The Junior School

The Worksop match was a very hard-fought and even match, and a better result would have been a draw. Time and time again both sides were nearly over.

The Ampleforth match was played in a biting wind and on a very muddy pitch. The game was a good one, which we lost 5-9. Wyman fought his way over and Hanson converted with an excellent kick.

The following have played for the Colts :—A. C. Brown (Captain), C. A. F. Cookson, R. E. Dodd, B. Rodwell, D. H. Denholm, P. Penniston, J. A. Denison, R. H. Hanson, A. L. Wyman, G. McC. Donaldson, G. H. Oxtoby, D. E. Byass, I. McL. Ormiston, B. Rodwell, D. J. G. B. Burton, P. McD. Steele, P. G. R. Dench, J. P. Caley, R. L. Miller, F. D. Godsmark.

After many thoughts and scares about invasion during the summer holidays, it was really rather a relief to find that the Christmas Term could start in practically a normal way, and we welcomed many new boys to St. Olave's The total number of boys attending the Junior School has been 104, and with the exception of a few cases of minor complaints towards the end of term, the attendance has been very good.

Shortly after we returned, Mr. Harding had to leave for military service, and so Sergeant Major Puddick again took the Junior School for P.T. instruction. It had been planned to have the Gym. Display this term, but we were only able to have a full rehearsal, and so we hope to hold the Display early in the Easter Term. We hope a good number of parents will be able to some and see it.

Several crazes have been in evidence during the term, particularly the making of a cunning scientific toy called a Cartesian Diver. Clay ovens were so great a rage at one time, and the smoke produced was in such volume that coughs developed and clay ovens had to be stopped. A Stamp Club was started and held a few meetings, but the " blackout " rather interfered with the meetings.

The usual end of term examinations were held with the usual enthusiasm ; unfortunately, just about this time Mr. Ping had to be away from school owing to illness, but he 58

managed to return all right for the end of term celebrations and to see the boarders safely on their trains.

The Junior School attended the first performance of the School play, and enjoyed it immensely. We would like to congratulate all the Players on their first-rate performance, but, of course, we were especially pleased to see so many Old Olavites " doing their stuff."

We also congratulate I. S. Macpherson on successfully passing a music exam.

On the last day of term, Mr. Cooper held a tremendous " lottery auction," in which he distributed valuable and invaluable articles of vertu to all who attended. A jumble sale wasn't in it !

We wish Mr. Cooper a very " bon voyage " if he cannot be with us for next term, and we wish him all good luck wherever he may be.

VALETE.

Day Boys.

R. McL. Lockwood. Boarders.

W. E. Chantry (to School House).

W. A. Stratton (to School House).

J. J. Walker.

SALVETE.

Day Boys.

G. Harker.

D. A. Harker.

D. B. Gray.

G. Arnott.

R. I. Thomson.

M. J. Wright.

A. W. Rowntree.

R. M. Stanley. Boarders.

J. D. North.

D. S. Endicott*.

P. J. Temple. P. A. Moore. S. E. A. Douglas-Smith. J. B. Copnall. M. J. Bealing. M. Barnes*. G. J. W. Washington*. D. S. Endicott. W. S. Samuels. H. L. Dixon*. * 1941, 1. Remainder 1940, 3. 59

ST. OLAVE'S GAMES REPORT.

This term has been quite a successful one in spite of the fact that both Mr. Harding and Vero were called up when we were just forming the rugger team. However, Short and Ruddock stepped into the breach, and we have been able to have four games, three soccer and one rugger, for the greater part of the term. We should like to thank Mr. Corkhill for taking a soccer game on Wednesdays, and helping the regular Junior School Staff at a time when they were hard pressed.

For the first time we have produced a team composed entirely of members of the soccer game, and although Terrington proved far too strong for it, it played extremely well both times against Red House.

The rugger team has the makings of a very good side and should do well in matches next term. It is a pity that the coaching has been rather spasmodic this term, but the team played keenly in all matches, and had one very notable win against the St. Peter's Juniors.

RUGGER.

As most prep schools play soccer, this term we could only have three matches, two of them against Peterite sides. This meant that it was difficult to build up an experienced team, especially as we were very short of fixtures last year. Norwood, as captain, set the team a good example in both attack and defence, and Copnall should prove a very useful scrum-half if he can speed things up a bit. Clark was the best three-quarter, whilst Legat and Drummond were outstanding among the forwards.

On October 30th we played a team of Old Olavites, and they proved rather too strong for us. Although the tackling was very keen we were unable to stop them from crossing our line eight times. Both McKinney and Drummond were unable to play, which meant that our side was considerably weakened. Copnall's tackling was a feature of the match, and Legat played a good forward game. The forwards on the whole were very slow to get down, and this really proved our undoing.

On December 3rd we played another team of Peterites. Although it was not quite as strong as before, it contained

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at least five Old Olavite colours, and we did very well to beat them. We attacked nearly all the first half, and everyone played extremely well. At half-time we led 11-0, but after the interval, McDermid broke away and scored for them. We replied with a try and then they scored between the posts, narrowly missing the goal.

For the last ten minutes we had to fight hard to keep them out, for their heavier forwards were getting the better of things, but the final whistle blew with the score still at 14-6. The whole team played an excellent game. McColm tackled everyone within reach with almost superhuman energy, and the forwards fought like tigers from start to finish. The following scored tries, Norwood converting the first one :—Arnott, Haysey, Clark and Norwood.

On December 11th we visited Worksop and played the College Prep School. In spite of the long journey by bus and the strange ground, which was much firmer than we are used to here, we held them well in the first half, and they led by one try at half-time. We had quite as much of the game as they had, and one or two forward rushes led by Legat nearly resulted in tries for us. However, it was noticeable that the forwards were nothing like as lively as usual, and the threes did not keep their positions. In the second half our opponents scored four more tries, converting the last, but we did some of the attacking, and Haysey nearly scored twice. We are looking forward to a return match here next term, and hope to have our revenge. They beat us because they played a more enterprising game, but we feel that we can reverse the decision next time if we play really well.

The team was :—McKinney ; Haysey, Clark, McColm, Gillgrass ; Norwood (capt.), Copnall ; Barker, Hutchinson, Drummond, Denison, Cadell, Legat, Faulding, Arnott. The following also played :—Dodsworth, Boyes, Dook.

SOCCER.

On October 16th we played Red House here with a very small team, but it played with such dash and everyone kept his position so well that we managed to win 5-3, after being 1-2 down at half-time. The scorers were Wakenshaw 3, Macpherson 1, Dennis 1. It was a most satisfactory result, and the same team played Terrington the next week. This

was a most disastrous game, since they ran right through us and scored sixteen goals, which is one more than our first team got against them last year!

On November 16th we visited Red House, and this time they beat us 5-3, so honours were easy. The scorers were Macpherson, Wakenshaw and Dennis. In this game, Darley played a very good game at centre-half, but the forwards did not shoot straight enough. We have now played Red House at both cricket and soccer, and each game has been extremely exciting.

The soccer team was :—Shearston ; Temple, Hardisty ; Dench, Darley, J. Amos ; Wakenshaw (capt.), Moreton, Dennis, Macpherson, Lambert.

On November 18th our " rugger toughs " tried their hand at soccer against Terrington. They had only two practice games before the match, but they played very well together. The captain, Clark, was outstanding, and he scored our only goal with a glorious run from our half. They led 1-0 at half-time and the game finished 3-1 in their favour. Man for man we were quite as good as they were, and we played very well. The match was an excellent example of good teamwork, their passing and positioning being really good and winning them the game.

Team :—Legat ; Barker, Haysey ; Andrews, Norwood, McColm ; Copnall, Dook, Clark (capt.), Cadell, Gregory.

ST. OLAVE'S SCOUTS.

There are now thirty scouts in the troop, probably a record. We welcome the following new members :—Peewits— Hutchinson and Lee ; Curlews—Amos (J.), Sim and Taylor; Hawks—Brindley (D.), Edinger, Brindley (P.) and Collinson ; Woodpigeons—Cadell, Drummond and Davidge. Copnall, who had already gained his second class badge, and Temple are also new members of the troop, but have not been allocated to any patrol yet. Congratulations are due to Legat for gaining his second class badge, and there are several others who are within reach of this.

In the inter-patrol competition, Peewits easily came first, but there was only one point between Curlews and

Hawks for second place, the former gaining the lead on the last competition. Woodpigeons were only two points behind Hawks, so the issue was always in doubt.

Apart from the usual games and passing of tests, at which everyone showed great keenness, we did some most enjoyable tree felling, and cleared up the mess afterwards. Altogther it was a most successful term.

ST. OLAVE'S CUBS.

We welcome the following new cubs :—Blue Six, Gibson, Gray and J. Harrison; Yellow Six, North and E. Thompson ; Red Six, Cameron ; Green Six, S. Amos. We are slightly down in numbers this term and only have twenty-two cubs in the pack. But that does not seem to make much difference to the noise we make!

For the first time the Blues, who have always either won the competition or else been runners up, were bottom in the list, but they were only four points behind Reds, the winners. Yellow just beat Green for second place. We have played the usual games with the usual enthusiasm, and were very pleased that summer time stayed on, because we could continue the afternoon meetings until almost the end of term.

Congratulations to Bainton and J. Harrison, " the twin," on gaining their second stars. The signalling was a long struggle, but they won in the end.

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