House Reports

CLIFTON

The start of the academic year saw the House receive Mr. Harvey as the new Housemaster. It was the first time in living memory that the Senior School had had a Chaplain-Housemaster and it has been a challenging experience for both the House and the Housemaster! There have been sixty-two pupils in the House, including seven third form girls and three lower sixth girls. For the first time in its six-year history, Clifton has had girls in the Middle School. We have begun the process of becoming a fully co-educational day House. The small number of girls has meant that, for games, we have joined forces with The Grove. This has worked well, although we look forward to fielding our own teams next year.

Clifton is working hard to build up its games-playing ability. Although we were knocked out in the first round of the Senior Rugby and Senior Cricket Competitions, we did much better at junior level. We got to the semi-finals of the Junior Rugby and Junior Cricket Competitions, and came second in the Junior Rugby Sevens Competition, being beaten only by School House. In the Junior Rugby there were some particularly good performances from Jamie Beaufoy, Ben Councell, Michael Hunter, Naithan McBride (Captain), Robert Pugh, Michael Helme and Nicholas Wight. We are optimistic about our potential at senior level rugby. The Five-a-side Soccer Competition is always keenly contested and we managed to win the junior competition in the Summer Term.

We enjoyed considerable success in the Inter-House Swimming. Clifton finished third in the competition, and was first among the day Houses. The U. 14 Medley Relay team (Daniel Leveson, Oliver Marlow, Julia Toms and Grant Williams) set a new record time, and Ben Councell created a new record in the U. 15 Breaststroke. Jon LacyColson, Ben Councell, Naithan McBride and Oliver Marlow came first in the following events respectively: U. 16 Individual Medley; U. 15 Breaststroke and Butterfly; U.15 Backstroke; U.14 Breaststroke. The House also came first in the U.15 Medley Relay and U.15 Freestyle Relay (Ryan Allworthy, Ben Councell, Michael Hunter and Naithan McBride).

The House performed well in the Inter-House Crosscountry Competition. Jon Lacy-Colson came seventh in the Senior Boys category; Naithan McBride eighth in the Junior Boys; and Julia Toms twelfth in the Junior Girls.

We were particularly pleased with Clifton's performance in the Athletics Sports Competition. The House was represented in every event and came fourth overall — but first among the day Houses! Particular congratulations must go to Michael Hunter for coming first in the Intermediate 200m; to Scott Bradley for coming first in the Junior Javelin; and to Nicholas Wight for coming first in the Junior Long Jump.

Members of Clifton have represented the School at senior level in various sports: Robert Crossley and Edward Savage at 1st XV Rugby; James Harding and Naithan McBride at 1st XI Cricket; and Michael Hunter at 1st VI Tennis. James Harding has also been the School's Captain of Squash for two years. It has been good to see several Cliftonites taking a keen interest in Rowing: Alistair Birch, Caroline Murphy, John Crisp, Dugan Jackson and Jon Lacy-Colson have all represented the School successfully. Alistair Birch was a member of the crew which competed at Henley this year and is to be warmly congratulated for his achievement here.

Academically, members of the House have enjoyed some success this year. Jason Ayers won the Chemistry Prize and the B.M.A. Prize for Biologists going into Medicine. Robert Crossley won the Economics Prize. Matthew Williams was awarded the Senior Latin Prize and the Toyne European History Prize. The Junior Latin Prize went to John Crisp and the Junior Arthur Craven Memorial Prize for Spoken French to Robert Emsley. Samantha Carter won one of the third form prizes.

Cliftonites have contributed to many other areas of School life: Robert Crossley had a major role in Ian Lowe's Dragons; Samantha Carter, Vanessa Jelbert, Julia Toms and Roger Lakin were in Alan Ayckbourn's Confusions. Jason Ayers masterminded our Egg Race team and Top House team. Paul Cove, Matthew Williams, Rupert Gregory, Caroline Murphy, Juliet Stephenson, Andrew Mawby and Ryan Allworthy all made significant contributions to School music. Denzil Jelbert served as Head of the Army Section of the C.C.F. Other members of the House have participated in the Community Service programme.

In May, just before the upper sixth left, we had a Clifton Sixth Form Dinner. This was a very enjoyable evening, with all members of the sixth form attending, together with House staff. We were given a fine afterdinner speech by Mr. Neil Malherbe, a Master from Selborne College in South Africa, who has been visiting the School this term. Edward Savage, the out-going Head of House, and Alistair Birch, the new Head of House, also spoke.

I have greatly enjoyed my first year in Clifton. For staff and pupils alike it has been a full and busy, and I hope, very enjoyable year. I would like to end my first House report by expressing my thanks and best wishes: to Edward Savage and James Harding, our two School monitors, for their help and support; to M. J. G. and A. J. H. for their invaluable roles as assistants; to K. G. C. (whose wise counsel we sadly lose this term), K. R. P. and D. J. S. for their support as tutors; and to Alistair Birch as he assumes the responsibilities of being Head of House. I am pleased to award House Colours to Jason Ayers, Kinshuk Garai, James Harding, Edward Savage, Naithan McBride and Robert Pugh. I wish all those who are leaving the best of good fortune in the future and thank them for their varied contributions to the life of the House. I look forward to those who will return in September continuing to play a committed and enthusiastic role in Clifton's life.

S. C. Harvey

The beginning of another academic year saw a healthy intake of seventeen lower sixth and three junior boarders: Dronfield was indeed bursting at the seams. We welcomed Miss Finney and Mr. Shaw to the staff, as assistant and tutor respectively. The House had three School monitors: Sally Hamilton, Charlotte Cranston and Rebecca Ingledew; Rebecca was Head of School and Head of House.

With an excellent representation in sport, Sophie Jackson should be congratulated on her captaincy of First XI Hockey, Ernma Ward as Captain of Squash and Isla Pollard as Captain of Netball. Rebecca was Captain of Boats.

Hockey was the main sport of the term and saw many members of the House playing in various teams. Sophie Jackson, Connelee Morris, Anne Suttill, Julia Thompson, Nicola Westwood, Angela Rosindale and Emma Ward all received First XI Colours, with Sophie achieving the added distinction of a Cap. Juliette Webster, Caroline Cooper, Isla Pollard, Susie Musgrave, Melanie Gibb and Eleanor Bowling also represented the School at First Team level. Julia, Sophie, Nicola and Angela also played for York and District. The Jackson-Pacey Trophy was awarded to Julia. The House won the Inter-House Competition with a handicapped team, a fine achievement.

There were relatively few squash fixtures this term. Emma Ward, Sophie Jackson, Nicola Westwood and Juliette Webster all played at First Team level. Rowing enjoyed considerable success: Sally Hamilton, Charlotte Berry, Esther Williams, Anne Suttill, Alex Simpson and Rebecca Ingledew all rowed for the First Crew; Emma Brown, Amanda Farley and Polly Evans rowed in an active novice crew. Lindsay Daniel coxed the majority of the winning crews.

Drama and music was as usual an important feature of the contribution made by Dronfield girls. Dragons featured several members of the House but special mention must be given to Sally as co-producer and one of the principal characters. Emma Brown, Emma Ward, Rachel Robertson, Claire Taylor, Sarah Richards, Olivia Smart and Clare Farrow also took parts. Claire Altman maintained her strong involvement in musical events, joined by Lucinda Francis, Amanda Farley and Emma Brown. They and other members of the House played in orchestra and band. The choir and chamber choir as usual contained a significant Dronfield contingent.

The term was rounded off by a successful formal dinner and the usual in-House festivities.

The Easter Term saw the House participating yet again in a wide variety of sports and other extra-curricular activities, as usual with great success.

The start of term saw the House netball team battling through under the leadership of Isla Pollard to win the Senior Inter-House Netball Cup. The junior team played to a high standard, although they were unfortunate not to be as successful as their counterparts.

However, they proved their worth in the Junior House Cross-Country Competition and must be congratulated with five people coming within the first ten: Lucy Evans, Sarah Richards, Molly Tyler-Childs and Kathryn Charman, with Claire Taylor finishing a commendable third position. Her efforts were rewarded along with Sarah Richard's as they were picked to represent the York and District Cross-Country team.

The last week of term held the Inter-House Swimming Gala. Unfortunately for Dronfield the end result of seventh position in the competition did not reflect the standards obtained in the individual races. A whole range of girls represented the House: Alexie Zimmermann, Sarah Richards, Claire Taylor, Melissa Marlow and Esther Williams. They all swam individually with a combined team winning the medley relay.

The House hockey team maintained its usual high standard of play by winning the Inter-House Outdoor Competition under the captaincy of Sophie Jackson.

Despite the emphasis being placed on sport this term, Dronfield has participated in other activities. For the fourth year running we entered the Great Egg Race although the team was not as successful as in previous years. Becky Ingledew and Angela Rosindale were team members for the fourth time along with Connelee Morris, Sarah Richards and Alexie Zimmermann.

Dronfield was represented by Angela Rosindale in Antony Dunn's play 'Resurrection' which was performed in School and will be shown in York later on this year.

The Summer Term brought a continuation of the active involvement in sport. Heidi Clark and Kathryn Charman both represented York and District in tennis. In athletics, Amanda Farley and Emma Copley were successful at discus and sprint respectively in the York and District trials. The Inter-House Competition featured wins for Anne Suttill, Amanda Farley and the senior relay team. The rowers were not to be outdone; an all Dronfield crew of Rebecca Ingledew, Sally Hamilton, Anne Suttill and Charlotte Berry won the Senior III event at Bradford. Esther Williams, Emma Brown, Polly Evans, Diana Wooding, Philippa Merritt and Nicola Andrews were also among the trophies in other events.

Distinctions gained in other areas included the Senior Geography Prize won by Charlotte Cranston, the French Reading Prize which went to Olivia Smart, the Old Peterite Club Reading Prize awarded to Emma Ward, and a Drama Prize for Sally Hamilton. Anne Suttill was awarded the Paddy Power Prize for her contribution to the School in many areas.

At the end of term, House Colours were awarded to Rebecca Ingledew, Charlotte Cranston, Sally Hamilton, Sophie Jackson, Emma Ward, Caroline Cooper, Rachel Robertson, Nicola Westwood, Julia Thompson, Clare Farrow, Juliette Webster, Susie Musgrave, Anne Suttill and Isla Pollard. While the upper sixth enjoyed a successful Leavers' Ball, the rest of the House enjoyed strawberries and ice cream in the garden.

Finally, our best wishes to all our leavers, and congratulations to next year's Head of House, Emma Brown, Head Girl, Shelagh Pitt, and additional monitors, Angela Rosindale and Esther Williams.

Christmas Term

Christmas Term began with James Butler as Head of House and School Monitor. We welcomed Mr. C. Hodsdon and Mr. D. Morris as replacements for Mrs. M. Holt and Mr. D. Newman as House Tutors.

We were pleased to welcome back many of last year's fifth form who had done well in their G.C.S.E.'s especially J. Angel, T. Brassington, I. Gordon and J. Sutcliffe. We also welcomed our four new lower sixth, the Sans twins, H. Daggett and "Bob" (G. Taylor).

Sam Forsyth returned from his visit to Selborne College in South Africa with a lively video of his stay. Jim Butler missed the first week of term completing his work with the Manchester Youth Theatre.

As usual the Senior House Rugby Competition provided the first real challenge to the House. Angus Gowthorpe led the team in a fine performance against a much stronger Queen's side (eventual runners-up). Angus also proved to be a tower of strength in the 1st XV where his commitment was justly rewarded by his 1st XV colours. 1st XI colours were also awarded to Louisa Sans for her outstanding contribution to the 1st XI hockey. Our senior girls combined with Clifton House to finish second in the girls' Inter-House Hockey. The boys came third in the indoor competition eventually losing to the winners, Manor, in the semi-final. John Sutcliffe, Sam Forsyth and Tom Brassington got useful practice for the hockey team playing each week for Y.H.C. Our thanks go to G. Todd and York Hockey Club for their valuable support.

Many other sporting contributions were made throughout the House with A. Curtis ever present and safe at full-back for the 3rd XV. Ben Butler and Chris Braganza also made their contributions to.game one rugby and their enthusiasm will be looked for again next season. The Shooting was won by the House, captained by Julian Bond, Anthony Curtis coming top in the School. The girls made their contribution with Lisa Thompson scoring a hat-trick in her first game for St. Peter's junior hockey! James Stephenson established himself at No.2 in the 1st team squash and gained well earned 1st V colours.

Ian Lowe's splendid play "Dragons" gave Jim Butler his final chance to light a School production. He required all his talent and ingenuity to master the prehistoric lighting in the "new" drama centre. That it was a success is fair reward for his outstanding commitment to this sphere of School life. The House also provided a major influence in the Choir which goes from strength to strength. It is good to see senior boys like I. Mclntyre, A. Curtis, M. Bean, C. Braganza and J-P. Weatherall still involved. It was a pleasure to award House colours to Jim Butler and Anthony Curtis for their obvious contributions to The Grove. The end of term also saw John Sutcliffe win the award of a most prestigious Army Scholarship.

Easter Term

The Lent Term began with J. Sutcliffe, T. Brassington and S. Forsyth all representing the 1st XI hockey. All went on to gain 1st XI colours and John was appointed Captain of Hockey for 1992. Major contributions to the 2nd XI came from I. Gordon, B. Neary and R. Hudson. There were also significant appearances in the U. 16 Colts from B. Butler in goal, M. Layram, S. (hat-trick) Khanna and D. Marks. A. Marks was appointed Captain of Crosscountry and led the House senior team to a well deserved second place with B. Neary finishing second overall. The junior girls played well in winning the junior tournament. Well done.

The junior boys' rugby was enthusiastically coached by A. Gowthorpe. His expertise with the front row gave A. and C. Mosby and D. Falconer real help in holding a much stronger School House side. Unfortunately our midgets in the backs were outgunned and we exited in the first round. However, in a specially arranged game against Queen's we eventually ran out winners 6-4 after a quite splendid match. The tremendous enthusiasm was fair reward for Angus's efforts and those of N. Walker and P. Taylor, both stalwarts of the U. 15 XV. Swimming sports provided both boys and girls with the choice to show their skills. Lorna Highet did very well in the Junior Girls with the usual sound performances in the boys from the "Butler Brothers", I. Gordon, A. Pickard, A. Curtis and A. Baines. The senior five-aside football provided many thrills and spills with A. Marks and J. Stephenson showing the way (sadly to defeat!).

The Great Egg Race arrived again. Captained by Jim Butler, Louisa and Helena Sans, Stephen Dowding, Richard Harran and Nick Walker engaged their brains, battled with the problem, produced a solution and LOST! However, our House Quiz team nearly made it. Anthony Curtis, Chris Braganza, Alex Martin and Douglas Falconer lost in the final on their very last question! (Our thanks go to John Shaw for his organisation of this event.)

Again significant musical commitments were made by Iain Mclntyre, Jeremy Doncaster, Matthew Bean, JackPatrick Weatherall, Alex Martin, Alex Bailes, Anthony Curtis and Chris Braganza culminating in a quite excellent performance of Handel's Messiah.

John Sutcliffe also displayed his artistic talents in the early part of term at the York Art Gallery. It only goes to prove how much can be gained from the extracurricular programme by those willing to commit their time. This was exemplified by C. Braganza with his contributions to the splendid production of "Resurrection" for the National Theatre Schools' Challenge.

Summer Term

The Summer Term began with Bruce Neary and Richard Hudson gaining places in the 1st XI cricket. This was a sign of things to come. Bruce gained his 1st XI colours after contributing well with both bat and ball. Bruce and Richard did well to motivate a group of basically non-cricketers in the senior part of the House. With the invaluable help of Nick Walker and Paul Taylor we overcame Clifton in the first round, Queen's by two runs in the semi-final and Temple by five runs in the final (Thanks Tom). All gave of their best, fielded like tigers and never gave up. It is appropriate to note that the two juniors turned in excellent individual performances to

clinch the final. Paul Taylor 6 for 17 and Nick Walker 41. This led to eager anticipation for the junior cricket. After beating School House in a tremendous game (The Grove 92 for 9, School House 92 all out!) we managed to acquire 124 against The Rise (out tail end wagged!). However, Toby Cockcroft was too strong for us and they went into the final. Athletic sports is not always our strong point but individuals gave of their best with Angus Gowthorpe "throwing himself'into things; Euan Drysdale making his mark in the junior events.

Again major musical contributions were made in the build up to the German Tour and we wish all ours success in this summer venture.

On an individual note it was excellent to see Jeremy Doncaster's excellent organisation of the 24-hour row over half-term. This was another sign of the health of the Boat Club captained by Jim Butler. Certainly he and the rest of the crew must have enjoyed their first visit to Henley. The junior House football went well with Paul Taylor leading his band of merry men, Alex Martin, "Norm" Berry, Selwyn Mcllhinney, Nick Walker and Nick Hales, into the semi-finals.

On a more academic level, the House was pleased to see Fiona Watt win the Robin Shannon Prize, Alex Martin and Selwyn Mcllhinney the fourth form prizes and George Pitt and Lorna Highet the third form prizes. Chris Braganza collected his normal trolley load! Well done.

Finally I would like to thank Jim Butler for his outstanding stewardship of The Grove. It was not easy for him with little real support from his peers in the upper sixth. The remainder of the House developed a fine spirit. They have much to offer and have found a House identity. I look forward very much to next year, wishing Bruce Neary as Head of House and John Sutcliffe as his deputy all good wishes. My thanks as always go to Messrs. Tooms, Dawson, Northfield, Morris and Hodsdon for all their help and support. We all wish Clive our best wishes for a full recovery from his back injury. P. J. Stephen

THE MANOR

The year began badly — Manor had been redecorated in shades from honey, through blue, and back to sand. Thanks must go to Adam Dean and Chris Hall for that. However, we did have new chairs in the TV room and a new satellite system which led to the creation of the House Shop, which now subsidises our movie channel. Also a new bunch of third formers arrived, and turned out to comprise nearly all the Under 14A rugby team. They were, and are still, energetic, tireless and noisy, and are indeed a welcome addition to the House. A new assistant Housemaster, Mr. Jeffs, joined the House in September and has already made himself very popular. The Autumn Term saw The Manor playing hard in the Senior House Rugby. Despite failing to win the competition, we definitely left our mark. Mike Forrester must take the credit for breaking Kinshuk Garai's (Clifton) knee. We had more success in the Inter-House indoor hockey. With the help of Neil Forshaw (a third former in a senior team) and Indraneil Ghosh's brilliant play, Manor won the tournament. It was a term for setting records — Manor had a record number of applications to Oxford (seven), a record number of rejections (four), and fortunately a reasonable number of successes: Matthew Millar, Sandy MacPhail and Antony Dunn all won offers of two E's at A-Level. Antony Dunn was also the only Manorite to have a part in the School play, "Dragons". The end of term meant the return of Manor's famous Christmas Party — this year, despite being prizeless and speechless, the evening was of the usual high standard and none of the vegetarians were forgotten.

The Spring Term, despite the snow, contained the junior Inter-House rugby. Manor's team, despite their complete confidence, didn't quite win the cup. Colin Tse's stunning try deserves special mention, though, as does Charles Atkinson's win in the butterfly race of the InterHouse swimming which Manor also didn't quite win. The Inter-House Cross-Country finals produced fine performances from Matthew Dodgson and Andrew Wallis. The other team members were enthusiastic, the juniors collectively running very well, and the seniors trying very hard. The Dunn brothers took part in "Resurrection" and the Inter-House quiz, also featuring Joel Hopwood and Michael Catling. After resounding victories over School House and Queen's they beat Grove in the final to win the trophy. Another success was the annual Great Egg Race, in which Manor's team, captained by Adam Dean, won another trophy.

Comic Relief meant a non-uniform day, and an alarming number of people turned up in skirts, except those who sabotaged School sheets and pillow cases and turned up as the Ku Klux Klan (tastefully re-named "Blu Mux Chicken" to prevent controversy) and paid, like everyone else, for the privilege.

The Summer Term was completely dominated by exams and sport, the second of which, at least, Manor are quite good at. Ben Oakley was selected to represent North Yorkshire in the high jump, and special mention must be made of Scott Roberts, Andrew Wallis and Matthew Dodgson for their impressive performances in Inter-House athletics. Manor were joint winners with School House in the athletics, and although we didn't win the cricket Michael Forrester and Dominic Bundy played at a very high standard. The junior indoor football team, captained by Dominic Martin, played excellently and reached the final. However, three of the players suffered injuries just before the final and were unable to play. Their substitutes played well, but did not quite manage to win the final. Mark Benson was a finalist in the Robin Shannon Prize for Spoken English. Congratulations to Robert Hiles and Scott Roberts on being made monitor and Head of House respectively, and thank you to Adam Dean and Simon Powell for all their help over the last year. Mr. and Mrs. Bulcock would like to wish all the leavers luck for their futures, and especially for their impending exam results, and are looking forward to having a new set of relatively peaceful third years in the House. Antony Dunn

I would like to begin this report as I ended the year at the House reception, by thanking the Upper Sixth for their tremendous contribution to Queen's over the last four or five years: they seem to have been a particularly happy and thoughtful group, and those of us remaining will miss them. I imagine — and hope — they are carrying good memories with them as they leave — even if there have been some rough times with the smooth. They will always be welcome visitors, even if only for another glass of wine on the lawn at Commemoration. Lawrence Patton has been a Head of House and Monitor whose company and whose help I have valued greatly; and James Rigby has set a fine example as a School Monitor both in the House and more generally around School. Alex Deighton ended the School year by gaining success for the initial stages of his attempts to gain entry to the world of motor racing. Andrew Berrington earlier captained the House Crosscountry to personal and team success. David Blacker earned his House Colours simply — and rightly — just for always being there and being bothered on behalf of those around him. Amanda Daniels, Lucy Yeomans, Sarah Glover and Harriet Torlesse learnt how to tame — or tolerate — Peterite Males at their best and worst: they have played a great part by example and by direct help, in the way the House has successfully become fully coeducational . I wish all the leavers well for their various futures. In particular, we wish a happy year and successful return to James Rigby, who will be spending the next twelve months teaching English in Thailand.

At Commemoration 1991, prizes were awarded to Alan Hodgin (the Junior Prize for Geography, a Walter Smith Prize for G.C.S.E. Practical Work, an Art Prize and a Fifth Form Prize), to Stephen Harryman (the Friends of St. Peter's Prize for Business Studies, awarded this year for the first time), to Jenifer Swallow and Tom Archer for Middle School Essays, to Amanda Daniels for Science and Mathematics, to Harriet Torlesse (the Walter Smith Prize for Biology), to Cherry Alton (a Junior Prize for Music) and to Tom Nowell (a Fourth Form Prize): congratulations to all of them.

It continues to be a pleasure for me to read the Tutor Sheets each mark order, of pupils who are steadily working in classrooms and at home to fulfil — and in some cases to exceed — their academic potential. This has been very much the case with the Lower Sixth and Fourth form this year, where I might mention Sally Marshall, Chris Pyne, Ian Sharper and Stuart Clarke. They even began to influence the more slothful among the Fifth and Upper Sixth so that the final term saw a great upsurge in effort — which I hope will be rewarded when the results come out!

Talking of which, congratulations are in order for examination results in 1990. Louise Blackburn finished a marvellous career in our sixth form with straight 'A's in Maths and Sciences. Alex Gage did well to achieve an 'A' grade in Geography. Vicki Inness gained entry to Durham University, where she is now distinguishing herself rowing. At G.C.S.E. level, praise is due to James Hague for remedying earlier disasters; and to Marcus Aspden, David Baldry, Charles Barlow, Tim Cordier, Oliver Gardner, Angus Iveson, Chris Richardson, Nick Senior, Ian Sharper, Richard Shaw, and Andrew Wildblood for gaining 'C grades or better in every subject they entered.

James Rigby captained the First XI this summer, while Andrew Wildblood sometimes filled the same role for the 2nds. Others who represented the School at Cricket included Richard Musgrave, Oliver Gardner, Angus Iveson, Hugh Shedden, Fraser Black, Alex Deighton, Magnus Inness, Alastair Rigby, Chris Pyne, James Sleight, Anthony Killip, Nicholas Ogden, Jonathan Noble. It was, therefore, a bit embarrassing as well as disappointing when we failed to make anything of either House cricket competition — though everyone learnt a lot in the process, and the victories against us were thoroughly deserved. Fraser Black and Tom Archer gained county selection.

James Rigby, Alex Deighton (despite the dreadful disappointment of his shoulder injury), Paul Mulryne (who made a strong and positive impression on the House when he joined us for his sixth form) and Chris Richardson were awarded First XV Colours, and there are others who should aim to receive them next winter. House Rugby should be strong too, next season, after the hard work endured last winter. We only lost the final by 14-9 in 1990 despite the odds set against us by the absence of three key players.

The girls in the House have continued to be a mainstay of Games for the School, with Emily Strong, Vicky Robinson, Claire Walker and Jenifer Swallow in particular appearing in virtually all the sports on the calendar. Perhaps the most impressive performance of the year was Shirley Lewis taking the trophy for Victor Ludorum on Sports Day: it must be unprecedented for this to be achieved by a third former, and bodes very well for the future. The Girls also won the House Swimming Competition; and should be congratulated on coming second only to Dronfield in House netball. Their Hockey was also strong. Amanda Daniels for Squash and Emily Strong for Netball were among those awarded School colours.

James Hague, Stuart Clarke, and Charles Barlow, with Chris Richardson as reserve, represented the School First Vin at Henley; while Tim Cordier and Stephen Harryman have also regularly represented the School. It is most pleasing that Stuart and Charles made up part of a composite VIII which took the Silver Medal in their class at the National Championships later in the summer. They were coxed by Mathew Taylor — who as a third former has set the rest of the House an example of how to enjoy yourself by taking part in every available activity.

David Baldry lost the final of the Alcuin Cup for Tennis — but beat many more fancied players to get that far. The Senior Five-a-Side team, captained by Richard King, won the final of that competition by 3-1.

During the year, among other musical successes, Charles Barlow passed grade 8 Piano; Cherry Alton, grade 8 Flute — and selection to play flute for the National Children's Orchestra; Alastair Alton and Charles Barlow grade 7 Violin; Emily Strong, grade 7 Flute; Cherry

Alton, grade 7 Piano; Nicholas Strong, grade 6 Clarinet; Rebecca Gilbert, grade 6 Flute; Alastair Alton, grade 6 Piano; Rebecca Gilbert, grade 6 Theory; Rachel Hancock, grade 4 Oboe; Shirley Lewis, grade 3 Flute; and Lucy Robertson, grade 2 Piano. Rebecca Gilbert, Cherry Alton, Alastair Alton, Charles Barlow, Angus Iveson, James Hague all competed in the Finals of the Music Competition. Sarah Glover, James Hague, Charles Barlow, Emily Strong, James Rigby, Alan Hodgin and many others have regularly taken part in various instrumental and choral performances.

Stuart Clarke rather surprised himself by leading the House Quiz Team to the final of that competition, only to lose there.

Charles Barlow went to India in the autumn with a group from North Eastern Schools, including representatives from Pocklington, Ampleforth and elsewhere. He talked on this most successfully with Ann Hodgson on their return. Other travel talks were given by Stephen Harryman about his British Schools Expedition to Svalbard in the summer of 1990, and Lawrence Patton about his journey to China in the autumn. In all cases the photography and talking were fascinating.

Derek Paterson's tutor group were entirely to blame for the fact that Red Nose Day was also a Non-Uniform Day at St. Peter's: they co-ordinated the whole thing — and on many other occasions worked for Charity through such things as cake-stalls. I am grateful to them for this.

I am pleased that so many members of the House have been involved in Community Service, visiting people locally or spending time visiting Hospitals nearby. I also thoroughly commend the involvement — led notably by the example of Harriet Torlesse — of so many of the House in the activities of Amnesty International. The more we can involve ourselves with helping others, the better.

I would like to thank the House Tutors for all their vork for the pupils in Queen's over the year: they take a tremendous interest, and the well-being and progress of students could not be assured without them.

At the summer half-term, Andrew Wildblood was elected Head of House for the coming year. We wish him well. Stuart Clarke, Tim Cordier and Chris Richardson were also appointed School Monitors.

Geographically, things have been quite different, with classrooms on 'our' top corridor and therefore a continuous throughput of visitors. This has made the House, if anything, even more aware of itself and its strengths. As ever, this report only skims the surface of all that has gone on; but I hope it gives an impression of those strengths and of how much has been done during the past twelve months.

THE RISE

With a significant reduction in the number of boarding pupils this year, the House was filled out by a number of day boys and any new recruits which we could get our hands on.

Yet again, The Rise saw a majority of the House taking part on the rugby field at every level. Note should be made of the large Rise contribution to the 1st XV led by Jason Morris. This was reflected in the success that the House had on the rugby pitch during the House matches. Having been seeded first, favoured to win, it took a replay with School House to see us into the final, having drawn 10-10 the first time. The final was much more a show of skill and speed and with space to run the ball, The Rise showed to be ultimately the most all-round team and deservedly managed to retain the senior rugby cup. Five members of the House received 1st XV colours: Jason Morris, Jason Mariyappan, Adrian Robinson, Gareth Silverwood and Chris Caldwell are to be congratulated.

For part of the term we had Phil Bartlett visiting us from Selborne College in South Africa. He was very well received and he proved to be an invaluable member of the rugby team and of the general spirit within the House.

This term also saw the opening of a House shop in order to finance more luxury items for the House and the addition of a new television and video is hopefully only an appetiser, having seen The Manor's latest purchases.

The House fancy dress party was replaced by a more formal sit-down meal as an experiment for the future. The end of a long term saw the revival of the 'Air Stars' who added good humour to the Inter-House hockey tournament.

Easter

This was a frustrating term on the sporting front, with a show of great spirit only to finish second best to many of the other Houses in various sports.

The most disappointing event was the junior rugby. After making good progress into the final, the team managed to edge ahead only to be beaten in the final minutes by an excellent School House try.

Also, the senior football went the same way. Having made a stuttering start, the team continued to the final. Having yet again made a good start, going ahead in the first half, we were beaten in the second half to bring the second time in the term where our efforts were unrewarded.

The House was well represented in the Hockey 1 st XI by Gareth Silverwood and Chris Caldwell who are to be congratulated on the re-award and award of their colours respectively, in one of the finest hockey seasons in the recent School history.

The senior House Cross-Country was seen as a foregone conclusion before the run had started and Queen's came in the easy victors despite very spirited runs from Jason Mariyappan, Simon and Mike Davies, gaining very respectable placings. The junior run was lost for the first time in over a decade, with many of our better runners unfit after the junior rugby; a case of unquestioned bad timing for an important event.

The House Swimming Competition was another very tightly fought match. After some excellent swimming by Joel Ward and Mickey Clarke the whole competition was left in the balance on the last relay, with School House and ourselves level on points. The House was again beaten at the dying of the event, having to settle for second place. The swimming standards was another trophy which was forfeited this term.

A number of members of the 1 st and 2nd XV rugby teams left early at the end of the term in order to commence a tour of Portugal.

Summer

The Summer Term quickly moved into full swing with both the senior cricket and the tennis Inter-House competitions taking place. Despite the lack of the tennis captain, Gareth Silverwood, the team made a spirited attempt but were overpowered in the first round.

However, the House cricket team was rather more successful in the first round, mainly due to some excellent fielding and good performances from our four full-time cricketers. However, in the second round there was a defeat by Temple due to a batting collapse.

The House was represented in the 1st XI cricket team by Mike and Tim Davies and Mike should be congratulated on the award of his colours after a very good batting season.

The junior football team had an unlucky string of sending-offs which upset any chance of a place in the semifinals. This was quickly forgotten after a success against the odds in the junior cricket. Having disposed of Temple in the first round in a flurry of batting and bowling Temple out for fifteen runs, and then Grove in the semi-finals, an inspired performance allowed us to overcome Queen's and win our second competition of the year. Note should be made of the batting of Toby Cockcroft, scoring about 60% of the runs in every match.

Despite not managing to win the athletics tournament there were many great performances. Two cups were won however: Jason Morris won the Sprint Cup and Jason Mariyappan's 400 metres victory brought another cup.

Thank you for all your sporting contributions throughout the year. Thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson, and also to Mrs. Shuttleworth for doing an often unrecognised but invaluable duty for the House. I hope the House continues its excellence for many years to come.

Simon Davies

SCHOOL

Christmas

The year began with ten new third years being welcomed into the House. Two sixth formers, David Batty and Matthew Neale also joined us. Christopher Rowland, Captain of School Boats, was Head of School and Head of House. Paul Carvosso was a School monitor and 1st XV prop, Robert Bell and Adam Waters also represented the 1st XV with Graham Wood and David Batty regular 2nd XV stalwarts, who, along with Mike Lang, James Swallow and Jon Brooks, other 3rd XV players, ensured a re-match was required, with The Rise coming out narrow winners, who went on to win the senior competition after defeating us in the semi's. Paul Ferrow and Edward Lindley took part in the School's drama production of 'Dragons' and deserve congratulations for their efforts, as did Mathew Sumpton for his expert driving skills, Joby Taylor for his dress sense, Alistair Lawson for his television and finally Andrew Moxon for having the reddest cheeks of all!

Easter

The Easter Term saw 1st XI hockey places go to Adam Waters, Marc Mitchell and Charles Pugh with Robert Bell in the seconds. Allan Foster, Jamie Ballantyne, Mike Lang, James Swallow, Jon Brooks and the Captain, Matthew Todd all represented the School Colts XL The senior cross-country team came a creditable third with Joby Taylor in tenth place overall. However, with Gordon Gibb winning the junior run and Mark Lane coming second it was no surprise that the juniors managed to win their competition. This success seemed to inspire further triumphs and a last minute try by Michael Cox inspired by the play of Mark Lane and the leadership of Gordon Gibb secured a memorable win over The Rise in the final, 16-10. This was further embellished by the middle school members of the House winning the Inter-House Swimming Standards Cup and in the Gala itself, amply led by Alistair Lawson and thanks to individual wins by James Swallow and James Meaden and many places in the next three positions saw us take the Inter-House Swimming Gala Trophy in the very last relay, beating The Rise by the narrowest of margins. All these exploits ensured the Oxford Cup returned to School House this year, a most welcome addition to the already full sideboard. The Easter Term saw us gain two fourth formers — only to lose one the following term — and lose a fifth year, all adding to the excitement of daily life where we saw one Suttill more than another and found Matthew Todd in Temple for most of his free time (having been awarded a chocolate medal for present-er of the year the previous term).

Summer

The Summer Term saw 1st XI opening bat Paul Carvosso ably assisted by 2nd XI wicket keeper David Batty and all under Andrew Moxon steer us to a thrilling finish against The Rise in the first round of the Senior Cricket Competition which we unfortunately lost by two runs — a feat bettered for its edge of the seat drama in the junior competition when we tied with Grove in the semi-finals only to lose because we lost ten wickets to their eight. Nicholas Middleton — Lincolnshire County U.15 — captained the juniors and with Edward Backhouse and initially Gordon Gibb, represented the School Senior Colts XI, ably assisted by the following third year School A and B team cricketers: Simon Rivis, David Todd, Michael Cox, Edward Lindley, Lee O'Keefe and Stephen Whalley who along with Mike Dowds represented the School's Rugby A and B XV's in the winter months.

The Inter House athletics brought an equally close result as the swimming. Individual wins from Adam Waters, Mark Lane, Dominic Greeves, Mike Lang, Simon Rivis and Gordon Gibb saw us through to win the Inter-House Athletic Shield by one point from The Manor, a great team performance robustly led by Robert Bell.

School tennis representation by Alcuin trophy winner Adam Waters who also won the prestigious Shuttleworth

Cup for all-round best sportsman, Mike Lang, James Swallow, Andrew Farrow, Daniel Sumpton and Dominic Greeves until his groin strain — playing tennis rather than climbing through windows apparently — ensured, along with Marc Mitchell in School Squash, that every School sport, including shooting with Paul Carvosso winning North East District trophies, was represented by the House. Further non-sporting representation ought not to be missed out — the contribution to School Music from Christopher Rowland, Paul Ferrow, Matthew Neale, Matthew Todd and Dominic Greeves must surely deserve special mention as does, finally, the exploits of our School Rowers, particularly Christopher Rowland and Joby Taylor who were members of only the second School VIII since the war that has done so exceptionally well to represent the School at Henley — a memorable achievement.

Yet, the success of the House is not to be measured by just the silver on the shelf, but also by the spirit and camaraderie that is generated within the House and this being such a successful year, much credit and thanks must go to all our upper sixth leavers — and others who will be leaving this year with all our best wishes for success in the future.

J. A. Owen-Barnett

TEMPLE

The year began with the House welcoming new members and Mrs. Shepherd as a tutor and House assistant. Sadly, Mr. Riley was not with the House due to a serious back problem which kept him away from School for the term. The House throughout the term gave much effort on the games field which often went unrewarded. In the Senior House Rugby Competition we went out at the first round to an excellent School House team. Despite a sterling effort from the forwards and halfbacks (Tom Reid, the Captain, Andrew Ludiman, and his brother, Mark in particular stood out), the better organisation of our opponents in the end paid off. Andrew Ludiman, however, became a regular member of the First XV (gaining his colours in the process) and Tom Reid, Mark Ludiman, Guy Chiswick, Matthew Pittman, Ewan Graves-Tamvakis and James Fieldsend all represented the three Senior School teams. The Girls' Hockey team too played well and were very unlucky to only beat Queen's House in the four team Inter-House tournament. Special mention must be made of Sarah Durham, the Captain, School First XI member and prolific goal scorer, who led the team by example.

Once again, Temple played a major role in various musical activities around the School. Many members took part in the School Choir, Band and Orchestra and Martin Kershaw, Eleanor Clegg and Tifanny Richards gave splendid solo performances during the term's concerts. Tifanny, co-leader of the National Youth Orchestra, is also to be congratulated on gaining a place at the prestigious Royal College of Music. On a different note, 'The Funky Chicken' who include Adam van Huet, Gareth Kay and Jon Firth, picked up where they left off last year playing an exceptionally successful Halloween concert at the jam packed Lowther in York. Temple's budding thespians appeared in the year's major drama production, 'Dragons', and Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis, Stephanie Tilston and, in particular, Vicki Gill gave particularly fine performances.

The term ended with the very successful House parties, including the brilliant disco thrown by the third and fourth years (watch out Radio 1 disc jockeys!) and the award of House Colours, our answer to the New Year's Honours list. Stephanie Sanderson received Junior House Colours for her contribution to the girls' hockey team and Senior House Colours were awarded to Andrew Ludiman, Gareth Kay, Simon Gildener, Sarah Durham and Tifanny Richards for services to the House. Finally, Gareth Kay is to be congratulated on gaining a place at Balliol College, Oxford to read P.P.E.

Easter

In the Easter Term, on the sportsfield, the House enjoyed mixed fortunes. Whilst the junior girls netball team won their tournament, led by Rachel Gill, unfortunately their senior counterparts, led by Katy Wood, fell to the much stronger Dronfield House team. In the Inter-House Cross-Country, in the senior's race, Tom Reid came eighth, and in the junior girls, Hannah Fieldsend came first. It didn't matter that the junior boys' rugby team lost heavily to Clifton's side, because it was enough that the House actually presented a team, which is commendable for all fourteen non-rugby players concerned. The five-a-side indoor football team under the captaincy of Gareth Kay, had a poor season losing all their matches. Hopefully, next year the side will enjoy greater success. It shouldn't be too hard! Both Simon Gildener and Gareth Kay represented the School in the 1st XI hockey team.

The House continued its tradition to be heavily involved in the arts scene. Firstly, there was Antony Dunn's excellent "Resurrection" in which Elena and Steven Clegg, James and Hannah Fieldsend, and Katy Pittman all performed. Andrew Collier, taking a break from the preparation of his musical "Fools Gold" in which James and Hannah Fieldsend also were involved, helped behind the scenes. Sarah Durham and Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis had some of their artwork exhibited at the City Art Gallery.

Finally, although the House was knocked out of the Inter-House Quiz, due to the quick buzzer work of Grove, the Egg Race provided a surprising result. The team led by James Gossow (Solomon Burt, James Fieldsend, Elena and Steven Clegg, and Rebecca Newton), came a close second (which was very good considering the vehicle didn't look as though it would make 15cm let alone 15 metres, even though some of the opposition went backwards!).

Summer

There were some exciting clashes in the Inter-House events during the Summer Term. The athletics, whilst giving a poor House result, nevertheless provided some fine individual achievements, such as Tom Reid, Andrew Ludiman and Hannah Fieldsend winning the 400m, the Discus and the 800m respectively. The senior cricket was exceedingly exciting. The House reached the finals by beating Manor and The Rise in the heats, convincingly,