics & Enterprise Society 07 Fayrer 35 Chapel Notes 85 Football 131 History: Battlefields Trip 09 Forest 37 College Music 89 Netball 133 History: U4 trip to Georgia 11 Granville 39 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 97 Rugby 7s 135 Art 6th Form 13 Holman 43 Wildhorn’s Jekyll and Hyde 101 Squash 137 Art GCSE 15 Propert 45 Witness for the Prosecution 103 Golf 139 Art trip to LA 17 Raven 47 CCF Annual Review 105 Volleyball 141 DT 19 Robinson 50 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 107 Girls’ Tennis 145 Photography 21 Rosebery 51 Target Rifle 109 Boys’ Tennis 149 STEM 23 White 53 Murrell House 111 Mixed Tennis 151 Trip to Venice 25 Wilson 55 Warren Pickett Awards 113 Cricket 153 Prizes 57 Serving Our Local Community 119 Girls’ Athletics 59 Leaving Teachers 121 Boys’ Athletics 123 Rounders

The cover image was taken 60 years ago, during the 1956/57 academic year. Then, boys would take morning exercise following Chapel, and before the start of lessons at 8.30am. These exercises would be led by the House Prefects and overseen by Sergeant Major Moger, an ex-Army Physical Trainer. Boys would exercise close to their House before rushing Common Room Editor: Mr G. R. Watson to gather books and heading off to lessons. This image show boys from Crawfurd House (formerly on the site of the current Raven House). Student Editor: Liv Teasdale Photography: Mr R. A. Johnstone and Mr Jon Bromley

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HOUSE CARR Carr House continues to excel in a variety of areas within the College. The talent and determination of the boys is evident in their success, and, as one of the biggest Houses in the College, it is no surprise that Carr enjoys success in a number of different fields.

Housemaster: he beginning of the Michaelmas Forms continued their sporting success, both Mr L. Matthews Term marked the annual choral making the final in the Inter-house football, Tcompetition. This is not a with the U4 winning the competition. The Head of House: renowned strength of the House, but we squash players continued the success of the Dan Richardson managed to work hard to produce the best footballers; but, unfortunately, they came up performance we possibly could. With just short, in second place. However, sporting (Michaelmas) the expertise of Mr Johnson-Hyde, and success did not end there. Moving to the pool Charlie Vickers commitment from the whole House, we were the boys continued to impress, the U4 and (Lent and Summer) able to give an energetic and committed unison 5th-Form boys continued their dominance, rendition of ‘Build Me Up Buttercup’. This winning their respective year groups. Head of School: included remarkable conducting from Hugo Moreover, the M4 and 6th Forms both Dan Richardson (Lent) Rossi, and the highlight of the evening was contributed by finishing in the top three, Luca Boot being lifted into the air to mark the helping the House to win the event overall – House Tutors: end of a wonderful performance. Moreover, the magnificent work from the whole House. Mr L. B. Gimenez partsong of ‘Cry Me a River’ and a heartfelt Despite all the achievements throughout The unity of the whole House singing together and having a Mr M. D. Hobbs solo performance by Hugo Rossi contributed to the term, it was rightly remembered for the a successful evening. The House was placed Carr House soirée. After months of dedicated wonderful evening really shows what Carr House is all about Mr P. Johnson-Hyde fifth in all performances, making Carr the rehearsals and filming, all the year groups Mr R. A. Johnstone highest-placed boys’ House. “ produced hilarious and well-prepared Mrs Z. Liu The cross-country competition was a performances in front of their families. There major highlight of the year; the intermediates were many highlights of the evening, including athletics, saw the majority of boys in all year the College, with M4 Toby Lodge wining the ” Mr C. C. J. Telfer managed to secure first place, which played a Myles Bingham’s beatboxing, Aaron Endeley’s groups taking part in at least one event. With solo category in his first year at the College and Mr A. J. Thompson huge hand in the House finishing second stand-up performance (using jokes not pre- a variety of talent amongst the House in all many members of the House winning academic Mr R. I. Whiteley overall. This success was well deserved, as approved by any House Tutors!) and the events, we were able to secure second place, awards in a variety of academic challenges. shown through the hard preparation and hilarious U6th sketch ‘Carr Karaoke’ with narrowly beaten by just 4 points. All the boys With everyone in the House contributing in Mrs C. C. Winmill Chapel Triangles run beforehand. In the many special guests, including Mr Matthews should be extremely proud of their efforts. The one way or another throughout the year, in so Matron: aftermath of the cross country, both the U4 and the Headmaster, Mr Piggot. Despite all seniors, however, were the stars of the day, many different areas, it marked the end of and the 5th Form managed to make the Inter- the wonderful acts, one stood out: the Carr winning the 6th-Form trophy. Moreover, there another brilliant year for Carr House. Mrs R. Boyce house rugby finals. Both terrific achievements House Tutors’ band, comprising Mr Matthews, were exceptional individual performances from Despite the success of the House, there is helped the House, once again, secure second Mr Johnson-Hyde and Mrs Winmill. Their Douglas McLean, winning the Throws Cup, no doubt that none of it would have been place overall. However, a major strength of the spin on the familiar song ‘Our House’, into and Luke Laughton, winning the coveted possible without the support of the Tutors and House is its ability to contribute to many ‘Carr House’, finished off a wonderful evening Victor Ludorum Cup for the second straight other key figures. First, I’d like to thank our different areas, not just on the sports fields. A and had the entire audience in Main Hall year. As well as this, we managed to win the two Heads of Houses: Dan Richardson and very strong area of the House is drama, and passionately singing along. This unity of the House cricket, beating Propert comfortably in Charlie Vickers, for being such good role this is shown through the vast number of Carr whole House singing together and having a the final. The sporting success didn’t end models. A special mention must be given to boys involved in school productions. In the wonderful evening really shows what Carr there, with Brian Mabbut and Joshua Costain our amazing Matron, Ruth. Without her Michaelmas school play, Midsummers Night’s House is all about. coming out victorious in the House tennis. constant support and care I can safely say the Dream, Thomas Usher, Ben Sumrie, Seb As the Summer Term quickly arrived, this With the term drawing to a close, we House would not function – from all the boys, Flatau and Ben Abbott all represented the marked the start of a very stressful and anxious proceeded to make the final of the Darbyshire we are ever thankful! Finally, I give thanks, on House fantastically well. Moreover, Dan time for many members of the House. With Debating Competition, unfortunately, just behalf of Carr, to our Housemaster, Mr Richardson starred as both Jekyll and Hyde in the public and end-of-year exams fast coming up short; but Alexander Darwish and Lawrence Matthews. His devotion and an exhilarating performance in the Lent Term approaching the whole House buckled down to Max Rossi deserve notable mentions for their dedication to the House inspires us to perform school play of Jekyll & Hyde, to finish off his work; however, there was still a wide range of pivotal roles in making the final. However, to the best of our ability. It has been a great brilliant drama career at Epsom. events and competitions to take part in. With many others within the House provided year, and it will be hard to find another House After a well-deserved Christmas holiday, work coinciding with these events, all the boys invaluable support, especially highlighted in that contributes to all areas of College life. 2017 brought about a new term and new managed to keep organised and continue to our debating win over Fayrer. Furthermore, we challenges. Success continued, with Carr give their all for the House. The annual Epsom continued our link with Cancer Research, Edward Hughes winning the annual Pancake Race and College Founder’s Day, a historic event where raising over £10,000 for a great cause. Finally, volleyball for the first time! The U4 and 5th the House competed in the Inter-house we continued to contribute in all fields around

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HOUSE CRAWFURD After a relaxing summer, Crawfurd reunited once again and prepared for another busy year. After saying an emotional farewell to the bubbly U6th and a couple of 5th Formers, we welcomed a set of 10 M4s, one new U4 and the first two Lower-School boarders.

Housemistress: busy first week back at Epsom your bed for you! But Secret Santa is merely Mrs H. H. Hynd concluded with Crawfurd off on the build up to the Christmas party, a night of Atheir annual big night out. This endless fun set up by the U6th, ending the Head of House: year we tried something new and went to play term just as we started it – with a very tight Zena Giwa-Osagie mini golf, a stray from the usual AirHop trip. In competition. With each year group competing our mixed year-group teams, we played an for the title of Christmas Party Champions, we Head of School: enjoyable 18 holes, giving us an opportunity to had games such as a dance off, chubby bunny Georgia McGrath get to know the newbies. This event was just the and, of course, best dressed. Our overall beginning of Crawfurd’s competitiveness, which winners of the evening were the L6th, with (Michaelmas) grew throughout the year, with each putt their impressive approach to the challenges set House Tutors: making all the difference to each team’s success upon us all. and scorecards being marked rigorously. After having made it into the New Year, Ms A. L. Furlong As October half term approached, the time began to dress up again in some Mr M. P. Hynd Crawfurd prepared for the much-awaited event interesting costumes and come together with Mrs T. M. Muller of the pumpkin carving competition! An our parents for a night of entertainment; it was evening filled with music and fun (and a lot of time for the Crawfurd soirée. We celebrated Miss I. Page mess!), which ended off the first half term with the theme of ‘Around the World’, comically Miss G. Ramos Zorilla a display of excellent artistic talent. From displayed by each year group’s costumes. Our summer party, an evening filled with more fun designs of emoji expressions to perfectly hosts for the evening, Angelina and Kamsi, and games, leaving the entire House in Matron: carved spiders, the judging panel of our most guided us through each year group’s creative cheerful spirits. Mrs J. Ballinger artistic Tutors came to the conclusion that performance as well as individual and duo acts. Although we have not disclosed there was a joint win: Elisabeth and Jennifer in We heard a well-performed Beatles medley Crawfurd’s successes throughout the year, we The Crawfurd dinner gave us an the U4, with their very impressive detail and from Issy, Flora and Addie; a beautiful piano cannot fail to mention the sporting victory precision of an owl, and Issy and Nicol in the performance from Shannon; and a musical amongst the U4s. As a year group, they came opportunity to come together as a House L6th, for their more obscure three-eyed-alien theatre piece from Lally, who returned to the together, across all events, to produce “ design. The night was the perfect round-up for stage with Pollyanna and Poppy to round off remarkable results, and bought back trophies and indulge in an amazing meal prepared the first half of term, and filled us with plenty the evening. for winning the tennis, rounders and netball of Halloween spirit. As we edged towards the end of the competitions. Congratulations, and we hope for us by the catering team. As we ploughed on patiently waiting for Summer Term, exams were fast approaching this triumph continues! the Christmas festivities to kick off, Crawfurd and study leave called for the 5th Form and Lastly, many thanks must go to our headed up to London to indulge in a trip to the U6th, so Crawfurd joined together for one Matron, Mrs Ballinger, for her support and ” the theatre to see Sister Act. This was an last time. The Crawfurd dinner gave us an everything she does for us throughout the enjoyable experience for all. The journey home opportunity to come together as a House and year, and to Miss Furlong, who leaves us after was filled with song and dance, along with indulge in an amazing meal prepared for us by a successful year as a Tutor in Crawfurd. many wishes to return to the theatre soon. the catering team. We heard speeches from Additionally, we say a sad farewell to Mr However, our next trip was fast Margaux, about her first year in the House; Hynd, who has offered great guidance year approaching and it was already time to go ice- Georgia and Lally, about their time in after year. Thanks also go to Zena Giwa- skating at Hampton Court; we spent the night Crawfurd; Zena, about her year as Head of Osagie for her fantastic work as Head of on the ice with Wilson House and we all House; and from Mrs Hynd, who spoke about House. A final mention, however, should go to enjoyed the evening, although many of us what it has been like to be a part of Crawfurd Mrs Hynd, who has coped with all of us in returned back to Epsom much more bruised over the past four years. As Mr and Mrs Hynd Crawfurd for four years in style; with advice than anticipated. This trip marked the leave us at the end of this year, we couldn’t on any situation you could possibly throw at commencement of Secret Santa. As bear for this night to be their last with us all her, there would always be a solution, and she Crawfurdians, we all take great joy in together, so we had a Crawfurd curry night, will be greatly missed for all she has done for surprising our fellow housemates with little courtesy of Mrs Rajan. The evening was us. We wish her all the best for the future! treats and niceties to help them get through emotional for many, but we wish them all the their week; you wouldn’t quite believe the best in pastures new and on their exciting Nicol Fenn appreciation when your Secret Santa makes journeys to follow. The year ended with the

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HOUSE FAYRER The beginning of Michaelmas Term is always hectic, and the Fayrer boys returned with optimism for the upcoming year. With Toby Howarth as Head of House, we looked ahead to what we hoped would be another successful year.

Housemaster: he first challenge of the year was the With the Michaelmas Term drawing to a Mr S. J. Head choral competition, and after hours close, Aaron Au was recognised for receiving Tof work on the House unison, which the most merits in the L6th. Distinctions were Head of House: was led by the enthusiastic Gareth Stephens, we also awarded to Denis Zinchuk, Sam Edwards, Toby Howarth sadly finished unplaced. Similarly, the partsong, Vladimir Simonov, Kenny Li, Tobes Coad and which was led by Jack Candlish, also finished Frank Yao for the computational thinking House Tutors: unplaced; however, we could all be proud of our challenge. In addition, Joshua Clark-Bell, James Mr P. A. Burke efforts in what was a spirited and imaginative Gulliver, Callum Torpey and Gareth Stephens performance of ‘Stand By Me’. The solo was sung all received Major Colours for their Mr J. M. Drinkall by Alexander Smith, but his rendition of ‘The contributions throughout the rugby season. Mr F. C. Pearce Boxer’ was also sadly left unplaced. After this The Lent Term arrived, and we all looked Mr M. W. D. Perrins disappointment, Mr Head worked hard to raise ahead to a long hard term. We won overall in our spirits, as the cross-country competition was the AGI Day activities, with honourable Mr P. O. B. Swainson already fast approaching. mentions going to Xani Lawrence, Asher Mr N. R. Taylor Next, with the dark nights rolling in, we Smith Robson and Toby Howarth for their Mr A. Wolstenholme began our cross-country training. We knew leadership skills, and the day was topped off by this year that it would be as tough as ever to excellent performances in the obstacle course Stoney. In addition, James Johnson and Justin Mr R. M. Wycherley retain our 30-plus-year winning streak. by Harry Webster and Freddie Walker. The Hurst performed extremely well in the tennis Matron: However, on the day, everyone raced their Inter-house basketball and squash teams did competition, to finish a very respectable second At times, the opportunities hearts out. In the junior competition, Fayrer not fare quite so well however, as the basketball in the senior competition. This excellence Mrs C. Roy beat Propert into second place; in the inters, team were knocked out in the semi-finals and continued with Xani Lawrence being officially that this school has to offer are taken for Fayrer ranked a close fourth; and in the senior the squash team ranked eighth overall. We also named head NCO in the CCF, taking over “ competition Fayrer drew level at the top with managed to be first past the post in the from fellow Fayrite Toby Howarth. With the granted, and we must realise how lucky we Forest. This was enough for us to hold on to Pancake Race, but were disqualified due to term drawing to a close, there was just time for first place, with honourable mentions going to some mid-race snacking by Harry Webster. Harry Webster and Tomas Penwarden to star are to have such an encouraging, thriving Toby Reynolds, who won the junior boys’ Fayrer was very well represented by the solo in their L6th drama production. Harry competition; Sam Edwards, who was placed instrumentalists, which included Oscar Isaac, Webster showed tremendous skill through his environment to help all students with their third in the inter boys’ competition; and Asher Laju Aragho, Vincent Ho and Thomas Stoney; acting in the lead role, whilst Tomas Smith Robson, who finished in eighth place in however, a special mention must go to James Penwarden displayed his excellence controlling lives beyond Epsom. the senior boys’ competition – a truly splendid Johnson, who won on his bass guitar. Fayrer the lighting and sound for the production. effort from all of the boys. was also well represented in the debating Highlights from the end-of-year assembly By this time, Inter-house rugby was well competition, in which Divesh Valiram and included Asher Smith Robson receiving the under way and we were placed fourth overall. Toby Howarth performed admirably. In final Elliott Cup for his spirited contributions to success. Thanks must go to all ”the staff The seniors were particularly impressive, roll at the end of term, a special mention went Fayrer throughout the years, whilst Xani associated with Fayrer, including the domestic being placed second in their competition, but to Denis Zinchuk for his contribution to the Lawrence received the Nick Beale Cup for his staff and the Tutors, who are key to Fayrer’s it was an admirable effort by all year groups on intermediate maths challenge. The term ended magnificent contribution to cricket at Epsom. academic and sporting success. In addition to the day. Aside from sport this term, there were just as well as it started for the Fayrer boys Many comical stories were told about the U6th this, we thank Mr Head, who has done a performances in the 6th-Form musical award with Alexander Smith, Thomas Stoney and by Mr Head in House assembly, and the superb job this year in helping all of the new, holders’ concert by Alexander Smith and Tom Francis representing the House in the Webster brothers both received House Colours and existing, Fayrer boys settle in and feel at Thomas Stoney, with Alexander Smith also school play, Jekyll & Hyde. for their contributions to sport throughout ease, whilst pushing them to reach their full performing in the ensembles concert. The Summer Term, despite being the their careers at Epsom College. Alexander potential. At times, the opportunities that this Additionally, many of the Fayrer boys were shortest, is without doubt the most stressful, Smith, Ollie Thesiger, Tom Francis, Thomas school has to offer are taken for granted, and involved in service placements, which included with exams for all. Highlights from the term Stoney and Andrew McCallum all picked up we must realise how lucky we are to have such helping with gardening, supervising lunch for Fayrer included the swimming competition, prizes and awards at prize-giving. an encouraging, thriving environment to help times and helping around the classroom – all where Ollie Thesiger finished third in the 50m At the end of a long and successful year, all students with their lives beyond Epsom. at local primary schools. As ever, the Fayrer butterfly and Tom Francis was placed in the even by Fayrer’s standards, we looked forward Thank you to Mr Head and his team for their boys put tremendous effort into their service 100m individual medley. The Chapel choir to a long and restful summer break. We will continued hard work, and roll on next year! placements, which were very well received by recital also included three Fayrer students: all be ready and eager to commence next year the local community. Tom Hughes, Alexander Smith and Thomas with the same hopes and aspirations for Jack Ready

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HOUSE FOREST Michaelmas Term kicked off with the choral competition. Forest were first up with a rendition of ‘Lola’, with Guy Peppiatt beautifully playing the titular role; it was painful to just fall short of a placement. Alastair Major, who also sang the solo, conducted the performance.

Housemaster: ater in the term came the cross U14s. In the Inter-house competition, the Mr J. F. Stephens country. Late-night training after seniors were successful and won the Lprep obviously benefited some of tournament. In other sporting events, Matthew Head of House: us (and some not so much). The juniors Ng received his Major Colours for badminton. Fraser Price finished sixth overall, with a strong Matthew has represented the 1st team since performance from Thomas Lynagh, who M4, which shows his talent for badminton. House Tutors: finished fourth. The Inters also finished sixth The Forest House soirée is always a Mr J. H. Bailey overall, with Matthew Green and Max highlight of the Lent Term. This year it was a McMurdo finishing sixth and 16th respectively. superb display of the House’s talents. With the Mr P. A. Henson The seniors’ performance was a highlight of night being hosted by Alastair Major and Mr S. Hibbitt the year. Not only did they finish in first place Fraser Price (although slightly lacking a voice), Mr R. E. T. Moore for the first time since 2007, but they also set it kicked off with the formidable Tutor band first in the long jump and hurdles. Alex Borisov a new record, as Charlie Taylor, Fraser Price, singing ‘Sit Down’, by James. Throughout the was awarded the Victor Ludorum trophy after Mr S. X. Powell The Forest House soirée is always a Andrew Thomas, William Bulmer, Robert night there was a string of solo acts, where finishing first in the 100m, 200m and the shot. Matron: Thomas and Alexander Pembridge finished individuals showed off skills that were The Inters took part and ran with determination. In the seniors, Charlie Taylor highlight of the Lent Term. This year it was Mrs Y. Tolson first, second, third, fourth, sixth and seventh previously unknown. There were also acts put respectively. It was a jaw-dropping spectacle together by individual year groups, which and Andrew Thomas finished first and second “ a superb display of the House’s talents. seeing the seniors running so well and being never fail to be humorous. These ranged from in the 1500m and Alexander Pembridge rewarded with House Colours. Charlie Taylor the 5th Form showing their interpretations of finished first in the B-string 800m, which was must be mentioned for the fact that he remains movie greats to a day in the life of Mr the third-quickest time. Joshua Galloway and undefeated in the cross country and finished Stephens and a Forest recruitment video by Ebube Anyanechi came third in discus and ” two minutes clear of second place. the U6th. shot. The ‘race of the day’ was the 4x400m, December saw the touch rugby Other academic achievements during the where the team (comprising Charlie Taylor, competition give everyone a chance to fiercely Lent Term include Andrew Thomas achieving Andrew Thomas, Alexander Pembridge and compete for Forest with great spirit. Notably, a gold award in the Physics Olympiad and Fraser Price) finished first. It is worth noting the M4s finished as runners up, showing off George Wang obtaining a merit in the SMC that Charlie, Andy and Alex have been their skills, and the seniors finished third, Kangaroo. involved in this race for three years and have drawing from their rusty-but-talented pool of After an Easter break full of revision for won it every time. House Colours were players. Overall, Forest finished fourth. In the exam groups, we came back for the awarded to the team. the M4, Olayia Adeniji, Thomas Lynagh and Summer Term. There was much sporting In Music, Mark Halstead obtained his Kit Man represented the A team, whilst success for Forest this term. Marco Tao Grade 8 merit in singing, which is an amazing in the seniors, Price, Ivaschenko and captained the volleyball team and won the achievement. Pembridge represented the 2nd XV, with a few Brighton beach tournament. Liam Head End of year prizes were awarded to performances for the 1st XV. captained the 1st XI cricket, and was certainly George Wang for Maths and Finlay Price The Lent Term is always marked by on form in his batting and bowling this season. received the Epsom College 150th Anniversary Shrove Tuesday and the Pancake Race – one George Wang and Isaac Chow won the Inter- Scholarship. In the U6th, Fraser Price and of Mr Stephens’ most treasured events. It house table tennis competition and were Joshua Galloway were awarded prizes for Another mention has to go to our ladies. started well, with the juniors winning their awarded House Colours for this feat. In Physics and Business. Michael Anyanechi won Their hard work must be applauded because race, but they were let down by the seniors, shooting, Harry Goddard was a strong the award for Biology and, finally, Marco Tao of simply how much they do for us in the who managed to lose their pancake on the run performer (as usual), and was awarded the was awarded the prestigious OE Lodge House. They are always friendly and help us and, therefore, we lost the pan. national sporting award for representing Great Citizenship Prize. keep our lives together in a very patient With football as the main sport during the Britain in Canada. The biggest event in the Mr Moore leaves after a year and moves manner. Jane retires this year, and we thank Lent Term, the boys who represented the Summer Term was Founder’s Day athletics. In on to be head of his own History Department her for everything she has done for us. school at top levels deserve a mention. the juniors, Aadham Ahmad came third in the in Devon, and we wish him the best of luck. Another thank you goes to Mr Stephens for Alexander Pembridge, Liam Head and Pawel discus and first in the 4x100m. Kamana Mr Powell also leaves after three years of running the House for another year, and the Tarasiuk represented the 1st team, which is an Akinyanju came first in the high jump and service after contributing so much to the Prefects, who have all enjoyed their time in outstanding achievement. In the juniors, Thomas Lynagh came first in the 100m (he ran House. He was also the key guitar player in Forest. Matthew Green was named U16 player of the this in 11.7 seconds, which was 0.2 seconds off the Tutor band, and has been an excellent season, as well as Thomas Lynagh for the the school record). Thomas Lynagh also came Tutor and great asset in the House. Fraser Price

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HOUSE GRANVILLE Last year, Mr Young, who had been Housemaster for seven years, stepped down and Mr Day stepped up. He was welcomed into the House Head of House, and with help from Mr Fisher, our Resident Tutor, and Mrs Clarke, our Logan Didier managed to Matron, the House began to change and adjust to the new leadership. “ break the 34-year School javelin record and qualified Housemaster: s always, the choral competition been top of the leader boards for sporting for the next round of Mr A. V. Day was the first Inter-house event of competitions, this year was a real improvement. Athe year, and rehearsals were soon After a vigorous training routine for getting national competitions. Head of House: underway. This year we performed ‘Teenage the House fit, we had a few good results across Logan Didier Dirtbag’, by Wheatus, for our unison song. the competition. Nat Rodger achieved a This was enthusiastically conducted by Charlie fantastic 10th place in the senior competition, House Tutors: Simionescu-Marin, who encouraged a rousing whilst Toby Reynolds won the M4 race. ” Mr M. Day rendition, which proved to be extremely Overall, this was a great day, and a solid block entertaining. The partsong was a mix-up of to build on for next year. Mr L. C. Fisher ‘I’ll Make Love to You’, by Boyz II Men, and Soon after the House came back from the Mr M. E. Johnson ‘Dilemma’, by Nelly. This was an audience Christmas holidays and it was straight back Mr N. J. Smith pleaser, with some great choreography and into work with exams beginning to loom for intricate transitions making for a most the 5th Form and U6th years. An early Mr J. Styles enjoyable performance. However, the triumph competition was the solo music competition. a late summer concert in the marquee on Matron: of the choral competition for us was Michael As Granville has many very talented musicians, Wilson’s pitch. The soirée was full of delight, Lam taking first place for the solo, thanks to a it was looking for a good result, having won with spellbinding solo performances from Mrs K. Clarke beautiful rendition of ‘When We Were Young’, last year. Top performers included Myung- Cornelius Lee and Michael Lamb, some funny by Adele, accompanied by James Wallbank on Kyoo Lee, who won the advance strings; videos, clapping music, the inaugural guitar. Altogether, it was an immense triumph Sungmin Lee, who won intermediate guitar; performance of the Granville House barbershop for the House, which was rewarded with a Luke Melville, who was in three advanced choir and, my personal favourite, the ‘Would I fitting pizza night. categories; and Kartik Jain, who won advanced Lie to You’ gunge addition from the L6th. Soon after it was a test of our academic beatboxing. With some fantastic fibs and truths to be strength in the Inter-house senior maths This year has seen a steep rise in the found, it ended in many of the L6th being competition. Each team consists of a maximum standard of squash in Granville. In the addition covered in a bucket of green goo, along with of two members of the U6th, and normally two to Cornelius Lee, who was captain of the half the stage. The soirée ended with a from the L6th. This year the team was school’s 1st team this year, we had Toby Jane rendition of the House unison song ‘Teenage Brendon Ho and Pavel Dokazov from the U6th (L6th) and James Bull (M4) join us. Toby went Dirtbag’, this time conducted by Luke along with Luke Melville and Myung-Kyoo straight into the 1st team and James was top Melville, in preparation for next year’s choral Lee from the L6th. The competition was close, seed for the U15 squad. With these three top competition. Overall, it was a tremendous with only a few points difference between the players, along with a strong cohort of success for Granville, showing off its many top teams moving into the last round. After a recreational players, it was hard to make the talents and preparing well for future years. fantastic performance, Granville fell short by Granville squash team. Thanks to some top This has been a transition year for the one point, due to a few small arithmetic errors tips from Mr Fisher, the team of Cornelius House, as moving from one Housemaster to in the last round, but still came an impressive Lee, Toby Jane, James Bull and James another is not easy. However, the House has second place out of the 12 Houses, and Wallbank took an easy first place, completely gradually adjusted and is now looking forward rightfully enjoyed the trophy of a big bar of dominating the competition. It was a fantastic to a bright future with Mr Day. Cadbury’s chocolate. accomplishment, and was rewarded with some Our thanks also go to our Matron and our We ended the busiest half term of the more Domino’s pizzas for the team. House Tutors for all their hard work during year with a treat. Mr Day organised for When it came to athletics in Granville, the year. pumpkins to be delivered to the House so you needed to look no further than our Head everyone could carve their own horror. The of House, Logan Didier. His main athletic Luke Melville competition was simple, whoever could scare event was javelin. He managed to break the Molly, Mr Day’s eldest child, the most would 34-year school record and was continuously win. Thanks to this simple criterion, the qualified for the next round of national winning pumpkin was easily chosen when competitions. Alongside this, he was a 1st-team Molly screamed in fear. This was a fun way to rugby player and was awarded Triple Major end an immensely packed first half of term. Colours by the end of his time at Epsom. After a restful and much-needed break, The Granville soirée this year was early next up on the school calendar was the cross on in the Summer Term. This was a change country. Although Granville has not always from the past two years, when there had been

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HOUSE HOLMAN After a long restful summer, the Holman boys came back better than ever, ready for the excitement of another school year. Placing strongly in the Choral Competition, and excellent performances in cross country, proved that Holman were set for another successful year.

Housemaster: fter a busy and tiring first week, Mr T. A. Stone the U6th organised a quiz night to Abring the House together for the Other notable Head of House: start of term. Soon after we started our Adam Causer preparation for the annual choral competition successes came from the and the lines ‘Ravioli and Spaghetti’, echoed “ House Tutors: throughout the corridors once again. The senior Interhouse Maths Mr N. Arvenitis tradition of choosing a Disney song for our unison carried on from last year, thinking it Challenge, where the Mr G. C. R. Greenbury would help to replicate our previous success. Mr C. Keevil Although that was not the case, at least we will Holman team, led by Cliff Mr M. Ruxton all remember Tom Byers conducting in a rather dazzling Elsa costume. The partsong, Lo, beat Granville by one Mr G. R. Watson ‘Better Together’, arranged by Nikolay Matron: Paliyski, Charlie McLean and Alex Rasmussen, point to win the trophy. delivered an engaging performance, coming in Ms S. Ispani the top 5 and placing Holman on the board. Tom Byers delivered a strong and confident exams just around the corner, the boys did not performance of ‘Stars’, from Les Misérables; cup with a team led by Jacky Liu, which” also slow down with extracurricular activities: however, sadly he was not placed. involved two junior players, Hans Yu and Charlie McLean and Alex Rasmussen passed Other notable successes during the term Nikolai Marinov, who played the full four their Grade 8 singing exams; Felix Porter and came from the senior Inter-house maths games and helped to secure the cup. During Bertie Gathercole starred in the junior play; challenge, where the Holman team, led by AGI Day, the U4 and 5th Form, led by and Hans Yu, along with Artus Treijs, won the Cliff Lo, beat Granville by 1 point to win the members of the L6th and U6th, managed to Junior Inter-house tennis. However, the biggest trophy. Furthermore, our senior table tennis win the shooting trophy, while delivering a achievement during the summer was winning team, represented by Anthony Yip and Carl superb marching drill, which they had the Founder’s Day athletics trophy. Holman Chen, won the competition without conceding practised for over two weeks. came first in the juniors and Inters, whilst a game. The successes of the term were celebrated coming a close second in the seniors to The start of the cross-country season, as during our soirée, which involved captivating narrowly take the overall win from Carr. always, seemed to bring a spike in the number performances from Bertie Gathercole, Maada- Individual cups were won by Tom Byers and of injuries around the House. Despite the Samu Baihinga and Tom Byers. The night also Jacky Liu for their outstanding performances setback, the Chapel Triangle soon became a featured a synchronised swimming during the competition, and Bruno Dent was training ground for those aiming for the top performance by the M4; a music video to ‘A awarded top M4 athlete. Most significantly, places this year. Preparation proved to be Thousand Miles’ made by the U6th; a game Jacky Liu broke the school long-jump record successful, with Sean MacKenzie coming 25th show from the L6th, where Daniel Wilson and in his last ever Founder’s Day for the college toured in Canada with the U18 GB rifle team in the seniors, Olly Byers winning the Inters Jeremy Wong battled for the votes for Head of by 2cm. It was a momentous occasion, over the course of the summer. (with Oli Yiannakis coming in close behind House; and a sketch from Saturday Night Live particularly for Mr Stone, as it was his last big As a House, I think we can all agree it has him to take second place) and Bruno Dent performed by the U4. The highlight of the competition as Housemaster at Epsom. The been another grand year for us. It would not be coming sixth in the juniors. With the night, however, was the dance performance team spirit throughout, which helped us to fair for the students to take all the credit, as Christmas holidays fast approaching, the delivered by the Holman dance crew. win, embodied the ideals he wanted to instil in we would not have been able to do so well festive spirit was prominent around the House, Choreographed with the help of a dance all the boys in the House. without the help of Matron and the Tutors, thanks to the decorations put in place by teacher, it implemented so many different The end of the term provided several who encouraged and helped us throughout the Matron and her team, who did an outstanding styles and was so riveting that the boys were appointments of Holman U6th to positions of year. We owe great thanks especially to Mr job throughout the year of keeping the House asked to perform it during the Spring responsibility within the College, namely Stone, who is sadly leaving us to continue his clean, despite the number of Pot Noodles Extravaganza. Damilola Oshodi taking up Head of RAF, life with his wife, Dr. Stone, in Dorset along being made each night in the kitchen. During the Summer Term the House saw Charlie McLean as Chapel choir Prefect, with their dog Millie. The Lent Term came with a number of four new students come from Fayrer House Daniel Wilson as Chairman of the Philosophy memorable achievements in the House. into the M4, who quickly adjusted and Society and Michael Larcombe leading the Nikolay Paliyski Holman retained the Inter-house basketball integrated themselves within the House. With College shooting team as captain. Michael also

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HOUSE PROPERT The start of the School year brought with it the excitement and anticipation of the choral competition. Propert played to its strengths by singing Don’t Look Back in Anger, by Oasis, for the unison, as we strove to break our duck of never being placed in this discipline.

s always, we brought noise and determined to make it the best yet, and I believe Housemaster: energy – if not a great deal of we fulfilled this. It was a great opportunity to Mr A. J. Wilson Aharmony – to the competition, with bring together both parents and the boys from our mash-up of songs, in the partsong, and, all years for a fantastic night of entertainment. Head of House: once again, this proved to be extremely popular. The Propert band stole the show and surprised Tom Booker Although we were not placed in either us all with their talent. They were an amazing category, all the boys must be commended on unit led by Tom Entwistle on guitar and Billy House Tutors: their enthusiasm, as I believe it was our best Pople on bass. From the years below, we had Mr R. D. B. Burgess outing for some years. Similar praise must go Ben Kirby on keyboard, Ben Grubb on drums, play – Witness for the Prosecution. It is to Harry Milne for his solo performance of Oliver Healy-Millett on guitar and a stellar Mr G. W. Davies incredibly pleasing that, in such a busy term, ‘Writing On The Wall’, holding his own performance from Teddy Pople (only an M4 Mr M. R. Fries everyone played their part and continued to be The highlight of the year was amongst senior soloists. student) as lead vocalist. Special mentions also involved in all aspects of College life. Finally, Mr C. I. Holiday We soon found ourselves in far more go to Henry Dalton, Harry Milne, Giles the Summer Term allowed Propert to flex its undoubtedly the Propert House soirée. Fuelled Mr B. G. MacDowel familiar territory in the Inter-house rugby. As Malone and Liam Colohan for individual acts. burgeoning academic muscles, as we were “ usual, Propert were favourites, and so we were The night was a true show of Propertian House Mr N. Mayer awarded a total of 15 academic awards in the by Mr Wilson’s energy and reminders, we were delighted to win the M4, 5th-Form and senior spirit, as everyone got involved and made it Founder’s Day prize-giving. Special mentions Ms J. D. L. C. Pizarro competitions, after some close-fought matches. truly memorable. go to Benji Tozer and Theo Alexis, who were determined to make it the best yet, and I Ms F. A. Ring This was a fine display from everyone, and we Keeping up with the musical talents, both awarded the John Propert prize. fully deserved taking the overall title for we also had numerous students perform well Mr J. D. Wallace This year was undoubtedly a success for believe we fulfilled this. another year running. Our collective strength in the House instrumental competition. everyone involved with Propert House. Our Matron: was evident as we represented the College in all Congratulations go to Oliver Healy-Millett reputation as a genuine, well-rounded House age groups, with six players representing the 1st (guitar), Harry Milne (singing) and Ben Grubb Ms E. Cornwell was strengthened by the consistent effort and XV, including Tom Williams, who was playing (drums), all of whom won their categories and ” energy shown by all the boys throughout the three years above his age level. Next we set our were awarded a deserved set of House Colours. year. However, it would not have been possible sights on the notorious cross country, and, apart Additionally, Propert performed well in without the support of our Tutors. Additionally, from a few suspect illnesses in the days leading the annual AGI competition, finishing a I would like to say a big thank you to our up to the event, we held our heads high, with commendable third, and in the House basketball House Matron, Eileen. Her hard work ensured notable performances from Jack Briggs in the we won the Plate Competition. Our efforts in the day-to-day running of the House was Inters and Charlie Milne in the seniors. the Lent Term truly showed the many talents smooth, and she helped to foster a ‘family’ The Lent Term brought new challenges, of Propert, and everyone must be congratulated atmosphere, which I believe helped all the boys and Propert embraced them with the same for their contribution to these competitions. thrive. Last, but by no means least, I pass my enthusiasm and commitment. Propert had big The Summer Term was, as expected, a thanks to Mr Wilson for the unfaltering ambitions for the House football, as we targeted busy one for all the boys of Propert House. One enthusiasm and energy he puts into the running our second major sporting trophy. This was could assume that the prospect of exams would of the House every day. He is Propert’s greatest achieved, as we won the M4 and 5th-Form deaden the atmosphere around the House, but asset, and continues to push everyone to fulfil competitions, with our seniors losing agonisingly all the boys still showed a committed willingness their potential. to Forest on penalties in the final. Individual to make this another strong term. Boys from all It is truly satisfying to reflect on a year that mentions must go to Darragh Monaghan, who year groups performed well in both the was, in many ways, full of surprises. Propert won the 5th-Form individual trophy. In the classroom and on the sports field. Most notably, continues to challenge and surpass its own seniors, Billy Pople won most improved player Callum Mullet did the double on Founder’s expectations, as the boys throw themselves head and Finlay Savill took home the individual Day, winning the 100m and 200m, ensuring first into every aspect of College life. The years trophy, with 1st XI captain Jake Brocklesby that Propert took third place overall. However, to come will undoubtedly bring further winning Major Colours. Likewise, Callum the Propert band on Wilson’s pitch during successes. I wish Mr Wilson and his future Mullet took Major Colours and Max Turner Founder’s Day was a highlight. Their set drew cohorts of Propertians all the best, and I thank Double Major Colours for their performances in crowds of parents, as their musical brilliance you all for making my time in Propert one that the Rugby 7s team, winning the national 7s rang out across the College. Likewise, the M4s I will look back on with fondness. bowl competition in the process. and U4s were both runners-up in their The highlight of the year was undoubtedly respective tennis and cricket competitions. Tom Booker the Propert House soirée. Fuelled by Mr Similarly, Sam Kirby, Ross Plowman, Theo Wilson’s energy and reminders, we were Mully and Teddy Pople were part of the junior

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HOUSE Aside from the RAVEN sporting“ achievements of the term, the school production of The year commenced with immense pride within Raven House. Having perfected our unison and partsong for the choral A Midsummer Night’s Dream competition, deservedly coming first in both categories. was an immense success and an outstanding highlight of the school calendar. Housemistress: he girls in the partsong also audience howling with laughter as the Dr. R. L. Stone adorned the stage with their Mechanicals. Other Raven girls, Katie Vickers, Tcarefully and beautifully arranged Ella Davidson, Adahna Ekoku and Gabi Shea, Head of House: version of ‘Dog Days Are Over’, organised and played the other fairies. ” Eva Smiley conducted by Anisha Chana. Anisha also This year’s annual House trip was to see represented the House for the solo, whereby the musical Les Miserables. The trip was (Michaelmas and Lent) she gracefully and confidently performed greatly appreciated by the girls and provided Mia Hodges (Summer) ‘Being Alive’, by Stephen Sondheim. them with a well-deserved break from their Head of School: One competition was quickly followed by studies and an opportunity to bond as a House. another, this time of the cross-country variety. Following the well-deserved Christmas individual medley from Megan Coffey. On the Eva Smiley (Summer) Although this event is dreaded by some, the break, the Music Festival awaited. With same afternoon, the girls were out again for House Tutors: Raven girls who represented the House Priscilla Kweon playing the organ and Cathy the highly anticipated Pancake Race. The completed the course in good time, leaving us Wu playing intermediate piano, coming first in junior girls placed second overall due to the Mr W. M. A. Burn in a highly commendable second place overall. their categories, the girls’ talent secured a tremendous efforts of Adahna Ekoku and Mrs F. G. Buzzacott Outstanding performances came from M4 satisfying 5th place overall. Isabel Burke. Moreover, the senior girls Miss S. L. Heyes Megan Coffey, who finished in first place, and The annual L6th Hendelah Waley finished in fifth place overall, represented by Emily Malone, who came second alongside competition followed. The Raven girls who Jessica Liebenberg and Olivia Daya. Miss C. Lovett Olivia Stillman, who finished first in the 5th participated made an impressive effort, with AGI Day was well led by Mia Hodges, Dr. V. Patel Form. The girls’ hard work and determination Jessica Liebenberg, Alex Arnold and Isabella assisted by Eva Smiley and Ellie Stacey- Mrs S. E. Williams was rewarded by the hot chocolate and Smeby all commended for their efforts. Jessica Stevens. The strong leadership enabled the doughnuts lovingly prepared by our Matron, Liebenberg won the hockey category, as well girls to secure second place overall. Matron: Mrs Frost. as placing third overall, and Alex Arnold won Moreover, the sporting competitions that Mrs G. Frost As the Michaelmas Term continued, so the rowing category. dominated the Lent Term allowed the Raven did the chances for the Raven team spirit to be The Lent Term also brought with it our girls to proudly represent the House. Both displayed. The team of Cathy Wu, Henri beloved House soirée. Emily Shanks and Inter-house netball and table tennis Muller and Katherine Marlow won the junior Kirsty Bizaoui organised an enjoyable ‘Rumble competitions showed the girls at their best. In maths challenge. For the Inter-house hockey, in the Jungle’-themed evening, and each year the later competition, special thanks must go To mark the end of a remarkable year, the commitment to the House was evident, as gave an entertaining and impressive to Ella Nigrelli and Scarlett O’Byrne for their prize-giving saw many of the prizes being the Raven girls passionately supported each performance. The M4s courageously took the efforts in the junior competition and Eva awarded to Raven girls. The John Propert other whether it was on the side of the pitch, stage and performed a dance to ‘I Just Can’t Smiley and Mia Hodges in the senior category. prize for Academic Excellence was award to cheering and holding up DIY ‘Go Raven!’ Wait to Be King’, from The Lion King. The Following the Easter break, our Head of Katherine Marlow in the M4, Annie Hindley banners or showing determination and hard U4s also self-choreographed a dance to a House, Eva Smiley, took the position as Head in the U4, and Amy Taylor in the 5th Form. In work on the pitch. The M4, U4 and 6th Form remix of The Jungle Book theme tune. The of School and Mia Hodges stepped up as Head the U6th, Ellie Stacey-Stevens, Eva Smiley, all placed in either second or third place, a 5th Form went for more of a musical approach of House. The Summer Term is a stressful Lara Wildenberg, Anisha Chana and Priscilla very satisfying outcome for the House, long in their a cappella rendition of ‘Roar’, by Katy time for many due to important external Kweon all received prizes and awards. may it continue. Perry. Additionally, the L6th also self- exams; however, this does not stand in the way Finally, a massive thank you to Dr. Stone, Aside from the sporting achievements of choreographed a dance and the U6th created of the determination of the Raven girls to who has been a dedicated and strong the term, the school production of A their own version of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me pursue excellence. The skilful tennis players of Housemistress to Raven House for the past Midsummer Night’s Dream was an immense Out Of Here, which left the audience in the House secured promising results in the four years. Her leadership has inspired and led success and an outstanding highlight of the stiches of laughter. Inter-house tennis competition, with the U14s Raven to success over the years, and her legacy school calendar. The cast and crew were Furthermore, the swimming gala was in second place and the U15s and the seniors will never be forgotten. We wish her all the highly dominated by Raven, with Rebecca another triumph for Raven. The hard work put in third place. In the Inter-house athletics, best. Additionally, another thank you to our Montaut as director and Chloe Dignum as in by the girls was evident and rewarding. Raven came second overall. Outstanding lovely Matron, Mrs Frost, for supporting and stage manager. There was never a dull moment Rosy Payne earned the first-place title for the efforts were given from Ella Nigrelli, Katherine helping the girls with any problems, and to the watching Chrissy Hancock’s performance of U16 100m freestyle. For the U14 category, Marlow, Amy Hirtenstein, Molly Needham, House Tutors for all their help and Puck, as she somersaulted, rolled and jumped there were first-place victories for the 50m Amelia Schmid, Jessica Liebenberg, Alex commitment. across the stage. Additionally, Emily Shanks backstroke from Ysella Oliver, the 4x25m Arnold, Daisy Collins, Scarlett O’Byrne, Emily delivered an amusing rendition of Hermia. freestyle relay from Isabel Burke, Ella Nigrelli, Malone and Megan Coffey, who all placed first Isabella Smeby Jasmine Bingham and Lulu Candlish had the Lulu Candlish and Ysella Oliver and the in their events.

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HOUSE ROBINSON After returning from a well-deserved summer holiday, we welcomed both old and new boys back into the House for a busy year, along with new Tutors, Prefects and Housemaster, Mr Gillespie.

Housemaster: ur first opportunity to succeed as Hesmondhalgh, Josh Newton and Joseph Mr P. J. Gillespie a House came with the choral Palmer) represented the college 1st team. Ocompetition. However, in failing At junior level, the U16, U15 and U14 A Head of House: to be placed in any of the categories, Robinson’s teams all contained a strong contingent of Alexander Bitzakidis unison song title matched our results, Robinsonians. George Dignum shared the succumbing to an ‘All Time Low’. Yet we player of the season award with an impressive House Tutors: did achieve comments for a rousing and number of goals. Miss K. Chandley passionate final chorus. The partsong brought In the Inter-house tournament, with such an interesting addition to the night, with our strong squads and Mr Gillespie, a football Dr. E. Elliott Lockhart rendition of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’, fanatic, at the helm as HMM, many thought Miss L. R. Hopkins with Harry Robertson showing off his vocal Robinson were set for greatness. However, the the seniors, Scott Hesmondhalgh managed a Overall, it proved to be a great year for Mr P. G. Lewsey range. The solo brought a softer tone, with other Houses thought differently. There was a second placed in the 1500m and Nima Alessandro Mallardo’s gentle song earning him great effort by the Robinson teams, with the Pourtaheri managed a second place in the Mr D. T. Reeve compliments, with the judge describing it M4s finishing as runners-up in the final. A 110m hurdles. both the House and its new Housemaster. Mr J. A. Short as “charming”. penalty shoot-out final defeat for the Green In tennis, Max Rogers and Jack Roberts “ Mr V. Singh In sporting terms, Robinson made a solid Army vs Carr was harsh on the U4s, who had retained the House tennis title to keep the start to the year. The U4s maintained their dominated the tournament. However, wins for trophy cabinet bulging. Mr A. T. Stride ” reputation as being a strong sporting the U16s and seniors, in their respective plate During the Summer Term, we also had Matron: contingent, winning the House rugby with a finals, gave credit to all year groups in football. various academic, musical and drama show-stopping 3–0 win over Carr in the final. Away from sports, Robinson again achievements within Robinson House. Chris Mrs T. Pointing In addition, six Robinsonians played for the contributed to College life, with Will Ludlow James stormed off with the accolades, reaching Junior Colts A team. In the cross country, performing one of the major roles in the school Grade 5 with a cheeky merit in rock guitar. In Robinson again performed well, with Angus musical alongside Max Fryer. Hugh Smiley addition, he also got a Bebras Computing Law and William Butt from the M4s managing also gained recognition in the Dodd Speaking Challenge certificate with distinction. You to gain a top-10 finish. In the Inters, Robinson Competition, finishing as runner-up overall. think he’s done? You’re wrong! The man got a managed five finishers in the top 20. Arun We also finished second in Inter-house Music, bronze award in the Maths Kangaroo challenge Watkins and George Addington, finishing with Teddy Humphrey winning the woodwind and The International Physics Olympiad! ninth and thirteenth, were the standout section and Benjamin Davies, Chris James, What a legend. Other achievers in the Maths performers. It was great to see everyone in the James Macfarlane, Max Fryer, Harry Kangaroo included Aneirin Horvath, George House putting a great green and white effort Robertson, Angus Bruce, Viktor Lado Naess, Dignum and Anish Patel, who all achieved into this gruelling event. Whilst not achieving Alfred Grealis and Henry Tatham all being silver. However, Nima Pourtaheri and Yusuf a podium position overall, our fourth-place part of team Robinson. Another brilliant Ogazi-Khan shone through achieving a senior the Mandarin prize. In the L6th we won a finish was closer to first than fifth. accomplishment was Hugh Smiley and Aneirin qualification and commendation. Nima also got plethora of prizes, with Joseph Palmer winning In terms of academics and music during Horvath representing the College in the UCL a silver award in the Physics Olympiad both Economics and Mathematics prizes, Toby the Michaelmas Term, Robinson met and beat debating trophy. (possibly outdoing Chris James). James Tatham won the Geography prize, Hugh expectations, with Will Ludlow and Harry Into the Summer Term, and the juniors, Macfarlane also achieved Grade 5 distinction Smiley won the Politics and Government Robertson earning Music prizes. Both Nima Inters and seniors all had some tough tests in in piano; needless to say, those magical fingers prize, Teddy Humphrey earned the Music Pourtaheri and Cameron Maguire achieved the Founder’s Day races, and the squads will do him well in life. prize and Cameron Maguire won the Religious outstanding GCSE results, with Nima also battled hard for their House. In the M4s, For the final prize-giving, Robinson won Studies prize. Finally, in the U6th, Scott doing extraordinarily well in the Maths standout performances went to Angus Law and an abundance of prizes in a variety of Davidson took the Business Studies prize and Challenge alongside Joseph Palmer. There Joseph Menassa, who won the 1500m and the departments. In the M4s, Niall Fatah and James Patterson was awarded the German were also winners of the computational discus respectively. The Inters had a tough hill William Butt claimed the Chemistry and prize. Alex Bitzakidis won the Economics prize thinking challenge: Thomas Cross, Chris to climb with the team, dominated by U4s, German prizes respectively. In the U4s, Henry against fierce competition. Harry Robertson James, Harry Robertson and Jonathan Gamble. competing against many 5th Formers. But, as Tatham won the DT prize; George Dignum also achieved both the Computer Science prize George Dignum was also a credit to the is the Robinson way, all stepped up to the the Latin prize and John Propert prize; and and the Newsom Choir prize. House, earning the Merit prize. plate finishing third overall and winning the Angus Bruce won the Music prize, and was a Overall, it proved to be a great year for As 2016 finished and 2017 commenced, a 4x100m and a second place in the 4x400m. huge asset to Music in Robinson throughout both the House and its new Housemaster. new term of sport awaited Robinson House. Congratulations to George Dignum, who the year. In the 5th Form, Archie Butcher won On the senior side, three players (Scott secured the U16 Victor Ludorum trophy. In the Latin prize and Anton Beloussov earned Daniel Everett and Arun Watkins

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HOUSE ROSEBERY After a very relaxing summer, Rosebery came together in full spirit ready to see in the new school year. When welcoming in the new M4s, it is Rosebery tradition to host a House quiz, as it is a great way to break the ice and get to know one another.

Housemistress: he next thing on our agenda was ranging from fairy lights to a life-size stuffed Mrs R. J. B. Harrop the annual choral competition. polar bear. After much deliberation from Mr TAfter numerous enjoyable Williams (which may or may not have included Head of House: rehearsals, we were finally able to showcase some bribery), the L6th girls took first place Emma Morgan our version of Madonna’s iconic ‘Like a Prayer’. for the third year running. Lily Hunt led the group with enthusiasm and The next major event in our diaries was House Tutors: energy when conducting the unison, whilst the swimming gala, which saw our girls excel in Miss J. L. Bennett Emma Hibbitt and Izzy Rosen kept us the swimming pool, with the girls collecting a motivated and in tune through our partsong clean sweep in every category. With tremendous Ms T. St. Claire-Ford rehearsals. Our rendition of Coldplay’s ‘Hymn efforts and enthusiasm, it is safe to say that Mr M. C. Conway for the Weekend’ and Emma Hibbitt’s everyone was extremely proud of the girls, with Mrs K. M. Hancock scintillating solo both contributed to us a fantastic outcome of first place overall. achieving an overall third-place position – well Despite the disappointing weather, the Mrs P. Piggot done girls! girls were not put off as they took part in the Dr. R. L. Storey Later on in the Michaelmas Term, our traditional Rosebery House relays. The House House families came together to compete in families all competed in a humour-filled Matron: the traditional Rosebery pumpkin carving afternoon of races, such as the egg and spoon Miss P. Martins competition. There were various styles of race and Miss Bennett’s famous water balloon jack-o’-lanterns, ranging from traditional race! The light-hearted afternoon ended with Halloween faces to carvings of chemistry puns a phenomenal afternoon tea in the tuck shop Following the previous years of Rosebery success within the (with our judge being Mr Styles!). This was with traditional British tea and cakes. an excellent way to bring out our inner artists The Rosebery girls marched into yet cross-country competition, the girls persevered through the typical and for the girls to integrate with students in another successful AGI Day. The Drill Team “ other year groups. took part in various demanding challenges, English weather to clinch yet another victory for the House. Following the previous years of Rosebery which required immense teamwork, strong success within the cross-country competition, communication skills and great fitness. The the girls persevered through the typical team worked hard on perfecting their marching ” English weather to clinch yet another victory orders, and although we didn’t place, it put us for the House. in good stead for next year! In Epsom College’s creative and innovative In a House full of keen debaters, the girls interpretation of Shakespeare’s Midsummer did very well in their various competitions. Night’s Dream, Abby Pollington took on the Some took part in competitions with the challenging lead role of Titania, which College team, whilst many Roseberians took involved her having to hoist herself up aerial on the role of representing the House in the apparatus and perform various acrobatic and Darbyshire Debating Competition. In the dance skills. Also involved in this production seniors, it was hotly contested, and Abby were Anna Muir and Bea Rexstrew, who took Pollington and Anna Muir took third place on the roles of Peaseblossom and Moth overall whilst Emily Vandrau and Chiara respectively. Aside from speaking roles, Lara Fahy-Spada took the victory in the juniors. Watson showed off her incredible gymnastic Emily Vandrau also won the junior Dodd ability in the role of an Oberon fairy. Speaking Competition – well done girls! The festive season in Rosebery began It has been yet another spectacular year with Secret Santa – a great way to get to know within the House, and we all immensely someone you otherwise would not. After a enjoyed the year. Our greatest thanks go to suspenseful and entertaining week of giving Mrs Harrop, Matron Patricia and all of the and receiving various brands of chocolate and amazing Tutors who have dedicated their time crisps, it was then time for the hotly contested and effort into supporting the Rosebery girls.. Christmas room decorating competition. The girls brought in a myriad of decorations, Bea Rexstrew and Anna Muir

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HOUSE Our debating team of Hannah Prideaux and Katie Marsh battled WHITE through“ four tough rounds and a heated final to take the Darbyshire Debating Cup. They were fiercely competitive and quick on their feet as The year started with the traditional White House picnic, welcoming the new L6th girls into White House. It was inspiring to see how well and they debated various topics of the day. quickly they fitted in and made friends. Throughout the year there was a special relationship between both year groups. ”

Housemistress: oon after the academic year began, 25–10. Our badminton pairs Jamie and Karman Miss F. K. Smith choral competition rehearsals took and Yee Lam and Yvette were placed third in Sover our roll times. ‘Stop’, by The the Inter-house competition. We fell short Head of House: Spice Girls, was chosen as our unison, and again this year in the netball competition, Lyn Sze Ng performed featuring our signature yellow being placing second, as we missed our star ribbons in our hair. Unfortunately, our player, Emma Stanley. Many of the girls House Tutors: enthusiasm, encouraged by Daniella Taiwo, participated in other Inter-house sports, Elina Mrs S. Biletchi our conductor, was not enough to place us in and Hannah Paulson represented White House the top three. However, our partsong ‘Pompeii’, in the squash competition and Lillian and Miss N. G. Bubbear by Bastille, put together by Kelsey Campbell Yvette did their best in the table tennis event. Ms C. L. Creevey and Rahmah Mackie, managed to grab fifth The Summer Term brought the Inter-house Ms J. Saul place. Yvette Ng represented us for the solo athletics, in which we came second thanks to event, performing a beautiful piece of opera by Jess Haughey’s long-jump performance. Miss A. M. R. Wickham Mozart. In other musical events, there were Founder’s Day provided the backdrop to a Matron: many notable performances, especially the thrilling rounders’ competition, and the tension Downs Singers concert, featuring Hannah when we played Wilson was palpable across Ms D. Liquorish Prideaux, Rahmah Mackie and Yvette Ng. the field. Sadly, it wasn’t to be this year, but we Michaelmas Term brought the dreaded have high hopes for 2018! cross-country competition. Training began Some other notable accomplishments after the choral competition; every other night included Beatrice Wild-Walker-Kerr being we all ran the Chapel Triangles, with a little runner-up in the Young Enterprise Company encouragement from the Prefects. The of the Year Awards and Lyn Sze Ng finishing competition itself was a success, with all girls her Grade 8 ballet with a distinction. Another Summer Term also saw the L6th take over finishing the course, and Beth Fielding, Jess great talent in the House, Hannah Prideaux, some of the responsibilities around the House, Haughey and Hannah Paulson were the first was cast as Emma Carew in this year’s and leadership day at Go Ape was an few White House girls past the finish line. To production of Jekyll & Hyde, and put on opportunity for the girls to prove themselves celebrate, hot chocolate was provided that outstanding performances for three nights in a as good leaders for the following year. evening and at the in-house breakfast the next row. Her singing matched beautifully with Dan It has been a good year for White House, morning to catch up on some energy. Richardson, and together they brought the as we have been successful in a number of The next major event was the White story to life. events. The amazing team of Prefects, House soirée in February 2017, which provided Our debating team of Hannah Prideaux including Beth, Flossie, Kelsey, Emma, a golden night of Hollywood glamour. All the and Katie Marsh battled through four tough Daniella, Jamie, Rahmah and Mia, helped the girls arrived looking glamorous to a beautifully rounds and a heated final to take the year run smoothly alongside the team of decorated room filled with balloons, mini Darbyshire Debating Cup. They were fiercely Tutors. Both teams were always ready to Oscars and clapperboards. Individual competitive and quick on their feet as they perform their duties and help others with Hollywood-star name plaques had been debated various topics of the day. schoolwork and pastoral care. We are very sad As Head of White House, I would like to handmade by Miss Wickham as a souvenir. During the Summer Term, the House to see Ms Creevey leave after many years of thank Miss Smith for giving me this Delicious food was accompanied by an array of grew quieter and the books piled up in the service, and her presence will be missed opportunity to lead our House. It has been an musical performances on the flute, clarinet and computer room. However, before study leave around the House. Our Matron, Di, deserves a incredible experience for me, and I wish Jess piano, along with singing from Yvette Ng, could begin, the U6th had to have their fun special mention, as her contribution to the Haughey the best of luck as the new Head of Karman Wong, Hannah Paulson, Hannah first. Muck-up day had arrived and the L6th House is irreplaceable. The U6th has had an House, along with her new team of Prefects. Prideaux and Jess Haughey. Overall it was a girls woke up to balloon-filled rooms, water- amazing two years with her and will especially I’m sure they will lead White House in the memorable event, with lots of photos from the filled cups lining corridors and cling-filmed miss her sense of humour. Last but not least, right direction and bring us more victories in photo booth to add to our White House doors. The leaving year dressed up in grease- Miss Smith has had a wonderful year; she has the future. memories. lightning jackets and celebrated their last always been there if we needed someone to Throughout the year, White House official day at Epsom College. Our two years talk to and she always had a fair solution for Lyn Sze Ng participated in a number of sporting events. at Epsom ended with the Leavers’ Ball at our problems. I wish her the best in the years We remained the volleyball champions under Epsom Downs. It was an emotional night, and to come. the leadership of Jamie Ng, beating Wilson it was sad to see close friends part. The

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HOUSE WILSON What a year the Wilson girls have had. The girls have succeeded in all areas of school life, from CCF to the annual choral competition, along with an impressive number of victories on the sports field.

Housemistress: he year commenced with another participated in hockey. Claudia Hess and Mrs K. R. Tod (Michaelmas) intense three weeks to perfect our Madeline Luckyn-Malone proved key members choral competition arrangements. of the U15A team, and Hannah Hess captained Mrs R. L. Wilson T This year, for our unison, we sang ‘Holding the 2nd XI with team members Kitty Head of House: Out for a Hero’, by Bonnie Tyler, and then we Waterworth and Hannah Hughes. The 2nd XI performed a mesmerising compilation of Taylor girls also made appearances in the 1st XI Sophie Acción Barr Swift songs, gaining us second place overall. It during the county championships. In the Lent House Tutors: was a particularly difficult arrangement, which Term, the Inter-house netball came around we struggled with at first, but we managed to quickly. For the seniors, despite a tough set of M4s put together a fun and energetic dance to Other success came in CCF, with Mrs I. Chistyakova perform it beautifully on the day. Particular matches, they emerged victorious, with a ‘Single Ladies’, whilst the U4s were back with Mrs S. L. Church-Jones congratulations must go to Daisy Reid, who standout performance from 2nd VII team another round of ‘If I Were Not in Wilson Wilson winning the Interhouse Drill Mrs C. A. Gamble performed her captivating rendition of ‘Don’t player Chiara Fontaine. The girls all worked House’. The 5th Form performed a mash “ Cry for Me Argentina’ and was placed second brilliantly together, supporting each other in up of Christmas songs, including ‘Winter competition on AGI Day. Mrs K. H. P. Lenham overall. order to secure a draw against Crawfurd, Wonderland’, whilst the L6th tried to persuade Mrs A. Venables There were notable performances from resulting in Wilson as overall champions! The you why they should be Head of House in the Kitty Waterworth and Hannah Hughes in the Summer Term saw continued success on the annual ‘Pick Me’ video. However, the U6th Matron: School’s production of A Midsummer Night’s sports field, particularly from the seniors. On performed one of the highlights of the evening, ” Mrs T. Moore Dream. In what has been coined the most Founder’s Day the senior girls pulled together with a cleverly put together lip-sync battle intense physical theatre production at the to win the Inter-house rounders, whilst the bringing out some hidden talents amongst the College, they could be seen impressively younger years all fought hard and thoroughly girls! In addition, there were beautiful solo hanging from hoops and silks. Madeline Borch, enjoyed the day. The Inter-house athletics performances and a House raffle, led by Daisy Daisy Bamber and Caroline Lansdown also put again bought victory for the L6th; is there Bamber, to help raise money for Parkinson’s on impressive performances in the play. In the anything this year group can’t do?! Margaret disease. It was a truly special night, which annual musical, Madeleine Luckyn-Malone, Diri, U4, was also awarded the ‘most dedicated brought together the whole House, and one Julia Cherry and Caroline Lansdown performed athlete’ for girls’ athletics, an achievement of that will be remembered for many years to in the fierce and dark production of Jekyll & which she should be extremely proud. Inter- come. All the girls wish Mrs Tod and her Hyde, showcasing their range of both musical house badminton also saw victory for family the very best of luck for the future as and acting talents. Later in the Summer Term, the Wilson girls. Natalie Ho, Daisy Reid, they continue their journey at our sister school Julia Cherry and Ksenia Bulantseva could be Christy Yu and Sophia Soo were undefeated in Malaysia. She will be truly missed. seen in the junior play, a dramatic murder throughout the entire tournament, bringing A new term and a new Housemistress. mystery thriller. Musically, the Wilson girls back yet another trophy. Athene Leung also The girls returned from the Christmas holidays were placed fourth in the annual musical excelled in fencing and Daisy Bamber in and welcomed Mrs Wilson and her family into competition. Particular mentions go to Elina shooting, showcasing the wide range of talent in Wilson House, the House destined for her by Smith, Caroline Lansdown, Gina Hooton and Wilson House. name! Mrs Wilson quickly became part of the Seo Jin Park for coming first in each of their Sadly, at the end of a long and busy Wilson family and has taken on her new role categories, taking them to the final. Michaelmas Term, it was time to say goodbye with diligence and wisdom. She always seems Other success came in CCF, with Wilson to Mrs Tod, Dr. Tod and Isla, who, over the to have a smile on her face, and her enthusiasm hard work and motherly care towards us all winning the Inter-house Drill competition on years, have become a second family to us all. In is really appreciated by all the girls. With the over the years. Mrs Wilson has settled in with AGI Day, led securely by Sophie Acción Barr order to give Mrs Tod the proper send-off she end of the academic year Mrs Venables impressive confidence, and her infectious along with additional guidance and training deserved, Mrs Venables and the girls organised announced that she was expecting her first personality always puts the girls in a good from Chiara Fontaine and Daisy Reid. A great one last soirée, filled with exciting child; unfortunately this meant that she would mood. Sophie, our Head of House, and the deal of hard work and preparation was invested performances, showcasing the talent across the no longer be our resident Tutor. We wish her House Prefects have formed a strong and stable into the drill, but it was all worth it as we came year groups. This year’s James Bond theme was the best for the future with her family. leadership with support and kindness for each out victorious. Sophie Acción Barr also led homage to Mrs Tod’s undying love of Daniel Special thanks must go to Mrs Moore, and every member of the House. Wilson’s Chapel service with Rachel, Vicky Craig! Sophie Acción Barr, Skylar Ly, Hannah Mrs Grately, Ajantha, Marguerite and the team As a House, we all agree that we have had and Skylar on the theme of ‘Giving It Your All’. Hess, Kitty Waterworth, Madeline Borch and for keeping the House together and in order. A a very busy, yet outstanding, year, filled with They spoke with great command and we were Hannah Hughes all did an entertaining job in big thank you also goes to the House Tutors. success after success. all very proud of them. hosting the evening to Wilson’s biggest crowd They show so much support to all the girls in We had another successful sporting year. to date, with ex-Wilsonians from the past the House, and keep us in line when necessary! Hannah Hughes During the Michaelmas Term the girls returning to see Mrs Tod one last time. The We cannot thank Mrs Tod enough for her

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CROSS COUNTRY

The cross-country team enjoyed another successful season. At the district Across cross-country race, the U17 and senior boys’ and girls’ teams both came first, while the boys’ U15 team also won. Megan Coffey and Toby Reynolds came second and first, respectively, in their first competitive cross-country races for a field the College.

There was further success at the the southern inter-counties championships. RHODES TROPHY (MOST IMPROVED) Central Surrey Championships, where This meant she qualified as the last runner Emma Coates Charlie Taylor and Naomi Witts performed of eight for Surrey in the English schools’ COOKE CUP admirably. The season finished with a well- finals. Starting at the back of 340 runners, Lucy Marquand deserved silver medal for the girls at Olivia passed over 320 girls to come in 16th Farthing Downs, and a special mention must place and finish only eight places away from MAJOR COLOURS: go to Emma Coates who finished fifth. securing an England vest. This national Lucy Marquand However, the highlight of the year was, event, the blue riband race in the cross- undoubtedly, Olivia Stillman’s outstanding country season, means Epsom College have FULL COLOURS: performance at the English Schools’ Cross the 16th-best runner in England, and Naomi Witts Country Championships. Olivia recovered Olivia’s performance deserves appropriate from surgery over Christmas, finally, to recognition. qualify for the Surrey team through a medal- winning performance for Surrey schools at Mr P. G. Lewsey

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CHORAL COMPETITION all in Tune...

Carr Fayrer Granville Propert

Soloist: Hugo Rossi – ‘Close Ev’ry Door’ (JOINT 5TH) Soloist: Alexander Smith – ‘The Boxer’ Soloist: Michael Lam – ‘When we were young’ Soloist: Harry Milne – ‘Lay Me Down’ Partsong: ‘Cry Me a River’ (JOINT 5TH) Partsong: ‘Stand By Me/Beautiful Girl/Marvin Gaye’ (WINNER: THE TROTT CUP) Partsong: ‘Let’s Get It Started/The Circle of Life/No Diggity…etc.’ Unison: ‘Build Me Up Buttercup’ (5TH PLACE) Unison: ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ Partsong: ‘I’ll Make Love to You/Dilemma’ Unison: ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Judge’s verdict: “Good energy. Great Confidence. Judge’s verdict: “Nicely together. Good choreography Unison: ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ Judge’s verdict: “Good full sound. Not a huge amount of Entertaining”. helps to build the climax.” Judge’s verdict: “Nice roses and top hat. Enjoyable.” dynamic shape.”

Crawfurd Forest Holman

Soloist: Flora Chalmers – ‘November’ (JOINT 2ND) Soloist: Alastair Major – ‘Dancing On My Own’ Soloist: Tom Byers – ‘Stars’ Partsong: ‘Happy Ending’ (4TH PLACE) Partsong: ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ Partsong: ‘Better Together’ (JOINT 5TH) Unison: ‘Heartbeat’ (JOINT 3RD) Unison: ‘Lola’ Unison: ‘Let It Go’ Judge’s verdict: “Very strong, focused Judge’s verdict: “Very good swagger and confidence.” Judge’s verdict: “Excellent Frozen and musically confident.” character costume. Musically strong.”

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Raven Rosebery Wilson The Choral Competition Trophy:

Soloist: Anisha Chana – ‘Separation’ (JOINT 5TH) Soloist: Emma Hibbitt – ‘No One Knows Who I Am’ Soloist: Daisy Reid – ‘Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again’ 1ST RAVEN Partsong: ‘Dog Days Are Over’ (WINNER: THE CARSON CUP) (JOINT 2ND) (JOINT 2ND) 2ND WILSON Unison: ‘St. Trinian’s’ (WINNER: THE MURRAY YOUNG CUP) Partsong: ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ (JOINT 2ND) Partsong: Taylor Swift medley (JOINT 2ND) Judge’s verdict: “Musically engaging and enjoyable.” Unison: ‘Like a Prayer’ (JOINT 3RD) Unison: ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ (PLACED 2ND) 3RD ROSEBERY (AWARDED THE CHORAL COMPETITION TROPHY) Judge’s verdict: “Good gentle opening into a strong, full sound.” Judge’s verdict: “Good full sound, choreography and 4TH CRAWFURD phrasing.” 5TH CARR Robinson White House

Soloist: Alessandro Mallardo – ‘Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)’ Soloist: Yvette Ng – ‘With a Swanlike Beauty Gliding’ Partsong: ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ Partsong: ‘Pompeii’ (JOINT 5TH) Unison: ‘All Time Low’ Unison: ‘Stop’ Judge’s verdict: “Good build-up of energy into the last chorus. Judge’s verdict: “Strong sense of precision.” Perhaps too serious.”

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CHAPEL NOTES

As the year before, we joined with the parish of St. Martin’s, Epsom, for this wonderful celebration. The names of the Epsom candidates are below:

Olaiya Adeniji Forest House Remi Adeniji Wilson House Matthew Dipre Holman House Aaron Endeley Carr House Mark Halstead Forest House Guy Hutchings Fayrer House With the arrival of the newly formed Lower School in the Hart- Rebecca Montaut Raven House Smith building, I was afforded the privilege of being able to bless Theo Mully Propert House the building with holy water, and with an assembled collection of Celebration colleagues, and other members of the Epsom College community, It was a wonderful service, and many commented on how offered prayers for the arrival of the new expectant 3rd-Form special it was for all who had gathered in the Chapel of St. Luke. students, and especially this new venture – new ventures and new At the end of April we held our annual Chapel dinner, creatively beginnings that heralded so much. organised by the Chapel Prefect, Brendan Ho. It was a general Throughout the year the Lower-School students; Head of Lower invitation for all those who contributed, and in some way had been School, Mrs Alice Martineau; and her team of Tutors and gap teachers associated with the Chapel life during this past academic year, to be have been attending Chapel every Friday morning. They have also in attendance. It was a particular pleasure to welcome Headmaster & Life taken part in harvest, Armistice Day, the Toy Service, the carol Mr Jay Piggot and his wife Poppy, and also our Chairman of service, Holocaust Memorial and also a Lower-School Founder’s Day Governors, Dr. Alastair Wells and his wife Dr. Rose Wells. Other celebration. invited guests worthy of note where our leaving ‘flower mums’, so- The Chapel affords its own liturgical cycle in so many ways, and, called, and after five years of flower decoration and arranging, this I am writing the Chapel notes for this academic year as always, I’m grateful to the Houses for offering reflective thoughts was a small way to say a big thank you to them. just weeks after Christians throughout the world have in a variety of Wednesday mornings this past year. I had given them As always, I want to end my Chapel notes this year with some the challenge and overall theme of ‘celebration and life’ to consider specific thanks. been celebrating the glorious resurrection of Christ and in its varied and many forms. I am equally grateful to all those First to the Chaplaincy team, who do such a great and varied the Easter season. It is possibly my favourite time of Common Room colleagues who stepped up to preach at our more job and are often working away under the wire!! To Canon Adrian So, another year passes by, and the year in so many ways, and not least the arrival of formal Saturday morning College worship. Esdaile, for helping and assisting me within the Chapel environs; to spring, with all its attendant daffodils, other flora and A Chapel tradition that is now well established is that the three Dr. Husni Hammuda, who looks after our Muslim students; and, as always we have every reason to Heads of School for the academic year offer sermons on three finally, to the new member of the team Ms Meeta Joshi, in looking the new life that the season brings with it. A time of consecutive Wednesdays during the first part of the Summer Term. after our Hindu students. Thank you to all. To our wonderful Kay give thanks to God in blessing us in the year that marks new beginnings, and this was very This year the three have been of a particularly high standard. My Williams, who continues to keep all of us in order and presents the our work. much the essence of the start of this new school year. thanks to Georgia McGrath, Dan Richardson and Eva Smiley. Chapel so beautifully clean, tidy and well ordered. Thank you to Kay It was a joy to welcome the newly appointed Bishop of Dorking, for all that she does. Finally, to say thanks to my loyal and amazing the Right Rev’d Dr. Jo Bailey-Wells, for the service of confirmation team of Sacristans, who loyally carry out their duties without any Fr. Paul Thompson and First Holy Communion. fuss or hindrance.

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COLLEGE MUSIC

LENT TERM The solo music competition was held in January, and there was a plethora of performances of a high standard across a varied range of instruments. All performances counted towards the House total, and in the House competition the final result was a win for Propert. Early in the term a spectacular array of over 150 performers, including the Chapel choir and Choral Society, with soloists and a full orchestra, under the direction of Mr Lodge, presented Mendelssohn’s ‘Hymn of Praise’. The A2 musicians and members of the 3rd, 5th and L6th Forms presented varied and entertaining concerts, highlighting the depth of musical talent that we nurture within those year groups. Mr Johnson-Hyde conducted the Epsom and Ewell Schools’ Symphony Orchestra, led by Waleed Alzarooni and including many Epsom students, in a programme of entertaining performances in the ensembles concert. Beyond College walls, our musicians have performed at a variety of small functions, including the annual visit to the lunchtime guild at Central Hall Westminster. A musical note...

MICHAELMAS TERM

As usual, this term witnessed a busy schedule of performances, including three entertaining concerts for the Music scholars, which showcased some of the finest instrumental and vocal talent in the school. There was also a specific concert given by several of the M4 year group, demonstrating their musical strength and depth. SUMMER TERM The ensembles concert, embracing the school’s many The Chapel choir finished the academic year with a number of ensembles, with over 100 students performing, was a spectacular significant performances. These included evensong in the historic event, and the musical standard across all the groups was setting of Canterbury Cathedral and the Chapel choir recital, which exceptionally high. Enthusiasm and commitment were evident skilfully reprised the full range of music the choir had performed throughout. throughout the year. The Chapel choir continued to lead the music of our worship The ever-popular concert given by Big Band and the Downs with great assurance and dedication, performing a range of complex Singers, both conducted by Mr Holiday for the last time, once again anthems in a variety of musical styles. Huge dedication and played to a large audience. The other concerts this term – the commitment is required to produce high-quality performances each Tadworth and carol singing in Epsom for the Epsom Medical Leavers’ Concert, the M4- and U4-Form concerts, the Epsom and week. In particular, the end-of-term carol services require assiduous Equipment Fund. Ewell Schools’ Symphony Orchestra and ensembles – were all of a preparation. This year’s exceptional performances were ably led by A large number of students sat the rigorous examinations run high quality, well received and reflect the range and quality of the choir Prefect, Anisha Chana. by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Trinity musicians at the College. Early in November, the district final of the Rotary Club young Guildhall, Rockschool, and the London College of Music. Additionally, the outdoor festival stage on Founder’s Day scaled musician of the year competition took place in Main Hall, and it was A large number of students sat rigorous Music examinations. new heights this year, with over three hours of high-quality music particularly gratifying that Jasmine Bingham won the vocal section. Special mention must go to Luke Melville, who achieved his performed, and this was exceptionally well-received by parents, She went on to represent the College at the regional final in February. DipABRSM for the clarinet last summer. This is an outstanding students and visitors. The Music Department remained active in the local community, achievement, which requires the presentation of a demanding, and highlights included performances at The Children’s Trust in lengthy solo recital.

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Having been performed and produced so many times, it was Four lovers, a host of natural to enter Big School thinking how can it be bettered? Yet, I can honestly say that I have never seen such a visually breathtaking mischievous fairies, interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The cast were simply incredible – a group of consummate professionals who worked an enchanted forest cohesively to deliver performances worthy of enormous praise. Whether suspended several metres above the stage or bounding and a pair of donkey energetically around it, each actor brought something that amazed and enthralled, all whilst delivering the beautiful language of the Bard with character and passion. I departed the auditorium with ears – these are the the words of Nick Bottom ringing in my ears, “I have had a most rare vision”. essential foundations The story is engaging from the outset. Ben Sumrie was fabulously flamboyant as Theseus, whilst Daisy Bamber’s moody of Shakespeare’s most Hippolyta provided a perfect contrast. As the royal couple prepare for their imminent nuptials, they are unexpectedly interrupted by the blustering Aegeas, played commandingly by Luke Laughton. Our charming comedy. introduction to the four lovers showed them to be naive, yet headstrong. Emily Shanks’ Hermia was utterly sincere and heartfelt, whilst Izzy Rosen captured Helena’s desperation and self-deprecation impressively. The dashing Lysander, Thomas Usher, should be commended for delivering one of the most truthful performances in the play. In his role as Demetrius, Ben Kirby was ruthless in his rejection of Helena, but ultimately managed to redeem himself.

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DRAMA REVIEW

Whilst the love-struck fools lurch from one to another, the phenomenal, and a highlight of this show. Dressed in electric blue, bumbling Mechanicals attempt to rehearse a play for Theseus and her incredible stage presence, acrobatic prowess and impish glee Hippolyta. This dynamic group showcased some of the College’s combined to produce one of the most outstanding performances I most talented comedians. Particular mention must go to Ben Abbott, have seen at Epsom College. whose portrayal of the damsel-in-distress, Thisbe, was superb. Yet, This production was a true spectacle, with Rob Anderson’s of all the Mechanicals, it is Nick Bottom who establishes himself as intricate lighting, sound and set designs heightening the the principal clown. Complete with an accent that Tom Kerridge enchantment. Caitlin Barnett, Eleanor Coley and Henry Awin deserve would be proud of, Seb Flataus’ boundless energy and wit huge thanks for choreographing the dance and aerial routines, which successfully brought the vibrant character of Bottom to life. gave the show its unique magic. Aided by a dedicated team, led by The stage was then suddenly flooded by magic as fairies and stage manager Chloe Dignum and assistant directors Rebecca sprites of all kinds transported the audience into a world of pure Montaut and Cristina Thornton, director Kim Chandley has created fantasy. Balletic and lyrical, the fairies are entrancing. Abby a piece of theatre to be proud of. Her devotion, enthusiasm and Pollington’s Titania was divine – seductive yet elegant, her poise ambition are truly remarkable. In the 400th-year anniversary of and grace were unmatchable. Playing opposite her, as Oberon, was William Shakespeare’s death, the cast and crew of Epsom College’s Nikolay Paliyski, who heroically took up this role a mere week before A Midsummer Night’s Dream have honoured the Bard exceptionally: the performances began, after Tom Blackburn was called to an “Lord, what stars these mortals be!” Oxbridge interview. To deliver the complex language, master the physically demanding aerial routines and perform the role with such Reviewed by Dan Richardson aplomb is an astounding feat. Chrissy Hancock’s Puck was

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MUSICAL REVIEW Wildhorn’s Jekyll &Hyde

In Wildhorn’s hands, Hyde becomes an avenging angel, picking In this capacity, the chorus often excelled, singing with fierce anger off the worthies who dared to slight Jekyll’s scientific ambitions. and compelling conviction. What’s more, Jekyll (who in Stevenson’s novella showed no interest Dan Richardson created not one but two utterly convincing whatsoever in women) is now torn between the incorrigibly virtuous characters before us. His Jekyll was a driven, self-obsessed scientist Emma Carew (Hannah Prideaux) and the sometime madam of The and his Hyde a murderous villain. Dan has played the lead in four Red Rat club, Lucy (Anisha Chana). These two fine actresses brought very different Epsom productions, and in this one he has proved his depth and conviction to their roles, especially in a moving duet in real measure as an actor, elevating Wildhorn’s character to a fully the second act. rounded, searing intensity. The strength of this show lies not in the depth of its character The Lent Term production is always a sad moment in the or the memorable musical writing, but in the quickly drawn sketches College’s drama calendar, as we say goodbye to senior actors who that a good actor can bring to life. Hugo Rossi was repellent as the have given so much to the College during their time with us. Another Mr Wycherley’s production made for a moving and Bishop of Basingstoke, oozing out of a society ball and into a brothel. stalwart who gave their final Epsom performance is Anisha Chana, Charlie McLean was all pompous self-righteousness as Simon Stride, whose characterisation of Lucy was soulful, captivating and tender. memorable evening’s entertainment in our Lent Term while Lara Wildenberg brought something of Lady Bracknell to her Wildhorn’s Jekyll & Hyde is through-composed, the music school musical. I’ve taught Jekyll & Hyde several times, role as the formidably upholstered Lady Beaconsfield. broken only by very brief moments of dialogue, and it was especially The scene in which Jekyll had to face down the Board of impressive to see the performers sustain the drama in such a and it has always struck me as an odd book. Stevenson Governors was particularly memorable, full of dramatic intensity and demanding form. The band was excellent, led by Mr Graeme Lodge, a highlight of the play. One of the greatest set pieces of Victorian Director of Music, and the technical crew crafted a brooding, craggy had to rewrite it, his original draft being so scandalous literature, Stevenson’s description of Soho under the “first fog of set and atmospheric lighting to transport us into the back-alleys of that his wife urged him to throw the manuscript on the season” is unforgettable. London. Under moody lighting and images of London’s sordid slums, Lastly, well done to Mr Rod Wycherley and his team of student the flames. much of the musical’s moral force arose from those elements inspired directors, who inspired cast, musicians and backstage crew to achieve by Stevenson’s ideas. Living on the streets are prostitutes and street a memorable and hugely enjoyable evening’s drama. vendors, beggars and mudlarks, acutely aware of the facade behind which the wealthy hide their desire to exploit and abuse the poor. Reviewed by Mr Will Burn, Head of English

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DRAMA REVIEW Witness for the Prosecution

The end of year play had it all: suspense, intrigue, deception and stellar performances by a strong ensemble cast of M4 and U4 players. Witness for the Prosecution remains one of Agatha Christie’s lesser-known works, but it retains all her staple ingredients of intrigue, deception and suspense.

Directed by Dr. Eliot Lockhart and Ms St. Clair-Ford, the stage played by Sam Kirby, while Mayhew, Mr Vole’s solicitor, was ably was set brilliantly for this murder mystery, the central location being played by Theo Mully. This duo firmly believe in Vole’s innocence, a court of law, with its dock and witness box matching Big School’s and their unshakeable resolve to acquit him forms the core of the wood-panelled walls perfectly. play’s drama, as they take on difficult witnesses to uncover the truth. Christie famously said, “few of us are what we seem”, and this Their opposition comes in the feisty form of Felix Porter, who plays was certainly true of two of the play’s leading characters: Leonard Myers, the lead prosecution. Vole, accused of murdering an older, richer lady for her money; and All three actors manage Christie’s often demanding and lengthy his wife, Romaine. Theirs is a complex marital relationship that keeps text with precise vocal clarity, varied tone and excellent use of surprising the barristers and the audience at every turn, right up to emphasis. Ruling over proceedings is Ross Plowman, who, as the the very end. judge, brings light relief with his funny asides – perfectly capturing In Teddy Pople’s Leonard Vole we saw the perfect blend of the irascible, prejudiced stereotype of a representative of the upper charisma, charm and vulnerability, with the lurking possibility of classes in 1940s England. something potentially more sinister underneath. He was brilliantly Other notable performances came from Julia Cherry, as the matched with Lulu Candlish as Romaine, who was able to conjure a loyal housekeeper of the murdered victim, and Emma Gleave, as the range of emotions with natural ease and sincere believability. rather bumbling, yet flirtatious, Greta, secretary to Sir Wilfrid. This It wouldn’t be a Christie play without law and order. Replacing play really entertained and challenged its audiences during its run. the better-known Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, Witness for the Prosecution has defence barrister Sir Wilfrid Robarts, assuredly Reviewed by Rod Wycherley

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CCF On Duty!

The values ofduty, ARMY For the October field day, the Infantry Cadre made their way comradeship, hard work and to Oxfordshire for their usual overnight bush-craft exercise to develop key survival skills such as shelter construction. Meanwhile, responsibility are embodied in younger cadets worked on improving their weapon handling skills and participated in a number of leadership exercises at the College. our tri-service CCF. Most of this training was led and organised by senior students. In Lent Term, cadets participated in the Annual General Inspection. In a change to previous years, the CCF invited the Mayor, Whether the cadets are in the Army section, RAF or RN, they Councillor George Crawford QPM, to take the salute, and invited are taught and develop crucial skills: courage, discipline, respect for three Chelsea Pensioners to proceedings. Chiara Fontaine was the others, integrity, loyalty and selfless commitment. senior NCO responsible for the rifle Drill Team, which completed a Sincere thanks go to the many teaching and bursarial staff who competent display rounded off by a gun salute firing blank deliver the various programmes; the U6th NCOs, who set such a ammunition. A highlight came with the new introduction of the high standard; and all the students, who thrive on being challenged. Inter-service obstacle course, where the Army won. The CCF is fortunate to have many dedicated students, notably Cadet RSM Xani Lawrence and Cadet CSM Chiara Fontaine, and my Major B. MacDowel thanks go to them as well. Contingent Commander

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CCF DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD Record Participation

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has undergone significant restructuring since September 2016, and is now able to boast record participation and achievement of awards across the different levels.

During the course of the year, over 50 Bronze awards were obtained, followed by an impressive 60 Silver awards, which far exceeds previous numbers. The College is also able to record its first ever flurry of activity at the prestigious Gold level of the Award, with over 30 students signing up for the challenge. On their expeditions they battled violent weather in Wales at Easter and tackled the imposing mountains of the Lake District in July, emerging successfully on the other side. Three of these students have already gone on to complete their entire Gold Award, and will soon be joined by many more of the 30 students from their NAVY RAF cohort, who will be eligible for completion over the coming academic year. Luke Melville, Alasdair Good and Thomas Wright The CCF RN field trip to The Historic Dockyard Chatham started The RAF section of the CCF contained 50 cadets. We had a are the first ever Epsom College students to complete their Gold with a dinner aboard the HMS Cavalier, a Second World War destroyer very busy year, and it all started with us gaining our brand new U4s DofE Award while a current student of the College community, that was formerly the fastest ship in the fleet. A tour of the galley, and awarding Aiden Findlay as the new Flight Sergeant (NCO) to and have set the standard for others to follow. As momentum junior rates’ mess, wardroom, captain’s day cabin and open bridge help with the running of the section. After a few weeks of weekly continues to build, participation and success with the DofE followed, with cadets being treated to a history of the ship and training my section embarked on a parachute trip, where 10 of our Award is set to continue. introduced to various nautical terms and boatswain’s calls (a practice cadets courageously ‘took the jump’. This was followed up shortly dating back to the 13th century). after by our first whole section field day trip. We were lucky enough Mr D. Reeve Overnight, cadets slept in the actual mess decks used by junior to have a tour of RAF Benson, where the cadets learned about the rates during HMS Cavalier’s various commissions – although all in history of the base, how a Chinook functions and how the RAF still bunks rather than hammocks. Call of hands was at a leisurely 7.30am, use this very active base. The cadets all got to sit in the pilot’s chair giving some cadets a generous lie in; notwithstanding this, the slow of the Chinook, and the whole experience broadened their start was abruptly ended by an hour-long period of drill immediately knowledge of how the RAF is run. The next exciting adventure was before breakfast – an arduous surprise for some, although many of Remembrance Day, where the RAF section was invited by the Mayor the drill-related sins of the previous evening were satisfactorily of Epsom and Ewell to have a significant presence during the town’s atoned for. parade. There was a great turnout by the locals, and we did well to The remainder of the day was taken up with a warm and look so impressive before such a wide audience. claustrophobic tour of submarine HMS Ocelot and various challenges Lent Term was the most exciting because it incorporated the for the cadets – building a rocket and building a model boat were new structure for AGI Day. This was a great day that showed off the the two most memorable. Appropriately, both challenges were won skills and talents of all the RAF cadets. This term was filled with a by the Head of Section, Anna Muir, and her fellow NCO, Beth lot of training and learning for all those involved. Bartlett; the staff withdrew from the field of battle with their pride Summer Term fast approached, and we managed to get our somewhat wounded, having been sure that their trimaran would compulsory water training in on our summer field day thanks to emerge victorious – it placed third and almost sank! Dover Sea Sports. The cadets took on three challenges: sailing, The entire afternoon was rounded off with a visit to the ropery, paddle boarding and raft building. The whole of the RAF section and Europe’s longest brick-built room, which was created for the took to the waters, at first with a little apprehension, but by the end sole purpose of spinning rope for the Royal Navy. Here, cadets had of the day left the water with a new-found confidence. The academic to pitch a new rope-based product for sale in the souvenir shop; the year came to a close with the U4s going on summer camp. This was winning entrepreneurs were Tom Francis, Daniel Marriott and a tri-service camp, where the RAF cadets could show all skills they Alexander Nicol, who designed a pair of fetching bookends sold had learned all year. under the trademark: HMS VICTO-READ. Flying Officer J. Bennett SLt G. Greenbury

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TARGET RIFLE

The Surrey School’s competition started well, with fair weather. The team continued to battle and perform well. Unfortunately, it was unable to hold on to its winning legacy from last year’s competition, and fell short by a mere 4 points behind winners RGS Guilford. However, in light of the defeat, special mention must be given to Michael Larcombe who managed to win the Officers’ Cup with an individual score 46.3 (ex. 50.10). Unfortunately, success alluded the team for the remainder of the season. However, this was nothing to be ashamed of as it was often falling-short by the smallest of margins and always closing in on the usual favourites Wellington College. Over the competitions and training sessions that were to follow, the team kept improving at a fast pace. Star shooters Nikolai Beloussov, Harry Goddard and Michael Larcombe led the way with impressive individual performances. impress with selection for UK cadet matches, which they won With the school term at a close, it was time for the team to turn comfortably; these included wins over the Army Navy and Air Force their attention to the upcoming Ashburton Schools’ Week and teams, who shot alongside. Max Palmer also achieved his Initials for Imperial Meeting. The team had a slow start, blowing cobwebs out obtaining a highest possible score of 35 in the Queen’s Stage One of rifles, as it had been a while since they had last shot. However, Match. Michael Larcombe managed to battle his way to the final this changed on Tuesday. By now the team was in full flow, having stage of the St George’s prize, a feat which saw him break his class reached the highest level of organisation under the beady eye of Mr from a T to an A. Sarah Gould and Michael Larcombe also managed Greenbury. Into Wednesday the team continued to shine, but to qualify for the Chairman’s prize competition, and both placed in suffered a set-back when Michael Larcombe and Sam Edwards were the top ten. taken to participate in the GB U18 match against the Canadian U18 With the rest of the team now finished, Michael Larcombe and Shoulder-to- team, a match which would be followed up later on a tour to Canada. Sam Edwards soldiered on, having been selected for the ‘Athelings’ The week came to a climax on Thursday with the annual GB U18 team to Canada. This saw them jetting off for a month Ashburton Shield competition. The team shot tremendously, but fell travelling and sightseeing as well as some high-pressure matches, short on the day, placing only fifth nationally; although the all of which were won, including some more elite GB U25 matches. Ashburton Four took a podium finish, in third place. However this Both individuals flourished, peaking at the top of their game in an was still an incredible feet when one takes into account the other unforgettable tour that was framed in success. 26 schools taking part from all over the country. The team now looks forward to the next school year, in the A handful of elite shooters were chosen to stay on for the hopes of improving further and restoring Epsom’s winning legacy. Shoulder imperial meeting where they would now be competing individually against all ages of competitors, including from international teams. Michael Larcombe The year began with a home shoot against Bradfield College. Epsom’s heavy hitters – captain Nikolai Beloussov, Harry Goddard, Michael Larcombe and Sam Edwards continued to Roland Chan and Harry Goddard – achieve some great scores, with Goddard getting the only 100 of the match. Special mention must go to relative VIII newcomer Megan Ip who shot a very good 97/100 in her first shoulder- to-shoulder fixture in the VIII. Bradfield finished ahead 783 to 767. Epsom saw a return to winning-ways in their next shoulder-to-shoulder match against Lancing College. The Epsom VIII finished the day 11 points ahead, with a 731ex800 to Lancing’s 720. Special mention to Nikolai Beloussov, who top scored with a pleasing 97, closely followed by VIII debutant Max Palmer on 96. This victory over Lancing’s strong team fuelled Epsom’s motivation in the following weeks.

Derby day was upon us with a home fixture against fierce rivals In the Summer Term, the team returned to full-bore shooting, St John’s. The Epsom College Rifle Team gave a strong performance with their annual Easter camp. The London and Middlesex Rifle in what was their last competitive shoot with the No.8 rifles. These Association (LMRA) Schools Open Prize Meeting began slowly but, rifles will eventually be replaced with an updated rifle from the MOD, once shooting began, the 1st VIII put in a respectable performance and what a send-off they had. St John’s managed a respectable of 448.10 (ex. 560.112). Top scorer and man of the match was score of 642, but Epsom steamed ahead with a pleasing 680 (ex Michael Larcombe, scoring 61.3 (ex. 70.14). Pleasingly, several 760). Star shooter was Roland Chan, top scoring with a 92, ex 95. Epsom College shooters broke 30 at either 300x or 500x, a Lent Term brought the second leg of the Bradfield match. The considerable achievement, given the fact that no team member had range was packed as the 1st VIII, shooting 10 bull targets, scored shot a single round on the weapons since the end of last year. The 739 ex. 800, losing the match by 9 points (Bradfield College: 748 1st VIII improved significantly upon their scores in the London and ex. 800); man of the match was once again Nikolai Beloussov, with Middlesex Rifle Association (LMRA), posting a total of 462.22 (ex. a top score of 97 ex. 100. The team took this defeat as a chance to 560.70); not withstanding this, the team was out-shot by RGS improve as they travelled to Bisley to shoot over a distance of 50 Guildford, Wellington College and Bradfield College, placing fourth “St John’s managed a respectable score of 642, but Epsom steamed ahead with a pleasing yards in the BSSRA open. The team was well prepared and this was overall. Michael Lacombe continued to impress posting the second reflected in their performance. It was a nice change of scene for the highest score of the day, with Harry Goddard close in pursuit. team and gave us a chance to interact with other schools. 680 (ex 760). Star shooter was Roland Chan, top scoring with a 92, ex 95.”

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MURRELL HOUSE

“The House has been named after one of the College’s pioneering figureheads, Dr. A new Christine Murrell. She is an excellent role model for the House –forward-thinking, chapter charitable and well-rounded.”

To meet the rising demand for girls’ day places, The College became co- Moving Houses has been a challenging but exciting move for the educational in 1976, when the first senior girls, with Head of House Zoë James describing it as “an the College successfully introduced a new House cohort of girls joined the Sixth Form incredible opportunity to create a brand new House, a possibility that to its ranks in September 2017: Murrell House. in the newly established White House. not many people who have come to Epsom will have had”. The House is located in a converted section From 1997 girls have been integrated Housemistress Kate Hancock explains, “it is a real treat having the into all the years of the College, and last support of my small band of U6th Prefects (Zoë, Naomi and Emma), of Fayrer House, the other half transitioning year the L4th were the first ever year group who are always on hand to advise on how things should be done. I to become a day house for boys; retaining the to have more girls than boys. With Roseberry shall always be grateful for their help in getting the House off the and Raven only being able to offer 12–14 spaces per ground.” Murrell has become a home to the students, with a large Fayrer name. Over a period of three years, year, and there being 32 girls in the L4th, there was a real necessity social space commanding views over the school grounds, and many £3.75m will be spent converting the old for an expansion in the availability of day spaces for girls. Besides events such as pumpkin carving and a soirée. They have hit the ground the conversion of Fayrer to create the new Murrell House, White running, placing third in the choral competition partsong, even with sanatorium, offering boys and girls both study House will undergo a conversion to become an all-age girls’ House just three people singing. They have established themselves quickly and social spaces. In its first year, Murrell will in September 2018. The College celebrated co-educational life and smoothly into college life, feeling a part of the community this year with a gallery installation down the main hallway, featuring immediately. have 10 M4 girls and 11 Sixth Formers, with pictures from the archives of previous Epsom boys and girls. We can look forward to a bright future for Murrell, pioneering three U6th Prefects. This is a real opportunity The House has been named after one of the College’s the strength of girls in the College. As the Housemistress said, “It is pioneering figureheads, Dr. Christine Murrell. Dr. Murrell an exciting time for the College, and I believe that the strategy of for the College to meet its aim of a 55 to 45 represented the Medical Women’s Federation at the first Epsom finding a more even balance of the numbers of girls and boys will be ratio of boys to girls, and is a huge step toward College Conjoint Committee meeting in 1932, and was the first of huge benefit, going forward, to the community, and I am immensely achieving a gender balance within the College. ever woman to sit on this committee. She was the first woman to proud to be a part of it.” be elected to the council of the British Medical Association and appointed to the General Medical Council, a huge achievement Liv Teasdale for her time. She is an excellent role model for the House –forward- thinking, charitable and well-rounded.

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WARREN PICKETT ADVENTURE AWARDS Grand Tall Ships

In August 2017, I was thrilled to take part in the Canyon annual tall ships race, where I sailed from Lithuania to Poland on the Eendracht, of Rotterdam, crossing Earlier this year I was kindly awarded the Warren the stormy and beautiful Baltic Sea. Having been Pickett Adventure Award, which gave me the awarded this opportunity through the generosity opportunity to go rafting and hiking down the Grand of the Warren Pickett Adventure Award, I embarked Canyon for seven days. With a love for the outdoors, on an unforgettable adventure, during which I tried I was excited to switch off and get away from things I never thought I could, and met people from everyday life and truly appreciate such a special and all corners of the globe. mesmerising landscape, as well as learning about the The internationally celebrated event includes three individual geology and formation of the land. races, festivals, parades, sports competitions and live music. We placed seventh overall, although this was of little importance as Our trip started with a drive from Phoenix, Arizona, to Cliff most of the enjoyment lies in the atmosphere and spirit of the Dwellers, where we would base ourselves for the night. On our ships’ crews. journey we passed the Little Colorado River and then stopped to I flew on my own, an experience I was apprehensive about look at the Colorado River, where we got our first view of where at first, but I soon met other competitors who welcomed me into we’d be exploring and living for the next week. That evening we the hectic celebrations of the event. Once shown to the had a welcome dinner, where we got to know the rest of the magnificent ship, I was introduced to my other crew members, explorers who would be on the trip with us. The next morning we and we all settled in for a week of madness and magic. were greeted by Hatch, the company organising the trip, where The highlight of the experience was the crew parade, where we prepared ourselves for the adventure ahead and met the crew. the crew of each ship dresses up in humorous outfits, grabs various In total, there were 28 of us on the trip, including three boatmen props and drums, and parades through the city centre of the (JP, Zac and Zars), Matt the geologist and Doug our expedition hosting port, cheered by local residents. The Eendracht won best leader. After loading our kit onto the rafts, we set off on our 188- crew in the crew parade for a Class-A ship for the second leg of mile journey. Within minutes of setting off I found myself gripping the race due to our hilarious duck-themed outfits, all stemming onto the side of the raft as we hit our first set of rapids. We from the English translation of the ship’s name. reached rapids every 20 minutes or so and they varied in size. The As far as the actual sailing goes, I learned to helm the ship, largest was Lava Falls, which was a class-10 rapid. The ride down navigate using bearings, raise and take down sails and how to the rapid was both exhilarating and intense, with the freezing cold organise winches. The hard work was easily split between watches, water from the river splashing us from all directions. and we were always rewarded with a hot drink and meal at the Most days we stopped to hike up to waterfalls and clear water end. On watch we were placed on lookout, where we were able pools. Some of my favourites included Deer Creek, where, after to gaze at other ships and the beautiful sunsets or stars, once a long hike in high temperatures, we were greeted by an oasis experiencing a four-hour lightning storm that struck a trailing ship called The Patio, with lots of vegetation and small waterfalls. Elves in a mesmerising blaze. The flashes of white light lit up the Chasm was also great fun, as we got to jump off a waterfall, from surrounding ships, so that for a second the bulging sails were around 10ft up, into a fresh water pool below. visible and the endless sea was inhabited. The views from the ship, In the evenings we camped on the beaches of the Colorado day and night, were so captivating that one could sit and stare, River. Many of us slept on camp beds under the stars with just a with the view never getting old. sleeping bag. With no pollution of any kind, the sky was so clear, What really made this trip so great was the sheer volume of allowing us to see the Milky Way and numerous shooting stars kindness, inclusivity and good humour that all the competitors most evenings. possessed. It was an environment of fast friendships; everyone The experience as a whole was simply amazing. As dramatic felt the spirit of collaboration and participation, and the friendly as the Canyon was and as fun as the rapids were, it was the whole rivalry between crews made the experience even more enjoyable. experience that made the trip so special: the people we met, the The atmosphere on board was extremely welcoming, making life guides and their great knowledge, the food and being outdoors so easy, and I will always remember the displays of human courtesy 24/7. It was lovely to escape everyday life and be able to fully shown that week. I am hoping to take part again next year for a relax. My dad and I are so very grateful to Mr Pickett for giving month, joining the race at the start in England and finishing in us the opportunity to go on this adventure of a lifetime. It really Holland. I would like to thank Mr Pickett for this unique was the most amazing experience I’ve been on, and will probably opportunity; I am especially grateful for the door he has opened ever go on. for me, pushing me outside my comfort zone and creating memories I will cherish for a long time. Hannah Hughes Liv Teasdale

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SERVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Making a Project: Purple4Polio In October, some 40 6th-Form students from Epsom College who are involved in the College’s Service programme planted crocus bulbs in support of the Purple4Polio campaign. Armed with spades and trowels, the College students joined with members of the Banstead Horticultural Society, the Banstead Rotary Club and other community groups to plant difference crocuses in the orchard in front of All Saints Church in Banstead High Street. Jane Illingworth, President of Banstead Rotary, said, “May I pass on thanks from Banstead Rotary to the Epsom WHY DO WE DO IT? undergo training to deliver lessons in 11 different languages, College 6th Formers for all their enthusiasm and hard work. I • Epsom College’s proud history of benevolence as well as acquiring ICT and programming skills to assist the was extremely impressed by their attitude and their approach, • It directly benefits our local community young and old. when many had never gardened this way before. I am sure all • It enriches the lives of our students The programme really does make a positive difference, the residents of Banstead will appreciate the beautiful purple and, alongside the regular weekly volunteering, the students crocus carpet next spring”. HOW DOES IT WORK? support one-off projects in the local community. • 280+ 6th Formers take part • Creative timetabling as students contribute an average of ROSHIE WATKINS - SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR one hour per week in the Lent and Michaelmas terms • Variety of projects, e.g. mentoring local children, Project: Surrey Wildlife befriending the elderly, supporting disabled groups • Our volunteers contribute in excess of 3,500 hours per year Trust, Bay Pond to the local community

HOW DO OUR STUDENTS BENEFIT? Ten Epsom College 6th-Form students were involved in • It delivers eye-opening new experiences a creative ‘conservation’ task at Bay Pond, a nature reserve • Students act as ambassadors for the College and develop in Godstone. They helped to extend a small wildlife garden in lifelong transferable skills order to allow better access for wheelchairs. A section of the • They can build a portfolio demonstrating voluntary service, fence was removed, and in its place two living willow archways valued by universities and future employers were constructed, leading onto the adjacent meadow. • Students are empowered to produce a lasting, positive “The students’ archway was a great success! I’ve written effect on the local community a blog for our website about the project, which can be found at www.surreywildlifetrust.org. Thank you!” At Epsom we want our students to understand the value of providing service to the community and appreciate how they can make a positive difference to society. Since its introduction in September 2013, over 280 6th-Form students now work within the programme, which is overseen by Service Co-ordinator Roshie Watkins. The Service programme gives them an understanding of the wider local environment and contextualises life beyond the College campus and the bright lights of London. It demonstrates the impact of their actions and proves that they have the power to make a huge difference to the lives of other people. Our students engage with a range of projects that benefit different groups, including local children, the elderly and disabled people. In addition to providing support for schools and local community groups, our students also

“Just being there for someone can sometimes bring hope when all seems hopeless.”

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in Holman when he retired from the House in 2015 have been much appreciated by his successors, and the House is very definitely a happy and safe environment for the boys. His care and concern for them all has been appreciated over the generations. I enjoyed working with Ian during his time as senior Housemaster, and over the past two years as he assisted me with keeping the Common Room Handbook up to date. He possesses an excellent eye for detail and is not afraid to ask searching questions – not to mention checking my grammar! To many at the College Ian seemed to come alive when he stood in front of a packed Big School conducting the Downs Singers and Big Band; he has rhythm in his soul, and his love of music seeps into the Marie-Annick Barnett Carol Creevey Rosie Doyle Ian Holiday smiles, experience and quality of performance Helen Hynd of the students. Ian has been an excellent servant of the very year, students come to Epsom from fter 35 years in full-time teaching, Carol osie Doyle joined Epsom in 2006, and an was appointed to the College in College both as Director of Music and as a elen Hynd joined the College in January Eall across the globe, from Russia, Hong ACreevey leaves the College to embrace Rhas certainly left a significant imprint on ISeptember 1990 as Assistant Director of Housemaster; the College is most grateful H2008 as the Head of Religious Studies Kong, Malaysia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan, new ventures in education and beyond. After the wider community in her work in the Music, together with his wife Rosalyn and for all the care, commitment and expertise and Lay Chaplain. A committed and creative each with their own language, having to her first three years at Epsom teaching recently rechristened Department for young family. Not only did Ian soon make his that he has brought to both these roles. teacher and Head of Department, she adapt to and cope with the challenge of an French, she established Spanish as a subject Academic Support. Hardly a break time mark as a man of some stature (significantly introduced academic dinners, where external all-English environment in a busy school. Yet and has taught generations of students to would go by during her 11 years at Epsom increasing the average height of the Music We wish Ian and Rosalyn a long speakers addressed students on topics that hundreds of these young people will always the highest of standards, inspiring them with without a teacher, Tutor or Housemaster Department!), but also with his skill and spread across different subjects and be grateful for Marie-Annick Barnett, until her passion for language and life. In her 20 enquiring of Rosie what ought to be done expertise with all aspects of music. In 1992, and happy retirement; I have no departments, before discussing them in this year Head of English as an Additional years at Epsom, she has given loyal service for a student in their care. In this regard, two Ian was appointed as Director of Music, a doubt Ian will fill his time further depth and in smaller groups. This Language at Epsom. She took these young to the College community, notably in her things need to be noted: first, Rosie’s post he held with great distinction until 2003. productively and positively, and I intellectual vision led her to be appointed to people under her wing, nurturing them, roles as Honorary Secretary of the Friends of knowledge and expertise was first rate, It was in September 2003 that Ian set up the Rosebery lecture series, aimed at helping build their confidence and find their Epsom College, White House Tutor and Girls’ alleviating the concerns of students, parents showed his versatility and skill set when he hope he has the opportunity to inspiring students from all year groups across voices in a new country, always fiercely squash coach. and colleagues alike. Second, Rosie was was appointed as Housemaster of Holman reflect on all he has contributed the College. As the charities co-ordinator, dedicated to academic achievement, but prepared to devote hours to the care and House, a post he held for 12 years until 2015. she sought to share her own compassion and to the College over 27 years as an more than anything utterly committed to We wish her every success. attention of students who found aspects of He also served as senior Housemaster from spiritual values with the students. She was a them as people. She joined Epsom in 2000, their education particularly demanding; I am 2010–2015. Ian has also served as an excellent Schoolmaster. natural appointment for Housemistress of teaching in the English and MFL departments, sure that all the students who worked with excellent President of Common Room, and Crawfurd in September 2013, where she led before taking over EAL in 2007. Miss K. Chandley Rosie will look back with affection and I know many colleagues valued his wise Mr P. Williams by example, devoting herself to the appreciation of the warmth and support she counsel during his tenure. education and welfare of the girls in the We will all miss her wit, Gallic provided. As the school has grown, so has Throughout his 27 years at the College, House, instilling in them strong moral values her role, and in that regard Rosie has Ian has always expected excellence from and a sense of duty to others. Selflessly feistiness and hatred of all things developed a team of experts to support her himself and those he has worked with. His putting others ahead of herself, she always technological, and wish her a work for the students, whilst also providing contributions to music at the College are made the time to support and lift the spirits long and happy retirement to in-house training for the wider Common legion: with the Downs Singers (who of colleagues. Helen enriched the lives of Room. Whilst her priority has always been celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a those who worked with her, and is greatly cook wonderful food and tend her contact time with the students she worked spectacular concert in 2016 – which many missed by staff and students alike. beautiful garden. with, she has also tutored in Forest and of the original singers returned to take part), Robinson, taught PSHE and is an Big Band, Chapel choir, accompanying Mrs T. M. Muller irreplaceable contributor to the staff dance students in concerts and, latterly, playing Mr W. M. A. Burn troupe; whilst she has retired as Head of the organ in Chapel with great skill. Department, I understand that Rosie’s tap As a Housemaster, Ian inspired huge career is destined to blossom. loyalty from the members of Holman and showed great care for their welfare at all Mr M. C. Conway times. The excellent systems he left in place

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quality of our intake and address the imbalance between boys and girls. None of this would have been possible without her inspired leadership. On leaving the College to start Kirsty Tod a family, a bench was placed in her honour to stand sentinel at the entrance to Lower School, and it carries the inscription: irsty Adams was appointed to teach KHistory and English in September 2003, and swiftly established a reputation Alice Martineau, First Head of Lower School, 2015–17. as an excellent, knowledgeable and caring Established the school with grace, care and perspicacity. teacher of both subjects. She was also appointed as a Tutor in Rosebery (then a boys’ day house) under Mike Hampshire as Mr J. A. Piggot Housemaster. Academically, her focus became more History based from 2004, where her and compassion for others. The girls are excellent subject knowledge, organisation, encouraged to develop the skills and care for individual students and attention to talents they need to enter the world detail became a watchword for the beyond Epsom College. Department. In September 2005, Kirsty Rebecca started Operation Wallacea ‘crossed the great divide’ and became a Tutor Alice Martineau and has led expeditions to Indonesia, Tristan Stone in Wilson House, under the tutelage of commitment to their welfare at all times and, Madagascar and, most recently, Ecuador and Debbie Parsons, becoming the resident Tutor at her last House soirée in December 2016, the Galapagos, providing fantastic in September 2006. This is where Kirsty’s the tributes to her were many and heartfelt. lice Martineau joined Epsom in January opportunities to students. She also started ristan joined Epsom College in 2010. A love of boarding and total commitment to It is now nearly 10 months since Kirsty A2014 and, for too brief a period, the the College Medical Society, which has Tproud graduate of Plymouth University, the life began. From someone who had never and Murray moved to our sister school in Epsom universe was quietly disturbed. I thrived under her direction for five years. he quickly established himself as a respected boarded, and had reservations about Malaysia, and it does not surprise me in the vividly recall Angela Drew, former Deputy Her assistance with medical careers for teacher of Mathematics across all age boarding, she saw the huge benefits for the slightest that she has been asked to take on Head (Academic), relating how she asked two years was invaluable. She has coached groups. He was soon given the additional students as a way of life. a boarding role there – it is truly in her blood! one of her students whether they were at the highest level in rounders (1st team) responsibility of Head of Transition, and In September 2007 Kirsty was taught by the new Head of Theology and and netball (2nd VII) for five years. Rebecca subsequently became the first Head of M4 appointed as Housemistress, and for over The College, and Wilson House in Philosophy. Curiously, this L6th boy got to is also a Silver Award assessor for the Duke when Heads of Year were established in nine years gave her total life to the House. his feet, straightened his hair and tie and of Edinburgh’s scheme. September 2013. In time she was to marry Murray (and particular, is immensely grateful for said, “I am, indeed, taught by Mrs Martineau, When Andy Wilson was appointed as become a Tod!), and their daughter, Isla, all Kirsty’s time, energy and that is my privilege.” Rebecca Stone Rebecca has influenced many Housemaster of Propert, Tristan stood in to added to the family atmosphere in the commitment during her 14 years at To witness Alice’s teaching in full cry become the temporary Head of Mathematics House. In September 2013 she was was, indeed, a privilege, as she took her class students at Epsom as a teacher, for one academic year, and set the appointed senior Housemistress, and I the College; we all wish her and the to the moon and back as she explored the ebecca, a graduate of Bristol University in her pastoral roles and co- Department on an upward trajectory. greatly valued her advice and professionalism family well. motif of light in religion; or, in an address to Rwith a PhD in Entomology from curricular activities. We wish Additionally, he had assumed the in this role; all she did was geared to ensure College Chapel, we were transported up to Birmingham, came from Howard of responsibility as Assistant Housemaster of the care of the students was as good as it the loft in her parents’ family home to Effingham in 2010, where she had taught her and her menagerie of Holman House, and succeeded Ian Holiday possibly could be. Mr P. J. Williams appreciate more fully the truth of human Biology and been an assistant year leader. animals all the best as she moves as the Housemaster in September 2015. In In recent years Kirsty stopped teaching experience. She made an immediate impact in the this role, Tristan was at his most effective in order to focus her attention on Isla and In a short space of time as Head of Biology Department and elsewhere in the on to be a Head of Department and quickly developed strong relationships the girls in Wilson, and, if anything, this Department, Alice made a significant impact, school. An expert in all things ‘bug’, she in her beloved West Country. with all the boys in his care. meant she gave more time to the House. All leading by example, developing and passed her enthusiasm on to all the students Alongside these positions of the girls who have been under Kirsty’s care supporting the teaching of her colleagues and she taught. Her knowledge of Biology and Mr M. D. Hobbs responsibility Tristan was a strong supporter would testify to her total and utter overseeing outstanding academic outcomes willingness to give of her time made her a of the College’s co-curricular programme, in the Department at A level and GCSE. very popular and successful teacher. where he coached cricket and rugby 7s, as The skills and experience she honed as Rebecca has been Housemistress of well as the XV-man version of the game to a Head of Department were given further Raven for four years, after two years as a A-team standard. Alongside this professional expression as the new Head of Lower School. Tutor in Forest and a year in Rosebery. As a experience, he somehow found time to marry Alice put systems in place, helped to appoint housemistress she has encouraged the girls Dr. Rebecca Stone, who joined the College teaching and support staff and launched the to make the most of life at Epsom and all the at the same time as him, and together they new venture with considerable skill and opportunities thrown at them. She has move down to Taunton, where we wish them poise. On her departure, the success of the developed a strong sense of community in all the best. Lower School had managed to consolidate the House, where girls have been able to our whole school, enhance the number and develop qualities such as respect, honesty Mr G. R. Watson

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Leaving/teachers

Murray found great happiness in marrying Kirsty, who at the time was Housemistress of Wilson, and he himself ended up running this veritable girls’ boarding house for a period of time when Kirsty was on maternity leave. In August 2014, at short notice and under sad and difficult circumstances, following the sudden death of Nicola Morrow, Murray stepped up to the position of Assistant Head, whereupon he brought his skills to the Senior Leadership Team. Sensitively, but purposefully, he built on the work of his predecessor and added his own all-round vision and personality to this increasingly important position. In his two and half years in this role he worked tirelessly to enable colleagues to enhance their Murray Tod professional development and the College to be better appraised of the progress made by its most important asset, its teaching staff. urray was appointed as Teacher of It was with sadness that Murray decided MHistory and Politics at Epsom in 2002, the time was right to take his family, adorned finishing his History PhD from Glasgow by this time with Isla, to Epsom College in University shortly after his arrival from Malaysia as Deputy Head, and Surrey’s loss Glenalmond College. was very much KL’s gain. He became renowned for delivering outstanding History and Politics lessons that Moreover, in his time at the were possibly matched only by his future wife’s, although his embrace of technology College, Murray epitomised was slightly disappointing, with the fabled everything that Epsom stood for: Mimio struggling to be developed fully in an outstandingly committed, the Department. He also accompanied students on an infamous trip to Russia in 2007. humorous, dedicated vocational He learned his pastoral ropes under the teacher, whose meticulous guidance of the current Second Master, Paul Williams, as a resident Tutor in Fayrer House. approach and sound, pragmatic After several years as a leading practitioner and sensible decisions enabled the in the classroom, in 2008 Murray was College to march onwards and appointed Housemaster of Granville, a role he undertook with great energy and upwards. A true Schoolmaster, diligence for three years. Murray will be greatly missed. In 2011 Murray returned to the academic world, and was invited to take over Mr A. J. Bustard the reins once Alan Scadding had retired as Head of History. Under his watch, there could not have been a more organised and meticulously well-planned department in the College. Beyond the classroom he was Master i/c Squash, overseeing a successful decade on the courts. He nurtured many young players with his watchful eye and showed them the way on the court himself, despite a lack of natural reach.

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against a very strong Bradfield side. A good start resulted in an opening goal from captain Bradford. Bradfield came straight back into the game and some poor defending resulted in an equaliser. The game continued with some high-quality play from both teams. Bradfield were pressing high and applying pressure to the Epsom backline. Morgan took control, igniting a sweeping counter-attack with a wonderful outlet to Olsen, who collected the ball in her stride and released Bradford to eliminate the goalkeeper and retake the lead. Bradfield came back into the game and scored another goal to bring the scores level. The game continued to go end to end until Morgan scored a powerful drive from a short corner to take the score to 3–2 and Following this intense period of play, Epsom final three minutes to secure the victory. It secure the game. This was the final home started to get a foothold in the match. Some was a shame to end the season with a defeat, game of the season for the 1st XI, so it was outstanding play from Olsen and Williams in but the side can be very proud of their good to finish with a win. midfield managed to get the ball to the achievements this year. Against St. John’s, the girls held out forwards. After some excellent counter- really well in the first half and went in at 0–0. attacks, Ekoku gave Epsom a shock 1–0 Mr E. Johnson It was only in the last 15 minutes that St. lead, silencing the home support. Ardingly The next game was against a very equaliser. After a sustained period of pressure, John’s managed to score 2 goals, after lapses increased the tempo and continued to press strong Sevenoaks side; again, this match was Bradford scored to make it 1–1 going into the in concentration. The team defended and attack with speed. A quick counter GIRLS MAJOR COLOURS: away from home and resulted in a very short interval. The second half started brightly with impressively, with Blackburn in outstanding finally got Ardingly on the board to take the Mia Bradford warm-up time. A well-worked penalty corner Morgan scoring with a well-worked penalty form in goal. This was a big learning curve game to 1–1 at half-time. The second half HOCKEY attack gave Epsom a deserved half-time lead corner. Sacklen added a further strike with a for everyone, both individually and as a continued at a ferocious pace, with Epsom Emma Morgan through Sacklen. Sevenoaks started the ferocious drive from the top of the D. team, and important lessons were learned relying on the counter-attack. Further saves Lara Wildenberg 1ST XI second half looking to press high against the Pangbourne continued to cause problems going into a tough final game, away at from Blackburn kept the scores level until FULL COLOURS: outlet. Some great composure from the with pace and scored a goal inside the final Ardingly the following week. the final 10 minutes. A shock looked on the Jessica Liebenberg P9 | W6 | L3 defensive unit meant Epsom could counter, five minutes to make it 3–2. Some nervous The final game of the season was cards until a penalty corner gave Ardingly Natalie Olsen and a 2nd goal was added courtesy of Olsen. moments followed, but Issy Blackburn was always going to be a tough challenge. the lead. Epsom looked for the equaliser, Sevenoaks increased the pace and pressure outstanding in goal. Adahna Ekoku made the Ardingly had qualified for the national finals with Bradford outstanding every time she The 1st XI started their season PLAYER OF THE SEASON: and scored 2 quick goals to bring the scores game safe with three minutes left on the at U18, so it promised to be the hardest received the ball and Morgan playing a Mia Bradford well with a comfortable 5–1 win level. From the restart, Williams was on the clock, resulting in a 4–2 win. game of the year. The match started with number of long passes to set up Epsom’s end of a fine team move, and further goals Next we faced one of our local rivals, Ardingly applying pressure, looking to attack attacking play. Pressing for the equaliser MOST COMMITTED: against Christ’s Hospital. In wet were scored by Ekoku and Olsen. A much- City of London Freemen’s School. We with every opportunity. A number of early allowed Ardingly space on the counter, and Emma Morgan conditions, and on a slow pitch, the improved performance against a strong team. started brightly, scoring an early goal saves from Blackburn kept the score at 0–0. the 3rd and decisive goal was scored in the Brighton posed a tough test, with tough through Cecilia Sacklen. Further goals team started with a high press, and tackling and aggressive running. Epsom followed from Mia Bradford, 2 from Emilie it led to an early goal from Walsh. started the game well with Bradford, Ekoku Walsh and another from Lara Watson, in a and Watson all going close to open the dominant first-half display, to give the Further goals soon followed from scoring. Eventually the deadlock was broken College a 5–0 lead heading into half-time. Olsen, Bradford and Watson. The by a well-worked penalty corner goal by During the second half, Bradford completed Morgan. Brighton equalised with their first her hat-trick with 2 goals, and another was dominance continued in the second shot on target after some poor team defence. added from Adahna Ekoku, resulting in an The second half started with Epsom 8–1 win. half, but the side failed to convert continuing to dominate, but it was Brighton Post half term, there were a number of numerous opportunities. Walsh that took the lead with a penalty corner strike tournaments, both indoor and outdoor. from the top. This sparked the girls into Sutton Valence provided the next scored her second of the game to attack, and goals came from Bradford (2) and opposition. It was always going to be a tough wrap up a deserved victory. Watson to seal a well-deserved 4–2 win. test, particularly after the U16 regional finals The next challenge was another away and an indoor tournament during the week. game against Pangbourne College. After a It proved to be one match too many, with long journey and limited warm-up time, the 1st XI going down 2–1. Pangbourne started quickly and took the After the disappointing performance of lead. After a slow start the girls gradually built the previous match against Sutton Valence, up the tempo and started to press for the the 1st XI were determined to perform well

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3RD XI P8 | W5 | L3

The team made a fantastic start to the season against Sevenoaks, winning 1–0. Sevenoaks started the stronger team, keeping possession and putting our defence under a lot of pressure. Super tackling from Stacey-Stevens, Alexander-Robinson and Correia- Guntert kept Epsom in the game. A beautifully executed short corner was slotted away by Jess Haughey to win the game. Chloe Dignum played really well, making a number of excellent saves. After a loss to Brighton College, Epsom returned to winning ways against Pangbourne. Maria Wall drove through midfield with skill and determination, distributing to both wings. Strong defence from Katherine Barnes ensured it was 1–1 at half-time and, after a productive team talk, the girls raised their game and produced a stunning move down the right to win the game 3–2. Wins against CLFS, Sutton Valence and Ardingly ensured this was a successful season overall.

Mrs H. E. Keevil

4TH XI P6 | W3 | L3

Epsom had a difficult start to the term, although 1 victory came 2ND XI The team, this year, was a young side, and it was pleasing to see against King Edward’s Witley in what turned out to be a fabulous the U16 players play so well at this level. Ellie Cooke, Mackenzie Mully, battle. Epsom dictated the midfield thanks to the hard work of Addie P9 | W5 | L4 Rosy Payne, Sophie Gee and Anneke Butt were brilliant all season Kitson and Katie Vickers. The forwards took advantage of superior and should also take credit for competing in the U16 cup competition possession and were rewarded with 2 great goals through Daisy Reid and taking Epsom further than ever before in this tournament – the and Emilie Lonkvist. Super play from Mia Hodges on the right wing Despite a mixed set of results, the girls still emerged with team were 1 win away from the national finals. and strong defending from Heather Correia-Guntert and Emma a winning season. The 2nd XI season was marked by an Piggot ensured the win. After half term, the team enjoyed success Well done girls, and thank you for an excellent and against both Bradfield College (2–0) and St. John’s Leatherhead excellent team spirit and some outstanding individual entertaining season. (2–1). Emma Piggot, Rebecca Montaut and Beth Bartlett all made performances. Particular highlights were excellent wins significant contributions. against Pangbourne College and Bradfield College, where Mr S. J. Head Laura McQuade the squad dominated both games. The team’s season was built around their desire, motivation, FULL COLOURS: 5TH XI enthusiasm and enjoyment of the game along with their will to win. Sophie Accion Barr These traits were visible every week, and thus it was clear to see the Emma Hibbitt P4 | L4 progress made as the season progressed. The team were ably led by the senior players – Hannah Hess, as captain; Hannah Hughes, as top This was a difficult season, and the team battled well through goal scorer and vice-captain; Sophie Acción Barr, as keeper and also adversity. The loss against Cranleigh was most disappointing, as vice-captain; and Emma Hibbitt, the stalwart in defence, deserving Epsom were leading 2–0 at half-time. Poppy Courtney stood out in particular mention. Kitty Waterworth was also a threat up front each a high-scoring encounter and ensured good distribution to other week and ended her season 1 goal behind Hannah Hughes. players. Goals were scored by Daubeney, Caldwell and Muir, but The team would not have clicked without Jess Haughey running Epsom lost 3–5 at the final whistle. hard in the midfield each week and, our enforcer of the team, Hannah Paulson, who never gave up and would run all day to win the ball Mrs A. Venables back for the team. Pippa Slater and Bea Rexstrew further added class to our defence, and Emma Coates and Lucy Marquand, our fittest players on the team, played with style and skill; it was great for Lucy Marquand to mark the end of her Epsom College hockey career with her 1st goal of the season in our last match against Ardingly.

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U16 A XI U15 B XI U15 C XI P9 | W7 | L2 P9 | W3 | L6 P7 | L7

The U15 B hockey team made an The girls went into their first match, The U16 As had an exciting and excellent start to the season with a 4–0 against Sevenoaks, in high spirits, despite fulfilling season and progressed the victory. The next two matches were some of the poor weather. Their performance our toughest games, but the girls never gave improved significantly after half-time; furthest ofany Epsom team in the up hope. The next week all of our efforts however, the solitary goal from Isabelle national competitions. paid off, with a 6–0 victory against Thesiger was not enough to secure a win. A Pangbourne. During the rest of the season scoreline in a number of matches before half The season began with several we fought hard; but, unfortunately, only term did not reflect the competitive nature comfortable wins, eventually progressing to came away with one more victory right at of the fixtures, and Seo Jin Park stood out the London cup final, where we played a the end of the season. Our skills progressed in a number of these encounters as player strong Kingston Grammar School side that throughout the term culminating in a win, of the match. Epsom created a number of had won all their previous matches. This was U15 A XI which was an excellent way to end a season scoring opportunities, but too often an intense, close match, sitting at 0–0 at filled with strong opposition. The team gave couldn’t convert. half-time, but Epsom came out strongly to P13 | W6 | D1 | L6 100% in every match and showed positive score 2 goals. Kingston continued to fight team spirit even when the play did not go Mr L. Fisher hard, which resulted in a goal in the last five The U15 A hockey team tackled a our way. We kept our heads up at all times minutes, but with a final result of 2–1, we difficult season, but managed to pull through and continued to play the best we could. were thrilled to be London champions! with a satisfying overall result of goals both With increased confidence, we went to for and against. The season started Alice Taylor the south regional finals. Playing and winning promisingly with a 9–0 score against Christ’s our three matches against tough competition, Hospital. With a strong backline and we came top in our pool and progressed to prominent attack, we managed to work the quarter-finals against Cranleigh. together to get the ball down the pitch and The match was held at Epsom, and we gain many goal-scoring opportunities whilst benefited from amazing support on the still being able to race back, thanks to our sidelines from both students and families. intense and effective training sessions every Settling into the match, we played some Tuesday and Thursday. The U15 A’s defence great hockey, working as a team to link up consistently worked well together and was passes. There was some strong play in the D, strong enough to pass across the D in order and the skill translated into 3 goals. Cranleigh to hit the ball up the line to the waiting attack had some dangerous breaks, leading to them players, without giving the opposition time scoring 1 goal. However, the resulting 3–1 to react. The attack ran back and forward win took us to the regional finals. easily, following the ball all over the pitch, Sadly, our campaign to go to the COLTS COLOURS: and, for the majority of the time, managed nationals ended at the regional finals, where to get around the opposition with ease. we lost our three matches. However, we Issy Blackburn Adahna Ekoku Sophie Rhodes Our most difficult match was against probably played our best hockey of the Lottie Burton Sophie Gee Cecilia Sacklen Bradfield. We remained composed with the season against a very strong and Anneke Butt Mackenzie Mully Lara Watson ball, taking an early lead due to our strict experienced Wellington side. We got a goal Ellie Cooke Rosy Payne phases; but, ultimately, we were outplayed within the first few minutes, which gave us by the Bradfield girls. Although the score did a boost in confidence. With both teams not truly reflect the play, Bradfield went fighting hard and some aggressive attacks home with the win. For the County Cup, we on goal by Epsom, even in the last few U16 B XI worked hard to progress through to the next minutes, the match resulted in a close and round; but, unfortunately, due to the frustrating 2–3 loss. P3 | L3 absence of some key players and bad Just missing out on the national finals weather, we were unable to achieve our goal. at the Olympic stadium was disappointing; The season started with a disappointing loss to Christ’s Hospital, but the girls showed Throughout all our matches, the team however, we are all proud of how far we got determination to the end and started to work more as a team as the match progressed. always managed to keep up the basics, such as a team. It was the result of great team Amy Taylor did an excellent job stepping in as goalkeeper, and saved many more shots as strong passes and successful tackles, spirit, teamwork and courageous effort from than she let in. Emma Piggot had some speedy runs up the right wing; but, unfortunately, always remembering to channel the players The team stayed united throughout the season the whole team throughout the season – couldn’t finish them off with a goal. Ella Davidson was player of the match for some down to the corners. The team stayed united attack, midfield, defence, our fabulous excellent all-round play. The team showed significant progress during their second match, throughout the season and were never split, and were never split, even in the face of the goalie and our coach Mr Johnson all played but couldn’t secure a win against a strong Sevenoaks team, and the short season finished even in the face of the hardest of defeats. a part in our success. with a loss to Brighton College. Mr P. Swainson hardest of defeats. Lottie Burton

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U14 B XI P9 | L9

Although the U14 B hockey team did not win any matches, we learned to unite as a team and play well together, understanding each role within the team. There were strong goalkeeping skills displayed by Ysella Oliver in addition to skilful attacking and defending. As a team we learned key skills, which we can use for next term and hopefully win some matches! Ruby Murphy scored our first goal. Our best match was our last game against Ardingly, where we were all square up until the end when, unfortunately, we conceded. Over the course of the season we have learned a great deal overall about teamwork, and I believe that we can continue to work well together and that our next hockey season will be a successful one.

Mrs S. Church-Jones

U14 C XI P7 | D1 | L6

The U14 C hockey team started the season with many of the U14 A XI team having never before held a hockey stick. The team worked tirelessly at training to improve their skills and movement around the P9 | W2 | D1 | L6 pitch. It is evident that this paid off when they started to find the back of the net. The scores in the second half of the season were The U14 A hockey team had a challenging but progressive very close, with two 1–0 losses. season. Every player played their best and fought hard; however, by The girls should be very proud of what they have achieved over the end of the season, we only managed to win two of the nine games this term. LOWER SCHOOL we played. After a nail-biting first game against Christ’s Hospital, we ended up with a draw of 2–2. Unfortunately, despite many hard weeks Mrs J. Bennett of training and a great team effort, we did not manage to pull off U12 A wins against teams such as Sevenoaks and Brighton College. However, the two matches did showcase our skills as a team and both ended P9 | W2 | D1 | L6 with close results. The whole team worked extremely hard in training, in the lead U12 B up to the county championships on 5th October. After a solid win to start the day, we could not manage to score in the next two games P9 | W2 | D1 | L6 against St. John’s and KGS. This meant that, despite our hard work and persistence, our team did not go through. U12 C The following weeks brought matches against Pangbourne and CLFS. All of us were determined and pushed ourselves, which paid P6 | W2 | L4 off. We won both games with scores of 3–0 and 3–1 respectively. However, despite the team’s best efforts, matches against The priority for the Lower School was the development of key Sutton Valence, Bradfield, St. John’s and Ardingly were not successful core skills. Throughout the season, every girl in the year group and, unfortunately, we were unable to secure any further wins. represented the College in a competitive fixture. Improvement was Throughout the season there was great team spirit, progress made as the term progressed, and this bodes well for the future. A and hard work. Mr Ruxton has been an incredible coach, pushing us particular highlight was an unbeaten tournament at the Lord to be the best we can be and raising our spirits when our heads Wandsworth festival for the A team. Katie Evans has been outstanding dropped. Each match was fought hard and every team member’s throughout the season, ably supported by Delphine Ayitey-Hammond. concentration, improvement and good spirit shone through in both The B team have also shown progress this term, developing game training sessions and games. awareness and winning fixtures against City of London Freemen’s (6–0) and Lingfield Notre Dame (3–0). Mr M. Ruxton

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Away from the training pitch, the boys going to be tight – and it was. Two turnovers, Before that it was the visit of Eton, and RUGBY enjoyed a day of water sports in Killaloe, a one either side of half-time, which resulted Epsom continued their impressive form with tour of the world famous Thomond Park and in 2 tries, was the difference in the end – a convincing 24–5 win, with Logan Didier, an evening in Cork watching Munster’s Cranleigh winning this one 20–13. It was not once again, featuring prominently in this preseason clash against Worcester Warriors. long before Epsom got back to winning game. Half term was now upon us, and two 1ST XV Back on the field, two impressive wins ways, with a midweek match against Saturday training sessions during the against Munster U17 Development, 52–5, Hampton under the lights at Imber Court. It holidays allowed us the time to prepare for P13 | W8 | L5 and Bruff U18, 42–17, rounded off a very was a cracking game of rugby, with both Blundell’s visit on our return, which proved successful preseason tour and a great start sides playing with real ambition, and tries crucial to the outcome of the game. An to the new rugby season. from Gareth Stephens and 2 from James impressive display against a spirited A senior squad of 39 players spent The season kicked off in the pouring Gulliver were enough to get the win against Blundell’s team, Epsom were always in a week preparing for the start of rain at home against St. Paul’s. The team, an impressive Hampton outfit. control, and comfortably won 29–7, setting led for the first time by Callum Torpey, With the prospect of a Champions up a home semi-final against last year’s the season at Munster Rugby’s started where they left off in Munster, and Trophy match against St. John’s only three winners Bedford School. University of Limerick training powered to an impressive 41–0 win. The pick days later, a much-changed 1st XV travelled Before that, a tough away trip to an of 6 excellent tries came from Gareth to Canford. Despite a positive start, some unbeaten Brighton College side was next. facility. During the week they were Stephens, whose 50m finish after collecting poor defence and the home side’s dominant Despite scoring the game’s only try, an put through their paces, working on Adam Causer’s high kick was certainly a forward pack proved too much for an outstanding individual effort from Finlay contender for one of the tries of the season. inexperienced Epsom side, and Canford ran Savill, 3 penalty kicks from the home side their core skills and learning new Next up was an away trip to Dulwich, which away comfortable winners. However, the 1st was enough to win the game 9–7. calls and patterns. The boys were in the past has proved a difficult place to win XV were well rested for their encounter with Epsom’s run in the Champions Trophy – not this time. Two tries apiece by Gareth St. John’s, who arrived at Epsom full of came to an end in a very tense game that treated to a Q&A session with Stephens and Max Turner, together with a confidence on the back of 3 impressive wins. could have gone either way. A repeat of last British and Irish Lions’ captain, masterclass display of goal kicking by Adam Epsom got off to a cracking start and never year’s final, this game was always going to Causer, steered Epsom to a commanding looked back. Tries from Max Turner, James be a tight affair, and it certainly did not The season kicked off in the pouring rain Paul O’Connell, and the hookers 38–7 win. Gulliver and 2 from Gareth Stephens put the disappoint. Playing into a very strong wind Confidence was high going in to our game out of reach for St. John’s, and a 29– in the first half, Epsom started the game at home against St. Paul’s. The team, led for the had a 1-2-1 coaching session with next match away at Cranleigh. An extremely 12 win set up a home quarter-final match impressively, carrying the ball to great effect Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery. physical encounter, this game was always against Blundell’s School after half term. into the heart of the Bedford defence. This positive play was rewarded with a well-taken first time by Callum Torpey, powered to try by Logan Didier, the centre evading four Bedford defenders and showing great an impressive 41–0 win. strength to muscle his way over the line. Then came the turning point in this game, when Alex Coe was yellow-carded just In summary, when you look back at the In closing, I would like to thank my before half-time. Bedford took full season, the four matches we lost were all by 1st XV coaches, Mr Sam Powell and Mr Matt advantage and scored their decisive try. less than a score, highlighting just how close Corker, for all their support and hard work Despite throwing everything at Bedford’s this group of players were to having a superb with the forwards this year. I would also like resolute defence, the absence of Gareth season. I must make a special mention to our to thank those players who are moving on Stephens proved critical in attack, and 1st XV captain Callum Torpey. His – your contribution to Epsom rugby is very Bedford were able to hold on and progress performances and leadership this season much appreciated, and I wish you all the very through to another final. have been excellent, and his selection for best of luck in your rugby careers. Not long after this defeat Epsom were Ireland U18 Clubs & Schools squad is back on the field. RGS Guildford would be testament to the hard work he has put in Mr P. Burke Epsom’s fourth game in 10 days, and it was a over the past two years. chance to give the rest of the squad a starting opportunity. RGS would prove stubborn opponents and made life very difficult, and it needed a late try by James Gulliver playing in MAJOR COLOURS: 1ST XV COLOURS: the centre and a touchline conversion from Tom Booker Matthew Buxton Smith Adam Causer to win the game 20–15. Adam Causer Tom Byers Two games remained of the season, and Joshua Clark-Bell Alex Coe an impressive home win against Trinity, Logan Didier Ben Holder 50–19, was marred only by the knee injury Felix Griffin Toby Howarth to Adam Causer, which meant we headed James Gulliver Edward Hughes into the final game against St. John’s missing Nick Phizackerley Callum Mullett a number of key players. This would prove Gareth Stephens Finlay Savill costly to the outcome of this game, and a Callum Torpey narrow 15–10 defeat was a disappointing Max Turner end to the season.

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2ND XV P9 | W6 | D1 | L2

Following a highly successful August tour to Munster, the 2nd XV had high expectations for their forthcoming season – they were not to disappoint.

The highlights included being unbeaten away from home, scoring 32 tries and conceding only 8, with an overall points difference of over 150. This also included a time between 10th September and 15th October where no side could cross our whitewash. Our season began with our only draw, at home to St. Paul’s. We scored with our only two attacks and then proceeded to defend resolutely for the whole of the second half. What then followed will go down in folklore. Defeating Dulwich 22–0, Cranleigh 17–3 and Hampton 57–5 – all away from home – reflected the confidence of the boys and their innate ability to take and create chances whilst also making their tackles. The 9 tries against Hampton included some individual brilliance from newly anointed captain Billy Pople. He was 3RD XV 4TH XV 5TH XV to endure a varied season, playing at prop, back row, centre and, in the final three P8 | W4 | L4 P7 | W4 | D1 | L2 P6 | W1 | L5 games, fly half. He was a credit during this time, and matured immensely as the season progressed. The Hampton game also saw Nik This was a memorable season, with The 4th XV enjoyed a season full This was a stop-start season. Orlich return from injury, and he would go several impressive performances of adventure and attacking intent. As ever at this level, the team were on to become our joint top try scorer. disrupted by injuries and absences in higher This led to even higher expectations, built on a great spirit. Two losses, including a disappointing teams, and a lack of consistently competitive and word in the camp moved towards an Adventurous rugby was always on capitulation at Cranleigh, seemed to spur fixtures. The clear highlight was a 22–14 unbeaten season. These hopes came show, never more so than impressive the team on in the latter stages of the victory away at Dulwich, sealed by a last- crashing down with a 19–22 defeat to Eton victories against Hampton, Brighton and season. Wins over Caterham, Brighton and minute try. Tries came from Hurst, McKeon, on the Thursday before half term. We were RGS Guildford, where the team played some RGS Guildford saw us play the rugby that Ogazi-Khan and Hyman. 17–0 down at half-time, and the boys of their best rugby. A dominant pack often we all enjoy. Sean Mackenzie, from centre, showed great spirit to fight back, so we were paved the way for slick back play, resulting was the leading try scorer with 5, and was Mr G. R. Watson unlucky not to get the rub of the green on in numerous well-worked passages of rugby. ably supported by half backs Fred White more than one occasion. However, Special mentions should go to the and Scott Davidson. In the forwards, unburdened by the pressure, and rested outstanding kicking of Ben Avery, the ever-present Charlie Parfitt, along with after a two-week break, victories over Against St. Paul’s we spurned the course of the season in both attack (he was ruthless finishing of Josh Paulson and the fellow prop Harry Robertson and Andrew Brighton, RGS and Trinity followed. The opportunity to kick for goal in the dying joint top try scorer) and in defence. rangy running of Harry Webster, as well as Thomas, provided plenty of ball for the Trinity game contained one of my favourite seconds, which would have secured a win. I will take forward fond memories of a the leadership of Charlie Vickers throughout dangerous backs. moments of the season, a very special Pople The player who took the drop goal against season epitomised by resolute defence and the season. A number of dedicated U6th, chip and chase that led to Charlie St. John’s, Jack Palliser, had not started spontaneity in attack. who have been stalwarts of the College, will Mr N. R. Taylor Simionescu-Marin scoring. against St. Paul’s, but had learned from the be leaving with wonderful memories, and the The final game of a long and arduous experience. He was awarded the coach’s Mr J. Short promise of the L6th coming through shows season came with defeat at home to St. player of the year, reflecting the a good foundation for next year. John’s, with the last kick of the game going improvements that he had made over the inches wide. This was also quite symbolic. Mr L. Matthews

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COLTS A XV JUNIOR COLTS A P10 | W5 | D1 | L4 P12 | W6 | L6

It was great to have former 1st XV coaches Mr Wolstenholme Our preseason tour to France was a real success, and and Mr Whiteley in charge of our team. A close 10–8 win over St. we started the season strongly with good wins against Paul’s meant that the season got off to a winning start, with Lewis Brown scoring the only try. Against Dulwich, George Dignum crossed St. Paul’s and Cranleigh. This was accompanied by an the whitewash early on, but Epsom left it too late, as Dulwich held unfortunate draw against a strong Dulwich side – a on to win 5–14. Another loss came against Cranleigh, where, once again, we started strongly and the score was 24–12 at half-time in game that we could easily have won. Our first loss came Epsom’s favour. However, Cranleigh gradually took control of the against a strong Hampton side where a few players game and won the match 24–36. Three days later Epsom faced St. Paul’s again in the first round were injured. However, coming into half term, we had of the NatWest Cup. Spirits were high, with the Epsom crowd showing suffered only 1 loss and had 4 wins. great support. Inside centre Sam Kirby scored a great solo try to win the game 15–10. Against Canford we made it harder work than it should have The matches after half term were a different story, with injuries been. The visitors took an early 10-point lead from a converted try to key players; we lost to an undefeated Brighton College and a strong and a penalty kick. In the second half Epsom bounced back, with RGS Guildford side. We then managed to regain our footing and beat outside centre Shaun How Teo scoring an excellent try following a Trinity School 45–14, with good offload play, playing with good good passage of team play to take the narrowest of leads (18–17). intensity. However, to our disappointment, we narrowly lost 17–19 Once again, Kirby scored a late try, extending our lead to 8 points. to local rivals St. John’s in a very tightly contested game in which St. Nevertheless, we did well to grind out a good 25–17 win having trailed John’s snatched a try in the dying minutes. for much of the match. The second round of the NatWest Cup saw Nonetheless, it was a good season with our win to loss ratio us exit to Whitgift, who went on to the semi-finals. We were beaten coming out positive. If it were not for the injuries we picked up along 0–39 by a more physical side, despite some brave performances. the way, this could have been an even better season. COLTS B Charlie Hodgson (captain) P10 | W5 | D1 | L4 Two days later, despite many injuries, we showed great spirit and From the coaches’ standpoint, this was a very enjoyable year On a challenging circuit, the U16 B team consistently showed character against a strong, undefeated Hampton side. A big defensive group to work with. From the tour onwards, it was clear that core an excellent amount of commitment, ability and, indeed, flair. A effort in the second half meant we conceded only 3 points. We were skills were good and there was a competitive spirit that would stand persistent willingness to play rugby ensured entertaining afternoons, unlucky not to score on several occasions, but James Webster kicked us in good stead throughout the term. and they often tested the opposition. Highlights of the season a penalty and the final score was 3–24 to Hampton. There are many players in this squad who I am certain will go on included a dominant display against Eton, winning 74–0; a stout and Eton was a game in which the pack played particularly well, and to have successful careers at 1st-team level if they continue to work hard-fought 20–20 draw against Hampton; and a clinical defeat of scored tries through Charlie Richardson, George Addington, Makeen on their basic skills and physical presence. On behalf of all the Colts’ Cranleigh, 31–7. What was pleasing is that in an injury-plagued season Alikhan and Arun Watkins. However, defensive lapses and handling coaches, I wish them all the best of luck going forward. a good number of the B team stepped up and represented the A team errors allowed Eton to stay in touch, and the game was hard fought and, in turn, a number of C-team players enjoyed successful outings to the final whistle. Despite this, we held on to win 26–19. Mr J. M. Drinkall in the B team. After the half-term break we only lost one game. Against Brighton, Watkins scored 3 tries in a comfortable 31–0 victory. This Mr R. E. T. Moore was followed up by one of the highlights of the season – a big 38–0 win over RGS, a team that were still in the NatWest Cup and had narrowly beaten us last year. COLTS C In December we faced Trinity in a tense and frustrating game. In a second half littered with errors, Trinity took control and won COLTS COLOURS: P5 | W1 | L4 5–18. However, against St. John’s we showed great intensity Charlie Hodgson throughout this highly competitive game, and tries from Makeen Adam Koep The U16 C team had a mixed season but showed a rugged Alikhan and Max Hales resulted in a brilliant 17–12 victory. It was a Luke Laughton determination throughout. Led by Olli Brew, they finished the season great feeling to end the season with a win over our biggest rivals, and Andrew McCallum with an outstanding 10–29 win against St. John’s on enemy turf. A it drew an end to one of the best U15 A seasons in recent years. Riley Milsom courageous effort from Ludlow, Davies and the forwards set a Luke Nesbit platform to create 4 magnificent tries. Tom Harley deserves a special Lewis Brown Andrew Palmer mention for finishing off a well-executed cross-field kick. It was a Harry Patterson-Puertolas pleasure coaching this group of players alongside Mr Telfer. We both wish them good fortune in their senior rugby careers. Tom William Mr F. C. Pearce

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U14 A XV better displayed than at a tightly contested encounter away to Cranleigh. Epsom went into the break 7–0 down, but drew level with P10 | D1 | L9 10 minutes to go through a superbly worked team try finished off by Dipre. Unfortunately, Epsom could not hold out after a late surge from Cranleigh, conceding a try in the final minutes. The improvements in Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage line speed and tackling were hugely pleasing and testament to the hard to continue that counts. These words, erroneously work put in by the boys in training – an attitude they never let slip. Bar a couple of halves across the entire season, heads never attributed to Winston Churchill, attest to the huge dropped, and massive strides were made by this squad. Whether it be courage summoned by the U14 As as they continued to the aggressive rucking display against Canford or the 7–8 phase attacking play against Brighton, this team continued to better JUNIOR COLTS B JUNIOR COLTS C battle against relentlessly physical opponents. themselves in spite of results not quite going their way. Individual mentions must be given to William Butt and Will Hodgson for their P9 | W2 | L7 P9 | W2 | L7 The opening game against St. Paul’s was indicative of the tough courageous leading of the defensive and attacking lines respectively, challenges that lay ahead, but also showcased the grit and and, of course, to Teddy Jenkins, who captained impeccably throughout determination that would define this group of players. It was the first the season. This season is best measured through the progress The team had a season of two halves. The first glimpse of the aggressive, dogged defensive capabilities of Endeley I sincerely hope the players can take the positives from this season made by individuals and the team. The first half of involved a number of tough games against excellent and Dickinson and the mercurial kicking talents of Thomas Lynagh. and can gain some appreciation of the improvements made, as, with Epsom’s first score remained elusive, but it was testament to the team’s time, they will start to reap the rewards their attitude and commitment term was dominated by heavy defeats at the hands of opposition. However, towards half term the team unrelenting belief and application that St. Paul’s did not cross the try so richly deserve. impressive teams as we struggled to produce competitive managed its first win of the season, against a decent line in the second half. Often facing very powerful and aggressive packs, Epsom had to Mr T. A. Stone rugby for more than one half at a time. Caterham team. develop a solid team game, relying on multiple phase play in attack and a strong, cohesive defensive line without the ball. This was no After the half-term break, our replenished squad was able to Buoyed by their new-found confidence, the group showed control games through well-executed forward patterns, with Ross dramatic improvements in the second half of term. The undoubted Plowman and Zac Middleton regularly leading the charge. With a highlight of the season was a 13–12 victory over RGS Guildford, a secure platform we were at last able to unleash the pace and finishing thoroughly deserved victory thanks to dogged defence, some Often facing very powerful and ability of Sandro Celebidachi and Iacopo Di Rico, who finished the outstanding attack and a late penalty, kicked by Calvert. season with 3 tries apiece. The development of the team’s skills was a pleasure to witness, The most consistent performers throughout the season were as by the end of the season they started to play some flowing rugby. aggressive packs, Epsom had to Charlie McMurdo, who proved a nuisance at every breakdown, and The tackling of the group improved beyond recognition, and the team Max McMurdo at full-back, who dealt expertly with the high ball and have a solid foundation on which to work next year. A special mention develop a solid team game, relying made a number of crucial try-saving tackles. The commitment shown goes to Calvert for his leadership of the team throughout the season, by Toby Hanley, learning to prop, and Ryan McGovern, willing to play setting a high standard for others to follow. Other players who on multiple phase play in attack anywhere from 1 to 15, was particularly noteworthy. A final word of managed significant improvements through the season included thanks to Alexander Nicol, who led the team so ably throughout the Marriott, Towson and Roberts. and a strong, cohesive defensive season whilst developing his skills in a new position. line without the ball. Mr M. W. D. Perrins Mr J. H. Bailey

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RUGBY

U14 D XV P8 | L8

As always, it is a pleasure to see so many make progress throughout the season and move up into higher teams. Despite the starkness of the overall result summary, all matches were competitive, and it was inexperience and lack of concentration, rather than a deficiency in effort and endeavour, that proved costly in leading to the odd missed tackle or gap left in the defence. Forty-four players represented the team across the season, many playing their first ever game of rugby, and there were seven different try scorers. The boys’ physical stature was unusually small, especially in the backs, which made their determination to tackle stronger and larger opponents all the more admirable. This squad of boys was a joy to coach, and thanks, as ever, to Mr Styles and Mr Homes for their enthusiastic support.

Mr A. J. Bustard LOWER SCHOOL

U14 B XV Going into the last game against St. John’s we felt confident yet nervy, as the success of the season very much depended on this P9 | W4 | L5 result. The boys controlled the game throughout. Stannard scored a hat-trick of tries with aggressive, strong running. Gilchrist and Rose The U14 Bs had a very tough start to the season, with a relatively scored 2 excellent tries having had the ball worked wide through inexperienced side losing quite heavily to big and athletic sides from patient midfield phases. An undefeated second half of the season St. Paul’s and Dulwich. Cranleigh was a closer game that really should demonstrated the enormous improvement made and a lot of potential have been won with a hat-trick of tries from Olaiya Adeniji finishing for future years. The boys were a pleasure to coach and should feel off some excellent phases with sheer power at the breakdown. All very proud of their achievements. three were converted by Thomas Keevil, but a contentious decision for a penalty was quickly taken by Cranleigh at the death to see them Mr J. F. Stephens go in front by 4 points. Improving all the time, we had closer games with Hampton and Eton, which could have gone either way. However, by half term we were left without a win. U14 C XV Keen to make amends, the boys trained incredibly hard, and the improvement was amazing post half term. The first game was against P9 | W5 | D1 | L3 Brighton College away, and with 2 tries each for Adeniji and Shayesteh, and another for Keevil, we gained our first win 33–5. This Despite a difficult start to the season, the team rarely looked U12 A U12 B was an impressive performance from the whole team, dominating in back following a win against Cranleigh. Above all, this was a side every way. RGS came next, and a 19–7 win, with Thomas Stannard whose success was based on committed defence. Against bigger P9 | W8 | D1 P10 | W1 | D1 | L8 producing a man-of-the-match performance at centre and Ben schools, and some physically imposing teams, this squad kept making Kersley having a great game in the front row. The best game of the tackles and were committed at the breakdown, so that even losses The A team had fantastic start to their Epsom College rugby career. Their first ever rugby game for Epsom was a fantastic 10–10 draw season, as the team notched up their biggest margin of victory with were close-run affairs. The defensive performance against a towering against an enormous Caterham side. The team scored 71 tries in total: Murphy Parker, William Raymond and Jasper Lawler all proved to be 8 tries, was against a Trinity side that had achieved some big victories RGS pack stood out, but the team can take pride in its ability to stand prolific scorers. The whole squad were led very well by captain Harry Addington and vice-captain Harry Jackson, who were always first to lead on their circuit. Epsom were totally dominant and creative, trying to up and be counted. In the pack, any number of ball carriers stood warm-ups and demonstrate new skills. A comprehensive win against St. John’s Leatherhead looks best on paper, but the performance against put all pre-match tactics in place. The score was tight at half-time at out at different stages of the season and moved up to the B team. Reigate Grammar really encapsulated the ability and strength of the team. Down at half-time, we were able to compose ourselves, score 2 quick 15–14, with Trinity keeping themselves in it with 2 breakaway tries. Particular mention must go to Joseph Menassa – whilst he was tries and hold them out until the end. However, coming downhill in the second half, Epsom fragmented promoted right at the end of the season and will surely stay in the The B team found a solitary win against Ewell Castle School. Springett, playing his first game for the College after returning from injury, their defence and kept the ball superbly. Marinov was brilliant before ranks of the higher teams – he was man of the match almost on a was the standout player, scoring 4 tries. A hat-trick from Gyamfi and tries from Buhagiar, Ruane-Smith and Tatham encapsulated a vastly being called up to the A team and, again, Stannard looked very strong weekly basis. improved team performance. and classy. However, all boys were magnificent, and it was the most complete performance from a U14 B side for years. Mr M. C. Conway

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every player has contributed and played their part. It is with great excitement and anticipation that we now move up to the Southern Independent Schools League after three enjoyable and successful seasons in the SKIL league. This move is considered to be a promotion from the ‘Championship’ to the ‘Premiership’, after just three seasons as a major sport. Competing against the likes of Tonbridge, St. John’s, St. Paul’s, Radley, Harrow, Haileybury and Berkhamsted will be a challenging transition, but one we are very much looking forward to. I would like to thank Jake Brocklesby for his captaincy and leadership in 2017, alongside our player of the season Finlay Savill, who steps up for the 2018 season as the newly appointed Captain. Further exciting developments came in the form of our newly appointed Games Specialist (football), Rob Seale, who joins us from Chelsea FC to lead and strengthen the development of football at the college alongside Mike Day, Director of Football. Jaffer in goal, who kept us in several games including two high-scoring affairs against St. Exciting times lie ahead! with some fantastic saves. A slow start to the Dunstan’s College (4–1) and King’s School, The other senior sides fared well week league with a draw against Colfe’s and Canterbury (5–1). on week, interspersing good wins with narrow loss to the eventual winners Brighton The 4th team enjoyed a winning season narrow defeats. After 2 defeats at the start College meant it would be an uphill battle to averaging 3 goals a game, with the of the season, the 2nd XI enjoyed a win the league. Despite this, the boys trained overwhelming majority scored by Chris successful season, finishing runners-up in and played well with our quick passing style Lansdown, who notched up 3 hat-tricks and the SKIL 2nd-team league. Throughout the in attack and high pressing in defence managed 15 goals over the whole season. season, the boys played with passion and working well. The middle of the season saw Overall, the season was most enjoyable, and determination, especially in attack, where our best form with 3 back-to-back wins development continues at pace with exciting Hurst, Candlish, Rossi and Whitehead against Worth, Wellington and Cranleigh that times ahead. The 5th team had an even created and scored a number of goals. We led to a number of the boys being called up season, and there was great camaraderie with were solid at the back, with Galloway and to represent the 1st team. Meanwhile, the over 22 boys representing the side this year. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL Pople at the heart of our defence and Oscar 3rd XI won two-thirds of their games,

In our third full season now, SENIORS PLAYER OF THE SEASON: FULL COLOURS: football continues to grow and prosper, 1ST XI - P12 | W4 | D4 | L4 Finlay Savill Ben Avery Jack Candlish SENIOR HOUSE COMPETITION: and there are further exciting times 2ND XI - P11 | W5 | D2 | L4 Joshua Galloway Forest 3RD XI - P9 | W6 | L3 Liam Head ahead. There has been a variety of MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS: Justin Hurst notable wins and league successes At 1st-XI team level, after a successful preseason tour to Joseph Palmer Oscar Jaffer Valencia, the season began well with wins against the Australian Billy Pople Joseph Palmer School of Football (4–0), Worth (3–1), King’s Canterbury (3–0) and Alexander Pembridge once again this year. We have played MAJOR COLOURS: Corinthian-Casuals (2–1). Draws against Wellington, Cranleigh, Colfe’s Cameron Pollington Jake Brocklesby in excess of 160 fixtures this season and Sevenoaks were all positive results and could easily have gone Billy Pople Scott Hesmondhalgh our way too. It has become apparent to all that the continued Hugo Rossi development from the junior sides upwards is now filtering into the Josh Newton and, with 73 victories and 16 draws, Finlay Savill senior XIs. Training sessions have had real intensity and impetus and Pawel Tarasiuk we can consider it a season worthy of the desire to improve is clearly evident, working alongside our own staff and Chelsea FC coaches. Standout contributions are noted Freddie Walker continued progress and advancement. below, with Major Colours and trophies awarded, but the season of Timothy Whitehead 4 wins and 4 draws from 12 matches has been a squad effort, and

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ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

U15 U15 A - P11 | W6 | D1 | L4

PLAYERS OF THE SEASON: U15 B - P11 | W4 | D1 | L6 Matthew Green U15 C - P7 | W3 | L4 Darragh Monaghan Another enjoyable season for the U15 As. In the league, the difficult away trip to U16 HOUSE COMPETITION: Brighton’s 3G surface proved our undoing. We gave a solid performance on the day, but just Propert did not finish our chances. Small margins have seen us miss out, and we look forward to trying COLTS COLOURS: to regain the title next year. We have also competed against some strong teams from outside Theo Alexis the SKIL league, and should now be targeting a victory over these strong footballing schools Matthew Green to demonstrate the next stage of our progress. The B team made good progress over the season, but were beaten in extremely tight games by 1-goal margins against both of our two Darragh Monaghan main rivals in the league, resulting in a third-place finish.

PLAYERS OF THE SEASON: George Dignum Thomas Wearne

U15 HOUSE COMPETITION: Carr U16 U16 A - P8 | W4 | D2 | L2 U16 B - P8 | W6 | L2 U16 C - P8 | W5 | L3 U14 U14 A - P10 | W5 | D1 | L4 Having lost or drawn a number of U14 B - P11 | W7 | D2 | L2 matches last year in the final minutes, the pressure was on the boys this season to show U14 C - P7 | W4 | L3 that they could sustain their concentration and discipline for a full 80 minutes. There The U14 A team approached the season with a positive attitude and made significant was a great deal of ability in this team, and progress with both their level of skill and tactical awareness. The boys won three out of their the potential was clear from the start. They four friendly fixtures, the highlight being an excellent 4–2 win against Bede’s School in the first won most of their matches, but the game of the season. Despite some good performances in the SKIL league, results were a little highlights of the season were probably the disappointing with the loss of two tight games by 1 goal. 2 draws. Against a very slick St. Paul’s side, The U14 B team enjoyed a strong season. They can be proud of having lost only two of they defended hard and then made a number their games, both in friendlies against two competitive schools. Win, lose or draw, the team can of excellent chances on the break. The wind take great pride in how they supported each other and played as a team throughout the season. was gale force, which made things even more The U14 C team experienced both wins and losses, with the highlight being a 9–0 victory challenging, and if it had not been for a freak against Christ’s Hospital. Toby Reynolds created several chances for others and Hans Yu gust swirling the ball out of Matthew Green’s completed his hat-trick in the last minute of the game. grasp, this could so easily have been a great The boys of the U14 D team tried hard and made progress this season. As always, there victory. Similarly, they dominated the match were more players who deserved a chance than could be accommodated. The highlight was a at Brighton (the eventual league winners), 5–0 win away to St. John’s, and there is potential among the group to enjoy another four years but could not get the vital goal to seal the the opposition keeper had a chance to move accumulating 10 goals. The U16 C season of competitive football at the College. victory that they so justly deserved. The key a muscle. For his incredible goal stopping at featured some high-scoring contests, defeat was against a King’s Canterbury team vital moments, Matthew Green stood out, and including a 13–0 victory over Wellington that brought its A game to the expansive for his vision, distribution, ball striking and College. In the final four games of the 1st-side pitch and caught the boys off guard. work rate Darragh Monaghan was peerless. season, the team scored 16 goals and PLAYER OF THE SEASON: The goals were spread evenly The U16 B team had a highly successful conceded only 4. The U16 D team enjoyed Thomas Lynagh throughout the season, but, with a late season and were SKIL league winners. a mixed season, but recorded 1 emphatic win U14 HOUSE COMPETITION: surge, Daniel Gotsman took the top goal- Despite a narrow loss in their opening fixture over Brighton College, 6–1. Propert scorer accolade for the second year running. against Kingston Grammar School, the team However, goal of the season must go to Tom proceeded to win all bar one of their Williams, with a cracking strike from outside remaining fixtures. Impressively, they kept a the box that hit the back of the net before clean sheet in their last three fixtures whilst

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NETBALL

1ST TEAM P9 | W6 | L3

TOURNAMENTS P21 | W9 | D1 | L11

This year the netball season started with three friendly fixtures in the Michaelmas Term. These provided the chance to see how different combinations of players would work together in a match situation. We were able to build upon a promising start against St. Catherine’s to secure a convincing win in the next friendly against Putney High School, and we were leading against Surbiton High School when, sadly, the match had to be halted due to an injury. This injury meant the team went into the Surrey schools’ tournament one player down and made a slow start. However, wins against Nonsuch, Alleyn’s and Emanuel meant we scraped through to the final on goal difference, an excellent result given the start we had. Unfortunately, we could not match this performance in the national schools’ tournament in November. Up against the best schools in Surrey, we had to be scoring every time we reached the circle, which did not happen, and, as the pressure rose, too SENIOR CUP: many unforced errors crept into every area. – tiredness eventually led to a loss by 8 goals. Haughey continued to improve; and the After the Surrey’s we travelled to Georgia McGrath Positives to take from the day were some The next game against Cranleigh was much defensive unit of Emma Morgan and Emma blustery Brighton for our penultimate match outstanding defensive play by Emma better, and we secured a convincing win with Stanley became stronger as the day wore on. of the season. Here we put in maximum MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: Stanley, who fought for every ball, and the strong attacking play through the court and It was good practice for the looming Surrey effort and gained numerous turnovers with Hannah Hughes continued improvement of Jess Haughey, intelligent defensive pressure. finals. With the following match against strong defensive play throughout the court; MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: whose hard work in training really showed. Ellie Cooke moved up from the U16s Hurstpierpoint sadly cancelled, we were but, unfortunately, we lost possession too Emma Morgan and Emma Stanley Coming back from 4–1 down at half-time to and made an impressive debut. Jess Haughey raring to go when faced with Lancing. This often due to unforced errors and paid the Cranleigh was a spirited end to the day. and Addie Kitson’s linkage going into attack was a new fixture in the netball calendar, and price for this. Having lost to Brighton, we DOUBLE MAJOR COLOURS: After having our first Lent Term block was much improved, and Katherine Barnes produced another great team effort and were even more determined to finish the Emma Morgan fixtures against Wellington and Canford made a welcome return after illness and convincing win, highlighted by some season on a high in our last match against cancelled, the team were raring to go in the combined well with the solid circle defence standout performances by Emma Stanley, Caterham, and we did so with an emphatic MAJOR COLOURS: next match against Ardingly, which we of Emma Morgan and Emma Stanley. Emma Morgan and Hannah Hughes. win characterised by great flow through the Georgia McGrath won convincingly with a strong team Next up in the calendar was the The following Sunday was the Surrey court and fantastic defensive pressure again. Emma Stanley performance. We increased our lead each Bradfield tournament where, despite having county finals, where we acquitted ourselves We really showed that this is a team with quarter, maintained good focus throughout lost Addie Kitson to injury, we missed out on well against the best schools in Surrey, some talented players and, more than FULL COLOURS: the match and forced numerous turnovers. a place in the semi-final by just 1 point. The finishing fourth in our group. We were anything, a team that, win or lose, Katherine Barnes Addie Kitson and Jess Haughey listened well short five-minute halves did not suit us well, outclassed by Guildford High School, but the maintained a great sense of camaraderie and Jess Haughey to coaching advice and developed their play but by the final two matches we had hit our other two losses were close, hard-fought good humour throughout the season. Hannah Hughes as the game progressed – it was a great start stride, with the highlight of the day being matches against St. John’s and Coloma, Addie Kitson to the season. Next up was a frustrating the win over Dean Close, a team that earlier which we could have won. The wins against Bev Bostock Natalie Olsen match against St. John’s. We could have won had a convincing win against finalists St. King’s College and Godalming were this match, but we let them take an early Mary’s. Ellie Cooke showed why she fully convincing, and, as always, the spirits were SENIOR HOUSE NETBALL lead and, despite pulling back to just a deserves to be in the 1st team, with some high despite the miserable weather. COMPETITION: 1-goal difference, we wasted interceptions excellent passing into the circle; Jess Wilson

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2ND TEAM U16 A P8 | W3 | D1 | L4 P13 | W7 | D1 | L5

This netball season has seen a very hard-working team excel in their netball The U16 A team have won seven of their 10 matches skills, resulting in several decent, respectable since January. The team have worked hard during victories. Despite little time training together, we got off to a very successful training sessions and, as a result, have become a start to the season with a 42–19 win against tight unit and have greatly improved in all areas, Ardingly College. Pippa Slater was my right- hand woman in the shooting circle and particularly their defensive skills. scored all of her goals with confidence and ease. Our next match was highly competitive Sophie Rhodes has been a fantastic captain with amazing against St. John’s and resulted in our first commitment, both at training and during matches, and has been a loss, 28–40, but we can proudly say that we great role model for the team. With Ellie Cooke moving to the senior continued to fight till the end to win our final team after the first few matches, Sophie Gee stepped up and has U16 B quarter. Hannah Paulson was named player had a great season at goal attack, being the most improved player of the match for bombing around the court this season. P9 | W7 | L2 against Cranleigh, for which we drew 18–18. The first win of the season came against Ardingly. The girls won Epsom dominated the majority of the game the first half convincingly, with some great defensive work from the This was an enjoyable season with a cheerful and committed against Bradfield College to win a 3RD TEAM whole team. Epsom let the lead slip a little in the third quarter and team that have played some strong netball against some tough respectable 23–12. The defenders, Chiara lost some focus in the final quarter – still making some great opposition. We started with a loss against Sevenoaks School (11–23), Fontaine and Beth Fielding, proved great P7 | W3 | L4 interceptions, but then panicking and throwing the ball away as a which made the team determined to win the next matches! Three assets to the team – especially once they got result. This meant that the last quarter was lost 5–1 to make the wins then followed against King Edward’s Whitley (26–19), Cranleigh the knack of a leaning 3-foot-mark, and Impressive shooting all season from Ellis Holder and Madeleine Borch accumulated many match look closer than it was, Epsom sneaking home 18–15. School (20–12) and Bradfield College (33–9), with the team showing newcomer Chloe Dignum achieved some points and the continued assurance that once the ball was in the circle they will shoot from The season finished with a run of 4 straight victories against they had strength in their positions, and their passing and movement superb goals to help the victory. Some silly any angle, sun or wind prevailing. The strongest victory was against Ardingly, 44–6, which Lancing College, Brighton College (38–13), Lord Wandsworth College around the court improving all the time. mistakes led to turnovers and proved costly enabled us to play total versatility-style netball, encouraging players to try new positions and (24–2) and Caterham School (12–11). The fixture against Caterham Rosy Payne and Lara Watson have been consistent and against our opponent, Hurstpierpoint be creative on court. The closest game was against St. John’s, winning by 2 points, which proved to be especially tough against a very committed and physical determined shooters all term. Mackenzie Mully, Maria Wall, Lucinda College, leading to an unfortunate 14–46 lifted the girls’ spirits despite 3 losses on the trot afterwards. We finished our season in style team. The score was 5–5 at half-time, but the girls battled on and Curtis and Issy O’Donnell provided strong centre-court play and Gaby loss. In the bitter Brighton weather, we lost winning against Caterham 26–6. managed to pull ahead. All the girls gave 100% and kept possession O’Shea and Emma Piggot were a defensive force to be reckoned with! a disappointing 23–44; but, despite this, in the last few minutes to seal the win. Issy O’Donnell received the most improved player award. Emma excellent play was portrayed between the Mrs H.E. Keevil Piggot the commitment award and Lara Watson the player of the mid-courts Lily Hunt, Emilie Walsh and Tracey Thompson season award. The most committed player award went to Mackenzie Jessica Liebenberg. After a strong start to Mully, who also captained the team throughout the term, providing our final match against Caterham, we 4TH TEAM excellent advice and leadership. realised we should’ve trained harder in our P5 | L5 fitness sessions, as we gradually let their PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dr. R. Stone goals get higher and higher, to conclude the Pollyanna Murray season with a 14–20 loss. It was a travesty that this team did not manage to win a fixture, although they came A massive thank you to our coach, Mrs within 1 point of doing so on two occasions, against Bradfield College and Hurstpierpoint. MOST COMMITTED PLAYER: Church-Jones, who kept the spirits high Key players were missing at various stages through the season, which could have given a Sophie Rhodes throughout the season and motivated us different result. When present, Eva Smiley and Elle Crawford played well in the centre court, during the toughest of matches (and fitness moving the ball effectively. Zena Giwa-Osagie was a real presence in defence. Lyn Sze Ng MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: sessions). And on behalf of the team, I’d like scored most of our goals, but sadly never found a reliable partner to force home our advantage. Sophie Gee to thank the parents of the girls who came MOST CONSISTENT PLAYER: to watch our games come rain or shine – Mr G. R. Watson your support was invaluable. Adahna Ekoku COLTS COLOURS: Mia Hodges 5TH TEAM Lottie Burton Anneke Butt P3 | L3 Ellie Cooke Adahna Ekoku Sophie Gee Pollyanna Murray A number of different girls had the chance to represent the College. The last match, a Sophie Rhodes Cecilia Sacklen FULL COLOURS: narrow loss to Brighton College, showed the progress that had been made in relatively few INTER-HOUSE TROPHY: Mia Hodges matches. Izzy Simpson was the standout player in the circle, scoring many of the team’s goals. Rosebery Jessica Maye was strong in defence, with Katie Marsh and Poppy Courtney moving the ball effectively in the centre of the court.

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NETBALL

U15 C P11 | W7 | L4

The U15 C team worked tirelessly at training to improve their skills and movement around the court, which paid off with their success this season. The game of the season has to be when they beat Cranleigh in a nail- biting game. Amy Hirtenstein led the team consistently well and stood out as an U16 C amazing captain. The girls should be proud of what they have achieved. P5 | W2 | D1 | L2 Miss J. Bennett A mixed season saw the U16 C team secure 2 decent wins against Bradfield (20– 5) and Lord Wandsworth (11–7). The side U15 D was well led by Lauren Cole, who defended stoutly all season, and she was especially P9 | W4 | L5 impressive in the 17–17 draw against a strong Hurstpierpoint side. Nicola Bensadon The girls have really gelled as a team was a reliable shooter who kept the girls in and have attacked every match they have the hunt in all the games. played in. The defence has always been outstanding, led by Julia Cherry and Seo Jin Mr R. Moore Park. Sara Xu has developed into an excellent shooter. We were sad to lose our captain Chiara to injury halfway through the season. U16 D U15 A U15 B Miss F. Smith P2 | W2 P13 | W7 | L6 P10 | W4 | L6

The U16 D team won both of their A talented U15 A squad was rewarded U15 E matches. They worked cohesively as a unit with a place in the Surrey finals, having The season started slowly for the and both games were convincingly won. qualified from the group stages back in U15 Bs, but finished well with P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 Their main improvement was organisation October. Finishing eighth overall was a on the court and driving forward for the ball. fantastic achievement, as the schools in the 4 wins out of six in the The U15 E team have had a great Players of the season were Amy Taylor for final both came from our group. During second half of term. season and played every match with great defence and Amy Upot for shooting. the season, there were strong winning enthusiasm and motivation, despite being Miss S. Heyes performances against St. John’s, St. Claudia Hess was relentlessly accurate against some tough opposition. They have George’s, Lancing and Cranleigh. Close- at shooter, even when faced with made great progress over the season and fought games against Wellington, Hurst and troublesome conditions or belligerent have developed their individual skills as well Brighton College were equally rewarding. defenders. Molly Needham was a as their teamwork. They unfortunately had When you try to put into a game what you consistently valuable player, both defending a few matches cancelled, but they won one learn from training, try your very best and and attacking through the centre court. Two game, drew one and lost one, which they walk off the court with a smile on your face, games stood out in the season: the first a were pleased with overall. Sara Xu helped then you have achieved success, and the U15 great performance against a strong the team to victory before we lost her to the A squad have done just that. Hurstpierpoint side in a high-scoring D team, but Daisy Palmer stepped in and encounter which we were to lose; the second developed into an excellent shooter. Evelyn Mrs B. Bostock a thrilling victory against Brighton College Chan was the most improved player. coming back from 1–9 down after the first quarter to win 23–20. In both games Miss A. Furlong Margaret Diri and Isabel Evans made JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL outstanding contributions in their respective TROPHY AWARD: circles. The whole squad can be pleased with Jennifer Phizackerley an enjoyable season in which significant U15 INTER-HOUSE NETBALL: progress was made. Crawfurd Mr M. W. D. Perrins

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U14 A P13 | W2 | L11

Injury and illness made it a particularly tough season for this newly formed squad captained by Ysella Oliver. Their first matches at the Surrey schools’ tournament in October were a strong test, but after 2 solid wins the team finished with the knowledge that some early intensive training had helped enormously, and enthusiasm was renewed for the season to come.

Without exception the girls have all trained hard over the season, shooters Lulu Candlish, Ella Nigrelli, Heidi Warren and Isabel Burke putting in extra time particularly. Match wins have been hard to come by however, despite an early encouraging match against a strong Wellington team. The players have developed an amazing ability for versatility over the season on a needs-must basis, due to a high number of various unpredictable injuries and illnesses, and have adapted well to positions they have not previously played. Captain Ysella Oliver playing a great goalkeeper mid match on several occasions is just one example. We finally secured a solid win mid- season against City of London Freemen’s School, 14–4, and we have had closer matches against Cranleigh, 14–21; Lancing, 16–21; and our highest goal tally against a strong Hurst team, 21–35. U14 B U14 D LOWER SCHOOL Our final two matches of the season against Brighton College and Caterham were the most frustrating. We lost out by 9 to Brighton, P12 | W3 | L9 P10 | L10 15–24, but for eight minutes in the second quarter we only had five girls, and still managed to pull back to within 2 goals in the third Whilst the statistics do not show a particularly successful season, The team has been on a steep learning curve this season. There U12 A quarter with Ysella Oliver playing goalkeeper one-handed with a wrist the 14 Bs made huge improvements during the season and were has been excellent improvement amongst individuals, particularly injury! Equally, a 17–25 loss to Caterham could have gone either way unfortunate not to win more games, with two being lost by just 1 Nina Charoenwattananon, whose shooting strengthened throughout. P9 | W3 | L6 when we were only 2 down in the final quarter; the team displayed goal. They have gelled as a team throughout the season and shown Our centre-court play has become much more competitive and, episodes of inspired play, but not for consistently long enough to huge grit and determination, particularly against the strong side of despite the scorelines, we have had some close matches and solid make the win. Hurstpierpoint. Coaches’ player of the season is Elina Smith, who has performances on court. U12 B Despite the frustrations, the eventual squad of 10 have come a put 100% effort into each game and training session and has shown long way since September with their basic skills, tactical knowledge, huge improvement in her defending skills throughout the season. Ms T. St. Clair-Ford P9 | W1 | L8 strong team ethic and sportsmanship. Special mentions to coaches’ player Isabel Burke and player of the season Ysella Oliver. Good luck Mrs A. Venables to the girls with their netball next year. U14 E U12 C P5 | W1 | L4 P10 | W3| L7 Tracey Thompson U14 C P11 | W4 | L7 The team fought hard all season and were rewarded with a 14–5 The U12 netballers have demonstrated considerable enthusiasm win against City of London Freemen’s School late in the season. and have notably improved. They have experienced some challenging After 2 early season defeats, the girls started their game against matches, but have never given up or become disheartened. The A COACHES’ PLAYER: St. George’s Weybridge with a first-quarter win of 5–0, and went from Ms J. Saul team secured 3 victories throughout the season, including a fantastic Isabel Burke strength to strength. They played very well as a team, driving forward team effort against Wimbledon High School. Wimbledon led 6–8 going and showing strong passes that ultimately won them the game – with into the final quarter. With it all to play for the girls passed well, played PLAYER OF THE YEAR: some great pressure and brilliant interceptions from the defence. controlled and clean netball and, with excellent shooting by Darcey Ysella Oliver Further wins came against City of London Freemen’s and Lancing O’Shea, they scored an impressive 10 goals, more than in the other College. The fixture against Caterham School proved to be a fantastic three quarters put together, and pulled away convincingly. The B team INTER-HOUSE RESULT: end to the season. Centre-court play was very impressive, with timing secured one win (16–3) against Thomas’s Battersea, with Katie Evans Raven and passing being the best they have played. Margaux Soin played named player of the match. The C team also won against Thomas’s, fiercely in attack with lovely accurate passing into the circle. adding wins against Box Hill School and St. John’s School as well.

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7S RUGBY REPORT

1ST VII 'Epsom dominated this game The 1st VII squad had a very successful season, in the five tournaments this year their record has been impressive – winning a total of 22 out of 30 matches played. from start to finish and powered through this final with precision and control...'

DOUBLE MAJOR COLOURS: Logan Didier Callum Torpey Max Turner

MAJOR COLOURS: Callum Mullett

FULL COLOURS: Tom Booker Joshua Clark-Bell Felix Griffin James Gulliver Ben Holder Edward Hughes Finlay Savill Rachel Soobiah

Two cup semi-final defeats at the in their opening pool quarter-final match An injury-hit Colts squad lost in the Seaford 7s and Portsmouth 7s were followed against Malvern College, 14–12, meant semi-final of the Surrey 7s to overall winners by a narrow defeat to Tonbridge in the final Epsom’s fate was now going to be determined Whitgift, while at the nationals they reached of the Reigate Charity 7s. Logan Didier’s by other results. Malvern’s loss to Sir William the second day. The U15s progressed impressive performances that day were Borlase gave Epsom a second chance, and through to the quarter-final of the Surrey 7s recognised when he was named player of the knowing that victory by 10 points would be in their only tournament. The U14s won the tournament. At the Surrey 7s, impressive wins enough to get into the semi-final, Epsom won medal at the Surrey 7s, but 2 wins from four in the group against Salesians, Hurst and 24–10. Now with a renewed focus and playing in their group at the nationals was not Seaford College saw Epsom top their group. some sublime 7s, convincing wins in their enough to progress. An agonising defeat in extra time to Moulton semi-final matches against Millfield 2nd VII Girls’ rugby has successfully evolved this College in the last 16 prevented Epsom’s (27–10) and Pocklington School (33–10) set season. Led ably by Rachel Soobiah, the girls pathway to another quarter-final. up a bowl final against Stockport Grammar. managed to improve dramatically from their The nationals would prove far more Epsom dominated this game from start to first game at the Reigate Charity 7s to their successful. Convincing wins in their group set finish and powered through this final with last game at the Rosslyn Park National up an eliminator match with Reed’s; a precision and control, running away to a Schools 7s. controversial end to this match saw Reed’s convincing 31–0 win to become National 7s win 22–19 and Epsom into the bowl bowl winners 2017. Mr P. Burke competition. A poor performance and a loss Photography by David Clark-Bell

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SQUASH

During Michaelmas Term, the 1st V squash team emerged victorious in most of their fixtures. The term started with a 4–1 victory over Reed’s, including comfortable wins for debutants Toby Jane and Adam Koep. In an exciting fixture against St. Paul’s, which had knocked Epsom out of the nationals tournament the year before, captain Cornelius Lee, Joshua Costain and Toby Jane all won their matches to give Epsom a 3–2 victory. The final friendly of the term, against Bede’s, also ended in a 3–2 victory.

In the national schools’ competition matches, the campaign battles; but, in the end, the greater experience of the parents was began with an impressive victory over Guildford County School, with the deciding factor, as they defeated the students 7–3. The squash all five boys winning their ties 3–0. The second match against Trinity was followed by a well-deserved dinner in the Council Room to mark followed a similar pattern, with Joshua Costain, Toby Jane and Elliott the end of the squash year. Rumble winning 3–0 and Cornelius Lee and Adam Koep only losing The girls’ team played a number of competitive fixtures one game apiece. Whitgift presented a much greater challenge, taking throughout the year. They struggled to find their feet at first, but the tie 1–4, but Epsom finished second in the group overall to move bounced back well in home and away fixtures against City of London into the next round. Freemen’s. This was followed by fantastic victory over the Sevenoaks The Lent Term also started well, the boys beating Charterhouse side that had defeated them earlier in the year; this time Epsom won and St. Paul’s to finish in a commendable second place in the 4–2, with a star performance from captain Emma Piggot, who won Sunnybank schools doubles tournament at the RAC. The second pair, the deciding game 11–8 after her opponent had come back from two Cornelius Lee and James Patterson, was particularly successful, only games down. The season finished with a narrow defeat to losing one match, while M4 student James Bull made a strong debut Charterhouse. The young squad played some excellent squash this alongside Charlie McLean at third pair. season and will continue to develop in the coming years. In friendly fixtures, Epsom secured another comfortable victory The boys’ U15 V can also reflect on a successful season, winning against Trinity, with Joshua Costain, Toby Jane and Adam Koep’s ties all but one of their fixtures. In the Michaelmas Term they started the all ending 3–0. The subsequent friendly, played by the 1st VIII against campaign by defeating Harrow 5–0, before narrowly losing to St. a good Charterhouse side, resulted in an outstanding 6–2 win. Missing Paul’s. They were undefeated in the Lent Term, with convincing the two top-seeded players, Harrow proved to be a challenge to far, victories over St. John’s, Dulwich and Harrow. The standout players TOD TROPHY FOR BOYS’ HOUSE SQUASH and the friendlies ended with a new fixture against Lancing. Joshua of the year were M4 students James Bull and Jack Rumble, who Granville Costain battled well against an international-level no. 1 seed, and played as first and second seeds respectively, and promise to wins for Toby Jane and Charlie McLean secured an overall draw. contribute much to Epsom squash in the future. CARSON TROPHY FOR GIRLS’ HOUSE SQUASH Having progressed to the knock-out stages of the national This year also witnessed the inaugural House squash Rosebery schools’ competition, the college came up against Brentwood School. competitions for both boys and girls. In the boys’ event, the final was BOYS’ JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL CUP This was an exhilarating fixture: Brentwood narrowly won the first closely contested between Carr and Granville, going down to the final two ties, Toby Jane and Joshua Costain coolly won their matches 3–0 match. Granville emerged victorious, with the team of Cornelius Lee, James Bull to level the score, before Brentwood won the decider. The boys also Toby Jane, James Bull and James Wallbank lifting the Tod Trophy. In BURRAGE CUP FOR MOST IMPROVED PLAYER competed in the annual Roehampton tournament; having put in a the girls’ tournament, the girls played their opposite number from Joshua Costain strong performance last year, they played in Division 1, consisting of every other House, each competitor playing four matches in total, the top-10 schools. Unfortunately, Epsom found themselves in by and there were many close encounters. In the end, Rosebery, BOYS’ SENIOR INDIVIDUAL TROPHY far the tougher of the two groups and did not reach the final stages, represented by Emma Morgan and Natalie Olsen, topped the table. Cornelius Lee but finished the day well by defeating Marlborough 5–0. This year saw the departure of Dr. Murray Tod, who has served Cornelius Lee, Joshua Costain, Toby Jane, James Patterson and as Head of Squash for 14 years. Over this time, many boys have Elliott Rumble should be congratulated for winning numerous fixtures benefited from Dr. Tod’s immense enthusiasm for the game, tactical FULL COLOURS: against strong squash schools this year, and as all but one of these advice and good humour. He has overseen many very successful Joshua Costain boys will continue playing for the college next year, the future looks seasons, including winning the prestigious Roehampton tournament Toby Jane bright for the 1st V. in 2009. All staff and students associated with squash at Epsom are Cornelius Lee The annual fixture against the RAC, in which Epsom’s students very grateful for Dr. Tod’s work in this role. Thanks also go to Neil James Patterson and staff team up to face the RAC’s experienced doubles team, was, Frankland for the expertise he offers as our squash coach, Rob once again, greatly enjoyed by all. The fourth pairs match was Johnstone for his continued support of Epsom squash and captain especially memorable, with 5th-Form duo Adam Koep and Elliott Cornelius Lee for leading the squash this year. COLTS COLOURS: Rumble coming from behind twice to win 3–2. The fixture resulted Adam Koep in a draw and we were hosted well by the RAC. Another highlight was Mr. L. Fisher Emma Piggot the parents vs students fixture. There were a number of hard-fought Elliott Rumble

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GOLF

At the start of term, Epsom’s golfers took part in the prestigious Southern Independent Schools Invitational. Out of the 14 schools competing Epsom came third. Epsom finished ahead of other notable schools, including In the Lent Term, Epsom defeated Reigate 3–0 in the regional quarter-final of the HMC Foursomes. All Eton, Radley, Tonbridge, Harrow, Brighton, Cranleigh, Charterhouse and three pairs played exceptionally well against a much older and experienced team, most of whom had played in the national finals two years ago. The team subsequently Bradfield. Darragh Monaghan and Lucas Fildes won the best net prize, progressed to the final stages, with victory over Kingston Grammar School, but, sadly, fell agonisingly short of compiling 36 stableford points. making the national finals, losing 2–1 to Brentwood at Tandridge Golf Club in the semi-final. Fortunately, there continues to be a fine group of young golfers taking Epsom forward in golf for the next few years. Thanks go to Walton Heath Golf Club for hosting our home matches on their world-class courses, and also to Adam Taylor (Epsom Golf Club) for his continued support of the College golf team.

Mr B. G MacDowel

COLTS COLOURS: Oscar Isaac Harry Marchesi Darragh Monaghan

FULL COLOURS: Joshua Galloway William Noble Cameron Tarbet

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VOLLEYBALL ‘In the end, Epsom held on to The winter season was a quiet affair, with numbers lacking as well as quality at times. The boys’ team struggled early on, with a lack of experience apparent in a poor performance against Rikkyo, and probably only put things win by 1 point… a great end together well against the OEs. to the season.’

The girls had a good core of good players, but never had a time easily in the pool game, but found this second meeting a different when six could train together, and fixtures were difficult to get when proposition, getting off to a poor start and never quite recovering. we could field a team. The Rikkyo match was a memorable exception However, it was an excellent second place. with an excellent win. The boys’ competition could probably have been won by Epsom, The summer outdoor volleyball was a great improvement on last Bedford or The Leys, as each team played good volleyball throughout year, partly, I am sure, due to the good early weather. Epsom’s own the day, but each of them also managed to lose a game. Epsom tournament was not as big as last year’s, but some excellent play was squeezed through to the final to meet Bedford. A great start promised seen despite the very blustery conditions. The Lycée won both the an easy win, but Bedford’s improvement induced Epsom panic and boys’ and the girls’ competitions (again! – note to self: this needs to over-tentative play. In the end, Epsom held on to win by 1 point stop). Epsom girls came second, losing to the winners by only a couple (timed games) –a great end to the season. of points. The boys and a mixed team entered Ashcombe’s 4-a-side As always, we are sorry to lose the leavers, and a particular competitions, and had a learning experience; lower entry numbers thanks to captains Marco Tao and Jamie Ng; amongst their many meant that we were playing in the full, adult, competition. We contributions, the bar has certainly been raised for back-court improved over the day, but some good club players were just too commitment. savvy for us. It all turned out to be excellent preparation for the Brighton Mr S. Hibbitt Beach competition a few days later – the girls were dominant in all games until they reached the final. Epsom had beaten Sevenoaks

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GIRLS TENNIS

SENIOR GIRLS U16 GIRLS TENNIS U15 GIRLS TENNIS U14 GIRLS TENNIS TENNIS U16 A - P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 U15 A - P7 | W7 U14 A - P6 | W3 | L3 U16 B - P2 | W1 | L1 U15 B - P4 | W3 | L1 U14 VB - P4 | L4 1ST - P6 | W3 | L3

2ND - P6 | W2 | L4 Epsom played steady controlled tennis A fantastic unbeaten season for the The girls have had an enjoyable to start the season, with a convincing win U15 As. A ‘played 7 won 7’ record told the tennis season. The 1st-team girls have had a good over the St. John’s girls. All three pairs won story of a season to be proud of. The top pair The U14 A team had a good win away season thus far, winning 75% of direct two of their three matches, with patience of Emily Vandrau and Jennifer Phizackerley against Lord Wandsworth, where they won fixtures against other schools. The top pair and some penetrating groundstrokes proving claimed an unbeaten ‘Saturday’ record whilst 8–1, and a close win against Brighton of Natalie Olsen and Daisy Reid remain too much for the opposition. Cecilia Sacklen the 2nd pair of Elizabeth Phizackerley and College, where they won 5–4. They then unbeaten. They have both been awarded and Hanna Alfalahi demolished their first two Ayah Shehata formed a formidable went on to win against Sutton Valence 7–2 Half Colours and we look forward to seeing opponents, before being narrowly beaten by partnership. The 3rd pair, comprising Alice and narrowly lost to CLFS 4–5. Jessica Haigh them go from strength to strength. Emma the final pair in a thrilling match. Other Taylor and Tassy Williams, showed their and Izzy Mitchell were an outstanding 1st Morgan captained the team with calm highlights included the 2nd pair of Anneke strength in depth, with their win against the pair, with Lulu Candlish and Clara Alexis as a assurance, and can be relied upon to test all Butt and Lara Watson seeing off their rival CLFS number-one pair a real highlight. good stable 2nd pair. The 1st pair also played opposition with her steely determination and 2nd pairs 6–1, and the 3rd pair of Anastasia Overall, the girls really enjoyed the season. in the St. George’s Pairs’ competition, which resilience. She has been awarded Triple Grant and Yana Stoitchkova winning 6–2 They played every fixture in a truly sporting was fun. After half term, the girls played Major Colours for her outstanding service to against the St. John’s 2nd pairing. After but competitive manner and battled for mixed tennis, which they have enjoyed. tennis whilst at Epsom. losing to Cranleigh, the girls secured a well- every point. Well done, and we look forward The U14 B team only had a few fixtures, fought draw with some convincing wins by to next summer! and unfortunately lost them all, but Yana Stoitchkova and Anastasia Grant, who The U15 Bs enjoyed a good record with improved throughout the term. TRIPLE MAJOR COLOURS: won their sets 6–2 and 4–1. 3 wins and 1 loss from their four games. Emma Morgan Squad rotation played a part and there was FULL COLOURS: real strength in depth. All players improved COLTS COLOURS: throughout the term, and it was unfortunate Sophie Acción-Barr Hanna Alfalahi that they did not have the opportunity to Natalie Olsen Anneke Butt play more due to the high calibre of players Daisy Reid Anastasia Grant in their year group. Rachel Soobiah Pollyanna Murray Cecilia Sacklen Yana Stoitchkova Lara Watson

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BOYS TENNIS

BOYS SENIOR 1ST - P5 | W1 | L4 AND TWO ISL WEEKENDS 2ND - P4 | W1 | L3

A season of mixed emotions really (aren’t they all?) started badly with Adam Causer’s rugby injury, meaning he would take no part for the whole of the season. This left captain Arman Banger and a largely L6th squad to carry the load. We found life particularly tough in the ISL, where we were well beaten at the top end in the first round, while remaining competitive lower down. In the second round we were competitive in most matches but failed to convert chances. This could be the defining comment on the season’s remaining games really; we played some great tennis at times, and anyone passing would realise that there was not much to choose between the pairs playing, but we kept coming second. A lack COLTS U15 U14 of penetration on the serve, timing of interceptions and, in some cases, simply a U16 A - P2 | W1 | L1 U15 A - P5 | W1 | L4 U14 A - P5 | W1 | L4 lack of training turned close wins into close U16 B - P1 | L1 U15 B - P7 | W2 | L5 U14 B - P7 | L7 losses in set after set – apart from a good win against Charterhouse and a good U15 C - P6 | W3 | L3 performance by the top-3 mixed couples at The Colts tennis team showed great The U14s showed real promise, with Wellington’s tournament. The 2nds had a spirit this season, with some standout good performances in the ISL competitions. close win against St. John’s as a highlight. performances and great progress made by The U15s were always going to find this Their performance against Brighton College all. With only one B-team fixture, it was year difficult, since their previous season really stood out. Pair of the day was 3rd pair Mr S. Hibbitt down to the A team to hold up the name of had not brought huge success, but they Ben Gilchrist and William Butt, who won all Epsom College, and they acquitted were a fantastic group to work with. They three sets, including a terrific match against themselves well in both the ISL days, but, trained hard, had bundles of enthusiasm and the opposition 1st pair with some great net MAJOR COLOURS: unfortunately, came up short against more were always great fun. There is no doubt play and consistent all-round tennis. Hans Arman Banger experienced sides. That said, they held every that most of them have improved and, with Yu and Cameron Khan as 1st pair were not FULL COLOURS: game close and each point was fiercely the dedication they bring to the sport, I am at their best, but did enough to win all their contested. A highlight of the season was the sure they will take the next big step as they sets too. Nikolai Marinov and James Joshua Costain demolishing of St. John’s senior 3rd team, in move into the 5th Form and then onto the Marquand struggled a little more in the gusty Justin Hurst a fixture where all pairs played exceptionally senior squads. conditions but won a crucial second set. Brian Mabbutt well to bring home victory. Jack Roberts and Iacopo Di Rico have Charlie Taylor real potential, and Barnaby Jullien was the Charlie Vickers most consistent player this season. Having Timothy Whitehead COLTS COLOURS: played in the C, B and then A teams, Max Theo Alexis Rogers was the most improved player. Charles Dalton Cameron Ewins Matthew Green Harry Milne Elliot Norris

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SENIOR MIXED U18 A - P1 | L1 MIXED TENNIS U18 B - P1 | L1 U18 C - P1 | L1 U18 D - P1 | L1

All Epsom U18 mixed teams came second in their matches against Cranleigh. There was much competitive good-quality tennis, but game after game the pairs struggled to convert points into winning matches. In the first three teams there were isolated victories for Anna Muir and Callum Scott, and also for Isabella Smeby and Ben Kellett. The 4th team came close to an overall victory, going down just 4–5, with the last set being a decisive tiebreak. Madeline Borch and Tom Hughes from the 4ths were the pair of the day, being just a tiebreak away from winning all of their matches.

U15 MIXED U15 A - P1 | W1 U15 B - P1 | L1 U15 C - P1 | W1

The U15s have had a short mixed doubles season, kicking off in the June heatwave and ending after a hard week of DofE expeditions. Despite the setbacks, the pairs worked really well together and we have seen some successful games. The first games at Wellington were shorter due to playing both Dauntsey’s and Wellington. The team lost 10–14 to Dauntsey’s in a competitive fixture which could have gone either way. Marina Zockoll and Frederick Laflin, as well as Jemma Dunevein and Matthew Holmes, won both of their sets in exceptionally hot conditions. Against Wellington, our pairs had some positive results individually, but lost collectively to Wellington 5–7. Emily Vandrau and Jack Roberts managed to play two sets, winning both of them, and Seraphina Mann and Thomas Stoney won theirs impressively – 6–1. The next matches were played in slightly cooler conditions against Cranleigh. All pairs were closely matched with their Cranleigh partners, leading to some very tense games. The Bs and Cs played well, but ultimately both lost. Barnaby Jullien and Ayah Shehata, however, played well and won two of their games. The As and Ds were more successful, winning 5–4 and 6–3 respectively. Jennifer Phizackerley and Iacopo Di Rico were the last ones standing and played under much pressure, ultimately winning spectacularly in a tiebreak. Many of the games in all teams went to tiebreaks, and there were several deuces, with both sides fighting hard for their results.

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The U14 As played two mixed games. The first one against Wellington was tough, but they played better in their second game, against Cranleigh, winning 7–2, with good performances from both Hans Yu and Jessica Haigh. The games in all sets were well fought, with the ensuing results being close. The C3 pair of Arturs Treijs and Poppy Penney were leading 5–2 in the final set but lost in a tiebreak, as their opponents successfully defended 10 match points against them.

STANDOUT PLAYERS Hans Yu, Joshua Shayesteh, Nikolai Marinov, Izzy Mitchell and Dasha Samonova.

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Back-to-back victories over the MCC and the OE’s sent the team into the half term break in fine fettle. The MCC were pegged back by some excellent spin bowling from Head (6 for 38) and Holder (4 for 84) who, between them, took all ten wickets in dismissing our guests for 173. Andrew McCallum batted well with 66 not out and, with great support from Adam Koep, produced an unbroken 50 run partnership which saw the College over the line. The following day was dominated by Ed Hughes’ maiden 1st XI century (167). Liam Head scored a run a ball 80 and the pair put together an undefeated 218 run partnership. Chasing, the OE’s were never in the hunt with Lawrence bowling with pace and hostility the OE’s fell 110 runs short. Whitgift were next and a wonderful match ended in a last over defeat by 4 runs. Chasing 192, a total that would have been lower if catches had been taken, Mitchell, Rumble, Lawrence and Koep all made thirties but were unable to play that vital match winning innings. A brilliant match CRICKET played in wonderful spirit saw the last Epsom wicket fall in the last over, 4 runs 1ST XI short. Credit is due to all 22 players on producing such a magnificent spectacle. P24 | W16 | L8 Batting first, Epsom amassed 194 against Trinity. When McCallum and Head were putting together a century Approaching the middle of May after several disappointing performances one hardly envisaged winning 12 of the partnership, a much higher total seemed remaining 14 matches and ending the season with the most victories in a season for 20 years. on the cards. A collapse ensued and only a vital partnership between the ever improving Lansdown and debutant Ollie Three players had outstanding The season started with the national partnership between Head (62) and Ben Thesiger got us near to 200. Again the seasons. Captain Liam Head (45 wickets T20 competition and some early season Holder Holder (70*) laid the platform for bowling was on the mark and Head only and 475 runs), Andrew McCallum (722 runs rustiness saw a close defeat to a strong a formidable total of 224. Wickets for conceded 19 runs in his ten over spell and including a century and 26 wickets) and Hampton team. Lessons were learned and Elliott Rumble, Cameron Tarbet and the four wickets from Rumble saw the wicketkeeper Ed Hughes (856 runs at an a comprehensive victory over Langley Park ever-improving Xani Lawrence dismissed Croydon-based team fall 37 runs short. debutant James Webster’s breathtaking Hughes. He made an undefeated 112 in average of 53.5, including two centuries). meant the day ended on a positive note. our opponents for 85. In our final Saturday fixture Hughes catch in the final match against Trinity! 106 balls and was utterly dominate. Head The cricket these boys produced was Ben Mitchell batted powerfully and The derby against St. John’s was and McCallum put on 165 for the first The XL Club were bamboozled by the with 3 wickets had seen Repton dismissed breathtaking and testament to the hard underlined what a destructive striker of the tough day for the batsman on a green, wicket with Hughes making 85 and off spinning duo of Ben Holder and Niall for 127. Hughes was again in the runs work they put in during the winter and ball he can be. seaming pitch. Batting first was difficult McCallum his maiden 1st XI century; this McNamara who bowled 20 overs between against St Peter’s with a match winning 75. throughout the season. Head and Hughes The first three Saturday block fixtures but with wickets in hand Ben Mitchell, wonderful partnership laid the platform for them for only 34 runs and three wickets. He was ably supported by McCallum and also shared an undefeated 218 run all ended in defeats. We were unable to Chris Lansdown, Rumble and Lawrence set an excellent total of 239 in 50 overs. Head James Webster finished the innings with Head as Epsom won by 7 wickets chasing partnership in the old boys’ fixture. Liam defend a mere 113 against KCS Wimbledon; a defendable total. A change in tactics saw again led the way with five wickets, ably 6-2-19-2. Hughes and McCallum posted the hosts 170 for 9. Both McCallum and also led the team brilliantly all season and a disappointing batting performance saw Lansdown take the new ball and in supported by Lansdown, Rumble and another century partnership and it was left Head shone with the ball. his never say die attitude rubbed off on his us fall 18 runs short against Brighton and conditions that suited his accurate seam- Holder ending with a 39 run victory. to Ben Holder in his last match to see us The final match against Warwick was team in many pressure situations. Hurstpierpoint proved to be powerful up bowling; the St. John’s batting Hosting the Trinity T20 competition, home to a nine wicket victory chasing a real nail biter. In hindsight batting first in A productive preseason trip to Dubai opposition. However, despite these capitulated to 73 all out. Lansdown took 4 the College XI won two matches against down 141. damp and overcast conditions may not was excellent preparation for the season setbacks the team still showed great belief for 4 in his opening spell including three Reigate and Trinity and lost to St. George’s, The 1st XI the travelled to York to play have been the correct decision and it was and gave the newer members of the squad in training and were determined to wickets in one over. The catching of Holder Weybridge. Decided on run rate, Epsom in the St. Peter’s Festival. The team played left to Finlay Savill (50) and Xani Lawrence an opportunity to cement their places in demonstrate they were a good team. Lord and McCallum in the slips was of the won the tournament. Liam Head stared to its full potential winning all three (31) to post a respectable total of 165. the starting XI. Adam Koep, Chris Wandsworth felt the brunt of all this hard highest order and backed up the bowlers with the bat whilst Elliott Rumble and Chris matches and ultimately the tournament. Savill showed real fighting qualities with a Lansdown and Niall McNamara all work as the team began an outstanding superbly. Lansdown were the pick of the bowlers. Repton were beaten by 8 wickets with the battling innings that augurs well for the performed with distinction. run of performances. Batting first a century However, the highlight of the day was U4 innings of the tournament coming from Ed future. The Warwick innings progressed

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2ND XI 3RD XI P8 | W2 | L6 P7 | W3 | L4

The 3rd XI had another good season with some incredibly 2017 was, sadly, not a vintage year for the 2nd XI. The tight matches. We lost to KCS on the final ball with Pople and squad had a good range of bowling options, despite Barnes each scoring over 60 in setting a target of 189. Price was the pick of the bowlers, and with 5 runs needed off the last over, promotions and injury, but with only one batsman KCS scraped home in one of the best 3rd XI games for years. passing 50, the team rarely had enough runs to put Brighton was another highly entertaining game, with Epsom batting first and Griffin scoring 59 off 41 balls. A target of 143 was pressure on the opposition. achieved thanks to the tail, in the form of Price, Bacon and Cooke; Brighton made it with only 2 overs to spare. The team was competitive in parts most weeks, even against The side was well beaten by an unbeaten Hurstpierpoint side that an impressive Hurstpierpoint, when the team almost pulled off set a target of 197 runs. Townsend took 4 for 33 and Calvert and Oliver a fantastic win against the odds; but, ultimately, the record of also picked up 2 wickets each. Only Wright found form, scoring an 2 wins and 6 losses paints an accurate picture. It was a shame excellent 67 in reply, but we ended in excess of 50 runs short. to lose Ben Grubb at such an early stage in the season, as he Our first win came against Lord Wandsworth. Once more Price looked to be a class act opening the bowling at KCS; he will was superb, scoring 43 runs and then taking 2 for 7. A collision in contend for higher honours next season I am sure. the field, resulting in their opener being dropped early on, proved Of the regular 2nd XI bowlers, Niall McNamara deservedly costly, as he went on to make 100 and kept his side in it until the won promotion to the 1st XI at the end of the season for his last over. consistency, Harry McClean enjoyed some belated success when Against St. John’s Epsom won the toss and put them in to bat. called upon in the last two games of the season, whilst Rasmussen, A stunning diving catch from Felix Griffin off the very first ball of O’Brien, Usher and Bliss all had their moments. the match set the standard, with further catches from Smith- On the batting, Billy Pople’s 73 almost led to an improbable Robson, Barnes, 2 from Upot, and a 2nd for captain Griffin. victory against Hurstpierpoint, Lucas Fildes chipped in on a few Alongside some good bowling from Ollie Thesiger, 4–26, and Usher, serenely until Liam Head almost single occasions with important runs, whilst Jack Candlish always looked 1–8 from 4 overs, Epsom frustrated the opposition. After an handedly decided this game was not going threatening. Max Turner learned a lot about captaincy under encouraging opening partnership from Calvert and Davies, Epsom to end in defeat. Six wickets, two pressure and improved throughout the season. made hard work of knocking off the runs, and some accurate outstanding catches and a run-out gave The team will remember excellent catches by Jack Candlish bowling from St. John’s along with some poor shot choices made his team an 8 run victory. Mention must be against St. Paul’s, Niall McNamara against Lord Wandsworth and it look unlikely at times. However, with wickets falling in quick made of Niall McNamara who kept his cool Jimmy O’Brien against St. John’s as fielding highlights. As ever, I succession, Entwistle came in with one clear intention – to hit and took three wickets. A magnificent end hope that the boys will have found a club over the summer to boundaries. A quick-fire unbeaten 25 from 15 balls, including a 6 to a fantastic season. continue their cricket. with his final ball, saw Epsom home with 2 overs to spare. Another I have already mentioned the three win against Tiffin, with Barnes scoring 51*, went right to the wire standout players at the beginning of this Mr M. C. Conway once again, with their chase ending just 1 run short. In the final report. However the success has been match of the season against St. Paul’s, an inexperienced side was down to a wonderful team spirit in such well beaten. However, this should not detract from another very whenever we needed someone to put their successful and entertaining season. hand up someone did. Chris Lansdown, new to the school, became an integral part Mr J. F. Stephens of the bowling attack and showed real potential. Xani Lawrence opened the bowling with pace and accuracy. Elliott Rumble showed real wicket taking ability with the ball and Adam Koep with the bat can become a real force and in the field is catering department – all your hard work a joy to watch. Ben Mitchell played several and support makes the job of running the MAJOR COLOURS destructive innings and is a potent weapon cricket at the College a real privilege and Ben Holder when in full flow. an honour. However, above all, thanks to FULL COLOURS Ben Holder leaves this season after all the boys and girls throughout the Liam Head three years in the 1st XI. He fully deserved College who willingly give up their time to his Major Colours and must be thanked for play cricket and represent the College. Ed Hughes all his hard work. Andy McCallum has been Take a bow. Xani Lawrence an outstanding asset to the team with both COLTS COLOURS bat and ball and with his imperious Neil Taylor Adam Koep catching and we shall miss him enormously. Head of Cricket Finally, a few thanks. To all the staff, Andrew McCallum coaches, parents, ground staff and Elliot Rumble

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U14 A P11 | W4 | D1 | L6

The U14 A team has shown great promise throughout the season. Many games were closely fought and, with more experience of playing together, the future is most certainly bright. Will Hodgson led the team extremely well until injury curtailed his season. With the bat, he was the leading run scorer, with an average of 49.0 and a highest score of 93 not out against Wilson’s School. Thomas Lynagh also impressed with outstanding ball striking, hitting 11 sixes across the season and averaging 39.8 with a strike rate of 147.2. Luke Marsh opened the batting well, often against some impressive bowling attacks. The real strength of the team is in the bowling. Many have contributed at different stages of the season. Leading wicket takers were Lynagh (12), Hodgson (9) and Dalton (8). There have also been valuable contributions from Rose (7), Jain (7), Reynolds (6) and Keevil (4). Highlights of the season included reaching the semi-final of the Anderson Cup, plus victories against Reigate Grammar School, Wilson’s School, CLFS and Brighton College. I look forward to seeing some hard work across the winter programme and further development next season. U14 B Mr M. Johnson P8 | W6 | L2

The season started extremely well with 3 wins in a row. KCS U15 A U15 B visited Epsom and got the season off to an exciting start – a win to Epsom, but only just. Epsom hit an amazing 199–4 in 30 overs; P9 | W2 | L7 P9 | W3 | L6 O’Connor (48) and Marsh (65) putting on 74 runs in just 11 overs set the tone, with Jones and Bull chipping in at the end. KCS replied This was a frustrating season for the This was an enjoyable season with strongly, scoring 198–8 in their 30 overs. Two run outs helped, U15 A team, but one which saw a number much comradery and sportsmanship and Patel held his nerve in the last over, restricting KCS to 8 runs, of players make excellent progress. There on show. Strong individual batting but the second top scorer was extras with 44. Brighton were next were agonising defeats in the first two performances were given by Max Hunt and up and the run fest continued, Epsom scoring 192–5. O’Connor games, with extras proving costly on both Oliver Healy-Millett, with both recording (38) top scored again, but Wilkinson and Curtis both scored 30s. occasions. Throughout the season our excellent 50s against Lord Wandsworth. The wickets were evenly shared again, the extras count was 25 and batting totals were light. Every player was Max McMurdo showed huge improvement top scorer in the 110 they made in reply. At Hurstpierpoint Maloney able to impress at the crease, this is a team with the ball, putting in some devastating bowled well, taking 3–0, helped by tight bowling from Jones and with a number of excellent ball strikers, but swing spells at times. Spinners Toby Hanley Patel, and the opposition made just 61 runs. Epsom made it look too often fast starts were not converted and Thomas McKinlay developed their very tight, managing to win, but with 8 wickets down, with Rejwan into big scores as batsmen gave away their respective arts to a large degree and show scoring well. wickets cheaply. James Webster and excellent promise for the future. The team Rejwan made 34 in a good total of 154–4 against Lord Makeen Alikhan each scored an unbeaten was also packed with some assured all- Wandsworth, who chased it down on the last ball of their innings. half-century and were the most consistent rounders, including William Curwen, James Curtis was the pick of the bowlers with 3–15, with Dudley bowling performers in the top order. Davies, Alexander Nicol and, of course, accurately. Epsom scored 102 against St. John’s, with Curtis scoring Sam Kirby produced a number of captain Ross Plowman. All produced 28. St. John’s replied with 91, with Patel picking up 3–10. Against impressive spells of tight swing bowling excellent displays with bat and ball, with a Tiffin, Bull scored 54 as Epsom made 153–6. Tiffin were all out for and Nilesh Raghavan bowled with particular highlight being Ross’ 5-wicket 60, with Jones and Bull both taking 3 wickets. Trinity Croydon consistent guile to out-think batsmen of haul against Brighton College. The team scored 96, with Jones, Patel and Doyle all bowling well, but Bull all abilities. Zac Middleton showed the played with an exceptional team spirit and picked up 5 for 9, with some excellent leg spin. Epsom knocked most improvement, bowling aggressively should be hugely commended on their the runs off for the loss of 5 wickets, with Rumble, Delamain and and often finding an awkward length to support for one another. Bull batting fluently. The last match proved to be the most difficult. break a settled partnership. This team most Wilkinson, who captained the side well all season, top scored, but impressed in the field where they played Mr J. Wallace Epsom only managed 96 against St. Paul’s, who knocked the runs with energy, enthusiasm and great skill; off without losing a wicket. Thomas Wearne particularly shone with his acrobatics and safe hands. Mr M. D. Hobbs

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There have been some notable A grand total of 17 girls qualified to GIRLS performances both on the track and in the represent Central Surrey at the county DOUBLE MAJOR COLOURS: INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS J. G. LE GEYT ENGLISH SCHOOLS’ field. Standout performers in the juniors are championships, and particular mention must Lucy Marquand COMPETITION: 100M RELAY FINALIST – RELAY CUP Megan Coffey, who set new college records go to Adahna Ekoku in the long jump and Rosebery ATHLETICS in both the 800m and 1500m, and Ella Olivia Stillman in the 3000m, who both FULL COLOURS: U15 HOUSE ATHLETICS Nigrelli, for her performances in both the achieved the national qualifying standard. Hannah Hughes Raven VICTORIA GUTHRIE SALVER – COMMITMENT TO ATHLETICS discus and shot put. For the Inters, Grace Both girls represented Surrey at the English Emma Stanley U16 HOUSE ATHLETICS The girls have displayed a growing Crompton has been in impressive form on Schools’ Athletics championships in Margaret Diri Naomi Witts Rosebery the track, setting a new 200m record (26.80 Birmingham in June, with Olivia finishing level of success throughout the RECORD BREAKERS THIS TERM: seconds) and winning all but one of her triple 10th (10:01:30 seconds) and Adahna COLTS COLOURS: OPEN HOUSE ATHLETICS term at all levels, with a squad jump competitions, jumping an impressive seventh (5m 46cm) in their respective finals. Lottie Burton Wilson JUNIORS: that have nobly supported both the 10m 53cm in what is her first year of This was a wonderful achievement and Ellie Cooke 800m Megan Coffey (2.24:40) OVERALL HOUSE ATHLETICS WINNER participating in this event. Adahna Ekoku is testament to the hard work and sacrifice put Adahna Ekoku 1500m Megan Coffey (4.51:00) College and each other. Podium another athlete who has stood out, achieving in over the past few years. Rose Ewins Rosebery the national standard in the long jump and Finally, I would like to thank all the girls INTERMEDIATES: finishes in all their competitions Sophie Gee U15 CHRIS BAVERSTOCK setting a new College record of 5m 64cm at for their commitment to athletics this year, 200m Grace Crompton (26.80) Olivia Stillman VICTRIX LUDORUM: have seen an impressive total of the counties. For the seniors, Naomi Witts especially those leaving us. In particular, Long Jump Adahna Ekoku (5m 64cm) Megan Coffey and Ella Nigrelli six school records broken this year. and Lucy Marquand have performed well in Olivia Stillman and our captain Lucy 4x100m Relay Team (53.30) the 800m and 1500m respectively, and Marquand, who have both contributed so THE JOANNA CLARK SENIORS: special mentions must go to the number of much to athletics during their time at the VICTRIX LUDORUM: 1500m Lucy Marquand (5.09:70) 5th-Form athletes who have been competing College. U16 Grace Crompton in the seniors this year – the depth of talent across each age group bodes well for the Mr. P. Burke OPEN VICTRIX LUDORUM: future. Jess Haughey

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COLTS COLOURS: Callum Mullett (11.1 seconds) and Luke Laughton (11.2 seconds) in In the Inter-house athletics competition Amongst the senior athletes, the BOYS ATHLETICS the senior and intermediate 100m, achieving national qualifying on Founder’s Day, Individual Victor Ludorum following have shown great ability and Olly Byers times, while Logan Didier won the certificate for the outstanding trophies were awarded to: commitment to College athletics over many Luke Dupenois performance on the day (53.49m) in the senior javelin. years and are worthy recipients of the Jamie Endeley The boys athletes have competed strongly throughout U15 Alex Borisov f o l l o w i n g a w a r d s : Luke Laughton There have been a number of outstanding performances U16 George Dignum Riley Milsom the season. The teams were particularly successful, TRIPLE MAJOR COLOURS: throughout the season: U17 Luke Laughton Milan Olu-Williams Logan Didier winning five out of seven matches and coming a Open Jacky Liu Benjamin Oosterwyk close second in another. The Tuesday and Thursday Jacky Liu Senior long jump DOUBLE MAJOR COLOURS: Andrew Palmer TEAM TROPHIES: new track record: 6.62m James Gulliver Oli Yiannakis training sessions were challenging for athletes of all U15 1 Holman Logan Didier Senior javelin Jacky Liu new open record: 55.19m 2 Forest abilities, and they responded well to the excellent advice Callum Mullett Samuel Gurney and Douglas McLean Luke Laughton Intermediate 200m 3 Carr Gareth Stephens have been appointed joint captains for 2018. given by specialist external and internal coaches across new track record: 22.5 seconds U17 1 Holman MAJOR COLOURS: all the major track & field disciplines. Gareth Stephens Senior 4x100m Mr A. Wolstenholme 2 Carr Tom Byers Callum Mullett New open record: 43.9 seconds Master i/c Athletics The boys won the intermediate shield at the district Charlie Coleman 3 Robinson Aaron Hyman championships, and 22 boys qualified for the county championships James Gulliver Jack Taylor in June. Jamie Endeley went on to represent Surrey in the intermediate Open 1 Carr FULL COLOURS: triple jump and Logan Didier achieved selection to represent Surrey Other individuals to catch the eye include George Dignum in 2 Holman Alexander Coe in the national schools’ championships in the open javelin. the sprints and triple jump, Jack Briggs and Oli Yiannakis in the 3 Propert Samuel Gurney The boys’ team won the ‘Goddard and Gomme’, Charterhouse, intermediate 800m and 1500m, Benjamin Oosterwyk in the Douglas McLean Brighton and Cranleigh matches; the final home meeting; and came intermediate hurdles, Aaron Endeley and Jamie Endeley in the junior Overall 1 Holman Andrew Thomas second at the Copenhagen meeting run by Wellington. The Lord and intermediate triple jump, Bruno Dent in the junior 800m and 2 Carr Alexander Pembridge Burghley meeting at Eton proved to be a very tough competition. Benji Tozer in the junior high jump. In the senior team, Tom Byers in 3 Propert The intermediate and senior teams combined were in second place, the steeplechase and hurdles, Harry Webster in the 400m and Theo Harry Webster but an injury-hit junior team struggled and too many points were lost Barkway-Hall in the long jump also impressed. to maintain the position to the end. The event was also notable for

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ROUNDERS SENIORS U15S 1ST TEAM P5 | W3 | D1 | L1 P7 | W2 | L5 The girls started strongly with a 20–10.5 win in their first match over 2ND TEAM King Edward’s Witley. Louise Moore, Gina Hooton and Seo Jin Park combined really well as back stop, bowler and 2nd post. Great fielding from Jazz Lai P1 | L1 helped to limit King Edward’s score. All the team did well when batting, with good awareness to steal lots of half rounders. Their second outing was rather The senior rounders’ squad have shown determination and commitment different, where they faced an extremely strong Cranleigh side. They kept this year, despite coming up against some strong opposition. Heather Correia- with them in the first innings, but Cranleigh totally outplayed them in the Guntert enjoyed another successful season in the 1st team, and captained second innings and took a convincing win. However, the girls learned lessons the side with calm leadership whilst also demonstrating superb fielding skills, from the match and at training over the following few weeks and worked hard securing many catches throughout the season. Wins were secured against to improve their tactical play. They were afforded the opportunity to show King Edward’s Witley (21.5–8) and KCS Wimbledon (14–9.5). Elle Crawford, how much they had improved in their next match against City of London Pippa Slater and Abigail Alexander-Robinson have consistently demonstrated Freemen’s, where they played with much more thought and secured a 12–8.5 outstanding fielding and batting, whilst Mia Bradford has had a second season win. Benenden proved to be strong opposition, but the girls did extremely representing the 1st team. well to stay equal to them throughout, coming away with a draw. The final The 2nd Team enjoyed one fixture against sporting and friendly game against Lord Wandsworth showed how much the girls had improved opposition with a very close first innings in which Sevenoaks scored 6 throughout the term. They remained calm, played intelligently, backed each rounders to Epsom’s 5.5. They performed strongly in their second innings, other up when fielding and kept their concentration throughout. They came and they forced some fielding errors to end up with an additional 8.5 rounders, away with a well-deserved 15.5–11 win. which the Epsom girls were unable to match. Jessica Maye bowled exceedingly It proved to be an enjoyable season in which the girls improved with well, giving away no half rounders at all. Brilanda Berisha demonstrated every match. Most improved player must go to Caroline Lansdowne, who excellent fielding at both back stop and second base. improved in both fielding and batting. Player of the season goes to captain Jazz Lai, who led by example and was a vital part of all aspects of the team. MAJOR COLOURS: FULL COLOURS: Heather Correia-Guntert Abigail Alexander-Robinson Mia Bradford U14 A Elle Crawford P7 | L7 Pippa Slater U14 B P1 | L1 U16S P4 | W2 | L2 This year the U14 rounders’ team faced strong opposition across their fixtures, and each match was a tough game. Despite this, there were moments In a short season the girls enjoyed several competitive matches. This of excellent play, including some fantastic fielding. Everybody improved their included strong wins away at Cranleigh (15–12.5) and King Edward’s Witley game and tactics became more evident. The most valuable player was Kara (24–2). This team have played together since the M4 and are a competitive, Condit, who organised the players (and kept them on their toes!), whilst most tight-knit group. In addition, they have developed excellent bowling and improved player was Moon Cheng. fielding skills, which will prove useful as they move to the senior squad. Special mentions must go to Emma Piggot, who can always be relied upon to score Miss S. Heyes rounders, and to Ellie Jackson and Ella Davidson for their outstanding bowling.

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YOUNG ENTERPRISE A real good COMPANY REPORT: OAKMONT ENTERPRISE From our very first group meeting, all the In January, three members from Oakmont how much hard work the business world company members have had great energy Enterprise took part in the ‘Dragon’s Den’ requires. Young Enterprise has left all and excitement. Each member has acquired competition. Emilie Lonkvist, Tristan company members with many memories and a broad understanding for the business Drummond Rey and I had to prepare for a experiences that we will never forget or let world, something we had not experienced presentation in which we had to pitch a new go of. enterprise before signing up for Young Enterprise, and business idea. We were required to speak in we have learned skills and lessons that front of a panel of industry experts, ‘the Bea Rexstrew cannot be taught inside the classroom. We Dragons’, and would then have to think on started the year off deciding on our our feet whilst questions were fired at us. COMPANY REPORT: ROYALE ENTERPRISE branding, logo and name. We soon began We learned a lot from this challenging MANAGING DIRECTOR: the process of delegating company roles and experience. Beatrice Rextrew then coming up with viable ideas that were Finally, as Valentine’s Day was original and creative. approaching, our company came up with an COMPANY MEMBERS: One of our first ideas, after a long period excellent idea of producing personalised Sienna Chao of brainstorming, was to create House Valentine’s Day cupcakes for the Epsom Poppy Courtney hoodies. From previous years, we were aware College students. We called on the help of a Tristan Drummond Rey of how successful clothing had been within close contact (who is related to a company Emilie Lonkvist the College, and we wanted to then member) to design and make our cupcakes, William Noble incorporate the House aspect into that. which meant that they were manufactured Nicholas Orlich After doing some initial market research, in good time, ready to be distributed. By liaising with the school and negotiating with selling just over 100 cupcakes, we gained a Tom Penwarden our suppliers, Kukri, we undertook the successful profit as well as having a happy Beatrice Rextrew process of designing and advertising our and fulfilling experience. hoodies. The House hoodies ended up being Of course, none of this would have our most successful product of the year, and happened without the help from our Young our company deliberated on a reorder in Enterprise advisors: Mrs Hancock and Mr order to meet demand. MacDowel. We have all been made aware of

COMPANY: PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Led by our managing directors Ellis surrounding area and sold bulk orders to gift MANAGING DIRECTOR: Beatrice Wild-Walker-Kerr & Holder and Nicol Fenn, Royale Enterprise has shops and a nursery. Nicol Fenn & Kitty Waterworth André Adomakoh put on offer goods and events for not only In the New Year we began to promote a COMPANY MEMBERS: the students and teachers at our school but new product: school rucksacks. This was a big COMPANY MEMBERS: Andre Adomakoh also for the public. To welcome the new hit with the students, as we planned the arrival Max Bacon students to the school we began the of this product for the beginning of the Theo Barkway Hall Benjamin Avery academic year by proposing a ‘Sparkly football and netball season. We also offered Oliver Barnes Madeleine Borch Christmas’ Lower School disco to Mrs personalisation, with initials, which also Elizabeth Bartlett Flora Chalmers Martineau. This proposal was very popular made the bag more attractive to students. Nicol Fenn Thomas Evans with the younger students, and our ideas We feel that we have been successful in Chiara Fontaine Nikolay Paliyski were put together to deliver a very successful the projects we have embarked on. We have Ellis Holder Jack Palliser disco. This event allowed us to grow a worked as a team throughout the process of Toby Jane Bella Smeby recognisable relationship with the younger trading and, as we can tell from our financial Benjamin Mitchell Pawel Tarasiuk years of the school and be seen as role results, we have not made a loss. Overall, we Maximilian Upot models for them. As a group, we were all would say this has been a fantastic experience Kodo Onosode Frederick Walker allocated specific roles that taught us a for both the team and us both. Of course, Alexander Pembridge Beatrice Walker Wild variety of skills required to run a business. all of this would not have been possible Henry Sadana Our next product correlated with the without the unparalleled support we received Kitty Waterworth Thomas Wright Christmas theme we had for the disco. We from Mr Burke and our business advisors. Amy Webber created wooden Christmas decorations in the Umaira Zakri Afandi school Design and Technology Department, Ellis Holder and Nicol Fenn Prestige Worldwide were runners-up in the North-East Surrey round of the Company which we sold within Epsom College, took of the Year competition; this won them a place in the Surrey finals. The picture shows to prep school Christmas events in the them with the award and they are with their Business Advisor, Lyonel Bell.

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ECONOMICS & ENTERPRISE SOCIETY

At the start of Michaelmas Term the Society welcomed initial idea: finding the right mix of skills, creating a business plan, approximately 40 members of the U4 to the Department to play the presenting the idea and raising money. Oligopoly game. The students were divided up into five teams, each During the Lent Term, the Society was pleased to welcome two A panel of representing a large firm in a market, and they had to choose guest speakers: Dr. Mike Peacey, from the New College of the experts between lowering their price to attract hypothetical consumers or Humanities, who spoke about game theory, and Mr Robert Gardner, increase their advertising in order to maximise profit. After eight the Chief Economist of Nationwide Building Society. rounds one team emerged successful. As Nationwide’s key spokesperson on the Nationwide House In October, U6th members of the Society travelled to the National Price and Consumer Confidence indices, Mr Gardner is no stranger Institute of Architects in London to hear a panel discuss how to make to talking about the UK housing market. He spoke to an interested “As Nationwide’s key spokesperson on the Nationwide House Price and Brexit a success at a forum hosted by the . At the end, students had audience of 6th-Form economists, considering the importance of a chance to meet members of the panel, including Andrew Neil, who the housing market to the UK economy and how prices might move Consumer Confidence indices, Mr Gardner is no stranger to talking about the chaired the debate, and James Forsyth, Political Editor of The in the medium term. This was followed by the Society’s annual dinner. Spectator. In November, Mr Ashley Head delivered a workshop to UK housing market.” 16 6th-Form students that drew on his experience as a successful Mr G. R. Watson entrepreneur. He led a group discussion about how to develop an

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HISTORY DEPARTMENT

“This emotional ceremony impressed upon all present the cost

of the Great War.” Alexander Wilkinson

M4 Battlefields Trip

Sunday 28th June saw a group of M4s head off on a historical, information- packed trip to the battlefields and cemeteries of the First World War. The first stop was at two Commonwealth cemeteries in Ypres. Tyne Cot was first, and in the afternoon we visited Lissenthoek and a German cemetery called Langemark. As evening came, we arrived at the youth hostel at which we would be staying for the night. At 7.45pm we arrived at the Menin Gate, where we watched a wreath-laying ceremony that included three Epsom students. This emotional ceremony impressed upon all present the cost of the Great War. After an early morning start on Monday, we visited Newfoundland Park, in which we could see the British and German trench systems. Later on we visited the Thiepval Memorial, where we could see the vast number of names that were engraved onto this grand monument. After carefully looking through all the British and South African names of missing soldiers, some students managed to find the names of their relatives. Vimy Ridge was our next stop, where we could see all the tunnels and trenches created by the Canadians to help them attempt to overcome the Germans. We could all identify the key parts of the trench, and this helped in the understanding of the challenge of trench warfare. Our last stop on the trip was the Vimy Memorial, which left a visual impact on everyone, partly due to its colossal size, as well as the 11,000 names inscribed on it. Overall, the trip provided us with a tangible understanding of not only the course of the Great War, but also the incredible sacrifice of so many.

Alexander Wilkinson

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HISTORY DEPARTMENT

U4 Trip to Georgia

During Easter, the History Department took 30 students to Georgia and Alabama in America’s Deep South. Landing in Atlanta, we explored the impact of the Civil Rights movement, beginning with a focus on Martin Luther King. We visited his birthplace and grave, as well as churches that he delivered famous speeches from. Students also enjoyed visiting World of Coca-Cola, where Mr Swainson, in particular, experienced the different varieties of sugary drinks available around the world! In the evening we were guests of Georgia State University’s baseball team, and they kindly presented Tom Francis, whose birthday it was, with memorabilia. Across the next three days we took in the towns of Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham, continuing our exploration of the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Highlights included walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, in Selma; visiting the first (and only) White House of the Confederacy and the Rosa Parks Museum, in Montgomery; and exploring the National Civil Rights Centre, in Birmingham. The study visit was an exceptional experience, enabling all staff and students to truly immerse themselves not only in the Civil Rights movement, but also enabling an understanding of modern, small-town America.

Mr J. A. Short

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Elizaveta Kushnareva L6th Daisy Reid L6th Eunice Lee L6th

Tiffany Tang U6th

Sophie Accion Barr U6th Bella Smeby L6th

James Johnson L6th

Roland Chan U6th Brilanda Berisha L6th Toby Tatham L6th

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Anastasia Grant Canace Lee

Lucinda Curtis Sharon Chan

Molly Message

Angie Li

Sophie Rhodes Ariadna Munteanu

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ART TRIP TO LA A brush of inspiration

process, displaying the beauty in the imperfection and error of artist’s marks as he explores the subject matter. The museum also contained work from the impressionists The Sixth Form Art trip to Los Angeles led by Mr Arvanitis and Mrs Lenham gave us the opportunity such as Manet, whose work explores subject to experience the art and culture of the city, collecting visual research and gaining inspiration matter so vividly with loose and sometimes very few brushstrokes. The final gallery that from the wide variety of galleries visited. we visited was ‘The Broad’ a new contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad in The first day consisted of visiting the called ‘Song 1’ was one of my highlights of physical space is distorted, giving the feeling downtown Los Angeles that opened in Museum of Contemporary Art. The first the trip. that you are almost floating. The work really September of 2015. The Broad is among the building, called ‘The Grand’, hosted the During the second day, we visited the challenges perception and use of colour; you most prominent holdings of post war and museum’s main galleries including pieces Hollywood boulevard. Driving up to the are not quite aware if the colours are contemporary art worldwide with work from of work from some of the pioneers of Observatory in Beverly Hills, with its views changing in the room or if your eyes are names such as Andy Warhol, Jean – Michael American contemporary art such as over the city, gave us a sense of the scale trying to adapt and figure out the space Basquiat, Keith Haring, Cy Twombly, Roy Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Joseph of the city compared to London. The around you. Lichtenstein and many more. I felt that The Cornell. The museum contained work that Observatory is home to a 290-seat After a visit to Universal Studies, we Broad encouraged a much more modern may been seen as controversial, pieces of Planetarium theatre, which takes visitors on spent our final day at the Getty Centre on approach to experiencing Art, encouraging work that on first impression may not a journey through space with a live the west side of Los Angeles. The museum the use of photographs and social media. appear to contain artistic ‘skill’ but more storyteller, a very different and calming displayed a huge variety of work, pre-20th- It was a very enjoyable week. We products of human expression, energy or presentation. We then visited the La Country century European paintings, drawings, experienced a huge variety of art and tranquility. The second, smaller building, Museum of Art, which contained a huge illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and received inspiration for personal projects. A called the ‘Geffen’, contained one range of work from ancient artifacts to decorative arts; and 19th- and 20th-century big thank you to Mr Arvanitis and Mrs exhibition, ‘Electric Earth’ By Doug Aitken. contemporary work. My highlight of visiting American and European photographs. There Lenham for organising the trip. Aitken’s work was mainly in the form of the LACMA was James Turrell’s ‘Breathing was an especially interesting section on the video or sculpture; a video installation Light’ installation: a room where all sense of importance of drawing in the creative James Johnson

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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Beth Fielding A2 Darren McgGaghey A2

Darren McgGaghey at work Handcrafted

Projects this year continue to reflect the variety of materials Aiden Fidlay Aiden Fidlay and processes available to students as well as the diversity of pupil interests. Lower school pupils have been welcomed into the department as they begin to develop their design and manufacturing skills creating a range of pocket torches, pewter cast key fobs, bug boxes and enamelled pendants.

M4 work was also impressive with pupils developing their core skills and becoming increasingly confident using large and more complex machinery and processes. GCSE, AS and A2 practical work was, once again, completed to a very high standard, complimented by thoughtful and creative design work. Four pupils were selected by Richard Paice to receive Gordon Russell design awards, with each pupil looking to enhance their post school opportunities. The new laser cutter has certainly increased the scope of material use within projects, being able to cut large diameter tubes and thicker, larger sheet material. All bodes well for the forthcoming year.

Miss A. M. R. Wickham Coursework Show 2017 Beth Barlett, Max Bacon and Tom Evans Rory Cornelius Smith GCSE Cici Sacklen GCSE

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DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

5th Form Plywood. Material of the Modern London Design Fair New Holland Tractor Factory Visit World Exhibition 2017

U4 and CS trip to V&A and Science museum

L6 - Design Museum Workshops

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PHOTOGRAPHY

The Photography Department has enjoyed a great deal of success this year, with students working hard to create some unique artwork.

This year we have enjoyed success academically, with 100% of A-level and GCSE students attaining A* grades. The visiting exam board moderator commented that Epsom was the most creative display of digital artwork he had seen all year. Outside of the classroom students have taken part in numerous national photography competitions. The juniors took part in the Rotary Young Photographer competition, where U4 Amier Mohd Zuhir Ellie Jackson George Wang Hamish Howarth won the regional stage in his age group. Liv Teasdale was involved in the Lightbox Museum’s Photographic Open this year, which is located in Woking. There were over 100 entrants, and 50 were selected to have their work displayed in the museum, with Liv displaying two photos. She also won the Young Photographer’s Prize – this was a great achievement, especially against some fierce competition. The following is a selection of images from students studying photography at GCSE and A level.

Mr R. A. Johnstone

Asher Smith Robson James Mumby Live Teasdale

Ella Dividson Beth Bartlet

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Kate Kondrashova

Kate Kondrashova

Live Teasdale

Richard Kapland Richard Kapland

Kate Kondrashova Rosy Payne

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STEM

Up, Up & Away

The STEM team at Epsom have worked hard over the past year to bring STEM subjects to life for our students, In the next academic year, the STEM team plan to re-enter the and to embed it into the Lower School curriculum. They have focused on long-term projects that include students from all disciplines and all year groups. These student-led projects bring together the disciplines of Microtransat Challenge. Chemistry, Physics, Design and Technology, Microelectronics, Computing and Engineering, and highlight the ways in which the subjects are interconnected and complement one another.

Previously, students from Epsom had competed in the The students who took part in the challenge were 6th Formers Microtransat Challenge, with the aim of sailing an autonomous boat Oliver Moore, Charlie Taylor, Aiden Findlay, Darren McGaghey, Pavel across the Atlantic Ocean. During this endeavour, one student was Dokazov, Rahul Joshi, Thomas Howard, Ben Kellett, Raphael da Silva inspired to suggest a high-altitude ballooning project, as tracking Ziegler and Alfred Grealis. In total, they launched six balloon flights balloons would be a way to test the custom-designed circuits and from Epsom Downs during November and December. Flight plans software required in extreme conditions. were posted on habhub.org, which allowed observers from around During the Michaelmas Term, Epsom students entered the the country and in the Netherlands to help track the balloons, as the Boscombe Down Balloon Challenge. This is a STEM outreach event line of sight from the Downs was lost. organised by the Boscombe Down Branch of the Royal Aeronautical During the Lent Term it was revealed that the College won all Society, and is open to all schools. The main objectives are the three categories of the competition, beating entries from 12 other development of a telemetry unit and the selection of a balloon to schools from around the country. Each category carried a prize of try and achieve any, or all, of three goals: the highest altitude, the £1,000. In February a prize-giving ceremony was held, which was furthest distance from launch and the longest flight duration. attended by representatives from the sponsors of the Boscombe Unlike entries from other schools, all the software and hardware Down Balloon Challenge – QinetiQ, the University of Southampton, for the tracker on the College’s balloon was designed and built by HABsupplies.co.uk and Cameron Balloons – as well as representatives members of the STEM Club, under the guidance of the Head of from the headquarters of the Royal Aeronautical Society, including Chemistry, Mr J. Styles, and the Head of Physics, Mr C. Telfer, with the President, Professor Chris Atkin. some extra help from OE Julian Nott, who has set a number of balloon records. Mr C. C. J. Telfer and Mr J. Styles

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

“The city seems frozen in time, and yet the mixture of various cultures and colours pulses with life.”

Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

After two days of sunshine, February A lively day began in a quiet, understated Today began with a visit to the mighty The allure returned and a dank, grey mist hung heavy way with a visit to the Ghetto. This was, at Franciscan church of the Frari, which still over the city all day, chilling us to the bone its most crowded, home to more than 5000 feels medieval; a welcome change after four and requiring frequent hot chocolate stops Jews. Here we appreciated the full import of days of unremittingly chubby cherubs and to keep the core temperature up. the Holocaust memorial reliefs which hang gilded plaster. We enjoyed two of Titian’s The chilly vaporetto ride down the Grand on the walls of the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo. masterpieces, sumptuous choir stalls, and a Canal showed us the ancient palazzi rising up We left the Campo via the tunnel which Bellini altarpiece, described by Henry James out of the greenish water. It was fascinating would once have been gated to prevent its as being “as solemn as it is gorgeous as of Venice to see the boats unloading every imaginable Jewish residents from leaving after dark. simple as it is deep.” good at the quay near Tronchetto. At the We walked through Cannaregio towards Our final destination was the magnificent Basicila we struggled to agree with Twain on the Rialto market, which is fishy and Ca’Rezzonico, which houses the museum of Day 1 associated with Henry James, Robert Day 2 its ‘soul-satisfying ugliness’. Five domes of wonderful - full of life and colour. Before 18th century Venice in a fine palazzo on the Browning and Petrarch.” glistening mosaics and the bejewelled braving the Carnivale crowds of St Mark’s Grand Canal. Here we saw how some Mrs St Clair Ford said, “Our students Byzantine altarpiece are more bling than Square, we sought refuge in La Pieta - the Venetians had lived in rooms decorated with Early on Wednesday morning a small have borne themselves admirably, never Anne Yashnikova said, “The city seems anyone can reasonably expect in a single day church-cum-concert hall of Vivaldi - where elegant chinoiserie, opulent Murano glass crowd of Epsomians gathered in the orange tiring of another detail from Mr Burn’s frozen in time, and yet the mixture of - and that’s before you take in the stately Mr Burn hummed a note or two to give us chandeliers and precious silk wallpapers. splendour of the Easyjet departure hall to guidebook, gamely travelling by waterbus various cultures and colours pulses with life.” four-in-hand of St Mark’s horses. a sense of its extraordinary acoustics. We So five varied, entertaining, thought- embark on their (grand) tour to the most and gondola ferry, drafting sketches and Hannah Prideaux managed to keep tabs then stopped to watch a display by one of provoking days in this most serene and Serene of all cities, sometime ruler of one poems when the mood took them and on the mileage today: 13,623 steps which the city’s ancient livery companies, all chaotic city where we have shared stories, quarter of the Roman Empire; Venice. This always interacting with respect. The equates to 7.7km. These steps took us from dashing pantaloons, swirling banners and written poems and followed in the footsteps enchanting city rejoices in Unesco World delightful elderly nun who worked at our a pannetone-heavy breakfast via a floating thundering drums. of countless writers and artists. Heritage status since 1987, and it has hotel, described our students, simply, as fruit market to the Gallerie dell’Accademia. recently been reported that tourist numbers “lovely”. Here we gazed on a collection of Mr W. M. A. Burn and Sarah Gould may have to be restricted, so we were lucky Few sights have ever struck with such monumental altar pieces remarking on the to have this opportunity. force, for, until you step out from a tiny changes in style from the 14th to the 18th Mr Burn said, “We had a fabulous few passageway into the evening glory of the centuries. There were Titians, Tintorettos days exploring this stunning historical city. greatest waterway in the world, you have and an exhibition of Hieronymus Bosch Each day saw us taking in the sights: St no idea you are so close at hand, the Grand triptychs all housed in a gilded and lofty Mark’s Square in the winter sunlight, couples Canal hides herself until she is quite ready former art school or scuole. in carnival costume around every corner, for you. The Rialto Bridge was always a Sarah Gould said, “Venice is a city that’s world famous art and huge churches full of marketplace, and in the golden sunshine of as magical as it appears ghostly in the mist statues, monuments and breathtaking altar the perfect evening in fading winter, her and just as silent in the water that beats pieces. Our focus was unashamedly literary: magic was intact. through its heart.” Desdemona’s house; the Ghetto imagined in The Merchant of Venice; palazzi

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LOWER SIXTH PRIZES ACADEMIC PRIZES IELTS Aaron Au Economics and Mathematics Joseph Palmer Business Studies Max Bacon French Elina Patouridou Academic prizes awarded at prize-giving on 30th June by Sir John Scarlett KCMG, OBE. Latin Henry Calvert Economics Hannah Prideaux Biology Emma Coates Spanish Bea Rexstrew Chemistry Olivia Daya Politics & Government Fin Savill English Sarah Gould Politics & Government Hugh Smiley MIDDLE FOURTH PRIZES History Eleanor Graham History and Religious Studies Alexander Smith Art and Design Technology Philippa Hornby Geography Toby Tatham Art Mandarin Moon Cheng Matilda Walcot Physical Education Hannah Hughes Economics and Photography Liv Teasdale Biology Mathematics Quitterie Lamort De Gail Frank Yao Music Teddy Humphrey Theatre Studies Thomas Usher Chemistry Music Niall Fatah Toby Lodge Computer Science Eunice Lee French Emilie Walsh Computer Science Physical Education Ting Ting Wang Issy Burke Mathematics Myung-Kyoo Lee Chemistry and Physics Naomi Witts Design Technology Physical Education Ethan Quayle Benji Tozer German Emilie Lonkvist IELTS Zheng-Yi Wong Drama Physics Lulu Candlish Kenny Li Religious Studies Cameron Maguire Business Studies Max Zockoll EAL Religious Studies John Wu Tom Maloney Mandarin Charlie McLean English Spanish Theo Mully Ysella Oliver English Anna Muir John Propert Prize for Academic Excellence French Jamie Curtis Biology, Mathematics and Physics Yvette Ng Yvette Ng Naomi Witts Geography John Propert Prize for Academic Excellence Jonathan Keeler Geography Natalie Olsen Myung-Kyoo Lee Hannah Prideaux German William Butt Jessica Haigh Quitterie Lamort De Gail History Poppy Penney Katherine Marlow Benji Tozer Latin Katherine Marlow UPPER SIXTH PRIZES

History Anu Akande Mathematics Lyn Sze Ng UPPER FOURTH PRIZES Economics Alexander Bitzakidis German James Patterson English, Politics & Government Tom Booker Economics Angus Percival Art Isabel Evans Mathematics Artur Shagitov Politics & Government Jack Candlish Physics Fraser Price Biology Jennifer Phizackerley Music Angus Bruce Music Anisha Chana Computer Science Harry Robertson Chemistry Alice Taylor Photography Waleed Alzarooni Geography Stephanie Chiu History Isabel Rosen Computer Science Cathy Wu Physical Education James Webster Business Studies Scott Davidson Theatre Studies Emily Shanks Design Technology Henry Tatham Physical Education Tassy Williams Biology Logan Didier Economics, Mandarin Eva Smiley Drama Julia Cherry Physics Sara Xu Business Studies Joshua Galloway Biology Ellie Stacey-Stevens EAL Isaac Chow Religious Studies Raveena Dhami Mathematics Brendan Ho Physical Education Emma Stanley English Aiden Grant Spanish Nikita Yuzbashev Photography Kate Kondrashova Geography Charlie Vickers French Yazzi Gokcemen Chemistry, Physics John Lee English, Latin Lara Wildenberg Geography Andrey Ivanov John Propert Prize for Academic Excellence Mathematics Cliff Lo Chemistry, IELTS Omar Zakieh German Jonah Drees George Dignum Annie Hindley Art Lucy Marquand History Elisabeth Phizackerley Andrey Ivanov Elisabeth Phizackerley Design Technology Darren McGaghey John Propert Prize for Academic Excellence Latin George Dignum Religious Studies Charlotte McKinlay John Lee Emma Morgan Mandarin Gina Hooton French, Spanish Emma Morgan Angus Percival Eva Smiley

FIFTH FORM PRIZES OTHER PRIZES Art Harry Milne Mandarin Anton Beloussov Senior Ruth Pincus Art Essay Prize Sophie Acción-Barr Prize for Photography Sophie Lonnon Biology Amy Taylor Mathematics George Wang Junior Ruth Pincus Art Essay Prize Gabi Shea Watson History Prize Chemistry Theo Alexis Music Harry Lee Barber’s Company Biology Prize Michael Anyanechi Joshua Costain Harry McClean Computer Science Bianka Toneva Photography Rosy Payne Warren Pickett Adventure Award Hannah Hughes Anna Yashnikova Alexander Smith Design Technology Lottie Burton Physical Education Olivia Stillman Liv Teasdale Friends of Epsom College 150th Drama Lara Watson Physics Andrew Palmer Jensen Drama Prize Dan Richardson Anniversary Award Finlay Price EAL Charles Cheng Religious Studies Shannon Choi Marcelle Rowe Drama Prize Anisha Chana Katie Vickers English Mackenzie Mully Spanish Yana Stoitchkova Newsom Choir Prize Harry Robertson National Sporting Award Harry Goddard French Rory Cornelius Smith The Piano Accompanist Prize Gina Hooton Callum Torpey Geography Charlie Hodgson John Propert Prize for Academic Excellence Headmaster’s Choir Prize Anisha Chana Boys’ All-Rounder Sports Cup Logan Didier German Narmin Aligulova Amy Taylor Mackenzie Mully Newsom Instrumental Prize Priscilla Kweon Girls’ All-Rounder Sports Cup Emma Morgan History Adahna Ekoku Theo Alexis Adahna Ekoku Charities Award Tom Hughes Epsom College Service Award Katherine Barnes Latin Archie Butcher Gordon Russell Design Award OE Lodge Citizenship Prize Marco Tao Tom Evans Philippa Hornby Brande Awards Beatrice Wild-Walker-Kerr Umaira Zakri Afandi Georgia McGrath Dan Richardson Falcon 58 Club Terry Chambers Eva Smiley

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