The Frognal Summer 2026

New Captains and Monitors Page 10

Trips Highlights Page 32

Lower School Production: The Roaring Boys Page 42

Summer Concert Page 48

The Frognal

CELEBRATING THE EVENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SUMMER TERM AT UCS SENIOR SCHOOL

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Welcome to The Summer Term Edition of The Frognal

Summer Term at UCS is quite distinct given the focus on assessments, study leave, public exams, and pupil leadership changes.

Yet whatever the term, the UCS education stimulates, enriches and informs, and pupils have responded positively to opportunities for academic discussion, enrichment and intellectual exploration.

These pages also show how the UCS experience beyond the classroom encourages creativity and aspiration, developing students’ individual talents. The increased participation in student-led societies allowed pupils to broaden their attitudes, attributes, skills and knowledge.

There has been much to stretch curiosity, not least the trips and residentials covered in this publication. The performing arts also feed into the creative

education. The Rock Concert was so good they did it twice: one concert for Entry to Lower Remove and a second for Remove to Sixth across a fabulous evening. Theatrically, Lower School performers displayed exceptional commitment, talent and courage in The Roaring Boys.

Pupils have contributed to the lives of others, registering a record number of volunteering hours through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme. Moreover, by meeting and overcoming challenges, they achieved record numbers of DofE awards.

Along the way, UCS students will have experienced memorable – perhaps even defining – moments. It has been a job well done. I end with a quote from Dag Hammarskjold, pioneering Secretary-General of the United Nations: “For all that has been, thank you. For all that is to come, yes!”

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HIGHLIGHTS

Sixth Form Highlights

The Summer Term has been a busy and productive one across the Sixth Form, with Transitus pupils focusing on their future pathways and Sixth pupils celebrating the culmination of their time at UCS. For Transitus pupils, the focus has been firmly on preparing for life beyond UCS through the BeyondUCS programme. Every pupil took part in an individual BeyondUCS interview, exploring university and career pathways, refining their aspirations, and receiving personalised guidance to support their future applications.

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also took part in a range of higher education preparation activities, including support for personal statement development, university research, and preparation for the admissions processes used by highly selective institutions.

A particular highlight was the Transitus Academic Symposium, where pupils presented independent research on a remarkable range of topics. The quality of the presentations was exceptionally high, with many pupils tackling sophisticated questions that drew together ideas from multiple disciplines,

including Science, Philosophy, Economics, Law, History and Politics. Alongside their academic endeavours, pupils also showcased their talents through the Transitus Performance Platform. The event highlighted the extraordinary creativity, confidence and musicianship that flourishes within the Sixth Form.

For our Sixth pupils, the term marked the conclusion of their UCS journey. On 6 May, we gathered as a community for a special Leavers’ Assembly, reflecting on the many contributions this year group has made to school life. Following their final day, pupils began study leave and embarked on their A Level examinations, the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication, and academic endeavour.

The Sixth Leavers’ Concert provided another memorable occasion, showcasing the remarkable musical talent of the year group through a series of outstanding performances. The term concluded with Graduation, where pupils, families and staff came together to celebrate the achievements of the cohort and recognise the exciting destinations that await them. It was a fitting farewell to an exceptional year group, and we wish them every success as they begin the next chapter of their lives.

— Contributions by P. Milton

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HIGHLIGHTS

Middle School Highlights

The Summer Term has been an exciting and productive one across the Middle School, with pupils embracing a wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities.

and reflecting maturely on their transition from the Lower School.

The Remove have enjoyed an exceptionally busy term, balancing their studies with a variety of trips, activities, and enrichment experiences. Their Lower Remove pupils completed participation in the afternoon their first assessments in the enrichment programme was Middle School and have since spent time reflecting thoughtfully outstanding. From lively debates and the creation of a Middle on their goals and broader interests as they prepare to begin School Geography podcast to their GCSE journey in September. exciting chemical experiments, Many members of the year group pupils demonstrated creativity, also made valuable contributions enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity. to the Middle School Council, providing meaningful feedback on A particular highlight for the numerous aspects of life at UCS 6

Remove was the ‘Introduction to Life in the Sixth Form’ day.

In addition to enjoying the opportunity to wear their own clothes and make full use of the Sixth Form Centre, pupils immersed themselves in a programme of A Level taster lessons and sessions exploring what it is like to apply to and study at Oxbridge. During the afternoon, they heard from a panel of Old Gowers who shared valuable advice about the skills and qualities needed for future success. The day concluded with a panel of current and recently departed Sixth Form students who had successfully secured places at Oxbridge and on Medicine courses.

The pupils’ performance at the Rock Concert was truly outstanding, with incredible contributions from Middle School

musicians both in their own bands and as members of several Sixth Form groups. Further musical talent was showcased at the Summer Concert, where pupils delivered a range of excellent performances across a variety of musical styles.

Finally, Sports Day provided a wonderful way to conclude the academic year. Despite a cloudy start, the weather improved in time for the afternoon athletics events, creating a fitting backdrop to a memorable day. The sense of encouragement, participation, and community spirit was a fantastic reflection of the Middle School at its very best.

— Contributions by S. Maze

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HIGHLIGHTS

Lower School Highlights

The Summer Term always brings a wave of mixed emotions to the Lower School. At the end of June, we say a heartfelt goodbye to our Shell pupils as they transition to the Middle School and prepare to enter their new Demes this September. They have made a lasting impression on us all, not least through their admirable dedication to the May assessments. Returning from Easter on a “revision mission”, they earned grades they should be incredibly proud of. They capped off the year in high spirits with an exhilarating trip to Thorpe Park. Spearheaded by Mr Beard, over 90 boys enjoyed the 8

rollercoasters—and, naturally, a healthy dose of discussion regarding the engineering behind the rides!

Our Entry pupils beautifully balanced hard work with a vibrant itinerary of off-site trips.

The residential Bushcraft trip thoroughly tested the boys’ survival skills. The new Canoe Expedition on the Great Ouse residential gave the pupils an opportunity to learn paddle skills and camp under the stars during a May heatwave.

The Entry also enjoyed taster lessons in Mandarin, Italian,

German, and Spanish, with a second round scheduled for next spring. They prepared with diligence for their Science Fair, and I was delighted by the quality of their presentations and posters in the Great Hall.

France and an Entry trip to Skern Lodge in Devon. Not even the heatwave could stop the boys from having a spectacular time.

— Contributions by E. Roberts

June saw the Lower School showcase its incredible versatility across the arts and sports. The Lower School play, The Roaring Boys, was an engaging and moving triumph, and the Lower School Awards evening showcased much of what the current Shell has achieved during their time with us.

The Rock Concert truly shook the foundations of the Lund Theatre.

The calibre of the music was sky high, and it was an unforgettable evening.

The term ended with a Shell trip to the Battlefields of Belgium and

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UCS NEWS

New Monitors and Deme Captains At the beginning of May, Avantika and Luka, our outgoing Captains of Monitors, stood in front of the school to deliver their final assembly in post.

Their message reflected on legacy, learning, and the many memories they will take with them from a school to which they have given so much over the years.

As we bid farewell to our Sixth leavers, the Transitus begin to step into positions of leadership and responsibility. Nearly half the year group applied for a role either on the Monitor Team or as a Deme Captain.

Following a lengthy and highly competitive

process of application and interview, the new Monitor Team was selected and introduced to the school.

Congratulations to our new Captains of Monitors, Kezban and Markus, and to our Vice Captains, Saskia and Arlo. They will undoubtedly make their mark and serve as

excellent role models to the school as a whole.

Our new Deme Captains have also taken up their positions at the helm of their Demes, ready for the year ahead. Together, the Monitors and Deme Captains will form part of the wider Pupil Leadership Team, working alongside the Sports Captains, Sixth Form Union, House Captains and Inclusion Ambassadors. Brimming with ideas, enthusiasm and ambition, we hope all our new pupil leaders will find their time in office both fulfilling and rewarding.

We are excited to see what they will achieve.

— Contributions by R. Baxter

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Headmaster’s Lower School Award: HSLA Platinum

This year, we have launched a new tier of the Headmaster’s Lower School Award: HLSA Platinum. This is a platform for our pupils to pursue their passions and create something with real-world impact. Students who enrol on Platinum pitch their own ambitious long-term project, and receive support from UCS staff to make it happen.

The pupils whose initiatives met the standard for the Platinum Award were: Arjun who created a documentary detailing the rise and fall of different technology companies; Hugo who composed a movement for a piano trio; Dean, Yoshi and Jannik who published The Ballot Paper, a Politics magazine for which they interviewed the Shadow Home Secretary; Aarav who worked

on a design for a wristband to help diabetics track their glucose levels; and Henry and Oskar who created an interactive online platform to teach children digital skills.

These projects highlight the intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit that define UCS. These students have not only mastered new skills but have also demonstrated the maturity and drive to engage with the wider world. Their passion and drive are inspiring, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to apply their vision and talent in the Middle School.

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UCS NEWS

Luka Named Best Actor at National School Theatre Awards Every year, the National School Theatre Awards celebrate and reward excellence in school productions. At a fantastic awards ceremony in the Gillian Lynne Theatre, UCS pupil Luka was awarded the highly competitive award ‘Best actor in a play’ for his terrific performance in our Upper School Production of ‘This House’.

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This marks the second consecutive year that a UCS pupil has received a prestigious National School Theatre Award, following Frankie’s best supporting actress in a musical win for last year.

Congratulations to Luka and to all who represented UCS at the awards. The award is a brilliant way

to celebrate another remarkable year of theatre at UCS. — Contributions by C. Abbot

Peter Reaches National Chess Finals

Congratulations to Peter (Lower Remove), who has achieved a remarkable success in one of the UK’s most prestigious junior chess competitions.

Earlier this month, Peter competed in the Scottish Gigafinal of the UK Schools’ Chess Challenge (UKCC), the quarter-final stage of the country’s largest schools’ chess competition, which attracts more than 7,000 entrants each year. Players who score five points from seven games normally progress to the Challengers, the competition’s semi-final stage. Peter, however, went one step further.

After scoring an impressive six points from seven and winning a tie-break game, Peter was crowned U14 Scottish Gigafinal champion. As a result, he secured direct qualification for the Terafinal, the overall final of the competition, bypassing the semi-finals entirely.

Only 12 players in each age group qualify for the Terafinal, which is widely regarded as the strongest junior competition in the UK chess calendar. This year’s final will be held at Blenheim Palace.

— Contributions by T. Hazell

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UCS NEWS

Pupil News Stories: Milo on Channel 4’s Your Song Upper Remove pupil Milo recently took part in Channel 4’s Your Song, a nationwide series celebrating everyday singers and the personal stories behind the songs they perform.

Milo’s journey began when his mum sent him the application form while he was on a train. “I thought nothing of it,” he said, “but I am so happy I applied!”

After progression through the London round, Milo

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went on to earn a place in the grand finale at Hackney Empire, where finalists across the country came together to perform.

Throughout the programme, Milo enjoyed trying new things and meeting new people.

His favourite moments came during both the heat and the final, when he was able to hear “the unbelievable stories of the fellow applicants”, which he described as “all so different but so amazing”.

The experience also changed his perspective on music. “I really learnt that singing is such a physical task and not just a hobby or habit,” he explained.

Reflecting on his time on the programme, Milo said it taught him resilience and the importance of taking opportunities “with both hands and trying your best”.

— Contributions by M Kyaw; Milo Upper Remove

Classics and History Podcast Launch

We decided to create the UCS History and Classics Podcast for two reasons. First, to combine two related subject areas into an interdisciplinary podcast; second, to research and discuss content beyond the constraints of the A Level syllabus. To allow for more deliberative discussions, we decided on a strictly unscripted format, where we invite specialist guest speakers to help answer the overarching questions of an episode or segment.

In our first episode, we drew parallels between the contemporary United States and the Late Roman Republic.

We concluded that, despite growing extremities bearing some resemblance to the Late Roman Republic, the federal republican system of US governance is likely to remain intact, largely because it faces no viable systemic competitor.

Finding these subtleties makes the entire project all the more stimulating. As well as an upcoming Oracy-cum-Maoism episode, we will also be recording a summer episode, where we discuss two pieces of academic research we’ve each written as co-hosts.

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UCS NEWS

Arkwright Scholarship Award Upper Remove pupils particularly demanding, Rian and Dhruv have describing the challenge been awarded Arkwright of designing “three Engineering Scholarships, solutions to a problem among the most within just one hour”. prestigious awards of Dhruv also identified the their kind in the UK. The assessment as the most scholarship recognises difficult stage, explaining exceptional talent, that he had to work with creativity and problem“new topics under timed solving, providing pressure”. recipients with mentoring, industry connections and As part of their opportunities to further applications, Rian built an autonomous medical develop their interests. delivery rover, while The application process Dhruv designed a plant included a written pot that automatically submission, an aptitude waters and lights plants. assessment and a Reflecting on the final interview based experience, Rian said around an engineering the scholarship process project. Rian found “pushed me a bit more the aptitude test than usual”, encouraging

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him to tackle problems thoroughly rather than settle for “it’s good enough”. Dhruv praised how approachable the process was, noting that the scholarship was “a lot fairer and more inviting than most people would think”.

Looking ahead, both pupils hope to study Engineering at university, with Rian considering Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and Dhruv aiming to attend a leading institution.

— Contributions by M. Kyaw; Dhruv and Rian (Upper Remove)

Dr. Edmunds’ Science Resource Reaches One Million Views

I recently marked a milestone for my educational website, sciencedoctor.school. blog. I originally set up the site as an NQT, prompted by frustration with the duplication of teacher workload and the time spent writing identical resources. What began as a practical way to share materials has grown significantly; the platform now hosts over 500 worksheets

and booklets, which have recently surpassed 1 million downloads.

Additionally, the site has attracted over 1.5 million visitors from more than 150 countries. It is very rewarding to know that these resources are proving useful to fellow teachers and students on a wider scale.

— Contributions by P. Edmund

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Upper Remove Prize Giving The Upper Remove Prize Giving marked an important milestone for pupils as they celebrated years of hard work, growth, and achievement.

The Headmaster opened the event by reflecting on the many students who had been part of the school community since the age of four, highlighting experiences that had shaped their academic journeys.

Pupils entered the Great Hall to a slideshow of photographs from their Lower and Middle School years, creating a sense of nostalgia and pride. Each student received a copy of James Clear’s Atomic

Habits as a form prize, recognising the positive habits and resilience developed throughout their GCSE studies, and noting the importance of maintaining this practice as they look ahead to the next exciting stage of their academic careers. Special recognition was given through the Paulatim prizes, awarded to pupils who demonstrated outstanding academic, co-curricular, and community contributions throughout their time in the Middle School. Avi and Rocco delivered a thoughtful speech reflecting on

their time in Middle School and expressing gratitude to inspiring teachers. An outstanding musical performance of ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’ from Sam and Matteo resounded in a standing ovation from all, and the event culminated in a stirring rendition of ‘Paulatim’ with Matteo on the organ. The ceremony concluded with my address to pupils, thanking them for their truly phenomenal contribution to the Middle School and the wider UCS Community.

— Contributions by S. Maze

Lower School Awards Evening On 10 June, the Shell year group, their parents, and their Form Tutors gathered in the Great Hall for the annual Lower School Awards Evening.

The event was opened by the impressive Shell Rock Band who played the Foo Fighters’ ‘Times Like These’. It was a fine start and the comperes without compare, Sam and Ale, directed proceedings with aplomb.

Jake and Aitya reflected on their time spent in the classroom throughout Entry and Shell, and Tom and Wolfram described the various co-curricular

activities they had been involved in over the last two years. Benji performed a short Shakespeare reading, and Hugo entertained the audience with Moszkowski’s ‘Etincelles’ on the piano.

Yoshi and Teddy talked about their progress through the Headmaster’s Lower School Award, the Lower School Diploma and the Young Leaders’ Award.

Headmaster, Mr Beard, then gave out prizes to the Shell pupils. The evening concluded with the House Prizes – ten prizes which were awarded to pupils who have made fantastic

academic progress this year and have exemplified the Life Values and the Learning Values throughout their first two years at UCS. Mr Roberts asked the boys to reflect on their memories of the last two years and what would be their ‘Madeleine de Proust’ about this time.

It was a fine way for pupils to graduate from the Lower School and Ms Maze concluded proceedings by welcoming the pupils to the Middle School.

— Contributions by E. Roberts

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ACADEMIC

Transitus Academic Symposium What links the collapse of the Spanish Empire, asteroid deflection, and the impact of AI on income inequality? The Transitus Academic Symposium, of course!

On Wednesday 10 June, every pupil in the Transitus gave an eight-minute presentation, followed by questions from their peers

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and a subject-specialist teacher. The event was the culmination of four weeks of independent research, which included a masterclass on public speaking from Mr Riviere, Head of Oracy.

widespread willingness to venture far beyond the syllabus. Overall, the quality of the symposium was truly remarkable and a testament to the academic capability and dedication of the Transitus year group.

The research questions chosen by the pupils demonstrated tremendous ambition, curiosity, and a

— Contributions by J. Sharp

Sixth Form Multi-Sector Careers Networking Event On May 12 UCS hosted a comprehensive MultiSector Careers and Networking event for Transitus and Sixth Form students, and 25 visiting Michaela Community School students. Chaired by the Student Careers Champions, the afternoon featured three concurrent expert tracks followed by interactive networking.

The Law panel featured Peter Allen (Freshfields), Charu Lata Hogg (All Survivors Project) Christopher Stothers, and Jennifer Thelen (39 Essex Chambers), introducing

students to global corporate finance, human rights advocacy, international intellectual property litigation, and public law.

The Arts, Drama, Design and Technology track included fine artist Raphael Freedman, an Old Gower and Central Saint Martins graduate, and the eclectic, allround artist Brook Tate, showcasing how creative arts seamlessly intersect with commercial innovation, mathematics, and complex engineering.

Finally, the Biology, Chemistry and Medicine panel brought together consultant surgeons Dr Michael Dyalinas and Dr James Kinross, pharmaceutical director Dr Leonie Stain, and bioengineering researcher Abby Thompson, mapping out pathways spanning clinical NHS practice, robotic surgery, data science, and corporate healthcare leadership.

— Contributions by N. Salvatori

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UCS NEWS

Lower School Science Fair On the evening of Wednesday 17 June, the Great Hall played host to UCS’s Entry Science Fair, and the standard on display was remarkable.

Over the preceding weeks, Entry pupils had designed, planned and carried out

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their own independent scientific investigations, chosen from a broad range of Physics, Biology and Chemistry projects.

The breadth and ambition of the work, spanning all three sciences and encompassing both hands-on practical

experiments and datadriven research, was impressive by any measure.

The fair was run as a poster session in the style of a real academic conference, with pupils presenting

their findings to peers and staff, fielding questions and engaging seriously with each other’s work. The format demands genuine scientific communication, and Entry pupils rose to it with confidence and maturity that belied their age.

Four prizes were awarded across Physics, Biology, Chemistry and an overall category. Congratulations to all who took part.

— Contributions by P. Edmunds

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History Guest Speaker: Dr James Bulgin UCS pupils were fortunate to have a visit from Dr James Bulgin, the head of the IWM Holocaust Galleries. He spoke to pupils about his work on creating the galleries, as well as the wider role of museums in society and how they contribute to our collective understanding of events. Pupils were given a fascinating insight into the

way in which the Holocaust Galleries were designed, and how the items were carefully chosen and presented. It was an important and enlightening talk, which hopefully allowed our pupils to better conceptualise and understand these profound matters.

— Contributions by H. Barton

Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday Celebration On Friday 8 May, the Biology Department celebrated the centenary of Sir David Attenborough.

Students from Shell to Transitus gathered in the FLT at lunchtime to watch the Netflix documentary A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough and enjoy some pizza. The Biology

Department was festively decorated, and Sir David was present for Polaroid selfies in the form of a life-size cardboard cutout! A spectacular, life-like tortoise cake produced by our very talented pastry chef was shared by all.

Students showed great

enthusiasm for the event, and it was wonderful to reflect on how Sir David Attenborough’s documentaries have impacted our understanding of the natural world.

— Contributions by B. Kirsten

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Sixth Form Prom Following the completion of their examinations, our Sixth pupils gathered at UCS for the annual PreProm celebration. This much-anticipated event provided an opportunity for pupils and staff to come together and

celebrate the end of an important chapter in their school careers. Looking exceptionally smart in their formal attire, pupils enjoyed spending time with friends, taking photographs, and sharing memories

with the teachers who have supported them throughout their time in the Sixth Form. The celebrations then continued at The Sorting Office in Golders Green, where pupils enjoyed an evening of music, dancing

and companionship. It was a joyful occasion and a welldeserved celebration of an outstanding year group.

— Contributions by P. Milton

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COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

House Competitions

House competitions are a cornerstone of the Lower School experience.

Driven by the inspiring leadership of our House Captains, pupils have eagerly contested around 25 events throughout this school year. This term, we have enjoyed the usual summer sporting fare (athletics, tennis and cricket) but we have also seen Bonington win House Fives, Kendall win House Sandcastle Building, Secole thrive in Drama and Dance, and Bonington claim the inaugural House Axe Throwing contest (undertaken on the Bushcraft trip).

We were also delighted by the return of House Reading under Mr Mee’s stewardship. Reciting poetry in the Great Hall, our Entry and Shell

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pupils showed nerves of steel and performed with immense panache.

Kendall took the Shell prize, and Secole took the Entry prize.

Kendal’s consistent performances across the Sports Days saw them crowned House Cup champions, securing the title for the first time since 2022. A well-deserved victory marked a successful summer of competition!

— Contributions by E. Roberts

Remove Art Exhibition This exhibition showcases the pupils’ first extended outcome, completed in a mock examination setting over five hours.

The final pieces are the culmination of a creative process involving artist investigation, primary research, and material experimentation. Through individual planning and refinement, pupils produced personal responses that reflect both their interests and growing

artistic confidence. The exhibition highlights a diverse range of project concepts and media, demonstrating the range of different approaches taken across the cohort. These outcomes are a testament to the pupils’ sustained commitment, creativity, and hard work throughout their coursework.

— Contributions by E. Barten

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Deme Competitions The Deme Competition has delivered another year of noise, rivalry, and impressive commitment, with pupils throwing themselves into events across the school in support of their Deme.

basketball – a fairly convincing way to make the case for top spot.

Whether on the court, the pitch, or the track, Baxters consistently found a way to get over the line.

This year’s champions were Baxters, whose name will go on the trophy after a brilliant run of results. Their campaign included victories in volleyball, Sports Day, rugby, and

The race behind them was close too, with Evans and Flooks unable to be separated as they finished tied in second place. Both Demes produced some excellent performances across the

year and ensured that Baxters were never able to relax completely.

Congratulations to Baxters on a well-earned victory, and well done to Evans, Flooks, and everyone else who took part. The competition was played in a terrific spirit throughout.

— Contributions by D. Holliday

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TRIPS

Entry Trip to Skern Lodge The trip to Skern Lodge is frequently cited by pupils at the end of their time in the Lower School as the highlight of their time with us. With four days of guaranteed Devon sunshine, endless activities

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on offer (surfing, rafting, proved no different, and climbing, abseiling, archery, it was fantastic to see the tunnels, zip line, assault boys get on so well with course and high ropes), each other for the entirety and great camaraderie of our stay. There is a spirit from start to finish, it is about this year group easy to see why. Despite which often impresses the heatwave, this year me. They supported each

other when they found the activities challenging, and they celebrated the successes in style. The group were a little short on sleep when we returned, but they were not short of memories, which they will keep for the rest of their lives.

— Contributions by E. Roberts

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TRIPS

Transitus Physics Trip to UCL On Tuesday 12 May, a group of our Transitus science pupils attended ‘Science in a Changing World: A conversation for the next 200 years’ at UCL’s Bloomsbury Theatre. This panel discussion, hosted in partnership with the Royal Society for UCL's bicentenary, featured leading researchers including Professors Mark Miodownik, Polina Bayvel, Kevin Fong, and Chris van Tulleken. The conversation covered a diverse range of long-term themes, from space medicine and the possibility of Martian habitation to advanced digital communications and global food security. The evening offered our pupils a thought-provoking look at how scientific innovation might address major global and societal challenges over the next two centuries.

— Contributions by P. Edmunds

Remove French Trip to Nice During the May half-term, we set off to begin our week-long trip to Nice, France.

Each morning, we started our day with breakfast from our very friendly host families. We were able to improve our French by speaking with them daily before attending lessons with French teachers. The afternoons saw excursions around Nice and to nearby towns. Highlights included an adventure course on a mountain near Grasse with scenic views, the famous Casino de MonteCarlo and the Picasso Museum.

We were able to explore Nice each evening, enjoying walks along the Promenade des Anglais, buying souvenirs, and tasting the best of French cuisine. Overall, the trip was great fun, and I would like to thank the teachers who organised such an unforgettable trip! C’était incroyable!

— Contributions by Joshua, Remove

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Geography Trip to Cumbria Over the May half-term, the annual A Level fieldwork trip took place. 29 Transitus Geographers travelled up to the Blencathra Field Studies Council centre and spent four days carrying out human and physical fieldwork. This included a visit to Keswick town centre and measuring the discharge and velocity of a local river. The evenings comprised classroom sessions, followed by tournaments in spikeball and basketball. It was wonderful to see the whole year group integrate and enjoy their time in the most incredible landscape in the UK. — Contributions by J.T. Williams

Shell Battlefields Trip This June’s Battlefields trip was the latest in a long tradition of UCS visits to Flanders that can be traced back to 1987. As ever, as well as providing a wonderful opportunity for the Shell year to travel in their new Demes, there was a focus on remembering the sacrifice made by members of the UCS community during the Great War. Several wreaths were laid in memory of Old Gowers, and we were particularly pleased to be able to take part in the Last Post ceremony in Ypres.

The boys enjoyed the opportunity to visit the trenches at Sanctuary Wood as well as tunnels further south near Arras, where there was underground fighting in 1917. For many, of course, the highlight will have been the chance to purchase the famous chocolate in Ypres, with many a “special deal” offered to the boys. All in all, a jam-packed two days flew by, and the trip was a fitting way to round off the year.

— Contributions by A. Wilkes

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TRIPS

Entry Lower School Award Trip to Bushcraft and the Great Ouse River As part of the Lower School Headmasters’ Award, one group of Entry pupils headed into the wild for an imersive bushcraft expedition. The students fully embraced the wilderness, mastering the art of shelter building

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using only natural materials and unleashing their inner warriors with a thrilling and highly competitive House Axethrowing competition. As dusk fell, the ultimate test of their resourcefulness came to fruition as they

successfully kindled their own fires, gathering around the warm firelight to swap stories and celebrate the day’s triumphs.

Another cohort of our Entry students took to the water for a true test

of self-reliance on a multiday canoeing and camping expedition. Laden with tents, food, sleeping bags, and supplies, the canoes became their self-contained lifelines.

Pupils worked in pairs to master paddle techniques and synchronisation, navigating the extra weight downriver with impressive stamina.

After a demanding day on the water, the adventure continued on land, where they pitched camp and cooked under the open sky using only the gear they had carried.

— Contributions by T. Ahilan

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UCS NEWS

Record-Breaking Year for the Duke of Edinburgh Programme The Summer term has come around again, and that means the Duke of Edinburgh Expedition season has been a big part of our Lower Remove, Remove, and Transitus life.

Despite the hot weather, our Silver expeditions out in Chesham and the Chilterns took 35 of our Remove boys out camping

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and hiking, up and down hills and through forests and fields from High Wycombe towards Henleyon-Thames.

Our Bronze expeditions were partially postponed due to the extreme heat, but half of our Lower Remove boys took to trekking across

Bedfordshire for their Personal Development week. Our Gold participants can look forward to adventures in the Peak District, the Bannau Brycheiniog, and the Shropshire Hills over the coming summer, and our remaining Bronze expeditioners can expect their time to come in

September - watch this space!

The Expedition holds a special place in the Outdoor Pursuits and personal development offered by the school, and those who take part in these physical challenges push themselves beyond their comfort zone towards their best selves. All should be

proud of their achievements this year, and we look forward to welcoming new Bronze, Silver, and Gold adventurers from September 2026.

— Contributions by M. Edwards

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TRIPS

Headmaster’s Lower School Award Trip to Thorpe Park Over 100 Shell students successfully completed the prestigious Headmaster’s Award this term. To complete the award, pupils had to tackle challenges across four out of five key disciplines: Adventure, Co-Curricular, Community, Enquiry, and Academic.

From bushcraft and volunteering with the Pre-Prep to vital

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conservation work at Hampstead Heath, our students threw themselves into every challenge with immense dedication. As a reward for their outstanding achievements, the cohort was invited on a thrilling day out to Thorpe Park.

The atmosphere was electric as students enjoyed a well-deserved day of camaraderie and

world-class attractions.

However, no one had more fun than Mr Beard, who led by example and conquered Hyperia, the UK’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster!

Congratulations to all our successful Shell pupils.

— Contributions by T. Ahilan

Miss Baxter’s Big Day Out Trip

40 Entry pupils.

8 teachers.

5 km run.

36 inflatable obstacles.

1 grazed knee.

100% fun.

was about pure enjoyment, and aside from my badly grazed knee, everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to Ms Baxter for organising such a terrific event.

These are the key statistics from Ms Baxter’s inaugural Big Day Out. The sun shone as 40 Entry pupils arrived at the Hertfordshire Showground to take part in a 5km run. The Deputy Head (Pupils) led a rigorous warmup at the start, and the UCS group were then unleashed on the course, which covered 5km. There were no prizes for finishing first. The day

“I had an amazing time.

My favourite obstacle was Slapper, which was the first one in the race. It was like running the gauntlet, and most people fell off,” said Entry boy Avik.

— Contributions by E. Roberts

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COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

Art Felt: A Celebration of Imagination and Creativity

Returning for its fourth brilliant year, Art Felt—our flagship playwriting partnership with Rhyl Primary School—continues to celebrate the raw creative power of children’s imaginations. Directed by Mr Dominic Weatherby (UCS Director in Residence), this year’s project saw Year 5 pupils from Rhyl Primary School craft six spectacular mini-plays in playwriting workshops, ranging from the suspense of Tick Tock Trouble to the comedy of Citrus and Crust.

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These original scripts were brought to life on the Lund Theatre stage by a talented ensemble of UCS actors.

The culminating showcase offered Rhyl families and staff a joyful, highenergy afternoon of theatre, affirming the immense brilliance of these young writers and providing them with a literal platform for their voices to be heard.

— Contributions by M. Sammon

Tomorrow’s Trailblazers Society Table Tennis Fundraiser As this year draws to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents, Old Gowers, and friends of UCS who have supported our pupils through the Tomorrow’s Trailblazers campaign.

We are especially grateful to the pupils in the Tomorrow’s Trailblazers Society and their sponsor, The Wag Club, for

organising a fantastic end-of-term fundraiser in support of the Bursary Award Fund. An impressive 27 pupils signed up to compete in a table tennis tournament, sell pizza and cookies, and run a raffle, ultimately raising over £1,300! Our sincere thanks go to Jamie Belman, Old Gower and Founder of The Wag Club, for his generous support.

To find out how you can support Tomorrow’s Trailblazers, please contact the Development Office at development@ucs.org.uk.

— Contributions by E. Sorohan

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COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS

UCS Networking at Just Park Despite national transit strikes, over 50 parents, staff, and Old Gowers gathered on 23 April for a vibrant UCS networking evening centred on Tech and Innovation.

Held at JustPark’s fresh, modern offices at 2 Pancras Square building, the bright space offered a relaxed vibe with light canapés and beverages. It provided the perfect backdrop for techminded guests to connect and strengthen the UCS network.

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The evening’s highlight was an Old Gower success story from Anthony Eskinazi (OG 1996– 2001), founder of JustPark.

Anthony shared his inspiring journey from school-day curiosity to launching a tech powerhouse that now serves 16 million customers. It was a fantastic night of connection, celebrating both our shared professional passions and the remarkable achievements of our alumni.

— Contributions by C. Hyotte

Lower School Fair

The Lower School Fair debuted at the end of April. The event was a collaboration between the Sixth Form Monitor team and the Shell. Between these two parties, 12 stalls were organised in the Great Hall one lunchtime to raise money for charity.

The pupils were extremely inventive with the design of

the stalls, and the Entry loved taking part. I don’t think many will forget taking part in Smell The Cheese or live football matches involving remote-controlled cars.

Riyan won the sweets in a jar contest, and several teachers tolerated having wet sponges thrown at them in the playground.

It was all for a good cause, and several hundred pounds were raised for Community Action charities.

— Contributions by E. Roberts

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UCS Networking: Summer Drinks On Wednesday 20 May, the Development and Community Engagement Office hosted a networking and social event in the Great Hall, bringing together over 120 attendees, including Sixth Form pupils, parents, and Old Gowers.

Deputy Head Rebecca

Baxter welcomed guests, celebrating how a shared UCS foundation opens professional doors and gives young alumni and Sixth Form pupils a headstart in navigating their careers.

The evening proved a powerful opportunity for the entire community to

connect, with especially strong representation from Law, Finance, Tech, Healthcare, and the Creative Arts.

Transitus student Markus reflected that “What surprised me most was the genuine interest they took in my experiences as

a current pupil, which made the whole event a perfect opportunity to forge new relationships and build my confidence in networking!”

Liana, a UCS parent and crossauthority lead at the Bank of England, noted: “I often gain fresh perspectives from the pupils and alumni through our conversations, and I always

leave with a deep sense of pride in the remarkable individuals nurtured by UCS.” Our UCS Networking initiative includes two offsite events each year, recently hosted by JustPark and Accurx. If you would like to partner with us for future events, please

contact Catherine Hyotte at catherine.hyotte@ucs.org. uk. You can also join the UCS Connect online platform to access networking opportunities, mentorship programmes, and events.

— Contributions by C. Hyotte

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Lower School Production: The Roaring Boys Conceived by Director in Residence Dom Weatherby, the production was an original work inspired

by The Bacchae, the ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides. Reimagining the themes of the classical text through the lens of the climate crisis, The Roaring Boys was a bold undertaking. Drawing on both ancient and modern performance practices, the piece incorporated the use of masks and a chorus alongside live cinema techniques.

The maturity and commitment shown by our Lower School performers were exceptional. Tackling complex themes and an innovative performance style, the cast demonstrated impressive focus, imagination and confidence throughout.

They embraced the demands of ensemble performance, creating a vivid theatrical world through movement, voice and collective storytelling.

The Roaring Boys was a brilliant example of theatre’s ability to connect the past with the present, drawing on ancient traditions to illuminate contemporary issues. It was a remarkable achievement from all involved and a testament to the talent, curiosity and courage of our younger performers.

— Contributions by C. Abbott

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PERFORMING ARTS

Entry and Shell Performance Platform 20 Lower School musicians contributed solo performances in this Great Hall evening concert. In an evening of impressive piano playing, Daniel (Shell) and Hugo (Shell) brought dazzling virtuosity to Chopin, Edward (Entry) proved stylish in Beethoven, and Ka Wing (Shell) brought dexterity and touch to ‘Il Pleut’ by Mel Bonis.

Of the cellists, Simon (Shell) demonstrated maturity in Faurė’s ‘Élegiė’ and Sam (Shell)

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produced a fully rounded sound in Saint-Saens’s ‘The Swan’. On the violin, Shaowen (Shell) produced beautiful tone in James Horner’s Legends of the Fall, Freddy (Shell) brought commitment to Bartók’s Romanian Dances and Leo (Shell) proved stylish in Dvořák’s Sonatina. The evening was testimony to the strength in depth of Lower School musicians.

— Contributions by C. Dawe

Jazz Concert

Legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey once said, “Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life”, and for two hours at the Jazz Concert, both performers and audience were transported by an eclectic and highly polished programme. The sound in the GSLT, overseen

by Shelley Walker, allowed the performers to be heard to their full potential, from highly nuanced, intimate songs such as ‘Nightingale’

and ‘Is It A Crime’ to Milo’s (Upper Remove) full-blown epic, ‘Feeling Good’. Our leavers truly excelled in their features, with Jehaan, Amy, Daria, and Eden all giving highly individual and stylistic interpretations.

Especially pleasing was the small ensemble repertoire being chosen, arranged, and rehearsed by the performers themselves, resulting in innovative and sophisticated

arrangements such as ‘Havana’, ‘Night in Tunisia’, and ‘Yellowjacket’. Every song was a highlight with all-around stellar performances, making a joyous evening I was proud to be a part of.

— Contributions by S. Da Silva

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PERFORMING ARTS

Singers Concert

This lunchtime concert in the Giles Slaughter Lecture Theatre was devoted entirely to vocal music. There were very promising debuts from Zack (Lower Remove), alto, and Harry (Shell), treble. The event was unusual in featuring two sibling duets: the Fraiser brothers performing Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Volkslied’, whilst the Goldberg brothers combined harmoniously in ‘My Way’.

Sixth musicians Will and Benjamin contributed distinguished renditions of Mozart opera arias. The concert was rounded off in style by Milo, fresh from winning the London round of Channel 4’s Your Song.

Congratulations are due to Miss Pardoe (Head of Singing) and Ms Ube (Singing Teacher) for curating the event.

— Contributions by C. Dawe

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Leavers Concert This was the biggest Leavers’ Concert during my 14 years at UCS, an epic event involving over 30 Sixth musicians and 26 musical items. As such, it epitomised the massive contribution that this multi-talented and wholehearted cohort has given to co-curricular music over the years. On the instrumental front, Alex (cello) contributed a serene rendition of Pablo Casals’ ‘Song of the Birds’, whilst Joshua (violin) and Amy (cello) were joined

by Transitus musicians in a sonorous performance of Dvořák’s ‘Piano Quintet’.

The Percussion Ensemble entertained us mightily with ‘Good Cup/Bad Cup’, followed by a sparkling duet version of George Hamilton Green’s ‘Jovial Jasper’ from Benjamin (xylophone) and Jehaan (piano).

Singing was healthily represented with nine solo vocal performances, including Roshan filling the Great Hall with his rich baritone in Tosti’s ‘Il Pescatore Cantal’ and Neda’s soulful ‘Always Starting Over’. The female a cappella group Altus sang ‘Thank You For The

Music’ in perfect harmony, and Barbershop blended as one in Vaughan Williams’ beautiful arrangement of ‘The Turtle Dove’. The Jazz Quartet (Joe, Louis, Finn, and Alex) provided sophisticated backing for Daria’s powerful vocals in Christina Aguilera’s ‘Walk Away’ and the evening was rounded off with Charlie assembling all performers for a Deme-Song style romp through Chuck Berry’s ‘You Never Can Tell’.

— Contributions by C. Dawe

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Rock Concert The Rock Concert was an epic event, featuring 29 numbers and 15 bands drawn from 83 singers, guitarists, drummers and keyboard players. From the Entry, Matteo projected charismatic vocals in Måneskin’s ‘Zitti e Buoni’, whilst powerful vocals from Ben in the Shell Band’s rendition of ‘Whole

Lotta Love’ by Led Zeppelin were backed up by energetic drumming from Freddy Fenton.

The Lower Remove contributed a virtuoso Guns N’ Roses medley, featuring Saul, Sebastian and George on guitars, Ray on keyboard and Marcus on drums. The Remove band provided

atmospheric support for Daria’s (Transitus) performance of Sade’s ‘Is It A Crime’, with soulful saxophone interjections from Iskander and stylish work on kit from Siraj.

Milo in the Upper Remove sang ‘Feelin’ Good’ with spellbinding flexibility and vocal

Music Shelley Walker range. Transitus vocalists Rain’ and ‘Freebird’, with continues to do with UCS Alice and Tammy performed standout contributions rock musicians. a highly effective up-tempo from Charlie on electric version of ‘Careless Whisper’, guitar and Luka on vocals.

— Contributions by and guitarists Zach, Ilai and The evening went down C. Dawe Nathan excelled in Pink a storm with a Lund Floyd’s ‘Comfortably Numb’. audience packed to the Finally, Sixth Rock musicians rafters – a testament to took a break from A Level the remarkable work that studies to treat us to ‘Purple the Head of Contemporary

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Summer Concert The Summer Concert proved a truly epic event, involving over 160 performers and 14 ensembles ranging from flutes, guitars, clarinets and strings to the bighitting combos of Big Band and Senior Jazz. All six UCS choirs took part, testament to the inspirational work of Miss Pardoe.

Chamber Choir sang with great a cappella finesse in Sarah Quartel’s ‘Voice on the Wind’; Top Voices threatened to raise the roof of the Great Hall in a rousing rendition of ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’. Despite the absence of two exam year groups, Symphony Orchestra gave a stylish and polished rendition of

the first two movements of Beethoven’s First Symphony – proof positive that the future of UCS Music is exceptionally bright!

— Contributions by C. Dawe

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UCSSPORTS NEWS

Sports Day Middle School Sports as two of their Super Day brought a day of Smash Cricket teams won exciting competition across the A and C competitions.

Lower Remove, Remove Seacole responded and Upper Remove. The strongly in the afternoon morning featured hardball by finishing first in the cricket and tennis, with athletics, but Kendal’s Olders securing victory in consistent performances the cricket. The afternoon across the day earned athletics provided a them the overall title. thrilling finale, with Evans winning both the 4x200m Unfortunately, the Shell relay and shuttle relay to competition had to be secure the overall Middle cancelled due to the heat, although pupils still School title. enjoyed a series of quickFor Entry Sports Day, fire Super Smash Cricket Kendal celebrated success matches before cooling off

with an impromptu water fight organised by Mr Jung.

Transitus pupils completed their adapted programme with tennis and volleyball, where Baxters rounded off Mr Walton’s final Sports Day by winning both competitions – a fitting leaving present.

Here’s hoping for slightly cooler temperatures next year; words I never thought I’d say in England!

— Contributions by E. Sawtell

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SPORTS

Cricket Cricket took centre stage again this term with a number of close and competitive matches across the year groups. Our Under-13A Captain, Zahan, displayed a cricketing maturity well beyond his years throughout the season. Meanwhile, Charlie scored a brilliant first 50 for the U12As. The U14Bs were once again our most outstanding squad, although they did see their incredible 15-game winning streak finally broken by a strong QE Boys team. The school’s Super Smash competitions continued to build on the players’ teamwork, game

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craft, and resilience, while the 1st XI is now preparing for the threeday Cricket Festival at Gresham’s School in Norfolk.

Reflecting on the season, U14B captain Henry (Lower Remove) praised the commitment shown by the squad. “Everyone worked incredibly hard,” he said, adding that it had been rewarding to see “everyone’s batting and bowling improve every week”.

One of the highlights of the campaign came against Westminster.

“Our best performance

was definitely against Westminster,” reflected Henry, as two UCS players recorded excellent half-centuries in a memorable team performance. Looking back on the season, Henry reflected on the team’s spirit and determination. “As captain, I’ve been proud to see how we never gave up, even when matches got tight. We had a lot of fun, played some great cricket, and it has been an amazing experience representing the school.”

— Contributions by A. Van Der Looy

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SPORTS

Tennis It has been another outstanding season for UCS Tennis, with exceptional strength in depth throughout the younger age groups showing that the future of the programme is in very safe hands. Our Entry and Shell teams recorded impressive victories over Highgate, Westminster, JFS and St Benedict’s, while our Middle School sides

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also enjoyed notable successes against Highgate and Mill Hill.

These matches were fiercely competitive yet always played in excellent spirit. As we celebrate this season, special recognition must go to Ruben, Ruben and Zeb, whose commitment, leadership and performances over many years have helped

shape one of the most successful periods in recent UCS Tennis history. They leave an outstanding legacy, and we thank them sincerely, wishing them every success in the years ahead.

— Contributions by O. Bienias

Table Tennis UCS Table Tennis continues to achieve outstanding success. In 2023, the U13 team became national champions, and UCS was recognised by Camden Borough as the leading school for developing players to represent the borough at the London Youth Games. Building on this, the team won

the 2024 London Youth Games, competing against all 31 London boroughs, and was honoured as the Best Achieving Boys’ Team.

In 2025–26, all UCS teams (U13 Boys, U16 Boys, U18 Boys and U18 Girls) progressed from the Central London Schools Qualifiers to the Area

Finals. Despite disruptions caused by examination commitments, the U16 Boys are now preparing to represent Camden Borough at the London Youth Games on 4 July, aiming to add another title to UCS’s growing legacy.

— Contributions by J. Enemuwe

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SPORTS

Pupil Achievement: ISFA Representative for England

Lower Remove pupil Zachary represented the ISFA England Under-14 team in their 6–2 victory over Welsh Schools, a fantastic achievement and a richly deserved reward for his hard work and dedication.

To earn selection for an England schools side

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is a significant honour, with players chosen from a highly competitive pool of talented young footballers from across the country. Zachary’s achievement reflects not only his ability on the pitch but also the resilience and determination he has shown throughout his football journey.

Representing England is an opportunity few young players experience, and everyone at UCS is delighted to celebrate Zach’s success.

— Contributions by M. Kyaw

Pupil Achievement: Middlesex Cricket Pathway Middlesex is one of the country’s leading county cricket programmes, and regional selection identifies some of the most talented young players from across the county for advanced coaching and representative competition. As a key step on the pathway towards county agegroup cricket, selection is both highly competitive and a significant achievement.

Theo has demonstrated exceptional dedication to cricket this season, leading by example as the captain of the School’s Under-12A team. His leadership on the field and commitment to training have been

of a high standard throughout the term.

Beyond his contributions to school sport, Theo has been selected for the Central Region team within the Middlesex Cricket pathway.

This well-deserved success highlights Theo’s commitment to his sport and bright potential as a cricketer. We look forward to watching his continued progress and congratulate him on this accomplishment.

— Contributions by A. Van Der Looy

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PRIZE LIST

Sixth Form

The Alan Greengross Prize for Geopolitics & International Relations Zirui Peng

FORM, SUBJECT, AND CO-CURRICULAR PRIZES

The Tapson Prize for History Hadrien Diefenbacher

The Old Gowers’ Prize for Applied Science Xsenia Sokolova The Richard Schlagman Art Prize Nasta Veremeeva The Sixth Form Prize for Biology Ayaan Sanger The U.H. Stanley Chemistry Prize Eugenio Coppola The Hallifax Prizes for Classics Edoardo Saxby Lucas Samonas The Sixth Form Prize for Computer Science Guy Levy The Rowland Hawkins Prize for Design & Technology Jack Lesser

The Sixth Form Prize for Italian Florian Golser The Sixth Form Prize for Mandarin Anqi Chen The T.R. Potbury Prize for Mathematics Daniel McAndrew The Cohn Prize for Further Mathematics Benjamin Kotok Nicholls The Stephen Warshaw Prize for Modern Languages Carlo Von Der Tann The Hayden Coffin Prize for Academic Music Charlie Hall The Boothroyd Prize for Physics Sam Goodridge

The Sixth Form Prize for Drama Olive Cohen

The Seifert Prize for Politics Benjamin Esfandi

The Robert Shone Prize for Economics Emil Javanshir

The Tomorrow’s Trailblazers Prize for Psychology Finn Harris

The Myers Memorial Prize for English William Travis The David Colwell Prize for French Saria Al Halabi The Russell Chapman Prize for Geography Lydia Carruthers The Sixth Form Prize for German William Brady The Sixth Form Prize for Philosophy Henry Heppell

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The Richard Schlagman History of Art Prize Eli Newman

The Sixth Form Prize for Spanish Mariella Checkley The David and Peter Lund Prizes for Outstanding Work with Others in The Wider Community Amelia Cable George Akle The Colonel Young Prizes for Contribution to School Publications Alisa Spasskaya Jehaan Shah

The Dave Scott Prizes for Service to the School Community Amber Ross Sanaya Mehra The Bacton Prize for Community Action Toby Davis The Debating & Public Speaking Prize Louis Pollock The Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Drama Bob Murray The H. R. Lewis Prizes for Musical Performance Amy Prins Alex Haines The Richard Hand Prize for Ensemble Music Joshua Martinovic Lemalu The Fergus Read Prize for Jazz Louis Davis

The Paulatim Prize - Baxters Clara Chatin The Paulatim Prize - Black Hawkins Freddy Beard The Allan Woolley Prize - Evans Elinor Korczak The Bentham Prize - Flooks Maddy Ashley The Bentham Prize - Olders Alex Outred The Bentham Prize - Underwoods Cosmo Gould The Vice Captains’ Prizes Sophia Lee-Benson Charlie Rollo The Captains’ Prizes Avantika Varghese Luka Moriarty

The Roger Bannister Prizes for Outstanding Contribution to Sport Immy Ezro Oliver Kramer The Rodney Mellor Prizes for Contribution to Sport Lara Pospisilova Jacob Colman The Rugby Prize Ben Krol The Football Prizes Jessie Klein Louis Laporte The Hockey Prize Oscar Price The Netball Prize Mia Samuels The Cricket Prize Ishan Mathur The Basketball Prize Tom Harris

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PRIZE LIST

Transitus FORM, SUBJECT, AND CO-CURRICULAR PRIZES The Transitus Prize for Sport Dylan Katz Harry Roberts Lydia Brem Gracie Collins The Transitus Prize for Co-Curricular Music Joseph Sainsbury The Transitus Prize for Co-Curricular Drama Jonah Chinn

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The Transitus Design Technology Prize Alex Maxey The Transitus Academic Drama Prize Tammy Gilmore The Transitus Economics Prize Sophie Harris The Transitus English Prize Luca Biondi The Transitus French Prize Amalya Boz The Transitus Geography Prize Immy Heller The Transitus German Prize Edward Cannon-Brookes

The Prize for Entrepreneurship Carlos Gonzalez-Esteban

The Transitus History Prize Emily Tannenbaum

The Bacton Prize for Community Action Yunus Kadiri

The Transitus History of Art Prize Ida Gentzel

The Transitus Harvard Book Prize Oyinade Gisanrin

The Transitus Italian Prize Erin Rossborough

Transitus Prize for all-round contribution Josh Schneider Matteo Ceccoli Allegra Crystal Sam Fielden Amy Fofana

The Transitus Mandarin Prize Dinah Goldstein

The Welford Prize for Art Mila Carulla Lambert

The Transitus Further Maths Prize Ella Freeman

The Transitus Biology Prize Milana Petriva

The Transitus Physics Prize Yash Kedia

The Transitus Chemistry Prize Rahul Gupta

The Transitus Philosophy Prize Logan Allen

The Transitus Classics Prize (Latin) Maria Vavilova

The Transitus Politics Prize Rose Birney

The Transitus Classics Prize (Greek) Sushant Pritam

The Transitus Psychology Prize Anjeli Amin

The Transitus Computer Science Prize Jake Portnoi

The Transitus Spanish Prize Nathan Tillman

The Transitus Maths Prizes Nikolas Petoussis Daisy Leon

Upper Remove

Upper Remove Prize for English Yadin Galore Mati Potts

FORM, SUBJECT, AND CO-CURRICULAR PRIZES

Upper Remove Prize for English Michael Hirschfield

Form Prize UBX - Joshua Zarko UBH - Ramsey Chatila UEV - Jem Wilkinson UFL - Armaan Shahvarooghi UOL - Harry Bayfield UUN - Isaac Redi The Bacton Prize for Community Action Rian Borkakoty The Upper Remove Prize for Contribution to Music Max Chen The Upper Remove Prize for Contribution to Drama Alec Stevenson The Upper Remove Prize for Contribution to Sport Eli Greenbaum UR Paulatim Prize Baxters - Dylan Winner Black Hawkins - Jonty Dryer Evans - Jack Howell Flooks - Hunter Sadd Olders - Ayal Schwartz Underwoods - Alfie Heslam The Douglas Wray Prize for Art Rory Lynch

Upper Remove Prize for Geography Sebastiao Reis Lobo Upper Remove Prize for Modern Languages Barnaby Lester Max Gentzel Jonah Kermisch The Purland Prizes for History Shaurya Swarup Hari Mathur Upper Remove Prize for Mathematics Ian Handley Giuseppe Pilbeam Alexander Kleyner The George Johnson Prize for Technology Tarun Mistry Upper Remove Prize for Academic Music Milo Kester Upper Remove Prize for Academic PE Ethan Ardill Upper Remove Prize for Physics George Gear Upper Remove Prize for Chemistry Krischan Rajendra Upper Remove Prize for Biology Dhruv Jagannathan

Upper Remove Prize for Latin Shai Chesterman Upper Remove Prize for Greek Charlie Howard Upper Remove Prize for Computing Lucas Sauma Upper Remove Prize for Academic Drama Max Littner

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PRIZE LIST

Remove and Lower Remove FORM, SUBJECT, AND CO-CURRICULAR PRIZES Lower Remove Form Prizes LBX - Nicolas Navarro Balloch LBH - William Lacey LEV - Josh Hirschovits LFL - Seb Smith LOL - Arya Entikabi LUN - Alex Groell Remove Form Prizes RBX - Samuel Morris RBH - Louis Schnee Raeven REV - Louis Ledlin RFL - Aarav Aswani ROL - Sonny Blackburn RUN - Ben Choi Cyril Fenton Memorial Award (Lower Remove) Sacha Livingstone The Remove Learning Values Prize Joshua Khong Remove Art Prize Alex Macadam Remove Classics Prize (Latin) Tomasz Grygiel Remove Classics Prize (Greek) Konstantin Vavilov Remove Computer Science Prize Theo Edwards Remove Design Prize Tristan Polner Remove Drama Prize Joshua Batterham Remove Geography Prize Freddie Butcher-Fabrega

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Remove English Prizes Thomas Baker Dash Green Remove History Prize Aaron Tuvey Remove Mathematics Prizes Cyrus Chung Rafael Ashkenazi-Bakes Remove Modern Languages Prizes Lucas Jackson Sam Stone Remove Music Prize Iskander Elbek Remove Academic PE Prize Freddie Littner Remove Science Prizes Adam Losinsky Remove Science Prizes Zac Zakaim Remove Science Prizes Alasdair Han

Lower School FORM, SUBJECT, AND CO-CURRICULAR PRIZES Entry Form Prizes EBAN - Bertie Edwards EBAN - Finn Sathianathan EBON - Noam Bethlehem EBON - Tomas Drury Hernandez EKEN - Luca Davis EKEN - Boyd Bailiwick EMCR - Gabriel Ryazantsev EMCR - Henry Palow ESEA - Sammy Lavy ESEA - Max Gouldstone Shell Form Prizes SBAN - Milo Dawes SBAN - William Rafferty SBON - Callum Hill SBON - Kai Iwakura SKEN - Sam Bradshaw SKEN - Oskar Doffman SMCR - Jay Shah SMCR - Aditya Bharadwaj SSEA - Myles Mathur SSEA - Zahan Lekhraj Shell Art Prizes Jasper Wong Darshan Buttar Shell Drama Prize Benjy Roche J.M. Rubens Literature Prizes (Shell) Tom Donald Sully Pool Lower School Reading Prize (Shell) Blake Margossian Lower School Reading Prize (Shell) Hubert Tinnes Shell French Prize Aaron Villegas Predko Shell Geography Prize Arthur Grant

Shell History Prize Andras Szalai Shell Latin Prize William Samuel-Lajeunesse Futter Mathematics Prize (Shell) Hugo Borrion Futter Mathematics Prize (Shell) Daniel Semenov-Kacs Shell Music Prize Leo O’Leary Lower School Science Prize (Shell) Yoshi Bai Frederick Fenton Shell Design Technology Prize Ka Wing Yau Shell Football Prize Fallon Miller Shell Rugby Prize Bartie Constance Shell Cricket Prize Sam Coren Shell Hockey Prize Harry Cheung Prize for Community Action Thor Ceric Lower School Prize for Debating Simon Lee Entry House Prize (BAN) Dillan Purkayastha Entry House Prize (BON) Henry Fraser Entry House Prize (KEN) Alexander Brien Entry House Prize (MCR) Harry Weetman Entry House Prize (SEA) Leo Shahmurov

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