The Class of 2007
This is number 2 - the second unofficial yearbook for all who are leaving Ffynone. Once again, you were invited to comment on memories and future aspirations, with some extra bits thrown in from the lower sixth who still have another year to go. It's the same kind of layout as last year with photos and space for autographs at the back but the important thing is about what is written down inside. The yearbook is for reading, keeping and remembering. The words are all your own and I hope you enjoy it.
Mike Boulding
Where have the years gone? This feels like the end of an era. I have known many of you since your early days in Oakleigh when you were sweet, cherubic little darlings - what went wrong? Seriously, I will really miss you Year 13 for your kindness and loyalty to me and to each other and for your irresistable sense of fun. You were fantastic at fundraising, prodigious in Pop Idol, dynamic on D of E and perfect as prefects. I will be thinking of you and wish you all the very best in your exams and the future. The world awaits you. Take care and be happy; always. Rachel Palmer
Well, it's time to fly the Ffynone nest. May your horizons be wide, your ambitions limitless and your bank balances healthy. Clearly, given this advice, none of you will become teachers ... Anyway, goodbye and good luck!
Simon Phillips
Ayesha Ali (No nickname that is politically correct) My favourite memory is
the days I beat Scott to the back seat in Physics - and really rub it in. The chaotic school plays, sixth form parties and, of course, the amazing friends that I've made here.
In 10 years time I will
still be on a gap year!
Message for posterity
Thou shalt go forth - and kiss my chuddys. Innit.
Tom Boulding (Tsom/Schlom) My favourite memory is
Scott! Faye ! Everyone !! All the ski trips and school productions. Dodgeball in the gym, emergency assemblies and all the individual happy, mental moments with different friends‌ I love you all!
In 10 years time I will
be a maths teacher probably! - but preferably a doctor serving in the British Army. I can honestly say I've loved my time in Ffynone and I look forward to the future, whatever it may bring.
Message for posterity
For Celine - "Hey Santa!" 'Should you find yourself riding alone, through green fields with the sun on your face, do not be afraid‌for you are in Elyseum! AND YOU'RE ALREADY DEAD!!' Maximus Decimus Meridius
Nia Fry My favourite memory is
participating for the first time in a school production but also the numerous occasions I have played the piano and violin for various school events.
In 10 years time I will
be top of my profession in mathematics and always grateful to Mr B. for his support so that my dream becomes a reality!
Message for posterity
I wish all my friends good luck in the future. I will be sad to leave but am looking forward to the challenges ahead. I have gained experience socially and academically and thank all the staff for making it possible.
Mignon James (Miggles, Megarings) My favourite memory is
absolutely everyone! You've all been super-duper but I will really miss Nia, Ayesha and Lucy.
In 10 years time I will
living the life of Countessa Louisa Marchessa but, if not, then an actress or a singer, happily married with children!
Message for posterity
I want to be a living work of art!
Emma Jones (Em) My favourite memory is
going for coffee and a chat! I will miss all the conversations and fun times. All the parties won't ever be forgotten!
In 10 years time I will
be a doctor and possibly married!
Message for posterity
Good luck to everyone and I hope you succeed in what you want to do. All keep in touch. We must meet up soon!
Jody Li (Jod, Yoda) My favourite memory is
all the amazing people that I've known from Ffynone over the years. I'll miss the chats in the common room, parties and the other random events that have happened so often.
In 10 years time I will
have worked in London as a dentist for several years or working in a business. Maybe I'll be settling down in a quieter city and setting up my own practice (Hope you're happy that I've written something serious Mr. B).
Message for posterity
Saying goodbye isn't the hard part, it's what we leave behind that is. Thank you all for making my life in Ffynone bearable - 7 years of it! Many awesome memories won't ever be forgotten, good luck and keep in touch.
Scott Miller (Sott!) My favourite memory is
all the people, both staff and pupils. The ski trips, free lessons and dodgeball in the gym with Tom.
In 10 years time I will
be in a good job, enjoying life as much as possible.
Message for posterity
Good luck to everyone in the future and try to stay in touch. Also remember me as I was; buff, funny and ruggedly handsome‌
Lucy Roblin (Olga, Lucykins, Luciano, Juicy, Loose-ey) My favourite memory is
going for cofee with my friends, chats in the common room and being able to do subjects I like - History! I will really miss all my friends, some of whom I've known all of my life; Emma, Frankie, Ayesha and Nia
In 10 years time I will
be doing something with History and hopefully will still be in contact with all of you!
Message for posterity
I can't believe I'm actually leaving the school I've been in all my life with the people I've known all my life! I will remember each of you for something really special. Good luck xxxx .
Francesca Sibbald (Frankie) My favourite memory is
the days in the common room, the ski trip to America, school trips and all the good old memories.
In 10 years time I will
be doing something that I enjoy; travelling, meeting new people and catching up with old friends (and making lots of money by doing little work).
Message for posterity
I wish you all the best of luck and hope you all achieve what you want. Remember you are never too old to have fun!
Claire Stones (Stoney/Chugs) My favourite memory is
the ski trips and the trip to London. I'll miss Tom and Scott bullying me and all the free periods in the common room.
In 10 years time I will
be wherever the future takes me but, hopefully still travelling and meeting new people.
Message for posterity
Good luck to everyone for the future; hope you achieve all that you wish for and don't forget to keep in touch!
Samantha Trick (Tricky) My favourite memory is
of everyone! You're all so special. The common room during my free periods has been the best and funniest time of every day. I'll miss all the parties too!
In 10 years time I will
meeting new people and living somewhere hot. Also being paid a lot for doing very little!!
Message for posterity
Never change, everyone is perfect the way they already are. Don't take yourselves too seriously and have as much fun as possible!
Sherrine Abou-Hashish (Sher/Shez) My favourite memory is
the pop idol concerts and the fashion show - closely followed by stressing out Mr B in maths classes.
In 10 years time I will
be doing something I enjoy - hopefully a job in broadcasting, so look/listen out!
Message for posterity
Maybe I will see you next year. If not, work hard and most importantly, have fun!
Haroon Ali (Roon) My favourite memory is
enjoying Dr. Walker's assemblies. They were just a dream!
In 10 years time I will
be 20 feet tall and covered in solid gold. I will conquer a distant land in my space plane and populate it with giant gold people. I will be our leader, the Roonlord.
Message for posterity
Continue to scurry around your silly little planet, living to serve this inferior race for the rest of your lives, not knowing you are an insignificant blip in the Great Plan. (We had fun though - stay in touch).
Bronwen Bender (Bronty, Bron) My favourite memory is
the front garden and summer water fights - and the terrible singing. Some great memories - if I thought of them all at once I'd die of laughter.
In 10 years time I will
be in another country, preferably somewhere hot! I'll be with Sun and Em and cocktails (see Sunny for more details).
Message for posterity
I'll miss you all and I wont ever forget the fun times. Soon we will all laugh at the memories of mouldy, holey walls and dead mice.
James Bennett My favourite memory is
when my boot was saturated on a Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition and I had to walk for an hour with a bag on my foot.
In 10 years time I will
serving the Pope as a Swiss Guard in the Vatican City
Message for posterity
I am nobody‌ nobody is perfect‌ therefore I am perfect. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.
Sophie Chung (Soph) My favourite memory is
all the fun maths lessons - and Herr Trimmel's German lessons and Mr Jones' IT..
In 10 years time I will
be on my way to becoming a doctor or an international translator.
Message for posterity
Thank you everyone for all the lovely memories I have had with you at Ffynone and Oakleigh. I will miss you dearly - good luck in the future!
Rachel Clement (Chewy) My favourite memory is
of Beck and Jade who are escaping - Ffynone's going to be unbearable without you and all the lovely compliments I received from Mrs Sally Thomas. Also D of E, especially when Brooke was drugged in some random's barn.
In 10 years time I will
be a Physiotherapist for the Australian rugby team =) …okay, wishful thinking!
Message for posterity
For all of you who are leaving, enjoy your freedom.. You've earned it. To everyone who is staying.. are we insane?
Danielle Davies My favourite memory is
of my two best girlies, Becky and Jade - me and Rach are gonna miss them next year. And double science lessons - they really made me laugh.
In 10 years time I will
be behind a counter of McDonalds serving burgers & fries - Not! Hopefully, I'll be very successful in a good career and be very happy!
Message for posterity
School sucks, but make the most of it - it don't last for ever! And to everyone that's staying, I'll see you in September. Xx
Sunniva Davies (Sunny) My favourite memory is
the snow days were great… and the front garden in summer time with the water fights and the laughs. School trips were great too, especially the Germany trip!
In 10 years time I will
be in a good job that I love doing and that has made me millions in the bank … well you can always dream! I'll be abroad somewhere where the sun always shines with Bronty and Em with tans and tropical cocktails.
Message for posterity
It's going to be odd leaving the school after 9 years. I'll miss all my friends - you have to keep in touch. I'll ring you all up one day saying "party or what?". You'll know who it is.
Taylor Davies (Tay) My favourite memory is
…. Too many memories. I'm crying now …Not. The best memory of all is the breath taking experience of leaving.
In 10 years time I will
be in rehab - don't do drugs!
Message for posterity
Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Riding through the glen; Robin Hood, Robin Hood, with his merry men. Feared by the bad, loved by the good, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood.
Jade Evans My favourite memory is
every single maths lesson. We weren't annoying really Sir,. . . .just consciencous!
In 10 years time I will
be ruling over my dedicated employees!
Message for posterity
Feel it. Embrace it. Love it!
Brooke McCord My favourite memory is
definitely the ski trips (shopping sprees, falling down the slopes and peanut butter M&Ms). D of E (the mud, marshes, injuries, oh, and getting drugged by hippies of course!)
In 10 years time I will
be travelling the world and, who knows, the editor of Vogue would be pretty cool. I'll be living abroad and as long as I'm happy, it's all good.
Message for posterity
Good luck everyone - enjoy the summer :-)
Rebecca Morrison (Becky) My favourite memory is
Ms Kyffin's games lessons with Rachel and Danielle - you had to be there! And I'll miss Mrs Ellis' Welsh lessons too. Mr Spuds!
In 10 years time I will
be on a beach in Hawaii or in New York running 'Elle' magazine.
Message for posterity
Work hard - but always play harder!
Edward Richards (Edroid) My favourite memory is
the whole of my time in year 10 and generally raising hell. Also the extra days off, the day the boiler blew up and snow days etc.
In 10 years time I will
sitting in Bordeaux drinking fine wine with beautiful women!
Message for posterity
It was good while it lasted but I know that it would be best for me to never, ever, ever, ever return.
Emily Sedon-Fowler My favourite memory is
all the fun moments with my mates but especially the ICT trip to Disneyland.!!
In 10 years time I will
flying with the RAF.
Message for posterity
Good luck to everyone - hope you get what you want in the future.
Owen Thomas My favourite memory is
doing my coursework in the toilets, five minutes before the deadline (only joking‌ Not!)
In 10 years time I will
sweeping up leaves in the park for a living.
Message for posterity
I've had the time of my life, I've never felt this way before and I swear it's the truth, and I owe it all to you. Not!
Dominic Thomas-James (T-J) My favourite memory is
when we were in year 6 and we went through four hamsters in a month! All the great memories we have shared.
In 10 years time I will
have achieved a good degree and I will be following a career that I enjoy and that is never dull.
Message for posterity
Wish everyone all the best; thanks to all the teachers and hope all my friends will go on to succeed in whatever they do. Ffynone has been the grounding for the future so thanks for all the opportunities.
Andrew Tosh My favourite memory is
the day I received seconds in dinner - I wasn't so hungry for once. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions were class great fun in the camps (and Ed doing doggy noises in the tent).
In 10 years time I will
be doing many things, some of which I won't go into detail about but I will have become a war hero, cured all disease, become commander of Roon's rebel planet in Ed's dictated Universe.
Message for posterity
Three steps to a successful life: screw diets - eat what you want, don't trust the French, always succeed and do well - it annoys your enemies!
Dominic Valerio (DV) My favourite memory is
Andy's dedication to get more food at lunchtime. I will miss Ed's constant arguments with teachers to always be right and Roon when he eats his lunch. Also when we electrocute fluffy the hamster in year 6.
In 10 years time I will
be in Middle Earth fighting for the Hobbit trade unionists!
Message for posterity
Don't pee in my pool and I won't swim in your toilet!
Daniel Williams (Derbatron) My favourite memory is
the Paris trip 2007. It was the trip to end all trips (literally!)
In 10 years time I will
be performing in the London Apollo theatre in Swan Lake.
Message for posterity
Have fun all you pupils. You'll spend the best years of your life in Ffynone - only joking!
Christopher Woodward (Woody) My favourite memory is
the time we beat Cardiff Cathedral School by one run - what a victory. Also the time I developed a cafeine dependency on the Germany trip or the time we launched a firework at a ‌
In 10 years time I will
be a tax exile in Monaco.
Message for posterity
And so, the end is near, something something, the final curtain, something else, I ate it up and spat it out, but more, much more than this; I did it myyyyyyy way.
Owain Davies I will really miss
My favourite memory is
most of the year 11's and some of the girls but I will really miss all of the year 13's. By losing these two years' pupils we are losing some valuable and extraordinary people.
Disneyland with years 11 and 12 was pretty fantabidosy on wheels! Also partying with year 13; good times, good memories, good people.
Rebecca Derrick (Bek) I will really miss
My favourite memory is
all the upper 6 because they are all so friendly and funny. Sixth form won't be the same again!
birthday parties, cakes in the common room, common room magazines, everyone bursting into song whenever 'Family guy' comes on, the terrible computer, ski trips, Fridays and just having a fun time!
John Dignam I will really miss
My favourite memory is
everyone because I love them all!!
when Oli fell off the wheely chair and took most of the computer with him; retard week and Disney (Aerosmith!!!)
Rosie Dyer I will really miss
My favourite memory is
the Upper 6th - we had a good laugh. I also miss chips - we had them once - curse that broken deep fat fryer!
Star Wars day, Retard week, Baby Jesus, Sof's new love for the Jewish Religion, Faye's amish dress, Geography hysterics, English blunders and Speech lessons - especially the mimes!
Celine Forrest (Bean) I will really miss
My favourite memory is
the fantabulous year 13's. Our days of laughing at stupid things are now over!
the amazing ski trips- they were so good!
Elizabeth George I will really miss
My favourite memory is
eveyone in the upper-sixth - the common room will not be the same without them!
Laughing so hard that I cried - too many times to count!
Sophie Harris I will really miss
My favourite memory is
all the Upper 6th. It's going to be weiiiird being the oldest in the school. My most missed memory though is of chips! Bring on a new deep fat fryer!
The English Blunder/ Star Wars day/Faye and her love of the Amish community/ Rosie and her wig fetish/ Baby Jesus/ Retard week!
Oliver Jenkins (Ginge) I will really miss
My favourite memory is
Everybody, except Scott ‌ Not !!
We had such a good laugh on all of the wicked ski trips. Miller and Boulding, you were sooo bad!! Also the infamous Disney trip and all the year 11 madheads - Space mountain with Sleepy, Joony D, Jew-Jew and Loony.
Charlotte Jug I will really miss
My favourite memory is
all of year 13 - when they leave, it won't be the same without them. The common room will feel so empty and I will miss their guidance and high spirits!
The way the upper 6th made us all feel welcome when we first ventured into the common room and the numerous hilarious moments that never failed to make me laugh!
Hefin Llewellyn (Sheepy) I will really miss
My favourite memory is
Everyone really - except Scott - only joking, I love you really!
All the school trips - especially the Ski trips and the French trip 2007; Best time ever.
Teresa Lee I will really miss
My favourite memory is
all the girls in year 13 who I have known from Oakleigh for many years. It will be strange not to have a year above us - and I'll miss the two boys!
all the ski trips, especially in Switzerland when I was in year 7 very memorable!
Faye Maxwell-Carr I will really miss
My favourite memory is
all the upper sixth - especially Schlom (haha - in your face Scott)
Star wars day, Soph's Jesus dress, making badges in the common room, Oli's albatross impression and retard week they're all priceless.
James Norman I will really miss
My favourite memory is
Miller and Boulding enforcing their authority on the sixth form. Lengthy McSnip-Snip eg Taylor - Work hard man!
Bacon sandwich runs, Vermont 2k6 - what a mad one! Also, cruising in the Girthmobile and Malvolio's letter.
Naomi Paulus I will really miss
My favourite memory is
everyone, but especially the Upper 6th for being so kind and supportive to us as new sxth formers.
Ski trips, shows, the Little Shop of Horrors plant, Pop Idol and Mr Boulding's maths lessons - he was always so sweet!
Gregory Phillips I will really miss
My favourite memory is
all the peaople in years 11 and 13 - we've had a lot of good times especially the parties with year 13.
Going to Disneyland in 2007 - no better word could describe it than awesome!
Sebastian Phillips I will really miss
My favourite memory is
most of year 11 and 13 - they've been good mates.
The IT trip to France, going on the rides in Disneyland and memories of the whole trip that will stay for ever!
Jordan Struel-White (Jew-Jew) I will really miss
My favourite memory is
eveyone in years 11 and 13 - they've been great friends to me. Thanks for your help & support and good luck for the future may all your dreams come true.
the trip to Disneyland Paris - my first time there. Thanks to Oli, John, Hefin and Taylor for overcoming my fear of rollercoastersand all the school plays-you are professionals.
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