The Porta Summer 2013
Welcome to The Porta WELCOME to the Summer 2013 edition of The Porta. It is little short of humbling to read of the achievements of our students, past and present, in each edition of The Porta. They represent King’s Ely in such an impressively wide range of disciplines and they never let us down. They are also very accomplished in the art of having a good time as you will see as you read on. We hope you enjoy this publication and, as always, we welcome your feedback. Please email any comments or suggestions for future features to the media and marketing department at media@kingsely.org Sue Freestone Principal
Front cover image: Design by A2 Textiles student Molly Blacknell, who achieved 100% for all of the work produced.
Junior pupils continue weekly donations to Ely Foodbank AS THE school year came to a close at King’s Ely Junior this summer, children and their families filled another trolley with food for the last of this year’s weekly donations to Ely’s Foodbank – the charity that provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis.
Approximately 5,000 teabags, 100 litres of milk, 80 cartons of orange juice, 70 packets of pasta, 60 cans of soup, 20 boxes of cereal and 30 bags of rice have been collected at King’s Ely Junior since January, when a Foodbank volunteer talked to the children about the charity at assembly. Each weekly collection has filled a trolley, kindly donated by Waitrose Ely for the purpose. The class that has been responsible for the collection each week has then taken the contents to the Foodbank to see how their donations will be used. Head Richard Whymark observed: “The students welcomed the chance to participate in the excellent work of this local charity and have been keen to demonstrate that with privilege comes responsibility. Many members of the King’s Ely community have taken an active interest in this project and it seems set to continue indefinitely.”
Boys sing with Katherine Jenkins CLASSICAL superstar Katherine Jenkins invited singers from King’s Ely to perform on stage at Audley End’s Last Night of the Proms in August.
The Welsh mezzo-soprano, who is one of Britain’s most celebrated classical singers, was so impressed when she heard the boys performing backstage that she asked them to entertain the audience. The boys involved, who are past and present pupils at King’s Ely, had been
singing to picnic-goers to get them in the mood for the evening when Katherine’s manager asked if they could give a surprise performance for the star while she was getting ready. After being serenaded, Katherine chatted to the boys and then said that she would like them to join her on the stage. During her performance, she told the crowd the story of how they met, adding: “They are all mates from King’s Ely and I was so impressed I thought that they
should come and entertain you in the break,” at which point the audience gave an almighty cheer. Neil Porter-Thaw, Director of Music at King’s Ely Junior, said: “The boys sang three pieces really well and were given a huge cheer as they thanked Katherine and the crowd for listening to them.” The boys also sang to groups in the crowd on Saturday before the Ronan Keating gig, adding one or two Westlife classics to their repertoire.
Bowling legend Michael Holding coaches cricketers MICHAEL Holding, one of the fastest bowlers ever to play test cricket, ran a coaching session with Senior students in the summer term. Michael played over 100 One Day Internationals and 60 test matches for the West Indies from 1975-1987 and is largely regarded as the best bowler of his generation. Staff watched in awe as their childhood idol helped the young cricketers to adjust their bowling techniques.As Mikey is now a commentator for Sky Sports, not many of the boys had seen his face; however, they soon recognised his voice. Michael said he was impressed with the pace of the bowlers and will be following their progress. Director of Sport, Ben Edmondson, said: “Michael provided an insight into what makes a successful seam bowler and worked with individuals to get the most out of their actions,” adding: “It was a real honour and a privilege to have Michael Holding at King’s Ely. The boys are very fortunate to have someone of his calibre work with them and every individual gained a great deal from the experience.”
Record breakers Two County Cup victories put King’s Ely cricket team in the record books KING’S Ely cricketers became county champions in the summer after beating rivals Kimbolton with a score of 113 for 7 in the 20/20 County Cup final.
This latest victory put the U15 1st XI team through to the regional finals. Kimbolton put on a good game with a respectable 87 for 9, but it wasn’t enough to stop the likes of Mark Parry,
Ed Goff, Ned Bent and Jacob Maton, who have all made history at the school with impressive innings. Jacob and Ned recently put on a 203 run stand, which is the highest ever recorded in the history of King’s Ely, and Jacob scored a remarkable 151. Mark and Ed scored the second highest partnership in the school’s history for the 15As against Wellingborough. The pair added 178 in their stand, which lasted an enduring
two and a half hours. Mark made 108 and Ed was 75 not out. The boys have only just come back down to earth after winning the 2012 Solway Cup earlier in the year, which was brought forward due to last summer’s bad weather. “Winning two county cups in the same year is a great result for the school,” said Director of Sport, Ben Edmondson.
Rebecca Daniel ranked number one in the UK JUNIOR athlete Rebecca Daniel also made the record books, with sweeping successes in the 800 metres.
With a time of 2 minutes and 23.8 seconds at the graded athletics meeting in Milton Keynes, which made her the fastest girl in her age group in the UK, she then went on to establish a new meeting record at the at the East Anglian Prep Schools’ Championships in Bedford. And as if that wasn’t enough, she won yet another gold medal in the 800 metres at the National Prep Schools’ Athletics Championships in Birmingham, on the very same track where Mo Farah and other Olympians from all over the world were competing just 48 hours earlier at the star-studded Birmingham Grand Prix. In running such a fast time at Milton Keynes, the 12-year old smashed the previous King’s Ely Junior record, which had stood since 1976, by an incredible 14 seconds. Head of Athletics, Richard Powell, commented: “Rebecca is the first King’s Ely Junior pupil to reach the national number one ranking. This is just reward for all of the hard work she puts into her training and the real determination she has shown to go alongside her natural ability. “How far she goes in athletics is dependent upon many things, but she certainly has the potential, ability and determination necessary to perform at international level one day.” “Rebecca Daniel’s success is well deserved,” said Head Richard Whymark. “Her commitment and determination are admirable qualities but her talent just seems to shine through.”
Rudkin rows home more gold medals SCULL sensation Toby Rudkin (17) continued his winning streak this summer, breaking two course records and winning every single one of his events.
Toby was moved up into the adult Intermediate Level 1 (IM1) category for the 500 metres event at the Peterborough Summer Regatta due to his unprecedented success at the St Neots Regatta in July. Up against 1,000 competitors from across the UK, the King’s Ely Sixth Form student was the fastest single sculler in all categories in both the 1,000 and 500 metre events. Not only did he win the J18 Single Scull 1,000 metres final, beating a total of eight competitors from around the country, he also set a new course and event record by 9.4 seconds with a time of 3 mins 35. The previous record had stood since 1990, six years before Toby was born. He then went on to win the 500 metres Single Scull in the adult IM1 category in what was the closest race of the day, winning by just eight hundredths of a second, yet claiming the course record for the IM1 category by two seconds with a winning time of 1 min 39.8. Principal of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, commented: “Toby is a star in the making. Clearly he has astonishing talent but he also has astonishing dedication and he is prepared to give all that it takes to realise his ambitions.”
Learning adventures
Pushing the boat out IN WHAT looked like a scene from the engineering game show Scrapheap Challenge, the swimming pool was transformed into a giant laboratory to host this year’s Recycled Raft Race.
The school’s Physics and Design & Technology departments fused together for the challenge, where teams of Year 9 students compete to design and construct a model boat from recycled materials that is capable of crossing a width of the pool in the shortest possible time. Prizes are awarded for the fastest boat, the most ambitious design, the best craftsmanship and the most creative use of materials. Before the big event, the students were tasked with collecting recycled materials for the project, such as plastic bottles, polythene bags, motors and solar panels. They also performed some experiments in their Physics lessons and brushed up on theories relating to energy storage, movement, floating and sinking. On the day, they had three hours in which to design, build and test their model boats in sinks or paddling pools. Tools and basic construction materials including glue, scissors, elastic bands and hooks were also available on the day. Head of Design and Technology, Claire Poole, said: “The students have all experimented with different designs, testing and modifying their boats as they go along until they have the best solution in the limited time available. This shows the true spirit of design and technology.” Ned Kittoe, Head of Physics, added: “It was wonderful to see how far an imaginative young mind with some basic science can go.”
Youngsters compete for coveted MasterChef title TEMPERATURES were rising at King’s Ely Junior while aspiring young chefs competed in the annual Junior MasterChef competition.
As featured in the television programme, students had to cook their signature dish to enter the competition, which had to cost no more than £7, be made with locally sourced products and be cooked in under 50 minutes. After a humbling display of prowess, the finalists presented their final dishes to the judges for the ultimate verdict. Having observed the budding chefs in action, the judges declared Rebecca Garrett the winner, who prepared a gorgeous apple cake with superbly crafted vanilla custard. Harry Roth, Macy Gow and Charlotte Wilkinson were the runners up and also prepared splendid dishes. Head Richard Whymark said: “Watching the young cooks compete for the title with such passion and enthusiasm for their dishes was a pleasure. The professionals had better look out for the next generation of chefs!”
International students face the Dragon’s Den Martin-Doyle Challenge takes learning outdoors YOUNG entrepreneurs braved the heat of the Dragon’s Den at the end of term during King’s Ely International’s very own version of the popular reality TV programme, where contestants pitch their business ideas to potential investors.
Teams of students were tasked with developing a new product concept, writing a business plan, constructing a prototype and filming an advertisement for their product. They then pitched their innovative ideas to a panel of judges, who mercilessly grilled each team to test their knowledge in areas such as marketing, research and financial planning. The winning product was a portable washer-dryer, aimed at helping young boarders with their laundry. “The project was introduced to give King’s Ely International’s GCSE Business Studies students the opportunity to be creative and apply business theories to practical situations,” said teacher Sarah Burt. “The students coped extremely well under pressure from the judges. Although they come from a variety of different countries, each with their own unique cultural, economic and political backgrounds, not to mention different languages, our International students are hardworking and ambitious and make the most out of each opportunity to learn something new.”
COURAGE, confidence and stamina were just some of the attributes on display at King’s Ely in May as Senior students battled it out in the 21st annual Martin-Doyle Endurance Challenge.
The gruelling timed event pits teams of two against each other in a physically challenging combination of running, swimming, canoeing, climbing, archery and two different assault courses. The competition was created in the memory of Kit Martin-Doyle, one of the founders of King’s Ely Scheme – a unique programme of outdoor pursuits where students take part in a variety of challenges and expeditions that take them as far away as the mountains of South America and Morocco, as well as frequent trips to the rivers and mountain ranges of Europe. Ely Scheme encourages an attitude to life that will serve students well in all of the challenges that the future will bring. Like all of the Ely Scheme activities, the Martin-Doyle Challenge inspires students to come out of their comfort zone and face a host of physical pursuits in a controlled environment. “Lessons learned beyond the classroom are every bit as important as those within it,” said Principal Sue Freestone, adding: “The grit, determination and spirit of the students who complete the Martin-Doyle Challenge each year astound me, and it makes me very proud to know the individuals concerned.”
At King’s Ely, academic standards are high and pupils are expected to give of their best at all times, taking responsibility for their own studies and thinking for themselves. King’s Ely is a centre of excellence for Maths and Chemistry and the school is a recipient of the coveted NACE award for its excellent standard of teaching and learning.
THE MATHS FACTOR King’s Ely students excel in the Maths Olympiads YOUNG mathematicians have exceeded expectations in the UK Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad, with Christina Dong scoring full marks. This is a phenomenal achievement, matched by only another five students in the whole of the UK. It also reflects Christina’s potential for further study at any of the world’s top universities.
Christina and classmate Chikashi Shirakawa Rison, who both studied in Year 11 at King’s Ely International, were awarded gold medals, a Certificate of Distinction and a book prize, along with other top achievers in the country. Year 9 King’s Ely Senior student Sam Lachmann received a Certificate of Merit, placing him in the top 200 students nationally. All three pupils were invited to take part in the Olympiad, which is a two-hour paper requiring full written
solutions and proofs, following their successes in the UK Intermediate Mathematical Challenge earlier this year. Top sets from Years 9 to 11 sat the Challenge. Christina scored full marks and Chikashi got all but one correct, which is also an exceptional achievement. Sam Lachmann received a Gold certificate, as did Christopher Le, Emily Shu, Sam Hirons, Alex Piggot, Felix Peck and Run Li in Year 11; and Eris Guo, Panupong Pornsirianant, Tom Lu and Adrienne Schneider in Year 10. Teacher Steve Cavill said: “To score full marks in the Mathematical Olympiad is a remarkable achievement for any student. Chikashi and Sam scored excellent marks as well and should be very proud of their achievements. “We are also extremely pleased with the results from the Mathematical Challenge. Nationally, only 40% of entries receive a certificate, so we are delighted that over two thirds of King’s Ely’s entries achieved Bronze, Silver or Gold certificates.”
Junior pupils also did well in the Junior Maths Challenge, winning 6 gold, 17 silver and 14 bronze medals. Kitty Foster and Ben Hutchinson qualified for the next round – the Mathematical Olympiad – with Kitty scoring an impressive 124 marks out of the possible 135. “This result is one of the best that King’s Ely Junior has ever had,” said maths teacher Audrienne Bezzina. “Furthermore, I am really pleased that Kitty and Ben have qualified for the Maths Olympiad. The determination that they have shown in their lessons and the extra maths work have clearly paid off. I wish them all the best for their result.” Ben and Kitty have just received the results for the Olympiad too. Ben scored impressive marks and, as one of the top 25% scorers in the competition, Kitty received a Distinction. She was also awarded a bronze medal for two excellent solutions in the paper.
King’s and Queen’s Scholars go to battle! THE competitive spirit was riding high at King’s Ely on May 4 as the King’s and Queen’s Scholars went head-to-head in the historic Hoop Trundle.
Crowds gathered for the fiercely contested event, where King’s and Queen’s Scholars bowl traditional wooden hoops over a course on the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral. Twelve Scholars are appointed each year on the basis of academic excellence. Distinguished by their red gowns, the
King’s and Queen’s Scholars are all great friends but their competitive side was most certainly on display today. Winners Sophie Emms and Sam Huguet were presented with the Hoop Trundle commemorative wooden tankards by Mayor-Elect, Elaine Griffin-Singh. The Hoop Trundle commemorates the re-founding of the school by King Henry V111 in 1541. Having dissolved Ely monastery, which had educated children for centuries, he gave the school its first Royal Charter and inaugurated the 12 King’s Scholars. One
of the privileges he allowed them was to play games, including the bowling of hoops, in the Cathedral precincts. In 1970, the school admitted girls for the first time in its 1,000 year history, and three years later the King’s Scholars were joined by Queen’s Scholars at the request of Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to the school in 1973. “The Hoop Trundle is King’s Ely’s most light-hearted tradition,” Principal Sue Freestone remarked. “It is always great to see everyone having so much fun.”
Another top performance OUTSTANDING exam results affirmed the Junior drama department’s stellar reputation earlier in the summer.
All 13 young actors and actresses who took the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) exams received a Distinction or Merit in their grade, with Eloise George (12) and Harry Roth (12) making history by becoming the first ever King’s Ely students to achieve the Joint Qualification Award for Level 1 LAMDA Performance Examinations. The news came in shortly before the sudden death of Nanette van Wright-Jordan, Head of Drama at King’s Ely Junior. The results are a testament to her gifts as a teacher.
Olympic gymnast surprises Junior fans (...and a few senior ones too!)
OLYMPIC gymnast and winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, Louis Smith MBE, sprang into action at King’s Ely Junior in May after making a surprise appearance in the school sports hall. As well as talking to the pupils about the importance of hard work and commitment, Louis met keen gymnasts Barnaby Whittmore (age 7) and Anna Baird (age 11). Both Anna and Barnaby spend hours every week training at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club, where Louis also trains under coach Paul Hall. After delighting her classmates with an impressive floor routine, Anna went head to head with Louis to see who could do the longest hand stand. Barnaby and Louis practised their
back arches. And as if that wasn’t entertainment enough, Louis then showed off his dancing moves with teacher Bridget Pope, who used to teach Ballroom Dancing at the school. With three Olympic medals to his name, Louis won the title of Britain’s greatest ever gymnast following his flawless performances in front of his home crowd at the London 2012 Olympics. He secured his first major international title aged 15 and went on to win medals at various European and World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympics. “Louis’ incredible successes, achieved through dedication and commitment, made him an excellent guest,” commented Richard Whymark, Head of King’s Ely Junior. “His example has inspired and
continues to inspire young people who wish to aim high. We were delighted to welcome Louis to King’s Ely as an ambassador for sport and our region.” Barnaby, who will start competing next year when he turns eight, currently trains twice a week. His favourite pieces of apparatus are the rings and parallel bars. He has always wanted to be a professional gymnast and hopes to compete at the Olympics one day. Anna joined the toddlers’ sessions at Huntingdon before she could even walk and now competes regionally as part of the elite team. She spends eight to 12 hours per week training and often bounces straight onto the trampoline as soon as she returns home, leaving just enough time in the evenings to do her homework!
Lauren gives fashion students a head start HEADWEAR designer Lauren Martin gave A Level textiles students an insight into life in the fashion industry at King’s Ely this week while holding workshops for the aspiring young designers. Working with high profile designers such as Jane Taylor and Philip Treacy OBE, famous for creating hats for the likes of Lady Gaga and the Harry Potter films, Lauren has produced sculptural headwear designs for legendary fashion icons such as Michael Jackson and guests at last year’s Royal Wedding. “Lauren said that she was extremely
impressed with the work that the students have produced and their high level of commitment to the area of fashion and textiles,” reflected Director of Art, Alison Rhodes, who invited Lauren into the school after her enthusiastic remarks about designs on display at the art department’s fashion exhibition at Kensington Olympia in London. “She felt their subject knowledge was well developed and their approach to project requirements was meticulous.” Lauren commented: “I felt very privileged to have the chance to teach
a workshop at King’s Ely this week. The fashion and textiles work that I saw at Kensington Olympia was of such a high standard that I was intrigued to see where it all came from and the staff and students behind it. “The students’ willingness to experiment with new materials was inspiring to watch and it was evident that the creative processes demonstrated to me were the result of teaching in an environment that encourages individuality. All of them had a fantastic attitude, which should set them in good stead for their next adventures in education.”
Competition win puts King’s Ely in the frame KING’S Ely’s photography department wiped the floor at the College of West Anglia 2013 Photography Competition awards in June.
King’s Ely Sixth Form’s Alex Clubb won the overall prize, students Matt Ley and Jessie Sharp were Highly Commended and King’s Ely won the School Prize in the competition, which involved schools from all over East Anglia. Alex (centre) collected his prize of £100 at the Private View and formal opening of the Visual Arts Exhibition at the Isle Campus in Wisbech. The school also received £100. “This is the second photography competition that our photography students have won this year, with Ursula Meyer-Root winning the Ely Hereward Rotary Club Competition in February,” said Head of Photography, Mack Mathod.
Anna plays in London musical ANNA Willis (15) successfully auditioned for Youth Music Theatre UK’s production of Burnt Out Souls.
The Senior student played the violin as part of a string quartet in the newly commissioned musical, which was performed at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London, in August. “This has been a fantastic opportunity for Anna as she is not only a talented musician but also a keen musical theatre devotee,” said Director of Performance Studies, Adella Charlton. Anna also loves singing and is a member of Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir. She recently sang solo at a star-studded event in London to raise money for the children’s counselling service, ChildLine.
The youngest members of King’s Ely have been taking part in all sorts of exciting learning adventures this term.Thankfully, our quick-thinking staff have been on hand to capture some of the best moments on camera...
Legendary rock artist returns to King’s Ely AUBREY Powell, designer of iconic album covers and images for legendary bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and The Who, returned to King’s Ely to talk about his work in the music and film industry.
The former King’s Ely pupil, known as Po, was “blown away” by the facilities built here since he was at school, particularly the new state-ofthe-art music, art and drama facilities. Over 50 members of the public, including rock fans, parents and the Mayor of Ely, joined a theatre of Senior students for the event, helping to raise over £200 for Teenage Cancer Trust and East Anglian Children’s Hospices (EACH). After Po’s talk on his exciting career working with many popular rock bands of the 1970s and 80s, he announced the winners of the school’s album cover design competition. Despite intending to pick one overall winner, he was so impressed with students’ work that he decided on three: Jessica Sharp, Molly Edwards and Matt Ley, who all received a signed copy of Po’s book, For the Love of Vinyl. “Po was extremely enthusiastic about the quality of work produced and how the original images have been manipulated using Photoshop
A message from the Development Director “WHAT do you do?” People often ask. I ask people to help the school so that we can do more for pupils.
to create in depth research and development of the concepts explored,” said Senior Art Director, Alison Rhodes. “He felt that the whole department was of an extremely high quality and that the students were aiming high throughout the specialist areas.” The guests were also treated to an unplugged rock concert, which featured performances by some of King’s Ely’s most talented young musicians. Robert Rosenberg, who co-manages The Who and is a parent at the school, was also present. Director of Performance Studies, Adella Charlton, commented: “Both Po and Robert were very interested in all of the performers, but selected students Molly Armstrong and Charlie O’Connor in particular for their strong and secure vocals. “All the performers were given a prize of a The Who t-shirt and Molly and Charlie will be guests at The Who’s concert in Wembley.” “I was truly impressed with the creative drive that these children possess, and all who took part deserve a commendation,” said Po. “The reservoir of talent – especially from pupils such as Matt Ley – both visually and musically – was outstanding, and Art Director Alison Rhodes was a refreshing spirit in the job of mentoring the children.”
Development enriches educational life by providing things which cannot be afforded from fee income. Charitable giving by individuals, trusts and companies is now increasingly important for independent schools, to fund extra resources, refurbish ancient buildings, finance the next phase of capital development and provide meanstested bursary assistance. Development brings people together in support of their institution – not just financially, but in practical terms of skills, contacts and careers. Opportunities for renewed contact and more events are already underway with an invitation for recent leavers to see the Old Palace, hospitality at the Art & Textiles Show at Burghley Horse Trials, and a Lunch for Old Eleans in September. King’s Ely is immensely fortunate in its talented staff and students, a beautiful setting and magnificent buildings, some of which have been given to us: the Morbey Hall, Gibson Music School, Amherst Field and the Old Palace. Gifts have also funded the places of students at school today. We are immensely grateful for this generosity. We began a Legacy programme this summer and the first Annual Fund will be launched in the autumn. Everyone will be invited to participate and further details of this will be sent to all in October. If you want to know more about Development, become involved or can help in any way, please do contact me. Susie Bromwich Development Director
Pro footballer comes back to school CHARLTON Athletic goalkeeper Nick Pope pitched up at his old school to talk to Junior pupils about his new career as a professional footballer.
The Old Elean (21) spoke of the challenges he faced as an aspiring young goalkeeper, before heading off to the school field, where he ran training sessions for pupils with his former PE teacher, David Boothroyd. Nick also met eight year old Ben Collier, who plays in goal for Norwich City Academy. Like many boys his age, Ben’s ambition is to become England’s number one goalkeeper. As he missed Nick’s training sessions due to a broken arm, Nick was able to give him some top tips to help him achieve his dream, such as training hard, perseverance and having an education to fall back on. The 6’5” goalkeeper made his professional debut for Charlton Athletic earlier this month at home against Bristol City. After 70 minutes on the bench, he was brought on to substitute an injured David Button, helping the team secure a 4-1 victory on the final day of the season. Nick started playing football for Soham Town Rangers at the age of seven before moving on to Burwell Swallows and then Ipswich. An Ipswich Town season ticket holder, Nick remained at the club until 2008 when he joined Bury Town. Nick was signed to Charlton in 2011 after being spotted by scouts during a 2-1 win over Billericay. Closer to home, Nick recently played nine matches on loan at Cambridge United and hasn’t ruled out a return
to the club. He was a pupil at King’s Ely, where his mother Bridget has been a teacher for over 40 years, until 2008. “Nick always loved sports when he was a pupil at King’s,” recalls Bridget. “He has been completely committed to his football career and we are all immensely proud of him for doing so well.” “It was great to share my experiences with the pupils and the staff who used to teach me,” said Nick, adding: “Going outside to take training sessions was also a great experience and brought back some happy memories.” Head of King’s Ely Junior, Richard Whymark, commented: “Nick’s visit demonstrated to our students that their sporting dreams really can come true through patience, hard work and perseverance. The students were inspired after meeting Nick and we will all be watching his career with interest. We were thrilled to welcome him back to King’s Ely.”
Ben stars in City video EXCITEMENT hit fever pitch this term when it was revealed that eight-year old Ben Collier stars in the official video to promote Norwich City’s brand new home kit. The King’s Ely Junior pupil, who signed his 2013/2014 contract with the Norwich City Academy in May, spent the whole day filming the Dare to Dream video with Canaries’ goalie John Ruddy – Ben’s idol – and other Norwich City first teamers.
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