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House Tennis: M. McGibbon
Cubitt went into the house tennis as the underdogs, underrated in every way. After our squad was announced, a few eyebrows were raised. On paper our team looked strong, with the 1st tennis team pair of Charlie Thompson and Max McGibbon leading the side, our squad was reinforced by other talent from the first and second string Tennis teams. After the first round against East, we were looking comfortable, tied with Loveday for first place having trounced, who we thought were, our main rivals. The next match against Loveday would prove to be the downfall of Cubitt’s bid for house tennis glory, with Mr Fearn describing the standard of the Cubitt’s fifth pair of Weston Lord and Chris Linford as “shockingly poor”, it was clear that the great ship Cubitt was foundering on stormy seas. That whitewash against Loveday proved to be the end of Cubitt’s Title challenge, and while we soundly beat North to secure second place, our players trudged back to Cubitt with heavy hearts and an empty trophy case.
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Summer 2014
Housemasters Comments: CHDB
Cubitt has enjoyed, not only, another all-round successful year (however one may try to particularly happy and social year; with much laughter and fun being enjoyed by all. Thi been set by our Upper Sixth leavers, ably by Ed De Blaby and his team of prefects, who h kindness as well as sense of camaraderie and humour to all facets of House life. This was festival’ on the penultimate Sunday of term or as the boys referred to as Cubefest. The fu afternoon on the Cubitt patch, after exams had finished, spoke volumes about the comm unique year group has brought to everything they have done in their time at Cranleigh. T ly strong sense of togetherness and support for one, shown through the way they encour to make the most of their academic abilities. The friendships that have been forged here, test of time; they leave with thanks and our very best wishes for the future.
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Cubitt Newsletter
Junior House Golf: W. Gumpel
Unfortunately the Cubitt golf team did not hit straight down the fairway this year which resulted in a narrow loss to North. Toby Chesser and I were beaten by the Northians, but a solid performance from James Vickery, our number 1 seed, and Max Richards kept us in the game, this meant that the hopes of Cubitt golf rested on the shoulders of Rory Calnan, a 4th form with considerable skill with a club. He battled it, going to four extra holes, in the hope of prevailing against a tough opponent. Unfortunately he was not able to conquer this challenging task and narrowly lost. Though we lost this year, we are looking forward to next year’s tournament and a comprehensive victory for the Cubbitians, we hope!
The other vital ingredient has been our wonderful team of tutor and matrons and their d of pastoral care has enriched the place and the lives of the boys enormously. I owe a hug port of the tutor team, the matrons and cleaners, without whom the house would a far ha we have to say farewell to three tutors: Mr Edward Clarke is moving to be teach Classics Clair Neill who leaves to spend more time with her family and Mr Tom Marriott who is le ry at Canford School. We wish them both the very best and their presence will be sorely m joining Cubitt will be sent out before the start of next term.
House Athletics: T. Stileman
Junior House Badminton : W. Gumpel
“Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” - Bob Unser
Junior badminton was an excellent example of Cubittian prowess on any field with most of LVth and IVth form begging to be in the team. The team was Bedford and I as the first pair, and then Andy Bang and Rob Cloete in the second pairing. Lewis Bedford and I won all but one of our six games, due to Bedford’s squash antics which helped us claim the victory. However the second pair didn’t get off to such a flying start and lost their first game but with a change of tactics they managed to the win the majority of their other games, giving Cubitt the victory!
Cubitt’s athletes exceeded expectation when they established themselves as the winning house at House Athletics. With outstanding participation, preparation and performance they claimed the top spot. As Heywood Broun, the famous American journalist said: “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” Such character was revealed in athletes such as Ben Wright, Jamie Barden, Rory Calnan, Kit Fowora, Jake Storey, Dan Chitty and Charlie Thompson. Some of whom stepped up at the last minute to fill injury spaces. However we cannot, will not, overlook the contribution made by the whole house in running, jumping, throwing and most importantly supporting. A victory for the ages.
Senior House Badminton : H. Snow
‘Cubefest’ : D. Chitty
The prestigious ‘Senior House Badminton’ is a title any school boy wants engraved on his CV. This year the Cubitt team, consisting of: H W Snow, F O Johnston, B F CastleGibb and O H Clark, were firm favourites for first place. The pairs breezed through the opening stages, both trouncing Loveday and dispatching North. But Snow & Johnston fell short against East. However, with Castle-Gibb singlehandedly carrying the second pair, they managed to beat East in their final match. The overall results showed that Cubitt were yet again victorious for the second year running.
After weeks of planning, the ever-anticipated ‘CubeFest’ had arrived. With the sun shining, and the acts as ready as they would ever be (not very ready), the performances kicked off. Both singing and acting were to a high standard, making for an impressive and enjoyable evening for everyone present. Not only was there a great show in terms of talent, but also the food on offer was excellent. As a classy house, Cubitt offered classy food; tasteful fish paella, and a succulent chorizo sausage in ciabatta bread. A special thanks to Ed De Blaby, Tom Howard and the school’s head chef, Jon for providing such delicious food. The event took much preparation and organisation, so I’d like to thank Ben Castle-Gibb and Guy Trevellyan for taking up the challenge of organising acts. Further thanks must go on to the Tech crew; namely Tim Strickland, Theo Bowden and Mr Jenkins, also to brochure designer, Anthony Ting. Finally thanks to all those who partook in both performing and supporting for making it such a pleasurable evening.
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House Swimming: T. B
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Music: T. Chesser This has been another link in the long chain of successful terms for Cubitt in all areas of school life, not least for its music. Apart from the notable success of ‘Cubefest’, there has been a vast number of Cubittians performing in the series of Friday lunchtime concerts, as well as a good representation of this noble house in the summer concert earlier on in this term. Cubitt also showed itself in numbers at Mr Waller's leaving concert, with many of the sixth form voluntarily joining the regular chapel choir to create the perfect finale. This concert also showed Cranleigh Voices in all their splendour with the Cubittians; Toby Chesser , Chris Oldfield and Theo Golden singing an Oxford Elegy. More recently, the chamber concert starred George Pettifer, Christian Oldfield, Toby Chesser and Theo Golden, and the line up for Rocsoc is also looking promising, with Christian again representing Cubitt on the stage along with Guy Trevellian and Josh Horward.