The Suttonian 1999

THE NEW SUTTONIAN Incorporating The Old Suttonian The Underhill School Magazine

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Front Cover: Lucy Brett and William Brooke represent the Sutton Valence Upper Sixth and Underhill Reception Class. Spanning 15 years of Education at Sutton Valence.

GOVERNORS AND STAFF 1998-99 Visitor:

The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury

Foundation:

United Westminster Schools Director and Clerk: •L.A. Smy (till December 1998)

Governing Body:

Commander F Barber, R.N. (Retd.), M.I.P.M. (till March 1999) B.F.W. Baughan, Esq. E.R.P. Boorman, Esq., M.A. Mrs. S.B. Bracher, M.B.E., M.A. P. Cockburn, Esq., F.C.I.B. Ven. P. Evans, Archdeacon of Maidstone T.E Godfrey-Faussett, Esq., M.A., EI.PM. (Chairman, Foundation Board) Mrs. E.A. Johnston P.A. Lendrum, Esq. M.A. Maberly, Esq. (Chairman) Miss M. O'Mara, B.A., M.Sc. F.V. Morgan Esq., B.Sc., M.Ed. Prof. A.F. Stevens, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D. R.G. Stubblefield, Esq., LL.B. E.L. Watts, Esq., O.B.E. (from March 1999)

Academic Staff:

Headmaster:

N.A. Sampson, M.A., F.R.S.A. Selwyn College, Cambridge (English)

Deputy Headmaster:

T.J. Wilbur, B.A. Kent (History, Games)

Director of Studies:

D.E. Clarke, B.Sc., C.Biol., M.I.Biol., Bristol (Director of Studies, Head of Biology)

Senior Master:

C.F.G. Parkinson, T.D., B.A., St.John's College, Durham (Economics, Mathematics)

Assistant Staff.

(Latin, English; Tutor to Founder's) J. McCormick, M.A., University College, Durham (Head of Special Needs, English) W.K. Piper, B.A., B.Ed., Monash, Australia, A.M.B.D.A. P.J. Harcourt, M.A., M.I.L., Selwyn College, Cambridge (Modern Languages; Tutor to St.Margaret's) C.W.W. Wilson, B.A., Exeter (Head of History; Housemaster of Bennett) (Head of Science, Head of Physics) G.R. Piper, B.Sc., M.Inst.P., C.Phys.Newcastle E.L. Stanley, B.A., Leicester (Head of Economics; Careers Master; Tutor to Lambe's) I.S. Hendry, M.A., Edinburgh (Head of Modern Languages; Housemaster of St.Margaret's) Revd. J.H. Watson, Dip.Th., M.A., Ph.D., ER.A.S. (Chaplain; RS, Theatre Studies) Westcott House, Cambridge S.D. Broome, Dip.C.D.T., Griffiths, Australia (Head of Design Technology - March 1999) M.P. Dunn, M.A., M.A., A.D.E.M., St.Edmund Hall, Oxford (Head of Geography) R.A. Rothwell, B.Sc.(Eng), B.A., A.C.G.I., M.Inst.I.TT., Imperial College, London (Head of Computing) M.D. Willdridge, B.A., Ravensbourne College (Head of Art) Mrs. S.C. Rawlings,B.A., Montpelier, France (Modern Languages; Housemistress of Cornwallis - Jan 1999) P.J. Honey, B.A., A.R.C.O., A.L.C.M., (Assistant Director of Music; Tutor to Bennett) College of Ripon and York St.John A.J. Leang, M.A., A.R.C.O., Christ's College, Cambridge (Director of Music) (Head of Chemistry; Housemaster of Lambe's) D.A. Cooper, B.Ed., M.Coll.P, Dundee Mrs. K.L. Jackson, Cert.Ed., (Head of Home Economics;Housemistress of Valence) Elizabeth Gaskell College P.P. Collins, B.Ed., Sydney, Australia (Mathematics, Sport Studies; Housemaster of Founder's) (History; Tutor to Valence) Miss S.A. Boddy, B.A., Kent (English, Humanities, Games; Tutor to Lambe's) J.H. Kittermaster, B.A., Froebel College, London Mrs. A.J. Jefferson, B.Sc., B.A., Leicester (Head of Mathematics, PSHE; Housemistress of Holdgate) (Physics; Tutor to Westminster) S.F. Stebbings, B.A., Queen's College, Oxford

The New Suttonian 1999 S.P. Hiscocks, B.Sc., Ph.D, C.Chem., M.R.S.C., Essex (Chemistry; Tutor to Founder's) W.D. Buck, Cert.Ed., St.Luke's College, Exeter (Director of Sport; Modern Languages; Tutor to Westminster) R.H. Carr, B.A., St.John's College, Durham (RS, Humanities, Games; Housemaster of Westminster) Miss F.H. Clayton, B.A., Leeds (Head of English; Tutor to Holdgate) Miss E.L. Rankin, B.Sc., N.Dip.M, M.Inst.B., Dundee (Biology; Tutor to Sutton) Mrs. J.P.A. Fletcher, B.Sc., Thames Polytechnic (Chemistry, Biology; Tutor to Cornwallis, Housemistress from Jan 1999) A.S. Hall, B.A., Rhodes University, South Africa (Sports Studies, Maths, Games; Tutor to St. Margaret's) (English) Miss E.J.J. Mitchell, M.A., Queen Mary & Westfield College, London (Biology) J.R. Walsh, M.Sc., Liverpool & Heriot-Watt (Mathematics) K.H. Hawken, New Zealand (Mathematics) Miss P.C. Tragett, B.Sc., Loughborough D.J.J. Keep, B.Ed., Avery Hill College (Head of Design Technology - from April 1999) (Art) Mrs. B.J. Piper, B.A., Kent Institute of Art & Open University (Mathematics) M.E.F. Pettman, M.A., Edinburgh (Geography; Tutor to Bennett) D. Pickard, B.Sc., Queen Mary College, London (Games) Mrs. A.F.F. Wilkinson F.L., Calder College, Liverpool (Games) Mrs. E.P. Cornell (E.FL.) Mrs. E.S. Gourlay, B.A., C.E.L.T.A., Nottingham Mrs. M.T. Hall, B.Ed., Kent (Modern Languages, Geography; Tutor to Valence) (Maths; Examinations Officer; Mrs. C.J. Kitchen, B.Eng., M.Sc., Bradford & Open University Tutor to Holdgate) F.B. Oliver, B.A., A.F.I.M.A., M.B.C.S., Open University (Design Technology; Work Experience) Mrs. P.V. Shaw (Housemistress of Sutton) (Home Economics; Tutor to Sutton) Mrs A.M. Buck (Games) Mrs C. George (E.F.L.) Mrs S. Ansty Miss M-T. Grau, B.Ed., R.S.A.Dip., Cert.Ed.(F/E), Dip.Eng. Dip.PSI (Law), M.I.L., M.I.T.I., University of Cantabria, Spain (Modern Languages) Miss R. Tabor, B.Sc., Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest (Mathematics) Miss E. Duthil (Modern Languages) R. Forder, South Africa (Gap Student) Miss A. Prior, New Zealand (Gap Student) V. Senanayake, Sri Lanka (Cricket Professional)

Visiting Staff:

Miss T. Davies, B.A. Mrs. E. Field, G.R.S.M., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M. D. Holmes, L.R.A.M. M. Hunt, G.G.S.M. Mrs. A. Hutchinson, M.A., M.Sc., Cert.Ed. Mrs. S. Marshall, L.R.A.M. Mrs. S.D. Martin, L.L.C.M. Mrs. C. Saunby, G.R.S.M., L.R.A.M., Dip.R.A.M. R. Scarff G.T.C.L., L.T.C.L. Mrs. L. Rylands Mrs. P. Stileman M.A., F.Coll.P. Mrs. R. Faulkner, B.A., Cert.Ed., B.D.A.(D.I.) M.F. Beaman, M.A. C. Chalmers-Stevens Mrs. K. Lewis 4

(Brass) (Singing, Piano) (Violin) (Clarinet, Saxophone) (Flute) (Oboe) (Cello, Piano) (Piano) (Percussion, Piano) (Typing) (Dyslexia) (Dyslexia) (Fives) (Judo) (Basketball)

The New Suttonian -1999 Administrative Staff:

Bursar: Estates Bursar: Bursar's P.A.: Book-Keeper: Clerk of Works: Domestic Controller/C.C.F.Adjutant: Catering Manager: Headmaster's Secretary: Admissions Secretary: Assistant Secretary: School Secretary: Technical Support:

Librarian: School Medical Adviser: School Nurse: House Matron & Deputy School Nurse: House Matrons: Head Gardener: Head Groundsman:

A.J. Hutchinson, M.A., F.C.A. Mrs R. Harrison Mrs. A. Smith, Dip.H.E. Mrs. C. Box M. Shewbridge Capt. B.W. Miller J.R. Devine Mrs. M. Noar Mrs. D. Neeves Mrs. A. Humphrey (till December 1998) Mrs. J. Holderness Mrs. R.E. Searle (Biology) Mrs. G.A. Oliver, B.A., B.Sc.(Physics) Mrs. S. Seager (Chemistry) Mrs. M. Horley (Computing) Mrs. C. Carter I. Roberts, M.B., B.S., D.R.C.O.G., M.R.C.P. Ms. L. Bispham, R.G.N., Dip.App.Sci (Nsg.Ed.) Mrs. A. Niblock, S.R.N. (Westminster) Mrs. V.A. Hendry (St.Margaret's) Mrs. D. Russ (Sutton) P. Atkinson G. Baker

SCHOOL PREFECTS Heads of School:

A.S. Johnson Anna E. Blest

St.Margaret's

Westminster

Lambe'S

Founder's

G.D.B. Stiff W T.D. Lai C.R. Holmes

A.S. Johnson M.J.A. Day U.D. Patel

T.E. Morgan N.R. Bennett

J.E.G. Parrett

Valence

Sutton

Holdgate

Laura C.A. Nesfield Anna E. Blest

Melissa J. Saggers Christy Best Lucy A. Simmonds

Sophie C. Willdridge

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The New Suttonian 1999

EDITORIAL Since the merger four years ago of Sutton Valence School with its neighbour "across the fields", namely Underhill, the two constituent parts of the school have continued to produce separate magazines. This has been an increasingly illogical state of affairs and the "powers that be" have now decreed that a combined school means a combined magazine. Accordingly, 0 reader, you are now holding in your hands the first edition of "The New Suttonian" which we hope will bring you, especially if you are geographically distant from us, news from both sites of how the school fared in the academic year 1998-1999.

I am conscious that I stand in a line of distinguished editors, all of whom have contributed to the history of "The Suttonian". Those whom I have asked about their part in that history deserve my sincere thanks, but above all I must thank Colin Shaw. I have learnt that if anyone living merits the title of "Mr Sutton Valence" it is Mr Shaw, whose knowledge of the School and its members past and present could be described as truly encyclopaedic.

As new editor, I can do no better than to quote the final paragraph of Mr Shaw's editorial last year. "As long as friendship and humanity remain key elements in the framework of Sutton Valence, and I see no reason why they should not, the school will prosper. Floreat Suttona".

G.B. Long, Christmas 1999

John McCormick Last term was John McCormick's final one as a full-time teacher. It marked the completion of 35 years at Sutton Valence and the conclusion to a distinguished career. Happily, John continues on a part-time basis, teaching examination course Latin.

A native of Liverpool, he attended Merchant Taylor's School, Crosby and went on to University College, Durham to read Classics. After taking a Cert.Ed. at Queens' College, Cambridge, with teaching practice at King's School, Peterborough, John taught for a while at Aysgarth Preparatory School in Yorkshire. He joined the staff at Sutton Valence in 1964 and recalls being interviewed by the then Head of Classics and Deputy Head, Norman Bentley, in the living room of Wells Cottage.

He was appointed to teach Classics, of course, although at various times he has also taught, very successfully, English to G.C.E. and GCSE levels. As a good sportsman he became involved in Rugby, helping to coach the 1st XV, with Bob Chance , for many years, whilst himself playing for Maidstone. Athletics has also been a long-standing interest, and John's contribution to the excellence achieved by Sutton Valence in this field over quite a period was substantial. Sadly, as he would agree, Athletics now enjoys little support.

It is regrettable too that Squash, which he ran single-handedly, is no longer played seriously, but for a considerable time it was a popular and high profile sport, fielding strong Junior and Senior V's and producing a succession of talented players, some achieving county standard. The boys often played adult teams, and the school's reputation as strong, sporting and friendly opponents owed much to John's management and example.

An enthusiastic and skilled, if sensibly cautious rock-climber from early days, John has introduced many boys, and latterly some girls, to an exhilarating and demanding activity. In his sixty-first year he still takes his - Rock Jocks" to Harrison's and Bowle's, near Tunbridge Wells, or to local climbing walls. This is all the more remarkable in view of the serious injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident in December, 1990. A less robust character might have been forced to abandon such a physically taxing sport, but with characteristic tenacity John resumed climbing within 18 months, and his recent 60th birthday saw him repeating the same formidable climb (Kipling in the Langdale Pikes) which he tackled on his 50th. In fact, John still climbs in the holidays, usually in Cumbria and in Scotland, and is often joined by Mark Gaddes (Master 1980-1984), and a motley collection of friends of all ages and backgrounds.

A voracious reader himself and possessor of not a few books, John ran a paperback bookstall in the Tuckshop for several years, so it was natural that, on Michael Fairbank's retirement, he should take over responsibility for the Library. A Library's stock inevitably reflects the interests and preferences of the person in charge, and Biography, the Modern Novel and, of course, Classics benefited from John's purchasing zeal. He was, however, always open to, indeed actively encouraged, suggestions for books from colleagues, and other sections enjoyed renewal and expansion. John's involvement, however, went far beyond the pleasure of reading reviews and trawling bookshops, and he kept a jealous custodian's eye on withdrawals, chasing forgetful junior lenders beyond their departure and the occasional defaulting senior ones to their new schools. Every year for Speech I)ay John has put together an interesting display of books by or about Old Suttonians, such as Robert Fisk, Alec Vidler and Terence Cuneo, and pupils, O.S., and many parents have taken pride in learning that the school has some very distinguished former pupils.

The New Suttonian,1999 Undoubtedly, John's proudest moment during his tenure of the Librarianship was the opening of the new Library in 1993 by the distinguished novelist and short-story writer, William Trevor, of whom he has been a longtime devoted and admiring reader.

John's conviviality and value of friendship have made him a boon colleague and very active member of the Common Room, where he has always enjoyed getting to know new members of staff, whether rookie teacher or seasoned professional.Peripatetic music teachers, coach drivers with visiting teams, parents, O.S. making that tentative first visit after many years, all find themselves approached and quickly engaged in relaxed and friendly conversation with John, who invariably finds a common point of interest, be it a shared acquaintance, Everton F.C., love of dogs and cats (and most other animals) or some travel destination. His network of connections is astonishingly wide, and in the relatively small world of the independent school he knows someone who knows someone at another school: valuable intelligence on occasions.

For more than twenty years he regularly helped to put on staff socials. With great connoisseurship he organised the drinks and made a large contribution to promoting and maintaining Common Room morale. Many a colleague, past or present, remains grateful for being introduced to Harvey's of Lewes, although a few, not always the young and foolish, may have had initial regrets. His "savoir boire" was also put at the service of the Sixth Form club, which John organised and ran on Sunday evenings for many years.

It is evident that all of John's extra-curricular activities were enormously time-consuming, but it has been time willingly and generously given and, of course, additional to all professional commitments, which at a school like Sutton Valence are considerable. Besides his teaching John has also been a Housemaster, and for fifteen years looked after junior dayboys in Bennett House. Though the boys spent but two years in his care, there were many parents then and there will be many former 'Bennettians' now grateful for the wise, kindly guidance they received in that crucial phase before life in their senior house. He quickly got to know the boys, and his elegant, perceptive reports reflected a genuine benevolence and concern. Though no martinet, John took a dim view of any spiteful behaviour or wanton damage, and the chastisement he considered suitable was uncomplicated, but effective. Previously John had been a live-in tutor in Westminster, appointed by Richard Horn after urgent prompting from the boys, and not long after completion of his 15 years in Bennett he became a very conscientious tutor in Founders. His pastoral involvement, therefore, well exceeds 20 years.

Most of John's seemingly inexhaustible energy and enthusiasm have, of course, been devoted over the last 35 years to his teaching, which was always lively, well prepared and, sometimes judiciously racy (vulgar Latin?).

There is, however, in John's appearance and manner — if Molesworth or Giles' Chalky be your source of caricature — nothing of the fictional Latin Master, that dry-as-dust automaton of conjugation and declension, predictably eccentric and wrapped in crumbling gown. A great admirer of classical scholarship and an eager student of all its developments — and there are many: it is a dynamic subject — he would unfairly dismiss any attribution of high academic expertise to himself. To be able to initiate and sustain interest in Latin and classical studies in a world which for too long now is unsympathetic to all that cannot be shown to have `relevance' is << tribute to his skill, enthusiasm and knowledge, and such qualities transcend just teaching the syllabus. John's love of the language, literature and civilisation of the Ancient World, has remained undiminished, as his answer to any question on the subject would demonstrate. At a time of continuing change Latin's future may not be as secure as either John's efforts over more than three decades deserve or its overarching educational value warrants, but there is continuing support for its place within an enlightened curriculum, and the current regime at Sutton Valence favours its retention.

As John enjoys the relative relaxation of a reduced time-table, no-one who knows him can imagine he will have less to do, certainly not with the wide range of interests he has cultivated over many years.

His beautiful Setters require regular and lengthy exercise, and climbing, of course, is a prominent holiday activity. Besides reading, travel, music, cinema and theatre John and Vivien are generous and entertaining hosts, both in Cranbrook and in Over Kellet, as well as kind and attentive friends to many. John's network of friendships, some going back to his schooldays and including a nonagenarian old schoolmaster of his as well as recent former pupils, will be strengthened and, no doubt widened, especially now that he has become an eager e-mailer. He is loyally proud of the famous institutions that educated him, and annual reunion dinners he attends are the more memorable, certainly the more entertaining for his expansive presence.

Those of us at Sutton Valence who have enjoyed John's friendship and collegial support over many years already miss his stimulating and jocular company.His irreverent sense of humour, regular supply of `good ones' and robust reaction to the potentially corrosive pressures of an over-stretched profession have lightened countless moments, and whilst he was a scourge of pretentiousness, humbug and over-weening ambition in others, he was never more harsh than when he turned censure on himself. The wielder of the legendary `red pen', inveterate corrector of grammatical or syntactical solecisms, especially the split infinitive, is scrupulously honest about his own failings..

The New Suttonian 1999 In all John's activities he has been fully supported and encouraged by his wife Vivien, herself a teacher and currently Senior Mistress at Cranbrook School. Her infectious good humour and sense of proportion have been a tremendous influence on his outlook.

The sort of schoolmaster that John has been, and for a while yet still is, has become rare. His inspiration derives in large measure from many of the old masters who taught him all those years ago: eccentric in some cases, feared in others, but usually respected and held in lasting affection. The first two epithets may not always be applicable to John; no-one will dispute the rest.

P.J. Harcourt

Adrian Leang Adrian Leang is a musician's musician. To see him in front of a choir or orchestra is reassuring and a guarantee of high professional standards. He has a wonderful ear, carefully trained but a natural gift, which many musicians have envied: able to identify a wrong note or a tendency to be sharp or flat a mile away. He is a musician of exquisite taste and introduced the New English Hymnal to Sutton Valence School Chapel. This is notoriously an age of dumbing-down in British Church Music, but Adrian would have none of that and he taught and performed choral anthems of spectacular quality with the school choir. Composers of the British tradition like Herbert Howells were among his favourites.

In the hierarchy of Church musicians Adrian has a distinguished record. He was an organ scholar at Worcester Cathedral for two years before going up to Cambridge as the organ scholar at Christ's, and before coming to Sutton Valence in 1994 he was in the music department of Marlborough College for thirteen years. Although ably assisted by Philip Horley during his period as Director of Music here in Kent, Adrian has continued to sustain his own exceptional professional skills at the organ keyboard. He has given organ recitals in St. John's College, Cambridge, Worcester, Lichfield and most recently, on a number of occasions, in Ulm Cathedral and other churches in South Germany.

Adrian has involved the School choir in the presentation of large-scale choral works with Sutton Valence Music Society and a professional orchestra. These annual events have been enormously successful and in his role as conductor Adrian has directed Haydn's Creation, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Mozart's Requiem, Handel's Messiah and Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. He has led triumphant foreign tours of the Choir to Prague and Paris. Adrian always seemed to enjoy living dangerously with his choirs and it was often only on the night that the performance came together. He was a smarter judge than his critics, invariably delivering the required offering.

Adrian is a family man and the forays of his family into school life have been happy and appreciated. We wish Kirsten and their talented and lively children a happy time at the Leys School in Cambridge. To Adrian we record a genuine "Thank-you".

J.H. Watson

Emma Rankin Emma joined Sutton Valence after a brief career in the army. She fitted easily into the department and, in her short time with us, contributed enormously to the biological education of the children in her charge. It is a testament to her efforts that biology has become one of the most popular subjects in the sixth form. She was a very organised and thorough teacher. The military precision of her lessons was certainly interesting at times.

She contributed enthusiastically to many other areas of school life. As an officer in the CCF she led by example. As a tutor in Sutton House she demonstrated genuine concern for the welfare of the pupils. She knew the girls well and cared about their success and happiness in a thoroughly committed, professional way.

The school was inspected within weeks of Emma joining us. I remember some of the comments made by the science inspector; himself a very experienced teacher of biology. He was sure that Emma had the makings of a very fine school mistress; I fully agree with that sentiment.

I was sorry to lose her to Kelly College but am sure that her career will flourish there in her native Cornwall.

I feel that I, and my family, have lost a friend as well as a colleague.

D.E. Clarke

The New Suttonian 1999

Chapel Notes The Speaker at the Leavers Service was Colin R.G. Shaw, a choice that seemed especially appropriate at the time of his retirement. The Chaplain early established the practice that the speaker on these occasions ought to be an Old Suttonian, and Colin is, by now, the Grand Master of the Old Suttonians.

Previous speakers at this annual event have included the Venerable Ajahn Amaro (formerly Jeremy Horner OS) and now responsible for Abhayagirir Buddhist Monastery in Redwood Valley, California; the Right Reverend Douglas Milmine, a retired Diocesan bishop in the Anglican Church of South America; the Reverend Peter Warland, the Chaplain of the hospice in Plymouth, who is a retired Royal Navy Chaplain, and Rupert Bristow who is Diocesan Director of Education in the Canterbury Diocese.

Colin Shaw's address is reproduced below for those who did not have the good fortune to hear it given in chapel:

Chapel - 1st July 1999 I should like to thank the Headmaster and the Chaplain for asking me to speak on this occasion. I am honoured and privileged to have this opportunity as an Old Suttonian myself to speak in this Chapel to those who are about to join the ranks of the Old Suttonians. This Chapel is in a sense my spiritual home; I was confirmed here, as were my three children, and have certainly attended more services here than in any other church or chapel. This building and the school motto "My trust is in God alone' are closely linked for me and I shall refer to the motto later.

What I am about to say will necessarily be directed particularly at those who are coming to the end of their time at Sutton Valence, whether it has been for as long as seven years or as little as one or two years. However long you have been here, you may not yet realise the full significance of what has happened to you during your stay here. Much of what has taken place will probably assume a greater importance in the years ahead. Some of you may well be thinking you are glad to get away from the school and this is understandable as you have a new challenge ahead in further education or some other career.

It is unlikely, though not impossible, that any of you will return to work here at some time in the future. I first set foot in Sutton Valence as a pupil fifty years ago this year, therefore this opportunity to speak to you is an anniversary that has much meaning to me. When I left after six years as a pupil, I had no intention of returning to teach. I had thoroughly enjoyed my time as a pupil and was ready to move on, as you are now.

Fifteen years later, after National Service, university and teaching in two other schools, I returned to teach here. I had not intended to return, but the right job came up at the right time. Some might say that it was Fate.

I do not think that this is necessarily the case, but I have never regretted it; my children all came here and gained much from the place and as you know I stayed until my retirement a year ago. I am still involved through my work for the Old Suttonians and with the School Archives.

What is it that has made Sutton Valence so special to me, as well as to so many other Suttonians and, hopefully, will make it special to you in due course?

There are several things I would suggest. There are the friendships built up with your peers at school. You may not see your present friends so often in the future and you will develop new friendships elsewhere, but Suttonians are always glad to meet not only their contemporaries, but any Old Suttonians so as to recall the common bond that links them. I know, from Cie letters, faxes, phone calls and increasingly from e-mails I receive from Old Suttonians, that friendships forged at school continue into old age. I know that groups of OS regularly meet in the City, in pubs, at point-to-points and at many other social events. I trust that you will keep in touch with your friends and also that you will let the school know of your progress through life.

Alongside the friendship Sutton Valence is not an impersonal place and this too, I believe, has its effect on the majority of those who pass through. The numbers here are such that it is possible to know by name, and certainly by sight, almost everybody who works here in whatever capacity, whether as pupil, teaching staff or non-teaching staff. This gives a sense of security and companionship which would not be possible in a larger establishment.

The third ingredient is the setting of the school which we tend, after a while, to take for granted. The view across the Weald is magnificent as we saw last week; an Old Suttonian who works as a Mining Engineer in Western Australia says he often thinks of the view when the Australian desert becomes too monotonous. Many others make similar comments when they re-visit the school and look out over the Weald. We are also lucky to enjoy some marvellous gardens and some buildings which have some character. Again I hope you will carry away happy memories of the place.

The New Suttonian 1999 There is, however, something else that I mentioned earlier as being closely connected to this building where we are today. I suspect I have only recently begun to understand and appreciate the significance of the school motto handed down to us over four hundred years ago by the founder William Lambe. It is a simple and effective one: "My trust is in God alone". That it is an English motto and not in Latin seems to me to be important and, I suspect, deliberate from what I have read of William Lambe. I believe that many Old Suttonians have been guided and inspired by this motto, probably more often than not without realising that it has affected them at all. I talked of friendship, companionship and the beauty of Nature, all of them gifts from God. No wonder the school motto has significance.

All of us, and you will not be any different, go through life facing moments of elation and despair; life can be incredibly exciting and pleasurable, but at times it can also be desperately sad and frustrating. I think we can put our trust in whatever spiritual being we follow and know that there is a purpose to our lives. I have learnt to accept the good times with humility and not too much self-satisfaction, I hope; I have also learnt to face the bad times without self-pity and complaint, even though there has been the initial and inevitable question "Why did it happen to me?". Indeed often out of the worst moments, I have discovered that some good and positive things can arise. What I have learnt to accept is that there is a meaning to life, even if we do not always understand what it is at any particular moment.

The influence of Sutton Valence on you as you face the next step in your lives may not yet be clear to you, but I hope that you will in time come to appreciate what you have gained from your time here and that you will benefit from the companionship of your friends, the beauty of the school's surroundings and the confidence that, I trust, you have gained here. Perhaps you will also put your trust in God if you don't already do so.

May I wish you all a relaxing break from the pressures of academic work, may you achieve the success that you deserve, and have earned, in your exams, and may I wish you all success and happiness in the future.

C.R.G. Shaw

SVS Theatre Workshop 1998-99 Season This was a much thinner year than usual with only two major plays in production. The three fringe events varied in quality with the Body Art Show, the Summer Revue, a rather disappointing and uncharacteristically patchy piece of work.

Two outstanding theatrical talents dominated the season. Robert Parham was in his final year with the Workshop, after five years service as actor, writer, director and designer. For the 1998-99 Season he designed the first Workshop periodical programme, which was used in all five presentations. Robert was also an effective Lucky in Waiting for Godot (February 1999), a convincing Stockmann in the Henrik Ibsen evening (December 1998) and designed a fascinating production of The Bacchae of Euripides (March 1999). Robert had studied the work of Jocelyn Herbert and produced some exceptional masks, whilst appearing in the demanding role of Dionysus. He left the Workshop for Kent College of Art and Design and hopes to move on to a course in Theatrical Design in London.

The second conspicuous talent, a new arrival with much professional experience and Drama School training, was Joe England from Maidenhead in Berkshire. He gave an outstanding reading of Estragon in the Beckett play, working opposite a capable Vladimir played by Edmund Adams. In Tales from the House of Henrik Ibsen, Joe played Torvald opposite Su-Ming Wild's Nora in the final act of A Doll's House. Su-Ming was preparing for A Levels this year. She has been the principal actor in the Workshop for several years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is now politically incorrect to call ladies `actresses'. Working with our most experienced and gifted female actor, Joe England was able to produce an outstanding performance. It was a perfect illustration of a true theatrical duet. In all her work for SVS Theatre Su-Ming has left an impression that will last.

The Artistic Director has continued doggedly to insist that the whole project is work, not a hobby. This endears him to those of us who work in the profession. His work with Samuel Beckett was once again outstanding, though I have to confess that this is the fourth time that I have seen him direct this show. We all look forward to much more `work'. The Workshop was fortunate enough to work onstage with Max StaffordClark this year; the third such occasion for Sutton Valence pupils. It is good to hear that Joe England is likely attempt a one-man show in the next SVS Theatre Workshop season.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND EXHIBITIONS OFFERED FOR SEPTEMBER 1999 All Rounder Award Amelia Merricks - Claremont; Adam Roffey - Spring Grove; Lauren Samuels - Underhill; Calum Wilbur Underhill; Simon Burford - Rosehill.

Academic Scholarship Ian Bailey - Underhill; Simon Burford - Rosehill; Simon Higgins - Underhill; Lewis Killin - Egerton CP; Henry Coyle - Underhill.

Academic Exhibition Richard Baker - Tenterden JS. Art Scholarship Christopher Lee - SVS. Music Scholarship Phillip Rodgers - Amesbury CP; Elena Anastopoulos - Rainham Mark GS. Music Exhibition Jessica Bourne -- DCPS; JeFsica (orlc - DCPS. Choral Award John Wheatley - 1)(TS Theatre Studies Scholarship Georgia Lindsay - Tenterden JS; Victoria Griffiths - SVS. Drama Exhibition Alice Howard - SVS. Sports Scholarship Steven Fennell - Rosehill; Luke Harding - Sackville; Maisie Harman - DCPS; Edward Horne - SVS; Oliver Reynolds - Marlborough House.

Sports Exhibition Jacob Tobin - SVS; Barnaby Withers-Green - SVS; Oliver Bowser - Yardley Court; Simon Higgins - Underhill.

SALVETE Autumn 1998 Form 1 G.F.C. Airey Jenni E. Ball Francesca E. Boyle A.R.I. Carr J.M. Carter Hannah L. Chitty N.C. Clague B.J. Clarke A.D. Cox

B C C B B C B B B

P.E.L. Holme E.T.H. Horne Rosanna M. Hutchinson Rebecca L. Jones Natasha M. Keerie R.A. Kerrigan S.O. Knott Amy L. Lawrence Alexandra Leckie

B C C C C B B C C

Beth Rothwell Dominique L. Rundle S.C.L. Sagrott Amy Sawtell Charley K. Sax K.W. Short G. Smit G. Smith J.D. Sprigg

C C B C C B B B B

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The New Suttonian 1999 J. Dobson T. Dobson P.A. Edwards L. Guttery J.M.J. Hardley Olivia S. Hendrick

T.R. Stowell S.M. Whistler D.T. Wilding Emma V. Wood Sophie J. Young

B B B B B C

Beth Martyn A. Matheou D.J. Nunn M.A.E. Perry W.N.D. Quick T.D. Roberts

C B W B B B

C S

Shakira Haghi S. Saikayasit

C W

S M L M H

Elvina WK.Chan P.A. Cochrane Sophie V. Hill G.E.S. Jarvis Jemma J. Poulton

S L H M H

G.WSatterford K.F. Sit J.L.R. Sloan Susan E. Talbot J.S. Tarr

W W W V M

W H

M.K.F. Lau J. Hearne

F M

H.K. Yee

W

Elizabeth A. Jaeggi Hyunju Lim Veronika A. Maas K.J. Moore R.M. Reinery S.D. Samarasinghe A.S. Sandhu

S H S M M M F

B.D. Selema Michelle D.I. Sherriff S. Thelen J.G. Willmott J.S. Wren N. Yooyai

W S M M F M

Form 2 Aimee D. Adams Chiara Ballerini

Form 3 Akemi Adachi B.N.H. Bardsley R.M.T. Brett T.D. Brooks Rebekah L. Carter

Form 4 J.M. England Abigail Hancock

Form 5 J. Sledger

F

Lower 6 Lucy E. Brett Annika Burchard B. Carstens R.S. Ferley J.E.B. Haigh P.P. Herzogenrath M. Holda

H S M W F M M

Upper 6 W.G. Packard

M

Lent1999 Form 2 J.M.C. Payne

Form 3 W

Saki Takashima Anqui Zhang

Lower 6 S S

A. Egbe N. Thongphanich

M M

Summer 1999 Form 1 A.I. Sousa

Form 2 W

Form 4 M.P. Lubbert

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L.A. Harding

Form 3 B

Form 5 W

I. Ogorodnev

E.W. Lloyd-Smith P.A. Temko

F F

Lower 6 M

Lena Kluge Sayake Matsuda Y. Koga

S S M

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Autumn 1998 Annika Burchard B. Carstens Ka Yan Fung P Herzogenrath Elizabeth A. Jaeggi G. Julians Veronika A. Maas S. atel P.M. Reinery D. Sims H.R. tacey Crystal I< "

1998 S. (Goes to Gymnasium iin Germany).

1998 M. (Goes to Gymnasium in Germany).

1997 S; GCSE. (Goes to West Kent College).

1998 M. (Goes to Gymnasium in Germany).

1998 S. (Goes to West Kent College).

1996 M. (Goes to school in Maidstone).

1998 S. (Goes to Gymnasium in Germany).

1997 M. (Goes to college in Hertfordshire).

1998 M. (Goes to Gymnasium in Germany).

1997 B. (Goes to Maidstone G.S.).

1998 B. (Goes to St.Dunstan's College). ),,., N fl,.

Lent 199 Kathryn Bai Akemi Adachi Rachel U. Brompton Georgina Fuschillo A. Hargrave-Smith J. Hearne S. Imamuru J.R. Newnham May Taechanarong Saki Takashima J.G. Willmott

1998 S. (Goes to school in Jap<< , 1996 H. (Goes to St.Simon Stock School, Maidstone;.

1997 S; Junior Play. (Goes to Royal Hospital School, 1psv% icL r.

1995 W; GCSE; U/15 Rugger. (Goes to West Kent College).

1998 M. (Goes to college).

1998 M. (Goes to school in Japan).

1997 B. (Goes to Oakham School).

1997 S. (Goes to school in Thailand).

1999 S. (Goes to school in Suffolk).

1998 M. (Goes to Maidstone G.S.).

Summer 1999 A. Archibald

D.L. Baillie Chiara Ballerini Rachel Banks N.R. Bennett

Christy Best

Anna Blest

G. Butler-Aust

1994 H & W; GCSE & A level; Design Prize; House Prefect; 2nd XI Boys' Hockey; 1st XI Cricket; RLSS Bronze Medallion; CCF C/Sgt. (Gap year travelling; then goes to Sheffield University to read Physics with Medical Physics).

1992 B & L; GCSE & A level; GCSE Prize; CCF L/Cpl. (Goes to Manchester University to read Architecture).

1998 S; Junior Play, Orchestra. (Goes to school in Italy).

1996 S & H; GCSE; CCF; Junior Play. (Goes to West Kent College).

1994 B & F; GCSE & A level: L6 Sport Studies Prize; School Prefect; 1st XV Rugger, Half-Colours; 1st XI Boys' Hockey, Half-Colours; 2nd XI Cricket; 1st VI Boys' Tennis; CCF Sgt; Junior Play. (Gap year working, then goes to university).

1992 S & H; GCSE & A level; Effort Prize, Coles Prize for All-Round Contribution in Form 5, Derrick Prize for Verse Speaking; School Prefect; 2nd VII Netball; CCF (RE) Sgt, (RN) PO; Senior Play, Choir, Hunting Society. (Gap year, then goes to university).

1992 C & V; GCSE & A level; Scholar; Effort Prize, Form Prizes, Middle School Current Affairs Prize, L6 English Prize, L6 French Prize, Bloxham Prize for English, Garside Prize for History, Headmaster's Prize; School Prefect, Head of School; 2nd XI Girls' Hockey, 2nd VI Girls' Tennis, 2nd VII Netball, CrossCountry Senior team; CCF (RN) Ldg Hand; Junior Play, Hunting Society. (Gap year then goes to Emmanuel College, Cambridge to read Law).

1998 W (Goes to College in Newcastle).

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T. Chantry

Gvantsa Chkuaseli

A.E. Christie

D.J. Cresswell M.J.A. Day

P.R. Everett

Georgina Ferris S.P. Fuschillo

G. Gibert G. Griffin C.E. Hayzelden

M. Hebblethwaite Lucy Hendry

M. Holda P.E.L. Holme C.R. Holmes

N.R. Hoult

Horny Hukins

A.S. Johnson

Kirsty Johnston

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1992 B & L; GCSE & A level; Lower 6th Maths Prize, Lower 6th Physics Prize, Lower 6th Chemistry Prize; CCF (Signals). (Goes to Imperial College, London to read Mathematics).

1996 S; GCSE & A level; GCSE Exhibitioner; L6 German Prize, German Prize; House Prefect; Senior Swimming team; Senior Play, Hunting Society. (Goes to Warwick University to read Law).

1995 M; GCSE & A level; House Prefect; 1st XV Rugger; Cross Country Senior team; CCF (RN) Ldg Hand. (Goes to Sheffield Hallam University to read Engineering).

1994 F; GCSE & A level; House Prefect; Senior Play. (Goes to Kingston University).

1992 B & L; GCSE & A level; Sports Scholar; School Prefect; 1st XV Rugger; 1st XI Boys' Hockey, Full Colours, Kent U/19 XI; Captain of Cricket, Full Colours; Athletics team; CCF; Junior Play. (Gap year, then goes to Worcester University to read Sports Studies and Business).

1994 F; GCSE & A level; Scholar; Form Prize, L6 History Prize, Grizelle Prize for History; House Prefect; 1st XV Rugger; CCF; Senior Play, Hunting Society.

(Goes to Exeter University to read English).

1994 C & H; GCSE; 1st XI Girls' Hockey; U/15 Netball; U/15 Rounders; CCF; Junior Play. (Goes to West Kent College).

1997 W; A level; House Prefect; 2nd XI Boys' Hockey; 1st XI Cricket; Senior Play, Orchestra. (Goes to Bristol University to read Finance & Accounting).

1995 B & L; GCSE; CCF (RAF); Junior Play. (Goes to Guildhall Music College).

1997 L; GCSE; CCF (RN). (Goes to Cornwallis School).

1992 B & L; GCSE, A level & City & Guilds; Effort Prize, OSA Enterprize Award; 2nd XV Rugger; Captain of Shooting; CCF (RE) C/Sgt; Juniot Play. (Gap year in Sri Lanka with Project Trust, then goes to university to read Business Studies).

1996 L; GCSE. (Goes to college).

1994 C & H; GCSE; 2nd XI Girls' Hockey; U/15 Netball; U/15 Rounders; CCF, L/Cpl; Junior Play. (Goes to Maidstone G.S.).

1998 M; Eastern European Scholar. (Goes to university in Poland).

1998 B. (Goes to Dulwich Prep School).

1992 B & F; GCSE & A level; Scholar; Prize for Academic Excellence, Economics Prize; School Prefect; 2nd XV Rugger; 2nd XI Boys' Hockey; 1st VI Boys' Tennis; Junior Play, Hunting Society. (Goes to Warwick University to read Management Science).

1994 L; GCSE & A level; 1st XV Rugger; 1st XI Boys' Hockey, Half Colours; Captain of Boys' Tennis, Half Colours; Cross Country Senior team; RLSS Bronze Medallion; CCF Cpl, (RN) PO. (Gap year working for Charities, then goes to university).

1992 C, V & H; GCSE & A level; Art Scholar; Effort Prizes, Achievement Prize, Art Prize, L6 Design Technology Prize, Daler-Rowney A level Art Prize, OSA Enterprize Award; 1st XI Girls' Hockey; 1st VI Girls' Teniis; U/15 Netball; U/15 Rounders; CCE (Gap year with Raleigh International in Mongolia, then goes to Kent Institute of Art and Design).

1992 H & W; GCSE & A levels; GCSE Exhibitioner; Coles Prize for All-Round Contribution in 5th form, OSA Prize for All-Round Contribution in L6th, Headmaster's Prize; School Prefect, Head of House, Head of School; Captain of Rugger, Full Colours; 1st XI Boys' Hockey; Senior Cross Country team; Senior Athletics team; CCF JUO, D of E Silver Award; Senior Play. (Goes to Manchester University to read Finance).

1992 C, V & H; GCSE & A levels; Junior Scholar; Effort Prize, L6 Geography Prize, Geography Project Prize; 2nd XI Girls' Hockey; CCF S/Sgt; Senior Play, Hunting Society. (Gap year, then goes to university to read Veterinary Science).

The New Suttonian 1999 Lucy Jones

S. Jones G. Julians Jenny Jung Lena Kluge Kayoko Koga

TWM. Kuo

W.T.D. Lai

W.C. Lau C.S.C. Lee Nicola Leggat

Hyunjiu Lim C.Y. Lo Belinda Long

A. Matheou M. Melbourn T.E. Morgan

Margarita Nechaeva

Laura Nesfield

P.K. Okoh

W.G. Packard R.F. Parham

Clare Parkinson

J.E.G. Parrett

1992 C, V & H; GCSE & A levels; U/14 Girls' Hockey; CCF; Senior Play. (Goes to Steiner Beauty College).

1994 B & F; GCSE: 1st XV Rugger; U/14 XI Boys' Hockey; Junior Play. (Goes to Rochester Tutors).

1996 B & M. (Goes to school in Maidstone).

1996 S; GCSE. (Goes to college).

1999 S. (Goes to Gymnasium in Germany).

1997 S; A levels; L6 Art Prize, Maberly Prize for Special Achievement; House Prefect; Senior Play. (Goes to Sussex University to read International Studies).

1994 M; GCSE & A levels; House Prefect; 1st XV Rugger, Half-Colours; Senior Athletics team; Captain of Judo, Half-Colours. (Goes to South Bank University to read Business).

1994 W; GCSE & A levels; Kitchener Prize for Maths, Winstanley Prize for Chemistry; School Prefect; Captain of Badminton. (Goes to Queen Mary College, London to read Biomedical Material Sciences & Engineering).

1997 W. (Goes to Hong Kong University to read Mechanical Engineering).

1996 W; GCSE; Joyce Drayson Art Prize. (Goes to college).

1992 C & V; GCSE & A levels; 1st XI Girls' Hockey, Full Colours; Captain of Netball, Full Colours; 2nd Girls' Tennis VI; U/15 Rounders team; CCF L/Cpl; Junior Play. (Gap year travelling, then goes to college for Dental Nursing).

1998 H; Choir. (Goes to college).

1996 W; GCSE. (Goes to college).

1994 V; GCSE & A levels; Scholar; Effort Prizes, Coles Prize for All-Round Contribution in 5th form, L6 French Prize, Wheeler Prize for French, Spanish Prize; Senior Play, Choir, Orchestra, Hunting Society. (Goes to University College, Durham to read French & Italian).

1998 B. (Goes to school in Maidstone).

1997 M; U/14 Cricket XI. (Goes to Sackville School).

1994 L; GCSE & A levels; Sports Scholar; School Prefect, Head of House; 1st XV Rugger, Half-Colours; Captain of Boys' Hockey, Full Colours; 1st VI Boys' Tennis; CCF C/Sgt. (Gap year, then goes to university to read Business Studies).

1995 S; GCSE & A levels; GCSE Scholar; Achievement Prize, Spanish Prize; House Prefect; Senior Swimming tyeam; Senior Play, Hunting Society. (Goes to London School of Economics to read Law).

1992 C & V; GCSE & A level; Scholar; Effort Prize; School Prefect, Head of House; 2nd XI Girls' Hockey; 2nd VII Netball; Equestrian team; CCF (RE); Junior Play, Hunting Society. (Goes to Reading University to read English).

1997 M; A levels; House Prefect; CCF (RAF). (Goes to University College, London to read Civil Engineering).

1998 M; ESU Scholar; 2nd XV Rugger; 1st Boys' Tennis VI; Cross-Country team; Hunting Society. (Goes to Washington and Lee University, Virginia, USA).

1994 L; GCSE & A levels; Art Scholar; Joyce Drayson Art Prize, Richard Horn Prize for Contribution to Drama; Senior Play. (Goes to Maidstone Art College and then to college to study Theatre Design).

1992 C & V; GCSE, City & Guilds & A levels; L6 Home Economics Prize; House Prefect; 2nd XI Girls' Hockey; 2nd VII Netball; U/15 Rounders; RLSS Bronze Medallion; Orchestra, Choir. (Goes to De Montfort University to read Business Administration).

1992 B & F; GCSE & A levels; Exhibitioner, Effort Prizes, Achievement Prize; School Prefect, Head of House; Junior Colours; 1st XV Rugger, Half-Colours; 1st XI Boys' Hockey, Full Colours; 1st XI Cricket, Half-Colours; 1st VI Boys' Tennis; Senior Cross-Country team; CCF Cpl; Junior Play. (Goes to Exeter University to read Law).

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The New Suttonian 1999 U.D. Patel

W.R. Renwick Emily Roberts

Melissa Saggers

A.S. Sandhu A.C. Santo C.D. Savage

G. Sijuwade

Lucy Simmonds

K.F. Sit G.D.B. Stiff

J.L-W. Tan S. Thelen S.J. Theobald Yarnikar Thongphanich J.R. Varney Laura Vooght Jane Wallis

J.R. Watson S.C. Watts Klaire Webber

A.Y. Whyte Su-Ming Wild

Sophie Willdridge

O.M. Wood

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1992 B & F; GCSE & A levels; Effort Prize, L6 Biology Prize; School Prefect; 2nd XV Rugger; 1st XI Boys' Hockey, Full Colours; 2nd XI Cricket; CCF; Junior Play.

(Goes to Southampton University to read Medicine).

1994 B & L; GCSE; CCF (RAF); Junior Play. (Goes to Maidstone G.S).

1994 V; GCSE & A levels; 1st XI Girls' Hockey; 2nd VI Girls' Tennis; Senior Cross-Country team; U/15 Rounders; CCF L/Cpl. (Gap year in Belize, then goes to Kent Institute of Art & Design).

1993 S; GCSE & A levels; RAF Flying Scholarship; L6 Music Prize, OSA Prize for All Round Contribution in L6, Music Prize; 1st XI Girls' Hockey, HalColours; Equestrian team; Head of Corps, CCF (RAF) WO; Senior Play (i/c Lighting), Orchestra, Choir, Hunting Society. (Goes into Aeronautical Engineering).

1998 F. (Goes to college).

1992 B & L; GCSE & A; GCSE Exhibitioner. (Goes to university).

1997 W; GCSE. (Goes to Ski Academy in Canada).

1994 M; GCSE & A levels; Effort Prize; House Prefect; 1st XV Rugger, Full Colours; 3rd XI Boys' Hockey; Senior Athletics team; Senior Basketball team; CCF (RE). (Goes to college).

1992 C & V; GCSE & A levels; School Prefect; Captain of Girls' Hockey, Full Colours; 1st VII Netball, Full Colours; 1st VI Girls' Tennis; U/15 Rounders; CCF Cpl; Junior Play. (Goes to college).

1998 W. (Goes to school).

1993 H & M; GCSE & A levels; Effort Prize; School Prefect, Head of House; 1st XV Rugger; Senior Swimming team; Senior Cross-Country team; CCF (RN) Ldg Hand; Junior Play. (Goes to the Britannia Royal Navy College, Dartmouth; then goes to Portsmouth University to read Civil Engineering).

1997 M; A levels; House Prefect. (Goes to London University to read Mathematics & Computer Science).

1998 M; A; Orchestra. (Goes to Gymnasium in Germany).

1995 F & M; GCSE & A levels; House Prefect; CCF (RAF) Sgt; Hunting Society.

(Goes to University of Surrey to read Computing & Information Technology).

1998 S. (Goes to school in Thailand).

1998 F; GCSE; 1st XV Rugger; CCF (RAF). (Goes to college).

1994 C & H; GCSE; CCF; Junior Play. (Goes to Mid Kent College).

1992 C, V & H; GCSE, City & Guilds & A levels; Effort Prize; House Prefect; 2nd XI Girls' Hockey; 2nd VII Netball; CCF Sgt; Junior Play. (Gap year in Australia, then goes to West of England University to read Business & Management).

1997 F; A levels; 1st XV Rugger; 2nd XI Boys' Hockey; 1st XI Cricket, Full Colours, Kent 2nd XI Cricket. (Goes into Professional Cricket & Business).

1995 F; GCSE. (Goes to college).

1994 V; GCSE & A levels; L6 Geography Prize, Geography Prize; 1st XI Girls' Hockey, Half-Colours; 1st VII Netball, Full Colours; Senior Swimming team; CCE (Goes to Southampton University to read Geography).

1994 B & L; GCSE; 2nd XV Rugger; 2nd XI Boys' Hockey; 1st XI Cricket; CCF (RAF); Junior Play. (Goes to College).

1992 C & V; GCSE & A levels; Art Scholar; Effort Prizes, L6 Theatre Studies Prize, Bossom Prize for Chapel Reading, Daley Rowney Art Prize, Theatre Studies Prize, Clothworkers' Prize for All-Round Contribution to School Life; House Prefect; Senior Play, Orchestra, Choir, Hunting Society. (Goes to Chelsea Art College).

1992 C, V & H; GCSE, City & Guilds & A levels; School Prefect, Head of House; 1st XI Girls' Hockey, Half-Colours; 2nd VII Netball; CCF; Senior Play. (Gap year, then goes to West of England University).

1992 B & L; GCSE, City & Guilds & A levels; Captain of Fives; CCF; Junior Play.

(Goes to Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford).

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The Upper Sixth 1998-99

Alan Archibald

Anne Blest

Charles Hayzelden

Christy Best

Adam Christie

Tom Chantey

Chris Holmes

Neil Bennett

Paul Everett

Sam Fuschillo

Nicholas Hoult

Romy Hukins 17

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Andrew Johnson

Kirsty Johnston

Lucy Jones

Kayoko Koga

Martin Kuo

Derek Lai

Nicola Leggat

Belinda Long

Tom Morgan

Margarita Nechaeva

Laura Nesfield

Papa Okoh

Robert Parham

Clare Parkinson

James Parrett

William

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Umang Patel

Emily Roberts

Melissa Saggers

Christian Saito

Billy Sijuwade

Lucy Simmoncls

Jon Stephens

Gavin Still

Justin Tan

Spencer Theobald

Jane Wallis

James Watson

Klaire Webber

Su-Ming Wild

Sophie Willdridge

Oliver Wood

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Headmaster's Speech on Speech Day, 29th May 1999

Left to right: Andrew Johnson (Head Boy), Mi: David Phillips, Chief Constable 0/ Kent; Headmaster; Anna Blest (Head Girl).

Chairman, Chief Constable, Ladies, Gentlemen and members of the school, it is a welcome privilege to share the platform with today's guest of honour. Mr Phillips represents and directs a vital and undervalued local resource: he has also established a deserved national reputation for the quality of his own work. There is much common ground between the worlds of policing and education and, indeed, strong co-operation between police and schools is one way of safeguarding local and national welfare in the face of powerful common enemies and destructive trends. I will return to this theme a little later.

It is also serendipitous that Mr Phillips possesses a love of military history for, earlier this morning, some of us shared in a ceremony to mark the contribution of an Old Suttonian to the Battle of Britain. We have unveiled a plaque in Centre Block commemorating the participation in that battle of Group Captain John Ellis and it was enormously pleasing to have Mr Ellis and his wife here with us this morning. This was not a vainglorious or nationalistic moment: indeed, it was marked by modesty, humility and generosity of spirit. Group Captain Ellis joined the school in 1928 and rose to be Captain of Rugger and Head of Westminster House: he enjoyed school life and his one regret is that he did not win a place in the Cricket Eleven. When war broke out he flew a Spitfire from Biggin Hill and the high rate of casualties in the Battle of Britain meant that he commanded a squadron of Spitfires from the age of 24. He spoke this morning most modestly and movingly of his experiences. It is good to have a permanent memorial of his contribution at the very heart of the school, on the spot where a younger John Ellis used to pin up Rugby team lists. At a time when warfare seems to be able to be presented as a remote control exercise it is healthy to be reminded of the personal involvement called for in moments of crisis: it is also good to make personal contact with one of those who has carried the intense emotional burden of participation in such a battle. Last term, a significant proportion of the school was enriched by listening to the account of Mr Leon Greenman of his time in concentration camps. Mr Greenman has visited the school before but is becoming ever more frail: the strength of his testimony, however, is still strong and relevant. He talked about the lurking presence of racism in today's Britain and of the need for young people to espouse high standards of morality and to be active in protecting the weak, the fragile and the vulnerable. Together, these two events demonstrate that we continue to gain from engaging with the past in a thoughtful and constructive manner and that it is our duty 20

The New Suttonian 1999 to ensure that our pupils do not fall into the trap of possessing a superficial and simplistic understanding of moral dilemmas and, in particular, of the dreadful burdens of warfare whatever the cause.

The police force shares with the teaching profession the dubious privilege of having become a political shuttlecock in recent times. Both services have, in the past, been guilty of possessing a culture of secrecy which has been inimical to the promotion of true democratic value. Both vocations have now embraced the culture of accountability which sits very easily with a new professional mood. It has, however, been all to easy for politicians to seek to score easy points through magnifying individual mistakes and through eroding the public esteem in which teachers and police officers are held. It is not in the democratic interest to continue to belittle the contribution of those who are servants to the public interest in the truest sense of the term: it is also true of both the police force and the teaching force that we are now encouraged to be guardians of a morality too taxing for many individuals to employ and that, therefore, burdens of guilt can be transferred from the electorate at large to specific and limited specialist agencies. Such a development is, in fact, anti-democratic: it is important that politicians demonstrate sufficient strength to avoid judgements which are largely conditioned by the electoral cycle, with all the short-termism involved in such an approach, and lift their heads above the parapets of party interest in order to concentrate upon the greater good. The teaching profession and the police force have both moved into the uncomfortable territory of making themselves available for external scrutiny: we now need, more than ever, public support and understanding for our purpose and a public sharing of responsibility for the transmission of strong values and healthy morality. We are happy to be measured, inspected, assessed: we are happy that the interests of the vulnerable should be protected by law and that we cannot hide wrong doing behind the mask of professionalism. It is, however, vital that we all retain a sense of humanity about our very important tasks and that we do not reduce ourselves to the lowest possible level of functionalism and utilitarianism. In last weekend's Sunday Telegraph, the Chief Inspector of Schools, Mr Woodhead, wrote an approbatory review of a biography of Neville Gorton, a pre-war headmaster of Blundells School. Mr Woodhead writes that, if Mr Gorton were to apply for any post of responsibility today, his application would be thrown very quickly into the nearest bin. He was not an administrator. By conventional standards, he was hopeless as a public speaker. He had no formal theory of education to impress the governing body, parents and staff. He was, however, an open and friendly man who had a tremendous sense of humour. His warmth, enthusiasm and humility won over pupils and masters alike. One pupil is quoted as saying, "He never talked down to us, he never potted anything for us to learn. He was always trying to work something out for himself and to give us a share in it." Mr Gorton was, therefore, promoting an ideal of education as a true partnership between teachers and taught and was looking to enthuse the school community with the transcendant values of humanity. Such an approach must not be driven from public service by worship of the demigods of measurement and market. We must strike a healthy balance between accountability to the public and respect for the professions: we must work to enhance the capacity of society to uphold the work of teachers and the police and other public servants if we are to provide our young people with the strength to hold on to clear moral values in the face of vibrant, seductive and economically powerful temptation. It would be good to enjoy the support of government and political machines in this crusade. Whilst re-reading Eric Ambler's very fine thriller, The Mask of Dimitrios, recently, I was struck by the following quotation: "In a dying civilisation, political prestige is a reward not of the shrewdest diagnostician but of the man with the best bedside manner. It is the decoration conferred on mediocrity by ignorance."

I trust that our civilisation is not dying but we have certainly elevated the worth of the bedside manner and the telegenic sound-bite in politics: we must ensure that we work together to uphold the values of civilisation rather than cheapening them through lazy journalism and postcard politics.

Over the course of the past year we have been seeking ways of making the school more responsive to and aware of the wider world. We have worked with the police on a number of matters and this co-operation has been tremendously helpful and powerful. We are looking to establish a support group consisting of local industrialists, managers and executives in order to create a forum in which issues of common interest can be discussed and through which greater understanding can be achieved. Such a move reflects the school's history: we were, after all, founded as a result of a fortune built on trade and administered for three hundred years by the Clothworkers' Company. The twentieth century has seen a dislocation of the links between education and commerce and it is vital that, as we face a future which offers considerable common challenges, we begin to talk to one another once more. In the field of the Arts, we have reaped the benefit of enjoyable whole school occasions such as Professor Slinn's lecture on Van Gogh and the concert given by the Minsk Academy. Last term, we also welcomed Mr Sharma, the Deputy Headmaster of a school in Nepal, to be our guest for two weeks. His time with us provided 21

The New Suttonian 1999 a welcome perspective for our endeavours: once again, the school was touched by his related experience of a very different community where safe drinking water and glass in the windows are viewed not as every day conveniences but as desirable luxuries. At the time of his visit we were initiating a debate upon the best way forward with information technology and it was humbling indeed to reflect upon the gap between the relative value, equal in terms of currency, of a laptop computer and a newly sunk well. Mr Sharma was not an articulate or eloquent speaker in English: such a thing is not to be wondered at. His message, however, was powerful and the school was receptive.

We have set ourselves the task of building a link with Mr Sharma's school and we will endeavour to provide him with the means of making material progress. We know that, through such a process, we, too, will benefit, and that our pupils will grow into a wider awareness of their global responsibilities. The wider school community also responded to the crisis in Kosovo, sending 160 sacks of clothing and twenty crates of supplies to aid refugees.

It has been a most eventful year in other ways too. For a small school, we sustain a remarkable range of activity and we achieve high success in a number of areas. Our founder, William Lambe, made his career as a result of his fine singing voice and it is therefore particularly fitting that the school choral tradition continues to flourish strongly today. The majesty of the Chapel choir has been demonstrated in the magical live performances given, particularly at Christmas, and in the critical acclaim accorded to their second CD of anthems and carols which was released in November. Emma Mehrabian performed with enormous distinction and incredible bravery in the finals of the BBC Young Chorister of the Year award which was staged at St Martin-in-theFields: it was, indeed, a privilege to be present. The quality of the school's instrumental music has continued to rise and shone particularly brightly in the two, twinned concerts given with the British School of Paris. It is a particular pleasure to note that the outstanding strings teaching of David Holmes has expanded the love of playing music to such a degree that he will join the staff as a full time Head of Strings in September. The Music Department owes an enormous amount, too, to the musicianship, unfailing good humour and tremendous energy of Philip Honey. I hope that you have managed to make the walk down to the Gulland Hall this morning to see for yourselves the outstanding quality of the work being achieved by our Arts pupils. The Art Department buzzes with energy and creativity and continues to shine as one of the treasures of the school. Romy Hukins has won this year's Mid Kent Decorative and Fine Arts Society Award. I am told that this summer's Sixth Form and Scholars' Exhibition at the end of term will be very impressive indeed: do come along to see it if you can.

Similarly geographically remote, the Design Department, now under new management, has also continued to foster achievement and to move from strength to strength. Those of you who visited the Food and Nutrition Department this morning will have sampled the most appealing products of another technology and creativity in this area continues to nourish both body and spirit. Dramatic performances have continued to demonstrate the confidence and talent of our pupils and this year has seen a range of performances including the works of Ibsen, Chekhov, Becket and Euripides. The work of our 'A' level drama set was praised by the eminent director Max Stafford-Clark who worked with our pupils last term. The past year has also seen the highly successful relaunch of two important school societies: The Hunting Society, which exists to promote debating, has flourished under the guidance of Miss Mitchell and Madame Rawlings has found sufficient time and energy in a very productive year for her to re-establish the Foreign Film Society. Last June, a party of pupils spent a weekend in retreat at Hillfield, a Franciscan Anglican Friary in Devon: we are also fortunate in welcoming members of the community to spend some time in the school over the course of the coming months.

On the sporting front, we have been fortunate to register a litany of successes. The girls' hockey side won, for the first time, the Christ's Hospital hockey tournament in September: Laura Jordan won selection for the East of England side, and Jenny Vincent is continuing with trials at this level, whilst Kate Richardson captained the Kent U14 team. Sarah Lacey and Alexa Carmichael also represented the County. The U15 side had a playing record of: Played 17. Won 15, drew 1, lost 1. Goals for 94 Goals against 12 and reached the final 16 of the National Cup. The U16's reached the final of the County Cup. The boys' 1st XI enjoyed a good season under the new management of Mr Hall: the highlight was probably a four - three win against Cranbrook but the exciting standard of play and the level of commitment brought to the team's performances were both mightily impressive. The U14's compiled an unbeaten season. The 1st XV faced a difficult season, having lost many of its stalwarts, but responded to adversity with admirable character and improved throughout the course ofthe term. Junior sides also enjoyed some pleasing successes with the 2nd XV U14's and U15's taking some notable scalps. Netball continues to work towards the dominance of the local sporting scene and, through the drive and diligence of Mrs Cornell, has maintained its recent habit of excellence.

Nicola Leggat enjoyed an outstanding season. Tennis is another sport in which Sutton Valence has shone in recent years and, this year, Edward and Katie Home and Jenny Vincent have continued to prosper and results have continued to please. In Rounders we remain unbeaten thus far.

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The New Suttonian_ 1999 Cricket has maintained its remarkable resurgence of recent years. The season has begun in terrific style with only two defeats and four draws amongst the six sides playing. Nineteen fixtures have been won. The U15's, fresh from a testing tour of Barbados, have won four and drawn one. The U14's have won all five (with Nathan Chapman being selected for Kent U14 v Essex over half-term), and the 1st XI have only been tested by a run chase against the MCC in a rain affected match when they ended up five short with six wickets in hand. They have won the other six games convincingly. Robert Joseph goes to the England Fast Bowlers' Clinic in Cardiff over half-term. James Watson is in contention for the England U19 squad. Richard Bradstock goes for a Kent U17 Trial over half-term, and Robert Ferley goes to Lilleshall with the England U17 squad next week. They are a staggeringly talented team with their Captain, Matthew Day, in his fourth year in the XI, also in contention for honours. Matthew and James have both been presented with bats for their hundreds for the school. I should like to present Robert with his for his hundred last week and wish him luck with the England squad. Hannah Selway has also won county representative honours in Cricket.

The CCF has also continued to defy the limitations of the school's size and to prosper on a series of stages. A young team performed well last summer at Bisley and the various summer camps were enjoyed. The school's shooting team has enjoyed the knowledgeable and supportive work of Brian Miller as coach: Caroline Woods has emerged as a shot of enormous potential, defeating several members of the Great Britain team in one particular competition. It was particularly fitting that Tom Morgan, a family friend of the Norris's, was able to lift the Becky Norris Trophy for the March and Shoot competition on behalf of Lambe's House. The team did well in the South East Patrols competition and this year saw the continued prosperity of the RAF section as well as the successful launch of a new Naval section. Colette Davey has won an Army Sixth Form Scholarship and Melissa Saggers has been awarded her Flying Scholarship wings. All in all, the vitality and success of the CCF owes a great deal to its Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Parkinson: he steps down from this position at the end of the current academic year and hands over to Mr Piper who will, without a doubt, seek to maintain our traditions of success. Mr Parkinson's contribution has been of the very highest order and has brought immense personal benefit to a large number of individuals. He has enabled confidence to grow and teamwork to prosper and, on behalf of the school, I thank him for the tremendous amount of energy he has put into the CCF over the past sixteen years.

Events of the last few days support the view that life here is vibrant and fulfilling. A week ago we enjoyed a splendid Singing Soiree, testimony not only to the brilliant teaching of Eileen Field but also to the talent, commitment and sheer bravery of the pupils involved. Monday saw the publication in 'The Times' of a long and commendatory article about cricket at the school. On Thursday the Summer Revue provided a kaleidoscopic cultural experience which ranged from Shakespeare to the Beatles and beyond, taking in dance, comedy, several languages and serious drama along the way. It was an evening enjoyed by performers and audience alike.

If that particular list of activity and successes has demonstrated the will of the school to nourish mind, body and spirit then we have also been paying attention to our physical environment. In recent years the governors have taken the brave and wise decision to double the amount of money we can spend on maintenance: we have, therefore, been able to bring our buildings into good condition. That particular process has continued throughout the course of this year with particular advances being made within the boys' boarding community.

Westminster House has, with the help of imagination and hard work, been transformed: we will look to continue this process with St Margaret's over the next few months. We are justifiably proud of our natural setting and, now, our buildings are providing a suitable counterpoint and a wonderful place in which to teach and to learn.

We stand on the brink of the greatest investment in our site since 1911: the excitement of navigating through local bureaucratic channels is almost over and we very much hope that the construction of a new sports hall can begin within months, if not weeks. This investment is a strong statement of faith in the school's future and will ensure that we continue to seek to offer teaching of the highest standard and an environment which is unsurpassable and facilities which are the envy of our competitors. We are also seeking to renew buildings at Underhill which continues to be a prized and crucial element of the whole school.

A number of valued colleagues will leave us at the end of the current academic year and it is time to pay tribute to their contributions to life at Sutton Valence. Elsa Duthil has stepped in bravely to cover the period of maternity leave for Madame Rawlings: she has attacked life here with zest and Gallic exuberance. Renata Tabor has been with us for one year and has shown herself to be a most gifted and hard-working teacher. Christine George has been a most willing and helpful coach of girls' games over the past two years and has contributed strongly to successes, particularly those on the netball court. Pauline Shaw has been a kind and sensitive housemistress of Sutton for the past two years and deserves to look forward to quieter evenings and less 23

The New Suttonian 1999 pressure. Elaine Gourlay has been an outstanding teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Maria-Teresa Grau has been an effervescent teacher of Modern Languages. Steve Broome has already left us, part of a regretted migration to the southern hemisphere: an outstanding and innovative teacher, he worked with admirable diligence and commitment to the cause over the past thirteen years and has raised the status of the Design and Technology Department as it has become one of the power houses of achievement within the curriculum. He has landed the most marvellous promotion in his home town of Townsville and will without doubt continue to prosper in the setting of Townsville Grammar. We wish him, Julie, Ella and Harry every happiness. Paul Collins also returns to Australia at the end of the current academic year: he has been with us for four years. He initially came to Sutton Valence for two but was prevailed upon to stay longer and, over the course of his career here, he has proved himself to be a most admirable and highly professional schoolmaster. An assiduous and caring teacher of mathematics, he has also been an inspirational coach of rugby and has provided the majority of the momentum behind the school's recent improvement in this sport. In 1997 he coached a most successful side but his performance in 1998, when he had a less naturally gifted side with which to work, gives a more accurate reflection of his capacities as an inspirer of young people. For two years he has been housemaster of Founders: in that time, he has built up a strong knowledge of those in his charge and a firm sensitivity towards their care.

Generous with his time, supportive in the best sense of that word, he has been an outstanding success. Had we been able to prevail upon him to stay a little longer we should have done so but it is entirely understandable that Paul, Kate and Lorrae wish to return home to be close to their families. We shall miss them enormously and they, too, leave for sunnier climes with our every wish for their future prosperity and success. Adrian Leang has been Director of Music here since 1994. An innately musical and highly gifted performer, he has coaxed astonishingly high performances from, in particular, the Chapel choir whilst also working to strengthen the peripatetic team and to enhance the standard of instrumental and orchestral music here. He leaves the department in much healthier condition than he found it: he will be sorely missed but his move to Cambridge is entirely understandable and worthy of congratulation. He and Kirsten, and their children Vanessa, Julian, Natalie and Justin have established themselves as popular and valuable members of the Suttonian community: we will miss them but, once again, we wish them every success and happiness as they move to new pastures.

It is difficult to know where to begin to appraise a legend. It is clear, from attending Old Suttonian events, that John McCormick has attained such status. He arrived at Sutton Valence in 1964 and, as a charismatic young bachelor, soon made an impact on all areas of school life. A man with a demonstrable love of learning he has been an enthusiastic teacher of Classics, a first XV coach, a housemaster, an enthusiastic master in charge of Squash, a proponent of the art of mountaineering and so much else besides. As a colleague, he is wonderful company and offers tremendous conversation. He keeps a careful eye on the failings and foibles of his colleagues and is himself both an adept of the mysteries of time and a master of the full range of wizardries of the English tongue. His has been an extraordinary and indelible contribution to the chronicles of life at Sutton Valence: I am delighted that he will continue to teach examination class Latin in the coming academic year and that, therefore, our loss of his gifts is not absolute. We should, however, thank him for what he has done thus far in his Sutton Valence career and wish him a well-deserved semi-retirement which he looks to as consort to Vivien in her duties at Cranbrook School. John, thank you.

In September we welcomed our first external Deputy Head when Mr Wilbur joined us. He has performed the most difficult of tasks in learning the school, its pupils and policies, remarkably quickly and without fuss: he has established a high, positive profile with all areas of the Suttonian community and I have been grateful for the broad-shouldered and hard-working contribution he has already made.

In conclusion, we have today been honouring the past, celebrating the present and looking towards an exciting and challenging friture. We do so with optimism. We will not retreat into the citadel of professional protectionism: we wish the school to be an open society which contributes to the local, national and global communities. We will continue to look to measure our performance in a helpful way whilst cherishing the immeasurable. We will bear in mind the words of Robert Kennedy: "Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope and crossing each other from a million different centres of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance."

Mr Chairman, we have guests here today who support those aims through their work and witness and your school will also endeavour to contrive to be both a centre of learning and a castle of hope celebrating education as a collaborative exercise, in the spirit of Mr Gorton, and seeking to avoid slick superficiality. This has been a good year of collective achievement and points the way to a bright and fulfilling future.

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The Prizes were presented by Mr. David Phillips, Chief Constable of Kent FORM PRIZES FORM 1

FORM 2

FORM 3

FORM 4

FORM 5

Year Prize for Academic Excellence

Sam Knott

Achievement Prize

Francesca Boyle

Effort Prizes

Rosanna Hutchinson Paul Edwards Alexandra Leckie Kirk Short

Junior Art Prize

Amy Sawtell

Year Prize for Academic Excellence

William Selway

Achievement Prize

Thomas Wesely

Effort Prizes

Daniel Froud Ian Stoneham Matthew Margot Jacob Tobin

Year Prize for Academic Excellence

Anwen Cornell

Achievement Prize

Freya Faulkner Kathryn Horne

Effort Prizes

Amy Fowler Babafunke Abdulai Holly Stamp Jessica Dudley-Smith Susan Talbot Jonathan Massaro Sophie Hutchinson

Junior Religious Studies Prize

Sophie Hutchinson

Junior Chapel Reading Prize

Louise Rowson

Year Prize for Academic Excellence

Thomas Poulton

Achievement Prize

Isabel Clague Jane Mansell Joe England Jason Rungassamy

Effort Prizes

Harriet Blest Katharine Richardson Charlotte Blunsdon Zara Hosford Hannah Selway Joseph Wyatt-Jones

Joyce Drayson Art Prize

Maxine Nelson

Maberly Prize (Learning Support)

Patrick Bush

Year Prize for Academic Excellence

Caroline Woods

The Coles Prize (All-round contribution to School Life)

Caroline Woods

Achievement Prize

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Sarah Hosmer Edmund Adams Charlotte Foreman James Richardson William Willdridge

Middle School Music Prize

Emma Mehrabian

Dater Rowney Art Prize (GCSE)

Sophie Thomas

LOWER SIXTH FORM PRIZES Achievement Prize

Simon Knowles

Biology

Simon Knowles

Chemistry

Simon Knowles

Physics

Simon Knowles

Effort Prize

William Richardson Matthew Meredith Holly Fletcher

English

Holly Fletcher

Design Technology

Kevin Moore James Thorn

History

Marcin Holda

Economics

Sebastian Thelen

French

Charles Piper

Music

Charles Piper

German

Linn Melamies

Maths

Elizabeth Talbot

Sports Studies Prize

Robert Ferley

Geography

Philippa West

OSA Prize (All-round Contribution to School Life)

Philippa West

SIXTH FORM PRIZES

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Home Economics Prize

Jane Wallis

Maberly Prize (Special Achievement)

Kayoko Koga

Design Prize

Allen Archibald

Biology Prize

Umang Patel

German Prize

Gvantsa Chkuaseli

Bloxham Prize (English)

Anna Blest

Garside Prize (History)

Anna Blest

Grizelle Prize (History)

Paul Everett

Derrick Prize (Verse Speaking)

Christy Best

Music Prize

Melissa Saggers

Richard Horn Prize (Outstanding All-round Contribution to School Music or Drama)

Robert Parham

Geography Prize

Klaire Webber

Geography Project Prize

Kirsty Johnston

Economics Prize

Christopher Holmes

Angell Prize (Maths)

Martin Lau

Kitchener Prize (Maths)

Derek Lai

Winstanley Prize (Chemistry)

Derek Lai

Wood Prize (Physics)

Tom Chantry

The New Suttoniac 1999 Fry Prize (Computing) Sports Studies Prize Wheeler Prize (French) Spanish Prize Art Prize Theatre Studies Prize Daley Rowney Art Prize (A Level) Bossom Prize (Chapel Reading) Clothworkers Prize (All-round Contribution to School Life) Ricketts Prize (All-round Contribution to School Life) Headmaster's Prize

Dominic Cresswell Matthew Day Belinda Long Belinda Long Margarita Nechaeva Romy Hukins Su-Ming Wild Su-Ming Wild Su-Ming Wild Su-Ming Wild Thomas Morgan Anna Blest Andrew Johnson

BATTLE OF BRITAIN On Speech Day this year, 30th May 1999, a plaque was unveiled outside the Main Hall in Centre Block to commemorate the Battle of Britain. It honours the only Suttonian to have fought in the Battle, Group Captain John ELLIS, CBE, DFC and Bar (1934 W). He was a Spitfire pilot and commanded 610 Squadron based at Biggin Hill. He gained his first DFC whilst giving air cover during the evacuation of Dunkirk and his Bar during the Battle of Britain. Later he became a Prisoner of War when he had to bail out into the sea near Sicily after an engine failure on a escort mission from Malta; he was picked up by a German patrol boat.

Group Captain Ellis, now 82 and accompanied by his wife, unveiled the Plaque which has been sponsored by the Old Suttonians' Association under the auspices of the Battle of Britain Historical Society whose Secretary and Founder, Mr Bill Bond, also attended the short ceremony.

Those Suttonians who were at the School during the Battle of Britain will have vivid memories of the planes in the sky over the Weald of Kent and it seems particularly appropriate that, nearly sixty years after the event, it should be remembered in this way.

The Battle of Britain Historical Society is hoping to have a number of similar plaques put up in schools and other buildings with close connections to the Battle as well as having a monument to the Battle erected on the Victoria Embankment in London.

CCF GENERAL REPORT This year Andrew Johnson was JUO and Melissa Saggers the Cadet Warrant Officer. Under them, Sgt Neil Bennett ran the infantry, Flt Sgt Spencer Theobold led the RAF section, Petty Officer Christy Best led the Royal Navy Section and C/Sgt Tom Morgan led junior company. Sgt Lizzie Talbot ran the stores.

We lost Lt Emma Rankin to Kelly College at the end of the year, and said goodbye to Lieut Paul Collins who had started the Royal Navy section with such success and who fled back to Australia in July.

We have since welcomed Sub Lieut Philip Horley to the Royal Navy section and 2/Lt James Walsh and Miss Penny Tragett (awaiting commissioning) to the Army section.

Finally Lt Col Chris Parkinson retired as OC after 16 years, handing over to Wg Cdr Geoff Piper. Lieut Fiona Clayton, Capt Anne Wilkinson and Flt Lt Kay Jackson took over the three service sections.

The `Becky Norris' cup was won by Lambe's at the new, Lydd Camp venue, the Drill and Turnout cup was won by Sutton yet again, and in the Assault Course competition, Lambe's won the boys' event and Valence the girls' event.

In the 4th Division Cadet Skills Competition against most CCFs and all ACFs from Oxford to Kent we kept up our superb record by coming first in the Assault Course competition, second overall and 3rd in the March and Shoot, ably led by Tom Morgan, and proved again that when it comes to teamwork, SV always scores.

We took a young team to Bisley, led by C/Sgt Charlie Hayzelden, winning the East Surrey's Centenary Bowl and coming 15th in the Ashburton. Silver spoons were won by Katie Gornall and Peter Sargent in the Wellington (Peter being the best under 16), and Will Richardson, Peter Sargent, Caroline Woods and Jonathan Davies in the Iveagh. Peter Sargent, Caroline Woods and Jonathan Davies all made it into the National Rifle Association schools one hundred, out of an entry of around 1000.

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The New Suttonian 1999 Capt Brian Miller passed the NRA coaching course in Feb, and Charlie Hayzelden, Will Richardson, Caroline Woods, Katie Gornall, Collette Davey and Peter Sargent passed the skills course. Caroline obtained the best score on the course and was awarded her NRA marksmanship badge. At the London and Middlesex meeting we came 7th overall, Katie Gornall being the best shot. We were 2nd in the tri-schools match and 4th in both the Kent Schools Rifle meeting and the 4thDivision Target Rifle Match.

The Best Recruit Trophy was won by Sam Wroclawski.

Adventure training in the Lake District and summer camps at Longmoor (Army) and Kinloss (RAF) all went well except that the army section were very jealous of the RAF's mode of travel to Scotland, by British Airways.

An extraordinary coincidence at RMA Sandhurst brought together three Old Suttonians in the same Platoon, all training for Regular Commissions. They were: Warwick Strong (W) Eddie Copland: (L) James Evans (L) The new Field Day location at Lydd yielded some useful training facilities, including the building of rafts, some of which floated, but bashas were a problem. Soldiers sometimes use TEWTS, Tactical Exercises without Troops. We had BEWTS - Basha exercise without trees. We had the poles, but let us say the expertise was missing.

The hovercraft has proved great fun, and has proved an invaluable training aid..

Jo Woods suffered a nasty accident, hang-gliding while on a Short Service Limited Commission with the Royal Engineers in Cyprus, but we think she must be better now, because Andrew Johnson. Allan Archibald and Will Hodson happened to be minding their own business climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as you do in a Gap Year and bumped into Jo on the summit. Jo had climbed up with a bunch of soldiers!

Finally we have recently heard of another O.S. in the services, Sub Lieut Adella Brooks, on her Post Graduate training at Dartmouth.

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ARMY SECTION REPORT - 1998/9 The Army section has had another busy and fruitful year. Despite the introduction of the new royal Navy Section, the Army remains the largest section of the CCF. We have had field days at Mereworth Woods, St. Martin's Plain, and a new venue Lydd where we were able to do abseiling and canoeing in the summer. Our summer camp was very popular and prved a great experience at Longmoor Camp.

In the Patrols Competition Sutton Valence team came 2nd out of 39 schools, an excellent performance which reflected the huge effort put in by the team members Tom Morgan (Captain), colette Davey, Nick Holt, Tom Wroclawski, Dave Martin, Neil Bennett and also the effort and time given by Capt. Miller and Lt. Wilkinson.

Sutton Valence cadets have again excelled at shooting: we had 3 in the 'Bisley 100' (Caroline Woods, Peter Sargent, Jonathan Davies), we won the East Surrey Bicentennial Bowl and were in the top 15 in the Ashburton Shield. In the Kent Schools shoot we came 2nd and Katie Gornall was joint 3rd in the London and Middlesex shoot. furthermore Sutton Valence came 4th in the cadet target rifle competition.

The NCOs have done an extremely good job this year and have been very ably led by Tom Morgan whose example in terms of leadership and effort was outstanding.

Finally, we said goodbye and thanks to Capt. Jones, who returned to New Zealand with our thanks for all his contribution to the success of the army section.

ROYAL NAVY SECTION REPORT - 1998/9 /

This was the first year of the school's Navy section in the CCF, which was headed by Lieutenant Collins and Sub-Lieutenant Clayton. The section took over the role of the discontinued Engineers section and many of the cadets from that section remained in the Navy section. During the summer t I holiday of 1998 both PO Nick Holt who T L .7 was the section's senior rate and LH Will , ~ Willdridge went on the Naval Proficiency course held annually at HMS Raleigh in I Plymouth so that instruction could be given to the first and second year cadets by the senior ratings. PO Holt also went on a rockclimbing course run by the Royal Marines.

Both of the two courses attended are two of nearly one hundred residential courses open to CCF (RN) cadets. All of the courses are provided at much reduced rates due to government subsidies and provide expert tuition by military personnel. Courses range from military band practice to adventurous training, skydiving and amphibious training for the more adventurious. There are also various sailing and general courses. These courses are one of the main attractions of the CCF (RN) section.

Training started by drilling the cadets and lessons in weapons safety. The Navy section is also responsible for rigging the schools assaults course and so lessons in rope work and seamanship were given by both the senior ratings and officers.

In the CCF there are three field days each year, one each term. The first was to HMS Excellent, a naval base in Portsmouth where the section stayed on HMS Bristol, a decommissioned frigate used by the Sea Scouts and school CCF sections for field days such as ours. Field days are usually over a period of two days and the first was spent on heritage visits and a tour around the Royal Marines Musuem. The following day was spent sailing in the Solent. This was undoubtedly the most enjoyable part, except for perhaps OS's Hukins and Withers-Green who managed to capsize.

The second field day was done with the infantry section at Hythe Rifle Ranges where the cadets learnt survival skills in the swimming pool, rock climbing and shooting of both .22 and the Cadet GP rifles, followed by a brief flight in a Chinook Helicopter.

During the Easter holidays, there were many courses run and AB Poulton spent a week, again on HMS Bristol, learning advanced navigation. The course was held at the School of Maritime Operations at HMS Dryad and involved using `Blind Pilotage Simulators' and a practical lesson in taking a Fast Motor Launch from Portsmouth to Southampton and then into Cowes. The week was spent learning valuable skills and experiences, as well as obtaining an RYA certificate in navigation and radar usage.

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The New Suttonian 1999 The third field day was one more to HMS Bristol where there were further heritage visits, including a visit to Fort Nelson and practical sea training and navigation on a round trip to the Isle of Wight on the FML's.

During the training at school, the first and second year cadets were taught in preparation for the Able Rating's test. During the summer holiday LH Poulton and OS Eames are to go on the Naval Proficiency course at HMS Raleigh, both to gain promotion in the section and AB Parkinson is set to go on a general sports course.

At the end of the year, Lieutenant Collins returned to Australia and so from Autumn 1999, the section is to be headed by the promoted Lieutenant Clayton and Sub Lieutenant Horley with PO Talbot as their senior rate. We look forward to a new and interesting year now that the section has had chance to establish itself.

Tom Poulton

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RAF SECTION REPORT 1998/9 Yet again it has been a very full year, this time with W.O. Mel Saggers and Flt Sgt Spencer Theobald as senior NCOs. They have made the year's training fun and interesting for the cadets. Furthermore all the 4th Form cadets passed their RAF proficiency exams... well done!

There has been a fair amount of flying - in the first term most cadets flew in a bulldog (taking control for about 20 minutes) and all in senior flight flew 2 sorties in a chinook helicopter - great fun despite several sick bags being put to good use!

In the second term the field day was at St Martin's Plain Camp because it was the Biennial Inspection. Having persuaded the inspecting officer to arrive in a chinook, we were allowed to have a ride in the afternoon — unfortunately it was a very short ride as the weather closed in, but we did all get airborne!

We had a "different" field day in the summer and went to Buckmore Park activity centre where we all canoed, played roller hockey, abseiled and did archery! There was plenty of flying in the summer term and it was all LOW FLYING — finally our one-person hovercraft was completed and we all used it as much as possible. We are very grateful to Mr Stebbings ably aided by Bereton Selema, for making the hovercraft from a kit. We have rules and controlled time on the hovercraft but it is a superb aid and addition to the RAF Section. vve were also very pieaseu for ivienssa baggers wnen sne ooiamea her private pilot's licence during the year, and Spencer Theobald who won his gliding wings on a course.

The Summer camp was at RAF Kinloss ... what a camp! — not only did we fly to Inverness and back, British Airways, but all cadets had a Bulldog flight and at least one 6 hour flight in a Nimrod — added to this were all the other fun things and "normal" things like 1! „ shooting, swimming etc. The most amusing part . was the "night exercise" which ended at I 11.30pm, and because of the northern latitude it was still light enough to read! '

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PUPILS' WRITING Teachers Complaints Don't be cheeky rude boy Shut up Sit down Be quiet Too loud Where's your prep?

Tie your shoe lace Tuck your shirt in Get on with it Why are you late?

What's your excuse?

Don't run Don't jump Don't play It's work today.

Stand up straight Tuck your chair in Listen to me Don't talk when I am Silence please Stop being rude No chewing gum and NO ANSWERING BACK Stop messing around There's work to do Don't do that Use a ruler Don't scribble Write neatly Don't slouch Stop chasing Call me Sir or Miss Headmaster's office now.

James Gowen-Smith (First Year)

The Rail Tragedy Deserted, Never to be driven by that soul again.

Dead, Tragic crash kills joy and happiness.

Paddington, Not to be seen by those eyes ever again.

Mourning, Tears are shed for the dead and dying.

Eyes, Those eyes are shut, never to be opened.

Weeping, Tears will cry forever and ever.

Kemble, The place of loneliness and desertedness.

Missing, Hundreds of families have lost their loves.

Death, Many are dead and they're still counting.

The end, Life will never be quite the same.

Rosie Hutchinson (Second Year)

Moving House

The woman stands in what was her home, And stares at the marks where her children have grown.

She sighs at the stain on the living room floor And cannot remember having seen it before.

She runs her finger over the mantelpiece ledge.

Collecting the dust like thoughts in her head, And remembers the fires on cold winter nights Trying to ignore her young children's fights.

That hole in the skirting board down by the door Was made by her son at the small age of four, When riding the dog and stabbing the air Fell from his stead, though little he cared.

She turns to the hall and slowly she smiles, As the memories she has span years and miles, But now as her heels click on the floor They echo through sadness not felt there before.

Sophie Thomas (Lower Sixth)

No Home For Me! No place to go As you must know No food to eat No walls for heat My bed of concrete - So cold are my feet!

No home for me Is what you see While you hurry by Not hearing my cry No coppers to spare, Not meeting my stare.

No life up ahead No roof above my head Can I survive?

Will I still be alive?

Or just a number forgotten in a Government Archive.

Sam Wroclawski (Fourth Year)

The Old Cow She awoke to the sight of dew soaked grass.

Her wrinkled tongue clutched around a clump, She had not the strength to rip and chew.

The rattle of a bucket full of corn Made her ears perk up, She wandered with a wearing hoof To the gate for her food.

Blackened teeth crunched through the corn, Steam rose off the black and white creature, She looked into the young man's eyes.

With memories of warm fresh milk from her mother She swallowed hard and turned away Calling for her friends, But they had gone to the milking shed.

She laid her head in the now sun scorched grass And waited for her time to come.

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Autumn Summer goes and autumn comes, Pick the apples, pears and plums, Dig the onions from the earth, Rake the leaves upon the turf.

Animals start their hibernation, Birds fly south towards migration.

Wind make nuts and red leaves fall, Conkers are being hit at school.

Pick the conkers from the ground.

Listen to the rustling sound.

Come and play among the leaves, Under the tall and swaying trees.

Get ready for bonfire night, Wrap up warm as the fire burns bright.

Fireworks sparkle rockets soar, Keep your pets behind closed doors.

The sun is low the moon seems higher, Back indoors we light the fire.

North wind blows the rain comes down.

Soon Jack Frost will grip the ground.

Richard Raye (Third Year)

Am I Different From the Rest?

I am black with a tint of white, Does this make me different from the rest, I am supposedly coloured, Does this make me different from the rest, I blend in at night with the darkness, Does this make me different from the rest, No. When I am born I am coloured, And so are you, Does this make me equal to the rest When you are sick you are green, Coloured, Does this make me equal to the rest When you are sad you are blue, Coloured, Does this make me equal to the rest, Yes. Steven Husbands (Third Year)

Fireworks Boom boom boom The fireworks go boom Sprinkling and sparkling Triangles squares.

Big booms small booms The cold of the night, Warmed up by excitement of fireworks Children look, stare, gaze Thrilled, startled, amazed.

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Your eyes go bright white.

Children dancing children playing Their minds corrupt by fireworks Swaying.

Catherine wheels, rockets, bangers, children.

A mixture of virgin spectators Almost weeping on that dark November night.

Peter Hunt (Third Year)

Poem Loneliness is black.

It sound like wind moving past the forest.

It tastes nothing It smells nothing It feels like sitting in the middle of the forest.

Supachok Saikayasit (Third Year)

Personal Response to The Wasting-Game' It was moving To within An inch of Her Death It hurt Me? or Them?

What is the Difference?

Too much or Perhaps too little Too close to Me or Us and Them?

He died with Her Me? A Death?

Fear?

A Cry? It. How much does It Want?

And what is It takes And kills Gives Death To start Again or To finish Moving Stop Go on?

Paul Everett (Upper Sixth)

The New Suttoniao 1999 Dear H, I saw you yesterday outside the post office, and I thought you were looking brilliant, so I thought I'd write to tell you how much I admired your strength in pulling through this terrible thing. I know I haven't been in touch and been as much of a support as I could have been, it's just that I felt your illness, that destructive, warping influence had in some way distanced me from you. I felt whatever I said would be inappropriate and insensitive - but then I read 'The Wasting Game' (I've enclosed a copy) which made me cry and realise the sheer awfulness of what you must have been through although I cannot in any way claim that I understand the smallest part of it, but I want you to know that I am embarassed about my own selfishness in not trying more to help you fight this insidious secret illness. Perhaps it was something only you could do - I've learnt from one of my friends that no amount of reassurance about her weight or persuading her to eat more has any effect - the only way I can help her is to support her and listen - do remember I'm always here for you. Your family have been great - don't hurt them anymore than you can help, as they are all very special and it is as if it has in some way touched you all, but I'm sure you will emerge even stronger as a result -just keep looking to the future - it's up to you to make something of your life, as only you can determine your future and make the best possible out of it.

1 apple, 1 glass squash, 1 half bowl cereal 2 hrs in the gyn. 900 calories.

I ate too much today - it's so frustrating. I like feeling in control over what I eat and my weight, and I feel happy, I honestly do - it's only the sad expression (quickly disguised) on my dad's face when I catch him looking at me. He frowns and his eyes glisten with tears and he thinks I don't notice, but it reminds me that everyone is against me and thinks I'm wrong. I know he feels confused and angry, but he can't see the fat hanging off my hips in vast bulges and how unhappy that makes me feel. Everything seems oddly faraway (that's because the doctor says I am internalising everything), even congratulatory letters from friends celebrating a gain of one and a half stone of fat seem strangely irrelevant, they simply can't understand my fight with fat - how I just can't make it go away however hard I try, and anyway I like being in control - this is one way I can control how I look - it's important to me. I don't want people to feel sorry for me or notice me, I just want to be thin and wear all the lovely clothes I've always dreamed of At the moment I'm so fat, I hide in my oldest, baggiest sweatshirt to hide all the fat and just be unnoticed and not treated as if I'm ill, because I'm not, I'm in control and one day I'll look beautiful, when all the fat has gone.

The father in the poem reminds me of mine, but it's got nothing to do with me - I'm not going to end up in hospital ..

Anna Blest (Upper Sixth)

Second Helpings Lying in bed.

Feel left ribs Right ribs Everyone rises under my touch.

Hips.

Still there.

With the beautiful beautiful points.

Both a friend.

A skeleton is beauty.

That one in the biology lab.

Perfect.

A unit.

The most perfect human form there is.

Bones are hard. Skin is soft.

Life is hard. Death is soft.

Sinking, falling into a chasm of flesh.

A journey that has to be travelled alone.

Counselling: "Draw me a picture.

Bananas are friendly fruits.

Smile at this hamburger."

Friendly: "Coming to McDonalds?

God, you don't eat."

Why won't they see, it's so beautiful not to eat, to be in control.

They all lie.

They all eat and eat.

Second helpings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the most dangerous words in the English language.

When I can see through my fingers, I will have kissed perfection, And I can stop.

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2nd FORM TRIP For our second form trip we went to Adres, a little town in the North of France. We stayed around a lake in tents with four people in each tent. There was a brick building for toilets and showers and a big marquee for food.

All the food was cooked and served by the instructors. We stayed for six nights doing activities for four days and one afternoon going to the beach.

On Saturday we arrived at about 3.30pm French time. We settled into our tents and had a tour around the site. On Sunday we had our first day of activities. There were nine activities, five of these were always on water.

The nine were Wayfarer sailing, Topper sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, archery, shooting, initiative exercise and international rescue.

In wayfaring we sailed bigger boats with three people in a boat plus an instructor, if there was any wind.

Topper sailing was in smaller boats with just two in a boat, one sailing and one in the front. In kayacking we went about on the lake practising skills needed for kayaking. Canoeing was basically the same boat with two people. In windsurfing we each had our own boards and sails and went about trying to move. Archery and shooting are fairly self explanatory. Initiative exercise was a laid back way of getting off the water and play a few mind games. The last activity we did was international rescue, this was walking around following clues and carrying a foam dummy.

We did all these activities during the week in lots of different orders. People enjoy lots of different things for lots of different reasons. My personal favourite was windsurfing.

On Monday we did activities, Tuesday we did activities and went to the beach. On Wednesday we did activities and in the afternoon we did beach olympics, which was a relay race combining all the skills we had learnt.

In the evenings we did lots of different activities including a quiz and wet night. Wet night was a race between our school and the Scottish school also staying at the site. This involved two instructors standing on capsized boats. We then had to knock them off and do lots of other things round a course including paddle boarding.

This is a broad outline of what we did on holiday, obviously we did more than we have told you. The main thing however is that everyone enjoyed the holiday a lot and we can't thank the teachers enough for taking us especially Mrs Wilkie for organizing it all. So thank you, it was great fun.

From the 2nd Year

Form Visit, 2nd Yea,; October 1998.

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GIRLS GAMES

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With only three of the previous seasons team left the inexperience of the side was noticeable in their first match versus King's Rochester which they lost 33-24.

After this match Alexa Carmichael became the Goal Shooter and by her determination and a lot of training she improved her accuracy and the team went on to win the next eight matches with noteable results of 3616 against St. Lawrence and 23-9 against Ashford.

Under the captaincy of Nicola Leggat whose physical presence will be sorely missed next season, the team showed talent, ability and enthusiasm to win. Katie Gornall as ever was energetic and determined as centre, with Lucy Simmonds putting in some excellent performances as wing attack.

Klaire Webber was a superb wing defence whose ability and never-flagging hard work was inspiring.

Harriet Stainton-James had a great season as goal attack, by nature an attacking player whose speed and accuracy of shooting contributed greatly to the team's success.

Jenny Vincent had a good season as goal keeper gaining confidence each match.

This was a team which could have been unbeaten with a little luck but all the players should be pleased with their efforts. They played good netball.

E.P. Cornell First VII Report This year's 1st VII enjoyed a very successful season thanks to the enthusiasm and team spirit that existed in the squad. All the players deserve a mention for the effort they put into every match. Jenny Vincent had a fine season as GK, towering over the opposition and letting very little get by her thanks to her perseverance and determination. Accompanying Jenny in defence was Klaire Webber, one of three Upper 6th in the side, her experience was essential to the success of the team. Always giving 100%, Klaire will be difficult to replace next season.

At WA was Lucy Simmonds, a player who provided as much entertainment on the courts with her brilliant passing, as off them. Her defining moment was in a training session during a warm-up. Wondering why she couldn't run properly, Lucy looked down to discover she was still wearing her school skirt over the top of her tracksuit trousers! These sorts of incidents proved to be very common during the course of the season.

Playing GA was Harriet Stainton-James. Harry has managed to retain this position since starting netball in the 1st year thanks to her accurate shooting and aggressive style of play. The opposition wisely knew not to go for a 50/50 ball if there was a chance Harry would be on the end of it! Her counterpart in the circle was Alexa Carmichael, who despite her nickname "Fatty Fat Pants" was extremely agile and skilful in attack. Her versatility has meant she has played a number of positions and adjusted very well to them all. In the end however her shooting talent proved too good to ignore and she has played this position ever since.

Finally to the captain, Nicola Leggat. A captain who led by example and always gave her all. Though she is an incredible player the team will remember her most for the match in which she accidentally took out both her marker and the opposition's umpire! Nicola, unscathed by the collision, was kind enough to help both of them to their feet as they lay in a heap by the fence. Needless to say she was not very popular with the umpire after this incident.

The first team would also like to thank Mrs Cornell, whose enthusiasm and bellows of "Height!" from the side lines kept us motivated throughout the season.

Katie Gornall (a member of the 1st team)

The New Suttoniau 1999 2nd VII

Team: Clare Parkinson (Capt.), Charlie Foreman, Holly Fletcher, Sophie Moore, Caroline Woods, Sophie Wildridge, Pippa West, Emma Mehrabian, Colette Davey.

Second colours awarded to: Clare Parkinson, Holly Fletcher.

Played: 9

Won: 7

Lost: 2

Goals for: 153

Goals against 118

Under the excellent captaincy of Clare Parkinson whom I would like to thank for her hard work and reliability, this team had a very successful season by losing only 2 matches, each by a margin of only 3 goals.

E.P.Cornell Captain's Report

This year the 2nd's had a very large and successful team. We won all our matches bar two, which were both very tense and close.

Our two shooters, Sophie and Caroline, were always on top form, shooting the goals, of which the 2nd's are so proud of. Michelle played occasionally, and shot with great ease.

Holly was a very loyal and dedicated player, always with a smile on her face and willing to play. She was awarded with well-deserved colours. Sophie, Emma and Collette, all new to the 2nd's this year, all turned out to be truly great assets to the team. I'm sure they will also do well next year.

Finally Charlie, Pippa and myself made up the defence. We would have been lost without Charlie's enthusiasm and Pippa's will to win.

I thank all the players for their loyalty and contribution to the 1999 very successful 2nd's netball team.

Clare Parkinson U15 VII

Team: Emma Cockburn (Capt.), Hannah Selway, Laura Jordan, Kate Richardson, Charlotte Blunsdon, Sarah Lacey, Alice Sargent, Jane Lyons.

Colours awarded to: Sarah Lacey, Emma Cockburn.

Played: 12

Won: 11

Drew: 1

Lost: 1

Goals for: 336

Goals against 114

Hopes were high at the beginning of the season that this highly talented team would continue their success as it had at U14 level. The first match against King's Rochester resulted in an emphatic 51-8 victory and set the scene for the remaining matches. The team spirit was high as was the confidence of the players.

During mid season, against Kent College, Pembury the side came under pressure but this was more the result of aggressive tactics and some odd decisions resulting in 21-21 draw.

The closest game of the season was against Cranbrook with a nail-biting finish seeing the team just hold on for a 24-23 victory which was away from home.

This was a very successful season and I shall look forward to continued success in the next.

E.P. Cornell U14 VII

Team: Freya Faulkner, Holly Stamp, Anwen Cornell, Alex Reader, Amy Fowler, Rebekah Carter, Vicky Williams, Louise Rowson.

Colours awarded to: Holly Stamp, Anwen Cornell, Rebekah Carter.

Played: 10

Won: 9

Lost: 1

Goals for: 245

Goals against 92

This team had a very successful season with 9 wins and only 1 loss. Their most impressive win was 53 goals to 6 against King's Rochester and also they beat Cranbrook by 15 goals to 10.

The match they lost was against St. Lawrence College, the score being 14-20. I'm told by good authority that this was due to a few odd decisions!

I would like to say a big thank you to Suzie Day for her competent and proficient umpiring throughout the season.

E.P. Cornell

The New Suttonian 1999 U13 VII Team: Georgina Pragnell, Jenny Martin, Pippa Scott, Claire Dawson, Fiona Leckie, Emma Manchett, Anna Stanford.

Colours awarded to: Pippa Scott, Fiona Leckie.

Played: 9

Won: 5

Drew: 1

Lost: 3

A reasonable season was had by this team considering the small number of girls in the year, the side showed good team spirit and determination.

E.P. Cornell U12 VII Team: Natasha Keerie, Amy Sawtell, Charley Sax, Sophie Young, Beth Martin, Hannah Chitty, Emma Wood, Francesca Boyle.

Colours awarded to: Pippa Scott, Fiona Leckie.

Played: 9

Won: 7

Drew: 1

Lost: 1

A very promising team with significant improvement throughout the season. A noteable match was a draw of 17 goals each against Dulwich. A convincing win of 14 goals to 1 against Holmewood House School and Duke of York.

E.P. Cornell

HOCKEY Girls Hockey This has been an extremely successful season for all the girls' hockey teams with some exceptional team and individual performances. County representation has once gain been strong. Kate Richardson has captained Kent under 14s and Laura Jordan represented the east of England under 15s. Sarah Lacey, Jenny Vincent and Alexa Carmichael all represented the county at their respective age groups.

The under 14 team have developed well as a unit, winning 5 out of 8 games and beating some far larger schools, such as Sevenoaks. The achievement of the under 15s is undoubtedly outstanding, winning 14 out of 16 matches, reaching the last 16 of the National Cup and scoring 94 goals. This has been a fine team effort, and Hannah Selway, as captain, must take a great deal of credit. The Second XI have this term played against the 1st XIs of some other schools, demonstrating the depth and ability of the hockey at Sutton Valence. Perhaps one of the most outstanding performances of the term though was the under 16 team reaching the final of the under 16 county championship in October. Ably led by Alexa Carmichael, they are obvious proof that school hockey is going to reach an impressive standard over the next few years.

First XI

The 1st XI had their highs and lows; winning the Christ's Hospital Tournament for the first time was a great achievement, and beating Cranbrook convincingly the most satisfying result of the season. The record of played 11, won 5, drawn 2 and lost 4 is one of a young and inexperienced side led by an enthusiastic and committed captain in Lucy Simmonds, with enormous support from Nicola Leggat, the season's highest goal scorer. The cup for most improved player was awarded to Sophie Willdridge.

Team: Lucy Simmonds (Capt.), Nicola Leggat, Klaire Webber, Sophie Willdridge, Holly Fletcher, Alexa Carmichael, Jenny Vincent, Sophie Moore, Caroline Woods, Katie Gornall, Harriet Stainton-James.

Full colours were awarded to: Nicola Leggat, Alexa Carmichael and Jenny Vincent. Half colours to: Kiaire Webber and Sophie Willdridge. Under 16 colours to: Katie Gornall, Caroline Woods, Sophie Moore and Harriet Stainton-James.

Girls U15 Hockey The U15 girls hockey team, coached by Mr Andrew Hall, had a very successful season. They played 17 matches, won 15, drew one and lost one. They scored 94 goals and conceded only 12.

The season started with a win against Christs Hospital 4-0. This game was on grass as was the next against Ashford. Sutton Valence had another good win with 8 goals scored and none to the opposition. The first game on Astroturf was against St. Lawrence and this was a hard game. St Lawrence scored twice but our attack 38

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managed to find the back board on 7 occasions. High scoring was a feature of our game and mostly we dominated. We scored 15 against King's Rochester and 7 against Cranbrook but they did manage to get 1 back and against Sevenoaks we tucked 6 away with no reply.

At half term, in October, the U15s went on tour to Scotland. We played 3 matches against Strathallan School, Glenalmond School and the Loretto School. We beat Strathallan and the Loretto Schools and drew against Glenalmond and would have lost this match but for a marvellous save from Isabel Clague in goal. We had a super time in spite of the cold weather. We stayed in Youth Hostels and took in the sights like Edinburgh Castle, and went shopping. We made Mr Hall buy a new set of sports gear and dined at such places as Dario's and Garfunckel's. It was a good tour.

During the season the school entered the U15 team in the National Tournament. The first match was against Woking Hockey Club which was 2 hours by minibus away. After a long warm-up the game eventually started and straight away Sutton Valence dominated and came away with a 12-0 win. In the next round we had to play St Leonards Mayfield at home. This game was harder but we won 3-0 which pleased our supporters. The next round was just before Christmas and a win would take us to the last 16 in England. We were at home and could guarantee lots of support. We were up against Braintree Hockey Club who had been this far before. Both teams were evenly matched. Braintree scored a lucky goal from a short corner to give them the lead. Sutton Valence soon came back and scored from open play to level the match. Sutton Valence stuck to their task and scored two more goals. Superb goal keeping from Isabel Clague made sure that we went into the next round with a score of 3-1. We were in the last 16 and we were very excited. At the end of January we found that we were drawn against Eastbourne College. By reputation they were good at short corners.

We arrived in Eastbourne a few hours before the game. We had time to prepare mentally. We needed to be calm for what lay ahead. The changing room was extremely tense but very excited at the same time. After a gentle warm-up the match started in earnest. Again both sides were evenly matched. Soon after the start Sutton Valence conceded a short corner and a powerful shot from Eastbourne's main striker gave them a one goal lead.

However after a lot of hard work and some dazzling runs from our right wing Kate Richardson we drew level.

Unfortunately we gave away another short corner and Eastbourne whacked it into the net. This was a disappointment as we only conceded 3 short corners during the whole game. So, at halftime we were 2-1 down and both we and our coach load of supporters were frustrated at having a goal disallowed. No goals were scored in the second half and by the final whistle everybody was upset that we were out having got so far.

Putting that aside the U15 girls had a very successful season and I feel that we learnt a lot and improved a great deal throughout the season.

The squad was: Hannah Selway (Captain), Isabel Clague (Goalkeeper), Zara Hosford, Jane Lyons, Freddie Posnette, Charlotte Blunsdon, Sarah Lacey, Alice Sargent, Emma Cockburn, Laura Jordan, Kate Richardson, Maxine Nelson, Harriet Blest.

Colours were awarded to the entire squad for their joint achievement.

County representation: Kent U14 Kate Richardson (Captain), Sarah Lacey. Kent U1 5 Laura Jordan (Captain). East of England Laura Jordan.

Hannah Selway

U15 Girls' Hockey Tour to Scotland 1998 On Saturday 31st October Mr Hall and Miss Boddy drove the U15 Girls' hockey team to Scotland.

After a 94 hour journey we arrived in Edinburgh. From the outskirts of Edinburgh it was a short drive to the Bruntsfleld Youth Hostel where we were made most welcome. That evening we went to Dario's Pizza Restaurant and everyone had a good time!

On Sunday we went to Edinburgh Castle which was very interesting, before going to Musselburgh on the outskirts of Edinburgh to play Loretto School. The weather was a lot colder than we were used to but the team adapted well and we came away with a convincing 6-2 win.

On Monday we went shopping in Edinburgh which was great fun. After having lunch in the Waverley Centre we departed for an hour long journey to Forgandenny, 5 miles from Perth, to play Strathallan School. We played the school in the evening on their floodlit Astroturf. The weather was terrible. It rained for the whole match but in spite of that both teams played really well and we won an excellent game 4-0.

From Strathallen it was a short drive to Glenalmond College where we had tea and stayed the night. In the morning after breakfast and Chapel we all relaxed.

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We gave each opposing team a Sutton Valence ball and flag.

Our thanks to Mr Hall and Miss Boddy for taking us. We really enjoyed ourselves and it was a good experience.

The touring team was: Hannah Selway, Isabel Clague, Zara Hosford, Jane Lyons, Freddie Posnette, Charlotte Blunsdon, Emma Cockburn, Sarah Lacey, Alice Sargent, Kate Richardson, Maxine Nelson, Harriet Blest, Holly Stamp.

TENNIS Girls Tennis This has been a very successful season with teams at all levels performing well. In "normal" school fixtures both 1st and 2nd VI's won half their games in a somewhat shortened season. Of the top twelve players, eleven had either GCSE or A level exams. The Under 15s won seven out of eight games and the Under 14s won three out of four. The Under 13 and Under 12 teams have not had many matches, but have played with enthusiasm in matches and cup competitions.

The Under 15's performed well. The IV of Katie Horne, Sarah Lacey, Amy Fowler and Rebekah Carter reached the quarter finals of the Kent Cup, being knocked out by a side from Tonbridge Girls Grammar which contained four county players. They also won their group in the Midland Bank competition, losing 4-2 to Benenden in the semi-final. Katie and Amy also won the Under 15 Kent schools double championship, meaning that Sutton Valence have won that competition for the fourth consecutive year.

Colours: U12: Amy Sawtell, Francesca Boyle. U13: Emma Manchett. U14: Amy Fowler, Rebekah Carter, Sophie Hutchinson, Sarah Brompton. U15: Sarah Lacey, Kate Richardson, Zara Hosford, Charlotte Blunsdon.

U16: Alexa Carmichael, Katie Gornall. Half colours: Romy Hukins, Lucy Simmonds. Full colours: Jenny Vincent, Katie Horne.

S.A. Boddy

ROUNDERS U12 Team

Played 7: won 4, lost 3.

Colours awarded to: Sophie Young, Emma Wood, Charley Sax. U13 Team

Played 6: won 3, lost 3.

U14 Team

Team has had a very successful season by winning all their matches.

Played 7: won 7, lost 0.

Notable results were 24 rounders to 9 against Cranbrook and 21 and a half to 6 against Maidstone Girls' Grammar School.

In the Bedgebury tournament they lost in the finals to St Leonards by 10 and a half to 9 and a half.

Colours are awarded to: Anwen Cornall, Freya Faulkner, Vicky Williams.

U15 Team

U15 also had a successful season by winning all their matches. In the Maidstone School Championships they were 3rd out of 12 schools. The overall winners MGGS were beaten by us by 19 rounders to 9.

Colours are awarded to: Hannah Selway, Maxine Nelson, Susan Adams.

The seniors played two matches and won.

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BEDGEBURY SCHOOL TEAMS SHOWJUMPING During the Easter Holidays we sent two teams to the open Schools Show jumping at Bedgebury School In the Dark Blue Team were Alice Sargent, Sarah Lacey and Pippa Scott. The Light Blue Team were Laura Nesfield, Shakira Haghi and Tanya Johnson. They all performed very well. The Dark Blues got through to the jump-off with all three clear in the first round. The jump-off was very exciting, with Alice Sergeant and Pippa Scott going particularly well and the team finished fourth. Twenty two teams took part and the competition was won by Invicta Grammar School.

I would like to say a big thank-you to Mrs Cornell and Miss Clayton who came along to cheer the teams on as well as all the parents.

Bedgebzzry Scliool Teams Showjumping.

BOYS GAMES

rasrewi Rugby Report 1998 The facts of a hard season are that half of our boy contingent have represented the School at competitive level this term. We have fielded four senior sides and two mixed sides of U13's and U12's.

In all we have played a total of 52 fixtures. Losses at Junior level are to be expected when up against schools who have been together as squads for much longer than we have. The U13 B's are to be commended for their great Spirit and the U13 A's should be congratulated for two good wins, and for staying very much in contention in three of their defeats. They were outclassed on three occasions.

The U14's, who were in similarly difficult circumstances last season, have come on dramatically under the guidance of their coaches, winning three of their nine games well, but staying in the hunt during all the others bar one. The U15's are mature enough now to analyse performances, and although undoubtedly pleased with their three wins, they know that they should have had five. They fought bravely in defeat on one memorable occasion but their tackling was inconsistent and they were probably outmatched twice because of it.

At the top of the School a squad of forty players from fifth and sixth forms was pitched against opposition with much more strength and depth to choose from (eight of our eleven opponents put out 1st, 2nd and 3rd XV's, and at least one U16 side). The 2nd XV have been the most successful combination this season, notching up six wins, with one narrow defeat: but they too were outgunned convincingly on four outings. That said, they have progressed very convincingly and should be pleased with a fine season.

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The New Suttoniani 1999 The 1st XV sound as though we may have had a disastrous season, and if results are all that matter then we have! We had an opening run of three drubbings that would have finished lesser men off. As it was, it was the third heavy defeat that was the making of them, for they were heroic in defeat against much stronger opposition.

After that came our run of four games — two draws and two defeats by a single point that in another year could so easily have gone their way. Instead of the single victory, we could have read: won five, lost six, and the record books could have paid tribute to what was always going to be a re-building year.

Where does this leave Sutton Valence in terms of its own sense of realistic appraisal? Can a School of this size with a games coaching staff such as the one we possess hold its own on circuits of quality? In essence we try to assign the better coaches to the teams, but with the existing timetable the same coaches find themselves attached to two or maybe three teams. That in turn means that the organisation of the third and most important session (the team run — your chosen players, preparing for fixtures) is under pressure at a time when the coach should be at his most intimate with team dynamics and the quirks of each player's individual temperament.

However, we are making the right strides and must ensure that we continue to improve.

W.D. Buck

1st XV 1998 Played: 12, Won: 1, Drew: 2, Lost: 9,

Points for: 99, Points against: 360.

These awful statistics pay scant regard to the hard work put into a gruelling season by players and coaches alike.

With only 2 players available from the `97 XV the stronger sides were always likely to be a handful — and so it proved when we met Cranbrook, Duke of York's and Hurstpierpoint in successive fixtures.

We had hopes raised in a competitive opening fixture against the O.S.A. where we only lost to most of last year's strong XV 10-13. However, the commitment needed in roasting conditions took its toll in terms of injury against stronger and bigger players.

1st XV 1999

Rear row: R. Ferley, M. Day, A. Christie, T. Wroclawski, W. Willdridge, B. Palmer. Middle row: Mr. P .Collins, S. Knowles, R. Joseph, N. Bennett, J. Watson, T. Morgan, R. Bradstock, G. Sijuwade. Front row: M. Kuo, R. Montagne, J. Parrett (VC), A. Johnson (Capt.), S. Jones, G. Stiff.

With the Captain breaking his teeth (despite a gum shield) in the opening tackle of the game against Cranbrook we were leaderless, and outclassed by a side full of running and cohesion fresh from their tour to N.Z. and desperate for revenge for the previous season's defeat.

The drubbing was debilitating.

With further changes necessary the defeat at Dukes was almost worse in its way because we failed to compete in real terms, lost our discipline, and had a player sent-off at half-time.

Two defeats by over 50 points would have buried most sides, but a further one, 0-52, away to Hurstpierpoint, where they had put out a weakened side, was bizarrely the making of us. We had held them until half-time with some heroic defence and the home side needed all their representative players to break us down and then clinically finish us off.

It was that performance in adversity, allied to some returns from injury, that saw us hit a run of four games that, in a season of more good fortune, would have given us a record to have been proud of As it was, the turn-around in attitude and commitment to improvement, didn't manifest itself in the deserved testament to Paul Collins's motivational and coaching skills that four recorded wins would have brought. Instead, 2 draws, (one an unpleasant affair against an over physical Manwood's), and 2 defeats by a single point, were all we had to show for huge amounts of endeavour.

Injury again, and an understandable loss of confidence, saw us tail off again at the finish of the season, but this group need to realise that their service to Sutton Valence rugby was still considerable.

Following two seasons with only one defeat was always going to mean scores needed to be evened-up. For an inexperienced side to face such challenges was a great test of character.

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The New So flu,,ion 1999 And characters there were: Mathew Day showed us he could run and tackle as well as catch, and James Parrett and Neil Bennett "got knocked down, and got up again, and never let them keep them down".

Up front Gavin Stiff and Martin Kuo fought with terrier-like commitment to win and keep the ball, and Adam Christie, James Watson and Sam Jones carried the ball up to the opposition as well as any whilst continuing to graft in the fight.

The "three year" men; Billy Sijuwade — who unselfishly played wherever the team required him, in any of the three rows of the scrum — and the ubiquitous and tireless Captain, Andrew Johnson were outstanding servants. Their loyalty to the colours has been a credit to them.

The pride that these two showed in wearing the blue and blue was evident at the Rugby Dinner where both they, and the side, paid tribute to the debt they owed their outstanding coach Paul Collins, who, after four years at the helm, returned to Australia — no doubt just in time to win them the World Cup! Paul has done a remarkable job for Sutton Valence Rugby and the title he now holds as "Scrum Doctor" only in part sums up the life he breathed into the rugby players who graced "Stoney".

WD. Buck

U15 XV Report - 1998 Played: 9

Won: 4

Lost: 5

The Under 15 team enjoyed moderate success this term. They played very well at times but let themselves down far too often with some weak tackling which distorted the results.

They have a lot of potential as a year group and some of them should be pushing for a 1st XV place next year if they apply themselves.

Joe Wyatt-Jones, Will Page and Mamman Ali were solid as the front row and were dominant in most matches. Junior Abdulair, Peter Sargeant and Neil Chatburn won good lineout ball but at present lack real presence. The back row of Sean Souza, 011ie Clarkson and Nick Parkinson worked hard and tackled ferociously.

This sound platform gave plenty of possession to the backs. Chris Cornwall at scrum half shows promise. Tim Walford and Tom Brandreth both have good hands at fly half. James Varnals and Ross Hukins were sound at centre. Barnaby Withers-Green and Ben Daking were exciting to watch when running at pace and Paddy Bush had his moments at full back. Barnaby Withers-Green was the top scorer with thirteen tries and has good vision pace and balance as a runner and could go far if he works on his defence.

The team was: J. Wyatt-Jones, W. Page, M. Ali, A. Abdulai, N. Chatburn, P. Sargeant, S. Souza, O. Clarkson, N. Parkinson, C. Cornwall, T. Walford, T. Brandreth, B. Withers-Green, J. Varnals, R. Hukins, P. Bush, B. Daking.

J.H. Kittermaster

2nd XV Report - 1998 Played: 11

Won: 6

Lost: 5

It was clear from the first game, a 29-5 victory over Dover College, that this year's 2nd XV was going to be a side with the ability to score points and to win some matches, although some of the rugby skills were raw. In spite of occasionally meeting better-drilled and stronger opposition, the team characterised itself by trying to play its best rugby for every minute of every game, even when the side was facing defeat. This "never say die" attitude paid off, converting all of the close games into victories, making the season's overall record much better than it might have otherwise been. By the penultimate fixture, the will to win was fierce and there was much celebration when they secured their winning record for the season with a close-fought victory over St. Lawrence.

The team finished the term with a creditable 7-6 win-loss record.

Simon Stebbings

Under 14 Rugby Report 1998 Played: 9

Won: 3

Lost: 6

The U14's players, under the expert guidance of Kevin Hawken, a New Zealander, came on well as individuals and yet still have some way to go to develop as a team.

Their record of played 9, won 3, lost 6 saw them deliver good wins against Dover College (42-5), Manwood's (32-12) and Bethany (40-0) and suffer a heavy defeat against Chatham House (0-63). The other games against: Hurstpierpoint (7-36), Duke of York's (12-22), St. Lawrence (12-26), Rochester (5-36) and Kent College (12-38) were matches where we competed, but lacked cohesion in our unit play, and a deep enough cover for the injuries to key players.

Ben Cole scored 58 points (8 tries, 9 conversions), Joel Tarr scored 30 points (6 tries and Nick Kember 27 points (5 tries and 1 conversion).

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The New Suttonian 1999 These three were our cutting edge but telling support came from a squad made up of: B. Cole (Capt.), N. Kember, J. Tarr, J. Vooght, G. Olsen, T. Brooks, G. Harding, E. Stretton, G. Satterford, G. Jarvis, B. Bardsley, 0. Kivrak, M. Collins-Saffery, A. Gorringe, J. Sloan, M. Muradian, A. Wragg, A. Gough, R. Brett, P. Roberts, S. Wroclawski.

K. Hawken

Under 13 Rugby 1998 A: Played: 9

Won: 2

Lost: 7

B: Played: 3

Lost: 3

Won: 0

The learning curve was steep for the Under 13 side but despite some hard games and big defeats against strong opposition they emerged at the end of the season with much credit. They trained hard and their skills and tactical awareness increased game by game.

Impressive victories were recorded against Chatham House 24-8, Sir Roger Manwoods 34-10 and Dulwich Preparatory School 20-10. However, perhaps the most stirring performance was away to Bethany. Despite going down 5-15 the side's `never say die' approach stood them in good stead and in appalling conditions they spent a lot of the second half encamped in our opponents 22. They were done for by two breakaway tries late in the game.

The outstanding players of the season were Jake Tobin, William Selway and Donal McLaughlin. Jake led the team by example and really motivated those players around him whose skills levels were not as high as his. He made many impressive breaks from the back of the scrum and was highly effective in the rucks and mauls.

William Selway proved to be very quick around the field and probably put in the highest number of tackles.

His work rate was extraordinary and he is very much a player to watch for the future.

Donal McLaughlin is particularly strong who, when fired up, caused the opposition considerable problems in the set scrum. He developed his `setting of the ball' and was a highly efficient `clearer'. On occasions he lost his self control. He must therefore show more self discipline if he is not to clash with officialdom in the future.

George Palmer is a naturally gifted player who worked hard throughout the season. His performances suffered due to the lack of an established partner at scrum half. Too often he found himself under pressure and therefore could not dictate the play in the way we know he is capable. Speed of ball was the main problem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially against the fast back row forwards of Kings Rochester, Kent College and Wellesley House.

Niiashe Adjaye scored several useful tries including a hat trick against Sir Roger Manwoods. He is an exceptionally powerful runner but tended to only play in `fits and starts'. With the right attitude he could make a huge mark on rugby at Sutton Valence over the coming years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; move over Jonah Lomu!

Special mention must be made of a number of Under 12 boys who played in several Under 13 `A' and `B' fixtures. In the forwards Clague, Stowell and Smith impressed whilst in the backs Horne, Edwards, Roberts, Knott and Carr all made their mark. At the moment they are all utility players but they will no doubt find `set' positions over the next year or two.

The side learned a lot throughout the season especially with regard to tackling, ball retention, distribution and recycling. They were an enjoyable and committed group who worked with enthusiasm and dedication throughout the season.

R.H. Carr

Rugby Results 1998

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Opposition

1st XV

Old Suttonians Cranbrook Dover College Duke of York's Hurstpierpoint St. Lawrence Sir Roger Manwood's Chatham House King's Rochester Kent College Ursuline College Bethany D.C.PS. Wellesley House Vinehall "A" Emmanuel

10-13 0-70 28-10 0-58 0-52 15-15 13-13 15-15 11-12 5-42 0-19

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2nd XV

U15

U14

29-0 5-63 0-48 35-5 32-5 0-50 0-12 15-12 20-12 24-17

51-6 7-55 0-41 29-26 17-21 7-33 5-30 0-25

42-5 12-22 7-36 12-26 32-12 0-67 5-36 12-38

27-17

40-0

5-38

U13A

0-30

35-5 24-10 0-63 0-52 0-15 0-5 0-53 12-28

U13B

0-48

0-35

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Boys' Hockey Throughout the school, hockey appears to be growing not only in popularity but also in strength. Last season's results were testimony to that. The U13's played a number of fixtures and showed some great promise. In the new season the decision has been taken to combine the U13 and U12 age groups. This will allow for further development of the younger players and no doubt strengthen the side. The U14 group continued their form of the previous season and finished unbeaten. This is a group with an immense amount of talent, which we will make every effort to harness for the best possible outcomes. Under the guidance of Mr Wilbur the U15's showed a great willingness to work, attaining some good results in the process. Tom Poulton proved to be an outstanding prospect at keeper. The 2nd and 3rd XI's also turned in some excellent performances. The 2nd XI scored no less than 15 goals in their last three outings. The 3rd XI showed steady improvement throughout the term, the only two losses incurred were the first two games of the season. I would like to extend my thanks to all the players and coaching staff for their dedication and commitment during the course of the season. We look forward to next season with the greatest of optimism.

1st XI Last season brought about a number of changes on the hockey front and I was delighted to have been involved.

The satisfying aspects of being a coach are not always the good wins against traditional rivals, but also having the pleasure of watching the individual players develop during the course of the season. And in this regard it must be considered to have been a good season.

Our new formation worked well with the injection of pace on the right from James Thorn and Robert Ferley, and the solid, hard graft of Alex Hatch and Nick Hoult on the left. Neil Bennett and Ben Palmer held the central defence together while proving themselves to be formidable opposition in breaking down play and clearing the ball. In the middle Matthew Day played his part in distribution and held the shape of the team, while Tom Morgan did all the running. Up front Tom Chantry and James Parrett showed real class with some outstanding finishing skills. In goals it was finally Umang Patel that donned the gloves and was one of the stars of the season with saves equal in quality to the scoring of the boys up front. It was the saving of a stroke against Cranbrook that secured him his place in the side. We must not forget the other contributors to this fine season. At times Christian Santo played some inspired hockey as did Simon Knowles.

Beating Cranbrook away from home in a very exciting, close game must also be said to be the highlight of any season. Good, fast hockey was played by both teams in a match that could have gone either way. One of the most remarkable things about the team was their determination on the field. The disappointment of the season must surely have been the 15th place which we obtained in the Frank Mason Tournament. It was an important lesson though that it is essential in a competition of that nature to make use of every opportunity that you are given or have created. It is in those tight games that you only get two or three really good scoring opportunities and if you do not make use of them, it can often make the difference between winning and losing In the past there have been no trophies for the boys in Hockey. So, it was decided amongst the coaching staff to make a trophy available for the player who showed outstanding commitment to the team both during practice and during matches. It was awarded in its inaugural year to Tom Morgan.

Results: Dover College 3-6 L, St. Edmund's 3-2 W, Cranbrook 4-3 W, Eastbourne College `A' 5-2 W, Chatham House 5-2 W, St. Lawrence College 6-5 W, Duke of York's 2-2 D, Caterham 3-2 W, King's Rochester 4-0 W, Old Suttonians 3-2 W. A.S. Hall 2nd XI The 2nd XI generally had a good season winning some matches in a very impressive fashion. The victories over Dover College (6-0), Eastbourne College (4-2), Chatham House (5-2), Skinners (7-0) and Kings Rochester (7-0) proved that when on song they could be outstanding. Two close games were lost against Cranbrook (1-2) and St Lawrence College (2-3). There was really only one disappointing performance; that being against a strangely strong Caterham when we went down by 5 goals to 1. The diamond formation fell apart; in fact it was more like a "Double Diamond" performance on that particular afternoon.

In James Watson and Robert Joseph we had two outstanding and prolific goal scorers as they shared 32 goals in the season. James led the attack with aplomb whilst his superb sense of humour often lifted the side. It was a pleasure to try and coach him for the last two years. He was a large presence in the side in more ways than one! Robert Joseph still needs to develop his stick work and it was his pace that was the key factor in unnerving our opponents' defenders.

David Martin and Tom Wroclawski also contributed strongly to a formidable attack at the top of the famous diamond formation. At the back Simon Knowles in goal was arguably not as effective as he had been the previous season but he still made some outstanding saves from time to time and he marshalled his defence astutely.

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The New Suttonian 1999 There were also valuable contributions from Richard Bradstock, James Gulland, Steven Groom, Adam Whyte and Igor Ogorodnev. Our inspirational skipper was Allan Archibald who led by example. Once again he proved to be a determined tackler and he distributed the ball effectively from the right back berth. Allan was a real credit to the side over two seasons.

The nature of selection means that 2nd XIs rarely have settled sides and when taking this into account I was pleased with the team record. They trained enthusiastically and really enjoyed their hockey, especially when winning.

R.H. Carr 3rd XI Played: 7

Won: 3

Drew: 2

Lost: 2

After an inauspicious start against a mature Cranbrook side the playing formation was changed, and "the Diamond" began to shine!

Its first outing, at Eastbourne, against an U16 side on Murram, saw an unlucky 2-1 defeat set us up for the season.

From then on in we drew 2 (Duke of Yorks 2-2, and St. Lawrence 0-0), and won 3 (Skineers 4-0, Chatham House 1-0 and King's Rochester 3-1).

Billy Sijuwade opened in goal (with little kit) but was replaced at Eastbourne for the rest of the season by an outstanding Steve Johnson, who kept us alive on several crucial occasions.

With Steve behind them, the sweeper and back three held a firm line in defence and the four mid-field players in the diamond combined well for the strikers Matt Dadd and Robert Hunt to finish off chances.

After the first two games we scored 10 goals and only conceded 3.

The diamond was made up from various combinations but strong performers were a tireless captain Sam Fuschillo, Ben Russell and Michael Knowles.

Bereton Selema and Dan Sayer were very effective and the back 3 of Will and James Richardson and Andy Lyon were most impressive.

Team: S. Johnston, J. Richardson, W. ichardson, A. Lyon, J. Gulland, M. Knowles, M. Dodd, R. Hunt, I. Ogorodnev, D. Sayer, B. Selema, S. Fuschillo (Capt.), B. Russell, H. Nicholls, E. Christian.

W.D. Buck

Under 14 Hockey This was an outstanding season of hockey, and the team won all their matches bar the last one which they drew. There were some notable victories, Eastbourne College and Cranbrook being just two. The team was ably led by the two Bens: Cole and Bardsley.

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Ben Cole, a very powerful player, rarely lost a tackle and dominated both defence , and midfield, as well as coming into the attack for short corners and scoring some V , impressive goals. Ben Bardsley was the skills man, and created great space in " ' midfield and attacking g consistently himself as well as laying off ,..y some great passes for the forwards. Greg rOlson was the dominant force up front — a player with a genuine "nose of a goal" Under 14 Boys Hockey 1999 and capable of scoring from almost any s, J. Vooght, A. Wragg, G. Olson, Miss S. Boddy, G. Jarvis, angle. These county players were S. Wroclawski, N. Chapman, N. Kember, J. Tarr, supported by a talented group of boys: G. Satterford, B. Cole (C), B. Bardsley (C), R. Brett, P. Roberts James Vooght, Joel Tarr and Piers Roberts being three who were also selected to represent the under 15 team for the Peter Firminger tournament. Nick Kember showed exceptional pace on the right wing, and as his individual skill increases will undoubtedly become a force to be reckoned with. Ashley Wragg too showed potential but possibly didn't get the service he deserved due to a reluctance to shout as loudly as the others! The defence line up of Greg Satterford in goal, Sam Wroclawski and Nathan Chapman were not overly pressurised but stood up well in most situations.

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S.A. Boddy CIy

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CRICKET Sutton Valence School U15 Cricket Tour to Barbados 1999 To take a party of U15 schoolboy cricketers to the West Indies for a pre-season tour should be a marvellous opportunity to develop a squad identity and focus for a coming season; and, in essence, that is exactly what this tour achieved.

The Tour was a development tour for the next generation of Sutton Valence cricketers, the fixtures, belatedly arranged as they were, were akin to an U15 squad (13 in total but with 3 "tourists" rather than "first choice" selections) playing: Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, and 2 Kent Selection sides from, firstly North, then South Kent. In fact, given that Cricket is the national game, and that the selection sides were all buoyed up by the Windies' performances against Australia, maybe the challenge was even greater!

The promised 6 matches on a tournament basis became 4 because of rain, and those first 2 came well before we were acclimatised. That the players performed as well as they did was a great credit to them, although the seam bowlers will be disappointed with their lack of control and consistency until the final fixture.

Against Harrison College, the Alma Mater of both Tom Goddard and Clyde Walcott, we were inserted on a damp, lively wicket and were subjected to a display of accurate and quick seam bowling. Tom Brandreth held the innings together from no. 5, when we were 25 for 3, by remaining unbeaten on 31n.o. at the close of our 35 overs. Ben Daking (Captain for the final 2 games), Nathan Chapman (our most commanding batsman and the youngest!) and Patrick Stileman (Captain for the difficult opening 2 fixtures) all made starts, but the bowling, particularly of Payne and Jackman, was too much for a side just off a plane. We finished our 35 overs at 114 for 6.

The wicket had dried over lunch and in the latter part of our innings. Our total was never likely to be a test for them unless we could hit line and length immediately and cope with the heat by remaining sharp and lively in the field. Sadly for us Edwards, a Barbadian select player, was in commanding form. He was very harsh on anything loose and was on 44n.o. at the close, batting right through. Payne clattered a rapid 29, and we lost by 5 wickets.

Day 2 saw us practise very hard at Dover C.C. in the morning and then join 60+ Barbadian U15's in their trials at the Police Ground in Bridgetown in the afternoon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; tiring stuff'.

Day 3 was the second early fixture and we were pitted against The Lodge School, purportedly the Eton of the island, which has 700 boys on roll.

We lost the toss again and were in the field at 11.30 am. The wicket was a beauty and the crosswind was difficult for the seamers. With our direction a problem, and because of the aggressive batting of Gibson (37 at no. 2), Bretworth (49 at no. 4), and Edwards (34 at no. 5), it took some excellent spin bowling from Tim Walford (1 for 29 in 7 overs), and Patrick Stileman (2 for 35 in 7 overs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unluckily going for 12 off the final over), to keep us within the bounds of respectability. However, 211 for 7 was a big total to chase.

Nathan Chapman (42) and James Varnals (21), putting on 45 for the 5th wicket, made a spirited attempt to chase. However, in the end, we had to settle for 144 for 8 in reply after a solid 14 n.o. from Chris Cornwall and a cameo career best of 16 n.o. from Marcus Husbands.

Five days of Test Cricket then followed, with our outing to the Kensington Oval being on the Saturday. This was the boys' first visit to a Test and the day had all the dramas, from: S. Waugh's dismissal on 199, followed by Ponting's on 103, and then a tail end collapse to 480 all out. Courtney Walsh had his presentation for his 413 test wickets. Later we saw a first over run out by the only cover fielder. Joseph (Robert's cousin) played and missed as many as he hit in his 28. Pedro Collins (a Bajun) the night-watchman was dismissed first ball, before Brian Lara was softened up by McGrath (to accompanying shouts from confident Aussies of "000h aaah Glen McGraaa"), and then bounced out by Gillespie. We left the ground with Hooper and Campbell saving the followon with W.I. at 70 for 4, a stand which set the basis for a great home win in one of the great Test Matches.

We had a Sunday practice before being entertained by the Stilemans for a Sunday Buffet lunch at their East Coast hotel at Bathsheba. This we combined with a tour of the island taking in a sugar cane factory and St John's church, the oldest on the island (1660, but which had the Test Match commentary in session), and which had its original Rector buried vertically so he could meet his God standing up!

With days ahead until the next game we had a very heavy practice again on the Monday at Dover C.C. The boys worked very hard on all aspects of their game, including batting techniques on the hard netball court (as no grass nets were available). In the afternoon the boys relaxed with beach cricket!

On the Tuesday it was another Dover session, perhaps with a few temperamental showings, but nonetheless productive. In the afternoon we all came back to the apartment's pool and picked up with the local staff who were glued to the radio during the final hour of the magnificent Test. It was the start of genuine cricket

The New Suttonian 1999 discussion amongst the whole squad. Realisation of team rather than just individual performance came into equations and the evening team meeting was very purposeful.

The boys were now raring to go for the Wednesday and Thursday fixtures, focused and determined for Sutton Valence. The prospects were that an acclimatised and cohesive selection would build a foundation for a difficult final pair of fixtures. Imagine the disappointment when after a good warm-up on a fine looking field at Foundation College, and on a shirt-front wicket, we found ourselves batting at 5 for 0 off 3 balls when the heavens opened. This game and the next were supposed to be less demanding than the openers, and with the rain finishing us for the following day too, the chance of gaining a confidence- building victory before taking on the might of the combination selections was lost.

The first representative opponents were The Barbados Cricket Association Schools South. We again lost the toss and the opening attack was desperately wayward. Neither Chapman, despite a wicket in his opening over, nor the other support seamers, Cornwall or Crane (despite Tom's assiduous training levels and marked improvement), could contain a versatile Chandler, who made 47 n.o. However, the spinners, Walford (2 for 27 in 7 overs), and Stileman (4 for 19 in 7 overs) were superb. Our disappointing 41 extras made their total psychologically just too demanding at 165 for 8. Cornwall, Walford, Daking and Brandreth all got into double figures, but we were never really up with the chase. We lost wickets just as we were gathering momentum, being bowled out for the only time for below 100. We made 91, with Chris Cornwall taking on an anchor role at no.3 and top scoring with a technically sound 20.

We saved our best for last against another strong combination side, Barbados Cricket Association Schools North.

Winning the toss for the first time (maybe because W.D.B. and J.H.K. went to St. Lawrence Church that morning) we elected to bowl, and bowled and fielded with real purpose restricting the opposition to under 3.5 an over, despite another 16 wides. All of us watching were extremely proud of this passage of play and it showed how far the boys had come on in character and application. It should have been a good enough bowling performance to win.

Daking bowled at his best, (7 overs 1 for 16). 011ie Clarkson was very unlucky to give away two fours off the edge instead of picking up wickets in his hostile opening two overs. Chapman bowled intelligently in two spells, (6 overs for 20 runs). The two spin twins, Stileman, (7 overs for 13 runs), and Walford, (7 overs 2 for 20), were again splendid.

Starting confidently we went to 25 in 4 overs before losing 2 wickets to unnecessarily loose shots on the same score. Again at 44 off 10 we were well in control when another loose shot let us down. At this point, their spinners, like our own were tying batsmen down, and settling for the more cautious route our boundaries dried up. We put on 31 for the fourth wicket and were 84 for 5 with 10 overs left. If we'd had the confidence of a victory behind us we would surely have won it but, despite a valiant last wicket stand of 14 between Husbands and Clarkson, we went down by 11 runs, all out for 110. If only we hadn't bowled those wides, if only Max Melbourn had not been stricken by the sun! If only, if only?

Was all the hard work worth it: those trips to Canterbury, those practices, the committee's efforts and the support of the School?

Yes, certainly, if these same players can show that same unity of purpose as they did in that last game and employ the same good practices and the same mental application that brought that about. If they can do that then the future of Sutton Valence Cricket is in good hands.

W.D. Buck

First XI Cricket With one of the fastest opening attacks, an England spinner and a strong batting line up we were optimistic about our chances of having a good season. Certainly the side did not lack confidence and the problem for the coaches was to ensure that the team were totally professional and focussed for each match. The majority of the team had practised hard over the winter and everyone was looking forward to the matches.

The first match was against St Bede's who struggled with the pace of Joseph and Watson and were bowled out for 62. Day and Bradstock played well and took the score to 58 until Bradstock played a rather loose shot and was out caught giving a simple catch to the bowler. Ferley came in and knocked off the remaining runs to give the team a comfortable 9 wicket win.

The next game was against King's Rochester on a good batting wicket and we were put in by them which proved to be a mistake as we rattled up 256 for 5 with Day Bradstock and Watson all scoring fifties. King's never really went for the runs especially after losing two early wickets and Sutton Valence were able to apply a great deal of pressure on their batsmen. Eventually they were all out for 87 which meant that we had won by 169 runs

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Dover College were next.They batted bravely but were all out 98. Once again we recorded a nine wicket victory after losing Day to the second ball of our innings. Bradstock and Ferley batted beautifully to see us home in quick time.

We won the toss and elected to bat against the Band of Brothers. Day was out in the second over of the day and Bradstock and Ferley carried on from the Dover match batting well and both scored fifties. At 182 for 4 at lunch it looked as though we would score a big total but had an "England" collapse and were all out for 207 mainly due an inspired spell of bowling by Michael Bax. This must have done something to Joseph as he bowled magnificently with great accuracy and pace as he took 6 for 18 and the Band of Brothers were all out for 41. So this meant that we won by 166 runs.

Maidstone Grammar School mysteriously could not raise a side to play us so we had to wait for a few days before playing the M.C.C. This was to be one of the most exciting matches we played in. The M.C.C. posted a score of 158 for 5 and we ended up on 157 for 5. Steady bowling and good field placing made it hard for us and we lost wickets at crucial times in a game we should have won, but hopefully lessons were learned.

It was Bethany School who were on the receiving end of a very determined School team disappointed with the draw in their last match. We batted first scoring 240 for 4 with Ferley scoring an elegant 100* and Watson hitting a powerful 94. Joseph was far too quick for their batsmen as he took 7 for 11 and they were all out for 51 giving us victory by 189 runs.

Unfortunately for the Duke of York's there had been some vandalism on their pitch and a new strip had been cut only an hour before we arrived, so the winning of the toss was quite important. Luckily we won it and bowled them out for 44 with Watson bowling his best, taking 4 for 10. Once again the openers batted well and we won by 10 wickets.

The team looked short of ideas against the O.S. and having posted a score of 228 for 9 could not blast Messrs Scott and Horton out and so the game fizzled out into a rather dull draw. Schoolboys often forget to buy wickets and are too worried about losing games but this was a game they were never going to lose and it was a chance to experiment and give other bowlers a try. The O.S. were 164 for 3 at the close.

Kent College came up against the team in a far more purposeful mood and bowled them out for 64 with Watson taking 5 for 20. We cruised past their total for the loss of one wicket.

Against Lashings we were treated to a Richie Richardson undefeated hundred as they scored 212 for 2 and sadly Keith Arthurton and Eldine Baptiste didn't get a chance to show us their batting skills. They had an accurate attack with very few loose balls and we ended up on 141 for 1 with a similar end to the O.S. match.

Our most controversial match was against Hudson Park School from South Africa and it was as exciting as the M.C.C. game which was surprising especially as it was a two day game. We bowled them out for 150 and then scored quickly before declaring, ten runs behind them. They batted again and we bowled them out which gave us a target of 177. The top order batted really well and the scorebook will tell you that we were two runs short but all present will remember the six that was signalled as a four and the controversy that followed! So a draw it was to a very gripping match. Bradstock, Ferley and Watson all batted superbly and should have won the match for the school but it was not to be and lessons were learned.

The Headmaster's XI had the School in trouble at 34 for 5 until Ferley 132 and Joseph 76* steadied the ship, eventually declaring on 243 for 6. The Headmaster's XI started well but collapsed after tea being all out for 164,with Ferley taking 6 for 21.

The last match was against Eltham College. We batted first scoring 259 for 4 with the skipper Day in his last match for the School scoring 102 and Watson hammering 83. We looked a little tired after four days of cricket and could not get the last few opposition batsmen out and they were 181 for 8 at the close.

It had been one of the most successful sides since the war and in the process of having an unbeaten season we won the "Henry Grierson Trophy" . This cup is awarded by the Forty Club for playing the game in the correct manner both on and off the field. The cup was presented by Jack Baillie at the Hilton Hotel and Mathew Day made a fine speech.

My thanks to Mr Buck and Vernon Senanayake for their help with the coaching, to John Devine and his staff for the wonderful lunches the wonderful lunches and teas, to Tony Monckton for umpiring so fairly, and to Graham and Neil for preparing the pitches so well.

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This has meant that Robert Ferley, our England U17 player, had had little bowling to do; but he has still picked up 15 wickets.

They are not just a bowling side: the batting has been most impressive too.

They have beaten 5 sides by 9 wickets, and 3 others by over 160 runs.

1st XI Cricket 1999 Back row: A.G. Hatch, S.J. Groom, R.J.C. Bradstock, R.H. Joseph, T.R.A. Wroclawski, M.P. Dumenil, P.N. Green (Scorer). Front row: J.D. Watson, J.E.G. Parrett, M.J.A. Day (Capt.), R.S. Ferley, B.D.M. Palmer

The Captain, Mathew Day, has scored three 50's, as has James Watson. Richard Bradstock has notched four 50's, and Robert Ferley just the two 50's and one 100!

Colours are awarded to: Robert Ferley, Richard Bradstock.

2nd XI Cricket The 2nd XI enjoyed their matches and were well captained by Alan Archibald. He and Sam Fuschillo shared most of the bowling and the highlight of the batting was Steven Groom's 76 not out against Maidstone Grammar.

Colours are awarded to: Alan Archibald, Sam Fuschillo, Steven Groom.

Under 15 Cricket Returning from a tour to Barbados much was expected of the U15 on their own circuit, they did not disappoint.

They were unbeaten: Played 8, Won 5, Drew 3.

The two captains, Patrick Stileman (who scored three 50's and was the leading wicket taker) and Ben Daking both played for Kent.

Results v. King's Rochester (A): Won by 75 runs, S.V. 173 for 6 dec. (Cornwall 31, Stileman 56); King's Rochester 98 all out (Clarkson 5-18).

Under 15 XI Cricket 1999 Back row: O.B. Clarkson, D.V.F .Coxless, M.E. Husbands, B. Withers-Green, P.T.F. Bush, N.A.D. Parkinson.

Front row: T.P. Walford, P.D. Stileman, B.T.W. Daking (Capt.), TP Brandreth P.1 Cornwall

v. Dover College (H): won by 73 runs, S.V. 169; Dover college 96 (Daking 4-12, Stileman 5-34). v. Maidstone Grammar School (A): won by 6 wickets, S.V. 77 for 4; M.G.S. 73.

v. Bethany (A): won by 106 runs, S.V. 157 for 8 dec. (Brandreth 37, Varnals 31); Bethany 51 (Clarkson 4-11, Daking 4-11). v. St. Bede's, Upper Dicker (A): Drew, S.V. 147 for 8 (Stileman 52, Varnals 41 n.o.); St. Bede's 166 for 8 dec. v. Duke of Yorks, Dover (H): won by 19 runs, S.V. 187 for 7 dec. (Clarkson 30 n.o.); Duke of York's 168 (Clarkson 3-42, Stileman 4-18). v. St. Edmund's, Canterbury (H): Drew, S.V. 84 for 6 (1 hour 40 minutes); St. Edmund's 194 for 5 (2 hours 30 minutes). v. Kent College (A): Drew, S.V. 182 for 5 dec. (Stileman 51); Kent College 92 for 9 (Stileman 3-18, Wallford 4-6).

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As the results show this was a quite outstanding, all conquering season. Not only did the side win every match, they did so with considerable ease. In no match were more than four wickets lost and in the entire season we suffered only twelve dismissals.

The comprehensive victories over Kings Rochester, Maidstone Grammar School, St Edmunds and Kent College were particularly impressive. The side appeared to enjoy chasing the opposition total rather than batting first. In fact we only batted first on one occasion and still managed to defeat M.G.S. by over 100 runs. The only match in which we did not give 100% was against Duke of Yorks but we were hampered by Chapman's absence and by an injury to Ben Cole; who got a top edge above the eye and was forced to retire hurt when going `like a train'.

Special mention must be made of a few key players who were largely responsible for the majority of runs scored and wickets taken. Nathan Chapman had a hugely impressive season taking nineteen cheap wickets and finishing with a Bradmanesque like average of 333.00! Nathan was in fact only dismissed on one occasion and it goes without saying that his batting technique was exceptionally sound. He paced his innings sensibly playing himself in before `opening up' as and when required. Nathan thoroughly deserved a century but the fact that the opposition set low targets worked against him. Nevertheless, he came very close with a magnificent, chanceless 93 not out against Kent College in the final game of the season. On the bowling front he bowled with much pace and accuracy and always had the opposition on the back foot. Nathan captained the side effectively, although at times he could have been more vocal when setting the field.

Ben Cole, Chapman's opening partner, also had an impressive season, finishing with a batting average of 71.66. Two innings stood out namely his 56 not out against Bethany and a very cultured 73 not out against St Edmunds. In the latter he shared in an unbroken 148 run partnership with his captain. Ben played very sensibly and he displayed a patience in waiting for the bad balls — when they came they were despatched rapidly to the boundary. As for his bowling he deserved many more wickets beating the bat with his outswingers on numerous occasions.

The outstanding bowling performance of the season was that of Sam Wroclawski when he took 7 wickets for just 9 runs against Bethany — but for a `snick' through the slips it would have been 7 for 5! Sam is developing into an impressive all-rounder. He is a crisp striker of the ball as he displayed in a whirlwind 45 against Maidstone Grammar School.

Ben Bardsley, playing in his first cricket season for Sutton Valence proved to be a very useful addition to the side and is another highly competent all-rounder. His slow left arm bowling subdued our opponents and forced them to play some rash shots. Whilst it took him a while in some games to find his line and length I have no doubt that he will develop into a fine bowler. A patient innings of 29 not out against the Blue Leopards (a South African touring side) highlighted his batting capability. In this match he shared an 80 run partnership with Nick Kember who himself scored 42 not out. Nick, armed with the best bat money can buy, showed that he has a very good eye for the ball, but he will have to work on his foot movement if he is to eventually progress into the top sides.

Joel Tarr worked tirelessly in the nets, particularly on his bowling technique. In Chapman's absence against Duke of Yorks it was Joel who ripped through the opposition top order, so setting up another victory. His batting got better and better but sadly he got few opportunities to prove himself out in the middle.

Due to the strength of the top order few of the other players had the chance to really make their mark.

Nevertheless, they were all faithful servants to the team cause — fielding with enthusiasm and ability. In particular, Alex Gorringe's one handed catch against Bethany will live long in the memory. Piers Roberts, whilst rather untidy in appearance and technique, stuck well at his wicket keeping taking some useful catches. The encouragement that he gave the bowlers was much appreciated.

So in conclusion a highly impressive season which clearly bodes well for the future. Well done — I will be taking you to McDonalds soon!

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Under 13 Cricket This was a fine season's cricket, in which all the players made considerable progress and many showed great promise for the future. We started with victory in a tight finish on the delightful ground at St. Michael's and then earned a creditable draw on Upper against good opposition from Bickley Park. A draw against Maidstone Grammar School and defeat to a strong Dulwich Prep. School side followed, before we destroyed Bethany with a ruthlessly efficient team performance. Loose bowling and careless batting led to a disappointing defeat against Duke of York's, but we then bounced back to win against St. Ronan's by taking the final wicket off the last ball of the match in a nail-biting finish. Defeat against Kent College followed but we rounded the season off with victory against Claremont.

The side was built around Tobin and Palmer. Tobin regularly took wickets, bowling with increasing pace as he made progress with his action, and also scored runs by hitting straight and showing a growing awareness of which ball to hit. Palmer was the batsman around whom we looked to build good totals, and he also took valuable wickets. The area, however, in which he made perhaps his most important contribution was in his captaincy. His tactical awareness grew as the season went on, and he constantly sought to encourage his fielders and bowlers; these qualities came to the fore in the tight finish at St. Ronan's, where he had also helped to set up the victory by batting very responsibly. There were also, however, many other players who emerged as the season went on; Roberts took vital wickets with his nagging accuracy, Horne took wickets and also made runs with considerable style and promise, and Cockburn injected life into the batting by putting away the bad ball with power and timing. Raye showed increasing determination and patience as an opening batsman and McLaughlin and Adjaye, despite some waywardness of length and line, showed some promise with the ball.

Stoneham showed a calm temperament and developing technique in the key role of strengthening the middle order, while Carr was probably the best fielder in the side and showed promise as a spin bowler who was perhaps a little underused. Knott's fielding was, particularly against Bethany, very good, and he showed a sound temperament in the tight finishes at St. Michael's and St. Ronan's, where he caught the final catch off the last ball of the match. Selway caught some fine catches behind the stumps, most notably a one-handed diving effort at St. Ronan's. Froud, Worsfold, Beorby, Hollands, Edwards and Wesely also performed very creditably when called upon. congratulations to all on an enjoyable and promising season.

Under 12 Cricket The U12 side have made a marvellous start to their Sutton Valence careers with an unbeaten season winning their 3 games by 10 wickets, 6 wickets and 143 runs. Several of them also played for the U13 side.

Colours are awarded to: Edward Horne, Andrew Carr, Tristan Roberts, Luke Harding

Cricket Averages 1999 Batting Day Bradstock Ferley Watson Joseph

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Runs 560 422 571 434 210

Average 56.00 32.46 63.44 54.25 52.5

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UNDERHILL STAFF 1998-1999 Academic Staff: Headmaster:

A.M. Brooke, Cert.Ed., B.Ed.

Deputy Head:

Mrs. R. Simmonds, Cert.Ed.

Senior Master:

G.B. Long, B.A.(O.U.), Cert.Ed.

Assistant Staffâ&#x20AC;¢ *Mrs. A. Clark, N.N.E.B. Dip. *Mrs. E.L. Collins, B.Ed. (Hon.) Mrs. C.K. Hamilon-Sedgley, B.A. (Hons.), Design L.S.I.A.D. *Mrs. P .Hipkins, Cert.Ed. *Mrs. L. Jones, Cert.Ed. *Mrs. R.E. Pragnell, N.Z.Dip.Ed. Miss D. J. Smith, B.A.(Hons.), PG.C.E. S.S. Stanford, Cert.Ed. Mrs. J. Stanford, Cert.Ed. *Mrs. J.E. Sutcliffe, B.A.(O.U.), Cert.Ed. *Mrs. J.J. Swaffer, Cert.Ed. *Mrs. D. Swann, B.A.(O.U.), Cert.Ed. *Mrs. P. Tebbit, Cert.Ed. Mrs. S. Tragett, B.A.(Hons.) *Mrs. A. Whelan, Cert.Ed. R. Williams, B.A.(Hons.), PG.C.E. Mrs. N. Worsfold, Cert.Ed.

(Head of Art & Design Technology)

(Head of Music & Drama) (Director of Activities & Boys" Games) (Head of Science)

(Head of Mathematics) (Head of PE & Girls' Games)

Teachers' Assistants: *Mrs. G. Croucher, N.A.M.C.WDip. *Miss S. Grant, N.A.M.C.W. Dip. *Mrs. J. Harden, N.A.M.C.W. *Miss R. Kerry, N.N.E.B. Dip. *Mrs. S. Metalle, B.Sc. (Hons.), PG.C.E. *Miss N. Pritchard, N.N.E.B. Dip. *Miss L. Skinner, N.N.E.B. Dip. *Mrs. A. Tragett, N.N.E.B., R.G.N. Midwifery Dip. Visiting Staff: Mrs. A. Bryant, G.R.S.M., A.R.C.M., L.D.S J. Chorley Mrs M. Dutton B.A. (Hons.), PG.C.E., L.T.C.L Mrs. R. Faulkner, B.A. Cert.Ed., B.D.A. (D.I.) Mrs. P. Fisher, G.R.S.M., A.R.C.M.(TD.) Mrs. C. Gould, Royal Academy of Dancing, L.R.A.D., A.R.A.D., A.I.S.T.D. Miss L. Hawkes, L.T.C.L. D. Holmes, L.R.A.M. Mrs. S. Hoult, Cert. Ed. M. Hunt, G.G.S.M. B.W. Odom, M.A. Mrs. M. Parkinson Mrs. C. Saunby, G.R.S.M., L.R.A.M. Dip. R.A.M. R. Scarff, G.T.C.L. Mrs. P. Stileman, M.A.F. Coll.P. J. Thomas G. Tunbridge

(Music & Movement) (Maitre d'Arme) (Cello/Double Bass) (Dyslexia) (Brass) (Ballet) (Flute) (Violin/Viola) (Recorder) (Clarinet) (Singing/Piano) (Piano) (Piano) (Drums & Percussion) (Dyslexia) (Boys Drama) (Guitar)

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Pre-Prep Staff

SCHOOL OFFICERS 1998-1999 Head Girl:

Lauren Samuels

Head Boy:

Henry Coyle

Prefects:

Thissa De Silva Natalie Higginson Ben Newcomb Lauren Kemmett Lauren Neve Dominic Swaffer

Mr. A. Brooke's Speech to the School, 17th July 1999 Can I welcome you to Speech day - thank you for coming Mr Chairman, Headmaster, our Honoured Guest Mr Christopher Saunders. Ladies and Gentlemen Firstly my thanks to the Chairman for his introduction and welcome.

To start I make no bones about borrowing from another speech. Recently at Sutton Valence I heard the Chief Constable of Kent use the following phrase from Lord Byron, who was quoted as saying that "while his motherin-law had lost the art of communication, she hadn't lost the art of speaking". With apologies to mothers-in-law everywhere I will attempt to both communicate with and speak to you at the same time.

Speech days at prep schools seem to me the ideal opportunity for us to hear what the children have done: not what the school has done, but the children in it, they are its lifeblood and we are here for them.

On the academic front we have had successes, 3 academic scholarships to Sutton Valence from Henry Coyle, Simon Higgins and Ian Bailey, an all rounder scholarship there from Calum Wilbur and a sports scholarship to Lauren Neve and two others not taken up. In entrance tests there were good passes to Sutton Valence, Bedgebury, Ashford, and Sevenoaks where Peter Harland obtained the top Maths mark in the entry test. We fared well too with good entrances to Angley, Cornwallis and the Maidstone Grammar Schools where 17 children who took the 11+ have elected to take up places. Well done to all the leavers.

We are committed to further raising the academic standard and to providing a good grounding for your children. Because of this we will in September in the light of current educational policy put further emphasis on Maths and English. This will obviously help those seeking an 11+ pass but it cannot fail either to help those seeking independent school entrances. The more solid the children's foundations in these core subjects the better prepared they are. We are taking cognisance of the new literacy and numeracy hours. Literacy is vital to us and those parents in Years 3, 4, and 5 will have received notice of a reading scheme, which is the beginning of an initiative aimed at strengthening this literacy. Reading is so important but we recognise it is also difficult to nurture with all those other temptations such as computer games, football, play stations and videos or television. It was David Frost who said television, "is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home". I might agree but the value of a good book over television cannot be stressed enough and we do need your help in encouraging reading as it is a vital skill and a tremendous creative gift.

We continue with our extensive programme of educational visits and trips â&#x20AC;&#x201D; opportunities which broaden your children's experience and their education, which stimulate their imaginations and thinking. We have been again to the beach, to the farm, to concerts, to the British Museum, The White Cliffs Experience, the Bowles Outdoor centre, Bewl Bridge reservoir, Battle Abbey and Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, the Enchanted Forest, World Cup cricket, Rugby internationals, Tyland Barn, Pett Level, camping, the Science Museum, the Pantomime, trampolining, the Isle of Wight, PGL and France. Some have been left out and we have to include those visits to the school from puppeteers, a nurse, 3 book fairs, Father Christmas, Antarctic explorers, experts 62

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on West Africa, a Nepalese Headmaster, 7 different assembly preachers, and the British School of Paris. I don't apologise for reading the list, it is I believe a truly impressive one for a school of our size. All of these trips and visits epitomise our commitment to excellence and high standards. All require organising and arranging and that is down to the staff. The staff always do their best for your children, I believe that this list and our academic results absolutely confirm that. They all work very hard in your children's interests, all year. They don't only work in the term time, they are often here in the holidays too and I would particularly like to take this public opportunity to thank them for without them the school would be as nothing. Thank you to the staff.

Their expertise lies in many areas. In Sport, this year, we have played a total of 144 girls' and boys' matches, involving children from the age of 7 to 11. The spirit engendered on the sports field here is excellent and your children are always being congratulated at other schools on their performances and they way they conduct themselves. They know how to win well and to lose gracefully and that is a vital facet of their personal development. Exceptional performances have been seen from Matthew Dawson, the IAPS National U12 1500m champion, Jamie Ross-Davies in Cross Country and Jamie also has been selected for Kent in the 800m, Jack Field is involved in both cricket and rugby for South East schools teams and Dominic Swaffer was 3rd in the National Trampoline Championships at U12 and has been selected to represent Great Britain in the world age 11 games in South Africa in the Autumn. Well done to those athletes and all the schools teams.

Music and Drama flourish as ever, a house music competition, a prep schools singing day, a winter term concert, concerts with and at Sutton Valence, the choir trip to the British School of Paris and their reciprocal visit, the choristers who sing at Sutton Valence, 120 children playing instruments, 41 on violin next year and 100% record in Music exams. Two major and magnificent drama productions, the Magic Tree and Asp complete that picture. We certainly don't here at Underhill have "Van Gogh's ear for music" to borrow a phrase from an American musician. Ours is a vibrant and ever expanding musical community and Miss Deborah Smith and her staff deserve particular congratulations. It is pleasing to report that David Holmes our violin teacher will be joining us full time from September to teach both music and sport. I mentioned Van Gogh, he's not in the school but his artistic inspiration might well be, in every classroom and corridor you see evidence of the high standards we achieve in the Art here at Underhill. From the pre-prep through to Year 6, the Art is exemplary.

I mentioned the staff earlier and with that mention I include all the staff but I would like to mention Mrs Ros Simmonds. She has worked tirelessly for the pre-prep this year and she and the pre-prep teachers have as ever given your children a wonderful start to their education. The young children have a vibrant, stimulating and exciting life as well as learning all they do. Thank you Mrs Simmonds On the charitable front we have raised well over £1000 in school for a selection of charities. Here I would like to mention the UPA under the able chairmanship of Mrs Barbie Butt. They have raised over £2070 for the Demelza House hospice charity this year. They have also contributed £3300 to the school for the items and equipment for the children, this includes benches, televisions and videos. They have started and will finish the magnificent wildlife garden by the swimming pool, they have run the fireworks, quiz nights, children's discos, a pre-prep scavenger hunt and an auction of promises which raised a staggering total of over £6500 pounds. Their primary purpose is to raise funds to benefit your children and provide a social forum too. I think you will all agree they have certainly achieved that this year.

Mrs Butt will be standing down after two years service at the AGM in September and I am certain that there is a chairman out there somewhere who will take her place.

What of the future? Development springs to mind and I am delighted that the Governors wish to demonstrate their faith in Underhill's bright future by backing a strong investment in improving our facilities. We know we have to grow and to embrace positive change: standing still is not an option. We do, however, have a duty to ensure that any investment we make brings the greatest possible benefit to those people here who matter most; the children. I will be working with the staff to ensure that the investment we intend to make is the right one for the site, the staff and the school. And, of course the planners' progress does, at times, seem to be slow which frustrates us all, nobody more than me, but we are moving forward, looking to enhance current strengths whilst adding new qualities.

And before I wind up and finish, some messages. One, to you as parents, if you have concerns please let myself or the staff know: we can't help or set your mind at rest unless you ask us to help, please do so. Another message is to you children, remember Underhill is about you, it gives you many opportunities, many chances to try new things. Don't sit back and let them pass you by — have a go, try something new each term maybe. You have all worked hard, enjoy your holiday and remember be kind, thankful and helpful at home, your parents deserve that at least. Now not all children have won prizes and I would ask us to applaud the children for their efforts this year.

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Finally some thanks need to be said. Firstly to Barry, Mark, and Dennis, for all they do in the grounds and buildings, to Vivien, Terry, Sandy, and Vi for the lunches and teas they supply and to Christine our playground supervisor. They have worked very hard this year.

My thanks to Mrs Butt for her leadership of UPA, she has as last year led from the front and thank you to her committee and all who have contributed to the events organised by the UPA this year. I have some flowers for you. To my secretary Anne Leckie. As ever she has worked so hard yet still manages to smile when the injuries come in, the photocopier doesn't work and there are 3 delivery men wanting signatures. For you Anne some flowers. To Mr Sampson for his continued support, the books he lends me and his sense of fun. The support he and his wife give us here is greatly valued and I have some flowers for Mrs Sampson too.

And to my wife Harriet my special thanks. I said last year I forget to tell her most things I should, I still do forget. She looks after our children and me so well here at school and she is a great support in so many ways and I have some flowers for her.

And now it is time for the prizes and to finish this speech. One of those books Mr Sampson lent me had a quote from Quentin Crisp about children in it. There is one that I particularly liked and it may be a pointer for us parents in the future something to think about too. I quote, "The young always have the same problem, how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another".

I hope you all have a good holiday and thank you.

UNDERHILL REPORTS AND EVENTS These are some of the events and outings of the School Year 1998 - 1999.

Michaelmas Term September 10th 11th 22nd

Beginning of Year Service (Ven. Patrick Evans - Archdeacon of Maidstone) Year 6 leave for a weekend in the Isle of Wight Informal Gathering for Year 3 parents

October 6th 19th 22nd

Harvest Festival (Rev David Barker, Vicar of Sutton Valence) Year 4 visit White Cliffs Experience Show Stoppers Concert

November 7th 11th 19th

Parents Association Fireworks Spectacular Remembrance Service (Mr C.W.W.Wilson of Sutton Valence School) Sutton Valence/Underhill Concert

December 3rd 16th 18th

Sutton Valence Orchestral Concert Carol Service in Sutton Valence Chapel (Rev David Barker) Bubbles and Brains

Lent Term January 15th 21st 22nd 26th

Epiphany Service in Chart Sutton Church Pinocchio Puppet Show Assembly led by Mr T. Wilbur of Sutton Valence School Year 3 visit to the British Museum

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2nd 18th 19th 22nd

Parents Association Creative Writing Competition Year 5 visit to Hampton Court Junior Show - "The Magic Tree" End of Term Service (Fr. John Roberts of the Catholic Church in Headcorn)

Summer Term April

11th - 17th French Encounters 23rd World Book Day May

3rd 4th 4th 14th 28th

Preprep Entertainment Year 2 visit the Science Museum Year 4 visit Battle and Pevensev Year 3 visit Tyland Barn Assembly led by Rev Sylvester Deigh - Methodist Minister at Tenterden

June

17th 19th 21st 25th

Year 5 Field Study to Pett Level, Hastings Patents' Association Auction of Promises Year 4 visit Groombridge Place Year 6 to Bowles Activity Centre and then camping overnight

July

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School Play - "ASP" Sports Day Year 5 PGL weekend trip departs End of Year Service (Captain Graham Nunn of the Church Army) Speech Day Beginning of Welsh Riding Holiday

Future Schools for Year 6 Leavers Maidstone Grammar School for Boys: Thomas Barton, Thissa de Silva, Henry Evans, Dominic Ho,

Benjamin Newcomb, Robert Prosser, Jamie Ross-Davies, Adam Sims, Alexander Stanford, Dominic Swaffer, Christopher Trezise.

Sutton Valence: Hailey Adams, Frances Howard, Lauren Neve, Joanne Sutcliffe, Sarah Williams, Polly Wilding, Christopher Bailey, Ian Bailey*, Alexander Collins, Henry Coyle*, Lewis Froud, Simon Higgins*, Calum Wilbur*.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls: Hannah Betts, Emily Gower, Nichola Richards, Lauren Samuels.

Sevenoaks: Peter Harland.

Invicta Grammar School: Rachael Carter, Victoria Payne.

Ashford Girls School: Natalie Higginson, Hannah Bawden.

Angley School: Matthew Cook.

Bedgebury: Elizabeth Edwards.

Cornwallis: Lauren Kemmett.

Astor Of Hever School: Stephanie Brennan.

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Music and Drama Report Academic Year 98/99 Yet another busy and rewarding year of music making and performing throughout the school.

The Underhill Choristers were set many new challenges throughout the year and we welcomed eight new Choristers to our ranks in September who were thrown in at the musical deep end with the opening service of the year at Sutton Valence. The children coped admirably and we all began our preparations for a weekend in Paris as the guests of the British School in Paris scheduled to take place in November. For many of our Choristers it was the first time away from home on their own and presented an exciting yet daunting prospect.

With the tremendous support of Mrs Leckie and Mrs Brooke we had a marvellous time singing in a concert at the British School on the Saturday evening. It was clear when we saw the concert programme that it was going to be a marathon event and quite how the Choristers stayed awake to perform at 9.45pm still remains a mystery, yet sing they did and jolly well too. A well deserved lie in the following morning and the opportunity for some sight seeing and lunch in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower concluded a memorable weekend.

The Choristers had no let up in their schedule as the year went on with Carol services, concerts, church services and taking part in the performance of Carmina Burana at Sutton Valence in March. Perhaps the most gratifying part of the year however was to watch and enjoy the group of twelve Choristers gell together as a "chamber choir" , developing their skills and voices. At the end of the year our three most experienced choristers Henry Coyle, Simon Higgins and Jo Sutcliffe were destined for Sutton Valence where they would continue as Choristers contributing in the outstanding way they have done at Underhill.

Our first concert of the year at Underhill was the Show Stoppers! A fortnight before the prep school had held their House Music competition judged in a range of categories by Mr Stan Kell, an experienced Choral conductor from Sevenoaks, each House had prepared a show song in anticipation of the concert and Bodiam heaved themselves up from last year's last play into first. On Friday 7th November all the children in years 3 to 6 at Underhill presented a concert of some of their favourite show stopping numbers from shows such as Oliver!, The King and I and West Side Story. The second half of the concert was a performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice's musical Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat. With the children of year six taking on the parts of Jacob, Joseph, and his brothers and sisters! equality reigned. It was a super evening of enthusiastic and energetic music making in front of a packed audience.

The Lent term followed with a selection of informal concerts, this year held in the music room. Many children performing on their own for the first or second time only, took to the stage alongside some children who are now seasoned performers. A delightful range of music and instrumentation was heard at these tea time concerts which have now become an important feature of our musical calendar.

The Stage highlight of the Lent term was the junior performance of The Magic Tree! We went back to Trollvania for a second instalment of Peter Skellern's marvel and mayhem among the trolls of the region. A highly entertaining and enjoyable show entertained packed audiences at two performances.

The Summer term gave way to a rather camp Roman army dancing its way around the Bates Hall under the expert eye of Mrs Fay Wilbur and a witty twist on the story of Antony and Cleopatra with the senior performance of Asp. A fantastic show brought the musical and dramatic year to a close in July. The cast were superbly energetic and we all survived the most cringe worthy of corny jokes.

During the year we welcomed two new members of staff to the music department, Miss Amanda Wood to teach keyboard and piano, Miss Lisa Hawkes to teach the flute. The interest and enthusiasm for making music and learning musical instruments continues to grow and is surely a tribute to Mr Mike Carley, our keyboard and piano teacher who sadly died in January after a brief illness. Mr Carley had been teaching at Underhill for many years and was an extremely popular teacher with all those he taught. His standard of musicianship, knowledge and professionalism was second to none and he is sadly missed by us all.

D.J. Smith

The Big Banquet Once upon a time when the world was young, there was a girl who was very rich. She had made her father buy her a lovely bird, an Indian bird, (she lived in India). Her father wanted her to be happy so he called a big meeting. He told the people at the meeting that if they brought her more pets she might be so happy that she would say she would marry. So when early the next morning he brought into the girl's room (she was called Rose) and lay on the carpet a cow (I must say I don't think he liked the cow very much but he gave it to her) and a leopard. When she woke she found them. She was so happy she did say to her father "I want to get 66

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She then thought she knew... YES she did. He was the man who was the prince of Egypt. Then she said to him "I would be very happy if you would marry me". He spun round. He looked at her and said "All right if you come and live with me in Egypt". She thought about it, then said "All right I will. I love you very much and I would love to go to Egypt. But can I have the wedding up on a small hill where there is a garden where the Queen of India lived. There is a little house where we could hold the real wedding service and I have a long table and a long table-cloth with gold lining. We could have a feast afterwards and we must invite all the boys I was going to marry and my five friends and I will get a gold carriage". So they set off to the palace and Rose said to the king "I will marry this man".

Hetty Hughes 3P

Our visit to Tyland Barn That morning Friday, 14th May, when I woke up, I couldn't imagine where I was. I soon remembered. It was the day of our trip! When we got to school, the first thing I saw in the classroom were almost all the boys out of their seats and rushing round the room. I sat down quietly and read a book on my table. The boys didn't seem to do anything apart from screaming and yelling. Down in front of the main building were the minibuses waiting to be loaded with children. At the last moment, Mrs Pluck forgot her handbag so she sent me up to get it.

When at last we got there, I felt my eyes open, I'd fallen asleep! When I stepped out it was like entering fairyland. There was three big buildings on the left side, and grass on the right side. Surrounded by trees right in the middle there was a pond. Not just any old pond, but a pond full of newts and water scorpions and goodness knows what else besides. This car drove up and parked. A red haired lady got out. Her name was Jill. She was going to teach us today. She took us into one of the buildings first of all and talked about what we were going to do that morning. We were going to hunt for insects. We had these little pots to put the insects in. I caught a big spider.

Lunch was great! Everyone talked happily. I had a packet of sweets, sandwiches, crisps, banana and orange juice. Our next talk was about the pond. We were to catch all we could from it. We did! We caught six lizards, five newts, four scorpions and hundreds of green algae "Ugh". At last we went home and read a story in the classroom. We all had a lovely day.

Emily Hogan 3P

News Headlines On Saturday it was the royal wedding of Edward and Sophie. Sophie looked lovely because on her dress there were about 32,000 cut glass beads and pearls including the tiara. When Sophie walked up the aisle, Edward winked at her. When it came to putting the ring on. Edward couldn't do it, so it took about three times longer to get it on. Sophie and Edward went home after mid-night with balloons tied to the back of their car.

Becky Hudcl 3P

Trip to Bewl Water.

On Tuesday we went to Bewl Water, in our own clothes, first we went to hymn practice. After hymn practice we went to the toilet and went to have our register. So we lined up and went to the coach. I sat next to Stephen. We set off at nine o'clock. The driver of the coach didn't know where Bewl Water was so we arrived at ten o'clock.

First we had a piece of tuck. I had my penguin. After that we went up to the adventure playground.I went down the really long slide.

After Mrs Pluck and Miss Collings went to get us a Tricky Licky. I ate mine very quickly. So we went back into the adventure playground. I went down the big long slide on my tummy I banged my chin at the bottom. It really hurt. After we went on a boat trip we went round the edge of the reservoir. The girls kept on doing silly songs and slapping hands!!! After the trip we had lunch. I had a roll, three drinks an apple and a Frube.

When we had finished we went back into the adventure playground. When we went home it took a shorter amount of time because the driver knew where to go this time.

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The garden can be used by all the pupils at Underhill as part of their teaching in English, Science, Geography, French, Art or just as a "quiet" area. Some of the children have already paid a visit. Armed with fishing nets and buckets they have removed some of the leaves in the pond to keep it tidy and healthy.

Children in Year 5 have studied "Bats" in science and have helped to decide where the bat boxes are to be positioned.

It is a great asset to the children and school and a huge thank you must go to Barbie Butt and the UPA committee for supporting it financially, Sarah J. Simmonds and her company GWS Landscapes for designing and building it, their advice and patience and finally "Plane and Simple" for supplying the benches and boards.

Mrs. J. Stanford

ISLE OF WIGHT TRIP YEAR 6 September 1998 Hardly had we accustomed ourselves and the children to the thought of fifteen weeks of school after those long, wet weeks called the summer holidays, than Year Six, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford, Mrs. Jones and myself were packing our bags and preparing for a long weekend on the Isle of Wight at the Kingswood Study Centre.

Recently opened on the site of the old Bembridge School on the eastern tip of the island, Kingswood runs tailor made courses incorporating Geography, Science, ICT and activities. We had selected to study seashore habitat and river pollution, the results of which were to be "downloaded" onto computers, and our chosen activities were aeroballing, rock climbing, quad-biking, buggy-driving, canoe-capsizing, nightlining and caving!

After a very agreeable ferry trip across the Solent, our first encounter with the rather backward infrastructure of the island came when our coach driver decided to take the scenic route. Unfortunately, we met another coach taking the same route in the opposite direction, and the two coaches ground to a halt at the narrowest point, neither driver willing to be held responsible for the superficial damage done to the vehicles.

We eventually arrived, and from that moment on, neither children nor staff had a dull moment. Guided by our leader, Emma, and a crew of Australians, South Africans, the odd Spaniard, Scot and even the occasional Englishman, we climbed, tunnelled, jumped, fumbled, jerked, bumped and splashed our way through the next 36 hours.

The children, apart from the inevitable first night excitement (how do they manage on so little sleep?) were

The Netc SwtonicR 1999 a credit, working and playing with equal enthusiasm. Champion climber was ('alum Wilbur. Dominic Swaffer naturally had the edge on the Aeroball trampoline although Lauren Samuel's netball shooting skills stood her in good stead, and I was very reassured to be behind such a trustworthy communicator as Lewis Froud whilst negotiating obstacles blindfolded on the Nightline course. Mrs. Jones on her first away fixture with the Prep School, kept us all impressed with her sartorial excellence — who else would be able to crawl through the mud wearing white shorts and still look ready for an elegant aerobic workout down at the gym!

Food was plentiful, rooms simple but comfortable (we did not seem to spend much time in them in any case) and there was no time for anyone to feel homesick. The boys and girls got on well together and the benefits gained in social skills were just as valuable as the other achievements.

Mrs. Stanford put an immense amount of time and effort into organizing the trip, and our thanks must be extended to her.

Mrs. S. Tragett

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The Great Escape!

My first ever break away from Pre-prep after many, many years was a visit to the Isle of Wight with year six.

My four year olds now six years on — what a pleasure.

I felt proud of our Underhillians — their behaviour and intelligent questions and answers during the more serious parts of the weekend was a joy to see.

A really worthwhile weekend in every respect.

Mrs L. Jones

Underhill Harvest Festival On Tuesday, 6th October 1998, Underhill had their annual Harvest Festival at St. Michaels' Church in Chart Sutton. I am a chorister so we got to the church early and had a practice of our song, Sizohambanage. Then, first to come in was 3C, Mrs. Collings leading the way. When everyone was in and seated we had a welcome from our Headmaster, Mr. Brooke.

When Mr. Brooke had finished his short speech, we stood and sang the first hymn, then there was a reading and after that we, the Choristers sang our song. We walked to the steps, got into our positions and started singing. When we had finished the Anthem, Reverend David Barker made his address. He talked about the Pilgrim Fathers travelling to America and how the Indians helped them through their first winter.

Then to finish the service off, we sang the hymn He's got the whole world in his hands. Then, after the hymn, we started walking out, starting with Kindergarten.

Then, the next Friday, Year 6 went and gave all the harvest gifts out to the elderly in the area. It was really nice because the elderly people were very happy. It took us a whole games time, but we managed it.

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The White Cliffs Experience On Monday, 19th October 1998, 4S went to the White Cliffs Experience. First we went up to the education room and put our backpacks and things in a pigeon hole on a trolley. Then we went up again and into a room with some rather crude models of people at an end, and on one wall a cupboard with some strange objects in it. The teacher told us her name was Kim and that she was dressed up as a rich Roman lady. She pointed out that her clothes would not have been white really but a creamish colour. Then she told us that apart from that it was a very good replica of a real Roman dress. Then she showed us some different coloured cloths. One was coloured with berry juice, the other was more expensive because it was coloured using saffron, which you only get in certain parts of the world.

Afterwards, she passed round four objects. No. 1 and No. 2 were both oil lamps, while No. 3 was a soldier's drinking cup which a Roman soldier would have carried. It was very light because a Roman soldier would have had quite a lot of things to carry. No. 4 was the oldest, being a perfume cup, three thousand years old.

Then, we went downstairs and went with a teacher dressed up as a slave, and we went into Roman Encounters.

We looked at clips from the Roman Hollywood films. After that, we went into a tunnel. Eventually, we got to a flashing hologram of a Celt. Then we found out why the Celts lost a battle. Then we went to a room dressed up as a Roman kitchen.

After we looked round that, we went to some games, based on Roman things.

Then we went to see a hologram play, called the Lost Coin. In it a legionary lost a coin, and the aquilifer stole it.

After the Lost Coin we went to Gromets Gallery. It is a bit like an adventure playground, apart from the fact that it was built in a Roman fort.

Then we went to the shop, and came back to school.

Henry Evans 4S

The U.P.A. Fireworks Night On Saturday 7th November the U.P.A. held their annual Fireworks Night, it took place on the school sports field.

The gates opened at 5.30pm and on arrival we were provided with a hot dog and a drink. The smell of onions filled the cool night air, weather-wise the night was perfect with clear skies and a gentle breeze.

We stood and chatted enjoying the atmosphere and were delighted when the bonfire was lit, we stood warming ourselves until the fireworks began.

These proved to be an exciting exhibition. There were loud ones and pretty ones, some exploded sending out a shower of gold. I saw several Catherine Wheels, these rotated and produce sparks and coloured flames. My favourite was a chain of gold lanterns, they were very pretty and made no sound at all.

The fireworks lasted about half an hour and were spectacular. We all enjoyed the evening.

Sarah Bernhardt

Mr. Wilson's Assembly On Wednesday the 11th of November, Mr. Wilson came over from Sutton Valence to talk to us about Remembrance Day. He showed us a paper signed on the Armistice. Everyone rejoiced on the day the paper was signed at 5.00am. Everyone waited in the trenches until 11.00 and then jumped out. In the war fathers and mothers lost sons, sons lost brothers, sons lost fathers, wives lost husbands. Mr. Wilson showed us a picture of all the people's tombstones. On the first day of the battle of the Somme there were more than 1,000 casualties, the battle of the Somme was in 1916.

I think war is a terrible thing and I hope there will not be one in my life.

Alice Brooke

Pinocchio On Thursday the 21st January, 1999 a puppet show came to our school. It was called Pinocchio. They were called marionettes. Marionettes mean they're puppets on strings. The lady told how they invented marionettes.

The staging was really nice because it had a great big curtain, the colour of the curtains was red. After the puppet show we got to go behind the scenes. It was so amazing because there was a whole rail of puppets. the lady got a puppet down and made it walk.

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My favourite bit was when the ladv told us how marionettes were first invented. 'I'hev were invented about two hundred years ago where there were lots of statues around. Then someone decided that it would be very interesting to make Mary move and when the reverend was going to tell stories Mary would turn round and she would tell the story. They did this by making a hole in the statue and put a set of strings inside with a man and he made Mary move. It happens in parades, they did it in the same way as they do it in the church. Then they made them a little bit smaller and that is how marionettes came into being.

One day Antonio brought a magic piece of wood to Geppeto. So he made a puppet out of it, he called it Pinocchio. To earn being a real boy Pinocchio had to be a good boy.

To help him be a good boy he had Jiminy Cricket and the Blue Fairy who Pinocchio asked to be his mother.

When Pinocchio went to school Gepetto had to sell his coat to buy Pinocchio a spelling book. On the way he saw a puppet show, so he sold his spelling book to see the puppet show.

A clown came and did some handstands, headstands and other funny things. Then a ballerina came on the show and in the middle of the dance they went to Pinocchio and said hello and then the man said he was going to burn Pinocchio. Then he sneezed and said he wouldn't burn him and said he would burn Candlestick and then he said no and gave Pinocchio five gold coins.

Pinocchio met Cat and Fox. Cat was pretending to be blind and Fox was being lame. They told Pinocchio to plant his coins at the field of miracles so he went and only planted one and he was walking down the road and a carriage came by with lots of boys to go to the land of pleasure and the donkey told him it wasn't a good place but Pinocchio ignored him and went.

He found a friend on the coach. This mans name was Candlestick, he said: "Everything is free." When he got to the land of pleasure he went on lots of rides. He had eaten 24 hot dogs. One day he saw some mirrors. He went to look in them. He looked all strange. He was looking with his friend Candlestick and then Candlestick saw a tail, a donkey tail and then he turned into a donkey. The same happened with Pinocchio, so he was sold to the circus.

He had been sold to the circus, and as if that wasn't enough the ringmaster was a cruel beast. lie was trying to teach Pinocchio how to jump through a hoop (which would have been very hard for a puppet) and how to run fast and so on. The ringmaster trained him so hard that his leg broke.

The ringmaster took him to the beach and threw him in the sea.

Pinocchio swam a little way, but while he was underwater a group of fishes came and ate off his donkey flesh.

When he swam back the ringmaster was so surprised that he ran away. When Pinocchio found out that Gepetto had gone out in a raft to look for him, he jumped into the sea, and met a fish swimming away from something.

He stopped to ask why, and before he knew it he was swallowed by a huge whale!

He could hear a noise and it was Gepetto's kitten and then he saw Gepetto. They were all happy but it was really dark and Gepetto only had one candle left but he did use it. Pinocchio began to think. Suddenly he came up with an idea and he told Gepetto and this is it. Pinocchio said get the candle and put it under his nose and it will make him sneeze. So they did it and it did make him sneeze and open his mouth. Suddenly they thought we have left kitten in there but the kitten got its tail and made the whale sneeze by using its tail and the kitten got out. then they swam to the top and went back to shore. then Gepetto had a cold and Pinocchio took him home.

Gepetto felt ill so Pinocchio went and got some milk for him. He did a good deed for the farmer and gave it to Gepetto and he became a boy.

After we had seen the show Henry Warner said hip, hip, hooray, hip, hip, hooray. I'm really glad they visited our school and performed.

A joint effort by 4S

Hampton Court Palace We got on the bus squabbling over who was sitting next to whom and where they were sitting. We eventually got to the Palace (after a lot of sweets). Everyone got out of the coach and had a breath of fresh air.

We walked into the Palace proudly wearing our stickers. We went through the side entrance because they were working on the moat. We walked quickly through Base Court onto Clock Court. Clock Court was funny because on the clock the sun went round the earth instead of the earth going round the sun. We met Roberto the tour guide there. He greeted us and then we went into Henry VIII's wardrobe where we had a talk about Hampton Court and we also left our things there.

After the talk we went back into Clock Court and through a door and met the dragon man whose tongue twisted round and round. We went up some stairs that followed into a bedroom with a corridor which led on to

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This followed on to the chapel's balcony that was divided in three. It was really nice. There was a red chair there in the middle and on the right is where the King would sit and on the left where the Queen would sit.

After the chapel we went to where King Henry VIII and Katherine Parr were married. It was a very small room and the guide said that there would only be a few people in there while they were getting married. We went downstairs and this was the end of the tour, but we still had more to do.

We met the others and walked along outside the Fountain Court. The Fountain Court was beautiful because of its marvellous fountain in the middle of the green. We had lunch out in the gardens. It was windy but quite hot outside. We had a lot to eat and got annoyed by the birds because certain people not telling any names fed the birds. After having a blissful lunch we packed up and went back into the building stopping at the shop first much to our excitement.

We went into the chapel again. This time we were on the bottom floor. We talked to the Chaplain who had shaken hands with the queen twice this week. He talked to us about Prince Edward's Christening and also showed us a cool trick with the organ. It looked like there was a ghost because the organ kept playing when he walked away and then he told us it was just a demo. Then he put his hands over one of the electric lights. When he put his hand over the light you could see a cross. We all had a go at this. Then we went over to the back and talked about the kneelers. He gave each kneeler a coordinate and chose people to say a coordinate and whichever kneeler they chose he pointed to it and explained its history.

We went back into Clock Court and went into the Tudor kitchens. We saw Boris the pig â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he was dead of course! As we were going through we had a go at grinding the herbs in the pestle and mortar and also had a chance to see what they ate in those days, plus most of us warmed up by the fire.

The teachers rushed us outside so we could go to the maze. While we were walking through the pretty gardens we had another toilet stop. Then we finally got to the maze. We all hurried through the gate to get in.

It did get a bit confusing when you got half way through. I came third in getting to the middle, but in first place was Jack Field and in second place was Matthew Dawson. On the way back in the maze Ben, Robert and I got lost but we eventually found our way out to our teachers' disappointment We gloomily went back to the coach ready for another boring drive. There was another squabble for the seats and not so many sweets this time. We got back to school at 4.30 and had to wait 45 minutes to be collected.

It was an excellent trip and everybody enjoyed it and hoped to go back again to see the rest soon Year 5

Year 6 Reviews of the Junior Play "The Magic Tree" performed by Years 3 and 4 On the 18th March 1999 Year 3 and 4 performed their Junior Play called "The Magic Tree". This was the sequel to "Trolls". King Kevin had lost all his money so he went to wish for more at the Magic Tree. Geldof the Crow wanted to marry King Kevin because the only way to turn him back to normal was if Geldof would turn him back. I did enjoy this play but some parts could have been better performed. The Emperor and Queen Mildred were very good.

Emily Gower There was quite a bit of humour in it. I think the Bishop was pretty good. He was played by Toby Nielson. One of the main characters, King Kevin (Nathaniel Poulter), asked for lots of gold. Then he asked to be made out of gold, big mistake, because when he came out he was made of gold. The only way to be turned back to normal was to wait another year or marry the witch Geldolf.

Chris Bailey For the production they needed snow and fire so they put special lenses on the lights. I thought the snow effect was good but not the fire.

Lauren Samuels I really liked the messenger (who was Henry Warner). He played that part really well. Cellophane (played by Helena Button) was quite a nice character and so was Coriander (played by Redvers Wilbur) but I think the best actor was Mildred. That was Lily Fisher. Henry Evans played the part of Bedlam perfectly and I really enjoyed the bits he was in. Overall I think it was an excellent play and Miss Smith has done really well to produce it.

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Year 6 French Encounters April 1999 Chateau De La Guerche My first glimpse of the chateau was after a long coach journey. You know people say first impressions are important. My first impression of the chateau was excellent.

Although the building appeared quite daunting with its turrets and unusual style, it was very attractive.

Inside, the entrance hall was quite grand with an impressive double staircase. The floors were wooden so we have to be careful of splinters.

From my dormitory window I had a wonderful view of fields with grazing horses and the River Seine. In the mornings, there was a rising mist over the river.

Outside the chateau had a lot of space to play sports like cricket, football, badminton and volleyball. There was also a big, open barn where we could play ping-pong and basketball.

The chateau was a wonderful place to spend my holiday.

The Bayeux Tapestry The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70 metre long piece of linen which tells the story of the Battle of Hastings and the events leading up to it.

It is displayed in the old bishop's palace in the town of Bayeux. Inside the building when we are looking at the tapestry it is all quiet and very dark. It is kept behind a glass barrier, and it stretches right the way down to the end of a very, very long room.

If you pay extra you can use headphones which tell you the story as you go along the tapestry, but it takes much longer, and since we had already seen a film about it, we did not use the headphones.

When the Battle of Hastings was fought, Harold, the King of England, fought alongside his men. He was not careful enough and got shot in the eye, and he fell off his horse and got chopped to bits by axes, spears and swords, and other dangerous weapons used by the Norman soldiers.

At the end of the battle, all the soldiers, with their equipment, went home to rejoin their families. The embroidery of the pictures on the last bits of the tapestry were not as good as the rest because I think that different people had done the work, who were not so skilful.

The town of Bayeux is quite a small town not far away from the River Seine. It has a very big cathedral in the middle of it with several spires. There are also several water wheels on the sides of houses, and we saw the smallest house in Bayeux which is only about two metres wide.

Matthew Cook

My Trip to Paris It was day 4 of our French encounters Trip. We left the Chateau early in our coach to spend a day in Paris. Our first attraction was a ride on a glass bottomed boat "Le Bateau Mouche". It travelled down the River Seine to the Notre Dame, the church famous for its gargoyles. They were huge! We passed many interesting things on the way. I used my camera the other way round to act as a pair of binoculars to see all the buildings better and I bought "un coca" on the boat.

Next we went to the famous Eiffel Tower to take a lift to the second floor. There were so many people in the lift that in the end, I could only hold onto the railing with my little finger! As soon as the lift stopped I looked through the window and the people below looked like ants. It was a long way up! But the view was stunning.

We ate our packed lunch in the gardens at the bottom of the Tower. Luckily the weather was sunny but this brought out the pigeons who, unless we fed them, would start pecking our lunch!

After lunch, we explored Paris on foot. We went to the area called "Montmartre" where the artists are found.

They are experts in drawing caricatures of people. I'd have had one done of myself if I'd had a couple of francs more but when I saw one of my friend's, I'm glad I didn't. Some of the group bought ice-creams (les glaces) and chips (les frites) We wandered through a market where we encountered many hat stalls. My Mum would have loved it. We saw live lobsters, crabs and octopus for sale. We also visited the church where we saw some magnificent stained glass windows.

I was really exhausted by now and it was just as well that we all went back to the coach which took us back to our chateau. During the journey to Paris and back, we saw some quite interesting things from the coach including lots of historical buildings, McDonalds (of course) and a couple of naughty shops in a certain area.

I enjoyed my day in Paris very much and fell asleep as soon as my head touched the pillow that night. I really hope I can go back to Paris soon.

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Le Shopping While we were in France we all spent a lot of money for one reason or another. First of all we had to buy something simple. We had to buy a stamp at La Poste. Basically the way to do this is to say "Je voudrais un timbre pour Angleterre, s'il vous plait" and then you shoved the money onto the counter, they gave you the stamp and you went.

Then we went on to harder things like buying a cake. The phrase to remember in a cake shop, or patisserie, is "celui-ci" which means "this one here", because you probably won't be able to manage to pronounce the names of all the different delicious cakes.

Then once we'd mastered the art, we bought our lunch in the market for a picnic, and on the final day we were let loose round a hypermarche.

Peter Harland

Les Voyages en France While we were travelling in the coach in France, we didn't just sit and get bored, we had fun, like when we broke down on the way there and a 10 minute toilet stop became a 2 hour wait for a substitute French coach. Our driver, Steve, was a very good driver and he also told jokes and was friendly.

When we were travelling round France to places like Paris and Rouen, the animateurs, who were the assistants at French Encounters, played tricks on us. For example, when we drove under some enormous power cables, they told us to take off our watches and any jewellery, and to hold hands across the bus with a person each side touching the windows. Then they asked us if we had felt a pain â&#x20AC;&#x201D; get it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a pane of glass! Also every time we crossed the River Seine, they would say "I feel all Seine-timental now".

In spite of the jokes it was a very good trip!

Lewis Froud

Les Repas - the Meals Whilst we were in France we had lots of French food. In the mornings we had "un bol de chocolat" (a bowl of hot chocolate), croissants and once we had "pan au chocolat".

Every lunchtime we had something different, like "steak hache", spaghetti, pork with a delicious sauce and lots of other delicious things.

In the evening we had different flavoured soups and then we would have something like beef and chips, and then we would have salad, then fromage (cheese) followed by "le dessert" (pudding) Each "diner" would consist of 5 courses.

Also while we were away, for a couple of lunchtimes, we had un piquenique. One day we were given money to buy our own for our group in a local market. We bought things like pate, tomates, jambon, crevettes and froinage. Some people didn't like the food at the chateau, so they rather liked choosing their own on that day.

We had a brilliant time in France eating and buying food.

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During the Easter holidays Underhill entered a team of ponies and riders for an inter-school showjumping competition held at Bedgebury School, which has its own riding centre. The teams consisted of three riders, each of which had to jump a course of fences, and when all the schools had jumped, the course was altered with some of the jumps raised to a greater height. Penalties called faults were given if a pony refused or knocked down a jump and the winning team was the one with the least faults at the end of the two rounds. The Underhill team was Jo Sutcliffe on her grey pony, White Reflections, Jack Field on his pony called Sir Geoffrey, which is also grey, and Matthew Cook on Zara, a pony from Sunhill Stables where the Underhill Riding Club trains.

Everybody was very nervous, as it was the first time for some years that Underhill had entered a competition of this kind, but the team did extremely well in the first round, achieving a very good total of only 3 faults for a single refusal. Unfortunately, our luck ran out in the second round and we did not end up with a prizewinner's rosette, but it was a good morning and everybody did their best. We hope that there will be some other competitions that we can do soon.

Year 4 Visit to Battle Abbey and Pevensey Castle A 1066 Day On the 4th May, 1999 at 9 o'clock we got on a coach to go to Battle Abbey. When we got there accidentally we went round the back to get in so we had to go back to where we got out of the coach. We got in. We saw the site of the Battle of Hastings and how far the Normans were away from the shield wall.

Then we had a walk round the battle field. there was a lot of horses and sheep poo. We stood where the Normans were. When we were nearly half way we saw some ducklings and some lambs. When we were more near the finish than the start, there it was very marshy.

We split into groups and I was in Philip Higgins' one (James's dad). First we went to where Harold died, then we went to the dairy which was this round room where they stored food. Then I went to the ice-house which was a big hole in the ground where they stored ice. I went in Battle Abbey and the bit that we went in was called the crypt. We went in the shop after that and I bought 2 old coins, a medieval dragon ring and a poster.

Then we had lunch at the adventure playground. It was nice. Then we went on the coach again to Pevensey Castle.

Pevensey Castle was built inside a Roman wall which was the outside wall of the Fort of Anderita. The sea used to be right up to the castle but now it's one mile away. When we got in Henry and I had a look at some cannon balls. After that we looked down an Oubliette (prison), then we went down to the dungeons. It smelled and it was soaking. After that we saw where a gun used be called a pillbox.

Then we got back on the coach and got back to School at quarter past four and went home again.

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Review of the Underhill Play - "ASP"

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Here we were presented with a play of which the Classics department can approve wholeheartedly.

The eager audience entered the Bates Hall to be transported at once to a sultry Egyptian evening, with the Nile in our imagination flowing lazily past Cleopatra's Court. The great Queen herself ably portrayed by Lauren Samuels, was clearly on the horns of a dilemma as she debated as to the exact nature of her relations with the invading Roman Army and its incompetent soldiers under the command of an authoritative Julius Caesar (Thissa de Silva) and a blustering centurion (Matthew Cook).

But all was not well within the Queen's Court.

Her Vizier (Henry Evans) was harbouring ambitions of his own, both political and romantic.

How the audience enjoyed Henry's portrayal of the rejected suitor. We also appreciated the antics A SALAD DAYS of Inspector Clouseau (Jamie Ross-Davies) who NILE JOURNEY dropped the letter "H" in the best Peter Sellers tradition. Perhaps it was as well that the Chief Constable of Kent had departed from Sutton Valence some weeks before the production. Ben Newcomb and Jo Sutcliffe (Mark Antony and the Queen of Sheba) bravely went through a very touching love duet. Two cleaners (Ian Bailey and Christopher Trezise) need not apply for jobs with KentKlean and Lauren Neve made an excellent student organiser: I can almost see her on a Parisian barricade in future years. Finally, here WeDS WAYBOTtl JUNE L30PY TUERUAY 1ST A FWAY xxn JULY 7w indeed was an asp with a mind of its own, but history was changed and the lively reptile was defeated — although we did catch a glimpse of a Nile crocodile in the final chorus.

All who watched this production must have been struck by the sheer size of the part that Lauren Samuels and others had to learn and how good the voice production remained throughout the evening. Mrs Sedgley's pyramids transported us instantly to Egypt and Mr Horley and the visiting musicians from Sutton Valence gave a steady — but never overwhelming — background for the singers. Above all it was Miss Smith who tied the whole production together and whose inspired leadership will make the evening last long in the memories both of the performers and those lucky enough to be in the audience.

G.B. Long

Review of the Underhill Play - "ASP" On 30th June and 1st and 2nd July Year 5 and Year 6 performed a play called "Asp". It was about the Romans trying to invade Egypt and the leader of the Roman Army was Julius Caesar. The army that he had was very weak and not up to fighting.

The main characters were Cleopatra, who was Lauren Samuels, Julius Caesar (Thissa da Silva), Vizier (Henry Evans), Dowager (Cleopatra's mother — Elizabeth Edwards), Herod (Lauren Neve), Mark Antony (Ben Newcomb) and the Queen of Sheba (Jo Sutcliffe). The most beautifully dressed character was Cleopatra because she wore jewellery and a fantastic head-dress. The Temple Choir had to wear lipstick, a beard and eye shadow.

Another good character was Inspector Clouseau, who was Jamie Ross-Davies.

I was a courtier. I wore a long tunic dress and a red rope. I held one prop which was a basket with washing in it.

I thought the play was very enjoyable to act and - some of the time when we were not on the stage — to watch.

I thought the best actors were Gladys and Ethel, played by Ian Bailey and Christopher Trezise. I thought they were the best because they made it sound as if they were proper ladies who had had enough of cleaning the Queen's Palace. The vizier was also quite funny by how he spoke. I hope that Year 3 and Year 4 and our mums and dads enjoyed the play as much as I did.

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Mrs Sedgley made the backdrop and the effects, they were very pretty. Other helpers were Mrs Tragett. Miss Tragett, Mr Honey, Mrs Swann and Emma from Sutton Valence. Above all I thought that Miss Smith did a very good job of organising it.

I think that it was a good play to do. Next year I would like to be a main character. I think the next play should be "Romeo and Juliet" or "Cats".

Jemma Tolhurst, Stephen Laurence

PGL On Friday the 9th of July every year 5 child came into school in a flurry of excitement. It was the day of PGL. an adventure weekend. We were to go today and come back on Monday.

The first few lessons were slow and boring. The whole class was asleep. At the end of the fifth lesson everyone rushed down to the Bates Hall to get their bags. We each had a rucksack, a suitcase, and a black plastic sack with our sleeping bags in it.

After this we were told to sit on the front lawn in the shade. then lunch was served. After lunch we took our bags up to the coach and got on. Once we were on everyone started eating sweets. The bus was so hot and loud that I felt a bit sick. The 2 hour journey seemed long and boring.

At last! A sign with PGL in big letters was nearing us round the corner. We drove in through the gates. People (staff) were waving to us from the ground.

We jumped quickly out of the bus and we were introduced to our group leader, Tigger. Tigger took us to our dorms in a chalet named the Golden Valley. We dumped our suitcases on our beds and then Tigger took us round the centre. This is a plan of the part we were most using:

We were shown the activity bases, which were mostly in the woods.

Time for tea, we had been given a good welcome and we were settled in. The food was nice. I had chips, salad, and sponge cake. We then went back to our dorms and Tigger told us our timetable.

Our group's timetable: Friday: Arrive; Shown Round Saturday: Initiative Exercises; Climbing; Trapeze; Challenge Course Sunday: Fencing; Archery; Orienteering; Quads Monday: Zip Wire; Low ropes; Home Evening Entertainments: Friday: Mini Olympics. Saturday: Goldmine. Sunday: Disco.

Now it was time for our Evening Entertainments. We were doing mini Olympics. Our team won and we all went to the Basketball Court to have cocoa. Then we trooped off to our dorms to get our washbags. We went to the showers, washed, and came back. Lights out at 10.00pm. We all fell to sleep after a tiring day.

The dorms were a load of excitement the next morning. We were all up by 5.30 and we waited for Tigger to come into our dorms. We went and washed, and got dressed, my group was doing Initiative Exercises first. Tigger 77

The New Suttonian 1999 took us up to the dining room. She taught us songs every time we went up. I had cereal for breakfast and when everybody had had it our group was introduced to Lou, she took us into the woods for our Initiative Exercises.

The first exercise was to fit a piece of rope through a spider's web without touching the web. We did this easily.

The next one was to put alphabet cards on logs without them connecting. This was hard. Lastly, Lou took us down to a thing called the "Brain Drain", where we had to put pipes together and make a route to the bucket, spilling NO water!!

Now it was time for our juice break. Lou took us back up to Tigger and we had our drinks. Tigger then took us down to the climbing wall where Stu and Lawrence were waiting for us. We had to put harnesses on and sit on the safety bench with our helmets on.

It was my turn. I walked nervously across to the wall. Stu tied me up and I started climbing. When I reached the top I had to tell him something I saw up there. I said bird poo! When everybody had had a go we trooped up to the dining room to have lunch, I had pasta and salad in a roll.

Now it was time for Trapeze. Lou came back and took us to a tall tree in the middle of the woods. We had to climb up it and jump onto a Trapeze, hanging from a tree. I was first and I was up the tree in a flash. I jumped off on to the Trapeze and Lou let me down slowly.. When everyone had had a go Lou got us all a drink and then got us dressed up in plastic coats, ready for the challenge course. First we climbed over a massive cargo net, then we had to squeeze through some tyres. Next came a mud thing!! We had to crawl under a roof of tyres, the ground was thick mud!! The next one was even worse. We had to crawl through a ditch full of mud on our tummies. It was horrid.

Time for tea. I had chips and beans, then every child at PGL got together for our ENTS*. We got into teams of six and Tigger told us we were going to play goldmine. You had to find as much gold as you could and buy things with it. To escape you had to buy lots of things. If you were caught by a Mexican you had to give him your gold.

Bedtime. We had had showers and we all fell asleep after a lot, I said a "LOT!!" (about an hour!) of talking!!

Morning. Everyone was tired and we trooped up to breakfast half asleep. We were doing fencing first. It was hot and stuffy in the fencing hall. So I was glad when the session was over. We had our juice and Lou took us off to do archery. This was really fun as my favourite instructor was Lou. We played lots of games and in the end we shot some balloons.

Lunch jerked me awake. I had baked potato and salad with tuna. Yum. After lunch we did orienteering. We went around the woods finding bases and stamping them on our cards, we only had four more to do but our instructor, Darren, called us in. That was really fun. Next came juice. Then Quads. This was the one I had been looking forward to most. We got a really cool track and loads of pads. I was on the big Quad bike. First we went round on a lead, then we got to do it ourselves. When Quads was over I had tea and then our teachers gave us our money to buy things. I bought a T-shirt, a mug, and some sweets. After this everyone crowded into their dorms to get ready for the disco. The disco was short and when it was over everyone went to sleep.

We were leaving today. We went and washed and then I had cereal and toast for breakfast. We did zip wire first. This was really fun. We had to climb up onto a platform and jump off. We went really fast down the zip line.

After our juice we did low ropes. This was cool. Two people had to be blindfolded and tied together and they had to go round the course. There were Tarzan ropes and mini zip wires. When this was over we had lunch on the lawn and packed our suitcases. We filed onto the coach. PGL was really fun and I would like to go again. My favourite instructor was Lou. I think they could improve the loos. I loved PGL. Thank you to all the teachers who took us.

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PGL Adventure Weekend Thursday evening, I started sorting my old clothes and packing up. I had a hairwash and an early night. I didn't really sleep that well due to the suspense of going to Marchant's Hill PGL centre.

I'm not quite sure how, but I managed to get my big heavy and bulging bag from home to school. The lessons we had before lunch went so slowly, but at last ended. We had a lovely lunch on the top lawn, before struggling up the steep hill with bags to the coach. the kind driver put our bags into the luggage bay, whilst Year 5 clambered aboard. A few teachers came out as we waved goodbye with such excitement.

I can't remember much of the route, as we were all too cheery. At last, we had arrived at roughly four o'clock.

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7'he 1Veuc Suttoiuun 1999 accommodation. It was called Golden Valle- and was made from wood. There was a selection of beds, but all were bunk-beds. I had the top tonight. Now we met Tigger, our groupee, this group was B and called the Kanga's.

Tigger then showed us the site, in the woods and out. Now we went for tea, which tasted just as good as when Mum's cooked it. The tables were low and set out in square shapes.

After tea, all the schools played games out in a small field with grey sand and short, patchy grass. This lasted for about an hour. Tigger came and collected us and we went back to the hut, where we fetched our washbags and set off to the shower-block. Dirt free, we walked back to our hut and climbed into bed. Tonight, we all were unable to sleep. Ages later, most of us were still awake, eventually falling asleep to the nice thoughts of the following day.

I awoke to the rousing call of: "Seven o'clock, time to get up".

After getting washed and dressed, we realised how little time we had till breakfast. It was lovely, especially the fried bread! Our first activity was Initiative Exercises. This was interesting! My favourite Initiative Exercise was when we had to tell our shoe size without talking and get to the place on a wooden plank. We were not allowed to put our feet on the floor. Now, it was about eleven o'clock and was time for juice break. The weather was still on our side. Following the second activity came lunch, which was the usual, but still the appetising menu. Leaving the canteen with a full stomach, we played basketball before bed. Surprisingly, there was more noise this night than the previous. The teachers came in, so then it went quiet.

Next morning, the girls were woken to the same call. Up and ready, we carried out the same process to the shower-block and whatever before breakfast. The usual was served up, crispy toast, salad, sausages. Everybody was talking about it! THE CHALLENGE COURSE! Lou, the person who was taking us, took us into the woods, where we put on a piggle and lined up at the first obstacle. There were tunnels and ditches with dirty, smelly, disgusting water, which we had to crawl through. The worst challenge, in my opinion, would be squirming through two rows of tyres with hardly any room. I was relieved after I'd completed the course, even though I wanted to do it again. Then we were allowed to get Mrs. Stanford muddy and wet. Lou now took us to the drying room, where she hosed us off. We went for a hairwash, then set off to Archery in another little field. Lou took us for this as well. There were two targets and I think overall, I missed about twice. Lots of my shots hit the board but fell off where they didn't have enough power. I got two bullseyes. No lunch. The afternoon was less energetic. We played party-type games, so tea came around quite quickly. After tea, all the schools went into the woods to play Gold Mining. That was when lumps of "Gold" were hidden, we had to find them. But Mexicans chased after us and took our gold. Then you had to buy parts of a wagon to get out of the woods. If you didn't have enough gold to buy the parts, you had to do forfeits. We slept well tonight.

Morning came around far too quickly and it was a struggle to get up. First up, was the Trapeze. We had to climb up a wobbly tree, onto a tiny platform, stand up when it was really shaking and jump to grab the bar. This was not one of my favourites! Then we moved onto wall climbing. The "knobs" on the wall, I found, I couldn't get a good grip on, so I had to carry on climbing straight away. Wall climbing was one of my favourites. On the harder side, I said I was only going to go halfway, but instead I carried on. After a half an hour juice break, there was a low-ropes course. On the first time round, we took in turns and helped each other out. The second time round was completely different. Two people were blindfolded, tied together, one facing forwards, the other backwards. The others helped them out. Now, we each started at a different part on the course, the first person started, touched the second person, then she went on to touch the third person and so on. We were being timed, and our effort all payed off, as we beat another groups time. Our last activity of the day was Orienteering. This was fun, but hot and thirsty work. Running down the slopes in the wood was refreshing though.

Tea came around and I needed it, all that running. Everyone wanted to get ready for the disco and talent show. this was fun and I enjoyed it. I just about made it into bed that night, my friends and I were sad because it was our last night.

Oh-no! Not morning again, please let me sleep. After I heard what we were doing this morning, I soon got up! First was the Zip-wire, then the Quadbikes. We ate our breakfast in the canteen and set off to the Zip-wire.

This was the activity I'd most been looking forward to. We each had a number and I was last. You had to climb a tree to reach the platform, but this was a lot more sturdy than the trapeze! When it was at last my turn, I jumped off the platform and sped away. On to the Quadbikes. Where I was one of the smaller children, I had the little blue one, that was better after all because it was "nippy". I only made one mistake and that was when I drove over a cone. Sadly, our last activity was over and we walked back to our hut. This was the worst bit!

Packing up and picking up all the sweet wrappers, broken biscuits and the like. We dropped our bags down on the front terrace before setting off to our last lunch in the canteen. We collected our bags and for some strange reason, the walk back to the coach seemed longer than when we arrived. Everybody clambered aboard and found a space next to a different friend. We waved goodbye, sad that this wonderful time had come to an end.

I'm sure somebody can answer my simple question. Will I ever catch up on lost sleep?!

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Dear God Dear god, Did it take a long time to invent everything?

Gemma

Dear god, If you made us who made you?

Jemima

Dear god, Was the sea there because someone left the tap on?

Jemima

Dear god, Are you real or is it just a joke?

Timmy

Dear god, Why can't school last ten seconds?

Riti

Dear god, Are you funny and sensible or just sensible?

Edward

Dear god, What is instinct and what is not instinct?

Can you tell me?

Timmy

Dear god, I wish that the world was made of chocolate.

Toby

Dear god, Why do you live in Heaven? I want you to live down here.

Bryony

Dear god, How did you make yourself?

Rory

Dear god, I speak English what do you speak?

Blake

Dear god, Thank you for making things.

Alex

Dear god, Why can't Henrietta write properly. She can only write her name.

Tabetha

Dear god, Why don't I know what to take to Scotland?

I don't and I'm going tomorrow.

Henry

Dear god, I am starting to get slow and I am getting better at my pictures The things in my classroom are good. I am always hungry.

Rea

Dear god, Why did you make Warren so naughty?

Grant

Dear god, My Brother is silly and he pretends to be an alien. Why did you make him like that?

Jasmine

Dear god, Please can you make more people.

Chirag

Dear god, Why do you give me such nice things for my birthday?

Sarah

Dear god, I love you and I like you and I really want you to come down and say you are really great.

J.J.

I would like to go to the Moon on a Magic School bus when it comes to pick us up it goes to the Moon, and I put my space things on.

Liam Little, Winner of Creative Writing Competition

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Because he was good at tennis.

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What is the meaning of "brainwave"?

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A wavy brain.

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If I Had a Magic Skateboard

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If I had a magic skateboard I'd fly all round the town.

If I had a magic skateboard I'd make the people frown.

If I had a magic skateboard I'd fill my head with glee.

If I had a magic skateboard I'd fly over the sea.

This is a story I heard long long ago.

There was a boy playing on his rollerskates, he was called Andrew. He was my next door neighbour. When he put his rollerskates on he vanished. I wondered where he was. One day some astronauts came to our house they said to my mum we saw a boy in space. So I thought about it, at the end I thought it was Andrew so I went to Andrew's house and he told me all about it.

Robin Bhaduri 2S

The spooky bats' eyes Haunting of the ghost.

The floor boards are creaking The rats are creeping about The windy stairs Beware of the monster ghosts.

Oliver Smith

If I had a magic skateboard I'd win all the races.

If I had a magic skateboard I'd find all the traces.

So if I had a magic skateboard I think it would be great.

So I really want a magic skateboard But sadly I've got a date.

Daniel Armstrong 2S

Haunted Castle

Surfing on the Sea A surfing boy was on the sea.

Without a doubt he fell.

A shark came up and bit him on the leg.

He cried and cried until a life boat had to come.

It took him to the nurse.

He had to have an X-ray.

They saw all the bones were broken.

They glued them together with jam.

And accidentally stuck him up side down.

Max I/i' 2S

Creepy crawly spiders bats with creepy eyes creaking floor boards that are rotten mice creeping along ghosts flying around beware of the witches Joe Waters

Crown Jewels Jewels Jewels, wonderful jewels, Emeralds sparkling Ruby Red. Wonderful lovely jewels.

Emerald rings sparkling.

Lovely sapphires and crowns Sparkling bright jewels.

Wonderful, Glamorous.

Arran Firth

Golden crowns and ruby red gowns dazzling rings and glamorous things lovely necklaces and beautiful earrings misty crystals are slowly clearing Sapphire bracelets Emerald chokers Wow I wish I were a Queen!

Alex Auger

Haunted Castle

Knights

In the Haunted spooky castle There lived some bats with shiny eyes.

Ghosts around the corners with eyes like sapphires.

Mice and rats scrabbling about giving people awful frights.

Skeletons jumping out of every cupboard in the creepy haunted house.

Ben Gallafant

A very brave man on a horse that is very brave and who can fire a crossbow.

And is very good fighter and who has a sharpsword and who fights dragons.

Giles Warner

The Haunted Castle

Crown Jewels

Haunted Castle

Ghostly, spooky bats quivering with fear Monstrous skeletons under creaking floor boards Crooked witches making potions and mice creeping up the stairs.

George Thomas

Silver and golden crowns dazzling ruby red crystals, diamonds sparkling and glamorous Sequins on silk Sparkling emerald earrings glittering and shining.

Rhianna Sauvage

The floorboards creaking The witches making spells Bats in every wardrobe Rats everywhere you look Ghosts guard the castle!!

Matthew Williams

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The New Suttonian

1999

The Haunted Castle

Two Silly Clowns

In the haunted castle there are bats and spooky noises where all ghostly things live.

Like rats and ghosts and various things like that.

Then going up the creaky stairs.

With skeletons with armour and an axe, Who can stop the axe from falling?

The old bones lying on the floor.

Sophie Simmonds

Two silly clowns juggling six umbrellas The clowns threw custard pies together They walked the tight-rope and fell Ouch! we bumped our heads.

The Crown Jewels

We really aren't very good clowns.

Amelia Green 2S

Dazzling glittery shiny gold crown.

Red rubies swing like strawberries.

Golden necklaces like rays of the sun All guarded by Beefeaters in the Tower. .lnch,in T)onrina

They stood on the hands and fell again Ouch!! we bumped our heads again!

They threw water at each other They climbed up ladders And they fell over.

The Haunted Castle In the Haunted Castle there is a dirty wet horrid dungeon with skeletons frightening everyone.

In the cellar there are bats with big teeth and flapping wings above your head!

Quick get out before you get whacked on the face.

Open the door and run up the hall.

Beware of the creaky floor with spiders and all the creepy crawlies in the world!

Ghostly ghosts make me shiver, I hope I don't soon quiver.

Ellie Toppin

Crown Jewels Glittery shiny diamonds shine like stars Beautiful lovely red rubies like fireworks in the sky Emeralds, emeralds shining glittering everywhere.

Matt Pickles George Frederick Handel

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Handel was born in Germany in 1685. When he was very young he went to see someone playing an organ. After the music he thought I think I'll tell him how much I like that music and he did. The person was so grateful that he gave him an organ and every night Handel crept up to the attic and played very quietly and got better. But one night he was found out because Handel was playing his music so loudly that his parents woke up! He was punished and his rich wealthy father sent him to university to become a lawyer. Handel thought I want to become a musician I don't care what my father says, but I guess I have to follow my father's wishes. But he kept on playing till at last Handel left university and went to Italy, France and England so he could speak all those languages. Finally he went back to Germany and there Handel started his first opera. He played firework music and water music. He wrote to Queen Ann when he went back Queen Ann had died and King George said go back to Germany but Handel said no! One day the King was on a barge and he could hear the most beautiful music, where is it coming from he asked. It's me said Handel! Thank you for playing it to me you can stay in England.

Olivia Volk 2P

Glittering diamonds Golden shiny crowns Dazzling emeralds Midnight blue sapphires Lovely ruby red earrings Precious silver silk Golden swords all lovely and glamorous.

Matthew Kennedy The Haunted Castle The bats' eyes were monstrous.

The ghosts were terrible.

The floorboards creak.

The skeletons were creepy.

The rats were spooky.

So beware of the haunted castle.

Olivia Volk

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The Veu Sutto/uaY 1999

Lake of Flowers I lie along the lilies white.

Whilst water glistens day and night.

As leaves fall, The primroses dance and prance till dawn.

The bull rushes swing, As the birds and bees sing.

The dragonfly, throws roses.

Into the subtle, lake of posies.

ON the lily pads I see, Frogs and toads hopping to me.

But in the lake I stay, Lying here bright and gay.

As flowers of many colours.

Talk and play with many others.

I lie here with them, Silent with glee.

Watching their lifestyle non stop.

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Please little roses and posies, Come play, With me today.

I lie here in peace.

Watching you night and day.

Rachael (arter 6S

A Day in London We went at V4 past 8.

We went on a coach.

It was very hot in the coach.

We saw Canary Wharf behind some buildings.

We saw the NatWest Tower.

Big Ben was bigger than I thought it would be.

The Houses of Parliament was joined to Big Ben. The River Thames had a Big Wheel on it.

Westminster Abbey was quite big.

We went past Downing Street.

We all went to the loo and the boys went in the ladies loos.

Outside the loos was Cleopatra's Needle.

We saw Eleanor's Cross outside Charing Cross station.

We went through Admiralty Arch.

We went on the Mall.

We went in the gates of Buckingham Palace.

There was red gravel.

The guard that fainted went in a little box.

We had lunch in St. James park.

We went to the National Gallery.

We saw a magic show in the art Gallery.

We saw all the paintings that we had done

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We saw Nelson's column.

We fed the pigeons.

We had an ice cream.

It was time to get on the coach to go home.

We saw The Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

We saw the Millennium Dome, it had things sticking out of it.

We were all very tired and we could have a sweet out of a packet.

When I got home I fell fast asleep.

Sarah Cross 2S

Princes

Royal princes are handsome and rich they live in a palace or a castle.

Wearing crowns of gold, silver and ruby red.

They love to rescue sleeping princesses and wake them with a kiss.

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The New Suttonian 1999 The Bumblebee and the Snail The bumblebee and the snail went to visit a whale.

It took them a day to find their way and suddenly they called out to sea. They called and they begged and they begged and they called oh where can that whale be. At last one day a whale came and gave them a ride on his back they knew this whale for he was for sale and his name was Jack. One day they went where none has ever been to the eastern end of the world. And then they said to the whale now let us go home. It was nice to be back except for their beds so they lived on a head which was a real bed who was very very ... Bald!

Olivia Volk, UPA Creative Writing Winner 2P Polar Bears Polar bear got to your mummy all nice snug very warm cosy in your little den until it's morning the next day jump in the sea try to fly to find a lovely furry seal when he got there nobody was to be seen so he went back biting, and scratching his mummy's knee so never go to the arctic he's sure to be there hiding somewhere he hibernates so you couldn't see him he would growl and prowl and ,maw at your clothes and tear them into bits.

Eleanor The Haunted Castle One day there was a ghost called Spooky. He sounds like a vicious ghost but he isn't. He is nice but when he tells people his name they run away!! One day a boy called Tom came to catch Spooky but Spooky came flying out and said: "No I am a friendly ghost," Tom said okay can I go in your castle, of course come on in you're more than welcome. They became best friends. Tom came back every day. They even played hide and seek in the grave yard. Spooky always won because he turned invisible. One day Spooky said to Tom I know a wizard who can turn boys into ghosts so I was a boy once but he turned me into a ghost so I am going to tell him to turn me back so when Spooky got back he was a real boy.

Matthew Williams 2P

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Tessellation!

Tessellation Tessellations take talent to do.

Tessellation triangle Terrific tricks to trick the triangle tonight.

Ben 2P

Tessellation Trick twist twist the tail twist twist the table think before you trip.

Matthew Williams 2P

Tessellation In tricky tessellation You can get in a tangle A terrific task it can be it can be It's a talented task really really Teasing tessellation is a technology thing you see you see.

Ellie 2P

Tessellation Threading Tessellation is tricky I reading on Tessellation is Terrific Tessellation can tackle But Tessellation is trembling with...

TECHNOLOGY!!

Arran 2P

The Haunted Castle

Tessellation

In the haunted castle lived a ghost I heard a creepy sound hoo hoo.

It came into my room and crept in.

It was only a dream In the morning I was on the floor!!

Abi Wilding

The Tessellation test went well on Tuesday I think it was terrific.

Joshua 2P

The New Sutlonia;- 1999 Daffodils

The Lady in the Lake

Daffodils, daffodils swaying to and fro the children are very naughty aren't they?

Oh yes they are.

But we could blow our trumpets and they would go bump, bump bumpty bump across the ground.

Joe 2P

There's a lady, in the lake.

I think I know her, not her name, but her face and the dress.

Its my mother's dress but its not my mother's face, It's my sister's face well her features but I'm sure its not hers, I'm sure of it, the body is too long.

Daffodils Down in the ground as the flowers start to grow out pops the little yellow daffodil They shine like brass with their little golden trumpets yellow and cream petals.

Alex Auger 2P

There's a lady, in the lake.

She's floating there as still as still can be.

On her dress there's, There's flowers and weeds all over it why? I don't know there must be a reason Her lips are cherry red and she has long brown hair, she has pale white skin and brown, thick so so thin eye brows she sad almost crying.

Theres a lady, in the lake I know who it is, a familiar face.

It's, me!

StephairiI' l3rcnman 6W The Haunted Castle Beware of the rats and hats With spooky eyes watching They are very Spooky and give you a fright in the haunted castle.

Lewis Spirgel-Sinclair

Tapestry It was half past seven in the evening, I was at my grandmother's house, both my parents and my grandmother were sitting in the next room gently sipping tea and having a very boring conversation.

I myself was distressed,bored and rather miserable as the rain drummed rhythmically on the roof of the house, the night was dark and gloomy.

My grandmother was an old lady and only seemed to care about tapestries and cats. When I was younger I always thought she was a witch. All around me there were several antiques, black and white photos and many cob-webs, I looked around and felt the need to go home.

Wait! In the corner of my eye there was something, something and whatever that something was it was certainly bright. I turned around there behind me was a shining tapestry. I had never in my life seen such a beautiful tapestry, it looked at me as it it were saying "Touch me!, Touch me!"

I gently felt the urge to touch it, my hand was slowly touching it, it felt like silk, I lifted it up and off the hook, as quick as a flash I burst into the room where mother, father and my grandmother were sitting "Child why do you come", said my grandmother wearily "why do you enter this room".

I showed her the tapestry, "Ahh" she said understandingly "I brought that at a jumble sale today, do you like it?"

"Yes" I said enthusiastically.

"Well take it then" she said, at this I hesitated and waited for a while.

"Take it" she answered.

"I can't" I said "it belongs to you."

"Take it" for the third and final time. So I could not refuse to take it.

"Why do you want me to have it?"

"I won't have it for much longer," at this I was confused.

The next day I heard the bad news, my grandmother was dead, I never understood her.

The New Suttonian 1999 Into the Air

Why Not?

The back legs push me into the air.

I lean forward and gripping her mane and the reins, We land softly onto the wet sand, Making a gentle thud.

I have to be polite to teachers, Work as hard as possible Be as good as gold, Do my homework.

Make my bed.

Even sharpen my pencil lead.

We canter on and come to a trot.

Then walking, I turn my head to the jump..

To see if the jump's knocked down.

It isn't.

I walked her to the jump.

I jumped off her and put the jump higher.

I saw her walk to the gate.

I caught her, got on her using the hay bale.

I walked on and kicked her to a trot.

We started to canter up to the jump.

I felt wind on my face.

I kicked her on and .. .

Why not shoot at the teachers?

Do my hair different colours.

Or even live under the sea.

I could stop my Mum drinking tea.

Why not rule the world.

And not bother about school?

Why not ruin the school play or concert or exam?

Why isn't it happening?

Why not?

Emily Gower Year 6 Inspired by "WARNING" by Jenny Joseph

The back legs pushed me into the air ..

Jo Sutcliffe Year 6 Beware When I am old I will wear bright yellow trousers, Try to walk on my hands, And have a tea party in a tree with my dolls, I would make myself really big and send sunny signals to people in the street when I'm in my car, And stay up all night getting drunk.

But I am not old yet so I have to ..

Make my bed in the morning, Do my homework, Be nice to my sisters And read!

So beware when I turn old and wear bright yellow trousers.

Francis Howard Year 6 Inspired by "WARNING" by Jenny Joseph

The Fiery Dragon

Lost in the Jungle The cool, light breeze blew around the leaves.

The trees swayed slowly and swiftly from left to right, The wild cat with its big red eye as it stares at you, As it whips past in a flash of light.

The greens, reds, oranges and browns, on the leaves, Fall ever so slowly to the lovely, soft ground, Not making a sound when the cool breeze pulls then off the tree, This is just a lovely paradise here in the jungle.

The tropical greens and browns in the tree leaves, Really make this jungle what it is, The swift, slow movement of the tree in the cold, quiet breeze.

The wild cat with a tail like a whip, Silk fur shines beautifully in the golden, yellow sunshine, And the lovely, light, dark eye glistens and shines red, As it stares at you, all the terror comes and you feel it.

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Out of his den he comes, rattling Smoking, spitting like a big round glowing bulb.

I am staying quiet for you never know What he is going to do.

He's watching you carefully: He is waiting for you to come.

I ran like a deer Through the glowing night.

But his tail is still swirling And he breathes flaming FIRE. And he's going on with A big glowing back.

Rosanna Carr Year 4

The New Suttonian 1999 Harvest Time

I was walking down by the riverbank, Watching the sun go down, The big oak tree looked back at na.

It was harvest time.

The golden sheaves of corn.

So plentiful in the meadow, Still the big oak tree looking back at no.

It was harvest time.

The oak tree was surrounded.

By fruits and other foods, Pumpkins, Pears, Plums, It was harvest time.

As I walked down by the riverbank, The cows all lowed at me, While eating X in the meadow, It was harvest time.

The chugging of a motor, In the distant fields, Cutting up the corn, It was harvest time.

The fish were shaded underwater, I could see their dancing fins, How I wish I could be with them, It was harvest time.

The man fishing by the river, Waved to me with his rod, I could see he had a fish, It was harvest time.

I walked up to the orchard, Plucked an apple from a tree, Nobody would notice, It was harvest time.

I went into the boathouse, Examined the old boats, Unused, peeling and cracked, It was harvest time.

I could see the rutted pathways, Where the tractors had left their doings, Fresh mud turned over, It was harvest time.

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The sky was darkening now, And a few drops were falling, I know that a storm was on its way, It was harvest time.

I ran down to the oak tree, It seemed to look down at me, Saying: "I'll shatter you, It's harvest time."

I climbed up through the branches, They were curled like a snake, I snuggled up and fell asleep, It was harvest time.

When I awoke the sun was shining, Filtering through the leaves, Leaving dappled patterns, It was harvest time.

I climbed down through the branches, The cows welcomed me again, The sheaves of corn were brazen, It was harvest time.

Smoke was billowing from the steamer, Beyond the purple sky, I looked across at some cornflower, It was harvest time.

I walked away to the rough, worn hill, With burnt and moist grass, And many off leading pathways, It was harvest time.

I stood on the top of the hill, Looking around me, I saw a broken cart, It was harvest time.

The view was so amazing, With the golden sun beating down How I do love the summer, When it's: HARVEST TIME! Alice Brooke 5S Winner of the Creative Writing Competition 87

The New Suttonian 1999 Poor Guy

Some Dragons

He's the main attraction The best clothes he's got A shirt from Uncle Bob, and trousers from brother Jack.

Quite small these were.

A hat from my friend Roy, these were so good he got paid by people passing.

Some Dragons are friendly, some are mean, Some breathe fire, some breathe air, Some even fly in the clean air, But I like the friendly ones ..

Because they don't fly, don't breathe fire But air.

In fact I have my own dragon, He sleeps under my bed He may have his own room And portable TV, Complete with furniture But he's not getting my bed!

But because he's only little He's starting to learn how to fly!

But not breathing fire.

He's a nice dragon, he's my dragon, He's a silver dragon, he's a magic dragon ..

But he doesn't know what he's in for.

He's had the best time in his life, but unfortunately it ends shortly.

He's put on top of a heap of sticks and branches.

And things that help it burn.

But guy does not know this - he thinks he's being crowned.

But then a flash goes up his back, and his clothes turn red hot.

And sparks come out of him like dancing bugs.

And then - poofl - he turns into a dancing flame, and floats away in a cloud of smoke, and drifts away into the stars.

Ben Walker Year 5

Like SOME! Helena Button Year 4 My Room I walk into the room. I get my books out and gloomily start to work.

The room is yellow and pictures hang from the wall.

The scratching pen brings me concentrating once more.

Kites, photographs, hang from the wall. The footsteps upstairs, the floorboards creaking and screeching in the kitchen, all goes quiet as only the moaning of my pen is heard. I hear the clock ticking and faint voices upstairs.

I lean on the white table and laughing people on the phone echo around me.

Outside I hear the wind and the trees and doors are slamming behind me.

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The T.V. gets switched on and the sound of the Simpson's can be heard. Than at last I finish and all is over.

Under The Stair Unbearable, ugly, Nasty, nightmarish, nonnatural, Dangerous, disgusting, dirty, distinct, dribbling, dumb, Enormous, Revolting, rabid.

Temperous, Terrifying, Horrible, Extraordinary.

Slimy, sludgy, smelly, Terrible, Abnormal, awful, angry, Incredible, idiotic, Rotting, Spooky, scary, stinky Uglysaurous Samantha Aldridge Year 4

I smell the smell of someone cooking and at last I get up and go.

Lucy Tebbit Year 5 Lost Icy daggers stabbed my heart, Where was it?

I searched under every table, every chair, In the drawers and in the cupboards, By now I was filled with utter despair, Where could it be?

Perhaps it was under mummy's coat, But it was no use, I wandered into the kitchen and there before my eyes, Was my lucky bracelet!

It was here all along, I was flooded with joy and happiness, For once again I had my lucky bracelet.

Daniela Dunn Year 5

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The New Suttoniaa 1999 Lost!

My Guy

The girl in the following poem has last her jacket. In her jacket was the first and only picture of her kitten, that died after birth. She is very anxious and worried.

We got a pair of Mum's old tights.

We stuffed them with newspapers To make his legs.

Then we stuffed some gloves.

Then we stuffed a jumper.

Where is it? Where is it?

It can't have gone far.

My jacket's expensive, From a shop called Spar!

Oh no, oh no, It had the first picture of my kitten in, Oh where is it? Where?

She was really sad now, looking high and low for her jacket.

She wasn't worried about her jacket now, only the picture.

It was one of her very most treasured possessions.

Look and look, My brain said to me, It must be here somewhere, It was all I had left.

We then joined it all together.

And made a head out of tissue paper.

Made all his features with wool, He's ready to go, So we put him on the fire, And watched him B IT R N

Elizabeth Ann Sau tell Year 5 I'll be late for class, Someone could help me, Instead of drinking cups of tea!

Oh, where can it be?

Then the door opened, and her friend walked out of the classroom. Seeing someone, her eyes filled up with water and trickled down her cheek.

"What's wrong - why are you crying?"

She told her friend what had happened. Kindly, her friend offered to help and said she would start to look in the pile of coats in the corner.

Is this it?

Oh yes, yes, yes, How can I thank you enough?

Its alright.

Can I see the picture?

Of course.

Isn't she pretty!

We better go now.

They walked back into the classroom. The teacher wanted now to be told why she was so late for the lesson.

"Where've you been?"

"I lost my jacket and it had the first picture of my kitten in - that died after birth."

"Very well."

Charlotte Brown Year 5 The Horror

He had a large bold chin, With hair here and there.

And a small grinning mouth, With sharp pointed fangs Dripping with blood.

His large square nose With wide nostrils pointed up In the air as he looked around.

The two massive eyes he owned Glowed green and red in the darkness.

His scraggy hair swayed to and fro In the ferocious howling wind.

Thomas Murton Year 5

Lost!

I've lost my shoe, I've lost my shoe.

I'm sure it's somewhere in the house.

Perhaps it has been stolen by a mouse.

I've lost my shoe, I've lost my shoe.

I might have left it on the stair, But I can't see it anywhere.

I've lost my shoe, I've lost my shoe.

I'm getting in a fuss, If I do not hurry up I'm going to miss the bus.

I've lost my shoe, I've lost my shoe.

I've looked high and I've looked low, I really must find it soon as I have got to go.

I've lost my shoe, I've lost my shoe.

Aha! Is that it there?

I can't believe it, yes it is.

Under the kitchen chair.

Louise Toppin Year 5 ;1

The New Suttonian 1999 The Space Journey Flying through the dark atmosphere, Orbiting the biggest planet In our solar system, Jupiter!

Seeing the huge planet Was a very pleasant sight, We saw the huge Hole in the side of Jupiter Which was hit by an asteroid.

Suddenly the hatch made a bang.

We looked outside, It was another rocket, Suddenly it burst into Lightspeed and we were shocked.

We thought we had seen An Alien's spaceship in space.

Suddenly we went into An asteroid field, We had to dodge All the asteroids Which were coming at us.

And we headed back to Earth Where it was safe.

Shannon Cox Year 4

The Thief of Sainsburys

Under Jane's Stairs

One morning I woke up and took my dog for a walk, when I saw a lady dressed in rags who lived in a grey and yellow dusty caravan. I don't know how she could live in it.

Unbearable, Nasty, nightmarish, nutty, Disgusting, dirty, distinct, Enormous, Revolting, rabid.

The caravan was parked right next to the Columbian Sea. The lady was walking along the beach with a tank and a tarantula in it. It was enormous. It was the size of a foot of a human.

The next day I left my dog at home and came alone. When I was near I hid under a bush and stared at her as she came out of the door with a handbag then she disappeared down the lane probably to do some shopping. She came back with lots of food, then I heard a police bell ring so I ran out of the bushes and caught her. Straight after the police came and I handed the old lady over and one of the police came up to me and said "Brilliant you deserve 500 pounds for catching the thief of Sainsburys shopping centre".

Five days later the police had a party for catching the thief of Sainsburys Shopping centre and I and my family were invited.

The next day they put up posters of another thief of Sainsburys who stole exactly the same things. So we looked where she had been put to jail and she wasn't there so we investigated her caravan it had a tarantula, bed, lots of food and a cat and surprisingly, her. So we locked her up tight.

Jo Chitty Year 5

Jagged, Abnormal, awful, Naughty Extraordinary, Slimy, sludgy, smelly.

Shimmering Terrifying, terrible Angry, Incredible, inside-out, idiotic, impenetrable Rotting, Spooky, Scary, stinky.

Ogabaurus Redvers Wilbur Year 4

Tb ' Vru .S'r/ttonicrn 1999 My Guy

The Space Journey

Trousers, T-shirt, Glue stick, Shoes, Cap, Sun glasses.

My guy is getting made.

Sizzle!

Crunch!

Bang!

Pop!

We took off.

The G-force almost broke our bones, It knocked us all out for ages.

We were testing this new space probe, Which was supposed To be able to ride around the sun.

Pick up some samples, And come back to where the journey began.

We were badly off course though, Going straight into Jupiter!

We used all our retros.

But we couldn't do it.

We rang up the earth, To tell em we'd blew it.

I had an idea though, So I told all the others I took control of the ship.

And made a sharp turn.

Away from Jupiter, Into the sun.

My guy is on the bonfire.

And all that's left is a pile of ash.

But we don't mind because he'll Rise again next year.

Emily Bush Year 5

Lost

Henr Era,ts Year 4

"Lost lost where can it be?"

"Lost lost where are we?"

"Lost lost is it you or me?"

"Lost lost is it here or there?"

"Lost lost it might be anywhere?"

"Where's my teddy bear?"

"It round and like a square?"

"Is it there or there?"

"Lost lost it might be anywhere?"

"Under there or under here?"

"Round this corner or round this square?"

"Lost lost it might be anywhere?"

Richard Court Year 5

Mr Long with Sarah Bernhardt who made the Simnel Cake.

Lost Vanished, Has my teddy bear, He was here, But now he could be anywhere.

It could be here, It could be there, It could be anywhere, I just want to find, My teddy bear.

So cuddly, so cute But vanished, Into thin air.

Waaaaaaa!

Daniel Dimond Year 5

The Dragon I Keep In My Bedroom When my friends come round to my house, I take them into my Bedroom, To play Ludo.

But when something comes out of the cupboard They shiver and say all at once: "What is that?"

I say: "It is only my silver, goldfish, massive figure with tremendous green eyes and floppy ears."

And then the Dragon came out properly And it started to chase them.

It caught up and he ate them all at once.

I sat down and said: "Goodboy. That was a laugh!"

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The New Suttonian 1999

UNDERHILL SPORTS AND GAMES Girls Games Report 1998/99 Netball Under 11A:

Played: 12

Won: 8

Drawn: 1

Lost: 3

Under lIB:

Played: 3

Won: 1

Drawn: 0

Lost: 2

Under 10:

Played: 6

Won: 4

Drawn: 0

Lost: 2

Under 9:

Played: 2

Won: 1

Drawn: 0

Lost: 1

Under 8:

Played: 2

Won: 1

Drawn: 0

Lost: 1

This was a most unusual term with a very quiet start. Due to a vocal operation Mrs Worsfold was forbidden to shout or raise her voice. (Much to everyone's relief.) The Games department welcomed Mrs Linda Holland who took over the Under 10 team and also helped out with some after school clubs.

It was a busy season with nearly every girl in year 5 & 6 representing the school. For the first time the school also put out an under 9 and under 8 team. All the matches were played with great determination and enthusiasm and we were delighted to be well supported by many of the parents.

The standard of Netball played by the Under 11 first team was very high and showed excellent teamwork.

We entered two tournaments during the year. Our play in the Wellesley House Tournament was outstanding and we reached the semi-final with only three goals being scored against us. Unfortunately we lost to a strong Hilden Oaks team which made us fourth in the final placings.

We were delighted, once again, to be able to enter the LAPS schools tournament this year. It is now organised regionally rather than being one very big tournament in London. Our venue was St. Edmund's Junior School Canterbury. We played six matches but did not ever really settle and find our rhythm. The matches were all very tough and keenly contested. At the end of the day we left knowing we had tried our best but very disappointed.

Our opponents during the day were: Hilden Oaks, Ashdown House, St.Mary's Westbrook, Skipper's Hill, Dulwich Prep and St.Michael's Otford.

Our team was: Nichola Richards GK. Lauren Neve GD. Elizabeth Edwards WD. Natalie Higginson C. Stephanie Brennan WA. Lauren Samuels GA.Captain. Victoria Payne GS. May I take this opportunity of thanking all the many parents who helped provide transport, it is very much appreciated as without this assistance it would be impossible to take any reserves to matches. I would also like to thank Mrs Stanford and Mrs Holland for all their efforts on behalf of all the teams and Miss Collings for her help with junior games.

Girls Hockey Report 1998/1999.

Under IIA: Played: 7

Won: 3

Drawn: 2

Lost: 1

Played: 3

Won: 3

Drawn: 0

Lost: 0

Under 10:

Our teams skills in hockey went from strength to strength. This was achieved with the assistance of some expert coaching from Sarah Boddy who invited children from Year 6 to join her hockey activity on Thursday evenings at the Astro. Everyone worked with enthusiasm and determination making the season a successful and enjoyable one.

The only frustrating note in the season was the scarcity of opponents in both age groups.

Ashford Invitation Hockey Tournament 11.3.1999.

Teams participating: Wellesley House, Dulwich Prep, St. Lawrence, Kings Canterbury, Ashford & Underhill.

In game 1 we met a strong and well drilled Wellesley House team. We attacked strongly from the outset only to be caught by a sudden break by the Wellesley forwards. Our defence was too far up and before we knew it we were 1-0 down This was a great shame, in the rest of the game we out passed Wellesley time and again.

Unfortunately we just couldn't get the ball in the net. In our second match we played our old adversaries Dulwich. This was a tough game. On the whole our passing was better than theirs but their forwards were ferocious. 2 quick goals due to some poor marking sealed our fate.

Our third game against St.Lawrence was easier. We attacked from the outset and chased and tackled much harder than previously. We worked well together and scored 3 excellent goals, winning the game.

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Our last match was against the Kings B team. We attacked strongly and with only seconds to go were 2-0 up and ready to say three cheers. However, the umpire had other ideas and gave a penalty corner against Kings as the bell for time rang. It had to be taken. There was yet another infringement by Kings, it was taken again. A good stop and hit by Lauren Neve. There was great confusion in the legs and sticks of the Kings defence. Eureka. the ball was in the back of the net. A superb 3-0 victory to Underhill!

Although we were disappointed not to go through to the semi-final, we were proud of the way we had played.

A tremendous team effort by everyone.

Our squad of players was: Frances Howard Captain, Natalie Higginson, Emily Gower, Nichola Richards.

Stephanie Brennan, Lauren Neve, Jo Sutcliffe, Polly Wilding and Lauren Samuels. Goal Keeper.

Under 11 Kent Mini Hockey On Sunday the Under 11 girls team went to Ashford to compete in the Kent mini tournament. We arrived at 9.30 a.m. only to find that 4 teams had dropped out and therefore our opp sit ion and match times had all been changed.

We had been put into Group C along with Vernon Holme, Bromley, Burnt Ash and 'Tunbridge Wells, all bu, hockey clubs. We knew from the outset that life was going to be very tough.

Our first game was against Bromley. Within the first few minutes our defence was caught nipping and out of position and we were a goal down. However, we did not let this deter us and played hard with some good passing and defending moves. The forwards kept pressing the attack and eventually Gabby managed to dribble inside the Right Back and then push the ball between the legs of the remaining defender. The Goal Keeper was unsighted and there was a very satisfying clunk as the ball cruised into the corner of the goal.

Our next game was against Tunbridge Wells. Play went continually from end to end with both teams attacking and defending stoically. Good clearance kicks from Alex often saved the day and helped set up a new attack. At full time we were quite pleased to have achieved a 0-0 draw.

In the next game we met Vernon Home, otherwise known as Kent College Canterbury Junior School. This would be our toughest game for sure. (Most of their players attend Canterbury H.C. every week, have a County U13 coach, and Sean Curly ex. G.B. hockey goal keeper taking a keen interest in them. His daughter attends Vernon Home.)

Once again we did not start as well as we should have and found marking this well drilled side difficult. Too often they seemed to have a spare player in the cirle giving Alex little chance to keep the ball out. Despite keeping up the attack we were unable to score and went down 2-0.

Last on our list of opponents were Burnt Ash H.C. from London. Since we were 99% sure that we would go no further in the tournament, we were determined to put up a good fight and go out in a blaze of glory. Every player ran, passed and fought for the ball with renewed energy and determination. Jo scored a classic goal from the R.W. in the first half, while Gabby and Hannah scored one apiece in the second half'.

We were ready to go home but decided that a quick check of the score board would he a good idea. We were in third place in the group with 5 points. Then to our amazement we found we had made the quarter final as one of the highest scoring losers.

Back on we went to play Marden Russetts. Confidently we set about the task of moving the ball swiftly from one end to the other. Gabby seized upon a poor clearance from their Goal Keeper and the ball trickled into the net. We maintained our efforts in the second half and allowed Marden little possession of the ball. Jo fed the ball in beautifully from the right and had Gabby been on target we should have won 5/6 nil but we were more than satisfied with 3 goals.

This win gave us a place in the semi-final. We were hoping that Canterbury H.C. might have knocked out Kent College. No such luck, we had to play them again!

We knew this would need a brilliant performance by every player in the team. We were better prepared than before and contained them well. We put together some useful attacks but all too often lost possession at the vital moment. Once again Kent College managed to score twice.

This was the end of our tournament but we were delighted to have got as far as we did. We had played some excellent hockey, learned a lot and had a very enjoyable time.

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Rounders Report Summer 1999 Under 11A: Played: 7

Won: 5

Drawn: 0

Lost: 2

Played: 2

Won: 0

Drawn: 0

Lost: 2

Under 10: Played: 5

Won: 2

Drawn: 0

Lost: 3

The Under 1 1A team had a very good term's rounders getting better and better as time went on. By half term Mrs Stanford had stopped moving people around and our squad settled down to perfecting their skills and implementing the new rules. The trio of bowler, backstop and first post worked exceptionally well together and in many of our matches succeeded in puffing out numerous batsmen.

Lauren Samuels had a key position at second post as it now possible to score half a rounder there, and once again frequently made the difference between us winning and losing. Lauren Neve's throwing from out in the deep field was exceptional and the team would not have survived without her. The highlight of the term was our match against Kent College Pembury, when Natalie Higginson bowled three successive balls with each batsman being caught out.

In July we went to the I.A.P.S. rounders tournament at Marlborough House. An enormous affair with four groups of four teams. Unfortunately our trusty first post was unable to play due to an infected arm which unnerved us before we started. We lost one game, won one and drew one. This was not good enough to take us into the finals. After a splendid tea we returned to Underhill tired and more than a little disappointed.

House Rounders was played in tremendous spirit. There was some excellent hitting particularly by the Under 10's and on the whole good fielding all round. Rochester went on to win the competition.

Under 11 Squad: Natalie Higginson Bowler, (Captain). Emily Gower Backstop, Polly Wilding First Post, Lauren Samuels Second Post, Elizabeth Edwards Third Post, Nichola Richards Fourth Post, Stephanie Brennan 1st Deep, Lauren Neve 2nd Deep, Sarah Williams 3rd Deep, Hannah Bawden Reserve, Frances Howard Reserve.

N.S. Worsfold

BOYS GAMES REPORTS 1998/99 U11 Colts Football We started with an XI a side match against St Ronans who we defeated 2-0.

The boys then played in a five-a-side tournament at St Michaels. The competition was very tough but the boys learnt a great deal. They won 1 game, drew 2 and lost 1, on their way to winning the fourth place final.

We then played a 7-a-side match against Friars and gained a well earned, if slightly unlucky draw.

We then played a very strong Kings, Rochester XI, losing 3-0, which was an excellent performance.

The Colts XI then defeated Claremont 3-0. Claremont had to defend hard throughout the match.

We then had another evenly contested match with Marlborough House. We finally won 3-1.

Our worst performance of the season was when we played St Michaels. We struggled to find our teamwork and lost 7-0. We were unlucky not to pull a couple back in the second half, having been 6-0 behind at half time.

The final match was not played in our football block and like the match against St Michaels we were not in Football mode.

However, we managed an exciting 1-1 draw against a fast and skilful side who came to us on tour from Hillview School in Malawi.

The team played well throughout the season and there were many fine performances. The following boys played for the Colts:

Under 11 Boys Football and Girls Netball v. Hilltop School, Malawi.

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Chris Trezise, Calum Wilbur, Adam Sims, Matthew Cook, Peter Harland, Jack Field, Daniel Dimond, Simon Higgins, Matthew Dawson, Dominic Swaffer, Jamie Ross-Davies, Alex Collins, Ian Bailey, Chris Bailey and the Captain Thissa De Silva.

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Under 9, 6-a-side Football The Under 9 boys had a large number of football fixtures for both the A team and the B team.

We opened with both teams winning 1-0 against Marlborough House. They then defeated Friars, the A team winning 4-0 and the B team 2-0. The third fixture was a couple of tough games against Kings, Rochester. resulting in a 1-1 draw for the A team and a 0-0 draw for the B team. We then played Yardley Court and the A team suffered their first defeat 1-2. The B team managed to draw 1-1. The A team then lost again to a strong Claremont side 4-2, while the B team won 2-1. The final match saw us struggling against Dulwich, the A team losing 5-1 and the B team suffering their only defeat 1-0.

It was a good, tough season with many fine performances from boys in both teams. In all 15 boys from Year 4 represented the school. They were: Ben Coyle, Michael Wilson, Joshua Pedder, Redvers Wilbur, Timothy Deeker-Harris, Shannon Cox, Nicholas Dean, Nathaniel Poulter, Adam Wraight, Mark Evenden, James Higgins, Henry Warner, Luca Nardini, Toby Neilson, George Matthews.

Other Soccer matches We played many football matches throughout the season. treing- to involve as many boys as possible, from Year 3 to year 6.

Here are the scores of those matches: Underhill "C" XI Underhill "B" XI Underhill U10 XI U11 Occasionals U11 Occasionals

0 0 5 0 2

Yardley Court Yardley Court St Ronans The Hill Friars

0 5 0 1 4

All the boys in year 5 and 6 played soccer at some level for the school.

The Under 8 boys also had a lively season, with all boys involved in 6-a-side matches.

U8 `A" U8 "B" U8 `A" U8 "B" U8 "B" U8 "C" U8 `A" U8 "B" U8 "C"

0 2 0 0 I 0 0 1 1

DPS DPS Yardley Court Yardley Court The Hill The Hill DPS DPS DPS

5 0 3 3 1 0 0 1 0

Under 8 A' Football Teani Back row: Daniel Smith, Alastair Carter, Alexander Dove. Front row: Thomas Williams, Bert harper Haitncr At1'itzs. Marcus Bowdeli.

Rugby

Under 11A Rugby Team 1999 Back row: Matthew Cook, Jamie Ross-Davies, Dominic Swaffer. Middle row: Thissa de Silva, Henry Coyle, Chris Trezise, Alex Collins. Front row: Calum Wilbur, Alex Stanford, Peter Harland, Thomas Barton, Simon Higgins

After the excellent efforts of' Harty Salmon, the rugby at Underhill is going through a period of transition. Playing both football and rugby in one term is a tall order, since the latter is a highly technical game. Practice time in the early part of' the term is limited and matches are on us almost immediately after half term. With only 18 to 20 boys in each year group to supply a team for a sport which is very demanding physically, we rely on a few highly skilled players, a handful of larger boys and hope the smaller, less combative ones will play a full part. It is useful if any boys have joined rugby clubs at home and vital to have the fixtures to match our ability.

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With a South African coach arriving after half term and the side using the rucking and handling drills to effect and with some decent handling and tackling out, latter matches showed some real improvement, but it remained a long, tough season.

Let us hope that with the useful experiences gained this season, a number of the team will continue to play at their future schools.

Under 11 Boy's Hockey (A and B Teams) With a number of very skilled boys in key positions, we had the potential to be a successful side. Having to play all matches on grass, we discovered early on, meant that a more basic approach to the game was needed. Our inability to hit the ball let us down in our first game, but once we began to master this skill, the side played some very good hockey and remained unbeaten from then on. In a number of highly entertaining and competitive games, we came away with too many draws that quite possibly should have been wins.

Chris Trezise and Richard Court shared the duties in goal, making many sound saves and showing an aggressive will to clear the ball_ The defence was a mixture of experience and potential with Peter Harland, Jack Field and Thissa De Silva playing outstandingly at times.

Under 11 Hockey Team with Sean Kerly.

The midfield contained the highly skilled Calum Wilbur and reliable Simon Higgins. Our forwards at times looked very effective, but lacked real goal scoring power, although Daniel Dimond showed real potential.

A number of other boys played their part showing a high level of ball skills, allied to the will to compete.

The highlight of the season came at the Sutton Valence Under 11 tournament which we won in the most exciting fashion, defeating a number of good sides on the way.

Record:

Played: 7 Lost: 1

Won: 1

Drawn: 5

Tournaments:

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1st Place 3rd Place.

Underhill 1st XI Hockey 1999 Back row: I. Bailey, B. Walker, J. Field, J. Ross-Davies, D. Swaffer. Middle row: M. Cook, C. Wilbur, S. Higgins, P. Harland. Front row: A. Stanford, T. De Silva, C. Trezise, H. Coyle, M. Dawson.

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U10 Hockey The first match was against St Ronans. We started strongly with Jack Field dominat ing the midfield. We continued to play well and won 6-0 with goals from Daniel Dimond (4), Jack Field and Matthew Dawson.

We then played Holmewood House, expecting a tough match from a very strong school. However we played really well and won 5-0. Scorers Daniel Dimond (3), Jack Stones and Matthew Dawson.

Under 10 Hockey 1999 Back row: J. Stones, B. Walker, S. Lawrence. Middle row: M. Massam, C. Atkins, M. Dawson, J. Collett-Cramp, R. Butt.

Front row: P. Dawson, D. Dimond, R. Court, J. Field, A. Smith.

Finally we played an unbeaten Dulwich.

We started strongly and took the lead through Daniel Dimond. In the second hal I Dulwich came back at us, and an excellent match ended with honours even at 1-1.

A promising start, showing that we have lots of potential for next season.

The following hovs represented the school at Under 10:

Richard Court, Ben Walker, Callum Atkins, Jack Field, Matthew Dawson, Robert Butt, Michael Massaro, Joseph Collett-Cramp, Peter Dawson, Daniel Dimond, Daniel Kitchen, Stephen Lawrence, Thomas Murton and .Jack Stones.

Cross Country The first X-Country event was at Yardle Court. Many other teams were competing; and the competition was going to be tough.

The U9 Boys/Girls team came 9th out of 20 schools. It was a good all-round performance with Natalie Edwards and Redvers Wilbur both doing well.

The U11 Boys/Girls team did even better, coming 3rd overall. Matthew Dawson came 1st overall, with many otherâ&#x20AC;˘ good performances. It was an excellent result The next event was at Vernon Holne School. The girls team came 9th out of 11 teams, with Natalie Edwards coming 6th against girls in an older age group.

Underhill Boys Cross-Counts y Team Back row: Bobby Stones, Nicholas Dean, Timothy Deeker-Harris, Adam Wraight, Mark Evenden. Middle row: Redvers Wilbur, Callum Atkins, Peter Harland, Calum Wilbur, Michael Massam.

Front row: Simon Higgins, Jack Field, Jamie Ross-Davies, Matthew Dawson, Peter Dawson.

The boys team came 5th and Jamie Ross-Davies was 2nd, having been ill in the previous event. Matthew Dawson was absent and this affected the team position.

The final X-Country was at St Michaels. The U9 girls came 2nd overall, with Natalie Edwards in 1st place.

The U9 boys came 5th.

The U11 girls came 2nd with Gabriella Roberts in 6th place.

The Under 11 boys were at full strength for the first time and came 1st overall. Jamie Ross-Davies was 1st, followed closely by Matthew Dawson in 2nd place.

Overall it was an excellent season with the main strength in the U11 boys, with Jamie and Matthew often dominating races. Many other boys also performed well, and Jack Field, Peter Dawson and Michael Massam showed much improvement.

Natalie Edwards was also outstanding during the season. The only time she ran against just girls of her own age group, she won. At other times she still gained good places.

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Cricket

Underhill 1st XI Cricket 1999 Back row: L. Froud, J. Collett-Cramp, I. Bailey, D. Dimond, C. Bailey. Middle row: M. Cook, A. Stanford, R. Court, M. Dawson, S. Higgins, J. Field. Front row: C. Wilbur, C. Trezise, T de Silva, J. Ross-Davies, P Harland.

Under 10 Cricket XI 1999 Back row: C. Atkins, A. Smith, S. Lawrence.

Middle row: D. Kitchen, M. Dawson, P. Dawson, R. Court Front row: J. Collett-Cramp, M. Massam, J. Field, B. Walker, D. Dimond

Colts Cricket None of the available boys had played at this level before, so the side was a mixture of inexperience and youth (a number of Under 9 players).

We faced very mixed opposition and fielded a number of non-regulars against the weaker sides. By the end of the term, we had only lost one game, but our best players had been left out on too many occasions.

Although the side was only bowled out once, this indicates the strength of our opponents, rather than in our own batting line up. Jack Field looks to be an exciting prospect and got after the bowling on a number of occasions. Simon Higgins and Thissa de Silva are both very correct players and will score plenty of runs in the future. Both players improved a great deal during the term, but never scored the volume of runs they are capable of Calum Wilbur's technique improved and he was beginning to hit through the ball more towards the end of the season. Chris Trezise, Matthew Cook and Matthew Dawson were all capable of a few lusty blows, but lacked reliability. Peter Harland stuck at the task in a most dogged way, often frustrating the bowlers. On the one occasion, when we came up against a quick and accurate attack, we fell apart far too easily.

The bowling attack had greater depth with a number of players coming on a great deal, once the basics of line and length had been mastered.

Simon Higgins and Matthew Cook led the attack, bowling with accuracy and speed. Both were unlucky not to get more wickets. Thissa de Silva bowled his 'leggies' very well on occasion and was treated with respect by all. Jack Field learnt the art of subtlety rather than speed and was our most successful wicket taker. Daniel Dimond, Joseph Collett-Cramp show promise for next season and Chris and Ian Bailey, Peter Harland and Matthew Dawson all improved significantly.

Calum Wilbur practised hard behind the stumps and has the makings of a fine wicket keeper. The side, as a whole, fielded well, watching the ball closely into the hands, throwing accurately and taking a number of stunning catches.

Many thanks to the kitchen staff for the high standard of teas provided - much enjoyed by all.

Results St. Ronan's Underhill

60 all out (J Field 4 for 8, M Cook 3 for 13) 60 for 4 MATCH DRAWN

Underhill St Michael's

109 for 5 (declared) (J Field 38) 92 for 8 (S Higgins 4 for 25, J Field 3 for 28) MATCH DRAWN

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107 for 2 (declared) 94 for 5 MATCH DRAWN

Underhill Claremont

114 for 1 (declared) (S Field 65 no.)

41 all out (J Collett-Cramp 3 for 2) UNDERHILL WON BY 73 RUNS

Kings Rochester Underhill

109 for 8 (declared) (S Higgins 4 for 31 44 all out KINGS WON BY 65 RUNS

Underhill Loose

111 for 2 (declared) (T De Silva 52 no.)

86 for 6 UNDERHILL WON BY 25 RUNS IN 20 OVER MATCH

Underhill The Hill

100 for 3 (declared) (C Wilbur 33 ret.)

23 all out (P Harland 3 for 0, I Bailey 3 for 3) UNDERHILL WON BY 77 RUNS

Underhill Bodium Manor

101 for 6 (declared) 87 for 5 UNDERHILL WON BY 14 RUNS IN 20 OVER MATCH

Under 9 Cricket The Under 9 "A" Cricket team had an excellent season. In our first ever match, we played an experienced St Michaels team, away from home, and we were beaten narrowly, mainly as a result of our inexperience.

The second match was a tough game against Yardley Court away. We started well, and though we didn't score a huge number of runs, we didn't lose many wickets. Our bowling and fielding was very good and we won by 12 runs.

Under 9 Cricket 1999 M. Wilson, J. Higgins, H. Warner, S. Cox, N. Dean.

A. Carter, T Deeker-Harris, R. Wilbur, M. Evenden, J. Pedder.

The third match was a minitournament at Dulwich, with DPS, Loose Primary and ourselves. We defeated DPS "A" team by 12 runs in the first match. We then defeated DPS "B" by 40 runs. Finally we defeated Loose by 35 runs and won the tournament.

We then had a match against Claremont School. We performed really well in all areas of the game and we won by 106 runs, having scored 174 runs to Claremont's 74. It sounds a lot, but both teams started with 100, and lost runs when anyone was out.

The next match was a return against DPS. We knew that DPS would be looking for revenge. We batted first, scoring 95 for 3 wickets. DPS then scored 90 for 5 wickets. Underhill again won a close but exciting match.

Our final match was against Loose primary who had a stronger team than in the tournament. Two of their boys played for Maidstone district, but we were confident, possibly overconfident. We batted first and didn't bat well, scoring 62 for 5 wickets. However, we gave Loose no chance with an outstanding bowling and fielding performance. They scored only 27 runs for 5 wickets.

The following boys played for the `A" team. Redvers Wilbur, James Higgins, Shannon Cox, Mark Evenden, Henry Warner, Michael Wilson, Alastair Carter, Timothy Deeker-Harris, Joshua Pedder and Nicholas Dean.

The "B" team had a couple of matches against St Michaels and Yardley Court. Both games were very exciting, but we lost them both narrowly.

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Under 8 Matches (Boys) Matches were played in Football (6 or 7-a-side), Hockey (6-a-side) and Cricket (pairs). All the boys represented the school at least once, giving them the opportunity to experience competition in matches against Dulwich Prep, Yardley Court, The Hill and Loose Primary. Dulwich and Yardley provided an indication of the high standard possible in the early football matches. Much progress was made and we competed very well in the return against Dulwich and the matches against The Hill.

The hockey matches gave us further encouraging results, with a large number of boys showing a high standard of skill. The cricket game against The Hill gave some focus to the summer term and the all-round performance of a number of the boys shows real promise for the future.

There is a fine competitive spirit among the boys of this age group allied to real ability and the potential for success in all sports in the years to come.

R. Williams and S. Stanford

Athletics - 1999 Underhill v St Michaels v Merton Court

(U9 Girls, U9 Boys, U11 Girls, Under 11 Boys) There was no team score for the above event, but Underhill dominated the match, winning the majority of events in all groups.

Underhill v St Michaels

Athletics 1999 Back row: T. Deeker-Harris, R. Wilbur, N. Poulter, D. Swaffer, J. Pedder, A. Wraight. Front row: J. Field, A. Stanford, P. Dawson, M. D awson, JRossDavaes.

U11 Girls lost a close match by a few points only - many excellent performances. U11 Boys won a close match by a few points - again many excellent performances.

We had a number of outstanding performances over the two matches:

Jamie Ross-Davies ran an outstanding 800m, which he won in style, with Matthew Dawson only a few yards behind. The remaining opposition was half a lap behind.

Matthew Dawson also won another 800m, again in great style, with no real opposition.

Lauren Neve performed well with excellent wins in the ball throw and 100m.

Alex Stanford did well to obtain wins in the Long Jump and 100m events.

Kent Preps

A number did qualify for the Kent Preps as a result of their performances. They were Jamie Ross-Davies, Lauren Neve, Matthew Dawson and Alex Stanford. Unfortunately only Matthew Dawson was able to attend.

Matthew won the 1500m and was second in the 800m and so he represented Kent and the school at the All England Championships.

All England Preps

Matthew Dawson won the 1500m, an outstanding performance. Matthew came sixth in the 800m. Lauren Neve was also selected for the 100m, and she also did well to come 9th.

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OLD SUTTONIANS NEWS Marriages AHMAD - ARNADOTTIR On 18th February at the Grosvenor Hotel, London, Samer Ali Ahmad i 1985 M ) to Gudbjorg Arnadottir.

BRADBURN - HOLLINGWORTH On 23rd January 1999 at All Saints' Church, Loose Village, Justin Bradburn i 1987 L) to Claire Hollingworth.

COURT - HOWARD On 20th December 1997, David Russell Court (1983 W) to Kass Howard. David is the Brother of Hugh Court (1980 W) and Alistair Court (1983 W).

CURTIS - HOWARD In May 1997, Jonathan Curtis to Fiona Caroline Howard (1992 V), sister of Joanna Howard (1992 V).

DARLING - BREWER On 2nd July 1988 in Bermuda, Michael James Auchinleck Darling (1979 L) to Mary Catherine Brewer.

DYSON - BEZERRA On 2nd November 1998 at All Saints' Church, Shenfield, Essex, Richard Anthony Dyson (1989 M) to Claudia Roberta Bezerra.

DODD - WILKINSON On 7th November 1998, Michael Dodd (Groundsman & Estates Manager 1989-9$ to Anne Wilkinson ('l'eachei since 1984).

EVANS - SUMMERS On 17th April 1999 at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Steeple, Cork' Castle, Dorset, Gareth Tolhurst Evans (1985 M) to Samantha Summers. They were married by Rev David Barnes (School Chaplain 1977-87).

FENTON - GRASS On 3rd July 1999 at Brixworth Church, Northamptonshire, Edward Fenton (1987 W) to Caroline Grass.

Edward's brother, Richard Fenton (1990 W) was Best Man and Simon Jukes (1987 M) was an Usher. Edward's father is David Fenton (1957 W) and other O.S. at the wedding included David Bunker (1954 M) and Marcus Palmer (1959 L).

GEDNEY - SANSOME On 25th August 1997, Felix Gedney (1985 F) to Polly Sansome.

GORDON - RICHOMME On 28th July 1999 at Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue, Michael Anthony Gordon (Master 1979-85) to Isobel Richomme. Amongst those present was Rev David Barnes (School Chaplain 1977-87).

GRAY - GEAR On 9th October 1999 at St Mary's Church, Sutton Valence, Carl Andrew Gray to Rebecca Elizabeth Gear (1994 V). Rebecca's sister, Madeleine (1996 V) was one of the bridesmaids and several other OS were present.

HISCOCKS - WILLIAMS On 3rd April 1999 at Sopwell House, St.Albans, Simon Hiscocks (Master since 1996) to Emma Williams.

HODSON-BUTLER On 10th October 1998 at Baslow Hall, near Sheffield, Tom Hodson (1992 W) to Catherine Butler. A number of Old Suttonians were present including Tom's brothers, Rick Hodson (1994 W) and Will Hodson (1998 W) as well as Robert Gill (1990 C), Nigel Gill (1992 W), Tim Hallett (1992 M), Celia Palmer (1992 V) and John Smith (1992 W).

JELLEY - TOM On 2nd January 1997 at the Quorn Country Hotel, Leicestershire, Derek Jelley to Saffron Dahlia Tom (1991 V).

OS who attended included Saffron's sister, Layla Tom (1991 V), Janine Taylor (1991 V), Adrian Shaw (1991 L) and Amelia Shaw (1995 V).

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LEE - THEOBALD On 24th May 1997, Andrew Lee to Sandra Elizabeth Theobald (1990 V). Sandra is the sister of Jennifer Theobald (1991 V) and brother of Spencer Theobald (1999 M).

McNAUGHTON - DOOREY On 15th May 1999 at the Church of St Gregory and Saint Martin, Wye, Alexander Lancaster McNaughton (1998 F) to Eloise Rosemary Doorey (1998 S). The Best Man was George Horton (1998 L), the Bridesmaids included Ellen Midwood (1997 S), Kerrie Loft (1998 S), Megan Russell (1998 H) and Joanna Woods (1998 S) and James Bourne (1998 F) was one of the Ushers. There were a large number of other Old Suttonians in the congregation and the organist was Philip Horley (Assistant Director of Music since 1989).

MILLER - SIMMONS On 30th January 1999 in Lavenham Church, Suffolk, John Miller (1987 C) to Julie Simmons. David Gomez (1987 W) was the Best Man and other OS who attended included John's father, James Miller (1961 L), his sister, Sarah Whiffin (nee Miller 1990 S), his uncle, Richard Miller (1963 L), and Martin Leach (1987 M), Fred Wooldridge (1987 M) and Fiona Sneddon (1989 V).

NORMAN - ANDREWS On 9th September 1996, John Brian Norman (1985 W) to Jacqeline Andrews. John is the son of Brian Norman (1954 W) and the nephew of Neville Norman (1950 W).

FISHER - OLIVER On 21st August 1999 at Chilford Hall, Cambridge, Dr Christopher Fisher to Dr Sarah Oliver (Elder daughter of Frank Oliver, Master since 1996, and Glynis Oliver, Laboratory Technician since 1988, and Grand daughter of the late John Oliver (1930 F).

PERKS - NEW In 1998 in Bearsted, Adrian Perks to Elizabeth Caroline New (1991 V). Amongst others in the congregation were Elizabeth's sister, Katherine (1993 V), Charles Evans (1991 L) and Nick Tassell (1990 W).

PINNEY - MILLER On 1st August 1997, Neil Pinney to Samantha Miller (1995 V).

RACKHAM - PALMER On 18th September 1999, Mark Dennis Rackham to Henrietta Margaret Louise Palmer (1991 V).

SAINT - DUNTON In 1992, Barry Saint (1983 F) to Louise Dunton.

SEQUEIRA - EARLE On 2nd May 1998 in the New Forest, Giles Leslie Sequeira (1988 C) to Leanne Earle. The Best Man was Giles Hewson (1988 C), the Master of Ceremonies was Richard Nation (1988 C) and the Ushers were Samer Sharaf (1988 C) and Derek Addison (1988 W).

SIEWERT - REINHARDT On 29th May 1999, Ralf Siewert (1982 W) to Alexandra Reinhardt.

SMITHSON - ROBERTSON On 29th May 1999 at St Bartholomew's Church, Leigh, Rob Smithson to Pippa Robertson (Teacher 1995-97).

STERRY - MACDONALD On 16th September 1989 in Reigate, Richard Sterry (1983 W) to Fiona Macdonald.

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Births AHMAD On 9th September 1995, to Gudbjorg (nee Arnadottir) and Samer Ahmad (1985 M, a daughter. Maya; and on 6th December 1997, a son, Adam.

COURT On 9th November 1998, to Kass (nee Howard) and David Court (1983 W), a son, Jack.

CURTIS On 15th October 1998, to Fiona (nee Howard, 1992 V) and Jonathan Curtis, a boy, Jack Alexander Peter.

DARLING On 1st August 1995, to Mary (nee Brewer) and Michael Darling (1979 L), a daughter, Annabel Webb; and on 30th October 1998, a son, Michael James Leslie.

GEDNEY On 30th March 1999, to Polly (nee Sansome) and Felix Gedney (1985 F), a son, Maurice.

HARRIS On 11th August 1998, to Sophie (nee Rice, 1985 V) and Mark Harris a daughter, Ella Sarah.

HENDRY On 14th May 1999, to Ginny (nee Fornell) and Ian Hendry (Master since 1986), a daughter, Isabella.

HOBSON In 1996, to Lia (nee Silvestri) and Allan Hobson (ESU Scholar 1952 M), twin boys, Andrew and Matthew.

JELLEY On 6th April 1999, to Saffron (nee Tom, 1991 V) and Derek Jelley, a daughter, Clover Imogen.

NORMAN On 25th November 1996, to Jacqueline (nee Andrews) and John Norman (1985 W(, a son, Charlie; and on 18th February 1999, a second son, Harry.

PALMER On 11th August 1997 to Natasha (nee Page, 1987 V) and Simon Palmer (1987 W), a daughter, Georgia, and on 20th June 1999, a second daughter, Olivia.

RAWLINGS On 22nd January 1999, to Sylvie (nee Barral, Teacher since 1989) and Marcus Bartlett-Rawlings, a daughter, Emilie Morgan.

STERRY On 31st March 1995, to Fiona (nee Macdonald) and Richard Sterry (1983 W) twins, Lorna and Daniel.

Deaths SANKEY On 26th April 1998 at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Robert Evans Mieville SANKEY (1916 M), aged 98. He was a pilot in the First World War and received an honorary commission after the war. He apparently had hopes of becoming an Architect, but appears to have led a varied life. He had a great love of railways and ran a market garden in his later years. We are grateful to Bill WRITER (1961 M) for letting us have information on Robert Sankey who was not on our mailing list, but must have been one of the oldest surviving Old Suttonians before his death.

KINNEAR. On 20th November 1998, in hospital after a short illness, Richard KINNEAR (1923 W), aged 93. Richard Kinnear worked for Nicholson & Co in St Albans who specialised in greatcoats and raincoats for the Royal Navy, as well as other water-proofs. During the Second World War he was in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) training Indian 103

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CHAPMAN On,13th December 1998, in a Nursing Home after a long illness, Arthur Colin CHAPMAN (1925 F), aged 89.

After working with an Architect, Colin Chapman took up sanitary engineering design and joined the Institute of Sanitary Engineers. He wanted to join the Royal Engineers at the outbreak of the Second World War, but was refused as he was in a Reserved Occupation. He worked in Blackfriars and did his stints of fire-watching. After the war he became a Consulting Engineer for Matthew-Hall and worked on power stations all over the country, including Battersea, Calderhall and Sellafield. He retired in 1976, but continued to do design work. He played cricket occasionally for the Old Suttonians and enjoyed his golf.

He was married to Kathleen for 61 years, they had a son and a daughter, each of whom had two sons, and also a great grand-daughter and a great grand-son, Christopher, who was born two weeks before Colin's death and who carries on the Chapman name..

SHERRIN On 6th July 1999, Henry Gillett SHERRIN (1926 M), aged 90. Younger brother of the late Cyril John Lester SHERRIN (1923 M). Prior to the Second World War, Henry practised as a solicitor in London. His war service was with the King's Royal Rifle Corps, in North Africa where he was Mentioned in Despatches, Italy and Germany. His London practice had been bombed so he joined the Colonial Service and served in Kenya as a magistrate and judge. He later served in Swaziland and Malawi, before returning to the UK after 38 years in Africa.

OSBORN In October 1998, Thomas OSBORN (1929 F), aged 85. Tom Osborn was an enthusiastic and successful cricketer who played for Kent 2nd XI as well as The Mote and Linton Park. He was a marvellous wicket-keeper despite his being very tall and gave encouragement to many youngsters making a start in club cricket. He also followed the horses closely.

BYWATERS Recently after a hip operation, Gilbert Ivor Austen BYWATERS (1930 W), aged 87. Ivor was the younger brother of Professor Eric George Lapthorne BYWATERS (1928 W) who is still in good health. Ivor was a radio engineer and had travelled widely widely throughout the world whilst working for Cable & Wireless. He always remembered with great fondness and pleasure Dr Leslie RUSSELL (Music master 1925-34 & 1941-42) who gave him a life-long interest in Classical Music.

SAWYER On 19th July 1999, Geoffrey William SAWYER (1931 M), aged 84. After leaving school, Geoffrey worked briefly as an assistant to his father in their Chemist's shop. He then trained at Guy's Hospital as a dental surgeon, taking his final BDS degree in 1941. During the war he served in the Army Dental Corps until 1946 in England and India. On leaving the Army he set up in practice in Epsom until his retirement in 1974 when he returned to his home county of Suffolk.

WEST In March 1999, Captain Jepthah Gerald WEST, R.N. (1933 W). He joined the Royal Navy as a Paymaster and was the Chief of Staff to Admiral Sir Guy Grantham, Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean Fleet during the 1950s. After his retirement from the Royal Navy, he became Bursar of the Royal Naval College, Pangbourne. He was a member of the Garrick Club where he was a good friend of Rowland DAVIES (1958 M).

ABRAHAM On 18th August 1999 in a Hospice in Barnet, William ABRAHAM (1934 M), aged 81. William was the elder brother of Denis ABRAHAM (1936 M). He was a member of the Institute of Export and spent his whole career in the Import/Export business, apart from six years war service in the Royal Artillery. He began working for Johnsons of Hendon, chemical and photographic equipment manufacturers, in 1935 and held various posts up to Export Manager and Sales Director until 1974. He then joined Customs Synthetics Ltd in a similar executive role. His main hobbies were in following sport and in Art and Music.

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The New Sutton ion 1999 HEWISON On 29th December 1998, Michael Drummond HEWISON (1935 M). He served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War and spent his career in Insurance.

VINCENT In 1999, Major Jeffrey Tamplin Earle VINCENT (1935 M), aged about 80. Jeffrey Vincent was in the Royal Marines during the Second World War and was awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross "for outstanding courage, coolness and skill in Commando operations, during the assault on Walcheren in November 1944". During this action he lost his left eye; as a result he transferred to the Army Catering Corps for the remainder of his service.

LEAK On 28th May 1999 William Harold LEAK (1936 W), aged 81, older brother of Dennis LEAK (1946 W). Bill Leak went to Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge to read Mathematics and graduated at the outbreak of the Second World War. A devout Christian he was a conscientious objector, but this did not stop him volunteering to join a Paratroop Brigade of the Royal Army Medical Corps. He made two parachute jumps, one on D-day and one over the Rhine. On each occasion he carried medical supplies for the wounded, but no arms of any kind.

After the war he was one of a small group of six taking a year's MSc Qualifying Course in Statistics at University College, London. Another of the six was Barbara, later to become his wife. In the autumn of 1947 he became the Statistician in Essex County Council Health Department. Apart from a short spell working for the National Coal Board in London as a statistican concerned with the health of coalminers, he remained at County Hall, Chelmsford until the National Health Service took over the County Council Health Department. He transferred to the NHS and stayed with them until his retirement in 1983. He and his wife moved to All Stretton, near Shrewsbury, for their retirement; they had two daughters, a son and five grand children.

ATCHISON On 19th February 1999, Thomas Stephen ATCHISON (1937 W), aged 78. Thomas was the younger brother of Percy Francis ATCHISON (1932 W) and Dorothy Sawyer (widow of Geoffrey SAWYER (1931 M - see above). He went to Imperial College, London to read Engineering. During the Second World War he served with the REME u n t i I ho thor in England, North Africa and Italy. He worked for Morgan Crucible Co retirement. After his first wife died, he remarried and went to live in Canal.,.

LUCK On 3rd Januaruy 1999, John Martyr LUCK (1940 M). One of many OS who had very fond memories of the late "Tubby" CRAVEN. He also recalled watching the Battle of Britain being fought over the Weald.

DICK On 5th February 1999, Anthony Leonard DICK (1948 M), aged 67, the younger brother of Ronald DICK (1936 M). He trained at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College, London where he was awarded the Alfred Bossom Prize. He became an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1955. After completing his National Service which he served in the Intelligence Corps at Allied Headquarters-Central Europe at Fontainbleau, he joined Manning Clamp & Partners of Richmond, Surrey as an architect. He retired from the firm as Senior Partner in 1982. He then worked as Design Manager with the Directorate of Works, Architecture Home Office. In 1994 Tony planned and opened Studio One, a gallery of srchitectural designers and watercolour artists in Twickenham.

HART On 16th January 1999, suddenly at home, Colin Leonard Roy HART (1951 W), aged 65, father of Guy HART (1975 W), Mark HART (1976 C) and Blair HART (1982 C). Colin Hart was well-known in East Kent as a Farmer, Sportsman and Friend. He had worked as an underwriter at Lloyds of London and worked a farm near Whitstable. He was a keen cricketer and had many friends in the Canterbury area where he enjoyed the country life. The funeral service was attended by many O.S. from all walks of life.

LEWIS We have been notified of the death "some years ago" of Peter Edward LEWIS (W & F 1977 ). We have no further details.

MAYLAM On 25th October 1998, William Jeremy MAYLAM (1986 C), aged 30.

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DOUGLAS On 12th Depember 1998, peacefully at home after a long illness courageously borne, Arthur Roger DOUGLAS (Master 1953-88), aged 70. Roger came to Sutton Valence from St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he was a Scholar, to teach History as Head of Department. His teaching was always interesting and he stimulated many to reach their peak in his subject. He was Housemaster of Lambe's from 1956 till 1973 after previously having been the House Tutor. He brought the best out of the boys in the house, Lambe's was always slightly different, partly because of the mysteries of the building, but mainly because of Roger's influence.

His influence on the games field was considerable; a Half Blue for Tennis, he ran the game for many years, but also took rugger and helped the late Patrick MACILWAINE (Master 1950-76) to start Hockey at the school.

He is best remembered for his love of golf, he had his own particular style which would have upset the purists, but it was singularly effective. Above all he had a competitive spirit in all games, added to which was a touch of Stephen Potter's "Gamesmanship", though never used in an unpleasant way. He was the driving force behind the creation of four golf holes on the south and east sides of BM, popularly known as the `Royal Douglas'.

In 1976 he became Second Master, a task he carried out with wisdom and good humour for five years when a heart by-pass operation caused him to rein back on his commitments. He was also Careers Master for nearly fifteen years, giving many Suttonians good, practical advice so that they undertook careers well-suited to their talents.

Since his retirement just over ten years ago, Roger continued to play golf as much as he could, whilst spending some time working for the Citizens' Advice Bureau which enabled him to use all his experience dealing with people and their problems. He did, however, branch out in a new direction and wrote five detective stories.

The two main characters were elderly members of staff in a school and the stories involved the areas of life with which Roger was familiar: school, golf and the local community. Much fun can be had by trying to identify the characters in the books, some of whom may or may not have some of the characteristics of Roger's colleagues over the years at Sutton Valence. It seems particularly cruel that, having overcome all the problems with his heart in 1981 and again more recently, he should be struck down by another unconnected illness.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Pauline, his wife for 38 years, and their two sons, Tom and Edward. A Memorial Service was held in the School Chapel at 4.30 pm on Friday 17th September.

ETKINS In February 1999, in Australia peacefully after a long illness, Ethne ETKINS (nee Palmer). Mrs Etkins was the sister of three Old Suttonians, Robert Victor Douglas PALMER (1937 M), William John PALMER (1939 M) and his twin Ronald Hunter PALMER (1939 M). Robert and William were both killed in the Second World War and Ronald died in 1949. Mrs Etkins had kept in touch with Sutton Valence news for the last 50 years, as she also had three nephews at the school: Mark Palmer DODSON (1978 M), Toby DODSON (1980 M) and Luke DODSON (1983 M).

PURCELL In September 1999, Canon William Ernest PURCELL, aged 90. Canon Purcell was not an Old Suttonian, but was Vicar of St Mary's, Sutton Valence with St Peter's, East Sutton from 1946-53. Old Suttonians of the time will remember broadcasts of the `Sunday Service' from St Mary's in 1952 and 1953. He went on to be the BBC's organiser of religious broadcasting in the Midlands.

WARREN On 8th January 1999, Anne WARREN (Housekeeper/Caterer 1950-68), aged 93. Many Old Suttonians from the Fifties and Sixties will remember Anne Warren with affection. Her kindness and efficiency was the hallmark of her stay at Sutton Valence; she inspired loyalty from her staff; she listened tolerantly to the grumbles and complaints which came her way as is inevitable for anyone dealing with school food, but the food was always of a good quality which cannot have been easy in the years of austerity following the Second World War. Above all she had a knack of keeping happy those who came into contact with her, whether they were housemasters, games staff, young bachelor staff, matrons, cooks, cleaners or boys of all ages.

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OLD SUTTONIAN NEWS Arthur COTTON (1922 M) celebrated his 95th birthday last June with three younger OS, his two nephews, Bill ARCHER (1957 W) and Tim ARCHER (1960 W), and George WHITE (1957 W). We all offer our congratulations to Arthur on his birthday.

Ralph BENTLEY (1942 W) has written from Canada where he has lived since 1954 when he resigned his commission in The Life Guards. He spent 35 years on the logistics side of the oil industry, the last ten years engaged in emergency supply planning and operations for the International Energy Agency which involved much travel around the world. He has happy memories of Lakes holidays with the late Norman BENTLEY (Master 1921-64) not least invigorating early morning dips in the beck water pool at Newlands.

As a result of the comments about John SWARBRICK (1944 W) in the last Newsletter about OS who have worked in many countries, Marsden BIGGS (1954 L) writes to say he has worked in 10 cities in 5 countries. He is now enjoying semi-retirement in Barbados after retiring in Canada.

Charles SLATER (1955 M) is based in Taiwan having just finished building a large suspension bridge over the Yangtse River in Jianying, China.

Rowland DAVIES (1958 M) has written to give us news of the death of Jepthah WEST (1933 W - see Deaths) whom Rowland used to meet at the Garrick Club. Rowland is still on the stage and used to be known as Richard when he was at school.

We reported in the Newsletter that John CAIRNS (1961 M) had been appointed Moderator of the Church of Scotland for this year. He has been extremely busy travelling in East Africa, South Africa and the Far East as well as visiting London and many different parts of Scotland.

We have heard from Bob BAKER (1962 L) who has been working in the Forestry business in Canada. Until 1989 he worked for the Takla Logging Company, since when he has run NuForest Consulting Ltd as a registered company. He and his wife, Kathy, are the sole employees and Bob acts as a Forestry Consultant.

Mike BUGGE (1963 F) lives in Australia and has visited the school website which helps to remind him of his days at SV, he visited the school a few years ago and enjoyed walking around the school.

Another OS in Australia is Robin PARSONS (1965 W) who is now Managing Director of BGS Insurance Brokers in Melbourne, a firm with a turnover of $4.3 million. He is married with five children.

Nicholas DURBRIDGE (1966 M) is the Managing Director of a Character Merchandising Company which represents Peter Rabbit, Paddington Bear and Postman Pat amongst others.

David BALL (1967 F), elder son of Frank "Pill" BALL (Master 1956-84, has written offering career guidance to any Suttonians going into a geology or natural sciences. David, who lives in Dublin, is a hydrogeologist who has worked in Africa, Europe, the Middle and Far East.

One of several OS who wrote to express their condolences over the death of Roger DOUGLAS (Master 195388) was John TAYLOR (Master 1967-69). John, who has been Headmaster of King's College, Auckland, New Zealand for the past 21 years, was House Tutor on Lambe's under Roger, has many happy memories of his time at Sutton and gained much experience during his two years, a good deal of which is down to Roger's influence.

We have heard from Rob BRIDGER (1971 L) in Australia who has given us the address for Richard WOOLVERIDGE (1970 L). Rob tells us that Richard is Online News Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald. Rob himself is General Manager/Director E-Commerce for a multinational company specialising in business Internet/e-mail solutions. He did not realise that the Director of the Art Gallety of New South Wales, Edmund CAPON (1958 L), was an OS until he saw the new OS Directory. He worked with Edmund on a Surrealist exhibition, the largest of its kind anywhere in the world, about seven years ago.

Christopher SCOTT-WILSON (1972 M) has been living in Belgium for some time. After running 1 Guinness office in Brussels, he has now set up his own consultancy business dealing with the Europ Commission.

Congratulations to David HORN (1974 F), son of the late Richard HORN (Master 1973-85) and Marge.

HORN, on his appointment as Headmaster of Bancroft's Prep School in Woodford Green from January 2000.

David has been Headmaster of Elizabeth College Beechwood, the Junior School of Queen Elizabeth College, Guernsey for the past four years.

Nigel SINCLAIR (1974 C) is running his own wine merchant's company - Wychwood Wine - in Surrey.

Hugh RAMSBOTHAM (Master 1971-75) has retired from teaching at Shrewshury School in Sht opshire. He is working for the Old Boys of the school as Honorary Assistant Secretary.

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Kevin TAYLOR (1978 F), son of Don TAYLOR (Master 1968-92), is working for Virgin Atlantic Engineering as a grade 1 Technician.

Rowland COOK (1979 M) went to the Polytechnic of Wales to read Computer Science when he left school.

After, one or two different jobs, he started Contracting and for the past two years has been working as a Consultant Software Engineer at Siemens in Regensburg, Germany. In the 80s he competed in Cycle Racing and Triathlons, but a knee injury curtailed his efforts and he turned to parachuting, starting at Headcorn. In the last twelve years he has completed over 330 jumps.

An Organ Concert in September 1979 at `Notre Dame de France' in Leicester Square, London featured Robin JACKSON (Assistant Director of Music 1973-79) and his wife Maureen McAllister in a programme of organ duets. They were billed as Directors of Music at St.Bartholomew's Church, Corsham, Wiltshire.

Bernard WARBURTON (Head of Science 1954-80), after reading about the Memorial Service for William Lambe, wrote to the Headmaster to mention the commemorative brass to be found in Leeds Church, in memory of the aunt of William Lambe, a detail probably not known to many Suttonians.

Bermard CHENG (1981 L) has just returned to Hong Kong after four years in Canada, workking and upgrading himself in computing and counselling; he is now MSc and MBA. He married in 1996 and is working as Quality Manager for Ericsson in Hong Kong. He gives us news of three other OS: Alex KWAN (1980 M) who qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is a Risk Manager with a major bank in Hong Kong; he is married and father of two. Lionel LAU (1981 M) is a Chartered Architect with the Hong Kong Government, he is also married and father of a baby girl. Tony LUK (1979 C) is also a Chartered Architect and is running an up-market furniture shop in Hong Kong, also married with two daughters.

We have heard from Justin HAIG (1981 L) who tells us that when he married in June at Northiam, Philip HORLEY (Assistant Director of Music since 1990) played the organ. Justin and his wife have just moved to France where they are running a ski holiday business.

Ralf SIEWERT (1982 W) e-mailed us with news of his marriage (see Marriages) and his new address. He is working as a portfolio manager with the Sparkasse Moers.

Richard STERRY (1982 W) has sent us news of himself and his elder brother, David STERRY (1981 W).

Richard is the computer system manager for Keycamp Holidays providing self-drive Luxury holidays in Europe.

He has just celebrated his tenth wedding anniversary with his wife, Fiona and their four-year-old twins (see Marriages and Births). David served in the Royal Engineers for 12 years before leaving the Army in 1996 to set up his own plumbing business in Bristol. Last May he volunteered to work for two months with Tear Fund helping Kosovan Refugees in Albania; he has since returned to Kosovo for a further two months to help rebuild houses before the winter sets in.

Barry SAINT (1983 F) graduated from St Catharine's College, Cambridge in 1987 in Engineering and has taken his M.A. He is now working as a Corporate Financier for Dresddner Kleinwort Benson, after previously being a Strategy Consultant. He married Louise in 1992 and keeps in contact with Paul ANDERSON, David MACHIN, Marcus STEVENS and Jonathan THORNE (all 1983 F).

We have heard from Samer AHMAD (1985 M) who has given us details of his career. In 1990 he gained an MSc in Electronic Materials and Devices, with a project on Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells, and a year later completed a part-time course in Fuel Technology. He obtained a job in Kuwait after the Gulf War, working first as an estimator, before training in Project Planning and being promopted to project Controls Consultant. During the time he was in Kuwait, Samer married, his wife had two children (see Marriages and Births) and he had a car accident, from which he is fully recovered. As the children were coming up to school age, the family returned to the UK and Samer gained a contract as a Y2K Tester in 1998 and was promoted to Technical Automation Manager in British Gas Trading in Staines. He has recently moved to Windsor (see Directory) and would like to make contact with other Suttonians who knew him or who live in the area.

Sophie HARRIS (nee RICE, 1985 V) worked for P & 0 Cruises for 8 years as a Purser, travelling world-wide.

She met her husband, Mark, on the Cruises, he is an engineer with P & 0; Sophie "retired" last year when expecting her daughter, Ella (see Marriages and Births)..

We have regained contact with Neil JARDINE (1986 M) who is currently working as UK Sales Director at Sara Lee Corporation in their coffee business (Douwe Egberts). He married two years ago and whilst honeymooning on a boat on the Zambesi River, found himself chatting to another OS, probably Guy MONCUR (1981 W).

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David was Best Man to John MILLER (1987 C) who has updated us with his news. After a gap year travelling mainly in Australia, John went to Southampton University where he gained a First in Electronic Engineering.

He then went to the College of Law in Guildford where he passed the Common Professional Examination and Law Society Finals. After two years training with Jacques & Lewis (now Eversheds), he was offered a job with R.Griggs Group Ltd in Northamptonshire. They are exclusive world-wide manufacturers of Dr Martens footwear as well as other clothes and accessories. After two years with them, he began working for PowderJect Pharmaceuticals plc who are involved with delivering powdered medicines through the skin in a helium gas-flow.

The company was successfully floated on the Stock Exchange in 1997 and has made great progress over the last few years. John also tells us that he married Julie (see Marriages) in 1997 and that his sister Sarah (1990 S) is married to Peter Whiffin and has a two-year-old son, James; John's father, James MILLER (1961 L), continues to work in the building trade and his uncle, Richard MILLER (1963 L) is teaching in south London.

Simon JONES (1988 W) is in business in Beijing, China and would welcome contact with other OS who happen to be in Beijing or Shanghai.

We have heard again from Greg McCARTHY (1989 M) who writes to tell us how much he now appreciates his seven years at Sutton Valence. He worked for a while as a social worker before going to the London School of Economics where he is in the last year of a degree couse in Social Sciences. He hopes to do some research after this and has dveloped an interest in Anthropology.

Andrew MILES (1989 W) who used to visit the school with hockey teams when at The King's School, Canterbury has returned to the UK after two years as Head of Chemistry at Hillcrest School. Andrew has now taken up a post as a Chemistry teacher at Eton College. Whilst in Kenya he met Richard COATE (1983 C) who used to teach at Hillcrest and is now a manager of a company exporting flowers and other goods around the world. Andrew also tells us that his brother, Philip MILES (1986 W) is now married to Karen and is working on a large civil engineering project in Dubai.

Chris HAYNES (1971 M) studied Leisure Management at Loughborough University and then travelled through Asia and Australia before trying a number of jobs, including a spell as a fish-gutter(!) in Haarlem, Holland. He is engaged to a Dutch lady, Fernke van Unen and is now organising events and conferences at the Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, Somerset which was established by his father, John HAYNES OBE (1956 M). Chris tells us that James WEEDON (1991 M) is the youngest Auctioneer in London working for Bonhams of Chelsea & Knightsbridge and that Glen PENMAN (1991 M) is an Area Manager for an Estate Agents in London.

Elizabeth PERKS (nee NEW, 1991 V) has passed her final exams to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and is working for a small firm that specialises in the music industry. She married last year (see Marriages) and has the distinction of being the first lady member of the O.S.Committee.

After gaining his degree in Hospitality Management at Portsmouth University, Adrian SHAW (1991 L) was delighted and surprised to hear that he had won an award in the 1999 Hospitality Awards, organised by HCIMA (Hotel & Catering International Management Association). He was the runner-up in the Best Disabled Hospitality Student category in a short list of three, winning a ÂŁ500 prize.

Janine TAYLOR (1991 V) is working for Virgin Atlantic in the pilot recruitment department which enables her to travel widely. She also plays rugby for Dorking WRFC and became a National Champion in the team that last season won the James Gilbert trophy (a cup competition for ladies' teams in Division 3 and below).

We have heard that Christopher TREDWAY (1991 L) has gained a First Class degree in Architecture at the University of Greenwich and is now working for an Architecture practice in London. He returns to his studies next year to obtain his diploma. After leaving SV, Chris went to Norton Knatchbull school in Ashford and then to Maidstone Art College before taking a year out managing a pub and travelling in South Africa before going to Greenwich.

Congratulations are due to Martin BRUCE (Head of English 1989-93) on his appointment as Headmaster of Bickley Park School in Bromley. He hopes to be able to renew contacts with Sutton Valence now he has returned to Kent from Birmingham.

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Jeremy FIELD (1993 M) has been working hard at forwarding his Yacht Racing career which has enabled him to compete in a variety of foreign waters. Whilst in Antigua he was part of a 25 man team on a 68 foot yacht which came 5th in the big boat 1 class. His main interest is in the Dragon International Class and he has competed regularly in regattas, including Cowes Week. This year he was in the winning Red Funnel Sponsored Championship series as well as the points series for the season. In 1997 he was second in the Dragon Nationals for the Edinburgh Cup and has been in the top ten for the last three years. In 1998 he also competed in the Dragon Gold Cup at Cascais in Portugal where he was in the best British boat in 20th place out of 75 and the Dragon European Championships in Medemblik, Holland where they was 13th. He has continued his success in 1999 sailing in the Rolex Swan European Championships where he sailed with Andy Cassell, the Paralympic Gold Medallist at the last Olympics. All this has led to his selection to represent Great Britain in the Dragon World Championships in Marinique in December 1999; many congratulations. His aims are to be selected for the Olympics in Sydney and the America's Cup in Auckland. Somehow he has managed to fit in time to get his degree (see University Results); he tells us that his sister, Emily FIELD (1994 S) has also graduated and is travelling in Egypt and Malawi.

Petr BARTON (1995 W) has successfully completed his Degree coourse at Clare College, Cambridge and is hoping to read for an MA at either Oxford or Chicago.

Andrew DUFFELL (1995 M) has recently completed his year's study in Spain as part of his degree course from Aberdeen University. He lived in Barcelona working for a firm dedicated to teaching English and travelled round Spain setting up various franchises. He also wrote his dissertation on the Spanish monarchy and the future. He hopes to return to live in Spain after completing his final year at Aberdeen.

Rebecca GADSDEN (1995 S) has graduated from Humberside University (see University Results) and, after a brief spell with P & 0, is now working as a Customer Services Administrator for Chartham Papers, a translucent paper mill near Canterbury. 90% of the business is export and she covers the Middle East and Asia, not yet making use of her French!

Philip BROWN (1996 W) has gained a place at the University of Northumbria to study Sports Sciences. He has been playing rugger for Richmond RFC Under 19s and also Kent County Colts. He hopes, in due course, to represent the university and is thinking of a career in the RAF when he graduates.

Two young OS are making a start in the motor racing world: Tom SISLEY (1996 F) is driving for Haywood Racing in the British Formula Ford Championship where he was lying 4th at the time of writing. Tom won the British Junior Kart Championship in both 1992 and 1993, and was third in Belgium in 1995 in the European and World Junior Championships. In 1997 he came second in the World Karting Senior Championships and is now a full-time professional racing driver working as a Junior Instructor for the Nigel Mansell Racing School at Brands Hatch. Sam HIGNETT (1997 M) is in his last year at Imperial College, London and has been driving for JVVA in the British Vauxhall Championship, in which his team finished 8th. Sam has yet to decide whether to continue racing or to turn to designing racing cars.

Toshiaki BABA (1997 M) is a student at the School of Medicine, Hokkaido University in Japan.

After their marriage in May, Ellie (nee DOOREY - 1998 S) and Alex MCNAUGHTON (1998 F) have moved to Manchester, where Ellie is at Manchester University reading English and Alex is at Salford University reading Product Design.

AWARDS The following awards have been made to Old Suttonians this academic year: Atchison Bequest Madeleine Gear (1996 V) reading Geography at Southampton University.

David Hayman (1995 M) reading Veterinary Science at Edinburgh University.

Bennett-Hunting Award Elizabeth Harrison (1995 V) reading Education at Reading University.

Samantha Winter (1996 S) reading Nursing at Oxford Brookes University.

OSA Enterprise Award Charles Hayzelden (L) with Project Trust in Sri Lanka.

Romy Hukins (H) with Raleigh International in Mongolia.

The New Suttonian 1999

UNIVERSITY RESULTS 1999 We have a few results from Universities already; any other Old Suttonians who have recently graduated are asked to notify the Hon. Sec. O.S.A. of their results.

Laura Barber (1994 S) BA (Hons) 2.1

Corporate Communication

Petr Barton (1995 W) BA (Hons) 2.1

Economics

Stephen Buckler (1995 M) BA (Hons) 2.2

Arabic

Emily Field (1994 S) BA (Hons) 2.1

Humanities

Jeremy Field (1993 M) BA (Hons)

Business Administration

Southampton Institute

Rebecca Gadsden (1995 S) BA (Hons) 2.2

French/Business Studies

Humberside University

Madeleine Gear (1996 V) BA (Hons) 2.1

Geography

Felicity Lynes (1996 V) BEcon (Hons) 2.1

Economic & Social Studies

Manchester University

Adam O'Keeffe (1995 F) BA (Hons) 2.1

Business Studies

Portsmouth University

Olivia Piper (1996 V) BMus (Hons) 2.1

Music

King's College, London

Southampton Institute Clare College, Cambridge Exeter University Nottingham Trent University

Southampton University

James Richardson (1995 F) M.Eng (Hons) 1 Electronic Engineering Adrian Shaw (1991 L) BA (Hons) 2.2

Hospitality Management

Philippa Worsfold (1995 V) BA (Hons) 2.1

French with Business Studies

Exeter University Portsmouth University Aston University

Congratulations are also due to Alex Long (1997 L) on being awarded a Scholarship after gaining a F in Classics in Part 1 of the Tripos, at the end of his second year, at King's College, Cambridge and Jan: Reynolds (1997 M) who gained First Class Honours in Tripos Part 1A, at the end of hi, fir-t vf',uâ&#x20AC;˘. in I Economy; he was awarded a Robert Skene Scholarship.

OLD SUTTONIANS' GOLFING SOCIETY I I, In the OS Newsletter it was reported that the Grafton Morrish competition was for scI Halford-Hewitt. We wish to make it clear that the Grafton Morrish is open to all Public Schools Old Boys' Societies regardless of size, and many of the Halford-Hewitt schools do enter. It is the largest competition of its kind that exists. Apologies for any misunderstanding.

If any Old Suttonian golfer wishes to join the Old Suttonian Golfing Society, he or she, should contact Robin Malkin at Fulling Mill House, Caring Lane, Leeds, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1TJ (Tel: 01622 861282).

Although not organised by the OSGS, a dozen or so Old Suttonians enjoyed a pleasant afternoon's golf at the Weald of Kent Golf Course in June. This was organised by Andy Edwards (1976 F), the owner of the course, who using his local knowledge to good effect proceeded to win the Stableford competition! This competition is primarily for the social golfer and it is hoped that Andy will be prepared to organise one again in 2000: all golfers. whatever their handicap, are encouraged to participate.

OLD SUTTONIANS' AGM AND ANNUAL DINNER 1999 The 1999 Annual General Meeting of the Old Suttonians' Association was held at the Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, London on Friday, 7th May 1999 with E.J.Evans (1953 W) in the Chair. Those present stood in memory of those who had died the previous year.

The Hon.Treasurer, T.C.Smith (1974 F) presented the accounts which had been audited by T.A.S.Butler (1960 W), The Association's finances were is good order as a result of the new system of collecting subscriptions from those who are at the school now. The Hon.Sec., C.R.G.Shaw (1955 W), spoke briefly about the updating of the OSA database and the drive to trace more of those who were "missing". E.D.G.Bunker (1954 M) gave news of the year's sporting activities and the Chairman said that some 70 members and guests would be sitting down to dinner.

The various Officers were re-elected and D.C.F.High (1973 F) was elected to be a Vice-President of the Association in recognition of his services as Chairman over the previous few years.

After the AGM a splendid dinner was eaten at which the Guest of Honour was C.R.G.Shaw (1955 W) who had retired as Deputy Headmaster in August 1998. He responded to a presentation made by E.D.G.Bunker (1954 M) after the Headmaster, N.A.Sampson, had spoken about the school in response to a toast proposed by the 111

The New Suttonian 1999 Heads of School, Miss A.E.Blest (V) and A.S. Johnson (W). A toast was also drunk to the oldest member at the Dinner, A.G.(George) Keeble (1925 M) who was about to celebrate his 90th birthday in June. It was most pleasing to see a number of girls from the early 1990s at the Dinner this year, a trend which hopefully will continue in the years ahead.

Officers and Committee: President:

PWGrafton, CBE (1933 M)

Trustees:

J.H.Gray (1939 M) R.G.Stubblefield (1955 M)

Chairman of Committee:

E.J.Evans (1953 W)

Hon.Sec./Keeper of Records:

C.R.G.Shaw (1955 W)

Hon.Treasurer:

TC.Smith (1974 F)

Hon.Dinner Sec.:

E.J.Evans (1953 W)

Hon.Auditor:

TA.S.Butler (1960 W)

Committee:

E.D.G.Bunker (1954 M); PJ.Higgins (1970 F); D.J.McBride (1987 C); Mrs E.C.Perks (nee New, 1991 V); N.G.Swaffer (1971 F); S.E.Townshend (1981 W)

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