The Carthusian - 2019 by Sitewrights

The Carthusian 2019

Volume 44/1

2019

The Carthusian

Volume 44/1

The Carthusian

2019 Volume 44/1

Edited by James Davey, Catherine Smith and Bill Freeman

Editorial

Salvete

School Life

Music

Design Technology Sport

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Remembrance

Drama

CCF & Expeditions

OC Interview Steph Wilson

Artifex

Prizes

Valete

Art

Sports Editor Nick Beasant

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Photography and Design by Roger Smeeton, and grateful thanks to those other people who supplied photographs

THE CARTHUSIAN Vol. 44/1 covers life at Charterhouse from July 2018 to August 2019. Views expressed are not statements of School policy, neither do they necessarily reflect the opinions of the 244 editors. THE CARTHUSIAN, CHARTERHOUSE, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2DX www.charterhouse.org.uk

intends to take the judges’ advice and really push himself

Natural History [35.29]. In a competition of trompe l’oeil,

next time. He knows perfectly well that he will do no such

Zeuxis depicted a bunch of grapes so faithfully that birds

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen steps back from the canvas. His

thing. As if he could – where does one climb when one has

flew into his painting. He was, however, forced to concede

head is tilted. His brush perches on one hand, his palette

reached the summit?

when he ordered the curtain to be drawn from in front

on the other, and he resembles, briefly, a candelabra. No

As much as it pains me, and as much as I fear the inflation

of Parrhasius’ work, only to find that the curtain was the

doubt he is aware of this. And, as he exhales through his

of that prodigious ego, I believe Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

painting. No one would try to have a conversation with one

trimmed nostrils the last of a sigh, his eyebrows lifting

is right. Right, though, on one point alone and then only

of Daphne Todd OBE’s subjects or crash, Wile E. Coyote-

ever so slightly, he allows himself (for only the third time

in the narrowest of senses. I believe that the workings of

style, into one of Lachlan Goudie’s landscapes. But the

today) the thought that he is really rather good. He knows

Laurence’s imagination should concern us much more than

judges of The Celebrity Painting Challenge (aired on BBC2

what they will say. They will compliment his art – because

the actual appearance of the church spire, aubergine, or

in April of this year), along with most of us, talk about

it is Art, undeniably Art, Art in its truest senses: skill,

minor celebrity he happens to be painting. I do not say this

painting as though the ideal thing would be for us all to

accomplishment and, yes, transcendence. They will praise

merely out of psychiatric interest (though there is, I feel

get concussion from a visit to the National Gallery. The

its composition, its depth, proportion, its (should they be

certain, much to explore in the mind of a man still inclined

series of innovations in Greek art that took place between

so inspired) rhythm, above all its exquisite shading. This

to cover a wall with scantily-clad nymphs prancing through

the late-sixth and mid-second centuries BC are sometimes

last point will hold Daphne’s admiration particularly. They

a dull nowhere of hills and dales). What I approve of is his

spoken of as a ‘naturalistic revolution’, sometimes as a

will, as always, and for the sake of these poor hobbyists

aversion to the slavish transferral-to-canvas of the precise

‘progression’. They could also be understood as a limiting

who have the honour of competing with him, suggest that

image that hits his retinas.

of what art is permitted to do. Plato saw that the artists of

he might have paid a little more attention to how his subject

‘Photorealism’ has long been established in the ‘West’, as

his day were essentially tricksters. Yet despite him, despite

actually looks. ‘You’re not really observing what’s in front

something laudable in itself. The Greeks had a word for it.

Picasso, Kandinsky, Pollock, and the marvellous variety of

of you. You paint too much from the imagination.’ Laurence

They called it alētheia – ‘truth’. Translated as Latin veritas,

artistic traditions in the world, we are still suffering from

bows his head and accepts their appraisal. When he is

this proved the criterion for victory in an apocryphal

that ancient fallacy which equates ‘naturalism’ with ‘truth’.

drawn aside to deliver his thoughts on the trials of the day,

contest between the Greek painters, Zeuxis and Parrhasius,

Laurence himself is no better. He, too, and more overtly

he will tell the nation – and you, esteemed viewer – that he

in the late-fourth century BCE, as recorded in Pliny’s

than many, is a devotee of the classical principles, bound

An Old Arrogance

by that same, vexed obsession with how light falls on an object. Phil Tufnel’s efforts in abstraction, by contrast, were by no means virtuosic, but they were refreshing. Daphne and Lachlan always looked slightly bewildered when they came to his easel. At least they knew where they were with Laurence. Laurence won a place in the final; Phil did not. Because they were afraid of him. And because we still prize those who continue merrily along in spite of the twentieth century – as if the art of painting had reached its peak in Late-Classical Greece, as if art had a peak, as if there were no world beyond the Hindu Kush. The arrogance of it.

In praise of memory ‘‘NOW, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls

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nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life.’’ So claims Mr Gradgrind of Dickens’s Hard Times, who drills all feeling,

commitment to mechanical rote learning. Much maligned in educational circles for decades, Michael Gove brought rote learning back to centre stage as Education Secretary in 2012, believing that “memorisation is a necessary precondition of understanding”. Charterhouse, meanwhile, has been quietly plodding along ahead of (or behind?) these trends, cementing the importance of learning verse off by heart in the Ancient and Modern Languages Verse Speaking Competition and the English Recitation Competition. Competitions with a long and illustrious history are characteristic of the English Public School system: Winston Churchill won the recitation prize at Harrow by reciting the 1,200 line Lays of Ancient Rome by Thomas Macaulay. However, these are not mere relics of an archaic system: what learning verse off by heart allows a Carthusian to do is fully to inhabit and interpret those words, to let them roll about in their mouths and in their minds. As a spectator this year, it was thrilling to see pupils take flight, temporarily displaced from their moment and inhabiting the heightened and intensified space that poetry offers. What learning verse off by heart promises, perhaps more so than any other form of culture, is the complete possession of a work of art. What a gift to be able to pocket and keep

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creativity and imagination out of his pupils through his

these gems, ready to be opened and explored whenever the memoriser wishes! Dickens’s memorisers suffer, left with no real understanding or appreciation of the subjects they dutifully recite; I hope that Carthusians leave with a richer, deeper and resonant understanding of the power of those words they have committed to memory.

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Removes Geography Trip to Yorkshire

The next day, we returned to Malton to carry out a more in-depth investigation of the urban area, trying to see if it

On Friday 3rd May, the Removes departed in the early hours

obeys a specific hypothesis and observing the environmental

of the morning on a coach journey to the Cranedale Centre,

quality of the town in several different areas. From Sunday,

North Yorkshire. Upon arrival, we were introduced to our

we changed to studying coastal environments. To do so

tutors for the weekend and then left the Centre to carry

we visited three different points on the Holderness coast

out a pilot investigation of the nearby urban settlement

in East Yorkshire, which is the most eroding coastline in

of Malton (also known as ‘Yorkshire’s food capital’). This

the whole of Europe, at around 2 metres per year in some

investigation consisted of us visiting several different areas

places. We found out that this is because the rock from

of the town and describing the surrounding environment

which the coastline is formed, called boulder clay, is so soft

owned by the RYS, so were fantastic to sail. The weather

as best we could. We then returned to the Centre and spent

you can break it up just by rubbing with your hands. We

was reasonably calm, so didn’t allow us to heel the boat

the rest of the day analysing our data and planning for the

also received an Oxford-Level lecture from Mr Price about

enough to dunk the railings, or lose any crew, but provided

following day with our tutors, taking a break for dinner,

his favourite type of grass (marram) and how useful it is

us with enough wind to have a decent race.

which was highly rated by everyone. Another popular part

on this coastline. On the final day, we visited Flamborough

Lunch was on board, allowing for a quick turnaround for

of the Centre was the common room, containing a flat-

Head, a headland stretching eight miles out of the regular

some more racing! The afternoon’s racing proved to be

screen TV, table tennis and football tables, and a hot drinks

coastline that is a major divider of the UK’s coast. There

incredibly tense with a double circuit race and lighter airs,

machine.

we drew field sketches of the landforms and visited several

allowing for more tactics. Having decided not to use our

caves and arches to see the different ways the sea is eroding

spinnaker, I suffered as I had to lean right out to port to

the rock. From Flamborough Head, we returned to school,

reach for wind in the jib as everyone else sailed past (not

having covered 23% of the material for the IGCSE exam in

a fun sight)! At this point it became apparent that the

just one weekend.

New houses had a bit more guile this year and they ended

Ollie Trill (W)

up winning the Baden-Powell trophy. Afternoon tea was

Sailing at Cowes

followed by a tour of the club and of Lord Michael Briggs’s beautiful early-Twentieth-Century yacht, ‘Mikado’, which

On Sunday at 0700 a rather bleary-eyed group of

was amazing. A quick hop on the ferry and a bus ride home

Carthusians, beaks and parents left for what was to be an

took us back to school. Thank you to Mr Reynolds and Mr

incredible day of racing with the Old Carthusian Yacht Club

Troy for organising such an amazing trip! William Ellis (R)

(OCYC) at the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS), Cowes. The day started with a pre-match tea and coffee to wake us all up,

Politicians in Brussels

which was served in the club’s pavilion with beautiful views

over the Solent.

Thirty-one Carthusians, together with Mrs Higgins, Mr Troy,

At around 1000, the racing began. Teams of four battled it

Mr Reynolds and Mr Tink, arrived at Brussels Midi station

out to win the coveted ‘Baden-Powell Trophy’ between the

on 15th October 2017 to spend five days learning about the

New and Old Houses. The dinghies were J70 racing boats

main institutions of the European Union and views of the

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one of the slightly panicked trips arranged by Mrs May to keep the negotiations on track, or to make the concessions always required by the Commission. During our visit we spent time at the Council, the Parliament (including several hours with our MEPs, Richard Ashworth and Daniel Hannan) and the Commission. We also took part in a role-play of the Serbia/Kosovo negotiations run by the EEAS (the EUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foreign office), and we had meetings with Matthew Taylor, CEO of SA Bekaert NV (a Belgian multinational employing over 40,000 people world-wide), and with Sir Jonathan Faull KCMG (D 71), who was Director General for Internal Markets and subsequently led the task force preparing for Brexit. On top of this, we had visits to NATO and to a European School, where we won a debate, but drew a football match.

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EU on Brexit. We were lucky that our visit coincided with

The visits to the institutions were everything we could have expected. The officials all come over as highly intelligent and doing their best to serve the Union. Two discussions, however, stood out. The first was with Matthew Taylor and Thomas Tindemans (the son of a Belgian PM who is a consultant for companies looking for advice on the EU). The latter spoke to us at the request of an OC, Jeremy

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Jennings (H 74), who helped in setting up the trip. They both reflected on the way Britain’s leaders seem to be drifting into a position that will damage the economy, without being prepared to speak honestly about the consequences of the choices we face. The second was a broader debate with Jonathan Faull and Luis Enriquez (a parent who is a former McKinsey partner in Brussels), in which they considered the options now available in the Brexit negotiations. I cannot finish the report without mentioning the wonderful dinner at Jeremy Jennings’ club, Chateau St Anne, an eighteenth century mansion in the Brussels suburbs, which provided both a splendid setting and delicious food for our final evening. We came back to London wiser about the way that the EU operates and shocked at both the poverty of the referendum debate and the government’s negotiation tactics. Thank you to the beaks and the pupils: it takes real cooperation to produce such a splendid educational visit.

John Troy

St Andrew’s Ball that this was the first Ball in two years, none of the current Returning fresh-faced from the summer holidays, eager

pupils knew quite what to expect. We were not disappointed.

specialists flocked to Hall. It was a new term of reeling

The George Buchanan Scottish Ceilidh Dance Band tirelessly

(though, at least at first, that seemed a generous word).

accompanied our stamping feet, giving the evening a truly

Under the diligent tutelage of the enthusiastic Miss Batty

authentic atmosphere. As strange as it was to see Ms Davies

and the indomitable Mr Freeman, we slowly gained stamina

and Mr James twirling about, the best couple of the evening

and a talent for spinning out of control. We watched as

undoubtedly has to be Mr Sparrow and Mr Tink. Their vim

people who arrived with two left feet and seven flailing arms

and vigour as they rotated around the dance floor had

metamorphosed into something that might be mistaken for

others running for cover from the fearsome missile that

an actual Scottish dancer. Last year’s members were all too

was Mr Tink.

happy ‘gracefully’ to demonstrate their moves and teach

Our most sincere thanks go to Miss Batty and Mr Freeman,

those who had joined this year.

and everyone else who made this possible. The last two

The night of the Ball arrived. With it came rented kilts and a

years of Scottish dancing have been an experience that none

particularly lethal looking sword on the hip of the estimable

of us will ever quite forget.

Mr Bogdan – who still returns faithfully every year. Given

Jamie Stapleton (S) and Holly Gardener (F)

Brooke Hall vs The Monitors

Swimming and Cycling to the Alps In an event in April with more than a nod to the history of the School, Daviesites cycled and swam the equivalent of Charterhouse to Chartreuse in the French Alps in aid of the Fountain Centre in the St Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital, raising over ÂŁ11,000. The distances covered were 1416 lengths of the School pool and 1000 km on bikes. In parallel, Jo Reynolds, former Warden of Stainers and matron of Fletcherites, swam the equivalent of the English Channel with two of her sons (Jack, H 12 and Angus, H 16).

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night, and the participating pupils can feel a great deal of

upheld the School’s name by winning three major awards:

satisfaction at a challenge well met, no matter how many

Nathan Rowland (P) & Christina Elling (S) won honourable

On the Wednesday of the last week of CQ, a day of perfect

miles were actually walked. Never have ties been worn with

mentions and I won ‘Outstanding Delegate’.

weather, the First-Year Specialists undertook that unique,

such happiness as they were on that Friday morning.

rather crazy, yet wonderful event, known formerly as the

My grateful thanks to those dozens of people who enabled

‘Fifty-Mile Walk’ and now as the ‘Charterhouse Endurance

this epic endeavour to take place, but most especially to

Challenge’. Some changes were put in place this year –

Mrs Higgins, whose extraordinary work went well beyond

In February this year, I was awarded the Mark Evison

notably the introduction of an award at the 30-Mile point,

the call of duty.

Foundation ‘Outback Award’, having decided that I

Charterhouse Endurance Challenge

Simon Brennan

but with the longer distance retained for those able to attempt it.

Giovanni Lupo Zucca (P)

The Mark Evison Award

really wanted to challenge myself in my Gap Year before,

Model United Nations Conference

A small army of beaks, support staff, catering staff and

hopefully, joining the Navy as a helicopter pilot. After an application letter, a CV, two references and an interview

other helpers moved into position to provide essential

YouthMUN is an annual Model United Nations which gathers

with Dr Evison, I was lucky enough to be selected for this

assistance and supervision, and the walkers set off from

open-minded and competitive students to challenge them in

incredible opportunity.

Rodmell just after mid-day. The vast majority reached

creating resolutions which benefit their assigned country.

As part of the award, I will travel to Australia to work as a

the sanctuary of the 30-Mile point at Southwater hut late

Students from Cyprus, Turkey and more local schools,

‘Jackaroo’ in Hay, NSW, Australia for five months. A Jackaroo

in the evening, earning their Challenge t-shirts and bacon

such as Harrow, took part in a conference at the London

(or Jillaroo) is a young farm hand who helps around the

butties, and well over a hundred reached Brooke Hall Arch,

School of Economics in February 2019. During the three-

farm, undertaking tasks such as sheep-shearing etc. I have

landing between 5am and mid-day, although mention must

day conference, delegates were tasked with debating and

never shorn a sheep in my life, nor do I have the faintest

be made of Mr Brian’s running group, who got back before

solving some of the most challenging issues confronting

clue about farming! I am, however, incredibly excited to get

midnight. There were countless examples of determination,

the international community today.

stuck in and immerse myself in a totally new culture, as well

resilience and mutual support throughout the long day and

On the first day, we were welcomed with a tour of the

as learn a great deal about farming.

LSE and an admission workshop, followed by an opening

Mark Evison (R 00) was tragically killed whilst serving in

ceremony and an evening social event to meet our fellow

Afghanistan in 2009. Prior to joining the Army, he had

students. On each of the following two days we spent eight

worked as a Jackaroo in New South Wales, Australia,

hours debating our topics in various committees. I was part

for eleven months. Mark’s mother, Margaret, set up the

of the Human Rights council and the topics of our debates

Foundation to ‘promote personal development through

were: ‘The Protection and Promotion of LGBT+ Rights’

challenges’. The Foundation’s trustees have supported

and ‘The Rohingya Crisis of Myanmar’. I was representing

many projects, ranging from climbing Everest to building

Indonesia, a Muslim majority country that strongly

an autonomous robot, and their generosity has meant that

supports Sharia Law, so I upheld some views which I do

hundreds of young people have benefitted.

not believe in. Reflecting on this experience, I was able to

I would like to thank Dr Evison and the Mark Evison

explore different viewpoints, which is part the beauty of

Foundation for this wonderful opportunity - I am incredibly

MUN – understanding different cultures to create a better

grateful and I cannot wait! I would also like to thank Mr

community in the near future. As Charterhouse pupils, we

Hearn and Mr Reynolds for acting as referees.

Will Ellis (R)

Ms Perry spoke fluently, confiding the secrets of the ‘House’ to

for effective prisons. Another issue that stayed with me was

each one of us as personally as if we were individuals, not an

the problem of women and their children in prison. Should

The diversity of topics at Perception Society continues to

audience, before she moved on to her great triumph of anti-

they be separated? And if so, is it fair on the baby to be

draw scores of Carthusians to the Saunders Room each

porn legislation. When she came to a finish, I did not really

brought up in prison for something their parent has done?

week. Previously limited to Psychology and Brain Science,

remember what she had said, but how she had said it. Which,

These are questions that would not have occurred to many

Perception has this year branched out into other areas such

I suppose, is a great compliment to a politician. Sam Troy (G)

of us had we not attended this lecture. Jennifer Gilchrist (H)

Chairman Dr. Balasubramanian has worked tirelessly

What I love about Perception lectures is the opportunity

I had an exciting and interesting evening at Perception Society.

throughout the year alongside Presidents Iona Harrison

it provides for us, as pupils, to learn about topics that we

The topic was ‘Insight into Blindness’ – the connection

(G), Alex McNeil (L), and Luca Viventi (W) to ensure each

would otherwise not come across in lessons, such as the

between the brain and eyes, how people become blind,

lecture is organised to a high standard. The appreciation

Norwegian prison system. It quickly became clear in this

and which part of the brain it affects. Dr Bridge showed us

of their efforts is clearly evident in the following accounts

lecture that the way we treat inmates determines how

pictures of the brain of a blind person and of a person who

of a number of Specialist members and Under School guest

well they integrate into society after they are allowed out

has seen after a long period of blindness. In the latter case,

attendees.

of prison. The space, time, and trust given to Norwegian

their brain does function, but not fully, because it has been

prisoners to think over their actions and the beautiful

unable to see the world during its growth. There was a lot of

scenery of their surroundings create the perfect environment

fascinating information like this.

Perception Society

as Economics, Business Strategy and Cognitive Warfare.

Iona Harrison (G)

My favourite lecturer of the term so far has been Alasdair

Mikayil Abiyev (L)

Truett. Through his long career in the military, he was able to provide a nuanced image of conflicts in the world today and what it is like to participate in them. For example, he pointed out that, rather than the danger and excitement you often associate with it, serving in armed conflict often consists of just watching and waiting. He also spoke about the importance of understanding other cultures and the dangers that can thus be avoided. In addition, Mr. Truett spoke about his own path to where he is today. He emphasized the importance of focusing on one’s strengths, and that the road to success is not a simple upward curve.

Helena Musk (G)

The chief surprise of Claire Perry MP’s lecture was the difficulty in finding a seat when I walked through the door – witness to the magnetism of a previous member of the Cabinet. The Saunders Room was packed, with latecomers having to stand at the back, or nervously balance themselves on the ‘nibbles’ table, and there was an atmosphere of great anticipation.

tongued hagglers in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.

highlighting the key events in the rise of Christianity and

A warm glow seeped into the silver bird to the soporific whir

the Byzantine Empire.

Prego, prego, grazie mille, un caffè macchiato per favore

of engines, and I could already hear my brain whispering for

We resumed our journey after two nights in Rome, stopping

Those were some of the most commonly heard phrases

me to fall asleep again. My nap was curtailed abruptly as

off at Assisi, the home of St. Francis and his monastic order,

during the Theology Department’s whistle-stop journey

we landed in Rome and rushed off to our first activity: a

for a tour of yet another stunning basilica. After a brief

through

Europe.

tour of the Vatican City, complete with lush gardens and

pause to reflect on the bombardment of information we had

Despite having an average Italian vocabulary of fewer

domesticated terrapins, arranged kindly through Laura

already received, we cruised on, arriving at Ravenna later

than 20 words, this trip (or educational holiday, or

Giani (W 15). Our stay in Rome continued the next day with

that evening. Ravenna was equally beautiful and rich in

excuse for Mr Begbie to extend his boundless teachings

a plethora of dazzling apse mosaics, historical context to

history, having been overrun by Ostrogoths and later by the

into the October Exeat) turned us from Carthusians to

deepen our understanding, and a visit to quite literally every

Byzantine empire, both of whom left legacies clearly visible

Franciscans in Assisi, gondoliers in Venice and slick-

papal basilica in the city, and many more minor basilicas,

in mosaics, illustrating the differences in faith between

Theology Grand Tour of Rome, Venice and Istanbul

the

throbbing

cultural

hearts

them. The following morning, before setting off for Venice, we paid a visit to Dante himself (or his tomb at least) along with another lavishly painted, ornately decorated (…wait for it…) basilica. Oh, and have I mentioned the food? It was exquisite, perfectly balanced in flavour and utterly mouth-watering in presentation and aroma… and that was just the bruschetta. Onwards to Venice we rolled in our luxury, not-so-Italian coach. The weather was in our favour and soon we were escorted to our next lodgings, which, we were told, were on one of the more risky streets of Venice, without a single 5-star hotel in sight (who says Carthusians can’t live on the wild side?). We visited the Accademia art gallery, the glassblowing Murano district, and the Basilica dei Frari, sporting a particularly ‘phat’ apse – Gothic and without mosaics this time, though apparently containing Jesus’s relics. And as if the religious symbolism everywhere wasn’t enough to satisfy us, some heavenly gelato put us in the mood to pass our time in rest and quietness and recover for the final limb of our trip: Istanbul. Istanbul was a blast. We dashed from one monument to another, both religious and historic, finding out more and more about this rich and diverse culture. I was struck by

some very obvious differences between this new city and the ones we had visited earlier in the week – such as the call to prayer which rang piercingly from every minaret – but also how much evidence still remained that Istanbul was once the thriving centre of Christianity, notably seen through depictions of Biblical figures inside the Hagia Sophia itself. The hubbub of the Grand Bazaar was an entirely different experience from the rest of the trip. It required extraordinary focus and awareness, pushing our orienteering and pathfinding skills as we were engulfed by shoppers. We also honed a keen eye for a good deal when faced with some sly salesmen (one of whom tried to sell us a small wooden chess set for nearly triple the price of an almost identical one elsewhere – a trick we swiftly called his bluff on). Once the trip was over, I was amazed at just how many incredible things we had discovered in just one week and how fulfilling it had been, particularly due to the meticulous

We then moved on for a fascinating tour of the Bavaria Film

escape attempt from East Germany and we were amazed

planning of Mr Begbie, the endless good humour of Father

Studio where we walked through the life-size U boat mock-up

how much we actually understood.

Clive and Mrs Nelson’s continuous compassion and

that was used in Wolfgang Petersen’s Das Boot, and we stood

Munich has a fantastic vibe and it came as no surprise to

kindness.

on the conning tower on which the actors were sprayed with

us that it is one of the most desirable places to live in

cold water to keep it as real as possible.

Germany. It is certainly a city to which many of us will

Dinner was eaten every night in a real Bavarian restaurant

return in the future.

Henry le Feber Robertson (S)

Fifth Formers in Munich

and we got to eat Schweinshaxe, Schnitzel and roast duck During OQ Exeat Mrs Peacock led eight Fifth Formers to the

with red cabbage and Spätzle, the Bavarians’ delicious take

Bavarian capital to learn some German, visit the sights and

on pasta. Mr Price spoke very highly of the local Helles beer,

experience some real Bavarian Gemütlichkeit. On the first day

provided it came from the wooden barrel. We had to take

An exciting exeat! From 13th to 22nd October, 34 Specialists

we rode the S Bahn to the main station and did a walking

his word for it.

accompanied by six teachers had the chance to discover

tour of the centre, passing by the famous Hofbräuhaus and

During the next days, we had really good language classes every

Chinese culture. Travelling on the eastern coast of the

lunching on Currywurst and fries al fresco in the English

afternoon and went sightseeing in the morning. Highlights

country, we explored a wide array of contrasting places,

Garden. On the way, we saw the amazing surfers who ride

included a visit to the very impressive BMW museum and a

from a terracotta army and never-ending markets to state-

the waves on the weirs of the River Isar. The park, which is

trip out to the Allianz Bayern-Munich stadium.

of-the-art skyscrapers and automotive factories. This was a

bigger than Central and Hyde Parks, is called the green lung

Special thanks must go to Mrs Peacock, who made sure we

memorable and challenging trip that enabled us to enrich our

of the city and is a great place to chill, especially in summer,

had a great time and learnt something. She even took us to

knowledge about the economic powerhouse that is China.

but it was stunningly beautiful on this sunny autumn day.

the cinema where we saw a film (in German) about a daring

During the eight days we spent in the land of Mao and cheap

Economists to China

labour we were accompanied by a very kind and competent

international law firm based in Shanghai, where we learned

take countless pictures and in some cases follow us around.

tour guide, May. Her unrivalled knowledge of all three cities,

interesting facts not only about Chinese law (commercial

Additionally, we were told that “cash is pretty much dead in

Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, enabled us to visit fantastic places,

law, intellectual property rights and patents) but also about

China” as mobile payment software is the now the leading

which in some cases we had only seen in movies. We had the

Chinese history, traditions and education.

form of payment, with transactions amounting to 5 trillion

chance to visit attractions such as The Chinese Great Wall, the

It is well-known that the eastern, coastal part of China

dollars in 2017.

Terracotta Army and the Forbidden City. We strolled around

is well developed because its position enables it to trade

Hridansh Saraogi (g) and Alexandru Nastase-Bejenariu (g)

the streets of Shanghai and cycled on the wall enclosing

with the world. Conversely, the western area is composed

the city of Xian. We even got to haggle in the vast knock-off

of rural and industrial zones, which consequently makes

markets and embarked on a late-night cruise on the Huangpu

it less developed and more polluted. We experienced the

River, witnessing the beauty of Shanghai’s skyline.

differences in air quality and development in two of the

In a year marked by climate

As the trip was economics-themed, we got an insight into the

cities we visited: in contrast to Xian, Shanghai was extremely

strikes, Extinction Rebellion and

country’s industrial sector on our visit to the Shanghai SAIC-

modern and had a New York-like feeling, with good air

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Volkswagen factory. We saw the production lines of classic

quality, many beautiful skyscrapers, globally significant

Sustainability

models such as Passat and Polo and the factory representatives

businesses (McDonald’s, Starbucks, HSBC…), and The Bund,

working hard for Charterhouse

informed us about the group’s strategic partnership, which has

a beautiful promenade which seems to have been cut out

spread throughout the country with the purpose of catering to

from London’s city centre. Comparisons between famous

planet

the increasing demand for cars. The group has factories in

western cities and China are still relevant when it comes to

chairs, Freddy Foulston (R) and

seven different provinces. We also visited Duan & Duan, an

prices: we expected goods and services to be rather cheap

Margherita O’Connor (W), made

but it turned out, to our surprise, to be quite the opposite.

progress on many fronts. ‘Go

This is probably because we visited popular tourist

Green’ week in LQ19 featured a

attractions and not rural areas, where our expectations

Chapel Service focused on the

might have been met.

environment and a trial of Meat

Moreover, even though China is still Communist (we

Free Monday. Staff and pupils were ‘Go Green’ week in LQ19

spotted propaganda posters in all three cities), its trading

also sent Eco-Tips to encourage small individual changes

ambitions have forced it to adapt to Western culture by

that would have a large cumulative effect.

shifting from a centrally planned economy (which engaged

2019 saw solar panels installed at Fletcherites and the

in little to no trade with other countries) to a market-

Sports Centre. The catering department have replaced

based economy, constantly interacting with the rest of

many plastic cups with ‘vegware’ compostable alternatives.

the world. The Chinese government, however, still holds

The Sustainability Committee was also fully involved in

on to its Communist values by restricting people’s access

Artifex 2019, with Edison Qui’s (S) ‘Plastic Oak’ and the

to the outside world as much as possible. For instance,

Clothes Exchange in the Dome. The grounds department

social media and some search engines are banned in the

has willingly allowed the field beside Rackets Court Hill

country. In certain places we visited, the people were

to become a wild meadow to encourage more biodiversity.

extremely surprised to see foreigners, prompting them to

Carthusian Day 2019 had a sustainability theme, headlined

Sustainability Committee

Thunberg,

lighten

the

nascent

Committee

its

earth.

footprint The

founding

Green Flag flying during

Thoran Landers (D) in ‘Plugged’

The Charterhouse Classics Day with pupils from Westminster and Winchester, exploring authors such as Thucydides and Ovid

Solar panels on the roof of the QSC supply 98% of the building’s energy needs

by Toyota’s display of low-emission cars, including the revolutionary hydrogen-powered Mirai model. Freddie and Margherita even wrote to the Chairman of the School’s governors, Peter Norris, and were delighted to receive his full support. Notwithstanding this progress, the committee has ambitions to take things further. We would like to see Charterhouse free of single-use plastic, supported by an improved network of water fountains to allow pupils to carry reusable water bottles around the school and on trips. We feel that the recycling facilities need improvement and there should be a greater emphasis on the provision of plant-based food as part of the

The Chapel fire alarm

move to combined dining. We recognise that education is needed to try to promote the overall ethos of sustainability, and will be using Instagram, as well as more traditional channels, to spread the message around the pupil body. Our overall goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of Charterhouse to zero. This will be no easy task and the whole Charterhouse community will need to pull together. We feel, however, that such a project is completely in line with the school’s current modernising agenda. We would like Charterhouse to become a leader of sustainability in its sector. We should not forget that kindness and responsibility are two Charterhouse Core Values. And where better to start than with our own planet?

Hridansh Saraogi (g)

Chairman, Charterhouse Sustainability Committee

Jazz Band tour to Spain

whether to react with ecstasy, rapture, or total sensory surrender. They swayed along, they screamed “Bravo!”, they

Imagine a crisp, cloudless day in Granada, the bustling

began to dance! Out of the corner of my eye, beyond the ride

murmurs of the great city echoing round the ancient main

cymbal that shimmered at my side, an elderly Spanish man

square, the trees exhaling softly, as if they too are enjoying

seemed joyously to jump around. It might have been the

the jazz. The sweet scent of chocolate-doused churros

cervezas kicking in, or it might have been us. Either way, it

infuses the air. Couples and families stroll by, taking in

was a happy, happy time.

the sights. “But what’s this?” they think, “Who are these

Granada was the climax of our four-day trip, but there

strange boys in red waistcoats? And what are they playing?

were many other memorable moments and plenty of time

My grandpa used to like this tune.” This initial confusion

for us to indulge, not just in our sizzling swing sounds,

gradually transformed into joy spreading over the faces of

but also in a spot of sightseeing. We took some cultural

our eager spectators. Suddenly they were all flocking round

value from a visit to The Alhambra, ‘The Red Palace’, led by

us, relishing our silky harmonies. They simply didn’t know

our conveniently named guide Nacho. He looked a lot like Carlos Puyol, and he seemed to know a lot about Granadan history. I think it surprised us all that on a hot day, he did not feel the ‘Chilli Heatwave’ but always remained a ‘Cool Original’. At the best of times, when the football banter got going, he was a ‘Tangy Cheese’. As we were quite clearly tourists, what with the waistcoats and pale Englishness, we attracted a lot of attention, particularly with Rog (Mr Smeeton) sauntering smoothly in our midst. It is important to note at this point that Rog is an anagram of ‘Gor’ as in ‘Gor Blimey’– and I must say, he did look the part in his white tux and red cummerbund. The absolute geezer. In Cordoba, we played a quaint venue next to the Roman bridge, competing with nearby Spanish buskers to draw in the crowds. Throughout our performance, Rog, while strumming along on his bass guitar, seemed to be humming some sort of eerie, low whirr, or, come to think of it, a growl, whenever the tempo went awry. He must have been musing about zooming down the Cote D’Azure in his jag, or sipping his first post-retirement piña colada in Cannes – a worthy reward for 48 years of service to Charterhouse. We visited

the Mesquita, remarkable for its eclectic mix of Christian and Muslim architecture, then Nacho took us to a cracking local restaurant where we sampled a local delicacy called ‘Flamenquin’, a suspicious looking, but much sought after, fried meat roly-poly. In Lucena, we played in the main square and received rapturous applause at the end. One man got so carried away by our dulcet tunes that he tried to kidnap a Remove in the middle of Sing Sing Sing. Despite this slightly traumatising hiccup, the band recovered and overall it was an immensely enjoyable evening. What a sight it was to see the red sun setting behind the majestic St Ferdinand cathedral, while the whole square watched and listened in awe. The funniest moments of the trip included Mr Wright’s outrageous speech to Rog at our final dinner (the jokes will remain undisclosed), Oscar Hanks’ (B) terminator shades, the discovery of a certain Duckite 1st year (who will remain nameless) in the hotel gym at 11:30 – because ‘gains’ – and the sight of Rog and Mr Wright in twin ‘Fortnite’ caps, holding other dodgy souvenirs that we’d bought them. Indeed, it goes without saying that these two Beaks have always been a great comic duo, as well as a genuinely great pair of blokes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for everything they have done, not just in organising this tour (hopefully not the last!), but also for the School community. They will leave big shoes to fill.

Freddie Foulston (R)

PS: The Charterhouse Jazz Band should never die. It is a longstanding School institution, showcasing some of the best of what the School has to offer, and Rog urgently needs a successor.

For me, the really significant dates that prompt remembrance

Remembrance 2018

all tend to fall during the summer months and coincide with the occasions when men I fought beside were killed. Unfortunately, during my six years as an infantry officer there were many such occasions.

11th November, 2018

Two dates that are particularly significant to me are the The centenary of the Armistice was a poignant day at

12th June and the 10th July. On the 12th June, back in 2009,

Charterhouse as we remembered the 698 Old Carthusians

Lt Paul Mervis, or Merv – my best friend – was blown up and

who died during or after the 1914-1918 conflict as a result

killed by an IED whilst leading a patrol in the Upper Gereshk

of their war service. During the preceding week, pupils

Valley in Afghanistan, and on the 10th July of that same

placed 698 crosses in the ground outside Chapel, creating

year, in Wishtan, Sangin, five soldiers from my company

a visual image of the shockingly high number of OC

hostilities at the end of the First World War – exactly 100

were killed and a further twelve seriously injured, all in the

casualties. There is an annual service of commemoration

years ago today).

space of 30 minutes in a complex IED ambush.

in Chapel on Armistice Day, but this year two services

But ‘Remembrance’ is a strange concept – what does it

Over the course of that last tour in Helmand Province, in the

were held to allow space for parents and OCs to attend.

actually mean?

summer of 2009, my Company – numbering over 120 men

The two preachers were members of Brooke Hall who have

How can we ‘remember’ these people if we didn’t know them?

at the start of the tour – was reduced, at its lowest ebb, to

experienced warfare at first-hand; their sermons were so

Our emotional links with our ancestors can only go back

just 56 combat effective soldiers. We lost eleven men killed

powerful that we have published them here in full:

two or three generations at best. I mourn my grandparents

and a further 31 were seriously wounded. Another four

because I knew them, but my great-grandparents are two-

men from that company, who survived the tour, have died

dimensional, historical figures with whom I have no real

since – one was killed in action during a subsequent tour of

emotional connection. Asking you to ‘remember’ the dead

Afghanistan and the other three took their own lives. Two

I have been asked to speak to you today, as an ex-soldier,

of the First World War is like asking me to ‘remember’ the

of them just this summer.

about the meaning of Remembrance.

dead of the Boer War or asking my father to ‘remember’ the

I’m standing here today wearing

For the Nation, for communities, for schools, for families,

dead of the Crimea.

medals that represent the various

Remembrance Sunday is designed to provide a formal focal

So what are we really asking ourselves to do here?

places

point, where we are asked to remember those members of

As an ex-infantry soldier, it’s relatively easy for me; when I

during my military career. The

our armed forces killed in war, and those whose lives have

say “We will remember them”, I’m thinking primarily about

peace-keeping tours in Bosnia

been affected by war.

the men and women with whom I have those emotional

and Kosovo are easy to reconcile

This building, in which we meet so regularly, is a war memorial.

connections: the men I served alongside in Iraq and

– we were the good guys – the

It commemorates the death of 1,050 young men from our

Afghanistan, who died or suffered life-changing injuries.

World Police – helping people to

school community killed in World Wars One and Two and in

For those who have experienced war at first hand,

go about their daily lives in peace.

the wars since, including the recent war in Afghanistan.

‘Remembrance’ will inevitably be centred on the events in

We used the threat of violence

Remembrance Sunday is held on the Sunday closest to the

which they were caught up, and it won’t limit itself to one

to prevent other people from

11th November (the day the Armistice was signed to end

particular day of the year in November:

doing harm to innocent people.

Sermon given by Ed Poynter on 11th November

served

operationally

But in Iraq and Afghanistan, we used a lot of violence and

The Act of Remembrance on November the 11th channels

These young men listed on the wall, were not the policy-

we killed a lot of people. Some of those people were very

all this chaos into a solemn ritual that forces me to reflect

makers who declared war, they were the young adventurers

unpleasant, some were caught between a rock and a hard

on those conflicting emotions and helps me to reconcile the

who risked and lost it all, and they are worthy of your

place, and some may well have been innocent bystanders –

person I was back then with the person I am now.

respect. Take time to reflect on what they did. Try to

in the wrong place at the wrong time. The vast majority of

But for those of you without a direct emotional connection

understand why they chose a side, why they took up

those we fought against were very brave and believed that

to the concept of war, what might ‘Remembrance’ mean

arms and why they went off to fight in wars that led to

what they were doing was right.

for you?

their deaths. Be critical of the wars and of their individual

Did I hate my enemy? Sometimes, yes. But – and this may

On occasions such as this, society is reminded that amongst

motivations – that’s our solemn duty – but never diminish

sound slightly perverse – I always respected him. He was

the ranks of both the living and the dead there are people

their sacrifice. One hundred years after ‘The War to End All

brave, audacious, utterly ruthless, and very often I empathised

who are, or used to be, members of the armed forces; it

Wars’, it’s still vital that we do this, because it serves as a

with him. That didn’t stop me from trying to kill him.

reminds us all that beneath the façade of civilised society,

very necessary control mechanism. It makes society think

There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think about the

there have been times, and there will again be times, when

twice before committing its youth to the battlefield, and it

time I spent in combat: I think about carrying my best friend

we are required to embrace the most brutal and primitive

helps to ensure that when we do, we stand a better chance

Merv’s dust-coated body on a stretcher, up the tail-ramp of

side of our human nature.

of doing so for the right reasons.

a Chinook; I think about blowing the doors off an insurgent

But, most importantly, these occasions encourage us to

Our ancient ancestors knew all about this: in Homer’s Iliad

commander’s house in downtown Basra in Southern Iraq and

reflect on the idea of sacrifice – of putting others before

and The Odyssey the warriors dedicate a lot of their time

charging in behind my point-man, ready to face heavily armed

ourselves, and inherent within that idea is the concept of

to ritual – making offerings, burning the dead, sharing

insurgents, only to be confronted by a terrified little girl in

love. Every name on the wall at the back of Chapel and in

out the armour and belongings of dead comrades and

a flowery red dress (probably no older than my own 5 year

the cloisters, and every one of those little crosses outside

enemies, story-telling… All these individual moments of

old daughter); I think about exchanging banter, in the way

represents a human sacrifice – maybe not a redemptive

ritual encourage warriors to reflect not only on their own

that soldiers always have, to pass the time between patrols

one – but a sacrifice nonetheless. Every one of those young

mortality but also on the humanity of the enemies they

and to make light of the horrors that they’re faced with: we

men died fighting for something bigger than them. Some

fight, and it is these moments of reflection that provide the

used to joke about going out for an evening on the town in

were conscripted, but many more volunteered, motivated

route to restraint, forgiveness and, ultimately, to healing.

Sangin… and getting ‘legless’! Perhaps most controversially,

initially – more often than not – by a simple sense of

This ritual setting encourages me to pay my respects to the

I remember grinning alongside soldiers who were whooping

adventure. Later, when the rounds started flying and

men who died alongside me and under my command, and

with relief and excitement, and pumping their fists in the

people started getting hurt, their motivation would have

also to the men that my soldiers and I killed.

air – fuelled by adrenaline (not so different from when you

come from somewhere else. In the heat of battle very few

This ritual setting encourages me to thank them all for their

watch your House football team score the winning goal) – as

of these men would have fought for some great political

sacrifice, and also to say I’m sorry.

we watched the fast jets I’d just called in destroying Afghan

ideal, or for their king or even for God… They fought for

So, the point I want to make is this:

compounds (and the Taliban fighters in them) 300m ahead

their mates, for the men they lived and fought beside, for

It’s vital for soldiers, and for those who send them to war,

of me, with 500lb precision bombs.

the men they loved like brothers. So, even if we never knew

to reflect compassionately on the deaths of both our own

These short anecdotes pretty much sum up the range of emotions

these people, even if we can’t relate to them emotionally

soldiers and our enemy’s (especially in democratic countries

that a soldier might experience in any given day: inconsolable

on a personal level, what we can do is recognise their

such as ours, where the soldiers do the bidding of the people

sorrow, surprise, fear, boredom, relief and even ecstatic joy.

humanity and their sacrifice.

that we – me, you, your parents – vote into power). It’s vital

because it forces us to question our motives for killing or for sending soldiers to kill on our behalf. Ultimately, therefore, these rituals can serve to help prevent unnecessary violence and death in the future. Remembrance, as I understand it, is about reflecting on and recognising the dark side of human nature, but it’s also about increasing our capacity for empathy and compassion and thankfulness and forgiveness. In short, ‘Remembrance’ is about understanding and about healing. And therefore we should be both proud and

I did not much care for a job in an office

confident when we say, “at the going down of the sun and

that beckoned those with an Economics

in the morning, we will remember them.”

degree. The Royal Navy combined all the

Amen.

tradition and sailing that I love with the

Sermon given by John Troy on 11th November

safe thought that the only war likely to involve it was impending Armageddon

I am enormously honoured that Father Clive should ask

of the Third World War with the Soviet

me to speak in Chapel on the 100th anniversary of the

Union – and I might just as well be at

Armistice of the First World War. And let us be clear, it

sea for that.

is of particular significance at this School. We lost a very

1982 Argentina (then in thrall to an

high proportion of pupils to what Lloyd George, the Prime

unpleasant dictatorship) invaded the Falkland Islands, a

Force, and flown by brave Argentine pilots. The second

Minister, called ‘cruellest and most terrible war that has

British Dependency some 500 miles from the Argentine

pair delivered three 500-pound bombs into Coventry.

ever scourged mankind.’

coast. The British reaction was to form a task force of

Two exploded and caused her to sink. At this point, all

I want to consider two questions. First, whether we should

ships, aircraft and soldiers to retake the Islands. Thus on

on board had two principal fears. First, that the ship

still remember those who were killed in wars and, secondly,

25 May 1982 my ship, HMS Coventry, was on patrol to the

might explode and take all of us with her. Second, that

why we should do this in Chapel. However, before I

north of the Falkland Islands with the job of protecting the

she would capsize and go straight to the bottom. Under

embark on this I should explain why I have a particular

soldiers who had recently landed.

the extreme conditions, I witnessed heroism on the part

perspective, so you can allow for any bias and understand

My role on that day was to be an emergency officer of the

of sailors. They did not think of themselves and getting

why I was asked to speak this evening: 36 years ago, I

watch, which meant I was on the back of the ship getting

off the ship immediately. They went to find comrades

joined the Royal Navy. Within six months, I went to war in

ready to take over the steering if the main positions were

and carried them out of the ship. Some of those who were

the South Atlantic and my ship was sunk by the Argentine

destroyed. During the morning, HMS Coventry had shot

helping were burnt and scarcely capable of moving by

Air Force. Out of a crew of 240, 20 were killed immediately

down five Argentine planes, which made us a target in

themselves. I have to tell you that the smell of burnt flesh

and a further 29 severely wounded. I am also a Christian.

the afternoon.

stays with you for a long time.

My story is of a perfectly ordinary individual who became

At 3.00pm we were attacked by four American planes,

I also saw unexpected examples of leadership: a junior

an Economics teacher here. I joined the Royal Navy because

armed with British bombs, owned by the Argentine Air

officer, six months out of university, ordered experienced

However, in late April

sailors first of all to abandon ship. Then, finding some clinging to the edge of a full life raft, persuaded them to follow him to other rafts which would have spaces. The point of telling you about these incidents is that it gives two enduring reasons for remembering, or remembrance. The first is that it gives evidence of the courage, leadership and self-sacrifice of which ordinary people are capable. If they can do it, so can you. You should ask a lot of yourselves. Captain Samson in Robert Graves’ Goodbye to All That was remarkable in his self-sacrifice. My sailors were remarkable in their selflessness. Remarkable, but not unique. And because they are not unique but remarkable, they serve as an example you can follow. This is a challenge for each of you. Secondly, remembering wars and their horrors should make us cautious of following the easy appeal of populists. It is easy and often popular to make a stand against a foreigner. Remember the cheering crowds of 1914. Frank Fletcher (Headmaster 1911-1935) referred to this in his

Wars and, in my small case, the death and burning of my

I believe that God has equally suffered and is alongside us

Armistice sermon of November 1918, when he said, “If we

friends in the South Atlantic. How can I believe, as I do, in

when these things happen. He does not prevent the events,

fall back into the old luxury, the old suspicion, the old

a loving God? How can we square this circle and deal with

but supports us. He is not a distant deity, but one who sent

exclusiveness, the day of peace we longed for will not

the problem of pain? How can it be true, in the words of St

his son to be with us. In the words of St Paul, “he did not

bring peace, but a sword”. Most of us are fortunate to have

Paul, that “neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers,

withhold his own son but gave him up for all of us”. This

only known peace. This does not mean peace is inevitable.

nor things present, nor things to come, nor anything else

gave me strength some 36 years ago and may give you

We should be watchful and play our part in politics and

in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of

strength. My second challenge to you is to work out what

debate to prevent wars.

God in Christ Jesus our Lord”? And yet God allows these

you really believe in while you are at School and you have

Thus for these two reasons I believe we should have a

horrendous things to happen.

teachers and priests about you who will help you come to

Remembrance Day.

The minutes I have left are insufficient to deal with this

your own conclusion.

However, there is a further question, which we must

properly and, in any case, I am neither a theologian nor a

Thus, I believe it makes sense to have a remembrance

consider since we are in Chapel. Where does God sit in all

priest. I can tell how I deal with it. Suffering, and suffering

service and to have it in Chapel. At the West end, where we

this? It is the most difficult of questions for a Christian

dreadfully, is part of life. We witness it, at one degree

have laid wreaths, we have a memorial to the self-sacrifice

and one with which you should all engage. By this, I mean

removed, on the news from places like Syria and Iraq.

of Carthusians. At the East end, behind me we have an

Christians, Atheists, and believers in other religions. My

Occasionally it comes very close, such as when a friend or

altar, which reminds us of the sacrifice of Christ.

God, despite being all-powerful, has allowed two World

relative is struck by illness, accident or death.

and that’s why it’s beautiful.”

An OC Interview

Unlike most students leaving Charterhouse, Steph decided not to go to university (“I never even considered the possibility – which must have been something of a first for

Steph Wilson (V 10)

the School!”), or follow a conventional path: she evidently arrived having already made some pretty firm decisions

To visit Steph Wilson’s studio in Brixton was to enter a

about what mattered to her, and what she planned to do

Bohemian paradise, filled with dozens of brightly coloured

with her life. In fact literally from Day One of GCSE I knew

(and very vocal) birds. One of these, Tomato, emerged

“I’m never going to need any of this.” It’s a high-risk strategy

briefly from an open box of Cornflakes to do battle with

– reflected by the fact that her performance in Maths in her

a teaspoon, while Ham, her tiny dog, rubbed past my

entrance exams was “so bad that Peter Monkman had to beg

calves as I sat down with a cup of tea to talk to her about

to get them to let me in.” Arriving in the sixth form on an art

Charterhouse and her career.

scholarship, she was quickly identified as “the weird, hairy,

Steph is an independent photographer whose work

angry lesbian”, and, despite the hardship of a world in

highlights issues surrounding mental health and body

which sexism could, it seems, be fairly brutal, she managed

representation, among other important subjects. As modest

to be amused by the “unreal blend of Fawlty Towers and

as she is, her work must be described as thought-provoking

Hogwarts”. But she still felt that “life hadn’t really started

and visually stunning, and I’d strongly suggest visiting her

yet. I suppose it was the classic teenager thing – wanting to

page online. Her photographs are harmonious but never

live in a cramped flat in Liverpool.”

simply charming, bridging beauty and ferocity.

Sure enough, she would move in with her partner in

Now in her mid-twenties, Steph was an Art Scholar at

Liverpool, juggling a series of overlapping jobs – everything

Charterhouse and is remembered at the School as a fine

from a stint in Oxfam to creating a business selling vintage

draughtsperson (a skill which contributed to her incredible

clothing. This, she argued, helped her gain life experience

100% portfolio mark). Here, she focused on painting and

and develop a strong sense of determination. “The pressures

drawing, though using photographs as a basis and a record.

I had of paying rent on time and living on very little were

It was, she says, not until “my trip with the Art Department

what I think built my character. At the time it felt awful but

to New York, when I first used a film camera, that I realised

looking back I’m glad I had that experience.”

my photos were actually much stronger than my paintings”.

Could she have been prepared better for this kind of

I remember Mr Monkman loving the pictures … That was

hungry, bohemian life? When I asked whether the school

the first time I did it right. Not in a technical sense – I had

had prepared her for this choice, she laughed: “I think that

a new assistant the other day who said “Do you know how

they didn’t really have that preparation in mind.” Even so,

to take a photograph, because you’re doing everything

“I wish they’d sat us all down for a day and bludgeoned

wrong.” I was misusing the light meter apparently (And

us with guilt – I mean, to be able to just grab a seven-foot

that’s number one) and I just thought “Yes, I do it my way,

canvas, which I’d never be able to do again…”

Through her vintage clothing job, Steph got an internship

based on these expectations, generated by both them and

a real cost: work which will appear on her Instagram feed

with the magazine Dazed and Confused, which “was a sort

people around them.” This, she believes, is only avoidable

may well cost thousands of pounds, and earn absolutely

of crash course on fashion and the magazine industry. I

if your ambition is genuinely your own. She continued by

nothing, but she undertakes the expense partly because it

started by doing some shoots of protests, and created a

emphasising “kids shouldn’t put so much pressure on

allows her to do what she wants to do, and partly because

series focusing on female body hair, which was a radical

themselves – it’s only damaging”. Her words really struck

it should, theoretically, help her land the next contract.

subject just five years ago.” This was, in many ways, how

home when I got back to Charterhouse and found myself

She speaks approvingly of a friend who lost a £50,000

she began to be involved in fashion photography, which is

observing the students in the year above me trekking

contract because his images contained too much nudity,

what she now specialises in. Finding it at times difficult to

nervily to the Library. Her experience serves as an example

but published the work online and made the money back

strike a balance between personal creativity and promotion

of accomplishments being achieved without following the

again from the new work it brought in. This steely clarity

driven by consumerism, she admitted that “magazines

‘predetermined’ path, instead pursuing personal goals,

is evident not only when she discusses the less pleasant

can be very restrictive, particularly if they are big brands,

however unconventional.

aspects of her Charterhouse experience, but when she

but they choose you because of your unique style, so that

Steph presents herself as an eccentric, but there’s a clarity

asserts that, if you have privilege, you’d be an irresponsible

always remains”.

of vision about her which goes hand-in-hand with a real

fool not to use it.

Despite Steph’s participation in an insanely competitive

steeliness. She is very clear about what she will and won’t

My abiding impression is of someone who, despite her

industry, she does not seem to be the prime sufferer.

compromise on (she was happy to do a shoot for the all-

apparent fragility, has had the confidence and clarity to

Instead, she spoke feelingly of the experiences of many of

female team she worked with at Playboy, but wouldn’t accept

sustain and develop her own voice in a world in which

her contemporaries, reflecting that expectations are ‘forced’

a celebrity attempting dishonestly to manipulate their

young women have often been seen as bit-part players.

on young people. “Ambition is very integral to people’s

image), and she’s consistently demonstrated a readiness to

Steph continues to contribute positively to her industry,

upbringing, and if you don’t live up to that, it’s easy to

take risks. She is offered very lucrative contracts with big

which is what we should all aim to achieve in our future

think that you’re a failure. For example, a lot of my friends

brands because of the freshness and distinctiveness of her

careers, whatever they may be.

now are coming into this wave of depression and anxiety

vision, but a significant proportion of her product comes at

Steph Wilson was interviewed by Clara Aberneithie (S)

22 Daviesites at Airhop

OCs winning the Arthur Dunn Cup

The Headmaster awarding prizes on Carthusian Day

Charterhouse

Valete & Salvete

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As a boy at Bromsgrove School, Roger found sanctuary from

Valete

a bullying and overly sport-centric regime in the art room, becoming a proficient painter. Here lie the roots of his beaking mission: to promote kindness and creativity. At the same time he took up the oboe. This horribly difficult

Roger Smeeton

instrument, which will not even sound without a reed

An account of Roger Smeeton’s

carefully made from the best materials, yielded to Roger’s

half-century

Charterhouse

dedication and skill; by his early 20s he was one of the finest

might begin with how far beyond

oboists in the country, playing for Boult and Barbirolli, and

his job title (Head of Woodwind)

in the London Woodwind Quintet.

the scale of his achievements goes

In 1971, wanting the security of a teaching job, he began

– 232 expeditions (ten of these to

part-time at Charterhouse, enjoying the place so much

the Himalayas), 39 Band Shows,

that he soon gave up the stress of scorching up and

hundreds of glossy publications

down the country to fulfil playing engagements (albeit

(including this one), 700 con-

in entertainingly fast cars – here began his catalogue of

certs, 5,000 events superbly pho-

superior A to B devices, eight of them Porsches) to become

tographed... 48 years – but, as a

a full-timer. He has been fully immersed here ever since,

host of colleagues and pupils will

genuinely preferring term-time to holidays.

attest, it must chiefly record how

Before long he chanced upon photography. His new

this unassuming and genial perfectionist made so many

enthusiasm for taking and developing got him onto an ill-

things possible for so many here.

advised but successful bad weather attempt on Snowdonia’s

Like all properly great beaks, Roger is an enabler as well

fearsome Crib Goch in flimsy clothing and footwear during

as a doer. All that he has accomplished at Charterhouse

a School expedition. By and by Roger (who only ever does

– always to exceptionally high standards (his motto is the

things to the utmost) became a mountain leader.

exact opposite of ‘do it any old how’) – has been in service to

Latterly Roger took up the double bass to be useful to the

others. And more important than his illustrious deeds has

Music Department, and found himself much in demand

been his great gift for true friendship and the bestowal of

beyond the School as a rock-solid musical foundation

the most thoughtful care.

merchant – proving, to salesmen’s surprise, that certain

A shrewd observer of School life, Roger understands how

sports cars can accommodate the stringed monster. Early

it works – and how Carthusians and beaks work, or don’t.

on, in the same utilitarian spirit, and in keeping with

No-one gives better constructive criticism and advice. A

youthful trends and tastes, Roger had diversified by adding

chat with RWS is always good value – his views are original,

the saxophone (as well as the clarinet and bassoon) to his

sometimes radical; to anyone with a problem to solve he

musical armoury – and this enabled him to teach and coach

can offer the most lucid, imaginative and reliable solutions.

the players in the Charterhouse Jazz Band, an outfit for

which he has always painstakingly arranged every note of

fifty years. I am not referring to his, admittedly modest,

its extensive repertoire, tailoring the parts year by year for

sporting ability, although Roger did once represent the

the particular players available to him at the time. In the

School at rugby on a CCF tour to Germany and organised

same way he has run any number of small groups, notably

– though did not play in – several cricket matches in the

the B-Band, to cater for Carthusians of more modest skill –

Himalayas. He would readily confess that he can’t tell a

who have found enjoyment and satisfaction in the pleasures

third man from a short square leg and steadfastly refuses

of ensemble-playing deftly organised.

to recognise even the most obvious of football formations:

In sharp contra-distinction to the modest aspirations

“It’s all random”. Furthermore, he lives in fear of the ball

of the B-Band, Roger’s tutor trips to Brands Hatch and

coming in his direction in case he makes a fool of himself

classic film and curry nights have raised the bar to heights

trying to throw or kick it back.

unimaginable for those tutors for whom franking a minibus

And yet, Roger’s support for School sport is unsurpassed.

load of banco-dodgers through a burger joint constitutes

He has travelled the length and breadth of the country to

the industry standard. Roger would always ace ‘Best Tutor’

photograph teams from the lofty heights of Craven Cottage

from the off, but by Leavers’ Lunch his tutees will have so

and the Walker Stadium to the more humble realms of

much more to thank him for than shiny treats.

Walsall Swimming Baths and Southgate Hockey Club,

Here in this narrow span we can only glimpse the mountain

creating a pictorial record that is remarkable, not only for

range, glance only at the many peaks: the little must speak

its unparalleled quality, but also for its range. Roger gives

for the much. So widely is RWS admired in the Carthusian

up hundreds of hours a year photographing every team and

community near and far that wordy tribute is superfluous:

then painstakingly ‘editing’ each photograph to make sure

one of a kind – the outstanding specialist turned polymath,

that he not only has a beautiful snap, but that the technique

a classic beak in the grand tradition – so much in and of

of his subject is up to text book standards.

Charterhouse, and at the same time a private artist of

Roger’s participation for many years in the scoreboard team

integrity and genius... his own man.

at The Open Golf Championship encapsulates perfectly

Roger Smeeton has played a significant part in one-eighth

his approach to sport: he can’t tell a niblick from a pop-

of the School’s history – an astonishing one-third of its

up sprinkler, but you can be sure he will be punctilious in

time in Godalming – not least in chronicling it lavishly and

his time-keeping, meticulous in his work and absolutely

meticulously; his memory will endure.

determined that the Charterhouse board is a credit to the

Mark Blatchly (G 77, BH 1996 -2018)

School and the pride of the R&A. Roger’s fame has spread far and wide: when travelling

Mark Blatchly refers to Roger’s sport-phobic schooldays,

in the Himalayas Mr Bogdan was once hailed by distant

and with just cause! It is a mark of the man that RWS not

strangers: “Are you from England?” “Yes.” “Do you know

only overcame that phobia at Charterhouse, but embraced

Roger Smeeton?” Another equally unlikely encounter

sport. Indeed, it could be argued that he has made as great

occurred when buying a rug with Roger in Ladakh: first,

a contribution to Charterhouse sport as any in the past

Roger demanded tea from the rug-seller, and then engaged

him in conversation, leading to the extraordinary comment: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ah, yes! I knew your uncle in Srinagarâ&#x20AC;?. I should also mention all the sterling work that RWS did in the CCF and for the Mallory Group over many years, particularly one memorable highlight when he hid up a tree to avoid a CCF section attack in the Brecon Beacons! Finally, I should record how brilliantly he organises, drives, cooks, navigates and walks on expeditions and how thorough he is in preparation, even down to his practical knowledge of First Aid.

Bob Noble (BH 1977-2014)

Martin Elston

superb classroom practitioner, and his clear explanations could make the most complicated problems appear

Rarely in the history of Charterhouse can there have been

straightforward. Generations of Carthusians owe him a

a longer-serving, more devoted or more successful Head of

huge debt in their understanding of the simplicity, logic and

Department than Martin Elston, who has left the school after

beauty of Mathematics.

spending no less than 30 years as a gentle and thoughtful,

Aside from his responsibilities on the Maths front,

wise and consistent Head of Maths. In his time running the

Martin was a hugely respected tutor, as well as being an

Department he oversaw a remarkable growth in the number of

unfailing source of wisdom for several Housemasters.

pupils studying the subject, to the extent that the number of

He also for many years produced the school timetable,

Maths teachers more than doubled over these years. Results

a huge undertaking each year. Typically, this was always

were consistently outstanding, numerous pupils went on

done without fuss and with great care and accuracy as the

to study Maths and related subjects at top universities and

weekly/fortnightly structure changed from time to time and

myriad new syllabuses and courses were introduced with

required yet another re-programming of the system. Such

consummate professionalism and attention to detail.

a role may not immediately reveal the possibilities for a

Running any Maths Department brings the particular

sense of humour to be displayed, but Martin’s dry wit found

challenges of having to work with, and manage, that strange

possibilities even here. Many beaks will long remember the

breed of men and women called mathematicians. It is hugely

email that came round on 1st April last year, informing us

to Martin’s credit that the department he led was such an

that Martin wished to trial a new 13-day timetable structure.

extraordinarily united, happy and harmonious team over

This would be done by running a sped-up simulation at the

so many years. His light touch never hid his care for each

start of the following Quarter, with 1 minute representing

individual pupil and beak, and those working under him

1 hour. Beaks were told that they should move between

always felt supported and encouraged; as a result he was able

their 40-second long hashes (walking, of course, for Health

to get the very best out of each one. A large number of new

and Safety reasons) and note down any occurrence of there

teachers can testify to the way in which they were mentored

being two beaks in the same room at the same time. We

and guided through their first few years in the profession,

were solemnly told that the App ‘Potatofrill’, with GPS,

and every member of the department knew that Martin’s door

would need to be installed on our phones in order to make

was always open and that kind, wise advice would readily be

this all run smoothly.

offered. His shrewd handling of department meetings meant

Martin has never been a man to push himself forward or to blow

that when key issues were raised, Martin always went straight

his own trumpet. He will be missed far more than he may himself

to the heart of the matter, without ever being overbearing,

realise, both by his colleagues and by those pupils fortunate

and his organisation and diligence ensured that the ever-

enough to have been taught by him. He has been supported

increasing bureaucratic demands of the job were handled

for many years by the wonderful Vicky, who has also been a

without fuss and invariably without error.

hugely generous host to the Department on many occasions.

Above all, Martin led the department by example. He was a

Charterhouse has been very blessed to have them!

Ed Reid

DGW’s appointment to Charterhouse.

David Wright

Appointed by Peter Attenborough, DGW enormously

David Wright has always been so

enjoyed working for the School at that time and relished the

much more than just a Head of

vibrancy of the Music Department under Robin Wells. There

Brass. There is no questioning

quickly developed a truly corporate sense in the Music

his love of puns and his sense of

Department, with responsibilities shared around (as much

humour, his good grace (shown

as wit and good humour), at a time when the Department

right the way through to the end

was expanding rapidly following the opening of the RVW:

of his time at Charterhouse), nor

all the way through to 2003 on Robin’s retirement, it was a

his abilities as a trumpeter. Quick-

very happy ship on which to sail for DGW. The department

witted, genial and a fine musician –

thrived and the standard of music-making rose thanks to

as any orchestral player will know,

the likes of DGW – the department’s reputation enhanced

these are the key characteristics

and DGW himself has continued to thrive ever since. There

trumpet

was also ‘Outreach’ that was well ahead of its time, such as

player. Yet there is so much more

the work that DGW did in consolidating the RVW Scholars’

to him than that: housemaster, theatre director, Rotarian,

Programme (hosting and supporting the academics who

conductor, avid CD collector, man about the community,

had chosen to cross the pond), as well as supporting the

grandfather, and resident of Scotland, Spain and (soon to

Charterhouse Summer School and running the Charterhouse

be) London.

Celebrity Concert Society (sadly, now all defunct). Extra-

Arriving at Charterhouse in 1988, DGW had served for

murally, he served from 1988 to 2013 as Musical Director

ten years as Head of Brass at Daniel Stewart’s and Melville

of the Godalming Band and as Conductor of Godalming

College (DSMC) in Edinburgh. He had been a boy at Woodside

Youth Orchestra from 1996, bringing on musicians in the

Secondary School in his native Glasgow, avidly concert-going

local area and acquiring some very fine youngsters to join

and soaking up all the culture that the city could provide;

the School, too.

not quite sated, he left to study for his Music Diploma in

Given that Geoffrey Ford had set up the BTT, as another

Edinburgh (specialising in trumpet, conducting and singing)

skilled musician and lover of theatre, DGW was in many

before being appointed to DSMC, whilst also holding

ways a natural successor. John Witheridge (JSW) was quick

peripatetic posts at Fettes, Loretto, Mary Erskine School and

to see the wide-ranging interests of DGW and recognised

even the 2nd Parachute Regiment. During this time, he had

that he had the élan and experience to appoint him to the

regular professional appointments with the Royal Scottish

BTT. Performance drama moved forward very quickly, with

National Orchestra and the Scottish Sinfonia; he was

pupils of all ages involved in lots of activities throughout

involved with various chamber groups across Scotland and

the whole of the academic year. The performance schedule

he was regularly in the pits of various Edinburgh theatres

was very carefully curated and there was a significant range

as a freelance trumpeter. It was the perfect preparation for

of different types of performances on offer from September

any

professional

to July: pupils and staff alike used to have to compete for

accompanying texts on the dining room table…). It was a

Perhaps a little untimely, London calls, but he will

opportunities to perform and there was a real buzz about the

civilised and cultured place to be. Founder’s Feast at the

indubitably enjoy the opportunity to be a flâneur and

place. Highlights were the musicals, when Irene (DGW’s wife)

end of OQ, the JT Hodgson Memorial Dinner at the end of

theatre and concert-goer, in between keeping up with his

would choreograph and direct, whilst DGW would look after

LQ (with the legendary quizzes, witty repartee and superb

orchestral commitments in Surrey.

the music: they were rightly proud to have produced one of

musical performances by pupils in the House), and any other

the earliest ever amateur productions of Les Misérables and

celebratory events were done with style – and there was

Irene Wright

to have staged Tim Rice’s Blondel in collaboration with the

never any sense of edge or awkwardness from the pupils.

writer, which was a rare coup for any school.

The pupils loved him for his commitment to them and the

Always immaculately dressed, and with beautiful shoes

After four years in the BTT, DGW took over in Hodgsonites.

cheers as he raced around the track as a key member of the

(carefully curated and almost as significant in number

The careful nurturing and concern for pupils that he had

32 x 100m race resonated. Irene had asked him whether

as her husband’s CD collection) and pristine nails, Irene

shown in the BTT transferred to the boarding house: he

it was a good idea that he should be running the race, but

Wright always cuts a striking image around campus. It is

established order, structure, stability and good sense

was reassured that it was a very good idea when she saw

unquestionably her theatrical and professional training that

(pastoral care, long before it was invented). Irene had

that her husband had been especially organised with his

prevails, having been a ballerina in training at a younger age

obviously not been put off working alongside DGW in the

admin on this occasion and that the recent life insurance

before moving on to work professionally as a dancer, notably

BTT, as she joined him as matron in the house, too, creating

payments had been sent in.

dancing with the White Heather Club and Andy Stewart. She

an impressive husband-and-wife team. About a month

A regrettably premature end to DGW’s time in Hodgsonites

taught Highland and Scottish Country Dancing in many of

into their tenure, they made an appointment to see the

precipitated a return to the classroom via a fairly extensive

the leading independent schools in Edinburgh such as at

Headmaster: JSW was afeared that they were not enjoying

packing programme that had to take into account all

Daniel Stewart’s and Melville College, Mary Erskine School

themselves and was concerned that they had called the

the CDs: Irene wisely left him to it and fled to Alicante.

and Loretto (which is where she met her husband, DGW).

meeting in order to resign from the House, so he was ready

Many will be very thankful for his skilful teaching of

She even ran her own School of Dance for almost 20 years

to grant almost any wish that they might request – as it was,

Grade 5 Theory (there are not many who can make it

before moving south, when she set up another dance school

they simply wanted to leave term early for a wedding, and,

interesting, let alone fun – there are even fewer who can

and naturally picked up teaching dance and choreographing

had they known the Headmaster’s presentiment, they might

boast of such a significant success rate, too), as well as

at Charterhouse, too. Her insights as a professional, but

have been able to get away with asking for rather more…!

driving the introduction of Music for the younger years.

also as a seasoned teacher, meant that pupils were very

‘Hodge’ was a happy place. Going into the House dining

The School loved congregational practice under him with

lucky to be taught by her. Since 1988 she has been a Senior

room for lunch, you could always guarantee a warm

the politely witty put-downs against those who failed to

Examiner of the British Ballet Organisation (BBO) and is one

welcome and, even more importantly, you could absolutely

enjoy the opportunity to sing (no miming, thank you…)

of the handful of examiners able to examine to the highest

be assured that the pupils would welcome you and engage

and DGW threw himself into School life, even developing

level across Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre and

you warmly in conversation. In DGW’s time, it was an

a significantly enhanced programme for new beaks.

Contemporary; she was made a Fellow of the BBO in 2005

uncharacteristically

intellectually-

Gradually, he was drawn back to the Theatre, providing

and holds the distinction of being one of the very few Life

minded House – quite unique and the likes of which will

musical support for Fox and Kazi productions (the

Members: over the years, she has nurtured performers,

not be seen again. JSW was one lunchtime delighted to find

harrowing drumming at the end of A Man for All Seasons

dance teachers and junior examiners.

a table of Second Year Specialists discussing the body-mind

still reverberates) and even directing his own productions

Alongside all of this, she acted as a relief matron at

problem (although one might question as to why there were

of Coward in the BTT.

Charterhouse, as well as working as DGW’s Matron in

and

unashamedly

Hodgsonites. ‘Respect’ was the maxim: pupils in the House

Chess and Blondel were all put on in the few years that both

time for sunbathing) and Kuwait (dry [in both senses of the

knew that there was always a kind word and counselling

DGW and she shared the theatre.

word] and hot) in recent years.

ear whenever it was required, just as much as they knew

She is a deft and imaginative choreographer, and, in spite of

In her spare time, she has been a stalwart of the Annie

that they had to be respectful and thoughtful in their

two major knee operations, she still has the ability to show

Marion Society, working closely as part of the committee to

dealings with others. The joyous laugh and quick comment

off her skills. Her production of Guys and Dolls in the BTT

help organise events. Of late, she has also been a consultant

were used in succession to support, correct or admonish

still stands as testament to her abilities as a choreographer,

and troubleshooter as a matron: many of the matrons at

where appropriate. Parents recognised the strength of such

just as much as her more recent production of the two-

Charterhouse have been interviewed by Irene and whenever

a strong partnership in both Irene and DGW, just as much

hander, Red Peppers. Her work extended beyond School, to

the ISI inspectors came to call, they would always have been

as they recognised the extraordinary commitment and care

Godalming Light Opera, Bohemian Lyric Opera and plenty

sent in her direction.

from which the pupils would benefit.

of other local companies, which kept her practice fresh, but

Irene Wright is unique in so very many ways, but in the

Irene unquestionably came into her own as one of the

also very busy.

Charterhouse context, it is also because she has served in

directors of the BTT. She loved the opportunity to direct

More recently, Irene has been a familiar face in the

every single boarding house as a matron. As a result, she

productions and she had an insightful way with the text.

examination hall (one of the few people trusted to lead the

has come to know countless Carthusians and members of

Carefully adaptive, responsive to young actors’ needs, but

invigilation of the notoriously prescriptive and rigorous IB

staff: reliable, experienced and full of wisdom and insight,

with an utterly professional eye and very high standards,

Diploma Programme examinations). She has also travelled

it is no wonder that she has been appointed to Westminster

pupils would step out onto the stage with confidence and

the country far and wide to examine dance – and many is the

School, where she will share her significant experience as a

aplomb – and she has joyed in their success, too. Les Mis,

late night when Irene has been taking an early morning train

matron there.

Daisy Pulls it Off, Godspell, The Boyfriend, The Music Man,

to the provinces; she has also been out to Cyprus (sadly no

James Kazi (BH 2008-2018)

Kevin Brown

Yearlings camp at the end of CQ. Working alongside Ed How, he created the four-day

When Kevin Brown (KDB) arrived

expedition, where the boys had to buy and cook their own

at Charterhouse from Oamaru,

food, carry their own equipment and complete challenging

New Zealand, in January 1999, he

tasks between campsites. Although this superb trip has

probably never imagined that he

been adjusted over the years to suit the competency (or

would stay for twenty years – and

otherwise) of Carthusians born in the 21st century, its

acquire a British passport. He has

continued longevity is a testament to the hard work, care

contributed an enormous amount

and passion of Kevin Brown.

to the School, and will leave a

The Geography Department organised a field trip to the

substantial hole in Sport, Outdoor

Lake District every Easter holiday. Kevin was invited along,

Education and Geography.

together with other Gap -Year members of staff, and, within

Despite his continued insistence

a few years he knew the lanes around Windermere like the

on supporting the All Blacks,

back of his hand. As a result of this growing relationship

KDB’s main sport was Hockey. He

with the Department, he began to teach Geography in 2011,

was a stylish player, capable of putting the First XI in their

and has been a highly committed and organised teacher

place when required, and he has contributed a great deal

ever since. He sets high expectations for the boys and, as

to the junior teams at Charterhouse. Indeed, in the days

anyone who has accompanied the Fourths on the trip to

when four teams would share one pitch the day before a

London will know, always provides interesting, structured

fixture, I would regularly look across at his sessions and

and engaging lessons.

steal a drill. On top of this, he organised many a Brooke

In 2004 Patricia Aguado joined Charterhouse and lived in

Hall fixture, and, in recent years, has been the coordinator

Heywood Court (staff accommodation). There, of course,

of the traditional end-of-season First XI match against OCs,

she met Kevin, and in 2010, they were married in a beautiful

staff and ‘others’. Like many good sportsmen, Kevin was

(and very hot) ceremony just outside Valladolid in Spain.

also able to turn his hand to football, and gradually moved

The wedding actually became an opportunity for something

up the ranks, eventually running the U16A team. Such is his

of a Brooke Hall gathering, with Bob Noble even providing a

eye for the small detail that he actually has statistics for all

largely accurate historical tour of the city a few days before

62 Quarters of sport. (He won’t, however, release them to

the event. The next year Kevin replaced Philip Stapleton

me for public consumption).

as Housemaster of Weekites, a job he did until 2013. At

Whilst Kevin made an enormous impact on Sport at

this point he made the utterly understandable decision

Charterhouse, he played an equally significant role in

to prioritise his family and step down from the role, with

Outdoor Education. Not only did he initiate the regular

Marcos being born in 2012 and Javier in 2014.

World Challenge trips, travelling to Peru, Morocco, Mongolia,

Along with everything Kevin contributed to the School, he

Norway, Madagascar and Tanzania, he also re-energised the

was also an active member of Brooke Hall who was often

Patricia Aguado

of her subject. She was one of the rare breed of teachers whom pupils actively wanted to be taught by, even though

Patricia Aguado de la Fuente first joined Charterhouse

– or perhaps it was because – they knew that they would be

in September 2003 as the Spanish Assistant. She had

worked very hard.

been recruited through what was then a particularly well-

Away from her professional responsibilities, Patricia did

trodden path – she was teaching at the Spanish language

her bit for Hispanic relations with the Antipodes when she

school, Warwick House, in her home city of Valladolid and

married Kevin Brown. The arrival in due course of her two

was assigned to a group of our pupils on the Spanish trip

boys, Marcos and Javier, took her away from the classroom

in March 2003. A short interview over tapas in a bodega

for a time but, as expected, she found the call of returning

soon convinced us that Patricia was the right person for the

to a job that she loved too great to resist.

job. After a very successful stint conducting conversation

Patricia’s commitment to her pupils was exceptional. The

classes, she stepped up as a fully-fledged teacher of Spanish

volume of work she would set and mark was prodigious,

to provide a year’s maternity cover, at the end of which she

and the feedback was always thorough, honest and

returned to Spain. However, we were fortunate enough to

constructive. Retests, extra hashes at all hours of the day

lure her back full time for the following year.

and sometimes night, endless additional oral practice: in

Her second spell with us was an unqualified success for

all these things and more, Patricia gave selflessly of her

Patricia on both a professional and personal level. She

time for the benefit of those whom she taught. She inspired

responsible for ‘getting things done’. For many years, for

very quickly established her reputation amongst pupils

countless Carthusians not only to achieve much more in

example, he organised the weekly sports timetable. Just

and beaks alike as a superb classroom practitioner, full

their acquisition of the language than they would ever have

as importantly, it was Kevin who got Brooke Hall football,

of energy, enthusiasm and a genuine love for all aspects

thought possible, but she also instilled in them a passion

hockey and cricket teams out onto the pitch, and for away matches he could always be relied on to produce some much-needed ‘heavy water’. Kevin, Patricia and the boys leave Charterhouse for Valladolid with all our best wishes. The family have an incredibly exciting life ahead of them, and it is perhaps ironic that they will now be teaching at the same school in Spain. My memories will be of someone who liked his 90s rock music, but also appreciated some of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. He was someone who put a plastic snake in his golf bag in case his opponent three-putted, and who could never quite avoid stuttering in his run up to bowl. Most of all, though, he was someone who knew when and how to make a proper Gin and Tonic.

Mike Gillespie

for Hispanic culture and literature that will remain with

writer Gabriel García Márquez, quotes from whom used to

and she also plans to travel, with Nepal and South Africa

many for life.

adorn Patricia’s hashroom: no llores porque ya se terminó,

already on her list.

Patricia was no less admired and respected by her tutees

sonríe porque sucedió.

Vikki says her favourite moments at the School have been

in Weekites, Verites and latterly Saunderites, in support

I suspect that the Colegio Ave Maria in Valladolid has no

the 18th birthday parties, Carthusian Days, the 50-Mile Walk,

of whom she worked tirelessly and with her customary

idea, yet, of just quite how lucky they are that Patricia is

winning the House Final for Football ten years in a row and,

compassion and empathy. She also played a very significant

joining their staff, but they will soon enough. We wish her

of course, meeting so many boys and girls and supporting

role in the lives of the boys and girls in the House during

and her family every possible success and happiness for the

them throughout their school years. Vikki is extremely

Kevin’s time running Weekites.

future. They will always be welcomed back to this corner of

proud of the length of her tenure here and has enjoyed

When the role of Head of Spanish became available, she

our island with open arms.

every minute of it.

Simon Allen

Phil Langman

was the obvious choice. She oversaw the return, with Simon Brennan’s help, of the popular Spanish trip to Valladolid and

Vikki Pearce

Zophanie Vasquez-Howard

of Specialists, culminating in an ever-memorable Spanish

Vikki Pearce first came to

Zophanie joined the newly built Charterhouse Club as a

Society dinner. She also introduced many cultural events to

Charterhouse

paying member in 1997 and took a part-time job there as

the calendar for the Under School, where healthy attendance

Matron

for

QSC Commercial Accountant in October 2002 to fit in with

numbers could be assured thanks to the large quantities of

two

describes

caring for her young daughters. She moved to the School

chocolate con churros on offer.

this time as being a real eye-

Finance Department (still in the same capacity) in 2006 and,

Unsurprisingly, Patricia was promoted to Head of Modern

opener and looks back on it

since January 2014, has been Deputy Finance Bursar for

Languages

she

fondly. She then spent a year

the School. She has achieved all this whilst being a single

combined unapologetically high expectations of our work

working with teenagers with

mother and helping her own parents run their local hotel,

with great warmth, kindness, patience and good humour.

Asperger’s Syndrome, before

sometimes staying overnight and cooking breakfast for 24

During her tenure, she oversaw a time of great success for

returning to Charterhouse as

guests, then on to work for 9am!

the department, with improvements in exam results in all

Matron of Girdlestoneites.

Zophanie took up running at the Club and trained for a

languages, the expansion of Mandarin and the growth of the

It is often said that matrons

5-km ‘Race for Life’, then went on to do track sessions. In

languages programme within the IB.

become a second mother to

2011 she ran her first marathon in London and has now

I know Patricia is proud to have worked at Charterhouse

those at a boarding school. This is true of Vikki, the most

run 108 of them, including 13 Ultra Marathons, the longest

for so long, and she is enormously grateful for the

warm-hearted of matrons. The boys and girls all love and

being the 53-mile ‘Highland Fling’ in Scotland! In 2013 she

professional enrichment and development opporunities,

appreciate her for the time, support and, above all, the

completed the 50-Mile Walk with the Specialists and Beaks,

as well as the friendships and sense of collegiality that she

advice she gives so freely. Vikki knew all of her boys and

coming in joint first with two other students in the early

found here. Patricia and Kevin always planned to relocate

girls extremely well and genuinely cared for their well-

hours. She has proudly kept her 50-Mile Walk tie.

the family back to Spain at some point, but nonetheless

being, both through her kind encouragement and instant

In 2012, she qualified as a personal trainer and then became

her departure leaves a hole for so many of us here that will

knowledge of when they were being economical with the

a running technique coach in 2013 and a Yoga teacher in

not easily be filled. In bidding a fond farewell, however, we

truth. She is a Duckite institution. Vikki retired in December

2018, which included several trips to an Ashram in India

should seek solace in the words of the great Colombian

2018, moving to the Cotswolds to be closer to her family

where she enjoyed the spiritual side of Yoga as well. She is

brought in a regular lecture series to enrich the experiences

2016.

Unswervingly

professional,

years.

1999

Gownboys Vikki

now a qualified Yoga teacher trainer and Reiki practitioner.

Championships and ESSA water polo finals. Ellery has also

The loss of her son, James, aged just 31, had a huge impact

She loves to learn new things and inspire others and

helped countless Carthusians to enjoy a life-long passion

on her personally but led her to campaign for Cardiac Risk

is always ready to give help and advice on her favourite

for swimming. Elsewhere around School, she has always

in the Young (CRY). Ellery has gone on to raise awareness

subjects of health and wellbeing.

been a willing volunteer in House, on the 50-mile Walk,

of this tragic syndrome and significant sums of money to

She will be much missed in the Finance Department and we

countless sports events and the annual Fourths Olympic

support the charity, including running charity aquathons

wish her well with her own new Ystudio. She continues to

Park Geography trip.

and fundraising for and helping deliver CRY screenings for

run with old colleagues from the School and teach Yin Yoga

However, her involvement in teaching and coaching is

pupils at Charterhouse.

at the Club.

perhaps dwarfed by her experience, and success, in Masters

Although Ellery is retiring, there is no doubt she will remain

Swimming, Open Water and Marathon Swimming and also

close to the Charterhouse community and in touch with all

the extreme sport of Winter Swimming. Ellery took first

her friends and colleagues who have been lucky enough to

place in her age-group in the Edmonton World Masters

share their time with her over many years sterling service in

Ellery’s Antipodean tones have

Games 2km Freestyle Open Water event in 2005. This

the pool.

been ringing out across the

same year saw the first of her four relay team crossings

pool since she joined the Char-

of the English Channel. In 2010, Ellery became the oldest

terhouse Club team in Febru-

woman to complete the 26.4 km Lake Zurich Marathon

ary 1998, initially as casual fit-

Swim, following this up in 2012 with the 17.5-mile Ederle

Julian Freeman has been a truly

ness instructor and swimming

Swim (Manhattan to New Jersey, New York). She completed

inspiring theatrical director and

teacher. Her expertise as a

the iconic Manhattan Island circumnavigation (28.5 miles)

teacher, not only developing A-level

swimming teacher was imme-

in 2013 and the 26km Toroneos Gulf crossing in Greece

Theatre Studies at Charterhouse,

diately apparent and she was

in 2014. Introduced to all-year-round swimming in the

but also delivering a long series

invited to support the School’s

unheated water at Tooting Bec Lido, Ellery took on a new

of stunning productions in the

swimming team as a coach in

challenge in Winter Swimming. She won two World Winter

BTT across a wide range of genres.

2003. She was subsequently

Swimming age-group titles at each of the 2010 and 2012

His creations transformed the

appointed Head of Swimming

Worlds, defending the 50m freestyle once again in 2014,

BTT from a dingy space with

and Water Polo in 2009.

inside the Arctic Circle in Finland. An avid open water

appalling acoustics into a central

A native of Tasmania, Ellery obtained her coaching qualifi-

swimmer, she has participated in the highest altitude,

aspect of Charterhouse life, which

cations at the prestigious Australian Institute of Sport and

lowest altitude, and coldest open water swims around

drew in pupils and parents alike

graduated in Sports Science from the University of Surrey in

the world, invariably taking Master medals home with her

for many evenings of first-class

2002. Ellery taught and coached swimming in Australia and

from every event. Her latest success was the IISA World Ice

entertainment.

Germany before taking up roles at Charterhouse.

Swimming Championships in Murmansk in 2019, where she

Julian arrived as Director of Drama in September 2004,

During her tenure, Ellery has helped develop such swimming

won three golds in the 50m freestyle, fly and breast stroke

bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. He had been a

talents as Alicia Wilson (G 18), Piers Bowden (S 17) and

in sub-zero temperatures, at an age when most would be

professional actor for twelve years before turning to teaching,

Jack Marriott (H 08). She has enjoyed successes in both

happy to stay indoors when the thermometer touches zero!

firstly at a large comprehensive in Bristol, then at Uppingham

swimming and water polo at the Bath Cup, Surrey Schools

Her personal achievements have been inspirational to many.

and, most recently, at The Arts Educational School. Julian’s

Vikki Western

Ellery McGowan

Nick Beasant

Julian Freeman

vision was to unite pupils in a common purpose and he was never happier than when a group of pupils, after weeks of rehearsing, transformed a production into something of their own. He embraced the boarding ethos of the school, seeking to open the theatre to a wider range of pupils, whilst always being mindful of the need to limit rehearsal time to fit in with the constraints of busy school lives. From auditions in the first week of Quarter until the final performance, Julian tirelessly gave up night after night, often rehearsing late into the evening. If his actors thought they had it tough coming to a few rehearsals a week, it was nothing compared to the hours put in behind the scenes, designing set, modifying scripts, finding costumes (with the help of his wife) and, of course, badgering pupils who hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet learnt their lines. He put on some extremely ambitious and memorable shows with visually stunning and innovative sets, achieving a very

high standard of production with limited resources. Former

his subject afforded for learning effective presentation and

Headmaster John Witheridge (a great supporter of the BTT)

communication skills.

commented that at times one could easily forget that these

Julian was just as committed to his role as Saunderites tutor,

were school productions and imagine one was in the West

a post he kept for the entirety of his time at Charterhouse. He

End. It was hard to argue with that.

was always on hand to provide sage advice and timely moral

Julian’s legacy will remain visible in the wonderful gallery

support for his tutees, and he would be the first to volunteer

of black-and-white photos that decorate the BTT foyer, each

for any House duties. He was also a particularly passionate

production only made possible by his energy, creativity and

advocate for girls at Charterhouse, and of gender equality

superb attention to detail. He will be fondly remembered

within the co-educational Sixth Form, always taking a lead in

by generations of Carthusian actors for the trademark

challenging attitudes that hinted at any ingrained sexism.

‘hair-dryer’ dressing-down he would unleash upon the

Julian leaves behind a subject and a theatre in rude health

cast in the run-up to the first performance if lines had not

and he will be a hard act to follow. We wish him and Helen

been learned, stress levels were rising, and his exacting

all the best for their retirement in Devon.

Simon Allen

professional standards had not been universally met. This pep talk always had the desired effect and by the time the

Liz Carey

curtain came up the show would be running like clockwork,

while Julian sat at the back of the auditorium projecting an

Liz joined Charterhouse in September 2008 as a staff

external image (at least) of calm and absolute confidence in

nurse in Great Comp, and in January 2009 accepted the

his cast and crew. Julian was a perfectionist, yet he made

role of Lead Nurse.

everything from casting to choreography seem effortless.

This was a particularly challenging time to be taking up the

Pupils always felt that Julian was genuinely proud of each

mantle, given that within six months the pupils’ medical

cast member’s contribution.

facilities would leave Great Comp behind and move into the

The BTT truly was Julian’s empire: he didn’t just organise

Hunt Health Centre. Accordingly, she spent much of her

the school plays. but anything and everything involving the

early time as Lead Nurse helping to equip the new building

theatre, from the more amateur House Plays, to the highly-

and finalise the transition of the team.

polished Band Show and the ever-popular Lack of Talent.

Over the ten years she was with the School, Liz worked

Drama at Charterhouse was also a family affair under his

tirelessly with the pastoral team – in particular the nurses,

stewardship: his wife, Helen, ran the LAMDA programme,

matrons, doctors and practice staff at The Mill Medical

joined latterly by son, Jack (H 2006), with the family golden

Centre and the Bevan Wilson physiotherapy team – to

retriever always nearby.

develop many of the systems and protocols in use today for

Julian well understood the wider application of theatre

the welfare of our pupils. We will miss her batty sense of

in the development of key skills in young people, a point

humour (who brings a water pistol into work, I ask you?) as

he would emphasise in his sales pitch for A-level Theatre

much as her enduring focus on caring for pupils. We wish

Studies to the Fifths, highlighting the opportunities that

her every happiness for the future.

Jane Drew

physiotherapy to Charterhouse sport, as well as oversee-

Fiona Warburton

Jim Price

ing big improvements in the quality of coaching across the The wonderful Fiona, with her

School’s sports programmes.

Jim Price joined Charterhouse in September 2014 from

dog Patch, has been firmly and

Nick has been instrumental in developing Charterhouse’s

Wellington College, bringing not only excellent linguistic

effortlessly

the

ties with local prep and senior schools, including the

skills in German, French and Spanish, but also a wealth of

music department for eight years,

expanded Prep Schools football tournament and the newly

experience and subject knowledge rarely seen in a non-native

always smiling, always charming,

introduced Prep Schools hockey and cricket tournaments.

speaker. He employed all of these skills selflessly for the next

somehow guiding music beaks

On the side-lines, Nick has been a massive hit on the hockey

five years in his teaching of German to all year groups; in

through the minefield of the

pitch and helped coach the boys’ 1st XI squad to victory

his second year he generously stepped up as acting Head of

timetable, booking coaches, piano

in the England Hockey Tier Two National Championships.

German during a temporary vacancy, and his departure will

tuners, organ tuners, orchestras,

In cricket, he coached both U15A and 2nd XI squads to

leave a distinct gap in the German Department.

spoon-feeding 20 prima donna

successful seasons. A meticulous man, reputed to organise

In referring to Jim, there is no such thing as a boring hash.

visiting music teachers, putting

his shoes and shirts in order of date purchased, Nick is

An endearing tendency to digress ensured informative

out

always (very) happy to have a chat and listen to other people.

transference on a wide range of topics, from his wide travel

programmes, distributing Kit-Kats...

His calm approach and tireless work behind the scenes has

experience to his views on world politics and the best places

The superb efficiency of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Music

made him a popular member of Brooke Hall, whilst his

to eat in London. A learned and literary scholar, Jim succeeded

Centre is largely down to Fiona (and Patch). Fiona leaves to

enthusiasm, good humour and considerable knowledge

in stimulating interest in German literary texts in the most

become Finance Administrator for the charity of Ladywell

make him a fantastic coach.

resistant Carthusian, which is a notable achievement.

music

administrating

stands,

giving

Dan Fox

Convent (which will be a walk in the park after years of ISAMS) and we wish her well.

Roger Smeeton

Nick Beasant Nick Beasant was appointed as the School’s first full time Director of Sport in 2014, having previously been Assistant Director and then Director of Sport at the University of Exeter, and he has had a major impact on sport during his five years in charge. Nick and his Sports

Department

colleagues

have introduced strength and conditioning, sports psychology and

Jim has been an outstanding colleague. He is a great

their tutor in an otherwise innocuous question on probability.

enthusiast, embraces the things he holds important fully and

Graham’s extra-curricular contributions have always been

devotes time and energy to them. Slow to judge others, he

made on a grand scale. He has done a masterful job of

seeks out the positive rather than the negative in colleagues

heading up U14s Tennis, and Badminton (now one of

and pupils alike and has given unsparingly of his time to the

Charterhouse’s most popular minor sports) has thrived

CCF and Community projects. A well-respected and popular

under his leadership. Graham’s pursuit of an array of

member of Brooke Hall, he will also be missed on a personal

Pioneers activities has been steadfast. A regular fixture

level as he has a marvellous sense of humour.

on the Fourths’ expedition to the Brecon Beacons, his dry

It will come as no surprise that Jim has no plans to slow

humour is much appreciated during the long hikes.

down in his retirement and he has already organised a trip to

Graham’s devotion to Brooke Hall – whom he has served

Argentina, to soak up the culture and improve his Spanish.

well as a dedicated Treasurer – is no less than that to his

We will miss his warmth and humour, and even the eccentric

mastery (and one can imagine, a degree of patience) to the

pupils. A natural but unassuming polymath, there is no

range of objects in his chaotic classroom.

Carthusian community.

better candidate for the reputable Brooke Hall quiz team:

Throughout her time at Charterhouse Lizzie has also been

his knowledge of subjects as far removed as opera and

Lizzie Fletcher

committed to the pastoral care of her fellow beaks, providing

anthropology leave him with an unbeaten record.

a calm and reassuring listening ear for many of the younger

It remains to be said that Dr Kemp is held in very high regard

Lizzie Fletcher joined Charterhouse to teach Theology in

teachers. Not only has she served on the Masters’ Committee

across the school community, and nowhere is that more

OQ2015 and quickly became involved in many aspects of

and the Brooke Hall Social Committee, but she has promoted

evident than from his time as a tutor, firstly in Fletcherites

Charterhouse life. Her pastoral care has been particularly

teaching and learning discussion workshops and has hosted

and latterly as Assistant Housemaster in Duckites.

notable, going way beyond the hash-room. As a Fourth Form

informal ‘marking parties’ in Badger’s Hollow.

When he joins the staff at St Pauls at the start of the next

Master, Lizzie has settled in three successive ‘4efs’, providing

We wish Lizzie the very best in her role as Head of Theology,

academic year, they will quickly find themselves very lucky

them with vital grounding, clear academic standards and

Philosophy and Ethics at Latimer Upper School. She will be

to have him.

another layer of support in their first year. Her conscientious

greatly missed by pupils and colleagues alike. William Tink

Eleanor McIntyre and Ernst Zillekens

and practical approach as a Daviesites tutor has been greatly appreciated by her tutees, and her work with the Peer

William Tink

Robert Paler Graham Kemp

Support programme on Monday afternoons has been a real

When Ann Widdecombe said of Michael Howard that he had

boon to the School, providing peer supporters not only with

Graham joined Charterhouse in CQ 2015, quickly making

“something of the night about him”, it caused quite a stir,

good training, but also with an admirable role model.

an impression as a beak committed both to stretching the

so it probably wouldn’t be appropriate to use such a phrase

Lizzie has been a stalwart of the cross-country staff,

able and supporting the struggling mathematicians. Through

to describe Robert Paler, Head of Politics (OQ 15 - CQ 19), IB

training regularly with the pupils. Her Pontifex results

the Barrow Society, this commitment has extended also

co-ordinator, MUN maestro, history teacher and sometime

have been impressive, not least in running all three of the

to learning outside the hashroom. His imagination in the

hockey and cricket coach. The word ‘genius’ is used far too

races in conjunction with Sam Plater and putting us lesser

setting of internal examinations is legendary among staff

glibly these days of course, but in many respects it holds

mortals (who can barely manage one lap of the course) to

and students alike; many a Carthusian has been surprised

true of Paler, at least in the tactical, careerist sense. He has

shame! In taking on Baking Society, she brought culinary

(pleasantly or otherwise) to see a thinly veiled reference to

been a first rate classroom teacher, who would always go

the extra mile for his students, yet

Sam Plater

possessed of a healthy disregard for

and 1st XI players now has access to a broader range of sessions, not only for training but also for mentoring and

the unimportant. In years to come,

“OK, boys, this year we are lucky to have someone much

understanding the physical and psychological benefits of

there will be books written on the

better qualified than me to help with U14s football. Let me

sport. Adjusting the culture of a school in this way is no

manoeuvres he carried out under

introduce Mr Platter. He will be...

mean feat, but Sam’s resolve has reaped great rewards, even

the noses of many a distracted

“Actually – it’s Plater, Mr Plater.”

if his 6.30am gym sessions are not yet quite as popular as

superior, and on the subterfuge

Stunned and smiling silence settled among boys, as I turned

an extra hour in bed!

involved

a redder shade of crimson, fumbling for the words to

As well as encouraging high sporting expectations among

pursuit of an easy life, free from

continue….

the pupils, Sam has fostered an ‘appreciation’ of exercise

the

initiative,

That brief moment of assertiveness in the face of

in his colleagues. It is thanks to his dogged determination,

policy or suggestion. To secure a

bewilderment heralded a new era of Charterhouse sport – an

for example, that Mr Poynter and I bear the scars, literal

significant promotion at the same

era of greater purpose, higher performance and increased

and figurative, of marathons and ultramarathons. His sense

time is further evidence of the sort

participation. And ‘Mr Plater’, more commonly known as

of humour and enjoyment of life, above all barbecues,

of raw, naked ability that can’t be

Splats (if he allows it), has been its pioneering force.

bacon butties and beef brisket, have also permeated the

taught. Truly, he is the ‘Prince’ that

He arrived at Charterhouse in September 2015 as the

School, as he has dedicated himself to raising the spirits

Machiavelli had in mind when he wrote his famous sixteenth

School’s first Sports Development Coach with a wealth of

of those around him – whether they have been wet and

century advisory.

experience for one so young (as he keeps reminding me): he

weary Yearlings in the Welsh Mountains, Weekites during

His greatest attribute without doubt is that magnificent

had coached at Millfield, played first team sport at Norwich

his three-year tenure as Assistant Housemaster, or Mr Tink

laugh, which, once started, demolishes any further attempt

School and the University of Exeter, where he also studied

and Miss Batty on a road trip around the Wild West. He

at conversation and brings witnesses together in shared

Sports Science, and – don’t whisper it too loudly – ‘almost

has even established a new Brooke Hall tradition, known

mirth and incredulity at the story which has almost certainly

made it as a professional sportsman.’

as Flat White Mondays (#FWM), for connoisseurs of coffee

preceded it. We have had teasing hints of a colourful past,

Since then he has applied his expertise, sense of purpose

and unhealthy breakfasts. Applications to keep this noble

most notably because of the emergence of a driving licence

and just a dash of healthy competitiveness to every arena

picture from the 1980s, showing the now shaven-headed

of Charterhouse sport with impressive success – not least

Paler peering out from the piece of pink plastic like an

as coach of an unbeaten streak of twenty matches in 2017,

especially hirsute Stuart monarch. And then there are the

spanning all three core sports and including a whole cricket

clothes; that staggering collection of suits, jackets and shoes,

season with the U14As. He was also instrumental in the

all of which smack of a barely concealed audacity. And finally

mentoring of this year’s 1st XI Hockey side, who recently

that spray-on tan, to which he’s never admitted, but which

won the Tier Two National Hockey Cup.

will surely lead to a significant dip in the local economy now

As the years have passed, Sam’s role has developed and he

that the twice-weekly sessions will come to an end.

has become the School’s first (again!) Head of Performance

He will be missed for his teaching, character and for all the

Sport, responsible for creating and implementing the

stories. And because we won’t see the like again. We wish him

Charterhouse Sports Performance Programme. Through his

all the best and dip our caps in salute.

efforts, every pupil from the Yearlings to the Sports Scholars

latest

his

bloody-minded

managerial

David McCombes

Graham Kemp, Sam Plater and Nick Dagnall

ritual alive in Sam’s absence should be directed to CAMS,

and invested huge amounts of time and effort supporting

c/o Brooke Hall.

her pupils to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Sam leaves us to move to Dorset with Jenny, where she

In 2016, Laura took on the often thankless and hugely

will teach at Canford School and he will begin a thatcher’s

time-consuming challenge of managing the school’s Higher

apprenticeship. He will be deeply missed and Charterhouse

Education Department. Several cohorts of Carthusians

sport will be poorer without him; there is no doubt, however,

eclectic mix of Specialists in the House with good cheer,

owe her a deep debt of gratitude for working tirelessly to

that the roofs of the West Country will be all the thicker and

tranquillity, and astounding cupcakes and ice-cream floats.

encourage and cajole them through the UCAS process.

richer.

She also contributed to Charterhouse Rowing, acting as

As a member of the Weekites House team, Laura was

an utterly dependable coach and quad cox, and dabbled

invaluable; she was a real team player, who always made

in both Netball and Rounders. A little known asset is

time for House events and put the interests of the pupils

her delightful style of illustration, which extended quite

first. Laura managed to get the balance just right – holding

Hannah Punnett arrived at Charterhouse in 2015, direct from

naturally to her homemade wedding invitations when

wayward pupils accountable when they got things wrong,

Ampleforth, where she had been a Deputy Housemistress.

she married Tim, and became Mrs Dennis in March 2018,

but always demonstrating that she was on their side and

Plunged into the dynamic world of the Geography

triggering happy celebrations in the Department and

that she wanted them to succeed. It is no great surprise that

Department, she quickly established a reputation for a no-

email address chaos across the school. Her departure

her tutees repaid her care with genuine and deep affection.

fuss approach and calm sang-froid, mingled with a dark

was a source of sadness for us all, but reports from the

Ed Poynter

sense of humour. Very little fazed her, and she was quickly

mountains of Switzerland tell us she is very happy in her

commanding her ring of the geographical circus with verve

new role at the Collège Alpin Beau Soleil.

Charlie Sparrow

Hannah Dennis

and aplomb. The crazed lions of RO2 held no fear, such was her skill with the academic stool. She led highly successful

Dan Fox

Simon Woolley Dan Fox joined Charterhouse in September 2016 as its first full time Director of Hockey, having already coached the

Will Taylor

Under School Geography trips to both Iceland and Norway.

previous two years at the School.

She also became Resident Tutor in Fletcherites, where she

Will joined the School in 2015 and from the beginning has

Making his international debut in 2009, Dan gained 162

supported Ivan Hoffman de Visme, Alice Brooking and the

made a tremendous contribution to both the Chemistry

Hockey caps for England and Great Britain and captained

Department and the wider School community. Much liked

his country at the 2015 World League Finals in Raipur,

by his pupils and colleagues, he will certainly be missed.

India. He made his Olympic debut at London 2012, scoring

We wish him well as he moves on to Cambridge, in the full

in Great Britain’s opening game against Argentina. He also

knowledge that he will make a great success of his new role.

has a silver medal from the 2010 Champions Trophy in

Robert Morgan

Mönchengladbach and a bronze medal from the Glasgow

Laura Wakeling

2014 Commonwealth Games. Dan is a graduate of St Edmund Hall, Oxford, and played first-class cricket for

Laura Wakeling

Laura joined the school in September 2015 and very quickly

Oxford MCCU and the MCC Combined Universities XI.

proved herself an exceptionally capable teacher. Her

Dan has used all his international experience, coaching

passion for – and knowledge of – her subject were second-

ability and enthusiasm to help Charterhouse pupils become

to-none. She taught History with an infectious enthusiasm

the very best hockey players they can be. The hockey

been able to showcase his talents, not only playing for the

Ian Findlay-Palmer

Brooke Hall XI, but also coaching both the 1st XI and U14As. In both Saunderites as a tutor and within the Geography

Ian Findlay-Palmer arrived at Charterhouse in September

Department as a beak, Dan’s ability and wide-ranging skill

2017 after a long career at a range of schools as teacher,

set have been keenly welcomed and appreciated, and will

Head of Science and for a time Deputy Head. His passion

certainly be missed in the future.

for working with young people was evident in his approach

The School is grateful for all of Dan’s efforts and the

from early on and during his time at Charterhouse he

widespread impact his coaching and leadership have had

always intended the very best for his pupils.

on Charterhouse Hockey. We wish him well in his exciting

A knowledgeable Physicist, he was a great proponent of a

new role as Director of Hockey at Guildford Hockey Club.

practical approach to teaching, always striving for his pupils

Nick Beasant

to think for themselves, rather than simply presenting them with the theory. In the relatively short time he was here, he

Nick Dagnall

had the opportunity to share this philosophy with a number Nick Dagnall’s teaching has been consistently entertaining

of his divisions, asking the Head of Physics repeatedly to

and inspirational, right from his first interview lesson two

dust off and recover some long-since forgotten Nuffield

years ago (a class on the kidney, entitled “Urine it to win

practical papers from the top shelf of the prep room.

it!”). He interweaves the Biology syllabus with anecdotes,

Another area which has shaped Ian’s life is rugby, and in this

programme has flourished, both indoors and outdoors,

jokes, and passages delivered in French (or even Latin),

pursuit, too, he has made a significant contribution to the

culminating in the boys’ 1st XI reaching the England Hockey

with a singular enthusiasm and love for the subject. The

school. He spent a year in New Zealand in his youth where

National Plate Final in 2018. This was surpassed a year

young and fun exterior belies a powerful intellect that

he learned the art of coaching – something which he applied

later, with the side returning to Lee Valley National Hockey

knows exactly what matters and how to access it. Nick’s

not only at the school but also weekly for the Weybridge

Centre where they defeated Bedford on penalty strokes in

Polunin Society hashes, Oxbridge and Medics practice

Vandals Rugby Club. He was a long serving member of the

the Tier 2 National Final; this proving to be a fitting end to

interviews, and his extra support for pupils, have inspired

CCF, leading the contingents at Stowe and Monkton Combe

Dan’s time at Charterhouse.

and stretched many to achieve their full potential.

prior to assisting with the Charterhouse cadets.

However, his talents have not solely been experienced at 1st

Nick is equally at home, whether he is under canvas with the

We will certainly miss Ian’s loyalty and good humour as

team level. Dan has helped coach the girls’ hockey squads

CCF or discussing the veracity of the Bible during Chess Club.

a colleague and friend. I personally will remember many

as well as boys’ teams throughout the School. In LQ19, the

His relentless energy and enthusiasm on the School pitches

excellent conversations and pieces of advice. We wish him

U14Ds enjoyed unprecedented success in the inaugural

has motivated pupils, whatever the weather. He has been

the very best for his retirement.

‘CharterHurst Cup’ as Dan coached them to victory in a

an excellent tutor in Robinites, where he has proved a great

series of home and away matches versus Hurstpierpoint

mentor and storyteller, relating to all pupils, whether playing

College. He has also developed a strong coach education

‘Mafia’ with Specialists or discussing football with Fourths.

programme for both beaks and pupils alike – allowing them

Nick will be sorely missed for his talents, his humanity and

First encountering Frank on an IB course in Berlin

the opportunity to express themselves as coaches alongside

his unique style of banter! We wish him every happiness in

before I started at Charterhouse, I was struck by the

expertly mentoring them. On the cricket pitch, Dan has also

his exciting move to New Zealand.

impression that I was in the presence of a great mind.

Peter Bagley

Rupert Massey

Frank Hutton-Williams

He seemed to fizz with energy, each thought spiralling

thinking about thinking, learning about learning. His

sudden change of pace, but one which she took entirely in

out to encompass another idea, writer or thinker, many

commitment to education and his belief in its importance

her stride. In the hashroom, Anthea has developed a calm

of which sent me scurrying schoolboy-like to research

and transformational ability were total.

and supportive rapport with her pupils and has always been

them further. Arriving back at Charterhouse for the new

Not just a formidable intellect, Frank was loyal to the

keen to discuss new approaches and ideas with colleagues.

Quarter, I could see that Frank was similarly dynamic in

wider education of Carthusians, frequently encouraging

She has also been involved in giving Classics Society talks

the hashroom: whiteboards were filled with connections,

connections between music and literature, having been

and Oxbridge enrichment sessions (a particular area of

observations and technical terms; divisions were bowled

a music scholar at Tonbridge. Add to that a high level of

interest being Roman imperial history) and she even joined

over by his encyclopaedic knowledge of Paradise Lost,

ability in athletics and basketball and it was easy to see how

a departmental trip to Greece at surprisingly short notice.

amongst many other texts.

Frank could be a figure that many Carthusians aspire to. We

Anthea’s good humour and open-mindedness have been a

With an undergraduate degree from Cambridge and a PhD

thank him for his two years here and wish him all the best

great asset to the Department and our loss will certainly be

from Oxford, Frank is an academic heavy-hitter even by

in his move to Dulwich College.

Prior’s Field’s gain; we wish her the very best of luck along

Will Gaisford

the impressive standards of Brooke Hall. An expert in Irish Modernism, Frank always wore his knowledge lightly,

the road, and hope to see her back at Charterhouse from

Anthea Lawrence

time to time!

Jonny Nelmes

teaching offered over the narrow confines of academia.

Former city lawyer, sometime Classicist, mother of

Connie Mayo

The IB, with its sprawling and expansive set text list, was

three, keen walker and traveller, Anthea Lawrence joined

created with a beak like Frank in mind. Always generous

Charterhouse in OQ 2017, initially as a Librarian. Her

Connie first came to Charterhouse in Cricket Quarter 2003

with his time and effort, Frank can be credited with much

background in the Classics, however, with a degree from

and enjoyed over eight happy years as a hugely well-liked

of the Oxbridge success in the English Department over

Brasenose, Oxford, did not go long unnoticed, and her

and admired matron in Robinites. Her incredible baking skills

his years of teaching. A number of pupils thank him for

enthusiasm and expertise were soon diverted into helping

became an absolute focal point of House life and made her

their love of literature and their desire to pursue further

Specialists with individual literature research projects.

even more popular with the boys and girls. Her final Robinites

study, attracted by that touch of university learning that

A term of sabbatical leave for Richard Haynes in CQ2018

Housemaster, Steve Hearn, calls Connie one of the last of the

Frank brought into his hashes. This academic rigour

provided an opportunity to explore teaching more widely

‘old-school’ matrons.

was matched with a genuine fascination for the science

with Under School Greek, Latin and Classical Civilisation

In 2011 Connie retired, but the pull of Charterhouse could

and process of learning. Frank was all about the ‘meta’:

groups, as well as some IB Latin literature teaching – quite a

not be resisted for long and she was enticed back to us to

preferring the broad spectrum of learning that school

be the new Matron of Hodgsonites in LQ 2017. Immediately the pupils and parents embraced her as one of their own and she resumed her baking duties. Connie was the most welcoming and reassuring of matrons. She possessed the best traits of the ideal matron: generous with her time, brilliant in moments of high drama and reassuringly expert in all aspects of boarding school (and teenage) life. Connie is a tough act to follow and we wish her well as she starts a well-deserved retirement in Scarborough after

Salvete Rafael Lopez Bolivar (Head of Strings) Rafael graduated from the Madrid Royal Conservatory of Music with a first in Music Performance (violin) at age 19. He then studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London before working as a freelance player and as a violin teacher at City of London School for Girls. He is married and has two young children.

Simon Brian (Deputy Head, Academic) a total of nearly twelve years at Charterhouse. She has a

and History, all from the comfort of C block, Lindsay took

house near the beach and plans to spend a good few hours

new syllabuses, texts and classes all in his Antipodean stride.

Simon

cultivating her new garden.

Good humour, frank and direct feedback and a commitment

Cheltenham College, where he was initially Head of Modern

to the development of wider study habits were hallmarks of

Languages and Director of Studies, then Deputy Head

Lindsay’s time at Charterhouse. There will also forever be

(Academic). Previously, he taught at Dulwich College,

Ian Richards

Francis Wragg

joins

Charterhouse

following

seven

years

a corner of the library front desk that was his, where his

Highgate School, and various universities and schools in

Francis joined the School in April 2017 and quickly got to

English pupils in the Removes and Fourths could go to find

France and Austria. He and his wife are bringing up their

grips with the demands of boarding school life. He made an

recommended reads. His divisions were regularly noted as

three boys in a French-speaking environment and in his free

immediate positive impact in the Chemistry classroom and

having the most active readers by the library staff.

time Simon enjoys running and cycling.

quickly got to grips with the fundamentals of his chosen

Reflecting seriously about education is a responsibility for

career. He has developed into an excellent practitioner and

all involved in teaching but Lindsay took this further than

contributed fully to the wider life of the School. We wish

most. Questions about ‘how’ and ‘why’ drove all that he did

him the very best in his move to Nottingham; any school

with his teaching and many pupils will be thanking him in

Karen joins Charterhouse from the Royal Ballet School,

will be lucky to have him.

August for his sage advice on revision in particular.

where she was Academic and Pastoral Principal for five

As a resident tutor in Lockites, Lindsay slipped into the

years. She studied at Girton College, Cambridge, Warwick

running of the House with ease as a friendly but firm face

Business School and Plymouth University. She then worked

who clearly enjoyed his time interacting with the pupils.

for fifteen years in financial services and management

It’s rare nowadays to see a beak comfortable teaching across

Add to this his love of sport and the time invested in

consultancy before becoming a teacher of Business and

two subjects, but that’s just what we were blessed with in

cricket and football and it’s easy to see why he made such

Management. Karen has two grown children and likes choral

the case of Lindsay Merrony. Straddling the worlds of English

an impact in his short time here.

singing, dance, theatre, cricket and hockey.

Robert Morgan

Lindsay Merrony

Will Gaisford

Karen Davies (Deputy Head, Pastoral)

Will Gaisford (Head of English)

scholar at Jesus College. He taught for seven years at

Michelle Moyer (Librarian)

Winchester College as Assistant Director and Acting Will read English at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, before

Director of Chapel Music. When not teaching Music, Jamal

Michelle grew up in the American Midwest. Between

moving into a teaching post at Harrow School, where he

can be found on the sports pitch, enjoying long countryside

studying for a BA in Psychology and an MSc in Library and

was an Assistant House Master and ran the school tennis

walks, or driving through the Italian landscape.

Information Science, she spent a year teaching English in

programme. After nine years at Harrow, he has moved with his wife and twin boys to Godalming. Alongside interests in

Japan. She has subsequently worked as a Librarian in Dubai,

Sarah Jenkins (Nurse)

music and literature, Will is a keen squash and tennis player and enjoys spending time in the surf of his native Devon.

the USA and the UK. Michelle is currently working towards a diploma in Yoga Teacher Training and lives with her

Sarah has worked as a paediatric nurse at Great Ormond

husband, daughter, and two rescue cats.

street, Chelsea and Westminster, and Royal Surrey County

Simon Hayward (Director of Football)

hospital. She has two small children and in her spare time

Melanie Stacey-Payne (Nurse)

enjoys trail running and competing in ultramarathons. A graduate of Exeter University with a degree in Business Economics, Simon was on track for a career as a stockbroker

Melanie has been a Paediatric nurse for over 30 years,

Jessica Lawrence (Marketing Assistant)

until Football intervened. After serving as Club Captain for

having previously worked in A&E, Child Psychiatry, and School Nursing, and as a Specialist Nurse for Looked After

Exeter University Football, he joined Exeter City FC, where

Jessica joins Charterhouse following several internships

Children. Her other interests include running, walking her

for 16 years he ran the Club’s highly successful youth

and a BA in Creative Advertising from Falmouth University.

dogs, and travelling.

Cressida Lee (Marketing Assistant Manager)

Carolyn Turner (Lockites Matron)

With over 15 years of marketing and PR experience, Cressida

Carolyn worked in Saunderites from 2000 -2002, before

The daughter of an inventor, Amanda studied Mathematics

has worked with brands including WWF, the British Red

leaving to continue her career in education in the UK and

at Durham University. Following her training at Deloitte,

Cross, Disney and Coca-Cola. She lives in Farnham with

Asia. Her hobbies include travelling, art and photography.

she worked at Marks and Spencer as a financial analyst

her husband and two children and enjoys running and

and at Hillier Parker, before teaching at Surbiton High, St

mountain biking.

Jill Woolger (Girdlestoneites Matron)

Liam McKendry (Deputy Grounds Manager)

Born in Poole, Jill trained as a general nurse in Winchester.

development scheme.

Amanda Rusholme (Mathematics)

Catherine’s Bramley and Prior’s Field. Here, she was Head of Mathematics and a keen contributor to the pastoral and artistic life of the school. She is an energetic promoter of STEM in education.

Jamal Sutton (Deputy Director of Music)

There, she met her husband, then a Junior Lieutenant, and Originally from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Liam moved to

as an Army wife she found herself continually on the move.

London in 2017, where he was a Groundsman at The Kia

She has two sons and, in her spare time, Jill enjoys choral

Oval for 18 months following a five-year position as Head

singing, making jewellery and swimming.

Groundsman of York Sports Club. He enjoys playing cricket, Jamal read Music as an Organ Scholar at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, before spending a year as a choral

cooking, and exploring the world.

The Arts

Music 45

A Review of the Year The School has seen several notable members of Music staff retire in the past twelve months and this has inevitably been a time of change in the department. What has remained is a cheerful and talented array of pupils who are fine ambassadors for the school. We have a talented group of musicians in the new Fourths, who have already made a great impact. There is much to look forward to in the coming five years and we hope others will be inspired to find ways to express themselves musically too. There has been a huge amount of music performed both in and out of school and it has been pleasing to see more Hodgsonites winning House Singing

collaboration with other schools, as well as a participation by a greater number of pupils â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even those who would describe their musical talents as modest.

House Singing House Singing saw some worthy performances and the level of competition is getting higher year by year. This event is to be celebrated as possibly the only activity in which the whole school participates.

Visits to Schools There were several visits to local Primary Schools by pairs of pupils who demonstrated their instruments to throngs of children and answered their questions. In addition, a new scheme was initiated, whereby Carthusians visit a local Primary School each week to give music lessons to younger pupils. All concerned are learning from the experience!

The Band Show The Band Show featured outstanding solos from trumpeters Ned Monkman (G), Tom Fowler (D) and Jonny Wilkinson (D), and from Charlie Harrison (G) on trombone. There were punchy sax solos from Will Adams (G), Mitsu Jeffcock (G) and Will Taylor (V), and Alex Moore (g) played the best ever tenor solo in Running Wild. The rhythm section â&#x20AC;&#x201C; comprising Michael Freeman (S) on guitar, Rafe Hill (S) on bass and Freddie Foulston (R) on drums â&#x20AC;&#x201C; came to the fore with a toe-tapping trio performance of Johnny B. Goode. Freddie also impressed with a percussive fireworks display of a drum solo. Illaria Bressi (R) and Rupert Peacock (G) took the limelight with fine vocal renditions of A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square and These Foolish Things respectively.

The Guitar Concert Guitarists are too often hidden from view and earshot, so it was refreshing to hear an excellent concert of mixed repertoire, with everything from classic Spanish strumming through to Jimi Hendrix! A variety of performers played in an informal yet captivating setting with notable showings from Prom Kingchatchaval (L) and Pierce Thomas (B).

Evening Recitals There were at least six Evening Recitals over the year, in which advanced players could perform an extended programme in a relatively formal environment. Henry Le Feber Robertson (S) gave an outstanding and mature performance of Britten and Vaughan Williams on the viola. Henry achieved a staggering 91/100 for his Associate of Trinity College London (ATCL) examination and his concert here showed

us why. Another highlight was given by Owen Chan (S) and Benedict Wong (G) sharing the stage and accompanied most excellently by Mr Daniel Hill in Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata and Mendelssohn’s violin concerto. This was a superb concert of violin playing and thoroughly enjoyed by a captivated audience. Further notable performances were given by Veronika Voevodina (B) on the flute; Tony Zhang (H) on the clarinet; Michael Huang (G), Taki Ejima-Dalley (V) and Justin Wang (L) on the piano; Lancelot Liu (S) and Adrian Choy (L) on the violin; and Rupert Peacock (G) on the horn.

Orchestras The Chamber Orchestra, trained and led by the dynamic and inspirational Rafael Bolivar, has spent the whole year playing with gusto and immense musical conviction. They gave really compelling performances of Bach’s 3rd Brandenburg Concerto in Chichester Cathedral; Corelli’s Christmas Concerto in Hall, with soloists Eddie Chai (R) and Lancelot Liu (G)(the first time 4ths have appeared like this as soloists); and of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons in Godalming Parish Church and in Founder’s Court on Carthusian Day, with soloists Owen Chan, Dickson Tse (R), Henry Le Feber Robertson and Benedict Wong. Symphony

Orchestra’s

performances

this

year

have

included Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold, Dvorak’s New World Symphony, Walton’s Crown Imperial and Wagner’s Meistersinger overture, the latter being conducted by David Wright as his CQ swansong.

Singing Chapel Choir enriched Sunday worship throughout the year. A non-auditioning group, it is very much a team of

committed and enthusiastic pupils; for quite a few this

Souls’ service, Ash Wednesday and a compline service in

is their only musical activity and it is good to see them

CQ with some particularly beautiful solos from Sam Troy,

broadening their cultural lives in this way. Two services

Henry le Feber Robertson and Rupert Peacock.

were presented on Remembrance Sunday, both sung with dedication by the choir. They also sang with flair in the two

Woodwind

main carol services for the School and parents. In the same

week pupils sang at the London Charterhouse Founder’s

The Wind Music Society gave an outstanding performance

Day Service and found the time to visit local retirement

to a packed audience at the lunchtime concert in Chichester

homes, as well as the Meath Epilepsy Charity, to sing carols

Cathedral, playing Strauss’ ravishing Serenade with warmth

to residents – a humbling and beautiful experience. The

and expression. They also played a Mozart serenade at

choir also supported the Prep Schools’ Choral Day with over

the annual concert in Windsor, with colourful playing

180 visiting pupils attending.

from Alex Moore (g), Will Taylor (V) and Rupert Peacock

The Chamber Choir gave a fine set of Candlelit Carols and

amongst others. In the same concert solo performances

a lovely Evensong at Chichester Cathedral with excellent

included Charlie Harrison playing a virtuosic trombone

solos from Sam Wareing (G) and Sam Troy (G), amongst

solo and Lancelot Liu and Justin Wang (L) delighting the

others. The choir sang a joint Evensong with the Girls’ Choir

audience with a dazzling Schubert march for piano duet.

of Guildford Cathedral and joined a splendid youth choir

There was also some very accomplished woodwind playing

back in the Cathedral in April to sing Haydn’s Creation.

in Godalming to adorn an evening celebrating the writing

The March Choral Concert featured Fauré’s Requiem and

of Jane Austen. Gabriel Brown (G), Tony Zhang and Horace

Rutter’s Feel The Spirit with solos from Emily Bagley (G),

Choi (G) all played lengthy solos with great poise to a very

Rupert Peacock, Benedict Wong, Narissa Jewa (S) and Jade

appreciative audience.

Poon (S). The Burczyk Singers sang sublimely for the All

The Junior Sax Quartet, comprising Will Taylor, Will Adams,

Mitsu Jeffcock and Horace Choi, was busy performing at a number of school functions including Headmaster’s Lunch, Chichester and Carthusian Day. They really are very good and it’s good to know they will flourish here for several years to come. The Brass Quintet, comprising Ned Monkman, Oscar Hanks, Rupert Peacock, Charlie Harrison and Owen Chan played at Chichester, Windsor and on several occasions in School with a repertoire ranging from Gabrieli to Gershwin. Several trumpeters played the Last Post on Remembrance Day around churches in Surrey. Oscar Hanks’ Last Post in Chapel was excellent.

Competitions The String Competition was of a very high standard with prizes being awarded to Benedict Wong, Michael Huang and David Yang (H). The Woodwind Competition saw prizes won by Veronika Voevedina, Horace Choi, Tony Zhang and Will Adams. Brass prizes went to Charlie Harrison (G), Jackson Wiggert (G), Martin Young (g) and Rupert Peacock (G). There was a very high standard of playing in the Piano Competition with particularly special playing from Jackson Wiggart, Thyme Thirapornsawad (L) and Michael Huang. The top senior prizes were, for the first time, won by 4ths – Justin Wang and Lancelot Liu, both exceptional pianists and certainly ones to watch. The

Organ

Competition

opened

with

rousing

performance by Gabriel Brown of Ridout’s Processional, making full use of the Charterhouse organ’s array of forte stops. A series of intimate Baroque works followed, played by Taki Ejima-Dalley, Mark Goriaev (B) and Justin Wang, performing JS Bach, Johann Pachelbel and Johann

Walther respectively. All three played with confidence and style and, as pointed out by the adjudicator, Mr Richard Moore (Guildford Cathedral), an excellent sense of rhythm. Following these, Owen Chan gave a quite brilliant (and thus winning) rendition of the fiendish F Major Toccata (BWV 540) by JS Bach. Technically excellent, musical, rhythmic, exciting, this was a performance of real talent and ability. Taki Ejima-Dalley concluded the recital with Alexandre Guilmantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Postlude in D. Once again, this was played with real vigour and thoughtfulness and meant that Taki very rightly won the Ralph Llewellyn Prize for most promising player. The Senior, Intermediate and Junior categories in the Singing competition were won by Rupert Peacock, Taki Ejima-Dally and Freddie Davenport (W) respectively, with additional fine performances from Henry Titchener-Hooker (V), Gabriel Brown and Emily Bagley. We were thrilled to welcome as adjudicator Professor Richard Stokes, Professor of Lieder Studies at the Royal Academy of Music. With both musicians and Germanists in the audience, Richard gave an invaluable insight into the meaning and subtlety behind the wonderful texts that the great Romantic composer, Franz Schubert, set to music. This was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and the performing students all sang excellently. The Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Chamber Music competition was won for Charterhouse by Henry le Feber Robertson, Benedict Wong, and Ashley Chan with their performance of the Kodaly Serenade. Staff members, too, have performed with distinction: David Whitson was recently recognised by the British Trombone Society as Trombone Teacher of the Year, 2018, while Emmanual Despax, piano teacher, appeared multiple times on BBC Radio 3 and released an acclaimed recording for Hyperion of Romantic Piano Concertos.

The Band Show

The Arts

Theatre 55

Lack of Talent Lack of Talent made its annual outing in September and raised money to provide Shaftesbury Park Primary School in Battersea with much needed funds for extra-curricular activities. The show was a heady mix of satire and nostalgia, which took the audience through emotions they never thought themselves capable of. As the curtain was raised we were treated to a glimpse into the mind of the show’s scriptwriter, Michael Freeman (S), as we listened to him lament the gradual extinction of the ‘big beasts of Brooke Hall’. Thank goodness we still have Mr Georgiakakis, who was ably played by Jamie Stapleton(S) wearing the trademark shorts with style and Mr Tully, played by Ed Crockford (D), who bestrode the stage like a colossus. Even though Mr Kazi had left us by the time of the show, Iona Harrison (G) brought his memory alive with a

backstage supremo Gabi Ribeiro (F) the ‘mic moment’ this year

beautifully choreographed umbrella dance with RAF cadets

came and went in hardly a blink of an eye.

which brought a tear to many an eye.

The show was a puzzle wrapped in an enigma. We thought

Music was rich and varied. Dennis Wei (W) gave many their

we had an angle on what was happening when another

first experience of listening to Chinese being sung and won

act or piece of music catapulted us in another direction.

many devotees with his cover version of Be with you again.

Fittingly then, we watched Henry Bole (H) and Afa Nfor (H)

Dickson Tse (R), Henry le Feber Robertson (S) and Jason

do the ‘Rubik’s Cube Challenge’ showing us that they were

Shiu (F) tuned their violins and gave us an unforgettable

a match for anybody at Bletchley Park.

instrumental version of Shape of You and we thank Luke

The prize for most imaginative performance, however, must

Gifford P) Michael Freeman (S), Louis Thomson (S) and

go to Savva Shillin (H) who took us through a story with a

Henry Clements (G) for getting us rocking with their cover

repertoire of sound effects that you’d never believe could

version of Chasing Cars. The audience couldn’t stay at that

come from a human larynx. The sound effects team of The

testosterone fuelled level during the whole show so it was

Archers has a long way to go to catch up to our Savva!

fitting that Louis Thomson’s (S) song Alone, written and

Well done to Cast and Crew. It was a blast!

performed by him, should bring us to a gentler, quieter state of

The Revd. Adam Watkinson

reflection and thought. Any audience loves it when unscripted cliff-hanger moments happen and nothing can deliver these moments better than a dodgy microphone. Thanks to

Kes Billy Casper wasn’t enjoying life overly – especially not life at school. So much was clear throughout this beautifully acted and inventively choreographed production. Schoolmastering at its finest was on display from Jasper Craven (g) as Mr Farthing, who appears to be one of the few teachers in the play who would pass a modern school inspection. Capturing the spirit of an empathetic teacher amongst a host of more ‘old-fashioned’ colleagues, Craven put in a most relatable performance. Rather masterful in a wholly different sense was the performance by Henry Graham (g) as Mr Gryce, the Headmaster, who acted wonderfully in orchestrating a chaotic assembly, the like of which Father Clive simply would not allow here at Charterhouse. Henry’s performance created a subtle blend between Gryce’s under-confidence and desire to assert his authority – in an understated way it was really well done. Credit also to Charlie Howard (G) as Mr Sugden – reminiscent of Philip Glenister’s PE teacher in Big School. I certainly wouldn’t mess with Mr Howard after watching him in that role! When it comes to playing against type, the biggest surprise for me was the typically mild-mannered Toby Richardson (g), transformed into the aggressive, alcoholic Jud. A stunning performance from Toby – and very convincing character play. I only hope Jud’s characteristics don’t catch on! Aoife Mulligan Smith (V) also starred as a beleaguered Mrs Casper with consistent, time-worn style. Between them, Toby and Aoife created an atmosphere of a home filled with tension that often spilled out into violent emotion. It made for great drama – and a story that gripped the audience. Matthew Parnall (G) displayed exceptional capability throughout as the lead. His Billy Casper was portrayed

with the consistency of a professional: the accent, the dour acceptance of the grim events that befell him, his frustrations at school. The magic of his conversation with Jasper Craven’s Mr Farthing brought great relief to the audience, who got to see something of joy in Billy Casper’s education before the shocking finale brought about the death of Kes. Matthew’s performance here was at its very best: distraught, but entirely in keeping with his character. It remains to credit the superb direction of Miss Fox and the hard work of Chris Bagust and his technical team for the production of this varied and ambitious project. A great supporting staff (including an impressive number of Yearlings as well as some old hands), worked together to support a gritty atmosphere, with some wellcrafted moments of a more light-hearted nature. Very well done indeed.

William Tink

Tonight at 8:30 From 21st to 23rd November, talented pupils took to the stage to perform Noël Coward’s Tonight at 8:30. The vast expanse of glass that forms one of the walls of the Theatre foyer looks out over Northbrook and the Sir Greville Spratt Stadium, making this one of the best places in the School to watch the seasons change. As the trees start to go barer, the dog-walkers more and more scarce, and fewer pupils are seen on the pitches and fields, the foyer of the Theatre becomes busier and busier. In this, our surprisingly versatile bunker of a building, preparations for the school play were well under way as the autumn roared outside.

showcase the breadth of his writing and performance skills.

Fittingly, Noël Coward’s Tonight at 8.30 is set in warm,

Then, as now, in the theatre, self-publicity is always far

often claustrophobic, interiors. We, the audience, peer into

better than no publicity at all. Three were performed each

these worlds with their artificial lighting and observe the

night, and such was the case at the Ben Travers Theatre

intensely private battles of its inhabitants. In Star Chamber

at the end of November. Each of the three showed a very

this is the stage of a regional theatre, in Red Peppers a shoe-

different side to Coward and each amply demonstrated the

box of a dressing room, and in Still Life the refreshment

breadth of performance talent here at Charterhouse.

room at Milford Junction. Coward wrote Tonight at 8.30, ten short plays, in order to

Star Chambers The characters in Star Chambers are bold, broad and very funny. A theatrical charity needs funds and its trustees, a number of successful actors, meet in what becomes a delicious skirmish of egos. The vapid chairwoman, Xenia Bond, with her dog (surely the only one at the table with any sense or decorum) squares up to the rather more experienced Dame Rose, whilst the young movie stars cannot help but mock the dull regional comic (an excellent Charlie Brod (W)). It was played, as it should be, with largerthan-life enthusiasm, although director David Wright kept it from ever becoming merely 2D caricature.

Red Peppers The words ‘Irene Wright’ and ‘choreography’ have been synonymous in the Ben Travers Theatre for many years and so there is no one better suited to tackle the vaudeville inspired Red Peppers, which opens and closes with a spectacular song and dance number, complete with sailor suits, red fright wigs, canes and escaping telescopes. Combining his love of song, his lifelong fascination with the theatre and the razor-sharp quarrelling of a married couple that is so much a hallmark of his work, this is Coward at his wittiest. This asked a lot of its actors and Aoife Mulligan-Smith (V) and Will Adams (G), as the warring George and Lily Pepper showed extraordinary commitment to all three disciplines.

Still Life Far removed from the arch witticisms and pithy observations of Red Peppers is Coward the romantic. Still Life, the play which became Brief Encounter is studied, soft and heart-breaking. A tragic love affair defined by what is not said, by what is not done, played out against that most British of institutions, the railway timetable. Emily Fox, directing, invested every character and moment with exquisite detail and the café was rich with atmosphere. The middle-class, married lovers are not easy roles to tackle but Henry Clements (G) and Sophia Lewis (S) were touching and utterly believable. The Ben Travers Theatre has one of the finest reputations amongst school theatres. As a former pupil, it is enormously gratifying that this Quarter it showed it still stands to make its audiences – be they pupils, staff or visitors – laugh and contemplate in equal measure. Tonight at 8.30 challenged those involved and delighted those who came to peer through the vast window into the complicated drama inside. Alasdair Buchan (S 05)

Artifex It is hard to believe that this is only the sixth year of Artifex. Our arts festival has become deeply embedded in the annual rhythm of Charterhouse and this year it has continued to prove its status as a vital, vibrant force in Carthusian life, providing educational opportunities well beyond what is possible in the hashroom. There were more events than any previous year with some pupils moving manically from one thing to the next.

was a transcendental experience for those lucky enough

Artifex 2019 saw the highest rainfall of any previous

to listen. For the first time we had an International Music

iteration, but spirits were not dampened! Wet-weather

Concert organised by Cagla Kazanli (F) where pupils

conditions following our ever-brilliant International Food

performed songs in their native tongues – a real treat for

Fair (co-ordinated by Mr Martucci) provided some added

the audience. Our regular fix of Unplugged, organised by

difficulty for the Inter-house Karting teams, of which

Louis Thomson (S) made for a relaxing evening in the Dome

Bodeites was first across the line. Yet it was Daviesites who

with songs performed by Edison Qiu (S), Cagla Kazanli and

will remain in our minds, whose vehicle, adorned with lights

Archie Woodhouse (R), among others. Many of the same

and a complex air horn capable of playing La Cucuracha,

names made a reappearance in our C’house Got Talent, but

bowed out in the first lap. Thankfully for them, they were

with the addition of an edgy comedy sketch by Sean Tan

able to make up for their karting troubles with a victory over

(G).

Gownboys in the House Quiz Final. We had a new inter-house

There were some highly successful student enterprises

innovation this year, with the Inter-house Graffiti which saw

running throughout, such as our pop-up restaurant in

houses compete under timed conditions to produce a work

Gownboys (ably managed by Zachary Yeoh (G)). There were

of art on the theme of injustice – our first winners being

also delicious smoothies, coffees and cakes in our Artifex

Gownboys with a well-crafted work using cleverly designed

Café and ‘Mr Whippy’ Ice Creams in a stall managed by

stencils. Carthusians themselves provided the canvas for an artistic event of sorts with our first Colour Run, arranged by Will Finnis (L) and Adam Schilders (H), which saw lucky participants completely covered in ridiculous amounts of powder paint. This year’s Artifex brought with it some seriously high quality musical performances. The Concert in the Cloisters series (curated by Owen Chan (S)) was particularly brilliant. A stand-out performance of Bach’s Double Violin Concerto

fourths (Caspar Beyer (P), Thihan de Silva (P), Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill (P), David Clapcott (W), Cameron Gemmell (R), Buris Armontien (P) and Finn Lakin (P)). We were blessed with some fascinating talks this year. Amnesty International saw Gabriel Brown (G) and his team put together some thought-provoking reflections on human rights and religious expression. The Charterhouse History Symposium, ably organised by Christopher Lim (R) saw a set of intriguing talks given by members of the Junior History Society. We welcomed back Jacob Bird (D 11), appearing as his drag-queen alter-ego, Dinah Lux. It was a powerful talk on LGBTQ+ rights and openness to self-expression across society. We also saw the return of the Inter-House debating competition this year, won by a strong Saunderites team who triumphed over Hodgsonites on the topic of the risks of nuclear power. Pupils could also sign up for our numerous workshops with the opportunity to learn about the art of sushi, perfumemaking (with Harry Sherwood (H 14)), Book carving and Bullet Journals (from Mrs Sutton and Miss Fletcher) and even stained-glass restoration. Our Chapel continued to

be a popular location, hosting our nightly Cinema on the

Under Hall provided the location for Alexandre Nastase-

Ceiling, with films from the horrifying A Quiet Place to the

Bejenariu (g) and Zain Bokhari (L) to create, from scratch, an

toe-tapping Bohemian Rhapsody all sold out.

Escape Room – a seriously impressive achievement and an

There was a technological theme running through Artifex

immensely popular event.

2019. 4mb produced, premiered and answered questions

Jasper Craven (g) and Toby Richardson (g) masterminded

on their films exploring Technology and Ethics, covering

and directed a fabulous Sketch Show in the BTT, alongside

topics from driverless cars to the medical applications of AI.

Madeline Peacock (F) and Rhiannon Jones (F). Humorous

We also had a Virtual Reality Zone coordinated by Hridansh

skits including ‘Skinny Cap to Go’ and ‘Dirty Prime Minister’

Saraogi (g) and Orlando Everitt (g) which gave pupils and

left the audience in stitches.

some (rather terrified) beaks the opportunity to experience

The South African cloisters provided a suitable venue for

the latest in VR technology. Carthusians were also given

a thoughtfully compiled arrangement of speeches from

the opportunity to try their best to defeat Brooke Hall in

Shakespeare. These Shakespeare Shorts, pioneered expertly

the gaming sphere in our first E-Sports battle, organised

by Mr Monroe, involved powerful performances from Rohin

with skill by Saam Jourabchi (R) and Popon Sujairat (H).

Shingadia (V), India Gray (F), Ted Greenwood (G), Sean Tan, Samy Ramesh (B) and Shiv Pillai (G), alongside superb renditions from Mr Hall, Miss Davies, Mr Tink and Mr Irvine. Particularly memorable was the death scene from Anthony and Cleopatra, ably handled by Dr Aidonis and a crossdressing Mr Poynter in the title roles. The programme drew to a close with our first Prom in the Park concert which saw performances of film music from Jurassic Park, Gladiator and some Last Night of the Proms classics. This large-scale concert, featuring professional players alongside our pupils, was a fittingly cinematic end to another marvellous Artifex.

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Fine Art

Charlotte MIlls (V)

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66 Clara Popescu (F)

Michael Freeman (S)

Luke Gifford (P)

Francesca Buffoni (g)

Raluca Baicu (F)

Luke Gifford (P)

Lydia Stewart (F)

Tina Zhang (P)

Tabitha Ellis (W)

Phoebe Rahmatallah (D)

Tina Zhang (P)

Lydia Stewart (F)

Charlotte Mills (V)

Michael Freeman (S)

Art and Design USA Twenty-six Art and Design students experienced the West Coast magic over a five-day tour to Los Angeles. The hotel in Studio City, complete with swimming pool and palms, provided a perfect base from which to see the sights. Our supercool driver Dan knew the freeways like no other LA resident and avoided most jams to get us in double-quick time to see art at the elegant Getty Centre and Villa, the Broad and MOCA. The Warner Brothers Studio Tour was a real highlight that gave us access to the hallowed ground where shows like The Big Bang Theory and Ellen were filmed, along with major motion pictures like LA LA Land. Universal Studio was a sugar rush of big rides and virtual reality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we came away questioning what was real and what was artifice! We also got to consider the real LA on our final stop at Venice Beach, which laid bare the rich strata of everyday life. Back in Studio the experience has given us an incentive to produce fresh artworks and explore ideas relevant to the post-modern world we live in.

Peter Monkman

House Art The report of the judges, Alexandra Drysdale (S 81) and John Gardner (B 76), is published here in edited form: The enthusiasm of the students, the sophisticated standard of the work, and at times its sheer volume, exceeded expectations, especially given all the other demands on students’ time. It was inspiring that women were clearly in the majority among those leading their Houses. As for the artwork, the setting mattered. The strongest work embraced

Pageites

Daviesites

its true artistic potential, using visual and synthesized

private side and, exceptionally, the Housemaster’s children.

in a very close second place. A slightly crisper presentation

work-media to enhance and transform its message, while

A polished two-room installation tightly interwove house-

might have secured it the overall victory.

also self-consciously referring to its own parameters.

member statements with geographic reference through a variety of media. The piece de resistance, a piece of

Daviesites Third House Award

Hodgsonites Winning House Award

performance art by three statuesque Hodgsonites, was

A smart ‘Race to Space’ theme presented by Phoebe

‘Identity’ was a very professionally crafted and smart

not only a measure of outstanding cooperation but also

Rahmatallah and Louise Rossetti addressed themes of racism,

exhibition hosted by Emma Spindler with support from

worked to anchor the exhibition as something about real

gender exclusion, and technology. The scene was set with

Leroy Ma. The visual presentation was polished and

people. The sophisticated overall product, appreciating the

a well-presented countdown and a clip of an Apollo space

compelling in its exploration of multiple angles from

variety and essence of a diverse community in an abstract

launch in a foil-draped environment mimicking the insulation

which identity is established, presented and modified.

format, pushed this entry to the top.

of space capsules. A mural composed of the faces of Daviesites alongside those of astronauts in a black and white

The genuine commitment to house participation included Pageites Second House Award

tableau served to flatten distinctions between men/women,

‘Line’ explored one of the essences of artistic process: the

professionals/students, past/present, and also commented

act of drawing a line, with all its pregnant possibilities. The

on the Carthusian tradition of annual posed House photos.

jurors were expertly escorted by Tina Zhang, Luke Gifford

Hodgsonites

and Punch Suwannakit through the exhibition, which

Bodeites Honourable Mention House Award

was apparently a month in the making and enjoyed the

‘Fake News’ was a ‘full on’ immersive experience hosted

enthusiastic support of the Housemaster and his wife. A

by Nikita Alekseev that took the jurors to all levels of the

series of pieces, linked through a physical line, presented

house. The walls and ceilings were covered with graffiti,

sophisticated and materially diverse variations on the

newspapers and subversive commentary, some of which was

theme. The ‘House-generated’ ceramics were beautifully

revealed with black light, to produce a symbol of secrecy,

executed and stood out for representing genuine House

fear, and barely-concealed hostility. Where they were not

participation in the company of Art specialists. This

permitted to venture, jurors were impolitely and boldly

submission, with its strong intellectual component, came

advised “NO!” and “LEAVE!” by well-scripted anarchists.

Fletcherites Brush Award

Verites

Duckites

‘Red Alice’ is the story of a nurse (formerly of Great Comp…?)

‘Digital House’ was presented by Koh Ishikawa, aided by

‘Plastic

whose ‘patients’ regularly suffered gruesome deaths at her

Frederick Zamboni and Charlotte Mills. This work involved

exposition commenting on the important problem of ‘over-

hands. This entry deftly avoided becoming a proto-theatrical

taking three pictures of every House member, resulting in at

plastification’. Fran Buffoni excellently hosted a series of

‘shockfest’. Anchored by the genuine reality of its setting in

least 210 photographs, which were then digitally mastered,

very thoughtful and well-resolved sculptural installations

the school’s former sanatorium (where this judge actually

sorted, and arranged to create a photograph of the Verites

on a duck theme, including a poem, which was most

convalesced a long time ago), the exhibition was fronted

building. The strength of this proposal was in its simplicity

welcome. It was refreshingly calm and not overly academic

flawlessly by a perfectly cast and wardrobed Lydia Stewart.

and its completely electronic medium.

or preachy. The playful quality, the colours and the good

She was creepily supported by the clawing hands of Raluca

Ducks’

was

very

timely

tongue-in-cheek

craftsmanship were compelling.

Biacu, Clara Popescu and Rita Delgado, and, in the distance,

Saunderites

anonymous groaning men. It was an exceptional piece of

‘House Values’ was an introspective, intellectual, well-

performance art that easily could have been videotaped and

researched

presented as a trailer for an actual horror flick.

by Michael Freeman, a classicist, it disassembled and

The IB visual arts show presented nine exhibitions by

reassembled House principles in a structured manner

nine pupils, who have formed the most ambitious and

Lockites

that added clarity and personality. A series of vignettes

exciting IB set to date. The installations explored themes

‘Graffiti Arch’ was a work in progress by Sasha Povarova and

articulated

Kindness,

ranging from the perception of family and its impact

Sasha Prokofev, set in the shaded icy arch between Weekites

Moral Courage and Open-Mindedness. The video was a

on an individual to the vital issues surrounding female

and Lockites. In addition to the weather, this project had

welcome interlude but, unfortunately, rather too long. The

genital mutilation.

to overcome permissions from grounds, maintenance, and

acoustic guitar work and the sincerity of the interviewees

Louise Rossetti (D) in her lively interactive installation

house masters to deface a stray piano and school property.

were nevertheless excellent. A second room displayed

invited contemplative engagement from her audience

It also sadly ran out of spray paint (an occupational hazard).

outstanding sketchbooks and paintings.

and, through the power of distortion, debated issues of

and

hard-worked

Perseverance,

submission.

Responsibility,

IB Visual Arts exhibition

Presented

The strategy was its strongest feature – compelling in its

identity, truth, and reality.

effort to introduce art into the public environment of

Gownboys

Margherita O’Connor’s (W) video, ‘All Layered Up’,

Charterhouse.

‘Human Rights’ was an extensive and very well considered

presented a composition of scenes and events that

journey hosted by Lizzie Jeffcock and Serena Johnson,

have shaped her. This personal piece aimed to create

Weekites

which clearly involved great support from the house, with

a foundation for the viewer to understand her as an

‘Two Bicycles’, was a lovely installation, beautifully curated

each year group presenting an installation on each basic

individual, and thence to understand the progression

by Margherita O’Connor, Tabitha Ellis and Aidan Chan. A

human right. The whole piece was connected through a

of her exhibition. Her work included stylised figurative

set piece incorporated the treasured possessions of house

line of red yarn which culminated in the basement with a

portraits as well as abstract mixed-media works that

members, comprising artefacts ranging from day-to-day

superb candlelit installation. This entry had all the elements

explored texture and layer.

objects to a spray-painted gilet jaune. The piece spoke

of success. Perhaps its sheer range and the movement from

Rita Delgado (F) put forward ideas concerning the effects

to an active politicism and internationalism, juxtaposed

room to room diminished the final result, which could have

of civilization, informed by the outrage she felt during

with the mundane. It became a profound reflection of the

been more compact.

volunteer work in the schools of a township in Khayelitsha,

complexity of living.

Cape Town. The extreme poverty she witnessed here

and the basic lack of material consumption contrasted sharply with her previous observations of New York. This memorable show was visited by many and the pupils articulated their intentions and ideas to a wider audience with insight and clarity.

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Design Technology

James Ingham (S) 75

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Design Museum and V&A

drew many designs for my upcoming GCSE project. After this we went to the V&A – one of the best design

On Friday 17 May, thirty of us DT students left early in the

museums in the world. The Mary Quant exhibition

morning, just before 8:00 am, to see the Stanley Kubrick

revealed her genius as a clothes designer in the 60’s, when

exhibition at the Design Museum and the Mary Quant at

she designed the society-changing mini skirt. Though

the V&A. We were then each given a sketchbook and set

fashion has never really appealed to me, the pieces were

the task of producing drawings from both exhibitions. My

incredibly interesting to look at, and I hope to include

group made for the Design Museum, whose architecture

some of the patterns in next year’s project. Elsewhere in

was a work of art in itself. The building was decorated with

the museum, my friends and I took particular interest in

great colour schemes and housed truly inspiring pieces of

glass work and furniture design, where there was some

work. We headed to Kubrick first, where we got a personal

excellent craftsmanship on display.

Ben Parkinson (H)

insight into the life of this true cinematographic genius and industry icon. There were tons of behind-the-scenes

Remote Control Society (JDTC)

movie equipment, such as the artwork for the movies, the old film cameras, the crazy models and old movie crates

This year I have had the pleasure of running the new Remote

filled with directing equipment.

Control Society, together with the help of Harry Church

After we had finished that fantastic exhibition, we

(G) and an enthusiastic group of Removes and Fourths.

decided to move upstairs to the main gallery. It had some

Throughout the year we have learnt about the ins and outs

really cool stuff. I found a massive 3D Printer and ended

of remote control cars and have started building a new one.

up talking to the woman running it about all the amazing

The models will be completed next year and we are all really

things they made – which included a rocking chair! The

excited to see the finished product.

part I liked the most was the ‘Design Through the Last 50

Undoubtedly the most exciting part of the society is

Years’ board from which I took a lot of inspiration and

driving the cars and this is something we’ve done a lot. It

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is an Art and

is also something that we can work to improve next year.

Design university with locations in Savannah, Georgia;

We currently have two cars to drive, one of which reaches

Atlanta, Georgia; Hong Kong; and Lacoste, France. It offers

65mph! I also have plans to build a ramp and, hopefully, set

a range of 75 programmes and it has a remarkable 99%

up a track where we can race the cars.

employment rate after the first 10 months of graduation.

It has been a really enjoyable experience to form the society

On 9 May, visiting speaker Kelley Lowe gave a lecture in the

with the Fourths who joined this year and I hope next year

JDTC informing us about what courses SCAD offer and the

can be even better. I would also like to thank Mr Aberneithie

amazing new design careers available.

for helping me set up the society and keep it running

One thing I believe that separates SCAD from other

smoothly.

universities is that they work directly with companies

Design Technology Lecture

Hugo Ballard (G)

such as Amazon, Uber and many others. This benefits the companies themselves hugely as it provides them

with cheaper workforce and also gives the students a more in-depth view of life as an employee. A real win win. Furthermore, I find it fascinating that if the work you have produced for the company you are working alongside is exquisite then they may employ you as soon as you have graduated, this is the reason for them developing such successful students and the 99% employment rate. I found the campus extraordinary compared to other American Universities, where they value the look and upkeep of the Universities. As well as this, 80% of new applicants to Louis Renault (R)

SCAD are offered a scholarship or financial aid, they offer more than ten different types of scholarships, which can help a variety of people.

Savva Shilin (H)

They offer an opportunity to go on a summer camp, which will last roughly four to five days and they teach you many different skills. This opportunity also enables you to have a higher chance of securing a place at the university once you have completed the course. SCAD offer these courses to students after their first year of sixth form and they have kindly offered to take me and two other pupils. This opportunity will set us up perfectly for A levels in Design Technology as the skills we will learn should help us achieve a higher mark. I believe these courses are a very good way of making students interested in the school. Lastly, SCAD seems a perfect fit for anyone who is interested in Art and Design, the University offers a wide range of degrees which could suit anyone interested in Design. George Skeen (R)

Sam Thomas (W)

Max Carpenter (B)

Joseph Eames (G)

Frederick Bates (P)

James Gell (W)

Romain Perusat (P)

Dennis Wei (W)

Amaury Halley (B)

Freddy Clinton (W)

Sport

Football 79

Hector Platt (B)

Frankie Parker (S)

Alex Ford (D)

Lola Stanley (F)

Jasper Craven (g)

Sam Nichols (D)

Gabriel Jonsson (P)

Charles Turner (G)

James Taylor (D)

Finlay McLellan (D) scoring

Tom Joyce (G)

Jonny Capuano (D)

Sam Thomas (W)

Ross Richardson (F)

Murphy Parker (S), George Church (D)

Mackenzie Faull (W)

Arran Taylor (D)

Ash Ticktum (P)

Will Turner (W)

Freddie Hay (B)

Jonny Wilkinson (D)

Ethan Cheeseman & DominicMatthews

Senior House Football Final Weekites 3, Gownboys 1 The 2018 final was played out in beautiful conditions on an excellent pitch. Weekites – perennial finalists, and holders of the Senior House Cup – on paper had a star-studded line up of Carthusian footballing talent. Gownboys, on the other hand, had belied their critics and doubters by reaching the final and had thoroughly deserved to do so. In fact, it was they who settled the more quickly, apparent when they hit the post early on, showing that they were not merely there to make up the numbers. However, for all the Gownboys’ intensity early on, it was Weekites who took the lead when 1st XI stalwart Henry Rowland waltzed through to score inside the near post. It was an impressive moment of individual skill which could have deflated the opposition. Nevertheless, Gownboys stood firm and equalized deservedly when a calamitous mix up in the Weekites defence allowed Tom Joyce to pounce inside the box. And yet hope was short lived, as a Rowland free kick was dropped in the Gownboys goal by Rupert Evans, only for the on-rushing Freddy Clinton to ram home, making it 2-1 at the break – a mountain to climb for the Gownboys in the second half. Truth be told, after the break it became more of a cagey affair, with neither side able to create meaningful opportunities. Gownboys battled courageously as tiredness started to tell, but when Jaime Munoz-Palacin scored with a long range effort the game was up. Weekites prevailed once more and the 1879 Football Challenge Cup returned ‘home’.

Martin Bicknell

Jaime Munoz Palacin

Raphael Boulanger (P)

Sam Thomas (W)

Toby Duffen (S)

Max Say (B)

Ross Fordham (W)

James Taylor (D)

Sport

Hockey

Sam Duffen (S)

Mackenzie Faull (W)

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Oscar Bott (D)

Sebastian Lucy (D)

Adam Phillips (R)

Marcus Rawlings (S)

Joe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill (P)

Tom Fowler (D)

Senior House Hockey Final Saunderites 3, Weekites 1 Saunderites took on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champions, Weekites, in a fiercely competitive final on the last day of LQ. Both teams contained a handful of 1st XI, 2nd XI and U16A players, as well as strong house hockey contingents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a testament to a strong and flourishing hockey programme at Charterhouse. The start of the match was an end-to-end affair where both teams committed to attack. Dynamos Toby and Sam Duffen worked hard in midfield for Saunderites, battling against fellow 1st XI players, Sam Thomas and Ross Fordham, in the Weekites line-up. This was a fascinating match-up between four talented and industrious players. Henry Rowland and Louis Ward provided stern opposition in midfield for Weekites and at the back, Henry Wilkinson and Morgan Clarke provided the last line of defence in the face of a pacey Saunderites forward line who always looked dangerous on the counter attack. Weekites enjoyed long periods of possession in the second half but struggled to break through the Saunderites defence; David Maitland Jones in goal for Saunderites looked solid but was rarely troubled. At the other end, Saunderites looked dangerous on the break and when brothers Marcus and Toby Rawlings scored it was a long way back for Weekites. When Toby Rawlings fired expertly high into the roof of the net past a diving Elliot Clarke, the 3-1 victory for Saunderites was confirmed and the cup returned to central School.

Dan Fox

Mackenzie Faull (W) Ross Fordham (W)

the junior side made a great start to the trip.

lost 4-0 to a strong U15 side from Bishop’s.

Games three and four against Rondebosch were equally

Our final four games were all in Paarl, a district north

The 2018 Hockey Tour to Cape Town, South Africa,

competitive. The juniors battled throughout and, in a repeat

of Cape Town with a famous rugby pedigree. Both Paarl

involved 29 players from four year groups, four members

of the previous evening’s finale, conceded with seconds to

Gymnasium and Paarl Boys’ School hosted us superbly

of Brooke Hall (DRF, LFB, SRP and NEB), divided into two

go, losing by a single goal 2-1. James Taylor (D) in defence

well and the players enjoyed the authentic post-match

teams that played a total of ten matches over twelve days.

and Josh Drake-Brockman (G) in goal played very well,

hospitality. The first set of matches against Paarl

The trip began with two days in the beautiful town of

including a save from a penalty stroke. The seniors played

Gymnasium finished 5-1 to the junior side with two goals

Stellenbosch, which gave the teams a chance to practice

in their most competitive match of the trip and, despite

from Hameed Belo-Osagie (G), and Petrus Desbois (W),

together, visit Table Mountain and spend time planning

losing 2-0, fought fiercely throughout. Sam Duffen (S) was

Zhen Yang Lin (W) and Rupert Evans also scoring. The

for the matches ahead.

tireless alongside Charlie Howard (G) and Toby Rawlings (S)

team played very well and Mackenzie Faull (W), Freddy

The first tour match against Fairmont School in Cape Town’s

in the forward line.

Clinton (W) and Morgan Clarke (W) all played a big role in

Northern suburbs was a great introduction to competitive

Our final games in Cape Town were against Bishop’s College

the team’s success. The senior side won their match 2-0

South African hockey. The junior side (with players from

at their incredible hockey stadium. Sasha Prokofev (L)

with both goals from the prolific Toby Rawlings.

the previous season’s U14 and U15 sides) lost 4-0 and the

produced an incredible display in goal for the senior side

The following day Paarl Boys’ hosted two games, which

senior side (last season’s U16 and U17 players) conceded a

and Felix Lavelle (V) scored after some excellent work from

both finished 1-1. The competitiveness of both fixtures

goal with three seconds remaining to lose a fantastic match

Sam Duffen to leave the game 1-1 at the final whistle. The

was matched by the warmth of the post-match reception.

2-1. Elliot Clarke (W) in goal played superbly for the senior

junior side had their only disappointment of the trip when

By now both sides had started to play very well. Charlie

team, whilst Jamie Richardson (B) and Rupert Evans (G) for

they failed to play as well as they had the previous day and

Timms (D) in goal played his full part. Fynn Atherton (V)

Hockey Tour to Cape Town

and Toby Duffen (S) were tireless in midfield alongside a resolute Peter Wallace (B) in defence. Nick Lamming (L) played very well for the junior side and Max Delaney (B), Henry Wilkinson (W), Ed Doljanin (g) and Alexi De Unger (V) all looked sharp. Alex Topley (D), Freddy Clinton, James Taylor, Rupert Evans, Alex Moore (g) and Santi Gutierrez (B) played regularly for both teams clocking up as many as ten matches in five days! Raph Boulanger (P) and Elliot Clarke led the senior side extremely well and set an excellent example for some of the younger players on tour. Both teams learnt a lot, improved throughout and were a real pleasure to spend time with. Our final two days of rest, relaxation and recovery were spent at a game lodge two hours north of Cape Town where we reflected on a successful trip and tried to work out who covered more ground; a herd of South African springbok or Toby Duffen!

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Cricket 89

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Harry Price (S)

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Austin Wilman (W)

Toby Rawlings (S)

Tom Fowler (D)

Jonny Capuano (D)

Austin Wilman (W)

Freddy Clinton (W)

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Freddy Clinton

Senior House Cricket Final The senior house match final brought the two favourites together in a match that lived up to all expectations in a classic 20/20 contest. Saunderites and Weekites enjoyed trouble free routes through to the final, as they both should have done, given the cricketing talent available to both houses with no fewer than 14 1st XI, 2nd XI and U16A players on display. It was Saunderites who batted first and after losing Toby Rawlings early on, they then set about building an innings and competitive total. Ayush Patel batted maturely and, with Louis Lister proving an admirable foil, they built an excellent platform. Patel, steady at first, burst into life against the Weekite change bowlers and romped to a magnificent hundred, eventually finishing on

Ayush Patel

132 not out. Saunderites finished on 164-1 in their 20 overs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a competitive total, or so it seemedâ&#x20AC;Ś. In reply, Weekites started at a great rate with 1st XI pairing of Austin Wilman and Ollie Sheen flaying the bowling to all parts of a magnificent-looking Green. However, a midinnings stutter gave Saunderites some hope as careless batting looked to halt the Weekitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; charge. However, Louis Ward put the game to bed with some trademark lusty hitting. This was a cracking game played in an excellent spirit which saw Weekites retain the Senior House Cup, consigning Saunderites to a third consecutive defeat at the final hurdle.

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Ayush Patel (S)

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Hetta Loughlin (H)

Alex Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan-Brown (R)

Duncan Petrie (D)

Marcus Rawlings (S)

Tom Kinmont (D)

Charlotte Mills (V)

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Other Sport 95

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Tom Kinmont (D) Oscar Saltissi, Toby Cannock & Max Page (all D)

Mitsu Jeffcock (G)

Charles Rankin (D)

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Royal Marine Detachment

Weekend, which includes live firing the L98A2 rifle. In order to qualify for this, cadets first have to pass the same Skill at

The summer was tinged with sadness as we said farewell

The Royal Marine detachment took part in the annual

Arms Training and the Weapons Handling test undertaken

to some outstanding CCF officers. Captain Jon Tully retired

Sir Stewart Pringle Trophy at Lympstone in September.

by regular soldiers – no mean feat for cadets who train only

from the CCF after 12 years, during which he served as an

This was an impressive showing by a youthful team. CSgt

on Monday afternoons.

Army section officer, as Royal Marine Section OC and, for

Frederik Markus (P) put them through their paces in the

The weather over the weekend proved to be very challenging

a time, as Contingent Commander. His dynamism, military

run-up to the competition with several weeks of gruelling

with torrential rain throughout the Saturday field exercise.

experience and enviable ability to forge esprit de corps will

training sessions. Special mention goes to Jamie McNeil (L)

The cadets showed excellent stoicism, and by the time

be greatly missed. Captain Nigel Coopper also retired from

for excellent authority and leadership whilst commanding

the sections tackled the finale (a deliberate section attack

the CCF as Head of the Army section, and Flt Lt James Kazi

the Drill Competition, and to Tom Miller (L) for leading the

against a dug-in ‘enemy’ position of regular army troops),

and PO Geoff Nelson also left in the summer for pastures

charge on the Commando Endurance Run in Woodbury

their skills and drills, which they had rehearsed over

new at other schools. I would like to thank all of the

Common, placing us in the top five schools for those

the day, were superb. The Specialist and 5th form NCOs

officers and NCOs for their hard work and commitment in

particular events. During activities weekends alongside

demonstrated excellent command and control and the

supporting the CCF at Charterhouse.

the Army section, the NCOs have shone, particularly Zelda

regular troops praised their efforts. On the Sunday cadets

Kenny (F), Tom Miller and Henry Graham (g) who led the

had the opportunity to live fire on a long range for the first

command task and helped with running the sniper stalk.

time and, despite their tiredness, they put in impressive

Henry Graham showed excellent RM leadership skills

performances with over 95% of the cadets qualifying in the

The Royal Navy Section has undertaken a range of sea-

during the Fourths Activity Week camp, despite having only

basic shoot.

based and land-based training this year. Highlights included

just transferred from the Navy section. Recruits showing

The opportunity to show progression would come during

coming across the giant American Nimitz-Class aircraft

signs of great promise during this exercise included Mitsu

the Activity Weekend of LQ, and progress they did. Again,

carrier when motor cruising in the Solent, damage control

Jeffcock (G) and Jonny Wilkinson (D).

both the Army and Royal Marine sections undertook a

training on the sinking ship simulator in Portsmouth,

Tom Miller, Charlie Reay (R), Oscar Sunderland (D) and Will

package of field training and live firing at Aldershot and

mountain-biking in the New Forest and canoeing on the

Abbott (S) all enjoyed attending the RM Summer Camp in

Pirbright. This time, however, the training was delivered

River Wey. Chief Petty Officer Will Ellis (R), head of Section,

2018. Some Marines have also joined in with Navy training

mainly by selected Fifth Form and Specialist senior cadets,

has given outstanding support over the last four years; he

events this year. The highlight of this was the DRIU (Damage

who demonstrated superb instructional and leadership

hopes to train as a naval pilot when he returns from his

Repair Instructional Unit), in which Max Stockmeier (S)

qualities.

gap year in Australia, for which he won financial support

gained particular praise for his efficient use of hammer and

skills, command tasks and a sniper stalk. The cadets did

from the Mark Evison Foundation. The new Head of Section

wooden wedges to fill in holes!

extremely well and all achieved their basic field-craft

Royal Navy Section

will be Petty Officer Oscar Hanks (B). Leading Cadet George Skeen (R) deserves particular mention for his exceptional

programme

included

shooting,

patrol

syllabus qualification. Performances were especially good

Army and RAF sections

culinary skills on various trips.

on the Sunday ranges, with 84% of boys achieving either a pass, 1st class, or marksman qualification, and seven cadets

These sections continue to enjoy a varied and dynamic training programme. The year began with training to prepare cadets for participation in the OQ Activities

The

achieved the coveted score of 70/70.

Cadets are able to complete static-line jumps over the

Expeditions and Competitions

rolling fields of Wiltshire in an adrenaline-fuelled training On Friday 22nd March, the Charterhouse team of eight

package that never fails to impress.

cadets, Major Eastham and Flt Sgt Lay attended the annual

During the summer holidays of 2018, the Army cadets enjoyed

Brigade Military Skills Competition at the St Martins Plain

their first attendance for a couple of years at a Central Camp.

Training Area, Folkestone. The competition pits the best

Highlights of the camp were training with the Welsh Guards

school cadets against each other in a range of physically

on TIBUA (Tactics in Built-Up Areas), where they were able

arduous and realistic military skills. Teams representing

to clear and occupy a mock-up compound and, of course,

dozens of CCF and ACF (Army Cadet Force) units competed

the much enjoyed Adventure Training Package, which always

and Charterhouse was placed sixth overall. Considering

provides ample opportunities to get wet!

that Charterhouse had only competed once before, this

where they put the principles of field-craft into practice in

The annual Schools Meeting at Bisley was another highlight

was a pleasing result. The section performed well across

simulated scenarios. The RAF visit a number of installations

as the Charterhouse Full-Bore Shooting Team excelled in

all the stands, but came first in the Close Quarter Battle

including RAF Odium and Halton, to gain an insight into

all the competitions and only narrowly missed winning

(CQB), in the Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT) and

the complicated and interesting running of a military air

the coveted Ashburton Shield. Special mention should

on the Obstacle Course. The cadets worked incredibly hard

installation. This is supplemented by their flying days out

go to Caius Patel RN (B 18), for his captaincy of the team

and were a credit to both the CCF and School. The team

of RAF Boscombe Down, where their ‘Principles of Flight’

and for his exceptional shooting ability, particularly his

comprised Henry Waldern (V, section I/C), Charlie Timms

syllabus is demonstrated practically. Upon completion of

achievement in scoring a “possible” (50 out of 50) in the final

(D, section 2I/C), Josh Dinsdale (F), Archie Woodhouse (R),

this week, the cadets parade for ‘Pass Out’ where they are

Spenser Mellish Competition. Bisley 2018 was a thoroughly

Carl Schumann (g), David Rees-Mogg (V), Morgan McLucas

badged into their respective sections.

enjoyable experience, and one that will be remembered for

(g) and Gus McLellan (G).

A particular highlight of CQ was the parachuting course at

many years to come.

CQ saw the cadets welcome the new Fourths, who train

Netheravon, run by the Army Parachute Association School.

Maj. John Eastham Contingent Commander

together to complete their Basic (Red) Star qualification by the end of Activities Week. On Mondays they cover a roundrobin of activities which introduce them to the principles of safe weapon-handling, among other essential skills such as navigation, drill, and proper dress. This programme is followed by Fourths Activity Week, where the new recruits train together to complete their basic syllabus before deploying on a number of section-specific activities. The RN section base themselves out of Portsmouth and HMS Bristol, introducing the cadets to the basic principles of seamanship and giving them opportunities to get on the water for the first time. Royal Marine and Army cadets participate on an overnight tactical exercise in the field

Mallory Group Mallory Group walked fifteen miles along the coastal path around Landâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End, from Treen to Cape Cornwall, on a blustery February day with spectacular views, and the next day a stretch of boggy Dartmoor, discovering the flavour of the bleak land of The Hound of the Baskervilles. This was the 232nd and final expedition led by Roger Smeeton, who leaves Charterhouse this year. His expeditions have ranged from the wintry mountains of Northern Scotland to the high peaks of the Himalayas, exploring Snowdonia, the Peak District and the West Country moors, and always somehow fitting in a curry.

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harterhouse Climbing

coach, Phoebe Nelson (D 15), a seasoned veteran of climbing competitions who came along to advise and encourage the

This has been a very successful year for the Climbing Club.

pupils. We are very grateful to Phoebe for giving her time

We have had record numbers, with all sessions fully booked

and would like to congratulate all those involved. We now

and a long waiting list. As a result, we have decided to run

look forward to the next competition in November.

an extra hour-long session on Tuesday afternoons to give

Finally, I would like to thank all the Beaks who have given

everyone a chance to come along and enjoy the wall.

their support in the climbing sessions this year. Your

We now have our own climbing tops and chalk bags – all

enthusiasm and dedication are very much appreciated.

proudly displaying our new club logo (see above) – which

Climb On!

have been a big hit with pupils and staff alike. We have also

Below left: Alex Hail (G), James McAllister (g), George Skeen

introduced new Climbing Log booklets. These enable each

(R), Toby Richardson (g), Zhen Ning Lim (B), Sam Martucci

pupil to learn and practice a range of rockwall-based skills,

(g), Kyle Werner (L), Luke Bonner (R), Carl Schumann (g),

including climbing and belaying techniques, rope skills,

Luke Gifford (P), Dylan Toussaint (L) and Archie Milne (L)

David Martucci

knots and lead climbing. In March twelve pupils attended the Independent Schools

successfully completed their expedition after trekking

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Climbing Competition at the Rockstar Climbing Wall in

around the hills of Snowdonia in March. Only one or two

Swindon. The pupils climbed very well considering that,

This has been another busy, but very successful and

sections remain before they complete their Award when

for many, it was their first competition. The routes were

productive year for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

they return in September. Meanwhile, 13 of the 33 Gold

quite varied, with tough bouldering and top-roped routes

In March, we held our second ‘D of E Presentation Award

participants have just completed their expedition, trekking

testing their skill set to the limit. They certainly enjoyed the

Evening’ for participants, parents and special guests. We

in the Lake District. Of the other 20, one group trekked in

day and learned lots of new techniques from watching and

were also honoured to have Jules Mountain as our guest

the Hardangervidda National Park in Norway in July, while

talking to others – not least our very own technical climbing

speaker. Jules gave an inspiring talk on his ascent of

at the same time two groups paddled on the North Sea from

Everest, which, after many months’ arduous preparation, he

Hjelmelandsvågen, around Tau, finishing at the end of the

completed in the face of a devastating cancer diagnosis and

Lysebotn Fjord.

a severe earthquake.

In addition to the expedition, participants must also fulfil

From the 2017 entry, all but one of the 37 Silver participants

other important sections in order to achieve their Award. I

have now fully completed their Award in addition to 17 Gold

am always amazed at the time and energy they devote to

participants, which is very impressive indeed. A number of

these additional pursuits. Last year alone, for instance,

these were invited to Buckingham Palace to receive their

our Silver and Gold participants clocked up a staggering

Award earlier this year. Congratulations to all participants

collective total of 1,674 hours of activities – 654 hours of

who have worked hard toward this achievement. Currently

voluntary community work (whether that be for the School or

standing at 88%, this has been the highest Silver and Gold

for the local community), 558 hours of physical activity and

completion rate to date.

462 hours devoted to the improvement of skills in a number

From

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the

2018

entry,

Silver

participants

have

of fields. When you consider that this is in addition to all

the academic lessons and cultural and sporting activities at School, not to mention examinations, it is truly remarkable that so many have been successful. 74 Removes are currently registered to do the Silver Award next year. This is great news and shows that the Award continues to be a very popular choice here at Charterhouse. I look forward to seeing them on the hills in the Brecon Beacons in October. I would like to thank the finest D of E leadership team I have ever had the pleasure to work with. They all give up countless hours of their time, away from their homes and families â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both during term and over the holidays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to help train, assess and verify groups throughout the year. The Award could not run without the sacrifices they make, for which I am very grateful. Many thanks also to the parents, who are another invaluable source of support to the Award. Your kind efforts are never taken for granted and always fully appreciated.

David Martucci

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Awarded for obtaining A* results in all 9 subjects at (I)GCSE Obaloluwa Agboola (P) Archie Cresswell (g) Anthony Gosnell (V) Jonathan Hodson (W) Saam Jourabchi (R) Henry Le Feber Robertson (S) Callum McFadzean Hassall (g) Jordan Michael (g) Alex Rubio (G) Louis Thomson (S) Alexander Topley (D) Ziya Vatsuev (G) Tom Wainwright (R) Samuel Wareing (G)

SENIOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Michael Freeman (S) Milo Knatchbull (L) Fredrik Markus (P) John Reeve (R) Jamie Stapleton (S) Christopher Tsang (S) Edward Wright (V) HONORARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Emily Bagley (G) Christopher Cole (S) William Craig (G) Robert Elston (G) Frederick Foulston (R) Audrey Fu (V) India Gray (F) Iona Harrison (G) Serena Johnson (G) Thoran Landers (D) Alexandra McNeil (L) Lia Rockey (G) Veronika Voevodina (B) RESEARCH ESSAY PRIZES Lee Prize Wenyu Zheng (R) OCAN Prize Frederick Foulston (R) Prizes David Campbell (P) Michael Freeman (S) Holly Gardner (F) Iona Harrison (G) Gabriel Spooner (L) BRITISH BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD GOLD CERTIFICATE Emily Bagley (G) Audrey Fu (V) Iona Harrison (G) Jamie Stapleton (S) Christopher Tsang (S) SILVER CERTIFICATE Henry Graham (g) Serena Johnson (G) Daniyar Kryukov (G) Oliver McBride (B) Alexander Tsang (R) Sam Wareing (G) BRITISH PHYSICS OLYMPIAD SILVER CERTIFICATE Christopher Cole (S) Iona Harrison (G) AS PHYSICS CHALLENGE SILVER CERTIFICATE Sean Tan (G) Simon Knight (R) BRITISH MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION Owen Chan (S)

SPECIAL NAMED PRIZES ART David Baldwin Prize (Photography) Emma Spindler (H) Dean Prize (Figure) Raluca Baicu (F) Ehrman Prize (Design) Louise Rossetti (D) Leech Prize (Drawing) Rita Gracia Delgado (F) Struan Robertson Prize (Painting) Tabitha Ellis (W) Thomson Prize (Ceramics) Lydia Stewart (F) ART AND DESIGN Victor Chu Prize (Portfolio) James McAllister (g) BIOLOGY Allen Prize Charles Harrison (G) Bridge Prize Madeline Gasparro (g) Poole Prize Mark Goriaev (B) CHEMISTRY Kreis Prize Audrey Fu (V) CLASSICS Bryant 1A Prize (Latin) Sam Troy (G) Bryant 1B Prize (Greek) Freddy Clinton (W) ECONOMICS Wales Prize Tosin Oshai (g) CHARTERHOUSE LITERATURE CERTIFICATE PRIZE Sam Troy (G) SECOND YEAR SPECIALIST SUBJECT PRIZES ART Tina Zhang (P) BIOLOGY Iona Harrison (G) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Madeline Gasparro (g) CHEMISTRY Iona Harrison (G) DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Lateefat Sanni (L) ECONOMICS Frederik Markus (P) ENGLISH India Gray (F) FRENCH Arran Taylor (D) GEOGRAPHY Rosanna Hine (S) GERMAN Michael Freeman (S) GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Edward Halford (P) GREEK Michael Freeman (S) HISTORY Tabitha Ellis (W) ITALIAN Louise Rossetti (D)

LATIN Veronika Voevodina (B) MATHEMATICS Shared by Audrey Fu (V) & Iona Harrison (G) FURTHER MATHEMATICS Shared by Robert Elston (G) & Andrew Shin (L) MUSIC Emily Bagley (G) PHYSICS Iona Harrison (G) SPANISH Arran Taylor (D) THEOLOGY India Gray (F) MUSIC PRIZES BRASS Open Prize Rupert Peacock (G) Under 16 Prize Martin Young (g) Intermediate Prize Charles Harrison (G) STRING Antonia Butler Prize (Open) Benedict Wong (G) Intermediate Prize Michael Huang (G) George Draper 2 Prize Jackson Wiggert (G) Geoffrey Ford Prize (Junior) David Yang (H) WOODWIND Wales Prize (Open) Horace Choi (G) Ashley Prize (Lower School) Tony Zhang (H) George Draper 2 Prize William Adams (G) Carpenter Prize Veronika Voevodina (B) PIANO Ehrman Senior Prize Thyme Thirapornsawad (L) VSH Russell Open Prize Justin Wang (L) VSH Russell Junior Prize Jackson Wiggert (G) Thatcher Open Prize Lancelot Liu (S) SINGING Dawson Prize (Novice) Fredderick Davenport (W) Langridge Prize (Advanced) Rupert Peacock (G) MUSIC COMPOSITION Emily Bagley (G) SECOND YEAR SPECIALISTS For outstanding musical service Emily Bagley (G) Rupert Peacock (G) FOURTHS For outstanding musicianship Edward Chai (R) Lancelot Liu (S) HARVARD BOOK PRIZE Owen Chan (S)

NAMED and DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC PRIZES ART Jackson Prize – GCSE Portfolio Tarit Attapich (B) Levinson Prize – Sculpture Phoebe Rahmatallah (D) CLASSICS Palamountain Prize Michael Freeman (S) Elder and Alick Tassell Edward Wright (V) Gordon Whitbread Freddy Foulston (R) DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Power 1 Prize Lateefat Sanni (L) DRAMA Gygax Prize Tom Phillips (G) Hyde Prize Aoife Mulligan-Smith (V) Emily Leonard Prize Sophia Lewis (S) ECONOMICS Beveridge Prize Gloria Liu (W) Wales 2 Prize Christopher Cole (S) ENGLISH Tennant Prize Holly Gardner (F) Thackeray Prize India Gray (F) GEOGRAPHY Jenner Hoskin Prize Gabriel Spooner (L) Talbot 3 Prize James Meade (P) Wales Prize 3 Clara Aberneithie (S) Wales Prize 4 Frederik Markus (P) Best pupil in Remove David Yang (H) HISTORY AS White Prize James Meade (P) Balfour Melville Prize Milo Knatchbull (L) Bryant 2 Prize Jenny Li (W) Elwyn Prize Edward Halford (P) Mark Loughlin Prize Jenny Li (W) HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL Corke Prize Bill Zhang (S) Lancelot Liu (S) Rendall Prize Daniel Cross (g) Albert Ding (G) MATHEMATICS Talbot 2 Prize Owen Chan (S) Walford Prize Henry Le Feber Robertson (S) MODERN LANGUAGES Havelock 1 Prize (French) Lia Rockey (G) Havelock 3 Prize (German) Edward Wright (V)

Talbot 1 Prize Arran Taylor (D) Bushe-Fox Prize (Spanish) Clara Popescu (F) MUSIC Pennant Prize Jade Poon (S) PUBLIC SPEAKING Cyril Maude PrizeDebating Emiliya Alieva (H) SCIENCE Eustace Dallin Wade Removes Science Mark Goriaev (B) BIOLOGY Eustace Dallin Wade Emile Jurgens (S) CHEMISTRY Eustace Dallin Wade Oliver Trill (W) PHYSICS Eustace Dallin Wade Horace Choi (G) Allsop Prize Sean Tan (G) Beeton Essay Prize John Reeve (R) Mabbott Prize William Craig (G) Peacocke Prize Audrey Fu (V) THEOLOGY Monahan Prize Louis Thomson (S)

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FIRST YEAR SPECIALIST SUBJECT PRIZES ART Leroy Ma (H) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Daniyar Kryukov (G) CLASSICS Classical Civilisation Georgia Smith (B) Greek Jonathan Hodson (W) Latin Callum McFadzean (g) DESIGN TECHNOLOGY James McAllister (g) DRAMA Rhiannon Jones (F) ECONOMICS Chenming Li (W) ENGLISH Clara Aberneithie (S) GEOGRAPHY Alex Rubio (G) GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Gabriel Brown (G) HISTORY Gabriel Brown (G) MATHEMATICS Further Mathematics Angela Zhu (G) Louis Thomson (S) Mathematics Sam Wareing (G) MODERN LANGUAGES French

Oba Agboola (P) German Anastasiia Krapivina (H Italian Samy Ramesh (F) Spanish Gaia Londei (g) MUSIC Owen Chan (S) SCIENCE Biology Kyle Lavelle (D) Chemistry Samy Ramesh (F) Physics Anubhap Taechamahaphan (g) THEOLOGY Owen Chan (S) CALLING OVER TROPHY Verites ARTS FESTIVAL PRIZES Lydia Jones (D) Tom Reed (S) Kenza Elliott (g) Matisse Le Roch Platford (H) FOURTH FORM ACADEMIC PRIZES ART Stanislav Valev (H) CLASSICS Justin Wang (L) DESIGN TECHNOLOGY IDC Technology Trophy Freddie Davenport (W) ENGLISH Jack Wong (H) Anderson Prize for Reading Emmett Baker (R) GEOGRAPHY Kapugama De Silva (P) HISTORY Carter Prize Daniel Cross (g) MATHEMATICS Selim El Khoury (H) MODERN LANGUAGES Thomas Kinmont (D) FRENCH O’Meara 2 Prize Bill Zhang (S) SCIENCE Bill Zhang (S) CHEMISTRY Ed How Prize Lancelot Liu (S) FOURTH FORM ALL-ROUNDER PRIZES Caspar Beyer (P) Theo Needs (B) Justin Wang (L) FOURTH FORM PRIZES FOR SPORTING CONTRIBUTION Dominic Smith (g) Harry Baker (V)

SPORTS PRIZES Best Sportsman Will Briggs (V) Sporting contribution Robert Elston (G) Best Sportswoman Maisie Pennant (V) Sporting contribution India Riddoch (S) Buchanan Cup for best overall swimmer Niklas Amon (P) UNDER SCHOOL ACADEMIC TIE Tom Abbott (V) Ismael Ahmed (B) Eldar Chaizhunussov (R) Horace Choi (G) Kasim Domac (H) Max Page (D) Jamie Richardson (B) Toby Smith (B) Maksim Solomon (W) Jan Tao (G) Hugo Thomas (G) Sam Wells (P) REMOVES ACADEMIC TIE Henry Anderson (L) Amir Baradar (R) Taki Ejima-Dalley (V) Mark Goriaev (B) Michael Huang (G) Emile Jurgens (S) Oliver Trill (W) David Yang (H) Rohin Shingadia (V)

CREATIVE ARTS COLOURS Sophia Lewis (S) Margherita O’Connor (W) Toby Richardson (g)

FULL SCHOOL SPORTS COLOURS Robert Elston (G) Isla Horscroft (F) Alex Kurochkina (P) Alex O’Callaghan-Brown (R) Tor Olafsson (L) Hector Platt (B) Henry Waldern (V) PONTIFEX Girls’ Pontifex Maisie Pennant (V) Senior Boys’ Pontifex Alex O’Callaghan-Brown (R) House Pontifex Trophy Daviesites PINK COMMENDATIONS CERTIFICATES Obaloluwa Agboola (P) Michael Huang (G) Hugo Thomas (G) COMMENDATIONS CUP Lockites

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GREYHOUND AWARDS Jade Poon (S) For singing an exceptional solo in the Concert Choir concert in March Raphael Boulanger (P) For being joint captain of the 1st XI hockey team that won the National Tier 2 Cup

Elliot Clarke (W) For being joint captain of the 1st XI hockey team that won the National Tier 2 cup

Prizes

HEADMASTER’S PRIZES Jamie Stapleton (S) For outstanding service as Head Boy Iona Harrison (G) For outstanding service as Head Girl Milo Knatchbull (L) For outstanding service as Deputy Head Boy Christina Elling (S) For outstanding service as Deputy Head Girl Adam Soussane (D) For raising a significant sum of money for charity in the Chartreuse Challenge Thoran Landers (D) For raising a significant sum of money for charity in the Chartreuse Challenge Christopher Tsang (S) For raising significant sums of money for charity as Head of Charities and in House over five years Charles Nation-Dixon (R) For raising a significant sum of money for charity in the Robinites Cyclothon Ross Richardson (F) For outstanding service to sport as 1st XI cricket captain Alex Ford (D) For outstanding service to sport as 1st XI football captain Alex O’Callaghan-Brown (R) For outstanding achievements in athletics Owen Chan (S) For outstanding musical achievements (Distinction in Grade 8 on four instruments) Luke Clegg (V) Ben Lawson (R) Matthew Parnall (G) Louis Thomson (S)

our first HUDL League match. The visitors were on fire

a team that made progress every week saw us run out

Won 8, Drawn 1, Lost 9

to open the game, leading 2-0 inside 10 minutes. They

comfortable 2-0 winners with goals from Matteo Loria

As the new Director of Football arriving at the start of

were certainly the best team we would play all season and

(B) and Ford. Following a two-week half-term break, we

OQ18, I had no idea about all things Charterhouse –

they would end up as the winners of the ISFA Cup. The

returned looking a little rusty away at Eton and a 0-0

homebill, quarter, beaks, hashes and banco were just

Charterhouse boys were superb in their reaction to the

draw was a fair result. The rust had still not worn off the

some of the weird and wonderful things to get used to.

opening onslaught and an excellent free-kick from Henry

following week with a trip to Hampton and a chastening

More importantly, there was a group of players to get to

Rowland (W), as well as a goal of the season contender

2-0 loss was to follow. This was not the best preparation for

know and the first evening of training in OQ included 46

from skipper Alex Ford (D) had us level at 2-2 nearing

a Last 16 tie in the ISFA Cup away at Queen Ethelburga’s.

of them! Needless to say trying to assess 46 players takes

half-time. The football gods transpired against us as we

Unfortunately, the coin toss before the match was to play

some doing but the group was slowly refined and 33

missed a one on one at one end only to see a counter-

a huge part in the result. Bright sunshine would shine

players took to the field against Glenthorne High in a pre-

attack and a goal for Royal Russell at the other end just

directly in the eyes of one goalkeeper for the first 45

season friendly. Three teams of 11 played 30 minutes

before the half-time whistle. In the end a 3-2 loss was

minutes and when captain Ford lost the toss, we lost the

each with the first group winning 4-0, the second group

very respectable against an excellent Royal Russell side.

opportunity to have the sun in the eyes of the opposition

drawing 0-0 and the final group winning 1-0. The final

A comfortable 2-0 win at home to Westminster saw goals

goalkeeper. Despite an awful start, where nerves possibly

score of 5-0 was less important than the ability to assess

from Joe Earls (F) and Jasper Craven (g) in the 125th

got the better of us, we grew into the game the longer it

the players and refine the squad further. The opening

anniversary of one of the oldest fixtures in world football.

went on and the first-half was an even contest overall.

competitive match of the season saw a visiting Ardingly

A friendly against the OCs provided the next challenge

With their one shot on target in the half, a good free-kick

side score inside 5 minutes and then sit back and defend,

and the old boys ran out 2-0 winners in a game where

flew into the top corner of Wilman’s goal and the first

so whilst Charterhouse dominated possession and

the current crop of Carthusians pushed them every step

he knew about it was when he heard it hit the net. The

territory and looked the better side, a couple of goals on

of the way. Following a bye in the first round, we then

sun meant he was completely unsighted. By the time the

the counter-attack led to a 3-0 victory for Ardingly. The

began our ISFA Cup campaign with a tricky tie away in

teams changed ends the sun had set and Charterhouse

following day the wonders of the ISFA sixes were upon

Croydon against Whitgift. The best performance of the

would have no such advantage in the second half. Despite

us and there was something else for the new Director of

season to date saw a Dmitry Tertychnyy (g) goal give us

an excellent display we could not find an equaliser and

Football to get used to; 6-a-Side football on an 11-a-Side

a 1-0 half time lead and despite a goal against the run of

were left regretting a heads or tails choice at kick off.

pitch?! We opened with an excellent 1-0 win over Repton

play, a confident Charterhouse side scored again through

A 1-0 win at home to Bede’s followed, this time in the

but then despite completely dominating against a weak

Rowland and could have put 2 or 3 more past the Whitgift

HUDL League, with the goal coming from Tertychnyy.

Birkdale side, we couldn’t force the ball over the line

keeper. HUDL League action then took us on the long

This was followed by a 2-1 win against Winchester in the

and a 0-0 draw against the weakest team in the group

journey to Millfield and we came up against a side who

Elgin League, with goals from Craven and Campbell. A

always looked like being decisive. We dominated again

rivalled Royal Russell in quality, in fact they would go

re-match against Hampton was next up and after two

against Forest but couldn’t find a goal to earn a deserved

on to meet Royal Russell in the ISFA Cup Final. A hard

poor performances following the half-term break, we had

three points. With a 1-0 loss to Ardingly to follow in a

working Charterhouse side put pressure on the Somerset

regained our form and played well in three consecutive

very even contest, the chance to top a winnable group

side at times in the game but Millfield were deserved 3-1

matches, this good form continued at home to Hampton

was gone, although we did beat Alleyn’s 1-0 in the final

winners with Ford scoring for the visitors. After a tough

where we ran out 3-0 winners in an Elgin League contest

group game to confirm a place in the Plate competition.

run of games we then dispatched Highgate 7-0 with 3 goals

with Rowland, Campbell and an own goal on the score

A comfortable 2-0 win over Westminster took us into the

from David Campbell (P), along with Ross Richardson (F),

sheet for the hosts. Three wins in a row was our best run

semi-final where an injury to goalkeeper Austin Wilman

Ollie Sheen (W), Rory Boswell (V) and Craven. That victory

of the season and left us with two Elgin League matches

(W) and a tough 1-0 loss in a very close game sent us

took us into a 3rd Round ISFA Cup match at home to

to play, knowing that if we won both games we would

home. Royal Russell were next to visit Big Ground in

Bede’s in confident mood. Another excellent display from

probably be crowned Elgin South League champions.

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Football

1st XI Football

Bradfield arrived at Big Ground also in contention for the

Loria, M (B), Tertychnyy, D (g), Hetrakul, R (S), Earls, J

some excellent performances throughout the season

Elgin League and after an even first-half, where the scores

(F), Balogun, A (L), Medir Gonzalez, P (H), Sheen, O (W),

with Isla Horscroft (F) representing the ISFA National

were tied at 1-1, Bradfield ran away with the second-half

Campbell, D (P), Craven, J (g)

Simon Hayward

side. However, it was as a team that the girls excelled. A

and we suffered our worst defeat of the season losing 5-1.

special mention must go to Anastasiia Kurochkina (P) - an

We ended OQ with two HUDL League matches left to play

Girls’ Football

and those fixtures in LQ were, unsurprisingly, disjointed

Won 13, Lost 3

performances with a football squad who no longer trained

2018/19 turned out to be a very interesting season for

2nd XI

and played together regularly. Repton won 3-0 in a game

girls’ football. On a gorgeously sunny autumnal day,

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on Big Ground in February that was far closer than the

Charterhouse again hosted the annual ISFA U18 and U15

There were certainly some high points in the season for

score line suggested. We also bade farewell to a number

ISFA Girls’ 7-a-Side tournament with expectations of the

a competitive 2nd XI squad, including some excellent

of 2nd Year Specialists who very maturely decided

home side doing well raised slightly from the previous

collective and individual performances in a number of

to focus on their exam preparation or 1st XI hockey,

year when the team lost in the quarter-finals. Although

games, but overall the campaign was a frustrating one in

which included stalwart Will Briggs (V). This allowed us

it took the girls a little time to get going against the

terms of results, due in no small part to not being able to

to blood some younger players in our annual fixture

Worth School, once the first goal went in, nerves were

call on a full complementof players in any single game.

against Shrewsbury in March through to end the season.

settled. Although the second goal effectively killed the

Wins over Eton and Bradfield with a clean sheet were

Despite an excellent attacking display and two wonderful

game, conceding a late goal was the only slight on the

relished, likewise against Winchester and Westminster

goals from Hector Platt (B) and top scorer Campbell, we

game. Against local rivals, St Catherine’s, an almost

having been pegged back by our opponents. However,

defended poorly and looked like a group who did not play

identical performance was put in. However, it was clear

there were also disappointing defeats, and I am still

together regularly. We conceded some soft goals and lost

that the performances were getting better. So much

trying to work out what to make of the absence of a single

4-2 despite dominating possession and territory for large

so, that during the third match against King Alfred’s,

draw all term.

spells of the match.

some of the “starting” players were able to be rested in

We got underway with a narrow 0-1 defeat in a close game

All in all we had a positive season, we improved on like

preparation for the toughest game of the day against

against Ardingly, before a weakened side was mauled

for like results across the board from last season and we

King’s College, Taunton. In a match that would ultimately

by a powerful and athletic Harrow 1st XI. We competed

were extremely competitive in almost every match we

see who topped the group, a see-sawing match ended

more effectively and played a full part in a lively and

played. We got off to a slow start and took three matches

with the King’s running out close winners in match which

entertaining game against Royal Russell the following

to find our rhythm again after half-term, but when we

saw chances going begging for the host side. This was

weekend, but it seemed that whenever we got back on

were in sync and playing together regularly as a group, we

indeed a shame as it meant that Charterhouse would play

level terms our levels dropped, and our visitors ran out

were a match for everyone we played against and we came

eventual winners, ACS, Cobham (who beat King’s in the

deserved 3-5 winners in the end. We recorded our first

close to winning the Elgin League. Credit to the players

final) in the quarter-finals; a school with a strong history

win on a midweek trip to the capital, where this time

for their efforts and commitment because on the whole

of girls’ football.

we were on the right side of the same score line against

they progressed from one match to the next; they proved

In a tough draw and group, the girls found it difficult to

Westminster, thanks in no small measure to a hattrick

themselves to be capable of learning and developing and

make an impression in the newly revamped ISFA National

from Charles Rankin (D), though we were sweating a bit

they were a joy to work with.

11-aside competition. Tough defeats at the hands of ACS,

when our hosts got back to 3-3 from 1-3 down. The OCs

Player of the Season was awarded to Joe Earls and Young

Cobham, King’s Taunton and Millfield were off set slightly

were much too strong for us this year on a horribly wet

Player went to Adedare Balogun (L), but the whole squad

with an 8-0 victory over Bradfield on Big Ground. However,

afternoon, but we comfortably saw off Highgate 6-2 two

deserves a mention for the progress they made.

February and March saw a run of 7 wins in succession

weeks later in weather conditions so unpleasant that I had

Squad; Captain – Ford, A (D), Wilman, A (W), Richardson,

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to insist that the substitutes took refuge in the athletics

R (F), Rowland, H (W), Schuetzner, J (D), Briggs, W (V),

goals were scored and only 2 conceded. There have been

shed at the side of Pitch O to avoid hypothermia.

outstanding captain both on and off the field. Andrew Wyciechowski

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initially, particularly for his good distribution from the

the right were used in advanced midfield roles either

performance in some rare autumnal sunshine at Eton; we

floor and the hand, and for his communication, but he

side of Joyce, and sometimes up alongside him when

dominated the first half but couldn’t score, and indeed

was then promoted when the 1st XI keeper was injured,

we played two up front. All three had searing pace that

would have gone in behind had it not been for a poor

and then missed six weeks or so himself through injury.

allowed us to hit teams on the counter, though this was

miss by their centre-forward. We didn’t get going in the

In Louis’s absence we had Federico Napoleone (V)

not always matched with end product in front of goal;

second half, but eventually broke through with about

between the posts; a fine shot stopper, he improved his

Finlay McLellan (D) also featured prominently in attacking

15 minutes to go and held on for a 1-0 win. We went

command of his area and his back four a great deal as

areas, and scored a few goals himself, including a fine

behind early to the Aldenham 1st XI after a long midweek

he gained more match experience, and ended up making

finish against Royal Russell. I look forward to seeing how

trip to Hertfordshire, but when we drew level midway

some crucial saves. In the back four we had particular

he and other First Year Specialists who will be back next

through the second half it looked like we would hold on

issues at centre half; certain starter Raphael Boulanger

year will fare in their bid to take the step up to becoming

for a respectable draw; however, we succumbed to a late

(P) was sadly only fit enough to play about 30 minutes

established 1st XI players in OQ 2019.

winner from our hosts in a game that could have gone

all season, and captain and defensive rock Luca Viventi

either way. More monsoonal downpours saw us move

(W) also missed a number of games in the first half of

3rd XI

our game against Hampton’s 2nd XI from Big Ground to

Quarter. Still, this allowed opportunities for others, and

Won 5, Drawn 3, Lost 4

Broom and Lees, but it was our opponents who adapted

Charlie Rankin (D) was rapidly converted from a target

The 3rd XI season had everything – wins, losses, draws,

better, easing to a comfortable 3-0 win in the end thanks

man centre-forward to an increasingly effective centre

excitement, disappointment, last minute winners, con-

to three cracking finishes worthy of winning any game.

back, who certainly took no prisoners. Antoine Perusat

troversy, a game played in a pond. The 3rds must be the

Third and fourth defeats in a row followed against two

(P) played his way into the squad on a permanent basis

most inclusive team, with 32 players in total making an

more 1st XIs, with a 2-6 reverse against a talented Victoria

thanks to some excellent displays in matches and in

appearance this year. Some moved up to the 2nd XI and

College, Jersey, side followed by another frustrating

training, and also developed his game a great deal

become regulars; some found a home in the equally suc-

defeat by a less gifted but tenacious Marlborough team

through the challenge of this higher level. At full back,

cessful 4th XI and will no doubt be playing for the 3rds

who boasted one very lively forward who caused us real

we operated mainly with Tom Wainwright (R), another

or possibly higher next year. Some highlights then…

problems with his pace. At 2-3 in the last minute, two of

convert to the back four, on the right and Toby Duffen

The season started with a fairly gentle but easily won

our players broke through unchallenged and we seemed

(S) on the left, with Melvin Roehr (S) also filling in both

encounter against Ardingly in which the referee barely

destined to equalise, only for their goalkeeper to make

positions to good effect in a number of games. In midfield

had to blow the whistle. The following week the team

a save; thirty seconds later we had conceded a penalty

we tended to play a central three, usually comprised of

were 2-0 up against Harrow prior to a couple of borderline

and ended up losing 2-4. We rallied in the last two games

returning old stagers Max Say (B) and Rory Boswell (V),

decisions in the second half by the author (one penalty,

to record victories against Winchester and Bradfield 2nd

who brought energy, finesse and a good range of passing

one offside apparently missed) which led to a 2-2 draw.

XIs, to give a veneer of respectability to what was at that

to proceedings, as well as chipping in with their fair

It made for an exciting ending anyway. The Westminster

point a rather unsavoury-looking playing record. Against

shares of goals and assists. Alongside them was Gianluca

game, the first on pitch O, was a hard fought 3-3 draw.

Winchester we went 0-1 down in the second half despite

Capuano (D), who showed some sublime touches and

Not a day for the goalkeepers it has to be said with a

having played the better football, and showed a good deal

would often leave opponents trailing in his wake with his

couple of 35 yard punts, one for either side, going in

of character to scrap our way back to a 3-1 win. Against

quick feet and trickery, whilst Oba Agboola (P), in the first

pretty much through gloved hands. Frederik Markus’ (P)

Bradfield we had things a bit more our own way from

half of the season, and Nicholas Connelly (P) thereafter,

attempt brought the game to 3-3 in a spectacular fashion

the outset, with a cracking strike from Rory Boswell (V)

shared the role of water carrier at the base of the three.

nevertheless! Talking of goalkeepers, with an injury to the

setting us up for a reasonably comfortable 4-0 win.

Tom Joyce (G) was perhaps our most important player

1st XI goalkeeper, Austin Wilman (W), shuffling upwards

The injury problems we experienced over the course of

at centre forward, and finished the season as top scorer.

ensued which gave Ethan Cheeseman (W) the opportunity

the season began in goal. Louis Ward (W) was picked

Hector Platt (B) on the left and Dominic Matthews (G) on

to demonstrate some extraordinary skill between the

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The second half of Quarter began with a decent

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sticks for the majority of the season. The away fixture

and was a testament to the progress made by players such

game. The overall goal difference would have been more

against Eton ended 0-0 and while the blinding low sun

as Jonathan Miles (H), Seb Prezioso, Jean Oughourlian

negative (29 for; 30 against) without the stoical defence

had an unusual impact on the balance of play, it is not

(G) and Seb Lucy (D). It really bodes well for next year;

of captain Ed Crockford (D) and vice-captain Dmitry

an exaggeration to say that without Cheeseman in goal,

I suspect some of these names will be appearing in the

Chizov (P). Stand-out midfield players were Hugo Parkins

it could have been 4-0 to Eton. I am not certain whether

2nd/1st at some point.

(H), who very deservedly moved up from the 5ths towards

underwater football has ever taken off anywhere. The

A large thank you to the efforts of the regular second

the end of the campaign, and Arran Taylor (D), who was

soggy fixture against Hampton certainly makes one

years, Alberto Subiotto-Marques (P), Charles Denley-

the beating heart of the team and seemingly everywhere

suspect not. The man of the match on this occasion

Myerson (G), Melvin Roehr (S), Frederik Markus (P), Krishiv

on the pitch with his strong running. Goals did not always

was probably NSP, who on reflection, did a great job

Makhija (F), Sam Duffen (S) and Tife Austen-Peters (g) who

come easily this year, but Thoran Landers’ (D) winning

refereeing despite not being able to see much further

all performed well throughout the season and provided a

strike against Bradfield was particularly sweet, almost

than a couple of metres through the driving rain. The

backbone of strength and experience to the team.

Sauternes-like, one could say.

ball spent marginally more time rolling than stationary.

In the latter part of the season Oba Agboola (P) and Milo

Nevertheless, the travelling coach and parents were

Knatchbull (L) provided welcome reinforcement and both

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grateful for our persevering though the torrid conditions.

did an excellent job. Knatchbull in particular commanded

Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 5

The last two fixtures against Winchester and Bradfield

the area around the Charterhouse box and was really

After a most encouraging and quite successful trip to the

were excellent spectacles despite the latter being a loss.

effective at bringing the ball forward and picking out

Gothia Cup Tournament in July, where this team made

Against Winchester a variety of ailments and family

passes to get the attack going.

it to the last 32 of the Plate section, there was an air of

events transpired to render the 3rd XI a party of nine

Many thanks to the players for their efforts and good

expectation when Ardingly arrived for the first game of

players with twenty minutes until kick-off. Many thanks

humour, NSP for his expertise and company (and

the U16A season. But, against a well-equipped 3rd XI,

to Alex Topley (D) and Hartley Connell (B) for stepping in

refereeing) at training and on match days, SPMA and TER

Charterhouse created a plethora of chances in front of

at the last minute, Topley in goal, to help the 3rds to what

for their advice and help, to SDH for the strategic input

goal but could not find a way through a resolute Sixth

ended up being a hard-fought win against Winchester.

and general hard work making football at Charterhouse

Form defence. Three days later, the Harrow 2nd XI was

Charterhouse went 1-0 up only to concede a penalty to

as great as it possibly can be and also to the ground staff

welcomed to Northbrook and they proved a much sterner

bring things level. It always looked, with Charterhouse

and catering who work hard behind the scenes to make

test. Their physicality, pace and power proved decisive

stringing passes together and creating opportunities,

this all happen.

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and although Charterhouse played a much better ‘brand’

of football, scoring two good goals in the process to

that patience would pay dividends and so it turned out

4th XI

Frankie Parker (S) and Sam Thomas (W), an equalizer was

heated towards the end, without ever reaching boiling

Won 8, Lost 3

not forthcoming.

point, all managed to remain on the pitch.

A wine critic would probably describe 2018 as a good,

However, the winless streak was ended with a 3-2 triumph

The final game against Bradfield saw some terrific end-

rather than vintage, year for the 4th XI. Apart from the

over the Royal Russell 3rd XI. By now, we had become

to-end football, countless Charterhouse chances. Two of

customary drubbing from the Old Carthusian veterans,

accustomed to bigger, faster opposition and this match was

the goals we conceded were very soft indeed; we hit the

the team only lost two school matches versus Eton

a performance that showed the true worth of the squad.

woodwork twice and Sebastiano Prezioso (H) went close

and Hampton. The former put paid to the remarkable

Parker’s two excellent goals and the third to Thomas

towards the end with a tidy shot from range, forcing a

unbeaten record, stretching back to 2016, which was in

secured victory on Pitch M and really kick-started the

final great save from the Bradfield keeper. The final score

truth becoming a bit of an albatross around the neck of

season. This win proved to be the launch-pad for the season

of 1-3 did not reflect the efforts of the team nor the

the side. The eight victories against the usual opposition

as a composed and professional performance followed

overall performance. In the last two games some of the

once again show the depth of Charterhouse football

against a stout and resolute U16A Westminster side who

movement and passing was among the best seen this year

and the team was always looking to play a neat, passing

held out till the final minutes when three quick goals were

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to, with a final score of 2-1. Although the game got a little

the A272. We floated onto the pitch to face a typically

Cs. The boys played, at times, some beautiful football,

Jonsson (P) – the latter going ‘top bins’. Earlier, TJ Amusan

big, physical and smart Winchester side who made life

stringing passes together from the bottom to the top of

(G) had netted from close range. Importantly, Jamie McNeil

extremely difficult in our attacking third. Their excellent

the pitch, and controlling the play in the vast majority of

(L) in goal registered his second clean-sheet as well.

goal-keeper, who saved point-blank shots and three

games. The creative midfield trio of Daniel Mote (G), Tomi

This was followed by another home win against ACS

clear one-on-ones, ensured the 0-2 deficit we conceded

Ojora (W) and Matteo Capuano (B) were at the heart of

Cobham’s 2nd XI. Pitch M was indeed becoming a fortress

early into the second half would not be overturned. This

this, interlinking with great skill and fluidity.

but this was only after giving ACS Cobham a 1-0 head-

was another frustrating match given how well we kept

start (!) and scoring two goals late in the second half; first

pressing looking for goal right up to the end of the 80

captain Lucas Mayhew (g) provided this from the back.

through a corner from James Taylor (D), then a wonder-

minutes; our effort was unquestionable. And so to the

Commanding the defence with skill and determination,

strike from Parker 30 yards out after some great lead-up

final match of the season, another away match, this time

vocal at all times, Lucas was a natural leader and a true

play from the team. Five games into the season, fitness

at Bradfield – a season tough to the end. The return of

team player. Over the course of the season, there were

levels were up, performances and play were improving all

JMS as manager proved to be the spark the team needed

some spectacular individual performances and some

the time and confidence was high.

and after a solid first half, the scores were locked at 1-1.

stunning goals from Amil Folawiyo (P) – whose audacious

So, post half-term, an opening match against Eton on Big

Then blitzkrieg as we ran riot scoring four goals in 20

chip when one-on-one with the opposition keeper earned

Ground would prove an extremely interesting affair. Both

minutes to stun the hosts and essentially seal the win

him what was perhaps the quickest hat-trick in U16s

camps were in the same “boat” coming off a lazy Exeat

before a consolation goal was conceded. Victor Chen (S)

footballing history – all of 12 minutes? Capuano’s 25 yard

but it was Eton who started with much more intensity,

was the main catalyst terrorising his opposite man but

curler was similarly brilliant. This was to be the last goal

purpose and poise on the ball. They scored two very good

it was Parker who benefited mostly from this scoring a

of the season.

goals in minutes eleven and thirteen which demanded a

hattrick to finish the season with ten goals to his tally.

The highlight of the season was surely the 1-0 away

response from the hosts. And although the final score

This season could be summed up in two parts: firstly, the

Victory at Hampton. On a day of non-stop thunder and

remained 0-2 to the visitors, Charterhouse pressed hard

attritional opening stanza where five games were played

lightning, with deeply poor visibility and a waterlogged

right up until the full-time whistle, but to no avail. This

inside 13 days (where we fared quite well!) and a post-

pitch, and, on top of that, playing a side that had beaten

was a hard, close match which partisans and neutrals

Exeat blip where we went winless four games in a row.

Eton who we had lost to the week before, this was a truly

appreciated in equal measure.

The playing record does not do justice to this extended

gritty match in which Charterhouse ground out a nail-

Three days later, we were on the road to Aldenham, and

squad of players (20 used in total). However, I trust the

biting victory by the narrowest of margins. Credit goes to

then Hampton another few days later. Both matches

impetus these boys will give the senior teams will see

every member of the team who showed great spirit and

were absolute goal-fests with teams playing with loose

them recoup the wins that eluded them this Oration

tenacity in seeing this one through. Goalkeeper James

abandon a.k.a. Liverpool 2017/18. The respective 4-6 and

Quarter. A wonderful group of lads to work with. I wish

Titchener-Hooker deserves a special mention for making

4-5 score-lines didn’t quite tell the full story as in both

them well for the future.

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some vital saves, particularly as pressure mounted on our

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required

leadership

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defence towards the death.

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for the knockout punch that wouldn’t come…. or at least,

U16B

In all, it was a thoroughly successful season, and there

it wouldn’t come our way! Some of the eight goals scored

Won 5, Drawn 1, Lost 1

will be plenty of excellent football to look forward to as

during these two matches were quite spectacular with

The Under 16B team had a fantastic season; losing to just

these boys move up the school.

Marcus Rawlings’ (S) overhead-kick and Sam Nichols (D)

Eton, and recording a frustrating draw against Tonbridge,

‘thunderbolt’ being the pick of the bunch.

the team won all their other matches, with some thumping

U16C

After the second Leave Weekend, Winchester (away)

victories against Winchester (5-2) and Bradfield (5-0).

Won 1, Lost 4

beckoned, another difficult task made all the more

This is a strong footballing year, and testament to this

It was a challenging season for the U16Cs. Some of the

difficult due to the ‘dreamy’ excursion we took along

was the fluidity of movement between As and Bs, Bs and

players confronted their own fears and as a result they

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following week, however, saw our C team up against King

real life thrillers; for example, the game against Eton that

Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 5

Edward’s Witley’s A team. Despite the U15Cs putting up

resulted in a 0-1 loss during the final minutes. Because

The U15A side have to all intents and purposes had a

brave fight, King Edward’s were able to keep possession

of the many changes within the squad, both games

relatively mixed season, full of highs and lows. Given

for the majority of the match, gaining a 7-0 lead by the

against Bradfield proved to be frustrating for some of the

the stage they are at in their development as sportsmen,

final whistle. The third fixture with Eton was a gripping

players. Luckily all of them remained highly engaged and

they will have learned a huge amount about themselves

end to end battle and both teams played at high tempo

as a result the first fixture ended with a 1-0 victory.

and the idea that working together as a collective team

for the duration. Sadly, Eton came out on top at full

As a team the group clearly improved. In the defence

with a positive mentality will lead to further positive

time, with the final score line 2-1. By far the toughest

they could always rely on the solid defensive stance of

connotations. The team spirit shown in matches against

fixture this season was against Hampton. Torrential rain

the four musketeers – Jack Little (g), Louis Lister (S), Will

Eton (3-3), Bedes (2-1) and Winchester (5-4 having been 1-3

and strong winds battered the players throughout both

Abbot (S) and Sam Cobden-Ramsay (V). During many an

at half time) was fantastic to see; the quality of football

halves, creating some incredibly challenging conditions.

occasion, they received helpful support from Ed Wyatt (P).

was pleasing and the effort levels remained high. Heads

This, combined with the well-above-average strength of

While during his injury Gregorio Napoleone (V) supported

did not drop and the team rallied around one another.

the Hampton squad, unfortunately resulted in a 10-1 loss;

the team throughout their training sessions. I am also in

The ISFA Cup draw was not a kind one, but again there

definitely a game to put down to experience!

particular grateful for his offered help and support during

was great strength of character to come back against

As the season progressed, the boys worked hard on

the first set of training sessions. Top scorers during this

Bradfield from 0-3 to 2-3 with a few minutes remaining.

increasing the accuracy and effectiveness of their passing.

quarter were Harry Ozin (H) and Jaime Munoz Palacin (W)

Despite banging on the door for the equaliser, it sadly did

In addition to this, their ability to read the opposition

with respectively 3 and 2 goals. The midfield relied often

not appear. As a group of individuals, there is potential

and adjust their playing style accordingly proved very

on Toby Ball (B) and Hugo McEachran Marin (V) and their

abounding with this selection of players. Ali Reza Dehzad

successful against Aldenham and Winchester and the last

technique and passing skills and the fast breakouts of

(g) progressed magnificently through the season, and was

minute winner from a long range shot was arguably the

Joel Adeyemo-Dakoh (B).

instrumental in the nine goal thriller against Winchester.

finest moment of the U15Cs season.

One of the specifics of the composition of our team

Ash Ticktum (P) also showed tenacity when in forward

was the impact of our so-called Italo-Spanish squad of

areas, with Mackenzie Faull (W), Louis Savile (g) and

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Jaime, Hugo, Gregorio and Andrea Micheli (D). Their

Luke Hornett (g) also making positive contributions

Won 7 Lost 3

team work and resulting Spanish shouts such as ‘Ariba’

to the midfield area. As a team, they have at times

On the whole a strong season for the U14As with 7 wins

did confuse many an opponent. Because of a change in

experienced some difficult results which will be a test

and just 3 defeats. The season started very well with

players, Henry Titchener-Hooker (V) was excellent as our

of character. The importance of having the right attitude

four successive wins and lots of goals, especially for

stand in keeper, making some really good saves during

and application during training and at matches will be

Freddie Hay (W) who notched 15 in 4 games. A loss at

the final few fixtures of the Quarter. Last but not least,

essential for this group in order to make the transition

Eton where we missed the influential Murphy Parker (S)

Freddie Bott (D) did join the Cs at the end of the season

to senior football. I am sure that they will take note of

halted our run before we got back on track with good

and proved to have a real fighting spirit and there were

what has happened during OQ 2018 and return with

wins against Aldenham, Bede’s and Hampton. The season

many times that he courageously challenged an opponent

mature mind sets next season.

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did grow as a team. Sometimes the matches proved to be

Richard Peacock

Winchester and a very good Bradfield side took the edge

for ball possession.

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off a good season.

team and I am certain that all of them will represent

Won 3, Lost 4

The team had a good defence, well marshalled by the

Charterhouse well during the seasons ahead.

The U15Cs faced some very strong opponents this

excellent Archie Kirton (W) and Harry Price (S) at centre

season. The team performed very well in their first match

back. Either side we had Theo Needs (B), Ben Ballard (B)

against Ardingly, securing a convincing 6-1 win. The

and Nick Kudriashov (B), all of whom had good seasons.

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It has been a real honour to have been able to coach this

Behind them, Charlie Goutkin-Smith (S) came with a good

chance after chance. 6-0 at the break wasn’t at all flattering.

Charterhouse 3 Aldenham 1

reputation as a keeper and didn’t disappoint, making

Parker sat out the second half and the contest became a

We got back to winning ways with a good 3-1 victory

some excellent saves and being good with his feet. The

little more even as we moved positions around and tried

against a strong Aldenham side. After conceding early

midfield was dominated by Murphy Parker who has

different things. The final score of 11-4 said little for

on, we dominated the rest of the half scoring 3 very good

strength, power and aggression. At times he was just too

either defence. Freddie Hay notched 4 more goals, Parker

goals. Freddie Hay continued his fine run with two well

good for the opposition. Alongside him DJ Clapcott (W)

2, Marsh 2, Clapcott, Kirton and Whitehorn also scored.

taken goals and Archie Kirton with a well taken free kick.

proved a willing partner, breaking up play and moving

The second half became a bit of a slog as neither side Westminster 1 Charterhouse 4

Doljanin (S), who often found himself playing in a variety

The third away trip and another very good victory against

of positions without fuss and no little skill. In the wide

a competitive Westminster side. The match was evenly

Charterhouse 2 Hampton 0

positions Finn Lakin (P) and Toby Slater (S) provided skill

balanced for large periods of the first half before Freddie

In driving rain we entertained Hampton on a day more

and trickery but lacked a little strength. They will no doubt

Hay popped up to give us an advantage. The second

suited for ducks. Without Parker and Clapcott we were

develop into good footballers once they get stronger as

half was much more straightforward as we played some

forced to move Hay into midfield to add a little bite,

they grow. Henri Whitehorn (P) also played a number of

excellent football. Hay dominated and scored all four goals

moving Marsh into the main striker role. That move

games in a wide position and did well. Casper Beyer (P)

in a vintage display. A very good performance all round.

seemed to pay dividends as Marsh latched onto a through

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forward with purpose. Making up the central 3 was Dali

came into the side late in the year and proved himself

ball to open the scoring before Caspar Beyer glanced

with a number of very good performances. Leading the

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home a header just before the break to take a deserved

forward line Freddie Hay had an outstanding season

In the cold and wet we entertained Highgate in the last

lead to the interval. The second half became a dogged

scoring 18 goals. Power and pace took him away from

game before half term. We quickly got into our stride and

affair as Hampton came into the match but we defended

defenders with ease and he will be a dominant player

dominated. Freddie Hay opened the scoring before Toby

stoutly to hold them off and take a very good victory.

at schoolboy level in years to come. Ashley Marsh (L)

Slater added a second. Hay added a third before Highgate

played in the number 10 role and showed he can be a real

pulled a goal back after a calamitous piece of defending.

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handful at times. As he grows stronger, he will also be

The second half replicated the first, Hay ran riot taking

Next up were Bede’s and on a freezing day we set about

a massive asset to the school, possessing real potential.

his tally to 15 in 4 games and Murphy Parker also scored;

imposing ourselves early in the match. Chances came and

4 from 4 with tougher matches to come.

went before Slater popped up at the far post to get us into

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passed the ball well and we did enough to win the game.

a lead. A soft penalty gave Bede’s the chance to get back

The 14As opened their account in fine style with a hard

Eton 1 Charterhouse 0

on level terms and at the break 1-1 felt a little harsh on us.

fought victory at Ardingly. A very well matched first half

Always a tough physical match against Eton and this one

Playing the second half with more tempo we regained the

saw exchanged goals twice as neither side could take

proved no exception. With a strong wind and downhill

lead after a slick move that Beyer finished off before Marsh

advantage. Freddie Hay scored his second at the start of

advantage we started well but couldn’t find the elusive

coolly finished once clean through. A late goal for the away

the second half and Toby Slater finished off the match

goal to get our noses in front. Chances came and went

side couldn’t prevent us from claiming another victory.

with the final goal of the game to leave us 4-2 winners, a

and then against the run of play we conceded on the

good start.

stroke of half time. Missing the influential Murphy Parker,

Winchester 2 Charterhouse 1

we struggled to create in the second half although on the

The most disappointing result of the season as we

Royal Russell 4 Charterhouse 11

balance of play we certainly should have taken something

couldn’t cope with the physicality of a large Winchester

The 14s continued their fine start to the season with an

from the game; the first loss of the season.

side. The first half was not for the purist as neither side

emphatic win at Royal Russell. The first half saw total

could get a grip of the game and stalemate ensued. We

domination as Murphy Parker ran the show and created

played at a better level in the second half but conceded

two quick goals as our full backs were exposed high up

(3-2), Royal Russell (2-0) and Aldenham (4-2). Apart from

demonstrated by the team across the season, which

the pitch. We did get a goal back through a Parker penalty

Eton and Bradfield, the team were beaten, but unbowed,

proved the most successful U14C in recent Charterhouse

but try as we might, it wasn’t enough.

by Hampton (0-3) and Winchester (1-2). The fifth and most

history. The twin pillars of Jamie Hume (H) and Charlie Nation-Dixon (R), who rotated the keeping duties expertly

City-like possession stats of over 75%, the boys battered

between them, provided the firm foundation for this

The final game of the season and the toughest test, away

at the door on Vincent Square, but to no avail, conceding

achievement: Charlie even saved a penalty in a boggy

to Bradfield. We started brightly but conceded a couple

a sucker punch rebound off a free kick late on.

game at Bradfield. Alex Wareham (B), Tom Brocklebank (P),

of preventable goals just before half time. We did have

The defence included two ever-presents, the ever-reliable

Mischa Rumiantsev (H) and Kamran Valizadeh Afchar (G)

two golden opportunities to get back into the game but

centre backs, captain Henry Rolland (B) and Freddie

formed the next line of defence, with Kamran also taking

spurned them both. Needing a goal to get back into the

Halford (W). They were supported by an agile ‘sweeper-

responsibility for the team warm-ups on match days.

game we halved the deficit after Finn Lakin managed to

keeper’, Pelumi Adedoyin-Adeyinka (V) and tenacious

At the other end of the pitch, Alfred ‘hat-trick’ Popoola (V),

score a header without knowing too much about it! Alas

full backs Cameron ‘Archie’ Gemmell (R) and Emmett

Markus Cohen (S) and Zak Meghji (L) caused real issues

Bradfield hit back before Freddie Hay again got a goal

Baker (R). The midfield comprised: ever-present Alex

for opposition defences with their pace and power, not

on the breakaway - game on or so we thought. A head

Tertychnyy (g) and Harry Lavelle (V), joint top-scorers

least in the 6-2 victory against Highgate, and the midfield

injury to Archie Kirton then forced him off leaving us

with 3; Felix Orr (W), James Poultney (D), Joe O’Neill (P),

scored their fair share of goals too. Particularly memorable

short defensively, and as we ran out of steam, Bradfield

Louis Wilson (R), Toby Xi (D) and Alessandro De Bustis

were the long-range efforts of Barnaby Glass (B) and Harry

took advantage scoring two late goals. A great game, but

Figarola (H), whose season was sadly cut short by injury.

Winchester (H). Harry Baker (V) and Henry Mayhew (g)

Bradfield were the better side.

Some of the midfielders took their turn up front, but the

completed the midfield line-up – both distributing the ball

main striker was Oscar Bott (D), whose tireless running

incisively and working hard to recover ground in defence.

U14B

did not receive its just reward. Many thanks to CAMS,

As a result, Henry earned unanimous approval from the

Won 4, Lost 5

MPB & SRP for all of their assistance, and particularly to

team as man of the match against KES Whitley.

The U14 football fixture list has become ‘lean and mean’

Louis Ward (1YS W), who volunteered to coach the team

There is certainly a great wealth of talent in this squad,

over the recent years. To use a footballing cliché: “there

for five weeks when injured and did a brilliant job. Also,

who also managed to stand up physically to some strong

are no easy games in U14 football”. In my 17 years of

thanks to all of the boys – I wish them many happy days

opponents. It is only a shame that the bus journey

coaching teams at this level, I can never remember so

playing football at Charterhouse and beyond. Peter Price

weighed a little heavy in the legs for the first twenty

Martin Bicknell

few goals being scored in a season, for or against – for

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frustrating defeat came at Westminster. With Manchester Bradfield 5 Charterhouse 2

minutes against Eton. But that is now a challenge to

16; 17 against. This said, the boys should be very proud

U14C

overcome in the years to come….

of their season (looking beyond the superficiality of mere

Won 6, Drew 0, Lost 2

In the meantime, it only remains for me to thank the boys,

results): the boys became a team through the Quarter and

Following our heavy defeat against Hampton, news

parents and the other U14 coaches, especially SRP, for

began to show the cohesion, togetherness, selflessness

began to leak across the Surrey-Hampshire border that

their enthusiasm, support and good humour this season.

and desire to win matches against good teams. They

Winchester’s U14Cs were on a ten-week unbeaten streak

stood up to some very good teams with pride and

and looking for another scalp. Things looked ominous.

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determination: if their heads had dropped, they could

Fired by the spirit of the underdog, though, our boys

Housematch Final:

Weekites 3 vs Gownboys 1

have been well beaten by Eton and Bradfield, but held both

rose to the challenge and stunned the opposition with

Senior House Plate Final:

Bodeites 4 vs Pageites 3

to a 3 goal deficit for the last third of the game. The best

a volley of five unanswered goals – all this without our

First TICS Final:

Weekites 2 vs Girdlestoneites 0

performance came against Highgate (5-1) on an afternoon

usual captain, Dom Smith (g), who had led by example in

Junior Housematch Final: Saunderites 6 vs Weekites 1

of torrential rain. Everything gelled and 4 second half

the preceding games.

Junior House Plate Final:

Pageites 5 vs Hodgesonites 2

goals sealed a fine win. Other wins came against Ardingly

That performance was typical of the dogged attitude

Yearlings Cup:

Saunderites defeated Weekites

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3-0 to Reed’s. The following week Charterhouse beat a

final at Rugby. This match was a brilliant display. James

Won 15, Drawn 3, Lost 3

touring Australian side, Pine Rivers, 3-1 and battled to

Taylor (D), Alex Topley (D) and Freddy Clinton (W) were

The new-look 1st XI squad travelled to Rugby School for

a hard fought 2-0 win v RGS, Guildford in round one of

solid at the back; Will Briggs (V), Toby Duffen and Fordham

a series of pre-season matches against Bradfield College,

the National Cup. Another tough fixture followed as the

provided the cover in midfield and Rawlings, Ford, Thomas

MCS, Oxford and Rugby School. Ten members of the

1st XI travelled to Cranleigh without Boulanger and Elliot

and Sam Duffen were electric in attack. The game finished

squad had been on the August tour to Cape Town, South

Clarke (W). Max Say (B) played well in midfield and Sasha

5-1. A final block fixture and fourth game in eight days

Africa, and much of the rest of the group had been part

Prokofev (L) debuted in goal, but Cranleigh proved too

finished 3-2 to Charterhouse against Radley. Boulanger took

of either the U16 or U18 indoor teams that played during

strong and ran out 1-3 winners. Thereafter a sequence of

his season total to nine corners, Sam Duffen scored his ninth

the Autumn term. This extra contact time makes a big

excellent performances v Eton (4-2), Churcher’s College

and Boulanger won the game with a penalty stroke won by

difference during the short hockey season. The three

(6-0) and Bradfield (6-3) showed that the side was starting

the pacey Thomas. Another great season, that then carried

games were tight as each team found their feet and all

to gel. In all three games, Charterhouse scored within

on into CQ where Merchant Taylors’ awaited Charterhouse

twenty Charterhouse players spent time on the pitch.

the first minute and against Bradfield the score was

in the National Cup semi-final at Lee Valley Hockey Centre.

Two draws versus Bradfield and MCS and a narrow win

5-0 within twenty minutes of the start. Rawlings scored

against Rugby reflected some competitive matches and

4 against Churcher’s and another two in the Bradfield

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good preparation for the season ahead. Goals came from

game. Say and Ford also both found the net and Sam

The semi-finals and finals of the England Hockey Tier 2

a Raph Boulanger (P) penalty corner against MCS and then

Thomas (W) in attack began to show his electric pace.

Championships took place at Lee Valley on Wednesday 1st

from Pete Wallace (B), Ross Fordham (W) and a second

Archie Samuelson (g) came into the side at Eton and

and Thursday 2nd May 2019. This competition involves

from Boulanger versus Rugby School.

played brilliantly in midfield and showed that he could

almost 100 schools that play one term of hockey and those

In the traditional start of season training match v

make a real impact at 1st XI level. Either side of half term

that chose not to enter the Tier 1 competition.

Guildford HC, the 1st XI squad started to take shape.

Charterhouse beat Hurst in a comfortable 3-0 win (Sam

The semi-final match against Merchant Taylors’ School,

On a surprisingly warm evening the School side started

Duffen with two), Portsmouth Grammar School 6-1 and

Northwood was a repeat of the 2018 final, which Taylor’s

brightly and played some good hockey through Fordham

lost a fantastic Friday night fixture 1-3 to a combative

won 4-3 in a closely fought match. However, this time it

and Toby Duffen (S) in midfield. Another penalty corner

St.George’s in front of 800 spectators and a live band. The

would be different. In the opening exchanges both sides

goal from Boulanger showed how important set pieces

St. George’s 6s competition saw a rematch with Reed’s in

battled away in defence without creating clear cut chances

would be throughout the season. It was also a good start

a tough group that also featured Tonbridge. After some

in attack. The Charterhouse defence led by Boulanger

for Toby Rawlings (S) who, in his first season of 1st XI

quality wins against Trinity, The Perse and Woodbridge,

looked in great shape. Taylor made a series of good tackles

hockey, had the challenge of stepping into Kai Magee’s

Reed’s proved too strong, but Tonbridge couldn’t beat the

and Briggs, Clinton and Topley were first to any passes

(S18) shoes at centre forward. Toby scored twice and

Charterhouse team who qualified in second place to the

up to Merchant Taylor’s forward line. As the half moved

looked sharp at centre forward ably assisted by Sam

plate quarter finals. Wins over Ardingly and Manchester

on, Say created several openings with Ford and Rawlings

Duffen (S) and Alex Ford (D), both of whom returned from

Grammar meant a place in the final where Langley Park

looking dangerous up front. However, it was not until

the 2018 season looking sharp. Sam himself scored the

ran out 1-0 winners in a very close final.

Thomas (in his first season at 1st XI level) came on that

fourth and despite some pressure from Guildford in the

The run in to the end of the season featured two games

the game opened up. Three blistering runs created chances

second half the score finished 4-2.

against Tonbridge. The first was a tight game where

for Thomas and his team mates, which led to a long corner

The season proper got underway against Reed’s (a side

Charterhouse hung on to a 1-1 draw with a depleted starting

cross. The ball fell loose inside the D and Sam Duffen swept

that went on to finish the season as National Champions).

XI. A week later a repeat in the National Cup also ended in

in on his reverse stick. 29 minutes 1-0. The half time team

A close fought game got away from Charterhouse when,

a draw (2-2) and only penalty strokes could separate the

talk was made more straight forward when a Charterhouse

during the warm up and opening exchanges, three

teams. Clarke was superb in goal and managed to keep out a

penalty corner from Boulanger in the last minute of the first

players were ruled out through injury. The game finished

flick low to his left to put Charterhouse through to a quarter

half flew under the keeper to make the score 2-0.

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The second half was closely contested but neither side

the circle and a deflected backhand shot drew them level.

between, making it 4-2 with Bedford needing to score again

could find a rhythm as each defence played well. Merchant

Only now did Charterhouse respond with a series of decent

to stay in the contest, Clarke stayed cool, dived quickly and

Taylor’s were forced to commit more players forward and

attacks, but Bedford continued to look threatening on the

saved low to his left to leave Charterhouse as winners and

this opened them up on the counter attack. A great move

counter attack. The final five minutes were tense for both

2019 National Champions. This was a fantastic, hard-fought

down the left ended with a ball flying across the circle and

teams and with two minutes to go Bedford won their first

final. A lot of credit must go to Bedford for the quality of

Freddy Clinton on the overlap smashed home from close

penalty corner of the game. Despite posting a player on the

their play. And, for the 1st XI, it was a brilliant way for the

range. The 3-0 lead was never seriously threatened and

left of the keeper the hard, low flick hit Taylor on the line

squad to finish their season together. Ten of the team have

Clarke remained calm in goal. A great semi final win against

and the umpire blew for a penalty stroke. Step up Clarke

now played their final game for the school and should be

a side that had beaten us in the final one year previously.

in goal, who had watched dozens of Bedford penalty flicks

very proud of their superb contribution. For Elliot Clarke (W), this was tremendous way to conclude

save! The crowd breathed again; just ninety seconds to play.

his time involved with Charterhouse hockey, including

After an evening unwinding and an overnight stay in

Incredibly, Bedford won another corner. Flicking left for a

three seasons in the 1st XI. He was awarded a Greyhound

Stratford, the 1st XI squad were ready for the final against

deflection the ball was stopped by Boulanger and cleared

award in recognition of his achievements over the past five

Bedford School. Bedford had convincingly beaten St.

to take the game to penalty strokes…… After hours of

years and in particular, the past two years where he has

George’s 3-0 in their own semi-final and boasted a two-year

practice for both Clarke and the five penalty flick takers,

played a major part in the team reaching two consecutive

unbeaten record. This would be a tough match.

Charterhouse were as confident as it is possible to be in

national finals. Elliot has always led by example in and out

The first half was a revelation. Charterhouse played with an

a straight shoot out (not particularly). Boulanger scored

of school. In 2019, he not only won the national school title

incredible intensity and created a series of good chances. At

the first and Say the second. Bedford hit the post and

but he also won the national indoor and outdoor titles with

the other end, Bedford couldn’t get into the Charterhouse

then scored. Briggs and Fordham scored, as did Bedford in

Guildford Hockey Club.

25 let alone get any shots away. Fordham and Toby Duffen were superb in midfield. Say carried the ball well and Briggs showed his experience and quality by attacking at pace down the right-hand side. All the time Clinton and Topley defended superbly. After 20 minutes, Charterhouse were awarded their second penalty corner of the game. The fierce

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Bedford defence blocked the first shot and the ball dropped to Boulanger ten yards out. He smashed the ball home to give the 1st XI a well-deserved 1-0 lead, which 1st XI carried through to half time. The balance of play in the second half was an almost total reverse as Bedford produced some superb hockey to put Charterhouse under pressure throughout. The Bedford attack couldn’t break down a defence that tackled superbly. Taylor was brilliant; Topley, Clinton and Briggs battled all half; Clarke was assured in goal and Fordham and Toby Duffen were tireless in midfield. Bedford looked like they eighteen minutes into the half, a quick move to the left of

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might run out of ideas. However, pressure finally told as,

week, we headed 15mins down the road with a player short

Olivia continued to not be afraid to run at players as Centre

his outstanding contribution to school hockey over the

and a goalkeeper who had been grabbed last minute from

Forward; always involved in the action, she assisted many

past five years. As 1st XI captain, Raphael has led the team

the girls’ hostels and who had never played hockey before,

goals and scored a great put-away against Christ’s Hospital.

to the school’s first ever national hockey title. Raphael’s

let alone donned a keeper’s kit. We fought hard but could

A player who has improved a lot over the last year is Alix

performances at centre back have been superb throughout

not keep them out and succumbed to the pressure, losing

McNeil (L); making great runs up front and having far great

his three years in the 1st XI and over the past two seasons, he

0-2. Happily, by the end of the season we managed to get

control of the ball.

has contributed more than thirty goals from penalty corners

our own back at home with a full-strength team. Charlotte

If only all teams could show such a never give up attitude,

and open play. Raphael has led by example - determined,

Mills (V) had got her eye in during the season and scored

a willingness to work to improve, and a supportive team

competitive and always bringing the rest of the team with

her third of four goals The sheer delight on the coaches’

spirit! I look forward to another enjoyable season next year

him. Incredibly, Raphael has also won six further national

faces when she did a right-hand drag was palpable! A new

and thank DRF for all his inspiring coaching.

titles with Guildford Hockey Club since starting to play

addition to the team, Matilde Monteforte (V), added to the

competitive hockey at the club. This season he captained

score sheet and they were joined by India Riddoch (F), our

2nd XI

the side to national indoor and outdoor titles as well.

dependable captain. As one of our stronger players, she

Won 2, Drawn 3, Lost 5

Raphael deservedly won both the Player of the Season

normally controlled the defence, but she gradually moved

The 2nd XI season got off to a tough start, with the opening

and Players’ Player of the Season awards at the end of the

into midfield as the season progressed. Controlling the play

games against Reed’s and Cranleigh. The team played well

season – accolades which reflect not only a fine season,

alongside her was Emily Sawyer (F), an excellent hockey

against these strong opponents, and although the score line

but outstanding service and achievement over the past five

player, with great stick skills and a good strike. She was

may not reflect this, the games were very competitive. Now,

years.

often seen driving forwards as well as saving many goals on

with the team having been able to train together for a few

the line to help our new goalkeeper. Jenny Li (W) had kindly

sessions, hopes were high of winning the next match against

At the end of this season, Charterhouse also said goodbye

agreed to take up the role and, with no prior experience,

KES, Witley. KES held out for a draw, which went against the

to departing Director of Hockey Dan Fox. His contribution

worked hard in practices to learn the position, listening

run of play, as Charterhouse had been all over them for the

and leadership to sport, and hockey in particular, have

carefully to advice. It always amazes me the difference a

majority of the game, but we could not seem to find the

been immense. Countless pupils have benefited from his

year makes and the Second Years always seem to return to

back of the net. More training, more practice, and we were

enthusiasm, skill and knowledge as the game has developed

hockey with better decision making, strength on the ball,

ready to go again, versus Churcher’s College, who had only

and flourished at Charterhouse. The national title win at

and determination. They are always key to the team and

managed to bring seven players. Charterhouse promptly

the Olympic Park was a truly memorable way to mark his

this year Sabrina Boliston (V), Julia Finegan (V), Olivia Evans

took the opportunity to put six past the opposition, in

service and reward all his effort and wisdom. We wish him

(G) and Cordelia Stevenson (F) were amongst those Second

a seven-a-side match that was only going to go one way.

well in his new role at Guildford Hockey Club.

Years to make an impact. Sabrina and Julia controlled the

The next match, against Bradfield, was another typical

defence and guided our new defenders, Shanay Patel (D) and

2nd XI game – Charterhouse had just as many chances as

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Zelda Kenny (F), with wisdom and determination. Cordelia

the opposition, yet once again could not score, so the 3-0

Won 1 Drawn 2 Lost 5

has matured into an excellent left-midfield player. She

score line does not reflect the game. The final match before

Whilst this cannot be classed as a successful season for

demonstrated all that she had learnt previously, remaining

Exeat was against Hurst, who Charterhouse dominated for

girls’ hockey in terms of results, it was very enjoyable and

strong on the ball and never turning into a defender’s strong

the whole match, and only managed to score a last-minute

the squad showed good perseverance to continue to battle

side. With Julia’s hit-outs and Cordelia’s through balls, we

conciliatory goal.

in tough matches. A lot of the games were close affairs with

moved the ball quickly and efficiently forward. Cordelia was

Off the back of this encouraging win just before half term,

the final goal difference only being -6. We seem to always

joined in mid-field by Alessandra Aprile Borriello (B) who is

there were high hopes going into the second half of the

have bad luck in the away fixture against KES, Witley each

one of the quickest players we have had in recent years. She

season. The first fixture was part of the famous ‘Friday

year and, after a narrow loss to Lord Wandsworth in the first

never gives up and will chase back to regain any lost ball.

Night Lights’, a new event which turned two senior games

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Raphael Boulanger (P) was also awarded a Greyhound for

Dan Fox

Louise Batty

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large crowds present. The opposition were St George’s, a

Won 5, Lost 3

Won 4, Drawn 1, Lost 5

technically gifted side but perhaps lacking the mental edge.

Satisfaction and success often go hand-in-hand, but I can

This was a season full of thrills and a few spills, a large

Having gone down to an early goal, Charterhouse rallied

say with some confidence that, even had our win-loss ratio

turnover of players, under-manned squads and last

and soon led 2-1. The game continued to prove eventful,

not been as positive, there would still have been plenty to

minute concessions of goals….but most important of all,

eventually ending in a pulsating 3-3 draw. The following

enjoy this season. The 3rd XI have been excellent right

high-scoring, entertaining hockey. Nobody could call this

Tuesday Charterhouse hosted Eton, and despite some very

from the outset, never failing to work hard in training and

team ‘boring’. We were capable of beating the ‘very good’

promising play and a fantastic solo goal by Seb Lucy (D),

matches and to support each other throughout. As a team

or losing occasionally to the ‘mediocre’ and we would

the game ended in disappointing fashion for Charterhouse

they have grown collectively and conducted themselves

often keep the spectators guessing until the last whistle,

when Eton scored the winner from a counter attack with

very well indeed, approaching matches in exactly the

sadly not always in our favour. We didn’t do ‘mid-week’

just seconds to go. The game finished 2-1 and proved that

right spirit: competitive yet graceful.

very well apart from racking up seven goals at the olde

sometimes being more clinical in front of goal was worth

The season kicked off with a 0-2 loss to Reed’s who – to

enemie near Slough at their brand new hockey centre.

more than sustained pressure.

be fair – were the better team. The following week was a

Don’t mention the word ‘cup’ either, since this team has

Just two days later the team made the short trip to KES, Witley

different story, however, with a 4-3 win over Cranleigh –

gone two seasons without winning a cup match, despite

for the return fixture after the home match had ended 3-3.

a strong hockey school – which set the tone for the rest

being one of the best U16 teams in the region when at

This time, the Charterhouse team was much changed but

of the season. A comfortable midweek win against KES,

full-strength. That said, we were mightily unfortunate

equally hungry for a win. After some good play on a tough

Witley followed, before a narrow and disappointing loss

at Hurst in a game we certainly deserved to win and

pitch against determined opposition, Charterhouse took

to Eton (1-2) and wins against Bradfield (2-1) and Hurst (2-

dominated for long periods, and would have done so but

the lead in the first half but were pegged back by a slightly

0). A narrow loss to Tonbridge (0-1) was our third of the

for some excellent keeping and a penalty corner award

contentious awarding of a penalty flick to the opposition.

season, and with four wins under the belt at that time, set

at the end. On a sunny Tuesday at Broadwater we scored

The second half saw desperate attacking by Charterhouse

up a crucial final game against Radley, which we won 4-2

three goals in the first half v RGS, Guildford but still

in search of the winner but it unfortunately didn’t come

on Northbrook in the final fixture on the final Saturday

managed to go into the break 3-4 down, thanks to some

and both sides settled for a 1-1 draw. The final game of

of the season.

generous defending. In a more sedate 2nd half, goals

the season was against Radley; the second half of this one

While it is true that there has been a fair amount of last-

were shared and we came very close to an equalizer in

saw some of the best hockey played by the team all season,

minute scrambles for players for many of the matches

the dying embers of the game; a 4-5 loss. The only other

but yet again a lack of composure in front of goal cost us

(and only two occasions where we had any substitutes at

loss came on the last Saturday v Radley when again we

dearly. The game ended 1-4 to Radley but didn’t dampen

all), the successes on the pitch has been underpinned by

were very short of players – four down from our usual

the spirit of a Charterhouse team which had enjoyed its

a core squad who have been utterly reliable in showing

squad. We dominated the game, scored the best goal but

hockey thoroughly during the Quarter. Many thanks should

up for training and matches, whatever the weather and

conceded a very soft, deflected goal late on. Even on the

go to SDJ for his enthusiastic coaching throughout.

regardless of the other demands on their time. Special

last play it took a great save by a Radley defender on the

mention in this regard must therefore go to Ganesh

line to prevent yet another accurate drag-flick finding the

Squad:

Robinson (L), Brandon Chiu (L), Harry Clayton-Jones

top corner. But we could take consolation in playing the

Rory Boswell (V); Sasha Prokofev (L); Milo Knatchbull (L);

(G), Luke Martin (B) and Caspar Woodward (W). Overall,

better hockey and deserving at least a draw, if not a win.

Alexi de Unger (V); Peter Wallace (B); Tom Wainwright (R);

this has been a highly entertaining and successful

Back to the beginning. The squad started four players

Charlie Howard (G); Seb Lucy (D); Gianluca Capuano (D);

season which I – and, I hope, the boys themselves – have

down from the previous season with three players

Adam Phillips (R); Fynn Atherton (V); Oliver Sheen (W); Eddie

thoroughly enjoyed; my thanks go to them for making

promoted to the 1st team and one in Espana. First up…

Jonklaas (S); Alex Moore (g); Toby Richardson (g)

it so. Thank you also to those who have come along to

Reed’s coached by an ex-England legend. This turned

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out to be a well-fought first match and David Rees-Mogg

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of hockey into a momentous occasion, with food, music and

interceptions despite painful tendonitis. We also had our

they rattled to 21 scored in the Quarter. Cranleigh and

half to keep things level. We took the lead in the 2nd half

trusty Weekite wing backs Morgan Clarke (W) and Henry

RGS, Guildford are always tough opposition and after

and looked like getting the win our endeavour deserved

Wilkinson. We had aerial specialist Rupert Evans (G)

heavy defeats to them we built confidence with wins

but for a last-minute equaliser; 2-2. Not bad, though,

who, having no faith in our mid-field, preferred to drop

over Bradfield, Hurst and a senior Eton side. The one

against Reed’s. Next up, a very strong Cranleigh side with

bombs into the opposition half from a 16 [until, that is,

disappointment of the season was the loss against the

attacking threat, desperate to avenge our 3-0 away win of

the Eton rule came into play]. Our mid-field were overall

Eton U16 side (1-2). This was a game we definitely should

the previous season. Frankly, we were pummelled in the

our strongest unit, Ben Moulton (B), a rock at LM, strong

have won. We had all the possession, but our attacks were

1st half and there was only one other team who achieved

defensively and technically, putting testing balls into the

too slow and Eton made the most of the two chances they

this against us all season – RGS, Guildford. But we went

D, captain Gabriel Jonsson at CM, capable of a pirouette

had. Even the opposition coach remarked on how lucky

in only 0-1 as Nyasha Kunorubwe (P) shepherded the

turn and a rocket shot such as the one that turned the

they had been. As illness and injury hit at the end of the

ball onto the post or beyond. It could have been 0-5 on a

game against Bradfield, Hugo Samuelson (g) at RM, an agile

season, we only had 7 of our regular players available for

mid-week day. A massive physical effort in the 2nd half,

dancer and juggler with the ball. Up front, after the loss

the match against Radley and so, whilst unfortunate, it

where we redressed the balance and started to win the

of Frankie Parker (S) at centre forward, Ayush Patel (S) CF

was unsurprising that we lost our final game. Overall,

50-50 balls, disconcerted Cranleigh and we started to fire.

marksman supremo from the B team, cross-channel star

however, I saw this as a successful season where real

Ayush Patel’s (S) first touch as an A teamer flew onto the

Petrus Desbois (W) at LW and Marcus ‘Rashford’ Rawlings

progress was made.

junction between post and cross bar and sadly deflected

at RW (and latterly CF) proved an effective trio. They

Goalkeeper for the majority of the season was David

over but the team still came through with a battling

were joined later by the raw talent of Americano-Italiano

Rees-Mogg (V); an outstanding keeper who, in any other

and thrilling 3-2 win. A similar fightback ensued a few

Matteo Capuano (B). Nick Payne (S) ducked and weaved

year would be a shoe-in for the A team. Indeed, so stiff

Saturdays later against Bradfield. Finding ourselves 0-1

between the two squads and defender Anik Moore (P) was

was the competition that he was promoted for a number

down at half-time, we upped the pace and came out 3-1

promoted from the Bs; two Lockite Jamies also made a

of games. Jack Brown (H) is a very reliable sweeper with

winners in a physical contest. At Eton we scored within

guest appearance – Jamie Dovell (L) and Jamie McNeil (L).

excellent timing. He tackled strongly and often saved

the first minute and dominated proceedings but went

Rupert Evans was a key player at sweeper though he

mid-air shots. In front of him Charlie Turner (G) loved to

into half-time at 1-1. In a five minute burst after half-time

tended to hold on to the ball too long when carrying it

push forward and his movement allowed him to intercept

we had buried three more and 4-1 seemed comfortable.

forward. His excellent drag flicks at penalty corners

many passes. It was a similar story on the left with Charlie

However, five ugly minutes later we had gifted two goals

somewhat defined our results– when they went in, we

Harrison (G) and Duncan Petrie (D) and on the right with

back and our lead looked precarious. Henry Wilkinson

won; when they were saved, we didn’t. Rupert and several

our captain Anik Moore (R). Charlie was very difficult

(W) put them to the sword by edging forward and setting

others will be in the 1st XI squad next season. My thanks,

to pass, Duncan had excellent reach and Anik showed

up a 5th, Marcus Rawlings (S) snaffled up his second and

finally, to all the players for their enthusiasm, excellent

himself to be so valuable that he was stolen by the A

Gabriel Jonsson (P) smashed in a 7th from a 5 degree

discipline on the pitch (not one green card between them

team half way through the season! In the midfield James

angle - resulting in a 15-minute talking to for their keeper

all season, not even you, Rupert!), their team ethic and

Dovell (L) was an exceptional distributor of the ball with

after the game; 7-3. Tonbridge came, they saw, they were

commitment. Frankly, our play deserved an even better

accurate, strong passes. He was flanked either side by

conquered, despite taking an early lead. Smartly taken

record too.

Richard Haynes

the invaluable Henry and James Titchener-Hooker (V). All

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deflected goals from Rawlings and Petrus Desbois (W) put an end to Tonbridge’s resistance; 4-1. Altogether 26 goals

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and our attacking line up. Henry was an excellent striker

for, 24 goals against. Not one clean sheet. Not one game

Won 5 Lost 4

of the ball and, with James pushing out, he became our

without defensive shortcomings. Admittedly the heart

This was a very capable U16B side which started the season

key short corner taker. Nick Payne (S) played an attacking

of our defence had been ripped out from the start, but

slowly, only scoring 4 goals in the first 4 games, whilst

mid-fielder and, along with Matteo Capuano (B), they

Louis Lister (S) had made CB his own and made numerous

conceding 9. Once they got up and running, however,

were not afraid of taking on players to surge into the

circle. Jamie McNeil (L) was our top-scorer for the season,

U15A

Quarter and the highlights of the 3-3 scoreline were Jamie

frequently getting his feet around the ball to slot in many

Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 6

Richardson’s (B) performance in midfield, Elliot Lau (L)

goals from the left post. Ambrose Witherspoon (B) picked

A highly anticipated season got underway with an

getting on the scoresheet and James Burns’ (g) screamer!

up a couple himself dashing in from the right-hand side.

away match against Reed’s where a hotly-contested

However, during the following day’s away match at

The whole team worked well to improve throughout the

local derby ended in victory for the hosts. This see-saw

Radley, fatigue became all too apparent as we looked to

season and became one cohesive unit, culminating in

battle first saw the visitors take the lead with a goal

stave off the opposition’s second-half barrage. Earlier in

the comprehensive 6-0 win over Tonbridge. They were a

from Ash Ticktum (P). However, Reed’s hit back hard in

the match, Lau had scored his second goal in as many

group of talented sportsmen who I thoroughly enjoyed

the second half and it was only some stout defending

games and was quickly closing down on Wyatt’s goal-

coaching.

from Josh Drake-Brockman (G) in goal that kept us in

scoring tally, this spurred him into action (as did Radley’s

Louise Batty

third goal) and a terrific solo effort from him saw us rally

A disappointing first up match but plenty of promise

late on, but to no avail. Finally, Faull and Lamming proved

Won 3, Lost 2

on display.

worthy adversaries this day to a dynamic and tireless

The U16Cs took the coach to Reed’s full of eager

A mid-week cup match against a highly-fancied St

Radley midfield.

expectation, and started the opening match of the season

George’s team loomed large and what might have been

Charlie Wyatt proved to be the MVP over the course of the

with vigour: Cameron Challis (H) repeatedly rushed down

a cricket-score at full-time (based on reputations) was

season, his ten goals in ten games is certainly something

the right flank; Will Du-Cann (R) continuously put pressure

actually a satisfyingly 2-2 draw, thanks largely to the

he should look to replicate in the next few years. Jamie

on the Reed’s defenders; and in the dying minutes of the

hustle and bustle of Charlie Wyatt (P) at centre-forward.

Richardson and James Burns were the most improved; one

match, Fred Zamboni (V) struck the goal that the team

Sadly though, some rather meek penalty flicks meant an

fulfilled some early potential while the other turned some

deserved. A 1-0 win. The unbeaten run continued with

upset of this magnitude on Northbrook A would have to

raw talent into a workable, goal-scoring threat who might

a 3-0 victory over Cranleigh. The lightning pace of our

wait. A close 0-1 loss to the “old foe”, Cranleigh, meant

also become coachable! This team itself will need to work

attack, ably supported by a stoic defence, was too much

three matches into the season we were yet to register a

hard over the next couple of years. Good basics are a key

for our opposition to handle. Challis scored twice, Du-

win – Hameed Belo-Osage (G) was a rock in defence this

ingredient to any top hockey player and these take time,

Cann once; and Jack Little (g) rightly awarded the Man-of-

day. But that was all about to change as a Wyatt-inspired

care and dedication. I wish this lot well.

the-Match award. After a series of cancelled games, the

goal-spree (he scored 6 in 3 games) saw us win the next

Eton 6th XI came to the fortress of Northbrook C…and

three matches against RGS, Guildford (3-1), Bradfield (2-

U15B

broke upon its walls. Ed Wyatt (P) got his name on the

1) and Hurst (3-2). Wyatt was ably assisted during this

Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 7

scoresheet, and we won the game 1-0. However, when we

‘hot’ period by Mackenzie Faull (W), the newly-promoted

Sport always contains tough games and easy games,

went away to play the Eton U16Cs with a depleted team,

Sam Wells (P) in goal, Ticktum (who continued to impress)

and the U15B squad unfortunately faced their fair share

despite our best efforts we were undone. Eton established

and captain, Nick Lamming (L) whose work-rate, skills

of tough games this season. We were evenly matched

a 2-0 lead by half-time and with opportunities for both

and drive were becoming a recurring nightmare for

against most sides, but against well drilled opposition, we

teams in the second half, William Barraclough (D) scored

opposition defenders.

often struggled to form a coherent structure. The squad

our only goal. The game ended 1-2, notwithstanding the

Exeat came and went, as did our form it seemed…. a

contained plenty of good sportsmen, but unfortunately

outstanding efforts and skill shown by the Charterhouse

crushing 0-4 loss to Eton was difficult to stomach and

this meant they got pulled away to play a number of other

boys. Our final match was away to Radley where, despite

the ‘A team’ match against Tonbridge was an entertaining

sports, and squash, racquets, swimming, golf, water polo

losing, the boys played with their usual confidence,

afternoon out, but achieved little when looking to

and others’ gain was our loss on Thursday afternoons. We

positivity and skill. Well done for a (mostly) unbeaten

continue building as a team over the course of the season.

started the season with a 0-2 loss to Reed’s, but even in

Nick Dagnall

Our own “Friday Night Lights” match against Guildford

the process of playing this single game, the boys showed

Hockey Club proved to be a fun event near the end of

excellent progression and facing a real opposition

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the hunt for an unlikely draw as the minutes ticked by.

U16C

cemented a lot of tough lessons learned in training. This

is the true meaning of sport.

Nigel Coopper

showed in our next match against Cranleigh, a usually

Squad:

down. The game was eventually abandoned…..

dominant hockey school, but the score line remained 0-0

Rohin Shingadia (V); Maksim Solomon (W); Toby Pascoe

At this stage each year the Surrey Heats creep up on the

for the first 45 minutes of the match, with end to end

(g); Edward House (V); Oliver Clayton-Jones (G); Oscar

U14As. Due to cold weather, we had the advantage of

hockey and penalty corners being won by both teams.

Barrand (S); Charles Kelsey-Fry (S); Alex Kelsey-Fry (S);

playing on home soil. The group we had been placed in

It would simply be a matter of who scored first, and

Zhen Lin (W); William Turner (W); James Burns (g); David

was promising and if we got off to a good start, we may

Cranleigh took their opportunity before us, then used the

Yang (H); Tom Fowler (D) Jonny Wilkinson (D)

qualify for the Surrey finals. We drew 1-1 with Lingfield,

momentum to run in two more goals to finish 0-3. Despite

lost 0-8 to St George’s and lost 1-3 to Reigate Grammar;

these losses, we showed we were able to score goals with

U14A

so no finals this year. Exeat came at the right time to

narrow losses against RGS (1-2) and KES, Witley (1-3), and

Won 2, Lost 9

recharge the batteries. Straight after our return we went

our passing game developed further as the boys gained

It was that time of year again. When damp, cold football

to Eton and played superbly to win 3-0. More solo goals

experience. However, the spirit of the team had not had

fields are replaced by damp, even colder hockey pitches.

from Beyer but assisted by ably Baker and Oscar Bott (D).

a chance to mature and a heavy loss against Bradfield

The season was upon us. Now experienced in the way of

Away to Hurst never seems to go well for Carthusians,

and then a close loss to Hurst demoralised the squad. We

squad selection and preseason training, the team were

irrelevant of the sport. And so it was this time, and even

needed a win, and a 5-0 victory over St. Edmund’s allowed

able to meet during the Christmas holidays to dust off

though we took the lead, we lost our structure, discipline

the squad to start believing in their abilities again. This

the mouth guards and get used to playing Hockey at

and basics to go down 1-7. The positive news was that the

lead to our defining match of the season against Eton. It

Charterhouse. It soon became clear that we were raw.

boys were learning about how hockey at senior schools

started as a familiar story, Eton scored first, our heads

Lashings of enthusiasm, but little experience. Only in the

is played - more aggressively, faster and requiring

went down, and then they ran in two more easy goals, so

capable hands of captain Caspar Beyer (P) and helpful

more intelligence. Our penultimate game was against

far, so familiar. However, a well-crafted goal from open

experience of Harry Baker (V) did we have any real hockey

Tonbridge, which we knew would be hard. However, the

play on the cusp of half time gave us hope. At half time

knowledge. But nothing wrong with that, we would learn

boys put together the performance of the season and

the squad had a defining moment, an opportunity to

on the job (but it would need to be fast).

played some excellent hockey. Beyer scored a hattrick of

either come together as a cohesive unit or to crumble.

As ever, the start of the Charterhouse season is a baptism

terrific strikes, O’Neil and Baker both bagged a goal each.

What followed was the best half of hockey that the squad

of fire. We play Reed’s, Cranleigh and RGS, Guildford; all

Hoping that this might lead to great things in our final

had produced all season. We dominated the play, using

of whom have been playing hockey together for more

game against Radley, we gave it our all. Unfortunately,

quick passing and superior athleticism to overcome an

years than those starting at Charterhouse. We lost 1-6 to

they were very strong and were deserved winners 0-4.

increasingly worried and disjointed Eton defence. One

a strong Reed’s team and it proved to be an eye opener

So for another season, it was all over. I hope the boys

goal was scored, then another to bring the scores level.

for many of our players new to the longer, faster form

enjoyed their season and go on to play hockey for many

Our superior play continued, exerting more and more

of the game. Positives were there and it was pleasing to

years to come. My thanks to the boys for all their efforts

pressure, and it was only the shrill of the final whistle

see Joe O’Neil (P) making his Charterhouse debut for the

and to NEB and DRF for constant support.

that prevented a victory. Although the scoresheet showed

A team, having only picked up a stick for the first time

a draw, both teams walked off the pitch knowing the

the week before. A very similar outcome at Cranleigh (2-

U14B

identity of the true victors. The statistics for the season

8) occurred the week after. Caspar Beyer proving what a

Won 4, Drew 4, Lost 3

may show a substantial negative outcome, but I hope that

talented player he was with a brace of solo goals. Taking a

If this year’s U14B team were an American sporting

the boys who played learnt some heartfelt lessons about

break from Saturday fixtures we played RGS at Broadwater

franchise, they would undoubtedly be known as the

perseverance, fighting for what you want to achieve, and

School on a freezing Tuesday evening. The game started

Charterhouse Sharpshooters: their 18 goals in the season,

most importantly about the value of teamwork and co-

well and we took the lead, but then the snow came and in

including a 4-0 win over Bradfield, doubled the previous

operation in the face of challenging circumstances. That

tricky conditions where hands were starting to sting and

highest U14B goal tally of the last four years. They were

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visibility became almost a few meters, we slipped to 1-3

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U14C

team who have enjoyed their hockey and, crucially, learnt

Allen’s energy and enthusiasm across the whole of Long

Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 6

a vast amount. The consistent back four (on rotation)

Quarter – even with the extra week this term!

Despite this looking like a rather disappointing season on

of Will Toller (W), Rowan Vincent (W), Alex Wareham

Of course, the hard work of the forwards was crucial to

paper, the season has had a number of positives for the

(B), Nicholai Kudriashov (D) and Zhangir Amangaleyev

this success: Freddie Halford (W), Alfred Popoola (V) and

players to take away from what has been the first ever

(S) have been a real force to contend with; in fact, the

Alex Tertychnyy (g) posed a real threat to opposition

season of hockey for a number of boys. This must be the

U14C have been lucky not to lose the likes of Rowan to

defences with their speed and agility, while Zak Meghji

first point to make; many boys in this team have learnt

higher teams. Across the middle, Ashley Marsh (L), Harry

(L) and Hugh Hutchinson (B), when released from the As,

all the basics and developed them from the word go,

Lavelle (V) and Barnaby Glass (B) have run other teams

added expert nous and positioning. Special mention must

finishing the season in a position whereby they should

off the pitch with some real skill shown by Harry. Out

also go to Archie Kirton (W), one of the men of the season,

be confident enough to walk into one of the top two or

on the wings, Will Ferry (V) and Daniel Abisher (D) have

whose rocket-rise from novice to clinical marksman may

three teams next season. Stick skills, shooting, defending

come on huge amounts over the season. Emmett Baker

yet see him play for Charterhouse A teams in the future.

and particularly playing with width have all improved as

(R) and Aran Chauhan (W) have done very well playing the

The forwards were not alone in hitting the bull’s eye,

the season has gone on. The final loss against Radley was

forward’s role, although occasionally been shy in front of

though: Cam Gemmell (R) and Ben Ballard (B) both scored

a hard fought 0-1, a game which could have gone either

goal; nonetheless, a lot to take into next season. Mention

great opportunists’ goals from midfield. Their ability,

way with Charterhouse looking like the stronger side for

also to those who have made their way into the team one

alongside Dom Smith (g) and Charlie Nation-Dixon (R),

the majority of the game, putting all the Quarter’s drills

way or another: Felix Orr (W) with some powerful striking

to provide quick and incisive through-balls also assisted

into practice.

of the ball, Henry Jackson (R) in goal and Charles Triplow

several goals across the season. And then there was Theo

Amongst some tricky games, the U14C team did manage

(W) and Robbie Marshall (S) adding to the midfield

Needs (B), whose skill, sportsmanship and leadership

to grind out a couple of victories, firstly against a

strength. Well done to all, here’s to their future hockey

were at heart of everything the team achieved in midfield

strong Reed’s side who probably went into the game as

careers!

and elsewhere.

favourites. A slightly scrappy, beginning of the season

None of this would not have been possible, however,

affair led to end-to-end hockey in which one goal was

House Match Results

without the surest of foundations in defence: James

always going to be the inevitable winner. Fortunately,

Senior House Final:

Saunderites 3 vs Weekites 1

Poultney (D), on the right, and Felix Hughes (B), on the

this fell to Charterhouse and the game was safely put

Senior Plate Final:

Verites 5 vs Duckites 2

left, were accurate and relentless in their tackling; Toby

away. The other victory was against a Cothill team who

Senior League Winners:

Lockites 3 vs Weekites 1

Slater (S) was an energetic and effective link player at

were certainly an impressive outfit despite being, of

Junior House Final:

Pageites 4 vs Bodeites 1

CDM; Freddie Hay (B) marshalled the whole operation

course, a younger aged team. Mention must also go to

Junior Plate Final:

Verites 3 vs Daviesites 2

with his commanding and skilful presence in the middle.

games versus Bradfield and Tonbridge where, once again,

(Yearlings Cup not played this year)

Meanwhile, we all witnessed the discovery of a fearless

Charterhouse were much their equal and a goal either

Robbie Allen Cup:

ninja-keeper in Freddie Davenport (W), whose bravery

way would swing the fixture. Scoring a goal and attacking

and dedication kept us in several games.

with purpose quickly became a problem for the U14Cs

On perhaps the toughest hockey circuit in the country,

and thus fixtures such as these often fell against them.

the success of this year’s U14Bs should be a source of

A rival fixture versus Eton looks far worse than it was –

great optimism for the future and all that remains is to

even their coach admitted that Charterhouse were by far

say, ‘Well done, boys, and good luck next year!’

the better team for the whole game, but suffered from

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also the only team in recent memory to have matched Mrs

Jamal Sutton

Max Say (B)

an inability to attack the goal; certainly one to work on Admirable mention can in fact go to all members of the

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going forward!

our wicket takers list. He does posses a good technique

coaching expertise and Melvin Bicknell for scoring.

Won 11, Drawn 1, Lost 4, Abandoned 1

with the bat and made some telling contributions, his 18

Roll on 2020!

After the incredible year of 2018, it was always going to be

ball 55 at Lord Wandsworth points to a bright future with

difficult to follow this up but the team of 2019 did a very

the bat. Having lost George Barlow, Prince Singh and Aman

Radley (Cowdrey Cup)

fine job. A season blighted by rain and cancelled matches

Mahtani who contributed over 150 wickets last year, it fell

The season got off to a fine start with an excellent 5

left us with fewer fixtures, but to only lose four games all

to Ollie Sheen to lead our attack. Initially he struggled for

wicket victory against very good opponents. Having

year is an excellent effort in any year. The side was expertly

wickets, but bowled well. After Exeat he excelled and his

lost the toss we laboured for the first hour before the

led by Ross Richardson (F) who kept superbly and batted

6-22 against the Free Foresters was a performance of the

introduction of Paul Dewey (L) and Clinton slammed

with his usual stylish manner. 553 runs at 42 meant he

highest quality and we are fortunate he will be back to lead

the brakes on. Dewey with 3-18, on what proved to be

led the way in run scoring and topped the averages. We

the attack next year. His opening partner was Jonny Miles

a rare 1st XI appearance, and Clinton 3-23 were the pick

wish him well and can only praise him for the way he

(H), who in his first year at the School proved a good ally

of the bowlers before we bowled them out for 160. In

impacted school life both on and off the field; a true role

with his swing bowling. Over 20 wickets was a good reward

reply after the early loss of Campbell, Richardson and

model. The opening pair of Toby Rawlings (S) and David

for his efforts. Wilman and Clinton made up the seam

Rawlings batted with calm authority to produce a telling

Campbell (P) found early season pitches a struggle, but

attack. Clinton had an incredible knack for taking wickets

partnership. On Rawlingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dismissal, Wilman batted with

later in the year they both found form and looked very

with average deliveries! Wilman often produced good

style and moved us within sight of victory. A small wobble

solid. The partnership against Cranleigh in particular will

spells and provided us with good control. James Burns (g)

towards the end as Richardson departed for a fine 50, but

live long in the memory in playing its part in a great win.

provided our other spin option. As a Remove it can be a

Clinton and Briggs saw us home.

Rawlings also contributed with the ball with his whippy

daunting task to come into the side and produce match

seamers. Austin Wilman (W) batted with more maturity

winning performances, but he showed a lot of ability and

Cranleigh (20/20)

this year and can be happy with his performances with bat

his experience this year will stand him in good stead.

The first 20/20 contest of the season saw us travel to

and ball, often making telling contributions. Ayush Patel

It was an excellent year. The performance that really stands

Cranleigh. Once again we started badly with the ball

(S) threatened to have a great season but inconsistencies

out for me was the two day win against our local rivals

before Patel and Wilman dragged us back into the game.

and shot selection often let him down. However, he did

Cranleigh. Unfortunately, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeat our success

Burns, bowling his 4 overs at the end of the innings

produce the two best innings of the season with match

in the National 20/20, going out in the first round and the

coped admirably taking 4 wickets to stem the innings.

winning performances against Hurst and Cranleigh. More

Cowdrey Cup continues to be a struggle against the very

Chasing 154 it was vital we started well but the loss of

will be required as the lead batter next year. His leg spin

top sides. Next year will be a test of our young batters

Patel was alleviated by the fine strokeplay of Wilman and

improved throughout the year and should develop moving

but the bowling unit stays together and should thrive

Richardson who maintained a fine run rate. Richardson,

forward. Will Briggs (V) made up the top six and became

with the experience of this year. I would like to thank

in sublime form, dictated the innings and was impossible

our most improved player. Hard working with great

the tireless efforts of all the cricket staff at Charterhouse

to bowl to, finishing the match with 87 not out to win

commitment, Will not only produced some important

as they travel around the south east, giving up time and

with an over to spare.

innings, but was a positive influence around the team.

effort to help us deliver an excellent programme. Thanks

As is often the case you lose players each year, but we

also to Lee Marshallsay and Liam McKendry for providing

Hurst

now lose five out of the top six batters which will be a

outstanding pitches and practices facilities and without

On a windswept Saturday we hosted Hurst on Green and

big hole to plug! Hopefully doing that next year will be

our excellent catering department, we would indeed go

another excellent match ensued. The visitors won the

Jonny Capuano (D) and Freddie Clinton (W). Jonny batted

hungry! Our food is often commented on for its quality.

toss and after good spells from Sheen and Miles, Hurst

in many roles this year and looks the part; we just need

Finally, I would like to thank Sam Plater for his efforts

played excellently in posting a very competitive 238 in

him to convert this into scores next season. Freddie made

with the 1st XI this year and wish him well as he pursues

their 50 overs, in conditions which were awful for the

his name as a very effective seamer this year and topped

a career outside of Charterhouse; Rob Woods for his

bowlers. After losing Capuano early, we rebuilt well and

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at tea were 80-2 in 20 overs. It needed an injection of

particularly well. A total of 193 represented a good effort.

Campbell departed for 26 before Wilman played very well

pace after the break and with Wilman and Richardson in

Westminster struggled initially but as we turned the

in establishing a match winning partnership. Richardson

commanding form we set about the total with great skill.

screw, a spirited partnership put the game in the balance

with 86 played the innings of the day and a score of 239-4

Patel then came in and took the game away with some

as runs flowed. It was left to Toby Rawlings to conjure up

in 45 overs looked very good at the half way point. Ollie

brutal hitting, finishing 85 not out. An excellent chase.

a match winning spell with the ball, as he rifled through

Sheen got the OCs off to a poor start as he claimed a

the lower order to finish with 6-18; Remarkable.

wicket early and despite Rajan looking very comfortable,

St John’s, Leatherhead (National 20/20)

wickets fell at regular intervals. Great spells from Patel Tonbridge (Cowdrey Cup)

and Burns dried up the runs and the OCs fell away,

high hopes for this year’s event. However, we were

After losing the toss on a damp green wicket we subsided

eventually losing by over a hundred runs.

caught cold and at 20-3 after 6 overs our hopes lay in

against some decent left arm swing. At no stage did

the balance. A recovery of sorts led by Rawlings got us

we get going as wickets fell to some injudicious shot

Wellington (Cowdrey Cup)

to 130. In reply St John’s started well and got ahead of

selection and good bowling. A total of 92 rarely looked

Rain ruined a potentially excellent match as we posted

the rate and despite a middle order collapse, got over

like troubling a strong Tonbridge side as we succumbed

193 in our 50 overs. We started poorly before Wilman

the line. A disappointing day.

to a 7 wicket defeat.

and Patel steadied the ship. Another collapse after the

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As last year’s runners up in this competition, we had

loss of Patel for 33 followed, before Clinton showing his Eton (Cowdrey Cup)

Harrow (Cowdrey Cup)

best form of the season, gave Wilman some much needed

The second round of Cowdrey Cup matches saw Eton

Coming off the back of the Tonbridge defeat, we faced

support. Wilman eventually fell for 81 as we ran out of

visit Green. After losing the toss we bowled with great

more tough opposition in the form of Harrow. With

overs. Just 4 balls were bowled in the Wellington innings

discipline and took wickets at regular intervals as the

excellent pace and bounce in the home wicket, the Harrow

before the rains came to finish the match.

Eton batting struggled to any type of decent score. A

quickie ran through our top order. Again, we lacked any

final total of 176-9 off 55 overs was a below par total.

substantial innings and reached just 110 all out. In reply,

Lord Wandsworth

Having chased several totals well, this one started badly

we bowled well but with so little to play with we lost by 5

We travelled to Lord Wandsworth in the middle of some

losing both openers and a third wicket on 20. Again, a

wickets; Clinton and Miles with two wickets each.

of the worst weather of the summer. On winning the

recovery, led by Richardson and Patel looked to have us

toss we elected to bat and with Campbell and Rawlings

on course, but the loss of wickets when set led to our

OCs (20/20 – Lewis-Noble Trophy)

having their best opening partnership of the year, we

downfall. A good partnership from Sheen and Capuano

A thrilling game played on a great wicket saw the 1st

started brightly. Campbell went on to make 56 and with

gave us hope but again, just when set, we shot ourselves

XI just get home. Batting first we struggled for anyone

Richardson batting confidently, the runs flowed. Clinton

in the foot. We eventually lost by 39 runs in a game that

to find a good partnership but contributions across the

offered the innings of the day with 55 off just 18 balls

we really should have won.

board helped us to 123-7 in our 20 overs. In reply the OCs

as he led us to a mammoth 293-7 in our 50 overs. In

started well, until Jonny Miles ripped the heart out of the

reply, Lord Wandsworth never got going and wickets fell

Westminster

batting with 3-14. Rajan and Kaul then led a fightback but

quickly. Sheen, Wilman, Rawlings and Clinton all weighed

On winning the toss we elected to bat on a good dry pitch.

with Sheen and Burns just about holding it together, we

in and a 223 run victory was forthcoming.

Rawlings and Capuano started well and despite the loss

saw off the challenge. A win by 4 runs; a cracker.

of Rawlings and his younger brother, Marcus (S) making

Free Foresters OCs (Carthusian Day)

Ollie Sheen produced his best performance of the season

before lunch. A collapse of epic proportions with an

The traditional Saturday fixture saw Charterhouse bat

as he swept through the Free Foresters line up to set up

inexperienced side led to us being 120-8, before Briggs

first and after losing Rawlings early on, Campbell and

an easy victory. His 6-22, ably supported by Patel with 2-8,

and Burns led us out of the mire. Briggs with 60 playing

Richardson started to establish a good partnership.

left us chasing just 102 for victory. Toby Rawlings played

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his 1st XI debut, we scored at will to reach 102-2 just

with fluency despite losing Capuano and Richardson

to get us back in the game, and it duly followed. Sheen

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cheaply; his 50 not out leading us home ably supported

and Miles were outstanding as Cranleigh lurched to 26-6.

Won 5, Tied 1, Lost 3

by Patel with 34.

A fightback followed, but we stood firm and eventually

This was a most fascinating and enjoyable season of

bowled them out for 133. Chasing 162 to win in around

2nd XI cricket. Interspersed with torrential rain and the

Winchester

45 overs wasn’t going to be straightforward as the wicket

cancellation of three matches, including an aborted trip

Charterhouse continued its unbeaten run which stretched

died a little. It required one outstanding innings and

to Tonbridge (arriving in a deluge, only for the bus to

to five games with another convincing victory. After

Ayush Patel showed his class with a quite brilliant 75 not

turn around and return home twenty minutes later), the

losing the toss and seeing Winchester race to 30-0 inside

out to finish the game with ease. A superb end to the

squad of almost 30 (thirty!) cricketers played, at times,

4, overs Jonny Miles turned the game on its head with

season.

an expansive and audacious brand of cricket; usually

3 quick wickets. From that point on we held control, Clinton with 3-18 and Burns bowling with great control as Winchester posted just 114. Rawlings and Sam Thomas (W) started brightly. However, they both fell just before

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tea and a couple of poor dismissals after the interval left a small target being a little more challenging than it should have been. Richardson and Clinton then put the game to bed with sensible batting. Another good win. Mumbai Cricket Club (tour match) We welcomed our only touring side of the summer to Charterhouse in the form of the Mumbai Cricket Club. After a solid start, Mumbai proceeded to have a midorder collapse in the face of some excellent bowling and 163 all out represented a below par effort. Our reply started badly with the loss of Campbell and Capuano, but Richardson and Wilman dictated from then on. Wilman with 50 and Richardson 75 not out led us home to a 7 wicket victory.

batting first; setting a sizeable total and then squeezing the opposition when in the field. This of course meant

Batting

Innings Not Out Runs

Av.

RAJ Richardson

553

42.53

AA Patel

400

33.33

FH Clinton

157

26.16

ARR Wilman

350

23.33

TCP Rawlings

319

21.26

that matches were at times played for a ‘fun time, not a long time’, but always with an element of risk and a huge slice of amusement. Captaincy was shared between Elliot Clarke (W), returning for a second season, alongside wicket keeper Tom Wainwright (R). Battle hardened second years within the ranks included Ibrahim Ahmed (F), Rupert Peacock (G), Archie Samuelson (g), Makhdum

DWF Campbell 9 0 160 17.77 WG Briggs

208

17.33

GM Capuano

146

14.60

Shah (F) and the ever present Robbie Elston (G). These coupled with a strong contingent of first year specialists and post exeat, some budding fifths, meant there was at

OBG Sheen 6 2 50 12.50

times a strong ‘talent’ pool to pick from. However, this

JA Burns 6 3 25 8.33

was somewhat lacking in the first three games of the

JB Miles 6 2 32 5.33

season which yielded a return of three defeats. A 27 run

(minimum 5 innings)

defeat at the hands of Cranleigh in an opening 20/20 fixture, where we were left to chase 193 to win, was only

Bowling

Overs

TCP Rawlings

Mdn.

Runs

Av.

Wkts.

132

9.42

FH Clinton

82.5

335

13.95

JB Miles

102.3

353

16.80

OBG Sheen

114

396

18.85

JA Burns

338

24.14

AA Patel

67.5

266

24.18

AR Wilman

80.3

338

30.72

lit up by a scintillating 109* by Ross Fordham (W). His batting at the top of the order set the tone throughout

Cranleigh (2 day match) The final game of the season brought our local rivals Cranleigh to Charterhouse for the traditional two day match. After a good start with the ball, we lost our way and after 50 overs Cranleigh posted 235. In reply, Campbell and Rawlings set about the Cranleigh attack with consummate ease, both hitting 50s. However, we

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lost our way after this before Clinton provided some

(minimum 10 overs)

the season. A 5 wicket away loss at Hurst, where we only posted 87 in less than 20 overs, was not our crowning moment of the season; nor was the 29 run home defeat to Eton, where more sensible batting (7 dismissals were bowled) would have led us to victory. Rain defeated us at Tonbridge and just as things were looking all doom and gloom, along popped an unbeaten run which would stretch to the end of the season.

fireworks to get us to 206-7 at the end of day one. The

It was Wainwright, scoring two centuries in back to back

start of day two demanded a proper bowling performance

matches, who led from the front. A comfortable 70 run

Wilman (W), who alongside David Campbell (P) were on a

In welcoming Eton to a flat Pitch 3, we gainfully began

run chase over Harrow played on Maniacs. Over 500 runs

one match loan from the 1st XI. Skipper Clarke bludgeoned

dismantling their bowling attack… well at least, Marcus

scored in the afternoon off a total of only 48 overs. At tea,

his way to a quick fire 34 from just 23 balls, which then

Rawlings (S) did, scoring a chanceless 115 runs and in

the visitors has posted a mammoth 255-7. Nevertheless

allowed Wilman and Campbell to wrap things up inside

the process providing our opponents with the only real

undaunted, a quick fire start from Fordham (41) alongside

8 overs. A fitting, if perhaps slightly anticlimactic end to

challenge of how to get a batter out – all others had

Wainwright, who was then joined by Louis Ward (W) saw

what was a thoroughly entertaining season.

essentially done this by themselves. Will Abbott (S)

the home side win at a canter by 9 wickets inside 28

A big thank you to all those who represented the side which

batting at number eight was the next best scorer with 18.

overs. The skipper registering 115* and Ward 74* which

also included Abhiraj Rana (S), Archie Creswell (g), Jamie

So, with what seemed like a mammoth task of scoring

included some memorable maximums – an astonishing

Marmion (B), Archie Dodd, (D), Lucas Rimmer (D) and the

over 200 runs in the 25 overs ahead of them, the Eton

game of cricket. The OC Friars were then put to the sword

ubiquitous Oba Agboola (P) – all made their contributions

batters relished the flat wicket, quick outfield and short-

on Carthusian Day, winning by 21 runs. Wainwright was

during the season. Thanks also go to AJ who assisted with

pitched bowling served up to them – were these things

again in the runs with a half century and supported well

the coaching and match day management and umpiring.

not mentioned at “half-time”? In the end, with little to

by Sam Thomas (W) with 66 and Alex Topley (D) with 52.

This was an enjoyable and wonderful season of cricket

stand in their way, in the 22nd over they won the match.

The action then moved to Wellington where the hosts

with which to conclude 5 years of personal involvement in

The off-spin of Moore earned him two wickets and Ben

had been unbeaten until that point in their season. This

Charterhouse sport; well done to one and all. Nick Beasant

Moulton (B) also bowling respectably enough.

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win over Southwark Clergy set the scene for a memorable

Sadly, the Tonbridge fixture was called off due to water-

all changed with Fordham (58) and Topley (51) leading

U16A

logged pitches as the team was about to board the coach.

overs. In reply, Wellington never settled and with tight

Lost 3, abandoned 1

This was indeed a shame given the hot run of form we

bowling from Topley, Thomas, and then Tom Whitehead

The season began with a hiss and roar as just two days

were in. Finally, to Harrow on the Hill to close the season

(P), Theo Payne (D) and Will Abbott (S), the visitors won

back into the Quarter, with one training session under

(pre-Exeat) and what treats were in store for us there;

by 27 runs, despite a tenth wicket stand of 61 making it

our belts, we made the short journey across to Cranleigh

playing on their 1st XI pitch with electronic ball-by-ball

closer than it needed to be! Lord Wandsworth on Green

to play their 3rd XI. In winning the toss, we thought it

scoreboard, a lovely mid-session tea and some strong

was a protracted 20/20 match which was troubled by the

best to take the initiative and bat, however, this 3rd XI

U16 cricket. In losing the toss, we took to the field and

weather; and yet it still witnessed plenty of drama. The

proved not to be the “also-rans” of previous years, they

generously got the Harrow opening pair off to a very

home side batted terribly to only score 83 all out from

had a very good bowling attack! As such, we lost wickets

solid start scoring at around six an over until their

18.3 overs. In reply, the visitors were seemingly sailing to

regularly and in the top order it was only Anik Moore

number five batter came in and scored 90 runs off 38

victory being 48-1 from 11 overs and then a mini collapse

(R) and Sam Thomas (W) who provided any resistance.

balls, essentially taking the game away from us. Harrow

with wickets from Payne and hostile spell from Paul

With overs and partners running out and a need for quick

finished on 245/4 off their allotted 30 overs with Theo

Dewey (L) meant 7 was required from the final over with 3

runs, Morgan Clarke (W) chanced his arm and clubbed his

Payne (D) being the pick of the bowlers with 1/25. In

wickets in hand. 5 runs from the first 3 balls didn’t bode

way to 38 not out, giving our total some respectability

reply, scoring was nigh-on impossible and the sporadic

well. However, Topley took 2 wickets in 2 balls and the

at 118/7 off 20 overs. Some wayward bowling early on

boundary hitting did little to move the field out back

scene was set – one wicket remaining; 2 runs required; the

led to the Cranleigh run-chase being a bit of a cakewalk

or abate the constant Harrovian chatter. Abbott again

bowler on a hat trick. Alas, the tie was probably the fairest

as we found it hard to build any scoreboard or fielding

showed some good application, top-scoring with 12

result as a single was stolen off the last ball. And finally,

pressure. That said, late wickets did fall to create some

in the teams meagre 32 all out. What a fall from grace

to Winchester who on the day were simply not very strong

jitters in the opposition, but this was too little, too little

having beaten this team at both U14 and U15 level.

at all. Falling to 17-6 off 10 overs meant that a recovery to

too late as Cranleigh eased to victory. Bowling-wise,

Despite the trials and tribulations of the foreshortened

72 all out was something of an achievement on Maniacs.

Thomas who took 3/7 was the pick of the bowlers, the

season, the boys were full of spirit and enjoyment for the

Payne was again in the wickets, ably assisted by Austin

other wickets being shared around.

game. In SDJ, it was a pleasure to gain an experienced head

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the way to an imposing total of 207-8 off the allotted 30

to join the coaching of both the U16A and U16B squads. As

and we conceded a lot of byes down towards fine leg

sided contests from last season into altogether more

for KDB, this season brought to an end almost 20 years of

and third man that added significantly to the Harrow

competitive affairs. There have, pleasingly, been some

distinguished and unstinting service to Charterhouse Sport

total. We created a number of chances in the field with

wins along the way – particularly impressive was an early

across three major sports, term in; term out. He has been an

all the miscued aerial shots falling in gaps in the field,

season win against a decent Cranleigh side on Maniacs

outstanding servant to the School, and Sport in particular

but the bowling of Ed Wyatt (P), Jack Rockey G), Cobden-

that went down to the very last ball, where a disciplined

with his zeal and enjoyment for school mastering becoming

Ramsay, Milne and McLellan was steady and consistent

performance from the seamers and a committed fielding

more of a rarity as the years pass. Best wishes and thank

and we weren’t too unhappy with the total we had to

display made a meagre total into a defendable one

Sam James

chase. However, despite a good effort in the field, our

– excellent catches from Charlie Wyatt (P) and Hugo

batting did not live up to the same standard and the loss

Wheatland (g) and miserly middle overs from Nic Lamming

U16B

of early wickets again made it look like we would suffer

(L), Charles Kelsey-Fry (S) and Tom Fowler (D) especially

Lost 2, Abandoned 1

a lop sided defeat. A lower order counter attack and

important in getting their team over the line. The final two

The 16Bs cricket team had their usual short season of

some swashbuckling batting from Will Du-Cann (R) and

games of the season also resulted in victories. In a rain

fixtures to allow the boys to focus on their all-important

Max Carpenter (B) again made the final score respectable

affected match against Lord Wandsworth, Charterhouse

GCSE exams and with a match away at Tonbridge rained

and it was great that we showed some character despite

proved too strong for the opposition as strength in depth

off, we only faced Eton at home and Harrow away. In the

eventually falling short of the run chase. Simon Hayward

proved to be crucial. Wickets were spread around the

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Eton match, played on Northbrook, the visitors went in

front line bowlers, including Ash Ticktum (P) who also

to bat first. The early overs bowled by Oscar Sunderland

U15A

went on to knock off the winning runs with an attacking,

(D), Sam Cobden-Ramsay (V) and Joel Adeyemo-Dakoh

Won 3, Lost 5

yet measured 35. Charterhouse knocked off the total of

(B) saw a number of edges fly past third man and fine

It has been something of a frustrating season for a fast-

101 for the loss of just two wickets, runs coming from

leg for four on a very small outfield. Perhaps with a

improving U15As, with several fixtures (including, on the

all the top order including some fluent hitting from Oli

very attacking field we may have taken early wickets to

face of things, some of the more winnable ones) lost to

Muir (D). The final home fixture against Winchester was

change the game, as it was the Eton top order settled in

unfriendly weather, and a number of key players from last

particularly pleasing. Batting first, and despite a few early

and scored quickly on a small pitch. Archie Milne (L), Gus

year missing sizeable slices of this short term to injury.

wickets, Charterhouse cobbled together a slightly under

McLellan (G) and Charlie Turner (G) all bowled well at

No more was this the case than in the final fixture with

par 133, bowled out in considerably less than their quota

times, but all of our bowlers were punished for the odd

Winchester, where the physio’s locker housed everything

of overs. However, it was in the bowling department that

loose ball. In contrast, Eton managed to take early wickets

from broken fingers to dodgy backs, dislocated shoulders

Charterhouse proved simply too much for the opposition.

and Charterhouse looked to be on the end of a very lop

to gammy knees; ironically, after our customary early

The pace of Wheatland and Fowler opening the bowling

sided result before a late swing of the bat from Adeyemo-

morning raid on the U15Bs, the depleted side then

was too much, who after their opening 12 overs, had

Dakoh brought some respectability to our total. Had it

produced perhaps their most complete performance of

Winchester 22-5 (including a stunning catch behind the

not been for some sloppy running between the wickets

the season and won comprehensively!

stumps by keeper Muir). Very much game over and enter

and a subsequent run out, Joel looked like he might have

In spite of these sometime frustrations, it has been

Aidan Hobson (g) whose bamboozling legs-spin and three

taken us over the line because the Eton bowlers had no

heartening to see so many of the boys approaching their

wickets saw the game out. Winchester all out for 50.

answer to his power hitting.

cricket in such a positive manner: their attitude has not

Last year, in fixtures against the cricketing powerhouses

Having achieved some good work in the nets and in

only been ‘good-humoured’ (towards each other, coaches,

on our circuit, the boys found themselves skittled for

training before the Harrow fixture, we went into this

opposition and situations) but, crucially, ‘constructive’ –

scores in the 20s – this season they were altogether

match with more detail in the plans for our bowling and

built on a recognition that there is pride and satisfaction

more resolute with the bat, passing 200 for the first

our fielding. An up and down wicket made life difficult

to be derived from incremental improvement, winning

time against Radley (anchored by a fluent Fowler) and

for the two different wicket keepers we used that day

individual battles, and turning a number of one-

only once bowled out for less than 100. Particularly

welcome additions have been the redoubtable Manuth

this time onwards all matches were close and could have

At the beginning of the season we lacked a confident

Kodithuwakku Arachchige (V), a scorer’s nightmare at the

produced four victories.

wicket-keeper, but had secured Orlando Everitt (g) by

top of the order, and the emergence of Wheatland as a

Every player in the squad played his part in the season.

Exeat. He gained confidence behind the stumps and began

real contributor with bat as well as ball; there have been

Ollie Clayton-Jones (G) was an excellent captain, who

to bat with Boycott-like determination. Yusuf Furniss’ (D)

scores of note from Lamming, Alex Kelsey-Fry (S) and

developed throughout the season so he could adapt to

season was curtailed by rowing and finally injury. This is

Ticktum, who has also been more of a threat with the ball

different situations. This was particularly evident in the

a great pity as he is a capable all-rounder.

as the season has progressed. The loss of James Burns (g)

Wellington match, and subsequently as his confidence

One of the joys of running a cricket XI is the partnership

to the 1st XI and Shiv Hinduja (L) to injury left the slow-

grew along with his bowling and batting. The opening

formed with the other master in charge. I have had the

bowling cupboard looking a little bare until Mr Sutton

batters changed over the season, with Charlie Bridges

good fortune of sharing a side with RCDM. I am enormously

unearthed Aidan Hobson’s leg breaks, which proved

(W) and Sacha Newbegin (P) being the most likely pair.

grateful for his enthusiasm and love of cricket, which

too much for Winchester’s batsmen in particular. Toby

Both hit the ball well and will continue to improve next

has been so effectively communicated to this group of

Pascoe (g), although a very late addition to the senior

year. Will Turner (W) developed into a strong batsman

players. We were also fortunate to have Hannah Jones of

team, is also one to watch in the future. Our thanks go to

(significant scores against Harrow and Winchester) and

Surrey (a professional coach) with us, who was able to give

those boys also who have been given a very late call-up

superb fielder, with hands like the traditional flypaper.

technical tips.

on a Saturday and fielded with purpose and enthusiasm.

Two catches in successive overs against Wellington will

Our thanks must go to Rob Morris, who in the first half of

remain in his memory for the rest of his life. This match

U14A

term was able to offer his extensive coaching experience

was notable for Arjun Mehta (P) making 35 in difficult

Won 5, Lost 6

to the group, and in particular to Hannah Jones, who has

conditions, cunningly finding fielders who could not cope

The U14As team showed a lot of promise this season. Early

brought both genuine technical insight and a sense of real

with the ball hit at them with pace. He strikes the ball as

victories over Eton and Hurst showed a lot of potential,

purpose and positivity to sessions – we are most grateful.

well as any and should go on to score many runs and,

whilst defeats to the very strong sides of Cranleigh and

indeed take wickets when his back is cured.

Harrow demonstrated some areas for improvement. At

U15B

Toby Pascoe (g) became a real threat opening the bowling

Eton, Caspar Beyer (P) had a stand out day taking four

Won 2 Lost 6 Abandoned 3

attack (his batting also improved as the season wore on)

wickets and scoring 34 as Charterhouse chased down 87,

For the U15B team this has been a most enjoyable side to

earning promotion to the As by mid-June. Tom Abbott (V)

well supported by skipper Jonty Postlewhite (V) with 20

coach. There are many things that lead to a good season:

and Jonny Wilkinson (D) both need to be more consistent,

and 2-22 with his off breaks. Jonty also played a big part

it can be success in knowing that one is packing one’s

but will threaten any batsman at this level. First change

on the win at Hurst with 39. Harry Price (S) scored 31 and

bags for a Saturday afternoon safe in the knowledge that

expert Rohan Rawla (R) made his way from the Cs after

the total of 139 in 30 overs always looked too many for

the opposition are quaking in their boots; it could be that

the first match and was an excellent all-rounder for us,

Hurst who were all out for 95. Toby Slater’s (S) 2-12 was

the weather is consistently good and we can be certain of

scoring 25 against Winchester and almost securing victory

an excellent opening spell in a game that featured five (5)

a good track and lots of runs will be scored; or it could

with his bowling. Mungo Waller (H) also impressed with

golden ducks. A fine Surrey cup run ended in a quarter

be that progress is being made by a group of players

increased consistency of his fast bowling. He frightened the

final bowl out at KCS, Wimbledon on a very wet day. But

who get on with each other and enjoy playing the game

Winchester batsmen, bowled one and ran another out as

wins against KGS, where Dom Smith (g) took four wickets

together. You only have to look at this year’s record to see

they sought to avoid facing the Waller pace. Samir Ahmed

in four balls and Reed’s were two excellent performances.

what made this such an excellent season. In many ways

(B) is an underrated bowler who consistently hit the right

Felix Orr (W) opened the bowling well all season and

we only gained confidence after Carthusian Day when we

length and works hard on his batting; he will become a

Harry Baker (V), Freddie Hay (B) and Archie Kirton (W)

registered our first win of the season, against parents and

much stronger player next year. Alec Williams (P) will be a

all look like powerful batsmen with a lot of potential.

beaks. This was the result of hard work in nets and on

great leg spinner if he sticks with his trade; when he hits the

Oscar Bott’s (D) all-round contribution and energy in the

practice pitches, made fun by the spirit of the boys. From

right length his turn is a threat onto any batter.

field have been excellent. Joe ‘Fast Hands’ O’Neill (P) has

Cricket

Jonny Nelmes, Jamal Sutton

John Troy, Russell Millard

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been superb behind the stumps and Ben Ballard (B) and

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the Surrey Schools’ Championships. Mention must also

Charlie Nation-Dixon (R) have made useful contributions

The athletics season of 2019 was one filled with

go to Louis Thomson (S) and Tom Miller (L) for their

each time they have played. A great bunch of lads and

individual moments of triumph but rather too many

determined runs at the Lord Burghley meeting, both

improving cricketers and I wish them luck in their future

wasted opportunities as a team. As a sport it continues

boys ran the 800m, 2000m steeplechase and the 1500m,

Charterhouse cricketing careers. I am also most grateful

to grow in popularity, although the senior team was low

with Miller stepping up an age group. Owen Chan (S) and

for the contributions offered by Rob Woods, CAMS and

on numbers throughout. Robert Parham (B) captained

James McAllister (g) also competed.

EBM during the season.

the team, and filled in the gaps in the throwing events at

There was plenty of strength in depth in the Intermediate

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age group, and most of the athletes will still be eligible in

(W) as Keeper of Lessington. Last year’s Juniors found

this age group next year. Hameed Belo-Osagie (G) built on

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the transition to the Intermediate age group challenging,

his strong performances last year, and he was joined in

It was a great pleasure to work with this year’s U14Bs

but these youngsters competed hard against opposition

the sprints by Ali Reza Dehzad (g). Jeremy Ogbonna (H)

cricket team. Although we had some tough fixtures,

a year older than them. The new Yearlings showed plenty

improved his high jump pb to 1.80m when he won at Eton,

and wins were hard to come by, the boys played some

of promise, and they trained hard over the season to

and he was supported in the field events by Joshua Diri (W)

excellent cricket and greatly improved as the season

produce some excellent results in the last competitions,

in the high jump, shot put and discus, and Henry Butah (B)

went on. As a team, the boys were always purposeful and

although the team was hampered by several injuries

in the discus and shot put. Andrea Micheli (D) ran a superb

competitive when they needed to be and humorous and

to key individuals. There were excellent wins over

54.7s at Eton, and Hayden Brown (S) improved his 100mH

relaxed during less demanding times.

Wellington and RGS, Guildford (twice), and for the seniors

time to 16.4s. Others who competed regularly were Dan

The boys were forced to adopt a stoic approach to rather

over Marlborough.

Mote (G), Demi Adeyinka (V), Ben Parkinson (H) and Jan

unstable weather conditions which oscillated between

Alex O’Callaghan-Brown (R) was our star athlete. He was

Tao (G). The juniors lacked experience at the start of the

high, cold winds, rain/drizzle, and excessive heat but

awarded the prize for the best individual performance at

season, but with only a small number choosing athletics,

there was always a vibrant atmosphere among them. Some

the Burghley Trophy meeting, for his 400m, winning in

and a few injuries, there was plenty of opportunities for

highlights included 50s scored by Alfred Popoola (V) and

49.5s. He also produced fine results in the 100m (11.3s)

the boys to try a new event. The best performances of

Charlie Nation-Dixon (R). Perhaps the most improved

and 110mH (14.8s). He was also the Surrey Schools’

the season were from Freddie Davenport (W) in the HJ,

player was Alex Wareham (B), who ended the season as an

400mH champion, going on to finish 4th in the UK U20

breaking the school record with 1.65m in the final home

accomplished batsman whose range of batting strokes,

400mH, running a time that sees him selected for the

match of the season and Toby Xi (D) who consistently

from the deft to the powerful continued to frustrate Mr

National UK Athletics Championships later this summer.

ran well in the 80mH (an event he had only taken up this

Sparrow in the nets, and impress in the middle.

We wish him well in the English Schools’ Competition

year) securing a pb of 13.1s. Rupert Ferguson (G) showed

The bowling line-up was solid, with Popoola again at the

in July too. The senior team was boosted this season by

fantastic commitment, improving both his 800m and

forefront of the attack, supported by Rory Hail (G) whose

Hector Platt (B) who transferred from tennis, and Hartley

1500m times as the season progressed. Finn Lakin (P)

bowling got quicker and quicker, instilling fear into

Connell (B) who joined the school. Platt ran superbly in

was the most versatile Yearling, until his knee injury cut

opposition openers. Although catching was a weakness

both 100m and 200m sprints, finishing the season with

his season short, and Xavier Currill (R) showed the best

in this team, there was some skilful fielding, and a

a 23.9s 200m at Tonbridge. Connell joined Hodson as a

improvement, finishing the season as a high jumper, shot

particular mention should go to Hugh Hutchinson (B)

high jumper, Hodson finishing with the upper hand with

putter and sprinter! Markus Cohen (S) and Marco Lam

for some expert stops in the field and a stand-out catch,

a 1.75m best this season. Henry Rowland (W), although

(V) provided some back up in the distance events, with

and to George Benda (g) for his work at Point. This was a

a 2YS, competed throughout the season. His versatility

Markus’ 800m in 2.24.8min at the Lord Burghley as the

delightful set of boys who were keen to play and improve

was called upon on several occasions, and he produced

gutsiest performance of the term. Jesse Jabaru (R) and

and I wish them every success in their cricketing careers

consistency in his long jumping, finally managing to

Pelumi Adeyinka (V) also competed regularly.

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break over the 6m mark with 6.06m to finish second at

Twelve athletes competed for Waverley at the Surrey

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every opportunity, and he was supported by Jon Hodson

U14B

at Charterhouse.

sessions. With such interest and enthusiasm, the future

should go to FHW for all his help with the Basketball

medals were scarce this year – a gold to Alex O’Callaghan-

looks strong, despite the loss of a number of second year

programme this year. Pupils holding Basketball Colours

Brown (U20) and silvers to Henry Rowland (U20) Jeremy

students: Joint captains Gabriel Spooner (L) and Dickson

at the end of the year were:

Ogbonna (U17). Fourth places were achieved by Hameed

Tse (R); as well as Ashley Chan (F), Jade Hao (g), Isaac Ng

Full School Sports Colours: Anson Chan (H) and Afa Nfor (H);

Belo-Osagie (U17) and Hector Platt (U20) in the 200m, Rob

(R), Victoria Oon (S), Jade Poon (S), Chris Tsang (S), and

Sports Colours: William Miller (R) and Tina Zhang (P);

Parham (U20) in the javelin and Jon Hodson (U20) in the

Ege Yalniz (F).

Services to Sport: Popon Sujarirat (H); Zac Kibble (R);

high jump. Toby Xi finished fifth in the U15 80mH, as did

Matches were played against Cranleigh, Harrow, Reed’s,

Anik Moore (R), Louis Renault (R), Eric Kim (H), Jeremy

Hartley Connell in the U20 high jump. Rupert Ferguson,

Wilson’s and Surrey University with the teams winning just

Ogbonna(H)

Joshua Diri and Hayden Brown were also selected.

under half of the matches played against some very strong

The

In the Inter-House competition, the Lessington Cup

competition. In the Harrow Tournament the School came

Hodgsonites who beat Fletcherites in the final. The Junior

was won yet again by Saunderites, who also won the

a creditable third place, drawing with Eton and Coopers’

House Basketball Competition was won by Robinites,

Intermediate Boys’ and Senior Boys’ competitions. The

Coborn, beating John Lyon and Wellington and losing to

beating Pageites in the final.

Girls’ and Junior Boys’ ones were won by Daviesites.

the overall winners Harrow in the individual matches.

Saunderites also won the Relays Trophy in a closely

In the singles competitions the standard of play was very

Cross-Country

fought affair with Daviesites. Daviesites won an exciting

high, with Ernest Law (g) retaining the cup from last year

About the time of Pontifex some pupils tell me how they

32 x 100m relay. The Maxwell Cup for running was

with another impressive performance, again winning all

feel about running 4 miles through the beautiful wood trails

awarded to Alex O’Callaghan-Brown, for his impressive

of his matches. The plate was won by Aidan Tang (S), who

of Charterhouse. Often they tell me that it is pointless, by

win in the senior boys’ 400m. The Victor Ludorum medals

also won every match in his competition.

which I think they mean that it causes them suffering with

were won by Maisie Pennant (V), Alex O’Callaghan-Brown,

It has been a privilege to run Badminton at Charterhouse

little by way of reward whether that be social recognition

Hameed Belo-Osagie and Toby Xi.

for the last four years. It would be difficult to find a group

or something gained that will enable them to get on in

It has been another busy season, and I would like to

of pupils who better embody the values of the School.

life. Some are tempted, and do, cheat, others walk. High

thank my team of reliable coaches: JPF, EPN, CAC, MBP

Heartfelt thanks go to the captains from each year for

achieving team sport players can be seen at the back. Why

and FHW who will always cover for me when I have other

their efforts in driving the sport forwards, as well as to

waste your energy for no good reason?

commitments and we welcomed Sissy Gasson to the team

JMS and RMC who have helped me out brilliantly and also

It so happens that this year Mrs Nelson and Miss Fletcher

this season. They are always enthusiastic, even in times

to our coach David Greatorex. Next year’s captain will be

both told me to watch the documentary on Netflix about

of frustration and pouring rain. I have been delighted

Anubhap Taechamahaphan (g) and I am confident that

the Barkley marathon. The fee to enter is $1.60 and, if

that Rafer Joseph has again been committed to helping

he will do a smashing job. RMC will take over running

you are successful, you receive a letter of condolence. To

the athletes achieve longer, higher and faster in whatever

Charterhouse Badminton and I wish him and the teams

complete the ‘marathon’ you must run five loops. Officially

discipline they have competed. This is a sport that cannot

all the very best.

each loop is 25 miles, but in reality the total course is closer

Graham Kemp

House

Basketball

Competition

was

won

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to 130 miles with 16,500m of vertical climb (Mount Everest

happen without the support of the many other members of Brooke Hall who act as time-keepers and other officials,

Basketball

is 5334m). There are no course markers. Since 1995, 16

as well as to the Grounds staff who always ensure the

U19s Won 13, Lost 5; U16s Won 9, Lost 3;

runners have completed the marathon.

track looks its best: thank you.

It was another highly positive year for Charterhouse

For some pupils a four mile run feels like too much

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pain to be worthwhile, whilst for other people a near

Wellington College during the calendar year. It was also

impossible 130 mile marathon is worth hours of agony.

The number of pupils playing Badminton remains high:

the squad’s most successful season on record to date.

I imagine you do need to be a bit bonkers to attempt the

the courts are full for hours on end twice a week, with

The U16s continued their strong run of form from recent

Barkley marathon, but it may also be worth stopping and

many also playing in their spare time outside of the usual

years, winning 8 of their 10 matches. Special recognition

considering why they do it. One runner explained that,

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Basketball. The U19s were the only team to defeat

Badminton

Badminton Basketball Cross-Country

Schools’ Athletics Championships in June, but the

had the pleasure to run with. Which just leaves Edward

to their ranks.

Stoic, and emperor, Marcus Aurelius put it this way: “The

Halford (P) and Nathan Rowland (P). They have led by

The Public Schools’ Fencing Competition at Crystal Palace

impediment to action advances action. What stands in the

example organising every training session on the day

was once again the main chance for individuals to shine.

way becomes the way.” By which I take it he means that if

with consistent good humour and many debates about

Toby Berry fought his way to the final in the Junior Epee,

we have it too easy we are not challenged to develop and

politics. They have been amongst the very best leaders of

and Oliver Skeen came 12th in the Junior Foil. Rupert

learn about ourselves.

my time as coach of the team.

Peacock (G), James McAllister and Alexander Tsang all

The Barkley marathon and, on a more humble level, our

If I think about what the cross-country team means

produced seeding upsets in the knockout stages of the

Pontifex or other cross-country races (indeed, also the 50

I think mostly of the character and values that these

Senior Epee. Micol Giannelli (F) also fared well in the Girls’

mile walk) are as much about the mind as they are the

individuals embody. In contrast, those cheating to avoid

Senior Epee and has settled into the team well having only

body. Marcus Aurelius, who suffered various illnesses

minor discomfort without thinking of the impact this has

arrived at the School this year.

and threats to the Empire, said, “You have power over

on others sends a message more about themselves. For

Jamie Stapleton (S) and Jakob Hofmann (g) have led the

your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will

the Stoics, it is our integrity that is the one thing that

team ably in their roles as Captain and Vice-Captain

find strength.” Running helps to teach you that you are

cannot be taken from us, that we are in control of. Marcus

respectively and as a result things have run far more

capable of more than you thought if you have the mental

Aurelius one last time: our goal should be “not to live as

smoothly than some years in recent memory. Thanks to

strength; that, through bloody-mindedness, you can

if you had endless years ahead of you. While you’re alive

them for their efforts and of course to Mick Johnson our

achieve. In other words, it’s about character. It is for this

and able — be good.” It is about the running, but it’s also

coach for all of his work this year.

reason that I am so cheered by all our runners when they

about who you are.

Fencing Fives

‘if something’s easy, it’s not worth doing’. Similarly, the

Fives

finish a race having given everything. They may not be the

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fastest, but when you run at your limit it is just as hard

Fencing

It has been another encouraging year for Fives at

for the fastest as it is for the slowest (assuming they are

In many ways the Charterhouse fencing team has had

Charterhouse, with the usual host of fixtures against

equally fit!). This mental attitude reflects a strength of

a similar season to last. This is good news as last year

school rivals and adult club sides alike, culminating in

character. Indeed, it is precisely because of the suffering

was distinctly positive. This year, fewer fixtures were

an enjoyable trip to Shrewsbury for the National Schools’

that we learn most about the mental capabilities of the

cancelled and we had our first match against Whitgift

Competition in the final week of Quarter.

runners. I think of the manner in which David Maitland-

(originally scheduled for last year) and continued with

The game continues to enjoy a healthy interest at all

Jones (S) finished the Ranelagh Cup ensuring that we

our other recent addition – a fixture against RGS. Fixtures

levels: we have had several successful inter-house

came 2nd beating RGS Guildford by one place; or of

have once again been fought in good spirits and even the

competitions run over the year, with Bodeites emerging

Thomas Miller’s (L) 3rd place and Morten Younie’s (P)

tense 45 – 44 finishes did not change the general buzz

as junior champions and Gownboys the winners of

10th at Winchester. The Inters also came 2nd overall.

for very long, and I thank all fencers for their positive

the senior competition, and more than held our own

Then there has been the fine girl runners of this year

demeanour and sportsmanship.

on a competitive schools fixture list. Representing

with Maisie Pennant (V), Christina Elling (S) and Audrey

Several fencers have stepped up well, having been

Charterhouse in fixtures and tournaments (including the

Fu (V) all going to the Surrey County Championships. It

promoted to higher teams compared to previous seasons

newly-christened Vargas Trophy which we hosted for

was a pleasure to see Audrey win the OC handicap race;

with Oliver Skeen (R), Jordan Michael (g), James McAllister

the first time) have been everything from enthusiastic

a mark of how much she has improved. We have also

(g), Alexander Tsang (R), Charles Church (D) and Savva

newcomers (Toby Slater (S) and Hugh Hutchinson (B)

been lucky to have an outstanding group of Second Year

Shilin (H) being worth particular mention in this regard.

making an excellent start to their Fives-playing careers

runners. Ryan Kannepalli (S) has shown great strength of

Matches against the OCs continue to be competitive yet

in the Fourths) to fast-developing Underschoolers (Hugo

character and we will miss his ‘stream of consciousness’.

friendly affairs, and once again this is testament to the

Wheatland (g) in particular looking one to watch) and

Josh Dinsdale (F), William Ellis (R), Robert Elston (G), and

work of the team as the School has continued, in recent

the more seasoned hands (if the reader will pardon the

Michael Freeman (S) are some of the finest pupils I have

years, to amply supply OCs with excellent fencers to add

expression). In the LQ we have enjoyed wins at U16, U15

and Yearlings against Westminster, Highgate and Eton;

single-handedly organising two terms’ worth of inter-house

his individual score (5 over after 9 holes). The standard

there has also been some good girls’ Fives played by our

competitions with patience and good cheer. Fives will, as

was extremely high and it was pleasing to see so many

first senior pair of Holly Gardner (F) and Lia Rockey (G).

ever, continue in some form or other over even the summer

keen young players enjoying their golf.

Perhaps the most heartening prospect for next season is

months; for now, however, the club can reflect on another

The Halford Hewitt school golf course, where we practise

the number of boys in the 5ths and 1YS playing the game

enjoyable and successful season.

and play our junior matches has often received many

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at a good level – in the National Schools’ Championships

compliments for the quality of its greens and fairways.

Golf

Credit must go to Lee Marshallsay and his grounds team.

Adeyinka (V) and Ambrose Witherspoon (B) gave excellent

Charterhouse has enjoyed a successful year of golf with

Martin and Lee, our greenkeepers, particularly deserve a

accounts of themselves, despite being two years young

25 fixtures played in total. In the Gerald Micklem Trophy

special acknowledgement for their many hours of work

for the competition, and the U17 pair of Jamie Marmion

at Woking GC, the Charterhouse team led by Tor Olafsson

on the greens, bunkers and fairways. Golf continues to

(B) and Fin McLellan (D) came away with the scalps of

(L) snatched a remarkable victory in the final of the Plate

develop as a recreational sport at Charterhouse with nearly

two good Shrewsbury pairs. Also involved over the

competition, through a nail-biting play-off against Stowe. It

100 pupils of all levels holding a bag tag, which allows

season from the 1YS have been Charlie Howard (G) and

was Ryder Cup-esque! The senior team also won a friendly

them to use the School course in order to practice their

Louis Thomson (S) – all of which bodes (dare one say,

match against Eton College and beat RGS, Guildford in the

skills and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Beginners and

Bodes? such is the passion for the game from Dr Aidonis’

ISGA matchplay. The juniors have also been competitive and

intermediate players have also been able to take individual

charges) very well for next year.

finished CQ with a tie in the final match against Cranleigh.

lessons with golf professional Dean Lintott.

A real highlight was the performance of our first boys’

Our golf squad is becoming more competitive thanks to a

Many thanks to the following beaks for their active

pair, Hector Platt (B) and captain Robert Elston (G),

performance-coaching programme. Pupils have received

contribution to golf this year: CLM, TJH, MJC, SDJ and DJM.

who have enjoyed an unbeaten term in school fixtures

superb professional instruction from Alex Nicolson and

Will Baugniet

(including wins against Highgate and Eton), and were

Andy Thorne of Premium Golf who have both helped to

Lacrosse

also the best overall pair in the Vargas Trophy. At the

improve every aspect of our players’game. Meanwhile,

Lacrosse at Charterhouse has continued to grow and this

Nationals the pair won their group easily, and coasted

Worplesdon GC continues to offer Carthusian golfers a

year we welcomed many new 1st year Specialists who had

past a reasonably strong Shrewsbury pair in the first

magnificent opportunity to play our senior fixtures on

never played the sport before. Phil Collier (Head Coach and

knockout round, before finally meeting their match in

one of Surrey’s finest courses, including our annual match

England National Coach) had invited 2 players from the

an excellent Eton 3rd pair. The Fives was of a fantastic

against the Old Carthusian Golf Society. In the Charterhouse

current England Lacrosse team to showcase the sport and

standard throughout with plenty of aggressive volleying,

singles competition, Tor Olafsson (L) won The Peter Alliss

teach the girls some skills and from this session we gained

and Hector’s fluidity and power well complemented by

trophy. In the 2019 House Golf competition, Lockites won

a lovely cohort of enthusiastic, funny and determined girls

Rob’s tenacious retrieval.

the Wilson Cup with strong performances from Olafsson

who were willing to try anything – even going in goal!

Thanks must go, variously, to JCT for his boundless good

and Thyme Thirapornsawad .

We had a lot of work to do with our 1st game fast

humour and enthusiasm for the game at all levels, RHM

This year, 22 players competed in the Charterhouse Family

approaching

for bringing a fresh pair of eyes to the Fives club across the

Foursomes on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in June. The

passing, catching and shooting all needed to be taught

Quarter, both our visiting Tuesday coaches Mark Schmidt and

event was a major success with three teams finishing

and practiced and with the help of our more experienced

Hugo Young, plus the additional expertise of Mike Hughes and

level on points and playing some excellent foursomes

players we started to see the team shape up. One of

Oliver O’Callaghan-Brown which has done so much to develop

golf. After count-back, the Hollingsworth Cup went to

our best games of the season included our narrow loss

the senior players within the club over the past few months.

Archie Woodhouse (R) and his uncle James Howell. The

against St Catherine’s L (7-8) which initially was a draw

Most of all thanks go to captain Robert Elston, a better

2019 Charterhouse prep schools’ golf trophy went to

on the whistle but we played for ‘golden goal’, which saw

ambassador for the game one would be hard-pressed to find.

Windlesham House with a combined score of 81 and

Charterhouse just missing out. Within this game we saw

A much-improved player in his own right, and responsible for

special plaudits going to Miles Dickinson who shot 39 as

outstanding performances from Alice Marsden (F), Sophie

against

Wellington

College.

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the foursome of Charlie Turner (G), Toby Ball (B), Demi

Cradling,

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The 1st VII faced some really difficult oppositions across

herself into each game, normally against much taller

Maisie Pennant (V) and Henrietta Loughlin (H) in attack.

the course of the term but were never disheartened,

opponents. Charlotte Mills (V) and Tamara, supported

Our match against Wellington at home was another

the team spirit and morale remained high throughout.

by Shanay Patel (D), had a storming season in attack

excellent match for Charterhouse (L 4-8). At half time we

The team worked well together and really developed

positions and scored 84 goals across their 6 matches.

were neck and neck but tiredness got the better of us in

their game and owned the space as the season went on.

Zelda Kenny (F) played a great season in defence. These

the last 10 minutes where we conceded 3 quick goals.

Gabi Nelson (D) and Georgie Smith (B) forged a great

girls were ably supported by the rest of their team: Clara

At the National Schools Lacrosse Championships in

partnership playing in attack. Alice Marsden (F) in defence

Aberneithie (S), Lydia Lane (P), whose determination and

Aldershot we had some great moments of play and

was a force to be reckoned with, ably supported by the

passion really came across on court, and finally Sophia

determination to succeed from the team, especially

other members of the team; Alexandra April Borriello

Lewis (S) who put up such a fight in her last game she

against our more challenging opponents on the first day.

(B), Sophie Gudgeon (V), Matilda Monteforte (V) (who won

managed to break her finger. Thank you for all your hard

This was a great experience for our new players who had

coaches player of the season), Fike Adebiyi (P) (who was

work and continued enthusiasm during games.

never seen or been involved in a National event before. This

injured in a spectacular fashion in a mid season fixture

A massive thank you has to be sent to Helen Keet from

season we have seen true athleticism from Naomi Adebiyi

against Seaford, which saw her out for the rest of the

Surrey Storm who was at every training session and game

(D) and Oyintare Etifa (W) in midfield as well as Tansy

season), Aoife Mulligan Smith (V) and Hetta Loughlin (H).

to drive the girls forward; to Punch Suwannakit for being

Alevizopoulos (F) who is the most improved player of the

The 2nd VII took a while to gel but developed into a

the club captain and organising a wonderful set of netball

season. Samantha Bernard (B) and Wenyu Zheng (R) have

really strong team with players lead by Punch Suwannakit

team tops. Last but not least, thanks to all those parents

stepped up and showed commitment in goal. Francesca

(P). After a couple of games the girls managed a close

who came out to watch the matches and support the teams

Buffoni (g) has helped lead the team with her experience

win against Seaford. Over the course of the season, the

through some not ideal weather conditions! I look forward

alongside the captain Maisie Pennant (V). Lydia Jones (D),

team’s game really developed and they are a pleasure to

to what the Netball teams can do next year. Abigail Higgins

Lydia Lane (P), Sophia Lewis (S), Aoife Mulligan Smith (V),

watch and support, the biggest improvements have to

Christie Yan (L), Hannah Duale (V) and Anika Timchur

go to Tare Etifa (W) and the overall pace of their game.

Racquets

(g) have all been superb additions to the team this year.

A special mention must also go to Giselle Vere (S) who

Keep the roof on!

They have all committed to learning a new sport, played

stepped up on occasion to boost the numbers in the 1st

As always, the senior pair are pivotal in setting the tone

in matches and have had many individual successes at

VII. Eleonora Leenders (R) had a storming season as our

for the season and between the captain Adam Phillips (R)

training and on the field. We are looking forward to next

keeper, her game has really developed and they were ably

and his doubles partner Fred Foulston (R) they set the

season and will hopefully gain another excellent group of

supported by Olivia Evans (G), Fran Buffoni (g), Valeria

perfect example for the whole squad both on and off the

girls to join the team.

Orlova (L) (who was arguably the politest netball player I

courts. The skill of both players coupled with Adam’s

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Gudgeon (V) and Punch Suwannakit (P) in defence and

Charlotte Pounder

have ever come across apologising at every opportunity

energy and determination and Fred’s enthusiasm and love

Netball

when she managed to win the ball from her opponents!)

of the sport always made for highly entertaining matches.

What a season we have had! We have been joined by

and Rosanna Hine (S).

They enjoyed their victory over Radley (H), but then an

outstanding coaches from Surrey Storm this season

The 3rd VII had several of their fixtures cancelled at the

unfortunate accident on the hockey field, seeing Adam

who have had a real impact on the girls’ skill level and

last minute due to other schools being unable to field 3

getting delayed concussion, meant he was not able to play

motivation. With a tough and challenging start to the

teams. At times like this, many of the Cs would show up

for almost two months. It wasn’t until the Professionals

season for all teams with the first match against KCS,

and support the other teams and even helped to boost

Association Cup (Second Pair Doubles competition) at

Wimbledon after just 1 training session, the girls took the

numbers in the playing squads. Well done to Tamara

Queen’s that we finally saw them back at their best with

losses on the chin and really knuckled down. The tough

Sammika (V) and Julia Finnegan (V) who stepped up into

an excellent win over Clifton College getting them into

season continued as we faced teams from other schools

these positions. Tamara has also to be commended for her

the final sixteen. Here they bowed out in a pulsating

that had been playing together for up to 5 years.

fight and determination during a game, really throwing

match against Winchester, in which they saved three

wasn’t until the Eric Angus (Colts Doubles) Competition

whose patience and coaching skills have helped this

losing it in the set. As both Adam and Fred said after the

at Queen’s before they won again. Toby Pascoe (S) and

enthusiastic group of players get the most from their

match, they could not have wished for a better Racquets

Charlie Bridges (W) made up the Junior Colts Pair and

talent and with the brand new roof being installed on

match to complete their time at Charterhouse. Adam

good wins at Clifton College, Haileybury and especially

the courts last September (what do you mean that it is

also was at his best in the Renny Cup at Christmas losing

Eton made it look like this would be a very good season,

possible to play Racquets in temperatures higher than

in the tightest of matches in the deciding game. As the

but again luck was not favouring us and when Charlie

that experienced in the artic tundra?). It is going to be

neutral Professional from Marlborough (Robert Wakely)

pulled out the day before the Tonbridge fixture in

difficult next season to keep the roof on! Andrew Johnson

commented ‘How I wish my players would show the same

January with a ‘tennis elbow’ type injury, little did we

tenacity and never say die attitude on the court, an object

know he would not play again that season. Fortunately,

Rowing

lesson for anyone playing the sport’.

we were lucky in having a very talented youngster in the

It has been a good year for Rowing, some fun on the river

In the First Years, the technically more accomplished

Yearlings, Harry Baker (V), and he gamely stepped into

plus some notable performances in races have made it

pair of Jonnie Capuano (D) and Alex Topley (D) had good

the breech and it wasn’t long before this new partnership

an enjoyable one despite a reduction in staff numbers.

victories over Haileybury (H), St. Paul’s (H) and Wellington

got into the winning habit with victories over Eton (H),

The core of the Boat Club, the Captain, Edward Emeny (P)

(A) and hopefully the experience they have gained from

Clifton (A) and St. Paul’s (A). Harry also won a round in

and our regular senior competitors Adam Schilders (H),

playing in the top flight this year will help them enjoy

the Singles at Queens’ in the Jim Dear (U15) Cup; all most

Rory McIsaac (B) and Rufus Henderson (V) have attended

greater success as first pair next season. It was also good

promising. In the remainder of the Yearling’s we had an

and competed consistently throughout the year and

to see plenty of Tom Wainwright (R) down the courts

enthusiastic bunch of players with Jonty Postlewhite (V),

their dedication has been an inspiration to many of the

this season and whilst he did not get many matches, his

Harry Lavelle (V), Tom Kinmont (D) and Will Taylor (V)

Fourths that have given Rowing a try at various times.

victory over Haileybury (A), when partnered with Adam

all representing the School. Victories by Jonty and Tom

Out of the Fourths have emerged some good prospects

Phillips, hinted at his potential and we hope to see even

away at Harrow and Will and Jonty away at Tonbridge,

for the future, notably Max Dyer (L), Tom Goswell (L),

more of him in the future. The Colts A pair were the

and a first showing in the Doubles at Queen’s for Tom

George McLeod-Clarke (G) and Alban Raffard (L), all of

most successful in the School and were represented by

and Jonty are all promising for the future.

whom have shown a willingness to progress and compete.

Marcus Rawlings (S) and James Taylor (D). When on song

Charterhouse was also delighted, once again, to be invited

Our competitive events this year began with Burway

they could give most pairs a run for their money and the

to host the Amateur Doubles Competition in February, in

Small Boats Head in December, a classically grey, cold

victories over Haileybury (A), Clifton (A), Harrow (H) and

which Nick James and Mike Bailey were victorious. 40%

and damp day by the river that showed the Double Scull

Radley (H) all saw some first-rate play. In the Colts B,

of the entries were Old Carthusians. The pairing of Alex

of Edward Emeny and Adam Schilders to have some

Matteo Capunao (B) and Ayush Patel (B) showed promise

Rozier-Pamplin (R, 2009) and Hector Don (R, 2013) making

competitive pace. This was followed in March by our

and were involved in winning the match of the season

it to the Semi-Finals on the main competition. The Plate

first visit to the Olympic Rowing course at Eton Dorney

when they beat Tonbridge at home 18/17 in the fifth and

Final was dominated by OCs and saw the pairing of Henry

for the Oarsport Junior Sculling Head where we fielded

deciding game. As is often the case with these incredibly

Don (R, 2007) and Oli Taylor (D, 2015) overcome Louis Webb

boats from the Fourths, Removes, First and Second Year

tight games, the gallery was very full of highly partisan

(W, 2013) and Jim Rendell (W, 2013). Back in September,

Specialists. This day was made particularly special by the

support by the last game, and when the request for a let

we also enjoyed a fun afternoon of mixed OC and current

first and only competitive outing for Anton Kaem (R),

was made at match point on the Tonbridge serve, a pin

Carthusian Racquets, finished off perfectly with a glass of

proof that working on the guns really can get you places.

could be heard drop before AGJ declined the request to

beer and a barbecue in the pouring rain courtesy of Dickie

Robinites have also starred in the form of Alex Smith who

let the Carthusian’s back into the box (and then serve to

Cowling (R, 1987), though special mention should be made

has improved a great deal in his Rowing and shown huge

victory). The subsequent win at Clifton would prove to

of the MJC bespoke Racquet handle barbecue set made

encouragement and inspiration to the younger Rowers by

be their last as an unfortunate thumb injury to Ayush

especially for the occasion.

coaching and steering them through their early days. I

saw him Off Change for almost three months, and it

In the background I remain extremely grateful to MJC

would also like to thank Edward Emeny for his captaincy,

Rowing

match points and took the deciding game to 14 all, before

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spaces. The defeat to Gordon’s was sadly notable for the

Finally, I must thank and congratulate Anton Kaem (R)

captains as the only one to have successfully negotiated

spectacular broken nose suffered by Henry Coltman (D),

who was an outstanding leader and captain throughout

the school’s accounts system to see through to fruition a

which put him out for much of the rest of the season, and

the season, both on and off the pitch. Such success as

kit order that will arrive in time for next year.

was a significant loss to us. The first win of the season

we had was in large part down to his cheery and spirited

In May we entered our favourite regatta of the year, the Ball

came at home against old rivals Cranleigh, and it was

approach.

Cup held at Eton Dorney. The sun shone all day as usual,

pleasing to record an even more emphatic win away at

all the crews did well in their heats but the stars of the day

Cranleigh in the return fixture. A mid-season lull, due

Shooting

were Rufus and Rory in their gold medal winning Double

to Exeat and Eton crying off our fixture, presaged a run

The Shooting Team Started OQ well by winning medals

Scull, a race in which they led from gun to flag despite

of strong performances in November. Against a Harrow

and trophies at the CADSAAM competition with Best

some close competition from Barn Elms Rowing Club.

team fielding a number of players from their stronger

Overall Cadet Team being Charterhouse A: consisting of

Just before the Ball Cup we heard the sad news that our

teams, clearly not wishing to suffer another loss to

Henry Waldern (V), Alex Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn (G),

former gym coach and competitive inspiration Ralph de

Charterhouse, we competed with great commitment and

Archie Woodhouse (D) and Charlie Reay (R), who was

Jong Mellon died from an aggressive cancer. He coached

courage. In the final fixtures against strong Sevenoaks

also U16 Champion Shot. Charterhouse B also finished in

the Rowers of CBC for many years and I’m sure they will

and Claremont teams the results remained in the balance

third place: Scott Nettelton (g), Charlie Howard (G), Gus

all remember him fondly.

until the very end.

McLellan (G) and James Ingham (S).

We returned to action for the completion of the Summer

This season the Charterhouse XV was packed full of

In the British Schools Leagues there were multiple successes

Rowing season at Walton, our home club, on 8 June and

Second Year Specialists who made a great contribution

across the Quarters, including in the Autumn Charterhouse

Marlow Town on 15 June. The evening of 8 June also saw

both to the success of the team on the pitch and the

A, B and D winning their divisions. Charterhouse C came 2nd

the Boat Club Dinner held with parents, rowers and staff

positive, resilient spirit off it. Teddy Wright (V), Koh

and Charterhouse E came 3rd. In the Spring, Charterhouse

in attendance to celebrate another year on the water. Our

Ishikawa (V) and Maxi Zhang (R) again comprised a

A came 5th, B 2nd, C, D and E 3rd and Charterhouse F came

fleet of boats painted in Charterhouse colours has got

formidable front row, which never came off second best

4th in their respective divisions.

bigger and they make a very distinctive impression on the

against any opposition. Rob Parham (B), Rupert Peacock

Henry Waldern (V) represented the England B team which

water thanks to the efforts of our coach Matthew Evans.

(G), Ned Jordan (B) and Luke Clegg (V) all contributed

won their matches in the British Schools National Match.

This year, sadly, marks the end of Mr. Taylor’s time at

greatly at the set piece and as strong ball-carriers. In the

The Teams attended the English Schools and British

Charterhouse and I must thank him for his unstinting

backs, Fynn Atherton (V) and Henry Wellesley (R) will be

Schools long range matches in November and December

support throughout the past few years, the minibus will

difficult to replace next season with their elusive running

and acquitted themselves well.

not be the same without those Chemistry questions.

and commitment in the contact area. Despite losing a

Charterhouse also won the Cadet Council for Rifle

Thank you to everyone involved in making a success of

large number of Second Years this year, there have been

Shooting .22 Team Competition (formerly known as the

Mark Nash

plenty of encouraging signs for the future in the shape of

Country Life which Charterhouse had not won since

Rugby Shooting

singling himself out amongst the distinguished former

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our Rowing year.

Andrew Johnston

characters like Coltman, Thomsons - Louis (S) and Angus

1938!). The squad won this event scoring the highest

Rugby

(S), Callum MacFazdean-Hassell (g), Archie Cresswell (g),

possible on the grouping, some creditable results on

After a previous season that might be regarded as

Duncan Petrie (D), William Thurman (R) and David Rees-

the Rapid and Snap phases and excellent results on the

‘transitional’ and which yielded only one win against

Mogg (V), to name only a few. So the future remains bright

Landscape target ably led and directed by James Ingham.

Harrow, a host of Second Year Specialists returned

for rugby here at Charterhouse as we continue with our

Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn achieved the highest possible

in September 2018 looking to improve results and

missionary work amongst the heathens. I am grateful

score obtainable, with Waldern one point behind.

performance. Early losses to strong teams from Gordon’s

to my fellow coaches, Mr Freeman and Mr Finlay-Palmer

Squad: Cpl Zu-Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn; Sgt HJ Waldern

and Tonbridge showed we had ability and resolve,

both for their expertise and good-company, and we shall

(Captain); Cpl ACA Woodhouse; Cdt OCT Everitt; Cpl CLC

but we lacked the guile to move the ball wide into the

miss the latter greatly as he moves on to pastures new.

Timms; Cdt MJS Gerhardt; Cdt JAMM Ingham (landscape

Leader); L/Cpl CEM Reay; Cdt N Shutt (Landscape only).

Service Rifle Coach (GP): Flt Sgt S Lay

Park invitation team 2-3. In the Annual School Doubles

The Cadet Council for Rifle Shooting Commonwealth

Target Rifle Coach (CTR): Captain VJ Burrell-Taylor MBE

competition at RAC Club, all three pairs (Holliday and

Competitions included a 3rd place the Ffennel; victory in

Contingent Commander: Major J Eastham

Inch, Hull and Rackind, Hodson and Smith) performed

the Earl Roberts, the 5.56 full bore GP Rifle and the Air

exceptionally well and we came 3rd to Eton and Epsom

Squash

after defeating a talented young team from St. Paul’s. In the

There have also been many further shooting matches

1st V Won 12, Lost 16

National Cup Stage 1 held at Epsom in November, we lost

against

Guildford.

The 1st V, led by captain Harry Holliday (F) at no. 1,

to the hosts but enjoyed victories over Lancing and Reigate

In addition, there was a special trip to shoot against

had a busy season, culminating in the Schools Division

Grammar to progress to the Regional stage in March where

Cambridge University.

1 tournament at Roehampton Club in mid-March. The

Peter Symonds College proved a different class.

Rifle 10 meters, 3 positional. Winchester,

Bradfield

and

RGS,

Harry Holliday was our stand-out player but he regularly

squash over Leave Weekend, ensuring our Division 1

had to battle with outstanding number ones: nevertheless

The CCF shooting team came away from the 2018

status for another season and reaching the semi-finals.

he notched up two 3-2 victories over Eton and was

Imperial Competition with 16 trophies and numerous

First up the team pressed Harrow closer than in a recent

essential to our success in all the tournaments we played

medals and badges, making it the most successful year

fixture with Jamie Inch (G), Jon Hodson (W) and Freddie

in. Though not playing as much competitive squash as

to date. This was an outstanding effort where the boys

Hull (H) all picking up games, and Seb Smith (g) a match

previously, he has developed a sounder defensive game

excelled at everything. They were a dream to manage and

win equating to 10 team points. This was followed by a

to go with his excellent shot-making. Harry has also been

coach throughout all the competitions, all week, which

tight win over Radley (12-11) in which Harry Holliday and

an outstanding leader and he will be a great loss to the

is due in no small measure to the excellent management

Seb Smith won 2-0 and Sam Rackind (W) and Freddie Hull

Club – my thanks for all he has done. Jamie Inch at no. 2

of team captain Caius Patel (B18). He not only cajoled

were left within a point of clinching games at the ‘bell’

suffered in late season from a tight hamstring but again

and encouraged the boys to attend all training sessions

(matches have a time limit). In another very close match,

showed significant improvement, especially in his short

in the build-up, he expected high level shooting scores

against the Division 2 winners Sevenoaks, we held on for

game: it was always going to be tough for him moving

along with high level personal and team management

a 12-11 overall team win and a semi-final berth against

up from no. 6 to no. 2 but he rarely went down without

from all involved. This resulted in a driven, organised

Epsom. We had lost comfortably to Epsom in both the

a close fight. Strings 3 to 5 varied according to form and,

and highly motivated team, who got on and did what

National Cup and a recent friendly, but the whole team

by the end of the season, numbers 3-6 could all beat each

they were supposed to do, with minimal drama; a perfect

once again put in maximum effort to make them work

other. Sam Rackind had missed much of the previous

environment for achieving high scores. Despite his

hard for their victory. An exhausted group of players

season and was more comfortable at no.4 than no.3, but

managerial duties, Caius also managed to keep his own

ultimately grabbed 4th place out of 8 - a good result after

he notched up several good victories for the team and

scores on track scoring a ‘possible’ (50 out of 50) self-

a series of previous defeats in LQ fixtures, admittedy

used his experience to good effect in tournament play.

coaching in the final Spenser Mellish competition. I have

some with an under-strength team. In previous weeks we

Freddie Hull also held the no.3 spot for part of the season;

been involved in Cadet Shooting at Bisley since 1992,

had entertained the Jesters, enjoying a post-match dinner

he sometimes made things hard for himself with error-

and I have NEVER seen anyone achieve this with such

in the Alverstone Room for the final time, and a strong

strewn starts to matches, but usually fought back well.

calmness and panache. Bisley 2018 was a thoroughly

touring team from Bishops, Cape Town, managed by ex-

Seb Smith at no. 4 or 5 probably had the best win record

enjoyable experience, and one that will be remembered

housemaster of Daviesites, John Knight.

of anyone in the team and could be relied upon on match

Squash

whole squad turned out and played some excellent Charterhouse Ashburton & Schools Bisley Competitions 2018

Other enjoyable tournaments during the season were the

days. The same could not be said of his play on training

Roehampton-style 8 team Surrey Sports Park Invitation in

days! The most improved player was no. 6 Jon Hodson,

HJ Waldern (V), A Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn (G), E Garnier

late November, where again we reached the semi-final after

who developed a good volley and effective drop to go

(P18), CO Howard (G), JAMM Ingham (S), A McLellan (G),

victories over Radley, King’s Canterbury and Marlborough.

with his long reach and improved movement around the

CEM Reay (R), MJS Gerhardt (H)

We were eventually squeezed out by a Surrey Sports

court. My thanks to WJCG for regularly playing members

for many years to come.

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Verna Burrell-Taylor

The Team: C Patel, Captain , M Shutt (D18), Vice Captain,

of the 1st team and helping them sharpen up for match

unbeaten in friendly matches. He was aided by Alex Morley

Swimming

days and, of course, to Neil Frankland for his coaching on

(L) and Hameed Belo-Osagie (g). Sadly Jamie Richardson (B)

This year has not been one of our best for results with

Mondays and Wednesdays.

and Luke Hornett (g), both of whom had potential, didn’t

the Seniors only winning 2 of their 12 matches. The

play out the season.

U16s - 5 of their 11, the U15s winning 1 from 1 and

2nd V Won 5 Lost 4

U14s losing all 8. The Girls’ team won 2 and lost 4 of

U14 V Won 6, drew 1, Lost 4

their matches. In March, we again went to the Olympic

and they managed very good wins over Tonbridge, Eton,

Despite very little court time, the U14s managed to come

Pool for the Bath Cup, the National Public Schools

Harrow, Winchester and Epsom during the season. Eddie

2nd in their Stage 1 group, losing only to hosts Trinity

Championships. The team consisted of Niklas Amon

Jonklaas (S) must receive the accolade for playing the

Croydon 1-4. Wins against Lancing 4-1 and Whitgift 3-2

(P), Pun Tanchanpong (L), Jason Shiu (F), Chris Cole (S)

longest matches winning one match 3-2 after losing the

booked their place in the Regionals. In that group we

and Elliott Lau (L) who came 36th from 81 schools in

4th game 20-22! Other regular players were Jon Hodson

beat Felsted, were pipped by Haberdashers and crushed

the 4 x 100m relay and 43rd from 73 schools in the

(W), Hugo Samuelson (g), Nick Payne (S) and Rumaan

by Truro, the deserved winners and potential National

4 x 50m Medley relay; similar results to last year but

Ahmed (B), with Angus Thomson (B) making a late season

champions. In other matches the team defeated

Eton

unfortunately the Freestyle relay was disqualified for

return to the courts. Alex Kelsey-Fry (S) also played when

in LQ after drawing away in OQ. Dominic Smith (g), ex-

a faulty takeover. The Girls’ team, Lydia Lane (P), Emily

not leading the U15s.

Middlesex, was our stand-out player, supported by

Bagley (G) Clara Aberneithie (S) and India Gray (F),

Swimming

At full strength our 2nd V were a match for most teams

Charles Egan (V), Archie Kirton (W), Pelumi Adedoyin-

finished 27th from 27 schools in the 4 x 50m Freestyle

U16 V 6 Won 5 Lost 1

Adeyinka (V), Cameron Gemmell (R), Ben Ballard (B) Oscar

and 24th from 26 schools in the 4 x 50m Medley.

The U16s came frustratingly close to qualifying for the

Bott (D) and Majid Al Mutawaa (H). All have great potential

We competed in the 3rd Tonbridge Cup in January

National Finals in February, falling short by a couple

and I hope they find time to play and develop their game

coming 4th from 6 schools. At the Guildford Schools

of individual games in a tough Regional Group. Having

in coming seasons.

Gala we came third place in the over 15 Boys and third

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won their Stage 1 group in November with wins over

in the under 15 Boys. The Senior Girls did not compete.

Epsom, Reed’s and Lancing, they faced Truro, Wilson’s

Internal competitions

We were fortunate to have Cassie Patten, who won a

and Whitgift. A 4-1 win over Whitgift was followed by

Harry Holliday no.1 retained the Senior Singles Cup after

bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics, conduct a coaching

a superb win over Truro 3-2. A win over Wilson’s might

defeating no. 2 Jamie Inch in the Final.

session one evening on technique for the swimmers and

have seen us through but, despite a superb fightback by

Dominic Smith edged out Alex Kelsey-Fry 15-13 in the

Leith Shankland from South Africa, who competed in the

Sam Thomas (W) at no. 4 to win 14-12 in the 5th, we were

deciding game in a thrilling, if error-strewn final to win

London Olympics, who did two sessions for us. Both were

pipped 2-3 and consigned to third place. Hugo Samuelson

the Junior Cup, thus keeping the cup in the family for one

inspiring and those who attended, benefited enormously.

remained unbeaten in the competition and, along with

more year! Duckites dominated both Senior and Junior

House Swimming goes from strength to strength and

the others, is a player with potential to be successful at

Competitions. Their senior team (Smith, Samuelson and

each Quarter and we have had inter-house Water Polo

1st V level. In the end have to take consolation in the

Smith) defeated Saunderites 6-0 in the final and the

competitions on Wednesday evenings in OQ, LQ and CQ.

fact that we beat two of the National Quarter-Final teams

junior team edged out Verites by a mere couple of points.

Winners of cups were:

during the competition.

My thanks to our external coaches Neil Frankland and

House Cup (Seniors)

Pageites

The squad: Seb Smith (g), Alex Kelsey-Fry (S), Dominic

Clare Wright and our beak managers MJD, JAB and

Gale Cup (Intermediates)

Saunderites/ Hodgsonites

Smith (g), Sam Thomas (W), Hugo Samuelson (g), Nick

WJCG, without whom we would not be able to run

Yearlings Cup

Saunderites

Payne (S), Freddy Clinton (W).

as many sessions or fixtures. It has been a busy and

Burgess Cup (overall)

Pageites

really enjoyable 2018-9 season and we look forward to

Buchanan Cup

Niklas Amon (P)

U15 V Won 3 Lost 3

2019-20 and teams that will compete well on our very

House Relays

Saunderites

Alex Kelsey-Fry (S) led the team extremely well, remaining

strong circuit.

House Water Polo

Bodeites

Under16 Water Polo

Bodeites

Yearlings House Water Polo

Saunderites

Richard Haynes

braved the rains this year. Special mention must be made

fresh air and fun! Our captain Charlotte Mills (V), Maisie

Our U18 Water Polo team won five of their ‘friendly’

of a number of the latter year group who did all that was

Pennant (V), Olivia Evans (G), Lia Rockey (G), Fran Buffoni

matches and lost two. In the London Schools League

asked of them and more, including, in no particular order:

(g) and Hetta Loughlin (H) all represented the School in

the U19s struggled and failed to win any matches. In

James Dovell (L), Henry Wilkinson (W), Hugo Samuelson (g),

fixtures this year and we will miss them when they leave.

the ESSA competition, we won one match, drew one and

Sebastian Smith (g), James Taylor (D) and Sam Nichols (D).

We have had a great many laughs on court and they have

lost one in the semi-finals, which put us into the plate

Twenty three matches across three teams were played

developed into very good doubles players.

final. Unfortunately, with no wins we did not bring home

in total, with an impressive across-the-board win versus

There was an excellent intake of First Year girls who have

the silverware. The U16s played in three rounds of the

Winchester. The first VI won seven out of their eleven

impressed the coaches with their ability and determination

London Schools League, winning all matches in the first

matches, including good wins against RGS Guildford,

on court. Lucia Pursals (R) is the best female tennis

round; they also fared well in the second round and semi-

Westminster and Dulwich.

player we have had for a number of years, demonstrating

final round, eventually losing to London Oratory in the

The boys’ singles internal competition was won by Andres

consistent, strong ground strokes and touch at net. Lucia

B final.

Bartlett (D), who impressed with his control and power as

has superb technique and could easily have strengthened

The Squad:

he showed improvement over the course of the season.

the boys’ team. She paired up well with Joelle Scheinin

S: Christopher Cole, Clara Aberneithie, Max Stockmeier

Eight Fifth-Formers registered for the Lawn Tennis

(W). Initially terrified of the net, Joelle soon overcame her

V: Kaleb Root, Artem Veligodsky, Dimash Shubay

Association’s

fears and, by the end of the season, was slotting volleys

G: Sean Tan, Emily Bagley, Horace Choi, Rupert Ferguson

Charterhouse during the last week of CQ. This is run in

away with style. We learnt in the Westminster fixture that

g: Henry Graham, Thomas Marshall

association with U-Coach, and Charterhouse continues to

she has a fiery competitive streak! The second pair is

L: Elliott Lau, Pun Tanchanpong

have the most comprehensive programme of any school

the strongest I have seen at Charterhouse. Nadya Entts

W: Freddie Davenport

in the country for developing coaches from within the

(P) and Matilde Monteforte (V) were a great team with

H: Matisse Le Roch Platford, Kasim Domac

pupil body.

powerful, but reliable, shots and great communication.

D: Liam Walton, Matthew Pulford, Oscar Saltissi

Based on what we have seen this year, the outlook for

They brought fun to the court and became formidable

B: Harry Semper, Oscar Hanks, Mark Sparavalo, Nikolay

tennis at Charterhouse is bright – we can only hope that

doubles players. I have never seen such proactive players

Fedorov, Pavel Laptev, Digby Witherspoon, Pepe Aprile

the same is true of the weather.

at net as Gabi Nelson (D) and Alessandra Aprile Borriello

Level

One

coaching

course,

held

Tim Reynolds

Tennis

Water Polo

(B). Gabi has no fear and bounces around athletically,

Borriello, Ethan Chaffey, Henry Butah, Ned Jordan P: James Meade, Niklas Amon (captain) Stefan Bostandjiev,

Girls’ Tennis

eager to put away a volley. Alessandra does a wonderful

Camilla Nicelli, Lydia Lane

1st VI Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 4

charge to the front of the court, and her speed meant that

R: Ben Lawson, Eddie Chai, Xavier Currill

2nd VI Played 3, Lost 3

we were often worried that she would tumble over the

F: Jason Shiu, India Gray, Ege Yalniz

This year we had an exciting girls’ tennis team with a

net! Other regulars in the teams were Lola Stanley (F) who

I would like to thank PAB, TJA, SPM, TM, MXB, ALW

lot of strength in depth. The 1st team record does not

went from strength to strength, Nora Pursals (R), Giorgia

and WRT for all their help with swimming matches and

show the whole picture. The games lost were tightly

Aloi (D), Sophie Gudgeon (V) and Katayarn Paiboonsirijit

motivating the teams, plus Gerry Lay for his continuing

contested, and in every fixture we won at least a third of

(S). Overall, a lovely set of girls who will form the basis of

Ellery McGowan

the sets available. In fact, overall, there were more sets

a cracking team once again next year.

support of water polo.

won than lost (35 to 32). The results got better and better

I have thoroughly enjoyed girls’ tennis this Quarter and

Tennis

throughout the season, ending with strong wins over

am already looking forward to the next season. Special

2019 will perhaps be more memorable for some real

Lancing and Lord Wandsworth.

thanks to Martin Sterio and Shane Hurst for their guidance

soakings rather than actual results on court. With some

I was delighted that the Second Year girls continued to

and fun drills and to JLC for her great help with the 2nds.

key second years leaving after particularly early IB

play in matches throughout their examinations, realising

Louise Batty

examinations, it was the First Year and Fifth Form who

the benefit of getting out to the courts for some exercise,

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