GONVILLE HOUSE REPORT

It has been a busy term for the Gonvillians; the Year 13s have been preparing hard for their mocks and sports fixtures are still very much prevalent.

Over this term, the Gonvillians have been very busy. From year 13 mocks to House Acapella rehearsals, the boys have enjoyed an eventful term

Sports fixtures and success have been prolific this term among the Gonvillians. Over half term, 1st XV rugby player William Daniels represented the Harlequins U17 academy side at Cobham RFC against Saracens Academy starting in the second row. In what was a tightly contested game, the Quins unfortunately conceded in the last play resulting in the match ending in a draw; nevertheless, it was a thrilling contest Luke Burnham, Luke Clifford and Finn McKeown keep impressing in the 1st XI football squad having recorded a strong 3-0 win against Worth School. Olly Du Feu, Duhc Dinh, Otto Klosterfelde and Ricky Verger are enjoying their football as well in the 3rd and 4th XI Adrian Chan and Aidan Yao have continued to develop their skills in the basketball senior squad. The senior house water polo squad recently recorded two very strong wins against Craig and Pennell We hope they go far in the competition!

By Rohan van de Ven

Aside from the sports field, there has been other success among the Gonvillian cohort Henry Tang has been immersed in his economic prowess Recently, he participated in the IEA Budget Challenge (a 5000 word government essay competition) Unfortunately, he missed out on the final but nevertheless enjoyed a good run. The house chess team played their first match against Craig but unfortunately took a loss; however, Ricky Verger took a very strong win which was a positive takeaway: the squad was Rufus McCourt, Duhc Dinh and Ricky Verger Olly Du Feu and Henry Tang are also rehearsing hard for ‘Heathers’. We wish them all the best for their performance on 15th March!