Beaudesert Park School Magazine 2017

BEAUDESERT PARK SCHOOL

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Autumn 2017 BEAUDESERT PARK MAGAZINE

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AUTUMN 2017 No. 14

Contents School Notes:

Headmaster’s Speech 2 Farewells 4

Scholarships, Appointments 9 Valete 9 Prizes 10 Beaudesert and the Community 12 Boarding at Beaudesert 14 Academic 15 The Arts 18 Outings and Events 25 Activities 36 Year 3 40 The Pre-prep Department 43 Anthology 56 Sport 62 Friends of Beaudesert 94 Staff List 96

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School Notes Headmaster’s Speech at Prizegiving

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elcome to prizegiving.

I am delighted to welcome Stephen Jones, the Warden of St Edward’s School, Oxford to give away our prizes today. I have known Stephen and Katie for quite some time as we spent part of our early teaching careers together in Oxford. It is no surprise to me that he has risen to great heights in the academic world. We look forward to hearing from Stephen later on.

I would like to thank Mark and all our governors for the huge amount of time and effort they put into the school.

Some Heads use prize day to give a list of all the wonderful things the children have done in school during the year.

I wholeheartedly applaud what has happened here this year. A taste of which appears in the Beaudesert Banter each week.

I realise that this does not show all we do and it remains important to understand that we always celebrate success and achievement even if it does not have to be hugely public. Our children will have the inner satisfaction of knowing of a job well done or a target achieved or surpassed.

Year 8 have certainly performed well at CE. A special mention should go to Max Learmond, whose scores were so good he was one of the top 20 boys taking CE going to Eton.

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This year’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat was an outstanding example of good teamwork. Drama at all levels, in the same way as sport, provides a strong backdrop to children’s lives here. Every year group will have enjoyed being part of a major production. Music too, is at the heart of the school and I hope all of you will have been to more than one of the many wonderful concerts we have had this year.

One event which will linger in the memory, is the Beaudesert Dribble.

The huge distance of 4543 miles from Mumbai to Beaudesert, was dribbled by the Beaudesert Community in the first week of term. We have raised over £17,000 which will go to improving the lives of children in Mumbai. Of course none of these successes could take place without our deeply committed and talented Beaudesert staff and I would like us all to applaud them now.

Earlier in the year I heard a very interesting speech about the pace of change in our society today and how difficult it is for us to keep up. You will forgive me for making some slightly sweeping statements which may not survive the closest scrutiny from true historians.

If we could think back to the time of Christ we would see a very rural, parochial, largely subsistence way of living.

It is quite possible that somebody from that era could be transported in time to around 1750 when Britain was still largely an agrarian society with the industrial revolution only just appearing. Everything would be changed but not to the point of not being able to understand it. Beyond that time the pace of change greatly speeded up. Transport, communication, factory production moved on at an ever increasing speed. However, a boy or girl born in 1800 might just about be able to

understand what was going on in the year 2000. There would be different forms of transport, communication and production but there would be similarities enough for him or her to understand it.

It is predicted that the pace of change is now so fast that the child born in the year 2000, if suddenly transported to 2050, might have no possible understanding of what was going on around him or her.

Nothing would be similar enough for them to cement their understanding of the world and society around them.

I realise this may seem very far-fetched, but just ask your children to guess how many television channels there were when you were their age. I am old enough to have witnessed the start of colour television. We even had to get up to change the channel. Does anyone remember letter writing?!

I like the example of how the youth of today listen to music. In my day at school it was a boy who bought the biggest hi-fi system into his study who was the coolest.

Huge speakers with woofers and tweeters and massive amps with lots of knobs on – that was what was needed to play the latest

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Rolling Stones album. New things like tapes, when they came in, were nothing like as good. Nowadays, of course, small is the thing.

The point I make is change is so rapid it will be difficult for us all to pinpoint what we need to teach our children today to enable them to thrive in 30 years time.

This is why we can be certain that attitudes, as well as skills will remain vital to success. Children will still need to be helped to steer their own way through life.

A bit of a backbone will still be important.

This is clearly self-evident and we do not need any educational gurus to tell us it is so.

I was particularly cross when I read that a large expensive think tank had come up with the visionary idea that ‘children should learn to speak and communicate’. I would hope everyone here at Beaudesert will continue to agree with me that it is at the core of what we do.

This year I heard a cracking expression about a particular style of parenting.

We have heard before about helicopter parents but may I introduce you to the ‘snowplough’ parent. The ‘snowplough’ parent will do anything in their power to ensure nothing gets in the way of their little darling and creates a smooth path where everything goes according to a predetermined plan, probably of their own making and certainly not the child’s.

Any hint of difficulty or failure is crushed as they seek for an untroubled, successful school life. Clearly, this is a recipe for disaster in real life. If children cannot learn to deal with disappointment and set back what hope will they have when they take total responsibility for their own lives?

In the early part of next year we will have an inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate. There is nothing to get too worked up about with inspections.

Some would say they are a necessary evil.

Others would go along the lines of ‘I do not mind inspections as long as they inspect the right things’. This is where there are potential pitfalls because you would not be surprised to hear from me that I would want a school to be judged on its atmosphere and the general well-being of the children. It is very difficult of course to measure social and emotional development but it is the overriding priority of any school. The essential abilities of learning to live together, work together, play together and to add to the greater good of society must trump any short term drive for purely academic success. We are all aware that all exams do is qualify you for the next round or next level of the academic world. For most of our children that is likely to end with a good degree from a proper university.

It is then that you will need to bring in all the skills and attitudes you have learnt along the way. Exams will swiftly be forgotten and only how you perform on a day-to-day

basis will count as to how you get on in the world. It would not be much use ‘to be good at tests, but to struggle with life’.

I hope that Inspectors might see loyalty as being important. This goes for individuals as well as for the whole school.

On one Saturday morning, two Year 3 girls were in the office waiting to go off to a tournament. They were wondering what to do, Theresa said, “You can say good morning to everyone who comes in.”

One of the girls replied “Can we be guards, if anyone is rude to Theresa, we can throw them out.”

We now come to the last moments of the Beaudesert year. We have given our leavers their ties and pens and we now wish them well as they take the giant step from being top of the tree to little squit in the space of 8 weeks. They are in good shape and are well prepared for the rigours ahead.

We all wish them the best of luck.

I will leave you with one account of a conversation Colin MacIntosh had with some Year 4 girls at lunch. They were talking about favourite drinks. The first girl said, “I like apple juice,” the next said, “I like coca cola best,” however, the third member of the trio, with a broad smile on her face said, “sometimes mummy lets me drink rosé, and I really like it.”

Very Beaudesert!

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Gap Students

Top left: Nick Womersley joined as a gap student in the Autumn Term Lucy Randle, Tom Collins, Julia Zwar, Hugo McKerron, Claudia Trotter

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Farewells Lisa Ford

We have sadly had to say goodbye to Lisa who has been our Senior Matron for 3 years. Emma and I arrived at Beaudesert after Lisa had been here for a term.

The boarding house was thriving and she made our transition an easy one. She made running the boarding house an enjoyable experience as her organisation and ‘front of house’ skills were second to none.

She was well liked by the children and would often be found playing pool, ping pong or organising a make shift obstacle course in the TV room. She loved looking after new boarders and one of her highlights was the Year 3 taster night where she organised treasure hunts and made their first night, truly one to remember.

Neil Crossley

Neil Crossley arrived at Beaudesert from Stowe School in 2012 and it was clear from the start that he was well suited to prep school life. The move from senior to prep can sometimes be difficult, but Neil seemed very happy teaching PE to the whole agerange at Beaudesert, showing remarkable patience and humour in his lessons.

Neil is a rare all-rounder: coaching all sports to all levels and all ages with the same

Lori Dyer

expertise and enthusiasm. He is equally happy coaching the senior elite athletes to throw the javelin (including a national champion) as he is showing Reception children how to stand on one leg.

In his second year Neil took on the role of Head of Games, a position that requires great organisation and patience. This job also requires someone who can deal with the whole range of prep school characters: games staff, non-games staff, staff from opposition schools, sporty pupils, pupils who hate sport, disgruntled parents, overenthusiastic parents, the groundsman, minibus drivers, the front office, the Headmaster and many, many others.

Remarkably, Neil somehow managed to keep all of them happy!

He was also a great colleague in and out of the staff room and will be much missed.

We wish him all the best in Kenya at the Banda School.

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Lisa had a great rapport with all the staff and enjoyed a giggle with her team along with the kitchen staff and cleaners.

We wish Lisa all the best in her new role away from school, which will allow her the time to enjoy her interests and see more of her friends and family.

Teaching Learning Support is one of the more challenging roles in a prep school.

For 17 years we were been lucky to have Lori Dyer with us. As part of the Duffy/ Dyer team, countless Beaudesert children have been given the support they need to overcome any difficulties they might have faced and most importantly given the tools by which to overcome them.

Lori’s naturally quiet, thorough, approach endeared her to her pupils. We are very grateful for the time she spent with us and wish her well in her retirement.

EH/JH

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Karen Taylor The Director of Music role at a prep school is a very difficult role to fill. We know we struck lucky when Karen Taylor joined us 4 ½ years ago. All of you will agree with me that there is a real buzz to music at Beaudesert. Clearly this has been helped recently by our splendid new music school.

It is good to know that we believe in music of all kinds at Beaudesert and the many

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concerts Karen put on, show that music is for all and more importantly at the heart of the school. I am particularly pleased that we have so many choirs.

Karen has been a wonderful colleague who has brought joy and laughter to the school.

We wish her well as she moves on to be Director of Music at Caterham School.

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Phil Manning

Phil, our Caretaker, is leaving us after having looked after the fabric of the school for 20 years. Whenever a plug needed

rewiring, a notice board put up, a tap fixed, a wall painted, scenery and props created, leaves removed from the gutter, balls retrieved from roofs, even children helped out of trees, Phil was always there to help. Phil knows every nook and cranny in the school and has probably used it for storage space.

Outside school Phil has been very involved with Stroud Athletics Club, where he has helped organise many events and also for other charities in the community.

As a keen cyclist, he was happy to teach Beaudesert children the skill of off road cycling and bicycle maintenance. He is still in the market for odd jobs, one of which will be to fully restore his splendid house boat. We thank Phil for all he has done.

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Jo Murray

collaborative, and professional colleague in the wider school community establishing an educational library for all teaching staff and she took on the daunting task of running and conducting the B House shout offering. Thanks to her musical ability and enthusiasm, B House pulled off a very creditable rendition of a Mammas and Papas classic, with harmony!

As a form teacher, she enlivened dark winter evening form periods by bringing the experience of parents into the classroom; amongst many other things, 5M have been put through their paces in military drill and learned the gentle art of beekeeping.

Jo joined the Modern Foreign Languages department at Beaudesert as a newly qualified teacher two years ago. In that time, she has gained qualified teacher status, embraced the many challenges which that entails and contributed generously to the department and to the school. She is now a two times veteran of the school trip to France. Jo is passionate about language learning and gives up her breaks to nurture the same enthusiasm in the children; a number of the younger pupils meet weekly in their own time to learn German. We have all benefited from her creativity and generosity. Jo has been a

Jo also brought her own experience as a journalist to the Activities sessions producing the Green Gazette, with its quizzes, jokes and probing interviews and investigations from her team of reporters and sub-editors which is eagerly awaited and enjoyed by all.

Jo will be much missed by colleagues and children alike and we all wish her much happiness and success as she leaves us to further her career, teaching German and French to children in the senior sector at Deer Park School.

Gill Railton

Gill is quite simply a gem. She arrived at Beaudesert five years ago to help in the office three afternoons a week and ended up working every hour asked of her, both in the office and in the Matrons department.

The word ‘no’ does not exist in Gill’s vocabulary especially when it comes to sticking labels on envelopes, franking the post, answering the phone, taking children home who have missed the bus, finding lost property, first aid, waking the boarders on a Wednesday morning, washing and sorting dirty socks, delivering messages, invigilating, photocopying, driving children over to the playing fields, even joining in with the Staff/Year 8 tennis evening and so the list could go on and on.

Gill is kind, considerate, discreet, has a great dry sense of humour and is an allround ‘good egg’.

She loves children and it comes as no surprise to us that she is volunteering for Beanstalk, a charity that provides one-toone literacy support to children who have fallen behind with their reading, and is also planning some more travel adventures.

We thank Gill for everything she has done for Beaudesert.

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Sharon Brown

Sharon Brown joined Beaudesert Park in 2007. A truly inspirational teacher, I think no one would quibble with my belief that few people have put more of their heart and soul into the children in Pre-prep than Sharon. Countless children have benefited from her great expertise and passion in the classroom. She was never frightened to take on new ideas and

Victoria Abbosh

has always been at the forefront of Early Years education. With strong Cornish routes, perfectly matching Sea Salt and White Stuff outfits and a real character in every way she will be greatly missed.

We will all miss her camaraderie, unique expressions, and chattiness. We will miss the stories she told about Mr Brown; we will miss hearing music and humming coming from her classroom every morning and afternoon; we will miss her stretching out hymn practise to half past nine; we will miss her fabulous piano playing; we will miss hearing her say ‘Bonjour’ in the mornings; one of my personal favourites is her teaching the children the hymn ‘Shine, Jesus, Shine’…to me the word ‘fire’ should be pronounced ‘fire’ but it has now become a standing joke that the children say ‘fi-yir’ but every time I hear that song I will think of Sharon; but most of all we will miss spelling things out…and I know the children will miss her for so many different reasons. We wish Sharon all the best for the future and ask her to come back to visit us whenever she can.

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with a calm efficiency and great skill, easily winning the support of her staff.

Her fondness of music was brought into the classroom, where the children are often to be seen and heard dancing energetically.

Bowls of coloured, cooked, cold spaghetti regularly provided an interesting stimulus…but pouring chocolate sauce, instead of gravy, over school roast lunch was taking her creativity too far! We will all miss her Yorkshire-isms, the fact she only ever drinks half a cup of coffee, that she is always getting everyone to dress up, and always has a tuff tray full of weird potion/lotion/slime in the room.

Victoria joined Beaudesert in September 2012 with the task of helping to set up the Nursery in the Pre-prep department. Her warm and welcoming nature made her popular with children, staff and parents.

Showing great empathy with the young children, Victoria has run a happy Nursery

Victoria’s skills and warm personality will be greatly missed but we wish her well as she steps into the next stage of her life with husband Leigh, with the knowledge that the Nursery which she helped set up remains a thriving and energetic part of school life.

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Maria Garcia Azogue

Maria has been a teaching assistant in Class 2F for the past year.

Maria is the kind of assistant who sees something that needs to be done and takes care of it without being asked. She helps keep the children focused and on track so that they can keep up with the many requirements in the classroom.

Maria is wonderful with the children and they adore her. She has a great sense of humour, she is flexible, cheerful and has been a real asset to the Pre-prep this year.

It has been a real pleasure to have Maria working with me and I will miss her terribly next year when she returns to Spain.

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Marianne Bajeux

As soon as Madame Bajeux arrived at Beaudesert four years ago, I jumped at the chance to ask her to teach French to the children in Pre-prep! Since then, she has arrived at each lesson with a wonderful bag of props to help bring the lessons to life. One of them is her French puppet, suitably decked out in the red, white and blue of the French tricolore. We wish her and her family well for their return to France.

School Minibus Drivers

Holly Scrivener

John Crossley

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Allan Peacey

Allan leaves us after 26 years teaching Pottery. In the past when Beaudesert had a higher boarding profile Pottery was a sanctuary for many children and Allan was able to give them space to help them create some wonderful unique objects. There must be generations of glazed ornaments at home, which will be treasured for years to come as a reminder of what children made at Beaudesert.

We have been lucky to have Allan with us and he is likely to be the only member of staff to have a PhD. We wish Allan well.

Randall Lancaster, Bryn Beauchamp We say farewell this year to three of our dedicated school minibus drivers. John Crossley who was with us for 4 years and was well known by his ‘crew’ and those, whose families owned dogs – as he travelled to and fro from Malmesbury to school! Randall Lancaster, who never tired of trips to and from Badminton and villages between and Bryan Beauchamp who boxed and coxed between Bibury and South Cerney whilst dipping to Ampney Crucis and Driffield. Goodness, what a team! All the drivers were up at the crack of dawn, and available too at the end of day and helped out ferrying children to and from various sports fixtures and other trips as well. We thank them all so very, very much for their endless goodness, kindness and cheerfulness, every day, come rain or shine and for looking after our most precious children. They will be missed greatly not just by the children but by all of us here at Beaudesert.

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Since joining the school as the Design and Technology and Art technician Holly has made a massive difference to the running of the departments. With enthusiasm, organisational skills and creative flair she has produced creative displays and resources for both departments.

In the Design and Technology room the cry of children’s “Please Holly help me!” could be heard often. Her friendliness has helped enthuse and encourage pupils with their work and will be greatly missed by pupils and staff.

Holly has been a joy to have as part of the Art Department. She was an invaluable help in putting up displays and keeping the room organised. I will miss her most for her help in lessons and activities where her natural rapport with the children was apparent from the start.

Holly takes her new learnt art and D and T skills to Dean Close School in September where she hopes to continue training as an Art and Design teacher.

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Duncan Parry

Rosie Gardner Reading a list of all these achievements is exhausting and would grace any other, much longer-serving teacher’s valediction.

But Duncan was different. He approached everything with the same, boundless, optimistic energy. He was always keen to engage anyone in conversation, anywhere and on any topic, indicating the scope and breadth of his knowledge and enthusiasm.

It is has been truly amazing to think what Duncan Parry has fitted, seamlessly, into the five years he has been with us.

He has headed up the Classics Department, helped out in the Music department and founded Consort, been Director of Studies, a form teacher, has arranged cover for absent staff, planned, organised and led trips to Italy and Greece, been a ‘regular’ on the Year 7 trip to Aberdovey, delighted the office staff with his piano practice in the drawing room, introduced Ancient Greek to the more scholarly pupils, ran the general knowledge team, ran marathons, started the Mountaineering Club, played hockey with the Beaudesert Rats and written and directed a play. Even this catalogue does not tell the whole story…

His pupils and staff enjoyed both his expertise in the subjects that he taught, his natural generosity and his, occasionally child-like, sense of humour. His ambition was to make the learning of Latin fun; accordingly, his room steadily filled up with all sorts of toys and souvenirs that brought alive the subject he loved, and then, of course, there was that seemingly endless supply of sweets, only ever given out as rewards, or a sort of ‘salarium’.

He was always fiercely loyal to his pupils, delighting in their successes but always among the first to help, if that was required.

He leaves the Beaudesert family to embark on a fascinating year, tutoring the children of a couple and travelling with them to many, far-flung corners of the world.

It is, perhaps, ironic that it is so easy to alter Mark Anthony’s words in Act 3, scene 2 of ‘Julius Caesar’, when the crowd of Beaudesert pupils and colleagues ask:“This was a Parry. When comes such another?”

When indeed.

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Zoe Wassell We are saying goodbye to Zoe Wassell who has been helping in sport with the Year 4’s since January 2016. The girls have enjoyed Zoe taking them for matches and she had a lovely rapport with them. We wish Zoe well as she takes up a place at Loughborough University studying Sports Science. Best of luck also in your running career, having run for England this year, she is a name to watch out for!

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Any child who has been fortunate enough to have been taught Science by Rosie, knows that she is passionately committed to inspiring and equipping them with the skills to question, explore and challenge the world in which they live.

She enthuses children with her own love of Science, really nurturing each child in her care, so that she gets their best performance. Rosie joined the Science department in 2010 as an NQT and threw herself into the full Beaudesert life from day one.

In her life before Barnabas ( born October 2015) she taught the full games and activities programme, went on residential trips to Aberdovey with Year 7, throwing herself of rock faces, camped in Purbeck with Year 6, has been a Form Teacher to Year 4 , and of course has been a superb, enthusiastic member of our department.

We will miss Rosie hugely as she leaves us to be a full time Mummy; lucky Barnabas. However, I hope one day she will return to the profession with her superb talents, so more children can be inspired by her love of Science and learning.

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Scholarships, Exhibitions and Awards Poppy Clark Freddie Baker Jonny Edwards Meghan Edwards Jemima Keveth Zara Mayer Scarlet Page Tom Ratcliffe Lola Rayner

Sports Scholarship Cheltenham Ladies’ Academic Scholarship Kingswood Malvernian Society Junior Levick Sports Scholarship Malvern College Malvernian Society Junior Levick Sports Scholarship Malvern College Art Scholarship St Mary’s, Calne Basil Hume Scholarship Ampleforth All Rounder Award The King’s School, Gloucester All Round Award The King’s School, Gloucester Drama Exhibition Westonbirt

Appointments Angus Catto Maddy Smith Jonny Edwards Alys Evans Ned Agnew

Captain of Boys Cricket Captain of Girls Cricket Captain of Boys Hockey Captain of Girls Hockey Captain of Rugby

Meghan Edwards Atticus Adams Freddie Baker Poppy Clark Arthur Pease & Poppy Clark

Captain of Netball Captain of Football Captain of Swimming Captain of Athletics Captains of Cross Country

Marlborough College Bryanston School Kingswood, Bath Bryanston School Clifton College Marlborough College Malvern College Cheltenham Ladies’ The King’s School, Gloucester Malvern College Malvern College Marlborough College St Mary’s, Calne Cheltenham College Bryanston School Monkton Combe Radley College Cheltenham College Cheltenham Ladies’ St Mary’s, Calne

Maximillian Learmond Eton Beatrice Leslie Cheltenham College Jemima Lodge St Mary’s Ascot Marcus May Marlborough College Sebastian Mayer Sherborne School Zara Mayer Ampleforth College Annika McIntyre Cheltenham Ladies’ Flora McKenzie Wylie Marlborough College Tamara Nelson Cheltenham College Scarlet Page The King’s School, Gloucester Lily Pearman Heathfield School Arthur Pease Radley College Matilda Phillips Bryanston School Amber Preston St Mary’s, Calne Georgina Raphael Cheltenham College Maddy Smith Marlborough College Maximus Thompson Cheltenham College Isabella Thomson Marlborough College Emily Tubbs Marlborough College Grace Tucker Sherborne Girls Amber Vernon St Mary’s, Calne

Valete YEAR 8 Atticus Adams Ned Agnew Freddie Baker Alec Birtles Millie Campbell Octavia Case Angus Catto Poppy Clark Fin Dépierre Meghan Edwards Jonny Edwards Alys Evans Daisy Gough Theodore Hall Sienna Hiscox Wilbur Hyde Guy Jardine Sacha Kapoor Agatha Kay Jemima Keveth

YEAR 6 Edgar Bajeux France Daisy Davies Malmesbury School India Hamilton-Burnet Malmesbury School Zach Hitchcock-Smith Malmesbury School Hector Large Pates Arthur Maculan The Oratory Frieda McLean Stroud High School

Ben Nielsen Pates Tom Ratcliffe The King’s School, Gloucester Lola Rayner Westonbirt Daniel Rawle Singapore Max Rowlands Pates Lucy Tuke-Hastings Farmor’s School Rosalind Wilkes Stroud High School

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Speech Day Prize List John Keyte Maths Prize Davis Maths Cup Nott Cup Stephen Henriques English Prize Rufus Isaacs English Prize May Prize for English Matthews Science Prize Reid Science Prize Brickwood Physics Prize Chalmers French Prize Austin Richardson Classics Prize Horne Prize for Ancient Greek Vincent Keyte History Prize Petyan Prize for Geography Mander RE Prize Pope ICT Prize

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Max Learmond Max Dunne Angus Catto Maddy Smith Guy Jardine Mati Phillips Jemima Keveth Max Learmond Marcus May Annika McIntyre Max Learmond Emily Tubbs Georgina Raphael Theo Hall Isabella Thomson Wilbur Hyde

Hervey Adams Art Prize Lavery Cup for the Arts Airey Art Prize Kulesza Technology Prize Archibald Design Prize Cucknell Design Salver Timms Drama Cup Crick Drama Cup Oliver Shield Blackmore Chorister Cup Elgar Music Prize for Woodwind Waite Shield for Strings Kellie Cup for Brass Duffy Dyer Cup for Endeavour Brodermann Prize The ‘Good Egg’ Prize Harmer Nott Cup

Octavia Case Tamara Nelson Jemima Keveth Ella Thompson Angus Catto Scarlet Page Maddy Smith Atticus Adams Daisy Gough Sienna Hiscox Poppy Clark Annika McIntyre Zara Mayer Mati Phillips Ned Agnew Agatha Kay Freddie Baker

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Form Prizes 3H For excellent attitude and attainment 3H For outstanding effort and hard work 3H For kindness and a generous spirit 3N For enthusiasm and high achievement 3N For being, from day one, a 3N star 3N For endeavour, wrapped up with a golden smile 3S For outstanding attitude and attainment 3S For mature attitude and hard work 3S For enthusiasm and positive attitude 4H For continued effort and enthusiasm and having a real zest for life 4H For enthusiasm in every aspect of her school life 4H For incredible progress, positive attitude and happy nature 4R For continued hard work and academic excellence 4R For endeavor and initiative 4R For effort and achievement 4SM Super effort and achievement 4SM Reliable endeavor 4SM A positive attitude to learning 5LR For exemplary consistency of effort 5LR For brightening up every day 5LR For being a brilliant friend 5L Consistent academic excellence 5L For consistent good manners and hard work 5L For lighting up a room and giving 100% in everything 5M For fantastic effort and achievement in academic and sporting life 5M For amazing artwork and a mature attitude to learning 5M For hard work and a positive attitude to learning 5P For faultless manners and outstanding effort 5P For determination to succeed and kind nature 5P For all round success and a desire to continually impress 6C For consistently outstanding effort and all round contribution to school life 6C For constant cheerfulness and positivity around Beaudesert 6C For all round effort and impressive academic improvement 6DS For a consistently high level of academic achievement and a mature attitude to learning 6DS For hard work and excellent effort in all she does 6DS For outstanding effort and contribution to school life 6F For attaining and maintaining an exceptionally high academic standard 6F For his consistently superb effort in class throughout the year 6F For making the most of every opportunity in such an appreciative, charming, cheerful and engaging manner 6R For outstanding attitude and academic excellence 6R For outstanding effort and academic attainment 6R For all round effort, leadership and contribution to school life 7D For all round effort and impressive academic progress across the board 7D For always giving her all, and always with a smile 7D For his enthusiasm in all he puts his mind to and his wonderful Dave Grohlesque drumming 7JLB For consistently outstanding effort and academic achievement 7JLB For a positive attitude and all round contribution to school life 7JLB For ceaseless enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition 7T For burgeoning excellence in all areas of academic achievement 7T For exemplary consistency of effort 7T For spirited effort and contribution to school life 8B For effort, achievement, sporting intensity and that sunny smile 8B For sublime music, smooth diplomacy and a wicked sense of humour 8B For combining an extreme commitment to individuality with silky social skills 8JB Unfailingly giving 100% to so many areas of Beaudesert life 8JB For being an all-round, talented, well-mannered star 8JB For outstanding CE results and her sunny disposition 8SM For hard work and effort in the lead up to Common Entrance 8SM For kindness, supportiveness and the determination to succeed in difficult circumstances 8SM For quiet and determination to succeed, whatever the challenge

E Robinson I Gordon G Lewis S Rowlands F Haynes I Ross S Hunt S Cooper E Williams A Bajeux L Hargitay A Vanderbrook S Thompson R Morris F Douglas-Pennant C Burns E Fleming M Snell R Van de Grift L Worsley L Sánchez Farmar E Ransome Z Cole H Madsen O Easen E McMurtry E Ahearne G Marwood T McCulloch R Evans-Gough M D’Arcy Rice M Davey S Orchard H Kay S Mullin R Wilkes B Nielsen F Campbell E Jones J Heynes F Scurr J Hunt O Comaish R Roche J Holloway A Wateridge F O’Neill A Miller Pyott E Watkins E Thompson J Edmonston M Edwards S Hiscox F Dépierre Daisy Gough A Adams M Campbell L Pearman G Tucker A Preston

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Beaudesert and the Community life-limited children and their families from across the South West of England and Scrubditch Care Farm that provides farm based training facilities for vulnerable adults and young people with learning difficulties.

With our Remembrance Day service, we continued to support The Royal British Legion, while Winston’s Wish, the Longfield Care Hospice and Watershed Riding for the Disabled Association were the beneficiaries of the collection at the school Carol Service, with each of the charities receiving £523. We continued our on-going collection of ring pulls from cans for Filipino adults so they could make jewellery to raise money for their children’s education and from our Spring Fling Disco raised £406 for the local charity, Wylye Valley Disabled Riding charity.

Once again it was a busy year for all our children in their efforts to support a number of different charitable causes and projects. Each term we have raised money for both local community schemes, as well as national and international charities; and the children’s enthusiasm and commitment has been superb. We hope that the breadth of the great causes and projects that they have been involved in, helps continue to foster a lifelong understanding within all year groups, of the importance of helping those less fortunate than ourselves.

While we supported a number of new charities, it was lovely to see the return of some old ones too. This included the Christmas Shoe Box appeal through Teams4U. Children from all year groups were keen to get involved and we collected together an amazing 97 shoeboxes full of toys and treats, and these went out to help bring happiness to children in Romania.

In the same term, the Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning took place again and through the generous contributions from parents and children, we managed to raise £1048.65. Then in November, children took part in ‘Children in Need’,

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and with the help of a Pre-prep cake sale, we raised £700.39 for this national event.

The Beaudesert Autumn Charity Fair was again a huge success and raised £8400 plus a further £2445 through a silent auction.

The charities who benefitted were Hospice Southwest, that provide hospice care for

Another local scheme that we have continued to be very involved with has been the Stroud Foodbank, a charity that provides food for people in crisis.

As a school we collected food for them through our Harvest Festival service.

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for the OSCAR Foundation. The aim was to collectively dribble the same distance as it is from Mumbai (India) to Minchinhampton in 8 days, a total of 4,543 miles. Children were each sponsored to achieve their personal target. Every time children crossed for games they dribbled footballs and every break the school grounds were filled with pupils adding to their personal tally and overall target.

Staff joined in as well and parents even dribbled round the fields whilst watching their children playing cricket!

Stroud to donate some of their weekly shop to the collection points.

The children also showed their support for a number of other specific charities. In March, children took part in the National Mental health week organised by Heads Together charity. Pupils joined in events such as pilates and a photo booth to raise awareness of people struggling with their mental health. In October, a small group of Year 8s visited The Steppes Residential

Care Home in Nailsworth and played music to an enthusiastic audience while in June, a different group, led by Mr Tiley, walked the ‘Tiley Trundle’ and raised over £4000 for the emergency relief charity Shelterbox.

However, it was at the start of the summer term, that the whole school community came together in one of the biggest events of the year by taking part in ‘The Big Beaudesert Dribble’ to raise money

On the final afternoon we were joined by David Seaman, some Forest Green Rovers players and Ashok himself from Mumbai to dribble the final miles. Not only did we manage to reach our target, we raised over £17,000 to support OSCAR and to help fund their UK football tour. An amazing achievement.

Thank you to all the children, parents and staff for their support throughout the year.

LR

Widden School Trip to Beaudesert Year 4 continued our link with Widden School, a multicultural primary school in Gloucester by hosting a group of pupils in the spring term and visiting them in the summer.

Our theme this year was stories by Roald Dahl. Mr Waters also showed them how to fire rockets during a science lesson.

We hope that this school link continues to give all the children involved the chance to understand a little about the lives of other children from different backgrounds and faiths.

LR

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Boarding at Beaudesert shoes, played ultimate Frisbee, Beaudesert Monopoly, learnt Scottish dancing, made movies together and played our very own Where’s Wally! Through the year, academic workshops have been offered to the Year 8 boarders, which tend to gain popularity the nearer to Common Entrance. All children are given time to enjoy their own company and relish the down time with their friends. Some can be found playing tennis, football, virus or enjoying each other’s company in the library or outside.

The Boarding Christmas party was fantastic with 150 children adorned with glitter and neon. The food was delicious, the games quiz were aptly silly and the disco was terrific and everyone had a good dance, including the staff!

Sadly we had to say goodbye to Lucy, our Gappy Matron, who gave her all to not only the boarding house but school life in general. Her kind heart, infectious enthusiasm for life and real empathy to those around her.

Another year has flown by and we have had to say goodbye to our wonderful Year 8 children. They were in Year 6 when we first arrived and it has been lovely getting to know them. Like all the senior boarders they have very much become part of the furniture! We wish them every success as they start a new chapter in their lives.

The boarding house is a real community and this makes us as houseparents so pleased that they enjoy their nights with us. Offering a flexible boarding experience has meant the children learn very quickly to keep their areas tidy and change bedding on a regular basis. Most have fared brilliantly but there are the odd few who tend to fight with their fitted sheets and marvel at their dressing gown finding its home on the floor!

However, care, entertainment and a home from home is key. The varied evening activities tailor-made for each night mean the children have baked scones, learnt the art of cleaning silver and polishing

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This year we were lucky to enjoy all three camp nights for Years 4, 5 and 6 with the children and staff, and the warm summer evenings meant we were able to enjoy the grounds, swim, run treasure hunts, BBQs and build and cook on camp fires.

A huge thank you to children who were enthusiastic and well behaved and the staff and Gappies who gave up their Saturday nights to help!

It is not easy putting up to 60 children to bed, making sure their beds are made, teeth brushed and that they are happy, and feel safe in the dorms. A huge thank you to the boarding staff who help each week, term by term, in making sure boarding at Beaudesert continues to be not only a happy experience but also a thriving one.

Just as the year was ending we welcomed Barbara, or B as she would like to known as our new Senior Matron. The staff and children have got to know her and we are looking forward to an exciting year ahead of boarding, with B being at the heart of it.

Thank you for entrusting your wonderful children with us. Many do not have to board due to the proximity of the school to home, but it is their willingness and the parents’ support that makes boarding at Beaudesert such a pleasure.

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Academic Science

British Science Week We were excited to celebrate British science week with a lecture

by Mr Richardson called “Have you Ever Wondered Why?” When we went into the PAC it looked exciting with lots of experiments about. The first thing we did was have to look at the big screen when Mr Richardson explained how our minds and eyes can play tricks on each other. Although we were all looking at the same picture we saw different things. He also told us amazing facts like there are more stars in the Universe than grains of sand on Earth, and there are more particles of water in one mouthful than the number of jugs of water in all the oceans in the world. He then showed us some awesome science tricks.

Our favourites were the rainbow fire he made from barium, sodium and copper, and the vortex fire that spun around. It was amazing when Mr Richardson poured liquid nitrogen on Mr Burn’s hand and he could not feel it. This was because the liquid nitrogen had turned to gas before it reached his hand. Rafe was called up to the table and put some goggles on. He had to blow up a balloon and tie it. Then he put it in liquid nitrogen and it went all wrinkly because the particles of gas in the balloon slowed down. When Rafe blew on the wrinkly balloon it inflated again.

We all loved the ice cream making! We learnt how to make ice cream from liquid nitrogen, raspberries, sugar and cream. It was amazing how quickly the ice cream went hard. It was a great lecture!

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Cheltenham College Science Afternoon On Thursday 2nd March six of us from different science sets were selected to go to the Cheltenham College Science afternoon with Mrs MacIntosh. There were lots of other schools there and we were split into groups. First we did Chemistry, then Biology and lastly Physics.

In Chemistry, which was my favourite, we used Bunsen burners to collect hydrogen gas which we then ignited and it made a popping sound. The best bit was when we investigated luminescence by adding two chemical solutions together. When the lights went out it looked spectacular.

Then we went to the Biology labs. Here we made a little phial of our own DNA from our cheek cells which we could hang on a necklace to keep. In Physics we did a series of experiments with lots of measuring and data collection. We also used lenses and a projector to focus different pictures.

At the end we all gathered together and had a drink and biscuit before leaving.

It was a really great experience and I enjoyed it a lot.

Hector L Year 6

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Malvern College Mini Science Conference

Jonathans Jungle At first we met a giant millipede called Maize, each and every one of us got a chance to hold Maize.

Maize felt a little prickly on my hand as well as a bit tickly.

Next we saw a pink-footed tarantula, one of them was fully grown and the other one was a baby tarantula.

Sadly, we were not allowed to hold the spiders. The fully grown spider was shiny black with pink paws at the bottom of each leg.

The baby spider was dark blue. Next we saw a whip-tailed scorpion, which was really cool! It was a scorpion that lives in cave, it can also run really fast if it feels it is in danger and it can hang upside down on cave ceilings. We all got to hold the whiptailed scorpion, it moved very slowly moving its front arms back and forth.

The animal that was left till last was the snake. This one probably was my favourite animal out of all the others. The type of snake was a constrictor. About seven people stood in a line and held a different part of the snake. Then he let the snake have a lick on our nose and a flick in our hair. I had a great time.

Enzo Year 5

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On the 20th October the Science Department took all of Year 7 to a Mini Science Conference held at the beautiful Malvern College. Maria Pavlidou, the outreach and school’s liaison officer from the University of Birmingham’s Physics Department, guided the pupils through the wonders of particle physics.

She expertly drew out the pupils’ knowledge, explaining how scientists are able to know the temperatures of the sun, and how, at the Hadron Collider, they were able to produce temperatures hotter than the sun. She also drew on the children’s knowledge to explain what would happen to particles at absolute zero. Maria wowed the pupils with many experiments using liquid nitrogen; exploding Pringles tubes, frozen flowers, instant evaporation. However, her pièce de resistance was using yttrium barium copper oxide, a superconductor which when cooled in liquid nitrogen has no electrical resistance.

This caused a metal ball magnet to hover over the cooled metal ring, and hang suspended below - a real life miracle - enough to get the minds of our Year 7’s racing with the endless possibilities of a material that can levitate.

Next came Nick Barker, an outreach officer for the Royal Society of Chemistry working at The University of Warwick, who had the pupils on the edge of their seats as he performed utterly breath-taking experiments.

He discussed with them the properties of various everyday products such as hair-gel and nappies, moving on to exploding hydrogen balloons and explaining to the audience that their first car is likely to be an electric car.

From Elephants’ toothpaste to acidifying water with carbon dioxide (the same phenomenon occurs in fizzy drinks) there were plenty of colour changes and bubbling flasks all mixed in with exciting pops and bangs. The pupils were so excited by what they had seen that they did not want the show to stop!

A wonderful day full of the wonders of Science, mixed with the urging of inspirational teachers to keep being inquisitive.

AM

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Design and Technology Scholarships This year I had two potential scholarship pupils.

Scarlet Page tried for an all-round scholarship with her major strength being Design & Technology to The Kings School, Gloucester and Angus Catto worked towards a Design & Technology Scholarship to Malvern College.

Scarlet produced a detailed and beautifully presented design folio explaining her design journey from beginning to end.

She produced a bedside mood lamp which incorporated electrics, woodwork, metal work and felt textiles. The final design used coloured felting techniques to emulate the colour changes in the seasons and was enhanced by using colour changing Led technology to give out warm colours. Scarlet was awarded an allround Scholarship to Dean Close.

Year 6 glass and copper coasters The creative work produced in the Design and Technology department seems to increase in quality each year. All the projects have a common theme and a learning agendas to support cross curricular development. The children have the ability to take their projects and creatively customise it to their own design, this gives them a sense of pride and a unique product at the end of each term.

Year 6 were given the opportunity to expand the glass project. They were able to make a glass and copper table coaster.

This was a great success with lots of new initiative design ideas.

The photos of the pupils work highlights the fun and enthusiasm many of the children gain whilst making and customising their products.

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ANGUS CATTO YEAR 8

Steam Day The Year 7 pupils took part in the first ever “STEAM” Day, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths). The pupils are set tasks that incorporate all of these subjects so they grow to understand how all these subjects interlink together and have real world use. The challenge given to the Year 7’s was they were now the latest producers of a new brand of biscuit.

The pupils had to produce marketing ideas, design logos, produce packaging, test biscuits and work out production costs. The day was a total success and pupils enjoyed the day leaving with boxed biscuits design made by themselves and a new set of life skills.

Angus worked extremely hard on his design producing an excellent quality design folio looking at architecture and structures and then incorporating his findings into a bedside lamp design.

His final design was inspired by the design and shape of the Sydney Opera House and he also used colour changing LED technology to alter the ambiance and colour tone of his product. Unfortunately, Angus did not gain his award but he should be very proud of all his hard work and achievements in a very hard fought competition.

Lee Waters Head of Design & Technology

STEAM - boxed biscuit design

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ICT

Google’s Virtual Reality visit was greatly enjoyed by Year 1 to 8. Pupils were able to view 360˚ views from a huge variety of choices. We visited under the sea, volcanoes around the world, the site of the Battle of Hastings, the solar system and inside the body. The pupils were also involved in a STEAM project involving ICT, Art, Design and Technology and Maths and an Safer Internet Day. Finally, we are delighted that there will be a new ICT room which will give pupils an extra opportunity to use and develop their ICT skills.

J Gillespie Head of ICT

Tom Layton now teaches ICT to Years 1 – 3 and his engaging and enthusiastic style of teaching has been a great success.

This year we have built upon last year’s progress and continued working on e-safety, typing, our independence-encouraging tasks, and a wide range of assorted applications.

We have further developed Moodle, allowing pupils to work from home, and enjoyed working with IT support who have among many things installed Office

365 which enables pupils to use the whole Office suite from home. Recently the Adobe suite has been – the best multimedia suite of applications available.

Our coding has developed too; we have started to study Python as an introduction to textual programming languages for the higher years. Further developed Microbit programming, and started Espresso, Lightbot and Kodu programming for lower years, as well as continue Scratch coding.

The Arts Pottery

It is with no small measure of sadness that I leave Beaudesert after twenty six years at the helm in the pottery. Over the years it has been my pleasure to seek out and develop natural talents and to help those not so blessed to exceed their own expectations. Everyone takes some benefit from pottery, be it improved hand skills, knowledge of the process or the satisfaction of achieving new goals.

Stars of the year were Ollie C, Skye, Eva, Ila, Rosalind, Lexy and Oliver G-L. I wish my successor good luck and Bon Voyage.

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Art It has been an incredibly busy year in the Art Department. As I look at the displays around the school, or on the Beaudesert Art Blog, it reminds me how much the children have experienced and created since September.

Projects run this year have continued the ethos of allowing the pupils to experience a wide range of different mediums and techniques and that creating art is as much about the progress, as the finished product.

One of the highlights of the year was buying a printing press. The Year 8’s created beautiful layered lino-prints using the machine and the Year 5’s were able to make collographs. I am looking forward to more students exploring this field of art next year.

Art Department designing and decorating packaging for biscuits. In May, food illustrator, Emma Dibben ran a workshop for Year 7, teaching them how to create watercolour studies of food. More recently, Year 5 had an exciting Art Day where they were taught how to draw cartoons

by Oliver Preston, create clay moulds of mobile phones, worked outside to develop their field sketching and were taught how to screen print by visiting textile artist Lizzie Weir. I hope that these events opened student’s eyes to the range of possibilities a career in the arts can hold.

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Trips were also organised outside of school.

In November the Year 8 Art and Design Technology Scholars had the privilege of being shown around Lypiatt Park by Dan and Juliet Chadwick, home of the Lynn Chadwick sculpture park. The Year 5’s also enjoyed the yearly cross-curricular trip to Swindon Steam Museum, where they had the experience of sketching a steam train from life.

One of the highlights of my job is preparing talented pupils for Art Scholarships. Trying for a scholarship in the subject is not for the faint-hearted. It is an incredibly competitive process, but I find it rewarding to see hardworking and talented students create work that is beyond their years. Happily, Jemima Keveth gained a Scholarship to St Mary’s, Calne, helped by a strong portfolio of her work. There is a strong cohort of students, inspired by the Year 8’s who are now already preparing for their scholarships next year and I look forward to seeing them progress in the coming months.

As the academic year comes to a close, we have to say goodbye to three important members of the Art Department. Holly Scrivener, our wonderful Art Technician is leaving to join Dean Close and Charlotte Gurney, who teaches art to Year 4, is going on maternity leave for the year. Allan Peacey is also retiring after many years of running the Pottery department. He has dedicated much of his life teaching Beaudesert pupils’ pottery and ceramics and without him generations of pupils would not have discovered the wonderful medium of clay.

However, all is not lost. In September we have Bethan Jones joining the team, to not only take fill the shoes of Allan, but also Charlotte (for the year) and Holly as well.

So, next year will be a year of change, but I am incredibly excited to see how the Art Department will continue to flourish.

BD

SAVANNAH YEAR 6

One of the departments’ aims this year was to encourage the students to think about how the skills learnt in art are relevant to many different jobs, particularly in the creative industries (of which the UK is a world leader). To this end, several events were organised to encourage the children to think about possible future careers in the Art and Design industries.

In March the department joined forces with other subjects for a STEAM day, where the students spent a session in the

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Drama Senior Production Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat I hope that the photographs will do all the work here. Year 8s worked so hard at a busy time of their lives, and the process, although perhaps a little stressful at times, was enormously fun in the end.

There are many beautiful and powerful voices and some good movers in this cohort which is why a musical was chosen.

You gave the school and your parents a highly entertaining evening. Well done Year 8s for an incredible team effort.

ASM

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Year 7 The Place To Be…

On Monday 6th March Year 7 began rehearsals for their annual production.

This year, however, their presentation was of a different kind. Rather than working on a play as they normally do, the year group experimented with a new genre of performance, that of ‘aerial art’ with an aim to create a marketing tool for the new school website which captured the spirit of Beaudesert and the essence of school life.

Rehearsals began in the Performing Arts Centre then moved outdoors to the lower field as the project progressed. Much in the style of the aerial art seen on television programmes such as ‘Art Attack’ and ‘Mr Maker’, pupils spelt out words and formed pictures and motifs with their bodies that represented the ethos of the school. Dressed in block colours pupils wrote words such as educate, innovate and create using only their bodies as a human alphabet with the terrace lawns as their

canvas and the buildings as the backdrop.

Pictures of a brain, a helping hand and most impressively the school logo were also created. The images were then filmed from above using a remote controlled drone camera (operated by ex-Head of Design Technology Roger Andrews) that captured the action giving a proper birds’ eye view.

Next the children were given a chance to try their hand in film making as each member of the year group was recorded giving their reasons why Beaudesert is the place to be. With the help of the IT Department, all the material created were edited and set to music finally making a finished advert for the school. Parents were invited to come to view the launch of the advert. The heartfelt feeling of the children that “Beaudesert is the place to be….” was experienced by all who came.

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Year 6 Perseus pursues Medusa

Year 6 were given the challenge of presenting the epic myth of Perseus on stage in two weeks. The myth was one that had been covered in Latin lessons so a good number of the year already knew the story.

There was a chorus who, in Ancient Greek style, helped navigate the audience through the story and they were very ably led by Evie and Rosie. Perseus was assuredly played by Hector L and he had to deal with

malevolent kings, gruesome old ladies (the Graeae), the beauteous Nymphs of the North and finally Medusa herself. Every single one of the cast and stage-crew rose to the challenge amazingly well and the result for the evening performance was a very satisfying and well-executed show.

I congratulate them all and hope that they do not have nightmares for too long!

DGCP

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Year 5 Play In A Day The Three Musketeers Ian Murchie from The Dragon School, came and ran this exciting project.

The children are each given a part and then the play is assembled in just under 12 hours. They have to learn songs and work completely and whole-heartedly as an ensemble.

This is not so much about the skill of performance, but more about learning about the collaborative aspect of all performance work.

ASM

Year 4

Orpheus - 4R

Papa Panov - 4SM Papa Panov by Leo Tolstoy is a lovely story of how a simple honest man is recognised for his goodness. It is a classic Christmas Tale and 4SM told it very well.

Archie C made a convincingly wicked count, supported well by Benedict as Papa Panov. The emphasis in this production was very much about ensemble work and the children had to be the performance space for the whole run. This, as you can imagine, requires an enormous amount of focus and the children did extremely well.

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The Pantomime – 4H 4H were a particularly lively and imaginative group of children so we took the risk and did a piece of devised theatre; the children worked in groups and developed the scenes themselves. There was a fair amount of editing that needed to happen, but they understood the need for contrast and humour and their final version had good pace and some very enthusiastic acting; lots of budding talent here.

This was a particularly tricky play. Written

by Ted Hughes, it is more of a piece of performance poetry than anything else.

Some of the language was quite challenging and often rather a tongue twister. Similar to Papa Panov, this required all of the children being involved in the performance space for the whole run and to make things harder, they were outside. Performing outside is extremely challenging and the children did very well to carry their voices over the wind! Well done indeed.

I would like to make a personal thank you to Flavia Heseltine. There are many productions that take place at Beaudesert, sometimes 3 in just one term. She is wonderful at running the Wardrobe and the costumes are always quite brilliant.

We call them “Flavia’s Lift’s”, and they truly do, lift a performance. Thank you.

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Outings and Events Year 7 Trip to Chepstow Castle

The castle at Chepstow was first built in the time of William the Conqueror and then improved by Mortimer and then

by William Marshal in 1190. He had been given the castle, with the hand in marriage of Isabel de Clare by Richard I as a reward for his loyalty.

Outward Bound: Aberdovey

The visit took in the importance of the position, on the cliffs of the River Wye, with good all-round viewpoint. Mr Waters brought along his longbow and model trebuchet while Mr Tiley held a literacy session within the medieval ruins. Castle

features were studied; towers, the gatehouse, arrow loops and murder holes. Plenty of thoughts and images to take back to the classroom.

We arrived in Aberdovery after a long trip and needed some exercise. Our first activity was called ‘jog and dip’ where we jumped into a freezing river – that woke us up!! For our expedition we hiked to a campsite and cooked our food by steaming it. On the last night we were split into our groups and did different activities.

My group toasted marshmallows.

My favourite activities were the canoeing, the nice food and the team building. It was a great trip and Year 7s should look forward to it next year.

Some of the activities on offer were the spider’s web, gorge walking and canoeing.

My favourite was canoeing because we went through some small rapids and out towards the sea but we never actually left the estuary of the River Dovey. Two of the boys capsized over and over again!! I also really liked the gorge walk – my favourite part was at the end where we went down a natural slide. We did a lot of walking and on the last day we were glad to be back at the centre. We all had a fabulous time.

JSSM

Ella Year 7

Freddie O Year 7

After a three hour coach trip we arrived in Aberdovey. The dorms were our chill place. When we went out with our leader we knew that we were in for an adventure.

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On est arrivé à Tyne cot british cemetrie à douze heures et demie.

We arrived at the Tyne Cot British Cemetry at half past twelve.

On a cherché nos noms de familles. Aussi, il y avait très chaud !

We looked for our surnames. Also, it was very hot !

Puis, nous sommes arrivés à ‘Memorial Museum Passchendaele’ . Il y avait beaucoup de choses à faire, mais le meilleur était les tranchées.

Then, we arrived at the the ‘Memorial Museum Passchendaele’ . There were lots of things to do, but the best thing was the trenches.

French Trip Le mercredi matin, nous sommes partis l’école à six heures moins dix.

On Wednesday morning we left the school at ten to six.

Puis, on a pris du pain manger. Bientôt, nous avons voyage à Azincourt.

Then, we took some bread to eat. Soon, we travelled to Agincourt.

On est arrivé à calais a une heure moins cinq.

We arrived at Calais at five to one.

Finalement, On a regardé la Last Poste Cérémonie au ‘Menin Gate’ à sept heures et demie.

Finally, we watched the last post ceremony at the Menin Gate at half past seven.

Nous avons visité l’aquarium a trois heures et demie. C’était très amusant.

We visited the aquarium at three thirty. It was very fun.

Nous sommes partis à neuf heures et on est arrivé à l’hôtel à dix heures et demie.

We left at nine o’clock and arrived at the hotel at half past ten.

Nous avons allés à l’hôtel en bus a six heures moins le quart. Apres, nous sommes arrivés à l’hôtel a six heures.

We went to the hotel by bus at quarter to six.

After, we arrived at the hotel at six o’clock.

A six heures et demie, j’ai mangé avec mes amis.

At half past six, I ate with my friends.

Nous nous couche à dix heures.

We went to sleep at ten o’clock.

Le jeudi, je me lève a sept heures et demie.

On Thursday, I woke up at seven thirty.

A neuf heures, nous sommes allés dans a la ville. Nous avons visité un travail de magasin. C’était très intéressant!

At nine o’clock, we went into the town. We visited a workshop. It was very interesting!

Apres, nous sommes partis à la poste. On a acheté des timbres et des cartes-postales.

After, we left to the post office. We bought some stamps and some postcards.

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On est allé aux magasins en ville. Après ça, nous avons mangé des poulet- frites dans un restaurant qui s’appellait Den Anker.

We went to the shops in the town. After that we ate some chicken and chips in a restaurant which was called Den Anker.

On a vu plein de les armes au muse.

We saw plenty of weapons in the museum.

Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses.

We learned alot.

On est retourne à l’hôtel. Puis, il y avait une discothèque. C’était très bien.

We returned to the hotel. Then, there was a disco. It was very good !

Le vendredi, on a décidé aller à la boulangerie. J’ai aimé faire du pain.

On Friday, we decided to go to the bakery. I liked baking the bread.

A onze heures, nous avons partis à Ypres en car. Ypres se trouve en Belgique.

At eleven o’clock, we left to Ypres by coach.

Ypres is found in Belgium.

Samedi matin, on a visité le marché. Un marchand vendait des miels fantastiques.

On Saturday morning, we visited the market. One stall sold fantasic honey. À dix heures, on a visité un hyper-marché.

C’était très grand, Mais très fréquenté !

At ten o’clock, we visited a hyper-market. It was very big, but very busy À deux heures vingt, Nous sommes partis de Calais à Eurotunnel Terminal. On est arrivé à l’école à six heures.

At twenty past two we departed Calais by the Eurotunnel. We arrived at school at six o’clock.

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Surfing

Cornwall

When we first got there we put on our wetsuits and walked to the sea with our boards for our first surf lesson of the trip.

Before our surf lesson the instructors took us for a short run around the beach and we played bulldog. A few that had surfed before went straight into the sea while the others were learning how to catch a wave. After a few practices and a lot of falling off we all slowly got the hang of it. Throughout the week we all got better and more confident at catching bigger waves and learning how to do tricks such as the Buddha, the ski and many more.

The surfing instructors were really helpful at teaching us and they made sure that everyone stood up on their surf board, including the gappies!

Jemima K , Emily and Tamara

Bike Ride

Coasteering

On the second day of our Cornwall trip we all went to Wadebridge to cycle a part of the renowned Camel trail. It was a very long and tiring journey but it was fun and enjoyable even though we had a few punctures.

“It was utterly amazing” said 75% of pupils who experienced this.

Maddy and Georgina

The instructors were very welcoming by scaring us with stories about sharks and sea badgers. They helped us face our fears, by starting on the smaller jumps but later moving onto the larger jumps.

The cool refreshing water cooled us from our long hot journey.

We swam a long way in and out from the beach, but it was all worth it when we were given a well deserved lunch.

“It was the highlight of our post CE.” said Angus and others.

Caravans During the Cornwall trip we were all privileged enough to stay for four nights in lovely caravans. This was a great experience which helped form friendship bonds. There were many useful resources such as a microwave, an oven, a fridge and freezer plus two proper bedrooms to make the caravans seem more homely.

our caravan. The campsite provided at least one delicious meal per day. It was set on a great location where we could easily walk to the beach for our surf lessons.

We were all very pleased to be offered by the school such an amazing and spoiling trip and everyone was able to return with a massive smile on their faces.

Grace, Jemima L, Lily and Amber

After a short journey from Beaudesert to Polzeath, we arrived at the caravan park, had some lunch and prepared to have our caravans selected for us.

Immediately, I noticed the caravans we were in, were practically a four-room large New York closet flat, compared to the teardrops I expected that you see towed behind cars! Inside our caravan, after I was given my key, I found a kitchenette complete with fridge and microwave, a living room with Freeview TV and DVD player, something equivalent to an en-suite bathroom and two bedrooms.

On the first day, and continuing throughout the week, our caravans were inspected by the teachers, after heavy cleaning by the members of our caravan, it is more like an audit than an inspection in terms of depth.

Thanks to the June heatwave, I soon found a new-found respect for air conditioning and insulation which our caravan did not have. When we entered the Blue Tomato on Wednesday the muchrequired cooling effect of air conditioning was supplied along with great food!

In conclusion, the caravans were better than I expected – a good time was had by all of us in Year 8.

Wilbur

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Purbeck Purbeck was a fun experience for Year 6s.

When we arrived we set up our tents. It was a hard job but we managed in the end. Old Harry Rocks was a fun and breath-taking walk. We managed to peer over the edge of the cliff which was incredibly high.

Durdle Door was unforgettable. It was amazing how the arch had managed to stay up over all these years. At Durdle Door we took photos and had a delicious picnic.

We had a barbeque in the evening and sat around a lovely camp fire and sang songs.

Afterwards we headed back to our tents for a good night’s sleep. Breakfast was a choice of cereal or bacon or both.

Our last attraction was the Tank Museum where we learnt about the 1st and 2nd World Wars.

Everyone will remember these three days for the rest of their lives Coco Year 6

The Tank Museum is the part that we were all interested in. There are lots of extraordinary tanks in the museum. Some of them were big and some of them were small.

We saw some men driving a tank outside and it was going really fast.

We had a wonderful time. They also talked about how horses were used in the war.

The rest of the trip was fantastic and the other places we travelled to included, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Lulworth Cove which is on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Durdle Door and Studland Bay - ‘Old Harry and his Wife’. This trip is the best trip I have ever been on. The camp site was good and we had a great time there playing in the woods. By the campfire, we played German Spotlight and Virus and slept in tents. On the first day it was quite sunny and on the second day it was drizzling a bit and on the third day it was sunny again and hot indeed. When we came back to school we were all tired and full of stories to tell.

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Year 8 Visit a Gloucester Mosque

History Trip to Museum in the Park, Stroud On Thursday 11th May Year 5 went to the Museum in the Park in Stroud where we learnt about the history of the wool trade in the local area. I enjoyed learning about the weavers who were famous for making scarlet cloth for the military. They used beetles’ blood to make the scarlet colour.

Local weavers produced about 100 miles of cloth for the East India Company.

At the museum we saw the first lawnmower ever made. We also had a short tour of the waterways and saw a lock.

Max Year 5

When we arrived at the mosque called Masjid E-Noor everyone was surprised. It was nothing like what we expected. The rooms were beautiful and what I found amazing were the carpets. They were absolutely beautiful. They were set out in a pattern so that it looked as if there were hundreds of single mats laid out.

Once inside we all sat down and Iman Hassan gave us a talk about the Muslim religion.

There are so many rules to follow, such as praying five times a day. At the end of the presentation his colleague took us on a short tour. We went downstairs into a room where everyone washes before prayers. We even had a chance to see the main prayer room.

It was an incredible opportunity for us to respect and learn about another religion. I have taken away so much from this visit.

Poppy Year 8

Beaudesert Park Horse Show

On Tuesday 20th June we held the Beaudesert Horse Show at Rectory Farm in Duntisbourne Abbots and it was a great success. Thirty four children from Years 3 to 8, and forty ponies, competed in six Show Jumping events, ranging from 50cm to 90cm, and two Prelim Dressage tests. It was a beautiful sunny day, the ponies looked immaculate and the children rode brilliantly. It was wonderful to see all the children watching and supporting each other when they were not competing, that is part of the joy of the sport. Emi Mc was the dressage star of the day, winning both classes - one to watch for the future perhaps?

The Show Jumping classes were won by a variety of competitors: Zoe Z (50cm), Orlo C (60cm), George B (70cm), Poppy C (80cm) and Sophie W (90cm).

Well done to all who took part; I look forward to seeing you all again next year.

JDS

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Year 6 Trip to Gloucester Cathedral We were led into the crypt and listened to a talk about Christian symbols and signs.

Our guides said that the Cathedral is full of symbols and she was going to show them to us.

We saw lovely painted anchors on a ceiling in a brightly coloured chapel called St Andrews Chapel. The anchor is a very old symbol and it is seen as a kind of cross and reminds the Christians that God keeps them safe. The cross makes us remember Jesus. We lit a candle and said a prayer. The light of the candle tells us that Jesus is the light of the world.

Then our group sat on the floor and were told all about the history of the cathedral and how it could not be a cathedral without a cathedra. A cathedra is the seat where the bishop sits. At the moment there is a lady bishop.

After the really educational tour we did some arts and crafts. We made bookmarks, stained glass windows and decorated white pebbles. I really enjoyed the day out and a massive thank you to all the fabulous guides.

Poppy Year 6

Womens World Cup Cricket - Flag Bearing On Sunday 2nd July, 26 pupils were invited to Bristol County Cricket Ground to be flag bearers for a Womens World Cup cricket match: Australia v New Zealand. An early start had us arriving at the ground for 8.30am. We were greeted with lots of goodies before being led to their sports hall for rehearsals. Height order dictated who went where and very quickly everyone knew their role. At 10.15am the flag bearers got into position and both cricket teams packed away their warm-up equipment ready for the anthems. To almost military precision, the flag bearers walked out on to the pitch and displayed their flags perfectly. Anthems were sung and before we knew it our duty was complete. The rest of the day was spent watching the game, getting autographs signed, finding out the speed of their bowling, and the highlight was getting a chance to have a quick game of pairs cricket on the outfield after New Zealand had completed their 50 overs. Final score: Australia won by 5 overs.

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Cheltenham Leadership Challenge Day On the 6th November, eight Year 6 pupils went to Cheltenham College to attend their Leadership Challenge Day. Lots of local schools were invited.

We made our way to the Sport Hall and after a drink and a biscuit were given 14 activities to do. Some of the activities were mental and others physical. Here is an example of some of them:• Place car tyres in order.

• Skipping.

• Snap where we had to place countries together.

• Pouring water into tubes so that the table tennis ball would go up.

• Three-legged race and a memory game.

After we finished our activities we had prize-giving. We did not come first and we did not come last either, we did okay. It was a really fun day.

Frankie Year 6

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Bristol Hippodrome Character reference of the child snatcher The soft white mist clung to the ground like a veil as the stranger approached … in a creepy lurch. He hummed a little song like you would hear in a Jack-in-a box.

Suddenly he leapt out with a cackle as high pitched as a banshee. His teeth were as white as clouds, his tongue was purple with white stripes. His black cloak made him look like a bat hanging from a cave. His big top hat like a sooty chimney. His nails were as sharp as a machete.

He had green vines climbing around his face. His eyes were flaming like a phoenix. The mist went around him and he disappeared.

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Declamations And so to the results senior final.

In Year 5, Daniel B entertained everyone with Gareth Owen’s ‘Excuses, Excuses’ with Elliot R in second place.

Poppy R seized the Year 6 first place with her brooding, atmospheric performance of an extract from ‘The Highwayman’ by Alfred Noyes, with Phoebe B in second place.

Jake H was pipped to the post by George B’s patriotic but persuasive delivery of ‘The Soldier’ in Year 7.

To stand up and speak in front of a small gathering is a challenge; to do so in front of an entire year group only adds to the discomfort; when you then have to do the same thing in front of the entire school and a scattering of parents, it can become almost unbearable. Add to that the need to have learnt and understood a poem word perfectly and you begin to get an idea about the challenge of the annual declamation competition.

This year, we were very lucky to have John Carroll, an English teacher from Marlborough College, to judge the finals of our competition. He certainly had a difficult task.

This year’s finalists from Year 5, 6, 7 and 8 performed a superb range of poems from the near-limitless selection available to us in the English language. The topic and mood of the poems differed enormously, from the humour to the thought-provoking by way of the beautiful, with each and every rendition being memorable. In Years 6 and 8, we had to select six from the semi-finals, so high was the quality of their declamations. Yes, Mr Carroll definitely had a challenge on his hands.

He mentioned the need to let the language speak, uninhibited by stress and emphasis.

He, too, was very complimentary about the quality of performance in each year group and even created second places within the years, as well as the winners.

In what has become a tradition at this event, we were able to enjoy the winners of the Years 3 and 4 declamations, judged earlier in the term by our own Mrs Poll, while Mr Carroll deliberated.

George L (Year 3) – ‘Sprouts and Beans’ by Arden Davidson Tom B (Year 3) – ‘I Met a Dragon Face to Face’ by Jack Prelutsky Honor F (Year 4 ) – ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ by Robert Burns

Finally, in Year 8, there was nothing to separate Poppy C and Maddy S in joint second place but Max L was a deserving winner with his recitation of John Betjeman’s ‘Five O’Clock Shadow’. It was the subtlety, pathos and anger of this last poem that secured Max the overall title.

Poetry is important. It can be moving, funny, chilling, atmospheric, thoughtful, joyous and thought-provoking; it is all these things and so many more. I am delighted that this apparently straightforward competition continues to go from strength to strength but it only does so courtesy of the staff teaching English. My thanks and congratulations go to all those who took part but a particular and special thanks goes to colleagues who made it happen.

RT

As it turned out, it was a challenge to which he rose sensitively and, as we might expect, with fierce intelligence. In his summing up, he spoke of the cadence and music of the verse, of the understanding and subtlety that underpinned its meaning and message.

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Mountaineering Club - Snowdon

Such had been the capability and enthusiasm of those who had already climbed Sugar Loaf and Pen y Fan earlier in the year that I felt that a more testing

Slimbridge

climb was now needed for these budding mountaineers. What better than Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest mountain outside Scotland in the United Kingdom?

On Monday 19th June Year 4 went to Slimbridge as part of a cross-curricular topic on pond life, birds and their habitat. It was a boiling hot sticky day.

We arrived and were introduced to a jolly lady called Georgia. She showed us to our lockers so that we could put our lunch bags away.

Then we looked at the flamingos. One of them was bright orange and the rest were pink. The bright one was a Caribbean flamingo. Next we were given grain to feed the ducks. The moorhen fed from my hand and took real care not to pinch me, the other moorhen just bit me hard.

Later there was an otter talk. They were all sleek and moved with the water.

There were three otters, Ha Ha, Flo and Mini. Mini was my favourite. She had a dark brown body with orange patches.

She lay on her back to eat her fish.

At lunch I sat on a table with India and Eliza. We had a lovely day out.

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What’s more, the base that we chose was steeped in mountaineering history as the Pen-Y-Gwyrd Hotel had been used by Sir Edmund Hillary as a base for training the 1953 ascent of Mt. Everest. A crew of 12 pupils and 13 parents, along with Messrs Tiley, Waters, myself and Miss Smith assembled after breakfast to begin the ascent by the Watkin route. The weather gods smiled down on us and we were rewarded with stupendous views and much exhilaration. We all achieved the top, despite some tricky ground and there was not a single murmur of complaint from our pupils who were all awarded membership of ‘The Snowdon Club’ as they had completed the climb under the age of 13.

Tremendously well done to them for being so sporting and such an excellent, fun group to be with. I hope that there will be many more climbs for them in the future in the capable hands of Mr Waters.

DGCP

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St Cuthbert’s Canter

prospect of an ice cream from the village shop, offered by Mrs Catto, that was keeping them going. The vanguard flew ahead to make sure that the shop would stay open until everyone was there but – horror of all horrors! – the shop was shut.

Luckily, there was a tea-room open nearby that was suddenly inundated with orders for hot drinks and chocolate; the owners looked after all of us graciously, serving tea, not in mugs but in dainty china cups and saucers.

St Cuthbert’s Way is a waymarked footpath that runs from Melrose, in the Scottish Borders, to Lindisfarne or Holy Island, in Northumberland. It follows the route linking the two main abbeys with which Cuthbert’s ministry is associated: Melrose Abbey and Lindisfarne Priory.

The following day saw us getting ever closer to another campsite near Wooler. The prospect of fewer miles, light packs and some stunning scenery meant that the day’s walk was done in great spirits. There was even an opportunity for a resupply at the Co-op in town, thankfully not shut!

The resulting path is 100 kilometres or 62.5 miles long – quite a challenging distance, given the time window available to the Year 8 pupils who chose to take part.

Our last full day’s walking saw the group visiting St Cuthbert’s Cave, a large cavern in a sandstone crag in which Cuthbert’s body was laid on its journey to burial at Durham Cathedral.

St Cuthbert’s Way got the heart working hard from the outset, as it rose up between the Eildon Hills, just to the south, but the views from the saddle were spectacular.

The descent the other side, through shady woodland, lead on to flatter ground, past the William Wallace memorial and the site of Jedburgh Abbey, before finally arriving at the river Tweed and our campsite, near the small village of Maxton.

Out of necessity, the Saturday was going to be a challenging one: the team had to get to a booked campsite at Town Yetholm, some twenty-four miles distant. A certain amount of excitement meant that the Year 8s did not get quite as much sleep as they needed but everyone seemed quite chipper in the morning.

Luckily, much of the next phase of the journey took us through thick woodland, where the promise of seeing red squirrels kept the team blissfully silent. However, it was not long before the view of Holy Island in the distance was there to taunt us again!

Before too long, we were established in the campsite at Beal, preparing for the final three-mile push, tide permitting, across the causeway to the priory.

On an expedition like this, everyone learns a surprising amount about resilience, following instructions and perseverance; this group was no exception. All of them deserve congratulations for the grit they all demonstrated; so, very well done to Atticus Adams, Ned Agnew, Freddie Baker, Angus Catto, Poppy Clark, Jonny Edwards, Daisy Gough, Sienna Hiscox, Guy Jardine, Sacha Kapoor, Max Learmond, Marcus May, Zara Mayer, Tamara Nelson, Scarlet Page, Lily Pearman, Mati Phillips, Maddy Smith, Max Thompson Grace Tucker and Theo Hall. Of these, only four walked every single step of the 100 kilometres: Ned, Freddie, Poppy and Max L.; accordingly, they deserve just that little bit more praise for their extraordinary efforts.

At the heart of the exercise was a desire to raise money for the charity, Shelterbox.

With a high target of over £4,200 to beat from last year, it will be interesting to see whether it can be matched or beaten.

With twenty walkers on the task, it might be possible.

Limitless thanks go to the selfless support brought by Mr Standen McDougal and Mrs Abendanon – without them, the whole enterprise would have been impossible. My unconditional and boundless thanks also go to Miss Smith and Mr Waters, my co-leaders, along with Mrs Baker, Mrs Catto and Mr Gough whose contributions and support were utterly invaluable.

What for next year, I wonder…?

Damp and rather bedraggled, the team was able to pose for the obligatory photograph in front of the priory ruins.

RT

Fortunately, the bulk that weighed down the packs the day before was to be lifted: Mr Standen McDougal and Mrs Abendanon had kindly agreed to be our ‘back-up’, driving luggage and any stragglers to that night’s campsite.

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Visit to Steam Museum In the spring term Year 5 went to ‘Steam’ (Museum of the Great Western Railway) in Swindon for a History, Art and Design & Technology trip. We had a fantastic time and we found out what life was like working in a locomotive factory during the industrial revolution. We had the opportunity to dress up as Victorian workers and re-enact what it was like to work in the different factory departments and use the large and heavy tools. It was a very large, noisy, hot and dangerous place to work in. The tour gave us loads of brilliant information for our History, Art and Design & Technology lessons. At the end of the day we sketched our favourite part of the Caerphilly Castle steam locomotive.

Hebe and Lara Year 5

Twickenham - England Rugby Beaudesert has recently been named as one of England Rugby ‘Kids First Champions’. This award was as a result of Beaudesert being seen by the RFU as one of the top schools in the country at delivering rugby to children. The RFU states that rugby’s core values are those of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship.

In recognition of this award on 28th May, fifteen of the Under 13 rugby team and five staff were invited to Twickenham Stadium ( home of England Rugby) to form the guard of honour on the pitch for the England v Barbarians match.

This was the first time that many of the Beaudesert boys had been to Twickenham and it proved to be a fantastic experience for all involved HS

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Lecture: Jamie McDonald

In October, Jamie McDonald gave a talk to Years 6,7 & 8. He describes himself as an adventurer, fundraiser, motivational speaker and part-time superhero and he visited as a part of our focus on ‘Growth Mindset Month’.

Having spent a lot of time in hospital as a child, Jamie has since spent many years raising money for children hospitals that helped him. His fundraising adventures include riding a bike from Bangkok to Gloucester (12 000 miles) and running across Canada from the east to west coast (5000 miles). He currently holds the world record for the longest time pedalling on a static bike (268 hours).

His talk was fascinating and all who watched were amazed by his energy and drive to raise money. His message was that anyone could be a superhero and that if we put our mind to it, we could achieve anything. Thank you, Jamie, and best of luck in all your future adventures.

LR

The Durrell Lecture: Saving Species From Extinction threatened tortoises and this is mainly due to poaching.

The lecture was accompanied with a slide show and it really gave me a sense of what the animals looked like.

The lecture was not just learning about the animals, we also learnt about the people who are involved preserving the endangered animals. It showed that you have to be patient. You cannot just go out and see the animals, you may have to wait for hours before you see them.

We were also told about the book ‘My Family and Other Animals’ that was written by Gerald Durrell and the lecturer recommended that we read it.

The talk was all about the Gerald Durrell Foundation and what they do in various countries around the world. The island that was spoken about was Madagascar and the

Malagasy people. The Durrell Foundation’s main aim is to save certain species that are in danger of extinction. Like the Ploughshare Tortoise that is one of the most

It was a very interesting lecture and I learned a lot.

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Activities

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Mountaineering Club A variety of ages belong to this club.

Other than planning trips we learn about the big and dangerous mountains like K2 and the Eiger. We have been on our first trip to Sugerloaf in the Black Mountains. Mr Parry takes us as leader on these mountain trips. We learn the names for mountains in different languages. In this club we are all friends and work as a team when needed. From the top of the mountains we get fabulous views of the surrounding villages, valleys and other mountains. We can climb up on most of the trig points that we come across.

Rosalind Year 6

Beaudesert Mountaineering Club started as an activity in September 2017 with the intention of giving the younger pupils (Years 4, 5 and 6) an opportunity to explore the mountains – the older years having quite a few opportunities themselves. Once it was apparent that this was a particularly enthusiastic group of 16 it seemed only right to organise an expedition for them. Sugar Loaf Mountain (not the one in Brazil!) was chosen as a suitable testing ground for a first outing and this pretty peak of 599m in the Black Mountains made for a rewarding first climb. A generous host of parents and dogs came along too on a chilly but fair December day and everyone fared very well indeed on the hill. The spirit of the day was excellent and it was a certainty that another expedition would need to be planned for next term.

DGCP

Knitting This activity is run by Madam Lincoln and I have been part of it since Year 4. When I first started I was very much a beginner and needed lots of help as I often dropped stitches, however over the years I have learnt to pearl, cast on and off, increase and decrease. I have completed several projects including a scarf with pom poms, a glasses case and an ipad case.

My most successful knit was a cowl for my sister which she wears all the time when it is cold.

Boys and girls from all year groups take part in this activity and it is a great way to relax especially as we can choose music to listen to and then we chat about the day as we knit.

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Every Tuesday we meet at Mr Tiley’s classroom where we equip ourselves with the necessary tools, a knife and sometimes a folding saw. When we have the necessary tools we head down the banks to our patch of grass next to the astro. This term we have predominantly been practicing different fire lighting methods, such as using a fire steel and using slightly more primitive methods like a flint and steel, which consists of a small piece of flint and a piece of steel which fits the hand, and a tinder bundle made out of hay, linen tow rag (affectionately known as old ladies’ hair) and birch bark.

Next term we are going to start whittling spoons which should be a tough challenge and without the help from our very wise, funny and skilled teacher Mr Tiley it would be impossible.

It is such a great activity and one that I would highly recommend to anyone who has a strong interest in the great outdoors. I would like to thank Mr Tiley so very much for running this great activity.

Mungo Year 7

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Papier Mâché

Cross Country

Papier Mâché is great for people who like art and design and technology and who are very creative. You can make things from bowls to masks, maracas and hats and many other things. This activity is great because we have music on in the back ground.

Papier Mâché involves tearing pieces of newspaper into strips and mixing with strong glue and then moulding the wet paper to create a shape. Your hands get really gloopy and sticky. Mrs Davies-Smith is in charge of this activity.

This term I am making a papier mâché bowl. It is painted white on the inside with some neon colours and neon orange outside. Fun fact about the word papier mâché, it is French for ‘chewed paper.’

Rory Year 6

I have looked forward to every Tuesday afternoon ever since I signed up for the cross country activity. Sometimes we go down to the Box Woods and run through the trees and up steep hills.

We also do relays on the common.

No matter what we do one thing remains the same – everyone enjoys themselves.

It could be the most challenging terrain and the worst conditions and still Mr Robinson would be encouraging you, pushing you on. This is what makes me carry on when I am wet to the bone.

He is a great teacher, dedicated to making us the best athletes we can be. He inspires us all to push ourselves to our physical limits. I recommend this activity to any aspiring runners.

Max R Year 6

Sailing

Student Newspaper In Student Newspaper activity we write a newspaper for ALL the pupils and staff to enjoy about what is going on at Beaudesert.

In the newspaper we include interviews with different members of staff that we would like to get to know better!

We also include puzzles, facts, photos, sporting results, did you know’s, guess who’s and animal of the week/term etc.

We previously produced an ECO friendly issue of the Green Gazette on “How to make the world a better place.”

We normally type up our interviews on the computer to send to Madame Murray for her to edit, before it gets printed and read by pupils and staff.

These are our favourite moments of working on the student newspaper.

Lola: Finding different pictures for different topics!

Lucy: Interviewing all the different members of staff!

We really recommend this activity!

Lucy (Year 6) and Lola (Year 5)

We chose this activity because it sounded fun and challenging. When we arrive at the South Cerney lakes set up our boats and get on the water. There were tough parts to handle at times but when the wind caught our sails we had to work really hard. At the lakes we also do a lot of activities such as doing a figure of eight between two buoys.

Herbie and George C Year 5

The sailing activity has been very popular with 24 children learning the fine art of dinghy sailing. It has been wonderful seeing them grow in confidence on the water and they can all rig a boat and sail it around a course; some drier than others, I hasten to add.

I have been incredibly impressed with their enthusiasm and progress and hope they continue with the sport over their lifetime.

JH

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Judo

Calligraphy Calligraphy is an activity that Mr Burns runs. This activity inspires you to write and learn the useful skill of Calligraphy. Mr Burns makes it fun by having peaceful music playing in the background. There are loads of fountain pens and sharpies to write with.

Calligraphy is an amazing opportunity and a great activity and everyone will advise you to join.

Poppy Year 6

Speech & Drama This year saw over a hundred children from Year 4 to 8 take Speech & Drama lessons. In their weekly lessons, pupils were prepared individually and in pairs for external examinations accredited

by LAMDA in a range of disciplines including Acting, Verse and Prose and Speaking in Public. The school hosted three exam sessions: one in October and two in May. With 100% pass rate, the results were extremely impressive with many pupils consistently obtaining high marks of distinction in all assessments. In our May (2) exam session we had a record number of distinctions (67!) with no less than 14 pupils scoring 100%.

An amazing, yet well-deserved achievement for all pupils and staff. Congratulations!

October LAMDA Results: Distinction (80+) 47% Merit (65+) 47% Pass (50+) 6% May (1) LAMDA Results: Distinction (80+) 54% Merit (65+) 46% May (2) LAMDA Results: Distinction (80+) 91% Merit (65+) 8% Pass (50+) 1% Over the leave-out weekend in November, the local competitive arts festival in Royal Wootton Bassett was well attended again

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by our seniors. The festival provided an ideal opportunity for pupils to showcase the skills they had been honing in their individual lessons and to watch and learn from other performances given.

Approximately 30 pupils from year 5, 6, 7 and 8 took part and were awarded the greatest number of distinction and honours certificates to date. Particular highlights were: Duologue 11 years and under E Jones /F Scurr - 2nd place 87 marks T Vernon/R Smith - 3rd place 86 marks Duologue 13 years and under Atticus Adams/Angus Catto - 2nd place 86 marks Maddy Smith/Scarlet Page - 3rd place 85 marks Finally the two drama galas on Friday 27th January and Friday 28th April gave pupils a further chance to demonstrate and celebrate their talents, but this time with their parents. For these events, the main hall of the Performing Arts Centre was split into two smaller studios, enabling two gala performances to run simultaneously with approximately 30 pupils in each. Hosted

by Year 6 pupils J Walker, E Lewis, J Hunt and F Campbell, the presentations were a shining example of the high calibre of work produced by the children and the department this year.

CC/CT/SH

The creator of Judo is a man called Kanõ Jigorõ. Our teacher is called Mark Maidment and he is a 5th Dan. He is a judo teacher at Beaudesert, Abingdon and Hatherop. In our lessons we practice forward break falls then work on our throws. Then we do a Randori session and then we play a game. I am on the orange and white belt. I have been doing this activity for three years.

Aled Year 6

Well done and thanks to all the outgoing 2016 -2017 judo lessons.

Captains: Reception E Snell, Year 1 H Meakin, Year 2 O Mitchell, Year 3 A Meakin, Year 4-8 joint Beaudesert School Judo Club Captains A Baker and R Wilkes.

Congratulations to all the following Beaudesert players who competed in the Shunen Judo Wiltshire Area Championships at Prior Park 19th March 2017.

Gold and Wiltshire Area Champions; C Chadwick, G Graham, O Wilkes, R Wilkes.

Silver Medalists; J Hulbert, E Dunn, M Reeve, G Lumley, O Bullock, W Sturdy.

Competitors; H Graham, P Figgis, O Mitchell, T Bell, R Hudson.

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Fencing

Golf Golf is a great activity to choose. I have done the golf activity for two terms and have experienced playing on a proper golf course. After mini-break Mr Russell takes us over to the Minchinhampton New Golf Course where we are met by our coach Rob. In the activity we do a variety of different things including putting, chipping, driving and more.

There is a whole list of things to do.

My favourite bit of the activity is when we do putting, especially when we have mini competitions - there is always a mars bar up for grabs! Rob is a good coach and he has helped me a lot this term by telling me how to improve my swing and stance.

Fencing at Beaudesert Park continues to be a popular activity. With a change from our usual Thursday slot to a Tuesday, the group have continued to produce some great fencing. The summer term has seen a good number of our Year Four pupils take up this exciting sport. We have a match against Nailsworth in the near future and it is pleasing to see that we have such local opposition.

Elliot Year 5

Science Challenge

Zoe, Oliver and Toby continue to be the mainstay of the 1st team with some promising performances from a number of other fencers who will be competing for places in the not too distant future.

The use of the Performing Arts Centre in the summer term has offered the fencers a new window of opportunity, literally speaking. Many of our younger pupils now get to see our fencers in action as they pass our exciting new venue.

The group continue to work on their achievement awards at bronze, silver and gold.

These awards will be presented at the end of the school year.

Shaun Garley Coach

Polo This year we have had a fantastic season of polo, starring Jemima L as our captain. We had great success winning the title again for now 9 years running at Kirtlington. We had to play against 3 tough teams consisting of The Dragon, Wycombe Abbey and Summerfields.

We managed to score lots of goals. Robbie S got most promising player on his pony Sweepy. We had some great runs from all of the attacking side of Beaudesert and some great marking from the defensive side.

The complete Beaudesert team was Jemima L, Jemima W, Robbie S and Lucy M. Sadly we will be losing Jemima L as she is going to her senior school next term. After the summer holidays we will be playing arena polo, and hopefully have another successful season. Polo at Beaudesert is amazing and we hope the next players will continue our winning streak.

Children were set multiple problems and had to come up with simple and effective solutions. Some of the problems were to construct a basket and pulley system to move marbles.

JLB

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Year 3

My Easter Holiday During the Easter holidays I went to Florrie’s house and for lunch we made pizza. After lunch I played on my tablet.

Florrie played on her mom’s iPad and then we went outside and played netball.

Then we hunted rocks to crack open but we did not find any. Then it was time for me to go home.

The Railway Children

The next day I went swimming at Cirencester swimming pool. I played a lot of games and I did a length. For lunch I had a subway sandwich, it was a meatball marinara. It was delicious. Then I went home.

We did a play called The Railway Children. It was about a family that had to go to the country because their dad was in prison. They explored and met new people like Mr Perks the station master and they learnt all about trains.

The play had lots of noises like bang, knock knock and pitter patter. There were lights to make it exciting. The

assistants changed a bench to make it look like different places and there were real cakes and sweets! We liked our costumes and kept looking at other people’s. We were nervous, but it was fun when we got used to it.

We did lots of dances and songs which we will remember for a long time.

Annie

The next day I went to Westonbirt with Elowen. We did the Gruffalo trail. At Elowen’s house I made a bracelet for Mother’s Day. The next day it was my sister’s birthday party. We played lots of games. We played pass the parcel. We did some dancing. We hit a Piñata. I got all the candy out. Then we went outside, I jumped over the daffodils with Tinks and Iris.

Scarlett

Ecology and Forest School Last Thursday I had Ecology with Mrs Waters. We used binoculars with my partner Florrie. We were birdwatching we saw lots of different kinds of birds.

Then we were given a clip board and a pencil and we went to look for signs of spring. We found lots of different kinds of flowers.

Yesterday I went to Forest School with Mr Layton. In Forest School we made a 3D map of the school.

I worked with Indi, Annie and Florrie.

We used twigs, bark and garlic. There was a competition. We won the prize which was three biscuits.

Coco CHARLIE YEAR 3

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Steam Train Visit As a treat after our Year 3 Production of ‘The Railway Children’, we went on a visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. Here are some of the thoughts of Year 3.

George G: ‘I liked the steam train model in the exploration cabin. It had lots of realistic scenery.’

Tom H-T: ‘I liked it when the lights in the carriage suddenly went on and then we went through the long, dark tunnel.’

Felix: ‘I really liked looking out of the window and seeing the beautiful views.’

Oscar: ‘It was really fun when the guard stamped our tickets! He had a stamp in the shape of star.’

Wolfie: ‘I enjoyed bouncing on the seats in the railway carriage as it felt like a trampoline and we went quite high!’

Amelia: ‘I liked seeing the old, brown suitcases on the platform as they reminded me of our play of ‘The Railway Children.’

Saskia: ‘It was very exciting to go on a steam train as I was expecting to see a main line train. I liked that it was old fashioned as it was quite comforting.’

Reindeer Visit Today we went down to the grounds to see some reindeer. A man and a lady were there so that the reindeer could not run away. The reindeer were called Satu and Onni. They had nicknames, their nicknames were Snozzy and Pig on Stilts. The man told us not to surround them because we are on the top of the food chain and they might get scared. We wrote some facts that we want to know. My fact was “why do reindeer have antlers?” They have antlers because they need to defend themselves from dangerous animals. I learnt that they have two layers of fur. They have a winter coat and a summer coat. The summer coat falls off to get the coat ready for winter and the winter coat falls off to get it ready for summer. Satu and Onni looked a bit small. They are seven years old. It was great fun seeing Onni and Satu and I really enjoyed it.

Wilbur Year 3S

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Pre-prep

Prizegiving Speech by Head of Pre-prep Concert was an enjoyable event held in the Pre-prep Hall, which was an ideal venue in which children can be encouraged to take their first steps for musical performance.

We all marvelled at watching the Year 2 play ‘The Jungle Book’, where the children sang beautifully, spoke clearly, remembered all their actions and were confident performers. Two weeks ago saw us stage Sports Day, where all the children displayed good sportsmanship and tried their best all afternoon.

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ood afternoon and welcome to Pre-prep Prizegiving. I want to start by asking you to relax, put your phones away…and get ready for a flash mob! I was sent a link this week by a parent, who had seen a flashmob at another independent school….the title of the message was ‘no pressure’.

The year always seems to fly by and it is always amazing how much we manage to fit in. Numerous events have taken place throughout the year. The Year 2 children visited The Living Rainforest, Gloucester Waterways Museum and Stroud Water Canal; Stroudwater Textiles came to show them how to make felt.

They visited Gifford’s Circus to see the first ever run-through of this year’s show.

The Year 2’s met Harold the Giraffe when Gloucestershire Life Bus visited; The Fire Service came to talk about the Great Fire of London; and Year 2 watched all their hard work go up in smoke as they transferred their Pudding Lane to the playground and set fire to the baker’s shop.

Year 1 children visited the Science Museum in Bristol, enjoying different science activities and a brilliant 3D journey through the planets in the

Planetarium. They actually landed on Mercury and saw ‘Curiosity’ the robot on Mars. The Dragon police were called at the start of term; the children enjoyed a chocolate workshop; and they also saw inside a 1960s campervan during their topic Flower Power.

Reception went to the Cotswold Wildlife Park; Simon the gap student talked to them about the ‘Big five’ African animals; they watched butterflies grow; Children swam in the outdoor pool; and they got to eat ice creams as part of their work on 3D shapes.

The Nursery went to the Cotswold Farm Park; and they had lots of visitors this year: the fire service, a policeman, a vet, and an airline pilot. We saw the children dressed up as Pirates on Tuesday.

Nursery Nativity graced our stage at Christmas, followed by Reception performing ‘Shine, Star, Shine’, then we had the Pre-prep Carol Service; Year 1 performed their fabulous play ‘A Cool Musical’ and it has been lovely to welcome you all to our class assemblies, seeing the children perform. The Year 2 Musicians

Raising money for those not so fortunate as ourselves is an important Pre-prep focus. This year the Pre-prep Hall was filled with books during Bookfair week, raising £1700 for books; and we raised £525 for Readathon, which cumulated in us dressing up on Book Character day; we held a cake sale raising £282 for Children In Need; we contributed towards Stroud Food Bank at the Harvest Festival; and collected shoeboxes for the ‘Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal’. We all took part in the Beaudesert Dribble for the Oscar Foundation. All in all £2500 has been raised by the Pre-prep alone, a truly magnificent total – thank you for your contributions.

This year was our first year of having a School Council. Meeting twice a term, children have put forward their own ideas to improve the Pre-prep. They interviewed the Headmaster; talked about the buddy system and how they can help new children; they went to see the governors about introducing a mini prep school BOB; they suggested more playground toys, and even asked for a bin for the playground!

On my regular visits to classrooms I see high quality teaching and learning taking place. I see highly committed teachers working alongside committed children.

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up and down the hill to Forest School like the Grand Old Duke of York come rain or shine. When she is not doing that she is looking on her iPad booking the latest gigs, future boutique holiday destinations and reading restaurant reviews! She knows more about music than anyone in the Pre-prep.

knowledgeable and surprise me every day.

They even know about politics: Last week when I walked through the Year 1 area, a child asked me where I was going. I said “I’m going to see Theresa”…to which they replied “Is that Theresa May?” Our children are knowledgeable about cars. During Late Stay one evening I said to a child “Don’t worry daddy will be here soon” to which he replied….”I know, he’ll just be parking the Ferrari.”

They are knowledgeable about food: Whilst pretending to make supper in the home corner, some children were overheard making calamari, goujons, avocado, with raspberry coulis!

However, we must not forget our children are young and still need teaching. In Forest School recently, one child said to Mrs Price “I can’t find any leaves.”

We have a new year upon us in September. Teachers spend the start of term helping children settle in and trying to spot challenges early. Encourage a shy child in the first weeks of term and you will find it much easier to coax them out of their shell later in the year; draw clear lines in the sand with a child who wants to play up, and both sides will know who is the boss in future skirmishes.

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It works the other way too. Children – and parents - are advised to pay close attention to the behaviour of their teachers! We all have our ticks and tricks. Learn how to spot us from a distance and you will take a big step towards making the next school year a success. Here is my version of a spotters guide to the Pre-prep staff: In Nursery you’ll be greeted by Miss Carter. Miss Carter is wonderfully creative: armed with simple rolls of masking tape she can turn a classroom into Heathrow’s 4th runway! Most people think glitter is just for Christmas, but Miss Carter can find reasons to add hints of sparkle to the children’s creations at any time of year….much to the cleaners delight! She calls everybody ‘me lovely’.

Mrs Danks lives at school and sleeps in the cupboard. Despite this, she is always laughing and being silly. She is constantly making up silly songs with rhyming words – they sometimes go a bit wrong!

Mrs Danks does not do anything by halves: she decided to learn how to do the front crawl one year and the next took part into the Great North Swim. Always making and baking, the ‘Queen of Cookery’ makes delicious cakes for every occasion and always on topic.

Mrs Fiona Price enjoys some time out in her tepee. You’ll usually spot her marching

In Reception your child could be in Miss Crane’s class. Here she is parent watching. You will easily spot her as she is the one who wears Crocs whenever there are no children in the building! She is often heard saying “Spot the difference” to the children. She also collects Orchard Games…all of which are her own.

Everything has its own place – her classroom is immaculate. She gets excited about wearing jeans to school on Forest School days.

Miss Lagomarsino is the Pre-prep measure of cool. With amazing nails, perfect eyelashes and one of our resident hairdressers, she has helped most of us with our beauty regimes and makeovers.

Miss Lagomarsino is also very clumsy and can trip over fresh air in the classroom.

Also to be spotted wearing the most amount of layers to Forest School.

Her mantra is ‘Trendy is one step away from tacky’.

Mrs Jackson is usually to be seen with a basket of fruit in her hands. She’s also a really good tea lady…delivering tea always at the right time when someone needs it!

She walks at the speed of light all the time, always rushing around. Very methodical and organised.

Mrs Roberts - her language is a problem….each day we do not know if we are going to get French or Italian or Jamaican…or sometimes all three!

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her hand when putting up displays, and always has a can of air freshener in her hand. Mrs Roberts loves the photocopier and can often be seen hugging it when it does not work.

Mrs Chinnick enjoys a bit of down time when the children are out the classroom, wishing she was on a Greek isle. Mrs Chinnick loves to talk about her PT sessions after school and her ultramarathons at the weekend. You can spot her as she likes to smile, and I mean she is ALWAYS smiling!

Upstairs in Year 2 make sure you do not leave anything laying around. It will be picked up and tidied away by our resident neat freak Miss Barnes. However, she is always losing things. Despite being a Forest School leader she hates worms and snails. Also a Pilates instructor, and she has taught Mrs Holmes how to do a headstand…Mrs Holmes who survives on no sleep due to children and fire alarms will be taking her headstands to Year 3.

She loves her shoes and has a pair for every day of term. Mrs Holmes also loves a hug.

No one can walk past her without getting a hug.

Mrs Farquharson calls everyone poppet and has always got children dangling from her. Mummy Bear loves a skinny latte, Hama beads and making the kids go crazy with the timer on her computer.

Always immaculately dressed, unfazed by anything…an absolute dreamboat.

Mrs Barnett and Mrs Bingham are joined at the hip! You’ll hear shouts of “come on Mrs Bingham you can do this!” resounding from 2A. Mrs Bingham always greets every child in the morning with a big smile saying, ‘Good morning Mr Hugo or Good morning Miss Ella!’ and always says the phrase “Oh I need to sit down…. look at this brilliant work!”

Make sure you do not speak to Mrs Barnett before she has had a cuppa in the morning, and on a Friday you may be lucky to taste a piece of her Gluten free cake. She brings out the best in children with her creative side. You will sometimes

find her in the swimming pool in her lunchbreak doing a quick 200 lengths!

Miss Bett enjoys Lego building, supporting the Harlequins rugby team and has recently discovered Pinterest. She loves baking and Toblerones, and hates raisins.

She went to her first ever concert last month (Robbie Williams) and in-between all that she likes to keep her classroom tidy!

Mrs Payne is super-efficient. She gets excited by phonic assessments, swimming and making masks. Always willing to put her hand to anything, she really needs a wand. Another one that runs around the department but scarves flowing from her neck and her enthusiasm for anything and everything is overwhelming.

Mrs Braune is always dressed in coordinating colours, and is always well presented. Maybe it comes from her love of colouring in? She has a calming influence for anyone around her, is always cheerful, but it always rains on her Forest School day.

Mrs Royston remains sane despite being in a cupboard all day. Full of cheer she is always asking how everyone is – always got time for everyone. With a heart of gold the children love her. She is thoughtful, considerate, bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Mrs Gill Price. Often asked by children “Where are my goggles”, to the reply “they are on top of your head”. Overloads the department with her utterly enormous boxes chocolate for any occasion. Always willing to help out at all times and enjoys a good staff party.

And then there’s me. Last week I heard I was the topic of conversation at home…the boy said to his mother “Miss Henderson is a good teacher but she is an even better bus driver!”

My whole point is that we are a happy team and in my mind that means happy children. We speak to each other kindly, we look out for each other, we genuinely care…and the same applies to all the

children sitting here today. This is not just a job for us…we care so much and know your children so well. I urge you to keep trusting us as a staff and when it comes to decisions we make.

We will continue to monitor and evaluate the development of your children; we will be introducing a new Maths Scheme and the Cursive Handwriting Script in September. We will continue Forest School, extra-curricular activities, visits, outings, Music, Drama and Sport but above all we will continue to hold high expectations for your children. We are constantly reflecting on our work and will continue to strive to provide the very best educational experience whilst maintaining our caring and supporting, family ethos.

So what does next year hold for the Preprep? We have 4 new members of staff joining us – Mrs Liz Whitworth who will be joining Reception, and Mrs Greta Naish who will join us in Year 1. Miss Sam Barber will become a teaching assistant in Year 2 for 4 days a week and we welcome back Miss Shearer-Manning for one day a week. Mrs Rachel Weinberger will be our new Nursery Teacher.

My special thanks I reserve for you the children. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication to your learning and most of all for your company over the past year. I am immensely proud of you all.

Now is the time to congratulate you and present you with your certificates.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and relaxing summer holiday and I look forward to seeing you all in September.

KSEH

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The Nursery People who help us

Running races to keep healthy and strong.

A Dentist shows us how to look after our teeth.

Learning what it is like to be a Fireman.

Engaging in role play games inspired by our visitor, the Vet.

Preparing fruit for snack time, a very important job in the Nursery.

Giant junk modelling, dress up and imaginary play.

Using the interactive table to find out about different jobs in our community.

Meeting the School Nurse and learning about how to care for each other.

Small world play, building stories around toys and models they have made.

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Early mark making, writing, numbers and shapes.

Exploring colours and experimenting with mark making.

Observational painting of flowers at spring time.

Enjoying textures and thinking of new words to describe these feelings.

Stamping leaves and enjoying mark making.

Under the sea

Making discoveries about the natural world and caring for our tropical fish.

Bubble painting inspired by the sea.

Exploring capacity with water play.

Painting fish with simple repeated patterns.

Enjoying challenges and recognising numbers from one to ten.

Paper plate art with mixed media materials.

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Reception Sharing a Shell One day a crab did not hav a shell.

He knoced on a shell. You can not shere a shell with me or me or me or me.

Fighnaly a empty shell a lovely shell for one crab. A blob came you cannot shere a shell with me. I am not a blob thing, I am an anemamy. You will tac me to find food and maby I can help you to a hous for 2. A brush thing I am not a brush thing. I am a brisel worm you canot shere a shell with me. I love hous worc a hous for 3. Then there was a teriball storm the shell bloow away.

The storm past. A new shell comin.

I have don all the hous worc and they lived hapelly ever after.

Hope

BEN

St George One day there was night calld George and he slayd a dagon and he wor aremr and the aremr was mayd aw tov metol. St George had a shield and sword and a horse.

The dragon breethd fir.

Edward T

CLEO

Guess Who? I hav 0 legs. I slithr and I hav patrns and I eet mighs and rats. I say his.

Hugo

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Marvellous Me I am speshol beecoz my mumee luvs me I am speshol beecoz I am plIt I am speshol beecoz I am cInd I am speshol beecoz I help mumee cleen mI bezroom Camilla C

Riddle I am red and I can hop in the rain forest Stay away from me bewer of me becos I am red and I am poysn.

Heidi

ARTHUR

Baby Jesus The angel told Mary theat havine a baby. The baby Jesus has bin born in the stebl withe Mary and Joseph. The shephert tuld to go to Beflehhen to see baby Jesus.

The kings wr lukig at the star. The kings wr takin gifts to baby Jesus.

Eleanor

I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet.

They sent me ‌ It was too sprnee It was too swine It was noysee I sent him back Flora

Mr Wolf’s Pancake Mr Wulf wontid to mac pangcaks but he coodoont bcoos he coodoont rite. He went to chicloon licoon and chicloon licoon to help to reed said no. He went to the jinjrbred mans he did not help to cont monee.

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Year 1 My Holiday I went to France to see my mums sister and we made biscuits it was fun. In the garden we did a water fight then we went inside and watched the tennis. Then we had dinner after that we had strawberry icecream then to went upstairs.

When we went upstairs we got to watch a little bit of TV. Then the next day we went home.

Capucine

GEORGE

St George and the Dragon ELLA

The Planetarium On Friday the 5th of May we went to the Science Museum in Bristol.

We travelled by a coach and arrived at 10 am and then we got into our groups. My favourite activity was the parachute. After lunch we went to the Planetarium. It felt like we landed on Mercury. We saw Curiosity on Mars.

It took pictures and sends photos back to Earth. It was so so fun and then we headed back to school.

Hector

Once upon a time the King was scared because there was a fire dragon. The dragon was burning down his land.

The King called his guards to fire the green dragon. It wounded two loose sheep.

He had them that year until there were no more. The villagers gave it pigs and he swallowed them. Then he wanted a sweet princess. When the King heard the news he said NO!! The next day the princess rode to the dark cave. Suddenly a knight came and slayed the dragon. The King was delighted when he heard the news.

He gave George an award but George wanted an adventure.

Sebby

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Chinese New Year

The Real Story behind The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine There was some people and they were in the submarine. The people were going in the sea. The sea was dark. They went in a cave. There was diamonds.

They grabbed the diamonds and they went to shore.

Felix

Once upon a time I went to a bridge. There was a submarine. I went in the submarine it had buttons. I pulled the top shut. I steered the wheel and I went full speed ahead! I thought it was fun. So I went faster and faster! So I crashed so I swam out and then I found shore.

The Jade Emperor decided to have a race for all the animals. They all lined up at the start line. The cat and the rat were friends.

They asked the ox if he could carry us across please. “Yes,” said the ox and he did.

But the rat pushed the cat in the river.

Splash! First was the rat and second was the ox and third was the tiger and fourth was the rabbit who jumped on a floating log. Then came all the other animals.

Sophie

Phoebe

IRIS

OLIVIA

Danny the Dragon Danny lives in a forest near a small village. He loved the villagers. He lit their fires and cooked their food and lit their candles. One day a stranger came.

His name was Mr Marvo. He sold firesticks. They lit your fire and lit your candles and cooked your food. When Danny came everyone said no when he asked do you need me to light your fire. Danny felt sad. Then one night robbers strolled in the forest. They smelled the food and saw their candles and fires. They shouted help help. Then Danny came and burnt the robbers bottoms and toasted their toes and burnt their beards. They gave Danny his job back and they found a new job for the firesticks. The new job for the firesticks was for Danny’s house Freddie

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Year 2 Our visit to Giffords Circus On Friday we watched the rehearsal of ‘Any Port in a Storm’ at Gifford Circus.

It was super amazing. We saw the acrobats doing the amazing swing and gymnastics.

We saw the lovely and graceful Flamenco dancers. After that we saw funny Tweedy the clown who was really funny. His pants fell down! We all laughed. Then we saw the acrobats doing their terrifying flips.

It was wonderful. Then we saw the graceful horses. My favourite bit was Tweedy. I liked it when his pants fell down. It was hilarious!

Skating on Thin Ice by 2H

Our Fire of London Yesterday we set fire to our Pudding Lane. The houses were made out of natural materials.

Jonty’s bakery was the first to burn down. At Henry’s house the fire jumped over but it came back and it got Henry’s house. I felt happy until it got my house. Then I felt sad, worried and scared. All the houses burned down into ashes.

Wren

A description of the Secret Garden in ‘The Lion and the Unicorn’ by Shirley Hughes I walked into the garden and then stopped dead. The garden was gleaming.

There was a stream on both sides. In the middle there stood a unicorn. It was in the middle of a fountain. There were flowers on each side. I could smell red roses.

I could not believe my eyes. The wind blew my hair.

Matilda

A diary entry from 3rd September 1666 Dear Diary, I woke up and looked out of my window. There was lots of fire in Pudding Lane. I saw smoke burning.

Then I went outside. I ran to Samuel Pepys. I saw licking flames and people running. I heard exploding buildings.

I was very scared. It felt like the whole of London was burning. I am going to try to get to the other side of the river where I hope it will be safe.

Jonty

I was sure I would come back to this safe place. I sat down and looked at the unicorn, I thought about my dad. I knew I was safe. I thought I was in a dream.

The sun reflected on the unicorn. I got up and walked down the path and looked around. It was gleaming like a piece of gold.

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Rainforest Adventure One day I went on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest. I was very very excited when I got there. It was so colourful. It was beautiful. There were colours of black, brown, red, yellow, orange, pink, green, purple, white, blue and grey, “Oh no,” I said. “There is a horrible snake!” So I went to a really tall tree where I saw the snake.

It was green, black, red and yellow. It had stripes and zig zags and it had glowing red

eyes, sharp long white teeth and last of all it wanted to eat me. I started to climb the tree, but when I was about half way up the tree, the snake came back out of it’s lair and caught me! It wrapped me in its coils.

I fell out of the tree and on the floor. I ran very very fast back to the car and drove out as quickly as I could and back to the house and hid.

Lula

EMILIE

Rainforest When I am in the rainforest I smell rotten trees bending over me I touch prickly pears up on the branches I hear scampering jaguars on patrol I listen to echoing roars from gorillas I sense whimpering baby monkeys in the trees I see motionless bush babies staring at me I leave the rainforest sadly Herbie

The Secret Garden I walked into the garden. I saw a beam of magical light shine into my eyes.

The walls were crumbly and old and there were statues. The scorching sun was boiling hot. I saw a runny waterfall flowing down a cliff. There were hand prints everywhere. Some trees had vines dangling from their long branches. There were stony benches and mossy graves and massive hedges. I thought it was an ancient garden but I saw something alive. I went deeper into the garden. I had a feeling but this was a magic garden. Suddenly I saw a soldier who had no armour at all, so I decided to ask him a few questions about the garden and who he was. But something was wrong he was a ghost.

Eleanor

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Rainforest When I went to the Rainforest….

I smell rich fresh fruit upon the trees.

I touch gritty wet trees.

I hear colourful birds singing high.

I see a monkey swinging on the leafy green vines.

I feel amazed by all these animals.

Ted

Tallulah

Fire Flames shooting like shooting stars.

Twirling like ballerinas.

Falling embers like a raindrop coming from the sky.

Flames wiggle like they are trying to get warm.

Exploding sparks like popcorn popping.

Crackling logs like hatching chicks.

Fizzing sparks like fizzing Coca-Cola Sparking logs like a sparkling sparkler.

Sweaty like a sweaty bicycle rider.

Bubbles in my tummy like I’m blowing bubbles.

Comforted like when I hug my mummy I feel comforted.

Embers are glowing, glowing all night.

Red, yellow, orange and white.

Also blue which I definitely like.

Well oh well this is my favourite bit, To hear the flames crackle and spit.

I like it because it fizzes and explodes through the winters night that gives me a cold nose.

I love going near fires they make me nice and warm.

But there is one thing I need to say that fires are dangerous And that is that!

Darcey

James

When I went into the Rainforest…

I heard a black and red snake hissing in the trees.

I heard crickets calling to each other.

I heard lions roaring.

I heard swaying trees swaying in the distance.

I heard elephants stamping through the forest.

I smelt juicy fruit.

I saw leopards bounding about.

I felt the wet trees.

I felt the wet humidity in the air.

I felt excited because I saw lots of animals.

Rex

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Anthology The Man At The End Of The Road The last chime of midnight faded in the darkened sky.

Vanessa May, aged thirty one, stepped tentatively out of the broken-down fast food restaurant. The street was abandoned and the flickering street lamp shone an obscure light over the colossal Georgian houses. The only sound was footsteps and laughter coming out of the bar opposite the road.

Vanessa carried on walking, occasionally looking up to see where she was going. The trees left a dark shadow on the pavements meaning it was hard to see. There could be anyone around here wanting to kidnap or murder her.

Then there was. The last person to see her with her heart still pumping in her chest was the sweaty man with foul breath at the restaurant.

Around the corner at the end of the road was a man. He was well dressed. He wore a long beige coat, polished shoes and he held a phone in his pale right hand. The gentleman said in a mysterious low voice “Okay,” then hung up and put the silver rectangle back in his pocket.

Colours Orange warmth flickers in my heart Walls, painted with crimson flowers. Floors scattered with plastic yellow blocks, tyres stuck on tightly.

Mummy’s big red smile Tables with creamy paper and pallets of violets, rosy pinks, vibrant oranges.

Then Monday. I drag my laced feet along the hard grey pavement.

A hand tightens around my throat. My nails dig into Mummy’s firm, purple grip. The building dawns in front of me. Grey and hard.

Grey and hard.

I clutch the yellow pencil. The blackboard slate is cold. My knuckles turn white. A snap. Me my pencil of course, its me. It is always me.

A bell. My page. White as a sheet. Not a letter in sight. I twist my head. Pages of grey. Everywhere except mine.

Breaktime I sit alone on a wooden bench. Red anger fills my insides.

Nobody likes me I am nobody Colours stream out of me. Pages filled with my work.

Yellow fills my face.

Maybe I have one use. Maybe I am not pointless Poppy Year 6

Vanessa knew she was going to be a victim and that she would soon be in the newspapers. An ice cold hand touched her neck. She heard a car engine start and felt a sudden thump in her back and then a slam of doors.

Suddenly there was a sharp agonising pain in her chest and she collapsed. All she could see now was haunting darkness.

Grace Year 8

I was in the Court Waiting Room. I was Nervous Heart pounding in my chest. A loud headache thumping in my skull. My shirt clinging to me with sweat. About five superior men marched past. A tingle ran down my spine as the gust of wind blew in my face. Glaring at them. I was in a daze. What had I done? I was glaring intensively at the judge on the stage. Humiliated I got up hesitantly from the floor. The pain shot me in the leg, it was unbearable.

I collapsed to the ground, then black stars and out. I was gone.

Zoe Year 5

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The Easter Crow I swoop down with all my force. My beak glistens with hunger. I feel so happy that I am going to make a terrible Easter egg hunt for the children. I pick the biggest and the best. I unwrap the shiny paper and scoff it in my mouth. I then hear the door open, I turn my head round, it is the farmer with his gun. I create lift off and fly away as quickly as I can. He takes aim and fires. The bullet flies close to me but I get away.

Caspar Year 4

Have You Ever Had The Slightest Thought Of Living In a Remote Place?

Many people might want to get away for a week or two for many reasons, but some people really go to these unique and quiet places to live there because they might be under a lot of stress at work. They might not like the laws of the land or they might want to get away from society. Stress is a major issue in people’s lives which can make you depressed and also it is not good for your blood pressure. One of the big reasons for stress is work. If people move to these remote places then they would not have to worry about work.

The main reason that countries have laws is to keep people safe and to keep society under control, however, if you are on your own in this remote area with no people you can do mostly anything you want.

The advantages of moving to a remote place is that you get to try out new experiences like to survive, build shelters and find food. The disadvantages is that you cannot access some pleasures such as food and medicine.

I would like to live on a remote island with no doubt because of the stress relief and if I needed any medicine I could import them.

Marcus Year 8

The Man He sat next to me at the bus stop.

Immediately my senses were alerted.

My eyes caught a wart on the tip of his nose. The wart was massive, it seemed to grow every time I looked at it. Every time he breathed, a grunting sound came of his mouth. He was covered head to toe in mud. A bogey was hanging from the tip of his nose. His shoes were ripped and there was dog poo on the heel. Every time I breathed the smell grew more and more.

His hair was black with a bald patch.

He had a tattoo on his neck. It was revolting. It was green, yellow and a sort of indigo colour. Finally the bus arrived.

Charlie Year 6

The House It was the sort of night that did not feel right when I came to the rundown mansion at the top of the village. I was thinking of turning back when I heard a muffled scream.

I rushed in desperately trying to find a light switch but when I found it, I wished I had not turned on the light.

There was a bloody body on the floor.

I did not recognise the face.

I was transfixed until I heard a rattle of footsteps running. I looked up just in time to catch a glimpse of a man sprinting out the back door.

Johnny Year 7

max year 8

Half Term Recount I was sitting there comfortably in the warm and fluffy saddle on my old, grey pony called Jimmy starting out to the wide open field with my Dad lurking in the gloomy misty shadows behind me. We were both staring at the brown and orange autumn leaves falling from old gnarly tree branches.

All of a sudden my dad said to me, “Well, come on Theo lets go” and we were off. I could not wait for the first canter of the day, so I suggested we should. Jimmy’s response to my heals were yet again ignored over and over again until we reached a hill. It was only then that I felt my confidence, he automatically cantered up the hill and then started bucking me off.

Eventually I was bucked off!

Theo F Year 5

LUCA YEAR 6

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Telling My mum’s eyes started to screw up, the sapphire blue now turning into a shade of grey. She was standing in her boss’ office looking down at the floor. She had her hair done up in a ponytail making it look like she was a young schoolgirl again, standing in the headmaster’s office.

She bit her lip making it numb so as to take her mind off the aching feeling in the back of her throat which she knew meant that she was a about to start crying. She thought back to when she had made the wrong call to one of her company’s most important customers and tell them something that made them complain to her boss. You could see the letters of regret written across her face, her sorry eyes now swivelling up to look at her boss’ face. Her legs were crossed and shaking looking as though they could just run of the room as quickly as they could. Her bitten lip started to quiver and tears started rolling down her cheeks.

Emily Year 7

Trapped Everyday I spend my life trying Everyday I spend my life working Everyday I spend my life wasted The damp, dark dungeon Was where I was left unwanted, unloved, rejected Time passed and it felt like years Every day like an eternity Clocks always seemed to be out of battery Emotions swept out like leftover food He arrived and I knew his positive attitude would make me change I would be different, a new person The open air swallowed me The feeling of joy filled my body for the first time I felt kindness, peace and love For them, my army of butterflies Willing to fight for me.

Jemima L Year 8

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HANNIE YEAR 7

The Tornado It was when I was walking home. In the distance I saw it, a swirling huge pillar going up high into the dark grey sky. A tornado was coming. I was scared to death.

I knew it was rather exciting to watch. I was not at all excited about this tornado.

It swirled up trees, signs and small buildings. Fences, bus shelters and random objects you never really notice with more than a second glance, they all came flying all over the place. All I could do was run to the house and get down into the basement. I went to my room, grabbed by toothbrush, toothpaste, teddies and a pillow and duvet. The tornado ripped across the bay, destroying everything in its path. Houses being wrecked, blown and scattered around. Trees flying ripped from the ground. Watching from my bedroom window fearful of the approaching storm.

Terrified I stood petrified rooted to the spot like a tree in a forest.

India Year 4

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On My Own Frightened that people would mock me. Staring faces looking and wondering who the new inmate is. First lesson with my so called guide next to me. Nervous, hungry, scared. The day went on like my life was taking over with the threat of a teacher asking a question like having a person with a gut at the point of death.

Next day, a new day, a memorable day. Teachers interviewing me to think I should go down a set, a decision was made. When I walked in thinking of brutal torture but smiles on everyone’s faces with sweet strawberry smells with bright florescent colours all around with a snug and warm welcome to a new stare.

Getting confident in my school life. My friends supporting me through an amazing bright beautiful new school which will get me to a new life surrounded with wildlife.

Max T Year 8

The Wind Listen to the wind, it speaks Alas many do not care But listen and you will hear The wind has travelled far, far Away it must go away It has a voice of hope, hope Listen my child and pray Her music is bewitching Her father is the great sun Her mother gentle moon When gone, her music stays, stays I wake, the wind is still singing.

Matilda Year 4

Autumn As the wonderful array of colours start to fall Look for the last glimpses of sunlight Before there is no more.

As the autumn flowers start to bloom Everyone will know winter is coming soon.

Soon there will be a carpet of scarlet, amber and yellow And the golden sky will be crisp and mellow.

JEMIMA K YEAR 8

The Walk Showers of rain came down, like a steady downpour of tears. My wellie boots were full to the rim with grey, soppy, sprinkled droplets that smelt like old chest hair dipped in poison. I was walking home from school, tired, hungry and hoping for the rain to die down. The wind moaned and howled like a ghostly spirit and dragged a veil of stinging mist as it hit my ice-cold face. My hands were shaking as the puddles jumped to life. I could smell and taste the damp rain falling onto the leaves of the deep dark forest named Dark Eye. I knew a storm was brewing …

Mary Year 6

The squirrels are scampering around Looking for nuts all over town.

As the deer prance, The trees will wave and dance, saying “hello” to autumn.

But soon enough, All the beauty will be gone.

And the rain will start pouring down The wet and the cold, the wind and the snow.

Oh, goodbye autumn do you have to disappear?

I’ll see you soon autumn Hopefully next year!

Emily Year 5

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Dear Diary Today was very disappointing because ever since I came on Venus, even on the first day five years ago I have been waiting to see the sun. Watch it pass by, like a coin big enough to buy the world, rolling across the sky. I was so excited to feel its smooth warmth through my body and I thought today all that would happen but NO. My stupid class mates locked me in the closet for the whole day, left me in there to wait until they had finished playing outside in the sun, living the moment. I had been dreaming about this moment for five years. Just because they are jealous it does not give them the right to lock me up. I was so sad that I cried nearly the whole time. It was like everyone was celebrating my own birthday with me in the closet. I hate living on Venus. It is so boring, no exercise. I really hope my parents get me off here soon and I will be able to see the sun once more.

Teo Year 7

Dear Family I am in Salisbury. It is a nice town, small not big enough to be local and charming, yet res. enough to have good shops and theat all I went to the market today. As with nirs British markets it only sold cheap souve the if r wonde imes and vegetables. I somet amazing British take for granted all of the they do Why have. historic buildings they them? then build a horrible market amongst tecture Soon these incredible feats of archi tidal will probably be forgotten amongst a wave of modern, cheap things.

My Family Home

I hope to see you soon.

Love Max L Year 8

Dear Father Christmas Dear Father Christmas My name is William. I am 9 years old and I live in Gloucestershire, England.

I am writing to you to thank you for delivering all our magnificent presents.

We hope you do not get stuck up chimneys after all the mince pies and food. This Christmas I would love a new rabbit. Please could you leave one in a hatch outside on Christmas morning for me to cuddle? I really ask you for a rabbit and in return I will give you double amount of food that you got last year.

How are you and all your many elves up there? I hope you are well because if you cannot get here, I am afraid no wine! This year I have no debits or detention and I have been as good as gold and I have been super helpful.

I really would give you anything if it snowed and I mean it.

Yours sincerely William H Year 4

The Old Lady Plane Crash I froze. The lights went out. We were plunged into complete darkness. The plane lurched from side to side. The baby screamed shattering the stunned silence like shards of glass across the plane. Oxygen masks fell from above me as the plane started to shudder. The man next to me was drawing the cross over his chest, praying, chanting, begging for mercy to God above as the red emergency lights on the floor pointed downwards to hell below. Smoke hung in the air stinging my eyes.

We flew into the eye of the storm. The lightening trapping us in its lair. My heart was pounding in my chest as I started to tremble. Luggage was spinning down the aisle. My only thoughts were of my parents as the plane spiralled down to my watery grave.

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The old lady stumbles calmly down the street every Tuesday at 5 o’clock sharp.

I have never met her but we always exchange grins. I believe her handbag is crocodile skin. She wears quite dreary clothes. The handbag is the most exciting thing in her outfit. I do think she only has one cardigan, a beige one. As usual she pops into a store and yep, just as I thought, bought an orange sweet because an apple would hurt her teeth. She then hops over to the other side of the street to meet her friends at the local coffee shop.

Mathilde Year 6

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The Fox and the Goat While reaching down to drink the water in the well the fox fell in. Try as he would he could not crawl out because the walls of the well were too high. Not long after a goat trotted along. Seeing the fox down there, he asked him the reason why. “I am enjoying the cool pure water,” replied the fox. “Wouldn’t you like to jump down and taste it?” said the fox. Without stopping to think the foolish old goat climbed in. No sooner had he reached the bottom than the cunning fox leapt onto his back and scrambled to the top.

Glancing down at the unhappy goat, the fox laughed and said “ Next time, friend goat, be sure to look before you leap.”

Sam J Year 4

The Dark The trees clawed and whistled at the ghostly sky Grey scratchy leaves fought violently through shiny silver wind that bullied them menacingly.

The white flicker flame hovered silently above messy clouds, breeze bounded over them ripping the candyfloss of them.

A bony figure left muddy prints across the shadowed black path that wriggled over the moor like a stray string.

A golden owl hooted above it, swirling and swooping through the musty grey His face spotty and grey, tattered and old Chin stuck out and nose stuck in and red Eyes white forgotten and bright.

Lola Year 5

The Beach I was making my way through the steamy jungle when I suddenly heard the huge waves crashing against the boiling rocks. I was sitting on the golden beach gearing up to go spear fishing. I got into the refreshing water and dived down into the reef hoping to find some tasty fish. When I got back from the sea with a bag full of fish I decided that I wanted to cook the fish so I started to walk along the sizzling hot beach to collect firewood. I got the fire going and I wrapped the fish in big leaves and put them on the fire and waited ten minutes until the fish were cooked. When I ate all the fish I headed back into the jungle and went to sleep.

Arthur Year 6

Extracts from our World War 1 Trench Diaries 12:15 at night, its dark and cold, I had a tiny lantern beside me, the rats were the size of my arm.

Freddie C

I woke at 5 o’clock in the morning from a horrifying nightmare.

Jago L

No sleep, rats squeaking all night, so I am really tired and not looking forward to breakfast. The wet mud is gooey and disgusting.

Camilla K

After breakfast I got ready. It was so hard to put everything on because it was all so wet.

Scarlett B

The next morning it was so misty we could not see the wire. Our officer whispered to everyone, “Get ready to fire.”

Louis

There was no fighting today the weather was too bad.

Oscar E

I am drenched, I am on the front line, all that I have to eat is bully beef and jam.

I have not had a shower in three weeks.

Lucas D

I miss you mum. It is the longest we have been apart. I learned how to build a machine gun yesterday, it was really fun and interesting. Miss you so much.

Rafe P

I had supper and went to sleep in this horrible, miserable place.

Ila B

It was now dark and something felt wrong.

There was no noise, no gunfire, no bombs, no shouting or screaming, no one saying help, but then I heard a whistle. I realised too late and shouted, ‘Take cover!”

Aggie P

His last words were, “Send this letter to my mother.”

Wills M Year 5

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Sport 1ST XV Team: N Agnew* (capt), A Catto*, A Adams*, J Edwards*, M Learmond+, C Brook+, G Jardine, M May, R Slatter, O Oldman, J McLaughlan, M Thompson, F O’Neill, S Madsen, J Raphael, M Bailey *denotes full colours + denotes half colours Results: v Monkton Combe v Prior Park v St John’s v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v The Elms v Abberley Hall v Pinewood v Wycliffe v Prior Park v The Downs v St Hugh’s

Lost Won Lost Lost Lost Lost Lost Won Won Drew Lost Lost

0 - 45 Away 40 - 20 Home 20 - 45 Home 5 - 50 Away 20 - 50 Home 10 - 35 Away 0 - 60 Away 30 - 15 Home 30 - 20 Away 40 - 40 Away 5 - 35 Away 30 - 40 Home

Pinewood 7’s Rugby Competition Group Matches v Wycliffe Drew v The Downs, Malvern Lost v Ashfold Lost v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Prior Park Won 7/8th Place Play-off v St Hugh’s

Lost

The 1st team, now playing 13-a-side under the RFU’s new rules of play, started the season at the Clifton College Early Season Festival on the first Sunday of term. This turned out to be a very worthwhile experience, allowing the boys to try out playing in a number of different positions and to get some valuable game time by playing a number of short matches against other schools from across the country. It also provided the boys with an early realization of the quality and the intensity of the rugby that is needed at Prep School 1st team level.

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A tough opening fixture against Monkton, where we were easily defeated, further highlighted the improvements that we would need to make on the field. A victory against Prior Park was then followed by a further five heavy defeats.

It would have been easy for the boys to have lost heart and given up, however it became apparent that this was not something that this particular group of boys were prepared to do. To their great credit – they continued to train hard, and look for ways to improve as a team. Their reward came in our match against Pinewood – where a fantastic team performance, with some outstanding individual plays, resulted in a well-deserved 30-15 victory. This was then followed by a gutsy performance away at Wycliffe, where despite being a man down for the entire second half, the boys managed to hold on for another victory.

Two close games against Prior Park and The Downs followed, and produced a draw and a defeat. Our final match of the season was against St Hugh’s, where, with most of the school on the

sidelines supporting, the 1st team were involved in a titanic struggle. The lead changed hands several times, and in the end we were narrowly defeated after conceding two late tries.

While any of the strengths of our season undoubtedly came out of the boys’ desire to work together, and for each other, as a team, there are a number of individuals who deserve special mention for the roles they played over the course of the term. Ned Agnew captained the team with a dignity and a determination that rubbed off on those around him, and was awarded full colours. Full colours were also awarded to Angus Catto, Atticus Adams, and Johnny Edwards, with half colours awarded to Max Learmond and Charlie Brook. Robbie Slatter was awarded the Beaudesert Tackling Award, while Joseph Raphael was awarded the Most Improved Award, having started the term playing in the 3rds before quickly progressing up to the 2nds and then the 1st team.

Many of those who represented the 1st team this year were Year 7s, who were signed up to play U13 rugby. This bodes well for the future, with the hope being that they will be able to take both the skills they have learnt, and the attitudes displayed, into next years’ 1st team group.

While the results card may not read too well, the key judgement on any season should be made on the developments that have been made.

This group of boys have made huge improvements, all the while doing so with an exceptionally positive and resolute attitude.

I hope that those leaving Beaudesert will continue to enjoy the sport at their senior schools, and I wish them all good luck in their future rugby careers.

HS

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2ND XV Team: F O’Neill, M Bailey, J Cooper, J Edmonston, F Fawcett, A Hellens, S Madsen, G Beattie, A Baker, V Bowers, G Carpenter, J Jefferies, J Raphael, E Viva Simond, L Webb, F Baker, S Mayer, S Kapoor Results: v Monkton Combe Lost v Prior Park Won v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Dean Close Lost v Abberley Hall Lost v Pinewood Lost v Wycliffe Lost v Tockington Lost v The Downs Lost v St Hugh’s Drew

0 5 0 1 0 3 4 2 1 2

- 9 - 4 - 9 - 8 - 9 - 8 - 6 - 5 - 9 - 2

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A new team, a new rugby format and a very new experience for this group of boys. The results clearly show that this was a very difficult season to blood these guys into senior prep school rugby.

Unfortunately, in many of the matches we were just out played, out run and muscled out in the contact situation. There was not too much we could do when the opponent teams were just bigger and faster than us. We did match them with our commitment during games and demonstrated some very good skills but when we had 25% possession and the other team 75%, the scores were always going to be difficult to contain. There are some positives to take away, we won a game early on and then drew the final game against St Hugh’s showing some excellent fighting spirit. In 3 other games we were either leading or drawing at half time but by then our energy levels had sapped and the tackles

fell off and the scores quickly mounted up. The skills were on display but at times just they could not execute the final pass to score more tries. It was great to see the likes of Jo R and George C come up from the 3rds and cement their place in the team with Jo playing for the 1st’s in a couple of matches.

Jack C was a dynamo around the pitch and George B made some searching runs into opposition defences. The team was ably led by Seb M and his deputy Freddie B backed him up by leading by example.

I was very impressed with the way the boys’ heads did not go down over the weeks as results and matches were one sided on a few occasions.

Hopefully, next year when they play altogether in the Under 13’s, more success will emerge and demonstrate their ability in this sporting field.

EC

UNDER 11A

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The season started with a narrow loss against a competitive Monkton Prep team. The boys were a bit slow off the mark, however the next two games they fired on all cylinders and fought hard to come away with wins against The Elms and Cheltenham Prep. Two back-to-back festivals meant the boys were able to play a number of games in varying positions. Mixing it up with positions over a total of six shorter games allowed the boys to experience different roles on the field. Three enthralling games followed in which some of the best rugby was played all term. A loss against Pinewood only spurred them on against Abberley Hall, where the boys played superbly to come out on top.

Particular mention goes to Hector’s try, where it started with a scrum on our 22, played through a number of phases, went through a lot of hands to score in the corner. A return game against Pinewood was full of drama, leading up to the last minute, Pinewood equalised in the dying seconds.

The last four matches highlighted how far the boys had come over the term. There were moments of brilliance including Orlo’s try against Prior Park, Frankie’s rucking against St Edwards, Max D’s vision against The Downs and Zach’s electrifying pace against Wycliffe. Three convincing victories and a hard fought, but narrow loss, capped off a very enjoyable rugby season. A huge well done and thank you to the boys for being a great bunch of boys!

NC

3RD XV Team: V Bowers, G Carpenter, D Keegan, J Raphael, S Read, L Van de Grift, L Webb, B Worsley, M Schmidt, T Hall, S Mayer, A Pease, O Comaish, J Holloway, W Hyde, J Edmonston, A Baker, T Burton, H Ahearne Results: v Monkton v St John’s v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v The Elms v Abberley Hall v Pinewood v St Hugh’s

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0 - 60 35 - 50 5 - 30 5 - 55 5 - 45 20 - 45 5 - 50 20 - 55

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Well, where do I begin? A quick glance at the team results pretty much sums this season up and although both the boys and myself breathed a final sigh of relief once that final whistle blew against St Hugh’s, there are still a great many positives that the team took away with them.

Out of the eight matches played, only one match finished without us getting on the score board, the team scored a total of fifteen tries and certainly by the time we got to the final few matches – more committed tackles were put in by the vast majority of the boys. There were also a great many comical moments had and I do not believe that any of the heavy losses that we endured this season will have scarred the boys for life. A tiny bunch, that showed commitment and heart (at times). Well done and for those that return to the 3rd XII next season, fingers crossed that you all grow a few more inches, put on a few more pounds and find that inner lion.

JLB

Team: H Adams, O Clark, F Wallace, O Ridgwell, M Morris, M Dunne, Z Hitchcock-Smith, L Webb, M Rowlands, A Maculan Results: v Monkton Prep v The Elms v Cheltenham Prep v Pinewood v Abberley Hall v Pinewood v Wycliffe v Prior Park v St Edward’s v The Downs Prior Park Festival:

Beaudesert Festival: Severnside Festival:

Lost 15 - 20 Away Won 30 - 25 Home Won 30 - 20 Home Lost 20 - 30 Away Won 35 - 20 Away Drew 15 - 15 Home Won 40 - 5 Away Lost 20 - 25 Home Won 15 - 5 Home Won 40 - 0 Home Played 3: Won 1, Drew 1, Lost 1 Played 3: Won 3 Played 3: Won 2, Lost 1

Without doubt a season to remember. This team is a fantastic bunch of boys who loved playing rugby and had a real desire to improve. From the first rugby session, to the last, the boys committed themselves to a very enjoyable and rewarding season. Individual ball skills and teamwork were key to their success, which allowed them to develop and learn more advanced rucking techniques, game tactics and set plays. A particular highlight was naming the set plays after television

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UNDER 11B Team: F Campbell, F Hack, M d’Arcy Rice, J Hunt, A Watkins, A Binns, D Rawle, A Hunter, T Ratcliffe, C Birts, R Page, L Webb, A Maculan, H Large, B Nielsen, W Shipsey Results: v Monkton Prep v QEH v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v Cheltenham Prep v Rencomb v Pinewood v Berkhampstead A v Hatherop Castle A v Rencomb A v Tockington A

Won Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost Won Draw Lost

50 - 5 55 - 0 25 - 0 35 - 15 20 - 0 10 - 5 45 - 0 0 - 45 25 - 5 15 - 15 25 - 40

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When you score with the first play of the first game, with the opposition not getting a hand on one of your players, the signs are good. So it proved for this talented bunch of players, many of whom achieved “A” team recognition as the season progressed.

We had in Joe, Freddie C, Freddie H, Aled and Monty a strong set of forwards who relished a physical confrontation, eager to take crash balls or make big tackles. Monty hooked well, securing well over our fair share of ball. By the end of the season, the boys were realising how much of a weapon their size was.

Our half backs, Alfie and Daniel, distributed with precision, allowing our strike runners, such as Tom, Charlie and Reuben to score

many fine tries, often from set plays. Reuben in particular was a powerful runner, hitting great lines off flat passes. The defence was also sound, with a never say die attitude stopping many opposition players close to the line.

Our speed merchants, Luca, Arthur and Hector were great finishers, running good support lines and marshalling the defence to ensure the opposition were limited in their chances.

Highlights of the season included a dismantling of Pinewood at home, beating Hatherop’s As away and a fine draw against Rencomb’s As. The rugby was always played in a great spirit and we had a real team ethos at all times. Well done all!

SP

UNDER 11C Team: E Bajeux, R Calvert, C Combe, H Kay, B Nielsen, G Scurr, W Shipsey, T Ratcliffe, F Hack, A Watkins, J Hunt Results: v QEH v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v Abberley Hall v Prior Park v St Edward’s v The Downs

UNDER 10A Team: B Evans, A Thomson, A Gordon, B Pridmore, R Van de Grift, R Phillips, D Bradley, F Amati, W Moffatt, G Cherry, M Viva Simond

Results: v Monkton Combe Won v The Elms Won v Dean Close Won v Cheltenham Prep Drew v Pinewood Won v Abberley Hall Drew v Pinewood Won v Wycliffe Won v Prior Park Lost v The Downs Won Wycliffe Festival: Lost v St John’s Drew v Cheltenham Prep Won v Clifton Won v Prior Park Severnside Festival Lost v Cheltenham Prep Won v The Downs Won v Dean Close

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A team full of talent; they practised hard in games sessions and played their matches with great passion. It was a very successful term, not only in the matches they won but measuring their improvement throughout the term.

Although set positions are not recommended, every player fitted into certain roles; Dan carried the ball forward with great power, eagerly supported by Archie, who rucked well and won plenty of turnovers. Barney took the scrum half position and played a typical No 9 linking forwards and backs and supplying the ball to Bryn, a natural 10. His quick feet enabled him to manoeuvre through many defences.

He has a good knowledge of the all round game; not only handling and tackling but counter rucking and winning the ball. This was also true about Archie, fearless in attack as well as defence, he made some crunching tackles and ran straight and hard at the opposition, linking well with those with pace on his outside. Rafe used his genuine pace to great effect scoring some very impressive tries. Both Francesco and Rory were very deceptive in their running style and not only were quick in attack their defensive play improved as the term progressed. George and Matthieu each played several matches and grew in confidence. Will unlucky only to play once, has a very good future in front of him.

It has been a very enjoyable season, I look forward to following the rugby careers of this very motivated team throughout their playing days at Beaudesert. Well done and thank you all.

JSSM

Won Won Drew Won Won Won Lost

50 - 10 40 - 0 35 - 35 35 - 20 45 - 0 25 - 10 0 - 25

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Beaudesert Festival Won 2 Lost 0 The Downs Festival Won 0 Lost 3 The Under 11 C team enjoyed a great season.

The players showed a great fighting spirit and determination both in training and in matches and their attitude, no matter the weather, was first class! The depth of talent within this year group was again clear to see and it was not surprising that the team was unbeaten in nearly all their head to head fixtures. The team worked on a number of skills throughout the season especially in their commitment to tackle the ball carrier, rucking and their organisation in defence. In attack their ability to create try scoring opportunities came from running at pace through the gaps and in their excellent support play. Rory and Caspar scored an amazing 30 tries between them. While Tom ran tirelessly both in attack and defence.

All players played such an important role in the matches scoring key tries and making vital tackles.

A wonderful team spirit- thank you for all your efforts!

LR

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UNDER 10B Team: G Cherry, H Jefferies, O Eugster, O GiffardLindsay, L Dangerfield, W Moffatt, M Craven A Baker, M Viva Simond, W Douglas-Pennant Results: v Cheltenham Prep Won v Dean Close Drew v Pinewood Won v Berkhampstead Lost v Hatherop Lost v Wycliffe Won

7 0 8 6 6 7

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Dean Close Festival: Clifton Festival: Wycliffe Festival: A team full of talent; they practised hard in games sessions and played their matches with great passion. It was a very successful term, not only in the matches they won but measuring their improvement throughout the term.

The U10B’s had an incredibly successful season

UNDER 10C&D Teams: E Cuellar, L d’Abo, W Douglas–Pennant, J Dunn, J Lamb, T Fagan, L Dhillon, G Grand, T McCulloch, T Wickett, F Champniss, W Greig, H Hiscox, C Hyde, E Ransome, O Ross, O Easen U10 C Results: v Monkton v St John’s v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v Pinewood v Prior Park v Pinewood v The Downs

Won Won Lost Won Won Won Won Won

6 - 3 9 - 1 3 - 5 5 - 3 9 - 6 9 - 6 9 - 5 12 - 0

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U10 D Results: v The Elms v Berkhampstead v Cheltenham Prep v Pinewood v Abberley Hall

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Dean Close Festival: Lost 1, Won 1, Drew 1 Wycliffe Festival: Lost 2 The Downs Festival: Lost 3 Although referred to as the Cs and Ds, in fact these were two parallel teams. Indeed, several people represented both teams. We concentrated on getting the basics right with regards to passing, setting up rucks, tackling and maintaining the right shaped line, both in attack and defence (rather than all crowding around the ball) in particular.

The boys worked hard in training sessions to improve their technique and positioning in all the skills mentioned, as well as developing their fitness. They applied what they had practised with increasing ability and thought in the context of matches as the term progressed, becoming a

and there was real improvements made by everyone. As a team they gelled exceptionally well and it was such fun to coach them and be a part of it all.

The first fixtures of the season were very much games to warm up with and festivals early on at Clifton and Dean Close meant that we could find our feet as a group and play without too much pressure. It was not until late in September where we came up against our first true test with a match at Cheltenham Prep. It was a close game, but in the end our pace and power proved too much for them and we were 7-3 winners.

Throughout the season each player took their turn to shine in the different matches. Archie and Harry’s tackling was outstanding, they had the hearts of lions when it came to making the big tackles that often changed the momentum of games. Max and Oscar put Will Greenwood to shame with their impeccably timed runs off the ball and superb support play, and on the wings, Oliver and Louis were feared by all for their finishing. The team showed their true class and metal when we played Pinewood away, where galloping runs by Will and Matthieu proved too

fairly cohesive unit in the end. The experience of competitive games against other schools sharpened our understanding of the rules. We emphasized the importance of teamwork, with everyone having to contribute to the team’s overall performance.

In the C team many people impressed us for various reasons: Enzo with his sensible attitude; William D-P with his agility and sheer enthusiasm; Theo F with his electric pace; conversely George with his brave tackling and unselfishness; Louis with his direct style of play; both Jagos and Lucas always tried their hardest; however, player of the season was undoubtedly Theo M, who scored numerous tries thanks to his speed and a deceptive jink to evade defenders, as well as nailing many opponents, often much bigger than himself, when tackling. He was commendably modest too. Congratulations on an enjoyable and reasonably successful season overall. Keep it up next year, guys!

OF The D team started off with a festival at Dean Close which was good to see all the boys get involved and used to playing rugby again. We had some good victories against Berkhampstead, Pinewood and Abberley Hall. The boys showed some good skills and put into the practice the things we had worked on throughout the season, which was very good to see, so well done to them.

We did come up against some bigger teams and played against a few C teams which was a great test for the boys and they certainly stood up to the challenge and put in some good performances.

The one thing they could look to improve is making sure they work as a team, especially when they come up against bigger and stronger opposition, but I could not fault their effort and they always put in 100%.

I look forward to seeing how they get on next season and seeing them continue to improve. Well done boys!

BB

much for them and we ran out comfortable winners 6-3. However, it was not always just galloping runs and big boshes up the middle.

George and Oscar were instrumental in their ball distribution throughout the season and over the course of it they really tried hard to learn how to read the game and time their passes.

A superb season had by all and best of luck to them as they head up to the U11’s.

TL

UNDER 9s Teams: Warriors and Chiefs C Burns, F Douglas-Pennant, R Edmunds, T Evans-Gough, W Gemmill, A Smith, E Stringer, M Thomson, B Tuke-Hastings, T Hack, A Roche, S MacIntosh, F Mullin, B Wateridge, J Bostock Tigers and Sharks T Eugster, C Hodges, J Mackay-Lewis, W Noest, G Pegg, R Rayner, A Vanderbrook, A Bajeux, A Cunningham, O Greig, S Jones, R Morris, K Probert, O Wilkes The term started off at the Cheltenham Festival where we put out mixed teams which lead to a variety of results but this gave us much to ponder as the children were plunged into unknown territory. This is always a good festival to see how the players respond to match competition. There were some good wins and narrow losses which augured well for the season to come.

Throughout the season teams were mixed and matched depending upon the strengths of the opposition which helped to create a healthy balance of rugby and many close results. The stars of the Warriors team were Wilfred G with his strong running and immense tackling, Rufus E with his support play and tackling skills saving many tries and Arthur S with some strong running and tackling. The team showed good pace and support play throughout the season, backed up well with Ben T-H and Eden S. On head to heads the Warriors made good progress as the season went on, overturning defeats by Pinewood and Hatherop.

They were, however, unable to get that much sought after win against St Hugh’s.

The Chiefs on their head to heads proved to be a strong and dominant side with strong running from Jake B and Sam M, there were also elusive runs from Archie R and Fred M. Both the Tigers and Sharks improved considerably and by the end of the season, all the players were able to tackle well and run with ball in hand. They developed their passing skills but this is an area that will need improving, particularly when running at pace. It was fantastic to see all the boys gaining in confidence and really enjoying their rugby. This bodes well for the future.

GR/JH

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Hockey 1ST VII Team: S Page+, Z Mayer*, A Evans (capt)*, M Smith+, M Edwards*, P Clark*, E Lewis, I Thomson+ * denotes full colours +denotes half colours Results: v The Elms v Monkton v Bromsgrove v Dean Close v Clifton v Cheltenham Prep v Wycliffe v The Downs v St Hugh’s

Drew Won Lost Lost Drew Won Won Won Drew

1 - 1 7 - 0 4 - 5 1 - 2 1 - 1 1 - 0 6 - 0 4 - 2 0 - 0

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Cheltenham Festival: RGS Worcester Tournament: Winners Cheltenham Ladies Tournament : Third IAPS: Won 4, Lost 1 Severnside Tournament: Second What a fantastic hockey season it has been!

The enthusiasm, talent and dedication that the 1st team have shown has been amazing. With five tournaments and nine matches, the girls have been busy. The start of the season we came up against some very talented teams such as The Elms, Dean Close and Bromsgrove. The girls played with passion and never gave up until that final whistle. The midfield of Zara, Alys, Maddy and Emilia were great, they created some good patterns of play in order for the forwards to get shots on goal and were always working back defending hard.

Alys who was captain, scored many goals this season and set up a lot from her quick stick skills and speed as had Zara who strikes the

2ND VII Team: T Maculan, A Wateridge, G Balfry, G Raphael, F McKenzie Wylie, E Tubbs, G Tucker, O Case, S Hiscox, M Phillips v The Elms v Monckton v Bromsgrove v St John’s v Clifton v Cheltenham Prep v Abberley Hall v Wycliffe v The Downs v St Hugh’s

Won Won Won Drew Won Lost Drew Lost Drew Lost

3 - 1 5 - 0 3 - 1 1 - 1 2 - 1 1 - 2 1 - 1 4 - 5 3 - 3 1 - 6

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ball with such power especially on her reverse, she created and scored some fantastic goals.

Poppy, our centre forward, also scored some good goals, and as the team’s first line of defence proved to be a fantastic tackler and thanks to her work rate and speed she played a major part in the success. Meghan and Isabella have been so strong in defence, they have impressed me with their distribution as well as their timing of tackles. Scarlet has played very well in goal and has demonstrated great reactions, saving some superb goals.

The highlight of the season was the IAPS tournament. The girls played some of the best hockey I have seen at Beaudesert and from the moment they got on the bus they had their promoted to the 2nds. We have been lucky enough to have had use of the excellent facility at Stratford Park for our practice sessions and competition has been fierce for places in the team. High quality practices with a very strong 1st team meant that we were ready and eagerly anticipating our first fixture against The Elms. We got off to the perfect start, scored early, withstood some sustained pressure before scoring late on and finished deserved winners. Two convincing away wins at Monckton and Bromsgrove carried on our good form and we were looking a real threat going forward, with Georgina and Emily in particular looking full of goals. We played some fantastic hockey, looking to get the ball wide at the earliest opportunity and also working really hard to win the ball back.

A high quality draw against the St John’s 1st team was another indication of how well the girls were playing and this was followed by the performance of the season, victory against Clifton. Leading 2-1 at half time, we had to

‘hockey heads’ on and were talking tactics.

With great attitudes on and off the pitch they were beating teams by a lot of goals. We got through to the quarter finals which was the qualifying match against a very strong Hazelgrove team. It was still 0 - 0 at the final whistle so it went to golden goal and in the last 10 seconds Hazelgrove scored. The girls were devastated but I was so proud of how well they had played.

After the first two losses they went on to win the rest of their matches as well as getting into the final of the Severnside Tournament.

Well done girls for a thoroughly enjoyable season it has been a pleasure to coach you.

GBW

show real character against the inevitable fight back and the team responded brilliantly, the second half finishing goalless for a memorable victory. Our form dipped a touch thereafter with narrow defeats at Cheltenham Prep and Wycliffe followed by a good draw at Abberley.

Runners up at the Severnside Tournament at Dean Close was another excellent effort, we missed out on top spot only on goal difference in a high quality competition.

There were any number of superb performances throughout the season, Tilda in goal was excellent, making several crucial saves. The effort and attitude of Georgie was great to see and I look forward to seeing her game develop further next year. The Year 8s contributed very well too, with Emily and Georgina the pick of our attack. Standout performer and stalwart of the defence was Anna, calm when in possession, always looking for the right pass, she has been outstanding throughout.

Well done all and thank you for a great season.

DR

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3RD TEAMS Results: v Tockington Won v Monkton Prep Won v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Bromsgrove Lost v Dean Close Lost v St John’s Won v Clifton Lost v Pinewood Lost v Cheltenham Prep Won v King’s, Gloucester Won v Wycliffe Won v Kingswood Won

Team: A Kay, A Miller Pyott, D Gough, L McLaughlin, J Lodge , R Roche, E Thompson, L Pearman 5 - 0 2 - 0 1 - 2 1 - 4 0 - 2 3 - 0 0 - 2 2 - 4 3 - 1 7 - 0 3 - 0 1 - 0

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The fact that 26 different girls played for the 3rds during the course of the season underlines the strength in depth of girls’ hockey at Beaudesert with players moving up and down according to their form. No matter which 7 were on the pitch at any one time, the work rate off the ball was always impressive.

As the season progressed a core group of Year 7 girls had the opportunity to play in several matches together and started to develop a real team spirit. Hermione, Jemima F-S and Jemima W were particularly impressive across the midfield. Hannie was an extremely solid defender and by the end of the season Ella had developed into a deadly finisher. Bearing in mind that there were Year 7s in the 1st and 2nd teams as well things look good for next year.

It was a pleasure to work with all of the girls and I was delighted by how much they improved and the fact that they always tried to play with width and speed.

SW

UNDER 11A Team: C Birts, J Heynes, M Leslie, B Montgomerie, R Smith, M Standen McDougal, T Vernon, M Davey, F MacIntosh, F Scurr Results: v Red Maid’s Won 4 - 2 Home v Monkton Lost 1 - 2 Away v Berkhampstead Won 2 - 1 Home v Dean Close Lost 1 - 2 Home v Kingswood Lost 2 - 5 Away v Pinewood Lost 2 - 3 Away v Clifton Won 3 - 2 Away v Pinewood Won 1 - 0 Home v Prior Park Drew 4 - 4 Home v Wycliffe Won 2 - 1 Away v The Downs Drew 1 - 1 Away v St Hugh’s Drew 3 - 3 Away IAPS Regional Qualifer: 2nd Severnside at Wycliffe Tournament: 4th

Results: v Bromsgrove Won v Dean Close Won v Clifton Won v Pinewood Drew v Cheltenham Prep Won v The King’s Lost v Wycliffe Drew v Kingswood Lost v St Hugh’s Won

4 - 2 5 - 2 4 - 3 2 - 2 4 - 2 2 - 3 1 - 1 0 - 1 5 - 0

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It has been a pleasure to coach the 4th team this season. We have had a successful term and this is down to all of the girl’s hard work in both training and during matches. In training we worked on lots of different skills, set play and movement both on and off the ball. The girls did well to put this into game play. Towards the end of the term the girls were working really well as a team, they began to pass the ball well into space and make each other sprint on to the ball which made us play some high standard hockey.

Due to their fantastic work ethic there was lots of movement throughout the senior squads. Well done to all girls.

PG

5TH VII Team: J Keveth, T Nelson, A Vernon, M Galton-Fenzi, C Dobson-Pinillos, E Watkins, A McIntyre, A Kay Results: v Bromsgrove v St John’s v Clifton v Pinewood v Cheltenham Prep v King’s Gloucester v Wycliffe v Kingswood

Lost Won Drew Drew Won Won Won Won

0 - 4 3 - 0 1 - 1 1 - 1 2 - 1 3 - 0 8 - 0 2 - 1

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The girls had a wonderful season and should be very proud of their achievements. After a slow start to the term with few matches, the girls got themselves into gear, working hard together during training and implementing the skills learnt onto the pitch. There were a lot of changes to the team over the season, but the stalwarts were able to adapt to playing with their new teammates and showed the utmost enthusiasm

The girls have had a fantastic term of hockey.

They started off the term very strong, with a fantastic win against Red Maid’s. Only a few weeks into their hockey term, the girls had the IAPS regionals at King’s Bruton. They played such fantastic hockey winning all of their games apart from the final against Chafyn Grove however still qualifying for the U11 IAPS hockey nationals.

The girls have had huge success this term, coming 2nd in the regional qualifiers at Kings Bruton, meaning they qualified to the IAPS National Finals at Repton. The team played fantastically at Kings Bruton, and their determination made the day very exciting. At the National Finals, the level of hockey had increased dramatically and it was quite a tough day. After a good warm up the girls faced Chafyn Grove for their first match.

The girls played well and after a few tears and injuries, the day came to an end with our last game against St John’s Chepstow, in which the girls played with so much grit and determination that they came out with a 1-0 win! Great game to finish off the day. I cannot put into words how

and desire to win. The games were by no means easy and the girls, especially against Clifton and Pinewood, were very well matched, and had to both defend well and attack with skill. We started the season with Agatha in goal, but after proving her worth and being poached by the 4ths, and later the 3rds, Emily stepped in and was a natural; very promising for next year. With the constant team changes came a great need for versatility, with most of the girls accepting the challenge of a new position with positivity and realising that the ability to be a versatile player is key in a team situation. Well done girls, it has been a great term.

JDS

proud I am of the girls this term. They have had a tremendous season of hockey and I look forward to seeing them next year, very well done.

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UNDER 11B Team: P Brown, E Grand, L Tuke-Hastings, C Haycraft Mee, S Mullin, M Evans-Gough, E Jones, P Ross, E Brooks, H Edmonston Results: v Red Maids’ Lost 1 - 2 v Monkton Won 1 - 0 v Berkhampstead Won 8 - 2 v Kingswood Won 5 - 2 v Pinewood Lost 1 - 4 v Clifton Won 4 - 2 v Pinewood Won 2 - 1 v St John’s Lost 1 - 4 v Abberley Hall Drew 1 - 1 v Wycliffe Won 3 - 1 v The Downs Won 5 - 2 v St Hugh’s Won 4 - 1 Prior Park Tournament: 8th

UNDER 11C Team: K Pritchard, L O’Carroll, S Meakin, F McLean, I Hamilton-Burnet, D Davies, R Wilkes, L Rayner, S Orchard, H Bullock Results: v Red Maids’ v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v Kingswood v Pinewood v Clifton v Hatherop v The Elms v Berkhampstead

Lost Won Drew Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won

0 - 2 4 - 0 0 - 0 1 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 0 0 - 3 0 - 2 7 - 1

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The U11C’s had a cracking hockey season.

They went from strength to strength and really gelled together as a team. After a few shaky matches at the start of the season they improved on their passing and movement which created some great play and resulted in them dominating in a lot of the matches, even ones played against some strong B sides. Kitty and Frieda made a great defensive team letting through very little and were always helped out by Savannah who made a very feisty centre half, getting back to defend, then charging up to attack. Mention must go to Holly who set up and scored a lot of goals, as well as Rosalind whose ability to play anywhere on the field was a great asset to the team. The girls were a real pleasure to coach and seemed to take all of the advice given to them.

LR

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The U11 Bs have had a very successful season, producing some great results. They have gained a better understanding of positioning and tactics which they have used well in matches. There were lots of changes to positions throughout the season as the girls improved their skills and adapted to different positions. Evie, Saskia and Margot showed great speed on the wings setting up some lovely goals. Hannah, Lucy and Margot were strong in defense, with Lucy using an effective drive up the pitch before passing to her forwards. Edie was a star in goal, showing real focus, quick reactions and good decisions to make some great saves. As centre half Poppy made some great tackles and timed her passes nicely. Ella, Coco and Phoebe were beginning to strike the ball with more power and used their dodges nicely to score many goals. Phoebe was the most improved player of the season, being very versatile on the pitch able to play every position successfully. Well done girls for an enjoyable and successful season.

TP In the Bs this year we have played and won lots of matches. We played in an A team tournament which challenged us to play our hardest. We have a very good tactic to dodge the defenders and score goals. Our team works really well together, that’s how we win, team work.

Phoebe

UNDER 10A Team: E Ahearne, C Amati, R Evans-Gough, H Heynes, E Hunter, P Learmond, B Mclaughlin, E McMurtry, J McShane, S Meakin, S Turner, S Wallace

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One thing that really stood out with this team was their determination to be part of the team.

Their work ethic was brilliant and in practices made sure they worked hard at improving their skills and knowledge of the game. It is important to keep developing all of their skills and not specialise too early. Traits are starting to show

which leads the girls to being naturally drawn to certain positions but what was good to see was how easily everyone adapted to each position.

For example, being goal keeper one match but then centre forward the following match.

LS

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U9 THUNDER

Team: C Amati, H Ashcroft, S Birtles, I Bowers, E. Chadwick, Z Cole, E d’Abo, E Downton, H Madsen, S Meakin, A Pearman, S Turner, L Worsley

Team: P Baker, L Evans, I Burton, F Wiles, B Sabine, E Fleming, L Hargitay, Q Peppiatt, R Holloway, S Thompson, O Hillman

Results: v Red Maids’ v Cheltenham Prep v Monkton v Prior Park v Kingswood v Pinewood v Clifton v St John’s v Wycliffe v Berkhampstead

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A hugely successful season knowing how much all the girls have improved with their confidence and ability in hockey. They have all developed their skills and knowledge of the game as each week went by. There were some really memorable games such as the draw against Clifton which was a closely fought battle and you could see every player on the pitch was trying their utmost to play the best they possibly could. I know each and every one of them will continue to thrive in hockey over the next few years.

LS

UNDER 10C Team: M Ellis, U Rowland, L Sánchez Farmar, A Akeroyd, E d’Abo, E Downton, C Keveth, G Marwood, S Birtles, L Miller, Z Cole, H Ashcroft Results: v Red Maids’ Lost 0 - 2 v Monkton Prep Won 5 - 1 v Cheltenham Prep Won 4 - 1 v Dean Close Won 3 - 2 v Kingswood Won 4 - 0 v Clifton Won 1 - 0 v Pinewood Lost 1 - 2 v Hatherop Lost 0 - 6 v The Elms Lost 0 - 5 v Red Maids’ Won 5 - 0 Red Maids’ Tournament: Won 2, Lost 1, Drew 2

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The U10C team has had an extremely successful season with some very exciting matches. Our first match was against Red Maids’. Lola, having never played hockey before played a great game whilst even having a few shots at goal. We then travelled to Monkton Prep. Well done to Zoe for scoring all of our goals! The team had another solid game against Cheltenham Prep. Some great saves in goal by Abigail and strong attacking from Ila. We had a very tight match against Dean Close and a special mention goes to Georgina for always sticking to her player on the wing. Well done to Ursula for being player

Results: v Tockington Won 6 - 0 Home v Monkton Prep Won 5 - 2 Away v Berkhampstead Won 4 - 1 Home v Cheltenham Prep Lost 2 - 3 Away v Dean Close Won 3 - 0 Away v Pinewood Drew 2 - 2 Away v Clifton Drew 0 - 0 Home v Pinewood Lost 1 - 2 Lost v Wycliffe Won 8 - 0 Home v The Downs Won 2 - 1 Away v St Hugh’s Won 4 - 1 Away Cheltenham Prep Tournament: Winners Severnside Tournament: 3rd Place Prior Park Tournament: Winners The girls have had an amazing term of hockey.

We started off the term well with three wins in a row which is a great confidence booster. We had a tough match against Cheltenham Prep and unfortunately lost. This loss did not harm their confidence and they went to their first tournament full of determination and enthusiasm.

The girls played so well and we won all of the matches in the group stage and won the semi-final against Richard Pates. We found ourselves in the final against Pinewood and managed to find enough energy and concentration at the end of a long afternoon to win the whole tournament. In the middle of the term we drew a couple and lost one match against Pinewood. It was great to finish off the last matches with the winning streak. All the girls have worked so hard and progress well in all areas. A special mention needs to go to Lili for her amazing stick skills dodging around lots of defenders also for Florence and Quitterie on the wing positioning themselves well and scoring goals, for Poppy as a speedy attacking player and a great goal scorer. Indigo has been a strong goal keeper and Eliza and Lucia solid defenders. It has been lovely to see Rosie, Olivia, Breezy and Sophie switching between the Storm team - this has been great for their development. Thank you to all the parents that have supported us this term.

SF of the match against Kingswood, fantastic stick work. Several awards were presented to the girls including most improved to Camilla, most valuable to Scarlet and a special award to Ella for doing a brilliant job at her first time in goal.

We played a close game against Clifton, well done to Emma for a great save as goalie. Our next match was against Pinewood at home where we lost, however Lexy scored a goal which was her first of the season. We then played The Elms. Hunter showed terrific courage in goal and Millie was excellent in defence. The team had a wonderful final match of the season beating Red Maids’.

Congratulations girls!

CT

U9 Storm Team: H Fanshawe, I Miller Pyott, T Osborne, R Phillimore, O Hillman, B Sabine, I Trounson, D Hodges, M Snell, G Lucas, S Thompson Results: v Tockington Won 1 - 0 Home v Monkton Prep Lost 1 - 2 Away v Berkhampstead Lost 1 - 4 Home v Cheltenham Prep Lost 0 - 5 Away v Dean Close Lost 0 - 1 Away v Pinewood Lost 0 - 5 Away v Clifton Drew 0 - 0 Home v Pinewood Lost 3 - 5 Away v St John’s Lost 2 - 3 Away v The Downs Won 4 - 0 Away v St Hugh’s Lost 0 - 4 Away Severnside Tournament: 4th Place The Storm team began the term with a positive start with a win against Tockington on home soil. This gave the girls confidence, which resulted in an extremely close game against Monkton Prep the following week.

Unfortunately, the girls struggled with the next few games of hockey. However, this only made them more determined to work as a team and improve their skills. A special mention to Olivia for working hard with her attacking skills and scoring goals for her team.

I am very impressed with the whole team, it was evident that their hard work was paying off because every member of the team improved. The girl’s hockey skills developed so much that Breezy, Olivia, Sophie and Tatiana alternated between teams, their ability to apply what they had learnt in lessons and transfer to a game situation meant that they could find space and pass the ball effectively around the pitch. The girls’ positive attitude and hard work resulted in a 4-0 win against The Downs, a well-deserved win. I look forward to seeing their same enthusiasm for netball next term.

ZW

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1ST XI Team: A Adams* (capt), A Birtles*, J Edwards*, M Learmond, A Birtles, A Catto, S Kapoor, S Madsen, J Jefferies, C Brook, O Oldman, R Slatter, A Baker, N Agnew, F O’Neill * denotes full colours

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Results: v The Elms Won 3 - 2 Home v Abberley Won 3 - 2 Home v QEH Lost 0 - 7 Home v St John’s Lost 3 - 4 Home v Tockington Won 7 - 0 Away ‘The Ingle Shield’ (six-a-side tournament): Winners With only three players returning from the previous year, I was not entirely sure what to expect from an inexperienced, but undoubtedly talented, side. It proved to be a season of highs and lows, with some superb goals and wins, but also some defensive frailties and an inability to finish a team off.

The season started well with another win at the Winterfold Tournament (The Ingle Shield). We won 5 of our 6 games, showing attacking flair and pace that most teams struggled to handle.

Our first two matches of the regular season were both very close, but in reality they should not have been. Late winners in both games were crucial, with Charlie’s last minute long-range effort against The Elms a highlight. However, this inability to turn possession and pressure into score line dominance would come back to haunt us.

The match against QEH was a great footballing lesson for the boys from a vastly superior side.

I was impressed with our attitude throughout, however, and it was great to see the standard that we are aiming for. The match against Wycliffe had to be abandoned shortly after half-

2ND XI Team: A Catto, S Madsen, F Baker, J Edmonston, F Fawcett, J Cooper, J McLaughlin, J Raphael, E Viva Simond, G Beattie, V Bowers, A Hellens, M May, S Kapoor Results: v The Elms v Wycliffe v Abberley Hall v QEH v Clifton

Won Lost Drew Lost Lost

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The 2nd XI certainly could not be accused of a lack of effort this season. Despite the short term, along with the wet and cold weather, the boys consistently put in 110% effort and always practised with smiles on their faces. Our first game against The Elms saw us 3-0 up at half time and despite our best attempts to lose the match in the second half with some sloppy passing and defending, the final result was 3-2. Some

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time because of an injury. We were 1-3 down, but felt that we were very much in it. It is a long time since we beat Wycliffe at this level and that is certainly a big target for next year. Against St John’s we dominated the match but kept letting our opponents back in with lapses at the back. In the end, a close game went against us.

In the final match against Tockington everything came together and we managed our first cleansheet as well as scoring some brilliant goals. It was a fitting end to the season. Jonny and Alec

great saves by Sascha M in goal kept our noses in front. The following games proved tough, with a narrow loss away at Wycliffe then another, more one sided loss, to QEH. Despite the one sidedness of the result, it was a terrific display in defence by Freddie and Jack. The game against QEH prompted a restructure within the team and a formation change against Abberley Hall. Sacha, Alfie and Johnny fronted up a 4-3-3 formation and a change in keeper in Angus meant that we managed a 1-1 draw. The final game of the season saw us away at Clifton. An astroturf pitch put us at a disadvantage from the off but we worked hard and were unlucky not to score due to the chances we created and we were eventually beaten 0-2.

Overall, the season was a fun one and the boys consistently gave their all and worked hard for each other. Despite not having the most successful record, they showed a real willing to improve and they reacted well to the different situations.

TL

both looked very dangerous going forward throughout the season, despite carrying slight injuries. Max and Ned did brilliantly in defence, adjusting to the pace of this level of football as the season progressed. Atticus led the side superbly, held everything together at the back when the pressure was on and came so close to scoring with a powerful header from a corner.

The Year 7s are full of exciting potential and I, and they, are already dreaming of next season.

CM

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3RD XI Team: F Baker, G Carpenter, D Keegan, M Thompson, L Van de Grift, L Webb, B Worsley, M Schmidt, S Mayer, A Pease, J Edmonston, G Jardine, H Ahearne Results: v Wycliffe v Abberley v QEH v St John’s v Clifton

Lost Won Lost Won Won

1 - 6 4 - 3 0 - 7 5 - 3 3 - 0

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The first few practices were good, there was skill, control and pace. Was this to be the season that I have always dreamt about? The thing about football is that it does not matter how big or small you are, if you can pass the ball around and be prepared to take your chances in the box, you can win matches and this is exactly what the team did. The boys played some excellent ball at times and although losing two matches over the season, we won three and scored thirteen goals in six games. I enjoyed playing a part in the team’s success and wish the boys all well for next season.

JLB

4TH XI Team: T Burton, G Carpenter, O Comaish, F Dépierre, T Hall, J Holloway, W Hyde, D Keegan, A Pease, S Read, L Van de Grift Results: v Wycliffe v Abberley Hall v QEH v Wycliffe

Drew Drew Lost Lost

5 - 5 6 - 6 1 - 6 0 - 8

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The mighty 4ths averaged 3 goals per game, a remarkable return. Unfortunately, our defense was somewhat porous and we conceded 25!

The highlight was undoubtedly the remarkable 6-all-draw with Abberley Hall which was played in visibility of almost nothing; truly a game to rival the greatest of all time with the final 4 goals (2 apiece) arriving in the last 5 minutes.

All the boys trained hard and improved throughout the short season. Special mention should be made of Jake and Sam who shared the goalkeeping duties, a rather thankless task at times. It was most enjoyable season with a great group of boys.

SW

UNDER 11B Team: D Rawle, O Ridgwell, M Rowlands, A Watkins, M D’Arcy Rice, A Binns, H Large, B Nielsen, W Shipsey, Z Hitchcock-Smith, L Webb Results: v Prior Park v Abberley Hall v QEH v St John’s v Pinewood

UNDER 11A Team: O Clark, H Adams, F Wallace, A Hunter, M Dunne, M Morris, R Page, Z Hitchcock-Smith, D Rawle, A Maculan Results: v Prior Park v Wycliffe v St Edward’s v QEH v St John’s v Tockington

Drew 2 - 2 Won 7 - 5 Won 5 - 4 Lost 1 - 2 Won 6 - 3 Won 3 - 0

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ISFA Tournament at Clifton: Quarter Finals Wycliffe 6s Tournament: Runners up A very successful and enjoyable football season for a talented and committed group. The enthusiasm and determination to do well has been great to see.

The boys showed a fantastic attitude on the training pitch too and our practise sessions were

competitive and high quality with several boys from the B team keen for a spot on the team.

We started our season slightly disappointingly against Prior Park, twice going ahead, we were pegged back in the end and honours were even.

Two narrow, high scoring victories followed against Wycliffe and St Edwards, two of the stronger sides around and we were on a roll.

A tight, very even 9 a side game at QEH Bristol followed and we were perhaps unfortunate to finish behind. Convincing wins against St John’s and Tockington were the perfect response and we were at our best in these games, scoring 9 goals and looking threatening whenever we had the ball going forward. This took us to half term and a break before preparation for the eagerly anticipated ISFA Tournament. Break times and any spare half an hour found us in the sports hall or on the astro honing our skills since competition for a place in the squad was fierce! A windy, wild day greeted us at Clifton where we got the perfect start with a good victory in our first group game. Unfortunately, performance levels dropped in our next match and we were well beaten. Regrouping, our final

Won Won Won Won Lost

5 - 2 3 - 2 6 - 0 6 - 0 0 - 6

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The boys have been a superb during the football season and they have showed skill and determination throughout. The season produced lots of goals and was enjoyed by all. Four wins on the bounce gave the boys lots of confidence, however it was not meant to be. An unfortunate loss against a very strong Pinewood team in the last game of the season ruined the 100% record.

Well done to all the boys.

BB group game saw us grind out a battling draw and claim runners up spot in our pool. Conditions remained very difficult for our quarter final tie and despite battling hard to the end, we were narrowly beaten. All in all, a tough day but a wonderful experience for the boys.

We were able to end our season positively, finishing runners up in the Wycliffe 6s Tournament, only missing out on goal difference.

There were several excellent performances throughout the season but I must just highlight the contribution of Max, Orlo, Frankie and Hector, they led the way with their attitude, will to win and ability and set a fine example to the rest of the team. Well done.

DR

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UNDER 11C Team: H Kay, E Bajeux, R Calvert, F Campbell, F Hack, J Hunt, G Scurr, B Nielsen, C Combe, H Large, T Ratcliffe Results: v Hopelands v Abberley Hall v QEH v Pinewood

Drew 3 - 3 Lost 0 - 1 Won 5 - 0 Lost 0 - 5

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This was a fun season for the C team who showed great character against some strong opposition. From their approach to training, they were always competitive in matches and they did achieve some good results.

The strengths of the C team lay in all areas of the field. Tom played a key role in starting the team’s attacking plays while Ben and Casper scored some impressive goals. Freddie C was resolute in defence and Hugo made some superb saves.

As a team the aim was to enjoy their football and I am sure they came away with some great experiences. The team should be proud of their achievements.

LR

UNDER 10A Team: F Amati , A Thomson, A Baker, D Bradley, T McCulloch, R Phillips, L Dangerfield, M Viva Simond, B Evans, G Cherry, W Douglas-Pennant Results: v Prior Park v Wycliffe v St Edward’s v QEH v St John’s v Pinewood v Rendcomb v Pinewood v Berkhampstead

Drew 3 - 3 Won 9 - 0 Drew 3 - 3 Drew 1 - 1 Won 5 - 4 Won 6 - 1 Won 2 - 1 Won 4 - 1 Won 3 - 0

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Very rarely can a team say they are unbeaten throughout a term of sport. The boys performed consistently well and worked hard to develop their own individual skills. As a group of boys, they

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picked up small sided games quickly and were able to utilise tactics which were learnt in practices and use them against opposition in matches. During the first half of the season, there were some tough matches against Prior Park, St Edward’s and QEH, all of which we were leading but unfortunately could not hang on to the lead. Wins against Wycliffe, St John’s and Pinewood were a classy display of ‘total football’.

In the second half of the season the good form continued and the boys won all three of their matches. I was particularly impressed with their ability to defend under some real pressure against some strong teams. They also took their chances extremely well. Particular mention must go to Rafe for his outstanding skill on the pitch, Francesco for his bravery in goal, Theo for his improvement over the term and Archie T for his defensive dominance. Overall it has been an excellent season. It was clear all the boys love playing the game and I am sure that this group will win a lot of matches in the future.

NC & CM

UNDER 10B Team: D Bradley, M Craven, L Dangerfield, O Easen, O Eugster, A Gordon, H Jefferies, B Pridmore , G Cherry Results: v Wycliffe v Abberley Hall v QEH v Tockington v Rendcomb v Pinewood v Berkhampstead

Won Won Drew Won Won Won Won

9 - 2 6 - 1 4 - 4 3 - 0 6 - 0 2 - 0 4 - 2

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The results just show what an impressive and successful term this group of boys had on the football field. Unbeaten seasons do not often come around due to the demands of this fixture list so the boys should be very proud of their efforts.

Easen was outstanding in goal, saving us on many occasions and his shot stopping is brave and committed. Bradley, Eugster, Gordon and Cherry were our men in defence who cleared when necessary but also had the ability to pass sensibly under pressure and get us out of trouble.

They were not afraid to get stuck into the opposition’s front men and always caused them issues. Craven, Jefferies and Pridmore played all over the field, charging up to score the goals but also worked tirelessly back in defence to help the guys out. They all scored some great goals with Craven netting some spectacular efforts and with the odd hat- trick thrown in. Up front was our ‘finisher’ – Dangerfield whose silky skills and with an eye for the goal produced some great strikes matched with his goal celebrations.

There were many highlights from this season but Archie G’s goal from the half way line won this coveted title. Was it a pass? Or was it a shot – the end result, a looping blast from the half way line, floating over the keeper’s head and into the back of the net.

Well done boys – this was a team effort and everyone made such an impact whether scoring goals, saving them or making the important tackles.

EC

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UNDER 10 C&D Team: A Gordon, J Dunn, J Lamb, L d’Abo, O Giffard-Lindsay, O Eugster, R Van de Grift, T Fagan, W Moffatt, F Champniss, L Dhillon, W Greig, C Hyde, O Ross, T Wickett, H Hiscox, E Ransome, E Cuellar, G Grand U10 C Results: v Wycliffe Won v St Edward’s Won v QEH Won v St John’s Lost v Pinewood Draw v Wycliffe Lost v Pinewood Won v Berkhampstead Won

U10 D Results: v Prior Park Lost v Abberley Hall Lost v QEH Won v Wycliffe Lost v Pinewood Lost v Berkhampstead Lost

2 - 0 6 - 2 10 - 0 0 - 5 1 - 1 1 - 2 6 - 0 2 - 0

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The U10 C & D football teams had an enjoyable term out on the sports filed and made good progress in all areas of the game. In games practices the C & D teams would often train together, and spent time working on the basic skills of passing, controlling and dribbling with the ball, as well as the boys’ spatial awareness and understanding of the game. It was pleasing to see that there was a noticeable increase in the quality of football on show as the season progressed, and the boys began to pass the ball amongst each other and work as a team.

Both teams had a number of matches against other schools, allowing every boy the opportunity to represent Beaudesert at football, and to learn the important skills of how to host, and be hosted by, opposition schools.

In terms of results, the C team enjoyed a very successful term, with a number of impressive

victories, against some strong opposition, demonstrating the strength in depth that this year group possesses. A thank you must go to Mr Barrington, an Old Beaudesertian who worked in the sports department during the Spring term, for his work coaching and refereeing the U10 C team for many of their matches.

While the D team’s results did not always go their way, the boys’ enthusiasm and desire to play as a team was very pleasing to see. Their away match at Wycliffe was perhaps where this was most clearly displayed, where our boys refused to give up, despite conceding a number of goals, and continued to look to play to the best of their abilities right up until the final whistle.

On balance it was a very positive term, with a great attitude on display from the boys. I hope that they all continue to enjoy their football as they move up the school at Beaudesert.

HS

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UNDER 9s Chiefs/Sharks/Tigers Teams: J Bostock, R Edmonds, A Vanderbrook, C Hodges, W Howard, S MacIntosh, R Rayner, E Stringer, O Greig, S Jones, J Mackay-Lewis, W Noest, K Probert, M Thomson, B Wateridge, A Bajeux, A Cunningham, T Hack, F Mullin, O Wilkes, A Roche, R Morris Chiefs Results: v Wycliffe Won 1 - 0 v Tockington Lost 0 - 3 v Berkhampstead Drew 0 - 0 v Pinewood Lost 1 - 4 v St John’s Lost 2 - 4 Beaudesert Park Festival: Played 3

Home Home Home Away Away Won 3

Sharks Results: v Wycliffe Drew 0 - 0 Home v Tockington Drew 0 - 0 Home v Hatherop Won 4 - 2 Home v Pinewood Lost 1 - 4 Away v St John’s Won 4 - 1 Away Beaudesert Park Festival: Played 3 Won 3

Tigers Results: v Wycliffe Won 1 - 0 Home v St Hugh’s Won 3 - 0 Home v Tockington Won 3 - 0 Home v Hatherop Lost 0 - 2 Home v Pinewood Lost 0 - 2 Away Beaudesert Park Festival: Played 3 Won 3

Warriors Team: C Burns, F Douglas-Pennant, T Evans-Gough, W Gemmill, G Pegg, A Smith, B Tuke-Hastings, T Eugster Warriors Results: v Wycliffe Won 2 - 0 v St Hugh’s Drew 2 - 2 v Tockington Won 2 - 0 v Hatherop Lost 3 - 4 v Pinewood Lost 0 - 2 v St John’s Won 5 - 4 Beaudesert Park Festival: Played 3

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The term got off to a good start with matches against Wycliffe allowing us to look at all of the boys in action and was also gave a chance to assess performances. The games went well and produced some good results. This opener also provided an opportunity to highlight strengths and weaknesses. Working on those aspects of the game our fixture against St Hugh’s produced a draw and a win against very strong opposition.

Splitting our teams for the Tockington fixture resulted in some strange results but ultimately we came out on top and exposed some of the boys to a faster rate of play. In their various

teams, which seemed to change regularly, much promise was shown by Wilfred G with his pace and accuracy, Theo E and Tom H in goal, Jake B in front of goal, Ben W and George P with their skill in mid-field.

Our own festival was an excellent afternoon where we played 12 matches losing only 2 throughout the day. Perhaps the best game of the season for the Warriors was arguably against Hatherop where we lost narrowly in a well contested match although a tight game at St John’s must be close. Pinewood did not go so well as the teams struggled on small pitches and 5-a-side goals, with Pinewood reversing the results from our home fixture. The season concluded at St John’s with a narrow win for the Warriors and a good win and narrow loss for the Sharks and Chiefs respectively.

This was a good season and one in which all teams continued to learn the importance of winning and losing, maintaining a healthy perspective on what sport is about - respecting your opponent, supporting each other and having fun.

GR/JH

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Netball UNDER 13A Team: M Edwards (capt)*, E Tubbs*, P Clark*, A Evans*, S Hiscox*, Z Mayer*, M Smith*, I Thomson* *denotes full colours Results: v Westonbirt Won 20 - 3 Away v Tockington Won 21 - 9 Home v Cheltenham Prep Won 21 - 9 Away v Dean Close Lost 11 - 26 Away v St Hugh’s Lost 17 - 34 Away v Pinewood Won 22 - 13 Home v Prior Park Won 15 - 5 Home v Bromsgrove Won 11 - 10 Home Severnside Tournament: 3rd Colston’s Tournament: 4th IAPS Regionals 2nd: Qualified for Nationals IAPS Nationals: 8th in group An incredible season with a unique group of girls.

Meghan, as captain, really led the girls forward in a topsy turvy season always with a poker face.

Emily brought the calmness and stability with increasingly accurate shooting, peaking at just the right times. Poppy delivered the feistiness and fierceness that is required in an ever increasing ‘contested’ sport. Both Alys and Sienna were the work horses, battling the ball down the mid court. Maddy was the springer spaniel, chasing and hunting the ball down, appearing from nowhere continuously with a smile on her face. Isabella was the quiet but deadly sniper of the group, intercepting the ball with brilliant reaction skills. Zara was the rock of the group, strongly dependable and slotting into any position demanded of her.

To have got to the IAPS National Finals is an event that will stay with us all for a long time. Such an amazing experience to which I will be able to say proudly: I was there. A huge congratulations to Meghan for also now being part of the Gloucestershire County netball set up.

LS

UNDER 13C Team: A Preston, J Keveth, A Vernon, M Campbell, T Nelson, A McIntyre, A Kay, L Pearman Results: v Tockington v Clifton v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v Colston’s v Wycliffe “B” v Pinewood v Bromsgrove

Drew Won Won Lost Won Won Won Won Lost

8 - 8 20 - 0 17 - 7 6 - 27 10 - 5 16 - 4 13 - 7 11 - 10 7 - 13

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Dean Close Festival: Played 4, Won 4

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UNDER 13B Team: O Case, D Gough, B Leslie, M Phillips, G Raphael, J Lodge, F McKenzie Wylie, S Page, G Tucker Results: v Cheltenham Prep Won 16 - 7 v Clifton Drew 9 - 9 v Dean Close Lost 7 - 20 v St Hugh’s Lost 7 - 19 v Colston Won 23 - 1 v Wycliffe A Lost 9 - 17 v St John’s A Lost 16 - 17 v Pinewood Won 14 - 11 v Bromsgrove Lost 17 - 21 Severnside Tournament: 3rd

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It has been a fantastic season for the U13Bs demonstrating brilliant determination, persistence and teamwork to produce some exceptional netball. The season started strongly; winning our first match. Flora and Grace instantly dominating the attacking third and representing the hard work they have put in to become a formidable attacking duo. We had a great time at the tournament with the stand-out moment beating Wycliffe to claim third place.

The next few games the girls came up against Dean Close and St Hugh’s, two very strong teams which tested our resilience. Scarlett, Jemima, Daisy and Matty did fantastically to

We kept a tight squad together through the season and this made a big difference to the cohesiveness of our play. With rare exceptions, the girls played fluent and dynamic netball, using the whole court effectively to bamboozle defenders and get the ball into the scoring circle. We had a lovely fillip early in the season when Dean Close hosted a C team festival in which we played beautifully and won all our games. With Millie and Amber as our established shooters both putting their shots away with a ready supply of passes we made it look easy!

After a couple of easy wins we played Dean Close in a proper game and were taken apart in the first quarter 10 – 0! Thereafter it was a slightly closer and more exciting game, but the damage had been done. After a few comfortable wins we lined up to play Wycliffe’s B team, and produced the best netball of our season. We kept possession so much

keep structured in defence, and they kept the intensity throughout. Our first game back after half term brought the girls’ spirits straight back up with a very strong performance against Colston. The second half of the season also brought about some new challenges, playing two A teams. Ocky, Bea, Matty and Georgina were fundamental in keeping discipline across the centre court, tailoring our play to outwit the opposition in a creative manner. The next memorable game for the girls was a home game; the Beaudesert A team supported from the hill as Bs took on St John’s.

We went into the final quarter 2 goals down, the girls knew it was time to step up the pace.

The play was end to end and required excellent composure from our attacking players to create an outcome at every opportunity.

It was very unfortunate St John’s just pipped us to the post by one goal to win the game.

The score line did not matter as it demonstrated the fantastic ability of the girls to step onto the court, apply the weeks of training and work hard for each other to produce some superb netball. As the season came to a close, the girls asserted their dominance with Pinewood and their persistence with Bromsgrove coming back from in the final two quarters to close the gap.

It has been a pleasure to coach the girls as they welcome me into the school and I wish them all the best next year.

EH better than previously with not a single yahoo pass to nowhere. Wycliffe marked terrifically well, and forced our attack to work harder to create space and opportunity. It certainly did not look like a C team match, and in the end we were deserved winners. During our match against Pinewood we played all the netball for three quarters against a competitive and well-drilled side, before inexplicably letting them back into the game at the death, producing a very nervy finish! We played our final game against a far superior Bromsgrove side and acquitted ourselves very well, drawing two of the four quarters. In addition to being a strong netball school generally, they have a D team as well.

The girls have been brilliant fun all term, and really supportive of each other, while improving their netball enormously. Many thanks to all of you.

KB

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UNDER 11A Team: J Heynes, T Vernon, F Scurr, M Standen McDougal, B Montgomerie, C Birts, M Davey, R Smith, F MacIntosh Results: v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v The Downs v Wycliffe v St Johns v Pinewood v Bromsgrove

Won Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Won

9 - 8 7 - 4 11 - 15 7 - 19 14 - 8 12 - 8 19 - 15 14 - 12

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Severnside Tournament: 3rd place Badminton Tournament: 2nd place runners up IAPS Tournament: Winner of group, knocked out in finals

UNDER 12A Team: G Balfry, E Lewis, H Maculan, T Maculan, A Miller Pyott, E Thompson, J Walker, M Learmond, J Fairer-Smith Results: v Cheltenham Prep Won 19 - 11 v Clifton Drew 14 - 14 v Dean Close Lost 8 - 17 v St Hugh’s Drew 15 - 15 v Wycliffe Lost 13 - 17 v Pinewood Won 27 - 23 v Prior Park Won 21 - 3 v Bromsgrove Lost 8 - 13 Severnside Tournament: 3rd place IAPS Regional Qualifier: 2nd place

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The girls have had yet another fantastic season of netball. Although they have had a mixed bunch of results, the girls still managed to be placed 2nd

UNDER 12B Team: H Brewster, M Galton-Fenzi, C Dobson-Pinillos, J Fairer-Smith, E Watkins, R Roche, L McLaughlin, A Wateridge Results: v Cheltenham Prep v Hatherop v Clifton v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v Colstons v Wycliffe v St John’s v Pinewood v Bromsgrove

Won Won Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won Lost

26 - 0 7 - 6 12 - 0 16 - 1 10 - 5 9 - 5 5 - 10 13 - 8 22 - 2 1 - 10

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The U12B squad had a really good season this year, winning eight out of their ten matches.

Although our first match was an incredible win, it brought to light areas in which we needed to work, and from here we were able to build the team and cement positions.

in the regional qualifying round meaning a place in the National Finals. They have worked hard on positioning and a lot of defensive work this term.

The girls played with great determination and outstanding skill at the IAPS regional Qualifier.

They sailed through all of their matches, winning all bar the final, earning a very solid position of 2nd, allowing them to go through to the National Finals.

The Nationals is always a huge event and very daunting however the girls showed true grit and determination and played some very impressive, fast paced netball.

Yet again, this team of players have hugely impressed me this season. They are a very talented bunch of young players and I hope to see them qualify again next year for the National Finals. They have listened well to coaching advice and shown new tactics on the court. Special mention must go to Jemima F-S for having such a fantastic season of netball. She has stepped up hugely and become a vital part of the A team.

FS

I have thoroughly enjoyed coaching the U11’s this term, they have proved to be a very hardworking and talented group of girls.

The girls have worked really hard to improve on speed, agility and accuracy whilst under pressure. A main focus this term was to learn how to attack and defend as a team as opposed to individually. The girls picked this up really quickly and it was lovely to see them put practice into game situations. They have also shown they can time their moves into space correctly, pass into space to receive the ball on the move, communicate well and work together as a unitto get some fantastic results. Some outstanding netball has been played and I am really proud of all of their hard work. Well done.

PG

Maya started the season shooting for us but was moved quickly up to the A Team and Jemima stepped in as goal attack to help Hermione in the D, forming a strong partnership. At the other end of the court Lucy was excellent as GD all season, marking well to keep her player out of the D and passing accurately. Emily needs a special mention here for ‘lean of the season’, her marking as GK was superb and put many a shooter off.

We then faced Wycliffe and unfortunately, with a sickness bug in school, we lost three of our key players. The girls played brilliantly against a good team, never giving up and making me very proud of them, but sadly our winning streak was over. We picked ourselves up though and went on to convincingly win the next two matches. Anna, Rosie and Minnie formed a wonderful relationship in centre court over the season, and Caye intercepted superbly as WD, gaining player of the match in two of the latter games.

A great season, lots learnt and a pleasure to coach.

JDS

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UNDER 11B Team : R Wilkes, P Brown, P Ross, H Bullock, E Brooks, M Leslie, L Tuke-Hastings, S Mullin, C Haycraft Mee, E Jones, F McLean, M Evans-Gough Results: v Cheltenham Prep v The Elms A v Clifton v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v The Downs v Wycliffe v Berkhamstead A v Pinewood v Bromsgrove

Won Lost Won Won Won Won Won Lost Won Won

8 - 1 9 - 14 8 - 3 11 - 3 19 - 3 16 - 1 15 - 8 7 - 9 18 - 4 10 - 2

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A great result from a team that always gave 100% effort. To score so many goals in the year when the net moves up a foot was testament to the improvement made to both shooting and the approach play to create the chances. Indeed, it was this that drew most praise from envious opposition coaches throughout the season.

Highlights included fine victories against Clifton and netball powerhouses St Hugh’s.

The real strength of the side was the team work, where the ball fizzed around the court from back to front, with excellent movement off the ball. This gave the player in possession

UNDER 11C Team: P Brown, D Davies, H Edmonston, M Evans-Gough, I Hamilton-Burnet, S Meakin, L O’Carroll, S Orchard, K Pritchard, L Rayner, E Grand, E Brooks, L Tuke-Hastings Results: v Cheltenham Prep v Hatherop v Clifton v Dean Close v Kingswood v Berkhampstead v Pinewood v Bromsgrove

Won Lost Won Won Won Lost Drew Won

5 - 1 2 - 14 12 - 0 6 - 4 5 - 1 8 - 9 5 - 5 10 - 2

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The term was such an impressive one for the Under 11C team. The girls started the season off well with a win against Cheltenham Prep.

Unfortunately our second game was not as successful with a loss to Hatherop, but the girls took this game as a learning curve and went on to win the next three games very convincingly.

The win against Clifton was probably the biggest and most impressive win for the C’s when they won 12-0. Later in the season the girls lost to Berkhampstead but finished the season off in fine form when they drew with Pinewood and had a win against Bromsgrove in a friendly match. This last match saw the girls working harder than I had ever seen them. Their passes were consistent and the improvement in their catching was incredibly noticeable. It had taken some hard work and

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lots of different options and was a lot harder for the opposition players to intercept the ball.

Defensively we were blessed with some agile and astute players, Rosalind, Phoebe, Ella and Holly were great at intercepting passes and Poppy, who was always eager to pounce on any loose balls, (sometime even when there was an opposition player attached to it)! The back and side line passes were crisp and quick, allowing us to move the ball away from the dangerous defensive third.

Mary, Saskia and Lucy seemed to have a telepathic link, selecting the right passes and quickly transferring the ball to our forwards, with flat, direct passing. Their movement used all of the width of the court, creating increased space for others and tiring the opposition player out. They also were competitive when on defensive duties, often intercepting and setting up attack in advanced areas.

The forward line was led by Coco superbly, who was rewarded for her effort with promotion to the A side. She used her height and reach well to make space to receive passes and transfer the ball on to our shooters. She was deadly in front of the post. Evie, Margot and Frieda all used their speed and tenacity well, getting in front of their markers to get their shots in on goal with increasing accuracy as the season progressed.

Well done girls you have been a great team to coach.

SP

concentration but throughout the term the girls became exceptionally good at working as a team and becoming confident in positions that they were not used to. It was a great season with a fantastic group of girls.

MT

UNDER 10A Team: E Ahearne, M Ellis, R Evans-Gough, E Hunter, P Learmond, B McLaughlin, E McMurtry, S Turner, S Wallace Results v Cheltenham Prep Won v Hatherop Won v Clifton Won v Dean Close Lost v St Hugh’s Won v Wycliffe Won v Pinewood Won v Bromsgrove Won

20 - 7 18 - 2 13 - 6 6 - 14 8 - 6 17 - 1 10 - 6 20 - 8

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Badminton Tournament: Winners Severnside Tournament: Winners Richard Pates Tournament: 2nd The U10 A team have had a very successful term of netball. Most progress has been made passing the ball down the court. The girls are timing their movements nicely so the ball moves quickly and mainly accurately into the circle. Emily and Bel have been consistently accurate all season scoring some fantastic goals. I have had many comments from other schools on how well they have shot. Sophie has been a real asset to the team as goal defence, with her close marking and great intercepting.

Skye has used great agility and speed as wing attack, always making speedy decisions and coming from nowhere to make some great interceptions. Millie was the most improved player of the season, playing most positions at some stage throughout the season. The team have all worked hard and improved their skills in their different positions. The highlight of the season for most was winning the Badminton Tournament against some really tough schools not usually on our fixture list. We won our group then had a close semi-final against Bristol Grammar and a very exciting final against Clifton just winning 3-2.

Well done for the great attitude and hard work.

TP

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UNDER 10B Team: A Pearman, L Worsley, S Meakin, J McShane, H Madsen, H Heynes, I Bowers, H Ashcroft, C Amati Results: v Cheltenham Prep Won v The Elms Won v Clifton Won v Dean Close Won v St Hugh’s Won v Prior Park Won v Wycliffe Won v St John’s Won v Pinewood Won v Bromsgrove Won

17 - 2 11 - 4 14 - 9 9 - 3 9 - 0 9 - 3 21 - 0 14 - 5 16 - 5 8 - 5

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The U10B team have had a fantastic netball season finishing it unbeaten. They started the season focused and determined and have really

UNDER 9 STORM Team: L Hargitay, F Wiles, P Baker, I Burton, S Thompson, L Evans, E Fleming, D Hodges, R Holloway, G Lucas Results: v Berkhampstead v Clifton v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v Pinewood v Pinewood

Won Won Lost Drew Lost Drew

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Severnside Tournament: 2nd We started off the term very well with two straight wins; this is always a great confidence boost! Our 3rd fixture was against Dean Close who were a very strong team. It was interesting to see the girls make silly mistakes when playing under pressure and unfortunately we lost the game. Our next 3 fixtures were also very close and competitive

bonded well as a team which has enabled them to go from strength to strength. The centre court players of Cecilia, Sophia and Hebe have worked hard, moving the ball down the court at pace and with great accurate passing and movement. The toughest match the girls had was against Bromsgrove which was our last game. The score was very close until the final whistle. The girls were so focused on having an unbeaten season that they defended superbly and managed to get the goals when in the circle. A special mention must go to Jemima who played GD all season, she has defended out of her skin and has played every match with determination and focus.

Each player in this team has shown great talent and they really deserve their success for the way they have trained and played in matches throughout the term. It has been a pleasure to be their coach and I look forward to seeing them play higher up the school.

GBW but they were learning now how to play under pressure and put different tactics in place.

The Severnside Tournament is always exciting for the year 4’s as it is held in a big indoor dome away in Bristol. It is a very long afternoon with back to back matches so a high level of concentration is needed. We got off to a flying start and won our first 3 matches, the girls were all excited at how well the tournament had started. Unfortunately, we lost our match against The Downs.

The girls were tiring and concentration levels were dropping but with some biscuits to help them through, we managed to win our next two matches. The standard of netball was incredibly high and it is always a pleasure to watch them play and to see how far they have progressed this term. A special mention to Lucia for her defensive skills, Lili for being a great centre and intercepting lots of passes. Florence and Eliza have worked very well together and have been consistent shooters.

Thank you to all the parents that have supported us throughout the term.

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UNDER 10C Team: S Birtles, Z Cole, C Keveth, G Marwood, L Sánchez Farmar, A Akeroyd, E d’Abo, E Downton, L Miller, U Rowland Results: v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Berkhampstead Lost v Cilfton Lost v Dean Close Lost v Kingswood Lost v Red Maids’ Won v Berkhampstead Won v Pinewood Lost v Bromsgrove Won

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Clifton Festival: Third With improvements throughout the season, the girls played with passion and ambition. As a team they worked well together, embracing the opportunities that arose. This included new skills and tactics used on and off the court. A very bubbly team who should be very proud of their efforts this term.

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UNDER 9 THUNDER Team: H Fanshawe, I Miller Pyott, T Osborne, R Phillimore, O Hillman, B Sabine, I Trounson, S Snell-Dyson, Q Peppiatt, M Snell Results v Hatherop A v Clifton v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v St John’s v Pinewood v Pinewood

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The Thunder team have significantly progressed through this term of Netball.

The girls’ movement and understanding of the game has come on in leaps and bounds and the scores do not reflect their hard work and progression. It was a challenging start to the term as the girls were faced with an extremely competitive A team. However, they did not let this defeat knock their confidence and they came back fighting resulting in a win against Clifton the following week. Honor and Savanna’s ability to move around the court created space for their team-mates to pass the ball around their opponents. A special mention to Olivia and Breezy who made excellent shooters and worked very well together in the circle.

Although we were faced with a few defeats this term the girls have enjoyed playing other teams which is the most important element at such a young age. I am sure with their commitment and enthusiasm they will progress well next year.

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Cross Country Squads U9 Girls: L Evans, P Baker, H Fanshawe, E Fleming, S Thompson, F Wiles U9 Boys: O Wilkes, M Thomson, T Evans-Gough, T Eugster, F Douglas-Pennant, C Burns, G Pegg U11 Girls: E Ahearne, C Amati, S Birtles, P Learmond, B McLaughlin, A Pearman, S Wallace, S Mullin U11 Boys: G Cherry, M Rowlands, O Ridgwell, B Evans, C Birts, A Thomson, B Pridmore, T McCulloch, A Gordon, A Baker, O Eugster, L Dangerfield, F Amati, M Craven U13 Girls: P Clark (capt)*, M Galton-Fenzi, J Walker, C Dobson-Pinillos, H Brewster, M Phillips, G Tucker, S Hiscox, A Evans, M Edwards U13 Boys: A Pease (capt)*, L Van de Grift, O Oldman, R Slatter, F Baker*, M Learmond*, N Agnew* * denotes full colours Match Results: Tockington (away): U9 Boys - 1st U9 Girls- 1st Pinewood (away): U11 Girls - 3rd U11 Boys - 2nd U13 Girls - 3rd U13 Boys - 3rd Severnside (away): U11 Girls - 1st U11 Boys - 1st U13 Girls - 2nd U13 Boys - 2nd Rendcomb (away): U11 Girls - 3rd U11 Boys - 2nd

This has been another successful and enjoyable season. Training began in earnest in September and we were able to continue our regular training runs through the term. Competition for places in the teams was fierce and it was great to be able to field B and even C teams at times. This was testament to the attitude of the children and their willingness to get stuck in and work hard in this most testing of sports. Cross country activity sessions and training runs to the fields before games allowed us to build our fitness. The Under 9’s had a winning start with fine performances across the board at Tockington and won both the boys and girls team races. The tough, demanding course at Pinewood was our next test and the

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team responded magnificently. In wet and boggy conditions, Max D ran a fine race, battled hard and was just outsprinted for the win. He was superbly backed up by Bryn E and Charlie B in what was a very encouraging team performance. Sophie W, Cecilia A and Elysia A lead the way for the U11 girls, before a dominant run from Poppy C and a resounding win. Poppy was well supported

by Hermione B with a well-paced run and she was able to come through the field and pick off a number of runners in the last couple of hundred metres. Grace T, Sienna H, Alys E and Meghan E all gave 100% too, resulting in another strong team result. In the senior boys race Freddie B, Robbie S, Ned A and Max L lead the way, setting a fine example to the younger members of the team with their determination and spirit. All in all a good start to the season! The Severnside fixture at Wycliffe was next and we saw more very good races throughout. Wins for the U11 girls and boys teams was excellent with Cecilia and Sophie again running brilliantly and the boys packed well as a team too. A fine 2nd place for Max D with Barney P, Max R and Oliver R joining him in the top ten meant that we comfortably won the team race.

Superb running again from Poppy and Hermione set the tone for the senior races and it was great to see Arthur P dominate the boy’s race with a comfortable win, again supported well by Robbie and Freddie B. On to Malvern for the Nationals, where as usual we saw four extremely high quality races. This is a big step up for our runners and it was so encouraging to see them run so well together as a team. Competitive races from Max D and the rest of the U11 boys team was testament to the effort that this group has put in.

A battling 5th place from Poppy and a superb 7th from Hermione, again charging through the field in the latter stages, were arguably the highlights of the day, as well as a gutsy run from Robbie S in the senior boys’ race. Our final fixture of the term was at Rendcomb, where a bitterly cold day and a long,

tough course greeted us! Excellent running from Sophie W, Cecilia A, Scarlett B, Bel Mc and the rest of the girls’ team saw us very competitive in the team race, a fitting way to end a successful season for this talented group of runners. Max D leading from gun to tape claimed a well-deserved victory, as usual supported by Bryn, Barney, Archie T and Archie B. I very much look forward to seeing the teams’ progress further next year and my thanks to all involved for their fine efforts.

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Hockey - Boys 1ST VII Team: N Agnew, A Baker, C Brook+, G Beattie, J Edwards (capt)*, F Fawcett+, M Learmond, R Slatter, M Thompson *denotes full colours +denotes half colours Results: v Cheltenham Prep Lost 1 - 7 v Clifton (2nds) Lost 0 - 8 v Pinewood Lost 3 - 5 v Prior Park Won 3 - 2 Severnside Tournament: Played 5 games (Lost 4 and Drew 1)

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This was always going to be a tough season. With Jonny being the only remainder from the 1st team last year, we lacked match experience at this level, as well as sufficient time to practise. Indeed, the first competitive hockey we played was on the third day of our season; The Severnside Tournament at Clifton, attended by several strong, established hockey schools: a real baptism of fire. We were completely outclassed by Dean Close, did well to keep the deficit against Clifton to only two goals (to nil) and only let in one against both Cheltenham Prep and Prior Park, but managed a goalless draw against The Downs.

Archie made some very good saves in goal that day. Our outfield players tried hard, but used to our long, narrow pitch at Beaudesert, struggled to adapt to the short, wide pitch with a relatively big ‘D’ and never really looked dangerous in front of the oppositions’ goal.

2ND VII Team: H Ahearne, A Birtles, A Catto, J Cooper, J Edmonston, G Jardine, J Jefferies, M Learmond, J McLaughlan, A Pease, R Slatter, L Van de Grift Results: v The Elms Lost v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Clifton Prep Lost v Pinewood Lost v Prior Park Lost

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The short hockey season proved to be a steep learning curve for the 2nd team. The unavailability of some players for some matches, and the calling up to the 1sts of others, did not help but in general the lack of practice time showed.

Nevertheless, the boys always gave their best and the efforts bore fruit when the played some great hockey against a very strong Prior Park team in the final match. Most pleasing was the fact that the boys had learned to move the ball quickly and play with width, which bodes well for them in the future whether at Beaudesert or their Senior School.

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Our first two full matches also proved to be steep learning curves. Cheltenham Prep have a particularly strong Year 8 this year, whom we could not match, yet one of their coaches complimented our movement going forward.

Indeed, I would argue our solitary goal, conjured in a very skilful bit of play from both Charlie and Freddie, was actually the highest quality goal that day! Clifton, hockey veterans compared to us, just showed far too much skill and composure for us to be able to compete.

It was the following fixture that proved the biggest disappointment for me. In the opening ten or fifteen minutes against Pinewood, we went 2 – 0 up, copying the superior schools we’d already played in terms of composure on the ball and putting away chances, yet completely fell off the pace in the second half, somehow contriving to lose 3 – 5 in the end. However, a different story unfolded for our final match, hosting Prior Park. We dominated possession and territory, putting together some impressive patterns of play and creating numerous chances

and scoring some of them ... finally! 3 – 2 was a deserved final scoreline and I was delighted for the boys that they succeeded in getting a victory at the last chance saloon! Proof that the boys did implement some of the things we have practised in training sessions, like using the full width of the pitch, getting the ball under control immediately and always giving each other options for passes.

Furthermore our shooting improved dramatically: we scored six goals in the last two games.

Whilst not the most vocal of captains, Jonny’s influence, confidence and ability to dribble around defenders on either the open or reverse side of the stick, grew with each game, thus he deserved his full colours. Likewise, Charlie and Freddie improved significantly, the former positioned himself with real vision and timed his passes very well while the latter demonstrated considerable skill when in possession of the ball and scored some well – taken goals. In recognition of this, they were both awarded half colours. The majority of the team this year is comprised of Year 7, which bodes well for next year.

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however we gave their forwards too much space and they capitalized on their freedom.

A very close game against Clifton saw a much Team: S Read, F Baker, A Hellens, G Jardine, greater awareness of the game; a stronger J Edmonston, O Oldman, S Madsen, M May, defence made it more difficult for them to attack M Bailey, S Mayer our goal. Marcus and Jamie scored our goals.

Pinewood was a disappointment as the team did Results: not come to terms with their tactics of ‘planting’ v The Downs Lost 0 - 6 Home their striker in our D and pass him the ball, eleven v Cheltenham Prep Lost 0 - 5 Away times it was suggested that the defence should v Clifton Lost 2 - 4 Away be goal side of the attacker! v Pinewood Lost 1 - 11 Away The match against Hatherop was a real triumph; v Hatherop Won 5 - 1 Home the pace of the team was too quick for them to cope with and Oscar, playing his first season of Thrown in at the deep end, the team had to play hockey showed of what he could be capable if their first match against The Downs with only he played at an earlier age. He was supported one short practice. The team tried very hard and

by Alfie and also Sascha and once again Marcus. made huge improvements in the second half, by Guy scored his first goal on his birthday. which time we were a few goals down. Progress A short but enjoyable season was again achieved against Cheltenham Prep, JSSM

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4TH VII Team: V Bowers, G Carpenter, F O’Neill, J Raphael, M Schmidt, E Viva Simond, F Baker, S Mayer Results: v The Elms Drew v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Clifton Lost v Pinewood Won v Prior Park Won

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The boys have shown a superb attitude towards their hockey this season and it has been great to see their efforts rewarded with the excellent results. I have been so impressed with the enthusiasm and willingness to listen and learn and develop

UNDER 11A Team: A Binns, F Campbell, M D’Arcy Rice, M Dunne, M Morris, T Ratcliffe, M Rowlands, F Wallace, L Webb, A Maculan Results: v Clifton C v Kings v Prior Park

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their skills and this has resulted in some excellent hockey being played and some scoring a number of good goals. We were able to have a number of practices on the brilliant facility at Stratford Park and we honed our skills in some very competitive training matches with the 3rd team.

Our school fixtures started with a tricky trip to The Elms, and despite conceding early, the boys responded and battled hard, fully deserving a share of the spoils. Defeats to Clifton and Cheltenham Prep followed, this was no disgrace as these are strong hockey schools and the boys more than held their own, just not quite having a cutting edge at the crucial times. We ended our short term of hockey with two very good victories against Pinewood and Prior Park.

Thanks to all the boys for their efforts.

DR His powerful hitting and strong defending was superb. Freddie also did well to break down the opposition’s attacking play. Max D showed great commitment work ethic and never stopped running in matches, winning the ball and then quickly taking the ball forward. Monty and Arthur also showed great commitment and skills in midfield.

The team went from strength to strength and from the experiences I am sure they have learnt a lot about the game. I am confident that the team can build on this year and go on to achieve some excellent results in the future. Thank you to all the team for their hard work.

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While a few players had previous experience playing for local clubs, once again the first few weeks of the hockey term proved a steep learning curve for many. However, thanks to the effort shown by the squad, and especially the support and encouragement shown by players towards their own teammates, it proved an enjoyable season for the A team.

In training they worked hard on both tactical awareness and skill level and while results did not always go our way, the team always tried their utmost in matches and they were always competitive, despite some of the score lines.

In matches often the players showed excellent passages of play with just the final pass not reaching its intended target.

The team was captained by, Frankie, who epitomised the positive approach of the group.

UNDER 11C Team: D Rawle, F Hack, J Hunt, R Page, A Watkins, B Nielsen, A Hunter, G Scurr, H Kay, E Bajeux Results: v The Downs Drew v Clifton Won v Kings, Gloucester Won v Prior Park Won v The Elms Drew

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It would be fair to say that the boys approached the hockey season with a certain amount of caution and apprehension. It was their first season playing, and despite a lack of knowledge for the game which developed as the term progressed, they all gave 100% effort in both practises and matches.

Our first game against The Downs saw us off to a flying start and the fact that we managed to get a draw in our first ever hockey match put the boys in an upbeat and positive mood for the season.

It was clear from the game that Daniel, Freddie and Archie were going to form a strong spine for

UNDER 11B Team: C Birts, R Calvert, O Clark, C Combe, Z Hitchcock-Smith, A Maculan, W Shipsey, O Ridgwell, H Large, L Webb Results: v The Downs v Clifton v St John’s v Prior Park v The Elms

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With very few of the U11 boys having ever played hockey before, this was very much a season for them to gain experience and to grow as players. The boys showed great determination and heart throughout and worked very well as a team. Their hard work paid off by winning the majority of their matches. A massive well done to all boys that played this season and I am sure we will see them progressing immensely in the seasons to come.

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the team to play round. Next, we headed to Clifton and despite coming up against a team who had been playing all term, we managed a 2-0 win. The next game was against Kings, at home, on grass! Another new, but another 2-0! George kept goal brilliantly in Daniel’s absence but it was Reuben, in the defensive midfield role, who put in the man-of-thematch performance that helped keep the clean sheet. The following week saw us head to Prior Park where, we found it a new goal scorer for the first time in the season. Aled finally finishing off a good team goal. Archie continued his prolific scoring record, scoring the other 2, finishing the game, 3-1. The final game of the season was at home to The Elms.

The grass surface meant the boys found it hard to gather pace, but in the last minute, a strike from Archie meant we salvaged a 2-2 draw and an unbeaten season.

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Team: A Catto (capt)*, J Edwards*, A Birtles, A Adams±, F Baker±, N Agnew±, M Learmond±, S Kapoor, A Baker, C Brook, G Beattie, H Ahearne *denotes full colours ±denotes half-colours Results: v Clifton v Cheltenham Prep v Wycliffe v Pinewood v The Elms v The Downs v Dean Close v Wetherby v Prior Park v St Hugh’s

Lost by 73 runs Home Lost by 97 runs Away Won by 145 runs Away Lost by 17 runs Away Won by 15 runs Home Won by 10 wickets Away Lost by 37 runs Home Won by 50 runs Home Won by 60 runs Away Lost by 6 wickets Away

Wycliffe Sixes Tournament: Plate Runners Up Best Batters J Edwards 102 not out highest inning, average 50.2 A Catto 78 highest inning, average 27.4 C Brook 64 not out highest inning, average 20.1 Best Bowlers M Learmond 10 wickets, best inning 3-1 A Catto 8 wickets, best inning 3-10 J Edwards 8 wickets, best inning 3-16 The summer term brought a thrilling and thoroughly enjoyable season of cricket. Leading from the front, Angus steered the team to a successful season of wins and close encounters. All the boys were a pleasure to have during the term and had lots of fun in the process. Along with the wins, there were also some defeats. This season has been a learning

process for all the boys, and I have admired their resilience and determination to improve on the field.

The season started with two heavy defeats by two of the best teams the boys faced all term.

This did not faze them and they travelled to Wycliffe and opted to bat first. Jonny went on to hit 102 not out with the bat; a fantastic achievement which put us on the front foot and lead the boys to victory. The following two matches produced two very close endings, one of which resulted in a win; the other unfortunately a loss. Particular mention goes to Charlie’s 64 not out when chasing the runs

against Pinewood, and Max’s 3-1 with the ball against The Elms. The back end of the season produced a run of successes and demonstrated all their efforts throughout the term.

A successful Wycliffe Sixes Tournament and two victories, including a hat trick from Angus, capped off an enjoyable term of cricket. A big thank you to Mr Winchester for his wisdom and experience during the term.

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2ND XI Team: A Birtles, M May, T Burton, J Cooper, F Fawcett, J Jefferies, J McLaughlan, O Oldman, M Schmidt, L Van de Grift, B Worsley Results: v Clifton Lost by 45 runs v Cheltenham Prep Lost by 62 runs v Wycliffe Won by 8 wickets v Pinewood Lost by 8 wickets v Tockington Lost by 11 runs v Dean Close Lost by 50 runs

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After a very tough start against Cheltenham Prep and Clifton, the 2nd XI struggled to gain any momentum this season. The match against Wycliffe was a convincing win and I hoped that this would set us up for a strong finish to the season. The bowling was very tight at times, but few players were able to build a substantial innings and as a result, our team totals were never high enough to put other teams under pressure.

The fielding was very good and Marcus M led the team with great skill. A number of the Year 7s will need to show more consistency if they step up to the 1st XI next season. The talent is certainly there, but cricket requires concentration and discipline as well. I could never fault the boys’ enthusiasm and it was a pleasure to coach a group who so obviously enjoy their cricket.

The highlight of the season was Alec B’s quickfire 39 against Dean Close, including some spectacular boundaries. In the end, however, it merely gave us respectability in defeat, which rather summed up the whole season!

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3RD XI Team: T Burton, G Carpenter, A Hellens, S Madsen, F O’Neill, E Viva Simond, L Webb, G Jardine, A Pease, S Mayer, M Thompson, M Bailey Results: v Clifton v Wycliffe v Pinewood v The Down’s v Dean Close v Pinewood

Lost by 80 runs Won by 4 wickets Lost by 25 runs Lost by 50 runs Lost by 6 runs Won by 2 wickets

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This was another most enjoyable term of cricket.

The team played with a fantastic spirit and wholehearted enthusiasm throughout. I have been most impressed with the attitude of the Year 8’s and they have set a fine example to the Year 7 boys with what is expected on and off the field.

Our first fixture at Clifton was always going to be a very tough start and though we lost, the boys kept going right to end, not giving their wickets away easily and working hard in the field to save every run. Local rivals Wycliffe were next and, with strong contributions throughout the

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2ND XI team, we managed to grind out a hard fought win. Sascha in particular batting very well to see us home. A very good game at Pinewood, where I felt we were always in the game, did not quite go our way, we came pretty close though! A heavier loss against a strong Down’s, Wraxall was next, where again we played well in parts, but just did not quite have the consistency in our all-round performances to see the game out. The undoubted highlight of the season was the match at Dean Close. Our tight bowling and fielding managed to restrict them to what I felt was a gettable target and with 14 runs required with 3 wickets left from the last two overs we were favourites. Unfortunately, despite a brave knock from Marcus, a clatter of wickets in the last over left us a few runs short, disappointing, but a marvellous game, played in the right spirit.

My thanks to all involved this term in what has been a fun and busy season and I very much look forward to seeing the Year 7 boys in particular, develop their game further next year.

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Team: V Bowers, O Comaish, J Edmonston, J Holloway, D Keegan, S Read, E Viva Simond, F Dépierre, T Hall, W Hyde, G Jardine Results: v Clifton Lost by 23 runs v Cheltenham Prep Won by 13 runs v Wycliffe Won by 8 wickets v Pinewood Lost by 9 wickets v Dean Close Won by 47 runs v St. Hugh’s Lost by 8 wickets

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This was a most enjoyable season where the main aspect was to have a little fun while improving their knowledge of the game as well as their cricketing skills. With a few victories thrown in throughout our 6 games, the boys all had some opportunities to bowl and bat while under taking the compulsory fielding duties. To their credit, their game play improved week on week and by the end of the season, they all realised their strengths and weaknesses and worked on these skills to improve. Although, cricket is not always the most exciting game to be involved in especially at 4th XI level, I was most impressed by their enthusiasm during practice sessions and willingness to turn up for the long matches – the only complaint I had was that it was too hot to play one day. Good luck in your further cricket appearances and careers.

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Under 11 A Team: M Dunne, A Hunter, O Clark, A Binns, A Maculan, H Adams, M D’Arcy Rice, M Morris, W Shipsey, F Wallace, M Rowlands, C Birts Results: v Clifton v Cheltenham Prep v Wycliffe v Pinewood v The Downs v Dean Close v St Hugh’s v Abberley Hall

Won by 55 runs Won by 10 wkts Won by 83 runs Lost by 5 wkts Won by 7 wkts Lost by 1 run Won by 8 wkts Lost by 28 runs

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Three convincing wins was an encouraging way to start the season. It was very apparent that the strength of the team came from the bowling attack. Charlie and Monty tended to open the bowling and often took an early wicket. The ‘Spin twins’ – Max D and Alfie – would change the tempo but catch batsmen unawares with cunning flight and turn. Alfie got a hat trick against St Hugh’s and Max D got 3 wkts in 4 balls in the same match. Archie showed great control with his medium pace deliveries concentrating on line and length rather than speed, restricting batsmen from scoring runs. As was the case in many of the matches the ‘second string’ bowlers took vital wickets and mopped up the tail-enders, Max M taking 2 wickets for 1 run off 1 over against Dean Close.

When it came to our turn to bat different openers were tested; the most successful partnership was that of Frankie and Hector against Cheltenham Prep. Chasing a total of 63 they batted with sense and determination. They scored 31 and 23 respectively to seal the victory by 10 wkts. Max R scored some useful runs early in the season and when Will S joined the team he also showed an excellent eye for the ball, (16 not out against

UNDER 11 B Team: Z Hitchcock-Smith, R Calvert, F Campbell, C Combe, M Davey, H Kay, H Large, R Page, T Ratcliffe, M Rowlands, L Webb, W Shipsey, D Rawle Results: v Clifton College v Wycliffe v The Downs v Dean Close v Abberley Hall

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The U11 B cricket team enjoyed a positive term out on the sports field. The time spent at games practices, on the playing fields and in the nets, has allowed the team to work on bowling, batting and fielding skills - often with a great attitude and determination.

In terms of school matches, the U11 Bs were involved in a number of competitive and enjoyable fixtures against other schools. Strong

The Downs) as did Arthur who developed more control and style as the term progressed.

Orlo kept wicket; his skills behind the stumps developed as the season progressed and with two good spinners in the side he managed to take some sharp stumpings. It is always useful to have a wicketkeeper who can bat and Orlo scored some very useful runs when needed (27 v The Downs & 28* v Wycliffe).

The best match of the season was kept to last; although the match was lost against Abberley, they all proved that they had come along this term in their understanding of the game.

The bowlers struggled to contain their batsmen and they scored an impressive 173. After losing two openners Max D (64*) and Archie (50*) built an impressive 115 run partnership that got very close to their score.

They all worked hard and tried their best, never wanting to let the team down. Their enthusiasm on and off the field was infectious. A convincing victory over the Dads was a match that they will not forget. Many thanks for all those who helped to make this a special evening.

Thanks also must go to Tim Burton on providing us with the best wickets on the circuit JSSM

wins, early in the term, against Clifton and Wycliffe were followed by two narrow defeats, either side of half term, against The Downs and Dean Close. The season was ended with an away win at Abberley Hall, where we played a game of pairs cricket, enabling all involved to have both a bath and a bowl.

We were blessed with a team that possessed some genuinely good cricketers, and there were a number of impressive individual performances over the course of the term. A special mention must go to Zach H-S, who captained the team admirably throughout the season, and was a credit to Beaudesert in the way that he dealt with both his own team mates, and the opposition.

It was very pleasing to see the progress that was made by this group over the term, both as individual cricketers and as a team. As a group, they were a pleasure to work with, and provided genuinely good company during many long afternoons out on the cricket field. I hope that they all continue to enjoy their cricket in the future, and look forward to seeing them develop their game as they move up into U13 cricket.

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COLTS Wanderers Team: C Combe, G Grand, J Lamb, H Hiscox, O Ross, W Greig, J Hunt, F Hack, E Bajeux, E Cuellar, J Dunn, C Hyde, L Dangerfield, T Fagan Results: v Cheltenham Prep Lost by 5 Runs Away v Pinewood Lost by 1 Run Away v King’s Gloucester Won by 51 runs Away The Colts Wanderers had an enjoyable season developing their skills in many different formats of the game.

At the start of the season, there were some hard fought incredible matches, where all players showed a good display of batting, bowling and fielding. However, they were a little unlucky with the results!

All-rounder, Joe, lead from the front and skippered the side extremely well. Jago batted intelligently while Freddie ran very well between the wickets. Edgar, Oliver and Theodore all bowled a lovely line and length.

I was very proud of the improvements the team made over the term and it was great to see the Wanderers finish on a high with a convincing win against King’s Gloucester.

They were all a delight to work with and I enjoyed sharing all kinds of cricket knowledge and experiences with them.

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Barbarians Team: G Scurr, A Watkins, L Dhillon, O Ross, E Bajeux, O Giffard-Lindsay, H Hiscox, B Nielsen, W Greig, F Champniss, F Hack, E Cuellar, J Dunn, C Hyde Results: v Cheltenham Prep v Wycliffe v Cheltenham Prep v Dean Close v St Hugh’s

Won by 7 wickets Home Lost by 15 runs Home Lost by 12 runs Away Won by 20 runs Away Draw Home

For the Colt’s Barbarians the cricket season proved to be a lot of fun and had a fair few highlights. It was lovely to see them working hard to develop their skills in all three key areas of the game and they all developed into great cricketers.

As a team they worked well together and through their efforts over the term, they were able to reduce the numbers of extras given away and achieve higher batting totals.

As with the Wanderers, a few less wickets conceded and the results may have been different. However, I could not fault the attitude and enthusiasm of the team. George captained well and it was great to see Freddie C grow in confidence with both bat and ball. William and Herbie were accomplished all-rounders and Aled was dynamic in the close fielding positions.

The final game of the season saw a combined Colts team take on a strong St Hugh’s team in a hard ball game. All players adapted well, bowling accurately and batting with authority.

The achievements of the players that day, both individually and as a team, showed how much they had come on. A huge thank you to all the players for an enjoyable season.

LS

UNDER 9s Team: Eagles/Merlins/Falcons – all the Year 4 boys Eagles v Wycliffe v Pinewood v Cheltenham v The Downs v Dean Close v Clifton v St Hugh’s

Won by 107 runs Won by 23 runs Drew Won by 79 runs Won by 94 runs Lost by 18 runs Lost by 1 run

Merlins v Wycliffe v Pinewood v Downs B v Dean Close B

Won by 87 runs Lost by 15 runs Won by 43 runs Lost by 19 runs

Falcons v Pinewood v St Hugh’s B

Lost by 51 runs Lost by 33 runs

The boys have thoroughly enjoyed their cricket this term, playing numerous matches, mostly in the sunshine; something unheard of over the past few years. We have practised hard with our bowling and again, we are one of the strongest bowling teams on the circuit. The mantra of ‘line and length’ will, I am sure, stay with them for many years to come. Our focus this year was batting and to swing the bat more, going for big shots but keeping our form. The boys enjoyed this attacking cricket but unfortunately were caught too often as their timing let them down or their head went up. All of the matches were enjoyable to watch, with several coming down to the last over. More of a sense of urgency is needed between the wicket as the teams lost games, by just a few runs, due to not taking the quick singles or a ‘run for the throw’. I am sure this will improve next year as they gain a better understanding of the game and they move onto hard ball cricket.

There is a lot of talent throughout the year and those children whose cricket is not as strong, have worked hard all term and the improvement has been fantastic. Mr Russell and myself have thoroughly enjoyed coaching the boys and will eagerly follow their progress as they advance up the school.

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Cricket - Girls 1ST XI Team: M Smith (capt)*, B Leslie±, M Edwards*, Z Mayer±, P Clark±, I Thomson±, D Gough±, F McKenzie Wylie, A Evans, M Learmond, T Maculan, E Lewis, G Balfry *denotes full colours ±denotes half-colours Results: v St Johns Won by 135 runs v Pinewood Won by 27 runs v The Downs Won by 54 runs v St Hughs Lost by 13 runs v Abberley Hal Lost by 60 runs Clifton U13 Festival: Winners

Home Home Away Away Away

With cricket replacing rounders as the main sport for senior girls, this was a voyage of discovery for all. Our final destination was definitely one of success, enjoyment and laughter. There were some encouraging results, especially beating Pinewood, St John’s and The Downs, as well as some close defeats. The most important factor in our first year was the girl’s embraced cricket and continually improved as the season developed.

The side was led expertly by Maddy, who as well as scoring the most runs, kept wicket brilliantly, taking a number of close catches.

Mehgan, our experienced player was a great help in training as well as bowling some seriously quick deliveries during matches.

Bea, our vice-captain, was a great help organising practices and in matches she opened the bowling with aplomb. All of the other players excelled in either batting or bowling, if not both. It was very encouraging to see the girls genuinely wanting to do well and taking the game seriously.

The girls worked hard on their batting in training, keeping their eye on the ball and hitting the loose deliveries to the boundary well. Our bowling was becoming very consistent, with the importance of a good line and length being understood. In the absence of the Year 8’s our Under 12 side attended the Clifton Under 13 skills day and tournament, emerging as the tournament winning an exciting final by one run.

This certainly bodes well for the future.

A close defeat against St Hugh’s after the rigors of the St Cuthbert’s Canter was followed by defeat against a strong Abberley Hall side. Even in defeat they played in the right spirit and learnt a lot for the future.

What a great bunch of girls, who have shown a real understanding and passion for the game. I look forward already to the next season.

SP

2ND XI Team: S Hiscox, M Phillips, O Case, A McIntyre, S Page, A Evans, E Lewis, M Maculan, H Maculan, R Roche, M Galton-Fenzi, A Wateridge, J Fairer-Smith, M Learmond, G Balfry, E Thompson, J Walker, H Brewster, A Miller Pyott, E Watkins, C Dobson-Pinillos Results: v The Downs Won v Pinewood Lost v Bristol Grammar School Lost v Monkton Combe Won v Dean Close Drew v Abberley Hall Lost

Away Home Home Home Home Away

A mix of Year 7s and 8s turned out for the second team this summer for the first full season of girl’s cricket at Beaudesert.

Early training emphasised the paramount importance of bowling properly, because without it the batters cannot bat and the

fielders never have to field. Over the summer many spectators made the point that in a game situation the better you bowl the more you are likely to be hit, but the matches we took part in were viewed by the coaches from all schools as opportunities to extend our skills levels and begin to understand the strategies and tactics of batting and fielding.

You cannot begin to learn how to play proper shots or understand how to set a field if the batters face nothing but a succession of wides.

Playing pairs cricket as we did means that games can be won and lost in just a few balls. Against Monkton Combe we were in second place throughout the game until Ella T took three late catches in eight balls (knocking 15 runs off their score) and we won by six! Against Bristol Grammar we were much the better side but some good bowling to two very good hitters meant a loss. Our final match, away at Abberley, was played with great spirit and considerable skill by both sides, considering how new the girls are to the game. In addition to anything leg-side being clouted over square leg, several of our girls, especially Anna W, unfurled genuine off-side drives that would grace any game. Georgie B, normally a clouter, played the most delicate late cut that crept over the rope for a boundary, and was puzzled by the applause and praise from the spectators! Jemima F-S showed the value of the traditional virtues of line and length as she was almost unhittable despite not being among our quickest bowlers.

I hope the Year 8 girls will have an opportunity to play the game at their senior schools, and I look forward to seeing further strides forward here at Beaudesert in 2018.

The girls have made a great start!

KDB

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3RD XI Results: v Pinewood Won 322 - 321 v Abberley Hall Lost 314 - 318 A great set of results with some very close matches. The first match against Pinewood came down to the very last ball, both teams knew how close the game was and luckily for us we managed to sneak a quick single run to clinch the match. A draw would have been a fair result as both teams displayed both great batting and fielding throughout. Sadly weather meant we could not play St Hugh’s so the final match on the final week was against Abberley Hall. Some tired pupils, having survived all that the end of term brings, once again performed brilliantly. Technique and determination has certainly improved since the start of term.

Very well done to all involved.

LS

4TH XI Results: v Pinewood Won 325 - 310 The 4th team girls took learning a new sport all in their stride. It was so lovely to see them give it their all and work hard to improve in every way possible, and it was even lovelier to see them all

U11s Our U11’s have had their first taste of cricket this term. Both Mr Crossley and Mr Porter have introduced the fundamentals needed through fun practices and game play in their P.E. lessons. The natural progression was to then have a couple of fixtures to cement what they have learnt during the term. A festival at St John’s was the opener for one team and they did not disappoint - 4’s and even a couple of 6’s were hit and their bowling improved throughout the afternoon. The final match, in the last week of term, against Abberley Hall was a real display of how far they had come over the term. Everyone contributed to what was a very close match – great team work!

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enjoying themselves. The girls were able to adapt their rounders skills and work well during cricket in both fielding and batting. They did really well to communicate within their pairs and score some cheeky runs off of no balls! We only played one competitive game this term but we played a game every week during practices to ensure the girls were familiar with the rules moving forward into next year. The improvement the girls made was excellent. Well done to all girls involved for all your hard work.

PG

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UNDER 11A

Rounders UNDER 11B

Team: M Standen McDougal, T Vernon, R Smith, F Scurr, C Birts, M Leslie, J Heynes, B Montgomerie, P Ross Results: v Pinewood v The Downs v Wycliffe

Team: M Evans-Gough, F McLean, E Jones, H Edmonston, E Brooks, C Haycraft Mee, S Mullin, S Meakin, F MacIntosh

Lost 16.5 - 17 Home Won 17 - 5.5 Away Won 20.5 - 11.5 Away

Results: v Pinewood v Hatherop v Red Maids’ v Berkhampstead v St Hugh’s

Severnside Tournament: Winners v Tockington Won 7.5 - 3 v The Downs Won 10.5 - 5.5 v Wycliffe Won 7.5 - 3 This rounders season has been a short but successful one. The closest match was against Pinewood, they beat us by half a rounder which was very unlucky. We were winning the whole way through the match and on the last ball of the game they had to score one rounder to win, Pinewood hit the ball hard and we fielded it fantastically to 4th post where it was a 50/50 decision on who got to the post first. Unfortunately for us the decision went in Pinewood’s favour. This did not stop the girls from growing in confidence and continuing to demonstrate superb tactical awareness and talent.

They have shown such fantastic teamwork and have beaten teams by large margins due to the hard hitting into gaps, brilliant decision making and quick thinking in the field. The highlight of the season was winning the Severnside Tournament which was the girls last ever rounders game as they will go onto play cricket next year. I have had the pleasure of having two rounders seasons with these girls and they have impressed me with their commitment, enthusiasm and talent. They have been a pleasure to teach, well done.

GBW

UNDER 11C Team: H Bullock, P Brown, E Grand, I Hamilton-Burnet, S Meakin, L O’Carroll, K Pritchard, R Wilkes, S Orchard Results: v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Pinewood Lost v The Downs Bs Lost v Wycliffe Bs Won v Red Maids’ Bs Won v Berkhampstead Bs Lost

6 - 27 13 - 14 ½ 11 - 11 ½ 15 - 13 ½ 19 - 12 10 - 10 ½

Home Home Home Away Home Home

The girls played it safe against Cheltenham Prep in their first innings proving difficult to score against a solid fielding team. Holly and Edie dominated the deep fielding positions, interrupting the Cheltenham strike and demonstrated some slick fielding phases.

The end result a convincing win to Cheltenham, however the potential for the rest of the season beamed excitement. The two games to follow showed similar results, the girls narrowly missing out. Game four against Wycliffe demonstrated all the hard work, persistence and determination

Lost Won Won Lost Won

6 - 9 11.5 - 11 10 - 6 11 - 12 11.5 - 6

Home Away Home Home Away

Well done to all the girls in the U11B team for a fantastic term of rounders. They started off slowly, getting used to playing together and their positions. The girls worked hard on their fielding this term, using accurate throws around the pitch including backstop to first post which is a huge improvement. They have thoroughly enjoyed this term, winning 3 out of 5 matches. The girls have worked hard on increasing their reaction speed and improving catching. Frieda made some fantastic catches, positioned in between 2nd and 3rd post, alongside some excellent backstop skills performed by Saskia M. Ella B has shown brilliant batting skills, changing the direction of the hit every time, scoring many rounders. A highlight of the term was the match against Berkhampstead.

This day was very hot and the girls were struggling in the heat, however they managed to maintain their focus and enthusiasm. There were some excellent catches taken and several rounders scored during this match. It was a very tight match, and we only lost by one rounder!

the girls have put in. Fantastic batting from Savannah helped to boast our score and with excellent bravery from Phoebe and Lyra to take a risk running between bases. For the first time this season Beaudesert took the lead. The girl’s confidence at its highest, they took the next game in their stride, convincingly beating Red Maids. Some memorable moments to note were; Kitty giving away the least amount of no balls of the season, India demonstrating her accurate over arm through and Saskia using tactical play helping to stump the opposition out. The final game was a delight to watch, the girl’s ability to fight back and encourage each other saw the girls stride away with 7 ½ rounders bring their total to 10. Berkhampstead were back on the chase, quick composed fielding from Rosalind on 2nd base slowed the oppositions score from increasing. As we approached the final ball the scores were tied, a superb hit from a Berkhampstead player won a rounder and clinched the win. The Beaudesert girls were excited and proud of such a thrilling comeback, a fantastic way to end the season.

EH

Well fought girls. It has been a pleasure to coach these girls. Very well done.

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UNDER 10A Team: B McLaughlin, S Wallace, R Evans-Gough, E Hunter, H Heynes, P Learmond, J McShane, S Turner, E Ahearne, A Pearman, E d’Abo Results: v Pinewood Lost 10.5 - 13.5 v The Downs Won 21 - 9 v Wycliffe Won 11.5 - 7.5 Severnside Tournament: Winners

Home Home Away

The U10 A team have enjoyed rounders this season and made great progress. They lost their first match against a strong Pinewood team. Pinewood were well drilled fielding, having already played a few matches. They did well to keep our score down even with some strong batting from the girls. Beaudesert fielded well but gave away a few rounders through wrong decision making.

In our next match against The Downs the girls showed a big improvement. Their batting was really strong and fielding slick after a few changes to positions. Fielding decisions were much quicker and the correct choices were made, getting all of their players out. The great play continued in the Wycliffe match and Severnside Tournament where they won all their matches. Mentions must go to Sophie for some great bowling and fielding skills and to Bel and Rose for consistent good batting and accurate fielding. The team made big improvements, it was such a shame that three matches were cancelled due to the weather.

TP

UNDER 10C Team: Z Cole, H Madsen, G Marwood, C Keveth, L Miller, A Akeroyd, H Ashcroft, L Sánchez Farmar, E Downton, S Meakin Results: v Cheltenham Prep Won v Pinewood Lost v Cheltenham Prep Lost v Bristol Grammar Lost v Wycliffe Won v Red Maids’ Lost v Berkhampstead Lost

13.5 - 10 6 - 12 11 - 15 8 - 11 17 - 7 9 - 14 5 - 7

Home Away Away Away Home Home Home

The Under 10 C’s have had a very consistent but progressive season. With a few wins and a few loses, the girls were able to learn from both experiences and use them to improve their matches throughout the season. We had some admirable improvements, especially considering some members of the team were new to game of rounders. Most notably the game between Berkhampstead, where the girls stepped it up in unusually windy conditions and each member scored at least one rounder which was most definitely the highlight of the season. The girls showed zest and enthusiasm for their team and should be proud of their efforts.

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UNDER 10B Team: C Amati, I Bowers, E McMurtry, E Chadwick, S Birtles, L Worsley, M Ellis, E d’Abo, A Pearman Results: v King’s Gloucester Won v Pinewood Lost v Bristol Grammar Won v Hatherop Lost v Red Maids’ Won v Berkhampstead Lost

12 - 8 11 - 14 20 - 7 9 - 10.5 16.5 - 7.5 7 - 18

Away Away Away Away Home Home

The U10 B’s had a good season. When they won, they won in style, when they lost, it was usually due to silly fielding errors and often when we did not have our full team. The girls started off training slowly, working out whose strengths would benefit each position, and for the first few weeks there were a lot of change arounds

until we found the most effective formation.

Lara started off bowling but eventually changed to backstop as she proved to be a thoughtful player who could read the game well. This left an opening, soon filled by Cecelia and Emi who then shared the bowling slot and were consistent in their efforts. Aggie moved into second base, and helped to get many of the opposition out with their reliable catching. Ila and Millie were very useful in deep field, helping to prevent rounders from the big hitters, and Scarlet, Eva and Ella worked hard on the bases and in support of the deep fielders when needed.

Our best match had to be against Bristol Grammer, and will definitely be one the girls will remember. We could not miss, fielded brilliantly and the girls scored some incredible rounders.

Aggie should get a special mention here for scoring five of our twenty.

A wonderful season and a great team to train.

Well done girls.

JDS

UNDER 9s Storm Team: P Baker, I Burton, L Evans, E Fleming, L Hargitay, G Lucas, S Thompson, F Wiles, R Holloway, Q Peppiatt Results: v Cheltenham Prep v St Hugh’s v Pinewood v The Downs v Wycliffe v Berkhampstead

Won 9.5 - 6.5 Won 13.5 - 6.5 Won 14.5 - 7.5 Won 13.5 - 6.5 Won 13.5 - 7.5 Won 14.5 - 6.5

Home Home Away Home Home Away

Severnside Tournament: Winners As you can see from above the girls have had a fantastic term of rounders which has resulted in an unbeaten season. The first match against Cheltenham Prep was the closest match where the girls were just beginning to learn the tactics of rounders.

The following matches they won very easily with their incredible batting and their very good decision making. The skill level the girls have showed at this age has been outstanding especially with their throwing and catching.

At the Severnside Tournament the girls won every match to become the tournament winners and it was well deserved after all the hard work this term. To make an outstanding team all the girls have an important part in the team. Florence was an impressive bowler and caught lots of batters out. Lili, Eliza and Lucia have been excellent fielders. All the girls have batted well. Indigo and Lili have consistently been big hitters. The girls are now able to carry forward amazing skills either to rounders or cricket. Well done.

SF

Thunder Team: D Hodges, H Fanshawe, I Miller Pyott, T Osborne, R Phillimore, O Hillman, B Sabine, S Snell-Dyson, I Trounson, M Snell, R Holloway, Q Peppiatt Results: v Cheltenham Prep Won v St Hugh’s Won v Pinewood Lost v The Downs Won v Wycliffe Won v St Edward’s Won v Berkhampstead Won

5.5 - 4 8.5 - 8 8 - 12.5 11 - 10.5 21.5 - 5.5 12 - 5.5 13.5 - 10.5

Home Away Away Home Home Away Away

Thunder team have had a great term of rounders having only lost one match which is an incredible achievement. They have worked hard all term on their skills and game tactics, so it was lovely to have been rewarded by such good results.

All the girls have progressed so well in all areas but most of all they have all enjoyed playing rounders which is so important at such a young age. Breezy has been the team bowler all term and has played consistently well. Savanna has played very well on second post catching lots of balls thrown her way. Rosie, Quitterie and Darcey have played well all term and have also switched between the Storm team. Well done girls it has been a pleasure to coach you all.

Thank you also to all the parents that have supported us this term.

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Tennis GIRLS’ TENNIS Results: v Cheltenham Prep Home and Away v Cheltenham Ladies’ Home and Away v Wycliffe Home and Away v Clifton v Dean Close

22 - 21 Won 20 - 33 Lost 35 - 15 Won 35 - 8 Won Away 25 - 33 Lost Away

Severnside Tennis: U13A - 4th U13B - 5th U11A - 5th U10A - 3rd Tennis is another growing sport in senior schools and here at Beaudesert we are keen to prepare them as well as we can. Matches are now shared for the senior girls between cricket and tennis allowing them lots of time on court getting used to matches. It can be quite intimidating going into a tennis match no longer surrounded by team mates as hockey and netball allow you to do.

It has been truly fantastic seeing all of Year 5, 6, 7 and 8 all have a chance of a tennis match this term.

A highlight was our fixture with Clifton where everyone got that opportunity. Some of the Year 5 and Year 6 girls even played against some Year 7’s and Year 8’s!

In Year 7 and 8 the standard really leaps ahead with serves becoming quicker; groundstrokes more powerful and volleys increasingly well placed. Our girls have really adjusted, adapted and improved their standard and I am really looking forward to watch tennis develop further next year.

BOYS’ TENNIS Results: U11 v St Edwards U10 v St Edwards

Won Won

11 - 5 4 - 1

Home Home

Severnside Tennis: U13A - 4th U11A - 6th U10A - 4th St Edwards U10 Transition Tournament: 1st Team Plate Winners

Another great term of tennis for all involved.

It always amazes me the pace and speed even the U10’s can hit the ball back. A highlight of the term is always the St Edwards tournament which is played across a whole day. This year all of the 12 players that went were incredibly supportive of each other and helped encourage each other throughout the day displaying true sportsmanship LS

House Tennis: B House - Winners

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Athletics Athletics continues to strive at Beaudesert with another high number of pupils competing. A total of 106 ran, jumped or threw for the school in a number of competitions. The new house athletics competition, which ran throughout the term, was a roaring success. Every pupil scored points for their house where they achieved gold, silver or bronze standards. Well done to D House for winning the first house athletics! The strength and depth of athletics at the school is impressive, with each year more records continuing to be broken and written in to Beaudesert’s history. Four school records were broken over the term by Poppy C, Oscar O, Charlie B and Tilda M. The oldest record set in 1959, the U14 boys’ long jump, survived yet another year, however it was close this year with Ned A getting within 6cm!

A record number of 36 pupils qualified for the Regional Prep Schools’ Championships in Abingdon, where five qualified for the National Finals. Big congratulations to Oscar O, Charlie B, Tilda M, Hermoine B and especially a National Bronze Medalist Poppy C for their individual performances. The athletics season was capped off with a brilliant afternoon at Sports Day for all the Prep School.

The term has been very enjoyable with a lots of pupils taking part in games practices and matches. Both track and field disciplines continues to thrive at Beaudesert and it has been a delight to see so many pupils enjoying and competing in a variety of events and striving to achieve standards in the new house athletics. A big thank you to Mr Robinson, Mrs Frapwell, Mr Russell, Miss Greenaway, Miss Swan, Miss Hobbs and Mr Tiley for their enthusiasm and commitment on the games field and travelling to away matches.

NC

Teams: U9 W Hunter, C Vernon, T Maculan, S Easen, H Hughes, W Haycraft Mee, H Dhillon, L Hazel, S Rowlands, A Oldman, I Gordon, I Ross, A Nielsen, C Bucher, L Cuellar, I Morris U10 C Burns, J Bostock, W Gemmill, W Howard, A Roche, M Thomson, T Evans- Gough, R Edmonds, B Wateridge, B Tuke-Hastings, O Wilkes, P Baker, L Evans, L Hargitay, F Wiles, R Holloway, D Hodges, E Fleming, I Burton, R Phillimore U11 B Evans, O Easen, T Fagan, R Phillips, B Pridmore, F Amati, A Baker, A Thomson, R Van de Grift, M Viva Simond, H Hiscox, H Heynes, E Hunter, C Amati, S Birtles, B McLaughlin, E Ahearne, A Pearman, S Wallace, P Learmond, S Turner U12 Z Hitchcock-Smith, M Rowlands, F Campbell, F Wallace, M D’Arcy Rice, M Dunne, C Birts, H Adams, A Hunter, C Birts, E Brooks, T Vernon, P Brown, M Leslie, R Smith, R Wilkes, F McLean, J Heynes U13 O Oldman, C Brook, J McLaughlan, G Beattie, L Van de Grift, R Slatter, H Ahearne, J Raphael, H Brewster, J Fairer-Smith, E Lewis, G Balfry, T Maculan, C Dobson-Pinillos, E Thompson, A Miller Pyott

Results: House Athletics Winners: D House Competitions: Pinewood Inter-School Meeting - U14, U12, U10 Severnside Athletics Meeting - U14, U13, U12, U11, U10, U9 - No team competition District Schools U15 Athletics Championships - U14 - Two County Qualifiers County Schools U15 Athletics Championships - U14 - P Clark Mercia Regional Finals, Abingdon - U14, U13 & U12 National Prep School Finals - Birmingham - 5 Qualifiers, one bronze medalist National Qualifiers: P Clark National U14 Girls’ 800m Bronze Medalist O Oldman 4th in the U13 Boys’ 200m T Maculan 7th in the U13 Girls’ Javelin H Brewster 11th in the U13 Girls 800m C Brook 11th in the U13 Boys’ Javelin New School Records P Clark U14 Girls’ 800m C Brook U13 Boys’ Shot Putt T Maculan U13 Girls’ Javelin O Oldman U13 Boys’ 200m Severnside Records P Clark (U14 Girls’ 800m)

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2m 22.0s 9.06m 27.11m 26.91s

U14 A Pease*, N Agnew*, F Baker, M Thompson, A Birtles, M Learmond, G Jardine, P Clark (capt)*, S Hiscox*, O Case*, Z Mayer*, D Gough*, S Page*, I Thomson *denotes full colours

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Sports Day U14 Boys 100m 200m 300m 800m Long Jump Discus Shot Javelin U13 Boys 100m 200m 800m Long Jump Discus Shot Javelin

N Agnew N Agnew N Agnew M Learmond N Agnew G Jardine A Adams F Baker

O Oldman O Oldman R Slatter O Oldman H Ahearne C Brook C Brook

14.01s 30.52s 45.3s 2m 37.6s 4.95m 21.80m 8.14m 16.85m

U14 Girls 100m 200m 300m 800m Long Jump Discus Shot Javelin

13.57s 29.43s 2m 37.7s 4.69m 22.27m 9.05m* 24.58m

U13 Girls 100m 200m 800m Long Jump Discus Shot Javelin

G Balfry J Fairer-Smith H Brewster E Lewis M Learmond E Thompson T Maculan

14.96s 31.57s 2m 40.0s 3.78m 17.97m 7.21m 20.49m

U12 Girls 100m 200m 800m Long Jump Discus Shot Javelin

E Brooks P Brown R Wilkes P Ross S Mullen B Montgomerie C Birts

15.11s 33.2s 3m 03.4s 3.67m 17.25m 6.67m 14.48m

U11 Girls 100m 200m 800m Long Jump Discus Vortex Rounders Ball

E Ahearne E Ahearne C Amati E Ahearne L Worsley A Pearman A Pearman

15.77s 32.69s 2m 55.5s 3.37m 16.01m 28.18m 29.92m

U12 Boys 100m M Rowlands 200m M Rowlands 800m M Dunne Long Jump Z Hitchcock-Smith Discus A Maculan Shot G de Baudry Dasson (Visiting) Javelin A Hunter U11 Boys 100m 200m 800m Long Jump Discus Vortex Cricket Ball

R Phillips R Phillips B Evans R Van de Grift F Amati O Ridgwell R Phillips

14.93s 30.51s 2m 41.1s 3.90m 19.28m 7.25m 23.65m

15.08s 30.75s 2m 49.3s 3.59m 20.8m 32.75m 34.35m

O Case S Hiscox S Hiscox P Clark P Clark J Lodge S Page Z Mayer

14.54s 30.35s 47.3s 2m 33.1s 4.09m 19.50m 7.71m 21.2m

Year 4 Boys 4SM Track 4SM Field 4R Track 4R Field 4H Track 4H Field

C Burns B Wateridge T Eugster B Parkes F Mullen W Gemmill

Year 4 Girls 4SM Track 4SM Field 4R Track 4R Field 4H Track 4H Field

L Evans E Fleming S Thompson I Burton F Wiles H Fanshawe

Year 3 Boys 3H Track 3H Field 3S Track 3S Field 3N Track 3N Field

H Dhillon & S Easen M Hargitay J Robinson A King T Maculan W Haycraft Mee

Year 3 Girls 3H Track 3H Field 3S Track 3S Field 3N Track 3N Field

C Bucher I Gordon I Casey I Morris S Rowlands A Oldman

Form Relays Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

4 x 60m 4 x 60m 4 x 100m 4 x 100m 4 x 100m 4 x 100m

3H 4R 5LR 6C 7D 8B

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Year 3 Girls’ Sports

Year 3 Boys’ Sports

The Year 3 girls have grown in confidence this year which has been wonderful to see. The girls work really hard to improve all of their skills and have shown that they are able to adapt the skills they learnt in both hockey and netball, and put them into rounders.

It has been lovely to see the girls moving on to a ball during fielding, with their hands ready to catch the ball. Some of the throwing, catching and batting I have witnessed has been exceptional for their age. The girls really enjoyed playing in their Hit and Run Festival and I am really looking forward to seeing them play next year.

PG

Excitement, success, improvement are all words that can be associated with Year 3 boys’ sport this year. This has been for most of the children a first taste of matches and festivals against other schools and it was embraced with vigour and determination at all times. It was so refreshing to see so many boys wanting to both play and improve their skills.

The first term focused on tag rugby. As well as lots of games sessions and practice matches, we were lucky to have 3 excellent festivals, culminating in a home fixture at our fields. The boys quickly learnt that fast running and good support were the keys to success as well as well as a whole team defensive effort. By the end of term, passing had improved and the boys were ready for contact rugby next year.

The second term had football as the main focus. This is a game the boys clearly enjoyed, with many putting in extra practice at break time. Again, as well as practices and house matches, festivals gave the boys a chance to showcase their skills and they did not disappoint, with many goals, saves and tackles flying in.

In the summer term, we played cricket, with it being a first taste of batting and bowling for some. It was great to see real improvement from everyone, with the ball being hit harder and more often and accuracy improving on the bowling front. It was a fitting end to the term to have the Beaudesert Hit and Run Festival, where the boys enjoyed lots of matches, with many smiles being permanently fixed on their faces.

A great year for all and we look forward to seeing more progress and enjoyment next year.

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Squads U8 C Bucher, I Gordon, M Hargitay, H Holmes, W Hunter, G Lewis, A Meakin, A Oldman, I Ross, S Rowlands, W Sturdy

Swimming

U9 P Baker, J Bostock, L Evans, L Hargitay, G Lucas, S MacIntosh, F Mullin, B Wateridge, F Wiles, O Wilkes, W Gemmill U10 E Ahearne, A Baker, D Bradley, E Cuellar, M Ellis, T Fagan, H Hiscox, E Hunter, B McLaughlin, E McMurtry, R Phillips, L Sánchez Farmar, S Wallace, M Viva Simond U11 H Adams, C Birts, O Clark, M D’Arcy Rice, M Davey, M Dunne, Z Hitchcock-Smith, M Leslie, M Morris, S Mullin, W Shipsey, R Smith, M Standen McDougal, T Vernon U12 H Ahearne, G Balfry, G Beattie, H Brewster, C Brook, J Fairer-Smith, A Hellens, D Keegan, E Lewis, L McLaughlin, A Miller Pyott, E Thompson, L Van de Grift, J Walker U13 N Agnew*, F Baker (capt)*, A Catto+, P Clark*, S Hiscox+, Z Mayer*, A Pease+, G Tucker+, I Thomson*, A Evans, M Smith, M Learmond, A Birtles * denotes full colours + denotes half colours I have really enjoyed swimming at Beaudesert.

I have been lucky enough to be in the team since the start, and have enjoyed every second of it.

I am very proud to be swimming captain as it was a big goal of mine. Another goal for me was to qualify for the IAPS National Finals.

This year I was lucky enough to qualify for the 50m backstroke. It shows how all the dedication and hard work in swim sessions inside and outside of school pay off. I swim for Severnside Tritons Swimming Club four times a week which has really developed me as a swimmer. Swimming has also led me into triathlon which I have found immensely enjoyable. Hopefully some of the younger swimmers in the squad might also venture into triathlon and come to enjoy the experience as I have done. This year the team had many great matches and yet again remain undefeated. One of the things I am most proud of is that I have never lost a swim match. This year Mrs Phelps introduced an early morning swim squad session which I encourage more members of the swim team to do. It is a great way to start the day and valuable opportunity to focus on technique. I would like to thank both Mrs Phelps and Miss Smith for making my Beaudesert swim experience so enjoyable. I wish the team good luck for next year.

F Baker (capt)

Results: Autumn Term v Clifton v Wycliffe v Cheltenham Prep/Prior Park v Cheltenham Ladies’ v Dean Close v Dean Close

Yr 5,6 and 8 Yr 6,7 and 8 Yr 4,5 and 6 Yr 7 and 8 girls Yr 4,5 and 6 Yr 7 and 8

Won Won Won Lost Won Won

107 - 84 117 - 82 203 - 194 - 165 66 - 68 152 - 93 118 - 84

Away Home Away Away Away Home

Spring Term v Wycliffe v Dean Close v Tockington v Dean Close v Prior Park v Prior Park

Yr 5, 7 and 8 Yr 6,7, and 8 Yr 5,6 and 7 Yr 3,4 and 5 Yr 3,4 and 5 Yr 6,7 and 8

Won Won Won Won Won Won

108 - 191 - 102 - 114 - 169 - 172 -

Away Away Away Home Home Home

Summer Term Severnside Gala: 2nd place House Swimming: C House, Winners IAPS Finalists F Baker P Clark Z Mayer P Clark, S Hiscox, Z Mayer, I Thomson

73 115 90 83 131 128

50m backstroke 50m Breaststroke 50m freestyle U13 freestyle relay

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Friends of Beaudesert the rest of our calendar. The combination of bonfire, hurdy gurdy, toffee apples and hotdogs, glow sticks, mulled wine and general mayhem on the school banks seem to be a winning formula.

The ‘Friends of Beaudesert’ is not a traditional PTA – rather it exists to complement the activities offered by the school. In particular it organises a number of events during school hours for the children and a growing range of social gatherings for the parents.

All parents are automatically members of the Friends, and we have a small but dedicated committee that schedules and organises our programme throughout the year.

A Year in the Life of the Friends During the course of the year we aim to provide one event appropriate to each of the year groups. For the Pre-prep these include a Christmas party where many of them meet Father Christmas for the first time and an Easter Egg Hunt, which is greatly enlivened by the efforts of one of our fearless Gap Students in an Easter Bunny suit. Year 3 get to test their knowledge of the 12 acres of school grounds and their ability to decode clues and work in teams as they face the challenge of the Scavenger Hunt. For Year 4 the emphasis is more on individual dexterity as they practice their Circus Skills. All of those acquired skills come in handy when Years 5 and 6 are put through their paces by the ‘It’s a Knockout’ contest; scaling walls, running in Sumo suits and negotiating numerous inflatable obstacles. Much anticipated for Years 7

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and 8 is the Leavers’ Disco, which is a major landmark for those about to leave Beaudesert after their common entrance exams and the expedition to Cornwall.

All of this jollity is funded by the Friends, including extras such as the Winstones ice cream van after the Scavenger Hunt. In addition, parents who want to help out on the day, for instance by hiding the Easter eggs, monitoring the Scavenger clues, serving the hot dogs and drinks after the Knockout, or at the Disco, are always welcome. It’s great to be able to see the children having fun in a different setting to the regular team sporting events.

The Friends’ other mission has always been to provide an opportunity for parents to get to know each other. Our highlight has always been the Fireworks Night, not just because of the spectacle provided by a parental team of expert pyrotechnicians, but because it raises so much to support

In the spring term we hosted a Go-karting night, this was a terrific success and we look forward to seeing more entertainment for the parents. During the summer we arrange the booking system and rota for the swim and tennis club, which allows families to sign up and benefit from the excellent school facilities during the summer holiday. We have also recently introduced the idea of a summer picnic and this year that will take place after Preprep sports day. Finally, we have occasional coffee mornings after morning drop-off, kindly hosted by Williams Kitchen in Nailsworth.

As a result of our fundraising activities, and careful management of our resources, we manage to fund the additional children’s activities. We are extremely grateful to the entire Beaudesert community who support us and those who give up their time to volunteer at them – we could not run them without you.

As a committee, we have a lot of fun and are always looking for volunteers to join us, in any capacity. If you are interested in getting more involved, please speak to any of the committee members who would be delighted to fill you in with details.

Stephen Kinsella, Chair Friends of Beaudesert

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Staff List 2016-2017 Headmaster JPR Womersley

BA (Hons), Durham; PGCE, Oxford

Deputy Headmaster C MacIntosh

MA (Hons), St Andrew’s; English, Head of RS

Assistant Head, Academic Mrs H Bradley BA (Hons), University of Warwick; PGCE,

University of York; Spanish, French Director of Academic Administration KD Burns BA (Hons), McGill, Montreal

Head of Maths; Year 8 Form Teacher Senior Master J Standen McDougal

Assistant Head, Pastoral L Robinson

Dip Ag, Lackham Agriculture College; PGCE, Roehampton; Head of History; Year 8 Form Teacher BSc (Hons), Newcastle, PGCE, UWE; Science; Head of PSHE; Year 6 Form Teacher

Head of Pre-prep Miss KSE Henderson

BA (Hons), York; PGCE, Edinburgh; TEFL Director of Studies Year 3 & 4

Director of Music Miss K Taylor

BMus, BEd, University of NSW, Australia

Director of Sport NM Crossley

BSc (Hons), Brunel; PGCE, Head of Boys’ Sport; PE

Housemaster J Holmes

BA (Hons), Middlesex, PGCE English, Maths, Year 4 Form Teacher

Finance Director Mrs T Scrivener

BA (Econ); Manchester, ACA; ICAEW

Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs F Womersley Head of Girls PREP STAFF Mrs G Baber-Williams J Bird Mrs J Butterworth

Mrs H Chapman

E Craig

Mrs C Crosbee

Mrs J Davies-Smith

Miss K Day

Miss E Dismorr

Mrs L Dyer

O Figgis Mrs S Frapwell Mrs R Gardner J Gillespie Mrs C Gurney Mrs K Hale Mrs A Holland

Mrs S Jones T Layton Mrs C Lincoln

Mrs A MacIntosh RPT Morris Ms J Murray

Mrs R Nielsen DGC Parry

A Peacey Mrs T Phelps Mrs M Poll Mrs J Porter S Porter MATRONS Mrs J Excell Miss L Ford Mrs G Railton SISTERS Mrs L Johnstone Mrs D Davies

BA (Hons), UWIC; PGCE, Gloucestershire; PE; Girls’ Sport Dip Ed, University of Natal; Science; Year 7 Form Teacher BSc (Hons), Oxford Polytechnic; PGCE, Oxford Head of Science; Year 8 Form Teacher Adv GNVQ Health & Social Care; NVQ 2 Year 3 Teaching Assistant BA (Hons), Northumbria; Head of Geography; Year 6 Form Teacher BA (Hons), Middlesex, GTP Bath Spa; Speech & Drama; LAMDA; Dance BA (Hons), Exeter; PGCE, Roehampton; Maths; English; Year 6 Form Teacher BEd (Hons), University of Gloucestershire; Classroom Assistant; Year 3 MA (Fine Art), UWE; PGCE Buckingham; Head of Art; Year 7 Form Teacher BSc (Hons), London; PGCE, Post Grad Dip SpLD Learning Support BA, Leeds; PGCE, Roehampton; Head of MFL, Year 6 Form Teacher Girls’ Sport BA (Hons), Oxford; PGCE, Oxford Brooks; Science BA (Hons), Leicester; MA Kent; PGCE Plymouth; Head of ICT BA (Hons), Nottingham Trent; PGCE, London; Art BEd, Bath; Year 3 Co-ordinator; Year 3 Form Teacher BA (Hons) Sunderland; PGCE Post Grand Cert SEN; Learning Support BSc (Hons) Edinburgh, PGCE, Exeter; Maths BEd (Hons), Humanities; ICT; Forest School; Year 5 Form Teacher BA (Hons), Southampton; PGCE, Open University; French; Year 5 Form Teacher; Spanish MSc, St Andrews; MBchB, Manchester; RS; Science BEd, Worcester; HND (Agric), RAC; Science Technician BA (Hons), London; MA, Westminster; PGCE, Gloucestershire; French; Year 5 Form Teacher BA (Hons), Cardiff; PGCE, Exeter; Year 3 Form Teacher BA (Hons), University College, London Head of Classics; Master i/c Scholars PhD, Liverpool; Pottery BEd (Hons), London; Girls’ Sport; PE; Swimming BA Ed (Hons) Exeter; Learning Support; English MA (Hons), Education UWE; BA (Hons) Education, UWE; English BSc (Hons); PGCE, Glos; PE, Sport; Geog; Year 5 Form Teacher

Senior Matron

RGN; MBRA RGN; RSCN; NNEB

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR Mrs S Medcalf MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS T Attwood P Manning R Niblett K Gardiner L Gardiner

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TRANSPORT B Beauchamp J Crossley M Fitch Kemp R Lancaster K Monkman ADMINISTRATION Mrs J Abendanon Mrs M Bliss Miss K Cater Miss R Hainsworth A Hale C Harvey G Knight Mrs S McCurrich Mrs G Railton Mrs C Royal Mrs T Yates-Round

D Robinson BA (Hons), Thames Valley; Sport Miss H Rogers Dip in Sport (Hartbury College); Classroom Assistant; Year 3 G Russell BEd (Hons), Crewe and Alsager College; Maths; English;

Year 4 Form Teacher Mrs S Russell BSc (Hons), Manchester; PGCE, Manchester; Maths;

Year 5 Form Teacher Mrs E Short MA, Glasgow; PGCE, Canterbury; Year 3 Form Teacher Miss L Smith BSc (Hons), Gloucestershire; PGCE, Exeter;

Head of PE; Head of Girls’ Sport H Snow BA (Hons) York; PGCE, University of Buckingham; History; Maths Mrs A Standen McDougal BA (Hons), Chelt. & Glos. College; PGCE, Reading

English; Head of Drama; Year 4 Form Teacher R Tiley BA (Hons), Anglia Ruskin; PGCE, Kent; Dip Arts Admin

NCFE Level 3 Bushcraft Instructor; Head of English; RS;

Year 7 Form Teacher L Waters BSc Civil Engineering, Glamorgan; PGCE, Exeter

Head of Design and Technology; Forest School Leader Award Mrs H Winchester BSc (Hons) Aston University; Dip SpLD, Hornsby TEFL;

Head of Learning Support S Winchester BA (Hons), Trinity College Dublin, TEFL; English PRE-PREP STAFF Mrs V Abbosh

Miss L Barnes

Mrs A Barnett

Miss P Bett

Miss G Carter Mrs L Bingham Mrs N Braune Mrs S Brown Mrs J Chinnick Miss G Crane

Mrs K Danks Mrs B Farquharson

Miss M Garcia Azogue Mrs E Holmes Mrs S Jackson Miss L Lagomarsino

Mrs H Payne

Mrs F Price Mrs G Price Mrs J Roberts

Mrs D Royston

Miss S Shearer-Manning

BA (Hons), Lancaster; PGCE, London; Nursery Teacher; Head of Early Years BA (Hons), Oxford Brookes; Classroom Assistant, Year 2; Forest School Leader Level 3 BA (Hons), Edinburgh College of Art; PGCE, Plymouth; Year 1 Form Teacher BA (Hons), Lancaster; PGCE, Chelt. & Glos. College Year 2 Form Teacher Nursery Assistant STAR, Open University; Classroom Assistant, Year 1 BSc (Hons) RAC Cirencester; Classroom Assistant, Year 2 Cert Ed, Roehampton; Reception Form Teacher Playgroup Leader (NVQ Level 2); Classroom Assistant, Year 1 BA (Hons), University College Chichester; QTS; Reception Form Teacher NNEB, Norland Diploma; Nursery Assistant BEd, Roehampton; Year 2 Form Teacher; Assistant Head Pre-prep; Pastoral Classroom Assistant;Year 2 BSc (Hons), UWE; PGCE; Houseparent; Year 2 Form Teacher NNEB, Classroom Assistant; Reception BTEC Level 3 Childcare, Stroud College Classroom Assistant Reception BEng (Hons), Plymouth; Level 2 Cert in Supporting & Learning in Schools; Classroom Assistant, Year 2 NNEB, Clifton College; Nursery Assistant; Forest School Leader Level 3 BA (Hons), Aberystwyth; FIST; Swimming BA (Hons) Worcester; Year 1 Form Teacher; Assistant Head Pre-Prep; Academic BA, Portsmouth (NVQ Level 4 Award, Dyslexia Action) Learning Support BA Early Years (OU); NVQ Level 3; Classroom Assistant, Year 2

VISITING STAFF Mrs M Brownbill ARMCM Voice Miss A Cubbin BA (Hons) Bath Spa; Clarinet & Saxophone M Coldrick AGSM in Performing & Teaching;

Dip NCOS Guildhall School of Music & Drama; Drumkit S Garley Fencing Mrs L Hale BEd Bath College; Piano, Recorder & Bassoon J Harris MA Cardiff; Harp, Acoustic & Electric Guitar Mrs F Heseltine BA (Hons) Birbeck College, London; Head of Wardrobe Miss S Hutcheson BA Durham; LAMDA M Maidment British Judo Association and BJC 5th DAN

(Competition Grade); Judo P Mackenzie BA (Hons); Piano B Mason BA; ARBS; HDFA; Drumkit Mrs N Mills BSc Birmingham; PGCE, Bristol; Acoustic Guitar Mrs L Pearce Coleman Graduate Diploma Music, PGCE Bath; Voice Mrs T Pemberton MA St Annes College Oxford; PGCE Kings College Cambridge,

CTABRSM, Oboe G Rees Dip. Welsh College of Music & Drama; Brass Mrs I Seth Smith BA (Hons) ARCM; Violin; Cello Mrs H Shaw Cert Ed, York; Piano Miss A Summers BA (Hons) Buckinghamshire, PGCE Reading; Piano & Accordion Mrs J Tewson BA (Hons) Bristol, PGCE, Advanced Dip. Royal Welsh College of

Music & Drama; Strings D Thompson BA (Hons) Anglia Ruskin University, MA Bournemouth University,

Composition for Film & TV; Piano Mrs S Thornton BA Reading; RCSLT; Speech Language Therapist Miss C Tucker Mountainview Theatre School; LAMDA, London Mrs B Turner Music Degree, N Virginia College, USA; Flute Mrs G Waters BSc Leeds; Ecology

Librarian; BA Witwatersrand Finance Assistant Marketing Manager Headmaster’s PA Estates Manager IT Support IT Manager PR Manager Administrative Assistant Bursary Assistant Registration; School Secretary

GOVERNORS Chairman M Pyper T Ahearne D Battishill M Campbell J Cope M Fawcett Lady Ford T Howard Mrs C Lough

R Mather Mrs A Melvin G Muir

Former Headmaster - Gordonstoun Parent; Managing Director Former Parent; Company Consultant Parent; Lawyer Deputy Head (Pastoral), St Edward’s School, Oxford Parent; Company Director Former Head of Pre-prep; Education Consultant Old Beaudesertian; Architect Former Headmistress – South Hampstead School for Girls Former Parent; Financial Director Former Parent Former Parent; Company Director

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