The Hamptonian July 2024

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• Feature: RowZambique 2024 • News form Hampton

• Alumni Remembered • Events This Autumn

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FROM THE ALUMNI OFFICE The purpose of a school’s development function is to help the school community support current pupils. In 2023-24, 106 boys attended the school on free places, in large part thanks to those who give back to Hampton.

Adriana Williams, incoming Development Director, has big ambitions for this refreshed department at Hampton.

“Schools’ fundraising was not the dream when I was 18 – I always wanted to be a teacher,” explains Adriana when asked about why she fundraises for education.

“I was fortunate enough to have a choice in where I went to school, and I loved my challenging, fast-paced educational career. The teachers saw the potential in each pupil and encouraged us to push ourselves. I wanted to be that for someone else.”

So what changed her mind? “For my masters, I wrote my thesis on giving to education and I was hooked. I could see the impact of free places on children’s lives, and the ripple effect on their families. I couldn’t ask for better job satisfaction than opening doors to opportunity. Almost 15 years on, I still think this is the best job in the world.”

“I am so excited to start work for the Hampton community and the Fitzwygram Foundation”

“My aim is to make our team the hub that brings together families, staff, alumni, and friends of the school and shows the difference they can make collectively and individually, on each other and the school. Reunions, professional events, sporting occasions, and celebrations are opportunities to grow the network and to give back.

We will be a very busy team creating opportunities for those connected to Hampton to come together and keep in touch.”

Besides fundraising and community, what motivates Adriana? “I enjoy being outside. I walk my dog, kayak, ski, hike, garden, anything to be in nature, when the fickle UK weather allows. Inside, it’s all about food – I’m Italian so I love cooking and singing.

Hopefully my colleagues will enjoy more of the former and less of the latter in the office.”

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The Fitzwygram Foundation is the next step beyond bursaries. The Foundation supports talented boys, nurturing them and their families through Hampton all the way to university entrance.

Gifts to the Foundation cover the whole cost of a Fitzwygram scholar’s education - from fees through to uniform, trips and even the bus fare. Hampton’s incredible pastoral support is there to support not only pupils but parents, too. This is not simply a free places scheme, but a life-changing social mobility programme for each boy and his family.

In 2023-24, an impressive 106 boys came to Hampton on Free Places, and we don’t want to stop there. We need your support to offer more Free Places to boys like Aadam, whose award helped him follow his interests, try out new activities, and reach further than he thought possible.

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A ADAM’S STORY Aadam Shahzad is currently studying Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford.

He says that Hampton changed his life and wants as many other young people as possible to benefit from the opportunities that he received.

When reflecting on his time at Hampton, Aadam says, “every day was like an adventure. The opportunities are almost endless. I would consider myself to be someone who engaged with a lot of different clubs, sports, and activities, and I still don’t think I even did anywhere near the number of things that I could have done…. I still regret not attending beekeeping club at least once whilst I was there. I made so many friends who I will value for the rest of my life.”

Going to the University of Oxford was a dream for Aadam. “I often pinch myself when I realise ‘wow, I am actually really here now’. When I was an 11-yearold boy, I never would have thought this would be possible. Hampton was the catalyst to apply and achieve this goal. I think that little boy would be very proud.”

It’s never been easier to support the Foundation that gives back to our community; follow the QR code or go to https://hamptonschool.org.uk/about/ the-fitzwygram-foundation/ to support the next generation of Hamptonians.

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THE NEW CHAIR OF TRUSTEES OF THE FITZWYGR AM FOUNDATION Raghav Ghai OH (2007) has been appointed as Chair of Trustees of the Fitzwygram Foundation, whose purpose is to increase the number of Free Places at Hampton School.

Today, Raghav is a successful Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) lawyer with a passion for his local community and social mobility through education.

Growing up in Hounslow, he credits his strong foundation to the schools that nurtured his potential. Whilst at Hampton, Raghav took part in a variety of sports and clubs, including Second XV rugby, cricket and Duke of Edinburgh, and excelled academically, eventually graduating with a first class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Now a partner at Simmons & Simmons, Raghav has spent over 10 years honing his legal expertise in M&A. He advises companies and investors across various sectors often with a particular focus on transactions relating to energy transition and digital transformation.

Driven by a desire to give back to the communities that shaped and opened doors for him, Raghav volunteers both as a Governor for Springwell School, a state primary school in Heston, and as Chair of Trustees for the Fitzwygram Foundation at Hampton. He passionately believes in opening the doors to Hampton School to all boys who would benefit from a Hampton education.

“The Fitzwygram Foundation doesn’t mean just covering fees – it also helps support scholars in sports, activities, trips, even down to uniform and the bus fare to school.

It’s all about making the Hampton experience accessible to all.”

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Alumni News Lucca Froud OH (2021)

Louis Lynagh OH (2019)

Louis Lynagh OH (2019) performed exquisitely in what turned out to be a dream Six Nations debut for the Italy-born superstar. His first international try in the 44th minute was the indicator of an Italian resurgence, as the hosts turned it round with an extraordinary second-half display to secure just their second Six Nations win since their first victory over Scotland, in 2015. Speaking to ITV after the game, Lynagh said that “I don’t think I have any words right now. One try, one win – I might retire!”

Lynagh, who captained Hampton’s 1st XV side in the 2018-19 season, will inevitably be in dreamland right now. His impact cannot be understated: a debut try, and a first home victory for Italy for 11 years.

Lucca Froud OH (2021) completed Arch to Arc – a challenge that saw him run seven marathons in seven days, from Marble Arch to Arc de Triomphe.

His motivation to run this distance was to raise money for the charity WildFish. Commenting on the challenge, Lucas said: “Every single day of the trip there were issues - whether that be the support bike breaking, battling knee and calf injuries, and charging wild boars! But I got through it in the end with the support of my amazing family and girlfriend, and of course all the generous donations streaming in!”

Josh King OH (2025) Josh King OH (2025) has seen his footballing career go from strength to strength, after he received a professional contract from Fulham Football Club Academy in 2023.

The promising young midfielder has been developing well at Fulham Academy; as well as being a key member of the U18 Youth squad, Josh scored on his U21s debut back in October in a 4-0 win against Leicester City in the Premier League Cup. In 2023, he was named one of the top youngsters in the Premier League by The Guardian, and this year was selected for the England U17 Men’s team who took part in the UEFA European U17 Championship this summer.

In June, Josh was awarded Fulham’s “Scholar of the Year” prize for 2023-24, recognising his determination and hard work on and off the pitch.

Hamptonians will remember that the talented footballer played a key role in the 2023 U18 English Schools’ Football Association final, scoring a fantastic goal in the 3-2 victory, which saw the Hampton School First XI team lift the coveted trophy in front of 700 travelling boys, parents and staff.

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WALTER BAILEY AND ALEX GREEN MEMORIAL FOOTBALL MATCHES We were delighted to welcome over 50 Hampton alumni back for the annual Walter Bailey and Alex Green Cup memorial football fixtures in March. This annual event sees Old Hamptonians take on the School First and Second XIs. Thanks to popular demand, a third match was played against the School’s Third XI. The Walter Bailey Cup in played in memory of former member of staff, and referee, Water Bailey, who died in 2007. It is hotly contested between the School First XI and the Old Hamptonians.

The Alex Green Cup is named after Alex Green OH (2014), who passed away in 2017. To remember him, the School’s Second XI play against the Old Hamptonians.

Both games are held every year and closely fought.

The results of the afternoon’s fixtures saw both cups returned to the School trophy cabinet for the year with the honours firmly the School’s this time around.

WALTER BAILEY CUP 6-3 to the School First XI ALEX GREEN CUP 4-1 to the School Second XI THE THIRD XI MATCH 5-2 to the School Third XI

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA On Saturday 6 July 2024, under driving rain, Hamptonians gathered for the annual paella at Henley Royal Regatta. In attendance was Matt Hamilton OH (2018), who is pulling together alumni rowers across the generations to keep in touch with one another and get out on the river.

If you’d like to be added to their mailing list, please contact Matt and his team on lionsboatclub@gmail.com.

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ROWZAMBIQUE 2024: ON WATER... FOR WATER Francis Highton OH (2009)

In September 2019 I joined Hampton as a Geography teacher. Between my pupil and professional tenures here, I was heavily involved in rowing, competing for Great Britain at Junior and U23 level, and racing for Leander Club for many years. After formally stepping back from the sport, I had to find something else to pursue. Adventure.

My most exciting adventure started back in 2018. I took part in a 900km expedition row through Zambia, itself the third in a series of quests to row the full length of the Zambezi River. First covering a stretch of the upper Zambezi from Angola to Victoria Falls, the second a nonstop crossing of Lake Kariba, our 18-day sculling exploration saw us traverse the wilds of the third largest tributary of the Kafue River. We dodged hippos and crocodiles and marvelled at the wildlife in the savannahs around the river and embedded ourselves at every opportunity into the local customs and cultures.

This summer, I will be returning to Africa for the fourth and final stage of this challenge. We will row another 900km along the Zambezi River, this time through Mozambique as well as Zambia. Our diverse, multi-national team includes Olympic rowers from Team GB and several African countries, Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race winners, and other elite rowers from all around the world.

The expedition will take us across the greatest stretch of the mighty Zambezi, and consists of: • A 600km row from Tete in northern Mozambique heading downstream towards the Indian Ocean. We will be navigating waterways that are home to crocodiles, hippos and, in the final 250km, sharks!

• Rowing across Africa’s fourth largest artificial lake, Cahora Bassa. We will be launching from the dam at the lakes eastern end and rowing 350km back ‘upstream’ towards the border with Zambia, where the Luangwa River tributary meets the Zambezi.

Each previous expedition partnered with Village Water; On Water, For Water.

This organisation installs wells in villages throughout Mozambique and Zambia. In the areas they are active, only half the population has access to safe water, with just one in three people having a safe place to go to the toilet. Safe water, sanitation and hygiene are the building blocks of community development, the basic ingredients that help all other changes to happen. Since 2004, Village Water has reached over 1.7 million people across both countries, and 97% of the installed water pumps are still working.

Thanks to their tireless efforts, there has been a 92% drop in diarrhoea, a 90% decrease in girls’ school absenteeism, and a 77% decrease in eye infections.

Alongside Village Water, we will also fundraise for learnto-row courses across Zambia, bringing community sport to the forefront. One of our team members is Bartholemew Mukuta, who benefited from these educational courses in the past. This led him to try to qualify for the Olympics in the African Olympic Qualification Regatta.

If you want to know more or to support me and the team in this, get in touch on f.highton@hamptonschool.org.uk.

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TIM SAYER OH (1963) ART COLLECTOR On Monday 20 November, Hampton’s Upper Sixth History of Art class travelled up to Highbury to visit self-confessed ‘artaholic’ and Old Hamptonian Tim Sayer OH (1963) in his terraced home.

Tim and his wife Annemarie have amassed a collection of 600 works over the course of 50 years whilst working as a BBC journalist and as a ballerina respectively.

The collection includes works by Prunella Clough, Anthony Caro, Naum Gabo, Bridget Riley, Gerhard Richter, Rebecca Salter and Henry Moore (to name just a few) and will be one day bequeathed to The Hepworth Wakefield Gallery in Yorkshire.

The house is made up of three floors of art with every single wall, door and room plastered with artwork.

Tim and Annemarie explained that every picture told a story, and they were able to tell us exactly who made it, where it was acquired and the context in

THE PORTRAIT Halloween night of London’s Raindance Festival 2023 saw the European Premiere of The Portrait written and produced by David Griffiths OH (1970). Two other Old Hamptonians were involved in the making of this mystery/ suspense movie. Peter Griffiths OH (1968), was an associate producer, and John Chadwick OH (1970), was an investor.

which it was made. Tim started collecting prints when he was still at Hampton Grammar School as it was then. Whilst rummaging in a junk shop in Richmond, he came across a portfolio of 183 prints that he liked the look of. These prints are today exhibited alongside the rest of his collection, comprising more than 400 paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, as well as reliefs and sculptural pieces.

The upstairs living room has been previously described as perhaps London’s most gorgeous room – I’m inclined to agree. The house contains so much artwork that, despite spending hours in their company, it felt as though we had barely touched the surface.

Zachary Dowlatshahi (Upper Sixth)

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Murray Head OH (1962)

interviewed by Michael Abecassis On Friday 8 March, a frisson of excitement ran through Radcliffe Square, Oxford.

Brasenose College provided the stage on which Michael Abecassis, an academic specialising in French popular culture, interviewed Old Hamptonian Murray Head OH (1962) as one of the series of French popular showbiz personalities hosted at the college by Professor Carole Bourne-Taylor. Carole, who teaches French literature at the College, is the wife of Geoffrey Bourne-Taylor OH (1957), who managed to gatecrash the event (pictured).

Murray spoke amusingly, in fluent French, about his appearance in films including the BAFTA award winning and Oscarnominated film ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’.

As a musician he is most recognised for his hit song, ‘Superstar’ from the 1970 opera ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.

Frequently running ‘off-script’ – to the great amusement of his audience – Murray darted from one thing to another, giving some very frank answers at times, often breaking into his native tongue when the French phrase eluded him. He completed the interview, singing three of his old favourites – to rousing applause from a particularly large audience of fans of all ages.

Our picture shows Geoffrey Bourne-Taylor taking advantage of a photo-opportunity, when they compared notes of the strict regime that they both experienced at Hampton in those days.

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ALUMNI ART EXHIBITION 2023 The Art department was delighted to welcome back a host of OHs in December to a very special exhibition of creative arts.

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Colori delle Mondine Colori delle Mondine recalls back to the time when the “Mondina” worked tirelessly in the rice paddy fields of Po Valley. Knee deep water garden fills the opening entrance to the Casana Lossano and into the Aia, mimicking that of the flooding season of the paddy fields.

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JOE ELLWOOD OH (2016)

In contrast to the harsh work environment of the past, the water garden acts as a reflection of the slower-paced present. Rather than having to walk through the boggy characteristics of the fields, seemingly floating platforms lift the user above, allowing for a sense of relief and a way to dance across the Aia.

The proposal does not shy away from allowing the intervention to stand out.

The adaptation is made obvious with the bold geometric spaces that are placed, scattered and extracted across the Casana. Thick strokes of walls and structures are placed for the creation and separation of spaces. Geometric shapes are scattered, creating a space of moment. Perhaps a small rest, an opportunity to interact with the neighbours or, as aforementioned, a way to dance across the Aia. Within the existing architecture, space is extracted to allow for the creation of portico space for each of the entrances of the houses.

FURNITURE DESIGN

The geometry scattered and placed across the East side of the Aia is left purposely naïve and random. The exterior path is left open and abstract creating a sense of vastness of that of a field, where one can find spots of reflection and rest. A stream is used only as a guide, a simple direction.

Dashes of muted colours flow from the landscape and into the architecture.

These colours, which were often used for Modine’s clothing, act as a visual tool to distinguish the adaptation of the new architecture, both modernising and harmonising the space with the surroundings.

The porch utilises a clerestory window to light up the space from above, using the brick louvre that utilises existing patterns as a way of providing shading and privacy. A similar technique is used for the second floor of the stable.

Other than the pentagonal extraction for the portico, the exterior changes to the farmhouse and the manor house are kept simple. The location of the staircase was pushed to the side to better accommodate the new entrances to the building.

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The past anatomy of the garage space is reenacted via a geometric skeleton that narrows as you move forward to emphasise a sense of direction. A footpath leads to a small reflection space, that frames a view outward and back towards the field of nature. A sense of mystery is created as the open column RURAL and entablature capture the empty air, creating a vague indoor and outdoor space. The structure casts a striking shadow into the HOUSING movement of the Sun, which poetically mimics the dilapidated state of the current exposed space due to the roof of the soon-to-bedemolished structures.

DOM NUNN OH (202 0) ARCHITECT

ALE X GAZETAS OH (200 4) ARCHITECT

“COUNTRYSIDE” © iStock Lombardy, 2021

The Adaptive Reuse of an Italian “Cascina”

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Geometric shapes and water garden are scattered around the Aia to create a seemingly random moments of relief, connection and reflection.

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1. Reflection Space: Previously the Garage 2. Water Garden & Aia 3. Apartments x2: Previously the Porch 4. Family Housing: Previously the Manor House 5. 2 Unit Duplex: Previously the Farmers’ House 6. 3 Unit Housing: Previously the Stable

Hampton Alumni Art Exhibition

Extract Dilapidated structures are removed. Extruded geometric shapes extracts an opening to create a portico space for the houses.

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Logos by Ed Cornish Hampton School 2001 – 2006

Way Ahead are a marketing agency, and the growing A’s in their logo are intended to suggest the growth

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and differentiation they can provide.

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Designed as a freelance project,

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A film and TV production company who specialise in horror and comedy.

The logotype is based on lettering from a poster for the film The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari – considered by films. some to be one of the first horror Designed at Burgess Studio, 2011.

Harp Lane Deli is based in an old, wonky, three-storey building.

So the logo follows suit. Designed

Haddo Yard is a development of homes in Whitstable. The logo makes subtle allusions to the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, who partially inspired

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at Burgess Studio, 2013.

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A campaign by Stella Artois. from The lettering is inspired by titles Jean-Luc Godard films. Designed at Mother London, 2011.

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Justin Leighton is a photographer who specialises in shooting cars.

His logotype is inspired by lettering loves. found on the classic vehicles he Designed at Burgess Studio, 2015.

Proposed logo for The Grocery in Shoreditch. Their initial letter becomes a monogram suggesting that what they stock is natural and healthy.

Designed at Burgess Studio, 2016.

the architecture. Designed at Burgess Studio, 2017.

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Proposed logo for a street-food vendor, with food so tasty you’ll want to eat until you burst. Designed as a freelance project, 2017.

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Proposed logo for Blind Rose – a PR and events company. The logo is a rebus where 5 B’s come together

to form either a flower or an eye, depending on how you look at it.

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Designed as a freelance project,

for 10 An Art Deco inspired monogram Sea Containers, a luxury hotel on the Southbank in London, that suggests its the perfect place to drop anchor.

Designed at Sunshine, 2018.

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Proposed logo for crowd-funding platform. An upward-pointing arrow hides in the seed, suggesting the

on. trajectory they can send businesses 2020.

Designed with Fearlessly Frank,

12 Aspen Club is a luxury hotel and member’s club in Colorado.

The monogram suggests their location

– beside a river, on a mountain.

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Designed with Present Ventures,

during 13 A community resource created dot the pandemic. The sharing of the is between the URL and the ‘i’ of Wiki

that to reflect the sharing of resources as the platform facilitates. Designed Studio Brick, 2020.

14 Corresponding symbol for MutualAid. Wiki. Designed as Studio Brick, 2020. promise 15 R.P.T. are therapists who don’t quick-fixes. Their logotype substitutes full-stops between their initials with

ellipses, suggesting theirs is a process that takes time. Designed as Studio Brick, 2020.

16 The Spark Off are strategy consultants who believe in action, so their logo celebrates the initial spark that can as lead to greater changes. Designed Studio Brick, 2021. run 17 Cultur.Art is a content platform

by The Arts Society. Their logotype is confident and bold, much like how

in LA. 19 A medical tech start-up based The lettering is clean and technical, as like the service they offer. Designed Studio Brick, 2023.

20 Letters arranged in a brick-like formation, as the logo for my own design practice. Designed 2023.

they talk. Designed as Studio Brick with Fearlessly Frank, 2021.

18 Run by the charity Ministry of Stories, Ha Ha Hackney taught children confidence and creative writing through stand-up comedy

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workshops. So the logotype is both confident but absurd.

Designed as Studio Brick, 2022.

ED CORNISH OH (200 6) GRAPHIC DESIGNER

JACK GILBEY OH (200 4) GRAPHIC DESIGNER

MOMO USHIDO OH (2012) GAMES DESIGNER

Alex Gazetas Joe Ellwood Ed Cornish Momo Ushido

Koh Noguchi Dom Nunn Jack Gilbey

It was great to see you all and we look forward to your next visit.

OHs OF THE 1970s & 1980s - DO YOU REMEMBER “THE CAT” MAGAZINE? This ‘underground’ magazine was circulated in the late 1970s and Hampton School is looking for copies that might be lurking in your archives. If you have editions that you would be happy to share (electronically or hard copy), let us know!

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GENERAL ELECTION

HUSTINGS Hampton hosted a hustings in advance of the UK 2024 General Election.

Senior Hamponians and members of the community packed the Main Hall for what was a lively and engaging debate, moderated by Lower Sixth Former Alec Hamilton. Five of the six parties contesting the Twickenham constituency were represented, with candidates answering a range of questions on local, national and international issues.

PUPIL LEADERS

The School Captains Team for the 2024-25 academic year has been named as Omer Demiral, Oliver Gellatley, Alec Hamilton, Vaibhav Neela, Isaac Tarragano and Rishi Vijayan.

Along with the Prefects and Mentors, the School Captains act as ambassadors for the School and serve as role models, offering advice and support to younger Hamptonians.

GENOCIDE AWARENESS

Hampton’s awareness-raising group Genocide80Twenty curated a moving exhibition entitled Never Again.

The group made up of Third Year to Sixth Form Hamptonians created exhibits highlighting current and past genocides. Attendees included three survivors of recent genocides alongside parents, alumni, members of staff and fellow pupils.

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A FOND FAREWELL! The Class of 2024 made the most of their final few days at School.

From paintballing in the Surrey Hills, to an afternoon of ice cream, burgers and a friendly football tournament on the fields, the Upper Sixth enjoyed taking time to celebrate with their classmates and reminisce on their Hampton school days. Families were also invited to mark the occasion with a celebration evening in the School Cloisters.

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CRICKET

Players across all age groups have enjoyed an excellent cricket season.

Our First Year cricketers played exceptionally to win the U12 Middlesex Schools’ Cup. Hampton’s First XI also secured victories against Eton College, Whitgift School, St Paul’s School, RGS Guildford, Dulwich College, and Reed’s School. Congratulations to Captain Naavya Sharma, James Stanworth, Anuj Srivastav, Natty Taylor and Hugo Knowles who earned their places on the honours board.

ATHLETICS It has been a vintage athletics season with many outstanding performances.

Third Year hurdler Joe Timba, broke the 40-year-old Middlesex Schools’ Championship record while also helping his Third Year team win at the Richmond Schools’ Athletics Championships, where First Years also topped the table.

TENNIS

Congratulations to the U15s who won the trophy at the Eton Junior Pairs competition.

The team made up of Juan-Leonardo Solari Hernandez, Brennan Coletta, Harrison Chalmers, and Jamie Giffin beat the hosts Eton College 9-6 in the final. Plaudits also go to the U14s on winning the Surrey League Finals.

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NATIONAL SCHOOLS’ REGATTA The 2024 National Schools’ Regatta saw the strongest results for the School in recent years.

Out of 86 rowers competing, 36 returned home with Gold or Silver medals. The J14 squad opened the regatta in style with both the J14A and J14B octuples winning their events. On the second day of the regatta, the J15 rowers were also on great form clinching Silver medals for both the J15 First and J15 Second VIIIs. Among our senior crews, the J16 First and Second VIIIs, and the J18 First VIII all reached their A Finals.

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SNOWDONIA The Snowdonia National Park was the destination for the Second and Third Year Adventure Society trip.

Mountain biking on the steep trails of Betws-y-Coed; hiking in picturesque Capel Curig; and rock climbing in Tremadog were some of the activities enjoyed by Hamptonians.

HAMBURG A trip to Hamburg offered Lower Sixth linguists the opportunity to hone their language skills as they enjoyed a ‘work and study’ experience.

Alongside practising German at a local language school, Hamptonians gained practical work experience in local businesses such as cafes, hotels, a kindergarten, and a soup kitchen.

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CAREERS WEEK In January, Hampton Fifth Year and L6 boys were treated to a series of online panel discussions focussing on various popular career areas featuring a range of professionals highly successful in their field. Several OHs kindly gave their time to help their younger counterparts, including Chiyun Lee OH (2017) who works in genomic surveillance of malaria, Ed Smith OH (2012) a tech investor at Hg, Ross Hiscock OH (2011) Associate Director at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, Jeff Blavoet OH (1977) Director of Innovation at his own highly successful engineering firm, and Chun Chow OH (1999) who is sole Legal Counsel at VGO Capital Partners LLP. The guests were grilled by bright and polite Sixth Formers and all the talks were very well attended, with many boys and parents reporting how enjoyable and useful the sessions had been.

Planning for 2025 is already well under way and we look forward to another very successful event.

If you would like to be involved in a future Careers Week, please do get in touch with us via alumni@ hamptonschool.org.uk.

CREATIVE CAREERS 2024

Leading figures from across the creative industries offered Third Year Hamptonians first hand insight into the wide range of fascinating and rewarding careers in the creative fields in June.

Speakers representing publishing, marketing, PR, advertising, music, events, film, TV and journalism

introduced pupils to their varied and fascinating working life. They also spoke about the immense rewards that can be gained for a creative career. Hamptonians took the opportunity to discover more about the range of opportunities in this field and the steps they can take to best prepare themselves for a career in the creative industries. We are immensely grateful to our guests for taking time out of their busy lives to share their experiences with the Third Year pupils, in particular to the two OHs who were able to come.

Sariel Heseltine OH (2007) Documentary Filmmaker After leaving Hampton, Sariel studied Theology at university. Always passionate about crafted story-telling, he pursued a career in film-making and editing and has worked on a wide variety of projects from commercials, music videos, and long form documentary.

Chris Webb OH (2006) Bassist and Music Producer After leaving Hampton in 2006, Chris set about becoming a session bass player. He was lucky enough to pick up a gig with the pop band the Sugababes in his teens and went on to play professionally for six years. Music production came next and he’s built his own company, the Friary Studios, out in the Bedfordshire countryside.

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OLD HAMPTONIAN’S ASSOCIATION

OLD HAMPTONIANS’ CRICKET CLUB

The Old Hamptonians’ Cricket Club have just passed the half way point in our season, another very successful one both on and off the field. Following promotions to Surrey’s second tiers in their respective structures both the 1st and 2nd XIs have found life somewhat harder than in previous years. Having said that, the 1s, captained by Rob Bentley OH (2015), have recently secured their first ever Division 1 victory over local rivals Walton and the 2s have responded to their tough start with a five game unbeaten streak and are now into the top half, a great platform to build on into the second half of the season. The 3s and 4s are sitting pretty at the top of their leagues.

The 3s with their noses just in front of the chasing pack, whereas the 4s are nine from nine, the only team in all the Surrey Championships’s 23 Divisions to boast this record. Our 5th XI have played a record number of games for this point in the season and are looking forward to more as the summer progresses. We’ve already seen our 6th XI have a run out and will keep our fingers crossed for a few more games for them into the height of the summer.

Alongside the Saturday league cricket the Old Hamptonians’ entered the prodigious Cricketer’s Cup for the first time this season, a very talented squad fielding some of the best recent Hampton School leavers beat both Stowe and Felsted old boys to reach a thrilling clash with Old Wellingtonians, a side featuring several first class cricketers. Our side sadly fell just short

in this game but we have announced our arrival in this competition with style and look forward to going again next year!

Our U21s side is now in Tier 1 of the Surrey leagues and are on fire with both current and recently departed Hamptonians contributing massively to their success, wins against Walton and Sunbury so far showing the progress and talent within this side. Finally, our midweek Surrey Slam side are about to venture down to Oxshott for their Round of 32 clash with a finals day at the Kia Oval ‘only’ four wins away.

A notable recent fixture has been the match against the School 1st XI which took place in June. The school, winning the toss, posted a competitive 204 off their 50 over allocation with the wickets spread across the Old Hamptonians’ bowling unit. This was, however, chased down in an accomplished batting performance with Toby Godfray

OH (2016) scoring 57 and Max Vyvyan OH (2017) 65 to see the Old Boys home in the 38th over.

There is ample opportunity for current pupils and recent leavers alike to get involved at Old Hamptonians Cricket Club, one of the fastest growing in Surrey and an amazing opportunity to continue playing with fellow Hamptonians and external recruits alike!

Please do get in touch with the club by email through: ohacricket@gmail.com if you’d like to join the journey!

James Osborne (OH 2017)

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OLD HAMPTONIANS’ GOLF CLUB

June saw a kickoff on the inaugural OHAGC vs. OHACC golf match which brought together 18 Old Hamptonians’ for a better-ball matchplay game at Burhill Golf Club. The day produced some strong competitive golf, including Kavi Bhasin OH (2015) scoring a 4 under par back nine, and all four matches going close to the wire but OHAGC ran out eventual winners with 2.5-1.5 points. We look forward to continuing this fixture and expanding our golf fixtures and thanks goes out to Bob Hudson OH (1974) & Harry Mayes OH (2015) for organising.

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Old Hamptonians’ Football Club OHAFC go into the 24/25 season looking extremely well placed after the 1st XI secured promotion at the end of last season, and will be playing in the top league going forward. No doubt they will be looking to keep playing their football and take down some much bigger clubs this season. The 2nd XI are under the new stewardship of Owen Searle, and will be looking to push on from last year and secure promotion.

It is a hugely exciting time to be a part of the football club, and if you would like to join please get in touch with George Gregory OH (2017) on 07500967004 or george.gregory1@aol.com.

Notable News The Old Hamptonians Association is delighted to introduce The Mick Savage Award for Service to the Hampton Community.

Mick Savage OH (1949) is a Hamptonian who embodies the best of the school’s ethos and values. He has been closely associated with the OHA for over 60 years and has represented every playing section during that time. He has been a stalwart supporter, a leading figure throughout this time, and an invaluable asset to the Committee, the School and the wider community.

The award will be presented to a Hampton leaver who has demonstrated commitment, humility and respect through their school career, and who will honour Mick’s legacy in their future endeavours. It is our pleasure to recognise Mick in this small way, and we hope his remarkable contribution to Hampton will continue through future generations.

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ALUMNI REMEMBERED We commemorate and pay tribute to the lives of alumni, staff and friends of Hampton School who are no longer with us. If you would like to submit an obituary, please contact us at alumni@hamptonschool.org.uk.

Norman Rowe OH (1952) - June 2024

Peter Mitchell OH (1949) - 14 Jan 2024

Bryan D Smith OH (1954) - June 2024

His last ‘school’ anecdote was being part of the school working party to fill in all the playing-field anti-aircraft trenches after WW2. Apparently, the Headmaster was quoted £2 per trench (100 trenches). That was outrageous, so he got the boys to do it!

Terry Bygraves OH (1958) - May 2024 Ed Ratcliffe OH (2012) - May 2024 Stephen Carleton OH (1974) - April 2024

Jeffrey Sporton OH (1947) - 12 Jan 2024

Sir Geoffrey Tantum OH (1959) - 22 Feb 2024

Evan Jones OH (1948) - notified Jan 2024

Claude Honey OH (1945) - 12 Feb 2024

Brian Broad OH (1945) - notified Jan 2024

Matthew Amor OH (1995) - Feb 2024

Gabriel Ellingham OH (1947) - 5 Jan 2024

Michael Stockbridge OH (1958) - 19 Jan 2024

Frank Page OH (1957) - Dec 2023

John Swannell OH (1957) - 17 Jan 2024

Matthew Chapman OH (1993) - 10 Nov 2023 Jim Voller OH (1948) - June 2023

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From the Archive

Thank you to Ken Coton OH (1957) who generously donated some impressive action shots from his time at Hampton.

Can you identify any of the pupils and masters in these pictures? These would have been taken in 1957.

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Join us for events This Autumn First Day 50 Years On Thursday 26 September 2024, 2-4pm

Join us for tours and tea at school, 50 years on from when you first started. The event is open to all those who joined Hampton in September 1974, and in particular to the Class of 1981 who would have begun their First Year that month.

Sign up by emailing alumni@hamptonschool.org.uk before Friday 13 September 2024.

Class of 2014 10 Years On Dinner Friday 4 October 2024

The Class of 2014 are warmly welcomed to dinner at the School to celebrate 10 years since leaving the Upper Sixth. Tours will be followed by dinner in the Staff Dining Room – an evening not to be missed.

Sign up by emailing alumni@hamptonschool.org.uk before Friday 20 September 2024.

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2024 LEAVERS’ DEPOSIT CAMPAIGN

Every year the School invites parents of our leaving year to participate in our Leavers’ Deposit Appeal. It is an opportunity for the year group to signal their commitment to opening doors for Hamptonians who will follow in their footsteps. So far this year, the Class of 2024 has donated over £20,000 for the Fitzwygram Foundation, helping to fund more Free Places at the school.

alumni@hamptonschool.org.uk • 020 8979 5526

Thank you to all the families who have committed all or part of their deposit to this effort.

If you would like to pledge your deposit, and have not already notified the school, please visit: hamptonschool. org.uk/class-of-2024-donating-your-deposit