Principal’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
YF camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Year at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Inters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7-up and Junior Church . . . . . . . . 114
Student leavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
NBC and 6:14ers . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Staff leavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Glenrock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Prayer breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
New staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Snowdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Bible clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Class photos
Ebenezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Student Council events . . . . . . . . . . 118
Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Elkhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Special events
Rainbow Class (Reception) . . . . . . . 19
Senior 10 boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
D of E Himalaya Expedition . . . . . 120
Star Class (Standards 1 & 2) . . . . . 20
Senior 10 girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chemistry field trip . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Diamond Class (Standards 3 & 4) . . 21
Senior 11 boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Biology field trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Standard 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Senior 11 girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Standard 7 Environment Week . . . 124
Standard 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Independence Day . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Standard 7 alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grassroots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Christmas pantomime . . . . . . . . . 127
Standard 7A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Junior School items . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Standard 11 Mysore Trip . . . . . . . 128
Standard 8 alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Middle School items . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Carrot field dedication . . . . . . . . . 129
Standard 8A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
A-level items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Thai Royal visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Standard 9 alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Drama festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Easter Pageant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Standard 9A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Music report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award . . . . . . . 134
Standard 10 alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Subject focus
Triathlon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Standard 10A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Orissa project 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Standard 11 alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Design and Technology . . . . . . . . . 93
IG World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Standard 11A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Modern Foreign Languages. . . . . . . 94
Hoz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Standard 12 alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Food Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Facilities improvements . . . . . . . . . . 141
Standard 12A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dean Close - Hebron link . . . . . . . . . 142
Standard 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
New Hebron logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Hebron School Council. . . . . . . . . . . 143
Colours and awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Academic results 2006 . . . . . . . . . . 100
Mementoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Prefects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Staff photos School staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Support staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Dorms
Sports Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Silverdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Christian activities
1 Contents
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Principal’s Report
2
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
T
his past academic year, 2006-7, has seen my wife and I reach a
milestone: our 50th birthdays. This
son, now Mr Reid in his own right! So, why am I telling you all this about age
that he had swallowed a penny and he was sure he was going to die. No amount of talking
and families? It's partly because of the
helped. His father, in an attempt to calm him
year, 2007, we shall celebrate our 30th
milestones that seem to be passing in our own
down, palmed a penny from his pocket and
wedding anniversary. Growing older has
personal lives. For the first time in well over
pretended to pull it from Sam's ear. Sam was
excited much comment over the years.
twenty years we no longer have a child living
delighted. He snatched the coin from his
Albert Einstein once said, 'The most
with us at home. It’s partly, too, because
father's hand, swallowed it, then cheerfully
th
aggravating thing about the younger
Hebron has just passed its 108 birthday
generation is that I no longer belong to
whilst Lushington Hall has reached its 180th
it'. Someone else retorted, 'I finally got
anniversary! This reminded me, too, that the
blessing. Here at Hebron we endeavour to be
my head together. Now my body's falling
Lushington family which constructed the Hall
a large family, indeed we talk about belonging
apart'. I prefer, however, to see the positive side of growing older. As a Christian, of course, the
demanded: 'Do it again, Dad!' Family life is often great fun and a great
in the 1820s, had been part of the Anti-
to the Hebron Family. As with all families,
slavery Society in the UK which saw the
there are times of great joy such as we
realisation of its aim to abolish the slave trade
experienced with the recent visit of the
older I get, the closer I am to eternity in
in the British Empire and on the high seas in
Princess of Thailand and I also witnessed at
heaven with Jesus. But I am also reminded of
1807, some 200 years ago last week. (It's
the Alumni Reunion in London. However, there
two helpful sayings: firstly, 'There's many a
interesting to note, too, that the first Council
can also be times of sadness and pain. This
good tune on an old fiddle'. However, you all
Chairman or, rather, President of Governors of
has been seen in the recent disagreement
know I'm not very musical, so I'll settle for
our Link School, Dean Close in Cheltenham,
between two staff members. Thank you, all,
this one: 'When you're over the hill you pick
was at the forefront of the campaign to
for your on-going prayers, love and concern
up speed!'
abolish slavery altogether in the Nineteenth
for both families and for the school community
Century).
as a whole. At times of difficulty, such as this,
Growing older can also have its more challenging sides, especially in relation to one's children. Last December, whilst we were
we often ask of God 'why?' and 'how long?'
Family Life
There are rarely easy answers, but as I have
on leave in the UK, my wife and I attended
Thus, we have anniversaries, age and
reflected on all this and as I considered the
the school Carol Service where our son was
people in families. It's issues concerning the
incredible sacrifices all of our staff make in
working as a volunteer staff member. At the
latter which I want to dwell on for a few
order to serve at Hebron I was drawn to the
conclusion of a wonderful candlelit service in a
moments before giving a brief overview of the
following passage in Mark's Gospel in the
medieval church, an excited youngster ran
year just past.
Bible's New Testament:
down the aisle towards us shouting, 'Mr Reid,
The story is told about some parents who
Mr Reid'. I prepared to stand and greet this
had just tucked their 3-year-old child, Sam,
unknown youth who had somehow heard of
into bed one night when they heard sobbing
Then Peter spoke up, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you’. ‘Yes,’ Jesus said to them, ‘and I tell you
me when he pushed passed down the pew to
coming from his room. Rushing back in, they
that anyone who leaves home or brothers or
give Christmas greetings to my 18 year old
found Sam crying hysterically. He told them
sisters or mother or father or children or fields
for me and for the gospel, will receive much
scorched her small body, the mother had
Here is an extract from an email I received
more in the present age. He will receive a
remained steadfast. She had been willing to
from a current parent just last month:
hundred times more houses, brothers, sisters,
die so that those under the cover of her wings
mothers, children and fields and persecutions
would live.
as well; and in the age to come he will receive
In Psalm 91:4 we read of God: ‘He will
It is a matter of pride that the school is rendering yeoman service and has been doing a noble task in the field of education, molding
eternal life. But many who now are first will be
cover you with His feathers, and under His
thousands of tiny-tots into responsible
last, and many who now are last will be first’.
wings you will find refuge’.
citizens, instilling in them a sense of value,
Mark 10:28-31 So, whilst we are promised many good
I would at this point like to take the opportunity to thank publicly all of our staff,
spirit of dedication, hard work and above all a love of God.
things in compensation for sacrifice, not least
those who teach, those who administer, those
new families, we are also told that there will
who support, indeed all involved with our
agent of change in the child's attitude, values
be persecution and difficulty, too. One other
Hebron Family. They are an amazing 'bunch'
and cultures. He understands the psychology
thing we can also be sure of is that God is
who time after time rise to the challenges and
of the child and his family background. He
with us through such times.
opportunities life throws at them.
identifies the child's strength and weaknesses.
An article in National Geographic magazine several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God's wings and His protection.
The story is told of a school teacher who injured his back and had to wear a plaster
Moreover, teachers in Hebron act as an
He is, one can say, a part-time parent, who is a philosopher, guide, demonstrator, resource
cast around the upper part of his body. It
person and friend. Without compromising on
fitted under his shirt and was not noticeable at
discipline he creates in the child a love for
all. On the first day of term, still with the cast
learning. In Hebron the teachers discharge
mountain to assess the inferno's damage. One
under his shirt, he found himself assigned to
their duties with full devotion to attain
ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes,
the toughest students in school. Walking
divinity. They render service with missionary
perched statuesquely on the ground at the
confidently into the rowdy classroom, he
zeal, but not like machines. Sometimes they
base of a tree. Somewhat sickened by the
opened the window as wide as possible and
forgo their needs in order to fulfill the require-
eerie sight, he knocked the bird over with a
then busied himself with desk work. When a
ments of the students. In a nutshell teachers
stick. When he struck it, three tiny chicks
strong breeze made his tie flap, he took the
in Hebron are like candles: they sacrifice their
scurried from under their dead mother's
desk stapler and stapled the tie to his chest.
lives in order to illuminate the lives of the students' community.
After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, forest rangers began their trek up a
wings. The loving mother, keenly aware of
Discipline was not a problem from that day
impending disaster, had carried her offspring
forth! (Hebron male staff please note: this
to the base of the tree and had gathered them
teacher was wearing a tie!)
under her wings, instinctively knowing that the toxic smoke would rise. She could have flown to safety but instead
Also last month, we received a long and newsy email from a student who graduated four years ago and is currently studying in
Old friends It is always a delight to receive letters from
she had refused to abandon her babies. When
parents or former students which reflect on
the blaze had arrived and the heat had
their experience of Hebron and its people.
Canada. He talks about his medical studies and his forthcoming Masters' degree. Then he writes: So that's basically my story since I left. I
3 Principal’s Report
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Principal’s Report
4
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 have been quite successful in all areas of my
that I am who I am today.
or absent'.
life since leaving Hebron. Not only have I been
This, then, brings us back to where we
successful in my education, but in a social and
were a short time ago: there are difficulties in
the west has shown that British youngsters
spiritual sense I have settled very well into my
life but it's important not to give up but to
are at the bottom of the 'league table' as far
surroundings. I attend a great Tamil church
learn from our mistakes and to move on,
as children's behaviour is concerned. It points
and am doing my part in the ministry as a
perhaps a little more humble and certainly
to the sexualisation of society through toys,
Sunday School teacher, and church inter-
wiser.
preter (interpreting the Sermon from Tamil to
Sir Edmund Hillary, that great New
To my national shame, a recent report in
clothes, magazines, music and the internet. Role models are pop stars and sports people.
English every Sunday as the Pastor
Zealander who was the first to climb Mount
Parents and teachers are increasingly margin-
preaches). I did not write to simply tell you all
Everest successfully, did not find climbing
alised. Here at Hebron, however, we do our
that I have accomplished and succeeded in,
easy. One day, after yet another failed
best to ensure that students can enjoy a full
but I wrote because I feel I am greatly
attempt to climb the formidable mountain, he
childhood and that the family, under God, is
indebted to you.
shook his fist at it and said: 'I'll defeat you
given central place.
Last week, as I was walking home, it was so misty and foggy and it was drizzling a little bit. Somehow, it felt like I was back in Ooty
yet because you're as big as you're going to get but I'm still growing!' Sir Winston Churchill, Britain's war time
Academic Success It is important that I give due emphasis to
at Hebron. As I walked I remembered all the
Prime Minister, was once asked to comment
our on-going academic successes this past
great times I had back there and I started to
on his apparent failure at Prep School when
year. As before, credit goes to the whole
think of where I was now and what I am
he was forced to repeat a whole year. His
school community and the home for such
today. If I have accomplished anything at all
reply was typically bullish: 'I never failed
success. Subject teachers, the Learning
in these four years, I can say without a doubt
anything in my life. I was given a second
Support Department, Dorm Parents and DPD
that I owe much of my success to you and my
opportunity to get it right'.
all play crucial roles. At A-level, of 130
time in Hebron as a whole. Educationally, I may not have done so well
So, as I conclude this homily about family
individual subjects sat, there was only one
and striving through difficulties, let me urge
failure. With 43% of the passes at 'A' grade it
while at Hebron, I do not know why. I'm not
all of you parents to spend quality time with
was our best performance since 2002. At
giving excuses but I guess I was a little too
your children whenever you can and this
IGCSE we had 92% of subjects in the A* - C
young, and hence may have lacked the
includes Dads! I say this because one of our
range (counted as a 'pass' by most employers
maturity that was probably needed to excel in
Hebron parents has been working on a paper
/ universities. Incredibly, some 81% were at
that environment. It was the first time I was
recently concerning the importance of family
A* - B level, our highest for many years.
away from home and I lacked the mentality
time. She writes:
Some 55% gained the top grades, A* and A,
to be able to organise myself to be able to
'I felt constrained to write this paper as I
compared with under 50% for the past four
devote time to study and other things
noticed that students (in my school) who
years. These overall successes were capped
appropriately. Whatever it was, it was
were the most troublesome were often the
by the school again receiving top accolades
through these mistakes and failures in Hebron
ones who had fathers who were unavailable
from the Cambridge International Exam
Board: for the third year running the top
above our weight' here in the Nilgiris. Once
to Mr & Mrs George and all members of staff
female scorer in India at A-level has been
more the boys' football teams have excelled:
for covering so ably for us.
from Hebron School: Eun Hea (Grace) Cho
we were runners up in the Super Seniors'
and this year the top male scorer also:
Division for the third year in succession and
birthday, attended by Senior Management
Vikyath Rao. In addition, this year some of
the girls did extremely well in basketball,
and spouses, we decided that one of the
our students have even scored highest in
hockey and soccer. Individual performances in
qualifications of this august body is to be a
particular subjects:
athletics, swimming and cross-country have
grandparent or very nearly so. I close,
also been impressive with a very high number
therefore, where I started with a story about
of new records being set this year.
age and grandparents…
A levels: Biology: Deepak Barkataki Chemistry: Abhishek Singh
In the UK the Press continues to bemoan
At a recent dinner to celebrate my wife's
Grandma and Grandpa were sitting outside
Physics: Peter Prescott,
the health and safety culture which has
watching the beautiful sunset and reminiscing
Art & Design: Eun Hea Cho
produced a generation of 'cotton wool kids'
about 'the good old days', when Grandma
who are applying for jobs without any leader-
turned to Grandpa and said, ‘Darling, do you
Design & Technology: Abraham
ship or entrepreneurial skills. Here in the
remember when we first started dating and
Richardson
Nilgiris, however, we put great store by the
you used to just casually reach over and take
IGCSE:
Extra-curricular Activities In Music we have again gone from
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, outward
my hand?’ Grandpa looked over at her, smiled
bounds and trekking. Creativity continues to
and took her aged hand in his.
soar through our outstanding Drama Festival,
With a wry little smile, Grandma pressed a
the Clubs' programme, Book Week and in
little farther: ‘Darling, do you remember how
have a full complement of full-time staff.
Dorm activities. Student Council keeps us
after we were engaged you'd sometimes lean
ABRSM (November 2006) results were most
focused on community service and this
over and suddenly kiss me on the cheek?’
impressive: 12 Distinctions and 29 Merits.
summer we shall again go to a remote part of
Grandpa leaned slowly toward Grandma and
Eun Jin Lee (Grade 7 Flute) was awarded the
Orissa on a village project. Last October's
gave her a lingering kiss on her wrinkled
Admiral O S Dawson Rolling Trophy, for being
expedition to the foothills of the Himalayas
cheek.
strength to strength, partly because we now
the highest scoring candidate in Grade 6 to 8
proved that the Hebron staff and student
Growing bolder still, Grandma said,
within the southern region of India. Seventy
body of today is as adventurous as ever!
‘Darling, do you remember how, after we
students entered for theory exams (41
In closing, I would like to record my
were first married, you'd kind of nibble on my
ABRSM and 29 school based exams) which,
thanks to my wife, Rosalyn, for standing
ear?’ Grandpa slowly got up from his rocker
this year, were held early in March.
alongside me as we head up the Hebron
and headed into the house. Alarmed, Grand-
Family. Thanks also go to my secretaries, Mrs
ma said: ‘Darling, where are you going?’
The Concert Band, the Chamber Choir and various ensembles have continued to perform
Marie Rodricks and Mrs Liz Inglis, for their
with distinction, not least during the Princess'
uncomplaining and prayerful approach to life
visit.
in the Principal's Office. I am grateful to
In sport we have continued to 'punch
Council for allowing us six months' leave and
Grandpa replied, ‘To get my teeth!’
Alastair Reid, Principal
5 Principal’s Report
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Year at a Glance
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
August
September
October
November
Academic year begins
Hebron cross country
Drama Week
SAT Exam
December Junior School Christmas production
Independence Day
Inter-school athletics
Mid-term break
Hebron exam week Staff pantomime:
celebrations Inter-school cross Commencement
Inter-school cricket
Joint carol service
Preppio
country
Service
YF Camp (11 - 13s)
Carol Service
Inter-school
Student Council event
Winter break begins
boys’ football Himalaya trek
February Term 2 starts
March
April
May
Athletics
Parents’ Week
IG’s youth service
trial exams
Swimming Gala
End of classes for A-levels
Clubs finish Hebron Prayer Day
event - Fantasy
Ooty flower show Leavers’ service
service Standard 11 Standard 11
Mid-term break
Graduation dinner Prefects’ weekend
visit
External exams begin: A-level
Biology Field Trip Alumni reunion (London)
Hebron exam week Orissa project
A-level
YF Camp (9s & 10s)
End of academic year
Blue / Gold Sports start
Support staff day
End of classes for Standard 11
Thai Princess’
mock exams
Family services
geography field trip
Mysore trip Clubs start
Standard 6 & 7 orientation
Student Council Commencement
Standard 13 youth service
competition Standard 11
June
and IGCSE
7 Year at a Glance
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
2007 Leavers - Students
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Rohit Krishna (15 & 40)
Craig Thomson (2)
person’s character, so next time something
Hebron has been home for the past four
Memories: (This section was removed due to
hard comes your way don't ignore it, face it
years. Times of trouble and of hap:)piness
the repetitive mention of banned substance
with everything you've got because now there
have passed. Friendships made, most deep
abuse). Social events have always been a
is one less challenge to keep you from
and meaningful. Make the most of your time
highlight in my time here as well. Six years
reaching your dreams.
here, strive to your full potential.
getting to know this place and see it change. Veer Dhanak (16 & 33)
It’s been a good time
A man of action not of words.
A-levels in the UK and then on to join the
I have learnt a lot from Hebron, most impor-
Emmy Wang (10)
Air Force
tantly, to live life to its fullest.
I have met some great people here. i.e my
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‘It's not your blue blood, your pedigree or
friends.
your college degree. It's what you do with
Why complain because roses have thorns;
Sung Hwi Kim (25)
rejoice because thorns have roses.
'Where God's love is, there is no fear, because
Australia
God’s perfect love drives out fear'
Joo Hee Ahn (29)
your life that counts’. - Millard Fuller. David Min (24)
Going to Korea for six months and then off
‘I wonder how, I wonder why, yesterday
to Ohio.
you told me about the blue blue sky and all
Anything is possible! Never give up! That's
that I can see is just another lemon tree’.
what I learnt from Hebron: My School, My
Geet Khosla (17)
Home, My Friend. Will miss you a lot!
Work hard, push yourself, and enjoy every
Going to USA
1, 2, 3, 4
5, 6, 7
Chicago, USA
moment because life is definitely not worth
Sonia Rueben (1)
being mediocre. Challenges in life build a
What I like in school - The friends I made and
8, 9
10, 11, 12
the things I never would have done at home.
compensate him for what he is not, and a
Rohan Servand (14)
I am going back to be abandoned on an
No smart quotes- just have fun while you
sense of humor was provided to console
isolated peninsular with cannibals for six
can!
him for what he is.
months, see if I can survive.
Milan, Italy
I'm either on a gap year in Mexico teaching
servand11@hotmail.com
Spanish to a bunch of Texans or taking a business course in Baltimore, USA.
Mitzi D'Silva (4) I have been in Hebron for four years and felt
Judy Samuel (7)
that it was worth it.
Hebron has taught me to love, appreciate
Bombay to do the IB program in The
Fiona Thomson (19)
people for who they are and also to trust in
Change is inevitable. Except from vending
Singapore International School, for 2 years
the Lord always. I have made relationships
machines.
instead of A levels
that I will cherish forever.
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Philippians 4:13 Taking a year out to study for College
Sarah Mathew (30)
George Jacob (22)
entrance.
Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World
Coming to Hebron was a real eye-opener, as it
Manipal to be a doctor
helped me prioritize and I was able to find
Arjun Durr (6)
georgej89@gmail.com
myself as a person. And also made numerous
My time here and what I'm planning to do:
new relationships that I will take into the
Hebron has been great, I've met some really
future.
interesting people, and some really interesting
“The beauty of grace is that it makes life
food too.
not fair”. - Relient K
Either a gap year or law school.
Imagination was given to man to
13, 14, 15, 16, 17
18
19
Lana Bordon (11)
College in the Pennsylvania, USA
20
21, 22
9 2007 Leavers - Students
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
2007 Leavers - Students
10
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 to leaving Hebron and moving on.
Caroline Inglis (20)
have made you and I will carry you. I will
Going to Australia to study costume design
I plan to continue my education in either
sustain you and I will rescue you”.
for film and theatre.
London or Bombay.
Isaiah 46.4
You know you’re fashionable if you look the
The goal isn't to live forever, it's to create
same as everyone around you. Dare to
something that will.
Kathrin Kestner (39) “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach
stand out. Arjun Narayan (9)
you, because I am humble and gentle at
Nibha McRae (23)
"Imagination is more important than
heart and you will find rest for your souls”.
I have enjoyed my time at Hebron. The time I
knowledge...". - Albert Einstein
Going to Germany.
have spent here has helped me to become a
Planning on pursuing an engineering
better person.
degree somewhere in the world.
I am going to take a year out in Canada. Gail Schroeder (28) “I’m searching for the face I had before the world began”. - Yeats
“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I will say Praneet Peppin (21)
it again REJOICE!” Philippians 4:4. We have
Well it’s been six years. Awesome place,
every reason to enjoy life. It's wonderful
taught me loads. Make the most of it guys.
live it up.
Preparing for medicine next year. "Consider integrity over popularity and
Vishal Dhanak (13)
you'll always be cool".
My time at Hebron: I have learned and experienced a lot; I have met different people and made new friends. I am looking forward
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Aryaa Sivalingam (12)
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Bagmikanta Mishra (not pictured) “I was a normal person. I had good friends. I led a normal life, except for this one,
Claire Naylor (26) “I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I
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small but very potent and destructive segment that I kept very secret and close
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to myself". - Ted Bundy
after seven years in Hebron. I have learnt
Caleb Khew (36)
I am going to go to the USA for university.
It wasn't me, it was Ben and Sam!
much here but I guess I still have some
Do a Bachelor's in BioChem [first step
I'm taking six months off and doing work
learning to do in the outside world. Make the
towards Master's, for Forensic Science].
experience.
most of your time here, seriously it goes by real quick.
bagmikanta@gmail.com
neha.neelwarne@gmail.com
Ben Humphreys (31) Sam Ganta (34)
It wasn't me, it was Sam! There's Karlie White (not pictured)
No regrets, they don't work. So enjoy your
something wrong when the rules are more
world.
important than people.
“The shadow proves the sun shines" and
Gap year, then Uni in UK.
"I’m hungry”.
Ye Eun Lee (32) “And we know that all things work together
Elaine Allaby (27)
Sam Tanner (35)
for good to those who love God”.
It wasn't me, it was Ben!
“Aim at heaven and you will get earth
Romans 8:28
Gap year in the UK.
thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither”. - CS Lewis.
Arjun Menon (8)
Gap year in Nepal, England and hopefully
Amudhan Sowrirajan (5)
A man who gains wisdom and
“If I thought, I would be”.
understanding receives a key to the right
Studying commerce in Canada.
Vietnam. Then to England to study English. Others pictured: Amanda Francis (3),
door in every stage of life. Going to the USA to study finance and
Neha Neelwarne (18)
Serena Kern (37), Kripanandan
mathematics.
Well, time has already come for me to leave
Komanapall (38), Paul Svoboda (41)
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11 2007 Leavers - Students
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2007 Leavers - Staff
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 June 2006 Mr Gladstone Bhasme: Computing Department since 1986; established
acquisition and insurance, freight and
A level boys; retiring back to Northern
school animals amongst much else.
Ireland.
Mrs Sarah Peters: arrived at Hebron
Mr Thomas Nesgaard: joined staff in
Hebron School Information System;
in 1983 as Miss Stenning to help in
2005 as a Geography teacher; Dorm
founded the whole of our computer
Dorms and Art; later married Mr Peters;
Parent at Selborne to Middle School girls;
network; Dorm Support (Cypress Court);
three children raised at Hebron - John,
keen on camps and treks; returning to
violinist; left for new ministry opportunity.
Claire and Paul; oversaw the Lushington
Germany as a teacher.
Mrs Usha Bhasme: Admin/secretarial
gardens; Head of Domestic Science;
Mrs Carolin Nesgaard: joined staff in
since 1979; Principal's Secretary until
looked after decorations for formal
2005 and assisted in Learning Support
August 2000; Archivist; Assistant
occasions.
with speech therapy and also with
Secretary for Alumni; Dorm Support; left for new ministry opportunity. The Bhasmes have been stalwarts of our community.
Mr Hughie Ashing: joined staff in
German conversation; Dorm Parent at
2002 as an Art teacher; Dorm Parent to
Selborne to Middle School girls; gave
Silverdale Dorm; worship leader; keen
birth to Pia in January 2007; returning to
walker; leaving for a further ministry
Germany.
opportunity.
December 2006
Mrs Patricia Ashing: joined staff in
Miss Sarah Hill: joined staff in 2005 and worked initially in the Learning
2002 and assisted in Junior School and in
Support Department; moved to look after
as Head of Religious Studies and also
Food Technology; Dorm Parent to
a Junior School class; a keen musician
taught History and General Studies; a
Silverdale; leaving for a further ministry
(violinist) and worship leader; leaving to
Class Tutor; DPD Advisor; Dorm Support;
opportunity.
return to the UK.
Mr Ross Bullock: joined staff in 2003
helped with St Hilda's choir; organist; left to join the Jesuit Order.
June 2007 Mr Sammy Peters: joined staff in 1981 as an administrative assistant, worked in the Accounts Office and later became Accountant and, thereafter, Public Relations Officer; looked after security and fire safety, property
Mrs Margaret Martin: joined staff in
Miss Deepa Tharien: joined staff in
2003 as a Geography teacher and later
2006 and worked in Learning Support and
became Head of Department; much
in the English Department; helped with
involved with the Selborne community
Dorm support at Lushington; leaving to
helping staff and students; often hosted
get married; a friendly and committed
the Book Circle; helped with decorations
teacher who learned much in her time
for formal occasions; retiring back to
here.
Scotland. Mr George Ruddock: joined staff in
Mr Trevor Briggs: came in 2006 on a one-year contract to cover Mr Mark
2004 from Woodstock School as Head of
Cameron's sabbatical; Head of
History; a Class Tutor; Dorm support for
Technology; Dorm Parent to Glenrock
(Standard 8) boys; returning to the UK. Mrs Marian Briggs: came in 2006 and Dorm Parented in Glenrock; helped with Food Technology; returning to the UK. Miss Alana Johnson: resident expat. nurse from 2006-7; returning to New Zealand. Miss Sharon Wilson: assistant Alumni Secretary from 2006-7; moving to Bangalore. Miss Emma Willis: came in October 2006 on a one-year contract to meet a need in Religious Studies; has assisted as a Dorm Parent in Selborne; returning to the UK.
Top row (L to R): Ross Bullock, Margaret Martin, George Ruddock Middle row: Deepa Tharien, Thomas and Carolin Nesgaard, Sarah Hill Bottom row: Gladstone and Usha Bhasme, Hughie and Patricia Ashing
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New Staff
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 The Weber Family
Ralph Baron
The Wallace Family
Although I am a ‘new’ staff member this year, I first started in 2003 doing some Physics and ICT teaching. Last year I had a year out of school to do some computer studies and have now re-joined the staff as head of Computer Services. I originally come from the UK but have spent nearly half my life in Asia (Pakistan, Thailand and India). My wife teaches Chemistry and Biology and we have two daughters studying at university in the UK and a son in Standard 12 at Hebron.
G'day! We have joined the Hebron family from Perth, Australia. We heard about Hebron through missionary friends whose children are students here. We had been praying for many years about working cross-culturally, so we were very excited to hear that there was a need for an ICT administrator and nursing work at Hebron. After fourteen months of e-mails and preparation (including the joy of having baby number three) we received confirmation just seven weeks before the start of term! This meant a lot of hurried final preparations. Our family consists of Roger, Suzanne, Emily (9), Jack (7) and Hannah (1). We feel so privileged to be working with the staff and students of Hebron and appreciate the support and friendship of those around us. Coming to India has been the fulfilment of a lifelong dream and trust that God will use us to be a blessing to those we come into contact with.
Alana Johnson Kiaora! I'm one of the nurses working in Hebron and I come from a beautiful place called Aotearoa, New Zealand. How did I come to Hebron? Well… I didn't even know about Hebron, I was traveling around India and ended up in Ooty and I met the lovely Mohan and Jennifer Das in Mizpah Home. They showed me around Hebron and about a month later I was working there. Amazing how God works. I have met some amazing people; most people here have crazy stories of how God has worked in their lives. I have come to respect young and old and really want to learn more from them. Arohanui!
Justin Hockey I came to Hebron in 1989 with my family. My father taught Physics whilst my mother was a nurse. We stayed for three years. I completed my schooling and university in Brisbane, Australia. As I neared the end of teacher training, I was unsure about exactly where God would have me. I decided I would apply to Hebron as an IG. I couldn't see myself staying longer than six months. God had other plans. Soon, I was on my way back as a staff member. As well as being a part of the Hebron music department I help out with Standard 11 Boys dorm, bible studies and various other things.
We are from Buln Buln, in the rural area of West Gippsland in Victoria, Australia. We have two daughters; Elizabeth (21) and Sara (16). Elizabeth has just completed nursing studies and Sara is in Standard 11 at Hebron. We have been interested in missions since we've been married (25 years!), but situations prevented us from being further involved. After leaving the police force, Des had the opportunity to visit China with MMM. Several subsequent trips occurred and he became more interested in the work there. God was working on Heather at the same time. We were challenged by the message in a missions meeting which was given by John Barclay. He suggested we visit Hebron as IGs. We came as a family for three months in 2005. We couldn't get the place out of our system… and returned this year!
Trevor & Marian Briggs
We came to Hebron from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK because of our friends Ralph and Dagmar Baron. They contacted us New Year 2006 to ask if we would cover for the Cameron's sabbatical year. Our first reaction was, “For a whole year in India?” We re-read the e-mail including the address. It had been sent to a closed account which we hadn't used for 6 years. The email Ralph sent to our proper address hadn't got through. So we took a bit more notice, prayed and talked to our family and friends. Our children said, “Go for it”. So here we are. Trevor is teaching Standards 10-12 Design and Technology IGCE and AS levels. Marian is teaching Standard 8 Food Technology. We are also Dorm Parents to Glenrock. We have three grown-up children.
Karin Neff My name is Karin Neff and I'm from Germany. When I left India six years ago (after teaching the children of missionaries, who are at Hebron School now), I thought: “This is my country, if God also wants it, then I will come back some day”. When I visited a family in Ooty last summer I went to Union Church and Karin Sharon listened to Mr Reid preaching about Abraham. This touched my heart and so the whole process started and God worked everything out for me. At the beginning I taught in Junior School but soon there was another chance and challenge to teach German as a Modern Language in Middle and Senior School. I enjoy the small classes with very nice and keen students. I also enjoy helping in other activities; I'm involved with the 6.14ers bible club and babysitting. It's a privilege to be here and meet so many lovely international people.
Sharon Wilson I graduated from Christ College, Bangalore in the spring of 2006 with an Arts degree in Media Studies. I have lived in the Nilgiris, Coonoor, for the most part of my life. Since leaving University I have moved back home with my parents, who now live in Ooty. Hebron has never been strange to me, having grown up in guest homes which catered to many hundreds of Hebronites over the years. I have been quite accustomed to the school, although I never dreamed I'd be on staff, let alone work in the Nilgiris. I am on a one year contract helping to expand and maintain the Alumni Department under the guidance of Ian McCabe. I hope my time here in school will give me direction to focus on my higher studies and / or a clearer view of my professional interests.
The Morris Family
The Morris family is from Northern Ireland. Steve and Rhonda have four girls: Amy-Ruth (15), Suzanna (12), Leah (7) and Alyssa (4). Steve is not a new-comer to boarding schools as he was born to missionary parents in Congo and spent several years in Ivory Coast. Both Steve and Rhonda taught at Vavoua International School in Ivory Coast before coming to Hebron. They have a heart for mission and missionary kids and feel privileged to be part of the Hebron team.
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New Staff
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 The Buckingham Family
Tim Taylor
The Riley family
Timothy Taylor arrived in July, from a sleepy English village just south of Cambridge. Five days prior to flying for India, he completed his second year of teaching Design and Technology in an English state school. He presently teaches KS2 and KS3 D&T and one Standard 11 mathematics class. Mr Taylor has enjoyed participating in the student versus staff events and joined many of the cycling activities run by the school. He is glad to be at Hebron School and values the many opportunities to learn and to teach. Hello, we are the Buckinghams - Ralph, Hannah, Caleb (5) and Elijah (3) - from England. We heard about Hebron six years ago when Ralph led a leadership and outdoor activity training course for Christian youth workers at Avalanche. We have been thinking and praying about coming to Hebron ever since! Prior to coming here, Ralph was working with young people who had difficult and challenging behaviour and had been excluded from mainstream school. Hannah is a social worker and was working with young people who had committed serious criminal offences and were at risk of going to prison. All very different from life at Hebron! Here, Ralph teaches science, chemistry, ICT and maths, while Hannah helps out in DPD. Together, we are dorm parents for the Standard 11 boys in Cypress Court, which we are really enjoying.
Robyn Welsby I'm Robyn and I come from Pembrokeshire Wales' best kept secret (it's a beautiful place… and of course I'm not biased!). Teaching abroad in a mission kind of situation was always something I thought I would like to do, and I heard about Hebron while I was doing teacher training. I put it to the back of my mind for two years while I taught Music in a secondary school in England. I began feeling very comfortable in my job there and that was when I felt God was reminding me about Hebron. I looked on the website and saw that the school was looking for a string teacher and wanted to start up GCSE and AS level Music….it all seemed to fit and so here I am! As well as teaching Music, I am dorm support for the 'Shire' boys and help with 7-up. All good fun! I'm very happy to be here…the rain and the mountains aren't that dissimilar from Wales after all!
Nigel, Margaret, Jonathan (Std 8), Stuart (Std 7), Alex (Std 4) and Ben (Std 2) are from Ipswich, England. Our home church is Colchester Road Baptist Church, a very large and lively evangelical church, where Nigel helped with music, Margaret interpreted services in sign language and helped in youth work and the boys were involved in everything they possibly could be!! Until the start of 2006 we had never heard of Hebron, but God had plans for us!! After a lot of praying, enquiring and some more praying it became clear that God wanted us at Hebron. So here we are!! Nigel is Head of Modern Languages and Margaret is in the Learning Support Department.
click on to www.hebronooty.org for up-to-date staff vacancies
Sheba Kumar
Deepa Tharien
I was working in Hebron between the years 1988-1993 in Junior School and Pre-school. I left Hebron a few months after my marriage to Mr T Ravikumar (who was travel secretary at Hebron) and started my own Preschool called Peniel Playgroup for children. For seven years the school catered to the needs of the local population. Then my husband fell ill and I closed the school in order to look after him. Sadly he passed away. Our daughter Deborah Kumar (Standard 8) and Daniel Kumar (Standard 5) are both studying at Hebron School, so I decided to come back to Hebron and use my experience in primary education. I am looking forward to many years of service in this community with God's help.
I'm Deepa Tharien and I come from a tiny little town in Tamil Nadu called Oddanchatram. I did my schooling there and then I went on to Chennai and Hyderabad for University. I first heard about Hebron when I was about five years old!!! I had always wanted to come here because over the years I had many friends who studied here. Suzan George (the Georges' daughter) was my friend in college and she always said that Hebron made her who she is. I knew then that this had to be a very special place. After I finished my masters, I wanted to work at Hebron but God had other plans for me. So I worked in the school where I had studied. At the end of the year I applied again and since God thought this was the right time, here I am! I currently work with the Learning Support Department and the English Department. I am also the form tutor of 8 Alpha. I have really enjoyed my time at Hebron. I have eaten all kinds of food, made some wonderful friends, taught some of the most amazing kids, and even had a taste of motherhood once a week (dorm cover)!!
Peter Lazarus I am married to Pearl, who is a teacher and we have a daughter, Michelle who is just 1½ years old. I feel privileged to be born in this place where the beauty of nature is in abundance. I have a passion for trekking, I have participated in the animal census and I have been fortunate enough to see a tiger in the grasslands! I feel it is my duty to tell the word of God in the places where His word hasn't reached. I am in the Ootacamund Gospel Union and visit the outskirts of Ooty to proclaim the love of Jesus. I know of Hebron school from my childhood. I thank God for giving me an opportunity to work here as Travel Secretary. I enjoy the fellowship here.
Emma Willis I'm Emma Willis from the UK. For many years I have known that I would be in India and have had short stays in India over the last few years. About three years ago I saw an advert for a job at Hebron, I was offered the position but then felt it was not the right time to be at Hebron. I did however visit the school for a few weeks during my summer holidays and loved it but did not ever imagine I would back. Then in April 2006 God reminded me about Hebron and in the summer I was asked to come and help out with some teaching. I joined Hebron in October and was made to feel very welcome straight away. Back home in the UK I was teaching RE but here I am also teaching some Geography and am a dorm parent for Snowdon dorm, which I love.
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Class Photo: Preschool
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Back row (L to R): Mrs Keryn KEELTY, Anna PATTLE, Ronan PARKS, Andrew McCABE, Oliver WOOD, Elijah BUCKINGHAM, Mrs Sheba KUMAR Front row: Ruthie NIBLETT, Hannah WEBER, Josiah PAUL, Amy MARSHAL, Miss Bethany (IG)
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Mrs Debby ROGERS (class teacher), Nathanael FASZER, Ashlee McCABE, Alyssa MORRIS, Will PATTLE Front row: Tadhg PARKS, Tanzia ERKKILA, Timmy NIBLETT
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Class Photo: Star Class
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Back row (L to R): Rehaan PHILLIP, Alex ELLWOOD, Morgan MALSTEAD, Ben RILEY, Caleb BUCKINGHAM Front row: Aishwariya MOORTHI, Gemma WOOD, Sunita FASZER, Vashti PARKS, Mrs Esther PAYNE (Class teacher)
21 Class Photo: Diamond Class
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Alex RILEY, Moses JANGALA, Joshue PAYNE, Caleb PAYNE, Kshitij JARIWALA Middle row: Mrs Marion GREEN (Standard 3 teacher), Soo-Yeon PARK, Samantha ELLWOOD, Ezrela AZARIAH, Sara JACOB, Serena SELWYN, Princy SHANKAR, Melody ADETAYO, Miss Sarah HILL (Standard 4 teacher) Front row: Steve PERRY-EVANS, Philemon UDAIYAR, Tom WOOD, Leah MORRIS,Lauren McCABE, Mikayla PARKS, Rachael MALSTEAD, Emma KEELTY, Elva TAGIOFF, Kevin HA, Jack WEBER
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Class Photo: Standard 5
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Back row (L to R): Daniel KUMAR, Aidan BARCLAY, Mikaela ELLWOOD, Emily WEBE, Yunmila MAKAN, Meghna ANAND, Samuel FASZER Middle row: Barney REX, Tahaash SADIQ, Daniel KEELTY, Praise ADETAYO, Joel JOSE, Sisnu SARAVANA RAJ, Ana RENZETTI Front row: Miss Padma RAMAN (class teacher), Samira PHILIP, Joanna REYNOLDS, Carolyn SINGH, Rachael MALSTEAD, Tiahney ERKKILA, Lisa GNANARAJ
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Sae Heem KWON, Joon KIM, Jonty JACOB, Krish SWAMY, Paul SHANKAR, Joab UDAIYAR, Joel FASZER, Grace SINGH, Ryana KURUVILLA Middle row: Mr Owen HUMPHRIES (class teacher), Mridvika ELLIOTT, Amanda CHAN, Daniel WEAICH, Sung-Ho PARK, Mat GEORGE, Hersch REDDY, Tim PRABHU, HyangGee KIM Front row: Arissa McGREGOR, Sudiksha PATIL, Lydia NEWTON, Echeiz SADIQ, Sahana WIIG, Amy ABRAHAM
Class Photo: Standard 7 alpha
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Top row (L-R): Zion RIM, Ande GILBERT, Ijaaz ELLIOTT, Ashish JOHN,George WILSON Middle row: Mr Dean KEELTY (Tutor), Vismaya MOHANLAL, George THOMAS, Ajay NINAN, Zeeshan VERVATWALA, Somyung [Sam] KIM, Jaya SISSON Front row: Abigail PAYNE, Kavita MALSTEAD, Suzanna MORRIS, Arpana RAO Jeanette KERN, Seraphina REX
25 Class Photo: Standard 7A
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Jedida UDAIYAR, Eimy RENZETTI, Nikkil JUDE, Benny LEE, Mark HARLAND, Jonathon HENSON Middle row: Miss Rachel ALEXANDER (Tutor), Song KIM, Adrian ABRAHAM, Kevin FRANCIS, Kevin GNANARAJ, Stuart RILEY, Sam JANGALA Front row: Shavonne AZARIAH, Amy GRAHAM, Esther ELLINGTON, Jacinda STEPHENS, Jessamin TOBIN, Carina KERN
Class Photo: Standard 8 alpha
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back Row (L to R): Joshua SELWYN, Naveen PILLAI, Jonathan RILEY, Tasmay SHETTY, Vikas THADANI. Middle row: Anika WILSON, Priya KABO, Caitlyn BORDON, Anish ALEXANDER, Nishant KAAVINKOP, Jonathan HUMPHREYS. Front row: Miss Deepa THARIEN (Tutor), Deborah KUMAR, Hannah BUSHY, Poornima PATIL, Katie DODDS, Joo Heem KWON, Sarah THARYAN.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L-R): Damin SAHNI, Joshua NEWTON, Benn ARUMAINAYAGAM, Rohan KOPPULA, Simon de VRIES, Neetish BIJAYANANDA, Tahan MENON, Daniel FERGUSON Middle row: Harmony ADETAYO, Sarah ISAAC, Nandita KHOSLA, Ghayn KARTHIK, Anand BARKATAKI, Ye Eun JUNG Front row: Miss Judith SABAS (Tutor), Catriona THOMSON, Xanthe WEAICH, Vani PASI, Sanjana ANAND, Cheryl THOMAS, Christine THOMAS
Absent: Daniel GODDARD
Class Photo: Standard 9 alpha
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Ceilidh REX, Kris GONSALVES, John KODUTHORE, Timon UDAIYAR, Christian SMITH, Faredun CHINOY, Ashish DHINGRA, Amith DUTTA. Middle row: Mr Tim TAYLOR (Tutor), Serena WIIG, Minji LEE, Nidhi JOHN, Andrew GRAHAM, Saheb SAHNI, Vineeth RAO, Alex DAVIES, Neville BOSE. Front row: Rebecca PRESCOTT, Jasmine STEPHENS, Ahilya PATIL, Melody TOBIN, Ye Ji KIM, Sumita LEONARD
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Hyng Min CHO, Ajel JOHN, Alex MOHANDAS, David BOGI, Seth RICHARDSON, Eun Chan LEE, James PARK, Nirmal JOHN Middle row: Karolin KESTNER, Cheryl BHORANIA, Joel DeSAINT-OURS, Andrew HARLAND, Andrew FLINTOFF, Yotsak WANSONG, Joel BOYD, Toby MEYER. Front row: Miss Christina DREHER (Tutor), Rebekah MORRIS, Mrinalini ELLIOTT, Rachel ABRAHAM, Rina SURESH, Dorothee KERN, Hiba GANTA (Absent: Rachel GOKAVI)
Class Photo: Standard 10 alpha
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Trikal PATIL, Yohaan DARUWALA, Ikranrin (IJ) MAKAN, Jonathan THOMAS, Aashish ABRAHAM, Jeroen (Jerome) De VRIES, Jayanth RAO Middle Row: Mr Justin HOCKEY, Ya Tien (Adriana) WONG, Amy-Ruth MORRIS, Krupa (Krupa) RAMASAMY, Juhee (Jenny) Kim, Varun HIREMITH, Rehan BILLIMORIA Front Row: Rachel DODDS, Jenny SAMUEL, Dasol KIM, Gibbum KWAK, Lalremruati (Ruati) PAUTU, Yoochwa PDE
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Back row (L to R): Ogochukwu ILOBI, Eui Min KIM, Sean MACGREGOR, Tom GEORGE, John PARK, Meher PATEL, Harshada PATIL. Middle row: Murad HEMMADI, Matthew CHAN, Shreyans NAHAR, Jong Woo LEE, Marvyn PAUL, Yohan VERVATWALA, Steffan HUMPHREYS. Front row: Mr Malcolm ROGERS (Tutor), Manuel RIM, Sarah MCISAAC, Anoushka SIVARAMAN, Keren KABO, Tripthi DANIEL, Pratima JUDE. Absent: Joshua CAMERON
Class Photo: Standard 11 alpha
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Matthias BUSHY, Jason GOKAVI, Dong Ok KIM, Tim LEE, Pranav MOHANLAL, Yohan DUMPALA Middle row: Mr Nigel RILEY (Tutor), Hyng Sin CHO, Ithai UDAIYAR, David MCISAAC, Sumith DUTTA, Luke RICHARDSON, Tais RENZETTI, Kerstin KESTNER, Larissa HIGGS Front row: Salome UDAIYAR; Tanya FINN; Lisa MITCHELL, Mitzi D’SILVA, Irina DeSAINT-OURS, Aarti KUMAR, Gitanjali PILLAI, Eun Jin LEE
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Samuel KHEW, Joshua REX, Daniel WANSONG, Thomas LEONARD, Bharath SAMPATH, Yash VERMA Middle row: Suraj DHINGRA, Jonathan WILSON, Craig THOMSON; Anand DIVAKARAN, Cheryl FLINTOFF, Marisha HENSON, Mr Ross BULLOCK (Tutor) Front row: Esther THOMAS, Amanda FRANCIS, Adeline CHAKRABORTY, Sonia REUBEN, Abigail PAUL, Rachel BORDON, Sara WALLACE, Elizabeth MITTRA.
Class Photo: Standard 12 alpha
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Naagin GOPALAKRISHNAN, Jane MITCHELL, Benjamin KERN, Daniel GILL, Elzaba MATHEWS, Nibha MCRAE Middle Row: Mrs Dagmar BARON, Andrew BALLA, Caleb MEYER, Simon BARON, Deven KHATRI, Mandip THAPA, Lydia De SAINT OURS, Samual GANTA Front Row: Jessie SRIGIRI, Emily DODDS, Kanikha KUMARAN, Judy SAMUEL, Aswathy WILSON, Danita GNANARAJ (Absent: Brian DRESSNER)
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Back row (L to R): Paul SVOBODA, Joel GEORGE, Tufael AHMED, Kirk GONSALVES, Kaiser SADIQ, Abraham RICHARDSON, Gautham KHARTHIK Middle row: Mr Jeremy NIBLETT, Michael PRESCOTT, Neville BILLIMORIA, Mikail PARDIWALA, David MIN, Kunal MORYANI, Sarah PETERS, Noelle TOBIN Front row: Sarah MATTHEW, Soo Yun LEE, Nikita THOMAS, Diipa KHOSLA, Minal DAS, Prereeta DAS
Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007
Class Photo: Standard 13
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Back row (L to R): Bagmikanta MISHRA, Rohan SERVAND, Ben HUMPHREYS, Sam TANNER, Veer DHANAK, Arjun DURR, Caleb KHEW, Caroline INGLIS, Gail SCHROEDER, Kripanand KOMANAPALLI, Claire NAYLOR Middle row: Miss Louise ABBOTT, Vishal DHANAK, Amudhan SOWRIRAJAN, Arjun MENON, Praneet PEPPIN, George JACOB, Rohit KRISHRA, Aryaa SIVALINGAM, Geet KHOSLA, Arjun NARAYAN, Mr Chris ELLWOOD Front row: Fiona THOMSON, Lana BORDON, Karlie WHITE, Neha NEELWARNE, Kathrin KESTNER, Ye Eun LEE, Joo-Hee AHN, Sung Hwi KIM, Emmy WANG. Missing: Elaine ALLABY, Serena KERN
Back row (L to R): Dominic Savio, Catherine Smith, Sarah Hill, Christina Dreher, Liz Inglis, Stuart Inglis, Rhonda Morris, Steve Morris, Torulf Holmberg, Barbara Holmberg, Des Wallace, Heather Wallace, Emma Willis, Kathy Pinsent, Robyn Wellsby, Justin Hockey, Wendy Baills, Eshtan Anderson. Fourth row:
Trevor Briggs, Marian Briggs, Olive Lillywhite, Sharon Wilson, Margaret Martin, Elizabeth Toon, Karin Neff, Angela Sisson, Miss Lilly, Patricia Ashing, Hughie Ashing, Dean Keelty, Keryn Keelty, Sarah Peters, Sammy Peters, Benita Fernandes, Darlee Samuelraj, Allana Johnson.
Third row:
Roger Weber, Suzanne Weber, Mohandas, Judith Sabas, Vikram Singh, Mercy Singh, Val Graham, Richard Graham, Sanjive Azariah, Lynda Azariah, Rachel Carter, Padma Raman, Karyn Ellwood, Chris Ellwood, Rachel Alexander, Louise Abbott, Hannah Buckingham, Ralph Buckingham.
Second row:
Joycy Paul, Fathima Joetruman, Deepa Tharien, George Ruddock, Marie Rodricks, Derek Fairfield, Mary Fairfield, Jeremy Niblett, Nigel Riley, T Prabhu, Owen Humphreys, Tracy Humphreys, Ravi Rajan, Richard Sam, Stephen Santosh Kumar, Sheba Kumar, Trudi Erkkila, Joel Erkklla.
Front row:
Dagmar Baron, Ralph Baron, Debby Rogers, Malcolm Rogers, Marion Green, Eric Green, Rosalyn Reid, Alastair Reid, Valsa George, Tom George, Angie Dodds, Paul Dodds, Suganthe Franklyn, Franklyn.
Absent:
Howard Newton, Gail Newton, David Jayaram, A Prabhu, Peter Lazarus, Sushila Marshal, Precella Mackenzie, Thomas Nesgaard, Carolin Nesgaard, Michelle Niblett, Jean Pereira, Joshua, Praveen, Margaret Riley, Tim Taylor, Vinodh Kumar, Xavier, Arulraj.
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Lushington Kitchen Staff Front Row (L to R): C Sebastian, Christy, K Vishwanathan, Dominic Savio, T Mohandas, E Satishkumar, B Thangaraj, N Shanmughasundaram, R Suresh, A Edwin. Second Row: Shankar, A Shanawaz, M Suresh. Back Row: S Jayaraman, B Sahadevan, S Dhanasekar, K Ravichandran, V Paneerselvam, K Madeshwaran, WE George, P Yeganathan, Williams, Sagayarajan, R Radhakrishnan, Sebastian
Lushington Ladies Front Row (L to R): Gunasundari, R Nirmala, BK Mary George, K Velammal, P Esther, M Shanthi, A Motchamary, C Ebrose, K Saroja, S Rosemary Back Row: SE Shalini, M Vijaya, N Prema, C Mariammal, R Beulah, Ruth Francis, J Pappu, W Jayalakshmi, T Kalyani, T Mani
Gardens and Mantenance Staff Front Row (L to R): M Xavier, S Muthappan, C Mani, Suman, T Govindan, E Jason. Back Row: K Moorthy, L Raju, C Suryaprakash, A Emmanuel, V Murthy
Selborne Support Staff
Security Staff (L to R): Nagarathnam, Moorthy, Rajan, Ravi, Soosairaj, William, Alphonse, Phillip, Ravi
Back row (L–R): Lawrence, Jayaseelan, Chandren, K Selvaraj Fourth Row: Manikandan, Ramesh, Ravindran, Felix Third Row: Miss M Lilly, Mary, Sarasu, Kannamma, Second Row: Banu, Beulah, Thangamani Front Row: Esther Rani, Shanti, Yesoda, S. Rani
The Support staff day was held on the 17th February 2007. It is a day when all the support staff are given a day off and the school community does the work done by our support staff. The support staff come with their families and we entertain them. This year we had Pastor Jerome bringing the message. The staff entertained the support staff with a Kollattam which was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Reid welcomed the support staff in Tamil, with
Drivers (L to R): C Murali, G Prabhakaran, R Meganathan, HA Vijayakumar
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help from me, which was greatly appreciated by our support staff. The day was a fruitful and enjoyable day with lots of activities and games for ladies, men and children. Mercy Singh
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Hurray! - we’ve won
Enjoying the train ride
Card games - good fun! Quiet Corner
Slide show
A tired Mrs Singh
Jungle Retreat swimming pool
Birthday celebrations
Jonty
Krish
Sisnu
Aidan
Daniel
Matt
Barney
Sung-Ho
Joab
Joon
Sae Heem
Joel
Praise
Hersch
Tahaash
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 We praise the Lord for a great year in Inters Dorm!
Ijaaz Ande Ashish Somyung Ajay Zion George T Zeeshan George W Adrian Kevin F Kevin G Mark Jonathan Samuel Nikhil Benny Stuart Prefects: Arjun Narayan & George Jacob IGs: Tom Hicks & Ben Harvey Dorm parents: Mr & Mrs Graham
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“dorm mum”
“dorm dad”
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'A gentle walk i p ttie hills ¡veah right! A steep climb t~•owed by spectacular vie- (when the clouds~). This huge tea ~n Is run by former sbldent parents. Old you lc.ftfwithat The bliss of a lie-in coupled with a heartv....-~-breekfast afterwards. Co~ldlhere be a better .., s~rt to th~,~eikend? We think not. ' - - - " P08Sfbty tl!e sporting event of the first tei:m. Add
Std. 8 boys to Big Pitch. No1N add a downpour or 2. What,do you get? Well, why aay it ~ words"when pictures do a much better job!
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An average night in the dorm Miss Willis: Goodnight girls
[Miss Willis walks out]
Cat:
Do you guys remember the part when Frodo meets Aragorn at the prancing pony?
Priya:
Is that the guy that looks like Zidane?
Cat:
Peek you're such an idiot, no way! Xan, do you remember that part? Xan? XAN!!
Xan:
Huh, what?
ST:
Oh gosh, was she listening to her discman again?
Xan:
Uh yeah, got a problem?
Cat:
What were u listening to?
Xan:
Um, simple plan. I've got a sax lesson tomorrow.
Cat+ST:
Oh yeah, so do I!
Peek:
Oh no, double science, shoot. Haven't done prep…
Xan:
I need to return 'the Half-blood' prince tomorrow
Anon:
Guys, shut up!
Xan:
Okay, lets get some sleep… rats, dropped my discman…
Priya:
Nice Xan… real smooth!
Cheryl is charming, delightful and kind, Anika is sweet, one of her own mind. Poornlma is creative, daring & smart, Caitlyn is eccentric, cuddly and warm. This is the middle room, in Snowdon dorm
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Mr 'Editor & Chief' Newton
Mrs 'Paparazzi' Newton
Miss ‘Make it happen’ Abbott
Mrs ‘Chief Chef’ Rogers
Mr ‘Assistant’ Editor’ Rogers
Andrew ‘Sports Agent’ Graham
Joel ‘Postman’ Boyd
Alex ‘Toilet Cleaner’ Davies
Toby ‘Proof Reader’ Meyer
Vineeth ‘Fashion Editor’ Rao
Freddy ‘Footy Reporter’ Chinoy
Kris ‘Cheesemaster G-Man’ Gonsalves
Ashish ‘Chief GTA’ Dhingra
Amith ‘Coach Carter’ Dutta
Alex ‘Cricket extraordinaire’ Mohandass
Nirmal ‘Wldlife Reporter’ John
Ajel ‘Inspector’ John
John ‘Mafia’ Kuduthore
Timon ‘Football Reporter’ Udaiyar
Chan ‘The Hulk’ Lee
James ‘Jammy Boy’ Park
David ‘Gaffer’ Bogi
Yotsak ‘Quiet Man’ Wansong
Saheb ‘Interviewer’ Sahni
Joel ‘World Dictator’ DeSaintOurs
Seth ‘Tea Chief’ Richardson
Myng Min ‘Executive Producer’ Cho
Andrew ‘Incorporated Flints’ Flintoff
Andrew ‘Evil Mastermind’ Harland
Neville ‘Captain’ Bose
Paul ‘Angling Reporter’ Peters
Christian ‘MiniMe’ Smith
Arjun ‘Maxi-Me’ Durr
Rohan ‘Chief Supervisor’ Servand
Mr & Mrs ‘Always Willing’ Lee
Football's coming home
Dosas, noodles, lie in breakfasts, BBQs, cakes, pancakes….food has never tasted so good thanks to Mrs. Newton, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs Lee!
Beware of the monkeys! Whilst innocently enjoying a packed lunch at Dolphin's Nose during their dorm weekend away in Coonoor the Std 9ers became the victims of vicious monkeys. It has been reported that everyone survived…just!
The Eby Boys continue to enjoy a good game of footie.
Food Glorious Food!
Has the Hulk been domesticated?
Ooty temperatures lead to Eby boys wrapping up! Picture evidence suggests that Christian 'Mini-Me' Smith is not coping with the cool climate……or is it yet another of Miss Abbott's creative games?!?!
Baby Sitting Services Required?
It has been reported that Chan “The Hulk” Lee has recently been spotted in the TT room doing a spot of ironing. His mother is truly delighted! Look no further…Standard 9 boys always pleased to help!
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Rachel Abraham
Julie Dressner
Rachel Gokavi
Nidhi John
Dorothee Kern
Karolin Kestner
YeJi Kim
Minji Lee
Sumita Leonard
Rebekah Morris
Rebecca Prescott
Ceilidh Rex
Jasmine Stephens
Rina Suresh
Melody Tobin
Hannah Wilson
Melody (Melo): My sister…. Us: Which one?!
Serena (Senie): That's just too much Us: What is? Hannah: I can't communicate with
Jasmine (Jas): I'm a sea
guys.
lamprey
Us: That's because you never try
Us: Jasmine, you're such
Rina: let's kill Marmite (Selborne
Mrinalini (M): There's only
cat) … Blondie let's go
one thing certain in
Us: AGREED (no)
life……DEATH!
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Rebekah Morris (Bekah): Ceilidh: Burp
Mooo….
Us: Ceiliiiiidh
(Translation): Get off my back or I'll chew you Rebecca Prescott (Becky): Tidy up, I hate inspection. Us: Shut up!!
Ahilya (Ahi): No more
Rachel Abraham (Ra): Oh Flip. You
theory
scared the living nightlights out of me.
Us: Unless you fail!
Us: Zzzzzzz
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t's not every day that a young
perhaps release the vicious defoliant Axe
rock star falls in love with a girl,
24/7 Air. The sortie was lead by Wing
whose father has been
Commander Mot, with Flight Sergeant
kidnapped by terrorists and forced to
Naher and Oberst Auhsoj in close support.
make an atomic bomb, with a brother
With the troops waiting on the ground
who is the leader of the resistance in an
these three gallant fliers did the bizzo and
occupied country, and you end up fighting
really gave the wallies a thorough pasting.
to defend her. Or is it? The results are of course Top Secret and
With opposition crushed the plan was re-thought as there was still a large
we can divulge no more, except to say that
amount of territory to cover and some
we are involved in many missions that put
snipers may remain. “Let’s just rush
our lives on the line. The following is a
towards them” suggested Pvt Hsihsaa and
brief synopsis of one such brave adventure
some consideration was given to this.
and the names of true participants have
“Where is the piece of paper with the plan
been cunningly disguised.
on?” asked Sergeant Urad, “Whose got it?
On one mission we had to rescue a VIP
I just put it down over there”. The plan not
at Avalanche as part of a clandestine op for
appearing, a hasty discussion ensued in
HRH the Duke, (or by his code name Phil
which it was decided that the best thing
the Greek). Under the direction of
was to sneak up quietly. “Brilliant” said Pvt
Commander Nanyk we set out in groups to
Wehttam, “they'll never think of that!”
traverse the difficult terrain. Private Gnoj
The bush and scrub offered some
had to be severely disciplined for
resistance but with careful use of the knife
suggesting that it was unreasonable to
that Corp Naffets had hidden in his
stick to the road. Pvt Naes scouted ahead
underpants the way was soon clear. In the
and encountered the enemy. After a
distance we could see the grassy knoll on
hurried consultation it was decided that
which the hostage, Wobyn, was being held
Corporals Nim Iue and Nurav would draw
by the dastardly blaggards Mr and Mrs E.
them off using a diversionary tactic.
Mr and Mrs E were wanted all over India
Neither were seen for some time. First Lieutenant Emorej was ordered to call in the fly boys to strafe the ground and
for the robbing of banks and removal of kitchen licences. First Officer Darum peered through the
binoculars at Wobyn, who was tied to a
way and half the other and rush them”.
tree and looking pitiful. He shook his
“Wait, wait” said Pvt Nhoj, “are we sure
head in disgust at her treatment. “I
we want to do this, after all there will
recommend a mounted attack under the
only be more music practice and exams if
cover of darkness”. “But my brakes don't
we do”. The assembled company
work” said Pvt Lakirt with a frown. “My
pondered this for a while. “Umm, she
mount is stripped down and ready for
took us to Coffee Day though” said Lieut
action” said Lieut Ynnoj saluting smartly
Ynnoj. There was much nodding at this
and getting a dig in the ribs from Secret
and Captain Snayerhs took charge. “Yes,
Agent W, who added “Do you remember
that's right and rescuing her is the right
the time mine self-destructed and won
thing to do, after all Phil the Greek has
the victory?” Everyone looked at him,
ordered it!”
“No” they said. “Well it did” said SAW.
And so verily it came to pass that the
“Will you guys shut up” said Captain
troops rallied and charged to rescue the
Nyvram, “we must wescue Wobyn”.
tragic Wobyn. Suddenly Mr E appeared
Captain Ji took charge at that point.
and switched on the light. “What’s going
“Right, here's what we do, Pvt Yaj you
on you wallies?”, he shouted. “Get back to
bang on that bucket and try and scare
bed, it's after 10!” And so we did.
the enemy, the rest of us will half go one
To be continued...
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testing waters when situations and
open spaces, breathtaking views,
challenges are windows of opportunities
amazing sunrises, sunsets and tracking
of, to build relationships with, to discipline
to reveal our strengths and weaknesses,
the course of the moon as it comes up
in love and to organise activities to make
our character and faith. By November /
from behind the hills. The privilege of
memories and keep them busy on a
December our expectations and the girls'
having a kitchen has been utilised to the
A Note from the Azus... Yet another group of girls to take care
Saturday. We have been blessed by the
response is balanced and we reach a
fullest by the girls supplementing their
girls in our care and we cherish the time
comfortable and harmonious lifestyle.
meals with noodles, oats, toasts and what
we have together. The first term was like
Living at Brighton is special with wide
not!! (they are growing girls). But, most
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importantly boiling water for a hot water
among a few of the girls and the Sunday
has been geared to help the girls with
bottle to ward off the biting chill. The
afternoon rides have rejuvenated them.
practical help as they sail through their
various activities have been lie-in-
The D of E trek to Avalanche was
teenage years. We would like to thank
breakfast, craft sessions, raft race with
participated with so much enthusiasm
Mrs Martin for her assistance and
the 11s, line dancing with Miss Abbott, a
and cheer that we are proud of our girls -
contributions in taking care of the girls.
day at Jungle Retreat (when a few of
their cooperative effort and zeal.
them cycled down) and watching videos of course. Cycling has been a passion
The devotion and prayer time before business at our dorm meeting every week
Our help has been the Rock of Ages and we look forward to another year with the girls.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 What a year it’s been! Bike rides,
I never said that... “Hey Tim, can you pass my Vaseline?”
lie-in-breakfasts,
(Ithai, referring to the way he massages
bench walk, bible
his legs with Vaseline every morning
studies and discipleship, film
talking to them, “You'll make me very proud one day.”)
nights - on the roof, at the pool and in the Buckinghams’ flat - talent nights, working
“Have you seen that movie, the one with the guy in it?” (Josh)
at Mizpah, trips to Jungle Retreat, Avalanche and Mysore, hunt the staff,
“If at first you do not succeed, give up!”
baking, swimming, sewing in labels (yes,
(anonymous)
you did read that last bit correctly!),
Clockwise from far left: Alwin was captivated by
games nights, the raft race, wide games,
the action at the inter-school sports day; Bharath
“I bought this fudge for me!” (Yohan)
eating noodles and....football matches! Phew - we need a long break to catch
“Ahh, I twisted my toe.” (Tim)
our breath from all that activity. At the end of the year came IGCSE exams, graduation service and Standard
David (in Abads): “Can I have a chicken, chicken?”
11 dinner. For Craig, the end of term also brought an end to his time at Hebron as
“A smart donkey is
he left India to move to England and
never as smart as a
study for his A-levels.
clever human. I'm the genius man!” (Bharath) “Half my tuck has been eaten by shrews” (Yash) “Locked showers!” (Yash)
and the pea; Hyng Sin gets a sinking feeling at the raft race; mud, glorious mud!
The Underdogs
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 The below two trips loom large in our minds as we think of this year. We are grateful to Mr and Mrs George, Mr Ruddock and Mr and Mrs Riley (Term 1) for the numerous other activities and programmes they organised for us over the year.
Cochin: 24th - 26th February 2007 The weekend away at Cochin was meant to be an opportunity to sightsee and relax. However, the ten hour bus ride down to the plains was anything but relaxing. Eventually checking in at midnight, we all had a good night's rest. The next morning, we took boats around the backwaters. This scenic ride also included a stop for refreshing coconut water, Kerala style. Overall, everyone enjoyed the time to lay back, unwind and rest. The evening saw all of Standard 13 going to the Cochin Yacht Club where we were treated to a sumptuous meal by George's parents. It also gave us time to relax and have banter among ourselves. Sunday was a day of sightseeing where we visited an ancient synagogue and a cultural museum, among others. For lunch, we broke into groups and treated ourselves to Cochin's famous seafood. An appetizing meal brought our three day visit to an end as we then ventured back to our hotels, packed our bags and left for Ooty. Overall, a good weekend with plenty to remember.
by Caleb Khew (Standard 13)
Delhi Trip: 11th - 21st December 2006 Taking 77 people on a trip around the North of India was not an easy task. Our trip started in Ooty and we ventured as far as the India / Pakistan border (Wagah Border). The first train ride was by far the longest. Two days non-stop; blistering heat during the day, biting cold at night. No showers or baths, pooris for lunch and dinner (breakfast on one occasion). Finally when we arrived at our destination, Agra, everyone piled out of the train, spewing onto the platform like ants. We spent most nights on trains and many an evening at the train station. On these long trips everyone was preoccupied with finding some form of entertainment. Some boys found enjoyment in throwing clay chai cups at rats. All cups broke and all rats remained unharmed. Many monuments we visited were breathtaking, including the Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Rashtrapathi Bhavan, Parliament House and India Gate. One of the memorable events was an evening camel ride in Jaisalmer followed by a traditional Rajasthani dance around a camp fire. All in all, the experiences gained in North India were unforgettable and everyone learned valuable lessons. (Never take train or bus journeys that last for more than a day!!)
Contributed by Emily Dodds on behalf of all A-Levels
Coordinated by Rohit Krishna
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conversion), the infamous Gaurav (the
floor is after lights out, the better part of
together in one dorm - what
“female” dancer at Rajasthan with the
prep being spent cooking, talking and
else is there to expect but total
suspiciously deep voice and broad shoul-
picking up books for subjects we don't even
chaos? Countless kitchen duties
ders), a 15 hour bus ride through the desert
take when unexpected staff check in on us.
aside, however, it's been an awe-
all for the joy of riding a camel for less than
Gray's Anatomy has also endeared itself to
some year!!!
half an hour and a three-hour long wait on
us, religiously anticipated on a Friday night,
a train platform in the freezing cold. Our
often competing against Home
Hebron community wasn’t hard to miss, all
Improvement. We live for our Saturday
o here we are; 29 hormonal
Granted, the first term of this year wasn't as great as we all hoped it would be. Drama ruled the 13s lives while the 12s struggled to adjust to the increased workloads, and realised that taking chem might not have been the best idea if you're not a round-the-clock workaholic. Marmite, the ghost cat, miraculously managed to make it into almost every room, past locked doors, barred windows and various (homemade) cat traps, successfully completing her aim to redecorate our rooms with semi-digested rat intestines, and waking us up at all god-forsaken hours. Marmite is a “special” cat complete with nine lives and everything - believe us. Marmite holds the special place in our hearts that is also reserved for cottage cheese pancakes, ILPAC, three-minute showers and the other “joys” of Hebron. Throughout the year the 12s and 13s have had many opportunities to bond weekends away and of course, the long awaited Delhi trip. The most vivid memories of the Delhi trip include losing Mr Ruddock
at the Golden Temple (and fearing his
prep time, the only work done on the top
huddled together in piles of sleeping bags,
mornings - a long lie in followed by what-
suitcases and pillows singing ‘Happy
ever we manage to cook up (and not burn)
Birthday’ to Fiona and Paul in the middle of
for breakfast. As sceptical as we are about
the night.
the evening activities, however, movies and
Avalanche was another highlight.
take-out (our usual A-level activities) are
Walking through the jungle at night without
relaxing and good de-stressing, getting-to-
a torch in groups of ten was… an experi-
know-each-other sessions. And of course,
ence… especially when Claire decided she
no Sunday night is complete without the
wanted to be an explorer and went bound-
semi-melodious sound of “Dancing Queen”
ing out into the darkness, only to return
floating into the kitchen from Room 5 -
with mud up to her knees and a warning.
accompanied by dancing and hairbrush-
‘Guys, don't go that way’. We enjoyed
microphones.
kayaking, abseiling and swimming in the ice
We've grown in many ways over the last
cold, slimy water… and leaving Arjun Durr
year, both as individuals and as a dorm, and
stranded in the love boat… by himself.
have only grown closer.
Overall, we've completely enjoyed dorm life. It has now become natural to walk in
It’s sad that our time together has nearly come to an end, as the 13s will soon be
and out of each other’s rooms without
leaving the Hebron bubble, but we'll never
knocking, apart from Elaine, who is still so
forget what we've shared together this year.
dignified she even knocks on her own door
It has truly been an amazing, unforgettable,
(from the inside - this is true). It is also
God-blessed time.
common knowledge that whilst the bottom
By Aryaa Sivalingam, Jane Mitchell,
floor generally works studiously all through
Claire Naylor and Lana Bordon
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Rainbow Class tried to be artists like Vincent Van Gogh. They looked very carefully at his picture of some sunflowers and tried to copy it. What a good job! Rainbow Class made pictures of flowers using different things tissue paper, paint, the computer, and cloth. They also made a very long beanstalk!
by Alyssa Morris
by Ashlee McCabe
by Tadhg Parks
My Holiday On my holiday me and my brother went to Jungle Retreat with the Rileys and the Webers. We swam after and before lunch. by Caleb Buckingham
When night comes Clouds gathering Across the sky Stars twinkling Moon shining
by Morgan Malstead
When night comes Car lights flashing
The Visitor
Torches beaming Owls twit-too-wooing
There was a knock at the door and the
Dogs howling
children ran to the door. ‘No, it’s not dad’, said the baby.
When might comes
‘Run’, said mum.
Eyes glowing
‘I was joking’, said dad.
Fireworks booming
‘Come in’, said mum.
Rocketing high by Rehaan Philip
Children whispering Tiptoeing softly Home
by Sunita Faszer
Written by Star Class
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Poems by
If I were an animal I would like to be a horse, A big fast stallion, A star on my nose, I would race and win, And I would eat grass in the green fields, And go to my barn and sleep. Abigail Malstead I will put into my precious box The cute cuddliness of my dog, The feeling of the keys on my gameboy, The neat presentation of my animal file And the listening of my cuddlers. Thomas Wood
Bright blue of my carpet as soft as hay, Blue sky shining over the bay, The blue salty water, The stripy soft pillow And the smooth dark blue tray. Lauren McCabe
If I were an animal I would like to be a dolphin In the wavy water, Blue pointy fin Jumping, swimming, playing Squeak, squeak, squeak. Leah Morris
Standard 3 I will put into my precious box The happiness of my worm, The warmness of my tent, The safety of my tent, The brightness of my tent, The interest in my certificate, And the acting of my cat Funny and confusing. Steve Penry-Evans The cold wet of water, The warm soft of my grandma's coat, The freezing cold of my brother's room, The cosy smooth of my sister's bed, The rough thin of my uniform, The bright fluffy of the sky, The beautiful pretty of my eyes, And one sip of my blueberry juice Ah! Mikaela Parks I will put into my precious box The fast speed of my cycle, The warm light of the sun, The cold drops of water of the rain, The cold white mist, The full colour of photos, And the shining brightness of the rainbow. Philemon Udaiyar
Christmas is caring, Jesus the Saviour, Christ the Lord, Holy King of Heaven above. King of kings, Mary's boy, Angels sing So be joyful in the Lord! Esther Newton
I will put into my precious box The soft cuddliness of my soft toy, The happiness of my baby Hannah, The soft and silky bands on my wrist, The goodness of my parents watching over me, And the friendliness of my big sister Emily. Jack Weber
I will put into my precious box The pretty roundness of my silver ring, The blue smell of my body lotion, The soft cuddly feel of my rainbow toy, The sour colour of my sweet, The bright yellow of my sun, The juicy orange of my Tang, and my big green book. Emma Keelty
Go open the door Maybe there's a window or a chair Maybe there's a leaking tap or a dripping drain Go open the door Maybe a magic city will appear from nowhere Maybe you'll see some fairy dust floating down down down Or an evil witch with her black cat Or a wolf howling Go open the door If you see a pair of blood shot eyes, then close the door immediately But if you hear a lion roaring, it may be Aslan Go open the door Even if there's a loud BANG! Even if there's a mouse escaping is escaping Even if
In the blackness of space, looming above the planets, was a white dot, which, when you were able to see it, looked mysterious and cold. The dot grew larger and larger until it
Nothing
was the size of Pluto. This dot was an Is
enormous white spaceship: a space There!
aeroplane. Suddenly, little fireballs shot out of the right-hand wing, cascading and
JUST GO AND OPEN THAT DOOR!!
whistling rapidly towards Planet Ice. The white hot gases blasted flames and suffocating smoke.
by Ezrela Azariah
Picture: Serena. Text: Joshua Payne and Alex Riley
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 DEAR GOD. Send lots of rain and grains. Lots of rain, so I can open my tail and dance. Don't let the fox come and eat me. Give me a chance to show off in front of the peahens. Keep all of us safe. AMEN
My Pop
There is a special pot called a comal
He is quite big,
which is used for cooking. A matatl is an
I can't get my arms around him.
instrument used for grinding corn. The
He is very tall,
thatched roof rustled interestingly
With a mass of freckles on his face
through the night. It was a very
And thick eyebrows like coal.
interesting visit and I hope I can visit
Has lost most of his hair,
again soon.
Except for a few white tufts sticking out.
From Miki By Mikaela Ellwood
Enjoys playing golf. Spends a lot of time at the computer, And is good at it. When it comes to steak and cheese pies He'll eat it alright.
My Creation Myth In the beginning, Ms Raman created
Fish 'n' chips is a favourite,
the earth. She was a god working for a
As well as cake.
mean king. They went sailing one day.
Uses up all the space in the armchair. By Daniel Keelty
She was so unhappy that she threw herself into the waves and as she sank, her soul went out and became a lovely pearl. The pearl grew so big, it became
Aztec Homes
the earth. Animals appeared, plants
Dear Mum and Dad
grew, and from inside of the beautiful
Yesterday I visited an Aztec home. It
Poem by Sisnu Saravanaraj Painting by Rachael Malstead
pearl came small figures. They were
had to be a poor person's home in the
called 'humans'. The spirit of the god, Ms
end though I had hoped I would visit a
Raman, lived and stayed hidden inside
noble's house. All the nobles I asked just
the great 'pearl', or 'earth', as it is
ignored me. In the end a nice poor
named. Ms Raman's spirit ruled the earth
family invited me in their house! I saw
wisely and kindly, and when her spirit
weird houses; my guide told me it was
perished, the humans took over, and
the bath house. They throw water over
ruled very unwisely, and would someday
hot steaming walls using roots for soap.
destroy the earth. By Emily Weber
My friends build up my confidence, Especially when in need, My friends will keep their promises, They're real friends indeed! My friends are a great treasure, And they'll give in when I plead, And with them I can always leisure They're real friends indeed. They always lead me when in doubt, And with most of my ideas agreed, When I'm in trouble they'll get me out Truly, they're real friends indeed!
picture: Sae Heem Kwan poem: Eisha Sadiq
Krish Swami
Joab Udaiyar
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Goodbye It is only now that I realize that she has gone; she is never going to come
happy. She was gifted in that way.
him for he was living on a mat outside
Some time ago she became very ill
the house door with no shelter from the
and had been going through a lot of pain
rain and no warmth for his furry body. I
back. All the fun we had together,
and suffering. And soon after that we
loved Gus; he was part of the family. We
watching comedies, going to the beach,
were told that she had passed away. At
bought Gus when he was a tiny helpless
eating Cornish pasties, playing with the
first it didn't quite register in my mind but
puppy and I was a three year old toddler.
dog, going on walks. These memories still
as I started thinking about it, I began to
We had grown up together and we were
come back and I think to myself, why
accept the fact that people do leave earth
great friends.
didn't I spend more time with her? Why
and now she is in a better place. Then I
didn't I talk to her more? Why didn't I
realized that I wasn't going to see her
and school was over and I could finally be
make the most of the time I spent with
again. But I am assured that she will be
united with my pet dog and close friend. I
her? As I think of these questions, I feel
safe where she is and will go through no
sprinted out of the classroom out of the
stupid inside. I feel guilty too, for not
more pain or suffering. I also realize that
school building and leapt onto the school
being able to help her in any way, for not
I had never actually said my last
bus.
being there by her side. Sometimes it is
goodbye.
As I approached the house, I could Mrinalini Elliott (Standard 9)
easy to forget that the people we love are
I had finally crawled through this day
hear the familiar homely barking. I
not always going to be there with us. And
stepped onto the porch, opened the door
when they do go it is hard to accept the
and was greeted by a yellow ball of fur.
new people that come into our lives. The best memory of time I spent with
Goodbye The end of school bell finally sounded.
After a dozen licks on the face, I was allowed to breath. The barking and the
her was when we drove to her house in
The sound which I had been yearning to
smell of his fur made me feel at home. I
Cornwall and spent a few days with her.
hear since the minute I left home and my
went outside and looked at the dog
She had cooked a lovely meal for us.
pet dog, Gus. Yesterday Gus had tried to
house. I realized that another day's work
After our dinner we sat in the front room
come to school with me. He scratched at
would complete it.
and chatted for some time. Then we
the front door and yelped when I closed
The next day passed slowly but at last
switched on the television and watched
the door after me. Today he got even
the heavenly sound of the bell went and I
TV until we went to bed. The next day
more desperate and bounded after me
did not pause for a second but bounded
after lunch we went for an evening walk
barking and licking my face.
out of the class. Just then my cell phone
to the beach and had our dinner out.
My dad was building Gus a dog house.
rang. My mom had called me. She was
Whatever we did with her, she made it
I could not wait to show Gus his new
about to say something but my excited
fun because she loved to see people
home. It would be a great surprise for
voice cut her off.
“Don't worry Mom, I'm nearly home and you don't need to tell me about the dog house. I know it is finished. Just wait a minute and I'll be there. Bye!� I hung up and jumped on the bus but as we neared the house, I sensed that something felt very wrong. There was no barking from the house. Everything seemed more out of place by the second. There was no whining, no clawing at the door. There was just an uncomfortable silence which seemed to revolve around the house. As I got off the bus a great sense of foreboding struck me as I noticed blood on the front street. My stomach clenched and my mom did not have to tell me the tragedy. The news was like freezing cold water splashed in my face. I felt killing the car driver that ran over Gus. I went outside and my rage melted into sorrow. Gus was already buried next to the shiny completed dog house. The sight was too much for me and I burst into tears. I went up to my room and stared at the photo album of the treasured memories of Gus and me. Joel Boyd (Standard 9)
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Composition by Dasol Kim (Standard 10)
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Thoughts on God God is the God of Sports
A dragon gave us a dreadful fright,
God is the God of Fun
And then we carried on.
God is the God of Thoughts
We bounced along from cloud to
God is the God of the Sun
cloud,
sea,
sad and wanted it back.
And then we carried on.
Ghayn Karthik (8A)
We joined the Mad Hatter for a cup of tea,
The Rain
And then we carried on.
With great gust the wind blows
God is the God of Civilisation
And then we carried on.
Our journey seems to never end,
God is the God of Forgiveness
It was so fun we laughed aloud,
And so we carry on.
Its going to rain, it shows.
God is the God of Education
And then we carried on.
This keeps going forever my
The leaves scattered here there,
God is the God of Happiness
We took a rocket to the moon,
God is the God of Worship
And then we carried on.
We'll always carry on!
God is the God of Friendship
The trees are swaying and Girls of 7A
We came back down on a witch’s
God is the God of Love
everywhere.
friend,
broom,
dancing to the sound of the wind.
God is the God Above
And then we carried on.
God is the God of Food
We met a talking unicorn,
The crow at my window,
The sun hides away
God is the God of Fire
And then we carried on.
It glares into the glass,
We almost got speared by a
Cool and beautiful turns the day.
God is the God of Good
I see its dark black eyes,
God is the God of Desire
rhino's horn,
God is the God of Mercy
And then we carried on.
God is the God of Trees
We met the wicked witch of the
God is the God of Jealousy
west,
The Crow
Suddenly the sky turns dark.
It shows that he knows all, His mysterious eyes look deep within me, I am caught in its trance.
In a rush, yet so gracefully pours the rain to the ground, Singing its own sweet song, The wind blows, Everything glows
And then we carried on.
I couldn't move,
God is the God of the Sea
The food in Oz was just the best,
I heard my clock ticking,
As lightning strikes the ground.
God is the God of Football
And then we carried on.
It seemed as if the entire room
Time flies,
God is the God of Me
We rescued Fiona from the
God is the God of Buzzy Bees
dreadful tower,
God is the God of All Boys of 7A
The Fantastical Journey That Never Ends… We all slid down the rainbow bright, And then we carried on.
And then we carried on.
had turned dark, I felt like a tied-up deer in a lion's den,
We saw a pixie in a flower,
I was afraid,
And then we carried on.
So afraid.
We went to visit Tumnus the fawn,
I knew it sensed my fear,
And then we carried on. We arrived in Neverland at the break of dawn, And then we carried on. We swam with Ariel under the
Then it unsheathed its great black wings, And in a second or two… It was gone. And I don't know why, but I felt
And soon this beautiful scene comes to a halt. The wind dies away, The leaves wash away, The rain stops And the sun shines again. Goodbye, Oh ever so mysterious rain, Do fill our hearts with joy again. Sanjana Anand (8A)
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Left: Margaret Martin (Staff); Above: Emmy Wang (Std 13); Below: Keren Kabo (Std 10).
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 A-Level English at Hebron Unfortunately for our English teacher, our class’ first English lesson of the week
stories detailing the various reasons why
back inside and the lesson recommences.
it was impossible to complete the prep for
A favourite tactic of the students at this
today, while our judge looks on regally
point is to try and engage Mrs George in
happens to take place on Monday
impassive and impervious to the cries of
telling us some of the highly colourful
mornings, the very existence of which
the condemned. Eventually, realizing that
stories from her past, while one person
either ignites a spirit of rebellion or
we are wasting precious (and much-
sneaks up on the desk behind and puts
induces listless despair (depending on the
needed) minutes of lesson time thus
the clock forward by ten minutes, and we
time of year), but either way does
occupied, permission is given to hand in
foolishly delude ourselves into thinking
nothing to further the cause of literary
the essays by the end of the day and
that we have successfully wasted a lesson
exploration. Nevertheless, the
normality is restored, our teacher
until we are coolly informed that the
indomitable Mrs George ploughs on
reverting back to her former state of
essay we would have written in class will
undaunted, always taking a moment at
exuberance, the students to theirs of
be due first thing the next day.
the beginning of class to remind us that
apathy.
having chosen literature as an A level
Following this episode is half an hour
If all this seems to present English as a subject in rather a dim light, rest assured
subject of our own free will, without being
of in-depth discussion of the A-level text,
that it is only the Monday morning lesson
forced in any way to do so, we should
punctuated by the occasional sob of an
that is being described. Come Tuesday
therefore be approaching classes with
overworked student (who pretends to
the class is sufficiently revived for the
relish and enthusiasm….
have been overcome by the tragedy of
lessons to become quite a lively affair. I
Cathy’s foolish rejection of Heathcliff,
have witnessed fellow students die
has switched off into a quazi-comatose
which Mrs George pretends to believe).
spectacularly on classroom floors in a
state, staring blankly ahead and nodding
Roughly halfway through the lesson, in
pool of their own blood whilst their
periodically until the combination of
response to our increasingly desperate
friends deliver impassioned, moving
words: ‘Shakespeare essay…two
and pleading expressions, we are
eulogies from atop the science lab
By this point the majority of the class
extensions already…fun city’ rouse us
awarded a short break and the greater
benches. I have witnessed (and
from our slumber and cause the
part of the class stampede out into the
participated in) passionate debates that
simultaneous up-jerking of 15 heads,
open air, leaving nothing in their wake but
would have degenerated into a veritable
prompting expressions of shock (genuine
a cloud of dust and the usual collection of
riotous bloodbath had it not been for the
and feigned), guilt and, occasionally,
intellectuals and sycophants who opt to
timely intervention of the teacher. Our
smugness. The classroom is silent for the
remain in the classroom to talk literature
weekly treat, and a time where the class
space of a few seconds until its occupants
with Mrs George.
really come to life, is a lesson in the
break into a clamorous whining of sob
After five minutes the class is called
Georges’ flat where we are treated to tea
and coffee and, occasionally, dosa – a tradition that has been inconveniently interrupted of late by visits to the Georges of old Turkish couples and the like (Mrs George choosing to ignore our hints that we’d have no objection to sharing our classes with old Turkish couples and subtly but determinedly hinting back that by no means would she inflict our presence upon such distinguished guests). In all, I find English Literature a highly rewarding subject to take at A-level – but if you are considering taking English as an easy A-level then be warned; it is not a subject for the fainthearted!
Elaine Allaby (Standard 13) Right Caroline Inglis (Std 13), below Noelle Tobin (Std 13). See pages 90 to 92 for more art work.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 ‘The Hebron Team Spirit Award’ is the
mances this year in Scuttleboom’s
the school party kept us enthralled,
inscription on the Oscar given to the
Treasure (7A) produced by Miss Pinsent
wondering whether Miss Fish would
school by Hebronite Douglas Bennet who,
and Miss Chrissy, and Tom Fool (7alpha)
eventually outwit old Scuttleboom.
together with his wife, attended this
produced by Miss Alexander and Mr
year’s festival as judges, although sadly
Andrew, who in fact took away the cup
old-age story about a young man and the
due to illness could only make it to the
for best play.
friends he picked up along the way, off to
13’s play. I can think of no better name
The year nines gave us The Merchant
Tom Fool was different. A fun-loving
seek his fortune. It was packed full of fun
for an award given at drama festival; I
of Delhi (9A) produced by Miss Prilla
characters and situations that brought an
only wish there was an Oscar for every
(apologies to Shakespeare, but if he had
old story to life.
class, as the ‘team spirit’ during drama
had the Indian experience, he would have
festival is exceptional.
enjoyed it), and Nanny McPhee (9 alpha)
the senses, with sparkling costumes and
produced by Mrs McCabe and Mr Ellwood.
set, a great Indian accent to tune in to
This was the second year we had our plays in two venues, although there was
The judges, Mr Niblett, Mrs Weber, Mrs
The Merchant of Delhi was a feast for
and some good acting for still relatively
doubt over the sports hall in the early
Devaraj (another Hebronite) and the
days, due to the very dramatic entrance
student judges Sam Ganta and Noelle
of the tree through the roof back in June.
Tobin did the heroic task of choosing the
traditional story brought to life by a
Thanks to the great team spirit of the
best. What a job! I did it once - never
bunch of naughty children playing tricks
contractors and our maintenance team,
again! So I take my hat off to them and
on a succession of nannies, only to find
spurned on by Mr Dodds and Mrs
thank them heartily, especially Mr Niblett
they had met their match in Nanny
Fairfield, not only was it ready in time,
who needs an award for the best feed-
McPhee who eventually makes everything
but the senior plays even got ten days to
back judge of all time. Thankyou for your
right.
practise.
positive comments on all the teams in the
But first, back to the juniors performing as tradition allows in the assembly
junior category. All were different from each other.
young actors and actresses. Nanny McPhee, again a somewhat
This year the elevens’ literature teacher decided it would be very good for the students if they acted their set texts
hall on the antique stage (as described in
When the curtain opened on
as this would help them ‘live’ two very
the festival handbook). As always, the
Scuttleboom’s Treasure, one was
difficult stories. So, 11 alpha performed
year sevens and nines performed plays
instantly transported onto a desert island;
an abridged version of Great Expectations
that were fun to watch, and judging by
the lone shelter, the palm trees and bare
produced by Miss Smith, while 11A
the level of enjoyment on the stage, they
rocks. When the pirates entered with
brought us Macbeth, produced by Mrs
had a jolly good time too. The year
their blood-curdling talk, we were imme-
Dodds. Both classes rose to a very
sevens gave particularly polished perfor-
diately engaged. The brilliant contrast of
difficult challenge and gave us a look into
the classics using the snapshot technique
when receiving their award, for keeping
tion) to produce something that is reflec-
for Great Expectations and the more
the rain off the our tin roof. I thank God
tive of the gifts they have been given by
modern technological approach for
for a team of people who genuinely want
God to glorify his name.
Macbeth. Both, however, kept the original
to work together (despite the competi-
Mrs Angie Dodds
language. Dickens and Shakespeare would have been proud of them. Standard 13 gave us West Side Story (another Shakespeare in disguise). They
Drama Festival 2006 Awards
had a good set which lent itself to a few changes, and some clear, convincing characters. One wondered how they were going to manage the musical items, but here was a feast of karaoke, with perfect dubbing. The dance was great, and the whole show was awash with vibrancy, giving them the best play award for this year. Thanks again to Mr Taylor, Miss Willis and Mrs Devaraj for judging the
Junior Category Best Play - Tom Fool Best Actor - David Bogi Best Actor (runner up) - Mark Harland Best Actress - Hiba Ganta Best Actress (runner up) - Abigail Payne and Serena Wiig Highly Commended - Samuel Kim, Jessamin Tobin, Faredun Chinoy and Kris Gonsalves
senior category. Thus concludes another drama festival, another excellent event showing the true Hebron team spirit. So many thanks to all who took part - performers, directors and their helpers, maintenance staff, art department, audio visual department, kitchen, Standard 12 ushers and car park attendants, Student Council for the programmes, secretaries for the certificates, those who helped with the cups
Senior Category Best Play - West Side Story Best Actor - Rohan Servand Best Actor (runner up) - Rohit Krishma Best Actress - Neha Neelwarne Best Actress (runner up) - Liz Mittra Highly Commended - Samuel Khew, Craig Thomson, Jason Gokavi, Gail Shroeder, Lisa Mitchell
and engraving, and so it goes on. The Standard 13s gave thanks to God
Yash Verma (Macbeth)
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 7alpha presents... Scuttleboom’s Treasure by Ronald Gow Cast & Crew: Scuttleboom . . . . . . . . . . . . Ijaaz Elliot Black Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ande Gilbert Sharky Joe . . . . . . . . . . Jeanette Kern Jamaica Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zion Rim Slimy Pete . . . . . . . . . . Seraphina Rex Jack Parrot . . . . . . . Jaya-Ruth Sisson Titterton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashish John Rosebud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Kim Look-Out . . . . . . . . . . George Thomas Miss Fish . . . . . . . . . . Kavita Malstead Jane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail Payne Emily. . . . . . . . . . . Shani-Grace Mayer Maggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arpana Rao Tomkins . . . . . . . Zeeshan Verwatwala Penelope . . . . . . . . Vismaya Mohanlal
Fiona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanna Morris Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ajay Ninian Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . George Wilson Special thanks. . . . T Briggs, N Barclay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Holmes & B Ruff Directed by . . . . . . . . . . . C McMillan & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Pinsent
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Cast & Crew: Tom Fool . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Harland Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Frances Mother . . . . . . . . . . . Jacinda Stephens Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuart Riley Citizen/Customer . . . . . . . . . Song Kim Citizen/Customer . . . . . . . . Benny Lee Citizen/Customer . . . . . . . Carina Kern Bullseye . . . . . . . . . . . Jessamyn Tobin Eavesdrop . . . . . . . . . Sharone Azariah Wizzpast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikhil Jude Weightlift . . . . . . . . . . Adrian Abraham Waiter/Servant . . . . . . . . Eimy Renzetti Waiter/Servant . . . . . . Esther Ellington Princess . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Graham King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Jangala
Robber-Baron . . . . . Jonathan Henson Robber-Baron . . . . . . . Jedida Udaiyar Robber-Baron . . . . . . . Kevin Gnanaraj Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R Welsby Props . . . . . . . . . . . . C Dreher & Class Assistant directors . . . . . . . A Jackson, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T Hicks & L Abbot Directed by . . . . . . . . . . . . R Alexander
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Cast & Crew: Premas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Bogi Roshan . . . . . . . . . . . Seth Richardson Mrs Balasubramaniam. . . . Hiba Ganta Priya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Gokavi Lila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothee Kern Luchsman . . . . . Alexander Mohandas Kavita . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karolin Kestner Almelkh Hayyid . . . . . Andrew Harland Prince of Syam . . . . . Rachel Abraham Judge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobias Meyer Rohit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eun Chan Lee Praveen. . . . . . . . . . . Yotsak Wansong Rahul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hyng Min Cho Tuballa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rina Suresh Messenger . . . . . . . . . Rebekah Morris Messenger . . . . . . . . . . Mrinalini Elliott
9a presents... Nanny McPhee by Emma Thompson Cast & Crew: Mr Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Davies Nanny Whetstone . . . . . . . . . Ye Ji Kim Baby Aggie’s Voice . . . . . . Ahilya Patil Taura. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melody Tobin Sebastian . . . . . . . . . . Christian Smith Chrissie . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Wilson Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vineeth Rao Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Dressner Simon. . . . . . . . . . . Joel de Saint-Ours Evangeline . . . . . . . . Sumitha Leonard Mrs Partridge . . . . . . . . . . . Nidhi John Mrs Blatehrwick . . . . . . . . . . . Minji Lee Nanny McPhee. . . . . . . . . Serena Wiig Mr Giles . . . . . . . . . . . . Freddy Chinoy Mr Wean . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Gonsalves The Dead Body . . . . . John Koduthore Aunt Adelaide . . . . . Rebecca Prescott
The Donkey . . . . . . . . . . . Neville Bose Mrs Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceilidh Rex Betty . . . . . . . . . . . . Jasmine Stephens The Minister. . . . . . . . Andrew Graham Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R Prescott Backstage . . . . . . . S Sahani, T Udiyar, . . . . . . . . . . . . J Koduthore, & N Bose Sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . T Udiyar Lighting & Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Graham, A Dutta & A Dhingra Props . . . . . . . . . . . Y Kim, J Stephens, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N John & K Ellwood Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M Martin Special thanks . . . S Wilson, D Rogers Directed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Ellwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & W McCabe
Ravi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Flintoff Sakshi . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Bhorania Laxmi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jiwon Park Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nirmal John Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ajel John Merchant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joel Boyd Lights / Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S Inglis Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R Abraham Costume / Props . . . . The whole class Special thanks . A Johnson, V Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & S Franklyne Directed by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Gilbert
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 11alpha presents... Macbeth by William Shakespeare Cast & Crew: Macbeth. . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Khew Lady Macbeth. . . . . . . . Apoorva Mittra Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Thomsom Banquo . . . . . . . . . . . Bharat Sampath Mrs Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Flintoff Malcolm . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Leonard Macduff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yash Verma Donalbain. . . . . . . . . . . . Suraj Dhingra Lennox. . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel Wansong Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Thomas Witch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail Paul Witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marisha Henson Murderer. . . . . . . . . . Anand Divakaran Murderer . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Francis Murderer . . . . . . . Smurna Chakraborty
Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Thomsom Menteith . . . . . . . . . . . Bharat Sampath Gentlewoman . . . . . . . . . Sara Wallace Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Bordon Newsreader / Messenger / . . . . . . . . . Seyton . . . . . . . . . . Reubeline Reuben Caithness / Fleance . Jonathan Wilson Captain / Young Siward . . . . Alwin Lian Barman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joshua Rex Sound / lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . R Carter Props / sets . . . . . . Maintenance Dept. Video production . . . . . . . . . . A Lian & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R Buckingham Directed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Dodds
11a presents... Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Cast & Crew: Magwitch . . . . . . . . . . Yohan Dumpala Young Pip . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aarti Kumar Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Richardson Mrs Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerstin Kestner Mr Pumblechook . . . . . David McIsaac Mr Hubble . . . . . . . . . . . Ha Kyung Lee Mrs Hubble . . . . . . . . . . . Tais Renzetti Sergeant . . . . . . . . . . . Hyng Shin Cho Orlick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ithai Udaiyer Compeyson . . . . . . . . . Matthias Bushy Miss Havisham. . . . . . . . . Lisa Mitchell Estella . . . . . . . . . . Irina de Saint-Ours Mr Jaggers . . . . . . . . . . . Sumith Dutta Mis Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . Eun Jin Lee Camilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanya Finn
Pip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pranav Mohanlal Biddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gitinjali Pillai Amelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitzi D’Silva Bill’s wife . . . . . . . . . . . . Larissa Higgs Abraham . . . . . . . . . . . Matthias Bushy Molly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salome Udaiyer Wemmick . . . . . . . . . . . . Dong Ok Kim Messenger . . . . Salome Udaiyar Herbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Gokavi Aged P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ha Kyung Lee Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eun Ji Lee Costumes/Props . . . . . . . . . L Azariah, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T Renzetti & T Finn Directed by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Smith
Standard 13 presents... West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein Cast & Crew: Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arjun Menon Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Allaby Bernado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rohit Krishna Anita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neha Neelwarne Chino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caleb Khew Shark One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geet Khosla Shark Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veer Dhanak Shark Three . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ye Eun Lee Dress Shop Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathrin Kestner Dress Shop Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sung Hwi Kim Dress Shop Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emmy Wang Riff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rohan Servand Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arjun Narayan A-Rab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gail Schroeder Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bagmikanta Mishra Baby John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Arjun DĂźrr Mo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aryaa Sivalingam Anybody/Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiona Thomson Joey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vishal Dhanak Graziella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karlie White Velma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Naylor Jet Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joo Hee Ahn Doc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Praneet Peppin Madam Lucia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline Inglis Officer Krupke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Jacob Cop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joo-Hee Ahn Gladhand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Humphries Angry Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kripanand Komanapalli Costumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Inglis Choreography. . . . . . . . . . L Abbott & N Neelwarne Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . K Komanapalli, A Sowrirajan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & R Thangiah Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Jacob Props & Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Kestner Directors . . . . . L Bordon, F Thomson & R Servand Special thanks to: L Abbott, H Newton, E Anderson, K Keelty and everyone else who worked so hard to contribute to the success of West Side Story.
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from Isaiah 9 and Matthew 1, and Mr Thomas George gave the message of the evening. It
choral renditions to congregational worship
addition of two full time music teachers,
was a beautiful time of worship and
songs. The highlight was a performance of the
Miss Welsby and Mr Hockey, to work
remembering the Incarnation.
hat a happening place the
students participated in dramatic readings
rehearsal hours working on a variety of music,
music department has been
from background music to solo songs, from
this year! Well… with the
alongside Miss Baills, Mrs Fernandes and Miss Anderson as well as our ever helpful IG's, Mr Nic, Miss Lizzie and Mr Tim, it really has been the place to be this year. Hebron's numerous ensembles have been
Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. Featuring the combined forces of the Concert
Parents' Week A Tuesday lunchtime concert during
Band, Choir and Chamber Choir, this piece stretched everyone's musical abilities whilst
Parents' Week gave several ensembles a
reminding us Our Lord God Omnipotent
chance to perform pieces from their repertoire
reigneth.
constantly growing and improving, keeping
to a receptive audience of parents and friends.
the music room a hive of activity (especially
Some Irish jigs from the String Ensemble, Hey
on Tuesdays!!!). This year has seen the
Jude from the Junior Band, and a new take on
formation of a junior band and jazz band to
the Hallelujah Chorus from the Brass Quintet
Special Mention Following this year’s practical exams, Eun Jin Lee was awarded the Admiral OS Dawson
compliment Hebron's other ensembles (choir,
ensured that it was a foot tapping occasion.
Rolling Trophy for outstanding results in her
chamber choir, concert band, brass quintet
Meanwhile, The Elephant and the Flea from
ABRSM, Grade 7 flute examination. This was
and string ensemble). Also, GCSE and A-Level
Chamber Choir told a story that put a smile on
for being the most promising candidate on any
classes have been offered for the first time.
Carol Service The Hebron Carol Service 2006 was
everyone's faces! Also on that day, our
instrument at a Grade 6-8 level in the
morning tea break was transformed into a
southern region of India. Congratulations Jin!
garden party when the string quartet
This year has been filled with many
performed Pachabel's Canon in D on the lawn
memorable, musical moments lots of hard
focused around the theme of ‘Emmanuel, God
outside the student lounge (Violins: David
work and improvement mingled with fun,
with us’, especially concerning the passage
Min, Elaine Allaby and Sung Hwi Kim; Cello:
laughter and the pure enjoyment that comes
found in Isaiah 9. Several musical items
James Park). On Thursday morning there was
from making music! One such moment of
pointed to the overall focus of the service,
a very special concert when many junior
laughter happened during a Junior School
including Noel Pastorale and Jazz Gloria by the
students had their first opportunity to perform
class who were learning about woodwind
Choir, and Lo How a Rose E'ere Blooming by
as a soloist in front of an audience. Well done
instruments. After discussing that the clarinet
the Chamber choir. International Guest,
all of you!
and saxophone use single reeds and the oboe
Chrissie McMillan sang O Holy Night during the candle-lighting time. The Junior School presented an item from their Christmas play, and a group of dancers, led by Miss Abbott,
and bassoon use double reeds, one student
Pageant This year's Easter Pageant included four
contributed, 'Mr Reid isn't a single reed. He's a married Reid!' A huge THANK YOU comes from
music ensembles, the Concert Band, Choir,
the music teachers to all music students who
gave a moving interpretation of Handel's For
Chamber Choir, and the specially formed
have made 2006-2007 such a fantastic year.
Unto Us A Child Is Born. Several A-level
Worship Band. Each ensemble spent many
Well done!
Theory Entrants March 2007 ABRSM EXAM Grade 2 Katie Dodds* Aarti Kumar* Meher Patel* Nirmal John* Diipa Khosla* Ruthie Ramasamy Grade 3 Hannah Bushy* Jonathan Riley Poornima Patil James Park Yotsak Wansong Hyng Min Cho Ghayn Karthik Joshua Selwyn Jaya Sisson Melody Tobin* Jacinda Stephens Catriona Thomson David Bogi Mrinalini Elliot Naveen Pillai Grade 4 Vineeth Rao Grade 5 Dasol Kim Rachel Dodds John Park Sara Wallace Jenny Kim Tais Renzetti Gibbum Kwak Josh Cameron Manuel Rim Anoushka Sivaraman Ahilya Patil Rebecca Prescott Karolin Kestner
Toby Meyer Jasmine Stephens Sarah Tharyan Grade 6 Tom George Adriana Wong SCHOOL EXAM Grade 1 Arissa McGregor* Joab Udaiyar Sudiksha Patil Arpana Rao* Aidan Barclay Krish Swami Daniel Kumar Joon Kim Abigail Payne Shavonne Azariah* Carolyn Singh* Ana Renzetti Yunmila Makan Daniel Keelty Harshada Patil* Zion Rim* Jedida Udaiyar* Grade 2 Xanthe Weaich Amy Graham* Debbie Kumar Ye Ji Kim* Rebekah Morris* Grace Singh Grade 3 Suzanna Morris Jonathan Thomas Grade 4 Sean MacGregor Andrew Harland Andrew Graham Hannah Wilson
ABRSM Practical Examinations, November 2006 Hebron's music students gained outstanding results in their practical exams this year. Twelve students received distinctions* and twenty nine received merits. PIANO Grade 1 Shavonne Azariah Minji Lee Jiwon Park* Lydia Newton Abigail Payne Andrew Harland Rachel Gokavi Zion Rim* Yotsak Wansong* Grade 2 Grace Singh Jedida Udaiyar Jacinda Stephens Andrew Graham Ye Ji Kim Jonathan Thomas Grade 3 Hannah Bushy* Tais Renzetti Dong Ok Kim Grade 4 Rachel Dodds* Manuel Rim Jenny Samuel
Grade 5 Emily Dodds Thomas George Hiba Ganta Jasmine Stephens Soo Yun Lee* Grade 7 Joo Hee Ahn SINGING Grade 1 Anand Barkataki Grade 3 Rehan Billimoria Serena Kern Grade 4 Neha Neelwarne VIOLIN Grade 1 Jenny Samuel Arpana Rao Hannah Wilson Grade 2 Jacinda Stephens Meher Patel David Bogi Grade 3 Katie Dodds Lisa Mitchell Grade 4 Dasol Kim* Gibbum Kwak Sarah Tharyan Grade 5 Elaine Allaby* Grade 6 Sung Hwi Kim David Min
FLUTE Grade 2 Amy Graham Jaya Sisson Catriona Thomson Grade 4 Rebecca Prescott Grade 5 Juhee Kim Grade 6 Jane Mitchell Grade 7 Eun Jin Lee* CLARINET Grade 3 Seth Richardson Grade 4 Ruthie Ramasamy Grade 5 Timon Udaiyar Ye Eun Lee Anoushka Sivaraman*
ALTO SAXOPHONE Grade 4 Rachel Dodds* TENOR SAXOPHONE Grade 3 Sean MacGregor Grade 6 Sam Ganta TRUMPET Grade 2 Mrinalini Elliot Grade 5 Karolin Kestner Grade 6 Neha Neelwarne Grade 7 Caleb Meyer
TROMBONE Grade 2 Toby Meyer Grade 5 Hiba Ganta Grade 6 Geet Khosla Grade 7 Simon Baron* TUBA Grade 5 Claire Peters E flat HORN Grade 3 Joshua Newton
* = distinction
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Credits (clockwise from far left): Ye Eun Lee (Std 13), Kathrin Kestner (Std 13), Tanya Finn (Std 11), Michael Prescott (Std 12), Emmy Wang (Std 13), Pratima Jude (Std 10), Michael Prescott (Std 12)
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Credits (clock-wise from left): Rachel Bordon (Std 11), Sarah Isaac (Std 8), Emmy Wang (Std 13), Niba McRae (Std 12) (L to R) Hughie Ashing, Christina Dreher and Tracey Humphreys ‘Many thanks Hughie for all you’ve done over the last five years in the Art Department. Gonna miss you mate!’ Christina and Tracey
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Standard 9 Clock Designs
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 In an international school such as Hebron, awareness and tolerance of other cultures is of paramount importance. As well as accepting students from many different countries, we hope to prepare our pupils well for life beyond school, where they may well be travelling widely and mixing with other people from many different nationalities and backgrounds.
“Hallo- ich heiße Rachel – ich bin
“Salut!
Je
m’appelle
Andrew.
J’ai
lange,
quatorze ans, et j’habite Kolkata, une
schwarze Haare und braune Augen, und
grande ville dans le nord-est
ich
de l’Inde. J’ai un frère – il
vierzehn
Jahre
habe
Dezember
am
alt.
Ich
habe
zwanzigsten
Geburtstag.
s’appelle Mark. Mon père est
Ich
agent de voyages et ma
komme aus Indien und
mère travaille à la maison.
wohne in Raxaul – das
Mon collège est en
ist eine Stadt in der N ä h e
Ka t m a n d u . wohne
in
Haus
il
s’appelle
350 élèves, et tout le
einem hat
et
Hebron. Il y a environ
Ich
Einfamilienhaus das
Inde,
v o n
monde
–
est
sympathique!
vier
se
Zimmer. Ich habe keine Haustiere.
trouve
très Hebron
dans
une
Ich habe eine Schwester und einen
petite ville qui s’appelle Ooty, dans le sud
Bruder. Mein Bruder heißt Jason und
du pays. J’aime bien cette région – il y a
meine Schwester heißt Abigail. Jason
beaucoup de collines, et il ne fait pas trop
studiert auch in der Hebronschule hier in
chaud.
Ooty. Ooty ist eine kleine Stadt in den Nilgirihügeln – es ist eine schöne Gegend,
Ma matière préférée, c’est les maths, et j’adore la lecture et la musique aussi.”
und es gefällt mir, hier zu wohnen.” Rachel Gokavi, Standard 9
Andrew Harland, Standard 9
In Food Technology students made a variety of dishes such as starters, main meals, deserts and cakes.
Students made a small ruck sack with French seams then added a monogram or design using fabric paint.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 My first day in a foreign country It was the last time I was going to be
at the sky. It was grey and dull and very
did not taste of anything. I just did not
unwelcoming. “They warned me about
understand because this is definitely not
the weather, I knew it”.
right. How can someone live without
I looked around and I caught a few
chilly powder? My food is very important
Our flight was gliding over the city of
curious faces staring at me. Had they
to me. From then on I knew that I would
Manchester, England. The view was very
never seen any coloured people around
never survive in this country. I just could
their area before? I ignored them. We
not do it. But only after leaving after two
soon drove back to our friend's house
years I realized that I got through even
which is in the very north of Wales. It was
the scarcity of many things like sunny
a three hour drive. I saw teenage
weather, warm summers and spices and
maniacs driving rashly; actually they
the Indian air.
in India, at least for the next two years.
scenic and beautiful. As we got off the aircraft I had a strange adrenalin rush; I felt the blood as it rushed straight towards my head. Was this a good feeling or not? I do not know. I was excited but at the same time dejected because it was probably the last time I was going to see my relatives in a very long while. We had to wait in a long line all the way through immigration. When it was our turn the officer spoke to us very loudly and slowly, “C..an yo..u
almost drove right into us. As they drove past at top speed I noticed a flash, it was
. Amanda Francis (Standard 11)
pretty sudden. Later I came to know that it was actually a speed camera, it takes a picture of your number plate as soon as you go over the speed limit. “I have never ever seen those in my life”. My first dinner was beautifully laid out
An Outcast The constant drumming of the rain falling on the roof of his house awoke Mike suddenly. Trying not to wake his wife
fi..ll t..he fo..rm he..re, pl..eas..e.”. I
and I was so hungry from the twelve hour
who was sleeping peacefully next to him,
thought that he knew that my family
journey. I decided that I would gulp down
he made his way into the tiny kitchen just
learnt to speak English only very recently.
the food as soon as I could. I was served
through the door. His house was so small
That was very awkward, I was actually
and given a fork and a knife. I had never
that everything was always around the
quite dejected.
eaten with those things before; I mean I
corner or within arm’s reach.
When it finally got over we stepped out
do eat with a fork, sometimes. I saw
Built at about 5 feet and 10 inches
and the air had a very bizarre feeling. It
some of our friends eating “poshly” with a
with sandy hair, Mike could be considered
was a very chilly wind that rushed
knife and a fork. I was too embarrassed. I
an ordinary person. He had grown up in a
through. I had never experienced this
saw someone eat the chicken with their
small town in the north of England and
before, because where I lived in Mumbai,
hands and I was so happy. “Finally, I can
had now moved to London to find a job.
all you ever experienced were bursts of
get some food in my stomach”.
He had a big build and spent most of his
hot air. It was freezing cold. I looked up
I took one bite of the chicken and it
free time keeping fit. One thing however
was distinct about him, he had a
and its wooden handle. Deep inside him,
grotesque nose. His nose had been the
Mike knew that somehow it would change
extremely strange guest a drink, he
root of all his troubles. During his
his life.
began to wonder. What if the man was
childhood, this protruding “thing” had been the butt of all jokes at school. Not being a person who abounded in self-
“Who are you?” cried an astonished Mike. “Who am I? None of your business I
As Mike trudged slowly to make his
right? After all, he had never been a day without food. There were people in the world who would eat one of his meals in a
confidence, this relentless torment forced
would say. You expect answers to your
week. Looks are hardly a way to judge
Mike to leave school in his eleventh year.
silly questions? What atrocious manners
someone. Why should he care what
people have nowadays. While we’re on
others think of his looks? Looks are not
luminous Casio clock on the wall told him
the topic of manners, could you get me a
what makes a person but rather what’s
it was eleven o’clock. “One hour till work”
cup of water? I’m quite thirsty. Oh, and
he thought to himself and set about
while you’re at it could also get me
making himself an early cup of coffee.
something to eat. I’m famished”.
As he entered the kitchen, a great
Suddenly there was a heavy knock at
“Sorry sir but I have to go to work in a
the door. Mike trudged sleepily towards
hour”, said Mike, already disliking the
the door expecting some manner of an
arrogant behaviour of this stranger.
emergency. Why else would someone be knocking at his door at this hour in the morning? To his surprise, the man at the
“What kind of person works at this atrocious hour?” “Well you see sir. I have a slight
beneath the surface. All of a sudden something in his mind ‘clicked’. He hurried back with a pot of steaming coffee to tell the man his new mind set, only to find his living room empty. All that remained that indicated a presence of a visit or was a tell-tale set of dirty footprints and a mirror which looked far too familiar. Mike lifted up the mirror just
door was not a desperate neighbour
problem. I CANNOT get a job during the
begging for help but a short, stout little
day! Because of this stupid nose, I’m
man. He wore a dishevelled hat that was
always laughed at and I can’t stand being
grey from years of exposure to the rain
laughed out. If you had a nose as big as
The same old face that stared back at
which set off his beetle-like eyes. His
mine…”, his voice trailed off.
him every time he looked in a mirror. On
trousers were just as scruffy and would
“Don’t be such an old grump”, chirped
for a look. His face appeared as it always had.
closer inspection however, a subtle
require days’ of work at the seamstress’
the little man. “Life’s full of fun things
change had occurred. Where his large
to make it presentable by any stretch of
that you can do, with or without a
ugly nose had been, something else was
the imagination. He was holding a mirror.
‘problem’.
there. Or was it? Mike smiled to himself;
This mirror got the attention of Mike
“Like what?”
it had to be the same nose. After all, his
immediately; it was peculiar as it was
“Like being positive! Now run along
nose was never that big.
simple; no fancy carvings, just a mirror
and get an old man a drink”.
Daniel Wansong (Standard 11)
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Stephen George, Alumnus, has been working with the School to devise a new ‘logo’ for the 21st Century.
What’s in a crest?
We were anxious to maintain much of the ‘old’ - the motto ‘Deo Supremo’, the eagle, the shield and the blue/gold colours - whilst also ‘releasing’ the eagle into flight. This is symbolic of the School flying into the new century and of the Hebron family spread worldwide.
Hebron Girls’ School, Coonoor (1899 - 1974)
The eagle was the Lushington Boys’ School emblem, the motto from Hebron High School and the colours common from both schools. We hope you appreciate the new look. Most current students and staff, as well as many Alumni, are most enthusiastic about the design.
Hebron Boys’ School, Ooty (1961 - 1974)
Alastair Reid, Principal
Designer, Stephen George, says of the new design... A novel and exciting approach that emphasises simplicity and minimalism. The clean lines of the soaring eagle offset the basic shape of the shield, working well together to communicate a fine balance between lofty goals on the one hand and clear, solid thinking on the other. Hence the shield does not trap the eagle within its confines. Due to its visual simplicity, together with the distinct form of the soaring eagle in the foreground, this becomes an instantly recognisable logo - high on recall.
Hebron School (1974 - 2007)
Hebron School (2007)
Colours 2006-7 'Colours' consist of a certificate and a badge and are awarded to an individual for an outstanding contribution and commitment to a non-academic area of school life. This year's recipients: Sporting Colours Cricket: Rohan Servand Basketball: Rohit Krishna Association Football: Rohan Servand All-round Sports Colours: Fiona Thomson & Arjun Narayan Service Colours: Christian Activities: Samuel Ganta, Elaine Allaby & Joo-Hee Ahn Leadership Awards to School Prefects: Joo-Hee Ahn, Elaine Allaby, Arjun Durr, George Jacob, Geet Khosla, Rohit Krishna, Arjun Menon, Arjun Narayan, Neha Neelwarne, Praneet Peppin, Gail Schroeder, Rohan Servand, Aryaa Sivalingam, Amudhan Sowrirajan, Fiona Thomson, Emmy Wang House Captains: Blue: Serena Kern, Kathrin Kestner, Geet Khosla, Rohan Servand Gold: Sung Hwi Kim, Ye Eun Lee, Arjun Narayan, Caleb Khew
Awards 2006-7 Non-academic Awards Lazarus Award: Nibha McRae Music Award: Neha Neelwarne & Elaine Allaby Sportsman of the Year: Rohan Servand Sportswoman of the Year: Gail Schroeder Service Award: Elaine Allaby & George Jacob Academic Awards Standard 11 Academic Achievement: Alwin Lian & Daniel Wansong Progress: Dong Ok (Daniel) Kim Outstanding Effort: Rachel Bordon, Adeline Chakraborty, Thomas Leonard, Sara Wallace Standard 12 Academic Achievement: Lydia de Saint-Ours Special Commendation: Simon Baron Progress: Kanikha Kumaran, Kirk Gonsalves Outstanding Effort: Emily Dodds & Abraham Richardson Standard 13 Scholar of the Year: Serena Kern, Fiona Thomson Special Commendation: Elaine Allaby, Arjun Narayan Progress: Amudhan Sowrirajan Outstanding Effort: Joo-Hee Ahn, Geet Khosla, Aryaa Sivalingam. Subject Award for Art: Irina de Saint-Ours Subject Award for Physics: Simon Baron
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Another bumper crop for Hebron students
Standard 11 - IGCSE Add. Maths
Art
Biology
Chemistry
C.D.
Design & Tech
English
French
Geography
German
Hindi
History
ICT
Literature
Maths
Physics
RS
The examination results this year were some of the best
A*
1
4
4
8
0
0
1
7
6
1
0
4
0
5
6
7
5
A
5
5
12
14
1
2
11
12
7
8
5
10
2
16
19
7
23
B
6
1
7
3
0
3
17
5
8
0
1
5
4
15
5
11
10
C
8
0
3
2
3
2
7
4
1
0
0
0
2
4
3
4
0
D
3
0
1
0
1
1
4
0
3
0
0
0
2
0
4
1
0
Physics: Peter Prescott
E
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
2
0
0
Art & Design: Eun Hea Cho
U
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
28
27
7
8
40
28
27
9
8
19
11
40
39
30
38
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ever. Vikyath Rao was the best male and Eun Hea Cho was International Exams in the whole of India. In addition, some of our students have even scored highest in particular subjects: A levels: Biology: Deepak Barkatak Chemistry: Abhishek Singh
IGCSE: Design & Technology: Abraham Richardson
Business Stud.
Chemistry
Design & Tech
French
Further Maths
General Paper
Geography
German
History
ICT
Literature
Maths
Physics
RS
Art
Biology
Business Stud.
Chemistry
Design & Tech
French
Further Maths
General Paper
Geography
German
History
ICT
Literature
Maths
Physics
RS
Standard 13 - A Level
Biology
Standard 12 - AS Level
the best female A-level students for Cambridge
Art
Academic Results 2006
100
A
2
4
0
5
1
1
1
0
2
0
5
0
6
9
6
0
A
4
6
1
8
2
1
7
8
2
1
2
2
4
10
8
0
B
2
5
2
3
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
0
2
5
2
1
B
3
3
2
3
5
0
0
9
2
1
0
2
5
4
2
0
C
1
4
5
3
0
1
0
3
4
3
1
2
1
4
2
2
C
0
3
0
2
1
1
1
10
1
1
1
1
3
6
1
1
D
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
0
3
1
1
1
D
0
2
4
1
0
0
0
5
2
1
0
3
6
3
1
0
E
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
E
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
U
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
2
0
3
0
0
U
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
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13
12
14
1
2
1
5
17
6
12
5
14
24
12
6
Total
7
14
8
14
8
2
8
40
9
4
3
7
18
24
12
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Prefects Retreat 2007 Every year the outgoing and the
The Prefects for 2007-8 are:
incoming prefects have a weekend
Tufael (Tushar) Ahmed
retreat in order to focus on leader-
Simon Baron
ship skills as well as the practicalities
Neville Billimoria
of being a prefect. This year we had
Brian Dressner
such heavy rain preceding the
Joel George
weekend that we moved venue from
Naagin Gopalakrishnan
Avalanche (camping) to Brooklands
Gautham Karthik
(guest house)!
Caleb Meyer
The Standard 13s gave their usual
Michael Prescott
'top tips' to the Standard 12s: be
Abraham Richardson
strict early on, give lots of hugs
Lydia de Saint-Ours
(girls), play lots of games (boys),
Emily Dodds
watch the 'dumping bowls' at meals,
Danita Gnanaraj
etc.
Diipa Khosla
The 12s then had a series of
Elzaba Mathews
activities to learn about trust, listen-
Nikita Thomas
ing and leading by serving. Practical
Noelle Tobin
sessions were complemented by
Aswathy Wilson
teaching, listening, role play and questions. One of the highlights this year was a discussion of the intense leadership situation seen in the film 'Alive', a true story of some air crash survivors who have to trek out of the Andes Mountains! Alastair Reid, Principal.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Inter-School Boys' Football This year we had high hopes for the boys' football teams running on the back of last year’s results. The U14’s showed great promise as they worked their way through to the semifinal, with 21 goals for and only 3 against. They narrowly lost to St Joseph's PS 2-1 in a nailbiting semi-final where they were clearly the stronger team controlling much of the second half. The U19's started off with great intentions with a win of 10-0 over Army School. They continued with success to the finals. Here they faced the might and skill of St Joseph's, a 'David and Goliath'. Going 2-0 down by half time and still in the game, the captain Rohan showed great leadership as he lifted their spirits and led the team out for a gripping second half. They were rewarded with a goal as they started to take the game to St Joseph's and looked like they might gain extra time with a number of opportunities being created. The final score: 2-1 to St Joseph's, an unashamed loss. The U16s stormed through their early rounds with convincing wins providing 31 goals for and six goals against, losing only one of the five matches to the final. Here they met Good Shepherd, beating them 2-1 to take the trophy. Well done to all who played so well and to the
coaches who gave time and encouragement to everyone. Thanks to the school and all those who turned out to support the finals.
Inter-school Cross-country Hebron entered 34 runners in all six age divisions. This year’s event was held on home soil. As expected, Laidlaw Memorial dominated much of the running: Hebron took first place in the Senior Girls’ division through Rachel Dodds with Dorothee Kern taking second and Karolin Kestner coming a fine fourth. Amy Graham took first in the Junior Girls’ division. In the team trophies the boys did much better with a third place for the Super Seniors, Seniors and Juniors and a fourth team place for the Inters. The girls' teams were outstanding. They took first place in both Senior and Junior divisions and second place for both Super Senior and Inters divisions. The event was well run and well organised by all those participating and supervising.
Inter School Athletics A pre-Inter School meet happened at Good Shepherd. This gave the team a little pretournament try out. The event went very well at the MRC stadium. A number of students showed great promise for next year given some more coaching and
improved techniques. Straight finals for some track and field events gave us some good points towards the team results. Our relay teams stood out in all divisions with most of them getting through to the finals. All the long distance events and finals for 200m and 400m had finished by the third day. Special recognition was given to Serena Kern for outstanding achievements in high jump over the past six years. A number of first, second and third places were given to our students who gave their all as individuals and as a team. Saturday turned out to be a great day out for the school. Good sportsmanship prevailed amongst all the schools this year. The boys team in particular did well finishing eighth out of 26 schools. Some early coaching is planned for some individuals in preparation for next year. Quote of the tournament goes to Mr Morris as he asked each competitor crossing the finish line; 'are your lungs burning?' At which point only a nod and a collapse was sufficient to show him that they had indeed done their very best while everyone else laughed. Nothing was better than watching and knowing that everyone had done their best.
Cross Country Left to right: Victorious Inters Girls’; Taking a roll down the skid track; Standard 10 and 11 winners of the cross country Sumith Dutta (first place), Joshua Cameron (second) and Joshua Rex (third).
In-School Sports Results Cross Country Winners / Runners Up Boys
Swimming Gala Champions / Runners Up Boys
Sports Day Athletics Champions / Runners Up Boys
Junior:
Samuel Faszer* / Paul Sankar
Junior:
Ande Gilbert / Daniel Ferguson
Junior School: Praise Adetayo & Joel Faszer
Inters:
Alex Mohandas / Damin Sahni
Inters:
Andrew Graham / Neville Bose
Junior:
Zion Rim / Daniel Ferguson Alex Mohandas / Faredun Chinoy
Seniors: Sumith Dutta / Joshua Rex
Seniors: Rehan Billimoria / Kynan Chenai
Inters:
Super:
Super:
Seniors: Ithai Udaiyar / Joshua Rex
Ben Kern / Simon Baron
George Jacob / Arjun Naryan
Super:
Girls
Arjun Narayan / Ben Kern
Girls
Junior:
Seraphina Rex / Amy Graham
Junior:
Xanthe Weaich / Suzanna Morris
Girls
Inters:
Ceilidh Rex / Hannah Bushy
Inters:
Julie Dressner / Catriona Thomson
Junior School: Echeiz Sadiq / Grace Singh
Seniors: Rachel Dodds* / Dorothee Kern Super:
Noelle Tobin / Sung Hwi Kim * = new record
Junior:
Amy Graham / Song Kim
Kestner
Inters:
Jeanette Kern / Harmony Adetayo
Kerstin Kestner / Kathrin Kestner
Seniors: Salome Udaiyar / Dorothee Kern
Seniors: Anoushka Sivaraman / Karolin Super:
Super:
1285 pts
Inter School Athletics Left to right: Sam Ganta; Super Senior boys’ relay team: Simon Baron / Sam Ganta / Daniel Wansong / Ben Kern / Mandip Thapa; the Hebron team
1230 pts
975 pts
1210 pts
Fiona Thomson / Gail Schroeder
1273 pts
1171 pts
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Inter School Badminton Great interest was shown in badminton. This resulted in some difficult decisions when it came to picking the teams. Some were disappointed but with only two weeks to select and coach individuals in preparation for the Inter School tournament it was very rushed. An earlier injury prevented our most hopeful and promising U14 boy from taking part. The team put a lot of effort and time into preparations. We were not expecting much as far as results were concerned but this was seen as a preparation for next year. The two events went well with a few wins into the next round. There is a lot of natural ability and with good coaching we have possibilities of entering good teams next year. All concerned had a great time as we watched some very good badminton being played in later rounds. A badminton club was started to provide good coaching and opportunities to get match experience.
Inter School Tennis Hebron sent eight boys to compete at Lawrence School against Lawrence and Good Shepherd International School (GSIS) (the only participating teams). Unfortunately it rained in patches all day making conditions slippery and water logging the balls. Lawrence and GSIS
players played soft, consistent shots and the Hebron students found it hard to hit winners with the lack of speed. To their credit the boys went for their shots and played their natural games despite the difficult conditions. Hebron won a couple of games but unfortunately no matches. However, they showed a lot of potential and a real willingness to improve which was not matched by the other schools, which were more focused on immediate results. Thanks to all the girls who came to practices only to have no schools to compete against (we will count that as winning by forfeit!) Good luck to you all in the future and congratulations on the effort you all put in. Thank you, Andrew, for all your hard work in preparing and training the squad.
Inter School Cricket The under 15 cricket squad improved beyond all measure during the 2006 campaign. They were inexperienced - many played their firstever game of cricket this year - but they enjoyed their outings and learned a lot. True, they did not actually win any games of cricket, but they got more competitive as time went on. Aashish Abraham captained the team, and showed excellent judgment in his calling, both with the coin and in running between the wickets. He won all three tosses, and we
started our first match versus Riverside School with a reasonable batting display which realised 100 runs, Ajel top scoring. Apart from him the team seemed to be in a hurry to get in and get out, perhaps being used to shorter matches than the 40 overs a side of Inter School competition. We didn't bowl for long, but after eight overs, which saw a lot of wides, plenty of rain and only one wicket (Aashish would later repeat his trick of getting a wicket in the first over of his spell) it was clear that play would have to be abandoned for the day. After a vomit inducing trip to Coonoor, our next match versus Stanes started badly. Their left handed opener scored a century and taught our boys a few lessons about the perils of wandering from the correct fielding position. Even so, Anish caused a few eyebrows to be raised with his promising leg spin. Andrew impressed with an accurate opening spell and Vineeth and Nirmal turned in their best ever bowling performances. We never looked like chasing the runs, but after an astonishing five largely self-inflicted run-outs we were left with plenty to think about before our final match. Hyng Min and Amith put on 25 for the last wicket, our best stand. Hyng Min entertained the large lunchtime crowd at St Joseph's Stadium with his remarkable swashbuckling technique, and Amith again showed what a Left to right: Joel George and Andrew Graham battle it out on the hockey pitch; Inter School Senior Boys’ Football Squad with coach Howard Newton; Ithai Udaiyar (Captain) received the Inter School football shield.
useful number 11 he is with some sweetly timed slogs. Our last match was against the traditionally strong Lawrence School. With clouds threatening we reduced the match to 30 overs, but that gave us time to pick up eight of their wickets, a really good performance. A fired up Sean made amends for earlier poor form with a good catch and a fine tenacious innings. Neetish and Tahan fielded like demons and all the bowlers got their line right at last. Our batsmen struggled early on against some good fast bowling, but eventually we got to 85 all out, which was not so bad given the calibre of the opposition. The truth is that we were not competitive in the inter school competition. The boys enjoyed the event and certainly learned a lot but far more practice is necessary to match the other schools in this division. Squad: Tahan Menon, Anish Alexander, Hyng Min Cho, Nirmal John, Ajel John, Alexander Davies, Amith Dutta, Kris Gonsalves, Andrew Graham, Meet Sahni, Sean Macgregor, Aashish Abraham, Neetish Bijayananda, Vineeth Rao
Inter School Boys’ Basketball The Inter School Boys’ basketball was held this year at Lawrence School at the beginning of November. The weather over the three days
Cricket Teams Left to right: Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 19s
made things difficult for all those playing on the outdoor pitches. The under 14s played well as a team in all their matches, showed some good skills and moments of flair. They were out classed by a 'giant' of a team in their last match against GSIS who went on to be runners up with Lawrence being winners. Hebron was placed fifth. The U16 boys worked hard with some convincing wins but were unable to pull it off when it counted. They lost to Lawrence by a narrow margin of six points and to Kotagiri by ten. Kotagiri were runners up with Lawrence being winners. Hebron came fourth. The U19 boys' team had high hopes for this year and were not disappointed. All U19 matches were played indoors so were unaffected by rain, however some matches were changed around to suit host team supporters. This did create a particular atmosphere and, along with some dubious refereeing, made for a very frustrating game. We lost this crucial match to Lawrence by one point. The next match against St Joseph's produced the same result, losing by one point. If we had won these two matches a second position would have been guaranteed with a playoff against Good Shepherd. This meant we came fourth with GSIS winning and Lawrence as runners up.
Well done to all taking part, showing good character under some testing conditions.
Inter School Girls’ Basketball The Inter School Girls' basketball tournament was held at Laidlaw Memorial School on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st October. The under 16 team played two games on the Monday. Their first game was against Riverside Public School. It was a close game throughout with Hebron edging ahead at the end to win 13-10. Their second game was against Nazareth Convent. They played well but were beaten 21-13. The under 19 team only played one game on the Monday. This was against St Hilda's School. It was a very close game with Hebron holding on to win 12-10. The weather on Monday was not conducive to playing basketball with it raining all day. This made the ball very slippery and near impossible to control. Considering the weather and playing conditions, both teams played exceptionally well. On the Tuesday the weather had improved considerably and all games were played in dry conditions. The under 16s first played against GSIS. They didn't quite play to their full potential and were beaten 18-8. Their second game was against Laidlaw Memorial School.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 They played much better and won comfortably 17-7. Their final game was played in fading light and by the end of the game it was near impossible to see who was shooting baskets or see the scoreboard but Hebron won convincingly, 13-0. The under 19s also played three games on the Tuesday. Their first game was played against Kotagiri Public School which they won 18-13. Their second game was against Lawrence School. They played very well but unfortunately were outplayed and were beaten 22-10. Their third game was against Laidlaw Memorial School. This was a very evenly fought contest. By full-time the scores were tied at 15 all. That meant five minutes extra was needed. After a tense five minutes Hebron emerged victorious 19-17. As a result of the under 19s team only losing one game and winning three they came runners-up in the competition. The under 16s won three games and lost two. Both of the teams can be proud of the way they played and the good sportsmanship displayed throughout the competition. They did themselves and Hebron School proud. Well done girls.
Inter-School Boys’ Hockey The players in the under 16s team were
Joshua Rex, Yash Verma, Ithai Udaiyar, Hyng Sin Cho, Matthias Bushy, Alex Mohandas, Ikranrin Makan, Andrew Graham, Tim Lee, Kynan Chenai, Sean Macgregor, Samuel Khew, Craig Thomson, Nirmal John and Rehan Billimoria. The team was just fantastic. I should say all the players showed extreme commitment and endurance and played exceptionally well. We played three matches. We lost the first match against GSIS with just one goal against us. The second match we played against Cordite Factory School, usually the best team in The Nilgiris. Every year Hebron usually loses to this school. This year was amazing, after having lost the match against GSIS we had to win against Cordite and that too with a number of goals. I was more tensed up than the boys and just before leaving for the match a few staff members said, 'You can't win against Cordite'. I was a bit scared too. The weather was not good and the ground not very suitable for play. Yet within five minutes of the start of the match we had scored three goals. It was unbelievable. The boys were rejoicing and all the other schools present there were shocked, unable to believe what had happened. All eyebrows went up. But as the match went on I could see our boys on the field getting tired, but I kept
shouting, 'run, get back, keep going' and saw the boys really fighting back and doing all that they could to win and we did! We shot seven goals with just one against us - a glorious and exquisite moment. Now we were topped up with points but unfortunately the hosting school suddenly changed the system from a league, semi-finals, and finals to a round-robin system. The third and final match we played against Laidlaw Memorial, being the host school, the entire school was in the ground cheering for them. It was just me all alone cheering for our school. But once again our boys displayed their best with a zeal to win no matter what, and we won with one goal against them. It was another splendid and glorious moment. But because of the sudden change to a round- robin system, we lost to GSIS with a difference of just one point and became the ‘runners-up’. One thing which was unique about Hebron was, we always started the match with a prayer, and we saw God's grace upon each of the players. In a nutshell, all in the team were lovely, they displayed team work, extreme effort, they encouraged one another, fought back and just kept going even when the going was tough. Hats off to you guys!
Swimming Gala Left to right: Xanthe Weiche receives a medal from her father; Timmy Niblett; Josh Cameron / Kynan Chenai / Sean MacGregor / Sam Khew
In School Badminton Earlier in the term Hebron sent six teams to compete in inter-school badminton. Due to a lack of practice and match experience the teams underperformed. However, we saw a lot of potential there so we started up fortnightly training sessions for the players in the team. We also created a group for those not in the teams but keen to come and get some coaching and practice. At the end of term we ran a staff versus student competition to give the students some match experience. It was good to see improvement across the board. However the staff were well experienced and too cunning, pulling off some close wins. It has been very encouraging to see the regular turnouts for the club with many students improving greatly. A good sign for next year’s inter-school tournament.
In School Table Tennis During the second half of Term 1, we ran a table tennis tournament for the girls at Selborne and for staff. A good number of people participated, from beginners to experts, and people were able to enjoy themselves with some good competition.
Inter-School Girls' Field Hockey Hebron hosted this tournament and provided
Swimming Gala Left to right: Karlie White; Hyang Gee Kim / Joab Udaiyar / Amy Abraham; Arissa MacGregor
the ground staff. There was a fine spirit of fair play and competition amongst all who entered. In the hockey our U14 team faced a direct final against Good Shepherd International School. These girls showed us that even at this level they have grasped some of the finer skills of the game with some good passing, individual flare and team work. They played their hearts out with outstanding performances from Ceilidh Rex as captain and Song Kim from midfield who scored both their goals; a strong, solid game was played by Rina Suresh, a fine sweeper who missed little, but credit also goes to Suzanna Morris in her first competition giving Hebron U14s a clean sheet in goal. A number of good opportunities were created providing us with a very convincing two goal win. A very entertaining final enjoyed by all who watched and competed. With this pool of young energetic and enthusiastic players the future of Hebron hockey remains bright. No challenges for our U16 team meant we had a friendly against Kodaikanal U19. Training paid off with good calm play at the back and some very good opportunities created for the forwards. Kodai's keeper was put under a lot of pressure and kept Kodai in contention. A solid all round performance led to a 2-1 victory for Hebron. Tireless play by Salome Udaiyar as captain and Karolin Kestner oozed confidence
to the other players who all played well. Goals coming from Keren Kabo up front and Salome in midfield set the tone of the match with fine performances from Amy-Ruth Morris in midfield, Meher Patel as sweeper and Gitanjali Pillai as keeper, with the defense holding well under pressure. This team should be very proud of its achievement against an older competition. It would have been nice to see what could have been against other U16 teams. Maybe next year. The U19s also had a direct final against Kodaikanal. The U14 and U16 teams had thrown the gauntlet down before lunch for their older peers. Could the U19s continue the winning streak? Gail Schroeder led out a team which included a number of U16s. Good passing and strong team play provided the results with goals from Elzba Matthews and Salome Udaiyar. Salome, Keren, Karolin and Amy-Ruth from the U16 team provided good composure and rose to the challenge for their senior counterparts. Real credit needs to go to Gail who held things together at the back and kept a clean sheet in goal and to the 'work horses', Kathrin Kestner and Elzba Matthews. A strong team with a good convincing win bagged a triple win for Hebron School in this year's Inter-school Girls' Hockey Tournament.
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Indoor Hockey against Kodai (U19): This annual tournament was played against Kodai. Both schools entered A and B teams. This created a real competitive spirit as everyone had something to prove after the field hockey. All games were played in front of good natured partisan crowds. Hebron B team held their own very well nearly upsetting the apple cart against Hebron A and Kodai A, only just losing to each of these by one goal. Final results were Kodai A taking first place with Hebron A second followed by Hebron B and then Kodai B.
Inter-School Girls' Football A lot of training went into the Hebron football squads with some high expectations from all concerned. Everyone worked hard in their preparation. The day came with the U14's very disappointed as no entrants were there to play them. The U16s ended up having a direct final with Good Shepherd. This proved to be quite a fast paced and physically demanding game in the hot weather with the game getting off to a late start. It was a closely fought match with Hebron missing a number of good opportunities which should have put them comfortably in front. As a result they made it hard for themselves; but the back three worked well
together with controlled passing under some intense pressure helping them to hold on to a 1-0 win the scorer being Salome Udaiyar. Everyone played well but special recognition goes to Salome (captain) who worked tirelessly in midfield and to Dorothy Kern in defense who was everywhere supporting and taking control, without whom the outcome could certainly have been reversed. The U19s had a three way tournament with Kodaikanal and the Government Arts College. The strength of the U16s showed with a number of them represented in the U19 squad. The first match was against Kodai with Hebron showing superiority in most areas of the game. Again the finishing was short of the mark with many opportunities squandered but the final result was in Hebron's favour, 2-0. Some very nice unselfish play at the front by Elzaba Matthews gave Nibha Pardiwala the chance to score. The second goal came from a lovely play starting in midfield and being passed up through giving Fiona Jacob the opportunity to score from just inside the box. Again the defence was magnificent thanks again to Dorothy Kern who made sure that Caroline Inglis in goal had little to do to keep a clean sheet. The second match was Kodai against GAC. GAC were no match for Kodai. This game turned a little physical in the later stages with a
1-0 score line to Kodai not reflecting the true direction of the game. Again as with the first match, the finishing touch let the winning team down. The third match was to be Hebron against GAC. This was unfortunately conceded by GAC and so as a result Hebron was the winner.
Inter-School Indoor Hockey Turn out for this competition was a little disappointing as only Good Shepherd International School entered the tournament. However this proved to be a very enjoyable competition by all concerned. Hebron and GSIS provided three sides each; an A team, a B team and a veteran team all playing in the same group. With 3 points for a win, a point for each goal up to 3 maximum and a single point for a draw provide for some interesting games. The final game was set to be a memorable one; Hebron A facing GSIS A with only one point separating these two teams. The outcome was unpredictable right up to the final whistle with Hebron scoring in the last minute to clinch the match 4-3. Maximum points of 6 per game went to Hebron A who took the final trophy. Real credit must go to Gail Schroeder in goal without whom Hebron A would not have won the trophy. Thanks to all coaches involved in all divisions.
Hebron Sports Day Left to right: Many medals were awarded and many records broken; Tom Wood leads the Junior School 100m race; Grace Lee.
This rounded off two great weekends of Girls' Inter-School hockey and football with Hebron taking all the trophies available in the three Interschool competitions.
Hebron Sports Day Sports Day went smoothly with thanks to the enthusiastic help given by all involved. Everyone enjoyed the day, with some great competitions going on particularly in the field events. It was in this area that we saw a good number of new records being set. High jump and long jump clubs which had started back in early October paid dividends as records in most age groups were broken, some by significant amounts. With additional focus put on discus and shot-put techniques during pre-training we saw many set new records, again by significant amounts. The potential again for raising the Hebron School standard for Inter-School Sports 2007/2008 is exciting. The Junior School Sports Day was held over two days, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March. The children competed in two track events and two field events. The heats and some semifinals for the 100m, 200m and 400m were held on the Friday along with a number of field events. The weather was fine for both sports days and everyone enjoyed themselves, including the parents who came to watch the Hebron Sports Day Left to right: Arjun Narayan with coach Steve Morris after his record 1.85m high jump; Relay winners Dorothee Kern / Emily Dodds / Salome Udaiyar / Karolin Kestner; ‘My best for the glory of God’.
children compete. The finals for the 100m, 200m and 400m were held on Saturday, with the rest of the school, as well as the remaining field events. A number of records were broken on both days and all the children participated enthusiastically and competed well.
team 2 - 1 in a friendly. Under 19 Division: Winners: Hebron School Runners-up: Kodaikanal I.S. Umpires' Best Player Award Winner: Salome Udaiyar (Hebron)
Swimming Gala The Junior School Swimming Gala was integrated with the whole-school Swimming Gala, held during parents' week. All the children participated either in a length event or a width event. The strokes that were covered were freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. Some children used a kickboard while a few were assisted across the pool. There was a larger number of children competing in length races this year which was due to the hard work and dedication that staff and IG's put in to the swimming lessons.
Results Roundup Inter-School Girls’ Field Hockey Under 14 Division: Winners: Hebron School Runners-up: GSIS There was no tournament for the Under 16s; Hebron School beat Kodaikanal's Under 19 'B'
Girls' Indoor Hockey against Kodai (U19) Winners: KIS 'A' Runners-up: Hebron School 'A' Inter School Girls' Football (February 10th) Under 16 Division: Winners: Hebron School Runners-up: GSIS Under 19 Division: Winners: Hebron School Runners-up: KIS Umpires' Best Player Award Winner: Gail Schroeder (Hebron) Inter School Indoor Hockey (February 17th) Winners: Hebron 'A' Runners-up: GSIS 'A’
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Clubs
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 In February and March, the school
360 students took part in 25 clubs
smallest only 3 (Card Making).
once again embarked on an action
organized by 61 staff, 9 IGs, 2 parents
packed programme of Clubs. The
of current students and 1 aunt of a
by students in their feedback forms
students chose which club to
current student.
was 9½ out of 10. Most of the
participate in. Following a ‘shortened’
79 students did clubs based on Art
The average enjoyment rating given
students wanted to extend the
day, the Clubs ran for at least an hour
and Craft, 124 in Sports and outdoor
programme beyond its current six
and a half and covered their usual
activities, 68 in cooking clubs and 34
weeks. 100% of the students said
wide range of interesting, unusual and
in preparing for the Easter Pageant.
‘Thank You’ (I hope) and everyone
occasionally bizarre subjects. Here is a statistical summary of the Clubs programme:
The youngest participant was 18 months old, the oldest 18 years. The biggest club numbered 20 participants (Pageant drama), and the
Trollies club
was thoroughly exhausted and slept well on Thursday night. Can’t wait til next year! Mr Jeremy Niblett
Kite making club
Out of Africa
German Fairytales
German FairyMural painting
tales Model Planes Walkabout Candle Making Cooking
Trollies
Football
Duets
Junior School
Model Making
Mural
Water Sports
Aerobics
Cricket
Cards
Film Making
Indian Dance
Squash
Jewellery Jig-o-tramp
Arty
Leather Craft
BBQ Social Justice
Pageant Drama
Driving
Photos
Art Mural
South Indian
Tennis
Snacks
Golf
World Cooking Survival
Kite Making Club
Cooking Community Service
Table tennis Cooking Club
Pageant Dance Pageant Worship
111 Clubs
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23rd - 25th February 2007
20th - 22nd October 2006
Youth Fellowship Camp - 11 - 13s
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7-up and Junior Church
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Junior Church Do you remember Mr Niblett selling his tent? Or maybe Mrs Humphreys and Mrs Inglis trekking in Nepal? Or perhaps Mr Briggs and his dorm doing battle against giants? Surely the most memorable service of the year was the Christmas party during which Mrs Fairfield got thoroughly gunged with green porridge! Junior Church is a weekly event during which families and students up to Standard 8 worship together and learn together from the bible. We have studied the Beatitudes in Matthew's gospel urging us to be the salt of the earth and have considered the lives of David, Elijah and Paul as we seek to walk the walk and talk the talk of the good news of Jesus. As ever, we are immensely grateful to older students participating in Junior Church, sharing their faith with the younger students.
7-up: A voluntary Christian activity for Standards 7 & 8 students. 7-up is held on alternate Sunday evenings at Selborne.
Fun: Each evening begins with games in the Selborne Sports Hall. Sometimes teams are mixed and other times ‘boys against girls’. The games involve lots of running around and even some strategy.
Fellowship: The main part of the evening is spent looking at basic Christian beliefs and how they impact on our lives. This includes talks, video excerpts, activities, testimonies, games, etc.
Food: Each evening concludes with food from the Selborne kitchen, with a special treat at the end of each half term!
It probably won't turn your life upside down; but it might!
NBC: Nine's Bible Club Upon entering Standard 9, the students who do not wish to attend Junior Church or sit through the entirety of Second Service, can attend NBC. We either run the session on the grass behind Union Church or use the adjacent meeting room. Around half of Standard 9 attend. The meetings last up to one hour and the same piece of Scripture which is covered in Second Service is taught at NBC. We usually break the session into three or four parts and include drama or other activities. We aim to teach the Bible faithfully through shortened talks and/or small discussion groups. We hope and endeavour to bring glory to God by encouraging and building up young Christians in the faith so they may serve God now and in the future. Amen.
S unday 6.14 p.m. I
n the Junior Library
X number (~30) of boys and girls from Standards 5 and 6 F irst we went to the sports hall to do games O ver the year we looked at Jeremiah and other messengers U seful it was to memorise the 66 books of the bible R eading the Bible taught us about God and how he wants us to live T wenty past 7 we started discussions, creative activities or games E veryone enjoyed it and had fun E eating cake and drinking Milo finished the Bible Club N obody should forget the Bible verses we've learned E very word of God can change our lives and the world R ogers Malcolm, Fairfield Derek, Niblett Jeremy, Sam Richard, Wallace Heather, Neff Karin and Mr Tim helped leading the Bible Club S tudents always asked: "Is there 6.14ers this Sunday?"
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Prayer Breakfast
A day in the life of Prayer Breakfast - through the eyes of the girls. 6:20
Alarm goes off
6:25
Drag yourself out of bed
6:30
Get changed
6:35
Walk in snow / hail / rain / cold weather to Lushington or grab the milk truck
7:05
Drink coffee
7:20
Prayer breakfast begins with a talk from an invited speaker
7:30
Prayer in small groups
8:00
Eat smelly cheese toast!
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Bibi• Club (reception to standard 4) An enthusiastic grvup of boys and girts met
volunblrily eadl Sunday afternoon In Inters' flat. Th is lnt:entctlve programme was organised by Mr Eapen George, Arny Graham and Mrs Graham. It began with a game or activity which focussed the
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children's attention on the blble message and than was followed by a cnft activity designed to relnform the Jes9011. It also offilred the thlldren an opportunity tD memorise portions of sc::rlptllre.
1bplcs covered the llfe of DIMd {1 Samuel 1631), ttle fxodus to Sln;il (Exuclus 14-21), the Ten COmmendmanls (Bcodus 20), The Chl1slmas mmsage, the Eastw ITleS$8ge (Matttlew 27-28} end the stoly of 'Esther.
Memory wont Included vartous portions of Psalms 18, 37, and all of P&alm 46.
""'1le lad Almighty I• With Ur Th• God ril lM:Db 19 our fotb .... Psalm 46 verses 7
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D of E Himalaya Expedition
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 I had the choice to go to one of two
decided to pull out, which got me into the
remember one night, when I really
places for my mid-term break, one was
picture. Now to cut a long story short, we
needed to go, I quickly exited my tent
the blistering beaches of Kovalam, where
did our preparations, went on a practice
and was faced with a choice, stay in the
there would be friends, fun, food, family,
trip, got all the admin problems sorted
“warmer than outside” tent and hold it in
sun tanning babes on the beach and…
then, after the thirteen's play on 5th
till dawn, or go out onto the ice and use
food. The other was the high Himalayas,
October 2006, we went on a bus to
the loo. I didn't have much of a choice
where I would have to sleep in a bag in
Bangalore.
that night, as I said, I REALLY had to go!
freezing temperatures that go down to
To make the story even shorter we got
So I ran, tried to find the shovel, took it,
-7ºC, go to the loo in a hole, wake up at
to Bangalore then went to Delhi by plane,
found a nice spot behind a rock and
6:30am every morning, trek, for 10 days,
then to Kathgodam by train and then to
started digging, but there was ice on the
carrying a 20kg pack, there and back and
Munsiari by car. Then we started
ground which made it even harder. I
pay to do it!
walking… Much of the daily routine was
quickly took off my pants and found out
the same and the walking was rather
what heaven was like; the relief I
their laziness, their gastronomic appetite,
uneventful, I mean, how exiting can you
experienced in me that night is
their need for comfort and whose country
make walking out to be?
indescribable.
Being a Malaysian who are known for
is right next to the equator, I chose to go to… the high Himalayas. We pulled names out of a hat, as we
One of the more interesting things,
But then I remembered where I was
however, that I believe is worth
and what I was doing, I was squatting on
mentioning is how we went to the toilet.
ice, and the wind was blowing right
had too many people on the list my name
How did we do it? No. we did not carry a
through me! Can you imagine someone
was not called (to the great delight of my
portable toilet with us, instead we carried
squatting down in freezing temperatures
parents). However, my two close friends,
a nice bright orange spade in order to
shivering away with the bottom part of
salt and pepper… I mean Josh and Pranav,
create our own “toilet” or... hole rather. I
his body bare for the wind to torment?
Well apart from that the only other thing
Malaysian, who is crazy about being lazy,
that was unforgettable was the
has a mood for food, who hurts for
highest mountain in India. It was a great
mountains. I was thinking whilst writing
comforts and is the neighbour of the
experience and I am thankful to God for
this report, what I could say to describe
equator, it was worth the pain.
giving me this opportunity and providing
the mountains. Obvious words came to
All in all, it was a great trip; I learnt a lot
me with all that was needed. Right
me like, beautiful, amazing, etc. But the
of stuff, saw a lot of amazing things and
throughout the trip God was with us, kept
one word that struck me that describes
spent two weeks with a really cool bunch
us safe and brought us through, may all
the mountains best is “majestic�.
of people. I can now say that I have been
the glory go to Him.
Towering above us at over 5000 metres
on a ten day
trek to the Himalayas and saw the
above the sea level, absolutely majestic; and it wasn't only Nanda Devi, we saw numerous snow capped mountains! Even for a
Report by Samuel Khew (Standard 11)
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Chemistry Field Trip to Vellore
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 The Chemistry industry field trip has been
miles of metal pipes for operating the pneu-
companies. For the Standard 12s, witnessing
running regularly for the past ten years, first
matic specimen delivery system and 30-odd
dissection of human corpses in the anatomy
in Chennai and more recently in Vellore (and
lakh rupee machines for analysis, is a wel-
department was sobering, but fascinating.
the nearby industrial estate of Ranipet). Only
come addition to the hospital provision for
This was followed by worthwhile visits to the
Standard 13 students have been involved
those patients. We moved on to the Clinical
special clinic for the very poor and then the
because the chemical know-how for such visits
Microbiology laboratory and were treated to
rehabilitation centre.
is at that level.
an excellent, stimulating review of the main
This year we decided to combine this trip
The first visit for the Standard 13s was
infectious diseases afflicting mankind and
Snap Alginates a small enterprising com-
with a visit to the famous Christian Medical
current methods of treating them (particularly
pany extracting alginate compounds from
College Hospital in Vellore and to include
the TB/HIV syndrome and the essential multi-
seaweed. These alginates are used in food
Standard 12 students who are considering a
drug approach to dealing with TB). In the
products (such as noodles, ice-cream and
future career in the medical and related fields.
afternoon we spent a couple of hours at Dr MC
tomato sauce), antacid remedies, dental
CMC Vellore is famous for many reasons, not
Matthew's famous Ashirvad clinic for children
impressions, sunscreen lotions, textile printing
the least because of the pioneering work done
with physical and mental disability and were
and many others. It was interesting to see
there by Dr Paul Brand in the field of leprosy
challenged and enlightened by the caring and
ordinary chemical methods being employed on
rehabilitation (reconstruction of limbs dam-
stimulating approach adopted.
a larger scale and even more to see the
aged by the disease). We were a group of 22
In the evening we enjoyed swimming and
imaginative and clever approach to dealing
(including Mrs Baron and Mr Green as accom-
snacks at the Hillside Resort ‌ a welcome
with the waste material which has been
panying staff), happy to miss a day of school,
sleep, but another early start on the Saturday.
transformed into high quality compost and
but not so happy to have to get up at 2.30
This time the Standard 12s continued the
algae biomass (from which a red dye can be
a.m. on the Nilgiri express in order to get off
medical side of the visit while the Standard
extracted which is used in angiograms!)
at Vellore! Accommodation in Vellore was at
13s journeyed to Ranipet to visit two chemical
Thirumalai Chemicals is a large petro-
the retreat centre belonging to the
chemical company which provided us with our
AbuBakkers - Sam looked after us well,
afternoon visit, starting with a sumptuous
dragging the Standard 13 boys up early to
lunch which revived flagging spirits! The plant
make the breakfast! Friday morning was spent
visit was a bit mind-boggling endless pipes,
in the laboratories at CMC. We saw where
boilers, reactors, pumps, distillation columns,
research is being done to establish the
hazard warning signs - in which toxic petro-
principles on which correct drug dosage can
leum chemicals are transformed into harmless
be worked out for individual patients. We
powders and liquids used in making soft
then went to the Clinical Biochemistry labora-
drinks, cheese and pharmaceuticals. We were
tory, a ‘state-of-the-art’ set-up for routine
impressed by safety and environmental
blood parameter analysis. With 4000 patients
practices and the on-going five year plans for
a day at CMC this automated set-up with its
each employee.
On the evening of Thursday 15th February, the standard 12 Biology class, together with four staff members set off for the fishing village of Mandapam, a small fishing village
An account of the field trip from one of the students is as follows: On being asked to write on the Mandapam Biology field trip, I was at a complete loss as
situated on the peninsula which runs east
to what to say; besides that everyone should
towards Sri Lanka. Our overnight train was
take A-level Bio. I mean, seriously, this field
followed by a three hour bus trip to
trip was so good that it makes all other trials
Mandapam. We arrived at our venue, Bison
and tribulations of previous bio lessons worth
House, just in time for a late breakfast.
it. On considering what to write, I remem-
Our schedule included a walk to survey the
bered that this trip was not only school
Mandapam area and the beaches on either
funded, but educational. Therefore, I have
side of the peninsula, a survey of eelgrass
compiled a list of the some of the things I
growing in the shallow lagoon just off the
learned on the Mandapam Bio Field Trip:
north facing beach and a survey of the bivalve population on this beach, snorkelling on the
5. Odomos mosquito repellent is needed, if 1. Our staff wear shorter shorts than we do,
coral reef which runs parallel to the north
but can teach a full day of school after
beach, and a trip in a local fishing boat to
having no sleep the night before‌ miracu-
Pamban Island, to a secluded beach adjacent to Kurusadai Island. Students worked on four assignments.
lous. 2. Sun tans, or burns, depending on your skin colour. Sadly, I got back to school and
you want to leave Mandapam healthy and free from Chikungunya. 6. Don't sit next to the engine on small motorboats. Not only are you risking the loss of skin on your feet from the scalding temperature of the engine, but the noise is
The return journey was almost a mirror
people commented on how white I looked.
so loud you cannot hear yourself think over
image of the outgoing journey. We arrived at
There is no midpoint between tanned and
the roaring in your ears for hours after-
Podanur Junction at 4.30am, loaded the bus and had a three hour drive back to school. It was a very weary group that disem-
burnt. 3. There are no bisons living in or around Bison House, where we stayed. Very
wards. 7. Snorkelling expeditions result in the destruction of 400 years worth of coral
barked from the bus in Ooty to have a quick
disappointing. There are, however, numer-
breakfast and get to school in time for the first
ous peacocks, which lay eggs, and there-
8. You can go snorkelling without knowing how
lesson. The students and staff are to be
fore almost make up for the lack of large,
to swim, as life jackets do actually work.
commended on managing to get through the
black, hairy bisons.
Snorkelling is unbelievable fun, even with
Monday after such a gruelling trip. We give thanks to God for answered prayer
4. Wear shoes AT ALL TIMES in the water. Clams, crabs, coral, sea anemones, etc do
growth. But we still love snorkelling.
leaky masks and people putting their hands over your blowpipe.
in His protection over this field trip and for the
not make for a pleasant place to put your
ideal weather conditions which made the trip a
foot. Ask me about the experience of
beaches, digging up bivalves, watching
success.
stepping on a sea anemone - NOT nice.
birds and getting tanned. Be a scientist.
9. Scientists spend their lifetimes sitting on
Biology Field Trip to Mandapam
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Standard 7 Environment Week
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Standard 7 spent a week at Avalanche (Scripture Union camp site) in November. They explored the local environment, studying various habitats - streams, pine forests, shoala stands and wattle plantations. They were encouraged to reflect on the environment and express this through writing and discussions. Students were given the opportunity to develop their teamwork and organisational skills through general outdoor living and adventurous activities such as gorge walking, kayaking, fire lighting and backwoods cooking.
Neelakuringi flower This species is unique to the Nilgiris. It flowers just once in every twelve years. We were fortunate enough to witness this in 2006.
Standard 7 Environment Week
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Independence Day Celebration
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 On August 15th 2006 India celebrated her 59th year of independence. In Hebron School, we had our neighbouring school St Hilda's present us with a dance enacting the freedom struggle. Significant aspects of India's history during the years of British rule were dramatised and presented with verve and enthusiasm. We unfurled the National Flag after the National Anthem was sung and this was followed by prayers for the Nation. Dorms went out for the day and had picnics, outings and walks celebrating the freedom and liberty we have and which we often take for granted.
Preppio began as a dream and then
the students to give them back something
waxed and waned a little, existing in the
after all they have given us. Secondly, it
half-light between Pinocchio, the Laby-
is to give the staff a chance to do
rinth and Pilgrimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Progress and then was
something different together apart from
born into an uncertain world. Preppio
sitting in a staff meeting, and thirdly,
came to life because so many people
everyone loves to dance!
believed in him. Preppio danced and sang his way into our lives because everybody needs someone to love. Preppio is the story of a puppet on a journey to find love. On the way he meets lots of different people who try to convince him that his quest is in vain. Some suggest food, others money and others that knowledge are the answers to it all. All the while he is pestered by two vagabonds who are only out for their own evil gain. In the end of course Preppio does find love, right where he began in the toyshop with Gepetto. Any performance only has a chance because people give up their time and work hard. Lots of the staff and IGs gave of their time to take part in a unique experience. Special mention must go to Nick Barclay, Louise Abbott and Rachel Alexander who pretended all along to have fun rehearsing. The question must be asked as to why we do it; well there are many reasons, but here are three: First and most importantly it is done for
Directors: Producer: Children:
Chris Ellwood / Rachel Alexander Emma Willis Rachel Carter, Alana Johnson, Tom Hicks, Dean Keelty Mother: Margaret Riley Gepetto: Chris Ellwood Preppio: Nic Barclay Fairy: Louise Abbott Cat: Rachel Alexander Vagabonds: Tim Taylor, Suzanne Weber Scientist: Dagmar Baron Mr Green: Owen Humphreys Mr Mole: Hannah Buckingham Mrs Van der Vim: Debby Rogers Hilda and Doris: Angie Dodds and Karyn Ellwood Billy Flynn: Justin Hockey Financial Advisors: Vinodh Kumar, Andrew Jackson, Keryn Keelty Waitress: Prilla Gilbert Gluttons: Kathy Pinsent, Mary Fairfield, Paul Dodds Vocals: Chrisy, Justin Hockey, Deepa, Robyn Welsby, Trevor Briggs, Des Wallace, Heather Wallace Chorus: Liz Inglis, Margaret Martin, Beth, Elizabeth Toon, Joycy Paul, Alana Johnson Music: Nigel Riley, Eshtan Anderson, Wendy Baills Lyrics: Wendy Mc Cabe Technical: Ralph Baron, Stuart Inglis, Ralph Buckingham, Richard Sam, Andrew Jackson, Dean Keelty Costumes / Props: Bethan, Margaret Riley, Sushila Marshal, Margaret Martin Set: Trevor Briggs, Christina Dreher, Tim Taylor
Christmas Pantomime - Preppio
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Standard 11 Mysore Trip
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 The pleasant breeze, the blood red
factory. Our groups toured the entire
since he was vegetarian and crocodiles
sunset and the plain serine. We stopped
place and we had an interesting time but
were carnivores, but he did not succeed
to get snacks halfway to Mysore. Two
hurried back to watch HBO…typical of our
in lightening the tension as some were
hours later, dirty, grimy and tired we
class! We had the whole of Mysore to
still sweating and biting their nails
stumbled into the dormitory and let down
wander around and have fun but we just
afterwards.
our packs. We were given a curfew and a
rush back to the dormitory to watch HBO!
bit of money and were told to 'find dinner!' So off we went spreading the
Brindavan Gardens were actually constructed on one side of a huge dam.
The zoo came shortly afterwards, a large area full of growling and gurgling animals one after the other. It was
Hebron germs around Mysore 'finding our
Once again the sunset was breathtaking
packed full of smells and sounds and once
dinner!' Our new found independence was
but lasted considerably shorter than it
again due to our very odd class, some
so mind blowing! We were quite
does up here in the hills. It was beautiful
loved it and others, let's say, could have
bewildered! Most activities were carried
with the artistic fountains that smelled
done without it! But, as always, we saved
out like this - a bit of money for autos,
quite fishy. The beauty was fantastic with
the best until last, or at least nearly the
food and entrance fees for the tourist
all those glimmering lights that went on
best, the Palace lights. Thanks to the
attractions. We had been transformed
in the evening until the 'karaoke' music
kindness of Mr Reid and members of
into being tourists.
pierced the quiet and summoned us back
Senior Management we were allowed to
to the bus, with the exception of some
stay and watch. At 7pm on the dot the
crowd of tourists, for each individual the
girls who failed to be able to read their
Palace was bathed with yellow glowing
highlights varied. The Mysore Palace for
watches! I've never seen Mrs Dodds so
bulbs. But it was beautiful. The electricity
some historians in our class was
sweaty and worried.
it must have used, I mean, the beauty…
After being at Hebron and the dreaded
breathtaking. The camel rides….one
The supper that night was at 'Viceroy'
man it was great. Sadly we left shortly
particular camel had a habit of squashing
with all of us looking in 'viceroy'
afterwards and arrived at school too late
and crushing people's legs against the
behaviour. There was an amazing view
to mention…. but I know that the
metal ladder. We were then asked to go
from the terrace with a formal buffet. I
independence and fun that we all had was
off and see three of the given places so
can safely say we all slept soundly apart
one in a million and will stay with us.
that we could fulfill our duties as
from the few exceptions who were kept
'tourists'.
up by bed bugs. The bird sanctuary was
I believe our class was brought together,
full of birds and crocodiles with the
getting to know people better and
Philomena's Church, the railway museum,
occasional exquisite bird fluttering
strengthening relationships. It was a trip
camel and elephant rides, the art
around. The boat ride was different. Yash
to remember.
museum or the silk and sandalwood
mentioned that he wouldn't get eaten
We had a varied choice from St
Although it seemed all busy and hectic,
Salome Udaiyar and Tanya Finn
On Friday, 2nd February 2007, we held a whole School Assembly on the newly purchased terraced land behind the Sports Hall. This land, a little short of an acre in size used to belong to Hebron and it was sold for a small sum in the 1970's. We had to buy it back for a somewhat larger sum of money in 2006-7 but it was fitting that Mr Ian McCabe, a Hebronite, was able to unveil the commemorative plaque as it was his father-in-law who had been the Council secretary at the time of sale! The dedication involved songs from Silverdale Dorm, a prayer by the Principal and the unveiling of the plaque. This is inscribed as follows: This plaque commemorates the re-purchase of the 'Carrot Field' (also known as 'Susie's Field') in 2006-7. The acquisition of this land in the Glenrock Valley was officially marked in a School Assembly in February 2007. The Hebron School family wishes to acknowledge the generosity of Parents, Council, Staff, Hebronites and Friends of the School worldwide who have made this purchase possible. To God be the glory. The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1:12) DEO SUPREMO
Council member, Ian McCabe unveiling the plaque
Carrot Field Dedication
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Royal Visit to Hebron School
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 We were deeply honoured by the visit of
delighted to meet many staff and students
Learning Centre' (preschool and reception).
Her Royal Highness, Princess Maha Chakri
and she made notes wherever she went!
Our youngest students sang her a song
Sirindhorn of Thailand, to Hebron on
She enjoyed our 'mini farm' of ducks, geese
about a Princess!
Thursday, 8th March 2007. The Princess had
and rabbits, and appreciated our gardens
heard of Hebron through a friend and had
and facilities. She was impressed by our
questions about our schooling and enthused
libraries and science laboratories and much
about education and about agriculture
appreciated the welcome in the 'all new,
(another of her passions). She visited the
colour version' of the Junior School. During
site of our proposed new building ('The
this visit Sandard 5 performed a short play
Centenary Project') and commiserated with
from Ancient Greece. She met some of our
us on the administrative delays associated
parents and then officially opened our 'Early
with our planning permission. She made a
then researched the School via our website. She is a keen educationalist herself, and was most attracted by our family ethos, our holistic education and by our 'distinctives' (such as Learning Support). The Princess is interested in a possible teacher exchange (or visit) between Thailand and Hebron, in our volunteer International Guest scheme and in possibly applying for a few disadvantaged children to study at Hebron, even for a short time. The Princess was accompanied by the Thai Ambassador to India, HE Chirasak Thanesnant and by the Indian Ambassador to Thailand, HE Latha Reddy. Additionally, there were a further sixteen people in the Royal party. With security, police, a medical team, local government officials and the Press it was a sizeable motorcade that swept up the main drive to Lushington Hall. She was greeted by one of our Thai students, Arissa MacGregor, in traditional Thai dress. She then met the other eleven students who live in Thailand or who are Thai Nationals. After refreshments in the staff room and an introduction to Hebron from Mr Reid, (Principal), the whole party visited the Senior and Junior Schools. The Princess was
Opening the Early Learning Centre
Throughout the visit, HRH asked
very generous donation towards the new
This enabled her to see the Dorm Parents'
building and later unveiled a
home (full of 'Out of Africa' crafts ready for
commemorative plaque concerning this
the afternoon's Clubs' programme) and then
which contains the Biblical text, 'Now faith is
to engage in some table tennis with a
being sure of what we hope for and certain
companion! She viewed the Dorm areas and
of what we do not see' (Hebrews 11:1).
the Prefects' room before being whisked off
A whole School Assembly followed, replete with the Concert Band, the Chamber
to visit the neighbouring Toda settlement. The Princess then returned to us by foot
Choir and everyone singing the school song,
to enjoy refreshments and to hear a small
'Deo Supremo'! The Princess addressed the
ensemble play. She was 'farewelled' by
school and recorded her thanks for the
students from Junior and Middle Schools
welcome. She commented most favourably
who presented her with greetings cards
on our atmosphere and ethos, as well as on
signed by all the students. The Senior
the arrangements for her visit. She also
School students, representing not only A
thanked the Indian Government and local
levels, the Prefects and Student Council, but
officials for their tremendous help.
also India and the UK were Rohan Servand
After Assembly, HRH visited the Learning
and Fiona Thomson respectively. They
The Princess and the Principal and now gave her and the Royal entourage each a commemorative Hebron mug! The three hour visit ended with the Princess being greeted by Thai students from Good Shepherd International School and JSS Public School. She also viewed the
Support Department and was most
handed over a traditional gift of Toda silver
football being played on 'Big Pitch'. To
enthusiastic about the learning and teaching
jewellery as well as Student Council T-shirts.
complete the occasion the whole school
styles being demonstrated. From there she
Mr Reid had earlier presented the Princess
(dressed in National Costume or School
visited our Inters Dorm (Standard 7 boys).
with 'Rain on a Tin Roof', the School history,
uniform) lined the drive to wave their National flags and the Thai flag and to cheer her as she left our Lushington campus. It has been a tremendous privilege to have Her Royal Highness visit us. Out of all the international schools in India she chose to come to Hebron! We hope that our ongoing links with families in Thailand will now grow further and flourish!
The Princess is enthusiastically cheered as she departs
Alastair Reid Principal
Royal Visit to Hebron School
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Easter Pageant
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 What is a pageant? A pageant is defined as a brilliant spectacle arranged for effect often performed to illustrate a period of history.
The Easter Pageant This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter Pageant was made possible through the compilation of numerous ideas outworked within four different clubs and out of school music. The majority of the pageant was practiced within the six weeks dedicated to clubs and then as the pageant approached the groups were organized together to form a cohesive performance. The music department worked particularly hard outside of clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time throughout the year. The pageant was only one of the events they got involved with. However, it was the hard work and dedication of many people who were involved in the pageant which should be noticed as they united for one common purpose: To bring Glory to the Lord.
Easter Pageant
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Outdoor Education
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The International Award for Young People (Duke of Edinburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award) Bronze Award Silver Award Craig Thomson (Jun 06)
Jugal George (Sep 06)
Mitzi D'Silva (Jun 06)
Gavin Naylor (Sep 06)
Aarti Kumar (Jun 06)
Emily Dodds (Sep 06)
Rachael Bordon (Aug 06)
Nibha McRae (Dec 06)
Adeline Chakraborty (Sep 06)
Danita Gnanaraj (Dec 06)
Joshua Rex (Sep 06)
Veer Dhank (Apr 07)
Abraham Richardson (Sep 06)
Vishal Dhank (May 07)
Luke Richardson (Sep 06) Jonathan Wilson (Sep 06) Benjamin Kern (Sep 06) Alwin Lian (Apr 06)
Service Skill
Diipa Khosla (May 07) Arjun Durr (May 07) Joshua Rex (May 07) Anand Divakaran (May 07)
Brian Dressner (Sep 06)
Jonathan Wilson (May 07)
Matthias Bushy (Sep 06) Daniel Wansong (Sep 06)
Gold Award
Samuel Khew (Sep 06) Cheryl Flintoff (Nov 06)
Geet Khosla (May 07)
Gitanjali Pillai (Nov 06) Lisa Mitchell (Nov 06) Kerstin Kestner (Nov 06) Michael Prescott (Nov 06) Kunal Moryani (Dec 06) Anoushka Sivaraman (Feb 07) Rehan Billimoria (Apr 07) Harshada Patil (Apr 07)
Sport Trek
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n 2004 Hebron School sent a team of students, alumni and staff to work with “ACTS” (Action Community Transformation Service) in Orissa.
The team raised over INR 3,00,000 and helped build a community centre. The roof of the centre, however, needs regular repair work. We aim to raise INR 4,00,000 to build a new permanent roof. A good roof will enable year-round access for the one hundred or so children who use the centre for creative learning, worship, personal development and parent–child interaction. The Church will hold its meetings in the building and ACTS will have a field office there too. A Triathlon was held in April 2007 to raise funds towards the project. Forty four pupils and four staff took part in the triathlon, but many others were involved in collecting sponsorship. So far we have raised INR 2,40,000.
Triathlon
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Hebron Highlights 2006 - 2007 Andrew Jackson: I have thoroughly
Chrisy McMillan: I’m 18 years
Beth Holmes: I heard about Hebron through the
enjoyed my five months at Hebron and I
old. I love my year 9 girls at Hebron,
Rogers, as we go to the same church, and decided to
am sad to say goodbye. I have had the
singing, art, God, food, India, my
come work here for a while. During my time here, I have
opportunity of teaching some philosophy,
friends, holidays, dosa and red. I
been the Silverdale IG which meant getting to hang out
PE and maths, which has been a great
think I might be famous for coming
with six wonderful kids and going on long walks where we
experience. I have also had the pleasure
from Wagga Wagga, which I’m
would always take the steepest, muddiest, most exciting
of helping with Nines’ Bible Club and
bloomin’ proud of! God’s taught me
track! I have also helped with Pre-school, which has been
Gardens dorm. I hope there will be an
so much in these five months and I
great, and a real learning experience for me. I really have
opportunity to return in future.
praise Him for bringing me here.
loved my time here... so... ‘Thank you for having me!!’
Bethan Ruff: Coming to
Nic Barclay: Well, what a term it has been.
Tom Hicks: This year God told
Prilla Gilbert:
Hebron has been an amazing
Busy and yet fulfilling. At least that is what I
me to come back to Hebron as
Prilla directed the
experience especially getting
tell myself! I have been doing all sorts of things an IG. After being away for eight
to know my girls in Sunshine
I never imagined I would ever do - teaching
years it was strange coming
Merchant of Dehli,
dorm. I have also helped out
maths and music, helping with Glenrock dorm,
back, but now it really feels like
has been helping
with Junior School PE and
and helping out with sport. It has been really
home again. I enjoyed just being
with Drama and
Pre-school. One of the most
good to come back to school and be on the
able to get to know everyone
Junior School as well
memorable experiences was
other side of the fence. To see the amount of
here and spending time with the
as being attached to
the IG youth service. It was
care and work the staff put into the kids, and to other IGs was great fun too. I
great to see how much God
be a part of it has been truly amazing. I’m sure
was working in everyone’s
I will return, but for now, it’s back to university! the years to come but where
back in England and
lives, and I'm so thankful that
I’m thankful to all the staff, students, my fellow after that, I have no idea. Maybe
preparing for her
He brought me here.
IGs and most of all God, for a great term.
think I’ll be studying chemistry in
back here again!
year nine play of The
the Standard 9 girls dorm. She is now
wedding.
Ben Gasser (Switzerland) ‘I'll get you next week’
Ben Harvey (UK) ‘I'm at least a 10/10’
John & Ruth Smith (Australia)
Sam Asbury (UK) “Pineapples, Bananas, Mangos”
John Raines (USA) ‘Get some mates!’ ‘Did you know I am actually a spy?!’
Bethany Smith (Australia) 'I'm from Australia!’
Tim Caird (UK) ‘It's mine, my own, my precious.’
Mark Bedford (UK) ‘These people are really weird’
Beth Curry (Canada) ‘I want everyone to die in a battle scene with swords and axes!’
Peter & Jan Lee (Australia)
Lizzie Welch (UK) 'If you don't stop calling me mum, there WILL be trouble!’
Krissy Marshall (Faeroe Islands) 'The Faeroe Islands have nice whale blubber!’
IG world - Term 2
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Your friendly Hoz team Left to right: Miss Alana
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Who are the most important staff in the school?
Johnson, Mrs Fathima
10 Which nurse makes really good curries?
Joetruman, Mrs Karyn Ellwood,
12 What is important to recover from illness?
Miss Darlee Samuelraj
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-level History essays sometimes begin with the instruction, 'Compare and contrast â&#x20AC;Ś' (the reign of Elizabeth I with James I, for example, or the experience of industrialisation in France and Germany in the Nineteenth century). When the same instruction is considered concerning Hebron School in south India and Dean Close in Cheltenham, England, several differences emerge alongside many similarities: 1. Location: Both are in towns where there are several other independent schools: Hebron is one of 24 English-medium schools in the Nilgiri Hills but is one of only two fully international schools. Both are surrounded by hills but the Cotswolds are dwarfed by the Nilgiris (part of India's Western Ghats) which rise to 7,500 ft (twice as high as Ben Nevis) where Hebron is located. Both have beautiful grounds but Hebron lies within the Government Botanical
Gardens in the town of Ootacamund (Ooty), a former British 'hill station'. Cheltenham has many links with the British in India (Dean Close House was built by a retired Indian Army officer and Christchurch has numerous memorials to those who died in the sub-continent); Hebron's buildings are clustered round Lushington Hall, built in 1826 as a residence for the brother of the Governor of the Madras Presidency (Southern India). The President of Dean Close's first Board of Governors was Lord Shaftesbury, a leader of the Anti-Slavery Society; Lushington was also a member of the ASS and both men can be seen in a painting in London's National Portrait Gallery, an interesting point of similarity in this year commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British empire. 2. Amenities: Dean Close's water supply is virtually uninterrupted and clean for drinking; Hebron depends on a spring from the Mountain and several wells but this water needs purifying before it can be drunk. The National electricity Grid in the UK rarely fails; Hebron depends on intermittent power supplies and frequently has to rely on its own generator. Relatively few of Dean Close's staff are housed 'on campus' whilst at Hebron the vast majority live in school flats and share communal showers and have to fetch hot water and drinking water from central sources. Dean Close has acres of level, grassed, playing fields and two astroturf pitches;
Hebron has two 'baked mud' pitches surrounded by trees and a few, small, grassy areas. Dean Close has recently opened a Sports' Hall, Hebron has had one for over 15 years! Dean Close has over 15 tennis courts in use in the summer; Hebron has only one purpose-built court! 3. Pupils: Dean Close has 'scholars', Hebron has 'students'. At Dean Close the combined number of pupils over three schools is around 800, whilst at Hebron there are 360 students across one school. Both schools became co-ed over 30 years ago: Dean Close was a boys' school which took girls; Hebron was a girls' school which amalgamated with a boys' one. Dean Close arranges its Houses by age 'vertically'; Hebron has Dorms of 20 singlesex students of the same age ('horizontally'). Dean Close has its Houses in relatively close proximity on the same site; Hebron's girls' Dorms are a kilometre (a bus ride) away from Lushington at Selborne (not Shelburne!). Boarders at Dean Close number 60% of the whole whilst at Hebron they are 90% Pupils at Dean Close come from all over the world whilst at Hebron, although their homes may be worldwide, their parents must be working in Asia or Africa and most are doing Christian work of some kind. 4. Staff: At Dean Close they are from three or
four nationalities; at Hebron they are from nine different countries. Salaries at Dean Close equate to experience, training and responsibility; at Hebron all the resident staff, from Principal to primary teacher, are paid the same (a local salary) and so some 'outside' support is vital. 5. Curriculum: Both schools follow the English National Curriculum leading to GCSE and A-level but Hebron offers the International variety of these (requiring less coursework). Dean Close offers Spanish whilst Hebron offers Hindi. 6. Extra-curricular: Both schools offer a wide range of sports: at Dean Close the major sports include rugby, hockey, netball, cricket and athletics; at Hebron these are soccer, hockey, cricket, athletics and basketball. Dean Close has a heated indoor swimming pool. Hebron's is outdoor and heated by the sun! Drama and Music are strong at both schools, with Hebron running a Drama Festival every October and sitting the ABRSM examinations with an adjudicator from Britain. Both schools offer the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme; Dean Close scholars might face the rigours of snow and ice, whilst at Hebron unknown dangers lurk from elephants and tigers!
terms only, August - December and February - June. Both schools have mid-term breaks but at Hebron the majority of staff, students and parents spend the October one at Kovalam Beach! Dean Close has Pre-Prep., Prep. and Senior sections; Hebron has Junior, Middle and Senior. Both schools have Prefects but Hebron also has a Student Council which is elected by the pupils and runs charity events, the common room for indoor games and a canteen. When Dean Close scholars reach the end of the Upper Sixth they 'leave' whilst Hebron students reach Standard 13 and 'graduate' after a very formal ceremony. Dean Close has a Headmaster, Hebron has a Principal.
Scholars at Dean Close enjoy a wide variety of food choices, especially at lunch, and use knives and forks; the Hebron student chooses between 'veg.' and 'nonveg.' but many will eat off tin plates with their fingers! Much more could be written about these linked schools but, when all is said and done, they have the essentials in common: Christian foundations, British-style education, a commitment to service and a desire to help the less fortunate in the world. Hebron offers 'gap year' places for six months in its International Guest (IG) scheme: many Decanians have already served as IGs and Hebron looks forward to welcoming many more of these as well as staff and guests as visitors. Alastair Reid, Principal
Hebron Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Council This year the school bade farewell to one of its members with long associations with Hebron: Mrs Willi Barton has served since 2003 but prior to this she and Dr Barton were Hebron parents and both helped with the 2002 school evaluation. The council is made up of Indians and expats living in India. A few are former students and most are current Hebron parents. The 2006-7 council members are: Dr Mary Ramaswamy (Chairman), Mr Manohar Devadatta (Treasurer), Mrs Willi Barton (Secretary), Mrs Karol Svoboda, Mr John
7. School structure: Dean Close has the traditional threeterm academic year while Hebron has two
Barclay, Mrs Chungme Bogi, Mrs Barbara Sorge, Mr Don Lazarus, Mr Ian McCabe and Mr Alastair Reid (Principal).
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reunion, Hebron School would like to try
the Alumni Association with
and organise a similar event in Australia,
positive developments on several
scheduled for around October or
fronts.
November 2007.
Given the success of the London
he academic year 2006-07 has
The class of 1957 is hosting a reunion
Our official membership has continued to increase and we have seen a higher
in Ooty in December 2007. Although the
level of interaction with our office from all
focus for this event will be on the class of
over the world. We have also seen a
'57 all Breeks and Lushington former
steady stream of visitors throughout the
students, between the mid fifties and
year; many of whom are returning after a long time. We continue to be involved in coordinating reunions; the main one being the annual London reunion. This was held in February and once again kindly sponsored by Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, an alumnus from the class of '78.
Alastair Reid and Lord Karan Billimoria
early sixties, are welcome to come and be
outside Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Houses of Parliament
Alastair Reid and myself were in attendance representing the school along with several members of the Sheiling Trust. A special thanks to Tim Archer (class of '83) for his active involvement in helping to make this a successful event. Earlier in November 2006, the principal and his wife kindly hosted a tea at Dean Close School, Cheltenham (Hebron Link School) for former staff and IGs. It is interesting to note that along with
The three Principals: Rupert Darling, Jonathan Ingelby & Alastair Reid
Alastair and Rosalyn Reid (current Principal and his spouse), there were two
part of this celebration to mark fifty years
other principals (and their spouses)
since they left.
attending this reunion: Rupert and Elaine
We would like to draw your attention
Darling (Breeks / Lushington 1961-1973),
to the current newsletter (February 2007)
Michael Guest (1944-1946) visited with
Jonathan and Sue Ingelby (Hebron, Ooty
which we posted recently on our website,
his wife Denise in May 2006
1975-1986).
www.alumni.hebronooty.org. We have
tried to make the format as user-friendly
role with an events management agency.
as possible for your online viewing
Also my thanks to the Council, Senior
experience.
Management, staff, parents and students
The Association plans to keep
whose ongoing support is vital to the
encouraging alumni to join the
future success of the Hebron Alumni
association. A big part of this is directly
Association.
connected to our database, which we are
Sincerely,
in the process of upgrading to make it
Alumni IG's 2006 - Nicholas Barclay,
more efficient and user-friendly. We
Tom Hicks and Prilla Gilbert
maintain to look at ways in which to
Ian A McCabe Alumni Secretary, May 2007
make it easier for people to reconnect with the school and people with whom they may have lost touch. In closing, let me say a big thank you to Sharon Wilson, Assistant Alumni Secretary, for putting significant time and energy into various projects. We wish her all the best as she moves on to a new
Alumni Naomi and Jonny Reid and Michael Read
Hebron Alumni attend Natalie Readâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding
Hebron Alumni
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The production team would like to thank the staff and students of Hebron School for their enthusiastic commitment to this project. Without your articles, photos and artwork, this magazine would never has seen the light of day. Special thanks to Peter Lee for his tireless proofreading. No problemo! Production team: Ralph Buckingham, Keryn Keelty and Stuart Inglis. Editor / Graphic Designer: Ralph Buckingham. Printed by: Kalaikathir Achchagam Printers, Coimbatore, India. All original material is copyright Hebron School and/or its original author or artist. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission. Š 2007 Hebron School, Lushington Hall, Ootacamund 643 001, Tamil Nadu, South India.
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