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ALSO INSIDE: ANNIVERSARY REUNIONS, GEORGIAN SPIRIT, OGS AND THEIR MUSIC, 52 NEW THINGS AND SCHOOL IN 1942 Re-uniting the Georgian Family with each other and the School in order to strengthen our LinkedIn Facebook Twitter community and enhance educational provision for the future through charitable giving. LinkedIn is a great business Keep up to date with Reunite @stgeorgesru networking social site. news and events. Follow St George’s, Weybridge Follow us on St George’s Alumni today! College Reunite. Welcome To the Spring edition of Reunite CONTACT US: THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE We are really pleased to share with you the on page 65. If this is the first time you are Mrs Caroline Long many wonderful articles that have been put hearing this news it might be a good time to Development Director INSIDE together for your enjoyment. We are incredibly check whether the office has your up to date Mrs Melanie Gordon-Hughes excited about the special feature about OGs email address. Besides the two main Reunite Development Assistant Miss Georgia Boatman THIS ISSUE – who all share a passion for music. Music plays publications we distribute annually, we also Development Assistant an incredibly important role at St George’s like to keep the Georgian community up to T: 01932 839352 Weybridge. An education in music prepares date with alumni and school news via email. E: development@ 2 2015 Diary Dates our pupils for a cultural understanding of, and stgeorgesweybridge.com We are always extremely grateful to all 8 Who Has Been Reunited? appreciation for, the place of music within our Georgians who have contributed to the life www.stgeorgesreunite.com modern world. of the school in some way, whether that be Office hours: 8.00am–5pm Monday to Friday all year FEATURES We have a wide variety of events and reunions making a donation to support the education (except Public/Bank Holidays) planned for 2015. This year we aim to focus on of our students, volunteering for career related 16 Focus on Careers and Networking events or attending reunions and sports The Development Office, reuniting class mates for anniversary reunions St George’s Weybridge, and we look forward to meeting the classes activities. We look forward to meeting you Weybridge Road, Addlestone, 20 Georgian Spirit of 1990, 1985, 1975, 1970 & 2005 over the during the year. Surrey, KT15 2QS, UK coming months. 26 Pieces of History THE CONGREGATION Many of you, especially if you receive our With our best wishes OF JOSEPHITES 28 52 New Things e-news communication, will have heard the For information about the Josephites news that Joe Peake will be retiring after 21 Caroline Long, Melanie Gordon-Hughes and their work in Belgium, England, 29 Supporting SGW & Georgia Boatman Africa and the USA. years as Headmaster of St George’s College. www.josephiteweb.org You can read further information about this REGULARS OLD GEORGIANS’ ASSOCIATION E: [email protected] 30 OGA Sports ST GEORGE’S COLLEGE (11-18) 36 OGs and Their Music T: 01932 839300 F: 01932 839301 52 Announcements E: [email protected] www.stgeorgesweybridge.com 61 School News St George’s College, Weybridge Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2QS, UK

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Front Cover Chris Jepson (2000) Read more on page 36 Spring 2015 RU13 2015 DIARY DATES 25 Year Drinks Celebration

Class of 1990 25 years DRINKS for the Class of 1990 Date: Thursday 23rd April 2015 Venue: The Hand and Spear in Weybridge 23rd April The St George’s Class of 1990 and the St Networking Maur’s Leavers of 1988 are invited to a drinks CITY reunion on Thursday 23rd April, from 7.00pm Date: Wednesday 29th April 2015 at the Hand and Spear in Weybridge. Venue: Corney & Barrow, 10 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7DX To confirm your attendance please visit the Reunite website, www.stgeorgesreunite.com Class of 1985 or contact the office for further information. 30 years DRINKS Date: Thursday 21st May 2015 Venue: The Hand and Spear in Weybridge

London City Networking Drinks OVER 60S Lunch Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2015 29th April Venue: Royal Overseas League, St James’s, London Venue: Corney & Barrow, On Wednesday 29th April members of the Georgian 10 Paternoster Square, Class of Family are invited to a drinks reception at Corney & London EC4M 7DX Barrow. These evenings are arranged for members of Time: 7.00pm onwards the Georgian Community who work in London and are DINNER 1975 looking to business network, make friends and meet Booking Details: Date: Saturday 13th June 2015 like-minded people. If you have not already attended To confirm your attendance Venue: Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ one of our previously arranged networking evenings please visit the Reunite website, THE ANNUAL we would highly recommend that you join us at this www.stgeorgesreunite.com one. These are the perfect opportunity to expand your or contact the office for professional network, increase your opportunities further information. REUNION and have fun. Date: Sunday 21st June 2015 Class of 1980 Venue: St George’s College

BBQ Date: Sunday 13th September 2015 10 Venue: St George’s Club House

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RU13 Spring 2015 5 2015 DIARY DATES Hugh Ryan, Tony Harding and Nina Baynham (Lochen) would like to INVITING invite the class of 1970 and their CLASS OF families to join them at the Annual Reunion on Sunday 21st June. Nina and Tony 1970

11.00am – 4.30pm 45 Year Celebration for the Class of 1970 at the Annual Reunion A designated seating area will be arranged for the group. For further information about the day’s events please refer to the annual reunion advert on the adjacent page. Please confirm your attendance with the Office. Tony and Hugh

19th November Class of 2005 SAVE THE DATE! 10 Year Celebration 19th November Further details will be available nearer the date. If you are interested in attending this event, and have any suggestions for the format of the reunion we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Headmaster invites all Old Georgians, Old Maurians, former staff and parents, together with their families, to the Annual Reunion at St George’s College. Enjoy a family fun day! Class of 1980 Join us for a BBQ, afternoon tea, sports matches and children’s activities. To find out more and to confirm your attendance, please visit the Reunite website, 35 Year Celebration BBQ www.stgeorgesreunite.com/events/ or contact the office for further information. 6 Please ensure you RSVP well in advance for this reunion for catering purposes. 13th September 7 The Class of 1980 and their family are invited to a BBQ at the Old Georgians’ Clubhouse on Sunday 13th September from 12 noon. A complimentary BBQ lunch will be provided and a cash bar will be in place for all refreshments. Further

Spring 2015 RU13 details will be sent out nearer the date. Spring 2015 RU13 8 RU13 Spring 2015 Alan MearsandJeremy Hunting Nichols, LawrenceLiveing, Syder,Chris Tim Harlow, Tim Ferrari,(L-R)Richard Celebrations Christmas Class of 2014 first time they’d seen each other since leaving. the Christmas atmosphere. For many it was the There was a great turnout as everyone enjoyed a Lettuce. forand Slug Weybridgethe at drink complimentary to back 2014 of Class the welcomed we December 17th WednesdayOn 22nd December for dinner anddrinksinLondon. for their annualChristmas gatheringonthe together got 1976 in left who classmates Seven WHO HASBEENREUNITED? Gathering Christmas Class of 1976 Former Staff Reunion Tea they left theCollege. new developments that have taken place since the staff former the of many show to school This followedwasthen tourshort a with of the staff common room. the in memories exchanging and socialising enjoyed guests and provided were cakes and sandwiches of spread A tea. reunion a to staff School Junior CollegeGeorge’s St and College St George’s 19 former back welcomed Office Development the October, 28th Tuesday On Christine Birtles &Dr Janet Drayton Tony Creber &Francis Hussey Attendees (1983-2009), Kathy York (1998-2014) Keith Taggart (1994-2013),Steve Walford Fr Jude(Peter) McHugo, Fr AidanRossiter, (1997-2010), Edward Mason(2009-2013), F (1996-2008), Andrew Hinder (1976-1989), Shelagh Frawley (1986-2013), Ed Fry (1997-2012), ChrisDunning(2000-2006), Michael Dailey (1976-2002),JanetDrayton (1983-2009), Tony Creber (1966-1974), Christine Birtles (1987-1993),DianneCoxon (1986-2012), AlanBirtles (1986-1997), Fr MartinAshcroft (1985-2003),Keith Barnett rancis Hussey (1966-1976),Peter Lamb

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RU13 Spring 2015 WHO HAS BEEN REUNITED? they enjoyed a welcome glassof Prosecco. Barrister’s Browns,where the at room dining private a Court, in Gordon-Hughes and Melanie Long Caroline by met were alumni The in Covent Garden, London. a forRestaurant and Bar together Browns at dinner got reunion 2004 of Class the from Georgians Old 19 November, 21st Friday On 10 Year 10 off asif they’dnever hada10 year gap! it everyonehit as been yearall grouptheyhad a close how just noticeable was It wine. and followedthen by threedelicious a course meal recent on update College developments and successes. This an was and with reunion them the provided to alumni Long the Caroline welcomed Director, Development The Classof2004 Celebration forthe Office with organising this reunion. Development the assisted who Cave, Michael to extended be also must you thank huge who A Chauncy-Lie reunion. the attend Matthew to Norway from travelled to done Well to attend nexttime! peers their of more recommend highly would they and 2004 of Class the for event annual an become will this that agreed unanimously life where was It years. 10 past overthe out them taken had finding and other each up with catching enjoyed thoroughly group The Vicki, Alex &Callie Fran &Maria ale we, ai Rnl, ae Sandle, Kate Kiera Welman Rundle, Katie Kate Sweet, Callie Nunn, Victoria Reinold,Tamryn Reynolds, Francesca Sloan, Milborrow, Dale Laila Harper, Marshall, Adamson Sebastian Kois, Maria Daly, Johnstone, Elgy, Lee Matthew Cook, Charles Cave, Victoria Michael Chauncy-Lie, Benson, Alex Attendees: Katie, Matthew & Vicki

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RU13 Spring 2015 WHO HAS BEEN REUNITED? and meetlike-minded people. makefriends network, business to arelooking and London in work who family Georgian the of members for arranged are evenings These Barrow inPaternoster & Square, London. Corney the at drinks of couple a forTeam Development the joined parent,current a and Georgians Old November10 6th Thursday On City Networking Barrow onPaternoster Square. place onthe29thAprilatCorney & The nextCity Networking event will take Paul Stubbs(1980) Sathiaraj (2006),MichaelSharkey (1958), (1999), Suresh Sathjaraj(2002),Sushila (2003), TimKirkham(1983),Mark Redmond Simon Guthrie(2000),Alastair Hegarty (2005), NigelFlorence (Current Parent), David Aylward (2000),AimeeChalmers Attendees St Maur’s leavers of 1983 in 1983. It Bennell). (née wasgreata and turnout wonderfulmanytoso see of girls the leftMaur’swho St On Saturday 27th September, 22 Old Maurians met up for a lunch organised by Elizabeth Dymond ut Wny ol, uanh sdn (née Kenny),TaylorJenni Aspden (née Wallage),Karen Blake Susannah Hoole, Wendy Burt, Trinker- Julie Rodgers), (née Wallage, Wragg Georgina Lynda Cardemil), (née Isabel Drummond Begley, Sarah Bennell), Moore), (née Elizabeth Dymond Littleson), (née (née Williams Dorrian Catherin Frances Standing: Attendees, in order of thephoto: Roldanus, Helen Duddy (néeSheehan) Wilcox-Marieke McGhie, Joanna Albutt), Thomas (née Barbara Miller), (née Lewis), Parker (née Sophie Boydon Hannah Roberts), Mallalieu (née Sarah Simmons, Miranda Seated: Bailey), (née Sarah Warley Kemp (néeHatch) Katherine Marsh), (née

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RU13 Spring 2015 WHO HAS BEEN REUNITED? 35 YearCelebrationfortheClassof1979 dinner. steak, burgers,selectionoffora salads sausagesand salmon, to treated were guests The refectoryHall). (Orchardthe outside BBQ and The event began at 4pm with a drinks reception and enjoyable very successful evening! a it making Allington, Maur’steacherMrs St pastpast and Maureen,wife with along St George’s teacher, attended, John Passant and his lovely Maurians and Georgians Old Old 40 Over 1977. of Class welcomed Maur’s St and Green, 1979 of George’sClass St back Lesley and Bristow Jane representatives, class two of behalf on Team On Saturday 20th September the Development Mary Lee, GrachinaHanlon, Jill Wiese &BarbaraParsons

memories came flooding back along with along back more food beingserved! flooding came more memories where Clubhouse, to Georgians’ changed Old venue the the other, each with up catching and reminiscingof fewhours Aftera Jane Bristow &MrsAdlington organising thisreunion! toTeamDevelopment the Lesleyassisted in who and you Jane especially Thank attended, who company! everyone good and food, drinks their enjoying everyone with evening incrediblyentertainingback an It and waslaid Jill Wiese &GrachinaHanlon Nicholas Swain andJill Wiese James, partner and Correia Tania Scheffers, RitchiepartnerBill and partnerhis SallyNina, Quant, Monique Price, Michael Thompson), John Linton), Passantand wife,Maureen,Poel Catrina (née (née Parsons Barbara Page, Adam Emrys-Roberts),Orchard (née Lucinda O’Donnell, Fran Newell, Andrew Kathryn Mulchrone, Michael Wingate), Macarty, Adrian Talbot), (née (née Long Lee Mary Khoo, Jacqui Johncox, Gordon Emma, daughter and her Holland) (née Hicks Georgina Harden, partner Matthew and Nicoll), (née Hanlon Grachina Gary, Green Lesley Franyutti, Fubini, Rossanna Claudio Fitzpatrick, Karen, wife Dympna his and Elder Fergus Doherty, Jonathan Charlotte Chan), Davies, (née Dennis Sandra Dennis, Neil, Nicholas husband Daly, Caroline and Curtis Espitalier-Noel) Patricia (née Allington), (née Coleman Claire Mason), Bristow(née Jane Jo, wife, and Amanda Bomani (née Bogan), Richard Bowen Maur’sstaff), teachingSt (past Allington Mrs Attendees:

RU13 Spring 2015 15 16 RU13 Spring 2015 Written by Charlotte Johnson,Lower Sixthstudent A STUDENTSPERSPECTIVE ae a icesd n osre te effect the observed and increased had rate reaction our whether see this to tests followed short wewith Zero, Coke and Coke Diet drinking class the of members human body, involved the this on caffeine of effects recorded the also We creature. fascinating and reproductive system, complexsurprisingly this of more and organs, digestive the about learnedWe 2-3. of groups into split we in which dissection rat week three a included complete,that to were we experiments of varied the range to introduction an had we week, first our In choice. career this explore further expanding to the students the allows and medicine of in world interests pinpoints club The career. related Biology a pursue to wish who pupils for opportunities of range wide a provides Potter.It Miss by up set club, school after enjoyable thoroughly a is club Biology Written by Alex Batterson, Fifth Year student REVIEW BIOLOGY CLUB find work experience or offer advice on advice offer or email hervia contact can you and universities experience work find students help to eager is Careers,of Head the Knights, Mrs more involve. jobs certain bit what about work little for a learning leads just gaining or experience of way great and a sociable are and relaxed are evenings The about their careers. talking when enthusiastic are and and alumni volunteer parents, as beneficial highly are but optional are events The evening. Flyers” “High the example for theme, a has evening the generally Form, Sixth and Fifth the in run are that eveningscareers numerousareThere FOCUS ONCAREERSANDNETWORKING please contact theDevelopment Office. expertise at one of the Biology Club sessions and volunteertotime your like wouldyou If both junior andsenior. pupils for opportunity wonderful a providing to the hard work and dedication of Miss Potter, thanks all is pursue medicine in to careers future students their motivating in club of this success The speakers. professional from talks more and dissections eyeball including fascinating, his and enjoyable both share Club Biology find and all We profession. visit his GP about knowledge a have to enough fortunate been already have We profession. medicine and their possible future in a medical surrounding questions many their to answers foundhaveknowledge.Students far so gained aroundtheirasktobased newquestions them what a career in Biology will involve and allows allows This first-hand encountera members club with the students. the with experiences career their about knowledge their serious share speakers to receiving more is club a Biology To the note, Bass’). that About ‘All quite noticeable (members of the class singing known‘hyperbeing as active’, resultsthe were eeat o h sbet yur tkn you taking you’re always enduplearning somethingnew. isn’t subjects topic the to the relevant when even and interesting genuinely are lectures the that say honestly can I others. many and Firm Advertising an of Manager the Author, Neuroscientist, a from presentations had for have we something far So is everyone. there so greatly vary and weeks alternating on are lectures The RE lesson. an or lectures for designated is time this On Tuesday mornings we have a double period; more information. get to ([email protected]) opportunity to usethatpassionto thefull. the him gaveFMCV of launch the and people, always forright passion investingthe a in maintained has Simon food industries, the across beverage and in career Systems his Throughout Merchandising Europe. Crane Director of Managing as tenure successful his following Simon, by 2005 in established was FMCV, a professional recruitment consultancy, interview an during process. shine to how on them inspired and students the with spoke Simon over aninformal lunchmeeting. December 5th Friday on students Form Sixth Old Georgian, Simon Willis (1981), met with 11 WITH SIMON WILLIS (Parent &OG1981) HEADSTART CAREERSLUNCH HOW TO SHINE?

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Written by Jonathan Alberto, Lower Sixth student The Career Evening bought about many interesting conversations with a variety of people. Mr Magimay who works for KPMG was describing the increasingly heavy influence of digital data. He saw the UK as being divided: Mark Brown, Executive Director Risk those who were born before the mobile phone Advisory at EY creation and those who were born after it, he believes that digital will expand enormously, but particularly booming once the pre mobile phone generation dies out – saying that the use of the newspaper will die out with it. Mr Magimay talked about how even a glass will become digital in ‘three to four years’ telling the wine bottle that it needs filling up. Another example he used was the refrigerator, but how could this device possibly improve? Well, it could whilst starting to empty, send a message to Tesco’s that it needs more supplies of milk Valerie Xiberras, Financial Times Global 21st Century Careers Evening for example. Relationship Director Again Mr Magimay believed this was definitely 10th December 2014 achievable in three to four years’ time. It was Written by Lindsay Eaton, Lower Sixth student an intriguing talk where he also talked about As a parent of children attending St his personal successes including his help to George’s (at the Junior School), I fully launch the Sony PlayStation. Interestingly understand the importance of ensuring he did not believe that your degree itself that the students of today have wide The 21st Century Careers Evening was held on was constantly changing. One of the founders was vitally important, just the grades and ranging, independent and insightful advice the 10th December and attended by Fifth Year of the Whiffaway waterless urinal Company which university you attend, because there regarding their future career options. and Sixth Form students. The guests helped was also excellent; he told us how sometimes are so many different jobs opening up that Hearing career advice from the “coal-face” encourage the students to explore the wide taking a risk can pay off and can lead us into it is impossible for your degree to prepare you of industry provides viewpoints which variety of careers the world now has to offer. a career we never imagined we wanted to do. for one. cannot be replicated through traditional Some of the evenings speakers included Throughout the evening I learnt that anything tutorial methods and allows students the CEO of BT, the Financial Times Global is possible, but hard work and dedication is to ask the insightful questions and gain Relationship Director and a Cyber Security needed to get to where I want to be and the real world insight that could reshape Executive for EY; the students appreciated career I want to take. Furthermore I learnt that or indeed completely redirect career every speaker who came as they gave them every degree can lead to a completely different intentions. Furthermore, such events a look into the extremely different and wide job that might not even be related to the initial epitomise the societal benefits derived variety of jobs now available to university work. from the collegiate family of St George’s graduates and experienced workers alike. where there exists unparalleled access to I enjoy the career evenings as I find it’s a business leaders of today, willing to impart The evening went off without a hitch and the fun, interactive evening which allows me to their knowledge for the furtherance of the guests were welcomed with open arms as the network with parents and Old Georgians, as next generation of industry through the 18 students were keen to find out more about well as research new and exciting careers that 19 schooling system. their jobs and how they came to be there. interest me. I greatly appreciate the guests My personal favourite speakers were the who take time out of their busy schedules to Mark Brown, Financial Times Global Relationship Director, come and talk to us as it supplies us with a Current Junior School Parent who encouraged us to find new ways of doing window into the working world which we will Gavin Patterson, CEO BT everyday tasks and showed us how advertising soon be a part of. Spring 2015 RU13 Spring 2015 RU13 GEORGIAN SPIRIT

Group 802 COTE

Spaces are still available to represent the College is fine … parents, teachers and students College on the pilgrimage of a lifetime with past and present make up our Lourdes family. MARC NG (1988) HCPT Group 802. The St George’s Lourdes Whether you travelled to Lourdes as a Sixth trip will travel from Easter Sunday 5th Former or always regretted not going, now is April to Saturday 11th April 2015 and we your chance to find out how to get involved are RECRUITING DOCTORS, NURSES and for Easter 2015. For more information, contact VOLUNTEERS (especially men!) to join us in the Group Leader, Jennie Hale via group802@ caring for the disabled young adults we invite hcpt.org.uk. Alternatively you can check out on this activity-filled holiday. You don’t have to our website – http://group802.blogspot.co.uk/ be an Old Georgian to travel, any link with the or tweet us @HCPT802.

WOGLE Written by Katherine Freeman (1993)

After thinking that 2014 would be the final WOGLE Trip to Lourdes, Lourdes addict – Patrick Galavin has kindly offered to lead a 2015 trip!!! WOGLE will travel from 23rd July – 1st Aug 2015 to Lourdes. The ACROSS charity, In a moment of madness not that long ago I perhaps most importantly, play. COTE does with whom we travel, work very closely with us agreed to accompany a mate on a charity bike this through well-researched, innovative and to ensure we have the best week for everyone ride this spring – he turns 50 this year and bespoke projects”. If you can, please support in the group. In the past few years we have wanted to do something memorable. He asked this very worthy charity – it will be very much travelled overnight by Jumbulance from St if I fancied coming along. For some reason, I appreciated. George’s College in Weybridge which gives the said yes! Starting on 8th April 2015, we will set My fund-raising target is £1,500 – or more! It opportunity for everyone to get to know each off from London and are scheduled to reach seems a daunting target at the moment (much other before we arrive. We will be planning an exploring the town of Lourdes and learning Paris four days later on Saturday, 11th April. like the ride itself!) and so every little bit helps itinerary of activities for the week which may about Lourdes history. We will be staying in the 280 miles in four days… – it really does. include visiting the Eagle Sanctuary or Zoo, lovely Mediterranean Hotel, which is located I will be undertaking this challenge (and it COTE is not a high-profile charity so all in the centre of Lourdes on the river. We are is a challenge!) to raise money for a charity currently recruiting helpers and a medical contributions are significant and gratefully called ‘CHILDREN ON THE EDGE’ (http://www. received and in turn are used to fund team – essential for the trip to take place. childrenontheedge.org/) The cost of the trip this year will be £775, plus worthwhile and practical projects in some of 70 Euros towards a kitty for the week. You COTE was founded in 1990 by Dame Anita the places where they are needed most and would also need to bring your own personal Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, and is a have an immediate impact. spending money; we may be able to help with charity which seeks to give vulnerable children 20 21 the funding of the trip if required. I would be in war-torn regions of the world or in places very grateful if you could let me know if you ravaged by a natural disaster their childhood back. would be interested in travelling this year. If If you would like to make a donation, you have any questions then please give me a As I explain on my JustGiving page (see please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/ call on 07769940674 or you can email me at below), “COTE looks to uphold childrens’ Nugget48/ [email protected]. Spring 2015 RU13 rights to shelter, nourishment, education and Spring 2015 RU13 22

RU13 Spring 2015 GEORGIAN SPIRIT Emma Crawley (2010) My Ghanaexperience hc poe vr ueu o mr ta one than training, more on in-country useful very proved of which volunteers week UK a 18 completed all Tamale, in arrival On south. the and north the between standards living and lifestyle the wealth, to in due gap increasing Ghana northern in placed was I young in overseas and UK communities. together poverty fight to backgrounds brings all from people that programme development funded government UK a is ICS through (IS). Service International – (ICS) NGO UKbased the Service Citizen my complete International to order in placement three month a undertook I 2014, of summer the in degree undergraduate my completing After DFID. and Services International of those as well as goals, own RAINS’ with completed twinned thus which Wework, term. long the in them ofsustainingoverseehope ourthe projects, in to Ghana designed was NGO Northern local This years. in 20 for working been has that Information Network Systems (RAINS), an NGO Advisory Regional the to of Tamale. belonged out office This 5 minutes about office worked an women in and men nine of team, Our and mindset similar motivations incompleting theproject. a with all girls, other 3 of up made groupwas My houses. into moved occasion. We then split into project groups and n h Nrh atr rgo, oe National Mole and chiefs the meet tocommunities Park, and region, Eastern North the in sanctuary crocodile a visited We stands. still trade slave Atlantic the for port historic Elmina and of castle the where coast, and the Accra, along to trips were There Africa. West in planning time our utilise at best to exciting something looked we weekends the Over monitoring and evaluation. endless the out carried and of bodies, awareness rural the projects,contactedgovernment Ghanaian the of raised Chiefs the communities, talks and met we workshops, sessions, We held and effectively efficiently. working are they ensure continue to and forward them move cohort to our aimed projects three all on working By boys aboutcontraception. which aimed to help educate teenage girls and Choices’, ‘Safe entitled was project final The required. when farming with help to school of could boys remain in school, young instead of the dropping out that hope the with farming, theirself-sufficient in become farmers help to aimed project This Futures’.for ‘Farming was project second The materials. and uniforms students oflack a to due schools attend to failing were where Savelugu-Nanton, district schools in the Tamale area, and disadvantaged the and surrounding advantaged first, of up pairing The the on centred was Ghana. Schooling’, going for ‘Students Northern on in three challenges surrounded projects The it islikely to continue due to its wide success. impact on the nature of this program, however funded by DFID, the future general election will is scheme this as that note to important is *It Finally, theresponse isalways ‘Iammarried’. want.don’t you what and want, you what you get can smiley Being Worlds. the of War sounded like is genuinely drive hour Thunderstorms 6 normal. a for inside people 36 with minibus small a ofroof a to Tyinggoats down ‘No running water or electricity?’ comments. silly question. and statements questions, most to response acceptable an after is ‘Nah’tomorrow. day the means next’ ‘Tomorrow work. to go not will people raining is it If course. of time, any at anywherebreastfeed can women I’ll leave you with just a few insights into Ghana; partner organisations*. ofits involvedthroughanyone get ICS to with 25) – 18 aged to open is scheme (the person young any encourage whole-heartedly would I have. we what for grateful be to and things outlook on life; to help me appreciate the small My time in Ghana has really impacted upon my Ghana, notjust themanictown of Tamale. of whole the into insight an with us provided vs. Uganda. These weekends were brilliant and Ghana of qualifier Nations of Cup African the Africa; there we also managed to get tickets for Westin market largest the has which Kumasi, to travelled we Ghana in time our of end the TowardsGhana. rural in lifebetter understand

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and Bosnia! During his year in Bosnia, he was responsible for investigating serious offences of human trafficking and also took on the role of advisor and mentor to the Regional Police Special Forces. For his work there, he was awarded the Pennsylvania Commendation Medal by the US Army for meritorious service, one of only two UK police officers ever to have received this award. men and women are in their early 20s and have Back in the UK, Simon spent five years 60 years of life ahead of them. They will need specialising in public order policing, before the support of H4H throughout that time.” joining the Tactical Firearms Unit in 2008. He In addition, Simon is looking for companies still works in the field of armed policing and to sponsor space on his cycling jersey. If has acted as a close protection officer to many you are interested, please contact him at members of the Royal family including HM The [email protected] Queen on a number of occasions. Follow their progress on their Peddling 4 Heroes Simon said of the 2014 charity bike ride, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ “It is a truly inspirational week. Having the Peddling4Heroes opportunity to ride with some of our most severely wounded service personnel who have overcome such adversity in their lives Simon and Bob meeting the Sheriff of Surrey is incredible. The problem faced by Help 4 Heroes is that, with the end of the conflict If you would like to sponsor Simon, you can in Afghanistan, there is a risk that the visit his giving page at overwhelming public support for our wounded www.bmycharity.com/SimonCollins2 HELP FOR HEROES troops will fade. The fact is that some of these CHALLENGE SIMON COLLINS (1985)

Simon Collins, will take part in the Help for over £7000 in doing so. Also taking part are Heroes Big Battlefield Bike Ride which will around a dozen wounded servicemen and take place during the summer to raise much women, some of whom are multiple amputees. needed funds for the work of this charity. The Simon left St Georges in 1985 and joined the ride, which is the annual signature fundraising army in 1988. However, a serious injury suffered event for H4H, is a 400 mile cycle from Paris at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, 24 to Windsor taking in the D-Day beaches in meant that his military career was cut short. 25 Normandy. It is limited to 300 participants and After a period of recovery, Simon joined Surrey is always oversubscribed. Police serving initially in the Addlestone and Simon took part in the ride during 2014, which Chertsey areas. After that, his career took him took him from Brussels to Paris, and raised to exotic places such as Farnham, Guildford Spring 2015 RU13 Spring 2015 RU13 PIECES OF HISTORY

cows did cause one small problem though – they grazed on the rugby pitches leaving runny cow patches everywhere. If you were smart you could tackle a member of the opposite side so he fell into a runny cow pat. That was thought Starting school at to be a bit of fun. In those days we were in awe of the School Captain and the three House Captains, (Petre, St George’s in 1942 Southcote and Kilmorey). When those and senior boys left school most were called up Written by John Connor to the armed forces and not a week went by without one or two requiem masses being said. The choir were well practised in the solemn My brother Mike Connor (1949) and I started Brian Mepham (1952) who had started the requiem music in Latin as we did it so often. as dayboys at St George’s in 1942. The term before. I was assigned to the Lower Prep, It seemed only yesterday that a revered senior Monday we started we caught the 461A bus brother Mike a year older than me went into house boy was at school and a few months from Walton on Thames to Ottershaw which the Upper Prep. later we were singing his requiem. It was a sad stopped outside the gates of St George’s. We Wednesday and Saturday afternoons were put period for us all. Sometimes after returning arrived at the gates and the long walk down aside for sports but at times when we were from school after holidays we found boys the drive entering the school at the White John Connor, Lee Ann Connor & Simon Connor unable to play sport for various reasons, such missing, mostly boarders, killed in air raids House corridor. We were late but the Prefect where they lived in other parts of England. (nephew) as the ground was frozen hard, we were put of Studies Fr Phillip had arranged for an older to work for the farm. Erecting rugby posts or About this time I became a border and that boy to mentor us and show us around and doing other useful labouring activities was was much more fun than being a day boy. explain all the intricacies of school life. Our be quite different. our call. As all available labour was called up In the long summer evenings as we were on mentor Patrick Baynham (1948) was a fine A highlight of the summer was the Corpus for the armed services so school boys became Double Summer time in those days we could gentleman and later in life became a close Christi procession around the sports grounds labourers whenever labour was needed. do so much more. There didn’t seem to be any friend to us both. It certainly helped us settle checks as to where we were in our free time or at SGC. Benediction was said at certain in and make friends such as Robert Thomson The college farm also had a large herd of dairy what we got up to. I am sure today that would locations around the school grounds. It was (1952) and Richard (Dicky) Doyle (1952) and cows so milk was always in abundance. The a joint ceremony between St Maur’s Convent and St George’s plus the mums and dads and parishioners from surrounding parishes. The girls loved it; particularly my two elder sisters who were at St Maur’s as did College boys and everyone sang all those great hymns. By this stage of the war safety was becoming more relaxed as the V1 and V2 sites were overtaken by the Allies in Europe so we were now able to recommence playing other schools at sport. Hitherto our sporting activities were confined internally between the Houses. Petrol had not been available to take teams away from SGC and bus companies were not available for such activities. This made a big difference in improving standards but also it was good 26 to see how other schools fared during the 27 war. LPTB Buses which had been painted grey during the war were now repainted green and John Connor, Mike Connor, Anne Stone & Mary in London, red buses began to appear again. Lingeman (née Connor RIP) Anne Stone (nee Connor), Lee Ann Connor (John’s wife), There was a hint of optimism in the air as the Roger Doherty RIP, Alistair Stone (Anne’s late husband) war was ending. Spring 2015 RU13 Spring 2015 RU13 RECOMMENDED READING SUPPORTING SGW Supporting a Perfectly Balanced Education Since our last update in September, we have some very exciting news! We have awarded, thanks to the generosity of one Old Georgian Family, the very first Blessed Nicolas Barré Award. This Assisted Place is going to a child who will be joining St George’s College at age 11 in September 2015. Assisted Places open the doors to a wealth of opportunity for all the boys and girls who benefit from them. Thank you, to those who support the scheme. The SGW Assisted Places Fund helps make a St George’s education become a reality for academically able children, who would not normally consider independent education because 52 New Things their parents do not have the means to pay school fees. Nick Thorpe (2000) SGW Friends’ Fund Increased in Gift Aid forms Nick Thorpe (2000) is the latest Old Georgian entitled “Christmas Day TV”, raised hundreds to become an author with the recent release of pounds for charity and can still be found on of his debut book “52 New Things”. Billed all major streaming services and YouTube. 18% 31% £27,590 933 completed during completed during as the antidote to the monotony of modern Since leaving St George’s, Nick has pursued a Christmas Term - to - Easter Term Total raised (net) life, Nick’s book is the hilarious account of career as a writer and journalist (although he families donated to the Help us to increase this again in the Summer Term. his journey to try something new every week Your termly gift of £30 becomes £37.50 with Gift Thank you! should not be confused with the BBC Budapest Easter Term Friends’ Fund Aid without costing you a penny extra! for a year. It charts the highs and lows of a correspondent and Scottish journalist who range of new experiences, from African dance also share his name!). His work has taken him The SGW Friends’ Fund ensures we have the very best facilities without diverting funds away from classes to micro lighting via alpaca walking, around the world, most recently to Hong Kong other essential projects. St George’s families generously support this fund every term to ensure hover crafting, world record attempts, skinny- where he now lives and works as a Content we can provide a variety of projects and facilities that will enrich the learning experience of many dipping, motorcycling, and some very painful Director for a global marketing agency. He is more St George’s students now and in the future. hair removal. still trying new things. One of the highlights of the book features Personal website: www.nickthorpe.com Nick’s attempts to write, record and release a Leave a gift in your will to St George’s For further information about leaving a Christmas single, a feat he managed with the Link to buy the book: http://www.amazon. Weybridge to support future legacy please contact; Mrs Caroline Long, close help and guidance of Joe Lee (2000) and co.uk/52-New-Things-journey-conquer/ Development Director on 01932 839341 or dp/1781351333 generations of Georgians. his brother Simon Thorpe (2002). The single, at [email protected] After protecting the interests of family and friends, many choose to remember St George’s with a gift in their Will, reflecting their support Thank You and affection and their wish for the School to We recognise that saying thank you to St continue to flourish and provide the very best George’s benefactors is extremely important. preparation for life for future generations. A Your gifts educate minds, expand hearts and legacy can help to ensure that, for generations empower lives. to come, St George’s is able to compete with its peer institutions on an all fronts and maintain If you would like to find out more about 28 its status as one of the leading independent any of the funds or how you can help, 29 schools in the country. please contact Caroline or Georgia If the time is ever right to include a gift in your in the Development Office at giving@ Will to St George’s Weybridge, please add a stgeorgesweybridge.com or on 01932 codicil to your latest Will. Whatever support you 839352. can give, small or large, will make a difference. Spring 2015 RU13 Spring 2015 RU13 30 RU13 Spring 2015 n ury . af a truh h 2014/15 the Worthbehind Boyspoints Old 4 sit season, we through way Half 2. Surrey in whoreside Old Guildfordians to hurdle final the at fall Surreyto only the Cup, of Vase final the reach and Surrey4 in unbeaten go to able were we rugby, league competitive of season first our In OGRFC. for year another successful hugely on back look of can end we the 2015, January at report term half this Writing OGRFC –Rugby OGA SPORTS anniversaries, 200 years of the founding huge two mark to a underway are plans provide and to ambience welcoming more lighter makeover a will clubhouse undergo the 2015 fixture During the lists. view and the progress follow teams and www.ogrfc.co.uk Check man. out extra needed much that to provide welcome most are staff and more parents past parents, want OGs, spectators, We year. last following promotion 3 division Surrey in second lying currently are OGRFC rugby the the season, of end sharp the at are We locations ishugely appreciated. geographic and conditions all in watch who their OGA, spectators hard die and Trailfinders the sponsors College, the from receives club the will good and support ongoing The leaders attheCollege. league the overvictory 41-17 comprehensive a season the of clearhighlight the Surrey3, in World Cup squad. the forselectiontowards hard works he as best the all forhim wewish and England debut full his to on Watson congratulations Anthony Finally in. play of to plenty OGs for be fixtures tennis and golf cricket, will there approaches more Old Georgian sport and as summer with the Development Office to promote closely working be to pleased very are committee OGA The George’s 2019. St in College of founding the of years 150 and 2017 in order Josephite the of Welcome Chairman’s [email protected] contact Alex Willis on For more information website: www.ogrfc.co.uk please visit theOGRFC For fullmatch reports Tony Jansen(1983) England try against Wales. squad scoring hisfirst to theEnglandSix Nations to Anthony onhisselection Congratulations (2012) Anthony Watson

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The Old Georgian tennis season will once again resume this year with the OG’s participation in the D’Abernon Cup, the annual competition for old boys of independent schools organised by the Public Schools’ Old Boys Lawn Tennis Association. The qualifying round will again be held on the College indoor courts on Saturday 11th April with the kind permission of the Headmaster and Bursar. With the final held at the All England Club, Wimbledon, each year, the D’Abernon Cup is a prestigious competition attracting entries from some of the top tennis-related schools in the country. Not having made the final since the late 80s, we hope this year to make significant progress at least to the later rounds. Tennis will also once again form a key part of the Annual Reunion celebrations on June 21. Following last year’s successful event, we shall again be holding a round robin tennis tournament with OGs and current students playing in mixed pairs. This will be followed by the annual OGs vs Cricket College match to compete for the Old Georgians’ Day Tennis Shield which was inaugurated last year and is currently held Brian O’Gorman (1954) by the OGs. With the students intent on revenge, we should Old Georgian cricket matches fulfil a stated Brian O’Gorman, Hon Sec OG Cricket – be delighted to see anyone who enjoys playing, at whatever aim of the Association which is to provide [email protected] level, to come along and join in either with the tournament goodfellowship and fun for all the participants or the match or just to have a hit on the beautiful College Michael Price, Team Secretary courts. Please let Conor Boden know by the end of May at: while remaining competitive and providing [email protected] skilful play. Our programme of matches [email protected] You would be very welcome. follows the usual pattern, including the now well established and popular half day games 2015 Fixtures (veterans) which is played away from home, on attractive local grounds. President’s Day on All cup matches will be Away. Sunday 2nd August will see a match between Sunday 17th May @ 2pm Fun Golf Day the President’s and Chairman of OGAs teams, giving the chance for many to take part. Sunday 31st May @ 2pm Chris Reynard (1959), would like to invite OG We will also be playing against Sydenhurst Sunday 21st June (OG day – match v 1st golfers and their families to enjoy a round of MCC Cricket Ramblers, who are former opponents, and X1 plus other team matches) golf at his private 18 hole course at Idehill for whom many Old Georgians have played. Manor, situated near the south Devon coast Saturday 4th July @ 11.30 This will mark a special occasion for two Old between Honiton and Sidmouth on Saturday & Cream Tea Georgians, Chris Terry and Malcolm Hooker Tuesday 7th July @ 11.30 16th May. Wednesday 10th June who will be celebrating their retirement from Sunday 12th July @ 11.30 For further details please contact the organising cricket. Wednesday 15th July @ 11.30 Development Office. You are warmly invited to attend the St In the Cup, which will be organised and 32 Friday 17th July @ 11.30 George’s College 1st XI v the MCC Cricket 33 captained by Giles Henderson, we shall be Match from 11.30am. You are welcome to playing against the Old Oratorians (away) Sunday 26th July @ 11.30 bring a picnic for lunch & cream teas will on Sunday June 7th and we look forward to Sunday 2nd August be served at 3pm. mounting a strong challenge. Visitors are (President’s Day) @ 11.00 always more than welcome at our games and Please let us know if you would like to attend.

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RU13 Spring 2015 OGA SPORTS talking about theCollege of course. and puddles worst on the notes after comparing race, up caught and chatted all we and year,this cakeoutside which worked very well, and tea usual the moved had organisers The the Opencompetition. in teams 21 of out 15 came team Georgians in (1991) 35:03, 39:32 and 42:40 respectively. Sanchez The Old Juan-Luis and (1987), Thompson Gerard (2000), Pool Damien by followed32:09, of time a in team Georgians Old the of out first in came (2000) Threakall early an bath after straining foran injury early on. Martin retired Sadly (1981) terrible. Ludlam too Simon nothing but places, in boggylittle a wasgoing the out turned it As 2014 AlumniCross Country Report course held. the what see to off were we legs, flail and mud of a and didn’t cheer a that With spirits. any but dampen course, the on conditions” organisersthe a and giving warningof “severe water-logged a little stretch finish and start the left had precedingweeks the in rain Some 2014. December Wimbledon 13th Saturday on of ran mixyears a across from Georgians Old Five Common. jaunt mile five cross-country fun a Race, Alumni the of running annual the saw day winter bright beautiful A o’e neetd n unn i 21 please contact SimonLudlam [email protected] 2015 in running in interested if you’re so categories, age all in turn-out bigger have a to great be would It Christmas. before enjoy a few milesand around Wimbledon Common out get to chance great a it’s it, run you fantastic a has and atmosphere. It doesn’t fun matter how fast or slow of lot a is race The The race isalot of funandhas a fantastic atmosphere make thefinal score 5-3. to Bennfors Zoe and Yianni Eleanor through 1stscored morecontestthe evenXI a and was half second The corners. short from and play open in both score, to chances having XI 1st the despite was That up’. the ‘woke before girls College goals 4 score to on went and on early lead the took OGs The National league. Hockey the in well playing currently as players airport!) as the from arriving (literally included This play. to scholarships on US the fromreturning players up turned had that talent the of theirsome saw they ofwhen opposition awe in somewhat were and players missing were girls College The team. hockey December14th toplay 1stGirls’ againstthe XI An excellent team of OGs turned up on Sunday Written by AimeeByrne, College Girls’Hockey Coach Girls’ Hockey College. it theystrongwas as when as werestill arethe was camaraderie their that and return, years few past the from players see to lovely was It Tucker (2013),Chloe Wright (2013) Townshend Jasmine (2014), Thomson Hannah Sarah (2012), (2011), Tait Maddie (2013), PillaySorcha(2011), Pearson (2011), Sian (2013), Hughes Tait Ellie (2013), Messem Kate Sophie (2013), Gemma Harvey (2013), Harding Steph (2011), Harding Frankie (2009), Emmett Tiffany OG Team

RU13 Spring 2015 35 36 RU13 Spring 2015 (2000) Chris Jepson gave me a broad, diverse education, and the and education, diversebroad, a gaveme and desire the passion allowingto grow of it’s practice, own accord. St George’s to me pressured never music, of world the in wise herself, musician professional a mother, My wasn’t theapproach Itook. half-heartedly,admittedlythis and so, or 10 of age the at starting an me, for but age, fromearly instrument to their decision on concentrate conscious musician’s a say, make I parents…) should majority (or The musicians musician. of a be to wanted I realised I that SGC at time my during was It OGS ANDTHEIR MUSIC to music conservatory, particularly in Berlin, in conservatory,particularly music to going when me for came challenge real The as ateenager… cello practicing at disciplined that was I say could I that not thinly, it spread than rather attention one’s focus to important more far it’s arts, the as such fields in especially end, outside of music and art, but I suppose in the towardssubjectsrelaxed attitude somewhat my remember not may or may teachers My music and singing in the choir at an early age. performing life to me introduced school the long standing musical and choral tradition at String Quartet, Zurich. Amar the ofmember a Orchester,am and Sinfonie Basel the of cellists Principal the of one as engaged been have I yearsfour in the job past the For first Berlin. Symphony Deutsches my getting up ended Music, I where of Berlin, in College thereafter and Royal London, the to at on went study I George’s St leaving Since able to realise one’s ability. be to work more even requires it as talent, business is, especially for those with natural this competitive how of reality the facing

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RU13 Spring 2015 OGS ANDTHEIR MUSIC Philip (1976) So every two weeks I made the journey south journey the made I weeks two every So bettered. be not couldGeorge’s St organ at teacher previous my that recognised quickly UniversityofHull which the at music studied I organist for hisEuropean Choir Tours. as serve to me invited Hayward Bill Music of Directorpupil. a been had Anne sistermy and Economics Home taught Maureen mother my established links with St Maur’s Convent also where I tours. European with many on Choir sang I College whom the and Reed Paul with after George’s involvement my through St College the with leaving links my retained I Jakob acetr I 19, eonsn that of recognising sense greater a me gave 1994, music School, continued liturgical High In and Wood Parrs 1993 Manchester. at in teaching my north moved I Westminster Diocese Liturgy Commission. of member a as served also I Hill). (Stamford Ignatius St and Edmonton) (Lower Edmund’s St (Whitechapel), Church German Boniface St at posts Music of Director held also I London. North Enfield, in (Jesuits) College Ignatius St in music teaching in career a began I 1981 In Hicks. Stephen virtuoso the studieswith continue to Photo credit –Christian KMartinez elrd eudn ad hd o ek work was seek to Music had of I Director and redundant of declared post the so and repaid be not could loan the the on repayments works, building extensive after opened re-Hallam’safteryearcathedral one 2014, In speaker onliturgical musicandjustice. conferenceleadera workshopand as demand in much was I Bell. composer John leader, the worship and with frequently worked and Community Iona the of Member a became I time this During composer. a as reputation a acquired and music liturgical of heart the at congregation the established I There Hallam. Directorof forMusic Dioceseand Cathedral of self-worth, I seized the opportunity to become encourager les autres’ Lay Canon of the Diocese of Toronto. That is ‘pour 2014. He has two honorary Doctorates and he is a October Torontoduring in recital organ an gave he and Church in conducting and playing still is and birthday 80th his celebrated recently Giles for the BBCandCBCradio. choral matters as well as reviewing choral records on articles writtenPope and forplayedhavethe I Master for theToronto PhilharmonicOrchestra. Chorus being as well as Singers TorontoConcert have I the achievementsand FestivalCanada ofthe conducted Singers my College Among Organists. Canadian Royalof the Organists of of Fellowship College and Royal the of Prize) Brook (John Diplomas Choirmaster’s and Associate and the Language both English hold and University London from in Literature degree Honours an have I universities. and colleges schools, UK and Canadian in Music Directorof as choirmasterand choral music, both as a singer and as an organist, a my chapel choir, I have been actively engaged with Since 1941, when I first began to sing as a treble in (1952) GILES BRYANT for thispain! compensates weather the but language our to done have here folk the what with happy so not am I team. great a alongside work hereand happy very am I nurtured. be to this of some enable school onsite the with links my a great deal of previously untapped talent and Sunday seven is There members. 3200 of parish a forin masses music the provide I Here of MusicatStLawrence, Tampa inFlorida. Directorappointed me found interview an for Skype interview and a three-day trip to Tampa with a parish in Maryland a few years ago. One workingweeks two spent had and America of thought the nurtured always had I elsewhere. 46

RU13 Spring 2015 OGS ANDTHEIR MUSIC the great orchestra leader and entertainment and leader orchestra great the coursestartand my own agency. trained I with studies business a takeprofessional music, up give to decided I charts!) the in 42 (no. single one releasing and album an making after and us for right not was agency variety a as band – wegenerous last us to and were rockfirst his lovedand Michael music wasas the Much very manager. Grade Michael ourand as (futureofagent BBC) Chairman the than other none called with band Misty, rock classical own my founded Foundationsand Georgie Fame’s The band The Blue Flames then including bands blues and Once I left St George’s I played with various soul (1968) GELARDI MICHAEL an oldboy of thecollege. also Geoffrey, brother my now is as hoteliers, as my father and his father were very successful own specifically myfor hotel and leisure the industries, up set business then as a music and entertainment service and Geraldo, agent my business to what was then the largest hotel selling myself found I 28 of age tender the At Gaynor. Gloria and Basie CountDavisJnr., Horne, Lena Sammy of likes the had with shows produced also I Hotels. Sheraton and Marriott Hilton, clients hotelour among numberedwe – years few a over successful became business This netimn ad rdcin iiin and developed over aperiodof some18 years. division production and entertainment music, live their as up headed I which Group the of division owned Grosvenor wholly up a Productions, set we and PLC, Forte House Trust world, the in conglomerate leisure and including Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and Jessie J. scene music pop the of stars current as well as PeterDylan, Eagles,The and EltonGabriel, John Bob producing Prince, as such PLC legends featuring festivals festival on music a position of a board the accepted recently of have way I a life. becomes it as entertainment, and music of world the from retire to difficult is It San Francisco Bay Area. www.seriouscondition.com the around all play and gig, a mosthave don’t we when Saturdaymornings, hours 3-4 practice Werecord. a gigs, 19 hit to target on we’re think she’s a keeper. I The band’s sounding betterso than ever,good, and in 2014 look) (and sound us Tommiemakes singer female and new our jam first that since years eight about been It’s setlist. the did so changed personnel the Top.as ButZZ little a RayVaughanand Stevie was born. Initially we were just a blues/rockCondition Serious band playingand MuddyCraigslist on playerWaters, bass a found we drums, on in my 20’s, but I still had some chops. My son Robert started out with us TurtonfromMiss guitarlessons those sincecountry rockthe band and foundmyself playing lead guitar manybeen had It jam. blues a in years I California, to west miles 3000 and education SGC my after years 30 (1972) Tony Lacy-Thompson er I lo tl pa a i, u ol hn the mood takeswhen me! only but bit, a play still also I year! another yet for challenge musical another yet – groupfor Patronthe Music ofis who Holland Jools friend long-time my with association in high end jazz/blues restaurant brand, Boisdale, music and events company for new the well-known, a up head to year this approached was I as over, yet quite not is it but East, Far the in producingcabaret toUSA the in touring shows from world the of parts many to me taken has which far, so life has musical interesting it an been Philharmonic, Royal the and Kanawa TeKiri via TakeThat to Jnr Davis SammyFrom Tony Lacy-Thompson (pictured far right)

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RU13 Spring 2015 OGS ANDTHEIR MUSIC (2000) Jamie Scott (Needle) knockbacks, but I had to pick myself up many up myselfpick to had I but knockbacks, before I became successful I experienced many and difficult, incredibly is industry music The matterno theycontinue face. difficulties what and themselves, to true remainalways should “they is musicians aspiring to advice Jamie’s both participated inthegospelchoir. Form, Sixth of Head Lamey, Mrs and teacher up a Gospel Choir. Both Miss Marks, Economics set he George’s St at months few last Jamie’s During choir. school the of member a was he George’s St Taylor. At James and Stevens Cat Hathaway, Donny Wonder, Stevie of likes the by influenced hugely was and albums classic parents’ his of lot a to listening grewup Jamie seven. age at guitar the playing boy, young a Jamie’sforhe wasstarted passion when music collaborating with OneDirection! Mario Winans and Ginuwine and more Clarkson, recently Kelly Gabrielle, Anderson, Carleen Adams, Ryan Keys, Alicia as such artists and with guitar, acoustic started his solo with performing he performances, and there album his from on and working 2002 in back Music Sony with contract first his signed He and continue nomatter what gone from strength to strength. George’s has industry music the in careerJamie’s St leaving Since awarded. was he that deal to publishing Form a pursue Sixth the of beginning the towards College George’s St left Jamie producer.and songwritersinger, British February12 Scott(born Jamie a is 1984) remain trueto themselves, Musicians shouldalways difficulties they face. www.stgeorgesreunite.com The fullinterview isavailable onthe website August 2012andthey have asontogether. married OldGeorgian Kathy Orrissonthe31st Jamie after. soon UK was the in realised was Hurricane” and 2014, 11th November on “My US the in released album new Jamie’s Midnight Memories, Up all night and You and I. life, myof Story as such hits including albums their Jamie of one single career. every on lyrics music written has their from of right beginning Direction the One the with worked have to fortunate incredibly been has Jamie you enjoy doing.” and honest. Most importantly keep doing what in yourself and always do what you feel is good beliefhave to need ever,you and gift best the definitely is Music going. keep just and times

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RU13 Spring 2015 51 52 RU13 Spring 2015 Foundation Professor of PlantSciences David JMidmore (1968) and office in Reading. a Visiting Professor as attheUniversity of Reading, withhome years five past the but Australia) CQUniversity (Rockhampton, Queensland, at SGCIwouldn’t bewhere Iam now. Stillwith It if weren’t for your enthusiasmteaching biology those hehasinspired. Fr Andrew received somelovely messagesfrom enjoys coin collecting. after the Josephite archives and library and still the looks at confreresand Josephite his Collegewith House White the in live to continues Andrew Fr 2004. in priest on a as Jubilee ordination his Golden his celebrated in and retired 1990 He Master. Boy Day being as as well Religion and Geography Chemistry, with along Biology mainly teach to George’s St to returned studying he which after Belgium years in Theology 4 by followed (1947-1950) London of University the at study to on went and 1934-1943 from College the at boarder a wasHe 1925. in Balham in Andrewborn was Frteaching. his by inspired so been have who messages from Old Georgians and former staff wonderful some receive to and delighted were we 2015 February 27th Friday on 90th birthday his celebrated cj Alexander Andrew Fr Fr Andrew Turns 90 BIRTHDAYS ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations David Whitfield (1972) your lessons to thisday. of inspirational and I can still remember many of a standing start. Your teaching was nothing short from all year– one just in Biology Human level O present goodhumour, you set aboutteaching us of 1969.With your customary zeal, andever- You taught Biology to Form 4-Alpha inSeptember Julian Bilous (1962) you for your inspiration Fr Andrew. on children’s immunization programmes. Thank consultanta as toworkcontinue I 2008, in WHO Organization in1991andalthoughIretired from Health World the joined I countries. developing become amedical practitioner mostly intropical I leftStGeorge’s in1962andwent onto interest inscience andalove of botany. Your inspiration hasleftmewithalifetime ANNOUNCEMENTS Tom Wingate (1977)inMexico City all that. lifelong history buff. Really, I am most grateful for a makeme helped Victorianhas alsoon pennies) copy or two of ‘Coin Monthly’ withyour articles career, your generosity atthatfair (includinga literature becoming thecore of my teaching in theSixthForm, Ibelieve. Well, despite English We took some kindof enrichment course withyou As a teacher I never had a Biology class with you. Peter Mordan (1965) Labs, andof your outstanding teaching. happiest of memoriesof my timeintheBiology terrestrial malacology. Ihave nothingbutthe research.My ownparticular of field research was Department, withresponsibility for curation and age of 60 as Head of Invertebrates in the Zoology Natural History Museum in London. I retired at the the staff of University,the London beforejoining College in1965andstudied for aBSc andPhD at the left I biology. in career fulfilling a to me led My thanksfor your inspirational teaching, which Head of EmanuelSchoolinLondon Mark Hanley-Browne (1979) spreading outwards. keep influence important Andrew’s Fr of ripples to inspire lotsof students to study biology. The managed (also) have I Headmaster.that a hope I taught biology for over 25years, before becoming PostGraduate Certificate of then I Education and After Oxford I went to Cambridge to study for a of scholarship –histeaching was thatgood! win aplace butIwon anExhibition,whichisatype reason why I was successful. In fact, I didn’t just in thepreparation for theexams andhewas akey enormously me helped He (specifically Zoology). and confidence the the support to apply to Oxford both to study biology me gave Andrew Fr Michael Waugh (1961) career in bothnationalandinternational fields. for medicine andthushave avery distinguished study to me encouragedHe 1959. in levels forA and botany master whenIentered theSixth Form in September 1955. He was also the only zoology WhitedormitoryourmasterHousethe was He in Peter Turton (1962) College thenof Camden Town, London. Ian R M Kennedy (1962) pal into The my Royal Veterinaryand me both got He tutelage. his under A’swith Botany,up endedin BiologyZoology and I studied under Fr Andrew for several years and Consultant inClinicalGenetics Dr JulianBarwell BScMBBSPhDMRCP (1991) and influence inspire oneperson, thenitisallworthwhile. can you if think and now adults inspiration andsupport. Imentor alotof young owe Fr Andrew ahugeamountfor hishard work, and aclinical geneticist. Itallbegan there andI clearly. Itinspired meto become amedical doctor remember my career ‘light-bulb’ momentvery sections onDNAsynthesis andreplication. Ican autumn term of 1989 by Fr Andrew. This included I was taught Alevel Molecular Biology in the

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RU13 Spring 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS Octogenarians. me. Now Ibelong to theHonourable Society of joined friends Linton six and cousins Devon, Surrey, sister-in-law Gillandfamily camefrom from came children and Marion sistermy and ahead wentbroke party the and However arm. office right my post the outside fell I Hall Chilfordat friends and forfamilytwentyparty family my before days two 16th, October On the same without her. felt have not would celebration TenbyA area. the to retiredrecently she as her missed have hermaking Scotlandand waytohome Wales.I local in holidayher a wayfrom a on hostelry. was She at us of Rosemary four for out friend meal a for best came my later fortnight A “Happy Birthday”. sang everyone while sweet banana toffee my on candles 8 given also was I chop-sticks. his out trying five aged Marley young watching great was It grandchildren. four the included which us of tenforrestaurant Chinese good a at family close for the meal a offstarted with I say andIdon’t getsotired. of people hearwhat numbers to like I – days smallerthese people with better am I party. large smallera than me, three forbetter, were celebrations having that out worked had I birthday. 80th my celebrated I September In (Lohmeyer 1950) Janet Conochie BIRTHDAYS Janet andher sister Marion 80 weighing 8lbs9oz. born at Warwick Hospital on 6th October 2014 birth of their daughter Quinn and Harper Lancaster, (2004) Lancaster David Lancaster are delighted to announce the Kipling) (née Emma David Lancaster Emma (2004)and BIRTHS runs her own communications company. Victoria where London in live now couple The Paulo GomesDa Silva (1996). and 1966) Pegg Jensen (née Potter Charlotte (1996) Annalis (1996) Cayless Nigel (1996) Patrick(1995) DavidGreeneMepham & 1996) Milton (née Jemma were present OGs Other Donna McCloughlan. & Tilly Violet Whiting, Sally nieces Delf (1996), Ruth Tier, and were, bridesmaids other and herwas sister Dawn Coxon(née Whiting 1994) in Castle Combe. The bride’s matron of honour Hotel House Manor The at breakfast wedding The ceremony was followed by a reception and Senior a Economist. as Whitehall to Bristol, from in MOD, working the by transferred, be to was about Ben 2010. June in Bath to London from relocateto decided she when, Ben ICT,ofmet former Junior Coxon,School Director of Studies, Dianne & Coordinator of daughter Victoria, St at Bartholomew’s Church, Corsham. married were Johnson Ben and (1996) Coxon Victoria 2014 March 1st Saturday On and BenJohnson Victoria Coxon (1996) WEDDINGS day which will we will cherishforever. incredible an was many It me. for holds memories happy that somewhere being special to use the Chapel. The day was made even more Collegeforus allowingthe thankto youa also And community. George’s St the in welcome so feel Stuart making and Chapel College the in us marrying for FatherAdrian to you thank massive a say to liketogether. Wewould lives our begin to spirit festive December, the 27th on capitalising on day fantastic a had We Stuart Pullen Felicity Harris(2001)and was hadby allandeven the weather heldout! Krishnan all from the class of 2004. A great day Kiera Kate and ChristobelleReinaand Nino Welmanas wellas Sweet Callie bridesmaids Nunn, Vicki Reinold, including the celebrations joined Georgians old of number August A 3rd2013. the David on Oxfordshire Rousham, graduate in married LSE fellow (2004) a Thompson-Rowlands Reynolds Tamryn David Thompson-Rowlands Tamryn Reynolds (2004)and

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RU13 Spring 2015 ANNOUNCEMENTS High Schoolfor Girls. TeacherPE ofYear Keelyis Head / Guildford at Adam and Cobham.business jewelleryfamily the run to helps before in home Maldives, their to the returning in honeymoon pre their a on enjoyedwedding lake cruise. The happy couple enjoyed they the stunning which visiting countryside time first their was it Lake the manyfor and to England, Southern from District up travelled England. guests for their of Lacrosse 60 playing still is Keely playing while England, for both hockey played Adam sport. University, Loughborough at met Keeley and Adam Hotel. Chase Langdale Marys St the at was reception at the while Rydal, Church, held was service wedding The Lake on District, Lake Windermere. 4th the the in on 2014 married August were Keely and Adam and Keely Adam Harper (2004) 20) Mra ot 20) Ssia Sathiaraj (2006) andPhilMarke (2006). Sushila Duffy (2006), Paul Fort Maria (2006), (2006), Lewin Matthew Broderick 2006), (née (née Stein Lauren Barlow 2006), Jefferies Victoria (2006), Giannini Hill Julia Alex (2006), PatelSarina Fiona(2003), Kelly(2006), (2006), Phillips Natalie included guests OG The (2006). Hill Straughen) Olivia and (2004) including (née Harris attendance; Jessica in bridesmaids OGs many were there and Cobham in Hotel Park Woodlands beautiful a at on held was reception The day.winter’ssunny Horsley 2014 East December Martin’s, 6th St at the Newberry on Hal married and were (2006) Staughen Holly and HalNewberry Holly Straughen (2006)

RU13 Spring 2015 57 58 RU13 Spring 2015 in them a deep understanding and love of English inspired he importantly,more but, unparalleled was Oxbridge into pupils his getting in success His entrance. Oxbridge particularly, more and, level A teaching in English joy especial an taking teacher, as career illustrious and long a on embarked and 1963 in priest ordained was he Belgium in studies theologyAfter question. the of out schools wascareer Josephite a outside so Christopher,of name religious the taking 1951, in Noviciate Josephite the joined had He Kong. Hong of University the at lectureship a of offer and FR Leavis graduating with a spell double first in critic English, and the literary the influential the under of falling Cambridge, College, Downing at place a win to on went he direction of change radical a After well. perform not did and level A at sciences for opted he as rosy as 1951. quite picturenot in was academic the Surprisingly Day Sports as at Captain Ludorum well Victor as being became Gymnastics and also Cricket Rugby, of he Gymnastics: and games the Hockey,for Rugby, Cricketcolours getting on field, career distinguished a had He artisan working for Aspreys inBondStreet. talented a was 1946. Daniel, in called also boy father, His a as George’s St known to came and Hunting, Maxwell 1933 Patrick,in usuallyPimlicoas in born was Patrick Daniel 1977-1987 Headmaster 1946-1951 OG FR Christopher FONDLY REMEMBERED i fnrl ae lqet etmn t the esteem in which he to was held by somany. testimony eloquent gave funeral his at parents past as well as colleagues and former pupils past his of number considerable the silence; not certainly is rest his The request. enigmatic from typically quote a epitaph a Shakespeare: silence”, beloved his is rest that “the be asked had Christopher no longer enjoy hispassion for reading. his failingeyesight which meantthathecould regretted he life his ended conditions have could medical which several the of any than he thoroughly enjoyed receiving visitors. More day last the to though withdrawn, somewhat years, some for health becoming increasingly idiosyncratic and ill with battled He fairly synonymous. were two the indeed, pupils: past and friends and his to loyal fiercely passion was He equal deftness. with position opposite evening the defending an half other the spend then and half spend position, a mind defending deftly and passionately often brilliant would a he of friendly possessed a lovedargument: a He wit. with acerbic raconteur somewhat lively a was Christopher activities andsuccesses. their of news home bringing and hosting universities the at time studying Georgians Old term with lunches during country weekly the down almost and up travelling visits, university his enjoyed much he years later In pleasure incoaching hockey. particulartaking coach,successful games a was also He 1994. – 1969 years 26 the during tour in the College Choir. He never missed the summer singing happymanyyears spent and – youmind enjoyed singing church music – nothing modern, Away from the classroom Christopher thoroughly minds of hispupils. the broadeningcontentedly life years teaching his of last the spent and Headmastership the from down step to able was he years ten After as it took him away from his first love – teaching. but Superiors his greatwith reluctancepersonal College, a job which he accepted in obedience to literature. In 1977 he became Headmaster of the I’ve ever known. anyone than him in malice less had and fun he more and man; good a was Peter short, In any to gathering. brought he sparkle the for welcome always was He people. interesting of section cross- real a found he where that’s because bars pub and club liked He friends. his met he which against backclothswere two, or drink a maybe and Toparty, Peterman. a party a was he him; and around everyone to laughter humour brought good infectious so had to He friend many. exceptional an was he Second Henrietta, andof their families. and Rupert of Diana, of proud intensely was He life. his lived he how was values, and Christian traditional his family with together strong This, a man. was he foremost, and First So what sortof person was Peter? of minefor some67 years!” and I’m proud to say, a great and close friend characters;life’s ofgreat one “Undoubtedly 7th the website. Tuesday on found be can on version full A 2014. October service at memorial reading Padovan’sPeter’s John from extract An Peter Brooker (1955) FONDLY REMEMBERED London to study Law from October 1955. same year we both got places at King’s College, 1954 Peter was appointed Head Dayboy. In the In years. 60 some for both us of very friends good became also families, their course in due and They, entries. Oxford their complete to on stay to had who’d Nolan, Brendan and Dick Fawcetthigh-fliers, two wellknow to got soon and Form, Sixth the reached we 1953 In my passinOLevel History! me gavePeter’s what replywasthat doubt no and word, it indeed paper.the wason question1 every There is his remembered I answer. model his of soliloquy minute 10 a gave then He Walpole.” of life the on question “there a be replied, will he year”, this “Undoubtedly History question. a predictPeter toasked Level’ I and exam, ‘O our before ‘break’ minute 15 a was there 1953 in remember I teacher – himself good very a been have would Peter particular this characteristic never left him! that say might Some happy. very was he and box, soap Petera even or give stage, a Indeed, Prize. Elocution the won normally he Society; Debating the in excelled always comic; he farce; or comedy natural in preferably act, to keen a always was Peter the funny sideof in almost any situation. a top was shared ‘wordy’ofsense humour, all was abilitythe and to see we annoyingly, What else! veryeverything Nigel, and Mathematics, in was History,I in top normally Peterwas something: at good was us of Each something of atriorightthrough school. became we and friends, as immediately clicked Rampston, Nigel dayboy, another and I and He I first met Peter at St George’s in September 1947.

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RU13 Spring 2015 FONDLY REMEMBERED coe, t hit h Pic o Pae in Peace of Prince 31st Weybridge. the the Christ on at place October, took funeral Richard’s all attending theschool. grandchildren his later then and Maur’s1992) Richard Doyle (1952) 14th Sunday on September 2014. died Peyrecave, de Victor Victor dePeyrecave (1934) e s uvvd y i wf, leLr, and Ilse-Lore, wife, his bychildren, allinGermany. May herest inpeace. survived is He memories of Terry. fond their of spoke (1966), all Woodward(1965) John Cunningham and (1965) Lawes Peter (1965), TonyDavison John Southampton and at Crematorium. funeral (1962) the at Patrick were family brother, elder Terry’s Terry Gallagher (1965) December 2014after along illness. 9th the on died (OM), Gredley Sarah late the and (1981) Patrick (1962), John to sister Jane, Jane Bodenham(1961OM) ih iay n Peter and Lawes (1965). Hilary with and cottage holiday a sharing Ilse-Lore, wife, his with break days few a on while 2014 June Hampshire 19th on Lymington, in failure heart of coronary died Gallagher Terry Clare (1987) and Nicky (St n Atoy (1984), Anthony (1982) and Sean children, his connection with close, remained always school the his with but 1952 in George’s St left Richard 79. aged 2014, OctoberThursday9th on died Doyle (Dick) Richard funeral took place onTuesday 3rd March. His families. their and OGs both (1986) Chris and (1981) Mike sons two his and yearsmany widow his behind Margaret who taught at Woburn Hill school for leaves died He 2015. Director, January Music Fridayon 30th home formerat sleep his in peacefully Reed, Paul Paul Reed (Teacher 1966 – 1994) 30th in Weybridge Tuesday andtheminister was Fr Adrian. on place PrincePeaceofthe Church at December2014 took (1986), funeral (1987). James Sarah The and (1984) Georgians Sean (1989), Old Tim of Mother Elizabeth AnneClark doer inlife. I was incredibly proud of him.” a and person positive a such was He brother. Tim Farmer (1987) Peter Roberts, diedonthe12thOctober 2014. Peter Roberts (1970) n bs ddy o u to agtr aged daughters two sev our to husband daddy best amazing and an was Tim really alwaysdetermined. person, positive a such was he and we canemailacopy through to you. officeReunite the the orcontactwebsite, referto please obituaries full Tothe read n n nn. ews odru sn and son wonderful a was He nine. and en he hoped he would win; would he hoped he fora year.It battlewasa “He battlecancer a with had said: Karen, wife, of 2014 oesophageal cancer. His August the on 6th 43 aged died 2011, since Councillor District Sussex Mid and Councillor town Heath Tim Farmer, a Hayward’s

Five students receive Oxbridgeoffers n l Goga (97. t a fascinating was It (1977). Georgian also Old is an who were Bobbitt, Sean Weybridge cinematographer College, winning Award the meet to George’senough fortunate Form St Sixth Upper at the January, 21st the On Written by Emily Jaye, Upper Sixth student St George’s Sean Bobbit visits t t ahrn’ Cambridge. Catharine’s St at Studies Religious and Theology read to place a offered been has Yianni at Worcester. Eleanor Engineering read to offer an received Russell has Joseph and Spanish and French to read Oxford College, Queen’s from Sanderson Chemistryfrom Keble College, Oxford; Bennett read to offer an received has White Madeleine country’s top two universities. delighted that five students have received is offers from the Weybridge College, George’s St or tdns rm h cret pe Sixth, Upper current the from students four s el s the as well As

His modestyHis towards successfulhis career was noticing thecamera work in various films. afternowSean’sbe all wetalk, will compelling that sure am I but was,cinematography what of unaware were Many today. is he to get where to industry film the in years 20 through the opportunity to hear about his perseverance given werewe as inspirational Sean’swas talk o er h ser ehiaiy novd in of academy-award winning 12 Years aSlave. involved technicality sheer cinematography, and to learn about the filming the hear to should beexceptionally proud of students their success. five Our places’. 620 for applicants 3,000 with 1970s, the since level highest their to stating rose ‘applications that Cambridge correspondence in College, Churchill with gain entry into the two prestigious universities, This has been a particularly competitive year to offices of Dominic Raab MP. Parliamentary the in internship an completing currently is and year last College the left Finn Cambridge. at Law College, Trinity read offer to unconditional an received has Kristensen Finn SCHOOL NEWS work onmany films to come. his seeing to forward look and career future his in successes many Sean wish We enjoyable. and rewarding how also can but how be film industry the learning difficult drama the department, in about career more Sean’s hear to enough fortunate were students Sixth drama Upper Some admirable.

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follow one’s dreams. Eamonn had aspired to “It was an honour to meet both Eamonn and be a broadcaster from the age of 11, whilst Isabel. I was inspired to believe that hard work will Isabel had decided on her career after studying gain rewards and to aim high, because dreams Politics and Theology at the University of can come true. It is an honour to follow in the Bristol and gaining a Post-Graduate diploma footsteps of Isabel as Head Girl and I hope I may in Broadcast Journalism from City University. achieve her level of success one day. “ Eamonn and Isabel with the Captains of School The lecture was voted as one of the best of Josie Farmer Head Girl the series so our thanks go to Eamonn and Isabel who, despite an early morning start at “Although my alarm goes off at 03.15am I never 3.30am, gave their time so willing to talk to our tire of my early starts, it’s a dream job and I count SKY’S SUNRISE PRESENTERS students. myself very lucky!” Quote taken from Isabel Webster’s About Me VISIT ST GEORGE’S SIXTH webpage. FORM PUPILS Isabel Webster is an Old Georgian Isabel married Liam Pearce on Saturday 27th On Tuesday 3rd March the Lower Sixth were Not only did the longest serving breakfast who was Head Girl in the merger September 2014 at St Edwards the Confessor given the opportunity to gain an inside anchor and a future broadcasting star keep Church, Sutton Park. year of 2000-2001. perspective of broadcasting when Sky TV’s the students entertained, they also revealed Isabel was the guest speaker at the 2014 Eamonn Holmes and Old Georgian (2000) the pressures one has to face when relaying After St George’s she studied Politics and College Prize Giving. and ex-Head Girl, Isabel Webster, revealed the devastating newscasts whilst hosting the Sky Theology at the University of Bristol and truth behind the camera. News’ Breakfast programme, Sunrise. gained a Post-Graduate diploma in Broadcast Students were fascinated to learn that a job Journalism from City University. In early 2014, which appears to be glamorous and exciting Isabel joined Sky News’ Breakfast programme, is exciting, but it also demands long hours, Sunrise. Her first episode was broadcast on early starts and a lot of standing around in all 10th March 2014. She currently presents the weathers. programme with Eamonn Holmes who is a College parent. This did not deter some of the students as 62 Eamonn and Isabel inspired some to consider a Isabel had previously presented and reported 63 career in journalism and broadcasting. The talk on the radio for local, regional and national also made Sixth Formers aware of the value of BBC News before joining Sky News in 2011. dedication and commitment in the quest to She joined Sky News as their West of England Correspondent prior to working with the national Sky News team in 2012. Mr Peake, Isabel Webster and

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RU13 Spring 2015 SCHOOL NEWS after 17 years service Malcolm Saxon retires new when faced with thischallenge. Steady It iseasy to forget theoldandremember the So what have beenthehighlightsof my tenure? co-educational school. into theCollege to provide analmost instant whom bothof were assimilated quickly and beneficially staff, and girls St Maur’s of influx the From 2000 the College certainly benefited from today. Inmany ways these were exciting times. we builtafter themerger andonto where we are was pivotal increating theplatform on which the success of co-education intheearly days all-dancing androbust. Their contribution to young girlsprior to thishadto beall-singing, in 2000by themerger with StMaur’s. Our few just beentaken by governors, to befollowed the decisionto move to co-education had and theCollege roll was around 500.However 1997 there were afew girlsintheSixthForm seen muchneededchangeattheCollege. In Unsurprisingly, it has been a period which has came from. environment to theruralShropshire thefamily differentvery a in College, the at stayyear17 a the new Deputy Headmarked thebeginningof sherry beforehand. My return 20 years later as of glasses me offering kept remember,and I as refereed inanAllBlacksshirthehadacquired, the 3rd XV of Fr Paul Connor, who intimidatingly when Ibrought opposingrugby teams to play My first sight of St George’s was in the late 1970’s have been hugely supported by pastoral team and, dare Isay, notalittle funalong the way. I thus provided strong continuity of leadership few personnel changesover the years andhas Headmaster, JoePeake; ateam which hasseen with a wonderful SMT at the College, led by its place to work in. I have been fortunate to work of what hasmadethe College such arewarding I could goonbutthese are only afew examples as thehighlightof our guest speakers. fun to deliver with, for me,Ann Widdicombe MP, “Oliver” last term. Prize Givinghasbeengreat culminating inthestunning production of drama productions hasimproved enormously range of musicalskills.Thequality of our wonderfully showcased our students’ enormous performances have, like theInter-House Music, charity Live Six the of some aficionado, music somewhere! As a now ageing rock and pop in celebration. There isprobably apicture like my early days on the terraces of Old Trafford in 2012 which caused meto return to something the BBCChoir of the Year competition inSalford crowd competition. Add to thisthe winning of final at Twickenham with SGC easily winning the the and second last the in semi-finalrugby won For pure excitement there was theNatWest Vase and a justification for what we had set out to do. inspection must be thehighpointprofessionally a clean sheet of 8 “Excellent” grades in the 2011 school improvement over the years resulting in stayedus. with many of whom have trainedhere andthen our dedicated, highquality team of teachers, in 2014 were apleasing further step forward for Josephite ethos.The excellent academicresults its sacrificing without world competitive highly the College, to make itstrong andhealthy ina sense of teamwork andpurposeto improve Underpinning allof thishasbeenastrong has madeSGCspecial. that ofcommunity sense the creating in staff business and staff support the of contribution significant the include to remissnot be it would enormously hard for thechildren inour care. Yet worked and first welfarestudents’ the put have leaders of real quality and dedication, who will ImissabouttheCollege asIopenthe new So what now, asretirement beckons? What place asleaders of thenext generation. and caringtowards others,ready to take their can work hard andplay hard and yet besensitive year after year – fine young men and women, who walking evidence of what theCollege produces are indeedour greatest ambassadorsand students andinparticular our SixthForm. They have often commented favourably aboutour provided thegreatest jobsatisfaction. Visitors blossom over their years attheCollege which has Yet itisthestudents andhow they grow and contact the office. have any questions or queriesplease do nothesitate to informed aboutprogress for thenew appointment. If you We will keep every member of theGeorgian Family College. periods inthelong andproud history of StGeorge’s the endof anera andoneof themost successful the 2015/2016academic year. Thisdate will mark down asHeadmaster inAugust 2016,attheendof to theBoard of Governors of his intention to stand Joe Peake hasdecidedto retire. Joehasgiven notice After 21 years asHeadmaster of St George’s College, HIS RETIREMENT ANNOUNCES JOE PEAKE be free of thatparticular burden! of organising the lunch queue I will be happy to am notsosure, but,dear Reader, after 17 years I perhaps, – here working of intensity the miss around theplace. Friends have judgedthatI will well astheeveryday contact with thestudents the space thatistheChapel will bemissed,as gentle Josephite catholicity of StGeorge’s and Certainly, working with my colleagues, the family and let someone else pick up the baton. is timeto move over to spendtime with my but there isanundoubted realisation thatit think, I lot, a Quite now? until aside put have I walking, reading andthemyriad other things chapter inmy life, with golf, travel, gardening, Joe Peake andMalcolm Saxon Book your travels with Trailfi nders, the UK’s No.1 Tour Operator & SGC receives a 1% payback All funds go towards the SGC Assisted Places Scheme

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