EPSOM COLLEGE, EPSOM, SURREY KT17 4JQ TEL: 01372 821 234 FAX: 01372 821 237 E-MAIL: [email protected] WWW.EPSOMCOLLEGE.ORG.UK 1 20 EPSOMIAN 12 CONTENTS EPSOMIAN 2011 - 2012 HOUSE REPORTS P 3-26 HEADMASTER INTERVIEW P 59-60 MICHAELMAS LENT SUMMER P 29-58 P 61-94 P 95-132 CHORAL COMPETITION LES MISÉRABLES CCF REPORT THE MUSIC SCHOLARS’ NETBALL HOBSON’S CHOICE CONCERTS FENCING VOLLEYBALL A LITTLE HOTEL ON THE SIDE Boys’ HOCKEY BOYS’ ATHLETICS ROBINSON HOUSE PLAY FOOTBALL GIRLS’ ATHLETICS SENIOR DODD SQUASH CRICKET RUGBY RUGBY 7S ROUNDERS GERMAN EXCHANGE LACROSSE BOYS’ TENNIS CROSS COUNTRY CAMBRIDGE TRIP GIRLS’ TENNIS GIRLS’ HOCKEY LIBRARY BASKETBALL EXTENDED PROJECT GOLF QUALIFICATION JUNIOR DODD CHAPEL NOTES YOUNG CO-OPERATIVES SKI TRIPS YOUNG ENTERPRISE NEW YORK DRAMA TOUR OPERATION WALLACEA SINGAPORE & AUSTRALIA TRIPS BATTLEFIELD TRIP EDINBURGH RUGBY TOUR TARGET RIFLE P 133-135 LEAVING STAFF P 136-138 PRIZES P 139-140 EDITOR: MR G.R. WATSON STUDENT EDITOR: CHARLEYº BROWN 2 CARR HOUSE REPORT With numerous additions to the House in September, Carr once again remained the largest boarding House at Epsom College, while catering for both day and boarding students. The amount of different characters, each with their own unique skills, helped to put Carr on the front foot to deliver excellent performances in all spheres of school life. Carr made an excellent showing in the Good solo performances from the House by winning the U4 Critical Thinking Prize Choral Competition, with unquestionably placed Carr second in the solo as well as being awarded the John strong performances given in all instrumental competition. Individuals of Propert Prize. The 5th-form John Propert categories. Reams of superlatives could Carr also performed well throughout their Prize was won by Jake McGrath, who be used to describe Toni Chan’s own musical examinations, with Will also won the English Award for his year. captivating rendition of ‘Empty Chairs Goddard and Toni Chan attaining their Jake is joined by Tom Brankin-Frisby, and Empty Tables’, from Les Misérables, Grade 6 in saxophone and singing who was the recipient of the 5th-form a piece that emphasised his mastery of respectively, and Jake McGrath obtaining Biology Award. A wealth of awards was the baritone voice. Once again the a merit at Grade 8 singing. Members of won by the departing U6th. Dani partsong was well constructed and the House made many contributions to Tselentakis was awarded the U6th proved entertaining; it was also one of the drama and musical productions of Spanish Prize, while the U6th Physical the few performances in this bracket to the College throughout the year, but Education Prize was presented to Hayden actually consist of fewer than 10 people. special mentions must go to Jake Smith. Zedrick Cheung was awarded the This year’s unison, ‘Rollin’, contained McGrath for his role as Javert in this Computing Prize and Edward James won dance moves, a feat not attempted for year’s production of Les Misérables and the Electronics Award. George Lindley several years. It’s fair to say the moves to Will Goddard for his role in the musical’s and Max Dialdas were winners of the were pulled off, and the House looked instrumental section. Brande Awards. resplendent when performing knee jerks and head bobs. Sadly, and for On the academic side of life, the Carr showed strong sporting prowess unexplainable reasons, judge Bonnie intellectual skill of the House has been this year with excellent performances Langford didn’t quite view the stunning shown throughout the age groups. Nick throughout the House competitions. The performances with the same awestruck Whitehead won the M4 Mandarin Prize first major sporting event of the year was appreciation as others. Carr was omitted and Will Goddard won the M4 Music the House cross country, and Carr was from ranking in all categories. Award. Sam Flatau displayed his aptitude out in full force. In the junior competition, 3 CARR HOUSE REPORT 20 EPSOMIAN 12 even after the mishap of the first running, juniors and intermediates ran in at third Will Goddard was still able to secure first place, the seniors were just that little bit place in the rerun. Supported by the rest slower, finishing in at fifth. of the House, Carr achieved second place in the junior competition. The team Although the CCF runs throughout the effort by the juniors was matched by the year, Carr gave an exemplary effort on intermediates, who also took second AGI Day. With the entire House giving all place in their respective competition. The its effort, brilliant scores were achieved seniors didn’t do as well, only taking throughout the day. The juniors ‘worked fourth place overall, but the standout hard’ to speed through the assault performance was from Ciaran O’Duffy, course and get the winning time, and rr House who won the senior competition. A then went on to win the entire junior Ca strong teameffort from the House placed competition. Supported by efforts given Carr second overall. by the senior teams, Carr came away winning the entire competition and The House showed a lot of prowess on receiving the CCF Shield. the rugby field this year, with some superb Housemaster: results across the board. The new M4s In this year’s fractured and confusing Mr M. Day won their competition, including one Summer Term, an outstanding effort was against a strong Propert side. The senior displayed by the House throughout the House Tutors: rugby saw Carr come second to a various competitions. In tennis, Zach Mrs B. C. Day talented Fayrer team, an excellent effort Scalabrini and Nick Whitehead came Mrs F. C. Drinkall to reach the final. Combined with an third in the M4 House Tennis Competition, admirable performance from the while Seb Lim and Harry Candlish also Mr J. R. Farrelly intermediate sides, Carr finished joint first came third in the U4th Competition, Dr. H. R. Meier with Propert in the overall competition. giving Carr an overall position of second Mr A. A. Pintus in the junior competitions. This Mr J. M. Whatley Unfortunately, Carr didn’t see a huge performance was backed up by the amount of luck in this year’s House brilliant performances of Max Dialdas and Mr R. S. Willis hockey competitions, yet a number of Dan Bradshaw in the senior competition. Head of School: individual achievements were made. In a hard-fought final, lasting almost two Isaac Braithwaite was awarded the hours, played to the great credit of both Max Dialdas (Michaelmas) Woodward Cup for his hockey skills, a pairs in the wind and rain, Carr eventually George Lindley (Summer) notable achievement for new hockey won a best-of-three-set match 6–3 in the players; it is the second year in a row third set. Head of House: where a boy from Carr has won this George Lindley award. Dan Bradshaw was also awarded In athletics, key members of the House Jamie Hamill his Full Colours for his contribution to the put themselves out to do all they could College’s hockey over the years. George to win their events. In the junior ranks, Lindley won Full Colours and Matt Nolan there were solid efforts from Isaac won Half Colours. Oliver Costain Braithwaite, James Owens, Will Goddard continued to show his impressive skills and Will Hobday, with Goddard winning across the Lent Term and was awarded the 1500m with an exceptional time. an extremely influential character in the Colts Colours. Among the intermediates, Bradley House. This was matched by George Hodges and Elliot Green were both Lindley, who also did an excellent job The members of Carr House showed placed in three different events. Ciaran leading the House through the year their ability to swim in the Lent Term. The O’Duffy stole the show in the senior before becoming Head of School in the House Standards was won by Carr, and event, winning the Open Victor Ludorum Summer Term, giving Carr House the at the House swimming gala there were as well as the 800m and 1500m. As a double Head of School for the year, a rare some standout performances from Ollie House, Carr also managed to secure feat. Thanks also go to Jamie Hamill, who Bell, Vladimir Grabarnik and William second place in the Relay Cup. took on the role of Head of House for a Goldberg. This year, in the House football, very brief period, but performed to a high despite having some very skilled players, This has been a truly amazing year for the standard during his short tenure. Carr failed to perform to its full potential, boys of Carr House, who demonstrated despite some moments of jaw-dropping great commitment and enthusiasm in all Across the summer, the House undergoes brilliance from Dan Bradshaw and Max the activities they were involved in. The a huge transformation, but I remain Dialdas, in particular Dan’s goal straight House couldn’t act like this without a confident that this will not affect the from the corner kick. A particular highlight great team of leaders at the top. A big mentality of the House and we will was the Newsom Derby between Carr thank you to Mr Day, the House Tutors continue to prove our worth across the and Propert, in which 3 goals were and Silvana and her team who kept the school in the coming year. scored in the dying minutes. Although our House organised. At the same time, huge final position of fourth felt like it didn’t thanks must be said to the House William Hargrave represent our talent, there is a huge Prefects and the Heads of Houses.