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R. Watson Student Editors: Genevieve Norris and Lara Wildenberg Joanne Cheng U6th oil on canvas Photography: Mr R. A. Johnstone and Mrs Corrine Munford 1 2 House Reports CARR: As a proud member of Carr House, I am undoubtedly biased when I say that it contains some of the most talented, enthusiastic and dedicated boys at Epsom College. The events of the past academic year only Epsom College drama is always strong, and Housemaster: go to prove this. Carr has continued to achieve this year was no exception. Dan Richardson successful results in a variety of different fields, and Connor norris performed with utter Mr L. Matthews with every year group demonstrating the conviction in the Lent musical, Cabaret, whilst Head of House: College values of benevolence and excellence Ben abbott and sam mcGrath brought charm in one way or another. and humour to the junior play, a Woman of Harry Roberts With the commencement of the michaelmas no importance. Head of School: Term came preparations for the inter-house The arrival of a new term brought a whole choral competition. Despite the early morning series of new challenges. aGi Day saw Carr Connor Norris rehearsals, we managed to retain an impressive win the assault course, command task and the (Michaelmas) sense of energy and determination, resulting in senior shield, whilst the m4s and 5th Form House Tutors: a heartfelt and committed unison performance took third place in their respective inter-house of Queen’s ‘These are the football tournaments. once Mrs C. A. Gamble Days of our Lives’. However, again, the U4s displayed their Mr M. Hampshire Carr’s main success came in after months of sporting prowess, achieving Mr M. D. Hobbs the form of soloist Will second place. However, it was Goddard, who placed in joint rigorous rehearsals, the House play which Mr R. A. Johnstone second with his accomplished the cast and crew ultimately proved to be the Mr C. C. J. Telfer rendition of ‘The impossible of Up ‘n’ Under most triumphant occasion of Mr J. M. Whatley Dream’. in the aftermath of the term. after months of although the summer Term is undeniably Charlie Vickers and angus percival receive such an exciting event, we produced a piece rigorous rehearsals, the cast a time of stress and anxiety, due to the notable mentions, due to their pivotal roles in Mr R. I. Whiteley were able to relax at the of theatre which and crew of Up ‘n’ Under impending public exams, it is also a time to clinching the victory, but many others within Mrs C. C. Winmill annual Carr quiz night; it produced a piece of theatre take part in a wide range of competitions and the House provided invaluable support was an evening of laughter, was polished, which was polished, fast- events, which help to ease some of the tension. throughout the competition, and it was Matron: enjoyment and some fast-paced and paced and unbelievably funny. This year marked Epsom College’s 160th fantastic to see so many get involved. it was a Mrs R. Boyce questionable score keeping! set in an ordinary Yorkshire Founder’s Day, a universally popular occasion, fitting end to a brilliant year for Carr. as the term progressed, unbelievably funny. village, John Godber’s during which Carr competed in the traditional Whilst these numerous successes depend our hard work produced more hilarious tale follows the inter-house athletics. The field was littered heavily upon the boys involved, they would impressive results, with the journey of a second-rate local with throwers, jumpers and sprinters of all not be possible without the support, guidance U4s taking second place in the inter-house rugby team which goes on to defy all the odds ages, each sporting the colours of green and and motivation of a few key figures within the rugby, and myles Bingham winning ‘The by beating the top squad in the league. Charlie black with pride. Luke Laughton’s exceptional House. i would like to take this opportunity to Great Epsom Bake-off’ – a well-deserved Vickers, Ben abbott, Luke Laughton, aaron performances earned him the coveted Victor thank our two Heads of House, Connor norris victory! The inter-house cross country, which Hyman, myles Bingham, Dan Richardson and Ludorum cup, and helped the intermediates to and Harry Roberts, for their exemplary work showcased the unity and camaraderie of Carr, Tom Usher all delivered brilliant performances win the afternoon. overall, we managed to and assuring presence in Carr. Unfortunately, was another highlight. There were some in the leading roles, and completely captured finish in a commendable second place.a s well we lost four fine Tutors at the end of this year: fantastic performances, with Will Goddard the comedic essence of the piece. Directors as this, we emerged victorious in the House mrs Fi Drinkall, mr mike Hampshire, mrs securing first place in the senior competition, Harry Roberts and Connor norris worked cricket, after comfortably beating propert in Christine Gamble and mr John Whatley, all of whilst the intermediates took fourth and the tirelessly to shape the production, both using the final. However, it was the inter-house whom strengthened Carr, and now go on to juniors third overall; Charlie Hodgson and their theatrical experience to add a touch of swimming competition where we really adopt new roles within the College or Charlie Richardson deserve special mentions professionalism to proceedings. it was showed our dominance. The m4s left everyone elsewhere. i must also thank our wonderful for their excellent efforts. as a result, we incredible to witness the entire House pull awestruck, as they won 60 out of a possible 63 matron, Ruth Boyce, for her constant support, were able to finish in joint first place – an together during the final week of preparation, points in an exhilarating set of races. The U4s care and devotion, without which we would all outstanding outcome! and the contributions from all were also took first place, thus allowing Carr to be pretty lost.