ISSUE 62
Gigg:News November 2012
For Giggleswickians Everywhere
Quincentenary Weekend Giggleswick Junior School
Famous OG Series: RM Marshall
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FROM THE HEADMASTER
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This has really been the most wonderful year for Giggleswick School, and for everyone associated with it.
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Big School Bulliten
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Candlelit Service
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Sports Shorts
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Quincentenary Fireworks
Summer School
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Aspire Group
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And Did Those Feet...
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A Land Down Under
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Day of Days
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Famous OG Series
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Infocus : The Junior School
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22 Letters
The Complete School Master
Diary
Photo Conundrum
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London Dinner
OG Shop
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Speech Day 2012
On the cover: The Hallé at Giggleswick by Robin White OG
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Editor: Mr James P Bellis Editor at Large: Mr Andrew C Beales Photography: Mrs Wendy Lawson ©Giggleswick School 2012
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Giggleswick School is a Registered Charity - No. 1109826 Information is correct at press time. Check www.giggleswick.org.uk for latest information. OGs and their families are always welcome at School. To arrange a visit please contact OG Liasion Officer, Mr Jim Bellis 01729 893 123 jpbellis@giggleswick.org.uk
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A normal year at Giggleswick is always special with different events complementing the annual cycle of Scarrig, Spring Concerts, CCF Inspections, Christmas productions and the like. 2012 will however live long in the memory, thanks in no small part to the remarkable Geoffrey Boult pupils and staff we have at Giggleswick, and the fantastic support given by OGs, parents and friends of the school. The 2012 Committee under the Chairmanship of HH Judge David Stockdale, organised a number of events to celebrate our Quincentenary, and they have delivered in spectacular fashion. One of my, in hindsight rather modest, ambitions for 2012, was to see 500 OGs come back to the School throughout the year. The fact that this target had been exceeded before July shows the way OGs have engaged with our celebrations. The success of the OG London Dinner in Middle Temple Hall, the remarkable Ball and all the events on OG Day capped by the unforgettable Hallé Concert, the unveiling of the striking statues on Speech Day - the commissioned work of Jeremy Oddie, OG - the attendance at regional dinners, the Candlelit Service and various receptions have all been part of this. OGs continue to support in ever growing numbers our Work Experience and Careers Service, and come back to share their valuable advice. I hope to see many of you at the remaining events this year, in particular the 15.12.2012 Evening of Words and Music in the Richard Whiteley Theatre. What a year it has been; thank you to every one of you who has joined with us in making 2012 so special. What will they do in 2512 I wonder!
FROM THE OG OFFICE Not surprisingly it is raining and as I write New York is reeling under the full force of Hurricane Sandy. For a Geographer this is full of interest and debate, by the time that you are reading this column, we will hopefully know the identity of the next President of the United States, unless the electors of Florida have repeated their fence sitting of 2000. I am interested in these Jim Bellis events because the world is undoubtedly a dramatically changing place and I find myself embarking upon the heady responsibility of coordinating the activities of the Old Giggleswickian organisation at a time when our membership could not be more diverse . This body of former pupils, its staff and indeed its parents, face and are part of a maelstrom of changing circumstances. The school has undergone a full spectrum of change since I arrived here 17 years ago. The uncertain economic times which face former pupils as they enter the world of work and undergo their own challenges and triumphs whilst the present day school grapples with educational and social change all seem aligned in such a way as to form almost inexorable barriers to progress. It is for this reason that I am so excited and honoured to be entering this important role at this time. We, the OGs, honorary OGs and School need each other more than ever before.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me in the office here, with news, ideas, initiatives or in looking, quite rightly, for support from us and each other. I look forward to meeting you and hearing from you in the coming months.
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someone else occupies this office there will be a new craze altering the ways that we keep in touch. So, I hope that those of you have enjoyed the great events of 2012 and returned to the school for the first time in a long time will get together with us again. Those of you who are old friends will bring along new friends and that the infectious feeling that this great old school can foster continue to keep us in touch with you.
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David Fox, during his formidable tenure in this office, helped to coordinate a huge shift in the organisation’s profile and if I can achieve one tenth of what he did then I will be able to be proud. We shall miss his wit, and rapport with the whole idea of the Old Giggleswickians. We all look forward to seeing him at many events and hearing of his own burgeoning OG family’s undoubted successes. I hope that as the next ten years pass we will be able to see similar progress. The digital revolution had barely begun when DPF began in this office. Now communication through social media; Facebook, Tweets and LinkedIn entries are de rigueur, and no doubt, by the time
I hope you enjoy reading about the activities of the school and the OG Club in this Gigg News - do get in touch to let us know what you’re doing or what you’d like to see the Club doing in the future.
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I suspect few sights stir the emotions of OGs like that of the Chapel hoving into view as Giggleswick is approached. As children, at the end of long car journeys returning from holidays in Scotland,
I spent more time than many pupils in Chapel not due to any firmly held religious beliefs but because I was a member of the Chapel Choir. The music director, Peter Reid, was a stickler for ensuring that the words we sang were clearly enunciated and, in order to ensure there was a sharp, crisp sound at the beginning of the word “God”, he instructed half the choir to sing “cod” instead. On more than one occasion I had to suppress my giggles at singing the praises of a large wet fish. The choir were actually responsible for causing some serious damage to the chapel during a performance of Carmina Burana when the vibrations from our singing and the percussion
accompaniment caused large parts of the dome mosaic to rain down on us. The 2012 celebrations have given numerous OGs the excuse they needed to get back in touch with the school, former friends and teachers for the first time in many years. I hope that the OG Club can maintain and develop that momentum in the coming years. Later in this edition of Gigg News you’ll read about the firework spectacular that took place at school in early November. Over 1,000 pupils, parents and staff attended this huge bonfire party which also saw a fun fair set up by Pape’s Fields much to the delight of the pupils. This event, which was partially funded by the OG Club, is part of a process aimed at raising the profile of the Club amongst the pupils whilst they are still at the school. By demonstrating the relevance of the Club’s activities to the students we hope to secure the future of the Club for successive generations of leavers.
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my sister and I would hang out of the windows waiting for a glimpse of the familiar dome so we could be the first to shout “Chapel Ho!”. I can vividly remember, as I’m sure all OGs can, the early morning walk up the hill, sitting on the hard, wooden pews and staring at the stained glass windows (when I was probably supposed to be paying attention to something someone was saying). I also remember feeling horribly self-conscious in the third form when, as one of only 12 girls, our high pitched voices were so clearly audible singing an octave above our male contemporaries.
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2012 has been, and continues to be a momentous year for Giggleswick as the Quincentenary celebrations show no sign of letting up. Like the Queen and her birthdays, Giggleswick was not satisfied with a single event to mark this historic occasion but has instead Sophie Brookes organised a rolling festival of activities, from the magnificent sight of over 280 OGs and their guests dining in the splendour of Middle Temple at the London dinner, to the spectacular of thousands singing along at our very own open air concert in June, to a record attendance at the convivial Yorkshire Dinner in October. And it’s not over yet! At the time of writing we’re preparing to host a “new look” Lancashire Dinner at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel near Blackburn and the final touches are being put on the running order for the Candlelit Service to be held in Chapel on Sunday 2 December.
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BIG SCHOOL BULLETIN Former or current students are all Giggleswickians and as such their experiences are greatly shaped by life across “the flat” in “Big School”. For this reason I decided that all news of academic interest should lie together in this new section. We are particularly keen to emphasise the integrated sense that all Giggleswickians be they former or current, are of interest to each other and that we can offer mutual support that will enhance all our opportunities. Arkwright Scholarship Carolina Mondragon (L6 St) has won a prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship that identifies her as one of the country’s future leaders in engineering and related areas of design. One of the benefits of the award is a grant of £600 to assist her studies in Design. These scholarships are highly respected by leading universities and supported by top engineering employers such as Rolls Royce, BT, BAE Systems, Balfour Beatty, Microsoft Research, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy among others. Carolina had to complete a rigorous selection process consisting of a detailed application form, a two hour aptitude paper and an interview at Sheffield University. James Huxtable, Head of Design has a very clear opinion of this achievement by Carolina: “This is a very prestigious programme, highly regarded by the top universities and admissions tutors, The benefits that can be gained are really significant, and Carolina’s teachers are delighted with her success.” UK – German Connection Year 11 pupils Miriam Lord and Miles Warburton won places on the UK-German connection course this summer. Miriam and Miles took part in a two week course in Germany which is run by the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD), the German governmental institution in charge of international education at 4
Sally Slater (3 As and an A in her EPQ) and Jack Humphrey (3 As), Deputy Head of School Michael Portnell (1A*, 2A, 1B), Chris Page (2 A*, 2As and A* for EPQ), Freya Robertson, Ezz El Defrawi and Richard Wang (1A*, 2As) and Alex Thompson (4 As). Several more achieved 2 A*/As.
school level and which works to develop and promote international co-operation between schoolchildren. Just 12 places are offered to GCSE students in the whole of the UK and competition for them is high. It is very unusual for one school to be allocated two places. The course included lessons, excursions and activities as well as a thematic workshop during which the UK pupils discussed topics of interest with German pupils. On their return the participants are required to write a report about their experiences and share them by giving a talk at their own school. A Record year for GCSE This was a record year for GCSE results at Giggleswick, with 74% of entries awarded A*- B grades. Among some outstanding results were those of twins Joe and Poppy Russell who achieved 17 A*s and 3 As between them. Other top scores were achieved by Carolina Mondragon-Bayarri (11 A*/As); Georgia Birley (10 A*/As), Will Ludlam (8 A*s); Rebecca Keighley (9 A*/ As), Sadie Milbourn (8 A*/As), Stefanie Hill (7 A*/As). This year’s cohort is the first to have benefited from the continuous specialist subject teaching since we restructured the School in 2007, moving the Senior entry point to Year 7 from Year 9. All year groups from Year 7 are taught by GCSE and A level teachers in every subject including the three sciences, maths and modern languages. A level results Director of Learning, Anna Wood, reported that again, despite well publicised controversy in the press describing grade inflation, our boys and girls taking A level and AS exams achieved very pleasing results which reflect the impressive teaching and learning environment in the school. A number of pupils achieved 3 or more A*/A grades including Heads of School
Once again the School’s strong A level results reflect the commitment and ability of all our leaving pupils and their teachers. Giggleswick introduced the Extended Project Qualification this year in order to give those aiming for top universities an opportunity to undertake independent research into a subject of their choice in addition to their A level studies. It is particularly pleasing that 80% of pupils taking the EPQ achieved an A*/A grade. They will excel at University, if that is the right next step for them, and we are all very proud of all their achievements in their final year at Giggleswick.
Six U6 students have also successfully completed Open University “YASS” modules: Jonathan BeaumontChemistry for a Sustainable Future, Robbie Davidson – The Science Behind the Medals, Jessica Holden – Financial services, The photograph shows P Fred Markanday & Source at Berkeley – Calif Wesley Richmond – Inside Nuclear Energy, Charlotte Smith – Molecules Medicines and Drugs. These modules are highly valued enhancements of a student’s academic credentials when applying for highly competitive university places. Prize winning at Durham Anna Wood was also very pleased to hear that Rebecca Barnes OG (C 05-10) in her 3rd year at Durham University studying Biomedical Sciences has won the Gemma Savage Memorial Prize for Biomedical Science as the consistent top performer in her cohort of 60 students. She was only one of two students who achieved a first in their second year.
BBC Proms host OG Mrs Laura Stott was proud to hear that William Helliwell (N 94-05) performed in Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass” on August 6 at the Royal Albert Hall during the 2012 Proms. He had two solos which were very well received. Dr Hucknall returns: The adventures of a Physics teacher on sabbatical.
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I am still highly passionate about Physics in a way my family don’t quite share or understand, seeing cutting edge nuclear fusion experiments, Lawrence’s Nobel prize winning cyclotron and the worlds largest laser were each worth many hundreds of miles driving.
Many recent OGs have been taught by Paul Hucknall, who has been on sabbatical and we asked him to give us an idea of what he got up to:
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The best museum in the world is the Monterey Bay Aquarium – I almost understand why biologists are passionate about their subject now!
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Rattle snakes really do rattle and can approach your sleeping mat very closely without being noticed!
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American dams look far bigger when you stand underneath them.
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Bears and bison are best viewed from a distance.
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Geothermal features should be a present in all gardens – they make excellent hot tubs.
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Camping should only ever be done in areas that have little or no annual rainfall.
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There have been the odd times since my return when I have felt pleasure at looking out from the Physics lab windows over Castleberg and Attermire, but pleasure tinged with wistfulness for the blue skies of Montana, the warmth of the Arizona desert and the sunsets of the Californian coast.
“The production received a standing ovation at every performance, which is testament to the creativity and entertainment provided by this group of young actors”, says Director of Drama Gareth Warburton. Kevin Berry, who reviewed the production for the Stage magazine said that “[he] found it difficult to remember seeing a more audacious, intelligent, witty, gloriously inventive show anywhere.” The judges at this prestigious event included the playwright John Godber (‘Bouncers’, ‘Teachers’), and the Theatre Critic from The Times Culture section, Robert Hewison.
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The skies in Arizona are clearer and the weather warmer (slightly warmer than Giggleswick) which made nighttime observations wearing shorts a possibility - you don’t have to dress up like the Michelin Man and squint through a half-frozen, condensationcovered telescope.
Being a Physics teacher with a night pass to the Kitt Peak Observatory does not exempt you from carrying a passport in the eyes of the Border Police Patrol.
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San Francisco is the coolest place in the world to attend a teacher training course and hang out with a gang of amazing and innovative Physics educators at the Exploratorium.
With Wings formed at Giggleswick School three years ago and consists of former pupils Tom Coxon (Artistic Director), Dominic Blake, Chloe Crenigan, Tom Figgins, Christian Eccles-Cannon (original members), Mark Portnell, David Hickling, and Ben Maltz-Jones (OGs) and U6 formers (now OGs) Isobel Jones, Josh Wells and Harriet Belk.
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Tom Coxon won the award for Best Actor and Chloe Crenigan was awarded Best Actress. The production won the Best Theatre Design award and the company won the prize for Best Ensemble.
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Having taught at Giggleswick for 11 years, the Headmaster and Governors saw fit to accept my application for a sabbatical and grant me time to rejuvenate my interest
If Room Enough sweeps the board If Room Enough, a take on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, created and acted by the With Wings Theatre Company, swept the board at this year’s International Student Drama Festival, held at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.
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“After leaving Morrison House in 2007, I read Business at Durham University where I gained my degree with Honours. Following University, I attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Commissioning Course; a 44 week long arduous training package specialising in turning unsuspecting civvies into leaders of men! During my time at Sandhurst, we were expected to march for miles with a pack on our backs, and to master both foot and rifle drill, learn to shoot and complete exercises in some of the hilliest and wettest parts of the UK – not all of them Yorkshire.
Hamlet Review by Mrs Gill O’Donnell The Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF) is now in its 14th year and is a noncompetitive festival designed to promote enjoyment of Shakespeare in schools by challenging the misconception that Shakespeare is dull, boring and difficult. Staff and students benefit from professional input and workshops before putting together and rehearsing an abridged version of a play of their choice. Each school has a half day technical and dress rehearsal with professional technicians before performing on a professional stage alongside 3 other local schools in a celebratory finale to the Festival. This year the students from Giggleswick School performed their production of Hamlet at The Duke’s Theatre in Lancaster. The privileged few were able to witness their open rehearsal on November 4th and if ever there was a way of demonstrating that Shakespeare is far from dull or boring, then this must certainly be it. The play itself was stripped to the bare essentials but retained a strong sense of story and also some vivid and telling characterisation. Characters such as Polonius portrayed a whole world of meaning in careful gestures while Horatio sparkled into life with earnest energy. The central figure, Hamlet, was portrayed with great care, the actor’s facial expressions belying his words during his repudiation of Ophelia in a manner which many older and more experienced actors would envy. 6
The stage set was extremely simple as was the use of minimal props, yet this belied the complexity of thought which had gone into creating such a versatile arena. The large frames being carefully manoeuvred to create small intimate rooms, vast corridors and banqueting chambers. The role of music too was clearly understood in heightening drama, and underscoring the mood in various scenes with some very poignant moments being created. There was also clearly a strong understanding of Shakespeare’s own use of comedy with some wonderful examples of comic touches in what is normally regarded as an extremely difficult play; the play within a play being one such example. Lieutenant Rieder in Helmand. James Rieder (M 0407) is now deployed in Afghanistan at Camp Bastion leading a unit of men in the UK Medical Group, providing support to the troops on the ground. As a newly commissioned Officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), 2Lt Rieder is fulfilling his duties as a Watchkeeper and Troop Commander for his 6 month tour of duty. 2nd Lt James Rieder sent us the following account
I commissioned in December 2011 before completing specialist RAMC Officer Training in Keogh Barracks, Aldershot. In April 2012, I joined 3 Medical Regiment in Catterick, North Yorkshire and was thrown straight into Mission Specific Training for the impending deployment on Operation Herrick 17. As a junior officer in the RAMC, I command a troop of 18 soldiers. Day to day tasks include; organising and coordinating training activities, drinking in the Officers’ Mess and leading soldiers on exercise. Whilst on operations, I assist in the planning for specific operations, and work with senior commanders to ensure my soldiers are best placed, and that the medical needs for the operation are met.” James will be visiting the school to talk to members of the CCF and other students about his experiences both in training and leadership when he returns from his tour of duty next year.
CANDLE LIT SERVICE C. R. Sames OG: 10 January 1939 to 13 June 2012 by Alastair Sames OG
On Sunday 2 December 2012 there will be a special service for the School and OGs celebrating one of the most popular and memorable school services. During the mid-20th Century every term would be concluded by a service by candlelight, in a tradition that began during the Second World War and lasted until the early 1970s. As part of our Quincentenary celebrations we are going to recreate this act of worship in Chapel and would like to invite OGs to take part in this traditional service. F O R
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There will be a reception after the service in the Hobson Room.
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As part of the service we would like to invite all to say in unison the following prayer: “O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work done. Then Lord, in thy mercy, grant us safe lodging, a holy rest and peace at the last; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen” There will be a retiring collection in aid of Tear Fund. OGs and their guests are invited to join us . 77
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An authority on many subjects, Colin had an infectious enthusiasm. He relished the opportunity of an occasional and often lively debate, knowing what he believed in and, absolutely what was fair. He had come to blows with the Printers’ Union back in the early 80’s, on one occasion, dismissing his entire workforce, one by one! He went on to build a thriving business. Colin was a professional in every sense of the word, earning him significant respect and recognition from peers, and business community alike.
Organ Londonderry Air (trad.) Processional Hymn O God our help in ages past Confession and absolution The Lord’s Prayer followed by the Gloria Psalm 150 (choir only) Lesson: Ecclesiastes 11 and 12 Sermon Magnificat (choir only) Prayers Hymn Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing The Blessing Nunc Dimittis (choir only) Organ Nimrod, from Enigma Variations (Elgar)
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As a, devoted husband and father, he was a source of immense inspiration and encouragement to both Philippa and Alastair and he was a stabilising influence over all his family. A great many people were engaged with Colin in some way, at some point in his life, as members of his family, or as fellow members of the District and Union Club, or Blackburn Rotary Club, in fundraising for his favourite charities, including the RNLI, MacMillan Nurses and the Thwaites Empire Theatre. He played golf and skiied. Some sailed with or were skippered by him; in Greece, Turkey, off the west coast of Scotland, or were lucky enough to have joined him circumnavigating the coast of Ireland.
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At school, Colin joined the Cadet Force and loved every minute of it – guns and battle. Above all, he thrived on the sense of order and process. He was barely out of his teenage years, before the sudden illness of his father saw the need for him to take charge of the family printing business. Colin duly studied Print and Graphic Arts at Manchester and started work at the premises of W. A. Hulme Printers, on King Street, Blackburn. Taking orders, chasing money, setting type, running presses – and very probably running everywhere in between!
We expect demand for the service to be high, therefore we are taking the unusual step of issuing tickets, which are free but will help us to organise numbers. To book please call the RWT Box Office on 01729 893180.
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Colin was born in Blackburn, and his home has been within ten miles of there ever since. He started out at Westholme School before heading off to Settle for prep, then later, onto Giggleswick School at the tender age of eight. He was an achiever from an early age; a keen sportsman, an even keener marksman.
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the School’s 500 years of Excellence in Education and 50 years of XL Cricket Fixtures”.
Ian Roberts Memorial Trophy The last twelve months have witnessed something of a revival of the great game of Rugby Fives at Giggleswick. The Fives Courts have received some TLC and had new mesh fitted to protect spectators; there has been some repainting and a good supply of new gloves and balls has been provided by the sports department. A regular Fives Club now meets on most Thursdays. This club is aimed at Years 7 and 8 to try to build up the game from the grass roots; Fives is also offered to older students as a games option. On the 3rd May this year the four Catteral House tutor groups took part in the inaugural House Fives Cup competition. The magnificent trophy was presented by The Rugby Fives Association to Giggleswick School in memory of T. Ian Roberts OG (1956-2011), an accomplished fives player, as reported in the last edition of Gigg:news. The competition was run as a doubles tournament. After many exciting and close games the eventual winning pair was Jake Lightfoot (right) and Charlie Naylor (left) from the Bowland Tutor Group. Cricket John Davidson (Yr 9 S) was successful in the Yorkshire trials and represented Yorkshire U14 the past season. To mark both our Quincentenary and its 50th fixture v Giggleswick School, the Headmaster was delighted to accept a gift on behalf of the School and both parties. from the Chairman of the XL Cricket Club. Barrie Hunter, kindly presented the School with a wooden bench seat for our pavilion, on the day of this season’s fixture, 5 July 2012. An inscription on the plaque reads “Presented to Giggleswick School by the Forty Club 5 July 2012 to Commemorate 8
Rugby Callum Lockett (Y11 S) received a late call up to represent England U16 North XV in the Wellington International Rugby Festival in April. His call up came following a very strong performance in the North v Midlands U16s which took place at the end of the spring term (reported in the previous issue of GN). Callum, a regular in the School 1st XV last year, was selected to start against the Netherlands U17 XV at No 8. The England North XV (England B) won the game 21 - 11 and then went on to play the American U17 XV later in the week, again securing a 12 - 6 victory against a very physical team. Callum appeared from the bench during the 2nd half in this game. “The England coaches were delighted with his efforts in view of his last minute inclusion to the squad and it was unfortunate that the cancellation of the final game reduced the amount of time that Callum played”, said David Muckalt, Director of Sport. Callum went on to be player of the tour in our visit to Australia during the summer.
Christopher Gemmell (CH, M 96 - 09 ) visited School in October and gave a coaching session to the senior squad players on back play and handling. Chris is contracted to Leeds Carnegie playing in their U20 team and on loan to Otley RUFC playing in National 2 North. Alex Rieder (CH, M 96-09) Is playing professional rugby in the Championship for Rotherham Titans. It would seem that Alex, as in his time at School, has been putting his impressive skills as a back row forward to good use in scoring 4 league tries already this year. Rugby Season 2012 The first season for new Director of Sport, Mr Dan Cook has been a frustrating one as injuries to key first team players have characterised the season so far. As many
as 7 first choice players have been absent from training or matches for most of the term, with commensurate impact on the XXX as replacements have bitten into the second team. For that reason it is largely a relief that results have not gone more against us than might be expected and good wins against Austin Friars, Arnold-King Edwards and Rossall have been supplemented by encouraging but eventual narrow defeats away at Ampleforth and at home to Lancaster. Golf The R & A acknowledged Giggleswick’s 25 year contribution to the Open Championship and our Quincentenary by presenting a plaque to the Headmaster at this year’s competition in Lytham in July. Superbly organised by Mrs Lambert, a team of up to 20 pupils and 5 staff have been in charge of updating the main scoreboard at 25 consecutive championships. OGGS Bob Barker on the 18th Hole at Royal Lytham St Annes (on the Thursday following the final round of the 2012 Open Championship) after being presented with the Douglas Bowl, by David Crossley, vice captain of the OGGS.
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The U16s are an exceptionally strong group with the potential do extremely well. They stormed through the Area round of the National Schools’ competition beating Ripon, St Aidans and King James, playing some high quality hockey in appalling weather conditions. In the County round of the competition, they went on to qualify for the North of England Semi Finals defeating some very strong
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Something must have clicked with the runners as the first three fixtures of the season have been resounding successes. Euan Brennan, who gained individual silver in the race, Tom Humphries and Eve Hutchinson would have beaten the winning boys’ team in the Year 7 race at the English Schools’ Fell Running Championships, had they been allowed to score as a mixed team. The Year 7 & 8 boys won the North Yorkshire round of the English Schools’ Cross Country Cup (where
Greaves Motorsport celebrated a brace of top ten finishes in the event. The team’s two Nissan powered Zytek prototypes achieved fifth and eighth places in the highly competitive LM P2 class at the French Endurance Classic in front of a reported crowd of 240,000 spectators.
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Mr Scholey was assisted by OG Claire Lilley (St 03-09) (who had recently finished her Sports Science degree at Brunel University) and supported by James Foster who supplied some rather fine adidas shirts from his employers.
Hockey Season 2012 Mrs Hannah Wright reports that the school hockey season is going well. The first XI is a talented young side captained by Emily Bolger who has led the team strongly. They have developed significantly throughout the season and claimed some excellent victories against strong sides including Austin Friars, Durham, Rishworth, and Barnard Castle. They are Area Champions qualifying for the County championships finishing 3rd on goal difference.
Motor Racing Tim Greaves – Martin Brundle Many OG’s will know that Tim Greaves (St 70 - 72) is team principal of Greaves Motor Sport, which this year entered the world famous Le Mans 24 Hours race again. Tim reports that his team was pleased to be able to welcome well known TV personality and former Formula 1 star Martin Brundle and his son as drivers for the 2012 event. Martin was the last World Sports Car Champion in 1992. The world championship has been rekindled and this was a unique opportunity for Martin to race with his son Alex.
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Hockey Georgia Birley (U17 L6 St), and Madeleine Wright (U16 Y11 St), were selected to attend Junior Regional Performance Hockey Centres. This is a great achievement for the girls who both managed to stand out in very strong pools and as a result they will have a chance of competing for places in North of England squads this autumn.
sides including; St Peter’s, Ampleforth and Queen Margaret’s. They played with flare and determination. Special mention must go to Matilda Boult (Captain), Madeline Wright, Madeleine Hill, Emma Preston and Florence Murphy.
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Cross Country Mr Scholey writes: For the first time a pre-season cross country camp was held.
the girls placed second) and the same age groups dominated the Malsis Invitation winning both team events with Eve, Sammy Baker-Jones and Amy Cornelius (shown below right to left) coming home in first second and third.
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This year the house honours were divided between Shute, Style and Paley. The traditional Tug of War which precedes the open relays was won by a courageous Nowell effort in a tense final against Paley and by Style in the girls’ competition.
Olympic Torch Bearer Joel Broadhurst (Catteral Y8) carried the Olympic torch on one of its legs this summer. The photo shows Joel with his torch (currently on display in the Sharpe Library) and Mr Muckalt with the support team that went with Joel.
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Sports Day 2012 Sports Day was a fitting competition for the Quincentenary year. Just as on OG Day, the rain stopped and the sun came out just in time. As ever the events were all closely fought and the traditional finale of the 4x400m relay followed the Tug of War finals. We are very proud that, unlike many schools where staffing issues and health and safety restrictions have prevailed to bring an end to these traditional events which are so enjoyed in boarding schools such as Giggleswick, we continue to have our traditional event in May before the exam season fully takes over.
scenes each morning to organise a variety of events ranging from discos to fashion shows and from film nights to talent shows.
Pupils were treated to rides on a helter-skelter, dodgems and a 40ft high Ferris wheel, all erected at the back of the Dining Hall. Younger pupils were also able to ride on tea cups. Over 150 prizes were given away on the three side stalls over the course of the evening.
Giggleswick International Summer School hosted students from over ten different nationalities this summer from 11 July – 3 August.
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On Friday 2 November pupils were treated to the fireworks party of a lifetime, part funded by the Old Giggleswickian Club. Over 1,000 pupils, parents and staff turned out for the event which lasted for over four hours on Pape’s Fields.
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Children from Y1 & Y2 at Giggleswick Junior School made the Guy for the bonfire which was lit at 19:00. This was followed by a spectacular 15 minute fireworks display by Optimum Fireworks. The School’s OG Liaison Officer, Jim Bellis, describes how the event came about: “ In our Quincentenary Year the OGs have been treated to a whole host of celebratory events. In return they wanted to put on an event that all our current pupils will remember for years to come. They have certainly managed that!”
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International students were given the opportunity to improve their English, live and interact with English students and experience life within a traditional English Boarding School. A process focused on a vision of learning, friendship and opportunity and delivered by a dedicated team of teachers, coaches, instructors, welfare and activities staff from Giggleswick, across the UK and abroad. Mornings were devoted to studying and improving English, with international students receiving two classes of intensive English language tuition in small classes of similar ability. This was then followed by a third lesson
where students could choose a week’s course consisting of more practical workshops such as art, journalism or drama, with students working alongside friends in a more relaxed manner. After lunch students were then given a choice of sports, activities and pastimes. On-site activities included tennis, football, swimming, squash, golf, fencing, shooting, caving, rock climbing, mountain biking. “Everything was really fun, I have made so many friends who I hope to see next year” Sara Italy Visits to attractions included museums, waterfalls, castles, and beauty spots. A little free time could be had before and after tea to discuss the day’s events with friends, followed by a jam packed evening social programme. The activity team worked behind the
Local excursions were taken on Tuesday afternoons, taking in boat trips, falconry centres and market towns. This was in addition to full day excursions on Saturdays to Manchester, York and Blackpool, with students enjoying museums, shopping centres, cathedrals, Yorvik Viking centre and amusement parks. “Even the classes were fun but I enjoyed the competitions at night the most” Lennart, Germany Preparations are already underway for 2013 with additional courses and further opportunities for younger students. For more information about Summer School 2013 please check www.giggleswick.org. uk/summerschool or contact the Director of Giggleswick International Summer School, Mr James Wright.
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GIGG CIRCULAR Births To Victoria Mabbitt (St 97-02) and her partner Gary MacDonald, a daughter, Bethany Grace, born 3 January 2012.
Miss Anna Wood Director of Learning
This page is sponsored by a Friend of Giggleswick School in support of the work of The Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Trust at Bradford Royal Infirmary
Lizzie Gray (St 05-06) married Joe Jervis on 7 July in the school chapel, she was attended by OGs Rosie Gray, Eleanor Heaton & Victoria Richards (all St 01-06). Kate Marley (St 95-99) married Tom Stoddart-Scott on 1 September in the school chapel.
Robin Patrick Machell (CH,N 39 – 46) died on 10 December 2011, aged 82. Hugh W Sharpe (C 34–37) died 21 April 2012, aged 91. Colin R Sames (CH,C 48–57) died on 13 June 2012, aged 73. (See obituary p7) W (Billy) Fell (Town,St 42–49) died on 2 July 2012, aged 80. John D. Thornley (St 40-45) died on 29 November 2011 11 11
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To be involved in talking to the Aspire pupils about an academic topic, then please do e-mail me and I can arrange it. My address is alwood@ giggleswick.org.uk
Jessica Cunliffe (C 06–08) married Edward Mason on 15 July in the school chapel.
Keith Winterbottom (CH,P 42 – 51) died in November 2011, aged 88.
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Ross Barrand (CH,N 81–90) married Catherine Turner on 14 July. Ushers included OGs Guy Barrand (N 88–93), Drew Barrand (N 90–95) and James Northen (CH,N 81– 89).
Deaths John F Wilson MBE (CH,N,St 36–40) died on 25 October 2011, aged 87.
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We will spend Exeat weekend in Oxford visiting Queen’s College and New College with visits to the Pitt Rivers and Ashmolean Museums. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the OGs who have donated money to Gifted and Talented pupils as part of the Annual Fund, which makes it possible to take the pupils on trips, and to pay for books and museum entrance fees.
Marriages Hannah Bourne (Staff ) married James Wright (Staff ) on 31 March in the school chapel.
Josh Turner (N 00-02) married Becky Griffiths on 13 October in the school chapel.
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Currently there are 17 pupils in the group and we meet once a week in order to discuss topics that one would not ordinarily find on a GCSE or even A level syllabus. Last year’s group looked at the 18th century and studied topics ranging from the birth of the novel (Robinson Crusoe) to the presentation of women in Jane Austen, and from Thomas Paine’s ‘Rights of Man’ to the French and American Revolutions. We also tackled JJ Rousseau’s
This year we are studying the 19th century and began by visiting the Turner/Monet/Twombly exhibition at the Liverpool Tate.
To Michael Fox (CH,N 82 – 90) and his wife Natasha, a daughter, Susanna Christine Sarah, born 26 April 2012.
Leah Terefenko (C 96 - 03) married Alex Mendoros (95-01) in the school chapel on 3 November.
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The selection criteria are quite simple; those who are intellectually gifted scholars and who possess a fantastic work ethic are invited to join.
In the summer term we visited Cambridge and were hosted by Matthias Dörrzapf, a school Governor and Senior Admissions’ Tutor at St Johns College. It was wonderful to listen to the College Choir sing Evensong and the following day to have a talk from Matthias about what students Cambridge is looking for. The pupils were toured around the college and treated to a splendid lunch whilst Mr Andrew and I were treated to a tour of the old library. The major highlight had to be an exhibition containing an original manuscript by William Paley and being able to touch a Nobel Prize winner’s medal. And the pupils thought they were having fun………. A visit to the Fitzwilliam Art
Gallery rounded off a very enjoyable couple of days at a wonderful university.
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Much as the best rugby players aspire to play in the 1st XV and likewise hockey players the 1st XI, I think it is important for those who are academically gifted to have their own ‘club’. Thus, I selected the best pupils from each of the year groups and invited them to join.
‘Social Contract’ and Kantian ethics (with some utilitarianism thrown in for good measure). Rococo art and the Virginian woodcutters were also studied and we were welcomed into the Art Department to try out some woodcutting and etching. I, too, was forced to unleash my creativity and it became immediately clear why I was entered for CSE Art all those years ago!
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Aspire was created in 2011 in order to give pupils in Y 9-11 designated as ‘Gifted and Talented’ a collective identity.
To Annabel Bartley (née Jones, C 95–00) and her husband David, a son, Hugo Edward, born 19 April 2012.
AND DID THOSE FEET... As I struggled with the incomprehensible instructions for the Style House Gazebo I was struck by the steady flow of spectators onto Pape’s Field. There was a distinct air of expectation. It was the conclusion of a remarkable weekend and whilst being fully aware of the world-class reputation of the Hallé Orchestra, I think most of the audience would agree that we were treated to an unexpected composition of orchestral, choral and visual art that we could not have anticipated happening here in Giggleswick on Pape’s Field. The vision of the organisers to provide a living memory for all associated with the School was realised in spades, from the inspired opening, featuring the captivating Junior School Choir through the sophisticated programme of music featuring Sir Thomas Allen, Barry Banks and our own Sarah Fox, conducted with humour and deftness by James Burton. The performance included not only the Hallé Orchestra but the excellent Giggleswick School Choirs and Choral Society, for whom this experience was indeed for most a “once in a lifetime” one. Walking around the arena, if I can call it that, the atmosphere of celebration was palpable and the sense that we were all part of something supremely special was more saturating than the state of the turf beneath. As the performance drew to a close we were treated to a firework display timed impeccably to illuminate Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture which was unique in its staging and clever in its execution. This was indeed a moment in time. JPB
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This was a remarkable evening which was so memorable that many of us will rank it amongst the most special occasions of our lives. I am not given to superlatives too often so such sentiments speak for themselves.
For those of us who were present the memories are vivid, for those who were not here are a few of the comments received in the aftermath: “Just to say what a thoroughly wonderful evening we enjoyed on Saturday. The occasion was splendid. Both my husband and I were overwhelmed with emotion at the conclusion of the performance. The organisation too was flawless. Well done to all. “ 12
“What a superb evening it was on Saturday. Everything was excellent. You must be delighted after all the effort which went into it. The music was perfect for the occasion, the soloists were magnificent, Tim Rice added a bit of humour, the fireworks were spectacular & the weather held. A true night to remember, worthy of the occasion. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
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hool know how much we enjoyed on Saturday. We came together ds from Washington DC (whom boots etc!). The atmosphere was ndard of the playing and singing ase extend our thanks to all who it must have taken an herculean precision of which I am full of ly at the light touch with which it
“What can one say about the Concert that has not already been said? Simply unbelievable – an experience and a spectacle of a kind and on a scale which did not seem possible and which, now that it has happened, none of us shall ever forget. It was also, importantly, exactly the right sort of way to celebrate those 500 years. James Carr himself would have approved, I have not the slightest doubt. We must remember whose idea it was; the Hallé Concert was David Fox’s Concert. He thought of it, he planned it and my goodness he executed it.” Photographs by Tony and Carol Dilger
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75 students, 9 staff , 2 twenty-four hour flights, 1 surfing lesson in the Pacific Ocean, 8 games of rugby, 8 games of hockey, 9 victories, 7 defeats, 2 theme parks, 2 nature reserves, 1 aquarium, 7 musical concerts (6 planned, 1 impromptu), 1 set of screaming Australian schoolgirls, kangaroo spotting, 1 (confirmed) instance of kangacide, 1 gala dinner with 1 snake and 1 tortoise, 1 set of bagpipes, much humbling hospitality and 1 sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour.
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For the rugby players this was a very successful experience leading to invaluable player development; winning two of our four games, the two games that were lost being against two of the very best rugby schools in Australia. In hockey terms we understandably didn’t really know what to expect, we definitely didn’t expect to be playing on grass in the rain against a predominantly boys’ team. From the “get go” the hockey players really pulled together. Away from the beach in Brisbane we played on the Queensland state water-based pitch. Here, All Hallows proved to be a strong side from a large all-girls school with a really strong sporting tradition. It was the sort of touring challenge that we both
needed and wanted. Into the ”Outback” and finding some sunshine, we faced our stiffest and ultimately most daunting opposition. As the “Roos” grazed in fields we were given a lesson in interplay and pace. Soon with the excitement of Sydney, and the final match against Ascham a cracking 7-0 scoreline for Giggleswick brought the sport to an end. The musical part of the tour was an extraordinary feat: 70 pupils co-ordinated on and off buses, through airports and security, hotels, venues and billets, euphoniums, trombones, cymbals, saxophones and bagpipes all in hand. Concerts at All Saints School, at all girls All Hallows, in Brisbane, with frenzied, screams accompanying bagpiper Robbie Davidson, raising the roof with the finale of Amazing Grace. Some of the girls even asked for autographs! In Tamworth rehearsing in a hall with open doors in the warmth of a winter evening through which kangaroos casually fed in the fields. In Sydney, performing in the Taronga Zoo courtesy of Mr Alex Thursby before our outdoor concert in the striking surroundings of Darling Harbour. All of this conspired to make Music on the Tour an amazing experience that it is certain no-one will ever forget.
Playing sport in Australia was an unforgettable opportunity. It was a shame that we could not have won for Mr Muckalt’s last game but it was always going to be a challenge - that is what makes touring such a great opportunity. It was a great experience playing against school sides of such quality and it was good to make new friends and embrace different cultures . Thank yous go to Mrs Wright, Miss Clarke and Mrs Wharton for preparing the hockey players, to Mr Ogilvie, Mr Giles and Mr Bellis without whose support we wouldn’t have been able to come back home to Yorkshire and transfer that development into the new rugby season. Most of all the whole experience would not have been possible without the planning and experience of Mr Muckalt and Mr Everhart. So returning to the figures: our statistical analysis revealed the following trends: rising levels of independence, increasing adaptability, developing levels of tolerance, probability of future worldwide travel, greater frequency of thoughtful behavior, deviations from standard friendship groupings and a correlation between the tourists and those who had an amazing summer 2012.
DAY OF DAYS Former President Eisenhower described one particular day in June 1944 as “the Day of Days”. June 30 2012, will for many a year, be such a day in Giggleswick memory.
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Memories of the occasion are many and varied and almost impossible to translate into words to suit everyone. Perhaps a few photographs will give a flavour of the day and you can put your own captions to them. One thing is for sure, for all those of you who had not been back for some time, please come again next year, bring your friends, your parents and your children, above all come and join in, Haste –Ye-Back!
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For others there was the task of setting up our gazebos and gathering the picnics for the evening’s entertainment. Somewhere in between, someone had found time to perform some sort of weather rite. It was certainly suggested later that it was the power of prayer, for as the evening commenced and the last revellers left top pitch the skies were clearing for the first time in what seemed like weeks. What unfolded as the evening progressed was a fitting finale to an unforgettable first six months of the 500 years celebrations.
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OG Day, let us not forget, is without question, a family day for family and friends or what we call these day, our alumni. Giggleswick is a shared experience, and that experience began this year unsurprisingly but very worryingly, given the events planned for the afternoon and evening, with persistent and heavy rain. Also unsurprisingly, these circumstances failed to dampen spirits and the unprecedented numbers expected for this Quincentenary day of former pupil fellowship began to arrive in time for the customary welcome, tours and annual general meeting of the OG club. At lunch we gathered to reacquaint ourselves with friends and former pupils alike and we joined in applauding the formal enthronement of new Club President Sophie Brookes, and sharing in the well deserved presentation by David Stockdale to David and Margaret Fox from the club
Sadly, heavy rain soon stopped play on Top Pitch very early in proceedings, so, whilst small children played in the puddles forming on the square, cricketers, OGs and guests tucked in healthily to the strawberries before many of us retired to the Chapel for a stirring and typically moving service conducted by the chaplain – John Bavington, at which the congregation of former pupils showed us exactly how hymns should be sung.
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Much will, has and should be said in recalling the events of later in the day, but it all began on the eve of OG Day when the Quincentenary Ball brought staff, parents, students and former students and friends of the school together for what must be remembered as ”a most splendid thing”. The drama of the unique venue under canvas more like a scene from Dances with Wolves than a school ball, with log fires, magicians, jugglers and hi-tech auction contrived to give the revellers a night to remember. Mrs Capstick and her dedicated team of helpers managed the event with professional aplomb. Despite the efforts of Mother Nature, unlike the Titanic, this ship most definitely did not sink; food, mood and atmosphere were not surprisingly rather legendary and fitting for this particularly special weekend.
The day was also the conclusion of the six year cycle of house reunions. Fittingly this year it was the founder’s house – Carr, which gathered together to be photographed and provide a further emphasis for the occasion.
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FAMOUS OG SERIES: RM MARSHALL Lt. Cdr. Robert Michael (‘Mike’) Marshall DSC and Bar, RNVR Rugby Star, Naval Hero, Giggleswick (Paley) 1931 – 36.
spectacular try with a 50 yard solo run. Somehow Marshall also found time to get a 4th class degree in History! Marshall’s career in the Navy was principally spent in coastal forces. The exploits of these small ships have been largely forgotten against the sweep of greater events but they were vital to the defence of British coastal shipping and they also carried the war to the enemy coastline. They were operating from harbours in England, such as Dover and Great Yarmouth, and were given considerable publicity at the time. The nature of the battles, usually at night and close range, gave much scope for initiative and daring to the boat commanders – who included numerous colourful characters, many with sporting pedigrees; Mike Marshall fitted that mould.
It is 67 years since R. M. Marshall was killed in action and too long for the story of this remarkable man not to have been told in these pages. It seems fitting in 2012 to remind those who know and tell those who don’t something of the legend that became “Marshall”. His entry in the Register makes impressive reading alone: Head of School, Head of House, Praepostor, XV colour, Captain of Football, XI colour, Captain of Cricket, CSM OTC, Shooting VIII, Gold Medal 1935, Oxford Blue (Rugby)1936, 37 & 38, England Rugby 1938 & 39 (5 Caps). Lt RNVR, DSC KIA. 1945. The story of Robert Michael Marshall, affectionately known at school as Marshall, is remarkable both for his success as a rugby player, and even more so as a Royal Navy Motor Gun Boat (MGB) captain in the Second World War. His rugby exploits would, had he lived, have made him something of a “Boys Own” hero and he was destined for both the captaincy of England and the British Lions. Indeed, he missed the 1938 tour only on the grounds of his youth and that “his time would come”. His naval adventures read like modern day versions of Patrick O’Brien’s novels – close range gun battles with the enemy and clandestine approaches to a hostile shore on moonless nights. Tragically, this distinguished naval career, which was recognised by two awards of the Distinguished Service Cross, ended four days after VE-day when his boat – on a special mission to Sweden to repatriate interned British ships – struck a loose mine and was destroyed with heavy loss of life, including Marshall. In 1940 he had married Muriel Stella Daubeny (born 1919) and they had two daughters. Mike Marshall was born on 18 May 1917 at Pontefract in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the only son of Robert and Margaret Elizabeth Marshall. At the time 16
Mike Marshall was an officer in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and as such was ‘in it for the duration only’. By 1943 he was promoted to Lieutenant, with the 17th MGB Flotilla at Yarmouth in command of a D class MGB numbered 607 (known colloquially as ‘Dog-Boats’).
of his admission to Trinity College in 1936 his father’s profession was given as coal merchant and his address as Wyke Lodge, Stainton Dale in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He went up to Oxford from Giggleswick. At school he had excelled at sport, rugby football in particular with an unprecedented four years in the XV, three years as captain – clearly he was blessed with an imposing athletic physique which was exceptional for his age. He also played cricket and was in the shooting eight as well as Company Sergeant Major of the OTC (CCF) and not surprisingly was to become both Head of School and Head of Paley. Marshall’s rugby career beyond Giggleswick was exceptional and encompassed Scarborough RFC, Oxford University, Harlequins, the Barbarians and five caps for England, at Number 8 & lock forward. Marshall won three Blues for Oxford, in the games of 1936, 37 and 38 – he was captain elect for 1939 but left to join the Royal Navy on the outbreak of war. His England rugby career began against Ireland in 1938 at Lansdowne Road with a 36-14 win, Marshall scored a particularly
The climax of Marshall’s time with MGB 607 came on the night of 24/25 October 1943. A large force (30+) of E-boats made a concerted attack on a northbound convoy near Smith’s Knoll off the Norfolk coast. They were vigorously engaged by the escorting destroyers and by MGBs out of Great Yarmouth. Marshall, in 607, was leading his colleague Lt F R Lightoller RNVR in MGB 603. In the ensuing and confused battle these two MGBs sank two E-boats by gunfire and a third when Mike Marshall found himself in a close range battle with S88 which ended with a ‘ramming match’. S88 came off worse and sank, but 607 was badly damaged and suffered several dead and injured among the crew. 603 then took 607 in tow, but had to break off to engage and chase off some six other E-boats, before eventually getting 607 back in to Yarmouth. Mike Marshall was awarded the DSC for this action – the citation said: ‘His aggressive spirit was a fine example to all Commanding Officers of Coastal Force Craft, and is in the finest traditions of the service’. Marshall’s First Lieutenant on 607 subsequently recorded: “In all situations Mike was an outstanding officer; big, tough, quick-witted, confident, decisive and very thorough and competent. He
“We can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us footprints in the sands of time.” H.W. Longfellow demanded high performance and got it. He engendered confidence in all serving with him, the officers and men of MGB607 (his boat) and other members of the flotilla who worked with us. Undoubtedly he was a leader of men. The qualities that earned him a Blue for rugby at Oxford and a cap for England were always evident. He was a hard task master, a great teacher and a great man.”
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When the war in Europe came to an end Marshall, now promoted to LieutenantCommander, volunteered to take MGB 2002 to Gothenburg and was never seen again. A moving obituary by E. H. Partridge appeared in The Times on 6 August 1945. He was greatly missed at Giggleswick. He was to have joined the staff at the school on his release from the Service. It is said that Mr Partridge felt Marshall’s death particularly keenly. Part of that obituary follows below:
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“His first task was to get his ship into reliable running order… a series of serious mechanical breakdowns had undermined the morale of her crew…under Lt Marshall’s direction the ship rapidly became operational. After accompanying two operations as an observer…Lt Marshall embarked on a series of 12 faultlessly executed expeditions.”
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His exploits from November 1943 to March 1944 earned him a Bar to his DSC; the recommendation for this award speaks for itself:
“MGB 503 embarked 100 Allied airmen from a beach in enemy occupied France between January and March 1944. The procedure involved lying at anchor within a mile of enemy watchposts for between two and four hours at a time. The standard of efficiency to which Lt Marshall had trained his surf boats’ crews needs no emphasis in view of these figures. ‘By skilful tactics and cool and correct judgment, Lt Marshall avoided detection by enemy sea patrols and convoys indicated by radar and visually on a number of occasions. His high qualities of leadership and seamanship are worthy of recognition.”
had already earned signal marks of distinction; but as the name and exploits of Marshall have in a few years taken on at Giggleswick something of a sanctity of legend, I hope I may be permitted a brief tribute to the rare excellence of character which won his assured place in our hearts rather than those athletic gifts which placed him, when little more than a boy, among the great rugby football players of all time. To those of us who have seen him go for the line, a breath taking vision of swift, beautifully balanced power, the exploit which earned him his first decoration came as no surprise. But it was not individual skill which made Marshall essentially great, I have seen no player who could by sheer force of character and the use of a minimum of words so change the adverse fortune of a game. As Captain of a Rugby football side he can have no equal and war claimed him at a time when the greatest honours that the game could offer were well within his grasp. But we shall remember rather the Head of School who enjoyed respect accorded to few masters, who ran his prefects with the same silent efficiency as his fifteen, and taught them to enjoy the greater and no more exacting game; the perfect companion who never wasted a word in idle chatter, was never put out, laughed loudest in disaster, was humble to a fault, and staunch unto death. We do not know the manner of his passing but at least we know that death found him unmoved, unhurried, undismayed, with the game for which he had played, as he had always played soundly and honourably won.”
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In November 1943 Mike Marshall was transferred to the 15th MGB Flotilla at Dartmouth and took command of MGB 503. This involved delivering and collecting agents from the coast of France and Holland and bringing home allied airmen who had been sheltered and transported to the beach by the Shelburne escape line (which is another fascinating story in itself ).
pinpoints, entering narrow rock strewn channels without hesitation. On one occasion he pressed on and completed an operation of great importance in a NorthEasterly gale gusting to force 8, under conditions which would have made a less determined officer give up long before reaching the French coast.
2012 is a year of anniversaries. While as a whole school we are celebrating the Quincentenary, Giggleswick Junior School is celebrating its 5th year. This change has been much more than rebranding Catteral Hall and Mill House. Mark Brotherton, Head of the Junior School, has pioneered this change. To mark this important milestone we invited him to review a year in the life of Giggleswick Junior School for Gigg:News. Education comes in many guises and as Head of the Junior School, I have a belief that if children feel safe, are respected and enjoy themselves then they will learn. Children respond well to an environment that motivates them to learn. Academic progress is clearly important and Y6 achieved excellent results in their end of year SATs in Maths, English and Science – all far higher than the national averages. However, particularly pleasing were the Reading levels, where 75% of the cohort passed at the highest Level 5. Last year, the national average for the Level 5 pass rate was just over 30%. ‘Giggleswick Junior School is much more than just academic success.’ Our Library displays a quote from Diane Johnson: ‘Reading isn’t just one of life’s great pleasures, it is an essential skill for modern living and the ability to read affects everything we do’. I agree. Reading has been supported with the book fair and book week last September that was rounded off with a visit by the children’s author Tom Palmer.
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Highlights from last year’s sporting successes included Thomas Lothian, George Collins and Kieran Hunter attending the Barbarian trials for the North of England. The U11 Hockey team had a superb term, dominating many games whilst playing high quality Hockey. At the area championships the girls just missed out on qualifying for the North of England finals on goal difference. Our cross country teams again performed well. Further to this we enjoyed five swimming galas last year. A newly created swimming club raised the Mark Brotherton profile, and quality of individual and team performances. In one The importance of reading was underlined gala we had most of the school competing with our successful reading competition and we involved every pupil from Y3-6 held last summer. The ability to read is in the annual house swimming gala. vital and it ensures improved access to the Sport Scholarships to Senior School were curriculum; our reading programmes and deservedly awarded to Amy Cornelius, hours invested in the library, listening to Harriet Phillip and Eve Hutchinson. the children read, or simply enjoying books in free time all help to provide successful outcomes for your children. Assessments in the years below Y6 were excellent, again showing the pleasing progress they have made. Academic prowess was rewarded for Mia Fenton and Edward Nuttall in the form of academic scholarships to the senior school. However, Giggleswick Junior School is much more than just academic success. Sport, music, drama and the surrounding countryside all inspire our learning. P.E. within the Junior School aims to provide a solid foundation of all round physical development. The games programme involves traditional sports plus a weekly cross country/athletics session. The school fixture list includes these sports plus swimming galas and cross country events. Sport is for all at GJS; pupils are encouraged to learn and grow in competence and confidence and develop the feeling of being part of a team; playing their sport competitively but with a good attitude. The school philosophy is to pursue a busy fixture list and give pupils the chance to represent the school at their own ability level in as many areas as possible.
Life at GJS also involves pupils being musicians in some form. Music is firmly embedded as part of the culture in school. Almost all pupils have individual music lessons and the children enjoy performing. These performances come in different forms – during assemblies, at the Autumn Concert, the Early Years Summer Concert, Christmas Carol singing at The Folly in Settle, singing for the Langcliffe Village Institute, the Christmas Chapel Service, Young Musician of the Year, and the ABCD Honour Choir. In addition, many pupils have successfully passed examinations during the year. Music Scholarships to Senior School were awarded to George Collins and Thomas Lothian. Of course one of the highlights of the year was singing with the Hallé Orchestra in front of 5000 people being introduced by Sir Tim Rice. What an experience that was, and what a memory to cherish for life – not only for the children but I hope for parents, grandparents and friends alike. Performance naturally extends in to our drama. Drama is taught in the school through weekly lessons, the Y3 and 4 pupils produced a traditional version of the Nativity in Chapel whilst the Early Years pupils along with Y1 and Y2 enjoyed performing their take on the Nativity with ‘The Grumpy Sheep’. We invited the Kinetic Theatre Company to perform in the RWT
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT before Christmas. This all assists in firing the children’s’ enthusiasm for drama - a number of pupils take Speech and Drama lessons – all whom passed their LAMDA exams – many with merits and distinctions. ‘A good education includes grasping opportunities when they arise. ’
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with our annual school walk to Stainforth and Schoolboys’ tower.
Quality is never an accident – it is the result of high intention, serious effort and skilful delivery. It represents the wise choices of many alternatives and many difficult decisions and those are the values we aspire to as we aim to achieve high quality provision and outstanding achievement.
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The support of the Giggleswick School Foundation has helped to fund projects such as the Forest School, the Welly Store and the new digital information screen in the tower. The support of OGs has been particularly helpful with the creation of the new Nature Area and pond.
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All of Y6, assisted by Deb Horsman and Tricia Rees-Jones, has been involved with the Environment Committee as they planned and established our new pond, paid for in part by the 2012 Annual Fund. Our School Council has been reinvigorated by Gail Sismey as we look to give our children meaningful input in to their school, it gives the opportunity for them to air their
The school’s busy life just doesn’t stop at the end of the School day. Early Years and Y1 and Y2 pupils have packed out ‘T’ club each evening (after school care), and those in Y3 – Y6 have enjoyed the numerous after school clubs and hobbies that have been on offer – Matrons Club, Judo, Hockey, Cookery, Sewing, Fun Fell Forty, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, DM Academy, Swimming and Meccano Club to name a few.
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Our children have fun and they learn, but importantly, they feel safe to have fun and feel secure to learn as they are supported by the high quality pastoral care they receive. They bound in to school with enthusiasm, happiness and with a sense of excitement as to what the day may bring. Children are supported by dedicated staff, all of whom care passionately about the happiness and welfare of your children. If a child feels safe and supported then their confidence will grow. Confidence is so important for us all, but especially so for children as they look for reassurances and positive words about their undertakings that will then spur them on to greater work and ambition. Children enjoy taking leadership roles within the school. In particular, Y6 are expected to lead the way and set an example for the younger pupils.
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Our Early Years children enjoy the delights of the ‘Forest School’ each week where they learn to interact with their environment providing them with opportunities to learn new skills outdoors. This project in particular has been supported by the 2010 Annual Fund, using OGs support to buy waterproof suits and other outdoor equipment.
concerns or offer ways of improvements. The children have made a significant impact on how we operate break and lunch times for example, they offered solutions to sharing our facilities fairly and have been involved in being accountable for spending a budget aimed at improving play time equipment. All of this has been conducted with impeccable enthusiasm and pride in their school. Not surprisingly though, their idea of a permanent ice cream van in the playground was rejected by the grumpy Headmaster!
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A good education includes grasping opportunities when they arise. I often hear on the news about the demise of the school trip and at times I am tempted to invite the reporters in to our school. Early Years pupils enjoyed the Barnado’s Toddle and a trip to Thornton Hall Farm along with our friends from Giggleswick Primary School. Y1 and 2 experienced a theatre trip, a visit to Skipton castle and recently a day out at the beach. Y3 and 4 have been to York Minster, the Jorvik Centre, Hindu Mandir in Bradford, and the Craven Museum as part of their work on World War 2. Y5 visited Brockhole, the Craven Museum and Malham Tarn Field Centre as well as studying aspects of Settle and Giggleswick. Y6 have been out and about at the Dales Countryside Museum, Malham, Thackray Museum in Leeds, different places of worship in Settle, the Crucial Crew day and of course the residential week at Ullswater. Here Y6 pupils enjoyed the range of activities, skills and challenges they were put through, sometimes out of their everyday comfort zone. The group learned a great deal about themselves individually and collectively and can look back on a very worthwhile week full of positive and happy memories. Pupils also had the opportunity to take part in the school ski trip and we rounded the year off
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If you wanted an advertisement for the artistic possibilities that our Art Department spawns, this was it. Michael Day is one such former member of staff who, after retirement from an illustrious career as Director of Drama, felt inspired to turn to a very different artistic genre. His work was exhibited alongside that of young men and women, many of whom had been his students. Michael was invited to review the exhibition as an exhibitor and as an Honorary OG. “I have always loved coming to see the annual Giggleswick Art and Design exhibitions, but this was a really special one, bringing together the work of many talented artists in various disciplines within Art, Craft, and Design, about 25 altogether, with the work of at least half a dozen former and present teachers. Architecture, ceramics, collage, costume, digital prints, drawing in ink and pencil, graphic design, jewellery, lino prints, metal work, painting both abstract and figurative, photography, sculpture, silkscreen prints, and textiles all featured. There is not enough space to mention everyone who exhibited, but I want to
pick out a few of the highlights for various personal reasons; Mark Percival was stage manager for me when we went on the Down Under tour in 1988. His work in the exhibition detailed the sort of cutting-
edge domestic design solutions in which his company: ‘Architecturem’ specialises. Another student on that same tour is now Head of Art at Oundle School, sculptor Jeremy Oddie. He was exhibiting four resin and bronze busts. His work is now to be seen prominently in the grounds at school (unveiling described p24).
along with striking silver jewellery by Jill James (staff ). Tom Duxbury’s digital print, Nick Leigh’s paintings of Austrian and Cumbrian scenes inspired by 1930s travel posters, Becky Holden’s Barbara Hepworth style textile designs were more of my favourites. There is a theme developing h e r e : inspiration. Undoubtedly the inspiration provided by members of the teaching staff in art and design technology has been the driving force that propelled these students into successful artistic careers beyond the school, not just those I have mentioned, also many others whose creativity has delighted us year on year.”
I was drawn to the abstract painting of Head of Art, David Knight using vibrant and bold colour. Tim Mellin’s photographs of Scaleber Force near Settle, a relatively small and hidden local waterfall were presented on an an epic scale. I was drawn also to Lauren Knight’s (St 05 - 07) green flowing dress, designed as a costume for a Noel Coward play during her studies at Edinburgh School of Art. Across the Central valley, in Glasgow’s School of Art, Lauren’s sister Emily (St 05 - 07) has produced beautiful jewellery inspired from travels in India, which was displayed
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The May edition reported on the plans for an exhibition which brought together the work of the whole spectrum of Giggleswickian Art students, former students, graduates, former and present staff. What resulted was a remarkable display of all that is good about these varied artistic disciplines and showcased the very talent which this department has nurtured over the last decade.
Clockwise from bottom left: Skiddaw - Nick Leigh, Busts-Jeremy Oddie, The Eye of the Storm - Alex Conroy, Keys- Lucinda Buscall.
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THE COMPLETE SCHOOL MASTER DIARY Saturday 15 Dec 15-12 - 2012
A celebration of the Quincentenary in words and music in the RWT. £5 including wine and mince pies. Tickets from RWT box office 01729 893 180
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Monday 21 Jan Golfing Legend to speak at OG Dinner
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We wish him and Margaret, who has given him unstinting support throughout, a long and very happy retirement.
Tickets are £25 and are available from OG Golf Society Secretary, Bob Barker, 46 Meadowfield, TS9 5HH, rbdynosaur@aol. com, 07528 872208
Friday 22 March Spring Concert Saturday 23 March OG London Dinner Saturday 29 June OG Day
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Thoughtful, wise, unflustered and universally respected and popular, David has been the supreme alumni officer. The
On the evening of 21 January 2013 the OG Golfing Society are hosting a Sportsman’s Dinner at The Courtyard near Settle. The guest speaker will be none other than Gary Wolstenholme MBE, OG.
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So it was that, in 2002, when the Head began to cast about for a new OG Liaison Officer, he did not have to look far. It was an inspired appointment. David Fox brought to his new job all the energy, industry, initiative and good humour that he had devoted to all those other roles over all those years. To be OG Liaison Officer, you have to be interested in OGs. David’s knowledge of OGs was and is encyclopaedic. His
The OG Club goes from strength to strength. OGs are now returning to the School in greater numbers than ever before; they are attending more Dinners and other social gatherings and, most importantly, they are offering their services behind the scenes in all sorts of new ways - giving talks, advising, sharing their expertise, helping with university and career applications and so on. At the centre of this activity, quietly but firmly managing and coordinating it all, has been David Fox. And lest we be ill-informed about goings on beyond the School, he has, throughout his term of office, singlehandedly written, edited and published, twice every year, the superb Gigg:news.
It was at an early meeting of the 2012 Committee, of which David Fox was naturally a member, that he came up with the outlandish idea that we might mark the Quincentenary with an outdoor concert, with the Halle Orchestra and soloists of international standing, performing to 5000 people on one of the sports fields. Thanks entirely to his powers of persuasion, his drive and his meticulous planning, this extraordinary and magnificent event took place in June. It was an occasion which none of us who had the privilege to be there will ever forget. It was also a fitting occasion on which to mark the career of one of the most dedicated servants of the School ever to set foot on Giggleswick soil. I write as an OG but I know that every member of the Giggleswick community will join me in thanking David not just for his outstanding work for the OGs but for everything he has done for the School over 44 tremendous years.
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Appointed in 1968 as Head of Geography, he held that post for 28 years. He was also, at various times, Housemaster of Nowell, Housemaster of Style, Commanding Officer of the CCF, Head of Careers, sports coach, overseas expedition leader, producer of and performer in countless musicals, Senior Master, sometime Acting Deputy Head and, in 2000, the Northern Region winner of a richly-deserved Plato Lifetime Achievement Award for Teaching.
For 10 years, he has been the pivot on which the relationship between the OGs and the School has turned. His telephone has been the first point of contact, his office the first port of call. It is no coincidence that, over the last 10 years, that relationship has blossomed as never before.
alliance between Giggleswick School and its former students, already the envy of many other similar institutions, has never been in safer hands.
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You do need to know a bit of background; David Fox “retired” 10 years ago, after 34 years at Giggleswick and with a record of service that takes your breath away.
enthusiasm for all things Old Giggleswickian is boundless.
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David Fox OG Liaison Officer By David Stockdale
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An OG Olympic Experience
In the middle of updating records after a busy summer (and year!), I thought I’d share some experiences of this big sporting year for the county. The last 8 years of my career have been closely linked to this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, having played my part in the successful team bid in 2004 and 2005. Having spent previous years balancing life between a sporting life of club rowing and a working life of developing contracts for sports facilities, I got a dream job planning the “legacy proposals” for the 2012 Games bid. I’d always worked and lived in the North of England, the job brought me to London permanently for the first time and within a year I was lucky enough to have met the Queen in Buckingham Palace and the Prime Minister at No. 10 Downing Street.
Boris Johnson, leading other major event bids for the city. I have been lucky enough to be part of the winning team for the 2017 World Athletics Championship bid, on the organising committee for the World Badminton Championships and the International Triathlon World Series events in Hyde Park (for which Yorkshire’s own Brownlee brothers have been ruthlessly world class). Boris is pretty much as he appears on TV – always thinking of funny things to say, a short attention span but smart enough to understand what he needs to do at the critical moments. My most recent engagement with him has been to launch London’s new annual cycling event – Ride London - something we hope will become as big as the London Marathon. If it goes
the way I hope, it will leave my mark on the capital city for many years to come – and many years after I’ve left London, while I hope to head back north and raise two boys with as much grit, determination and talent as the Brownlees! I hope to see some OGs sign up for Ride London www. ridelondon.co.uk. Ian Edmondson (85-87)
Long Service Award : Giggleswick pupils’ recieve a plaque from the R&A celebrating 25 years of Giggleswick running the scoreboard at the Open
PICTURE CONUNDRUM Mrs Gent has this interesting picture from the archives. Evidently it features the Cricket XI, but what year and who was in the team in that mystery year is unknown. Perhaps OGs can help?
The year was life-changing in many ways, my Dad died at an early age (after my Mum had done five years earlier) but he was with us long enough to see me become a member of Seb Coe’s team, having supported a young Seb Coe in the early years of his career when we lived in Loughborough. Since 2005 I lived in London and I am now the father of two boys – unfortunately a little too young to enjoy this year’s games properly. Over the past four years I have worked for the Mayor of London, the charismatic
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The OG London Dinner 2013 will take place on Saturday 23 March at the House of Commons.
Some 30 OGs and guests gathered at the Northern Counties Club in the heart of Newcastle to celebrate the School’s Quincentenary.
After the sucess of last year’s London Dinner we hope that OGs and their guests will be keen to come together once more in the Palace of Westminster for what is always a very special evening.
The evening was the first official OG Club event for OG Liaison Officer Jim Bellis. The spread of attendees was terrific, with OGs from the 40s and 50s through to recent leavers.
After drinks on the terrace, guests will be invited into one of the historic dining rooms to enjoy a full three course meal, followed by coffee and mints.
Based on the sucess of the night a full OG dinner is planed for early 2014. For more details please contact Jim Bellis 01729 893123.
Tickets for this black tie event are priced at £80, which includes table wine and coffee. Tickets are available online www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt/ from OG London Dinner Tickets, Giggleswick School, Settle, BD24 0DE, or call 01729 893 004.
The Northern Counties Club, Thursday 13 September 2012
OG Lodge Dinner Tuesday 11 September 2012
Reports from Lancashire & Yorkshire Dinners, and other autumn events, including the visit of Archbishop of York will follow in the Spring edition of Gigg:News.
Over 800 botthes of Giggleswick Wine have already been sold this year, and only a few cases remain. The wines are perfectly suited for drinking with roast meats, making them ideal for the festive period. To order your Quincentenary Wine at £9.00 a bottle, while stocks last contact: Rob Bagot, Boun Vino Wines, The Courtyard, Settle. 01729 823 885 rob@buonvino.co.uk
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For more information about the OG Lodge, please contact Lodge Secretary Michael George Powell via the School.
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Prior to the dinner guests were entertained with an organ recital by the School’s Organist Jason Lowe. During this concert OGs paid tribute to founder member of the Lodge William “Billy” Fell who died earlier this year.
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After the meeting members, guests and partners were invited to dinner in the Hobson Room.
Hotel accomodation at the Doubletree by Hilton Wesminster, can be booked at the special rate of £155 prpn inc. full English breakfast. Contact Hon. OG Club Secretary Anthony Briggs, briggs393@btinternet.com, 01282 776444 for more details.
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The OG Lodge has now held its first meeting of the school year in the Memorial Library for three years.
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FAREWELL WENDY Foundation and Marketing Assistant, Mrs Wendy Lawson, is moving on to pastures new at the end of November. We thank Wendy for her work over the past two years and wish her all the best in her new role as Sales Coordinator at Organic Childrens Clothing Company, Piccalilly.
A full range of OG merchendise remains avilable from www.giggleswick.org.uk/ols/ogshop/ Ties, Bowties, Prints, Cards and more. Ideal gifts for OGs of all ages. New for Christmas: 2012 OG Club Socks. For more details visit the website or contact Mr J P Bellis, OG Liasion Officer. 01729 893123.
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SPEECH DAY 2012
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specially commissioned group of statues; two boys and a girl, representing all ages of Giggleswick pupils. They were sculpted by OG, Jeremy Oddie (St 81 - 88), who is now Head of Art at Oundle School, Peterborough. This work of art is intended as a landmark installation to enhance the school grounds and forever will mark the Quincentenary as pupils pass them on their way to chapel and back to houses every day in their school lives.
“Take full advantage of the many opportunities offered at Giggleswick”
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Chairman of Governors, Mr Martin O’Connell, Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE and Headmaster Mr Geoffrey P Boult.
This was always destined to be a special day, and so it proved. Just hours before he was on duty rowing the Gloriana down the Thames in the Diamond Jubilee Pageant, we were delighted to welcome Sir Matthew Pinsent as our guest of honour. Not surprisingly after handing out more than 120 prizes, Sir Matthew spoke inspirationally as he told pupils that he had no inkling that he had any special talent when he started at his secondary school, Eton College, and certainly no idea that he could achieve anything at the very highest level. He used his experience to urge pupils to take full advantage of the many opportunities offered at a school like Giggleswick and to try everything on offer with the aim of finding an as yet unknown talent.
première, by the Chapel Choir, of a new anthem, commissioned by the school from the eminent British composer, Cecilia McDowall, to mark the Quincentenary. The anthem uses texts from Ecclesiastes 12:1 “Remember now thy Creator”, which is embossed beneath the dome of our Chapel and is taken from Psalm 121. Speech Day also saw the unveiling of the
“Remember now thy Creator” The Quincentenary anthem uses texts from Ecclesiastes 12:1
Funded by a generous gifts from Old Giggleswickians - the late TGF Atherton (CH/St 40 - 47), Jeremy’s father, WH Oddie (CH/St 51 - 60) and JT Wilson CBE (P 41 - 45), along with the Old Giggleswickian Club the three statues are situated just above the drive of the School looking out to the Craven Hills. As they look into the distance across the village and valley they reflect the diverse student body at the school, with pupils coming from near and far, from Yorkshire, the Northern counties, and show broadening horizons that are a hallmark of life at school. The statues were unveiled by the OG Club President HH Judge David Stockdale QC, OG (S/M 60 - 69), and the Heads of School, Sally Slater (St) and Jack Humphrey (S).
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Sally Slater (Head of School), David Stockdale (OG Club President), Jeremy Oddie OG & Jack Humphrey (Head of School)