The small cast of ive saw three of Cubitt’s top actors take all three male roles – allowing for a true showcase of Cubitt’s acting talent. Tommy Lyster, an already hugely experienced actor, was tested with the dif icult task of becoming Pastor Manders, a test that he passed with lying colours. Jon Old ield took the lead male role of Oswald Alving and portrayed the ill man with worrying realism. Finally, Barnaby Findlay, as Joseph Engstrand, showed himself to be inherently dark and manipulative - in a part that could almost be considered the antagonist of the play – and inished his acting career on the Cranleigh stage on a high. All in all, it was a memorable production, with all three thespians continuing to contribute their theatrical talent next term – Tommy and Jon taking the lead roles for “The Producers” and Barnaby going on to direct the highly anticipated Cubitt play. Lunchtime Concerts; C. La Fosse Friday Lunchtime concerts always promise to be a lustrous showcase of musical talent, and this Michaelmas term was no exception. I am pleased to report that there was a fine brace of Cubittian gracing the stage.
veterans reeling in their seats at his inimitable stage presence. A performance of undeniable soulfulness and power, Oli flaunted the clout and richness of his piece to widespread cheer. That leaves us with Peter Westcott, the grandfather of Cubitt lunchtime concerts, and a pupil considered to be firmly at the helm of the galleon of Cranleigh french horns. In true Peter style, our illustrious brass ambassador graced the Friday lunchtime stage not once, but twice during the Michaelmas term, and on both occasions left the unruly mob imploring him for another colourful flurry of trills and flourishes. Well done to all! Public Speaking: H. Moxey This year Cubitt fielded a well dressed team to represent them in the house public speaking. However, hopes that their oratory skills would meet up to their attire were not particularly high with the competition looming. This was perhaps characterised by the team’s attempts to tie a bow tie on to one of the junior members ten minutes before starting, which failed miserably. The team consisted of Will Slynn, Angus McConnellWood and Hugo Moxey. The event started with Will Slynn introducing the team’s chosen subject, ‘why the British Empire should be reinstated’, and giving a brief description about the speaker. This part of the competition appeared to descend in a list of past achievements, some fallacious others bordering on reality. Claims as varied as past experiences as a Formula One driver to having family relations fighting alongside Nelson at Trafalgar. The vote of thanks was conducted by Angus McConnell-Wood. Sadly we didn’t win or come a close second but a big thanks to all the chaps and hope it goes better next year.
Renowned brass extraordinaire Noah Frett enticed the ladies with sumptuous, suggestive melodies from his trumpet, whilst his strong rhythmicality ensured the sagest music critics nodded their heads in warm approval. The effervescent Luke Halls, world famous for his groovy bass slapping, took to the stage with his six-string, flinging intricate musical passages into the dazed crowd with his nimble plucking, whilst softly layering smooth, bossa nova-esque textures with his expressive strumming. Meanwhile resident cherub Oli Parker decided to shatter the Friday lunchtime peace, taking the Music School by storm with a trumpet-based tour de force, sending even the most grizzled, hardened Friday concert Zambia/Charity: J. Pearson At half term Henry Thomas and I, along with fourteen others from Cranleigh, travelled to Kawama School in Zambia with the School Charity ‘Beyond Ourselves’. We were scheduled to finish off refurbishing the brand new classrooms that had been built over the summer; this mainly involved plastering and painting. We were also involved in teaching some of the kids in their old classroom: an old mud brick room with a few rows of benches, some of which had desks taped/ nailed/glued to them. Despite being briefed, we were all inspired by the excitement the kids showed as they swarmed the bus on our arrival, some of whom had never even seen muzungu (foreigners) before! The week flew by and at the end of our time we had transformed the concrete rooms into effective learning environments.
Several new Cubitt Charity initiative are aimed at supporting Kawama; • • •
‘Coppers for the Copperbelt’; collecting coppers to be donated to Beyond Ourselves Ice Cream Sales; at both Cubitt House music evening and next term’s play Recycling old mobile phones
The money that we raise will go to pay for healthcare, food and teaching for the kids in Zambia. For just £12.50 a month we can provide all of the above services for a pupil. Cubitt’s aim is to sponsor at least three children this year. So if you have any; coppers or old phones gathering dust please bring them in to support the Cubitt Charities!
Cubi Newsle er Michaelmas 2011 House masters comments It was wonderful to see how quickly and easily the new 4th form (and new tutors) settled in at the start of term and this is once again testament to the open, warm and supportive atmosphere that exists throughout the house. This strong sense of camaraderie is what helps define Cubitt and it has been evident in many ways this term, not least at the memorable House Music evening a few weeks ago. A key feature was the support that the seniors gave the juniors and it reinforced how lucky we are to have such a strong, caring and committed U6 year group this year. The boys are also very lucky to have such a dedicated and caring team of cleaners, matrons and tutors looking after them and it was pleasing to see the boys show their gratitude to them at House Prayers. I hope you enjoy the new-style newsletter and many thanks to Sam Cooke for all his hardwork and expertise in producing it and to the boys for their well-written and entertaining articles! A very merry Christmas to everyone! View from the top: H. Thomas
The term began with new arrivals to Cubitt; the new IVth form, Ben Peers joined the LVth, Ash Sran and Horatio Cox in the LVIth as well as Mr Cooke as the new Deputy Housemaster. Planning immediately began for a victorious campaign for House Performance night. The responsibility of the IVth form dance was placed in the very capable hands of Marc Sadler and Jack Hall, and the Cubitt part song was spearheaded by Ben Cox and Jon Oldfield. There was partial success in our campaign, with a victory in the part-song, however we came second in the dance accompanied by a resounding ‘we was robbed!’ from all members of the house. Cubitt’s term of sport went by with success too; fantastically organised by Jonny Pullar and Andrew Justin. The term began with yet another victory on the cross-country front. The IVth form earned their place as true Cubittians by winning their inter-house race by a convincing margin with Seb Leman winning the overall race. The Cubitt House Music Evening took place at the end of this term and was a huge suc-
cess. And particular congratulations must go to Oscar Reeve and Ben Cox for their impeccable organization of the show, both justly receiving their House ties as a result. On the horizon is the Cubitt House Play, an adapted version of Lorca’s ‘The Shoemaker’s Incredible Wife’. The play will feature a range of Cubitt thespian talent; from Angus McConnell-Wood (LVth) who has recently emerged from the fame of the school play, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, to Henry Crinage (LVIth) who has yet to grace the stage with his majestic presence or for that matter embrace the concept of acting. Good luck to Barnaby Findlay who will deal with this flock of actors as their director. A new view of Cubitt: B. Howorth We arrived at Cranleigh School in September, nervous and frightened of what was to come. We arrived two days before the rest of the school, bar some 6th formers, which was lucky. We had a lot to learn, such as vocab like ‘moab’ or kitchen to most of the normal world. Once the rest of the school arrived, we had a very welcoming start to the term. The first weekend consisted of bowling on Saturday night and a Sunday of team building activates. The term has been packed full of all sorts of actives. The house competitions have been great fun and very well supported by the house; a real example of Cubitt House spirit. First of all we had the House Dance and the Part Song. These were awesome! We were victorious in the part-song which was fantastic. Then we have had House squash, House basketball, House fives and IVth Cross Country. We had a great result in House cross country with Seb Leman winning. The most recent house event was the best; the Cubitt House Music Evening. Everyone was able to show off their musical and dancing talents including the whole house being on stage for the House song. Overall, I am extremely pleased that I chose Cubitt because of the great people in the house, the fun that we have together and the fact that we all support and help each other.