I arrived at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, Cornwall on 11th July 2015. As this was a senior leadership course, much of the week-long course was based on drill; the organised movement of large numbers of people. In addition, we completed the obstacle course, as well as the assault course, twice, and the low ropes course. We also had the privilege of experiencing the Damage Repair Instructional Unit or HAVOC, which simulates the stressful environment of a sinking ship, in which the cadets had to stem the strong flow of icecold seawater to save the ship. We learned and perfected the art of presenting and had to give timed presentations as well as several smaller talks in front of our peers. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and learnt several valuable life lessons. It was an experience that I am sure none of us will forget.
By Mahmoud Ismail (L6)
Benedict Schallamach (5th) was awarded Academic Half Colours, and Leo Shen (L6), Full Academic Colours. James Palmer (L6) led the Gloucester U17 Cricket team in Sri Lanka, and was awarded Hockey Full Colours. William Jury-Simpson (L6) became Captain of Shooting and Head of Naval CCF. Mahmoud Ismail (L6) was awarded the RYA Level 2 Power-boating qualification. Christian Campbell (4th) won the Novice Gun Competition and has been selected for the Olympic Development Pathway. Charles O’Bryan and James Drysdale (5th) achieved Gold in the UK Mathematical Challenge. Orlando Giuseppetti (U6) was awarded Rowing Full Colours. Jude Clayton (3rd) represented both the Yearlings A Rugby and Junior Colts A Hockey teams.
Speech Day Prizes
Dan Beachus (U6) won the Victor Ludorum award at Sports Day and participated in the Bannister Cup race.
Lower Sixth Prizes:
Looking ahead to the next academic year:
Fifth Form Attainment: Benedict Schallamach:
Classical Civilisation: William Jury-Simpson Rea English Literature: Benjamin Adams:
Upper Sixth Prizes:
HOUSES
Lower Sixth Royal Navy Senior Leadership Course
Head of House: Darren Hague
Deputy Head of House: Alexander Thorp
Jeffrey Kwong (U6) receives special congratulations for being awarded: Cheltonian Endowment Trust Prize for Design (Resistant Materials) Cheltonian Endowment Trust Prize for Mathematics Headmaster’s Award for Outstanding Commitment
Other Notable Achievements Jason Soames, Max Taylor-Baggs, Benedict Schallamach and Charles O’Bryan (all 5th) obtained 16+ Scholarships.
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