Parklife_Issue31_2010

ParkLife
Issue No 31
The newsletter of Seaford College
back page
PAIR are
too hot
to handle
Getting
the house
in order
Overjoyed
“
Jumping for joy: Jen Langmead, Ellie Murray, Jossie Kyte, Annie Jinks and Lara Bugle celebrate their results
I
t wasn’t only the students who were
jumping for joy when Seaford College
unveiled its best-ever set of A-level
examination results this year.
Headmaster Toby Mullins was equally
delighted with the students’ success,
which planted the College on a par with
other leading independent schools for
the first time in its history.
Seaford College has always had an
excellent reputation for adding value
to students’ results, ensuring they
reach their full potential. But, with a
high percentage of students requiring
learning support in dyslexia, dyscalculia
or dyspraxia, a low slot in government
league tables is almost inevitable.
However, this year’s results were
on a par – if not better – than many
rival independent schools, with eight
students gaining at least three straight
A* and A grades.
The College achieved a 100% pass
rate, with 62% of entrants obtaining
A*-B grades and 80% A*-C, while 10%
of the candidates gained at least one of
the new, elite A* grades, introduced for
the first time this year.
The average number of points per
This year’s results are by far and
away the best set of results we
have ever had . . .
JUBILANT: Lara Bugle celebrates with AS students
Benadette Palombo, Gabriella Bird and Emily Jones
candidate was a very creditable 319.
HMC scholar Cornelia Roibu, from
Moldova, gained 710 UCAS points
– including 2A*s and 2As, plus a
distinction in her Cambridge Pre-U
exam in economics. Cornelia, who
came to Seaford College on a one-year
scholarship but enjoyed it so much she
remained for two, now goes on to read
Biochemistry at Oxford.
Fellow Oxbridge candidate Rose
Stavely-Wadham, from Tillington,
also gained 2A*s in English and RE,
plus 2As in History and French, and
did not drop a single mark in any of
her AS and A-level English papers – a
remarkable achievement. Incredibly,
Rose was turned down by Oxford but
now goes on to read English at one of
the country’s other top universities,
Durham.
Other successful students included
Robert Mitchell, from Borden, who
gained 3As and takes up a place
at Liverpool to read Medicine; Ben
Cavanagh, from Chichester, and George
Lywood from Kirdford, both with A*AA;
Miriam Guo from Hong Kong, with 520
points including 3As; and two of the
College’s foreign students Chris Lau and
Sina Thomas.
Sina, from Ratingen in Germany,
racked up an astonishing 690 UCAS
points with 2A*s, 1A and a distinction
HEADMASTER TOBY MULLINS
in her Cambridge Pre-U
economics. Chris, from Hong
Kong, did even better with
770 points with 2A*s, 3As and
he too gained a Distinction in
Pre-U economics.
Delighted Headmaster Toby
Mullins said: “It has been our
ambition to raise standards
in the Sixth Form to a level
where we are on an academic
par with some of the best
schools in the independent sector,
which is quite a feat given that we are
a non-selective school and many of our
students come to us because they
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Work is well underway on the
new boys’ boarding house at
Seaford College, following a
summer of hectic activity in the
former walled garden.
Preparation work has included
clearing the site and setting the
foundations for the Germanmade building, which is due to
be delivered to the College in
sections on 18 September.
The high-quality STREIF
building has been put together in
Germany and shipped to the UK
for delivery on the back of a fleet
of 30 lorries – which should make
quite an impact as they roll up
the drive.
Designed by Chichester-based
HNW Architects, the boarding
house will comprise two threestorey blocks, capable of housing
more than 80 students, plus staff.
The building work is in the
hands of W Stirland Ltd of
Chichester.
It is expected to take only a
month to erect the 30 truckloads of pieces and put a roof
on the shell. Completion of
internal and external features
and fittings should be carried
out in the spring and be ready
for occupation by the start of the
summer term.
moment of truth: George
Lywood, Ben Cavanagh, Rose StavelyWadham and Robert Mitchell study
their results, watched by Headmaster
Toby Mullins
Fulfilling potential is our goal
ARRAY OF AWARDS: Students with their prizes which were presented at Speech Day
Talented children are a precious natural
resource that must not be squandered.
And the eradication of bullying and the
cultivation of self-esteem were just as important
as obtaining academic success, said Headmaster
Toby Mullins at Seaford’s annual Speech Day and
Prizegiving.
Mr Mullins used an anecdote to demonstrate
how one set of circumstances could be turned
into a positive – or seen as a negative – and how
the outcome could affect an individual’s future.
Two shoe salesmen arrived in a country where
everyone was barefoot. One sent an email to
his head office saying: ‘Leaving tomorrow, no
one wears shoes,’ while the other wrote: ‘Great
potential market. No competition!’
Mr Mullins said: “One attitude brings an
expensive and fruitless journey; the other brings
development and the potential for success.
The latter is very much our attitude at Seaford
College.
“Self-esteem is a vital ingredient in determining
whether a student is successful both
academically and in future life. Seaford College
excels in generating that self-esteem and is one
reason why we continually get fantastic results
from pupils of all abilities.”
Prizes were presented to students by Tim
Kirkup, former Headmaster of Scarborough
College, North Yorkshire. His association with Mr
Mullins goes back to the days when the head
was a prep school pupil and Mr Kirkup a student
teacher at Yardley Court School, in Tonbridge,
Kent.
A historic compass, carried by a
serving Sussex soldier during the
First World War, has found its final
resting place – at Seaford College.
The compass was among the
possessions of the late Second
Lieutenant Geoffrey Savage, killed in
action at the Somme, at the height of the
fighting in the war.
Geoffrey’s father, the late Colonel
Frederick Walter Savage, founded Seaford
College and it was at the school, then an
all-boys establishment on the coast, that
he learned of his son’s death in July 1916.
The solid bronze compass, which would
have accompanied the young soldier into
the trenches and into the line of fire which
ultimately led to his death, is not listed
among his effects on records in national
archives, but is undoubtedly his, as it
bears his name and regiment – the Royal
Garrison Artillery 40 Siege Battery.
Almost a century on, the compass,
together with its leather case, is back at
the College, after the owner tracked down
Joscelyn Johnson, author of a recentlypublished book about the history of the
school.
Mrs Johnson, whose late husband
Charles was headmaster for more than 40
years, has published a second, updated
edition, in paperback, after the first batch
of hardbacked books was snapped up. The
WAR RELIC: This old compass has
found a route back to Seaford College
Home from
the front
latest version includes new information
which has come to light following
publication of the first.
Mrs Johnson said: “I have received some
fascinating letters from Old Seafordians
all over the world – Australia, Italy and
Canada, as well as the UK. People have
been very enthusiastic and furnished me
with even more memories which I have
tried to include.”
One lady contacted Mrs Johnson about
a silver trophy in her father’s possession,
which he appeared to have won in an
athletics event in 1887. On looking back
through the archives, Mrs Johnson found
his name – Nowakowski – logged as
winner of the boys U12 100 yards in that
very year!
But the best ‘find’ to date has certainly
been the compass, donated by Lawrence
Clarkson from Pinner, Middlesex, who also
gave Mrs Johnson a detailed breakdown of
how it came to be in his possession.
Although there is no record of how
or where the compass was found, it fell
into the hands of a young Alex Gillespie,
serving with the West Lancashire Fusiliers
Medical Corps, in the same field as the 40
Siege Battery.
Mr Clarkson was given the compass
many years ago by his brother-in-law, who
was a descendent of the Gillespie family,
since which time it had lain forgotten in a
drawer, and one thought is that the dying
Geoffrey Savage gave it to the doctor who
tended him, either at the scene or in a
military hospital.
“Now, at the age of 89, I thought I would
try to trace a descendant of 2nd Lieutenant
J G Savage, who might be the true
recipient of the compass,” says Mr Clarkson.
Having acquired papers from the national
archives, as well as Lt Savage’s death
certificate and copies of the telegram sent
to his father at Seaford College, he began
his internet search – which led him to Mrs
Johnson and her book.
“There is no doubt that this belongs
in the archives of Seaford College who
will be pleased to have the compass as a
memento of the school’s founder.”
The compass has been donated to the
College with strict instructions that it must
never be sold.
Both Mrs Johnson and her daughter Su
Sayer, who helped with the publication of
the book, have since visited Mr Clarkson at
his home in Pinner and spent a fascinating
couple of hours exchanging stories and
memories.
The links were further strengthened
when it transpired that Mr Clarkson was
best friends and played golf with one
‘Dickie’ Dickens, who is featured in the
book, and was captain of Hounslow
Hockey Club where Charles Johnson was a
high-profile player for many years.
l The paperback edition of The Story
of Seaford College can be obtained
either by emailing Su Sayer at su.sayer@
unitedresponse.org.uk or ordering online at:
www.oldseafordians.org
If you collect your copy from Mrs
Johnson at Garden Cottage, it’s just £10
for what is guaranteed to be a fascinating
read!
BLUE RIBBON EVENT: Mrs Joscelyn Johnson cuts the
ribbon to open the new pitch, watched by Headmaster
Toby Mullins and players
Pitching up
for unveiling
A celebrity hockey match between Seaford
College and a number of ex-England players was
held to mark the official opening of the new hockey
pitch.
The new Astroturf surface replaces the original
water-based surface which was laid 11 years ago
and was showing signs of wear and tear after more
than a decade of enthusiastic and energetic play.
The school team, led by Headmaster Toby Mullins,
Tim Gregory and Emma Teague and their pupil
colleagues , tackled a team which included exEngland and ex-Olympic player Ben Barnes, fellow
ex-England player Gerry Cox and his son Gerald,
who plays league division hockey for the South, and
James Lerman from ExSportise, who is master-incharge at St George’s School, Weybridge, Surrey.
A large crowd of pupils and parents turned out to
watch following an opening ceremony performed
by Mrs Joscelyn Johnson.
Overjoyed Charities profit
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are dyslexic or need other learning
support. We have striven to improve
our academic results year upon year
and this is a truly outstanding set of
results of which the students can be
justifiably proud.
“This year’s results are by far and
away the best set of results we have
ever had and are a testament to the
hard work and determination of our
students, combined with excellent
teaching, which ensures every
student is able to reach his or her
potential.
“Seaford College has been
applauded in the past for the added
value it gives to its students. These
results show without any doubt that
we can deliver, not just once, but
time and time again.”
GCSE results showed a slight
improvement on last year, with
87.5% of students gaining five or
more passes at grades A*-C and 73%
gaining five or more passes at A*-C
including English and Maths.
Two students gained 10 A*s
and A grades – Jamie Sims from
Chiddingfold, Surrey, with 9A*s
and 1A, and William Whitwell from
Fittleworth with 7A*s and 3As.
Eleven students gained six or more
passes at A* and A.
from success
of company
The Young Enterprise company Clarus finished the
school year off with some great financial results and a
wealth of invaluable experience.
At a Shareholders’ meeting held in the school hall at
the end of term, Finance Directors Christian Smith and
Rona Karahoda revealed that not only had shareholders
gained a 100 per cent return on their initial investment
(not bad in the current climate), but also that Clarus was
able to donate an amazing £1,000 from company profits
to good causes!
The team decided that £500 should go to Help for
Heroes and £500 to the school’s nominated charity
for the school year – The Coffee Fairy, run by Martina
Gruppo.
Clarus was set up in October 2009 and was awarded
the contract to run Seaford College’s Tuck Shop for the
academic year. The team also produced and marketed
a calendar using the talents of both student and staff
photographers, with the winning cover photo taken by
U6 student James Hollins.
A highlight of the year came at the Young Enterprise
Awards Day in April when the team picked up two
awards – for Best Company Report, put together by Lucy
Miller, and Best Commerce.
Charlotte North, James Kingshott and Joe Gibbon,
along with Christian and Rona, made an excellent
presentation while the other directors very capably
Sitting pretty . . . thanks to hockey club
in good company: From left, Mr Don MacDonald, Mrs Kirsty Skinner-Gerth, Rona Karahoda, James Kingshott,
Alex Pearce, Lucy Miller, Holly Riddle, Christian Smith, Lucy Ford, Nora Klusmann, Charlotte North, Joe Gibbon,
Raymond Cheung, Lara Moritz, Sam Wall and Mr Ivor Page. Sophie Cutler, a valuable member of the team, was not
able to make the photocall due to exams
manned an exhibition stand and answered questions
about the business from a panel of judges.
The Clarus directors wanted to run a successful and
profitable company that would be of value to the local
community both in terms of products and profits, and
they certainly seem to have pulled this off.
As well as all the anticipated challenges of running
a business, the team also had to overcome many
differences of opinion and resolve some fairly heated
disputes in company meetings!
YE Link Teacher Tim Clark felt that despite the various
ups and downs of company life, all students should have
Hello to new faces
Seaford welcomes seven new
members of staff this term.
They are:
Mr Stephen Buckman, who comes
from Farlington School, to fill the
new post of Director of Music &
Performing Arts.
Mr James Rollinson, from Reed’s
School, joins as the new Head
of Science, with Mr David Hivey
from Merchant Taylor’s School, as a
teacher of Physics.
Mrs Heather Russell joins the
Learning Support department as a
part-time teacher and we welcome
three newly-qualified teachers
– Miss Penny Kittle (Mathematics
and PSVE), Mr Robin Johnson (DT
and IT) and Mr Dominic Barnes (PE).
learned a great deal about the reality of business, the
importance of responsibility and the value of respect,
and overall should be proud of their achievements this
year. He hopes that the success of Clarus will inspire
other students entering the Sixth Form to make the most
of the Seaford Young Enterprise opportunity and all the
individual and community benefits it can offer.
The Clarus team and Mr Clark would like to thank the
school for supporting the project and especially the
business advisers Mr Don MacDonald, Mr Ivor Page and
Mrs Kirsty Skinner-Gerth, who have given much of their
time, experience and guidance throughout.
Seaford’s hockey facilities have been given
a second boost with a helping hand from
members of Hounslow Hockey Club.
The club, which folded in 2009 and in which
the late Charles Johnson was a leading light
during his playing years, donated funds to
the College for a number of trees and two
benches to be placed around the school’s
hockey pitch.
Members of the club visited the school in
the summer to officially present the benches
and formally plant a couple of the trees,
which have been placed near the Chapel.
Don Barker, former president of Hounslow
Hockey Club and Maurice Kittrell, former
chairman, each planted trees at the College,
while the College Chaplain, Reverend
BENCHMARK: Mrs Joscelyn Johnson beside one of the benches with, from
Stephen Gray, performed a dedication and
left, Headmaster Toby Mullins, Keith Grunday from SOOS, Don Barker,
blessing of the benches.
Maurice Kittrell and Reverend Stephen Gray.
FEAT OF CLAY: Chris Sayell, centre, with winning team members, from left, Pat Gulland, Ali
Kent, Harry Dick and Angus Hopkins
Leaders of Seaford College’s Combined
Cadet Force have faced a few struggles of
their own during the last academic year.
Financial cutbacks by the MOD meant
training schedules and external camp
arrangements had to be seriously re-thought
in order to accommodate some fairly stiff
budgetary constraints.
Not easily defeated, the CCF stalwarts came
up with some imaginative solutions which
proved very successful and 2010 has so far
proved to be a very busy year.
In February, the College came third in the
Charlton Chase Intermediate Section. This
was the highest placing in a long time and
the Cadets worked hard to achieve it. This
year, training for this night orienteering
event will get under way in September, with
the aim of doing even better.
Easter Camp was divided between
Chickerell Camp in Dorset and Seaford
College itself. The group broke with tradition
at Chickerell, abandoning the annual coastal
path walk due to muddy conditions. Instead,
the trek moved inland and took place over
somewhat safer and more friendly terrain.
Next year, the plan is to incorporate this
sort of change into a new approach, which
will involve some planning, and map and
compass work, by the cadets.
A four-man team went up to Catterick, in
Yorkshire, to take part in the Cadet National
Clay Shooting Competition in June.
There were more than 35 teams taking
part from all over the UK, including Northern
Ireland and Scotland.
Ali Kent came 1st in the Pair Rising, with a
score of 12 out of 20, and Pat Gulland came
2nd in the High Gun.
Pat also took part in a competition called
The Flush, with a shoot-off between the
Combined Cadet Force, the Army Cadet
Force and the Air Cadets.
The Seaford team as a whole won the
Sporting Section and were the Overall
Winners – a tribute to the fine shooting
from the students and a reflection on the
Triumphant
rethink on
battle plans
undoubted benefits of having our own
College Clay Range.
Summer Camp saw the last appearance
of two stalwarts from the Upper 6th – the
Senior Cadet, SSgt Dougie Howson and his
deputy, Sgt Mel Sutherland.
From the moment the Seaford cadets
stepped off the coach at Crowborough
Camp in East Sussex, there was the sweet
smell of success in the air.
The cadets formed up and marched to their
accommodation, setting the standard for all
other cadets from eight other schools.
Seaford cadets participated with great
gusto at every stand in the first four days, as
did the accompanying Officers!
They did a water crossing – swimming
across a lake with a floating bergen loaded
with four weapons; carried out a stealthy
attack through bracken on to a heavily
defended enemy position; followed by a
full-on rolling Platoon attack on three enemy
positions and won the day!
No great surprises then that on
competition day, at the end of the week,
Seaford got first place in patrolling, came
first in 25 metre shooting and second in the
drill.
Still less surprise but great jubilation when
it was announced that the overall winners of
the Summer Camp were Seaford College!
Contingent Commander Major Nick Kyte
said: “The only way from here is up and up.
We are now looking at the need to getting a
display cabinet for all the trophies. Well done
to everyone.”
A reunion with romantic spin-off
The Society of Old Seafordians (SoOS) is
holding a 50-year reunion for students
of the 1960s on 11 and 12 September,
whuch is being organised by Old
Seafordian Rob Jarvis.
Old boys from all over the world will be
converging on the school for lunch in the
Mansion House on the Sunday.
Among visitors to the reunion will
be Peter Finn, who is flying in from
Perth with his fiancée. The couple have
arranged to marry in the College Chapel
later in September, when Mrs Joscelyn
Johnson and her daughter Su Sayer, a
governor at Seaford, have agreed to
be witnesses to the ceremony being
conducted by College Chaplain Reverend
Stephen Gray.
Tip-top course sees plenty of action again
BACKROOM BOYS: The estate workers ensure the course is kept in great condition
The Summer Term proved to be yet another busy
time on the golfing front.
A total of 21 matches took place, involving teams
from Wilberforce Prep and the Senior School. While
the results could have been better, you could not
fault any member of the team for effort (pupils’
commitments to numerous other sporting activities
sometimes meant that the golf teams were not
always at their strongest).
The future does look very bright, however, as a
good number of pupils who started golf regularly in
2006, in Wilberforce, have now progressed through
the school and will form the nucleus of a highly
competitive senior team.
We were not particularly lucky in the draw for
the first round of the Independent Schools Golf
Association knock-out competition, due to take
place at Petersfield Golf Club on 7 September.
We were drawn against the winners of this national
competition for the last three years – Wellington
College – and the outcome was being decided as
Park Life went to press.
We are more optimistic about the HMC Foursomes,
where we have been drawn against RGC Guildford, in
a match due to take place at Guildford Golf Club on
21 September.
The Masters Challenge, an invitational event
where eight other schools are invited to test their
skills against Seaford’s finest, was won this year by
Haslemere Prep, closely followed by Highfield School
from Liphook.
The highlight in the Prep School calendar is the
annual Seaford Mashie. This year, seven other schools
competed in the competition, with the winners and
runners-up both coming from Whitgift School. Well
done to them!
The golf course, which receives rave
notices from visiting staff and pupils
alike, goes from strength to strength,
with a new practice putting surface
recently completed. This additional
facility was sponsored by our good
friends at Exsportise, for which we
thank them very much.
The members’ team, led by Roger
Burgess, has also been very busy, with
challenge matches against various local
teams: Petworth Fire and Rescue, Royal
Mail, and the Golf Society from the White Horse in
Graffham.
One eagerly-awaited contest is a challenge match
between Burton Park, led by Andrew Tyrie MP, and a
team from Seaford Golf Academy members, due to
take place during the Parliamentary recess.
A final thank you to Paul Boarer and his team of
estate workers who sometimes do not receive the
credit they deserve for presenting a magnificent golf
facility that must be one of the best college courses
in the country. Well done guys, take a bow!
Neil MacFarlane, Seaford College Golf Professional
IN THE BAG: Seaford Golf
Academy members gather
for a photocall
Months of success
on the sporting front
The cricket season
starts well with all our
teams beating Christ’s
Hospital School. Giles
Haythornthwaite (1st
X1) & Rory Collier (U14A)
both start season in fine
form with the bat.
U15A won by 53 runs, with Dan Pretorius 3
wickets for 18 runs.
In the County 20/20 cup, Seaford U15s
narrowly lost to Brighton, with Ryan Mullen
getting 50 runs.
The 2nds U14A and U15A rounders’ teams
begin well, beating Lavant House.
The U15 girls’ tennis team defeat Brighton
College with a strong showing from Megan
Green and Maria Callaway.
Hurstpierpoint and KEW Witley, with first pair
Dan Clark and Mats Grambusch leading the
way, whilst the U15 girls continued to win,
beating Hurstpierpoint and KES Witley, with
Maddy Wright playing really well.
April
June
1st X1 cricketers have
a very close game
against the MCC, which
they drew.
The 1st rounders’ team
record comfortable
victories over Lavant,
The Royal Haslemere and Lancing, with Mel
Sutherland in sparkling form with both bat and
ball.
Both the U15A and U14A cricketers continue
their impressive start to the season with the
14s victorious over Caterham.
In the WSW Athletics championship, 26
athletes made it through to the County finals.
Seaford won the Senior girls and Inter boys
age group, with the senior boys narrowly
missing out winning the team event, coming
2nd.
Several athletes won their events:
Seniors: James Hollins (triple jump), Rob
Mitchell (discus), Tom Gilbert (shot), George
Spreckley (800m), Jen Langmead (triple jump,
shot and discus), boys and girls relays.
Inters: Chris Dobson (long jump and triple
jump), Olly McCullough (javelin and boys
relay), Laura Thompson (shot and triple jump),
Bea Venetia (300m).
Juniors: Holly Stockwell (discus).
The athletics match versus Hurstpierpoint
and Worth was won, with Seaford Juniors
winning 9 out of 13 events.
The U15A cricketers produced a hard-fought
draw v Ardingly: Jamie Whitehouse got 36 and
Matt Clark 2 for 18, and savaged KES Witley,
getting them out for less than 50, with Dan
Pretorius 2 wickets for 19 and Ben Sweeney 3
wickets for 10.
Batsmen were in fine form this month with
Jack Cunningham (1st X1) getting three 50+
scores and four players recording centuries:
Beck Hemingway (U13) 111 not out v KES;
Witley and 101 v Broadwater Manor; Giles
Haythornthwaite (1st X1) 105 v XL Club;
Jamie Whitehouse (U15) 115 v Churchers;
and Harry Collins (U13) 114 ret v KES Witley.
The Senior boys’ tennis team beat
May
The U14A cricket team
recorded a superb victory
over Wort. Hamish GodmanDorrington scores a 40 for
the 1st X1 against Worth.
More than 20 athletes
compete for WSW in the
County finals at Crawley. Seaford won four
gold medals – James Hollins (long jump),
Chris Dobson (triple jump) plus both senior
relays (Boys – Ben Briance, Tom Gilbert, James
Hollins and Olly Cowell; Girls – Ellie Murray, Jen
Langmead, Annie Jinks and Jossie Kyte. The
College also brought home five silver medals
and seven bronze.
The U15 boys athletes beat Charterhouse and
KES Witley in a match where Ben Davies (Y9)
equalled the U15 hurdles school record.
Meanwhile, the U15 girls win the WSW area
tennis.
The U14s cricketers had a convincing win,
skittling out Worth school for just 34 runs with
great bowling figures from Henry de Candole
– 4 wickets for just 5 runs – and Jamie Smith 3
wickets.
The athletes took part in an eight schools
meeting at Crawley against some big schools.
The senior boys, having won the final 4 X 400m
relay event (George Spreckley, Harry Spreckley,
George Lywood and James Hollins), won the
match for their age group. The Senior girls
came 3rd.
The cricket and rounders teams finished off
their season well, with some excellent wins
over Ryde school.
1sts won their final match, with Jack
Cunningham again in the runs scoring 60 and
Josh Cowell 39 not out and getting 4 wickets
for 22 runs.
The U15s won by 5 wickets with Ben Sweeney
scoring 70.
The U15 girls tennis team finished unbeaten,
winning the WSW tournament.
Both the U14A and U15A rounders
teams won their final matches v
Ryde school, with the U15s
remaining unbeaten and
well captained by
Tessa Harwood.
GOLD RUSH: Seaford’s victorious senior relay teams
PICKING UP
HONOURS
Awards given out at the end of term
assembly were as follows:
Cricket
1st X1 Player: Jack Cunningham
1st X1 Most improved: Josh Cowell
2nd X1 Player: Harry Perry
2nd X1 Most improved: Dan Giles
U15A Player: Jamie Whitehouse
U15A Most improved: Dan Pretorius &
Ben Sweeney
U15B Player: Ed Davies
U15B Most improved: Jeremy Walker
U14A Player: Jamie Smith
U14A Most improved: Henry de
Candole
U14B Player: Hugo Bell
U14B Most improved: Will Norton
U13 Player: Beck Hemingway
U13 Most improved: Rupert Pelly
U12 Player: Scott Boarer
U12 Most improved: Tom Newman
Boys’ athletics
Senior athlete of year: James Hollins
Most improved: Oli Cowell
Inters athlete of year: Chris Dobson
Most improved: Olly McCullough
U15 athlete of year: Matt Lewis
Most improved: Tim Dore
U14 athlete of year: Joe Thompson
Most improved: Ben Davies
Wilberforce athlete of year: Harry Leleu
Most improved: Rueben Trueman
Boys’ tennis
1st team Player: Mats Grambusch
U15 Player: Jamie Todd
CENTURIONS: Jamie Whitehouse, left, and Beck Hemingway
Picture: Midhurst and Petworth Observer
Scorching scores
While England gloried in their World Twenty20 win in
the Caribbean, back home two Seaford youngsters were
celebrating putting centuries on the board for the
school.
Beck Hemingway, 12, scored 101 not out against
Broadwater Manor in the first game, ensuring a
comfortable win for the College U13s.
Then, playing against Churcher’s College
at Petersfield, later the same week, Jamie
Whitehouse, 15, batted his way to 115 runs out of
the 180 scored by Seaford’s U15A side.
Although his performance won him a standing
ovation, it wasn’t enough to catch Churcher’s tally of
240, however.
Beck represented both the College U14 team and its
2nd XI last season and, not surprisingly, has a place in the
Sussex County Junior side.
Rounders
Senior Player: Mel Sutherland & Jen
Langmead
U15A Player: Tessa Harwood
U15A Most improved: Maria Callaway
U15B Player: Jerevra Glavin
U15B Most improved: Emma Sexton
U14A Player: Maddy Wright
U14A Most improved: Anna Klusman
U14B Player: Holly Stockwell
U14B Most improved: Qurry Ansell
U13 Player: Emily Winterflood
U13 Most improved: Nina Morrison
U12 Player: Lucy Gray
U12 Most improved: Polly Wilson
U11 Player: Amy Gray
U11 Most improved: Amy Davies
U9 Player: Amelia Blackwell
U9 Most improved: Jewel Konieczny
Girls’ athletics
Senior athlete of year: Jen Langmead
Most improved: Jossie Kyte
Inters athlete of year: Caroline
Langmead
Most improved: Katie Grant
U15 athlete of year: Bea Venezia
U15 Most improved: Laura Thompson
U14 athlete of year: Anna Klusman
U14 Most improved: Claudia Bovey
Wilberforce athlete of year: Tara Bage
Most improved: Holly Boarer
Girls’ tennis
1st Team Player: Martha Taylor
U15 Player: Megan Green
U14 Player: Maddy Wright
Wilberforce’s vintage
displays in Bordeaux
Pupils in Wilberforce, Seaford
College Prep School, enjoyed a hugely
successful three-day hockey tour to
Bordeaux in France.
The boys Under 13A team were the
ultimate victors in the tournament, in
which they were pitted against teams
from both France and the UK.
Their best result was against Bancrofts
School, Essex, in the semi-final, winning
on penalty strokes, with goalkeeper
Dan Jones making two fantastic saves.
In the final they beat the home
team, Girondins de Bordeaux, 2-1.
Star performances came from Harry
Collins, Mark Chamberlain and Beck
Hemingway.
The boys U13B team fared well and
Tour Awards
Boys: U13A Player of tournament,
Mark Chamberlain; U13B Player of
tournament, Joe Collins
Girls: U13A Player of tournament,
Nina Morrison; U13B Player of
tournament, Ellie Wood-Crainey
Top goal scorer of the tour, Max
Vallini
finished in fifth place, with Joe Collins
picking up the U13B player of the
tournament award.
The girls U13A team narrowly lost to
Bancrofts in the final, with Emily Millar
and Nina Morrison playing starring
roles, while the U13B girls team finished
BOUQUETS IN BORDEAUX: Wilberforce’s hockey teams enjoy the sweet smell of success during their tour
in 3rd place, led brilliantly by Ellie
Wood-Crainey.
As well as working hard at their
hockey during the day, the teams also
had time to enjoy themselves and make
new friends in the evenings. There was
a gala dinner on the Saturday, involving
all the competing teams, and on the
Sunday night there was bowling,
followed by the presentation dinner,
Produced by JSPPR, Maidstone, printed by Grammer & Company Ltd, on behalf of Seaford College
when the tour awards were presented
to the winning teams and individuals.
A great experience for the students
and something we shall definitely be
repeating!