But I asked him to pick me up a Big Mac PEER PRESSURE! Just say yes School Nurse seeks funds for staff special needs JJ makes his mark on the school No blushes - just blooming magic! Not calves - cows! And I was onto the green in five! CONTENTS CAPTAINS OF SCHOOL 2 SWIM TEAM 66 STAFF NOTES 3 BADMINTON / SAILING 67 VALETE 4 GOLF REPORT 2004 68 OBITUARY - REVD TREVOR STEVENS 7 F IT B A ’ 69 S P E E C H DAY 8 SKI SEASON 2003-2004 70 SCHOOL HOUSES 10 GIRLS’TENNIS/CYCLING 71 RILEY HOUSE 10 BOYS' TENNIS 72 FREELAND HOUSE 12 A HAWK IN WINTER 73 NICOL HOUSE 14 EQUESTRIANISM 74 RUTHVEN HOUSE 16 SIMPSON HOUSE 18 SHOOTING 75 THORNBANK HOUSE 20 SUB AQUA 76 WOODLANDS HOUSE 22 PAST. PRESENT AND FUTURE 78 HEADMASTER S SUMMER MUSIC 2 4 A R M Y 86 MUSIC 26 TA B O R 88 THE CHAPEL CHOIR TOUR OF VISITING LECTURERS 89 THE NORTH OF ENGLAND 28 P R A G U E 90 NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF SCOTLAND 29 MONTPELLIER 92 P IP IN G 30 STRATHALLIAN DAY TWELFTH NIGHT OR WHAT YOU WILL 32 /LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE 93 LES MISERABLES 3 4 SIXTH FORM COMMON ROOM REPORT 03-04 94 SENIOR HOUSE DRAMA 3 7 SIXTH FORM 95 SPEECH & DRAMA 3 8 TRIATHLON / IV AND V FORM REELS 96 ESSAY COMPETITION 39 WOODFAIR 97 S A LV E T E 04 40 SIXTH FORM BALL 2004 98 ART & DESIGN 4 2 SIXTH FORM 99 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 4 8 STRATHSTOCK 2004 100 C R IC K E T 52 A R T S H O W / FASHION SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA 102 RUGBY 56 B U R N S ’ S U P P E R MARATHON WOMAN 59 /STRATHMORE CHALLENGE 104 CROSS COUNTRY AND ATHLETICS 2004 60 FORENSIC SCIENCE TASTER DAY BOYS' HOCKEY 62 /MILLPORT 105 G IR L S ’ H O C K E Y 63 OBITUARIES 106 GIRLS’ HOCKEY TOUR 2004 64 VALETE 04 110 Volume XX No. 4 44 Strathallan School Well, hello there. Ishbel here. Forgandenny, Perth PH2 9EG Welcome to the contents page... www.strathallan.co.uk and this year's challenge is to Editor: E G Kennedy Photography: Special find a page in the magazine thanks to I I Me Farlane; that doesn't have anything D J Barnes; A Smith; and A Watt. to do with me! pp Design: Pointsize www.pointsize.co.uk CAPTAINS OF SCHOOL I remember Mr. Barnes telling all the prefects at the beginning of September 2003 just how quickly our final year at Strathallan would pass. And the year certainly has flown by. Having been so busy with sport, music, drama and all the other activities which the school offers, on top of Imost importantly of course! the huge workload which accompanied us throughout the year, it really has been a memorable final year for me. I'm sure I also speak for the majority of the Upper Sixth leavers. To have been in my position during this year has been a challenging and thoroughly rewarding experience, and it has been a privilege to do this in such a dynamic environment as Strath. To everyone that has left with me, thank you for everything and good luck in the future. To everyone that is still at Strath, take all opportunities you get - do not let yourself pass through the school without making the most of it. It is a cliche to say that the more you put into something the more you get out of it, but this really is the case at Strathallan. Thanks to everyone. T o m H in e My final year at Strath left yourself, help each other out and as long as you have the no day unfilled and when I support of your friends they'll help when things are manic. look back through my Throughout the year one thing I realised was that when seven years it was this pupils didn't enjoy Strath as much as most it was often last one that I definitely because they didn't get involved with the many things that got the most out of. On this unique school offers. So, to all the new pupils in Riley recalling when Mr and Senior school I would say - just get stuck in and you'll Thompson first invited me find it impossible not to have some of the funnest years. to take on the position as Head Girl I was only able Having had the summer of my life in Australia with Strath to stare back at him hockey and having been at Uni now for a month I realise blankly saying "...You want how much of a great start I had going to Strath. I'll never me?" I certainly hope that, over the year, I developed and forget all my amazing experiences; from travelling to grew into the job, facing a diverse range of situations with a Venice to being able to gossip with pupils from all years, new-found confidence. I have to admit I failed my very first using the excuse "I'm finding the word on the street", I also task; to keep my appointment a secret, as once Tracey had realise that the friends I made I'll never lose touch with heard the news it was common knowledge in seconds. Iso guys don't be too upset at Valedictory). Being able to see how the school ran both from a staff and I cannot end without giving special thanks to Mr Thompson, a pupil perspective was an invaluable experience and made Mr Barnes and Mr and Mrs Fleming who gave me so much me realise how fortunate everyone at Strath is. The weekly kind advice when I was faced with complicated decisions. meetings Tom and I had with Mr Barnes usually opened Mr. Keir, Mr. Ross and Tommo also helped me and looked with "So, folks. What's the word on the street?” but the fact out for me all the way through school. But mostly I thank that he already knew everything we told him proves the my friends in my year. I had many a laugh with the prefects genuine concern staff have for pupils. who were always so willing to read in chapel (well done, Cookiel and I especially thank Anna, Tracey, Helen, Emma, I could not imagine being happier at any other school over Jo, Gayle, Lauren, Katie, Sarah and Rachel as I don't think I the seven years, but being Head Girt during your final year could have had nearly such a great time without their / is no easy role. You have to face A levels, university constant support and days filled with laughter. applications and all the related decisions that come with the position. My advice to A-L and Malcolm is remember to be Becky Johnstone 2 I CAPTAINS STAFF NOTES STRATHALLIAN 2003-04 THE DEATH OF TREVOR STEVENS CAST A SHADOW OVER elsewhere in these pages] must acknowledge that his ALL STAFF ISSUES DURING THE COURSE OF THE contribution went far beyond even the wide ranging remit ACADEMIC YEAR 2003/2004. which is normally seen in the role. He has been an outstanding supporter of all aspects of the school. An appreciation of Trevor's contribution appears elsewhere in the Strathallian and it is clear that he has been and w ill Major Anthony Glasgow joined us at the beginning of August be greatly missed. On a positive note, we congratulate lain as Bursar fresh from the Royal Engineers. Anthony Kilpatrick on his appointment as Headmaster of attended Dollar Academy and Heriot Watt University before Beaconhurst School, lain has spent ten years teaching joining the Army. He is a qualified Civil Engineer. He was at Strathallan during which he has made a significant a Scottish Schools, Universities and Students International contribution to the English Department, and has for four Rugby player who regularly represented the Army and the years been Housemaster of Simpson where the boys have Combined Services as well as playing senior District rugby. greatly benefited from his interest and commitment. In Roger Quick who is a qualified teacher and has been a addition in his role as Expressive Arts Coordinator he has professional musician joins us from the parish of St Paul's, been central to the continued development of theatre at Ireland Wood as Chaplain. Roger has a degree in Music and Strathallan and the recent series of Musicals, particularly a degree in Theology from the University of Leeds. We look Les Miserables, is clear testament to the major influence forward to his contribution not only in Chapel but also to he has had in this area. Generations of Strathallians have the Music Department. Richard Parker who has been Head benefited from Ken Dutton's wisdom, patience and of Design & Technology and boarding Housemaster at the understanding in the Chemistry Department. With his Royal Russell School, Croydon has joined the Design & retirement he relinquishes the distinguished position of Technology Department and w ill take over Simpson House longest serving member of staff and his contribution has at Christmas on the departure of lain Kilpatrick. Richard been much appreciated by pupils and staff. Mike Wilson was educated at Exeter University, has a particular interest has also been with us for some time and the support he in outdoor activities and is looking forward to a wider range has provided in the Design & Technology Department and of opportunities in this area than was provided by Croydon.