CLAYESMORIAN

2017-2018

THE MAGAZINE OF CLAYESMORE SCHOOL 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

FROM THE HEAD

CONTENTS It gives me great pleasure to introduce the community made up of pupils past and new-look Clayesmore magazine, designed present, parents, grandparents, staff, and for all members of our extended family. the local community. We hope that this magazine will give everybody a flavour of FROM THE HEAD 3 ACTIVITIES & CO-CURRICULAR FRIENDS OF CLAYESMORE 118 As you know, Clayesmore’s educational the extended journey that a Clayesmore vision has always taken the longer view: education represents and a solid OFFICE HOLDERS 4 Language Link 68 ALUMNI OFFICE REPORT 119 that schooldays are merely the springboard understanding that all the exciting things HOUSES 6 Mountain Biking 68 OC SOCIETY CHAIR 120 for a life of fulfilment and that our work happening in these walls now are simply

Devine 7 Nazareth Lodge 70 OC FEATURES & CONTRIBUTIONS 121 doesn’t stop when our students leave the catalyst for a lifetime of learning. the building. For this reason, we felt Gate 8 Forum School 71 OC WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 128 that it made sense for the magazine to Our founder, Lex Devine, wrote in his King’s 12 Cookery 71 OC SOCIETY COMMITTEE 133 celebrate that longer view… to give the article ‘Past, Present and Future’: OCs a glimpse of what is happening at Manor 14 Bushcraft 71 IN MEMORIAM 134 their alma mater right now (and to reassure ‘The final verdict of the success Wolverton 16 CCF 72 LETTERS 142 them that it is still a school of which they (or failure) of Clayesmore depends 2 YEAR 9 20 Charities 74 SPINNEY MEMORIAL TRUST 145 can feel proud to have attended) and for upon the sort of (wo)man the 03 our current pupils and parents to see school turns out’ SIXTH FORM 22 Creative Writing 76 ARCHIVES 148 that Clayesmore is a bit like the Hotel LEAP 24 DofE 81 VISITING CLAYESMORE 153 California: we allow you to check out but I couldn’t agree more. you can never really leave! TRIPS 26 Model United Nations 82 INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS 153 I hope you will enjoy reading the magazine: EVENTS 31 Young Enterprise 84 OC SOCIETY AGM MINUTES 154 There is an exciting buzz around at please do let us know what you think of it.

OC PRIZEWINNERS 36 SPORTS 86 OC SOCIETY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 157 the moment and we want everyone to feel a part of it: our school is a vibrant JO THOMSON STAFF NEWS 38 Rugby 88 EDITORIAL 159 Head

SUBJECTS Hockey 93 GETTING SOCIAL 160

Art 40 Netball 99 CLAYESMORE MERCHANDISE 162

Design & Technology 44 Football 101

Drama & Film 48 Cross-Country 102

EAL 52 Tennis 104

Maths 54 Cricket 106

Modern Foreign Languages 55 Athletics 111

Music 58 Swimming 112

Photography 66 Biathlon 113

Squash 113

Sailing 113

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OFFICE HOLDERS 2017-18 CCF CHARITY COMMITTEE Head Boy - Theo Fraser Senior Cadet - Ed Dart Chair - Olivia Tipping Head Girl - Hannah Matthews Contingent Sergeant Major - Alex Jackson Vice Chair - Harry James Head of Devine - Luke Rhodes Head of Army - Alice Couling Head of King’s - Asia Jones Head of RAF - Will Musk MODEL UNITED NATIONS Head of Cadre - Amelia Slay Secretary-General - Arthur Carpenter Head of Gate - Ash Thapa Head of Training - Hannah Matthews President of the General Assembly - Tabitha Head of Manor - Andrew Callaghan Rowland Head of Wolverton - Amelia Slay MUSIC Orchestral leaders - Phoebe Whitley, Ben THE THEATRE Prefects Hywel-Davies Artisitic Director - Caitlin Ravenscroft Concert Band leaders - Abi Morgan, Ben Treasurer - Bri Riley-Moore Ellie Beckett Alice Foster Christian Pickup Wakelin Production Manager - Emily de Mariveles Jessica Chick Alex McKeown Ben Wakelin Head Choristers - Alice Couling, Phoebe Head of Publicity - Christian Cooper Alice Couling James Miles Harriet Weaver Whitley Social Secretary - Alice Couling Edward Dart Abi Morgan Phoebe Whitley Jack Davies Lucas Mueller CHAPEL Senior Warden - Yoko Lee, Viv Judd Chapel Wardens - Tabitha Rowland, Harry James, Michael Sandiford 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN HOUSES

DEVINE

Although we have felt a bit like the Nationals Hockey tournament ‘the nearly House’ this year, it’s with Bournemouth Hockey Club, not hard to find reasons to be and Alex D’Arbost, along with Ed proud of Devine! We have had Dart, progressed to the English more than double the number of Schools in cross-country. These sports team captains this year are just a few examples of what than the next House, and all of pupils in Devine have achieved. the male music band leaders and 7 6 chapel wardens are Devinites. Many thanks go to all the tutors, to our matrons (who have formed Zach Moles started off his year a formidable duo), to Mr Conway with a trip to East Timor to help and Mr Burton for putting up with wildlife conservation. Our with another year of living with Year 9s have shown courage us, and finally to Mr Rimmer, not in sports events, displaying only for being as meticulous and characters destined for success. supportive as ever, but also for No one who witnessed it will ever getting rid of his baked bean can forget Lewis Maftah speeding of a car which haunted the lives down the final 100 metres of the of so many pupils as we walked 3000m, charging round the corner through the village. with the velocity of a bullet train. It has been a privilege to witness Ben Hywel-Davies has been every one of the boys grow in practising hard for his clarinet their own way, becoming more diploma and Theo, who has confident and getting closer to worked tirelessly his entire school their goals. You have all achieved career, and has been rewarded something, developing as young with an offer from Cambridge people of the world today, and University. Theo and Matthew each one of you is capable of Cathro both undertook four A more than you know. Levels, which anyone will tell you is no mean feat and is testament LUKE RHODES Head of Devine to both these boys’ extraordinary work ethic. Finley Dalton went to | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN HOUSES

GATE

Mark Newland has just completed three years as Housemaster in Gate. Mark is moving on to a new role as Assistant Head (Planning and Organisation) and, for the time being, will still be Head of the History department. Mark has had a previous career as a Royal Naval Officer which included command of HMS IRON DUKE. Here he provides his post-command ‘Haul Down Report’ for his time in Gate.

HAUL DOWN REPORT in different ways. Social media, COMMAND 2015-2018 government policies and regulation, PHILOSOPHY rising academic expectations, the It is always difficult taking over immediacy of e-mail economics, ‘With clear eyes and a full heart!’ a successful unit, ship or team. youth mental health issues. I have It was therefore with a degree of been astonished by the pace of LEADERSHIP AND 8 apprehension and trepidation that I change but also encouraged by the COMMAND 9 stepped into the enormous shoes of way in which the school adapts dedicated cadets as well as hard- THE SHIP’S COMPANY FUTURE OPERATIONS working and ambitious academics. Chris Middle and took responsibility and, foremost, by the resilient and Throughout, I have drawn heavily for Gate House in September robust nature of the boys. upon and benefited from the superb At the end of the day it has all Mr George Thomas takes the helm 2015. Building upon the superb support of SarahJane, Wendy THE ENGINE been about the young men in in September and the House will foundations and reputation built by PRE-DEPLOYMENT Everest, Tom Wansey, Howard ROOM AND SHIP’S Gate. It has been a privilege to undoubtedly go from strength my predecessor were my priorities. TRAINING Stevenson, Pete Musson, Cedric HUSBANDRY have been involved in their lives to strength. We remain a large Didier, Julie Ann Murphy, Karl and seen them develop into the House and near full capacity in The aim throughout has been to With this in mind, the House has I felt that, as well as routine training Samoluk and Will Gibbs. I have confident, resilient, ambitious both boarding and day pupils. This create an environment in which the had a hugely challenging but a very activity, 26 years in the Royal Navy, also relied heavily on my Heads of and caring young men I am proud will require the highest leadership boys can flourish. It has to be safe, exciting and extremely productive including 4 commands, 5 years in a Houses, in which role I have been to hand over to Mr Thomas. qualities from our newly promoted secure and clean. Throughout my three years. As I write, Gate still has girls’ boarding house and 3 children blessed with three very different Every time I have asked them prefects. The House could not time in Gate I have been bowled proud ownership of the House Cup of my own should have been but superb characters: Alex Ross, to step up to the mark they be better placed with some over by the hard work, dedication and are in the running to retain it sufficient preparation BUT... this is Edward de Boehmler and Ash have done so with enthusiasm exceptional talent at the top: Sam and commitment of the team that but, more importantly, the boys are a unique job. It stretches reserves Thapa. and commitment. We have had Clarke is Head of House, Paddy in good shape: vibrant, challenging, of patience, energy, and humour. every day make sure the House is our moments; Housemaster Hamlyn is Deputy Head of House, hilarious and an absolute delight. I could have benefited from more OPERATIONS the best it can be for the boys. The tantrums, poor behaviour, unkind Tim Hughes as the new Head of training in unblocking toilets Household staff have been superb. behaviour, disappointments, but Boarding and Jack Pearce as Head Sue, Kat, Lucy and Sue are the THE STRATEGIC and more incisive investigative Wow! What a bunch of young men we have also had moments of of Day. Three excellent years for ‘Gold Standard’ in every way and if CONTEXT techniques for finding people who there are in Gate. The sheer variety sheer delight, pride, hilarity, shock the House, and even more exciting you have to be looking at some of throw various kinds of foodstuffs and diversity of their achievements and astonishment. They are our and challenging ones to come!! things we have had to look at you It has been a fascinating against walls (marshmallows, astounds me. Fly fishing champions, moments and all of us have grown might as well find it hilarious at the MARK NEWLAND and challenging time to be a teabags) but, in the end the job competitive cyclists, national better as a result of them. We have same time! Likewise, the Estates Gate Housemaster Housemaster. The demands of is about relationships and having athletes, county sportsmen in been a tight unit and always will team; Russell, Valerie, Gary, Lee, the environment are forcing us the experience to know when to rugby, cricket, and hockey, superb be! Ollie and Ian have looked after to think about education and listen, when to admonish, when to musicians and choristers, actors, us with care and extremes of | 2017/18 especially the boarding environment encourage and when to forgive. theatre managers, professional and patience. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN Consilio et

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I came to Clayesmore in Year 6 which makes this House for, is our charity work this year. The Charity my eighth and final year. Back in the Prep School, I Committee has worked exceptionally hard and we was fresh faced and so excited to have moved to a have done our utmost to support Plastic Oceans. The new school but as I grew older, I started to feel a bit pinnacle of our work this year was hosting our second Sherborne DT9 4HR contained in the prep school system and remember a Gate Open Mic Night. We raised over £150 and the 01935 815364 . www.shelleys.co day when I was talking to a matron who had a son in willingness of Gate boys to commit was impressive. 10 senior school at the time. She said to me, “When you go to the Senior School they won’t look after you like we We have seen a lot of success on the sport front do and you’ll have to be all grown up and responsible this year and our perseverance and competitive but you’ll have a lot more freedom. Those last words nature has shone through. Thanks to the seniors and really hit me and brought back that initial excitement. congratulations on managing to complete a sweep of all I’m sure some of the present Year 9s also felt the same. senior sports this year. In fact I remember James Inger’s face lighting up when I told him that he’d have a lot more freedom with his Now Year 13 is leaving, the onus falls on the rest of the phone. House to carry on our strong sporting tradition and I am happy to say that we are in great hands. This year’s Year When I first walked through the Gate arch, I would 9 have shown their sporting prowess from the start and never have imagined all the success, laughs and have managed to reach regional level in multiple sports. challenges I’d face. I must admit the novelty of being in I feel very excited for this great group of boys who, I’m the Senior School has worn off a bit for me now as I’m sure, will bring a lot of success to the School and to sure it has for many of the older students. That is not to Gate. say that we do not want to be here because we do and we appreciate the opportunity we have to be studying I will look back fondly on my time at Clayesmore and in such a place. But as exams loom there seems to be will forever remember the friends who made it special sense of wanting to move on. We want to chase our and the memories we shared. In the time we were here Dorset’s original lifestyle shop in the pretty Clayesmore Society members receive freedom outside of school. we built lifelong friendships and I am hopeful for what 10% discount in the shop. We are open the future holds for us as individuals and also for the Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm There is so much to appreciate here and sometimes in fantastic House that we leave behind. children’s things, homeware, jewellery, toiletries the hustle and bustle of school life it is easy to overlook and perfume including Alex Monroe, Miller The Hambledon Gallery 01258 452880 40 – 44 Salisbury Street [email protected] a few things. ASH THAPA Head of Gate Blandford Forum thehambledongallery.co.uk 1234, Ottod’Ame, Pernille Corydon, Penelope Dorset DT11 7PR facebook.com/hambledongallery One thing that I have been involved in, in my time at Chilvers, Sahara, Superga and Yerse. @TheHambledonGal Clayesmore, and the thing that I’m very proud of the 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN HOUSES

KING’S

Since Mrs Murphy’s departure, in enter as friends, leave as family” most competitive person I know. July 2016, I have had the great quickly became our house moto. pleasure of welcoming no fewer The girls, both old and new, live The rivalry between the two Houses than 40 new girls into King’s. Those and breathe this every day and I’m is non-existent until the day of the already firmly established in the proud to say that my children have event then, after the team talks House made each and every one of 80 sisters and counting. And the we rise to the challenge on every us feel at home almost instantly. girls, too, have come to love the occasion and give it everything we unpredictable and noisy nature of have. I really couldn’t be prouder Whilst I would be the first to say I having a six-year-old boy living with of the way the girls have stepped had a lot to learn before I could get them. up to become a House that is stuck into the nitty-gritty of being recognised throughout the School Housemistress, one of my first jobs Over the past two years, we for its commitment and dedication was to try and encapsulate the have had our fair share of House to every aspect of school life. spirit of King’s in just a few short successes; House Music, tennis, words. swimming and junior cross country RUTH READMAN King’s Houseparent to name a few. Until I joined King’s Well, for those of you who know I had never considered myself to 12 me, I’m not exactly a wordsmith be a competitive person but the 13 but it didn’t take me long to realise Inter-House competitions have a statement of the truth was what proved otherwise - I blame Mrs was really needed so “may all who Christmas, she is, after Asia, the

We have had such an excellent Turner the same way again. We this term. She has brought so year in King’s thanks to the House have seen the King’s girls strive in much fun to boarding life and has spirit from all the girls. It has been every aspect of school life, from been a true mentor and role model such an honour to represent the music, to academics and sport and for so many of us; thank you so House that has been my home we are so proud of all they have much. And, Mrs G, who has been away from home for so long. The achieved. our constant since Year 9. Thank family atmosphere in King’s is one you for being there through all thing that makes it so special. It is King’s would not be the same of our meltdowns, breakups and something that has never changed without our incredible House staff celebrations. Mrs G, Would you from my first day in Year 9 and I who work tirelessly behind the like to come with me to university? am certain it will stay the same for scenes to make sure everything is And finally, to all of the girls in my years to come. always running smoothly. I would King’s family; you are so lucky to like to thank our Housemistress, live in such an amazing place and This year, we have had so many Mrs Readman and her family for all I hope you have the best years highlights, like our snow day that they do for us. at school and make the most of Winter Olympics, King’s annual everything there is on offer. talent show and of course our Miss Thomas, our resident tutor House Music victory. Personally, I and co-founder of the King’s talent ASIA JONES Head of King’s will never be able to listen to Tina show, is sadly leaving the House

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MANOR

Well, after almost seven years, it’s There is lots that we might ‘not’ triumphed in the Alun Pugh General time for us to write to say goodbye. miss about House life in the years Knowledge Quiz, proving once But what a seven years it has been; to come: the plodding footsteps again that Manorians possess the and what a perfect end to our time of the Sixth Form above our perfect blend of brains and brawn! with the boys, with the winning of own bedroom as they readied the House Cup on a gloriously warm themselves for bed; the 3.00am So, thank you to Manor for all of and sunny Speech Day providing doorbell, which inevitably heralded the wonderful memories. We will the ideal finale. a trip through the cold and dark never forget the industrial amounts to the Medical Centre... and the of bread and milk that the boys It’s hard for us to believe that so equally inevitable follow-up of some were able to shift each week; the much time has passed so quickly. early hours cleaning; encouraging placating effect that an episode of It seems only five minutes since 48 very tired boys out of bed in The Simpsons can have on a room our first night on duty in House, the last week of the Autumn Term full of male adolescents post- the ‘highlight’ of which involved a (we soon discovered that Christmas supper; how quickly - and how late-arriving overseas pupil opening songs played at high volume during well - a dorm full of Year 9s can 14 his suitcase at midnight, only to wake-up was the most effective pack when they discover that they 15 discover that it was full of female method!); finding smelly socks and won’t be able to attend end of term clothing. Cue quite a lot of loud other items of underwear in the arrangements until they are ready (and rather colourful!) language as strangest of places; and taking an to leave for the holidays; the smell he realised that he had picked up entire term to read a book are all of Lynx in the morning air; nor the Without their care, loving support, humour and fun, the wrong case from the baggage things that we will quickly learn to legendary game that is courtyard Manor has been a very vibrant place this year and it’s Manor wouldn’t be the place it is. We wish you all the carousel, and plenty of early hours live without. cricket. been a pleasure to follow the success and progress of best for moving into your new home and we’ll always of the morning phone calls to everybody. treasure the memories we’ve shared with you over the Heathrow as we attempted to track But there is much more that we will We have loved being a little part of years. down his belongings. miss and the boys this year have Manor’s ongoing story and we look Sport has always been at the forefront of Manor’s certainly ensured that we leave forward to quietly cheering (or, in team spirit, and it was this camaraderie that helped If I can give one piece of advice to those returning And so it began... with the happiest of memories. Charlotte’s case, not so quietly!) the us to many successes on the sports fields this year. I next year, seize every opportunity you can, however Our super prefect team of Andrew House on in the years to come. should particularly mention the House Cross Country, big or small, persevere with your dreams and There was a happy ending to this Callaghan, Archie Moore, Jack in which every Manor boy without a sports injury took ambitions, and, when you think ‘I’d really love to do story, and happiness has been a McCuaig and James Miles did a Best wishes from, part; be it running, jogging, or walking, they supported x, y or z’, don’t wait for other people to follow, go out feature of our time in Manor. It super job of guiding the House, each other to complete the event as a team. there into the world and do it because you’ve got the really is rather difficult to feel glum even achieving what Manor legend Mr and Mrs McKeown, Alex and potential to succeed, achieve and be whoever you when surrounded by one hundred had said was impossible - that ever- Emma Another highlight is the continued efforts from the want to be. or so cheerful, good-natured, elusive 3rd place finish in House Manor Charity Committee which has helped raise ANDREW CALLAGHAN kind, very funny - and frequently Music! Once again, Manor won the MICHAEL MCKEOWN money and awareness for Dorset Mind over the year. Manor Housemaster Head of Manor mischievous - young men. Their trophy for the greatest percentage endless good spirits, energy and of runners taking part in the House I must say a meaningful and heartfelt thank you on witty conversation brightened even Cross-Country, as well as scooping behalf of us all to Mr and Mrs McKeown for their the wettest and gloomiest of Dorset the overall cup for performance in dedication and commitment to Manor House. Over days, and it has been a real privilege this event, and in the 10 Mile Cup. their six years in Manor they’ve helped many young to watch so many mature and grow Our excellent performances across people change, develop and fulfil their potential. into fine Clayesmorians during our the board in the other sporting time with them. events were matched when Manor 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN HOUSES

beautiful and elegant been victorious, winning the House girls and Katie Hellewell (who is • Teach the girls how to descend hockey, but only just(!) and the with us for another year) delighted the main House wooden netball. We came a good second the audience with the virtuosity staircase in 10 inch heels safely place (out of two) in the swimming of their performances (despite (and elegantly!) competition, but the commitment a fire alarm and an evacuation to the event was as ever brilliant, procedure!). • Practise wielding a loo brush and with girls volunteering for events in unblocking toilets at 8 pm on a But, we have had music throughout which they had little practice, even Sunday. Practise makes perfect the year, from the excellent House the dreaded butterfly lengths! - and you’ll need the skill Music evening to choral concerts, Sadly, sports day was cancelled, break time performances, café but at least Amy Mercer was able concerts, exams and recitals, all of SPORT to smash the 3000m record, to add which featured Wolverton girls - We have enjoyed a very successful another one to her clutch of wins and lots of them. year, but this has also been a and records. I would like to thank Mrs Simpson’s need to know list: wonderful year for girls sport. her and the other intrepid sports Cricket, rowing and girls’ rugby are women who have represented us in • Forget about childbirth, weddings beginning to take off at school and all the events this year. and house buying, the House several of the Y10s have leapt at Music competition has got to And thank you in particular to Maya the opportunity to get involved. be on the ‘most stressful’ list and to Alex for all their hard work 17 16 WOLVERTON Kiki A, Lola Putland Simpkin and and enthusiasm as House Sport • Buy lots of pink ribbons and be Lucy Tipping have played for the Captains this year. prepared to stand on a table BOOB TAPE, LOO BRUSHES AND HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS: A YEAR IN THE U15 B boys’ side this year and and make a fool of yourself to Mrs Simpson’s need to know list: LIFE OF THE WOLVERTON COMMUNITY Lucy captained the Wolverton encourage the shyer members! • Mrs Readman is as competitive as I have been assembling a few things handy tips for the future and my meals, danced, watched ‘Love House cricket team who won a • Make sure that you are free you. Beware! for Myrna Simpson who is taking thoughts about Wolverton! Island’, played rounders, sung our very close victory over King’s in the to attend the concerts, but over at the helm of Wolverton in hearts out and generally had some summer term. Thank you to Miss • No one likes running a 3,000m, take no notice of Mr Kerr’s September. fun. Thomas and Miss Cheverton for but you’ve got a House of girls suggested timings. COMMUNITY encouraging this. who are willing to give things The filing cabinets are well-ordered, Mrs Simpson’s need to know list: • Encourage the Year 9s to learn a go. the room allocations are completed This is such an important concept at Rowing at Bryanston on Tuesday more than one song to play on • Ensure that you have a good and the new pupil notes are in a Clayesmore and in Wolverton. It is afternoons has also been an the piano in their area. stock of tape for helping girls file on my desk. I have cleared my a community that allows for growth addition to the sports’ offerings. MUSIC to retain some modesty in their • Avoid being part of any decision office, reset the phone message and and for mistakes, for celebration The girls have enjoyed sculling ball gowns We are saying farewell to a number about the House song unless handed over my computer files for and support and where friendships on the river (and in some cases • Get good at stitching up dress of excellent musicians in Year you are very trendy. My her to read. are forged. As those of you who in it!) and Emily Abram has been 13 and several of these are in suggestion of a rather nice have left the School are coming to cleavages and skirt hems at chosen to attend an English school Then I began wondering about what Wolverton. Abi Morgan, Jess Chick piece of Schubert was met with realise, a significant part of your short notice rowing training session which is she might need other than that. I and Alice Couling have given us silence! formative lives have been spent • If you are ordering a Chinese fantastic and we are hoping that looked back over my diary and at some extraordinary performances here and you have given much to takeaway for 70 to celebrate this activity will develop to allow my scribbled notes and the events over the years and it was very the community of the House. Chinese New Year, make sure for competition at some point in in the infamous orange duty book fitting that they managed to find WEEKENDS AND that the restaurant labels the the future. that sits in the House office. And I The events calendar for the House time in their exam term to take EVENINGS boxes is impressive and much thanks for However, in the more conventional realised that Mrs Simpson will need part in what was the best concerto Miss Rhead has been at her this must go to the girls, but also • Provide lots of affirmation that sports, we have participated and more than this. concert I have attended. The three creative best this year as can be the wonderful House team. We the beautiful and elegant So.. what follows is a look back at girls in the House are indeed have made cakes, eaten wonderful | 2017/18 the year in the House with some 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN HOUSES

seen in her outfit for my leaving at some point and friendships are than you want to think about BBQ, which had a Christmas theme usually the stronger for it. However, • Identifying ‘fake’ phones at hand- on an extraordinarily hot evening in the best dramas have taken place in times and spotting the third June! in the Theatre or in the drama earring from 30 paces spaces this year and Wolverton We have had baking competitions, girls have been instrumental in the • Being there for the girls games of rounders, indoor games, success of these. They have starred Chinese nights. We’ve made our Mrs Simpson’s need to know list: and participated in Macbeth, The own ice cream and we have run • Don’t try to compete with SJR’s Lionboy, The Gone, Five Go Mad hard, swum hard, worked hard and shoe fashion. You will lose! in Dorset, Trojan Barbie, 167 and sung hard! Dinner at No 13 (a brilliant play • Always make sure that you are on We have had Love Island evenings, written and directed by Lucy Miles) ALC’s team for anything sporty watched the first 15 minutes of • Relax - you have the kindest, Mrs Simpson’s need to know list: ‘the’ wedding in May, discussed most professional and most hypothetical questions in the House • Moustaches are harder to get off delightful House team you office (‘Mrs Christmas, what would than you think could imagine happen if I...’) and released our inner • Theatre BTEC may require competitiveness in games of tennis someone to be covered in blue and Kubb! FAREWELLS 18 make up (which does not easily 19 We have sung our hearts out at come off, like the moustaches) I want to say farewell, not goodbye, community. Like all ex-House I wish you a wonderful summer “How lucky I am to have something the Christmas karaoke and some • The drama after-party goes on to all our leavers, whether they are staff, I will always sneakily be on and a great start to the next year, that makes saying goodbye so hard.” of us have conquered a fear of longer than you might think, in Year 9 or Year 13 or anywhere your side cheering for you a little whatever that year brings, and in Winnie-the-Pooh creme eggs to participate in the like the moustaches! in between. Whether your time in louder than for the other Houses the immortal words of the person annual eat-as-many-as-you-can Wolverton has been one year or • All drama is good! in the competitions and watching whose thoughts really do seem to HELEN CHRISTMAS competition. Tiegan James is the five, I have enjoyed your company those who are remaining in House be written for Wolverton: Wolverton Houseparent outstanding creme egg champion and I wish you all the very best for flourish over the coming years. this year - something to put on her THE HOUSE TEAM: the future. TUTORS, MATRON, It has been a privilege and an CV! Our Year 13s have been superb CLEANERS, SUPPORTERS enormous pleasure steering the Mrs Simpson’s need to know list: role models this year and their Wolverton ship for the past few Thank you! Or to be more precise, willingness to support each other • Always make sure that you have years. Life will be very different thank you for: and the younger members of the flour, eggs and sugar available without the daily company of 108 House, as well as helping the at short notice • Coping with Year 10s, earrings teenage girls and Minnie (the cat) community run smoothly, has been and skirts and I will miss you all (although • Pancakes win over even the most much appreciated. stubbornly ‘cool’ Year 10 • Writing huge numbers of not perhaps the fire alarms, the I would like to say thank you to kitchen sink nor the late night • Always answer hypothetical wonderful reports the team of Amelia, Lucy, Jess and wait-ups for delayed flights!). I will questions with certainty. Any • Being willing to dress up, hit Amy. Together with your support miss the company, the laughs, the show of weakness, or grey area rounders balls and be endlessly prefects, you have been mature and quiet moments (there were a few) in your answer will come back patient wise (most of the time!) and I wish and the sense of camaraderie. I to bite you! • Dispensing advice about you and your fellow Y13s all the will even miss the hypothetical DRAMA future courses, work crises, very best of luck with your exciting questions and the opportunity to As some would expect in a House relationship issues and fashion future plans. show how well I can wield a toilet of 105+ teenage girls, drama does plunger… but not too much. • Clearing up after more teenagers I am also going to say farewell, | 2017/18 happen, but it all resolves itself not goodbye, to the Wolverton 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

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I remember feeling a combination the whole tutor group can work the way. We’ve had many tutor get compared to prep school. The archway staring up at the clock to As two of my brothers were already of excitement and terror on my first together and our own Leah Crabbe breakfasts, the Year 9 MUN event, difference is huge and I really enjoy check whether or not I was late and at Clayesmore, I had heard lots day. Everything seemed just a little showed the skills of a future learnt how to debate and built our having the freedom to being able to having trouble stepping over the about the School, especially the bit bigger, a bit more scary and a engineer. own small business in Year 9 Young walk around and get to keep your threshold. musical side and the across-the- whole lot more challenging. Enterprise. It’s been such a special phones in your dorm. board dominance of Gate House ELEANOR CHMIELEWSKA & year for us all, and one we’ll never On arrival I was told by another and the home-like environment that ABI FALCONER And then we got to tutor group. forget. One of my favorite moments which student to go into line where I the whole House contributes to. My Within minutes we were all laughing happened was the activities on ‘out was welcomed by my amazing happiest moment has to be winning We all went to Paulton’s Park on at the fact that none of us could I think I have made the most of night’. We were able to do lots of housemaster Mr Newland and since ‘best house ensemble’ in House the first weekend but it didn’t understand Miss McCall’s accent, everything this year. Y9 is a new fun things such as archery tag and then have felt thoroughly at home. Music despite the disappointment matter where we went because it and this was the start of our start and a new chance to develop other things. Hence the entirety of my school of overall achieving last place. was all about meeting each other Clayesmore life. into the person you want to be. year in Gate, in lessons and out and beginning to get to know JAMES INGER TIMOTHY HAMLYN on the sports fields, has been a everyone. I loved the team building OLLIE BROWN Over the course of the tutor year wonderful journey of achievements at the Mill on the Brue where we As it would be for any student I was we have learnt a range of skills and enjoyment. bonded making rafts in freezing I felt really welcome when I joined nervous about my first day, having ranging from tai chi to dancing. cold water. Year 9 and I immediately came into to walk further between lessons BEN JAMES-PHILLIPS This year has gone past so fast, the habit of waking up and going and getting more prep but above all I can hardly believe it. Building We encouraged and pushed each to school. The first thing I realized settling in. I still remember how I the Go Kart in the Year 9 House other and got over a few fears along is how much more freedom you felt turning up in front of the Gate Competition showed how well | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIANISSUE ONE | LUMINA

SIXTH FORM

A WHISTLE-STOP TOUR

As new Sixth Formers, recently After the January mocks, time starts quite get round to writing, yet. Y11s, we arrive on the first to fly by. Predicted grades for our A Saturday of term, meet our new Levels (what, already?); more mock Interview skills. tutor group, get to know the new exams at the start of the Summer 23 22 arrivals to the school, sign up for Term; the LEAP programme and the Mocks (again). new subjects (nevermore that nail biting, serious stressfulness of detested Friday afternoon Maths duty teams and prefect selection. Then suddenly, it’s one week before class) and complete the day with the final exams. a formal, candlelit dinner with Time to move on... . the whole Sixth Form. At 0900 on Where did all that time go? Sunday the fun continues with the The Upper Sixth starts with that Outposts squad – milk crates, go- amazing, slightly scary feeling Revision. Study leave. Speech Day. karts, trebuchet and teamwork. An that you are IT. The Heads of the exhausting and exhilarating start to School. The big kids. Then reality END. a busy, busy term. bites - who’s in charge of the lunch queue? Who’s running the Charity Or to be precise, this really is the Friday night socials get us more Committee? Who’s meant to have start of the rest of my life… familiar with the Sixth Form planned that Friday night social? Ah, Common Room, as do paninis, yes, that would be me. smoothies and socialising at break time. Lectures on a Tuesday evening Then, just when you’ve started to sound like a drag, but turn out to get it sorted, it’s UCAS. This is the be interesting, informative and even start of the rest of your life. If you fun (particularly the hypnotist). don’t get it right then... what? Who ‘Elevate’ study days remind us knows what could happen? It’s what the Sixth Form should obviously something bad because really be about and before the mum and dad, tutors, everyone is mocks in January we even started suddenly very interested in those appreciating SPS (well, sometimes). 4000 characters that you didn’t

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LEAP 2018

At some schools that period local prison, having first chatted about taking a dip in the lake when between the May half term and the to a judge at Bournemouth Crown their raft knots all came undone! summer holidays can be a long and Courts, Economics students barren stretch: the School seems were shown round the Houses of The personal statement workshop empty without the Year 13s and Parliament and Business students ensured that they took note of all 24 25 the Year 11s, your teachers have learned about marketing strategies these newly realised ambitions, endless time to spend on telling you at Thorpe Park (yes, it really was qualities and abilities and how much more difficult next year’s hard work!). Closer to home, the suggested some ways to write work will be and, although you Hospitality cohort sampled inspiring about themselves with honesty know you really do need to think eco-cuisine at ‘The Green Hotel’ and self-confidence. Having heard about UCAS and your personal in Poole and the Chemists quietly from Peter Mulligan on the UCAS statement, it all seems a very long synthesized pharmaceuticals in the Options day about how competitive way away… laboratory! the UCAS applications process can be, they are now fully prepared and At Clayesmore it’s different! This Students were also encouraged, eager to get started. summer, Year 12 were invited to in lots of very practical ways, to LEAP into the future with a busy look beyond school and to imagine It was fun to look ahead and start and demanding programme of what might come next. The study thinking about the future; maybe academic study days, enrichment skills and employability days forced it’s not such a big LEAP after all. activities and an exciting evening them to think about entering the leisure programme. world of work - what kinds of job might they do? What sorts of skills The academic subject days have did they need to fulfil all these been designed around each different roles? What qualities did individual curriculum, but have they already have? How could they taken the focus away from the persuade someone that they were classroom and supplemented just who they were looking for? The book learning in many different Serious Leadership day challenged ways. The DT department visited everyone to work out problems with the BMW Mini Factory in Oxford, their team-mates, to listen to other Psychologists dared to enter the people’s ideas and not to worry 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

TRIPS

Alongside the Art, Language and Sport trips reported elsewhere in this publication, students have enjoyed a number of visits linked to their subjects this year:

YEAR 10 HISTORY on Saturday morning. local area, mist nets to capture STUDENTS IN and ring small birds, and ‘tree FLANDERS FIELDS Our group of students and staff also beating’ with sweep nets to collect received this rewarding compliment invertebrates. Pond dipping yielded A group of 41 Year 10 Historians from their guide at Holts Tours some great crested newts, water left Clayesmore at 0530 on a Battlefields & Education: boatmen and diving beetles. Thursday morning in March for the annual Battlefields Trip to “Another superb tour with Clayesmore Students also studied lichen and Belgium and France. The group School, who seem to get maximum were able to look at the differences first visited Essex Farm Cemetery value from these trips. The politest, between species of lichen on the in Ypres where their guide, Mr best behaved children I ever work north and south facing sides of the John Lee, explained the work of with.“ wall at Leeson House in Swanage. the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and showed the LAURA THOMAS Arriving at Kimmeridge Bay for students the grave of Private Joe 26 Head of Junior History low tide provided the perfect 27 Strudwick, who was killed in action opportunity to learn about zonation Year 10 Battlefields Trip just before his sixteenth birthday. DREDGING IN DORSET and see how the different species - YEAR 13 BIOLOGISTS are separated into horizontal It was also an occasion to visit the EXPLORE BEACH, bands depending on abiotic and Essex Farm Advanced Dressing RIVER AND POND LIFE biotic factors. Students studied the Station (medical station for British distribtution of the four species of Army casualties) where Colonel In October, our twelve Upper periwinkle (Littorina sp.) that are John McCrae, physician and poet Sixth Biologists had an enjoyable found in distinct zones on the shore of ‘In Flanders Fields’ fame, spent and educational day studying and discovered cushion stars in the 1915 and 1916. ecology at three different sites low tide pools. Senior Field Studies and learning about a range of Tutor, Mike Gould, helped students A moving ceremony at the approaches that can be useful discover a whole treasure trove Menin Gate in the evening saw to estimate population sizes of of marine life including fish, sea Alice (King’s) and Oliver (Manor) various organisms. To provide anemones, brittlestars and a very participate in the wreath-laying more detailed feedback about the large and angry swimming crab. ceremony in front of a thousand techniques they encountered, each people. pupil chose a specific aspect of the The trip moved on to visit the River day to prepare a handout and give Piddle for some kick-sampling. This The group returned late on a presentation to the rest of the involved putting on chest waders, Saturday, after spending Friday on group. wading into the river and kicking the Somme battlefields, laying a up the bottom of the river for 20 wreath at Thiepval in memory of The day’s investigations included seconds while holding the net in Old Clayesmorian, Leicester Albert the use of Longworth small mammal position to collect any animals Dixey, as well as returning to visit traps, the Lincoln index to estimate dislodged from the depths below. Tyne Cot and other sites in Flanders the population of woodlice in the | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN TRIPS

The vibrant colours of a beautiful Kingfisher flying They started off with a ‘taste test’ to see if they could along the river and perching on a tree overlooking the discern an unpleasant bitter taste from a sample. This river provided a beautiful end to a most interesting allowed them to predict whether or not they had a day. particular gene mutation – a prediction which they then had to investigate and prove, by extracting and YEAR 13 BIOLOGISTS analysing their own DNA.

CHEMILUMINESCENCE & Then followed five hours of demanding laboratory FLUORINE PRESENTED BY work, following undergraduate-level protocols, CLAYESMORE’S CHEMISTS using unfamiliar equipment like micro-pipettes, centrifuges, thermo-cyclers and UV film readers and Year 12 Chemists made two presentations at symposia becoming familiar with complex processes such as the held at Sherborne School for Girls in the Spring Polymerase Chain Reaction, Restriction Digests and term. In January, Tabitha and Sam spoke on the topic Gel Electrophoresis. Their final product was a take- of chemical reactions that give off light, known as home ‘genetic finger-print’ picture of their own DNA. chemiluminescence, and how this is applied in forensic science and imaging. A demanding, but incredibly worthwhile, day.

“They prepared a spectacular luminecent ANNE JANCIS & demonstration,” reported Head of Chemistry, Dr SARAHJANE NEWLAND Jonathan Gammon. “Despite some technical difficulties Heads of Biology 29 28 accessing their presentation online, they gave an outstanding presentation and the staff from other schools commented on how impressive they were.” MATHS & TECHNOLOGY AT

OXFORD UNIVERSITY Those pupils attending the two excellent Biology Later in the term, Olivia Cowley and Olivia Tipping BIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY In October, a group of seven Year 11 pupils attended lectures heard Professor Nicholas Roberts describe his presented on ‘Biological Aspects of Fluorine’. These SYMPOSIUM AT MILLFIELD an exciting ‘Lesser-spotted Scientists’ day at the Maths fascinating investigations into the sensory systems of range from fluoride in toothpaste (to avoid decay) In the Spring Term, A Level students participated in the and Technology department of Oxford University, animals, and Dr Gavin Walsh explain the significance of to novel fluids that can be ‘breathed’ to give oxygen Biology and Psychology Symposium at Millfield School. which was aimed at top GCSE students with intentions his amazing research on kidney disease in the context of to the body and used as a potential replacement for The pupils really enjoyed the experience of attending of studying A Levels in the area of Maths and Sciences. developing personalised medicine for individuals. blood in transfusions. The chemists spoke eloquently subject-specific lectures on topics relevant to, but going and answered some thought-provoking questions from beyond, the A Level specifications. They spent the day in taster lectures on a range of The day ended with a tremendous talk by Dr Nick Scott- the audience. subjects including: Ethics & Philosophy in Modern Samuel, entitled ‘Deceiving your Eyes’, where he showed Pupils studying Psychology A Level enjoyed Eve Science, Earth Science, Materials Science, Engineering, us wonderful examples of different types of camouflage Hamilton’s interactive talk about ‘Key4Life’: they Biomedicine & Biological Sciences. and illusions and then explained how they work. BRISTOL UNIVERSITY LIFE heard inspiring stories demonstrating why the charity has gained a reputation for delivering effective SCIENCES BUILDING They also enjoyed a tour of Somerville College and the rehabilitation programmes for young men in prison famous Bodleian Library, as well as hearing about the In celebration of British Science Week in March, eleven and those at risk of going to prison. In Lucy Smith’s typical life of a student and the application process to Year 13 Biology students spent a busy and interesting presentation, the students were challenged to move out Oxford University. day at the Bristol University School of Biological of their comfort zone, suggesting they should ‘feel the Sciences’​​ new, state-of-the-art, Life Sciences building. JESSICA WILLOUGHBY fear and do it anyway’ if they wanted to overcome their Taught by Dr Rose Murray and Dr Emily Bell, who are Biology Teacher irrational fears. both Teaching Fellows at the UoB, the students took part in a Molecular Biology workshop.

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EVENTS 2017-2018

THE 38TH CLAYESMORE LECTURE - GIVEN BY PROFESSOR LORD WINSTON

In January, hundreds of students, nurture’ question a number of times round off the evening. staff, parents, governors, and and repeating the importance of other friends of the School environment to encourage learning. Lord Winston donated his fee for gathered in the Sports Hall for the evening to his charity, The the 2018 Clayesmore Lecture, “Learning is soft-wired,” he Genesis Research Trust. He is given by Lord Winston. It proved a declared, giving encouragement, Professor of Science and Society wonderfully riveting, educational therefore, not only to our and Emeritus Professor of Fertility and entertaining evening as the assembled pupils but also to the Studies at Imperial College London. eminent peer enlightened us all on older members of the audience, the subject of “learning”. stressing the importance of exercising both the brain and the After an assured introduction from body to aid learning and retention the Head Girl, Lord Winston took of knowledge, even as we age. 30 to the stage and led us through a 31 plethora of awe-inspiring, witty and After taking questions from the moving examples of how mankind floor, Lord Winston was given has absorbed information over rapturous applause before the Head time, touching on the ‘nature versus Boy said a few words of thanks to

OC SOCIETY AGM & ANNUAL DINNER 2000S DECADE REUNION

We had a super Old Clayesmorian Guests of honour on the evening Despite the draw of cakes and Cookes, Dinner at Iwerne last January, were newly elected Honorary this had to be cancelled due to heavy made even more special this year OCs, retired Catering Manager snowfall in March. by hosting it in the de Selincourt Andy Croft, former Bursar, Mike and Drawing Rooms. Dyer and the School’s Registrar, All OCs of the 2000s take note: your Margaret McCafferty. reunion will now run on Sunday 24 Although some OCs enjoy the March 2019. Start planning now! Tell nostalgia of eating in the 1960s Head Boy, Theo Fraser, did the your friends and we’ll see you there! Dining Hall downstairs, the honours with Grace, there was the atmospheric ambiance of the usual string of traditional toasts new location proved a winner, and then Deputy Head, James with the Catering and Household Carpenter, entertained the party departments pulling out all the with further tales of the hapless stops to make it look beautiful and “Wilkins”, prompting a great deal of the food taste amazing. giggling all round.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY THE FIELD MORTAR OC WINE TASTING & GUERNSEY REUNION SIXTH FORM INDUCTION This was just the second There was an enthusiastic Q&A At last year’s Remembrance services, the We hope the mortar’s new, Stuart Henley (1960-1963) was on instalment of our careers-focused session before the end of the School recognised, as it always does, the prominent position will be a silent Just before the start of their exams, typically hospitable form come late event for the Lower Sixth. An morning-long event and the sacrifices made by Old Clayesmorians but strong reminder of sacrifices the Upper Sixth were treated to a June as he and wife Bridget opened eager handful of OCs of different School thanked the OCs in in all wars. Central to this was the Field made by OCs, whose selflessness wine tasting evening as a mark of their their Guernsey home to a happy ages, and areas of study and typically Clayesmorian fashion Mortar; a gift from the War Office to the enables pupils old and new to induction in to the OC Society. With gathering of OCs, staff, former parents work, came and spoke a bit about (school lunch in the Dining Hall)! School in 1919, in memory of the high enjoy Clayesmore, and a lot more the cautious purchase of about £300 and friends. their lives and told the students proportion of OCs who gave their lives in besides, to this day. worth of pizza to ensure all stomachs what they had learned since WWI. were lined (although what that did Much champagne was consumed then leaving Clayesmore. The core of to their palates is anybody’s guess), out came the Macallan; just as well the day was what advice they It had recently been refurbished and the evening went with a swing and there were plenty of delicious eats to would give to their 17-year- moved from its earlier location by the they all departed with goody bags and soak it all up! old selves now they’re older gates to its new home, on the steps good wishes and at least a passing and there were great words of opposite the Main House. The Portland knowledge of what to look for in a wine wisdom to be heard. stone plinth it now sits on was a gift of glass, rather than just the bottom. The Old Clayesmorian Society. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN EVENTS

CITY LUNCH

It was very pleasing to see Hugh Thompson (1960 – 1964) back on form after a major health hiccup earlier in the year, as he brought together the great and the good to this annual, wine-fuelled knees up in the West End.

With a good variety of OC vintages represented and a hearty devouring of steaks then cheese, it proved, as always, a relaxed and convivial, mid-week gem.

SPEECH DAY & VALEDICTORY BALL

Speech Day is always a bittersweet occasion, The Heads of School wrapped up the formal 34 35 celebrating the myriad successes of the past year, proceedings with the following words: but at the same time bidding farewell (for now at least) to those who are leaving Clayesmore. “Clayesmore has provided me with the tools to challenge myself to achieve more. In a competitive The day’s events began with the Valedictory Service, academic environment we have to get used to led by Mr West with readings by the Head, the Head accepting advice and, outside the classroom, pushing Boy and the Head Girl. It is always an emotional ourselves by trying things we have never done event, where the school hymn is sung, and leavers before.” are charged to: “Work hard in all that you do, remembering with thanksgiving, joy and gratitude “Throughout my teenage years, I have learnt to face the benefits that your time in this school has brought challenges, but, as I leave, I am confident that in an upon you”. ever-changing world I have the qualities to succeed because I am not afraid to try. Because Clayesmore Following the Service, parents and pupils enjoyed has nurtured us, we are all ready for whatever drinks on the lawn, then lunch, before heading to the the future holds and we’re looking forward to the marquee accompanied by the sounds of the School challenge.” Pipe Band and the Clayesatonix. After the prize-giving and speeches, it was time Then it was time for the speeches and prize-giving, for the Sixth Form to let their hair down at the a chance to relive the highlights of the past year Valedictory Ball which followed in the evening, this through pupil presentations, all led expertly by the year with a Circus theme. A wonderful end to a Head Boy and Head Girl. Mrs Thomson reflected on wonderful year at Clayesmore. how different the world was today for our Year 13 students, in comparison to when they were born, in 1999 and 2000. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

THE SCADDING PRIZE THE YOUNG AWARD THE ALEXANDER O C GUNN ENGLISH PRIZE IMOGEN COOK LUCY ROBINSON PRIZEWINNERS SCOTT RYRIE THE LUBOFF PRIZE THE MILLER PRIZE

EMILY DE MARIVELES HARRIET WEAVER OLD CLAYESMORIAN PRIZES CAITLIN RAVENSCROFT THE ROY MCISAAC CHOIR CUP THE CHEUNG ALICE COULING THE HUGHES ALL-ROUND ALICE COULING BUSINESS STUDIES CONTRIBUTION CUP Alice thrived at Clayesmore and has proved an outstanding musician during PRIZE ASIA JONES her time at the School. She won the North Dorset round of the Young JACK TURNER Musician of the Year competition, hosted by Blandford Rotary in 2017, gained THE GAWAIN a Distinction in her Grade 8 Singing examination with 94% and now her voice THE WALSER TOWLER SHIELD has won her a place at Royal Holloway. She recently sang with a male voice EFFICIENCY CUP choir at a charity concert in Blandford. ARTHUR CARPENTER EDWARD DART 36 37 MAYA MEREDITH

Maya has made an enormous contribution to life at Clayesmore, especially in the area of sport. She has managed to progress in her netball, playing for Bath Academy, despite it putting huge pressures on her time, and she has still maintained an excellent academic standard.

She was also part of the Clayesmore netball team which won the County Championships.

ANDREW CALLAGHAN

After numerous successes in catering competitions locally and further afield, aviation proved his first love and he has been pursuing that with vigour. On receipt of a Spinney Memorial Trust award, he learned to glide and recently undertook his first solo flight. He also spent a summer putting in time for the National Citizen Service scheme. On top of all that, he spent his final year as Head of Manor.

LOUIS BROOKE-SMITH

Louis gained a great deal from his time at Clayesmore and has come a long way during his time at the School. He was part of the Rugby Team that toured South Africa last year, and throughout his time at the school was a superb role model, both to his peers and to younger pupils. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN STAFF NEWS

WE BADE A FOND FAREWELL TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF STAFF THIS YEAR:

MADDIE COHEN HILLARY PALMER NICK WARREN

Maddie Cohen joined the Art Hillary was a peripatetic flute Keeping the DT department department as a technician in teacher at Clayesmore for 11 years, organised is no mean feat, but it September 2013. In her time with and said, before leaving: “I’m was one that Nick Warren excelled us she worked with many students looking forward to my retirement in, keeping things in good order on textiles projects, and also ran but I’ve absolutely enjoyed my time for hundreds of pupils over his 19 a popular fascinator workshop for here; I taught (flute prodigy) Abi years at Clayesmore. Clayesmore Society members. Morgan!”

Maddie is off to Berlin to continue 38 39 her milinery career and we wish her all the best. ANDREW POWELL- been in sport and science. Despite Andy was involved in hockey tours YOUNG sometimes describing himself as to Belgium and Holland and this ‘a hockey coach who teaches a bit culminated in him organising an After 14 years at Clayesmore, of Chemistry,’ this is to woefully amazing 10 day tour in India. LISA AMEY, FINANCIAL CONTROLLER what will Mr Andrew Young underestimate his academic impact be remembered for? Staff may at Clayesmore. With his self- As a Spanish speaker, Andy is In July we said goodbye to Lisa and her mother, father, husband, remember the numerous lifts into produced notes, extra lessons and returning there to teach, this time Amey, the School’s Financial sister and aunt have all been work, larger than life personality practical skill he has enhanced on the Costa del Sol, but perhaps Controller since August 2006. employed at Clayesmore over and ambition to get onto page 1 of the knowledge and understanding a little too far from his beloved Lisa has helped successive the years. the calendar staff list (and his name of Chemistry of thousands of Real Madrid. The hockey will Bursars with the School’s change to increase the length of his Clayesmorians. now have to take a back seat to finances, and oversaw the We wish her and Geoff all the entry.) IGCSE Chemistry and Mathematics redesign and relocation of best as they embark on their He has also successfully taught teaching and the International A the School Shop to its current new lives together - and look His tutor groups may remember some Physics, and even some Level. location. forward to hearing what they’re his aversion to fruit and a diet Biology on sufferance. up to. of chocolate and fizzy drinks. He has been acclimatising in the Lisa has many family Clayesmore utilises every staff Many others will most fondly last few weeks and is now ready for connections with the School, skill and so others may recall his remember his impact on sport. He the move to a much bigger house her children were both pupils, love of puzzles and board games has coached football, rugby and with all his family. Two generations and the birth of ‘Serious Games’ cricket but his first love has always of staff and Clayesmorians wish him days. Andy also contributed to been hockey. He has run extra well. the activities programme and had sessions, analyses other school STEPHEN SMITH two stints in the Combined Cadet results and methods intimately Head of Physics Force. However, undoubtedly and has coached numerous 1st | 2017/18 his biggest effect on pupils has XI Hockey boys and girls teams. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

ART

Outside the box is where we want our students to be, after all, the box is perhaps a little too predictable and ‘safe’! The parameters of our lives are constantly rebooting themselves and the landscape of our future is being reshaped by technology. We believe that it is important that our students are able to meet and embrace change; to adapt and problem solve. In a world where so much is impersonal, we want them to hold on to individuality and to non-conformity. We want them to become dynamic thinkers and makers.

This year the Art department has been a hive of creative activity, from drawing, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, to lazer cutting, foil printing and stop frame animation. It is always exciting to be a part of the 40 Clayesmore Art department.

2018 LEAVERS

Our Year 13 artists once again Imogen Cook was awarded The We are delighted that Talia created personal and thought- Scadding Art Prize for her vibrant Dalton, Milo Dickson, Rebecca provoking projects exploring a and innovative textile projects Holden, Olivia Brown and George wide range of themes. These exploring ‘Festivals’ and ‘Portraits’. Hamill-Stewart have all gained included: The life of Bees, Her work moved through drawing, places to study Art at Foundation Festivals, Weather, Translucency printmaking, photography level; while Ellie Beckett goes on in Nature, Vanitas, Veganism, and textiles with exciting and to study Art History and Imogen Perspective, Digital Self, and individual results. Cook has been offered a place Architecture… to name but a few! to study Interior Design, both at Ellie Beckett was awarded Degree Level. I am particularly proud of these the Year 13 Art prize, for her students, who all developed sophisticated projects based on THE YEAR IN BRIEF enormously over the A Level ‘Interconnectivity’ and ‘Weather’. course. They have all come such We were particularly impressed Last summer, Talia Dalton gained a long way with their creative with Ellie’s ability to investigate a place on the prestigious RFACT endeavours and I believe they complex ideas in intellectual ways. residential summer school for leave us ready to embrace Her investigation into the ‘Life of Architecture, an experience the challenges of life beyond Bees’ demonstrated her ability to that she found very rewarding Clayesmore. We wish them the combine refined visual responses and exciting. Ellie Beckett and very best for their next ‘chapters’, with creative and individual Rebecca Holden became members beyond school. thinking. of ‘Arthaus’, a young people’s Art discussion group at Hauser and Eva Lai 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN ART

Wirth, Somerset. This developed their contextual Phoebe Bartlett was awarded the Year 11 Art knowledge and gave them invaluable experience of Prize with beautifully crafted and mature projects the workings of a contemporary gallery. for both her GCSE coursework and external assignment units. Phoebe produced sensitive mixed Ellie Cummings achieved great sucess with her media paintings and prints, combined with textile ARTiculate presentation based on Steve McCurry’s’ techniques; exploring themes connected to ‘Coastal ‘Afghan Girl’. Ellie made it through two heats and Landscape’ and ‘The Passage of Time’. to the regional semi finals at Roche Court in March. Her presentation gained much praise from the The end of year Art and Photography Exhibition judges and it was wonderful to see her progress was once again a culmination of a great deal of so confidently through the different rounds of the creative endeavour. It showcased the diversity and competition. creative thinking that is present in the individual projects and in the everyday activities within the Year 12 artists completed some very successful department. project work. In addition to their individual investigations, they also participated in a two This year the Art department and The Friends day workshop at Lulworth Cove, a landscape of Clayesmore collaborated and put on a Secret painting master class with RA, David Marl, and an Postcard Sale. It proved to be an exciting event and expressive and exciting painting workshop with a wonderful way of bringing the school community, artist Dairo Vargas, arranged by Old Clayesmorian OCs and outside artists together in a creative 43 42 Mike Corica in collaboration with his gallery, project to raise funds for the School Bursary Ambassadeur Art. Our thanks to him for arranging Fund and The Friends of Clayesmore. Thank you this exciting day. to everyone who so generously participated and George Hamill-Stewart Ellie Beckett donated work. All year groups have been involved in Art trips, drawing days and workshops. Our GCSE groups This year Maddie Cowen, our Art Technician and went on research trips to the Ashmolean Museum Textile teacher, moves forward to an exciting new and the National Museum of Wales. The A Level chapter of her life, in Berlin. I would like to thank students visited the Frieze Art Fair in London in her for her commitment to the department and for October and the Royal Academy and Cork Street in her innovative teaching of Textiles. We wish her all the Spring term. We were also lucky enough to see the best for the future. the fabulous Alexander Calder Exhibition, ‘From the Stony River To The Sky’, at Hauser and Wirth. Finally, I would like to extend thanks to ‘Team Art’, who are a group of talented and creative Year 9 explored the work of Picasso and Japanese individuals in their own right, but are also Culture, creating exciting drawings, paintings and committed and very caring teachers. Aristotle once prints, as well as 3D responses. Year 9 students said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its who have opted to take GCSE Art also visited the parts” which I feel sums up our ethos and dynamic. Alexander Calder exhibition. We all believe that Art and ‘The Arts’ should celebrate diversity, personality, ideas and humour Year 10 participated in ‘Drawing Day’ in the as well as being a means of valuing sensitivity, Autumn term and ‘Clay Day’ in the Summer term. thought and imagination. We look forward to what Both days provided our students with time and next year brings… opportunities to explore and experiment with different materials and processes as part of their KIRSTY MAREAU-JONES Head of Art GCSE coursework. | 2017/18 Imogen Cook ISSUE ONE | LUMINA

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Throughout my five years at the inspired to achieve our absolute aesthetics mirror the curvature and Senior School, Product Design best. topography of the hill in a truly has always been a highlight. DT original and I think outstanding has provided me with a new Ed Stanton’s barbecue table and way. For the uninitiated, this creative challenge everyday, the Jack Turner’s treble clef bench are sculpture can be misunderstood, assistance of the experienced just two examples of the excellent but when you learn the story behind Jack Turner and knowledgeable teachers in pieces of work, which are totally it and the fact that the aggregate of 45 the department has allowed me original ideas. Talia Dalton and flints and chalks used to make the to thrive as they have guided me I both followed an architectural concrete mix was actually sourced through the various processes to brief. Talia tackled a rebuild of the from Hambledon, the whole design design apparently to degree level Chapel and I looked into solving the comes together. standard already. So I feel totally problem of a complete redesign of ready for my next leap in life at the cricket pavilion. This depth of our design thinking University. has always been encouraged, We both learnt a great deal and I especially by Mr Richards, and If you have ever spoken to a now feel quite adept at complex we have now got used to and DT student, I’m sure you would 3D CAD using the 3D printer all understand the critiques, learning have heard about the workload the time. Will Davies designed a how to justify our design choices and required dedication to even complex balancing water structure and improve the iteration. This complete the course. However, made from copper and stainless sculpture will now be sited at the with the tireless assistance of steel and Philippe Vennsmith Chapel entrance so that you have the teachers and the access to mastered a coffee table from Hambledon Hill as the backdrop. brilliant facilities, three students the yew tree cut down when the Clever stuff and my favorite project have achieved 100% in their A2 Business School was built. this year! projects this year and 8 out of the 9 have all gained A* or As in their Louis Brooke Smith’s Hambledon Many in Year 11 have also made coursework. Miraculously, the Hill Sculpture is a work to behold excellent projects, whether they standard and sheer variety of the and, although almost impossible to are TV stand units, cinema stands projects increases every year and I move around without the assistance or contemporary lamps, they all am just amazed how much energy of two heavy load trolleys and show promise and all the students all the staff put in to keep us all so five unwilling weight lifters, its should be proud of what they have

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achieved. I am sure the quality of The DT block extension had helped DT this year has been great, and their products will only grow in the all pupils in the department have the atmosphere created in the years to come. more space to concentrate on department with excellent teaching their products and designs. The and more advanced facilities This year, the department and new layout of existing machinery has really allowed students to pupils were aided by yet another meant that the department has flourish with their work. I look great university student from become much more efficient and forward to keeping in contact Loughborough. I think it is fair to pupils are allowed to experiment with students who are pursuing say that Mr Shearly helped every with different methods of making design/engineering style courses single pupils’ project, whether products. With two new classrooms, at university, and I have no doubt teaching advanced CAD/CAM a metal working room and a large the designers from Clayesmore will skills or with practical help in the storage area, the extension has make a great and positive impact in workshop, many students wouldn’t enabled pupils to act more freely, the near future. have been able to achieve their experiment in a safe and supportive great grades without his help. From environment and ultimately, as BERTIE EVANS all the pupils in the department we shown by our results, come up with Year 13 want to thank him for his help this better and more effective solutions year. to problems. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

DRAMA & FILM 48 49

In the 2017-18 academic year, over a third of the School was involved in the Clayesmore Theatre in one way or another and eight productions were staged. There have been 143 acting opportunities and 136 chances to be in the backstage team. We’ve put on the annual Play in Three Days event for the Year 9s, run the Monologue Competition and started a Film Festival.

Out of the eight productions, four of them were written, produced and directed by students. We had Shannon Wilkinson’s dystopian thriller ‘167’ and then Ben Heath and Charlotte Martin’s ‘Trapped’, a semi-biographical account of the Chilean miners’ disaster.

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Lucy Miles wrote and directed ‘Dinner at No. 13’, a FILM FESTIVAL Gosford Park-esque murder mystery performed in the Main House. The last student play of the year was ‘The The inaugural Clayesmore Film Festival, saw a visit from Gone’, a suspenseful thriller written and directed by Bafta Member and film-maker Simon Davison who gave Georgia Love. a fascinating talk about the filmmaking process.

We have also had four fantastic main school plays The main event was the Film Competition. Over 11 including ambitious and hugely successful productions, groups entered their films into the three categories: starting with the radio play, ‘Five Go Mad in Dorset’, Best Factual Film, Best Narrative Film and Best Film not then ‘Macbeth’, a gripping and thought-provoking in the English Language. The filmmakers created such an ‘Trojan Barbie’, and a fantastical ‘Lionboy’, the Year 9 eclectic mix of cinema. and 10 play.

Entries included a documentary filmed on a Thai island, two stop-motion animation films, a silent movie set in a UNCONDITIONAL PLACES AT RADA parallel universe, and a ‘found-footage’ film set in a 4ft 50 & BRISTOL OLD VIC x 4ft box. So yes, eclectic. There were worthy winners Trojan Barbie Macbeth 51 of all the prizes but a big well done must go to Felix This year, two members of the Theatre Company have Messervy who won the much coveted ‘Clayes d’Or’. been offered unconditional places to study at top drama schools. Caitlin Ravenscroft will study BA Production The whole event was really successful and we hope it Arts (Stage and Screen) at Bristol Old Vic Theatre will be bigger and better next year. So, start thinking School and Emily de Mariveles will study BA Technical about the films you’re going to make, everyone! Theatre and Stage Management at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA). FELIX WRITES:

Director of Drama, Mr Tom Wansey adds: “These “I thought the film competition was a really good institutions are in the top three in the country, if not opportunity to make an interesting short film. I chose to the world! To put this into perspective, in terms of place set this film in Thailand because it’s a place I visit regularly numbers and prestige, it really is on par with getting a and have seen the changes there for myself since I was place to study at Oxford or Cambridge.” a child. I chose the topic because the concept of mass tourism is a good and a bad thing for a country. I wanted As well as contributing creatively to more than twenty to highlight how a beautiful place can be destroyed by it. Clayesmore Theatre productions between them, Caitlin and Emily were also members of the five-strong, I was delighted to win both categories and it was an Student Theatre Committee. honour to win the first Clayesmore Film festival. Four of the five prizes were awarded to Gate boys which is a Since being elected as Artistic Director and Head fantastic achievement.” of Production respectively, Caitlin and Emily have designed a season of plays this year, have helped to cast productions and recruited and trained crew members. Clayesmore Theatre Film Festival Dinner at No.13 Their experience running the theatre in this way has | 2017/18 certainly helped prepare them for their next step. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

JOINING LEAVING another and now I am also CLAYESMORE CLAYESMORE part of Clayesmore’s Pipe Band and Big Band. Although Hello! My name is Mirjam and I joined Clayesmore in it was sometimes a struggle I am 14 years old. I joined last September 2016, in Year 12. to go to practices in the year, coming into Year 10, and Back then I was pretty scared afternoon after an exhausting I already know that it was one and insecure, as it was my games session or having to of the best decisions I have first time being all by myself play concerts on Sundays, I ever made and I will never in a country I basically had love being part of so many forget how lovely Clayesmore never been to before, and musical groups which consist is. It was my first time ever at speaking a language which I of many very talented people. a boarding school and I can was probably not as familiar say that it wasn’t a decision with as I should have been. The procedures for foreign that I regret at all – it was students coming to so much fun! Spending the The first month was quite Clayesmore usually involve whole day with friends, having ‘interesting’ for me, as I had EAL, which is the school’s sports together, spending to get used to all the new English as Additional evenings together, cooking or people, the new environment Language Department, where baking together... and especially the language. they help foreign students to For example, probably the improve their English. This Before coming here, however, biggest shock for me must means speaking, writing, 52 ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL 53 I was quite nervous and I had have been when I found out grammar, listening and LANGUAGE my doubts but I shouldn’t that most of my friends did vocabulary. And honestly, I have worried. The people not say thank you, which think it is probably the most This year we have had 56 Paul Jaeger and Summer Xia also successful at Proficiency Level, here are so friendly and help was what we were taught useful course at Clayesmore. international students at represented the school in a Public a commendable achievement. you whenever you need help. in English lessons back in Not only are you learning Clayesmore across Prep and Senior Speaking Competition at Sherborne In this process of trying to Germany, but that they said something that will benefit Schools. They have come from School in February. Summer was We are saying farewell to a get used to everything, EAL ‘cheers’ instead. It might be you for the rest of your life, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, commended for giving an engaging number of students, some of whom played a big role. The teachers quite hard to imagine, but I but you are also given the Russia, Japan, China, Hong Kong and enthusiastic performance on (Constantin, Lok Yau, Summer, Eva supported me in finding my was very confused, and deeply chance to take the Cambridge and Macau. her topic of Marvel’s Superheroes and Paul) have been here since way into a new language concerned that what I have English Language Test. After while Paul regaled us with his Year 9. Some are returning home to and into a completely new learned in Germany about the completion, you are given a In December, we celebrated St personal Theory of Motivation. continue with their studies, others culture. My English improved English language was wrong. certificate that allows you to Nicolas with our German students; Both produced excellent visuals and have offers to study here in the UK quickly and I became more However, I moved on and got pretty much get into every in May, there was a Supper Party for handled their audience’s questions and abroad. We are very proud of independent than before and used to it after a while. English University, if done at all Year 13s; and then our al fresco skilfully. all their achievements. started feeling much more at the right level, and that can annual Summer Picnic for everyone home and a lovely time began During my two years at be used for job applications in June. In order to enhance their Continuing in the tradition of SARAH BUNNELL at Clayesmore. I will never Clayesmore, I have learned and goes on your CV for the speaking skills, inspired by Felix’ our students’ successes, we Head of EAL forget it. about the variety of music rest of your life. tour de force performance, some of are delighted that 27 students groups and bands that exist MIRJAM FLEUH LUCAS MUELLER our Year 10 and 11 students gave passed their Cambridge English here, and, as a music- Year 10 Year 13 some excellent presentations last exams this year. Not only did our loving person, I just had to term on a range of topics personal Preliminary Certificate students join a couple of them as a to them, from Meditation and perform well but also three of percussionist. After joining Formula One to Erupting Volcanoes our students, Gretchen, Ilaria and the Concert Band and and the chance of Germany, this Alexey, achieved Grade A passes at Orchestra, one thing led to summer, retaining the World Cup! Advanced Level. Paul in Year 13 was | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

This year, the MFL department It is great that Languages are Arthur had the room waving their has been very busy providing a so popular at Clayesmore and mobile phone lights with his program of opportunities going that pupils are choosing to seek performance of ‘Keine ist wie du’ beyond the classroom experience. out opportunities to study the on the piano and later he took us all Not only were the students able to language in the country or gain back to the 80s and led a karaoke experience the language they study work experience abroad. This style session of ‘99 Luftballons’. in the different language societies, will really help them to stand out they also benefitted from study in the job market and on their French, German and Spanish were visits to develop their language and UCAS applications but, far more not the only languages represented experience foreign cultures first importantly’ it teaches them and perhaps most indicative of the hand. More and more students have independence and how to deal with culture of the department, however, been abroad for language courses unfamiliar situations. was Luke, who sported a blue and 54 and/or work experience. yellow horned helmet-style hat, 55 At the start of the school year, the singing rapid-fire Swedish, backed Four pupils took the initiative and different language societies kicked up by two German A Level students. went to Germany last summer to off with the highly anticipated and Whilst for the backing singers it Alfred, William and Abi work to improve their language skills, some successful Languages Live Lounge. was a short foray into Scandinavian crack the codes spending their time doing work If you had walked into to the Sixth languages, Luke has been learning MATHS experience in a distribution centre Form Common Room that night Swedish in his own time and plans and helping out at the ‘Waldfest’ you would have been forgiven for to visit a language school in Sweden SENIOR MATHS CHALLENGE ALAN TURING CRYPTOGRAPHY in Munich, or in language schools thinking you were in a Spanish tapas in the summer. It is no wonder the COMPETITION in Germany. Arthur Carpenter bar or a rehearsal for Eurovision. room was packed with confident Clayesmore’s Sixth Form mathematicians celebrated completed a three-week course In a nation where we often world citizens. ‘Can we do this success in the Senior Maths Challenge, held at Clayesmore’s team ‘i’ entered the Alan Turing in Bamberg. Meanwhile another describe ourselves as being ‘bad again soon?’ they asked. the end of the Autumn term. This is an individual Cryptography Competition this year. Organised student spent time in the French at languages’ and where decline in competition, run by the United Kingdom Mathematics by the School of Mathematics at the University of Alps training as a chalet assistant. entries for Modern Language GCSEs It would seem Clayesmorians are Trust, which is open to all students taking A Level Manchester, the competition consists of six chapters In October half term, Year 13 and A Levels hits the headlines at ease with their second and third Maths in Years 12 and 13 in the UK. released weekly in the Spring term. Participating pupil, Alex Ashmore went to the every August, it is refreshing to find languages and there is no doubt teams gain points by cracking the code in each Rhone valley in France for a week’s such a cosmopolitan atmosphere in that this starts in the classroom. If Particular congratulations go to Arthur in Year 12 who chapter of the story that forms the competition. work experience in a company the midst of rural Dorset. you open any door in the languages achieved a gold certificate (and also certificates for specialising in self-building and department you will hear a buzz of Best in Year and Best in School). Silver certificates Well done to Abi, Alfred and William who took on the extending houses using ecological From the fifty or so linguists (plus pupils practising their languages were achieved by Matthew C (Best in Year 13), Ash challenge on behalf of Clayesmore. components. Alex’s French skills a few friends) who packed the in an atmosphere of trust. It is no (Year 13) and Laurence (Year 12) and there were further benefited from staying with place out, eight pupils stepped wonder languages are thriving at bronze certificates for Theo, Bri and Tom (all in Year the director of this small company up to perform. Listening to Harry, Clayesmore, with over 20 students 13) and Nikita, Jack, Jacob, Sam, Katie and Olivia C in and his family, whom he had met who played an acoustic number in Year 12 taking an A Level Year 12. during the Sixth Form visit to Le on his guitar, singing in Spanish, it language. Vercors last Easter. was hard to believe he had never performed publicly in English. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Then came the Year 9 rugby tour This is the fifth time that the teams It’s exciting that pupils want to to Normandy in December, which have contested this fixture and we develop their language skills so celebrates the entente cordiale are already looking forward to the much that they are prepared to between France and England. return next year, when ROC are spend time away from home in their expected to make their second visit holidays, packing boxes or sitting in It’s a highlight of the rugby term to Clayesmore. a classroom. The world is an oyster for Year 9 boys and forty pupils and we are delighted to provide and five staff braved the chilly and The Spring term saw the ever our students with the skills and showery weather and really enjoyed popular Spanish study visit to the the confidence to explore it and the trip to Rugby Ouest Cotentin, beautiful town of Granada where become citizens of the world with near Cherbourg. After passing the language lessons and culture were an open-mind to their neighbours. morning on a ferry from Poole to part of the daily routine. Despite Cherbourg, the boys appreciated the snow causing havoc on the CÉDRIC DIDIER the opportunity to visit the British roads, the group managed HELEN FOSTER HOWARD SMITH 56 American War cemetery at Omaha to get to Gatwick airport from 57 Modern Foreign Languages Beach in the afternoon, before where they reached their sunny Department stopping at a patisserie in the small destination. This year the trip town of Valognes. was made into a wonderful short documentary by David from Year Our accommodation was near the 10, which was entered for the beach and the second day’s early Clayesmore Film Festival. start involved a warm-up on the beach and “petit-déjeuner”, ready There was just enough time for for our guest appearance at the the French study visit to Biarritz rugby club Rugby Ouest Cotentin, to take place in mid-June. What a (which, amazingly, is situated in a contrast it was to the snowy Spring chateau with a moat), where we conditions. Selma and Sam from were greeted warmly by our French Year 10 gave us their account of hosts. The two closely contested the trip: “Odd sports, surf wipeouts matches were played in excellent and new cultures experienced. The spirit and, once again, we were French study visit had it all. hosted incredibly well by our French rugby friends. Presentations, short “We had school in the morning speeches in French by Max and whilst in the afternoons we went Ollie, and impromptu singing in surfing, visited a museum and French and English by the boys played a basque sport closely followed, before the group headed related to tennis. We were blessed back to the ferry, tired but content. with the weather and Biarritz brightened up when we arrived!”

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MUSIC

Music has thrived at Clayesmore Beatus vir, Brahms’ Geistliches Lied playing alongside the meticulously this year with many impressive and Fauré’s beautiful Cantique de accurate Arthur Carpenter on concerts and outstanding results Jean Racine. the harpsichord, Jessica Chick’s in ABRSM, Trinity and Musical sublime flute playing in Haydn’s Theatre examinations. GCSE and The orchestra is very much at Flute Concerto in D major and A Level Music results were equally its peak with the usual cohort Abi Morgan’s dazzling playing in impressive with a clear sweep of of strings, including double bass Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 were 1A* and 5As at GCSE in Summer (Paddy Hamlyn), complimented among the notable performances. 2017 and we currently have more by full woodwind (two flutes, students studying Music Technology two oboes, four clarinets, three The Pipe Band has grown in than ever before. bassoons), full brass (two trumpets, strength and numbers, now four horns, three trombones, one boasting seven pipers and six We are delighted that 2017 tuba) and percussion. drummers. This formidable group leaver Daniel Gray, one of our certainly packs a punch when 58 59 star musicians, was awarded a This outstanding line-up has it comes to musical volume and Festive Prom scholarship for his trumpet playing meant that we have been able to they made a huge impact at the to Royal Holloway to study music. tackle challenging and fulsome Stalbridge Remembrance Parade, He joins OC Lauren Morgan, who orchestral scores, such as Verdi’s leading the march through the enrolled at Royal Holloway a year Force of Destiny Overture, Rossini’s village to St Mary’s Church for the previously, also studying music. William Tell Overture and all four Remembrance Service. The Pipe movements of Schubert’s Symphony Band also performed in Sherborne The choir has grown in size to over No. 5, as well as the ever popular Abbey to an audience of 350+ 65 and has continued to broaden Dambuster’s March! A particular in a charity concert in aid of the its repertoire with increasingly highlight was the high class Poppy Appeal. They were joined on challenging material. A real highlight Concerto Festival, in mid June, this occasion by the Clayesmore was its performance of Mozart’s during which no fewer than nine Flute Group and numerous other Requiem during the Spring term, soloists performed concerto to ensembles from local schools. accompanied by a professional orchestral accompaniment. orchestra. The challenging solos We are very pleased to have formed in this work were sung by pupils Alice Couling’s superb vocal two new musical ensembles: the and notable performances include rendition of Handel’s Ombra mai Horn Quartet and the Wind Quintet those of Katie Darke, Phoebe fu, Sebastian Rowe’s sparkling which have already given numerous Whitley, Georgia Darke (sopranos), horn playing in the challenging performances, and we are indebted Alice Couling (alto) and Paddy third movement of Mozart’s Horn to Mr Robert Harris and Miss Jackie Hamlyn (bass). A full recording of Concerto No. 3, Katie Hellewell’s Hayter for directing them. The this concert can be found on the brilliant oboe playing in Michael addition of these two ensembles School website. The choir has also Hurd’s Concerto da Camera, as well brings the total number of musical added some notable anthems to its as her part in the intricate Concerto ensembles at Clayesmore to 15: repertoire, such as Monteverdi’s for Oboe and Harpsichord, by Bach, | 2017/18

Festive Prom David Briggs Masterclass MUSIC

• Barbershop Group • Chamber Choir • Glee Club • Pipe Band AUTUMN TERM Again, by Andrew Lloyd-Webber look forward to many more musical • Big Band • Chamber Strings • Guitar Group • Orchestra and Sebastian Rowe’s outstanding collaborations in the future. The year got off to a start with piano and horn playing. The newly • Brass Ensemble • Concert Band • Horn Quartet • Wind Quintet the Senior Musicians’ and Junior joined Year 9 pupils were also The hotly contested annual House Musicians’ concerts. These two keen to make their mark and we Music competition took place in • Chapel Choir • Flute Group • Pentatonix (AKA events, each exceeding twenty heard some splendid performances the Sports Hall in October. The Clayesatonix) individual performances, showcased by Jack Faulkner with his crystal results were closer than ever this the huge musical talent at clear treble singing in Ford’s Fair, year with the houses finishing in ABRSM, Trinity and Musical Theatre examinations have been numerous and of particular note have been the Clayesmore. Notable performances Sweet, Cruel, Katie Darke with her the following order: high number of Grade 8s and Distinctions, not to mention two ARSM (diploma) exams: in the Senior Musicians’ Concert hugely impressive bassoon playing included Arthur Carpenter’s in Haydn’s Prelude, as well as her 1st: King’s Name Instrument Grade Exam Board Mark Fughetta, by Lekeu, on the piano, singing in Michael Head’s Sweet Chance, Eleanor Chmielewska’s 2nd: Wolverton Hazel Atkins Singing 7 Trinity 91% Distinction Katie Hellewell’s rendition of Poulenc’s “Elegie”, from the violin playing in Vivaldi’s Sonata in F Divya Bethge Piano 6 Trinity 90% Distinction Sonata for Oboe and Piano, Phoebe and Timothy Hamlyn’s horn playing 3rd: Manor Ella Browse Singing 3 Trinity 87% Distinction Whitley’s beautiful singing in in Engelbert Humperdinck’s Evening Ella Browse Singing 5 Musical Theatre, UWL 93% Distinction Mozart’s As when the dove and Abi Prayer. 4th=: Devine and Gate Arthur Carpenter Clarinet 8 ABRSM 130 Distinction Morgan’s superb performance of Arthur Carpenter Piano 8 ABRSM 136 Distinction the first movement of Beethoven’s In October, the Chamber Choir was No one present will forget the delighted to perform once again cheer from Manor House at being Jessica Chick Flute 8 Trinity 83% Merit Piano Sonata in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1. We enjoyed some impressive in St Andrew’s Church, Fontmell placed higher than ever – an apt 60 Magnus Crawshaw Singing 7 Trinity 87% Distinction 61 brass playing from Georgia Darke Magna. A visit by the CODA Youth final House Music competition for Georgia Darke Singing 8 ABRSM 135 Distinction on the euphonium with Send in Orchestra, from Berlin, enabled a their outgoing Housemaster, Mr Jack Faulkner Singing 6 Trinity 93% Distinction the Clowns, by Sondheim, and the joint concert featuring instrumental McKeown! The adjudicator for the Conor Gibb El. Bass 5 Trinity 88% Distinction hugely entertaining Hot Trombone, and choral highlights such as competition, Mr David Bednall, Paddy Hamlyn Singing 8 Trinity 90% Distinction by Henry Fillmore, performed by Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, Organist of Bristol University and Mozart’s Ave Verum, Franck’s Panis one of the leading contemporary Peter Hamlyn Singing 6 Trinity 88% Distinction Jasmine Shepherd. Angelicus and Caccini’s Ave Maria, British composers of Choral Music, Katie Hellewell Oboe 8 ABRSM 124 Merit It is very encouraging to have as well as more contemporary was hugely impressed by the overall Lizzie Hicks Singing 6 Musical Theatre, UWL 88% Distinction so much musical strength in the items such as Karl Jenkins’ standard and praised the pupils on Ben Hywel-Davies Clarinet ARSM ABRSM 43/50 Merit lower years, and pupils in Years Adiemus. These choral items all their thorough preparation for the Jessica Hullock Singing 7 Musical Theatre, UWL 85% Distinction 9 and 10 excelled themselves in enjoyed a sumptuous orchestral competition and inclusion of such a Jemima Jennings Theory 2 ABRSM 96% Distinction the Junior Musicians’ concert. accompaniment provided by CODA large number of individuals in their Abi Jones Singing 5 Trinity 87% Distinction Performances from Year 10 pupils and the audience was also treated performances. to orchestral items such as Grieg’s Olivia King Singing 4 Musical Theatre, UWL 89% Distinction included Anna Sorrentino’s violin playing in Handel’s Violin Sonata In the Hall of the Mountain King, Our St Cecilia Concert took place Jemima Lewin-Brandt Singing 8 Rock & Pop 87% Distinction in A major, Magnus Crawshaw’s Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto- on 20 November. It featured Thomas MacKenzie Singing 8 Trinity 76% Merit singing in Scarlatti’s Le Violette, Sonata, Brahms’ Hungarian Dance the Choir performing Mozart’s Alice Meadowcroft Singing 8 Trinity 82% Distinction Divya Bethge’s expressive rendition No. 5, and Jeremiah Clarke’s Prince Coronation Mass and the Orchestra Izzie Meadows Singing 8 Trinity 82% Merit on the piano of Merikanto’s Valse of Denmark’s March. A contrast to playing all four movements of Abigail McCourt Singing 6 Musical Theatre, UWL 87% Distinction Lente, Flo House’s sensitive piano these was provided by Barbershop Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B Abi Morgan Piano ARSM ABRSM 38/50 Pass playing in Einaudi’s Il Giorni, Group, the ‘Iwerne Minstrels’, and flat major. We also enjoyed the the Pipe Band, accompanied by the premiere performance of the Wind Sebastian Rowe Singing 6 ABRSM 130 Distinction Francesca Sorrentino’s horn playing in Strauss’ Nocturno, Alice organ. We are hugely appreciative Quintet on this occasion with their Jessica Rimmer Singing 5 Musical Theatre, UWL 85% Distinction Meadowcroft’s wonderful singing of the excellent partnership the excellent rendition of a challenging Jasmine Shepherd Singing 6 Trinity 88% Distinction in Wishing You Were Somehow Here Chamber Choir has with CODA and arrangement of the first movement Harvey Thring Clarinet 8 ABRSM 108 Pass | 2017/18 Summer Xia Singing 3 Trinity 87% Distinction

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of Mozart’s 40th Symphony in G Charpentier’s Te Deum and the younger members of the audience. minor. “Praeludium” from Grieg’s Holberg In honour of the Clayesmore School Suite, under the direction of Mr Hymn, David Briggs concluded with The following week’s Festive Prom, Pete Musson, as well as spirited an improvised theme and variations in collaboration with Clayesmore performances by the Brass based on the melody from Eric Prep, to an audience of over Ensemble, Glee Club, Guitar Group Coates’ Dambuster’s March. Words 400 people called for a lighter and Wind Quintet. cannot begin to describe the progamme. This was a concert of excitement, musical virtuosity and huge diversity and range featuring March saw the Choir’s performance panache achieved by David Briggs the Concert Band, Pipe Band, Big of Mozart’s Requiem, and the in this scintillating finale! Band, Brass Ensemble, Chamber Charity Showcase Concert. We are Strings, Flute Group and Pentatonix. delighted to have raised in excess SUMMER TERM The grand finale featured the choirs of £400 for School charities in an of the Senior and Prep Schools exciting concert which featured the Despite the busy nature of the coming together to form a choir Orchestra opening with Rossini’s Summer term, with GCSE and A of 100+ singers performing John William Tell Overture and finishing Level examinations, we enjoyed no Rutter’s Christmas Lullaby and with the hugely popular ABBA shortage of musical events, starting Christopher Tambling’s Ragtime Medley, a piece which will remain with the Clayesmore Society Choral 62 Carol. This festive concert laid the firmly in the Orchestra’s repertoire Day in May. Old Clayesmorians and 63 path well for the two Christmas for years to come! This was an other visitors joined forces with Carol services which rounded off opportunity to showcase many of our School Choir to prepare for a the term the following week. our wonderful musical ensembles. performance of Fauré’s Requiem and popular anthems such as Parry’s I SPRING TERM A real treat this year was a visit to was Glad and Stanford’s Te Deum. It Clayesmore by the international was a pleasure to welcome Martin perform in public. These events Concert was the Mikado, in Lizzie Hicks and Katie Darke. Huge The Spring term featured two organ virtuoso, David Briggs, who Cooke back to Clayesmore to take place in the de Selincourt which our vocalists, ably led by thanks and congratulations must go excellent, food themed concerts gave a hugely entertaining recital accompany the Choir on the organ Room during morning breaks with our singing teacher Mrs Felicity to Mrs Goodman for revising the hosted in the convivial surroundings in our Chapel, full to bursting for and the audience enjoyed some tea, coffee, juice and homemade Goodman, performed an abridged Mikado, preparing the singers and of the Main House, in collaboration this event with visitors travelling superb solos from Phoebe Whitley cakes provided for the audience version of the popular Gilbert and directing such a wonderful evening with the Friends of Clayesmore: from far and wide to attend the and Alice Couling in Mendelssohn’s and performers by Mrs Highnam. Sullivan operetta. Special mention of entertainment. ‘Jazz and Jalfrezi’ and ‘Chamber concert. He also spent some time Hear my Prayer. Jack Faulkner’s This term’s performances have must go to James McDouall who, as Music and Canapés’. The Big Band, teaching a mini-masterclass to pupil rendition of the “Pie Jesu” treble covered piano duets and solos, and well as singing a superb solo in ‘The At the start of July, the Chamber under the expert tutelage of Mr Peter Hamlyn. As well as performing solo in Fauré’s Requiem reached a run-through by Abi Morgan of her Flowers That Bloom in the Spring’, Choir performed a lunchtime Jim Bennett, were on good form some of the most challenging heavenly heights and fellow Year 9 piano diploma programme ahead of acted as narrator using a script that concert in Holy Trinity Church in for the former, and the audience pieces from the organ repertoire by pupil Tim Hamlyn impressed us all her examination. Pupils of all ages he had written himself. Further Bradford-on-Avon at the invitation enjoyed an array of pieces in the composers ranging from J. S. Bach with the maturity of his baritone have taken part and it has been impressive performances included of Martin Cooke, the organist in latter. These included the premiere to Louis Vierne and Camille Saint- voice as the soloist in the “Libera wonderful to see Prep pianists those of Magnus Crawshaw as the Holy Trinity Church. The choir performance of the Horn Quartet Saëns, David Briggs improvised me”. playing alongside those from the Nanki-Poo, Arthur Carpenter as performed superbly to a very with The Huntsman’s Chorus, by Carl a soundtrack to a Tom and Jerry Senior School. Our heartfelt thanks Ko-Ko, Izzie Meadows as Yum-Yum, appreciative audience. Traditional Maria von Weber, Tscherepnine’s cartoon in the style of a silent The introduction of Piano Club go to Mrs Highnam for introducing Thomas MacKenzie as the Mikado, choral items such as Wesley’s Nocturne and the wonderfully folky movie, with the lights dimmed and events, organised by our dynamic and encouraging this wonderful and other solo performances by Blessed be the God and Father were Bayerische Ländler. Other notable the movie projected onto the screen and much loved piano teacher initiative. Hazel Atkins, Sebastian Rowe, complemented by new additions performances were the Chamber near the altar. This novel approach Mrs Sian Highnam, have given our Georgia Darke, Alasdair McDouall, to the repertoire, such as Bob Strings’ energetic renditions of proved particularly popular with the pianists a superb opportunity to The theme for this year’s Café Alice Meadowcroft, Paddy Hamlyn, Chilcott’s Be Thou my Vision and | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN MUSIC

Piano Club Café Mikado Clayesmore Society Choral Day

64 John Rutter’s Look at the World. evening with the spectacular SETTING THE SCORE JAZZING THINGS UP 65 They also performed items by the backdrop of the Main House and AT RONNIE SCOTT’S Year 13 pupil, Ben Hywel-Davies, started when he won the popular contemporary composer weather conditions more akin to the was shortlisted for FilmBath’s Clayesmore Christmas Carol Old Clayesmorian, Lauren Morgan Christopher Tambling, including his Mediterranean than the South of FilmScore Final earlier this year. competition in his GCSE year with (00 – 16) and Sixth Former, Ave Maria, Laudate Dominum and England! His score was one of five selected a composition to “The Shepherds’ Jasmine Shepherd, took to the Panis Angelicus. A contrast to the by the FilmBath judges, who this Farewell”. stage at legendary London jazz choral output was provided by the All the musicians involved are year were Alastair King, originator club, Ronnie Scott’s, in March Wind Quintet with the overture to be congratulated on their of over hundred film, TV and He studied Music Technology in celebration of International to HMS Pinafore and Pachelbel’s achievements, particularly the video game projects, including A Level and plans to study Film Women’s Day. Canon, as well as the popular strong cohort of musicians in Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, Music at Leeds College of Music. strains of the bagpipes and some Year 13 who are now moving The Martian, Downton Abbey and It is a relatively new course, which The girls took part in the ‘Big Band barbershop singing. on. We wish them the best of Doctor Who; Hutch Demouilpied, offers a potential collaboration In A Day’ event and had a great luck and thank them for all a composer, sound designer and opportunity at the film score time playing the saxophone and A fitting end to what has been a their contributions to music at musician who recently completed studio of the composer Hans trombone respectively. spectacular year of music making Clayesmore during their years at the the soundtrack to the feature film Zimmer, based in Santa Monica, was the hugely popular outdoor School. The Levelling; and Lillian Henley, California. concert on the last Wednesday who has written music for both of term, Hampers and Champers. RALPH KERR Director of Music contemporary film and silent films, Ben was helped on his way by a Performed on the South Lawn as well as accompanied silent films grant from the Spinney Memorial to an audience of over 450 at the British Silent Film Festival, Trust last year, which enabled people, the Music Department Barbican Centre, Hoxton Hall and him to buy crucial compositional was able to showcase many of its the Cinema Museum in London. software. groups, ranging from the Concert Band through to the Big Band, Ben’s passion for music writing Brass Ensemble, Wind Quintet, Barbershop group, Pipe Band and | 2017/18 Horn Quartet. This was a wonderful ISSUE ONE | LUMINA

PHOTOGRAPHY

“I tend to think of the act of photographing, generally speaking, as an adventure. My favourite thing is to go where I’ve never been…” Diane Arbus

This has been an exciting year photographed around the grounds techniques: cyanotypes and for Photography. Year 12 spent during the heavy snow. scanography. Initially they were the Autumn term familiarising introduced to contact printing themselves with their cameras This year, the photography prize inspired by Anna Atkins’ botanical and experimenting. The traditional was awarded to Ed Stanton who photographs and Man Ray’s highly marquee for the Late Summer Party produced two extensive projects experimental Rayographs. The provided the new photographers during his final year. In his Personal photographers developed images with a structure worthy of Investigation, Ed explored travel. using negatives created from Rodchenko’s angles and the flower This highly creative and proactive existing images related to their 67 beds provided structural seedheads project investigated not only modes coursework and but also using reminiscent of Blossfeldt’s scientific of transport and the destinations detailed scans. investigations. The students were reached by using a train, car introduced to a variety of genres or plane but also the areas of The end of year exhibition proved as they experimented with the transience we enter during journey. an exciting and varied display. compositional elements critical to In reference to the work of French I would like to thank all the every photographic image whatever anthropologist, Marc Augé, Edward photographers for creating such the subject. recorded hauntingly empty scenes an amazing selection of images inside car parks and airports using that they made curation a difficult The Year 13 photographers turned available light to beautiful effect. task! Many of this year’s leavers are their attention to individual, Secondly, in his examination continuing on to Art Foundation sustained investigations. Carolin project, Edward explored the urban courses and I look forward to seeing Bergmann explored portraiture. landscape using his cross curricular the work they go on to produce Her final images employed highly skills as a design and technology in the future. It is of course with effective projections which revealed student, building a light box to some sadness that I say goodbye form and shape in reference to display his final piece. but I hope wherever they are a number of modernist figures going, university, art college, travel in the history of photography. In Photography at Clayesmore is or work, they will always make contrast, Felix Messervy, inspired largely a digital course, however, photographs, remaining visually by the work of Lee Freidlander, the students are aware of the inquisitive of new surroundings explored the self portrait using both historical and experimental since there are so many exciting and film and digital photography. Like processes that photography has new experiences ahead. Freidlander, his project employed employed over the years. The both reflection and shadow Photography LEAP day introduced ISOBEL BROWSE Head of Photography culminating in a sculptural figure Year 12 students to a number | 2017/18 cut from mirrored perspex and of camera-less photography 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

ACTIVITIES

This year, the activities programme has focussed on service, and involved students in a lot more volunteering than ever before. As well as our language link with Durweston Primary school, students have helped in several National Trust properties, visited local care home Nazareth Lodge and hosted students from the Forum School.

LANGUAGE LINK techniques, to showing creativity 1 certificate. The activity will run WITH DURWESTON and authority whilst learning to again next year, thanks to the PRIMARY SCHOOL keep pupils interested. This meant Friends of Clayesmore’s support. a lot of energy was required to This is the third year running that teach, especially at the end of a In late June, a class of Year Sixth Form students have been school day. 10 French students went to involved in a teaching activity. Durweston to run a French café. They spent five half terms teaching Many found the course rewarding Their job was to be the waiters French lessons to Year 1, 2 and 3 as they watched the pupils improve and waitresses, take orders, bring pupils, and Spanish to Years 4,5 and progress in their language food and bring the bill. All this… in and 6. ability at different speeds. Some French. will use this course towards their Each group taught basic vocabulary DofE, and all will have gained The Durweston pupils had a 68 69 in their chosen language through invaluable experience by trying fabulous time and the Clayesmore various methods including songs something new and out of their students were calm, helpful and and games. comfort zone. Others feel it friendly, as one would expect. opened up new possibilities for the Durweston Primary School pupils future. CÉDRIC DIDIER benefited from these fun sessions and were delighted by all the This program is part of the Sport things they learned about. It was a Leaders Award and, on completion, big learning curve, from teaching it provides students with a Level

MOUNTAIN BIKING quietly, but gained confidence, and When we got back to the at the end of the course everyone classroom, the whole group was On the weekend of 11 – 12 was confident in teaching basic tested on the basic theory behind November, Ben Deakin, a skills to the group. I can assure you biking, and we all passed the Level professional mountain biker who that riding up Hambledon is harder 1 MIAS course. This was a great competes in top level events such than you think! opportunity, as well as being great as Red Bull Rampage, came to fun. We look forward to getting deliver the MIAS Level 1 course. At certain points each of us would the fleet of school mountain bikes give lessons on how to descend, out and use the leadership skills This course enables participants what gears to pick, or how to that we gained with other pupils. to lead mountain bike groups. ride a berm (a narrow ledge along Quickly, Ben had us changing tyres a slope). This gave all of us the HARVEY THRING and performing basic maintenance confidence to teach a lesson to (Year 12) on a bike. After this we set out younger children. to Hambledon. We started pretty | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN ACTIVITIES

THE FORUM SCHOOL about make out my name, which patience and, I hope, empathy. was great to hear! Through the Every week, a group of Year 12 weeks, Jamie became more and In the last week of term we also pupils work with students from the more confident, including high had the privilege of being the first Forum School in Shillingstone. This fives when he saw me and a group of Clayesmore pupils who is hosted by the Cookery School, wave goodbye when he left. Even were able to visit their school in and pupils get the opportunity though Jamie had times where he Shillingstone. It is an incredible set to work with teenage autistic struggled with the surrounding up and it was a fantastic feeling children with all ranges of abilities sounds, he was always ecstatic to being a part of it all. I would from non-verbal to just socially start cooking! recommend the activity to anyone. awkward. I wanted to try something new, ALEX D’ARBOST & I had the chance to work with whilst helping people, but I didn’t HETTY WRAIGHT Jamie this year. Jamie is non- ever expect to learn so much from (Year 12) verbal, although he could just the experience, gaining confidence,

COOKING UP A 10), impressed the judges in 70 STORM the Dorset round of this year’s 71 competition. Two Clayesmore pupils, Kate and Andy, have won accolades South West Chef is now in its for their culinary expertise this 15th year, and recognises the year. extraordinary talent among the professional chefs, student Last Autumn, Year 13 pupil, chefs, home cooks and junior Andy Callaghan, won the cooks of the South West of catogory for “Best Showcase England. NAZARETH LODGE people who are all 90 years old so many varied experiences of of Regional Ingredients”. More LINK or more. These conversations life which offer a truly unique recently, Kate Graham (Year have been so very memorable opportunity for me and my fellow I started visiting Nazareth Lodge with fascinating insights into life Clayesmorians, who visit with me, in September 2016. I had no during the first half of the 20th to gain insights and understanding A NIGHT IN THE WOODS idea what to expect when I first century coupled with some very that we would otherwise most

put my name forward for this valuable advice. likely never benefit from. I feel so In early May, a band of 13 intrepid Clayesmore students opportunity to regularly meet and privileged that I have been able to from both Senior and Prep Schools travelled into the talk to people who I knew nothing A lovely lady called Nora, in put a smile on the faces of people woods to build shelters and learn about the outdoors. about, and it felt rather daunting particular, gave me so much great I have chatted to, and also my

as I was unsure if I would be able advice and told me: ‘You have parents’ faces when I tell them all Led by our CCF’s SSI (School Staff Instructor) Ian to live up to the expectations the luxury of being able to put a about my latest visit. Rockett, the party travelled to Devon where they that Nazareth Lodge may have smile on people’s faces’ and this successfully completed the NCFE Certificate in of me. Since then I have been is what I have endeavoured to RHYS PARFITT Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living and had a introduced to, and had amazing do even more so since then. The (Year 13) great time in some wonderful weather. conversations with, at least 24 people at Nazareth Lodge have 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN ACTIVITIES

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CCF The CCF year has been a buzz of activity from training. This saw all 120 cadets wade into the English 22 cadets completing the Training in Built up Areas water rafting courses, ski courses, kayak and canoe September to July. The Year 10 exercise, now in its Channel (yes, in March) to surf, paddleboard and course, destroying a deadly enemy (who looked rather expeditions, power boat, diving and sailing adventures second year, saw 40 new cadets have an amazing time rock climb, along with many regular members of the like our own CCF staff) through a combination of skill, as well as leadership, master cadet and STEM courses. It sleeping under the stars, learning how to cook the Armed Forces who had come to support the day. military tactics and superior fighting ability. The final has been a fantastic year with new friendships and new delicious army rations (!) and throwing themselves Our Inspecting Officer was delighted to be able to few days of camp were based at Clayesmore, which skills acquired. over an army assault course. There was a real buzz view the CCF in this way and was impressed with the allowed the whole contingent to take part in inter- around the woods that weekend as cadet conquered morale, leadership and camaraderie of the contingent. section competitions along with a good dose of rivalry. MAJOR EMMA DOREY nature. CCF Contingent Commander We have just completed our annual camp package, Throughout the year, various members of the CCF have In March, the whole unit deployed down to the coast which included 12 cadets training to jump out of an also taken advantage of the unique adventure training for our Biennial Inspection, in the form of adventure aeroplane on a static line parachute jump and another opportunities available to them and have been on white | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN ACTIVITIES

CHARITIES

Raising money for charities and Towards the end of the Summer Later in the year, on a hot Sunday raising awareness of issues is a term the fundraising culminated morning, a group of Wolverton challenging task and events take a in a charity week which included girls and staff took part in the lot more organisation behind the a quiz night and a bake sale. Race for Life 5km event at scenes than you might imagine. Kingston Maurward College in The Charity Committee this year Charity Committee badges were Dorchester. has done a great job of both awarded to: 74 these things, full of initiative Writing about it, Wolverton 75 and, perhaps most importantly, • Alice Foster Houseparent, Mrs Christmas said: tenacity. • Olivia Tipping • Harry James “The day was made particularly The year started off well with • Bia Cottenden poignant as this was also the day Children in Need day in October, • Amelia Foster two years ago when our wonderful when we raised over £800. • Liberty Andrews Wolverton matron, Emma Reed, • Charlotte Martin died after a long and brave battle For the first time, our support • Jack Pearce against cancer. Her name was on to charities extended into our the backs of many of the Wolverton worship, where prayers were HOWARD SMITH runners.” said for our charities in Chapel Charity Committee services. Letters were sent to Thank you to everyone who ran, and received from our sponsored supported and sponsored. Team students in Kenya and we once Shortly before Christmas, Clayesmore has raised nearly again raised £1200 to help Mrs Willoughby oversaw the £1,500. towards their education. collection and filling of over 100 shoeboxes for refugee and Each House has continued to run orphaned children in Europe. a series of events for their house Over 250 pupils from Years charity, enabling the whole school 9 - 13 got involved in this to get involved, often by drinking project. The boxes were sent to milkshakes or eating waffles, but Romania, Moldova, Albania and not always! A special mention Montenegro, where they were should go to King’s house who distributed to those in need. raised the most money by far. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

CREATIVE WRITING

At Clayesmore, we are valued for competition, ‘Stranger Sagas’, and I’M [NOT] AFRAID OF YOU: thinking independently and creating will each receive a certificate and something new. As Einstein said: be entered into the final round of I’m not afraid of you. “Imagination is more important than the competition, which has a cash knowledge. For knowledge is limited prize. All of you- you don’t scare to all we know and understand, Me. We look forward to receiving while imagination embraces the 76 a copy of the anthology when entire world, and all there will ever All of you, you’re all it is published at the end of be to know and to understand.” Fine. August. Congratulations to Alfred Ridiculous- the idea of me being We live in a community in which Carpenter, Leah Crabbe, Tallulah scared of you, we are inspired and driven to Crumplin, James Hatvany, Oliver Any of you. ‘create’. I’ve been involved in pupils’ Heath, Tiegan James and Jamie It might seem that way, right now. It productions and have seen first Humphrey. may seem like I’m hand the magic that can happen Tiegan James also entered this Dying, on the inside. through writing and on stage. I year’s Wicked Writing Competition have been involved in the Creative and was selected as Runner Up in Oh, but I promise- I’m Writing Club over the past year and the 15-17 year old category. At Fine. have enjoyed interacting with other a ceremony, held on 21 June at year groups and discussing the London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, You need to believe me, possibilities that writing can bring. the winning entries were read out Or if you don’t- that’s fine. I won’t My eyes have been opened to how by members of the Wicked cast. think of you as easy it is to put pen to paper and be The piece, entitled ‘Redemption’, Unkind. I can’t afford to do that. inspired by the smallest things. Miss was one of over 4,500 entries to McCall has encouraged us to enter BEN WILLIAMS the competition this year, and competitions and we have achieved Year 10 will be published in an anthology. some success along the way. Congratulations, Tiegan. A number of our poets have I also wrote a short poem that was received the great news that selected by the Young Writers in a their work has been selected for the competition ‘The Poetry Games’, publication in a poetry anthology to be published in an anthology in entitled ‘Dorset Tales’. They the Summer: submitted entries in a poetry 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN CREATIVE WRITING

His brow furrows, as if he felt my my life, helping me to remember, REDEMPTION containing a horrendous picture everything I wanted to say to this this man visiting his son and touch, and I take my hand back to try to keep a hold of who I I trace my name on the of me on a family holiday, chosen man, and thought I would have wife’s graves, as he thinks of my 78 as if electrocuted, as he looks was. But he never responded. 79 weathered grave as the man who by my mum, surfaced in his eternity to prepare. However, my parent’s at mine. This is a broken straight at me. It’s unnerving Until now. killed me approaches. His suit memory. thoughts were interrupted as the man. after all this time to feel seen. had seen better days, but I still He blinks rapidly for a few man began to speak: Even when Mum and Dad make ‘You’re…You’re...no. No you can’t As I force myself to look into his appreciate the effort. He stares seconds, before taking a cautious their torturous pilgrimage, on be. I’ve gone mad. I’ve spent too ‘I know I left. I hit you… and I lifeless eyes, I can almost feel blankly at me, as he reads the step forward. Hesitantly he opens my birthday and Christmas, they much time here. I need to leave’. panicked and I left. I saw you in the unbearable pain inside of him, words on my grave he must have his mouth to speak. don’t see me. No one does. Until my mirror and I wanted to turn the sadness, fear and guilt he has read a thousand times, tears He hurriedly picked up his now. ‘Um...I’m sorry; I didn’t see you around to help you immediately carried all these years. And so, silently running down his cheeks, coat, looking to leave the small walk up’ but it was too late and I couldn’t. as I face the man that carries the his pain unbearably loud in the I used to enjoy this man’s visits, graveyard. I stepped in front I couldn’t.’ world on his shoulders, I realise growing dark. mostly for the ensuing crying. of him, blocking his path, and I sighed, as I realised this man, it is time. I liked that he was in as much despite the numerous hours he reached out to touch his face, He put his head in his hands I know he didn’t drive here. I pain as me. He wasn’t dead of has spent in my company does longing to feel something, before he continued: I take a deep breath, and whisper, know the routine enough by now course, but It was close enough. not even remember what I look anything. I felt nothing. I sighed, ‘I forgive you’. to know he caught the bus, which ‘My son. He was in hospital. I But, somehow, through my years like. I suppose his car hitting me as I began to speak. stops right outside the graveyard couldn’t get involved. I didn’t As everything fades to black, I of exile, he has become the did ruin my looks a bit. Not that gates. He hasn’t driven since the ‘Look, I haven’t talked to anyone have the money to deal with see a glimmer of hope in his eyes closest thing to a friend I have. he bothered to stop for a look. day he hit me. I think it’s some His visits, once a week without in years, and I don’t know how lawsuits, I didn’t... I couldn’t for the first time. sort of self-inflicted atonement. long this will last, so you are deal with being the man who fail, are dependable. I used to ‘I’ve been here longer than you!’ TIEGAN JAMES His pain, barely hidden behind yell at him, the worst words and I say indignantly, as he looks at staying until I say you can leave. caused the same pain to someone Year 12 his aged eyes makes me wince, the worst abuse I could think me. Or I disappear. Whichever comes else’s family. He died if it’s any even now. I almost feel sorry for of, a murderous rage at the man first.’ consolation. A skiing accident. him. Impulsively, I reach out to ‘No one was here when I who had taken away my future My wife went shortly after. From him, and my finger brushes his arrived…’ He stepped back, and fell back and broken my family. But over grief I think. I never told them onto the floor, as I lowered forehead, which I can almost about you.’ the years my anger and pain A sudden moment of realisation convince myself I feel. myself down next to him, subsided, to be left, if not in pain, dawned on him, as some long ago quickly gathering my thoughts of I turn away at the thought of empty. I talked to the man about memory of a newspaper article | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD

This has been a successful year for DofE at At Bronze this is 3 or 6 months rising to as much as 81 Clayesmore with 31 Year 11 pupils completing their 18 months at Gold. Bronze Award. We have also achieved 23 Gold Awards this year – a record high and one that Mr As it has always been, the Gold Award is a genuine Reach is justifiably proud of. These members of challenge requiring huge determination and Year 13 will be invited to receive their awards at perseverance as well as high-level personal and Buckingham Palace in the autumn. teamwork skills and merely registering for the course does not ensure that pupils will pass it. Indeed, Thirty participants in Year 12 are registered at Gold experience tells us that some will not. level and are busy completing activities to meet the requirements of the Physical, Skill, Volunteering However, the growing number of Clayesmorians who and Residential sections of the Award. This group have recently achieved the Gold standard should have already undertaken extensive training for their serve as an inspiration to those who have just begun. expedition, visiting the southern area of Dartmoor, and will undertake their qualifying expedition on the Of course, administering such a diverse operation northern moor in mid-August. is a huge task and Mr Reach is ably assisted by the wonderful Mrs Sarah Lockwood with whom most Each level of the Award has participants completing people have their first contact when it comes to the activities of their choosing in the areas of DofE. Volunteering, Skill and Physical. They also undertake an expedition and, at Gold Level, a Residential Course or Project. The main difference between the three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold, is the amount of time that must be spent undertaking each activity.

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MODEL UNITED NATIONS

As always, the year has been a schools and, as always, we were busy one for those involved in mightily impressed by the standard MUN - or Model United Nations. of the debate. The Year 7s had Clayesmore attended three external clearly prepared thoroughly and conferences, held two internal thoughtfully for the debates, which conferences, multiple evening this year centered on drilling for oil assemblies and, of course, House in the Arctic, immunisation and the MUN, as well as creating the Rohingya refugee crisis. new Tutor MUN for Year 9s, to encourage them to participate and The year was rounded off by House show them just how beneficial it MUN, which was, as always, a huge can be. success. We saw all year groups 82 come together on a swelteringly 83 The annual Autumn term hot day, and still manage to debate ClayesMUN event was, once again, calmly and professionally… most a brilliant success, with Clayesmore of the time! It was a day filled with hosting some 150 people from lovely food, ocean metaphors, and, seven other schools. of course, fruitful debate. The best delegation was China, a Wolverton The morning debates saw the team. So congratulations Wolverton delegates divided into six single on your MUN win! committees debating topics such as immunisation, the rise of the far-right in Europe, Catalan independence, the rights of prisoners, and oil exploration in the Arctic. The afternoon’s General Assembly revolved around the Rohingya refugee crisis, contaminated fish following an oil spill and, of course, some ‘Trump tweets’.

The third annual Year 7 MUN event took place in at the end of the Spring term. We welcomed 80 children from eight different

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YOUNG ENTERPRISE

This year’s Young Enterprise company, TIME, was a social enterprise, rather than a proft making business, with a goal to raise awareness about meningitis amongst teenagers and encourage vaccine take-up. Having seen a news report about a third teenager dying within the Bristol area of the disease, the company believed that as teenagers, they were well-placed to reach out to their peers.

The company found early success by securing the top investment in February’s Dragon’s Den competition, 75% of the total monies available, followed swiftly by more funds received at a trade fair in Shaftesbury.

TIME created a series of videos and started a social media campaign, created a website and Facebook site and have attended and presented at assemblies to raise awareness that a vaccine is available and to encourage 84 85 take-up. They also created wristbands, which they sell at £1 to pay for Facebook advertising. TIME present at the South West Regional Finals A pivotal point in their campaign standard and our company won for Health and Social Care) [at was interviewing Jemma the Best Social Media and Best the time of writing - Ed] about the Pressman, a Young Ambassador for Social Enterprise Awards on the cause. His meeting was interesting the charity Meningitis Now, who evening. and insightful and gave us an idea TEAM BONITA branding, financial planning, problem solving, initiative, contracted meningitis whilst at of the larger scale of health within WINS THE YEAR marketing, sales and reporting. organisation, financial capability, university, first believing it to be The following week, North the government.” 9 ENTERPRISE resilience and teamwork, and the ‘Freshers’ Flu’. Dorset MP Simon Hoare visited CHALLENGE The product was the luscious bath Year 9 companies demonstrated the successful team. Managing Speaking before the South West bomb, and we were fortunate to these capabilities brilliantly. In May, the company attended the Director of TIME, Callum Fisher, Regional Final, Dr Tom Nutt, The traditional three-day again have Matt Bradbrook from Dorset finals of the competition, describes the meeting: chief executive of Meningitis Enterprise Challenge for Year Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics The businesses, from their names where they swept the board, Now, said: “We wish TIME the 9 took place at the start of and Jemma Cannon from to their product ideas, were winning a total of five awards “Two of our members were lucky best of luck. What they are doing the Summer term, and again it Enchanted Plants to adjudicate, as highly inventive: Bloom, Emoji, which included Dorset Company enough to meet our local MP is so important. Meningitis is a was a busy but fun event with well as the Young Enterprise team Estrella (with the Bodywise Bath of the Year. Simon Hoare. We talked him devastating disease and vaccines lots of learning and essential and a host of other volunteers Bomb), Bomba, BubbleUp, Splosh, through what we are doing and are the only way to protect employability skills being – many notably JP Morgan’s MoonFizz, Bonita, Récoup de Luxe They then represented Dorset asked about vaccines and why yourself against it. Hearing this developed. Apprentices – giving pupils insights and Bombtastic. in the Young Enterprise South they are not advertised better. He lifesaving message from people to real examples from their own West Regional Final held at told us about the idea of costings their own age will really help The year group was divided into companies, and advising and Ultimately, there can only be the Met Office in Exeter. The within the medical world and to raise awareness and vaccine ten companies, which were initially coaching the student companies. one winner, and this year it was team delivered with pride and he gave us some great pointers uptake among teenagers.” given just a symbol to identify Bonita and their brand essence confidence an excellent, hard- in which to gain more publicity. them, with the company teams The overall aim of the Enterprise of “working with Mother Nature hitting presentation. The whole He also has offered to talk to Visit www.timemeningistis.co.uk tasked to build their enterprise Challenge was to develop to create luxurious, eco-friendly competition was of a high Jeremy Hunt (Secretary of State to learn more. from there, from company name pupils’ employability skills: sensations”. to product development and communication, confidence, | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

SPORTS CAPTAINS

BOYS ATHLETICS - Alex D’Arbost & Louis Clarkson

GIRLS ATHLETICS - Jenny Smith & Elsa Charlwood

BASKETBALL - James Galley

CRICKET - James Miles

CROSS-COUNTRY - Edward Dart

FOOTBALL - Luke Rhodes & Ash Thapa

BOYS HOCKEY - Finley Dalton GIRLS HOCKEY - Ellie Beckett SPORTS NETBALL - Maya Meredith REPORTS RUGBY - Theo Fraser

SAILING - Ethan Essex

BOYS SWIMMING - Zach Moles In a year which has seen fixtures affected 86 GIRLS SWIMMING - Rebecca Holden by extremes of temperature (sometimes in 87 the same day), there has been success to BOYS TENNIS - Guy Heron report in every sport played in the school, GIRLS TENNIS - Jess Chick at team level and individual level and on the school, county, regional, national and international stage.

The team that deserves to be mentioned, above all other teams is the U19 Netball team.

It all began when they got together in Y9. They have been County Champions in their age group no less than 4 times. This year they are the U19 County Netball Champions, having won all their matches against Canford, Bryanston, Sherborne, Thomas Hardye, QE and Bournemouth School for Girls. They are one of the most successful teams in Clayesmorian history.

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RUGBY RUGBY TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA

SENIOR RUGBY I hope the members of the 1st and 2nd XV rugby squad will look back on Last August, 24 Clayesmore boys, accompanied this season with pride, the same way that I will, not only for the way they by Mr Gibbs, Mr Fraser and Miss Rhead, went to approached the game, but their fluid game play, and attractive rugby - even South Africa. It was an incredible trip in which when faced by more physical opposition. A number of players have made we visited the Stellenbosch Rugby Academy

huge progress, in terms of individual skills, understanding of the game, and where we tried out a cryotherapy chamber COMMENDATIONS: the way in which we play. that dropped to temperatures of -160°C. We also went to Robben Island and learned about 1st XV - Tom Dickson, Reflecting on our season together, there were some particularly strong Nelson Mandela’s time there, as well as the James Galley, Jack Pearce, performances against Exeter, Queen’s Taunton, King’s Bruton and conditions and routines. Towards the end of our George Pratt, Harvey Sherborne. Despite these matches resulting in score sheet losses, what we stay, we were lucky enough to go on safari on Thring. took away from each match is more noteworthy and commendable. It is the Inverdoorn Game Reserve, seeing cheetahs, always very easy to determine a ‘good’ season by the number of victories elephants and many other breathtaking animals. 2nd XV - Jago Aartsen, a side has, and become disillusioned by the need to win. However, if However, this was a rugby tour, not a holiday! 88 Louis James, Jack this is the case, I ask you to reconsider and think again. What was most Macuaig, James McDouall, memorable, was the willingness and grit to never give up when it got tough. With a combination of wins and losses, it was Archie Moore, Will Musk, It is in these tough fixtures that we presented some of the best rugby of certainly a great chance for us to develop our Christian Pickup. the season, with some excellent hard hitting tackles, symbiotic pod work, skills and bond as a team before the upcoming and some excellent running lines. Even after the defeats, however large or season. The four matches we played were intense HALF COLOURS: narrow it was, we always came together to reflect on what we needed to and fast paced with minimal contact (a form of Felix Flute work on next time, which shows true Clayesmore character. rugby that we don’t usually play here in the UK) James Miles making the experience even more worthwhile as Inoki Tunidau The truly defining moment has to be the final match against Monkton we learnt another side to the game we thought Combe. We knew we were evenly matched in terms of ability before the we were so familiar with. However, and I think FULL COLOURS: game, so we knew that it would all come down to determination and grit. As everyone who went will agree, our last match Theo Fraser we went eight points down, I remember looking to my teammates around was our favourite. Whilst we won by a landslide, me and not one of them had the sense of giving up. We battled hard and the match presented good sportsmanship and relentlessly and, in the latter stages, came away with two tries to clinch a the fact that rugby isn’t always about the game hard-earned victory. Never before had I witnessed first-hand such an effort, but also the impact you have on the other team, and it was one of the most exhilarating games I’ve ever played. teaching them new skills and learning new skills from them. I’ve enjoyed many years playing in Clayesmore colours, and I will never forget the willingness to give everything for the team, the courage to play It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for most until the very end, or the constant strive for improvement, that everyone and one that I’m sure the whole team will cherish. showed. It has been a privilege to play with you all, and I wish Clayesmore rugby all the best in the years to come. HARRY JAMES

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U16s JUNIOR RUGBY The 16As have made the English roars, 6 Bray’s brays, 6 Francis fights cricket team look like a model of COMMENDATIONS: U15s U14s consistency but, at times, like the Five... black... eyes Star of Bethlehem, they have really U16A - Will Askew, Rory Brookes, The U15As made some real The Under 14As and Bs have had The U14Cs this year would have twinkled and have drawn praise Four Burvill bashes, 3 Richards Oliver Heath, Elvis Price, Tom progress in terms of individual a great first season. They have been a formidable opposition. from more than Three Wise Men. So wrestles, 2 Foreign coaches Richards, Tiger Van Vliet. skills and team performance. The enjoyed training and, as a result, Loud and highly-skilled, no-one following a Christmas theme and in highlights of the term must include made tremendous progress in their would have dared challenge them tribute to a lovely bunch of boys: And a Clarkson in Top Gear. U15B - Constantin Aufsess to a match... and they didn’t. Our Von Podewils, Christopher the very close fixture against decision making and understanding Queen’s Taunton, the string of wins of the game. They also won most strengths were handling skills and Fifteen Jacob’s crackers, 14 Yearley The U16B squad came up against Beaumont, Oliver Clark, George put together in the second half of of their matches, with comfortable developing our contact skills. So tackles, 14 Lewis crackles, 13 Askew some really strong opposition sides, Farrant, Charlie Mabbort, Oliver term and reaching the third round victories over all our main rivals watch out, there’s more to come! trundles, 13 Rory rumbles, Zero Olly in what was a very challenging Matthews, Hector Smith, Jack of the regional cup. including King’s Bruton, Exeter fumbles, 12 Harvey steps, opposition season. They made some excellent Taylor. and Queen’s Taunton. Our best tumbles, 11 Priceless dummies, 11 progress and they have gelled well as The U15B squad found themselves performances were at Dauntsey’s Fitz’s blitzes, 10 Berry kicks and a team. short in both numbers and stature. and Sherborne, where a good passes, Merry Christmas to the Nonetheless, the players give their standard of opposition allowed us masses, The highlight of the season was a best and managed to score in every to play exceptional rugby and win victory against King’s Bruton in a game despite the odds. Well done very comfortably. Nine Raffy spun-outs, 8 Farrant run- game that saw every member of the all for your effort. outs, 7 Hinton hits, Farrant Hinton squad perform to their full potential. fits, 6 Gibbons swings, 6 Tiger’s | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

HOCKEY GIRLS 1ST XI HOCKEY confidence and game-play. But as they successfully tackled the there are a few players who opposition time and time again. The 2017/18 squad was built deserve to be acknowledged for around a core of players who have their significant and consistent I have felt so honoured to captain progressed together over time, contribution to the team. such a motivated and competitive and, with some valuable additions Ellie’s stick skills and persistent team this year, but most of all I from younger players, we have determination as vice captain never am thankful to all the team for finished with our best year yet. failed to intimidate the opposition, making it so much fun. We have while Maya’s relentless runs, managed to come away from every Our best games were undoubtedly Bob’s ability to tap the ball past game with a funny story. Finally, impressive, with a win of 10-0 the furthest defenders, and Jenny Mr Metcalfe and Mr Smith deserve against QE and 4-0 against appearing in any place on the a mention for all the support, Gillingham, despite the fog. pitch, at any time she was needed, training and encouragement they Other highlights were our 5-1 HOUSE RUGBY RUGBY SEVENS strong attacking ability and were meant our attacks were formidable. have given us all throughout the win against Godolphin with Jenny able to take away key objectives Our defence was also something season. This year’s house fixtures were Looking back on this year’s scoring a hat-trick, and a slightly to work on. It was a fantastic the opposition became frustrated played in some very testing season it is notable the increased controversial win against Wells. opportunity to experience and be with, though, as newcomer Phoebe ELLIE BECKETT conditions, which made teams momentum and popularity Rugby part of a prestigious tournament Bartlett unwavering ability to clear Captain of Girls Hockey 92 change their original game plan at Sevens is gaining at Clayesmore. Throughout the season, a strong 93 such as Rosslyn Park. the ball back up to Maya, with the last minute. Everyone who took The additional hour of training team of 15 players represented Olivia Cowley, Phoebe Whitley part embraced the challenge and this year combined with our Elite the side, all making considerable and Louisa leaving nothing to luck produced some excellent passages Conditioning has enabled the progress with their skills, of rugby. All matches were played squad to rapidly develop fitness in very good spirit which was great levels and crucial game skills to see. simultaneously. COMMENDATIONS: U15A - Kiki A, Farrah Darlington, Chloe Hammond, Harvey, Issy Lockwood, Phoebe Jones, Olivia King, Year 9 - Manor The progress made by the boys 1st XI - Phoebe Bartlett, Grace Alice Meadowcroft, Harriet Antonia Manley, Molly Year 10- Cancelled, 3 points each this season was showcased in our Betsy, Ella Le Grande, Molly Middleton, Esther Stevenson, Wingate-Saul. Year 11 - Manor fixtures. Beginning the season with Round. Savannah Van Vliet. Senior - Gate tough but commendable fixtures HALF COLOURS: The overall winner was Manor. against Bryanston and King’s 2nd XI - Alex Clark, Georgia U15B - Emily Abram, Taya Bruton, the boys proved their Darke, Sophie Foley, Ilaria Basset, Kalisi Lavaki, Jessica 1st XI - Jess Chick, Olivia Massari, Hannah Matthews, Matthews, Alice Simpson, Lucy Cowley, Alex McKeown, Amy Mercer, Jess Rimmer, Tipping. Phoebe Whitley. Amelia Slay. COMMENDATIONS: U14A - Louis Church, U14C - Billy Atkins, HALF COLOURS: U14A - Flora Abram, Katie FULL COLOURS: Freddie Cooper, Max Charles Atkins, Will 3rd XI - Amy Ahier, Izzie Darke, Abigail Falconer, Flora U15A - Henry Cook, D’Arbost, James Hackney and James RUGBY VIIs - Tom Meadows, Rosie Musk, Tabitha Hill, Georgia Learmonth, Anna 1st XI - Ellie Beckett, Ellie Dom Dawnay, Felix Godden and Dom Inger. Dickson and Jack Rowland, Emma Scott. Pearce, Caroline Smith, Vega Lewis, Maya Meredith, Jenny Fox, Henry Gundill, Story. Pearce. Stanley. Smith. Ben Wright. RUGBY VIIs - Rupert 4th XI - Carolin Bergmann, U14B - Jack Andrews, Angell, William Hannah Parkinson, Caitlin Junior - Divya Bethge, Eleanor U15B - Samuel Ben Bavister, Oliver Fitz-Gerald, James Ravenscroft. Chmielewska, Leah Crabbe, Jeavons Brown, Lucas McDouall, Harvey Nicole Cummings, Emma Dodwell, Adam Spence Thring and Inoke | 2017/18 and Finley Thring. Tunidau. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

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Although all the teams were in training and things seemed to Our core values of integrity, The 15As have had some very wins, two draws and just the one if only we’d had a couple more slightly thrown in at the deep end be going our way for a period of perseverance and respect have entertaining matches with loss, which was against an A team! minutes! at the start of term with our first time, as the 2nd XI produced a certainly been shown in numerous great displays of teamwork and block fixture against King’s Bruton, draw against St Mary’s, which was occasions during the hockey commitment. Such pressure often They played some composed Another notable achievement has we actually came away feeling shortly followed with a hat-trick season. Perseverance and resilience led to goals (44 in total!). hockey and made significant to be the U14 County Hockey really positive about the season of wins against Leweston, Wells is often on show when the girls progress over the season. The Finals, where we finished in ahead. Things didn’t get any easier Cathedral and Milton Abbey. carry on playing with determination The girls really stepped up a 14As started their season with 3rd/4th place after reaching as we faced a strong Sherborne Although the 3rd team are trying even when we can no longer feel gear after early defeats and were a convincing 7-0 win over the semi-finals. What made this Girls squad. However the 2nd XI to forget about their fixture our freezing cold hands or when a undefeated for their final seven Bruton School for Girls, on the performance even more impressive put in a sterling performance and against Dauntsey’s, the 2nd XI Bryanston stick has just missed our matches. The highlight of the opposition’s home turf. Bolstered was that they had only been were only narrowly defeated by probably had one of their best eye and cut our forehand instead season has to be the 2-1 victory by this emphatic victory, they took playing together as a team for four one goal. Unfortunately the 3rd & performances. Even though they (well done, Carolin!). Finally, against Bryanston as the girls held this confidence into their next few weeks. 4th team lost some momentum in lost 1-0, it felt like the girls had we have shown respect for our their nerve to seal the crucial win matches to also defeat Leweston, the middle of the season due to won as the attacking pressure was team mates and our opposition, of the season. Gillingham, St Mary’s, Milton Abbey Finally, well done to the 14Bs. some cancelled fixtures. relentless. The season ended on a even when it hasn’t always be and Warminster. However, the We made good progress over the high with closely fought draws for reciprocated. The 15Bs were certainly not highlight has to be the draw against season and finished with two The tough start of the season really the senior teams against Bryanston outdone by the As as they have had Canford where we came back from closely fought matches against spurred on the girls to work hard and Canford. a remarkable season, with seven 3-0 and nearly clinched the victory Bryanston and Canford. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

couldn’t have been any closer going SENIOR B Team Drew 1-1 HOUSE HOCKEY U18 Indoor Hockey into the penultimate matches; from This was undoubtedly one of the YEAR 9 Wolverton Won 2-1 the previous matches the goals best House Hockey competitions scored and conceded were both YEAR 10 B King’s Won 2-1 we have had for quite some time, equal, so there was still plenty to SENIOR A Wolverton Won 1-0 illustrating the high standard of play for! hockey this season. YEAR 10 A Team Drew 2-2

Hearty congratulations to both OVERALL WINNERS = Wolverton The astro was frozen just hours teams for playing in such cold before the games, but with some conditions and still having smiles on last minute preparation, the stage their faces! was set for the clash of the titans INDOOR HOCKEY to plan, beating them 5-0. The Queen’s College Taunton and South between Wolverton and King’s. It match against Canford didn’t go Dartmoor. The U18 Indoor Hockey team had quite as we hoped, but we still a very positive season. First up played some great quality hockey COMMENDATIONS and got the chance to play against BOYS 1ST XI HOCKEY I hope next year the junior players COMMENDATIONS: was the County Competition, in a stronger side. Having qualified can go on and continue to play a tough group including Canford William Betts, Finley Dalton, Bertie We came into this season with for the regionals after finishing some excellent hockey. There’s 1st XI - James Miles and Bryanston, needing a top two Evans, Harry Morgan, Christian a lot of potential, we had many second in the group, sadly we did lots of talent in the younger years, place to proceed to the regional Pickup, Michael Sandiford, Ash strong players and had proved not progress through to the next Thapa, Max Walker. and it really gives hope for a very 2nd XI - Rupert Bowerman, competition. ourselves as a team before, stages. However, we played some 96 successful 1st team in years to Matthew Cathro, Matthew 97 winning the County Cup in Year skillful hockey at times against come. But for the senior players Moles, George Pratt, Hector Our first match was against 11. In our first game against our opposition, including Millfield, we have more than just this season Smith, Ed Stanton, Ben Bryanston and everything went Prior Park we did not come out to look back on. In Year 10 we Wakelin. with a win, but we came out beat Canford 4-3. In Year 11 we with a plan and an idea of areas beat Canford again in the County 3rd XI - Constantin Aufsess upon which we could improve, Cup final, becoming County Cup Von Podewils, George This year the 3rd XI consisted mainly The 5th’s squad have trained all term showing this well in our next SENIOR BOYS HOCKEY champions and progressing onto Farrant, Oliver Heath, of Year 11 pupils with a couple with energy and enthusiasm. They game against Sherborne, where the regional prelims. And last year Charles Perkins, Harry of Year 12s. Positive results and have endeavoured to improve their we only narrowly lost with the There has been a great team spirit in we made it to the 4th round of the Peters. enjoyment of the game often come skills with no little success. Their opposition scoring a last minute the 2nd XI squad this year and their National Cup, an achievement few after hard work, dedication and stick skills and positional awareness goal to win the game. Lots of the positive attitude has been reflected teams can claim. 4th XI - Alex Ashmore, Jack teamwork on the training pitch. have notably improved. match results don’t accurately in some great results against McCuaig, Will Musk. sides such as Milton Abbey and reflect the games themselves; the FINLEY DALTON Warminster. The 4ths have had a number of game against Dauntsey’s being an Captain of Boys Hockey 5th XI - Bass Airy, fixtures this term with the best result example of this, with the end score Christopher Beaumont, Jack being a 2-2 draw away at Bryanston. being 4-1 to Dauntsey’s, when The highlight of the season was a Taylor, Laurence Treadway. Credit needs to be given to the really it should have been 2-1 to 4-1 win at Dauntsey’s, in a match defensive duties of all the players; Dauntsey’s at most. that saw every member of the team HALF COLOURS: perform tremendously well and the the ability to disrupt the oppositions’ Milo Dickson, Jacob attacking play, close players down as Throughout parts of games and team as a whole produced a mature Gibbons. well as some excellent shot stopping throughout the season we played style of hockey. All of the team have helped keep score lines very some truly excellent hockey, both should be applauded for their efforts FULL COLOURS: close; this has resulted in some very as a team and as individuals. on what has been a thoroughly Finley Dalton, Bertie Evans, enjoyable season. enjoyable and competitive fixtures. Theo Fraser, Christian

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JUNIOR BOYS HOCKEY NETBALL

The 15As have had a fine season, with many of the team playing a significant 1ST VII well with a convincing win versus outstanding shooting circle, Ellie role in the U16 county championship South Wilts Grammar, however Lewis’s accuracy leaving us all It has been another successful side. They proved to be remarkably faced with torrential winds, gobsmacked with her ability to season for the 1st Netball team. free-scoring, averaging nearly five heavy downpours and illness, the shoot anywhere in the D, and There have been many highlights goals a game. They recorded some remaining matches did not quite Abi Morgan’s confidence, scoring including our trip to Bath, where impressive victories, with their 8-6 go our way and we suffered a few many, many goals for the team. we had the opportunity to be win over Hampshire Collegiate being narrow losses. In addition, Asia Jones must get a coached by an experienced ex- an absolute thriller! They also pushed special mention for her formidable superleague player. many of their powerful rivals to the Throughout the rest of the season, defence, getting countless limit, losing narrowly to King’s Bruton we had many victories against: intercepts and rebounds and Jenny Following our victory in the and drawing with Bryanston. King’s Bruton, St Mary’s, Wells Smith must also get a special county competition in the Autumn competitive spirit. COMMENDATIONS: Cathedral School, QE, Dauntsey’s, mention for her relentlessness in term, regionals were held in It was a very encouraging season for Warminster, South Wilts and the mid court. Bournemouth in January, and we the 15B team. The highlight was a 5 The 14C team got caught in a short U15A - Alfred Carpenter, Leweston. All these wins could certainly looked the part wearing MAYA MEREDITH -1 win over Bryanston. Many boys unexpected hail-storm before playing Joel Cazalet, Henry Cook, not have been possible without Captain of Netball our eagerly anticipated netball interchanged between the A and B away at Sherborne. Despite being Felix Fox, Felix Graf Von the resilience, hard work and dresses (thank you very much team which meant more changes soaked to the bone and losing 6-0, Saurma, Henry Gundill, determination of every single 98 for the Friends of Clayesmore 99 than Trump’s Administration. Their the boys gave their all until the end Ringo Price member of such a talented squad. for these). The day started off technical skills at least matched their and got better at hockey as a result. It Special mention must go to our opponents in every game played and was worth it as the next match, which U15B - Tom McClatchey, each game was played in good spirit. was against Bryanston saw a 5-0 win Harry Nye, Haydon for us. Well done, boys! Rowland, Harold Seyler, From the very first game it was clear Masayoshi Yoshikawa. that the U14As enjoyed playing HOUSE HOCKEY in a creative, attacking style. The U14A - Will Abram, Ben highlights were winning all the games The seniors kicked things off playing Bartlett, Freddie Cooper, on our fixture list and also becoming some fantastic hockey. The game of Billy Daniels, Max D’Arbost, County Champions to progress to the afternoon was that of Devine and Lucas Dodwell, Ben Hart, the regional qualifiers. Having made Gate. Middle house hockey was very Tommy Powner, Arthur it through that round unbeaten, to similar in standard, Manor proved to Rider, Charlie Spencer, make the last eight teams in the be the most effective on the day by Reuben Stanley, Will West of England, we ultimately found not conceding a single goal due to Tripcony, Ben Wheeler. ourselves one goal short of going some very good defending. through to the final stages. U14B- Jack Andrews, Ben The junior event saw what the Bavister, Toby Berry, Henry Having played 18 fixtures, losing only coaches thought the best standard of Howe, Josh Parsons, Oliver a single game, the team finished with hockey for that particular age group Schweiso. a goal difference of +65. for a long time. Manor proved to be too strong for the rest, winning their U14C - Christian Atkinson, The 14B hockey team this season games 3-0 and 3-1. Louis Church, Cameron was much the like the Harry Potter McCourt, Dominic Story. series... brilliant with one small blip! Senior winners - Gate Right from the off they demonstrated Middle years winners - Manor great individual skills and a great Junior winners - Manor 1st VII Netball 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

COMMENDATIONS: U16B - Evie Bradley, Tallulah U14A - Nicole Cummings, Katie Heaver, Lucy Wakelin. Darke, Caroline Smith, Vega FOOTBALL 2nd VII - Jess Chick, Georgia Stanley Darke, Hannah Matthews, U15A - Issy Lockwood, Alice Famous football clubs have to move HOUSE FOOTBALL COMMENDATIONS: Emma McKeown. Meadowcroft, Esther Stevenson, U14B - Flora Abram, Leah grounds occasionally. Arsenal, Lucy Tipping. Crabbe, Tallulah Crumplin, Katie West Ham and now Clayesmore The first game between Devine Sam Clarke, Seb Combes, 3rd VII - Bia Cottenden, Alice Pillow, Molly Wingate-Saul have been on the march. After and Manor was a cagey affair but Guy Heron, Lucas Mueller, Foster. Hannah Parkinson, Lucy U15B- Kalisi Lavaki, Lucy Slay, over 75 years on the King’s pitches was finally won by Manor midway Constantin Nemec, Freddie Robinson, Tabitha Rowland, Savannah Van Vliet. U14C - Eleanor Chmielewska our Home venue moved into the through the second half. The Neville, Oliver Pitts, Guy Olivia Tipping. Chloe Hammond, Scilla Jaeger village. second game was between Manor Young. U15C - Kiki A, Louise Cliff, Cara and Gate and again was a close 4th VII - Ellie Cummings, Eva Leckie, Daisy Mackenzie, Cecily FULL COLOURS: The development of football has encounter until just before half HALF COLOURS: Lai, Katie Sussman. Peto Bostick. 1st VII - Ellie Beckett, Asia continued, an expanded squad time when Manor found themselves Jones, Ellie Lewis, Alex has allowed for a better quality down to seven players and Gate William Betts, Jack Davies, U16A - Libby Andrews, Phoebe U15D - Kate Graham, Abi Jones, McKeown, Maya Meredith, of training sessions and this has took full control, running out 2-0 Peter Fish, Luke Rhodes, Bartlett, Alex Clark, Rosie Musk, Abi Pope. Abigail Morgan, Amelia Slay, allowed the boys to work hard on winners. Finally, we came to Gate Ash Thapa. Jess Rimmer. Jenny Smith, Phoebe Whitley. improving their skills under the vs Devine and what a cracking excellent coaching of Tim Westlake. game it was, with both teams having several chances to win but Results have been very good and both failed to break the deadlock. GIRLS HOUSE 101 100 began with an excellent 3-1 win This meant that Gate ran out over- FOOTBALL SENIOR NETBALL JUNIOR NETBALL HOUSE NETBALL at home to Dauntsey’s. A ‘backs all winners. All three games were to the wall’ 0-0 draw away at played in a great spirit and played This year saw the first Girls House The senior teams had a mixed With over fifty girls playing netball Luckily all the House matches were Sherborne followed, and next up in a sportsman like way. Football competition with highly set of results this year. Despite this season, competition for completed before the Beast from was a super comeback from 2-0 competitive matches. A special some challenging fixtures against team selection has been fiercely the East made its appearance. The down, away at Shaftesbury, which Gate four points (beat Manor 2-0 mention must go to Phoebe tough opposition they have always competitive and many players quality of netball was high across saw us salvage a late draw. In our and drew 0-0 with Devine) Bartlett, who scored twice for relished the challenge. The 2nds have made significant progress the year groups, starting with a return fixture at Dauntsey’s we Wolverton in their decisive victory produced three notable wins from within the squads. Overall, confident win from the Year 9 King’s Manor three points (beat Devine started like Real Madrid and raced against King’s in the Year 11 against Leweston, Warminster and there were 15 wins by the U15 girls. The senior Wolverton teams 1-0 and lost to Gate 0-2) into a 3-0 half time lead, with Ollie fixture. Each year group fielded St Mary’s, while the 3rds had a A, B, C and D squads, with some fought back, winning their rounds, Pitts and Guy Young terrifying a team and the results were as convincing win against St Mary’s impressive victories against schools which meant it was left to the Year Devine one point (lost to Manor the opposition defence with their follows: 10 teams to decide who would be 0-1 and drew with Gate 0-0) and just missed out on a final such as Taunton School, Bryanston, pace. Unfortunately we allowed victory of the season, drawing Canford, St.Mary’s, Warminster, crowned house champions. King’s Junior Winners: King’s our dominance to slip, and we were Overall Winners: Gate knew they had a tough battle ahead, against Monkton Combe. Not to be Leweston, Dauntsey’s, King’s Bruton pleased to hear the final whistle however they put up a great fight Senior Winners: Wolverton out done by any means, the 4ths and Wells Cathedral. blow, signalling a 3-3 draw. finished on a high with a 17-goal and fought valiantly throughout. win against Monkton Combe. Well We fielded U14 A, B and C teams But Wolverton remained composed, Overall Winners: Wolverton Only Bryanston managed to defeat done to all! this season. The C team came very winning a further two matches us and the excellent results and close to winning against local rivals to take the title of House Netball performances say much about the The U16s have had a competitive Bryanston and Monkton Coombe, Champions 2018. great spirit that this squad has season and played a wide range of but settled with a good draw! The generated. opposition teams, from local clubs 14As approached the matches to 1st team squads. It has been with confidence and perseverance, great to see so many girls make producing impressive wins excellent progress, often resulting against Leweston, QE, Blandford, | 2017/18 in frequent changes to the team Warminster and Gillingham. selections. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

CROSS COUNTRY

COMMENDATIONS: A squad of 28 runners competed represent Dorset at both the South Tom Catmur, Joshua in eight inter-school fixtures with West Schools and English Schools Hawkes, Chloe Mogridge, some also taking part in county, Championships to make the largest Archie Moore, Max Sadler. regional schools, national schools number of county runners selected and county club races. from one school in the whole JUNIOR COLOURS: county. Conor Gibb, Amy Mercer, The senior boys had two individual Joshua Smith. victories, four 2nd team places Joshua Smith, Ed Dart and Amy and two team victories and Mercer were all selected to HALF COLOURS: retained the County Team title for represent Dorset Clubs at the Fred Catmur. the fourth consecutive year. The Southern Inter Counties event, intermediate boys team gained with Amy and Ed also going on FULL COLOURS: three 2nd places and a 3rd at the to compete at the National Inter- Angus Cameron, Elsa county championships. Joshua Counties. The whole group has Charwood, Alex D’Arbost, Smith became the new Junior trained very hard and set a record Edward Dart. Boys County Champion and along number of personal bests over 103 102 with, Ed Dart, Alex D’Arbost, 10km. Angus Cameron, Amy Mercer and Elsa Charlwood, was selected to

HOUSE CROSS Wolverton scoring 68 points. The one minute. By the end of leg 10, COUNTRY girls senior team and the overall the early leaders Gate were third, girls title was won by Wolverton. Devine were in second place, 1 English Schools Championships The big record of the day in this The mass prize for the house with minute 35 seconds behind Manor, year’s House Cross Country was the most runners completing the the boys 10 Mile Cup winners for down to 47 seconds by the end 2018 Wolverton. Amy Mercer’s new senior girls course was won by Manor, with 2018. of the second leg, King’s still record of 16.39, beating Ella 91% of the house running. held the lead. The third lap saw The fastest Junior lap was run Pickford’s 2013 record by 1 min The fastest junior lap was run by Wolverton take the lead by 1 by Ella Browse of King’s in 7 22 seconds! Alex D’Arbost was 10 MILE CUP Josh Smith of Gate, in 5 minutes minute and 42 seconds after Amy minutes 6 seconds and the the senior boys winner, Joshua 40 seconds. Mercer set the fastest lap ever fastest Senior lap was run by Smith was the junior boys winner In the boys’ race, the Gate Year for a Year 11 girl in a new record Amy Mercer of Wolverton in 6 and Caroline Smith the junior girls 9 runner Josh Smith established The fastest Senior lap was run time of 6 minutes 10 seconds. minutes 10 seconds. winner. an early lead, running the fourth by Alex D’Arbost of Devine in 5 fastest time of all year groups. minutes 31 seconds. Despite the best efforts of the Manor won the junior boys team, The Gate lead grew to over one King’s runners, the gap grew senior boys team and the overall minute but was reduced to just In the girls’ race, King’s were off from the third leg onwards with team prizes. The second record of eight seconds by a fast leg by Finn to a flying start with their Year 9 the eventual winning margin of the day was a draw in the junior Dickson. At the end of the 5th lap, runner, Ella Browse, finishing with over three minutes making the girls team with both King’s and James Miles had taken the lead for a lead of 1 minute 10 seconds, House Cross Country girls 10 Mile Cup winners for Manor and made a margin of over although the margin had come 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS COMMENDATIONS: TENNIS 1st VI - Phoebe Bartlett, Alex Clark. GIRLS 1ST VI GIRLS 3RD & 4TH VI using a timed format. The Year 9 competition was very close, but 2nd VI - Libby Andrews, India The first team had a very good Tennis has been a welcome break King’s took the lead with three Dyer, Tallulah Heaver, Emma and enjoyable season with a new from exams and this year we were games. The Year 10 King’s team McKeown, Hetty Wraight. successful partnership between able to field a 5th team, which built on this lead to secure a Ellie Lewis and Jess Chick, followed meant the majority of players convincing victory. 3rd VI - Morgan Bottomley, by Asia Jones and Alex McKeown, have had the opportunity to Nell Dixon, Virginia Gugilelmi, who have been a strong first team play a competitive match for the Claire Thomson. pair for the past three years, and school. BOYS TENNIS the addition of two very promising U15A - Emily Abram, Issy Year 11s, Alex Clark and Phoebe JUNIOR TENNIS The season got off to the perfect Lockwood,Daisy Mackenzie, Bartlett. start when our Seniors defeated Alice Meadowcroft, Harriet There has been some excellent the Dorset Veterans - for only the Middleton, Lola Putland- Matches saw conclusive wins tennis played this season by all the second time in fifteen years - in a Simpkin. against Milton Abbey and St Mary’s teams. Issy and Lola have often nail-biting 5-4 thriller. and close games against Monkton been the last pair playing a nail- U15B - Cara Leckie, Esther Combe. As the season progressed, biting match at the end. Harriet The Seniors also enjoyed victories Stevenson. all our partnerships greatly and Alice have continued to build against Monkton Combe and 105 improved, with an amazing finale on their partnership from last year Milton Abbey, with Guy Heron U15C - Ronja Floren, Kate against Sherborne Girls on their and produced some encouraging and Sam Clarke establishing Graham, Abi Jones, Jess beautiful grass courts. results. Cara and Esther have been themselves as our number one pair. Matthews. the most consistent pairing for the Constantin Aufsess Von Podewils Special mentions go to Ellie for her 15B team, winning several of their and newcomer Louis Graf Van Der U14A - Flora Abram, Georgia undefeatable serve; Alex and Asia matches. Finally, well done to Alice, Groeben became our top Year 11 Learmonth, Sofia Victorova. for their consistency; and to Phoebe Issy, Daisy and Emily who came pairing and played their best tennis and Alex for their great play and 3rd at the North Dorset Doubles when edging past King’s Bruton U14B - Nicole Cummings, attitude towards the sport. tournament for the second year in with a 5-4 win. Chloe Hammond. a row. In the end of season games, Bryn

FULL COLOURS: GIRLS 2ND VI It has been great that the U14s Duncan and Henry Daniels in Year Jess Chick, Asia Jones, Ellie have all had the opportunity to 10 rose to the top and led the Lewis, Alex McKeown. This has been a completely new play for the school this year. As the team to convincing wins against team this season and the girls have season has progressed they have Sherborne ‘B’ and Milton Abbey. worked hard to develop effective become more confident and it has doubles partnerships. This has been a delight to see the progress resulted in some good victories they have made. COMMENDATIONS: against Monkton Combe, Milton Constantin Aufsess Von Abbey and St Mary’s. Podewils, Sam Clarke, Max HOUSE TENNIS Fratzscher, Louis Graf Von Der Groeben, Constantin Nemec, Over sixty Year 9 and 10 girls Isaac Stroud-Allen took part in the House Tennis competition, which was played HALF COLOURS: Guy Heron 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

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when Paddy Hamlyn hit a 6 off last Other notable highlights included SENIOR BOYS 2ND XI 3RD XI COMMENDATIONS: CRICKET year’s Captain, Ben Thompson, high fifties by Will Perrin and Jacob over long on. Gordon. On the fielding front This was a very enjoyable season. This term the 3rd XI cricket squad 1st XI - Jacob Berry, Jacob George Pratt took an outstanding We played six matches with wins have been developing their skills 1ST XI Gordon, Paddy Hamlyn, Will The traditional cricket week began catch against Sherborne. Although against Sherborne, Bryanston and through a varied programme of Perrin. After a successful winter training with the toughest game of the no one managed a five wicket haul Milton Abbey. Harrison skippered drills and activities. A couple of program we felt we could have a season against the MCC. With this year Jacob Berry has been the the side enthusiastically and fully players were given the opportunity 2nd XI - Josh Burvill, Finn decent season ahead of us. Sadly three Year 9s added to the squad leading wicket taker. Will Perrin understood the need to give to play for the 2nd towards the end Dickson, Harrison Horner, the beginning of the season was they all dug deep to produce an also managed a superb hat-trick everybody a chance to contribute. of term and the overall engagement James McDouall, Archie mired by batting collapses that excellent run chase to win the against the OCs. has been outstanding. After losing a close first game Moore. meant we were always behind. The game by one wicket. Sunday saw very early in the season, we went matches were on many occasions the Mr Young testimonial where We say goodbye this year to on to win three matches in a row 3rd XI - Louis James and close but we were left frustrated by 23 boys, girls and OAPs enjoyed Freddie Nevill, Alex Ashmore and before changing the team around Michael Sandiford. not getting over the line. a great game of cricket. Monday George Pratt and myself. James was the first year we had an Miles, Will Betts and Harry Morgan and losing the return game to Bryanston. It was great to put out HALF COLOURS: Alex Thankfully the team perked up invitational side and it was to prove were all awarded their cricket caps a mixed scratch team of available Ashmore, Will Betts, Harry in the middle of the season and a particularly strong one, made for services to the 1st XI. keen cricketers from all teams to Morgan, Freddie Nevill, George victories against Milton Abbey of young club cricketers from all play King’s Bruton at the end of the Pratt. (twice), Warminster, Poole and the around the South West. Although JAMES MILES season. OCs lifted our spirits. The latter we lost the game the highlight was Captain of Cricket FULL COLOURS: James Miles game was won off the last ball surely a calm, masterful 100 by Jacob Gordon. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

1st XI Cricket

Cricket Cap Presentation

109 108 COMMENDATIONS: JUNIOR BOYS from the U15B, U14 and Girls’ U14 concentrating and fielding well, HOUSE CRICKET CRICKET squads, which culminated in a they were able to take advantage U15A - Alfred Carpenter, Joel nail-biting final ball victory over of several winning positions. A In all age group competitions Cazalet, Dom Dawnay, Henry All members of the U14A squad U15 Warminster. notable contributor to the fielding this term there has been some Gundill, Ayush Raj Iyer, Ringo have maintained a fantastic work department was Jimmy ‘safe hands’ fantastic cricket being played by Price. The U15B cricket team have ethic in training and their hard Godden. all Houses with some excellent Our season with the U15A squad greatly improved their game. work was rewarded with victories individual performances. The U15B - Harold Seyler, Ben has been most enjoyable and George Readwin batted very well against Poole Grammar, Dauntsey’s Solid victories were achieved batsmen were pretty much firing Williams, Thomas Youens. their commitment and enthusiasm in the fixture against Dauntsey’s, and Wells Cathedral School. The against Wells Cathedral School, on all cylinders in the majority of has enabled them to enjoy some while Harold Seyler took a couple stand out performance of the Blandford School, Milton Abbey, the games scoring over 100 runs in rewarding performances. Their hard of wickets for just a few runs. season was an emphatic victory Bryanston and King’s Bruton, U14A - Jack Andrews, Ben the matches. This ensured bowlers work was reflected in emphatic Dominic Holden captained the against Bryanston in the semi-final ensuring that the team finished Bartlett, Toby Berry, Louis had to be very controlled in their victories against Milton Abbey and team with great confidence before of the county cup, which saw the with many more wins than losses. Church, Billy Daniels, Lucas response which enabled some Warminster, which was particularly suffering an unfortunate injury, opposition bowled out for 36 Dodwell, Tim Hamlyn, Ben exciting matches. memorable for Ringo’s 5-wickets The 14Cs have had a great season, Hart, James Holloway, Josh but his keenness to still turn up runs. All of the players should be and another Ayush hat-trick. In beating Wells in their first match. Parsons, William Tripcony, for training to support the team is applauded for their efforts on what Seniors - Gate addition, Joel and James have The man of the match was Paul Benedict Wheeler. testament to the positive attitude has been an thoroughly enjoyable contributed with impressive knocks that the team displayed all season. season. Daniel who, fresh from France and Middle - Devine and Henry with a hat-trick! Dom new to the game, not only batted U14B - Jimmy Godden, Lochy Honourable mentions must go to Dawnay has been exceptional as The 14B team was well co- spectacularly but also made a great Legge-Bourke, Ben MacGregor, Ben Williams, Arthur Crumplin and Junior - Gate wicketkeeper, with the finesse of a captained this term by Dominic catch. Bryanston struggled to put Bradley Perkins, Arthur Rider, Thomas Youens, whose keenness to leaping salmon to save many a run. Story and Arthur Rider, who have out a 14C team, but we just about Dom Story improve in training, and consistent handled the challenge of managing Overall winners - Gate We commend Alfred for his calm hard work, paid off in some fine held our own against their 14Bs. approach to captaincy and would a very lively group of their peers The boys showed true resilience U14C - Paul-Antoine Daniel, performances later in the season. finally like to thank those players very well. Once the boys had and Clayesmore spirit throughout. Cameron McCourt, Ben James- who stepped up on a number of worked out the importance of Philips, Alfie Potter, Oliver | 2017/18 occasions to represent the U15As, Schwieso. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

GIRLS CRICKET also represented the U15 boys, a fantastic achievement which COMMENDATIONS: ATHLETICS included an excellent win over In a closely fought Girls’ House Warminster. In addition, the girls Kiki A, Eleanor Chmielewska, match, Wolverton emerged as A total of 104 pupils participated eventually selected to represent enjoyed victories over Canford Lucy Tipping, Lola Putland- COMMENDATIONS: worthy winners. The game was in athletics this summer term with North Dorset in 19 events. and Sherborne, with all members Simpkin, Esther Stevenson. Ella Browse, Leah Crabbe, played in a great spirit and both over 50 pupils competing in inter- of the squad making valuable Elsa Charlwood, Louis houses should be proud of their school fixtures. Two of our regular At the Dorset Schools contributions. Clarkson, Abi Falconer, Harry fixtures were lost because of rain Championships, Alex D’Arbost, performances. James, Luke Rhodes, Vega and in the remaining two other George de la Perrelle, Tim Hughes The team have enjoyed success Stanley, Caroline Smith, Many of these girls have not only fixtures against eight schools, our and Josh Smith all became County year, qualifying for the indoor Fiona Tunidau. played in the U15 side, which county final in the Easter break. senior girls team gained one first Champions, with Amy Mercer, competed in the National T20 place and one second, with the Tabitha Rowland and Jack Pearce HALF COLOURS: competition this summer, but have junior girls team gaining one second gaining second places. Alex Angus Cameron, Tim and one third. Our senior and junior D’Arbost, Josh Smith and Amy Hughes, George de la boys teams both held third place in Mercer went on to be selected Perrelle, Tabitha Rowland. all of the fixtures. to represent Dorset at the South West Schools Championships where JUNIOR COLOURS: Josh Clayesmore had the largest team Josh Smith’s second place, and an Smith competing at the North Dorset excellent qualifying time for 800m, 111 110 Trials, held at the Yeovil Arena, gained him selection for the English FULL COLOURS: Alex where 45 pupils competed for Schools Championships. D’Arbost, Amy Mercer, Jack qualification for the Dorset Schools Pearce, Jenny Smith. Championships. Fifteen pupils were

Girls Cricket team with England and Hampshire professional, Katie George County Champions 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

BIATHLON

SWIMMING After qualifying in the regional air temperature was below rounds, Abi Falconer (U14) freezing she ran a very similar together with five pupils from time to her qualifying time. Seniors: King’s 66 and Wolverton As with the U16s, the U18 boys 2018 DORSET the Prep School competed at She paced the race well and 37 were up against strong competition CHAMPIONSHIPS the National Schools Biathlon came third in her heat (ten and came fourth. Well done to all Final standings were Wolverton Finals at Crystal Palace, were on the start line). Back the boys for their swims. Rebecca Holden (Year 13) and Ben with 100 points and King’s 124 London. The event took place in the pool she also had a Falconer (Year 12) competed at the points, therefore the 2018 Girls in March and the ‘Mini Beast confident swim and just Adding all the age group points Dorset County Championships in House Swimming Winners are from the East!’ certainly missed a personal best time together Clayesmore came third February. King’s. affected by the weather for the 100 metre race. overall, a fantastic result for the conditions outside on the Rebecca has many years of team. In the boys’ competition, Devine athletics track. COMMENDATION: experience and she came away came third with 113 points, Manor Abi Falconer with two golds and a bronze The final swim gala at Canford 2nd with 130, and the overall Abi competed in the 1600 was a great success. The junior medal. Well done, Rebecca. Many metres and even though the 113 112 winners were Gate with 142 points. congratulations also for achieving girls secured a huge victory over three regional times (50m, 100m & Canford, and the junior and senior 200m Backstroke). Rebecca went GALAS boys also won against Sherborne on to compete at the South West and Canford. Regional Competition in May. Ben The swim team had two fixtures SQUASH competed in two events; 50m in the Summer term competing The Captain of Swimming, Zach Butterfly and 100m Front crawl. against Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Moles, had a fantastic win in the 50 Ben just missed PB’s following a Boys, Marlborough, Kingswood, metres front crawl, recording a one The squash group has grown in COMMENDATION: return from injury. He was placed Blundells and Canford. second personal best time! numbers and strength this year Dominic Holden 10th in the Butterfly and 9th in the with 13 players in the squad. Ten Front crawl. The U16 girls were placed third, COMMENDATIONS: players have played regularly in four HALF COLOURS: the 4 x 50m Freestyle relay team fixtures and all have played in a Morris Winby Louise Cliff, Abigail Essex, (Abi Falconer, Abi Essex, Phoebe competitive fixture at some point. HOUSE SWIMMING Georgia Harvey, Emma Scott, Jones & Louise Cliff) came first FULL COLOURS: Jack Turner GALA Lucy Wakelin. with a strong finish from Louise. The girls’ House swimming took HALF COLOURS: James Galley, place in two sessions this year, The U16 boys were placed Yoko Lee, Harvey Thring, Juniors (Year 9 and 10) and Seniors fourth Josh Smith, Finlay Thring, Charles Perkins, Ben Falconer, (Year 11 and Sixth Form). The Ben Bavister, Jacob Dyer had SAILING Rupert Angell, Callum Fisher new format certainly added to the strongest competition as This year there were two friendly learned Fleet Racing and all of the the excitement as results were Marlborough and Kingswood had FULL COLOURS: Zach Moles races against Milton Abbey. One sailors have now gained upgrades announced at the end of their very good swimmers. of which was a close draw and in to their Royal Yachting Association galas. In the U18 event, the girls were the other we were just beaten. Our Certificates and achieved Adult team, under Captain Ethan Essex, Level 3. Juniors: Wolverton 63 and King’s placed second. trained very well all year. They have 58 | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN MORE SPORTING SUCCESS

Alongside representing the School, many pupils enjoy sporting success in a whole range of different sports. Here is a selection of those not already reported:

115 114 CRICKET RUGBY DRESSAGE & EQUESTRIAN NETBALL RUGBY Year 11 pupil, Libby Andrews James Galley (Year 13) was EVENTING Netball Captain, Maya Meredith, Year 11 pupil, Will Fitz-Gerald, was called up to the Dorset selected to represent the Jemima Jennings (Year 10) plays for Team Bath in the has been selected to play for County U17 Girls squad for South West Lambs rugby team. has enjoyed success in both National Performance League. Bath Rugby’s U18s. 2018. affiliated and un-affiliated dressage at a national level.

SQUASH CYCLING Jack Turner (Year 13) has Year 10 pupil, Nathaniel Brookes, has been played his way into the top 100 pursuing his love of cycling with some strong EQUESTRIAN EVENTING HOCKEY HOCKEY rankings at U19 level nationally. races this season, including a tour of Scotland Jess Rimmer (Year 11) is the U18 Clayesmore Hockey Captain, Year 10 pupil, Alice Meadowcoft, and a first finish in a National Youth Series Race, National Eventing Champion at Finley Dalton, represented was selected for the England ahead of the Welsh National Champion. Intermediate Level. his club, Bournemouth, at the Hockey U15 Performance Squad.

National Hockey Final in May. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPORTS

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SUNDAY 8 - THURSDAY 12 JULY AWARDS

This year’s Cormorants week saw MONDAY 9 JULY V CANFORD AT A late declaration meant that the for 77. This was a really good fun YOUNG CORMORANT CORMORANTS’ CUP old faces returning and four new CLAYESMORE Cormorants didn’t have much time match and it was all over in time to For two great spells at Bryanston Scored runs in every game played, Cormorants playing for Clayesmore to reach their score running out of watch the match. and getting faster and faster all outscored his brother. Took 8 in a series of fixtures against local In the words of Cormorants time, finishing on 146/8, the match week, this was awarded to James catches, and didn’t drop any. opponents. Treasurer, this was a “horrible drawn, but a good day’s cricket. THURSDAY 12 JULY V Miles, a real credit to the School Awarded to a debutant Harry performance on a tough wicket SHERBORNE AT CLAYESMORE and outgoing 1st XI Captain. Morgan. (Pictured above) SUNDAY 8 JULY T20 with variable bounce”. WEDNEDSAY 11 JULY V DORSET TOURNAMENT AT BRYANSTON KNOCKERS AT CLAYESMORE The highlight of the week was The Cormorants won the toss and Thursday’s clash against Sherborne Sherborne started scoring quickly, use of the facilities and exceptional First up, the Cormorants played put themselves into bat, and were The Cormorants’ opposition on Pilgrims, who the Cormorants making 49 before the loss of their catering. Bryanston Butterflies in one of bowled out for 117. Canford made Wednesday was a village side which haven’t beaten since 2013. The first wicket. But Mr Conway took the friendliest games of the week. easier going of the conditions, included two current pupils and opposition arrived with a definite 4 wickets, and the Cormorants It was a close game, but a narrow resulting in a 5 wicket loss for the two current Clayesmore parents. air of superiority but the wicket bowled Sherborne out for 209, loss meant the Cormorants played Cormorants. had eased since Monday. ending the week in a good way Canford in their second match. England’s World Cup football match having batted and fielded really TUESDAY 10 JULY V BRYANSTON that evening meant that this would The Cormorants batted first, with well. Clayesmore batted first in this, AT BRYANSTON be a T20 game. The Cormorants set Mr Conway playing for them and finishing on 144/6. Then Canford off quickly, scoring 216/2 from 20 scoring 44 runs, despite being In all, the week was a mixed bag, came in. Will Morgan had a useful The Bryanston Butterflies batted overs, with Will Price scoring 44 the recipient of 16 wasp stings. with a couple of wins, a couple of spell of 3/11 from 3 overs, but first in what was a strange game, and Harry Morgan scoring 50. Declaring on 235/9 it looked like losses and a draw. It was a good Canford won with 3 balls to spare. finishing with a run-scoring spurt the Cormorants had a defendable week for the Cormorants and nice on 207/8. In reply the Knockers were all out total. to see younger Cormorants coming in. Our thanks to the School for the 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

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Thomson for the fiendishly difficult questions) raised £400 you to enjoy seeing what our current the School as to have a dedicated FRIENDS each for BEAT Eating Disorders and Diverse Abilities. ALUMNI pupils are up to and, simultaneously, member of staff concentrating solely I hope to encourage them to have on development will help us move OF CLAYESMORE Our year group reps have arranged some great informal OFFICE a better idea of the history of projects forward and maximise catch-ups: a great way to meet other parents. The new, Clayesmore, of what went before, Clayesmore’s fund-raising and projects The Friends of Clayesmore has enjoyed another year, environmentally friendly Friends of Clayesmore Coffee REPORT and that they are a part of something in the future. welcoming new members to the committee and raising Cups have been selling well, too. Every purchase helps to bigger than the School as they see it funds to support School projects, including providing fund some great projects which are of immediate benefit Dear Old Clayesmorians during their few years here. I am also now to be known as the welcoming hot drinks on the touchlines from the new, to the School’s current pupils. Alumni Relations Manager, which Saturday afternoon Shepherd’s Hut Café. Not quite another year has passed I would love to get the archive sorted is good news for when I hand out This year we bid farewell to a number of committee since I last wrote on this page, as this out, work so carefully begun by Tony my business card as it’s pretty The regular round of collaborations with the Music and members: thank you to Annette, Anita, Emma, Lesley, edition of the magazine is arriving on Chew and Louise Smith but now a bit representative of what I do (although Theatre departments was added to by a Secret Postcard Nicola and Suzanne for all of your help. All in all, it’s been your doormat/desktop a few months neglected due to time constraints. the Clayesmore Society events, Sale, a joint venture with the Art department. This year the another fabulous year, we look forward to meeting you earlier than usual. And, of course, we There are so many things in there that meetings and so on will still be part of committee has been pleased to make donations towards a next year at one of our events. have our new format, designed to could, perhaps, really make current my remit.) number of School projects including hockey goal keeping encourage current Clayesmorians and pupils feel even more proud of being vests and netball dresses, cricket throwdown nets for MAGGIE DE LA PERRELLE Old Clayesmorians to foster a real Clayesmorians; a feeling to take with In the meantime, I hope you enjoy all the Games department, purchases for boarding houses Chair, Friends of Clayesmore interest in what the other is up to. them when they have to prefix that of this Clayesmorian and all it hopes including a table tennis table, pizza oven and outdoor with “Old”! to encapsulate. furniture, funding the language link with Durweston This idea was borne from a strong Primary School, a silver service course for the BTEC feeling I have that affection and Another change due is the With my very best wishes Hospitality students and purchasing a printing press for loyalty to the School can very much appointment of a Development the Art department. The annual Charity Quiz (thanks to Mr be aided by a connection between the Manager, who will start with us in LIISA STEELE Alumni Relations Manager old and the new and I would love for September. This is great news for 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

OLD CLAYESMORIAN FEATURES & CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CHAIR OF THE OC SOCIETY

As the Old Clayesmorian Society goes from out at my own school. We’re very fortunate strength to strength, and we continue to to be part of the Clayesmore family and I am forge strong links with current pupils and certainly very proud to be associated with the their families, it seemed an appropriate Clayesmore name. Sport and Music continue time to launch a rather different version to grow in strength and diversity and this of the Old Clayesmorian that incorporates is evident from the pages of this magazine. the Clayesmorian too. I do hope you enjoy Clayesmorians of all generations are renown reading about the exciting goings-on in the for their can-do attitude, so with innovation, For footage of the landing of the Was “The Clayesmore Spirit” ever School just as much as pupils enjoy reading determination and encouragement I know THE SMALL WORLD craft, look up “The Small World” (in more fully realised?! 121 120 about what sort of activities we, as a Society, we are going to hear of more and different quotation marks) and “Eiloart” and still meet up for. successes over the course of the coming year. This article from April 1959 was uncovered during a routine root you’ll find some splendid old Pathé reports with footage taken before After a most successful 2018 AGM and Once again, the gargantuan task of creating about in the School archive and we the flight and at journey’s end, in Dinner at the school earlier this year, we look this magazine has not happened as if by thought it was worth sharing. What Barbados. forward to returning in 2019 to Brown’s of magic. Many thanks to both Louise and Liisa an extraordinary adventure! Covent Garden for lunch. This popular event for all your efforts, and indeed your relentless gives many OCs the flexibility of making a nagging, to ensure those of us with a page day trip to London rather than having to stay to fill manage to do so in a reasonably timely over. It’s always a wonderful occasion and manner! a great excuse for a day in the capital with friends, so I very much hope to see many of I wish all Clayesmorians, Old Clayesmorians you there. and their families a relaxing and restful summer and look forward to seeing what the Education seems to be ever-changing and it coming year brings. is marvellous to see Clayesmore embracing so many new adventures and challenges for its LOUISE SALMOND SMITH pupils. It seems that every time I look at the Chair, The Old Clayesmorian Society school’s Facebook page or Twitter feed there is something new and exciting that the School July 2018 BIRTHDAY at The Grosvenor in Shaftesbury, AND A MENTION FOR CHRIS has done or an initiative that I want to try CELEBRATIONS IN back in 1953 . BONINGTON… THE 1950S “Underneath the receipt, it lists “… a chunky lad with thick lips” John Dukes (1948 – 1953) “Sauternes” at 15 shillings a encountered on the Idwal Slabs, by unearthed this bill and receipt bottle,” he says. former Master, Carl Verrinder. for his 18th birthday celebration 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

THE LAID BACK HIGH PRIEST

Hugh Thompson, OC, looks at blandly assured the School Council and Denny the extremely hard the roller coaster career of Old “they were some of the types that worker, exemplified the many Clayesmorian, and one of Britain’s he met at home at his father’s characteristics of that heritage. leading artists, Robyn Denny (b.1930 rectory”. - d.2014) His family’s nobility went all the This anecdote suggests that while way back to the dissolution of Clayesmore has, for more than a Denny may have been shy, his the monasteries but the family hundred years, been not only a was very much about still water wealth was gambled away. Two small school but a very modest one. running deep and off centre. In true of his three brothers went to ‘The Clayesmorian’ notes Denny’s Clayesmore style, he was a rebel Clayesmore, Anthony and Barry leaving in 1948, being in the Navy with a smiling face. more conventionally becoming (for National Service) in 1949, at an architect and a diplomat art school in 1952 and selling a few Tony Woollard was at the school respectively. pictures in 1959. Then silence until 1946 - 1949. He was junior to obituaries from the Daily Telegraph Denny but remembers him as being In his last year, Robyn was and Guardian were reprinted in very shy and unassuming and it convinced of his calling as an artist 123 the magazine in 2014. It is only was he, Woollard, who won the art and, upon his leaving, the school lately, in this more competitive, prizes (and he went on to be a very magazine noted: “Denny is under commercial, digital age that more successful film set designer). the influence of Henry Moore... is made of some of the national when he emerges from this phase, figures who trod the turf at Iwerne. “Scadding’s free spirit and then we can expect great things encouragement were a great from him.” Denny was at one point one inspiration to all his students,” he of Britain’s most famous and says. He went onto to do National successful artists, at the forefront Service but he turned conscientious of the modernist wave that swept “I was very surprised when he objector and refused to wear through in the 1960s and 1970s, (Denny) went on to be famous, uniform so spent time in a naval but his was a talent that was though I knew his family had prison. Many see this as part of originally nurtured in a small corner connections with Henry Moore.” his free and independent spirit; of Dorset. He was at the School his conviction, consistent with his from 1945 - 1948. Denny always spoke warmly of his original artistic style. He always saw school days and one of his life time painting as a means of expressing Former Master, David Spinney, in friendships was with fellow OC and his freedom. his “A School History”, saw Denny artist, Jasper Jewett, with whom as a key part of art teacher, Rev. he taught at the Bath Academy in For those who might think failure Scadding’s, irreverent regime, Corsham. in the services was sine qua non saying how the boy “went through for Clayesmore creatives as John a phase of painting suggestive bar Denny’s family was part of the Craxton and Julian Rathbone failed maids with green hair talking to Anglo-Irish aristocracy and in many their medicals, and Brian Epstein, elderly and lascivious bachelors”. ways Denny the original, the rebel, like Denny, failed to complete his When asked about these, Denny the outsider; Denny the determined National Service; Edward Ardizzone, | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN FEATURES & CONTRIBUTIONS

George Devine, Stephen Joseph and cultural changes which cut a deep years; Vermeer hardly considered Artist, Mike Challenger, who Tony Hart all served with honour. trench between past and present.” for even longer; the Pre Raphaelites studied under Denny at the Slade, are now out of fashion; Van Gogh says: “Changing fortunes and Denny went on to study painting in As Mellor states in “The Art never sold in his lifetime but fashions are the nature of the Paris. Here, the Beat Generation, of Robyn Denny” (Black Dog “throughout the 1960s and 1970s, creative beast. Change is a funny led by Juliette Greco and Miles Publishing 2002): “in February Robyn Denny was among the word. Denny had a consistency in Davis, made more of an impression 1962, the New York magazine ‘Arts’ brightest stars in British art.” what he did; fashions change and than the Louvre. He went to St hailed Denny’s Molton Gallery he didn’t. It happens in all fields Martin’s and then onto the Royal exhibition as the season’s finest one As his eldest son Dominic notes: but in the end Denny is established College. This was a time when art man show”. “He did not heed to populist for all time.” schools, especially in London, led ideas and trends and remained the cultural way: art students were With his position as a front bravely and deeply committed to Like many artists, Denny had a the shock troops of what would line player came more prizes. his creative language, his visual complicated personal life. He eventually be realised as the seismic He represented Britain at the language. He went out of fashion was married twice, had three change of the 1960s. No one was Venice Biennale in l966 and, in but he remained sanguine that his children, one of whom was as a cooler. 1973, became the youngest artist time would come again. He never result of a third relationship, but ever to be given a retrospective panicked or started banging on he successfully bound his families doors. He enjoyed a quieter period.” together. He was a great believer Effected by American abstract show at The Tate. Public works 125 124 painters, Jackson Pollock, Mark followed, including murals for in family and tradition; Christmas Rothko et al, the progressive style the London Underground at He kept painting to the end; he for him was a three month affair. was urban, linear and futuristic and Embankment station and for Austin might not have been the super Dominic remembers: “He brought laid back Denny led the break out; Reed in Regent Street, the latter, star of thirty years before but his the same passion and sense of he and Richard Smith were very photographed with the Beatles optimism never dimmed. purpose to his three children as he much the high priests at the Royal posing in front of it, became almost did his work and career.” College. Even before he left the a calling card of the age. James Green runs the Newlyn RCA in 1957, Denny was exhibiting Gallery in Cornwall which, last As his full page Guardian obituary in public galleries and his influence But this high profile fame didn’t year, held an exhibition on Denny. said: “He was great company, with only grew as, for a while, he taught last. As in all walks, a force He says: “It went well, there is a stock of hilarious anecdotes at Hammersmith, the Slade and the produces a reaction and there was more interest in the hard edged about the great and the good who Hugh Thompson in Bath Academy. Very soon he was a a move away from his geometric abstractionism which is exemplified had crossed his path. Completely HUGH THOMPSON front of Denny’s hit. Between 1960 and 1980 Denny abstract style and, in 1977, he by his work. He came to prominence unshockable, he was enormously (1960 – 1964) Embankment Station had forty solo shows in seven noted a “reaction against my sort when students from the Royal warm and empathetic and an design countries and his work was bought of work.” By the l980s, Denny College led the way in urban city abiding support for his family and by major galleries in Britain, Europe had moved to Los Angeles and his cool, very much in opposition to and the USA. The Tate owns 85 of profile was greying: others were the dominant St Ives School, where friends.” In the photos of him, it’s his works. coming through. landscape was the inspiration. easy to see the twinkle in his eye. Certainly fashions changed and he In 1960, he helped organise the Critic Martin Gayford, writing in the didn’t, he remained true to himself A last word from Dominic: “He “Situation” exhibition that his Spectator (23.09.17), in an article and his ideas. Some of his later was a complicated man, very quick biographer, David Mellor, considers headlined “Fickle Fortune”, used work is very rewarding aesthetically. witted, on one level, very much the as a “point of departure in the Denny’s demise as a case in point. All who knew him talk of his laid back artist, but on another, the history of vanguard art in England... “Artists vanish all the time”… El charismatic qualities.” well born public school boy who which helped us adjust to social and Greco was undiscovered for 200 understood old fashioned notions of duty and responsibility.” | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN FEATURES & CONTRIBUTIONS

WINNIE THE POOH

This summer has seen the release His mother was Daphne de The real life Milne was of a (fictionalised) account of Selincourt, sister of Aubrey, a notoriously unhappy as a the life of Christopher Robin former Headmaster of Clayesmore child; perhaps he would have Milne but many Clayesmorians (after whom the room in the Main been happier if he’d come to may not be aware of the House is named). Interestingly Clayesmore. Alas, however, he School’s connection with one of (ahem), Christopher Robin’s wife went to Stowe! literature’s most famous sons. was Lesley de Selincourt, his first cousin and Aubrey’s daughter.

NOT MERELY TO just two in a million people and Like a lot of you, I spent a great SURVIVE, BUT TO up until recently it was a fatal deal of my school years learning THRIVE condition. Readers of a certain to cope with small adversities and age may remember ‘The Boy in to thrive in slightly challenging A GREEK ODYSSEY (AFTER PADDY LEIGH FERMOR) ‘Resilience’ is a very fashionable The Bubble’ and most will know of circumstances. Over my years Marie Curie: both died from the there, these coping events He travelled across Europe, sans Our holidays there in the 70s were Yamas. Thanks ‘Paddy’ Leigh Fermor word in education circles; some condition. became bigger than the sum of much spending money, learning always a joy! We passed the days and those special locals for your would say it always has been. In their parts - I became inured to languages on the way, walking from with fellow wanderers, free-range lovely land, latent love of us crazy this context, resilience is defined I was lucky, if that is the right small hardships and eventually, Denmark to Greece. En route he Brits, our nights with our band of Brits. We were lucky learning the as ‘the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, word, to live within a few miles even though I didn’t realise it, took in the countries and cultures. ‘proper’ fisher folk. We started out, lethargic lifestyle that replenished 127 of Europe’s largest dedicated able to cope with something truly 126 not with the launch of a trireme our energy, fuelling us to travail for tragedy, threats or significant cancer hospital (although aplastic challenging. He spoke Greek like a native but a 13-year-old Trident powered yet another twelve months to fund sources of stress - “bouncing anaemia is not a cancer, it (although British educated), he had by compressed air. Only once we the following year’s foray to the back” from difficult experiences’. behaves like one and it treated I believe we’re not put on this long left academic learning and had had to replace an ancient artefact timeless beauty of the Taygetos. like one). planet just to cope with what life become an acknowledged travel whilst out there, having to enquire The freshwater springs in the midst Up until recently I would have throws at us, we should be here writer par excellence. He resided if, by any chance, anyone could lay of the ocean at Stoupa, the high, dismissed the term out of hand Initially, I was given a drug to thrive on the opportunity that in the Mani region of the south their hands on a new diaphragm for deep caves of the multiple water as another example of facile therapy that seemed to work adversity affords us. Clayesmore Peloponnese in the quaint fishing the carburettor? The reply came levels of the Mediterranean over snowflake phraseology. It turns but I had a serious relapse, gave me the outlook, the resolve village of Kardamyli. instantly: “how many do you want?” millennia that permitted exploration. out I was wrong. leaving me without any effective and the determination to take this New and in their original box, they Diving and under water swims in immune system. As a result, I got ordeal in my stride and come out It has now become a tourist trap, a saved the day: modern mechanics stalactite-clad enclosed pools where Plenty has also been written lately many serious infections often the other side. summertime hangout for the Athens combining with ancient Greek all manner of treasures could be about the need for schools to one after the other: pneumonia elite, jewellery shops and all; the hospitality. found. Weird and wonderful purple produce ‘rounded pupils’ (no jokes (twice), shingles, E-coli (twice), Whilst I may not laugh in the face main street is now even tarmacked, monsters, bones of long lost extinct about Clayesmore food please). giardia (rare, vile – don’t of danger, Clayesmore at least quite like a city. We loved our annual odyssey and creatures and true tales of Troy and Children need more than just to ask…), streptococcus (twice), gave me the ability to whistle knew the famous Patrick Leigh trilobites, too! pass exams; they need ‘life skills’ enterococcus and plenty I can’t while I walk through the valley of In our time, a simple jetty jutting Fermor did the more because he too (or so the argument goes). remember. I had a bone marrow the shadow of death. out to sea was all that remained settled in ‘our’ village. Patrick, the Thanks to Yani, Stavros (Stavraki), The old me would have dismissed transplant, preceded by a week of the original port and back then one who had captured a German Demosthenis (Denis) and finally this as modern tosh; these days, I of chemotherapy, but this failed, For that I am, and always will be, there were no modern things such general in Crete’s mountains in the to Petros (Peter) who kept us alive wholeheartedly agree. Why? meaning I had to do it all over truly grateful. as freshwater showers to shave and Second World War. He a linguist, with his stuffed peppers and his again four months later. wash off the salty Mediterranean a writer, a real character who had highly-regarded bouillabaisse, made Well, four years ago, after a DUNCAN SLATER before repairing to a timely tavern. traversed all of Europe on foot, from the plethora of produce to be routine check up at hospital, I Okay so I’ve been to hell and (1979 – 1983) Frappé (ice cold coffee) being an living in the land of olives and its found nightly all around our port in a was diagnosed with a rare and back, what does that have to do early non-alcoholic ‘cocktail’; fine prized golden oil (our annual swap storm’ caught to be cooked. potentially fatal bone marrow with Clayesmore? horiatiki (Greek) salad, tzatziki and for a bottle of whisky from the UK). disease called severe aplastic | 2017/18 houmous surely de rigueur? ALISTAIR GRAHAM anaemia. This condition affects (1961-1966) 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

GAWAIN TOWLER (1981 - 1986) was the OLD CLAYESMORIANS - subject of this little snippet in The Times, earlier this WHERE ARE THEY NOW? year (see right).

DAVID BELL 1950s A J GRAHAM (1982 - 1987) is a director (1961 - 1966) is an of Winkworths, living in TONY WOOLLARD (1946 electrical entrepreneur, Surrey with his family and a - 1950) is an artist. Have living in Iwerne Minster. spaniel called Bertie. a look at his work at www.tonywoollard.co.uk. JOHN BARRACLOUGH KATHRYN TROTTER NÉE (1963 - 1967) now retired BREADMORE DAVID VERNON-COLLIE from telecommunications (1984 - 1987) is a nursing (1951 - 1957) is retired (after 25 years in the tutor in Hamilton, New and lives in Kent but machine tool industry). Zealand. returns to his former Lives in East Grinstead, home, Cape Town, for a West Sussex. ELLY FLACK NÉE couple of months every BULLOCKE year. DAN WITTLETON (1980 - 1989) is a PHILIP EMBY REBECCA WILKINSON 128 (1963 - 1968) is a herbologist in Hawke’s Bay, (1972 - 1977) is a NÉE DUCKETT (1979 BRIAN ARPEL retired enginéer, living New Zealand. frame designer, living in - 1981) living between (1956 - 1959) is retired in Birkdale, Queensland, Norwich. Malaysia and Italy, and living in Brisbane, Australia. working as an artist and Australia. 1990s TIM HORAN 1980s also, with her husband, on small hospitality and 1960s (1966 - 1969) is retired PAUL NEWMAN GUS CASELY-HAYFORD tourism properties. and lives in Royston, (1986 - 1990) is a chief (1978 - 1980), not only DAVID JOHNSTONE Hertfordshire. enginéer, living in Bangkok. landed the prestigious RICHARD GALE (1957 - 1962) is retired role of Director of the (1977 - 1982) is an from the aviation 1970s LOUISE NANCHEN NÉE Smithsonian’s National aerospace engineer from industry and lives in DUDSON Museum of African Art in Fovant, Wiltshire. Presteigne, Powys. CLIVE LACEY (1983 - 1991) is the ROBERT SOPER GEORGINA HALL but ‘Comanche’ broke Washington DC, he was (1970 - 1973) lives in director of a church (1990 - 1994) lives (1990 - 1996) is an IT the record, making the been awarded an OBE JULIET DYER NÉE FOOT NEILL PITCHER Brighton whilst running school in Moscow. on the Gold Coast, consultant, living in 630 nautical mile (725 in the Queen’s Birthday (1972 - 1983), living and (1957 - 1962) lives near the family firm: a Queensland, Australia, Croydon. mile) journey in just Honours list this year working in Teignmouth. Reading in Berkshire and Victorian building in RICHARD CREASY working for the police, one day, 15 hours, nine and we are very proud is a retired chartered West London providing (1988 - 1991) lives in and would love to catch KELVIN BARKER minutes and 24 seconds. indeed! ALEXANDER BUTLER surveyor. a home to the creative Georgia, USA, and works up with any OCs who (1990 - 1998) is a lawyer Any of you who have (1981 - 1984) is a banker, industries. in accounting. find themselves in the in Abu Dhabi. ever spent any time on a The picture above shows living in London. RODNEY SPOKES area. yacht will appreciate how him on a visit back to (1957 - 1962) living in STEPHEN MANNING DAN HARVEY SHANNON FALCONE remarkable that is. School in 2014 for our STEVE HOLMAN Leicestershire, married (1969 - 1975) is working (1990 - 1994) working SARAH HUTCHINS NÉE (1994 – 1999) was ‘Literature and Lunch’ (1980 - 1984) is a to Pam and busy with the in mining in Western for NetJets Management ALLEN crewing on the yacht CHRIS MORRALL event. company director, living Rotarians. Australia. Ltd, in Lisbon, Portugal. (1990 - 1995) is a that won the prestigious (1996 - 1999) travelled in Wimborne. teacher and is currently Rolex Sydney Hobart across Latin America, living in Worcestershire. Yacht Race. Not only that from Argentina to 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN RHYS LANGFORD (2002 - 2007) were delighted with their is living in Stavanger, Norway, achievement. Well done, Lewis! and a working as an exploration JON ENOCH geologist. IMOGEN SANDIFORD (2010 - (1993 - 1998) is still making waves in the 2012) graduated in 2017 from world of photography. Earlier this year, he 2010s Aberdeen University as Dr, took this picture of a man who was about to MBChB. She is now about to make some waves of his own! OLIVER BAILEY enter her Foundation Year 2 at (2007 - 2012) graduated last Glasgow Royal Infirmary and is year with a Masters in Strategic considering a career in surgery. Studies from the University of Reading. LUCINDA SANDON-ALLUM (2010 - 2012) is working Hampshire cricketer, LEWIS at Weber Shandwick as an MCMANUS (2007 - 2012), associate. helped his squad to victory earlier this year at the Royal MIKAELA BELCHER (2003 - We were very pleased to hear that SOPHIE EDEN London One Day Cup Final 2013) looking towards starting (1997 - 1999) was recently presented with a sur- against Kent. work as a trainee solicitor in prise award. After supporting the South Wiltshire London having graduated from Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association McManus, a wicketkeeper- Trinity College, Cambridge and for the last 21 years, she was given the award by batsman, and his team mates, after a year at BPP University. none other than HRH The Princess Royal. secured their first white-ball 130 trophy since 2012 and they

Mexico, over three 2000s JAMES BAKER PIXIE (FORMERLY years (2015 - 2018). (1990 - 2001) is a project KNOWN AS AMY) LEWIS JONES AND CORINNE CUMMINGS (both The picture shows OCs, from left to right: He developed a keen RUFUS DAW manager and he lives in LEVINSON 2007 – 2011) bring a bit of romance to this issue Franziska Ganz, Rebecca Marie (bridesmaid), interest in the nature, (? - 2001) is doing a PhD Romsey, Hampshire. (2002 - 2006) is living of the magazine. Having met at School, they held Bea Maddison (bridesmaid), Simeon Bleach birds and native cultures is Biomedical Science at the high life as personal their wedding last September and Clayesmore (groomsman), Eleanor Cooke, Tom Merriman, of the continent and Manchester. ROLAND DAW photogra-pher to the was strongly represented, with Martin (he Lewis Jones (groom), Oliver Bailey (best man), plans to write a book (2002 - 2005) is doing a singer, Dua Lipa. played the organ at the ceremony) and Eleanor Corinne Jones (née Cummings, bride), Elliott about his experiences. PhD in Philosophy and Cooke present and a host of the couple’s Reithofer-Taylor (best man), Martin Cooke, James Business at Liverpool contemporaries playing vital roles on the day. Fuller (groomsman), Veit Ulbricht, JoeHenry University. Congratulations to the happy couple! Cummings (groomsman). CHARLEY WEDDERBURN (2011 – 2015) has won a rowing scholarship to UCLA in America.

CHARLIE ABBOTT (2010 - 2016) is a student and lives in Christchurch in Dorset.

TOMMY SIDFORD (2012 - 2017) is studying Agriculture at Kingston Mauward College, near Dorchester.

Imogen Sandiford Julia Sullivan James Couling Ollie Baillie Daria Ermolenko

LUCY MERRIMAN OLIVIA COTTENDEN he’s now working on AUGUSTA DARIA ERMOLENKO ANNA HOEHN HANNA NIEMEYER (2015 - 2017) (2005 - 2013) has just (1998 - 2014) has got a super yachts in Palma. CAMPOS-MARTYN (2013 - 2017) is currently studying for (2014 - 2017) is at Oxford Brookes is studying Business Administration received a First Class First in BA (Hons) Digital (2011 - 2016) won a a BA in English and Psychology at the where she is President of the at the Kühne Logistics University in Honours degree in Film Production from JACK ALLUM silver medal in the Junior University of Buckingham. Alongside Entrepreneurship Society. Hamburg, specialising in International Business Management at Ravensbourne University. (1999 - 2015) is a World Cup for Olympic her studies, she is finding time to be Business Management. 133 132 Anglia Ruskin University. student and is living in Trap Shooting, in Sydney the Student Happiness Champion, ELLA BOREHAM WILSON While there, she was GEORGE MADDISON Shaftesbury. earlier this year. having been asked to fill the role by (2015 - 2017) is currently studying for also promoted to Senior (2006 - 2014) has been none other than Sir Anthony Seldon a BA(Hons) in Marketing at UWE. Under Officer in the continuing his success JAMES COULING Augusta, who lives just himself. She is also Vice President of Officer Training Corps with the Footlights at (2008 - 2015) is at the down the road from the Psychology Society and President and won two awards: for Exeter University, most Britannia Royal Naval School at East Stour, of the English Society. leading and having the recently starring in the College, Dartmouth, reached a tie-break in biggest impact on OTC lead role in “Singin’ in the doing officer training, and the final, resolved with a life. Rain”. He has also been is very much enjoying it. ‘sudden death’ shoot off, study-ing in Ammam, and missed the gold by a JAMES COMER Jordan as part of his MONTY EVANS hair’s breadth. OC SOCIETY COMMITTEE (2006 - 2013) is a course in Arabic and (2010 - 2015) has just ROBERT MASH MARK FARRAND SARAHJANE NEWLAND management consultant, Islamic Studies. got a First in BA (Hons) It’s not the first time PRESIDENT TREASURER (KENNARD) living in London. Technical Theatre from she has enjoyed medal (1952 – 1958) (1978 – 1981) (1979 – 1984) JULIA SULLIVAN the Guildhall School of success on the world MATTHEW DYTON (2007 - 2014) has just Music and Drama. stage and she’s definitely LOUISE SALMOND SMITH MATT SWARBRICK ANDREW BEATON (2011 - 2013) has just graduated with a First one to watch, so she (THOMPSON) SPORTS SECRETARY (1964 – 1969) graduated from Reading in MSci Physics and NICHOLAS TAYLOR also became the worthy CHAIR (1990 – 1995) JOHN DUKES University with a First in Astrophysics from the (2010 - 2015) having recipient of an award (1989 – 1994) (1948 – 1953) Consumer Behaviour and University of Birmingham finished his course at from the Spinney LOUISE SMITH (ROSS- Marketing and is heading and has secured herself a Oxford Brookes, is now at Memorial Trust in May, PAUL SMITH KELLAWAY) ADAM HORNBLOW off to a job in Shoreditch. job in Amsterdam. Sandhurst with an aim to to help her with the huge SECRETARY EDITOR (1990 – 1993) fulfil a commission with costs of travelling and (1989 – 1994) (1994 – 1998) ANNA SHYSOVA OLLIE MORRIS the Coldstream Guards. competing. We hope to PIERS SABINE (2011 - 2013) is working (2012 - 2014) passed his see more of her soon. Go (1956-1960) as an analyst and lives in Yachtmaster qualification Augusta! See her on page London. with flying colours and 147. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

IN MEMORIAM

WE REGRET TO REPORT THE DEATHS OF THE FOLLOWING OLD CLAYESMORIANS, STAFF AND FRIENDS

MAURICE PATRICK GERARD He loved the regular gatherings town every week to receive their (1925 – 1928) with the boys drinking their cocoa religious education. Instead of and Lex holding court. He told me coming straight back, the boys had My dad was called Maurice Gerard, that Clayesmore was different to got a list from the others of items, born October 1912, and was sent most schools, the boys were taught and had to hide the illicit jazz to Clayesmore in about 1925. The manual jobs and some of the work records by Jelly Roll Morton and his school was on the old site, which e.g. making paths, building the pool Red Hot Peppers and such like. was near Winchester, if I remember etc. was to make them physically rightly. Alex Devine was the stronger. The boys had to be able I know dad would have loved to be Headmaster. to swim and dad used to cheat by remembered here. He died in 1998. pushing off the side to get wet and My dad was so very fond of the get out quickly. FRANCES REED school; he loved it, it was his family Daughter 135 134 and, over the years, he told me He was one of the few Catholic many anecdotes and memories. boys and the group went to the

were honoured with special DAVID R W SPARROW Hanney, John himself. LIONEL HENRY PIMM Rations were eased by the at Kingston Maurwood College, commemorative badges and he was (1946-1949) (1938-1941) occasional mid-morning pork pie Dorchester. He joined the Milk one of the 28 invited to receive his “Patrick was Head Middles Prefect from the village and he developed Marketing Board and later West badge from the Prime Minister at We heard from David’s widow that at the time and became Head Boy in Lionel died on 27 May 2018. his lasting love of natural history Devon Farmers where he made 10 Downing Street. It was a source he died on 16 March this year after a September 1953.” in North Dorset and on the many friends with farming families. of pride to Ian to have assisted long illness. IAN A FERGUSON Cranborne Chase. He married in 1951 and had in gaining recognition for their JOHN SEAWARD (1939-1943) two children who survive him. conscription. JAMES LIERMAN CANTRELL Initially deferred from National Ian became an early and active (1949-1952) (1951-1955) We regret to report the death of Service on the grounds of health, member of the Devon Wildlife ROGER KINGWILL (1945-1950) Ian on 10 December 2017, aged at 19 he was conscripted as a Trust and was a Trustee for James died on 1 February 2018. John’s widow, Liz, contacted us and 93. He was a regular visitor to ‘Bevin Boy’ for service in a coal many years. Although eventually ARTHUR JOHN BROWN wrote: the School and last attended the mine at Wigan. In June 1944, when much hampered by deafness, (1944 - 1947) PATRICK FRY farewell tea party for Martin and his father was dangerously ill, he he mastered technical aids and (1948-1954) “John had fond memories of his Eleanor Cooke in June 2016. was granted leave and cycled the remained involved with the Trust Arthur’s son, Nick, wrote to tell us of time at Clayesmore and in the last 250 miles home. He found the well after his 90th birthday. his father’s death. Patrick died last year but John Dukes years of his life, when he became Ian Ferguson grew up on the Solent filled with ships and all sent in this photograph (above left), ill, he often spent time looking at Isle of Wight as the youngest of ferries suspended; by the following From 1998, the Bevin Boys PETER J WIGHTMAN taken in June 1953 of the Middles photographs of his time there with seven brothers. A serious illness morning, all the ships had sailed were at last invited to take part (1944-1948) House (now Gate) Prefects. Left his fellow pupils.” with pneumonia at age 14 led and ‘D Day’ had been announced. in the annual Remembrance to right: James Seddon (who went to months in hospital. Surviving Sunday ceremony in London Passed away on 26 November 2016. on to be Head of the Prep School), He died at the end of March 2018. against expectation, he arrived When conscription ended, Ian and Ian paraded with the Chengi Kuo, Patrick “Tiny” Fry, Brian at Clayesmore to face unheated left the mines to work in forestry group, distinguished by their classrooms and dormitories. and later trained in agriculture miners’ helmets. In 2007, they 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN IN MEMORIAM

JOHN GLYNN EDWARDS (1944-1947)

GLYNN EDWARDS PLAYED He became an integral part on Glynn had early training for DAVE THE BARMAN IN of the programme, and even the part of Dave as pot boy in the MINDER appeared alongside Arthur and his Rose and Crown, a pub his father minder Terry (Dennis Waterman) ran in Salisbury. Glynn Edwards, the actor who has in a mini-episode of Minder died aged 87, presided over Arthur commissioned by the Social Educated at Salisbury Cathedral Daley’s favoured drinking hole, Services Secretary Norman Fowler School and Clayesmore, after a the Winchester Club, in his role as part of an anti-drugs campaign false start as a farmer he ran a as Dave the barman in the hugely aimed at 13-to-15-year-olds. country club in Trinidad before popular television series Minder. training at the Central School of The real entrance to the Speech and Drama. No acting jobs He brought to the part an affable Winchester Club was in a very came his way so he ran his own manner and a warm voice tinged select street in Holland Park, small touring company before with gruffness that suggested to while the interior was a set at spending a decade with Joan viewers just the sort of publican Euston Films, appropriately near Littlewood’s Theatre Workshop. 137 136 they had, or would like to have, Wormwood Scrubs. Subsequent stage work included in their local. The rather gullible parts in Fings Ain’t Wot They Used The bar itself was on casters T’Be; The Good Soldier Schweik; ROBIN BLAIN W H SMITHERS DAVID NICHOLAS ‘NICK’ Dave was often embroiled in the schemes cooked up by the so that a whole film crew could The Quare Fellow; Macbeth and (1954-1957) (1956-1958) DIMENT wheeler-dealing Arthur (George get behind it. Edwards had fond The Glass Menagerie. (1959-1962) Cole) and never seemed to learn memories of George Cole, but did Andrew Nurcombe (1951 – 1954) Bill died on 7 January this year. that it was folly to buy Arthur’s not feel that he ever got to know His best-known role before informed us that Robin had died Nick’s widow, Jennie, informed us incredibly cheap merchandise, but him well, noting that Cole stayed Minder was in the film Zulu last year, aged 76. (Robin is that he had died in 2017. the scriptwriters usually gave him in character as Arthur Daley the (1964), which also gave the young pictured above, on the far right, in RICHARD G TAPPER the last laugh. whole time he was on set. Michael Caine his big break. As June 1956 as part of the School’s (1955-1959) the unflappable Corporal Allen, unbeaten Sailing Team). CHRISTOPHER R Edwards appeared in the first Finally finding enduring success Edwards showed stiff upper lip Unfortunately, we have no further HESELTINE episode, “Gunfight at the OK with Minder after a long career with the South Wales Borderers information. (1962-1966) as a jobbing actor, Edwards made against the oncoming Zulu GEOFFREY I TODD Laundrette”, in October 1979, and remained with the programme the most of his late fame, and for thousands at Rorke’s Drift. (1954-1957) Christopher died this year, on 18 until it ended in 1994. Initially, a fee would attend a wedding or ANTHONY COX May. he had very nearly refused the barbecue and serve behind the He appeared again with Caine in Geoffrey’s daughter, Gail, informed (1956-1959) role – “my agent told me I was bar. The Ipcress File (1965) and Get us of her father’s death, as did being offered a part with four Carter (1971). Other film roles Richard Littell (1954 – 1956), who Anthony’s widow informed us that ANDREW MANBY BROWN lines in this unknown series and John Glynn Edwards was born on included Under Milk Wood (1972) wrote: “it is with much sadness he died in 2017. (1965-1969) I thought: Is it worth it?” But the February 2 1931 in Malaya, where and Shaft in Africa (1973). that I write to inform you that part rapidly expanded and Dave his father worked the rubber Geoff Todd passed away on 7 April IAN CUNNINGHAM Andrew died from Motor Neurone was eventually given a surname, plantations; his mother lived for His principal work came on after a suffering a heart attack.” (1957-1960) disease on 23 December 2017. Harris. only a few days after his birth, and television, and the dozens of plays he was shipped to live with his and series he featured in included Ian died on 10 October 2017. grandparents in Portsmouth. Later The Newcomers; Madame 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN IN MEMORIAM

DAVID IAN FAULKNER From 1976 to 1978, he was (1966-1970) employed at Cook, Hammond and Kell in London, until he moved to David’s widow informed us of his Montreal, Canada, and over the death, in January. next 25 years was employed by three key print firms in the city as a top sales representative, selling RICHARD M SENDER mainly in Eastern Canada and the (1968-1973) North East USA.

Richard (Sender 2) was born in Eventually he formed his own Kensington, London on December company, Bridge Inc, in 2001, 16 1954. As we were twins, the and in the capacity of President School decided to call us Sender operated as a broker between 1 and 2. I am the eldest by five ad agencies, print manufacturers James Balmforth minutes. and end clients. They included The Royal Bank of Canada, Labatt He attended Clayesmore between Breweries, Domtar, Pfizer, CP Rail, 1968 and 1973 and was in Manor CN Rail and many more. House, where he became House 139 138 Richard passed away suddenly (c) LTD/REX/ Shutterstock Prefect; Captain of Rugby (First XV); Captain of Hockey (First XI) in Montreal on October 17 2017 and Head of Chapel. from a cardiac arrest. He was married twice and leaves a son, Bovary; Dixon of Dock Green; Glynn Edwards’s first marriage Due to the fact he was useless Michael. Softly, Softly; The Fall and Rise of was to the actress Yootha Joyce, at woodwork and art, The Print Reginald Perrin; Man About the who found fame in the 1970s as Shop (or Shack) located behind ROBERT, SENDER 1 (1968-1973) House; The History of Mr Polly; the star of George and Mildred; it the ‘Art Shack’ near the Theatre, Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em and ended in divorce, as did his second was his saving grace. For those I remember Richard’s lively, warm, You’re Only Young Twice, as well marriage, to Christine Pilgrim. boys who could not use a paint passionate personality from as appearances with Dick Emery, brush or screwdriver, it was a great Clayesmore and the wonderful Les Dawson, Harry Worth and the He married thirdly, in 1984, Richard Sender alternative. friendship he, Robert and I shared Two Ronnies. In 1987 he starred Valerie Edwards, who survives him for a few years after we all left. with Barbara Windsor as a cockney with four stepchildren and the son Mr Appleby (the English teacher) couple in the Radio 2 sitcom Living of his second marriage. ran it and it comprised an old I was hoping to see Richard again with Betty. fashioned print machine with when I next visited Canada on Glynn Edwards, born February 2 those old fashioned letters. In fact, business. Sadly, that opportunity A keen boatman, he lived on 1931, died May 23 2018 they printed magazines for clients is no longer available – a stark many houseboats including outside the School for cash, so it reminder not to put these things one he named Minder and Reproduced with kind permission of was a profit centre. Richard should off too long. another Winchester, which had the Daily Telegraph. have been paid for his work! a permanent mooring at Thames TONY COE (1971 – 1974) Ditton. When Minder ended he Because of this passion, he was retired to Spain, and latterly lived accepted at The London School of in Scotland. Printing in 1974 and he graduated three years later with Distinction.

Lorna Gibbs 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN IN MEMORIAM

JAMES WILLIAM We loved her habit of storing items, STAFF & FRIENDS and cleaning out tanks containing Barnes, Jill Frankiss and Hilary REV CJB MILTON BALMFORTH in case they might be useful, and huge, slimy, Giant African land Bond. (2000-2004) then finding a practical, Lorna- snails – not easy or pleasant Valerie Knight, née Milton (1979 specific way to use the objects, ERIKA ELDERKIN jobs, which Lorna did reliably and The service was in Wareham and – 1984) informed us that her James died, aged 31, on 7 May such as cereal boxes and plastic Widow of Old Clayesmorian thoroughly without complaining. Simon Everett, who was formerly father, the Rev C J B Milton, 2018. His parents, Angela and Eric, containers, to create pieces of Brigadier John Elderkin, Chairman of the vicar in Iwerne Minster, died on 15 December last year. wrote: apparatus. Thorough research the Governors from 1994 – 1997. Lorna shared her enthusiasm for officiated at the service. He was formerly Chaplain at was always carried out by Lorna Mrs Elderkin died on 23 July 2018. living creatures with our pupils by Clayesmore from 1974 – 1989. “Please do mention the sad news of before ordering new chemicals or providing equipment for them to It would be nice to record Trish’s James in the summer issue but also equipment to obtain exactly what “… a close friend and colleague for collect, view and identify aquatic longstanding association with the how happy he was at Clayesmore was needed, at the very best price. many years. There will be few at animals from the lake, and school.” and what a wonderful job the Clayesmore today who remember terrestrial mini-beasts, before teaching staff did, turning out Her perseverance trialling them but please make this ensuring they were all returned DEBBIE GEARY, Hon OC, Former such a well-adjusted individual like experiments for practical exams information known to any who do,” safely to their own habitats. Staff Member and Governor, sent James, who suffered his illness with was legendary and we still use her She was delighted to be able to in February this year. courage and dignity.” (Pictured on detailed notes and results collected ROGER KINGWILL (1945 – 1950) help her lovely son, Alex, when previous page). in varying conditions before a school project inspired his JOHN EDWARD GRANT deciding on the best way to produce LORNA GIBBS interest in bugs. a reliable outcome for our pupils. A long term friend of Clayesmore JOSHUA MILLS When an experiment using living 141 140 Lorna had formerly been Biology The Biologists, Science staff School, John worked on the (2003-2006) organisms produced ‘unexpected’ technician at the School. She passed and members of the Clayesmore school’s 1996 Centenary Appeal, results, Lorna applied her scientific away in March this year at Blandford community will not forget her and resolutely tracking down former A quote from Joshua’s parents on background knowledge to plan hospital “peacefully in her sleep”. all she did to support us and help pupils who were ‘missing’ from the Justgiving page they set up after how to help the teachers get the us do our jobs more easily and the register, and for years kept his death: “our lovely, joyous, funny, practical to work well. The following was read at her effectively and how she enriched the OC Database. Andrew Beaton wonderful son Joshua died at only funeral: our lives. (1964 – 1969) wrote that John 28 years old from SADS. His death We set Lorna some real challenges, was “a very nice man, he did has broken our hearts. We brought such as collecting stinging nettles Lorna applied to work as a Biology ANNE JANCIS, Head of Biology a lot of good work for the Old him into the world, we never and woodlice, but she always found technician in 2008 and we were Clayesmorian Society and, of expected to kiss him goodbye.” us what was needed. Additions to even more impressed to meet her in TRISH FERGUSON course, was an Honorary OC.” Lorna’s shopping list reflected the person at interview than by reading John died on 20 July. Their fundraising page has, at the nature of our practical work, so her excellent application. We were “I have just been to a time of writing, made £12,886 for some days she arrived with a range delighted Lorna accepted the job Thanksgiving Service for Trish the British Heart Foundation. of ‘interesting’ foods to test and on and she became both a good friend Ferguson, who worked in the ELIZABETH GREEN other days she had purchased very and a valued colleague. Prep School for many years as large numbers of raw beetroots or Head of Learning Support and Elizabeth died at the end of July even pots of maggots. Despite her medical problems she died recently. She was also a in Fontmell Magna. She was for was cheerful, pleasant and polite class teacher and took games (as many years a peripatetic music She loved most living organisms, to members of staff and pupils. She we all did in the Olden Days.) teacher at the School. plants as well as animals, and put a always worked hard, with amazing great deal of effort into maintaining attention to detail. Lorna realised Clayesmore Prep was well our greenhouse and looking after when she could make a difference represented as Mike (Geary) and the department’s array of living and, however busy she was, would I attended and also Liz Pogson, creatures, conscientiously searching offer to help out in her calm and Sandra and Tony Tew, Barbara for stick insects camouflaged gentle way. against the privet she had fed them, | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

CLAYESMORE IS GREAT: PART noticed and Clayesmore gave me CLAYESMORE IS GREAT: PART ONE that opportunity, as well as the TWO encouragement to discover the I played truant for one year from St confidence to find stuff that I was I failed my Common Entrance exam George’s College in Weybridge before actually quite good at. but was accepted by Clayesmore. I was forced to ‘shop’ myself and This was a life-changing experience face the music... It was a huge school It also taught me to be independent for me. where I felt anonymous. I couldn’t because, for the first time, I had to LETTERS stand it, so I signed in every morning live away from home; a home that The wisdom, dedication and and bunked off for the day but they was profoundly unhealthy. In fact, experience of my teachers eventually didn’t even notice, which kind of Clayesmore rescued me from that enabled me to study History at THE KEEPER AND THE with sickles and scythes and we out of the window when the bus proved my point about the place. and, without doubt, changed the Durham University. The inspirational BARBER tied off the sheaves with a wisp of stopped outside. In fact, they never noticed I wasn’t whole direction of my life, most music teaching, and the opportunities hay and stacked them in stooks, attending until I was forced to flag it assuredly for the better. which accompanied it, were Shortly after I arrived for my first which were then loaded onto a The conductor hopped off the back up or end up without an education. foundational in my own teaching term in autumn 1959, the grounds dray pulled by an old bay horse. and delivered an artificial leg to TONY COE career and my development as a keeper, Mr Jennings, invited a replace the wooden peg Charlie This turned out to be my salvation: (1971 – 1974) church musician. And the exceptional handful of us to work alongside a Another moment that sticks had been using for decades and the Head had done his research. quality of English teaching inspired a group of villagers for hay harvest: with me is one spring afternoon, the two of them proceeded to fit He told my parents he thought love of literature and language that is perhaps one of Dorset’s last perhaps 1963, when I was having the new prosthesis onto Charlie’s Clayesmore might be the ideal school with me to this day. traditional harvests. my hair cut in Iwerne on the stump. Oh, Happy Day! for me and he turned out to be 143 142 main road just up from the Talbot dead right. I’ve always functioned ANDREW SHAW All the men wore blue serge (the house is still called Barber’s GARY REES better in a small environment (1969 – 1974) smocks and hand-sewn leather Cottage - Ed). Mr Brooks (Charlie, (1959 – 1964) where I stand a chance of being shoes and hats, cutting was done as I remember), the barber, looked

DISPLACED PERSONS or two older than me, we created Stefan had access to our darkroom; A ROSY GLOW when he was told he would be paid. a Photographic Society and built in any case it was never locked. I “But I’ve been off so surely I can’t After the Second World War there a wall in breezeblocks to create a recall that the last evening I spent You may be interested in a little expect to be paid!” were a number of people in Europe photographic darkroom (I seem to at Clayesmore was as a guest in the example of the “Clayesmore Spirit” who had been driven from their remember that I was the unskilled couple’s on-site apartment, talking which is alive and flourishing “But, oh yes,” came the reply, countries. These people became ‘bricklayer’ who built the wall). This amicably about our different lives and around us. “you’re one of us!” known in the UK, at least, as was in the basement of the Main with regret that we were unlikely ever Displaced Persons or DPs. House, at the eastern end of the to meet again. I learned that Stefan I went to the Fontmell Village Rick cannot speak too highly about corridor, adjacent to the coal-fired had been a skilled woodworker in his shop earlier this year to ask for how he and others are looked At Clayesmore in the late 1940s and boilers. previous life but such opportunities some school concert posters to be after and treated. The kindness early 1950s, we had a married couple were not open to him as a DP, even displayed in the window. Rick, the shown and the support from James from (I think) Poland. The husband I think the name of this man was in 1953. They showed no bitterness shopkeeper, who also drives one of Carpenter was quite marvellous and, kept the boilers stoked with fuel and Stefan and he started talking to at the menial tasks they were given the school buses, said “of course, no as we know, so typical. the ashes raked out in both the Main Paul, Jock and me, particularly about but, rather, showed gratitude to charge!” House and the Middles’ House (now photography. It was a passion of his the School, staff and boys for their DAVID FANGEN Gate - Ed); his wife was a maid in the that he had not been able to practise welcome after the miserable and He then spoke to me deeply and (1961 – 1966) Main House who kept the dormitories for several years, so we invited him to frightening years they’d endured. sincerely about how generous and etc clean each day. join us. kind all at Clayesmore are. He JOHN DUKES had had two days’ illness before With Paul Caswell (1946 - 1952) and After Paul and Jock had left, I kept (1948-1953) Christmas and was dumbfounded Jock Green (1947 - 1952), a year the Photographic Society going and 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

SPINNEY MEMORIAL TRUST

The Spinney Memorial Trust was agreed nine grants totalling £5310. join the board and we welcome him established in 1990 by the Old One of the (successful) applications to the Trust. Clayesmorian Society and seeks to was from an OC, so it is important support individual pupils in a way leavers are aware that help may I hope you enjoy reading about that enables them to do things still be available to them, even after some of the projects undertaken that, without the Trust’s financial they have left the School. by the Clayesmorians who have support, they may not be able to do. received grants. Application forms are available Today’s Clayesmorians continue from the Development Office in the BILL CHENNELLS to demonstrate a keen interest in Main House and the deadline for SPINNEY TRUST CHAIRMAN the Trust’s grants programme. At consideration is Friday 3 May 2019. (1952 – 1956) the Trustees’ meeting in May this year, there were 11 applications I’d like to note that Matt Swarbrick for consideration, from which we (1990 - 1995) has kindly agreed to

BAGPIPES 145 144 When someone asks me what DORMANT MEMORIES “Florence Nightingale was the (upstairs); Marie Curie, Helen my musical interests are, I say: “I really big dorm at the end of the Keller and Amy Johnson play trumpet (sounds interesting), There’s an unofficial but lively corridor upstairs. I can’t believe I (downstairs) this was in 1995” electric guitar (snazzy), choir group on Facebook called remember this” (awesome) and bagpipes (okay... ?). “Clayesmore OC’s” (sic) and a Anybody got any memories about The bagpipes have always been of rather lovely discussion was “I was in Florence Nightingale the names of the boys’ dorms? interest to me but unfortunately my started earlier this year when an when I first started in 1978. Either at Charlton Marshall or, family could never afford the full alumnae posted this (pictured Anyone remember Mrs Boultbee after 1974, when the Prep moved price. A unique instrument but very above). (matron)?” to Iwerne? What about in the expensive. My hopes have been Senior School? Do let us know. realised because of the Spinney This encouraged much reminiscing “There was also Beatrix Potter in Trust’s generous grant. Now I can as the girls mentioned all the old the late 1990s/early 2000s” annoy my local town with the loud dorms they remembered from their sound of Scottish horns... Nice! days at the Prep School: “Odette Hallowes was my grandmother. I was in Bower HAYDON ROWLAND GB SHOOTER “Amy Johnson was where all the House at Clayesmore in the mid Year 10 big girls were at the end of the 80s. It was lovely to have a dorm Thank you so much for allowing I intend to give back to Clayesmore corridor by the Matron. I was in named after her” TALL SHIPS RACE me to apply for a Spinney Trust as much as possible as the School Marie Curie when I first started, grant. I’m over the moon to know has done so much for me. opposite Grace Darling. There was “That’s amazing! She must have Archie Merriman in Year 12 that the Trustees are supporting my AUGUSTA CAMPOS-MARTYN also Bronte upstairs” been an amazing grandmother... received funds to enable him to shooting career. (2011 – 2016) Oh that’s just lovely” join the 2018 Tallships race from Sunderland to Esbjerg, Denmark. “Crikey, I don’t remember Amy (More on Augusta’s progress on page Johnson at all! But Emily Bronte... “Florence Nightingale, Odette The race will count towards his 132) I was in there... Forgot that!” Churchill and Elizabeth Fry Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN SPINNEY MEMORIAL TRUST

I would like to thank the Trust for Thank you for my grant; it is expensive instrument! With the approving the grant for my A2 greatly appreciated and I am help of the Trust, he purchased coffee table project. It means a extremely grateful for the help it one towards the end of last term. lot to me that, after hundreds of will give me. 147 146 hours designing and making, other GEORGE READWIN people are also willing to invest in The funding will allow me to go Year 10 DT PROJECTS approximately 20 people and my having completed this bench, I feel my design. ahead with my plans to become bench commemorates the 100th as though the correct decision was a residential member of staff at Musically-inclined George also Thanks to your generous funds, the Presbyterian Ladies College in received funds, towards bagpipes, Thank you so much for helping to anniversary of the First World War, definitely made and am glad I did my table can be displayed Sydney, Australia, and to promote which will enable him to join fund the bench that I have made too. Once again, thank you for the not give up DT. in School for years to come; the good name of Clayesmore at our ever-popular Pipe Band. He for the CCF department. I really support and assistance you have countless people will be able to the same time. I will be assisting already plays the saxophone in the appreciate the help and my Dad is given me for my A-level coursework. After making the bench, I was use and enjoy it and it’s all any DT with boarding duties, coaching Concert Band and sings as a tenor very happy! tempted to take it home, however I WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW then thought that it would be best student could ask for. Having a games and working as a teaching in the Choir. project in continuous use will give assistant in the Special Needs Our CCF has expanded Year 13 at School. Firstly, because when me a staggering advantage on my department of the School. Clayesmore students are pictured, tremendously over the last few I was getting feedback on it, the design course at university and with the Head and David Fangen, years and I wanted to design (William’s bench is featured on page music students loved it and many will even help me start my career I will look to be an excellent Old Clayesmorian and Spinney something that would provide an 46) were using it after it had only been in this field. ambassador for Clayesmore. Memorial Trustee. assembly point that wasn’t in a in the Music School courtyard classroom. My bench needed to It has been an interesting for a few hours; and, secondly, I Clayesmore has done so much for ALEX MCKEOWN be near the CCF block, be very experience doing Design and wanted to give something back to me and my parents, too, would Year 13 hardwearing and able to withstand Technology at A Level. I definitely the School for everything it has like to thank you. the elements. found that it was a huge step up done for me. It has been a great from AS Level and I struggled with experience and I am very grateful SEBASTIAN WHEELER PHILIPPE VENNSMITH Year 11 The opportunity of having this coming up with initial ideas for my the Spinney Trust has agreed to pay Year 13 funding gave me more options bench. It took a long time and at for the bench. As a music Scholar, Sebastian for materials and therefore I was one stage I was tempted to drop DT (Philippe’s table is featured on page was keen to get beyond Grade 6 able to design my aircraft wing due to the pressure. However after JACK TURNER 47) in the French Horn, a notoriously bench with some flexibility. The a conversation with my parents Year 13 ultimate aim was to design and and my teacher, we decided that | 2017/18 make cost effective seating for it would be best to carry on. Now, (Jack’s bench is featured on page 44) 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

FROM THE ARCHIVES

100 YEARS AGO - 1918

THE CHAPEL

The windows were created at the end of WWI to honour those OCs who had lost their lives in battle. A service of Dedication was held at the Clayesmore School Chapel at Northwood Park, Hampshire, in November 1918, and presided over by the Bishop of Guildford. The dedication read:

“To the Glory of God, and in grateful and affectionate 148 memory of those members of the School who gave up their lives for this country in the Great War”

The windows were relocated to Iwerne, with the School, in 1933.

Grosvenor Talbot Cliff, Old Clayesmorian, died 10 February 1918. “This is “his” window.

“The great qualities the School needs from its sons are loyalty, keenness, sense of Duty. These are the very same qualities that England requires at the hand of her sons today. Do you possess them?” Lex Devine in The Clayesmorian 1914

LEFT: PHOTO OF FOOTBALL FIRST Handwritten on the back of the Strybos: Belgian, frequently referee XI 1918 photograph: Couvelas: a Greek connection of Lex

Standing L – R: Loch, Frankeiss, Taylor, Norton Loch: son of a Colonel and I think he Ardizzone: surprising that he became Seated L – R: Strybos, Couvelas, Vaizey, rose to the same rank such a good artist after his training Ardizzone, Guzman under Miss Heseltine to paint very pretty Frankeiss: English in spite of name. Front: Gregory, Lordan herbaceous borders As a batsman he used to chew bits of rubber torn from the handle and advance Guzman: Mexican, went on to Downing down the pitch far too frequently in his College, Cambridge ambition to hit boundaries. 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN FROM THE ARCHIVES

50 YEARS AGO - 1968 10 YEARS AGO - 2008 CRICKET 1ST XI

On shoulders L – R: Bailey, Mitchell, Moore, Yakub

Centre row: Blundell Jones, Colquhoun, Pole-Evans, Beaton, Gordon, Levinson, Upton (scorer)

Sitting: Norman, DJW

BELOW: The Clayesmorian 1968 Edition

151 150

WHO WAS NEW IN 2008?

Mr Randall and Miss O’Rourke: Forever youthful, they haven’t changed a bit. ABOVE: Senior House Dance 1968,

RIGHT: Familiar but different!

| 2017/18 VISITING CLAYESMORE

IWERNE MINSTER HOUSE Current students and staff love it Please let us know you’re coming For child protection and safety when OCs return to Clayesmore in advance, telephone Liisa Steele reasons, it is important that the VISITORS’ BOOK and let them know what they’ve on 01747 813160 or email lsteele@ School is always aware of everyone been up to. clayesmore.com. That way, we can who is on site, as we are sure you This was uncovered, by chance, when we ensure there is someone to greet will understand. Please note that were contacted by a local man whose parents As well as OC Days each term, and you and show you around. in school holiday time it is likely had worked in the House before it became a various reunions, OCs and their that there will be visiting groups school. families are always most welcome Unless you are visiting for a public using the school and we cannot, to visit the School. occasion, such as a match or therefore, guarantee that you will Clearly, the Barons Wolverton were well- concert, please report to Reception be able to gain access to every connected as it’s littered with surnames of the as soon as you arrive (in the Main building. great and the good (or just downright loaded)! House).

Churchill’s mother was a very frequent visitor; Vita’s parents are in there too, and Gladstone.... INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS 153

We are looking for individuals interested in helping OCs and other members of the Clayesmore Society to keep in touch around the world - would you be interested in acting as a point of contact for members looking to network, considering moving to the area, or just visiting your country? If you would be interested in acting as an ambassador for your country, please contact Liisa Steele. A list of OCs who have already volunteered is listed below. Their contact information can be found in the members’ area of the OC Society website at www.ocsociety. co.uk.

ARGENTINA CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICA THAILAND John Gordon Packett (1959-1962) Drs. Frank and Carmen Dall (1957- Tistaya Sirishotekunakol (2000- Buenos Aires 1961) 2005) Costa Rica Bangkok AUSTRALIA Robert Soper (1990-1994) Queensland HONG KONG USA Gilbert Ho (1992-1996) Ken Partridge (1959-1967) Joe Ball (1987-1991) Las Vegas, Nevada Perth NORTHERN IRELAND Michael Poynor (1956-1961) Imran Rahami (1983-1985) CANADA Click here to email. Tennessee & Canada Greg Bryant (2002) Manitoba SOUTH AFRICA Massoud (Mike) Shahabi (1969 - Frank Willcox (1959-1963) 1973) Cape Town Irvine, California | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

of £328 on the year, compared funded for future AGM/Dinners. to Mark. Adam Hornblow proposed with a profit of £3369 in 2016/17. The Committee agreed this could be his re-election and Gus Shield However, all of the spending has done. seconded. Mark was re-elected. OC SOCIETY AGM 2018 been on items for the School or the The Accounts were put to the The Chair announced to the Society. MINUTES OF THE AGM OF THE OLD CLAYESMORIAN SOCIETY HELD ON Meeting for approval: Proposer Meeting that after serving the 27 JANUARY 2018 AT 4PM AT CLAYESMORE SCHOOL. The accounts were made available - Roderick Douglas; Seconder - Society and contributing to the for inspection. Steven Levenson. Committee for many years, Roderick 1. WELCOME AND new Head, Jo Thomson, and her beaten by the school in a match Douglas had decided to resign from The Society has engaged a new The accounts were approved. INTRODUCTION husband Frank. where reports indicate the score the Committee. The Chair thanked firm of accountants following did not reflect the game. Roderick on behalf of the Society. There was a short welcome from In May the OC day saw a reunion of the retirement of Kevin Tubby. 6. RESOLUTION A the Chair. In attendance from the OCs who were at the school in the OCs were present at all of the The new firm of Banks & Co in The following ordinary members Resolution A was put to the Committee were: 1990s. A team from the OCs also events taking place at the School Newbury has been retained as the also stood for election: Meeting, so as to amend Rules 7 showed the youngsters a thing or this year, including the Roaring successor practice to Kevin Tubby. ● Robert Mash (President) and 8 to remove the upper limit on • Adam Hornblow two on the hockey field. Twenties themed summer ball and The retention of Banks & Co was ● Louise Salmond Smith (Chair) the time any individual may hold • Piers Sabine the Late Summer Party, and it is proposed by Mark Farrand and The ever popular wine tasting an office on the Committee, and • SarahJane Newland ● Paul Smith (Secretary) reassuring to see recent leavers seconded by PS, and approved. event took place in May as well, on any individual sitting on the • Matt Swarbrick and other younger OCs becoming ● Mark Farrand (Treasurer) with the 6th form getting an There was a question from the floor committee as an ordinary member. • Andrew Beaton involved in activities and events. introduction to the OC Society as to whether there was any plan to The reason for the change in the • Louise Smith ● Matt Swarbrick (Sports Secretary) while imbibing some wine. On the The committee has met three times spend the surplus. The committee rules was that a number of officers • Alastair Deighton ● Andrew Beaton Saturday, the traditional choral day since the last AGM, and the Head confirmed that the monies will and ordinary committee members • John Dukes saw OCs, staff, pupils and others and Development Officer continue 154 ● Sarah Jane Newland be used but the Society will be would be forced to resign as they The members were proposed en rehearse for an hour of music and to attend meetings in their ex conscious that spending must be were at the end of the maximum bloc by Henry Dryden and seconded ● Adam Hornblow singing which were performed in officio capacity. on something of value. Monies are period of service. by John Field. ● Piers Sabine the chapel. spent on giving back to the School 5. TREASURER’S REPORT There was some discussion of the The committee members were all Younger OCs were invited back to in the form of gifts in the chapel, ● Louise Smith At 30 November 2017, the Society Resolution, and it was emphasised re-elected. the school for “Back to the Future” the stone crest, the plinth etc and in had a cash balance of £38,398.36 by the Committee that ordinary 2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE the form of activities such as sports 8.REPORT FROM THE SPINNEY Day, in June. Instead of building members would still be required to Donations were made throughout events, the Cormorants etc. TRUST John Dukes, Martin Kay, Steven a time machine, younger OCs stand for election each year, and the year in the total sum of Morey, David Morris, Richard and recent leavers offered Lower A further question from the floor officers every three years, and so Bill Chennells provided the report £4555.56 as follows: Ratcliffe, Hugh Saville, Hugh Sixth students their insights and asked if the sporting events should the facility would remain to elect for the year to 31 March 2017. The • Head’s Board - £590; Thompson. experiences of life after school and be self-funding. It was pointed other committee members and trust income ended on 31 March in the early stages of their careers. • Signwriting - £250; 2017 was £2077. 3. MINUTES OF THE LAST out that participants do pay, and officers. • Fireworks for the Late Summer MEETING AND MATTERS ARISING Unfortunately, after winning the Society made a contribution Expenditure on trust grants was Party - £1000; Resolution A was proposed by the T20 Stour Cup in 2016, the to assist. In the 2017/18 year £3274. This left £11,411 in the The minutes of the previous • Plinth for the restored field gun Roderick Douglas, seconded by Cormorants were unable to hold there had been no request from or bank accounts at year end. AGM had been circulated in the - £2715. Peter Watson. The resolution was on to the silverware this year. payment in respect of the golf day, newsletter which was available carried. As reported at last AGM the grants The remaining one day matches and £400 had been paid towards online with the option to opt in The sum of £1800 was spent on 7. ELECTION OF THE COMMITTEE made at the Trustees’ meeting in resulted in two hard fought draws, the Cormorants week. for a hard copy. No issues arose, updating the website to make it May 2016 funded a course at the with one match rained off, and the The following officers stood for re- and the minutes of the previous compliant with impending GDPR The events do bring attention to London College of Fashion, a TEFL 50 over match against Sherborne election: meeting were approved. regulations. the School and meet with the ideals course, an eight week medical seeing some very fast scoring from of the Society. Each request for • Mark Farrand - Treasurer. placement in Sydney, an attendance 4. SECRETARY’S REPORT Sherborne. The Society received income in the funding is considered and some are The Chair thanked Mark for at the UN global leaders conference, form of donations of £1876, and This time last year we were OCs were more successful in turned down, including some this stepping in when Peter Fleming a tour of China with the Youth Choir the usual subsidy of £5000 from enjoying another fine lunch at hockey and football, beating year. could no longer continue, and of Great Britain and a sculpture for the School. Brown’s in London, where we were the school in both of the men’s A question from the floor asked he has done a great job. The the Prep School. joined for the first time by the Overall, the Society made a loss matches, although the ladies were whether name badges could be Society extended its thanks 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

At the latest meeting there were help perpetuate name of David It was also noted that regrettably 11 applications and the trustees Spinney as the number of OCs who few OCs contribute to the Trust - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 agreed 5 grants totalling £2885. remember him is declining. The over the last 11 years just 60 OCs Grants funded the construction grant programme will continue to had contributed. It was also noted costs of two bench seats for Iwerne carry his name. Fundraising would that it becoming harder to find NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Minster under a design contract, be undertaken by professionals in people willing to give up the time Old Clayesmorian Society will be held at Browns, Covent Garden London on Saturday 26 one of which did not ultimately the School’s Development Office. to run the Trust. January 2019. A full agenda will be published on the OC website in due course. proceed, a sculpture for the School The administration would be run It was noted that some safeguards grounds, support for a German by the School and this is important were built in. A Trustee would sit course in Bamberg and a gliding when greater fundraising and data on the school’s Development Board course. protection regulation is coming to and would be able to ensure the bear. At same meeting, the Trustees grants were made. considered a draft proposal put The Trustees are sympathetic to It was suggested that it could forward by the School for the the proposal primarily because of be built in to the system that a future running of the Trust and the the prospect of more money for the minimum number of grants must be grants programme. programme. made every year. OC SOCIETY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS The proposal on behalf of the David Fangen also commented. It The Chair noted that while it was School was to bring the running was noted that the Trust started appropriate for the matter to be THE OLD CLAYESMORIAN SOCIETY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE of the Spinney Trust under the in 1990. Those who read the OC 157 156 discussed by OCs at the Meeting, YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2017 umbrella of the school’s wider magazine will have seen that last it was ultimately a decision for the 2017 2016 fundraising activities. There would year, one of the initiatives to raise Trustees. be benefit for the School and the money in memory of David Spinney £ £ Trust. Initially, it would be the was to send 100 letters out to It was clear that OCs have strongly INCOME held views on the importance of intention for the Trust to retain those who had received grants Donations 1,876 1,952 the Trust and that its function and its independence and charitable and benefitted from the Trust. The Profit on sale of merchandise 53 24 the name of David Spinney should status. Over time, and subject to purpose was to get feedback and Bank deposit interest 83 273 endure. the approval of the Trustees and to see if they would like to help School subsidy 5,000 5,000 other stakeholders, the intention current OCs. There were just two A number of OCs considered that OCs donation to Cookes’ gift - 1,176 would be to wind up the charity but responses. A similar request was the School appreciated both of 7,012 8,425 to perpetuate the Spinney name added to the OC magazine. There these important issues and that and to continue making awards to was no response at all. It will be the the name of David Spinney was EXPENDITURE school leavers from wider School 30th anniversary in 2020. A move commemorated and maintained. Social and sports event (net cost) 336 1,564 fundraising activities, and to try to pass on to the School could 9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Cookes’ leaving gift - 1,650 to match the current scale of coincide with that. Donations and sponsorship 4,556 1,050 operations. Honourable OC memberships There was significant discussion Computer expenses 1,800 - were proposed for Mike Dyer and The advantages are firstly a much about this proposal, and a number OC prizes awarded 300 300 Andy Croft in recognition of their wider donor base. At present, of OCs were concerned that long service to the School. It was Sundry expenses 132 288 Trust fundraising is restricted the distinctiveness of the Trust right that the Society show their Accountancy 216 204 to OCs. This would remove any might be lost and that the sort of appreciation. This was proposed 7,340 5,056 conflict between the Trust and grants that the Trust makes would by Henry Dryden and seconded by the School at a time when a disappear as funds raised would Matt Swarbrick. NET (LOSS)/ PROFIT (328) 3,369 higher level of fundraising is be used for capital expenditure or about to be undertaken. It should other purposes. The meeting was then closed. | 2017/18 2017-18 | CLAYESMORIAN

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2017

2017 2016 £ £

CURRENT ASSETS Stock of merchandise (at cost) 4,824 5,008 Sports kit (at cost) 1,065 1,065 Cash at bank 38,398 38,638 44,287 44,711 EDITORIAL

NET ASSETS 44,287 44,711 It gives me great pleasure to write this appear on the OC Society website. The end first editorial for the newly combined result, I hope, is that the entire publication is FINANCED BY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT Clayesmorian and Old Clayesmorian of interest, with stories about OCs news and Brought forward 42,965 39,596 Magazines. events interspersed with School stories. Add 159 158 Net profit - 3,369 In the ten years that I have been involved Because of timings, we have had to go to 42,965 42,965 in the production of The Old Clayesmorian, press before this year’s A Level results have Less there have always been dilemmas, so much of been published, and Year 13 are still waiting the content seems to be of interest for both to hear about their destinations, so we are Net loss 328 - our current pupils and parents, as well as our unable to publish the list this year. We will, 42,637 42,965 alumni. How to communicate the School’s however, put this into next year’s magazine. past (both historic and recent) to current SCADDING FUND students, and how to keep alumni aware of My thanks, as ever, to all those who have Brought forward 1,746 1,832 the current Clayesmore? In the past, this made contributiuons, and to Liisa Steele for Add has resulted in a great deal of duplication of compiling all your stories and news. I hope Interest received 4 14 content. the publication makes you proud that you are Clayesmorian. Combining the two publications has not 1,750 1,846 been without its challenges and tricky LOUISE SMITH Less Editor, The Old Clayesmorian decisions to make. Where stories have both King’s (1994-1998) Scadding fund prize 100 100 a Clayesmorian and Old Clayesmorian angle, we have opted to take the Clayesmorian

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These items are available for Old Clayesmorians to purchase: A range of good quality merchandise is available to purchase either online or via the School:

BOW TIE RUGBY SHIRT OC TIE CLAYESMORE CHINA MUG JUTE BAG CLAYESMORE: A Polyester self tie (bear not Short sleeved, quartered Pure silk and custom made CELEBRATION for the OC Society by TM A beautiful, bone china mug A very handy jute bag with included) rugby shirt with embroidered crest. Available in sizes M, Lewin featuring an illustration of the sturdy carrying handles and the Published in 2012, a lavishly £12 L, XL. £20 Main House. Made by Julia Clayesmore logo on the side. illustrated portrait of £30 Davey at her Somerset studio, 40cm w x 34cm h x 12cm d Clayesmore past and present. 163 162 measures 9cm x 8cm and is £5 £25 delivered in a gift box with care card. £16

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ROLL OF HONOUR “CLAYESMORE” by Keith Stott FRIENDS OF CLAYESMORE COFFEE MUG Written by Tony Chew and Signed, fine art giclée print. These items can be purchased online via the OC Society shop, or contact The sustainable choice for produced by the Clayesmore Signed and mounted (61cm x Liisa Steele (01747) 813160, [email protected]. Waitrose shopping, car journeys Society to commemorate the 56cm) ready to frame OCs who gave their lives for and sports fixtures. £60 All prices include UK postage, packaging and VAT (extra postage may be King and country in the First £8 Signed and unmounted (50cm x charged for international deliveries. World War 43cm) in a postal tube £15 £50 “LINKS” STYLE FRIENDSHIP BRACELET Supplied in a velvet presentation | 2017/18 box £10 CLAYESMORIAN STAY CONNECTED

“So it is, that now you have left and are become an Old Clayesmorian, I ask you to thank of what there is in the School that is worthy of your pride. Find this out and you will have learnt something of what the School has done for you, how far it has served you, and blessed you, and how it may serve you still and bless you in these present days and in the years to come.“

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