No.408 1990-1991 - St Peter`s School

THEPETERITE
No.408
1990-1991
HAZEL SCARLETT
It is with great regret that we inform readers of the
death of Hazel Scarlett on 23rd January 1991 following
a long illness.
Hazel came to St. Peter's as the Head Master's
Assistant Secretary in March 1975 and became the
Bursar's Secretary in September 1977. She will be
remembered as a cheerful vibrant personality who exuded
efficiency and competence. She was caring, sympathetic
and approachable. Nothing was too much trouble for her,
and all at St. Peter's, both staff and pupils, benefited from
and were enriched by her presence. She was dedicated
to her work at the School, and the generosity of her nature
frequently led to her involvement in tasks which were
beyond her immediate responsibility.
Hazel's interests outside School included art, music,
local history, gardening and animals. She was devoted
to her family — her husband Will and daughters Sally and
Fiona to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
St. Peter's is indebted to Hazel. She will be sadly
missed, but never forgotten.
THE PETERITE
No. 408
1990-1991
Contents
PAGE
PAGE
Commemoration
2
Cross-Country
56
Prizewinners
6
Swimming
57
Results
7
Athletics
57
House Reports
8
Cricket
60
Senior Common Room
16
Tennis
65
Interview (K. G. C.)
17
Oxford Cup
66
Weather
20
Boat Club
67
The Great Egg Race
22
GIRLS' GAMES
Chapel
24
Hockey
70
Combined Cadet Force
26
Netball
72
Drama
30
Squash
73
Music
35
Tennis
74
Perspectives
40
Rounders
75
Poems and Pictures
42
Clubs and Activities
76
Comic Relief
46
Travel
78
Library and Archives
85
SPORT — BOYS' GAMES
Rugby
49
Old Peterite Section
86
Hockey
54
And, Finally
92
Squash
55
Editor: D. S. Newman
Photographs: Mathew Sumpton, Stephen Whalley, John Brown, Nona Blenkin, Ann Hodgson, Adam Dean, Richard Wallace,
Eric Thompson, Adrian Robinson, James Harding, Yorkshire Evening Press et. al.
Artwork (page 77): John Brown.
STOP PRESS: Congratulations to Matthew and Claire Grant on the birth of their daughter, Lauren, and to the Musicians
for the success of their German trip. Full details in next year's Peterite.
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COMMEMORATION
However, the achievements, even if touched on only
briefly, cannot lightly be dismissed. There were our
outstanding A-Level results last summer with a 93% pass
rate and 65% of them at A, B and C grades. There were
the nine successful Oxbridge candidates and the
significandy improved G.C.S.E. record. Highlights of our
sports programme have been the continuing success of
the Boat Club, of the boys' and girls' tennis, of the girls'
hockey and netball and the boys' squash; the Rugby tour
of Portugal was worthwhile and enjoyable; and I am
pleased that fencing is once again part of our options list.
Two very intense and powerful plays have been produced
— Ian Lowe's Dragons and Antony Dunn's Resurrection.
The musicians have given us some splendid singing and
playing in both me Minster and the Chapel, and a whole
series of concerts through the year augurs well for the
Choir and Band tour of Germany later this summer.
A glance back dirough my diary and files has reminded
me of other particular areas and activities (the list that
follows is necessarily selective): Comic Relief Day when
me School thought (incorrecdy) tiiat I was going to remove
my trousers in Chapel, the various meetings of our
Amnesty International Group, our links at both pupil and
staff level wim Selborne College in South Africa, die
major Barry Daniel Fund Award to Matiiew Sumpton and
Marc Mitchell for their coming trans-Africa expedition,
the participation of Ann Hodgson and Charles Barlow in
me north-east Schools' party to India and die continuing
work of our voluntary service unit. Concerning mis last
it was very gratifying for me to receive a letter from York
City Charities thanking us for our help with die residents
of Fotiiergill Homes during die February snow. The letter
ended, "It must be said mat die association witii St. Peter's
is most highly valued, and die many benefits which we
enjoy through it are greatly appreciated. Indeed, die way
community service is taught and also practised at St.
Peter's is something of which you should be justly
proud".
CARDINAL HUME
Cardinal Basil Hume preached the Sermon in die
Service at the Minster, which provided a memorable finale
to the School year.
After the Service, Cardinal Hume blessed the
memorial plaques in the ante-chapel. These record the
heroism of two Old Peterites martyred at the beginning
of the seventeenth century: John Mitchell gives details of
their lives in his "Forgotten Fame" article on page 86.
THE HEAD MASTER'S SPEECH
One or two otiier diary items of this last year: a
farewell retirement party for Stan Shirreffs, our laundry
manager, and John Hall, our head groundsman, after
many years' fine service on the School's behalf; and inservice sessions for teaching staff which have covered
such relevant matters as die role of die educational
psychologist, alcohol and young people, and child abuse.
If my review of the year has been botii brief and
sketchy it is because I wish to spend a short time sharing
with you my reflections on a number of matters which
have been at die forefront of my concerns during tiiis
academic year. They are our current development
programme; things academic including die National
Curriculum, technology and the future of A-Levels; die
importance of our boarding provision as an integral part
of die School's life; and my so-to-speak constituencies
of parents, staff and pupils.
Below we print extracts from the Head Master's
Commemoration Address.
Review of the Year
There is an old Chinese proverb which states that the
brain will only absorb what the seat will endure, and I
use this rubric as a guide on these occasions not to bore
you with too many details of this year's successes:
scholarships gained, matches won, concerts performed
and so on. These are more than adequately reported in
the School magazine, and I wish to leave time this morning
in order to share with you some of the concerns that have
claimed much of my thoughts and attention over the last
twelve months.
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Our development programme
First the recent improvements to our facilities. Appeal
'89, through the generosity of so many parents, Old
Peterites and other friends of the School, was a huge
success, and donors received a report in January marking
the achievement of reaching our revised target of
£600,000. The results are visible around the School
campus: the Chilman Building constitutes a junior School
classroom complex, spacious, comfortable, utilitarian,
aesthetically pleasing, surely as good as or better than any
such provision elsewhere; the School Library, handsome,
well-furnished, better serviced and stocked, attracting in
particular our sixth formers with its quiet atmosphere for
private study; the renovation of The Grove and Scott
blocks as fine modern languages and mathematics centres,
due to be opened on September 20th by Denis Hirst and
Guy Shuttleworth respectively, an evening event to which
in due course you will all be invited and hopefully come.
These developments have significantly enhanced our
educational plant. The Methodist Halls, in use currently
for music and drama, have yet to be tackled, and I hope
that sooner rather than later we can begin the work which
will make them a worthy centre for the performing arts.
One other task is to be undertaken in the coming year
and that is the renovation and partial rebuilding of the
Chapel organ. Its present condition, after sixty years
without significant attention, is both musically dire and
electrically dangerous. This was not the ideal time for
further financial outlay, but the Governors in their wisdom
have recognised the importance of the organ and the part
it plays not so much in our musical life but rather in the
Chapel worship which lies at the heart of the School as
a Christian community.
Academic matters
Now to academic matters. The National Curriculum
and much that is related to it — A-Level reform, standard
attainment targets, balanced science, technology — have
been a constant and not always uplifting theme to my
School year and that of the Second Master, the Heads of
Department and other teaching staff. Two things are
especially depressing: the confusions and uncertainties at
the top with the Government tending to make policy 'on
the hoof and the 'bleak-speak', the incomprehensible
utterances of the two educational quangos, the National
Curriculum Council (N.C.C.) and the Schools'
Examination and Assessment Council (S.E.A.C.). I liked
the Master of Haileybury's dig at S.E.A.C. which found
its way into the columns of The Times. "S.E.A.C.", he
said, "would translate those luminous words of St. Paul
to the Corinthians, 'When I was a child I spake as a child,
I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when
I became a man I put away childish things' as, 'In the
contextual situation of infancy I communicated in media
appropriate to the age range, my comprehension was
restricted to non-adult levels, and my cognitive processes
were of only sub-adolescent equivalence. On the
completion, however, of personal maturation I developed
rejection tendencies towards primary hardware' " .
Our own particular concerns have been with balanced
science and with technology. The National Curriculum
balanced science has many virtues, and all our pupils
embarking on G.C.S.E. either in 1992 and 1993 will
undertake the new balanced science courses covering all
three subjects — physics, chemistry and biology. This
makes educational sense (and is indeed the only option
open to us) but we continue to nurse the doubt as to
whether our brightest pupils are being as fully stretched
as in the former O-Level days. Concerning technology
the educational gurus have yet to determine whether we
are dealing with a specific subject or with a crosscurricular theme. C.D.T., in other words, may not be a
full substitute for a discipline which is sometimes defined
as embracing C.D.T., information technology, art,
mathematics, science, business studies and home
economics. Over the coming years I expect firmer
directions and a more focussed philosophy to emerge. In
the meantime Mr. Dawson has taken on the role of Head
of Technology with a brief to plan, co-ordinate and
implement this fresh approach through our eight to sixteen
range. Suffice it to say that he has a challenging task.
It will give the parents here this morning little cheer
when they hear that we who are meant to be the
professionals are so unsure and uncertain about these new
departures and reforms. I give you just two further
instances of confusion and muddle. The National
Curriculum provides for testing of children at seven,
eleven, fourteen and sixteen by means of S.A.T.'s
(standard attainment targets). I am predisposed to follow
the National Curriculum as closely as practicable (though
we as an independent School are not legally required to
do so). However, the procedure and proposals for the
S.A.T. testing is in turmoil with pilot schemes having
gone seriously wrong and different signals being sent out
by the Government on the one hand and S.E.A.C. on the
other. For the time being the prudent course for us will
be to stand clear and wait and see. Watch this space!
The other example of confusion and drift concerns ALevels, and the Government's recent White Paper on
sixteen to nineteen education has done little to set a new
agenda. Here is an examination attacked by the country's
employers, by the heads of most secondary Schools, by
the university vice-chancellors and even by the Prince of
Wales. The response of the Government is to cling to it
as part of England's eccentric genius. A-Levels from some
points of view serve this School well: it is an examination
which is sufficiently rigorous for the large majority of our
sixth formers; it is relatively simple for us to staff and
resource; it provides a well-practised if not always
accurate selection test for entrance to degree courses. But
its disadvantages are also clear: bright sixteen year-olds
abandon all but three academic subjects, thus ensuring that
scientists remain unread and arts pupils science-blind; and
early sixth form specialisation narrows the pool from
which university science and engineering departments are
able to choose their students. The Government, in my
view unrealistically, wishes to cling on to what it terms
the gold standard of A-Levels while at the same time
promoting the status of vocational courses. Perhaps a
simpler or at least a first step would be to scrap A-Levels
Headmaster's role is dealing as much with people as with
buildings, changes in the curriculum or the promotion of
boarding. Parents, staff and pupils are the people with
whom much of my working life is spent.
Parents are in some respects our customers. In one
sense Prizegiving is the company's annual general meeting
when the shareholders have the opportunity to consider
the Chairman's and Managing Director's discharge of
their duties. One of the particular rewards of my job at
St. Peter's is the considerable and friendly support which
you, the parents, give us. I would especially like to thank
Ann Musgrave, Chairman of the Friends of St. Peter's,
and all her committee for their efforts on our behalf.
Noteworthy have been a most enjoyable Easter Ball and
also the popular disco organised earlier this term for the
School's pupils.
I.am conscious of the fact that parents want more for
their children than academic achievement, the provision
of which is clearly our responsibility as teachers. Parents
have other concerns too, and we as teachers have
obligations to meet these also. It is worth recalling the
hopes of Tom Brown's father as he sent his son off to
Rugby:
and insist that university entrance should require five or
six separate subjects, perhaps topped up with a specialist
paper in one chosen discipline. If such a reform failed
to increase the number of pupils staying in full-time
education after sixteen it would at least ensure a more
broadly educated sixth form product and a more satisfying
and stimulating sixth form syllabus.
I must, however, add a footnote to leaven the lump
of this curricular misery and show you that all is not
completely doom and gloom in the classroom. A
Headmaster of my acquaintance was visiting an English
lesson for his eleven year-olds and, walking round looking
over their shoulders at their poetry work, saw the
following on one boy's page:
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Sorrow, sorrow, sorrow
Grief, grief, grief.
The Headmaster was amazed and moved and said to the
boy, "But that's marvellous, what a wonderful depth of
poetic insight and feeling", to which the boy looked up
and said, "But, Sir, it's not a poem; it's my spelling
corrections".
Shall I tell him to mind his work and say
he is sent to School to make himself a good
scholar? But he isn't sent to School for that
— not for that mainly. I don't care a straw
for Greek Particles or the digamma — no
more does his mother. What's he sent to
School for? If he'll turn out a brave, helpful,
truth-telling Englishman, a gentleman and a
Christian — that's all I want.
Boarding
The issue of boarding education in general and
boarding at St. Peter's in particular has been another
continuing concern of mine this year. Currently boarding
on a national scale is becoming less popular, and the
Boarding Schools Association with I.S.I.S. (the
Independent Schools Information Service) are organising
a National Boarding Week in October to promote boarding
and emphasise its worth to a new generation of parents
who seem less inclined to consider this form of education
for their children. At St. Peter's we have been working
hard and successfully to buck the trend, and our boarding
numbers are being sustained with a healthy strengthening
in the younger age groups. This is something about which
we should all be glad: I am convinced that our mix of
boarding and day contributes much to the School's
success. Our boarders and day pupils both gain by being
educated here together: our sport, our music, our pastoral
systems, our very ethos and educational philosophy benefit
from our having a substantial boarding element. It is what
makes us a community, and it is this sense of community
which is such an important ingredient in what we are able
to achieve. For all these reasons we shall be playing our
part in the October National Boarding Week and putting
resources and effort into seeing that the School remains
a purposive, caring and happy community in which
boarding continues to be significant.
Today's parents do not express their hopes in quite
those terms, but, like Tom Brown's father, they do have
aspirations for their sons and daughters which go beyond
the acquisition of G.C.S.E. and A-Level results, and it
is in large measure the responsibility of us individually
as teachers and collectively as a School to meet them.
How then do we discharge that responsibility? What
is the essence of our task as teachers? Someone else has
People
It was once said that a Headmaster is paid to be
unpleasant and he earns every penny of the substantial
salary he is paid. I would take issue with several aspects
of that statement but it does at least suggest that the
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Schoolmastering.... is 'iceberg' work. Very
little, perhaps, appears on the surface, but deep
down, under the surface, something is going on
which is very, very important in a boy's life....
Boys are very perspicacious: they are very much
more shrewd than we think, and they know
whether the man who is looking after them or
with whom they have dealings is genuine or not.
Little things can have a tremendous effect on
boys.... It is the hundred-and-one things one says
or does which have an importance and effect out
of all proportion. That is why Schoolmastering
is so worthwhile: for everything helps to building
up a life. It is what we are that matters. It is the
small things that count.
That was said by the Abbot to his monks at Ampleforth
in 1966.
It is the teaching staff's strong sense of commitment,
in and out of the classroom, in and out of term, which
makes me as Head and you as parents so fortunate, and
I take this opportunity of acknowledging the staff's
continuing and caring contribution to the well-being and
success of the boys and girls of this School.
It is appropriate for me at this point to pay tribute to
three members of staff. It should not pass unrecorded that
John Bulcock leaves our C.C.F. contingent after twentyfive years' service, eleven of them as commanding officer.
Doubtless he has both good and bad memories of countless
parades, camps, field days, annual inspections and so on.
He has served well and long, and the flourishing, popular,
voluntary contingent which he hands over to Brian Jelbert
is testimony of his achievements.
Commander Bulcock.
I only learned yesterday the sad news that Bill Riley
will not be returning to his post as Head of Wind. He has
made a well-nigh miraculous recovery from his severe
illness of last summer and shown superb resilience and
determination. He has been a full-time member of staff
for eighteen years, having taught part-time previously for
three. His contribution to instrumental teaching, the
various bands and the School's music overall has been
huge and we thank him and wish him a continuing return
to full health and vigour. To both him and Margrit our
warmest good wishes for their retirement and future
happiness.
"strong sense of commitment. "
Also we say our farewells today to Keith Coulthard,
forty-two years a member of staff, for some of which he
has headed our geography department and for most of
which — thirty-seven years — he was careers master. For
a long time he ran the School's scout troop and its Young
Farmers' Club. For seventeen years he was a boarding
Housemaster. This is an outstanding record of service,
and generations of Peterites have him to thank for being
just that sort of Schoolmaster whom Cardinal Hume was
describing at his monastic conference. I owe Keith special
thanks for his quiet, wise help and advice in his capacity
as Common Room Chairman, a role he filled with tact
and effectiveness. Nor must Margaret be overlooked and
the special importance of her part as Housemaster's wife
during their many years in Dronfield. We give them both
our very grateful thanks and our warm good wishes for
a long, happy and active retirement.
I have mentioned two of my three human
constituencies — parents and staff. I turn finally to the
School's pupils. If I see them only infrequently in the
classroom it is because the other affairs that absorb my
time — our developments, our marketing, our curriculum
and so on — are being pursued in the interests of their
education and its enhancement. That relatively little of
my time is spent on matters of discipline is, I believe,
a reflection of our boys' and girls' overall high standards
of responsibility and sense. Particularly rewarding for me
as Head Master are the sometimes verbal, sometimes
written indications from parents that their sons and
daughters like School, that they have full School lives and
above all that they are happy here. I hope that it is not
just the rose-tinted spectacles of the academic year end
which makes me think that the majority of our pupils
actually enjoy their Schooldays: certainly not a few
genuine tears are shed as our leavers say their final
goodbyes and depart. To our pupils for all that they have
done to make this another successful year and to make
my task of headship the more fulfilled and satisfying my
thanks. To you all my good wishes for a refreshing and
restful summer holiday.
PRIZEWINNERS
THE DEAN OF YORK'S PRIZES FOR LATIN:
Senior
Junior
Matthew Williams
Christopher Braganza, John Crisp
Christopher Braganza
Gareth Kay, Matthew Williams
WHYTEHEAD MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR DIVINITY
TOYNE PRIZES FOR EUROPEAN HISTORY
GEOGRAPHY PRIZES:
Senior
Junior
L. C. LE TOCQ PRIZE FOR ECONOMICS
THE FRIENDS OF ST. PETERS PRIZE FOR BUSINESS STUDIES
POLITICS PRIZE
SKRENTNY PRIZE FOR CREATIVE WRITING
BRIAN HOLBECHE MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR A CRITICAL ESSAY
JACK BRITTAIN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ESSAY:
IVth Form
Illrd Form
Charlotte Cranston
Alan Hodgin
Robert Crossley
Stephen Harryman
Gareth Kay
Antony Dunn
Adam Dean
Jenifer Swallow
Thomas Archer
Antony Dunn
JOHN CROOK PRIZE FOR POETRY
THE OLD PETERITE CLUB READING PRIZES:
Senior
Junior
ROBIN SHANNON MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR SPOKEN ENGLISH
RICHARD ATKINSON MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR DRAMA
Emma Ward
Marcus Buckle
Fiona Watt
Antony Dunn, Victoria Gill
Sally Hamilton
ARTHUR CRAVEN MEMORIAL PRIZES FOR SPOKEN FRENCH:
Senior
Junior
Olivia Smart
Robert Emsley
FRENCH ESSAY PRIZE
GERMAN PRIZE
Richard Ambrose
Andrew Buisson
MATHEMATICS PRIZE
PRIZE FOR SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PRIZES
Simon Davies
Jason Ayers
Amanda Daniels, Indraneil Ghosh
James Stephenson
B.M.A.
WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY
Harriet Torlesse
DAVIDSON PRIZE FOR CHEMISTRY
WILCOX PRIZE FOR PHYSICS
WALTER SMITH PRIZE FOR G.C.S.E. PRACTICAL WORK
Jason Ayers
Matthew Millar
John Crisp, Alan Hodgin
Simon Shepherd
FRANK PICK PRIZE FOR DESIGN
Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis
ART PRIZES:
Senior
Junior
Adam Dean, Sarah Durham
Alan Hodgin
CRAFT, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRIZES
Andrew Farrow
OLD PETERITE LODGE PRIZES FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
PADDY POWER PRIZE
Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis
Sarah Durham, Sarah Masterman
Anne Suttill
TUDOR HOW AT PRIZE FOR MUSIC COMPOSITION
Andrew Collier
ORANGErBROMEHEAD PRIZE FOR STRING INSTRUMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT .
Music PRIZES:
Tifanny R i c h a r d s
Senior
Junior
Martin Kershaw, Tifanny Richards
Cherry Alton, Graham Kershaw
Vth Form
Christopher Braganza, John Crisp
Alan Hodgin, Andrew Mawby
Alexander Martin
Selwyn Mcllhinney, Thomas Nowell
Penelope Whiting
Samantha Carter, Benjamin Ferrey
Lorna Highet, George Pitt
FORM PRIZES:
IVth Form
Illrd Form
BARRY DANIEL AWARD
K.H. RHODES PRIZE
Mathew Sumpton
Rebecca Ingledew
NORMAN CROMBIE MEMORIAL PRIZE
Christopher Rowland
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RESULTS
ASSOCIATED BOARD MUSIC EXAMS
A-LEVEL
GRADE 5 AND ABOVE PASSED
The following gained three or more passes at Grade C
or above (excluding General Studies):
Altman, C. R. (A,A,A,); Ayers, J. M. L. (A,A,A,A)
Bean, M. A. (A,B,B); Bell, R. D. (A,A,B); Bond, J. N
(A,B,C); Buisson, A. J. (A,A,A); Butler, J. P. (A,A,A)
Cove, T. P. (A,A,C); Cranston, C. N. (A,B,C)
Crossley, R. J. (A1,A1,A); Curtis, A. G. (A1,B,B)
Daniels, A. L. (A,A,A,A); Davies, S. G. (A1,A2,A,A):
Dean, A. M. (A,A,A); Durham, S. H. (A,B,B)
Farrow, C. L. (B,B,C); Garai, K. (A,B,C); Ghosh, I
(A2,A,A,A); Gildener, S. J. (A,A,C); Gossow, R. J. C
(A,A,C); Hamilton, S. A. J. (B,B,C); Harding, G. J
(A,A,B); Ingledew, R. P. (A,A,A); Kay, G. N
(A2,A,A); Lovell, A. D. (A1,A,C); Macphail, A. J
(A1,A1,A,B); Masterman, S. J. (C,C,C); Millar, M. C
(A,A,B); Mills, J. (B,B,C); Mitchell, M. J. (A,A,B)
Musgrave, S. C. (B,B,C); Pollard, I. J. (B,B,B)
Powell, J. S. (A2,B2,B); Richards, T. C. F. (A1,A,A,A)
Rigby, J. D. (B,B,B); Rowland, C. P. (B,B,C)
Stephenson, J. I. (A,A,B,C); Sumpton M. W. E
(A,A,B); Taylor, J. (A1,A,A,A); Thompson, J. H
(B,B,B); Torlesse, H. (A,A,A); Waters, A. L. (A,C,C)
Weir, A. P. (B,B,C); Westwood, N. J. (B,B,C)
Williams, M. J. G. (A,A,A).
The overall pass rate was 95%.
November 1990
Grade 8
Cherry Alton
Kathryn Wood
Iain Mclntyre
flute
violin
piano
merit
merit
Grade 7
Lucinda Francis
Emily Strong
Penny Whiting
Elena Clegg
piano
flute
piano
piano
distinction
distinction
Grade 6
Nicholas Strong
Martin Brown
Eleanor White
clarinet
piano
flute
merit
Grade 5
Andrew Collier
Steven Clegg
Katy Pittman
Catherine Dixon
Kellea York
Rebecca Gilbert
organ
theory
theory
theory
theory
theory
March 1991
Grade 8
Andrew Moxon
Charles Barlow
piano
piano
merit
merit
flute
flute
violin
violin
piano
piano
merit
merit
merit
Grade 7
Emma Brown
Caroline Murphy
Alastair Alton
Charles Barlow
Cherry Alton
Kellea York
Grade 6
Rebecca Gilbert
Alastair Alton
Cr.CS.E.
The following gained ten passes at Grade C or above.
Bean, D. J.; Berry, S. A.; Braganza, C. M. A.; Brooks
J. R.; Butler, B. C ; Clark, L. G.; Coulbeck, S. B.; Crisp
J. R.; Daniel, L. J.; Davies, M. J.; Davies, T. G.
Dowding, S. R.; Dunn, T. M. C ; Ellis, D. H.; Emsley
R.; Farley, C. F.; Fieldsend, J. W.; Gorman, P. A.
Graves-Tamvakis, C. E.; Graves-Tamvakis
E. F.; Harrison, S. M.; Hodgin, A. D.; Holgate, J. M.
Ibbotson, M. J.; Jackson, D. S.; Keenan, G. C ; Khanna
S.; Lacy-Colson, J. H.; Lang, M. A.; Langford
P. J. R.; Layram, M. J. J.; Marlow, M.; Mawby, A. R.
Millen, D.; Mindenhall, J. E. M.; Morris, C.
Nadian, R.; Nuttell, M. T.; Oakley, T. J.; Pickard
A. J.; Pittman, M. E. P.; Roberts, C. D. H.; Sampson
L. C ; Sanderson, S. Y.; Scott, M. J.; Shedden, H. I.
Shepherd, S. W.; Smith, M. S. R.; Smith, R. M.; Strong
E. L.; Swallow, J. E.; Tildesley, D. M.; Tilston, S. J.
Todd, M. G.; Wallis, A. M. R.; Watson, P. J.; White,
E. K.
Grade 5
Stephanie Sanderson
Richard Hugill
Catherine Dixon
July 1991
Grade 7
Graham Kershaw
Grade 6
Oliver Button
Grade 5
Hannah Fieldsend
Rebecca Gilbert
Rachel Hancock
Rachel Owen-Barnett
Juliet Stephenson
Margaret Wood
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HOUSE REPORTS
CLIFTON
The start of the academic year saw the House receive
Mr. Harvey as the new Housemaster. It was the first time
in living memory that the Senior School had had a
Chaplain-Housemaster and it has been a challenging
experience for both the House and the Housemaster! There
have been sixty-two pupils in the House, including seven
third form girls and three lower sixth girls. For the first
time in its six-year history, Clifton has had girls in the
Middle School. We have begun the process of becoming
a fully co-educational day House. The small number of
girls has meant that, for games, we have joined forces
with The Grove. This has worked well, although we look
forward to fielding our own teams next year.
Clifton is working hard to build up its games-playing
ability. Although we were knocked out in the first round
of the Senior Rugby and Senior Cricket Competitions, we
did much better at junior level. We got to the semi-finals
of the Junior Rugby and Junior Cricket Competitions, and
came second in the Junior Rugby Sevens Competition,
being beaten only by School House. In the Junior Rugby
there were some particularly good performances from
Jamie Beaufoy, Ben Councell, Michael Hunter, Naithan
McBride (Captain), Robert Pugh, Michael Helme and
Nicholas Wight. We are optimistic about our potential at
senior level rugby. The Five-a-side Soccer Competition
is always keenly contested and we managed to win the
junior competition in the Summer Term.
We enjoyed considerable success in the Inter-House
Swimming. Clifton finished third in the competition, and
was first among the day Houses. The U. 14 Medley Relay
team (Daniel Leveson, Oliver Marlow, Julia Toms and
Grant Williams) set a new record time, and Ben Councell
created a new record in the U. 15 Breaststroke. Jon LacyColson, Ben Councell, Naithan McBride and Oliver
Marlow came first in the following events respectively:
U. 16 Individual Medley; U. 15 Breaststroke and Butterfly;
U.15 Backstroke; U.14 Breaststroke. The House also
came first in the U.15 Medley Relay and U.15 Freestyle
Relay (Ryan Allworthy, Ben Councell, Michael Hunter
and Naithan McBride).
The House performed well in the Inter-House Crosscountry Competition. Jon Lacy-Colson came seventh in
the Senior Boys category; Naithan McBride eighth in the
Junior Boys; and Julia Toms twelfth in the Junior Girls.
We were particularly pleased with Clifton's
performance in the Athletics Sports Competition. The
House was represented in every event and came fourth
overall — but first among the day Houses! Particular
congratulations must go to Michael Hunter for coming
first in the Intermediate 200m; to Scott Bradley for coming
first in the Junior Javelin; and to Nicholas Wight for
coming first in the Junior Long Jump.
Members of Clifton have represented the School at
senior level in various sports: Robert Crossley and
Edward Savage at 1st XV Rugby; James Harding and
Naithan McBride at 1st XI Cricket; and Michael Hunter
at 1st VI Tennis. James Harding has also been the School's
Captain of Squash for two years. It has been good to see
several Cliftonites taking a keen interest in Rowing:
Alistair Birch, Caroline Murphy, John Crisp, Dugan
Jackson and Jon Lacy-Colson have all represented the
School successfully. Alistair Birch was a member of the
crew which competed at Henley this year and is to be
warmly congratulated for his achievement here.
Academically, members of the House have enjoyed
some success this year. Jason Ayers won the Chemistry
Prize and the B.M.A. Prize for Biologists going into
Medicine. Robert Crossley won the Economics Prize.
Matthew Williams was awarded the Senior Latin Prize
and the Toyne European History Prize. The Junior Latin
Prize went to John Crisp and the Junior Arthur Craven
Memorial Prize for Spoken French to Robert Emsley.
Samantha Carter won one of the third form prizes.
Cliftonites have contributed to many other areas of
School life: Robert Crossley had a major role in Ian
Lowe's Dragons; Samantha Carter, Vanessa Jelbert, Julia
Toms and Roger Lakin were in Alan Ayckbourn's
Confusions. Jason Ayers masterminded our Egg Race
team and Top House team. Paul Cove, Matthew Williams,
Rupert Gregory, Caroline Murphy, Juliet Stephenson,
Andrew Mawby and Ryan Allworthy all made significant
contributions to School music. Denzil Jelbert served as
Head of the Army Section of the C.C.F. Other members
of the House have participated in the Community Service
programme.
In May, just before the upper sixth left, we had a
Clifton Sixth Form Dinner. This was a very enjoyable
evening, with all members of the sixth form attending,
together with House staff. We were given a fine afterdinner speech by Mr. Neil Malherbe, a Master from
Selborne College in South Africa, who has been visiting
the School this term. Edward Savage, the out-going Head
of House, and Alistair Birch, the new Head of House,
also spoke.
I have greatly enjoyed my first year in Clifton. For
staff and pupils alike it has been a full and busy, and I
hope, very enjoyable year. I would like to end my first
House report by expressing my thanks and best wishes:
to Edward Savage and James Harding, our two School
monitors, for their help and support; to M. J. G. and
A. J. H. for their invaluable roles as assistants; to
K. G. C. (whose wise counsel we sadly lose this term),
K. R. P. and D. J. S. for their support as tutors; and to
Alistair Birch as he assumes the responsibilities of being
Head of House. I am pleased to award House Colours
to Jason Ayers, Kinshuk Garai, James Harding, Edward
Savage, Naithan McBride and Robert Pugh. I wish all
those who are leaving the best of good fortune in the future
and thank them for their varied contributions to the life
of the House. I look forward to those who will return in
September continuing to play a committed and enthusiastic
role in Clifton's life.
S. C. Harvey
DRONFIELD
The beginning of another academic year saw a healthy
intake of seventeen lower sixth and three junior boarders:
Dronfield was indeed bursting at the seams. We welcomed
Miss Finney and Mr. Shaw to the staff, as assistant and
tutor respectively. The House had three School monitors:
Sally Hamilton, Charlotte Cranston and Rebecca
Ingledew; Rebecca was Head of School and Head of
House.
With an excellent representation in sport, Sophie
Jackson should be congratulated on her captaincy of First
XI Hockey, Ernma Ward as Captain of Squash and Isla
Pollard as Captain of Netball. Rebecca was Captain of
Boats.
Hockey was the main sport of the term and saw many
members of the House playing in various teams. Sophie
Jackson, Connelee Morris, Anne Suttill, Julia Thompson,
Nicola Westwood, Angela Rosindale and Emma Ward all
received First XI Colours, with Sophie achieving the
added distinction of a Cap. Juliette Webster, Caroline
Cooper, Isla Pollard, Susie Musgrave, Melanie Gibb and
Eleanor Bowling also represented the School at First Team
level. Julia, Sophie, Nicola and Angela also played for
York and District. The Jackson-Pacey Trophy was
awarded to Julia. The House won the Inter-House
Competition with a handicapped team, a fine achievement.
There were relatively few squash fixtures this term.
Emma Ward, Sophie Jackson, Nicola Westwood and
Juliette Webster all played at First Team level. Rowing
enjoyed considerable success: Sally Hamilton, Charlotte
Berry, Esther Williams, Anne Suttill, Alex Simpson and
Rebecca Ingledew all rowed for the First Crew; Emma
Brown, Amanda Farley and Polly Evans rowed in an
active novice crew. Lindsay Daniel coxed the majority
of the winning crews.
Drama and music was as usual an important feature
of the contribution made by Dronfield girls. Dragons
featured several members of the House but special
mention must be given to Sally as co-producer and one
of the principal characters. Emma Brown, Emma Ward,
Rachel Robertson, Claire Taylor, Sarah Richards, Olivia
Smart and Clare Farrow also took parts. Claire Altman
maintained her strong involvement in musical events,
joined by Lucinda Francis, Amanda Farley and Emma
Brown. They and other members of the House played in
orchestra and band. The choir and chamber choir as usual
contained a significant Dronfield contingent.
The term was rounded off by a successful formal
dinner and the usual in-House festivities.
The Easter Term saw the House participating yet again
in a wide variety of sports and other extra-curricular
activities, as usual with great success.
The start of term saw the House netball team battling
through under the leadership of Isla Pollard to win the
Senior Inter-House Netball Cup. The junior team played
to a high standard, although they were unfortunate not
to be as successful as their counterparts.
However, they proved their worth in the Junior House
Cross-Country Competition and must be congratulated
with five people coming within the first ten: Lucy Evans,
Sarah Richards, Molly Tyler-Childs and Kathryn
Charman, with Claire Taylor finishing a commendable
third position. Her efforts were rewarded along with Sarah
Richard's as they were picked to represent the York and
District Cross-Country team.
The last week of term held the Inter-House Swimming
Gala. Unfortunately for Dronfield the end result of seventh
position in the competition did not reflect the standards
obtained in the individual races. A whole range of girls
represented the House: Alexie Zimmermann, Sarah
Richards, Claire Taylor, Melissa Marlow and Esther
Williams. They all swam individually with a combined
team winning the medley relay.
The House hockey team maintained its usual high
standard of play by winning the Inter-House Outdoor
Competition under the captaincy of Sophie Jackson.
Despite the emphasis being placed on sport this term,
Dronfield has participated in other activities. For the
fourth year running we entered the Great Egg Race
although the team was not as successful as in previous
years. Becky Ingledew and Angela Rosindale were team
members for the fourth time along with Connelee Morris,
Sarah Richards and Alexie Zimmermann.
Dronfield was represented by Angela Rosindale in
Antony Dunn's play 'Resurrection' which was performed
in School and will be shown in York later on this year.
The Summer Term brought a continuation of the active
involvement in sport. Heidi Clark and Kathryn Charman
both represented York and District in tennis. In athletics,
Amanda Farley and Emma Copley were successful at
discus and sprint respectively in the York and District
trials. The Inter-House Competition featured wins for
Anne Suttill, Amanda Farley and the senior relay team.
The rowers were not to be outdone; an all Dronfield crew
of Rebecca Ingledew, Sally Hamilton, Anne Suttill and
Charlotte Berry won the Senior III event at Bradford.
Esther Williams, Emma Brown, Polly Evans, Diana
Wooding, Philippa Merritt and Nicola Andrews were also
among the trophies in other events.
Distinctions gained in other areas included the Senior
Geography Prize won by Charlotte Cranston, the French
Reading Prize which went to Olivia Smart, the Old
Peterite Club Reading Prize awarded to Emma Ward, and
a Drama Prize for Sally Hamilton. Anne Suttill was
awarded the Paddy Power Prize for her contribution to
the School in many areas.
At the end of term, House Colours were awarded to
Rebecca Ingledew, Charlotte Cranston, Sally Hamilton,
Sophie Jackson, Emma Ward, Caroline Cooper, Rachel
Robertson, Nicola Westwood, Julia Thompson, Clare
Farrow, Juliette Webster, Susie Musgrave, Anne Suttill
and Isla Pollard. While the upper sixth enjoyed a
successful Leavers' Ball, the rest of the House enjoyed
strawberries and ice cream in the garden.
Finally, our best wishes to all our leavers, and
congratulations to next year's Head of House, Emma
Brown, Head Girl, Shelagh Pitt, and additional monitors,
Angela Rosindale and Esther Williams.
came from I. Gordon, B. Neary and R. Hudson. There
were also significant appearances in the U. 16 Colts from
B. Butler in goal, M. Layram, S. (hat-trick) Khanna and
D. Marks. A. Marks was appointed Captain of Crosscountry and led the House senior team to a well deserved
second place with B. Neary finishing second overall. The
junior girls played well in winning the junior tournament.
Well done.
The junior boys' rugby was enthusiastically coached
by A. Gowthorpe. His expertise with the front row gave
A. and C. Mosby and D. Falconer real help in holding
a much stronger School House side. Unfortunately our
midgets in the backs were outgunned and we exited in
the first round. However, in a specially arranged game
against Queen's we eventually ran out winners 6-4 after
a quite splendid match. The tremendous enthusiasm was
fair reward for Angus's efforts and those of
N. Walker and P. Taylor, both stalwarts of the U. 15 XV.
Swimming sports provided both boys and girls with the
choice to show their skills. Lorna Highet did very well
in the Junior Girls with the usual sound performances in
the boys from the "Butler Brothers", I. Gordon,
A. Pickard, A. Curtis and A. Baines. The senior five-aside football provided many thrills and spills with
A. Marks and J. Stephenson showing the way (sadly to
defeat!).
THE GROVE
Christmas Term
Christmas Term began with James Butler as Head of
House and School Monitor. We welcomed Mr. C.
Hodsdon and Mr. D. Morris as replacements for Mrs.
M. Holt and Mr. D. Newman as House Tutors.
We were pleased to welcome back many of last year's
fifth form who had done well in their G.C.S.E.'s
especially J. Angel, T. Brassington, I. Gordon and
J. Sutcliffe. We also welcomed our four new lower sixth,
the Sans twins, H. Daggett and "Bob" (G. Taylor).
Sam Forsyth returned from his visit to Selborne
College in South Africa with a lively video of his stay.
Jim Butler missed the first week of term completing his
work with the Manchester Youth Theatre.
As usual the Senior House Rugby Competition
provided the first real challenge to the House. Angus
Gowthorpe led the team in a fine performance against a
much stronger Queen's side (eventual runners-up). Angus
also proved to be a tower of strength in the 1st XV where
his commitment was justly rewarded by his 1st XV
colours. 1st XI colours were also awarded to Louisa Sans
for her outstanding contribution to the 1st XI hockey. Our
senior girls combined with Clifton House to finish second
in the girls' Inter-House Hockey. The boys came third
in the indoor competition eventually losing to the winners,
Manor, in the semi-final. John Sutcliffe, Sam Forsyth and
Tom Brassington got useful practice for the hockey team
playing each week for Y.H.C. Our thanks go to G. Todd
and York Hockey Club for their valuable support.
The Great Egg Race arrived again. Captained by Jim
Butler, Louisa and Helena Sans, Stephen Dowding,
Richard Harran and Nick Walker engaged their brains,
battled with the problem, produced a solution and LOST!
However, our House Quiz team nearly made it. Anthony
Curtis, Chris Braganza, Alex Martin and Douglas
Falconer lost in the final on their very last question! (Our
thanks go to John Shaw for his organisation of this event.)
Again significant musical commitments were made by
Iain Mclntyre, Jeremy Doncaster, Matthew Bean, JackPatrick Weatherall, Alex Martin, Alex Bailes, Anthony
Curtis and Chris Braganza culminating in a quite excellent
performance of Handel's Messiah.
John Sutcliffe also displayed his artistic talents in the
early part of term at the York Art Gallery. It only goes
to prove how much can be gained from the extracurricular programme by those willing to commit their
time. This was exemplified by C. Braganza with his
contributions to the splendid production of
"Resurrection" for the National Theatre Schools'
Challenge.
Many other sporting contributions were made
throughout the House with A. Curtis ever present and safe
at full-back for the 3rd XV. Ben Butler and Chris
Braganza also made their contributions to.game one rugby
and their enthusiasm will be looked for again next season.
The Shooting was won by the House, captained by Julian
Bond, Anthony Curtis coming top in the School. The girls
made their contribution with Lisa Thompson scoring a
hat-trick in her first game for St. Peter's junior hockey!
James Stephenson established himself at No.2 in the 1st
team squash and gained well earned 1st V colours.
Ian Lowe's splendid play "Dragons" gave Jim Butler
his final chance to light a School production. He required
all his talent and ingenuity to master the prehistoric
lighting in the "new" drama centre. That it was a success
is fair reward for his outstanding commitment to this
sphere of School life. The House also provided a major
influence in the Choir which goes from strength to
strength. It is good to see senior boys like I. Mclntyre,
A. Curtis, M. Bean, C. Braganza and J-P. Weatherall still
involved. It was a pleasure to award House colours to Jim
Butler and Anthony Curtis for their obvious contributions
to The Grove. The end of term also saw John Sutcliffe
win the award of a most prestigious Army Scholarship.
Summer Term
The Summer Term began with Bruce Neary and
Richard Hudson gaining places in the 1st XI cricket. This
was a sign of things to come. Bruce gained his 1st XI
colours after contributing well with both bat and ball.
Bruce and Richard did well to motivate a group of
basically non-cricketers in the senior part of the House.
With the invaluable help of Nick Walker and Paul Taylor
we overcame Clifton in the first round, Queen's by two
runs in the semi-final and Temple by five runs in the final
(Thanks Tom). All gave of their best, fielded like tigers
and never gave up. It is appropriate to note that the two
juniors turned in excellent individual performances to
Easter Term
The Lent Term began with J. Sutcliffe, T. Brassington
and S. Forsyth all representing the 1st XI hockey. All went
on to gain 1st XI colours and John was appointed Captain
of Hockey for 1992. Major contributions to the 2nd XI
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knee. We had more success in the Inter-House indoor
hockey. With the help of Neil Forshaw (a third former
in a senior team) and Indraneil Ghosh's brilliant play,
Manor won the tournament. It was a term for setting
records — Manor had a record number of applications
to Oxford (seven), a record number of rejections (four),
and fortunately a reasonable number of successes:
Matthew Millar, Sandy MacPhail and Antony Dunn all
won offers of two E's at A-Level. Antony Dunn was also
the only Manorite to have a part in the School play,
"Dragons". The end of term meant the return of Manor's
famous Christmas Party — this year, despite being
prizeless and speechless, the evening was of the usual high
standard and none of the vegetarians were forgotten.
The Spring Term, despite the snow, contained the
junior Inter-House rugby. Manor's team, despite their
complete confidence, didn't quite win the cup. Colin Tse's
stunning try deserves special mention, though, as does
Charles Atkinson's win in the butterfly race of the InterHouse swimming which Manor also didn't quite win. The
Inter-House Cross-Country finals produced fine
performances from Matthew Dodgson and Andrew
Wallis. The other team members were enthusiastic, the
juniors collectively running very well, and the seniors
trying very hard. The Dunn brothers took part in
"Resurrection" and the Inter-House quiz, also featuring
Joel Hopwood and Michael Catling. After resounding
victories over School House and Queen's they beat Grove
in the final to win the trophy. Another success was the
annual Great Egg Race, in which Manor's team, captained
by Adam Dean, won another trophy.
clinch the final. Paul Taylor 6 for 17 and Nick Walker
41. This led to eager anticipation for the junior cricket.
After beating School House in a tremendous game (The
Grove 92 for 9, School House 92 all out!) we managed
to acquire 124 against The Rise (out tail end wagged!).
However, Toby Cockcroft was too strong for us and they
went into the final. Athletic sports is not always our strong
point but individuals gave of their best with Angus
Gowthorpe "throwing himself'into things; Euan
Drysdale making his mark in the junior events.
Again major musical contributions were made in the
build up to the German Tour and we wish all ours success
in this summer venture.
On an individual note it was excellent to see Jeremy
Doncaster's excellent organisation of the 24-hour row
over half-term. This was another sign of the health of the
Boat Club captained by Jim Butler. Certainly he and the
rest of the crew must have enjoyed their first visit to
Henley. The junior House football went well with Paul
Taylor leading his band of merry men, Alex Martin,
"Norm" Berry, Selwyn Mcllhinney, Nick Walker and
Nick Hales, into the semi-finals.
On a more academic level, the House was pleased to
see Fiona Watt win the Robin Shannon Prize, Alex Martin
and Selwyn Mcllhinney the fourth form prizes and George
Pitt and Lorna Highet the third form prizes. Chris
Braganza collected his normal trolley load! Well done.
Finally I would like to thank Jim Butler for his
outstanding stewardship of The Grove. It was not easy
for him with little real support from his peers in the upper
sixth. The remainder of the House developed a fine spirit.
They have much to offer and have found a House identity.
I look forward very much to next year, wishing Bruce
Neary as Head of House and John Sutcliffe as his deputy
all good wishes. My thanks as always go to Messrs.
Tooms, Dawson, Northfield, Morris and Hodsdon for all
their help and support. We all wish Clive our best wishes
for a full recovery from his back injury.
P. J. Stephen
Comic Relief meant a non-uniform day, and an
alarming number of people turned up in skirts, except
those who sabotaged School sheets and pillow cases and
turned up as the Ku Klux Klan (tastefully re-named "Blu
Mux Chicken" to prevent controversy) and paid, like
everyone else, for the privilege.
The Summer Term was completely dominated by
exams and sport, the second of which, at least, Manor
are quite good at. Ben Oakley was selected to represent
North Yorkshire in the high jump, and special mention
must be made of Scott Roberts, Andrew Wallis and
Matthew Dodgson for their impressive performances in
Inter-House athletics. Manor were joint winners with
School House in the athletics, and although we didn't win
the cricket Michael Forrester and Dominic Bundy played
at a very high standard. The junior indoor football team,
captained by Dominic Martin, played excellently and
reached the final. However, three of the players suffered
injuries just before the final and were unable to play. Their
substitutes played well, but did not quite manage to win
the final. Mark Benson was a finalist in the Robin Shannon
Prize for Spoken English. Congratulations to Robert Hiles
and Scott Roberts on being made monitor and Head of
House respectively, and thank you to Adam Dean and
Simon Powell for all their help over the last year. Mr.
and Mrs. Bulcock would like to wish all the leavers luck
for their futures, and especially for their impending exam
results, and are looking forward to having a new set of
relatively peaceful third years in the House.
THE MANOR
The year began badly — Manor had been redecorated
in shades from honey, through blue, and back to sand.
Thanks must go to Adam Dean and Chris Hall for that.
However, we did have new chairs in the TV room and
a new satellite system which led to the creation of the
House Shop, which now subsidises our movie channel.
Also a new bunch of third formers arrived, and turned
out to comprise nearly all the Under 14A rugby team.
They were, and are still, energetic, tireless and noisy, and
are indeed a welcome addition to the House. A new
assistant Housemaster, Mr. Jeffs, joined the House in
September and has already made himself very popular.
The Autumn Term saw The Manor playing hard in
the Senior House Rugby. Despite failing to win the
competition, we definitely left our mark. Mike Forrester
must take the credit for breaking Kinshuk Garai's (Clifton)
Antony Dunn
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Aspden, David Baldry, Charles Barlow, Tim Cordier,
Oliver Gardner, Angus Iveson, Chris Richardson, Nick
Senior, Ian Sharper, Richard Shaw, and Andrew
Wildblood for gaining ' C grades or better in every subject
they entered.
James Rigby captained the First XI this summer, while
Andrew Wildblood sometimes filled the same role for the
2nds. Others who represented the School at Cricket
included Richard Musgrave, Oliver Gardner, Angus
Iveson, Hugh Shedden, Fraser Black, Alex Deighton,
Magnus Inness, Alastair Rigby, Chris Pyne, James
Sleight, Anthony Killip, Nicholas Ogden, Jonathan Noble.
It was, therefore, a bit embarrassing as well as
disappointing when we failed to make anything of either
House cricket competition — though everyone learnt a
lot in the process, and the victories against us were
thoroughly deserved. Fraser Black and Tom Archer
gained county selection.
James Rigby, Alex Deighton (despite the dreadful
disappointment of his shoulder injury), Paul Mulryne
(who made a strong and positive impression on the House
when he joined us for his sixth form) and Chris
Richardson were awarded First XV Colours, and there
are others who should aim to receive them next winter.
House Rugby should be strong too, next season, after the
hard work endured last winter. We only lost the final by
14-9 in 1990 despite the odds set against us by the absence
of three key players.
The girls in the House have continued to be a mainstay
of Games for the School, with Emily Strong, Vicky
Robinson, Claire Walker and Jenifer Swallow in particular
appearing in virtually all the sports on the calendar.
Perhaps the most impressive performance of the year was
Shirley Lewis taking the trophy for Victor Ludorum on
Sports Day: it must be unprecedented for this to be
achieved by a third former, and bodes very well for the
future. The Girls also won the House Swimming
Competition; and should be congratulated on coming
second only to Dronfield in House netball. Their Hockey
was also strong. Amanda Daniels for Squash and Emily
Strong for Netball were among those awarded School
colours.
James Hague, Stuart Clarke, and Charles Barlow, with
Chris Richardson as reserve, represented the School First
Vin at Henley; while Tim Cordier and Stephen Harryman
have also regularly represented the School. It is most
pleasing that Stuart and Charles made up part of a
composite VIII which took the Silver Medal in their class
at the National Championships later in the summer. They
were coxed by Mathew Taylor — who as a third former
has set the rest of the House an example of how to enjoy
yourself by taking part in every available activity.
David Baldry lost the final of the Alcuin Cup for
Tennis — but beat many more fancied players to get that
far. The Senior Five-a-Side team, captained by Richard
King, won the final of that competition by 3-1.
During the year, among other musical successes,
Charles Barlow passed grade 8 Piano; Cherry Alton,
grade 8 Flute — and selection to play flute for the National
Children's Orchestra; Alastair Alton and Charles Barlow
grade 7 Violin; Emily Strong, grade 7 Flute; Cherry
QUEEN'S
I would like to begin this report as I ended the year
at the House reception, by thanking the Upper Sixth for
their tremendous contribution to Queen's over the last four
or five years: they seem to have been a particularly happy
and thoughtful group, and those of us remaining will miss
them. I imagine — and hope — they are carrying good
memories with them as they leave — even if there have
been some rough times with the smooth. They will always
be welcome visitors, even if only for another glass of wine
on the lawn at Commemoration. Lawrence Patton has
been a Head of House and Monitor whose company and
whose help I have valued greatly; and James Rigby has
set a fine example as a School Monitor both in the House
and more generally around School. Alex Deighton ended
the School year by gaining success for the initial stages
of his attempts to gain entry to the world of motor racing.
Andrew Berrington earlier captained the House Crosscountry to personal and team success. David Blacker
earned his House Colours simply — and rightly — just
for always being there and being bothered on behalf of
those around him. Amanda Daniels, Lucy Yeomans,
Sarah Glover and Harriet Torlesse learnt how to tame —
or tolerate — Peterite Males at their best and worst: they
have played a great part by example and by direct help,
in the way the House has successfully become fully coeducational . I wish all the leavers well for their various
futures. In particular, we wish a happy year and successful
return to James Rigby, who will be spending the next
twelve months teaching English in Thailand.
At Commemoration 1991, prizes were awarded to
Alan Hodgin (the Junior Prize for Geography, a Walter
Smith Prize for G.C.S.E. Practical Work, an Art Prize
and a Fifth Form Prize), to Stephen Harryman (the
Friends of St. Peter's Prize for Business Studies, awarded
this year for the first time), to Jenifer Swallow and Tom
Archer for Middle School Essays, to Amanda Daniels for
Science and Mathematics, to Harriet Torlesse (the Walter
Smith Prize for Biology), to Cherry Alton (a Junior Prize
for Music) and to Tom Nowell (a Fourth Form Prize):
congratulations to all of them.
It continues to be a pleasure for me to read the Tutor
Sheets each mark order, of pupils who are steadily
working in classrooms and at home to fulfil — and in some
cases to exceed — their academic potential. This has been
very much the case with the Lower Sixth and Fourth form
this year, where I might mention Sally Marshall, Chris
Pyne, Ian Sharper and Stuart Clarke. They even began
to influence the more slothful among the Fifth and Upper
Sixth so that the final term saw a great upsurge in effort
— which I hope will be rewarded when the results come
out!
Talking of which, congratulations are in order for
examination results in 1990. Louise Blackburn finished
a marvellous career in our sixth form with straight 'A's
in Maths and Sciences. Alex Gage did well to achieve an
'A' grade in Geography. Vicki Inness gained entry to
Durham University, where she is now distinguishing
herself rowing. At G.C.S.E. level, praise is due to James
Hague for remedying earlier disasters; and to Marcus
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of the large Rise contribution to the 1st XV led by Jason
Morris. This was reflected in the success that the House
had on the rugby pitch during the House matches. Having
been seeded first, favoured to win, it took a replay with
School House to see us into the final, having drawn 10-10
the first time. The final was much more a show of skill
and speed and with space to run the ball, The Rise showed
to be ultimately the most all-round team and deservedly
managed to retain the senior rugby cup. Five members
of the House received 1st XV colours: Jason Morris, Jason
Mariyappan, Adrian Robinson, Gareth Silverwood and
Chris Caldwell are to be congratulated.
For part of the term we had Phil Bartlett visiting us
from Selborne College in South Africa. He was very well
received and he proved to be an invaluable member of
the rugby team and of the general spirit within the House.
This term also saw the opening of a House shop in
order to finance more luxury items for the House and the
addition of a new television and video is hopefully only
an appetiser, having seen The Manor's latest purchases.
The House fancy dress party was replaced by a more
formal sit-down meal as an experiment for the future. The
end of a long term saw the revival of the 'Air Stars' who
added good humour to the Inter-House hockey
tournament.
Alton, grade 7 Piano; Nicholas Strong, grade 6 Clarinet;
Rebecca Gilbert, grade 6 Flute; Alastair Alton, grade 6
Piano; Rebecca Gilbert, grade 6 Theory; Rachel Hancock,
grade 4 Oboe; Shirley Lewis, grade 3 Flute; and Lucy
Robertson, grade 2 Piano. Rebecca Gilbert, Cherry Alton,
Alastair Alton, Charles Barlow, Angus Iveson, James
Hague all competed in the Finals of the Music
Competition. Sarah Glover, James Hague, Charles
Barlow, Emily Strong, James Rigby, Alan Hodgin and
many others have regularly taken part in various
instrumental and choral performances.
Stuart Clarke rather surprised himself by leading the
House Quiz Team to the final of that competition, only
to lose there.
Charles Barlow went to India in the autumn with a
group from North Eastern Schools, including
representatives from Pocklington, Ampleforth and
elsewhere. He talked on this most successfully with Ann
Hodgson on their return. Other travel talks were given
by Stephen Harryman about his British Schools Expedition
to Svalbard in the summer of 1990, and Lawrence Patton
about his journey to China in the autumn. In all cases the
photography and talking were fascinating.
Derek Paterson's tutor group were entirely to blame
for the fact that Red Nose Day was also a Non-Uniform
Day at St. Peter's: they co-ordinated the whole thing —
and on many other occasions worked for Charity through
such things as cake-stalls. I am grateful to them for this.
I am pleased that so many members of the House have
been involved in Community Service, visiting people
locally or spending time visiting Hospitals nearby. I also
thoroughly commend the involvement — led notably by
the example of Harriet Torlesse — of so many of the
House in the activities of Amnesty International. The more
we can involve ourselves with helping others, the better.
I would like to thank the House Tutors for all their
vork for the pupils in Queen's over the year: they take
a tremendous interest, and the well-being and progress
of students could not be assured without them.
At the summer half-term, Andrew Wildblood was
elected Head of House for the coming year. We wish him
well. Stuart Clarke, Tim Cordier and Chris Richardson
were also appointed School Monitors.
Geographically, things have been quite different, with
classrooms on 'our' top corridor and therefore a
continuous throughput of visitors. This has made the
House, if anything, even more aware of itself and its
strengths. As ever, this report only skims the surface of
all that has gone on; but I hope it gives an impression
of those strengths and of how much has been done during
the past twelve months.
Easter
This was a frustrating term on the sporting front, with
a show of great spirit only to finish second best to many
of the other Houses in various sports.
The most disappointing event was the junior rugby.
After making good progress into the final, the team
managed to edge ahead only to be beaten in the final
minutes by an excellent School House try.
Also, the senior football went the same way. Having
made a stuttering start, the team continued to the final.
Having yet again made a good start, going ahead in the
first half, we were beaten in the second half to bring the
second time in the term where our efforts were
unrewarded.
The House was well represented in the Hockey 1 st XI
by Gareth Silverwood and Chris Caldwell who are to be
congratulated on the re-award and award of their colours
respectively, in one of the finest hockey seasons in the
recent School history.
The senior House Cross-Country was seen as a
foregone conclusion before the run had started and
Queen's came in the easy victors despite very spirited runs
from Jason Mariyappan, Simon and Mike Davies, gaining
very respectable placings. The junior run was lost for the
first time in over a decade, with many of our better
runners unfit after the junior rugby; a case of unquestioned
bad timing for an important event.
The House Swimming Competition was another very
tightly fought match. After some excellent swimming by
Joel Ward and Mickey Clarke the whole competition was
left in the balance on the last relay, with School House
and ourselves level on points. The House was again beaten
at the dying of the event, having to settle for second place.
The swimming standards was another trophy which was
forfeited this term.
THE RISE
With a significant reduction in the number of boarding
pupils this year, the House was filled out by a number
of day boys and any new recruits which we could get our
hands on.
Yet again, The Rise saw a majority of the House taking
part on the rugby field at every level. Note should be made
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A number of members of the 1 st and 2nd XV rugby
teams left early at the end of the term in order to
commence a tour of Portugal.
driving skills, Joby Taylor for his dress sense, Alistair
Lawson for his television and finally Andrew Moxon for
having the reddest cheeks of all!
Summer
The Summer Term quickly moved into full swing with
both the senior cricket and the tennis Inter-House
competitions taking place. Despite the lack of the tennis
captain, Gareth Silverwood, the team made a spirited
attempt but were overpowered in the first round.
However, the House cricket team was rather more
successful in the first round, mainly due to some excellent
fielding and good performances from our four full-time
cricketers. However, in the second round there was a
defeat by Temple due to a batting collapse.
The House was represented in the 1st XI cricket team
by Mike and Tim Davies and Mike should be
congratulated on the award of his colours after a very good
batting season.
The junior football team had an unlucky string of
sending-offs which upset any chance of a place in the semifinals. This was quickly forgotten after a success against
the odds in the junior cricket. Having disposed of Temple
in the first round in a flurry of batting and bowling Temple
out for fifteen runs, and then Grove in the semi-finals,
an inspired performance allowed us to overcome Queen's
and win our second competition of the year. Note should
be made of the batting of Toby Cockcroft, scoring about
60% of the runs in every match.
Despite not managing to win the athletics tournament
there were many great performances. Two cups were won
however: Jason Morris won the Sprint Cup and Jason
Mariyappan's 400 metres victory brought another cup.
Thank you for all your sporting contributions
throughout the year. Thanks also to Mr. and Mrs.
Watkinson, and also to Mrs. Shuttleworth for doing an
often unrecognised but invaluable duty for the House. I
hope the House continues its excellence for many years
to come.
Simon Davies
Easter
The Easter Term saw 1st XI hockey places go to Adam
Waters, Marc Mitchell and Charles Pugh with Robert Bell
in the seconds. Allan Foster, Jamie Ballantyne, Mike
Lang, James Swallow, Jon Brooks and the Captain,
Matthew Todd all represented the School Colts XL The
senior cross-country team came a creditable third with
Joby Taylor in tenth place overall. However, with Gordon
Gibb winning the junior run and Mark Lane coming
second it was no surprise that the juniors managed to win
their competition. This success seemed to inspire further
triumphs and a last minute try by Michael Cox inspired
by the play of Mark Lane and the leadership of Gordon
Gibb secured a memorable win over The Rise in the final,
16-10. This was further embellished by the middle school
members of the House winning the Inter-House
Swimming Standards Cup and in the Gala itself, amply
led by Alistair Lawson and thanks to individual wins by
James Swallow and James Meaden and many places in
the next three positions saw us take the Inter-House
Swimming Gala Trophy in the very last relay, beating The
Rise by the narrowest of margins. All these exploits
ensured the Oxford Cup returned to School House this
year, a most welcome addition to the already full
sideboard. The Easter Term saw us gain two fourth
formers — only to lose one the following term — and lose
a fifth year, all adding to the excitement of daily life where
we saw one Suttill more than another and found Matthew
Todd in Temple for most of his free time (having been
awarded a chocolate medal for present-er of the year the
previous term).
Summer
The Summer Term saw 1st XI opening bat Paul
Carvosso ably assisted by 2nd XI wicket keeper David
Batty and all under Andrew Moxon steer us to a thrilling
finish against The Rise in the first round of the Senior
Cricket Competition which we unfortunately lost by two
runs — a feat bettered for its edge of the seat drama in
the junior competition when we tied with Grove in the
semi-finals only to lose because we lost ten wickets to their
eight. Nicholas Middleton — Lincolnshire County U.15
— captained the juniors and with Edward Backhouse and
initially Gordon Gibb, represented the School Senior Colts
XI, ably assisted by the following third year School A
and B team cricketers: Simon Rivis, David Todd, Michael
Cox, Edward Lindley, Lee O'Keefe and Stephen Whalley
who along with Mike Dowds represented the School's
Rugby A and B XV's in the winter months.
The Inter House athletics brought an equally close
result as the swimming. Individual wins from Adam
Waters, Mark Lane, Dominic Greeves, Mike Lang,
Simon Rivis and Gordon Gibb saw us through to win the
Inter-House Athletic Shield by one point from The Manor,
a great team performance robustly led by Robert Bell.
School tennis representation by Alcuin trophy winner
Adam Waters who also won the prestigious Shuttleworth
SCHOOL
Christmas
The year began with ten new third years being
welcomed into the House. Two sixth formers, David Batty
and Matthew Neale also joined us. Christopher Rowland,
Captain of School Boats, was Head of School and Head
of House. Paul Carvosso was a School monitor and 1st
XV prop, Robert Bell and Adam Waters also represented
the 1st XV with Graham Wood and David Batty regular
2nd XV stalwarts, who, along with Mike Lang, James
Swallow and Jon Brooks, other 3rd XV players, ensured
a re-match was required, with The Rise coming out
narrow winners, who went on to win the senior
competition after defeating us in the semi's. Paul Ferrow
and Edward Lindley took part in the School's drama
production of 'Dragons' and deserve congratulations for
their efforts, as did Mathew Sumpton for his expert
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budding thespians appeared in the year's major drama
production, 'Dragons', and Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis,
Stephanie Tilston and, in particular, Vicki Gill gave
particularly fine performances.
The term ended with the very successful House parties,
including the brilliant disco thrown by the third and fourth
years (watch out Radio 1 disc jockeys!) and the award
of House Colours, our answer to the New Year's Honours
list. Stephanie Sanderson received Junior House Colours
for her contribution to the girls' hockey team and Senior
House Colours were awarded to Andrew Ludiman, Gareth
Kay, Simon Gildener, Sarah Durham and Tifanny
Richards for services to the House. Finally, Gareth Kay
is to be congratulated on gaining a place at Balliol College,
Oxford to read P.P.E.
Cup for all-round best sportsman, Mike Lang, James
Swallow, Andrew Farrow, Daniel Sumpton and Dominic
Greeves until his groin strain — playing tennis rather than
climbing through windows apparently — ensured, along
with Marc Mitchell in School Squash, that every School
sport, including shooting with Paul Carvosso winning
North East District trophies, was represented by the
House. Further non-sporting representation ought not to
be missed out — the contribution to School Music from
Christopher Rowland, Paul Ferrow, Matthew Neale,
Matthew Todd and Dominic Greeves must surely deserve
special mention as does, finally, the exploits of our School
Rowers, particularly Christopher Rowland and Joby
Taylor who were members of only the second School VIII
since the war that has done so exceptionally well to
represent the School at Henley — a memorable
achievement.
Yet, the success of the House is not to be measured
by just the silver on the shelf, but also by the spirit and
camaraderie that is generated within the House and this
being such a successful year, much credit and thanks must
go to all our upper sixth leavers — and others who will
be leaving this year with all our best wishes for success
in the future.
J. A. Owen-Barnett
Easter
In the Easter Term, on the sportsfield, the House
enjoyed mixed fortunes. Whilst the junior girls netball
team won their tournament, led by Rachel Gill,
unfortunately their senior counterparts, led by Katy Wood,
fell to the much stronger Dronfield House team. In the
Inter-House Cross-Country, in the senior's race, Tom
Reid came eighth, and in the junior girls, Hannah
Fieldsend came first. It didn't matter that the junior boys'
rugby team lost heavily to Clifton's side, because it was
enough that the House actually presented a team, which
is commendable for all fourteen non-rugby players
concerned. The five-a-side indoor football team under the
captaincy of Gareth Kay, had a poor season losing all their
matches. Hopefully, next year the side will enjoy greater
success. It shouldn't be too hard! Both Simon Gildener
and Gareth Kay represented the School in the 1st XI
hockey team.
The House continued its tradition to be heavily
involved in the arts scene. Firstly, there was Antony
Dunn's excellent "Resurrection" in which Elena and
Steven Clegg, James and Hannah Fieldsend, and Katy
Pittman all performed. Andrew Collier, taking a break
from the preparation of his musical "Fools Gold" in
which James and Hannah Fieldsend also were involved,
helped behind the scenes. Sarah Durham and Charlotte
Graves-Tamvakis had some of their artwork exhibited at
the City Art Gallery.
Finally, although the House was knocked out of the
Inter-House Quiz, due to the quick buzzer work of Grove,
the Egg Race provided a surprising result. The team led
by James Gossow (Solomon Burt, James Fieldsend, Elena
and Steven Clegg, and Rebecca Newton), came a close
second (which was very good considering the vehicle
didn't look as though it would make 15cm let alone 15
metres, even though some of the opposition went
backwards!).
TEMPLE
The year began with the House welcoming new
members and Mrs. Shepherd as a tutor and House
assistant. Sadly, Mr. Riley was not with the House due
to a serious back problem which kept him away from
School for the term. The House throughout the term gave
much effort on the games field which often went
unrewarded. In the Senior House Rugby Competition we
went out at the first round to an excellent School House
team. Despite a sterling effort from the forwards and halfbacks (Tom Reid, the Captain, Andrew Ludiman, and his
brother, Mark in particular stood out), the better
organisation of our opponents in the end paid off. Andrew
Ludiman, however, became a regular member of the First
XV (gaining his colours in the process) and Tom Reid,
Mark Ludiman, Guy Chiswick, Matthew Pittman, Ewan
Graves-Tamvakis and James Fieldsend all represented the
three Senior School teams. The Girls' Hockey team too
played well and were very unlucky to only beat Queen's
House in the four team Inter-House tournament. Special
mention must be made of Sarah Durham, the Captain,
School First XI member and prolific goal scorer, who led
the team by example.
Once again, Temple played a major role in various
musical activities around the School. Many members took
part in the School Choir, Band and Orchestra and Martin
Kershaw, Eleanor Clegg and Tifanny Richards gave
splendid solo performances during the term's concerts.
Tifanny, co-leader of the National Youth Orchestra, is
also to be congratulated on gaining a place at the
prestigious Royal College of Music. On a different note,
'The Funky Chicken' who include Adam van Huet,
Gareth Kay and Jon Firth, picked up where they left off
last year playing an exceptionally successful Halloween
concert at the jam packed Lowther in York. Temple's
Summer
There were some exciting clashes in the Inter-House
events during the Summer Term. The athletics, whilst
giving a poor House result, nevertheless provided some
fine individual achievements, such as Tom Reid, Andrew
Ludiman and Hannah Fieldsend winning the 400m, the
Discus and the 800m respectively. The senior cricket was
exceedingly exciting. The House reached the finals by
beating Manor and The Rise in the heats, convincingly,
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At the end of term, prizes were won by Sarah Durham
(for Art and Community Service), Gareth Kay (for
History and Politics), Sarah Masterman (Community
Service), Charlotte Graves-Tamvakis (C.D.T. and Art),
Andrew Buisson (German), Vicki Gill (Drama), Andrew
Collier (Music Composition), Tifanny Richards (Strings
Award and Music), Graham Kershaw (Music) and Martin
Kershaw (Music). We also said goodbye to eighteen
members of the House, all of whom will be missed, and
at this point, thanks should be given to the monitor for
helping with the running of the House, the tutors and
assistants, to Mr. Drysdale and to all the members of the
House for their support and spirit, and I hope it shall
continue under Tom Reid as next year's Head of House,
to be assisted by Chris Martin.
Simon Gildener and Gareth Kay
to play against Grove. Whilst on paper, the House seemed
a much stronger team, the odds were not stacked in our
favour. On the contrary — at one stage, despite Tom
Reid's and Charlie Roberts bowling, and Tom's innings
of thirty, the result soon seemed to be pointing towards
a conclusive Grove victory. However, a captain's innings
of forty-five by Simon Gildener plus the solid support of
the tail-enders ensured that when the House finally
submitted to defeat it was only five runs short of the
required 105. The juniors were decisively beaten in the
first round against The Rise. Special mention, now, must
go to the senior tennis team (David Jones, Mark Davies,
Stuart Berry, Andrew Buisson, James Fieldsend and
Matthew Pittman) for their success in winning the Tennis
Cup, proving that Temple can be counted amongst the
most sporty and sporting Houses.
SENIOR COMMON ROOM
There have been two particularly happy events this
year (not counting Derek's sabbatical). We celebrated both
the birth of John and Tessa Shaw's son William, and also
the engagement of Paddy Stephen and Liz Wymer (with
envy and congratulations for one balanced by incredulity
and commiseration for the other!). Rumours that this was
Liz's contribution to Comic Relief were hotly denied,
though plausible given all the other silly things colleagues
got up to to raise money on Red Nose Day. From comedy
to farce and the staff's sporting achievements. Soccer,
rugby, basketball, squash, tennis, cricket, rowing
(particular congratulations to Ann on her sculling
achievements) and hockey (with nearly half the S.C.R.
turning out against the girls) have all been attempted and,
despite some truly amazing individual performances, at
none have we been as successful as we were at noncompetitive wine tasting!
Four new colleagues and one familiar face joined us
in September. We were delighted that Sue Watkinson
increased her involvement in the School by becoming a
member of the R.S. department and we also welcomed
Clive Hodsdon as Head of Modern Languages, Jacquie
Finney (Mathematics), Robert Jeffs (English and History)
and John Shaw (Languages). Whether joining the S.C.R.
is a healthy move for them must be doubted for this has
been a year in which staff have been dogged by illness
and injury — particularly to Bill, Andy, Clive and, most
recently, Jed. To those still recovering we send our very
best wishes. Equally missed (and not just because of the
quiet left behind) has been Derek Paterson, off on a
sabbatical to Africa (and the wilds of Durham) during the
Summer Term, leaving behind him some inexperienced
youth as acting HoD. Cover for absent colleagues has been
provided by the temporary addition to the staff of John
Chitham, Eve Smart and John Stones and we have also
been very grateful for some student assistance, particularly
from Ben Home (with the School for a pre-P.G.C.E. year)
and Nick Stebbing. For all their efforts our thanks and
best wishes for the future. Best wishes also to Neil
Malherbe who spent half a term with us "on loan" from
Selborne College, experiencing the joys of an English
summer. His help around the School (particularly in
English lessons) was much appreciated, as was his lively
conversation.
Finally Keith, to whom we sang farewell at the end
of the Summer Term. Full details of the remarkable
contribution he has made to the School appear elsewhere
in this magazine: here let us merely record our gratitude
for the calm, humorous, civilised common sense and
courtesy he has brought to the S.C.R. over so many years.
Significantly, since he gave up the role of S.C.R. secretary
it has taken two of us to fail to fill his shoes.
R. H. Hubbard, I. M. K. Lowe
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INTERVIEW
K. G. C . — T H E E N D O F A N E R A
What have your main interests been?
What was the School like at that time?
I was initially appointed for three years, and at the
end of three years I went to see the Head Master, John
Dronfield — for whom I had tremendous respect,
incidentally — and he said that if I stayed, there were
various things he would like to offer me. So I found myself
becoming an Assistant Housemaster in The Grove
(1953-56), where duties sometimes went on until
two o'clock in the morning because the Housemaster was
a very keen bridge player. I was also offered the chance
of starting a Careers Department (also in 1953), and the
other thing that I was involved in from quite early days
was the Scout group, which we built up in the 50's and
early 60's to about forty or fifty people. This was a very
energetic bunch, and very nice to work with because they
were doing something they wanted to do. We had many
very interesting camps and expeditions, we produced a
lot of Queen's Scouts, and in some ways the scouting
activities represent the highlights of life here as far as I
am concerned. The present Activities Centre was our
Scout Room, and we helped to dig out the foundations
for it. When scouting died out during the late 60's and
early 70's, we changed the Scout Room into an Activity
Centre, and I ran an Activity Group for some considerable
time after that. Also in 1953,1 was approached by a group
of sixth form farmers' sons, who asked if I would be
interested in forming a Young Farmers' Club. I expressed
interest, and I maintained that association right up until
a year or two ago, when the Young Farmers' Club seemed
to peter out completely. By and large it had been a pretty
successful Club, which had provided an outlet for many
people.
Well, it was of course a completely boys' School,
predominantly boarding, and it had a pretty rigid system
of discipline. There were some of the vestiges of the
traditional public School practices such as fagging and a
seniority system. Uniform was strictly worn by all
members of the School, and that included a School cap
and a blue suit which was worn on Sunday's whatever
they were doing. The School was dominated by the
Chapel: there were daily services for the whole School
and there was at least a full Evensong on Sunday which
was compulsory for the whole School, and sometimes also
a Matins, so that there was not a great deal of time for
exeats. Exeats were few and far between: only two a term
were allowed, on specific weekends, beginning after
breakfast on Sunday and finishing half an hour before
Chapel. There was no question of an overnight exeat. We
had no half-terms at all, but we did have the occasional
day's holiday, such as All Saints' Day in the autumn and
Ascension Day in the summer, when the boys were given
a day off and encouraged to go off and do their own thing.
As time went on, I moved out of Grove, and eventually
I was told by Mr. Dronfield that if I stayed on he would
make me a Housemaster when I was thirty-eight. Sure
enough, when I was coming up to my thirty-eighth
birthday, Dronfield House was being built, and we were
asked to start it off. So, in September 1964 we opened
Dronfield House, and we remained there for seventeen
years. We thoroughly enjoyed it. We were appointed for
fifteen years, and we were asked to stay on to cover a
hiatus period for a further two years, and this was
probably a mistake, because we were geared to the fifteen
years and at the end of fifteen years I think we had had
enough. When I moved out of the House in 1981, the
Common Room was looking for a new Secretary. I offered
to take it over for a few years and ended up doing it for
nine years, until we brought in the present constitution
and appointed a Chairman and Secretary to take my place.
Of course, I have done a bit of teaching, too....
When did you join St. Peter's?
September 1949, full-time, although I had spent
January to March 1949 here as a student, which was when
I was offered a job.
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What would you say were the highlights of your
career? Are there particular things which have given
you personal satisfaction?
as migration or the lithosphere, and any reference to
regions is what you bring in by way of example. You are
not learning quite so much in the way of fact, but you
are learning much more about theories. The other great
thing that's happened is the subject has been flooded by
the concept of the model: models of industrial or
agricultural location, models of cities and so on. You can
bring in, wherever you like, your examples, and this gives
a great deal of freedom to the teacher and to the pupil,
who can build up by wider reading much more than was
possible in the past. So the model approach, combined
also at A-Level with a much more statistical and analytical
approach, has changed the subject from being a matter
of a great deal of fact learning and fact regurgitation to
a much more conceptual approach, whereby the student
uses his or her powers of thinking very much more. So
it has changed, and I think it's changed for the better.
Becoming a Housemaster was very important,
especially as we were appointed as a team and we ran
it together, my wife and I. We also had the advantage,
which very few people have, of starting a House from
scratch. We didn't inherit someone else's way of running
it, although we did find a bit of a handicap in the fact
that some of the early boys came from other Houses. This
was very interesting, because we found big differences
between those who had been in School House, The Rise,
Grove and Manor. The Rise people had very rigid ideas
about the seniority system and the fagging system, which
I was absolutely against from the word go, whereas the
School House people couldn't care less about it. It was
a very interesting job welding them into a House. We only
found out afterwards that the games players of the School
got together behind the scenes and somehow manipulated
it so that they all came into the same House together. So
for the first two years of my Housemastership Dronfield
House reigned supreme. This gave the House a great fillip,
although it was a little unfortunate for those Houses from
which the games players had come. I may not appear to
be terribly interested in games, but I was then very
interested, and in fact I used to do quite a lot of games
coaching.
Have you found your work in the Careers Department
a satisfying part of your own career?
Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed Careers work. It gave me
tremendous satisfaction, in two main areas. One was that
it brought me into contact with a lot of young people, and
I felt that in my own way I was helping them towards
decisions that they had to make. I never felt it was my
job to make those decisions, but to feed information, make
suggestions and help them along the way. It has been very
satisfying to have had several come back and say that my
advice was helpful to them. The other thing was that as
a Geographer I found Careers work a great help, because
it's got me out of the School and into all sorts of industries
and occupations. I've seen much more of the world
outside, even though I've never moved around from one
School to another, than many Schoolteachers do. This has
broadened my geographical outlook as well as helped my
Careers work.
One other highlight was that I introduced two things
into the School which gave opportunities to those who
didn't fit too well into the conformist society. One was
that when I felt I was getting a bit long in the tooth for
rugger games and so on, I started a walking group as an
option to games. We went walking on the Yorkshire
Moors, the Dales and the Wolds. It was quite vigorous
walking and it involved another of my hobbies, the use
of maps, and there were plenty of long conversations and
heartsearchings as we tramped across moorland. I think
it provided an outlet for some of the individuals who found
it difficult to fit in otherwise. The other thing — and here
I was helped when I was in Dronfield House — was that
we were given two very valuable pieces of machinery:
a full-scale printing press and a hot-metal typesetting
machine. Again, various oddbods who didn't fit into
anything else would spend hours printing things like play
programmes, tickets, School newspapers and so on.
Unfortunately, this died out when I left Dronfield House,
which seemed to me a great shame.
Do you feel that teaching is a more or less enjoyable
career now than when you first started?
I think it is probably more enjoyable. I have certainly
found in recent years a more relaxed approach in form
— and I think this has been helped very much by the
advent of girls — has added to the pleasure of teaching.
I find that the pupils today, either because I've changed
or because they are different, are much less "them and
us" in form and much easier to work with. I suppose that
one of the things that colours it is that in my last year
I have taught probably the pleasantest bunch of Upper
Sixth people I have ever been faced with. It really has
been a joy to work with them. I've also had a very pleasant
and co-operative Fifth Form set and an equally cooperative Fourth Form set, and I've enjoyed working with
them immensely.
Is Geography in the 1990's a very different subject
from what it was when you started?
Oh yes, very different. When I started teaching
geography, it was very much regional-based. It required
amassing a lot of factual information. The subject has
moved right away from this approach to the- modular or
conceptual approach, where you are looking at ideas, such
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You've served under five Head Masters. Do you think
that the character of the School is dictated by the
character of the Head Master, or does it evolve
separately from any changes at the top?
I think that it used to devolve very much more from
the nature of the Head Master than it does today. In my
early days the School was dominated by the figure of John
Dronfield, who had been Head Master from 1937.
Interestingly, in the light of later events, he was invited
in to take the job after the Governors of the day had made
a very bad mistake in appointing his predecessor, whose
apparent mission in life was to close down public Schools.
He nearly managed to close this one, and John Dronfield
was hurriedly invited to come and rescue the School. He
made a very fine job of this, and also guided the School
through the very difficult war years. As a result the School
was very much his baby, and he kept a very tight control.
The School very much reflected his personality, but I think
this has changed. The Head Master has become more of
an administrator, and certainly in the case of one Head
Master the School went on in spite of him. We decided
that we just couldn't work with him or under him, and
so we got on with the job.
Do you have a philosophy of education, an idea of what
it should provide?
Yes, I suppose I have. I think that education should
encourage people to be actively interested, be questioning,
be ready to challenge. In other words, I think that what
we should do as teachers is to stimulate people, not merely
fill them full of facts. We should actually get them to think
for themselves and to argue. Education should be a
preparation for life. Therefore, if life is unfair and
arguable and fluctuating in its pleasures and their
opposites, I think education ought to do likewise.
Finally, after such a long time at St. Peter's, are you
looking forward to retirement, and how are you going
to spend the time?
I'm looking forward to it very much. I've always been
a great believer in looking forward. I shall miss the
School, I shall miss teaching, I shall miss the young
people, although that is made up for to some extent by
grandchildren. What are we hoping to do? We have two
or three ambitions. The family is very much an
ornithological family, and we hope to get away to some
of the bird areas that we are very fond of — places like
the Outer Hebrides — at times of year when we have never
been able to visit them before, when all you people will
still be working hard. We would like to get out and see
our daughter and her children in Norway, a country which
we are very fond of. So we hope to get out and about,
to use our Dormobile more than we have done in the past,
to visit those parts of Britain and the world that so far
have eluded us. Other than that, I hope to spend more
time reading, more time sleeping perhaps, to enjoy eating
— nothing terribly ambitious, but I think that we shall
find that we have more than enough to fill our time.
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WEATHER
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The rainfall figures should be seen in relation to an
average annual rainfall in York of about 650mms. This
gives a daily average figure of 1.8mms.; in spite of
impressions to the contrary, June was much drier than
in 1990.
N.B. 1mm of melted snow represents 10-12mms. of
freshly fallen snow.
Christinas Term:
Once again the School year began with a period of
high pressure, though temperatures did not remain as
unseasonally high for as long, and the maximum
temperature of 23.5°C was recorded on the first day of
term (September 10th). The lower temperatures were
associated with lower pressures and greater precipitation
was experienced than in September 1990. October's data
were close to normal, though temperatures began to dip,
falling below freezing point at ground level during the
last night of the month. The first prolonged period of
winter weather was experienced in the second half of
November with the nights from the 19th to the 22nd
inclusive having marked ground and air frosts. That part
of December which we spent at School was remarkable
for a period of very high rainfall. Of the 64mms.
recorded, 94% fell in the forty-eight hours of December
7th and 8th; which means that the average for the fourteen
days of 4.92mms. is rather meaningless.
Time to bring on the sub, Paddy?
Basic weather data for the three School terms:
TEMP. C
Air Ground
Max. Min. Min. Frosts Frosts
(air)
(grass)
September (part)
October
November
December (part)
January (part)
23.5
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22
1.5
16
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11.25 -1.5
10
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2
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0
0
4
1
15
February
March (part)
April (part)
May
June
July (part)
13.5 -9.5
17.75 0.5
14.25 -0.5
20.5
2.75
2
19.5
25.5 10.75
-8
-2.75
-3
-1
-1
9.75
12
1
3
1
0
0
September (part)
October
November
December (part)
January (part)
February
March (part)
April (part)
May
June
July (part)
Easter Term:
January was a cold month, with a ground frost every
night and maximum temperatures rarely moving into
double figures. It was, however, a dry month with
considerable sunshine and gentle winds in the
predominantly high pressure conditions. February
continued to be cold and a particularly cold spell from
the 6th to the 12th inclusive was accompanied by heavy
snow; the heaviest snowfall — 22mms (when melted), but
equivalent to 2V6 metres in depth — was at the end of
this period, on the 12th itself. Pressures fell at the
beginning of March and there was considerable cloud and
some fog, coupled with considerable rainfall. However,
there were few frosts and it felt that Spring was on the
way.
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9
9
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PRECIPITATION mms
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Max.
Total
0.99
20.95
3.7
1.56
48.5
6.4
1.12
33.7
8.4
4.92
64
31.1
0.4
8.9
4.1
3.44
96.3
22
(59.8 as
(snow)
snow)
47.15
2.25
7.3
9.1
1.01
8.5
11
0.35
4.5
44.4
1.48
12.1
3.4
0.85
2.5
Summer Term:
Pressures were higher again at the end of April and
daytime temperatures began to rise into the middle teens,
though there were still a number of frosts. May was
warmer, though the sun was often covered by a pall of
clouds, so that Spring was rather delayed. June was also
disappointing in a similar way, even recording ground
frosts at the beginning of the month. The temperatures
seemed to be reluctant to climb and only managed to get
close to 20°C at the maximum, right at the end of the
month. We ended the term with Summer making a late
arrival and the maximum temperature reaching over 25 °C
on the penultimate day of term.
K. G. Coulthard
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about an O.P., David Hill, who became a missionary in
China. Graham Cray did a very stimulating week on the
religious roots of much contemporary music, and followed
this up by leading a Vlth Form discussion. We were also
visited for a week's Chapel Services by Simon Watterson,
a local mime artist, who through the medium of drama
conveyed some powerful messages about relationships.
David Hughes led a week's Chapel, as did the School's
Amnesty International group.
The Choir continues to make valuable contributions
to our Services — particularly to the School Eucharists,
the Advent Carol Service, the Christmas Carol Service,
the Service of Words and Music for Lent, the
Confirmation Service and the Commemoration Service.
We have continued with the School Eucharist three
times each term. We introduced, in the second half of the
Christmas Term, a voluntary Eucharist at 7.30 p.m. on
Sunday evenings. I have been very pleased with the
response to this Service. There have usually been enough
people, pupils and staff, for us to sing two hymns — an
important element in Peterite spirituality!
We have again had two visits from Fr. Barry Orford
from the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield. He
came for a short visit in October and for a week in March.
During his March visit he met each evening with a small
Unlike many parish priests, a School chaplain's life
is not dominated by the occasional offices — Baptisms,
Weddings and Funerals. This year, however, the Chapel
is being used for five weddings, and I am very pleased
that this is so. It says a good deal about the affection which
Peterites feel towards Chapel (however much they
complain about it when they are here!) that they wish to
return to be married in the building.
This year, the Chapel has also been used for a funeral
— that of Hazel Scarlett, the Bursar's Secretary, who died
in January. The Chapel was full for her funeral — an
expression of the esteem in which she was held by the
School community. It meant a great deal to us that her
family felt it appropriate for her funeral to take place in
the Chapel. Her younger daughter was married in the
Chapel in May.
We have been fortunate with our visitors this year:
Bishop Graham Foley preached at Choral Evensong in
September; Stuart Taylor, the Director of the Bloxham
Project, preached at our Remembrance Service; and
Bishop Gordon Bates of Whitby presided at our
Confirmation Service in May. Leon Carberry from York
Minster, Fr. Cyril Brooks from Ampleforth, David
Mullins from the Central Methodist Church in York,
Christopher Armstrong from Bishopthorpe and Graham
Cray from St. Michael-le-Belfrey have all been to speak
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sheltered housing scheme for senior citizens in York); the
Parkinson's Disease Society; and the Medical Foundation
for the Care of Victims of Torture. When the Chapel
account is closed we hope to be able to give over £1,000
to each of these projects.
The year ended with two major Services. The Leavers'
Service on the penultimate day of term was held in the
School Chapel. Mr. K. G. Coulthard, leaving after fortytwo years on the staff and surely our most distinguished
leaver, gave the address. The Commemoration Service
was held in the Minster on the last day of term. We were
privileged to have as our preacher the Roman Catholic
Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Basil Hume. The
Service was followed by a brief ceremony in the School's
ante-Chapel, during which Cardinal Hume blessed two
memorial tablets of Old Peterites, Edward Oldcorne and
Robert Middleton. Both men were Roman Catholic priests
who were martyred for their faith. It says a great deal
about the growing together of the Christian Churches in
our time that the memorial tablets of two Roman Catholic
priests who were executed by Anglicans should be blessed
in an Anglican building by a Roman Catholic Archbishop.
group of senior pupils. These discussions were extremely
stimulating and wide-ranging. It was obvious each evening
that one of the major problems for many young people
when it comes to religious belief is the conflict which they
perceive between a religious and a scientific view of life.
As a result of these discussions I wrote to the Archbishop
of York, Dr. John Habgood, asking whether he would
be willing to come to the School to speak on the title "The
interface of science and theology". Dr. Habgood is, of
course, both a scientist and a theologian. I am delighted
to say that he has agreed to come, and we much look
forward to his visit in November.
Our link with the Community of the Resurrection
continues to grow. A group from here went to Mirfield
on All Saints' Day, to join the Community for their
Festival Mass and for supper afterwards. After supper we
went down to the College which the Community runs,
preparing men for the Anglican priesthood. It was a very
enjoyable evening. The Confirmation Group went to
Mirfield for a day in April, and in May a cricket team
from St. Peter's went to play a College team at Mirfield
— and won!
We have supported three projects through our
charitable giving this year: the Fothergill Homes (a
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whose dedication will be greatly missed. It has been an
honour to lead the C.C.F. at St. Peter's and I wish it well.
R. J. Bulcock
I report another successful year for the Combined
Cadet Force at St. Peter's. The strength of the Contingent
remains close to our Establishment limit of 120 and there
has been a well motivated group of senior cadets who have
maintained the various exercises and drills with the usual
vigour. The Christmas Term, in particular, saw the arrival
and initial training of fifty-seven new recruits and another
active Field Day with The Green Howards at Catterick,
which produced its usual professional expertise, including
some fearsome bayonet practice.
It is with some sadness that I write my final note for
"The Peterite" as Commanding Officer of the C.C.F.
Few other organisations depend so much on the goodwill
of a group of voluntary officers and I have been extremely
fortunate to have had the support over the years of men
and women of real stature who have inspired the pupils
in their charge. In particular I wish to mention Captain
Tooms, my adjutant, to whom the Contingent owes very
much over the past eleven years, and to Lt. Owen-Barnett
who is leaving the Contingent after ten years' service and
R. J. B. RETIRES FROM C.C.F.
This year Commander Bulcock retired from the
C.C.F. after a military career lasting thirty years. After
service with the Oxford University O.T.C., the Royal
Engineers and the 10th Parachute Regiment (T.A.), he
was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant at Bromsgrove
School. Moving to St. Peter's, he served as Lieutenant
before being promoted to Army Captain and transferred
to run the R.N. Section (for five years the St. Peter's
Army Section did not operate). In 1980 he became
Commanding Officer of the C.C.F. which at that time
had a total strength of sixty cadets. In 1984 he was
promoted to full Commander and was awarded the Cadet
Forces Medal with Garter. He leaves a flourishing C.C.F.
with a total strength of 120 cadets.
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preparation for the annual field day this year as guests
of The Green Howards at Wathgill. Activities included
bayonet drills and live firing of the cadet rifle. The day
ended with the presentation of a face stick to the section
by the Old Peterites serving in The Green Howards.
As usual a team was entered for the 'Colts Canter'
March and Shoot Competition, although a lack of firstaid knowledge and an incorrectly marked check point
meant we were not in the top placings. The shooting team,
under the command of C/Sgt. Jelbert also attended several
competitions, with mixed success.
This year also saw the arrival of several radio sets,
and the re-establishment of the signals section, under 2/Lt.
Liz Wymer, which no doubt will be an asset in future
exercises.
Thanks must go to Sgts. Savage, Patton, Millar and
Ingledew, and C/Sgt. Jelbert, who leave this year. Their
assistance in running the section has been invaluable.
Finally, mention must be made of Cmdr. Bulcock,
retiring this year after twenty-two years of service in the
C.C.F. We thank him for all he has done in his many
years of service, and wish his successor as C O . , Maj.
Jelbert, well for the future.
Joby Taylor
SUMMER CAMP 1990
Over fifty cadets attended the annual camp this year
at Leek, under the guidance of Cdr. Bulcock, Capt.
Tooms and Lts. Stephens, Owen Barnett and Wymer.
The programme offered a range of military and
adventure-training activities including canoeing, climbing,
shooting, orienteering and platoon exercises. There were
also march and shoot and assault course competitions.
Despite all this activity we even managed to arrange a
football game against Mill Hill School — with the multitalented Capt. Tooms standing in as referee.
At the end of the camp Ben Taylor handed over
command of die section to Joby Taylor.
ARMY SECTION
The beginning of the year saw a large intake of new
cadets into the section, with the number of girls joining
being particularly pleasing.
The beginning of the year was spent introducing the
new recruits to drill, fieldcraft and the cadet rifle, in
R.A.F. section.
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R.A.F. SECTION
Section Commander:
Fit. Lt. P. B. Jelbert R.A.F. V.R.(T.)
W.O. I.C.:
W.O. P. F. Carvosso
Summer Camp 1991 saw the R.A.F. Section going
on expedition to R.A.F. Wattisham, situated in darkest
Suffolk. This was found to be a great site, not only because
we had our own barrack block, but we also shared the
base with two front-line Phantom squadrons and a
Bloodhound surface-to-air missile squadron. This was
seen as a vast improvement on R.A.F. Newton's two
Chipmunks and a police dog.
We shared the week with Dulwich College who proved
to be a constant source of amusement. A great time was
had by all, with the most memorable occasions being Cdt.
Porter's decision to change his go-cart into a bulldozer
at the expense of several members of the Section; a visit
to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford; A.E.F. in
Cambridge and a visit to the American A10 base at
Alconbury. All proved interesting and enjoyable days out.
The Section also took part in a night exercise at three
o'clock in the afternoon, here, the flourescent orange juice
came into its own which proved an illuminating
experience, especially for F. S. Bowen and his friendly
R.A.F. Regiment Corporal. Our congratulations must go
to Sgt. Dawkins' flight which won the inter-flight
competition and also to Cdt. Eleanor White who was a
popular choice to win the best cadet award.
The new year saw F. S. Carvosso take command of
the Section assisted by Sgts. Rowland, Curtis, Bond and
Simmons, the other senior N.C.O.'s.
The Section welcomed the arrival of a large number
of new cadets and a new officer in the shape of P.O.
'Rodney' Grant.
The first main event of the year was the field day, and
sixteen of our new cadets went to R.A.F. Leeming with
the intention of flying Chipmunks, whilst the remainder
of the Section joined the Army at Catterick with First
Battalion, The Green Howards. The Section had an
opportunity to take part in some full-bore shooting, an
assault course, bayonet practice (where F.O. Ison was
suggested as a possible candidate to be one of the
dummies), and some much needed drill under the watchful
eye and loud voice of the R.S.M.
This was closely followed by the Colts Canter
Competition. For the second year running the R.A.F.
entered its own team made up of F. S. Carvosso, Sgts.
Bond, Curtis, Simmons, J. Cpl. Doncasterand Cdt. Todd.
The team acquitted itself admirably, coming fifth in a very
strong field but more importantly beating the Army by
four places, to make it 2-0.
The cadet rifle shooting competition was the last major
event of a busy term, with a number of the Section
winning shields in the falling plate and Section shoot
elements of the competition.
The Easter Term provided some much needed
R. & R. after the excursions of the Christmas Term with
all the new cadets enjoying their first air experience at
either 11 A.E.F. in Chipmunks, or in the new powered
gliders at R.A.F. Linton-on-Ouse. Other highlights of the
term were the promotion of Cpl. Anne Suttill to Sgt. and
Cdts. Andrew Farrow, Eleanor White, Matthew Todd,
Jonathon Brooks, Matthew Pittman and Stewart Berry
being made up to Junior Corporals after the successful
completion of their projects and passing their proficiency
exams.
The Summer Term again saw the R.A.F. doing very
well on the ranges at Strensall, this time having two
members of the winning team in Match 'B' of the North
Eastern District Target Rifle Competition.
Much excitement was generated by the news that this
year's camp will be held at R.A.F. Lyneham in Wiltshire,
where Fit. Lt. Jelbert will not be the only Hercules on
show.
Our congratulations must also go to W.O. Paul
Carvosso and F. S. Mike Simmons on gaining R.A.F.
University Bursaries; to Daniel Smithson for the award
of a Flying Scholarship and to Jeremy Doncaster for the
award of an Air Navigation Scholarship. In addition
Andrew Wildblood has been selected to attend a gliding
course and Pippa Smith has been nominated for the Cadet
Leadership Course at R.A.F. Hereford. We wish both
Pippa and Jeremy good luck in their forthcoming selection
boards for R.A.F. Sixth Form Scholarships.
As you will see from the above report, the R.A.F.
Section has enjoyed a very successful and fruitful year
under Fit. Lt. Jelbert, F.O. Ison, P.O. Grant and Miss
Lucy Rawlinson. Unfortunately, Fit. Lt. Jelbert will be
leaving the Section to become the new C.C.F. Contingent
Commander next year. We wish him all the best in his
new post and thank him for the way in which he has built
up the Section in the last few years, and hope that his
replacement will continue to enjoy similar success.
Paul Carvosso/Chris Rowland
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ST. PETER'S SHOOTING TEAM REPORT
1990/91
in good form for the competition. On the day itself, the
'B' team, consisting of C./Sgt. P. D. Jelbert (Captain of
Shooting), FS. P. F. Carvosso, Sgt. A. G. Curtis, and
L/Cpl. P. J. Watson, took an early lead which was never
lost, and ultimately won the 'B' class competition. FS.
Carvosso did particularly well in winning the Individual
Trophy. The 'A' team, captained by Sgt. J. N. Bond, and
consisting of Cpl. S. R. Forsyth, Cpl. A. C. Alton, and
Cpl. J. C. Doncaster also put in some very high scores,
but were beaten by other very strong teams.
During the past year, the shooting teams have seen
the refurbishment of the twenty-five yard range to a very
high standard. This has ensured regular shooting for pupils
in all years, and the C.C.F. in particular. Shooting colours
were awarded to C/Sgt. Jelbert, FS. Carvosso, Sgt.
Curtis, Sgt. Bond, Cpl. Alton, Cpl. Forsyth, Cpl. J. D.
Sutcliffe, Cpl. Doncaster and L/Cpl. Watson.
Congratulations go to Cpl. Forsyth on his appointment
as Captain of Shooting for next year.
The shooting team would like to thank Major P. B.
Jelbert and Captain Tooms for their enthusiastic help and
valuable support throughout the year and wish the teams
every success in the future.
Denzil Jelbert
The end of the 1990 Summer Term saw Grove very
confidently winning the Inter-House Shooting Cup,
contested by all eight Houses. At the beginning of the
Christmas Term, teams from both the Army and the
R.A.F. sections entered the Skill At Arms Competition
with the Cadet Rifle on Strensall Common. Although we
were unable to zero the rifles properly both teams did very
well, with the 'A' team being beaten in the quarter final
of the competition by Welbeck.
Next to come on the shooting annual calendar was the
Colts Canter March and Shoot Competition at Catterick.
The contingent fielded two teams, one from the Army and
one from the R.A.F. Both teams had an excellent shoot,
with the R.A.F. team coming second overall.
Unfortunately other elements of the competition stopped
either team winning. Since these competitions the School
has been issued more cadet rifles, bringing the total to
twenty-eight. This offers greater opportunities for younger
shooters and therefore greater hope for the future.
The Summer Term saw St. Peter's shooters on a
winning streak. In preparation for the North East District
Target Rifle Competition, Captain H. A. Tooms organised
a day on Strensall Ranges to zero the rifles, and after
having fired in excess of 1,000 rounds, both teams were
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DRAMA
DRAGONS
The advent of this production attracted more than usual
interest through the 'Government Health Warning'
attached to its language and its setting in the 'new' drama
centre: how many of the audience would be shocked into
early departure (taking advantage of the thoughtful advice
in the programme about the easiest exit), and would the
producer utilise all the potential of this building on its first
public occasion?
In the event, both the language and the situation were
brought together to produce a memorably disturbing
piece. Ian Lowe's thematic exploration of Miller and
Orwell provided us with a powerful expression of the
dangers latent in fundamentalism. The building, still a bare
and unadorned church hall, offered a good setting for the
action and contributed to the portrayal of the 'community'.
The black cross, stark texts and — a nice touch — the
service leaflets with the words of the hymn all served to
engage us. It was surely appropriate that this plain and
austere ambience was matched by the rudimentary state
of the electrics: Jim Butler worked several miracles in
making the effects as good as they were.
The Elizabeth, Proctor, Abigail triangle contributed
substantially to the power of the piece, with compelling
performances from these members of the cast. Vicki Gill
was impressive in her command of the forceful and
uncompromising language and expression associated with
Abigail. Sally Hamilton's dark brooding and cold
conviction enhanced the focus of the play, and, towards
its conclusion, her meeting with the Co-ordinator was set
in striking contrast by the embracing Abigail and Proctor.
The Reverend (Antony Dunn) presided over the
unleashing of the forces bent on finding a scapegoat for
the predicament faced by the 'community'. The meeting
of the four men with the Co-ordinator and the solution
proposed, re-inforced by the following sermon, deepened
our disquiet.
The lighter moments, such as they were in this dark
drama, were well received. Ann (Sarah Durham),
cautioning against leniency and organising the children,
was superb.
'Enjoyable' is hardly appropriate to describe the
experience of those present, but all involved — too many
to mention individually — gave us an excellent production.
P. Taylor
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FOOLS GOLD — A SKETCH
The man with the long hair came up and told me that
he could make me a star. But I could see he didn't have
one of those big fat Havana cigars like you see in the
movies and I knew he lived on Bankhead Road not 42nd
Street. I wasn't going to fall for this one.
Seven weeks later a big beer-bellied man in a cap was
shouting at me and this tall bloke in a tweed jacket (my
daddy apparently) about something called 'stage presents'.
But it didn't look like he was going to buy me anything
at the moment; and to make matters worse this little man
was following me around and asking for messages. I
thought he was the brother of a short, fat person. But the
fat one was sitting at a table off stage whispering sweet
nothings down a microphone to some sinister men in black
who were always stealing the table from my new dad's
office only to put it back a few minutes later. Then they
told me that the man with the long hair was now my
brother whereas the person I thought was his brother was
a loan-shark's 'assistant' in a bad suit and no relation at
all. So you can see it was all very confusing.
Next these other two people appeared. They had been
brother and sister and happily for my security they looked
like staying that way. Now they did live near Broadway:
but that was now in Fulford. Oh dear!
'Fools Gold' was performed by the Teenact Theatre
Company in April 1991.
Chris Braganza
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and Hannah Fieldsend, Daniella Lipman and Katy Pittman
all intensely involved despite their paucity of lines) and
the backstage crew (led by Andy Collier and Miles
Layram) were all crucial to the play's success through
the very selflessness of their contributions.
Cast and crew clearly believed in the play — the first
and usually most difficult task of any producer. They
performed it with a unity of style and purpose — the
second most difficult task. Drama is not about winners
and losers but some people are more successful and
talented than others. In his own self effacing, modest way
Antony Dunn, as both playwright and producer,
demonstrated this very clearly in "Resurrection".
/. M. K. Lowe
RESURRECTION
I've mixed feelings about competitions — they
stimulate and initiate but they also introduce concepts of
winning and losing which are dubious enough in sport
(where the result has now become more important than
the performance), even less appropriate to Drama.
Without the National Theatre Schools Challenge, Antony
Dunn might never have written and produced
"Resurrection" but I'm glad to be writing this review
before we learn if the play has been selected for a London
showing, before the experience of the performance has
been tainted by ideas of "success" or "failure".
"Resurrection" is set after nuclear devastation. The
first half of the play takes place in a fall-out shelter where
the attempted ordered survival, led by the government
regulation obsessed Leonid (Chris Braganza) is beginning
to disintegrate. Deaths by euthanasia and suicide (the last
of which bordering on melodrama despite a powerfully
intense performance by Steven Clegg as the deranged
Alex) led Leonid and the forceful if insubordinate Nikita
(Elena Clegg) to venture outside in the false hope that the
air may have cleared. The rest of the play follows this
second generation Adam and Eve to the sole sign of
growth amid desolation — a tree bearing a single apple.
Here play becomes polemic (though no less powerful for
that), with Nikita asserting the right to seize this symbol
of life for her own survival in the face of Leonid's
arguments that they are, in effect, already dead and should
not interfere with nature's renewal. The ending is
deliberately ambiguous (or obscure?). The eating of the
apple is followed (causally?) by the appearance of a rape
victim and this, coupled with Nikita's final cry of "What
have I done?", suggests that by her resurrection of human
life this latter day Eve has also resurrected man's
inhumanity to man (and woman), leading inexorably to
a repeated cycle of devastation.
VIDEO COMPETITION
"The Legacy" — last year's entry in the Focus
Multibroadcast National Schools' Video Competition —
reached the regional semi-final stage. This year St. Peter's
has again entered the competition with a short film entitled
"Reconciliation".
Tim Dunn wrote the script and Charlotte GravesTamvakis drew the storyboard.
AWARD FOR JON
Congratulations to Jon Lacy-Colson on the award of
a licentiateship by the Victoria College of Music and
Drama in London. Jon is one of the youngest actors in
the country to receive this award, for which the normal
minimum age is eighteen.
Grim, intense stuff then, with no room for laughter,
and it is the very highest tribute to the production and
playing that there was none from the audience despite the
desire for a release from tension (even when the writing
occasionally slipped towards bathos). The style of the
production had been carefully thought out to create
atmosphere: an austerely bare central stage, minimal props
and costuming, and simple but haunting flute and drum
accompaniment (from Claire Altman and Matthew
Williams) helped minimise the barrier between actors and
audience. With the cast on stage from the start, entering
into the theatre was like entering the bunker itself. The
risks of the play, teetering as it does on the brink of the
symbolic and the absurd, were considerable but such was
the conviction of the ensemble playing that not even a key
prop rolling off stage broke their, or our, concentration.
Individual performances were good (with Chris Braganza
vocally impressive and Elena Clegg achieving a ferocious
intensity of characterisation that was particularly moving)
but the power of the evening came from the way the
individuals cohered to make the overall experience of the
production greater than any of its individual parts. To that
extent the other roles (Tim Dunn's anguished doctor,
Angela Rosindale's despairing and dying victim and James
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"CONFUSIONS"
The task was a tough one. Could J. A. O-B. and
I. M. K. L. really coax three Ayckbourn mini-plays out
of a group of novice third years? The answer, surprisingly
enough, was yes.
Opening, to an expectant hush, in an untidy sitting
room for "Mother Figure", the play began to take shape,
with Lucy Robertson and Cathy Dixon giving creditable
and convincing performances as Lucy Compton on their
respective nights. Roger Lakin played a cool and
understated Terry, and the sense of witful muddle was
there from beginning to end.
Lucy Compton's husband Harry, masterfully
portrayed by Steve Whalley, took us into "Drinking
Companion". Steve gave a truly excellent performance,
working through his mammoth set of lines without once
dipping out of his delightfully philandering character. Julia
Toms was equally convincing and life-like as the
profoundly uncomfortable Paula, and it was a shame when
it was left behind as Graham Kershaw took us into
"Between Mouthfuls" — a classic example of Ayckbourn
stagecraft which the lighting crew were more than a match
for.
Michael Tildesley gave us a gruff, irritable Pearce,
and conveyed perfectly the sense of superiority Ayckbourn
intended. Rachel Hancock, as his suspicious wife,
provided a perfect foil, and never lost her dramatic poise.
Ben Oakley and Fiona Watt gave us a perfect, upwardlymobile couple, with Ben handling the news of his wife's
infidelity with considerable aplomb. Fiona Watt's
performance was perhaps the most promising for the
future, but it would be unfair even to single out individuals
in a performance like this, where everything depended
on teamwork and all-round effort.
J. A. O-B. and I. M. K. L. must get their share of
the credit not only for their prompting(!) but also for their
dedication which was so richly rewarded with three fine
presentations. Acting and drama at St. Peter's, on this
evidence, can look forward to a bright future.
Richard Ambrose
MUSIC
The string orchestra continued to perform well as their
performances of Handel's Concerto Grosso in G and
Leroy Anderson's 'Jazz Pizzicato' in February
demonstrated, and Kathryn Wood's leadership has been
first-rate. The symphony orchestra's accounts in the
Summer Concert of Eric Coates' 'Westwards' and Ronald
Binge's 'Elizabethan Serenade' were lively and controlled.
The provision of proper rehearsal time for a symphony
orchestra is still a problem and an experiment of placing
this early on a Monday evening next Easter term will be
tried.
The visit of the Royal Artillery Band at the end of May
was exciting; the two concerts during the day which many
pupils from the Senior and Junior Schools attended were
exhilarating affairs and with Sousa marches like 'Stars
and Stripes' and film music like 'Lawrence of Arabia'
they could not fail to please.
This year has seen a healthy increase to eight pupils
studying 'A'-Level music in the sixth form. With this
increase has come a greater awareness and wish to have
influence on the music performed which is to be
welcomed.
In all areas of the music department the work of the
full-time staff is greatly valued — Roger Carrington's help
with the String Orchestra and string tuition, Keith
Pemberton's continual administrative and accompanimental help, but especially this year Jeffrey Gray's
extra help with band work and orchestral work resulting
from our being short of one member of staff.
Many of our senior pupils are increasingly becoming
involved in decision-making and the day to day running
of the music department which is a most pleasing
development. We hope that those who leave us this year
will continue their music involvement and interest and
thank them for all their contributions to the musical life
of the School.
The music annexe (Methodist Building) is now used
in an increasing variety of ways — for teaching,
rehearsing both during the day and the evening and by
a wide variety of groups including choirs, bands, pop
groups, orchestras and jazz groups. This demonstrates the
need for areas specifically designed for these activities.
The Choral Society's main concert this year was a
performance of Handel's 'Messiah'; the School
orchestra's ability to cope with the demands made by this
was excellent to see and the experiment involving all the
Junior School's J4 classes in most of the choruses proved
a success. Schubert's Mass in G was the main work in
the Autumn together with two large-scale anthems —
Mendelssohn's 'Hear my Prayer' and Bairstow's 'Blessed
City' — both conducted with authority by Jeffrey Gray
and sympathetically accompanied by Keith Pemberton on
the organ.
Tifanny Richards, principal viola for the
National Youth Orchestra.
GENERAL NOTES
Much of this year has been spent in looking forward
to the tour to Germany by the School Choir and Senior
Band in late summer. In practical terms this has meant
rehearsing and preparing repertoire and focusing our
attention on raising the level of performance ready for
touring.
During the year there have been some notable
performances including Tifanny Richards' account of
Hoffmeister's viola concerto with the School orchestra,
Charles Barlow conducting Purcell's Chacony for strings,
Martin Kershaw's performance of a set of variations for
clarinet by Jean Francaix and Andrew Moxon and Claire
Altman playing Vivaldi's double flute concerto; also the
success of Six Appeal — Christopher Braganza, Timothy
Dunn, James Fieldsend, Miles Layram and Stephanie
Sanderson — in the Daily Telegraph's Jazz Competition,
testifies to the high standards achieved by our musicians.
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SCHOOL CHOIR
Keith Pemberton and Jeffrey Gray have provided
invaluable help during the year with accompaniments and
group training and also this year David Riley and Ruth
McCartney-Moore have provided vocal coaching, all of
which contributed to rising standards.
After the first Choral Evensong of the year in October
when the choir sang Stanford's 'Magnificat' and 'Nunc
Dimittis in C and Herbert Howells' anthem 'O Pray for
the peace of Jerusalem' (the words of which became
increasingly significant in the following months) it was
clear that the choir was reaching new levels of
achievement. The confidence and range of the sopranos
has.been one of the most encouraging features of the
choir's performances together with the increasing richness
of the sometimes over-enthusiastic bass section. The
tenors are also developing and some of the younger voices
here bode well for the future. The alto line has had
problems but by the end of the year was returning to good
form.
The Carol Service in the Minster went especially well
and our experiment of thirteenth century chant sung in
antiphonal procession down the nave with brass organumlike interludes together with tabor from the west end gave
an exciting start to the service. What was especially
pleasing was that at the end of the service it was very clear
that the choir understood clearly the high standards that
they had just achieved.
During the year the repertoire for Germany had to be
learnt or relearnt. The John Rutter folk song arrangements
were revived at the Germany Plus evening together with
the first presentation of 'Blow, blow, thou winter wind'
whose haunting delicacy was immediately appealing to
the choir.
At the Christmas Concert one of the carols 'So gentle
the donkey' with its simple rhythm but beautiful line was
perhaps the highlight of the singing that evening.
In March a gospel choir from Bremen, who were
going to be our hosts in Germany, came to stay with us.
They sang a whole range of spirituals together with some
folk-song arrangements while the School choir joined in
with 'Joshua fit the battle' and a real winner — Rutter's
'Down by the riverside' where the choirs joined together.
In the Summer Term the choir performed in two
concerts. The first in May saw a performance of Kodaly's
'See the gypsies' which stretched the choir in new
directions and Elgar's 'As torrents in Summer' displayed
its increasing fullness of sound. In the Sommer Musikfest
— a concert anticipating our tour to Germany — the
choir's performances of 'The Hills' and 'Greater Love'
by John Ireland together with 'Hail, gladdening light' by
Charles Wood were some of the outstanding features of
the evening.
The Commemoration Service also saw the choir in
excellent form but perhaps the most satisfying
performance of all in that last week was of Charles
Wood's 'O thou the central orb' at the Leavers' service.
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SENIOR BAND
MUSIC COMPETITION
The Senior Band, like the choir, has during the year
had its mind set on the Germany tour. The reading ability
of the band has developed greatly as new repertoire was
prepared; in fact, of the fifteen pieces performed during
the year, twelve were new to the band including
complicated arrangements such as Gershwin's 'American
in Paris', Bernstein's 'West Side Story Suite' and Malcolm
Arnold's 'English Dance'. When confronted with some
of these new pieces the band faltered, groaned then
accepted the challenge and displayed their real potential
as the year progressed.
Some of the most enjoyable performances were of
'Allied Honour' where the band's enthusiasm was clearly
evident, 'Sandpaper Ballet' where the sandpapers
provided novel entertainment and Edward Gregson's
'Prelude for an occasion' which saw the band tackling
difficult, original modern music in a professional way.
An arrangement of the Bach chorale 'Our Father' posed
real problems of precise slow counting which were
overcome as another area in the band developed. A
workshop with the Royal Artillery Band, when they
visited the School in May, was a real tonic for our band.
Being coached by real professionals and seeing what
standards we are all aiming at was a very special
experience.
In the Sommer Musikfest, 'Unter der Admirals
Flagge' was revived and proved a blockbuster start to the
programme and this together with the 'West Side Story
Suite' saw Jeffrey Gray getting the very best out of the
band.
My thanks go to Janus Wadsworth whose help and
band expertise has been invaluable and to Jeffrey Gray
whose conducting of the band in the Summer Term in
preparation for Germany has been so evidently successful.
This year's Music Competition was adjudicated by
David Bowman, former Director of Music at Ampleforth
College. His ability to get straight to the heart of each
performance and discuss it with special perceptiveness
made this a particularly memorable event this year.
CELEBRITY CONCERTS
Three celebrity concerts have been promoted this year.
In the Autumn Term the Ryedale Festival Wind Ensemble
gave us a delightful evening including Mozart's Serenade
in C Minor and Gounod's Petite Symphonie for Wind.
In the Spring Term a most versatile group of singers
visited us — the Balfour chorus. All ex-choral scholars
from Magdalen College, they managed to produce a
remarkable range of sounds. Their arrangements of sixties
and seventies pop music was quite dazzling in complexity
but tremendously effective. It was high quality stuff.
Towards the end of the Summer Term Roundelay, two
musicians specializing in early instruments, gave an
intriguing concert, the title of which was 'Battles, Prayers
and Lamentations' from the Crusades to the Civil War.
We heard the beautiful sounds of the gemshorn, the gentle
grind of hurdy gurdies, an array of drums including nakers
and a range of string instruments culminating in delightful
performances on lute and bass viol.
The audiences for these concerts have not been large
but have been most enthusiastic.
MUSIC STAFF
Bill Riley's serious illness just before the beginning
of the School year was a major cause of worry but
fortunately Bill left the danger list fairly soon and
embarked on a gradual recovery. Bill Riley has given
notable service to the Music Department over many years
and will be remembered with special regard by many
Peterites who either studied brass instruments with him
or played in one of the bands. We wish him a very happy
retirement.
My thanks go to Charles Brewer, Janus Wadsworth,
Ian Davies and Christopher Bacon who all helped fill the
gap in brass teaching. Also to the new staff who joined
us this year: Christine Hodson ('cello), Sharon Brown
(percussion), and Diana Chapman (flute). At the end of
the Summer Term we bade farewell to three of our
instrumental teachers: Malcolm Brown ('cello), Colin
Honour (clarinet), and Brian Richards (clarinet). We wish
them all well and thank them for their work for the
department.
The third annual Music Staff Concert in June showed
what a talented and dedicated group of instrumental
teachers we have and we thank them for their hard work
in developing the musical life of the School.
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PERSPECTIVES
or to ask questions. They seem to have direction to all
they do. To borrow a quote from a speech I gave at the
Clifton House Leavers' Dinner — "There is nothing
original in an echo". I am pleased to note that there are
very few echoes in your School.
Finally then, thank you to all of you for making me
feel a part of your School. I have really appreciated it
and take back with me many happy memories of my time
at St. Peter's.
Neil Malherbe
IMPRESSIONS OF ST. PETER'S
Before returning to South Africa, Neil Malherbe addressed
the School...
The day before I left to come to St. Peter's I got hold
of Dylan Perlman and Philip Bartlett (who had visited St.
Peter's over the past two years) and asked them about the
place. When Dylan heard that I had received a letter from
Mr. Bulcock of The Manor, he said that The Manor was
definitely the best House. Philip, however, who had been
in The Rise, was adamant that The Rise, being better at
sport, was the best. Dylan's retort was that The Rise
couldn't sing properly in Chapel, blurting out "RISE!"
whenever it occurred in a hymn. Now, this intrigued me,
so I listened out for it when I arrived, but never heard
it. On enquiry I was told that "The Rev." never chose
hymns with the word in them or simply omitted the
harmful verse!
Before I left, Philip told me to look out for a great
teacher called Paddy. I laughed and said I could just
imagine what he looked like — this large, red-faced
Irishman who drank too much! When I arrived, the third
person I met was Paddy Stephen — how wrong I was!
Here I was confronted by an articulate charming man!!
(surely some mistake here? The Editor).
I have learned many things about your School and your
country during my stay. Firstly, I don't believe you have
what one could regard as weather. Rather, it seems as
if you have all seasons crammed into one day, just to keep
everyone guessing. Before I left South Africa I said to
everyone "Enjoy your winter — I'm off to enjoy
summer". Little did I know what awaited me!
Secondly, you have a superb mimic in Joel Hopwood.
I had been here for only a few days when I walked into
the fourth form prep, room at The Manor, only to see
Joel doing his impersonation of "The Rev.", complete
with sound effects and "First hymn this morning. . . . 2 1 1 " .
Another thing that I learned was that cricket comes
in all types. I umpired several games but my last was
particularly amusing. It ended in a draw, agreed upon by
captain's Gordon Gibb and Nick Hales, when both balls
ended up lost in the surrounding hedge. I still wonder
whether the fact that it was 4.00 p.m. had anything to
do with the sudden finish!
An interesting bit of terminology I learned was that
"Dressers" are not people who know how to dress in the
latest fashions! While filming a video around the School
a few days before I left I was asked by Dickie, a third
former from The Rise, whether I would like to film a
fight. When I asked where the fight was, he replied that
he would gladly beat up some "Dressers" who happened
to be crossing the Peter's fields at the time.
Most importantly though, I have learned that Peterites
are individuals — they are not scared to give their opinions
AN OLD BOY REMEMBERS
Gerald Vero joined St. Peter's in 1935. Recently he
returned after being away for nearly half a century. These
are his recollections....
So, here I am, back again after almost fifty years.
From the front anyway the place hasn't changed a bit!
Like most small boys going to boarding School for
the first time I remember the misery of saying goodbye
to my mother and father. I longed to call them back.
Someone hovered in the background and I was taken away
to unpack and meet the rest of my dormitory — Hobson,
Greenwood, Smythe, Graham, Milburn, Parker,
Jefferson, Smith, Killick.... It was quite a jolt to read,
for the first time, the names of some of my contemporaries
in the Roll of Honour in the glass case beside the Chapel
entrance.
Our Junior Common Room was somewhere on the
first floor, on the right just before you got to Kenneth
Rhodes' study. A gentle, kindly Housemaster if ever there
was one. We crept past his door to reach our dormitory.
I remember the two oars over his fireplace and the not
unpleasant aroma of pipe tobacco. I remember being
caned for some silly escapade, moonlight bathing I think,
in the freezing cold outdoor swimming pool. At the end
of the Summer Term he organised a Swimming Display
and we, the Swimming Team, did somersaults off the high
board and dived through flaming hoops.
S. M. Toyne had been Head Master for many years.
He was a great personality, and under him the School had
a good games reputation. I think we were one of the first
of the Northern Public Schools to build squash courts.
Our academic record was not so good. Mrs. Toyne was
charming and motherly and it was quite an event to be
asked to tea on Sundays. Sally, their daughter, was a good
squash player like her father.
Do you still have tuck boxes, white wooded with black
metal corners and handles? Full of homemade cakes, tins
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Early on Sunday morning, when it was your turn, you
raced to Chapel, often in your pyjamas, to ring the bell
for early service. One foot in the loop and then three sharp
tugs before the bell began to sound. The rope is still there,
the hole in the stonework polished smooth, just as it was
then.
School Monitors had their own studies, House
Monitors usually shared, studyites were three or four to
a room. Everyone brought their own furniture or bought
it from the previous occupier. None of it would have
brought a bid at a Jumble Sale.
Is there still a Corps Band and does it still practise
in the quadrangle behind the Assembly Hall? We buglers
had to practice for half an hour before lunch on the
verandah of the old wooden cricket pavilion.
The Assembly Hall is longer than I remember and now
sticks out further into the tarmac quadrangle. This was
a favourite pitch for lunchtime hockey. Sticks so worn
down by the rough surface that the ball was continually
being hooked through study and dormitory windows —
l/6d a time, a fortune in those days.
K. G. Chilman, second Master to Mr. Ping at
St. Olave's, now has a building named after him.
Immensely strong and with a good eye he would hit six
after six during the Staff v 1st XI cricket match. The ball
would soar over the pavilion, crash against the Chapel
wall or bounce over the roofs. He was seldom in for long
but it was exciting while it lasted.
In my day, the Library was a Gymnasium in the charge
of Company Sergeant Major Puddick. He was a jovial,
red-faced, retired Infantry Warrant Officer. He issued us
with our scratchy, uncomfortable O.T.C. uniforms and
showed us how to roll our puttees and polish our boots
and buttons. Parades were a bore but battles over the
playing fields firing blank ammunition and letting off
thunder flashes were great fun. I enjoyed being a member
of the Shooting VIII, competing against other Schools,
firing live ammunition on the open ranges at Strensall
Camp.
Then the War came and we Sixth Formers wore
armbands on our uniform sleeves bearing the letters
L.D.V. (Local Defence Volunteers; later to be re-named
the Home Guard). We patrolled the river bank and the
Ings, in the evening and at weekends, keeping an eye out
for German parachutists. If the authorities thought this
would keep us out of mischief, they were wrong. We used
binoculars to spot the courting couples in the long grass
and then would creep up and practise shouting out, "Halt,
who goes there?". The screams of some of the girls. It's
a wonder we weren't lynched by their boyfriends.
I joined my regiment in the middle of the Christmas
Term and suddenly School days were over. Several years
later in the Far East I was introduced to a tall young officer
who had recently arrived from home. He smiled as we
shook hands and said, "We've met before Sir, I was in
the junior dormitory the night you came up to say
goodbye".
of fruit, baked beans, chocolate etc. My mother used to
make a mouthwatering "Yorkshire Parkin" — moist, dark
gingerbread.
Discipline in the boarding houses was a hierarchical
tyranny and we, the juniors, were at the bottom of the
heap. Only School Monitors could cane, but everybody
else could beat us, and they did. First our own dormitory
Captain and his Deputy. Then the Middles, followed by
the Studyites and finally the House Monitors. To get to
assembly or prep you had to pass the Middles Common
Room. Woe betide the boy who failed to knock and ask
permission to pass. You were beaten, in turn, by each
boy. There could be as many as twelve of them.
Pocket money. Some people got as much as £1 a term.
I was given half a guinea (ten shillings and sixpence),
which was about average. One term, I remember blowing
the whole lot on a secondhand ukelele. What did we buy
with it? Penny bars (old pennies) of Cadbury's chocolate;
hot, greasy sausage rolls.
The Tuck Shop, a small brick building, more attractive
than the present one, could pack in about forty small boys
at breaktime. It also stocked white bianco for our cricket
boots and green bianco for our O.T.C. (Officer Training
Corps) equipment, bottles of ink, shoe laces, notepaper
and envelopes, and many other things besides.
In the Summer Term a popular punishment was having
to dig plantains out of the cricket field, '100 plantains'
being the unit of punishment. These were dug up with
a special fork which could be bought from the Tuck Shop
for 1 /6d (7 '/2p). One cardboard shoe box held one hundred
plantains. Inevitably a Black Market sprung up and boxes
were traded at 3d to 6d. Boxes that passed through many
hands were 'watered' to freshen them up but this ploy
was seldom successful and the Monitors were not fooled.
"It takes a thief to catch a thief."
I wonder, does each form still take its turn at dragging
the horse roller up and down the 1st Eleven Cricket pitch
at lunchtime?
The food wasn't bad. Long tables in the House dining
room covered with heavy linen table cloths. Big bowls
of sugar, other big bowls full of salt. If you mistook one
for the other you could be very sick. At least one new
boy would be caught. I still remember Sunday lunch —
boiled beef and carrots, onions and onion sauce; large,
greasy dumplings that stuck to the roof of your mouth.
"Dead baby" for 'afters', a grey, glutinous boiled
pudding studded with currants and raisins, full of jam,
which spurted out when you stuck in your spoon. Big
enamel jugs of custard.
Fagging. A fag had to be in the dining room half an
hour before teatime to make toast for his 'Monitor'. It
had to be evenly browned and thickly covered in butter
and jam. If your Monitor was in a good mood you got
a piece too. Rugby boots had to be washed, blacked,
dubbined and the laces scrubbed white. Cricket boots and
pads were blanco-ed. The bath had to be just the right
depth and temperature, the towel kept hot on the pipes.
You cleaned his shoes before you had your breakfast,
swept out his study, removed the ashes from the fireplace
and relaid the fire ready for lighting. Life in the Army
was a canter after all this.
Gerald Vero
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POEMS AND PICTURES
YORK LOVESONGS
I
(for Charlotte)
One morning, when stepping outside was like
walking into sunlight through
a billion pink flowers,
I spiked a girl's drink at breakfast
with poems.
But she never noticed until she choked
on orange-blossom.
XIV
(for Isla)
Summer comes and your dresses bloom
pink, white, blue;
and we sit breaking smoke-rings on our fingers.
XX
(for Rachel)
Coloured petals fall around us like
the gentlest of reminders,
so May will always smell of peaches
(the cosmetic fruit in the glass)
and the bright blossom will always mean
this is the right time.
X
They fined me a hundred pounds for
the handful of daffodils
I took from around the city walls,
so don't say I never
buy you flowers.
Antony Dunn
"York Lovesongs"
Skrentny Folder.
were in Antony's prize-winning
A GRANDMOTHER'S LULLABY
I hear music on the wind as the fly brushes
the strings of the spider's web, across fields the dull thud
of hawk-talons bursting through the sparrow's chest, and
blood
flowing to earth, laughter as the river rushes
home to the sea, whose murmuring tides chase the sweet
voice of the moon. I hear the song of a crowd of stars
hiding love's lonely face, the rolling of silent wars
between the dark clouds and the sun, the skies repeat
the stories that candle-smoke whispers to the eaves.
Dawn breathes into morning, dusk speaks to the night,
and clear
through the air, where the trees bow down to me, I can
hear
the secrets of all men's hearts blowing through the leaves.
I have heard all things, my dear; heard all since the day
the good Lord softly came to me and took my sight away.
Antony Dunn
Antony was awarded the Crook Prize for Poetry for this
poem.
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RAINFOREST IN SUBURBIA
Balsa parrots and toucans — green, yellow,
orange — chemical flames among the tropical
leaves of suburbia's jungles.
Rainforest mist shrouding plants and birds in
heady opiates of wet dog and net curtains.
The hunter hacks boldly through webs
of foliage, and spills onto the road
through his own front door. Stalking drunkenly across
the street, elephant-gun in hand,
he bursts into the pub and takes shots at
a plastic gnome on the hardwood bar — "see, you damn
monkeys — see what I've invented..."
The apes around the watering-hole turn
sad brown eyes towards him, yawn, and vanish into
the green and grey of the forest.
All except one
one stays behind,
laughing.
Antony Dunn
HER BIRDS
Jellyfish float like
bruises on the
green shore-battered waves;
the salt waste dries tongues
to silence and
tokens to ashes.
I scatter the red
soft dust in clouds
which shock the water
pink as the sunrise.
The white birds drag
themselves free of her
wire, and stagger up
into the sky
and across to me,
fly blindly into
the wire along
my shores; I see them
coming, I see them
tangled, bloody,
crying out to be
rescued. And I can
not rescue them,
can not send them back.
Antony Dunn
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REQUIEM TO A DAYDREAM
I just can't run fast enough
to get away from me
and if I turn round quick enough
it's still that familiar face I see.
It's hot again; that cool desire
to find someone who'll be
somebody I can try to love
who'll always want to love the best of me:
don't mind too much to hold it close
to feel my hands get burned —
these hands that were before
so strong have now against me turned
and I knew that I could be there
I knew I was the one to see it all
so certain I could be the one
the one forever standing tall
and I wonder as I fall
did I ever really know at all.
I just can't climb high enough;
I can still see the ground —
and if I listen hard enough
I can always hear that raining sound.
A fool was I to use my eyes
to leave unblocked my ears:
I heard the echoing emptiness
there was nothing to stop that flood of tears;
don't mind too much if you want to go
I'd do the same too
now that I know it hurts
so much to love through pain and truth
and I knew that I would be there.
I knew I was the one to be it all
so certain I would be the one
the one forever standing tall
and I wonder as I fall
did I ever really know at all?
Richard Jarmain
Sculptor: Sarah Durham.
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COMIC RELIEF DAY
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Artist: Rebecca Gilbert
4S
SPORT
RUGBY
1st XV
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but he has retained considerable pace over fifteen metres
(thanks Karl Schoeman!). He was excellent in the tight
and provided much needed penetration from the lineout
and in the loose. He worked hard at his lineout throwing
having started the season weakly. The experience he will
carry into next season will be invaluable. Angus
Gowthorpe made the step up from U. 16 to 1st XV with
little difficulty. His work in the tight was always given
at 110%. He is aware of the need to build up his mobility
and made significant strides in this direction as the season
progressed. Again his work at the front of the lineout
enabled us to gain vital possession for much of the season.
Andrew Ludiman locked the scrummage all season except
for the Durham game when a bout of flu prevented him
starting the game, even if he actually came on due to
injury! A lack of mobility early in the season was
outweighed by his excellent work at No. 4 in the lineout
and in the tight. As he gained more confidence he became
more valuable in the loose. With added strength and
mobility he will provide a formidable opponent next year.
Nobody was under any illusions about the task that
faced the 1st XV this season. With only four old colours
available the side was always going to show inexperience
and weakness in specific areas. However, the boys
approached the job with genuine determination. This
desire to make progress was emphasised by the presence
of over forty players at the three days of pre-season
training before the beginning of term in September. This
time was tremendously valuable as it helped to give the
whole squad a feeling of purpose. The trial games on the
Saturday highlighted the possible strengths up front whilst
showing the lack of depth outside the pack.
Bar the final game v's Bradford when Paul Carvosso
was away at an interview the front row remained
unchanged all season. Paul Carvosso showed just how
much a sound technique and real courage make up for
physical stature. Certainly with added weight, allied to
his real ability, and determination in the loose Paul could
make a success in club rugby. At hooker Gareth
Silverwood was ever present. Not only has be bulked out
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Barnard Castle and made the position his own showing
courage both in attack and defence. Adam Waters played
the whole season on the right wing showing as much
genuine ball skill as anybody. He developed into a fine
tackier and had quite outstanding games against
Ampleforth and Durham. His infectious enthusiasm was
never dampened. It is essential to have players in a side
who give their all, win or lose, and still smile at the end.
At full-back Mike Forrester established himself early and
was an essential organiser. His line kicking improved after
early hitches and he became a most useful reliever of
pressure. Simon Powell, Robert Crossley, Graham Wood,
Paul Reavley, David Batty and Edward Savage also
represented the side during the season.
I will leave the final words on the season to Mr. L.
Bentley, Chairman, Youth Sub-Committee Yorkshire
R.F.U., who said of the Bradford Grammar School game
in a letter to the Headmaster, "May I say immediately
that it was certainly not the one-sided game the score
would suggest and I write merely to compliment your boys
representing St. Peter's on their tremendous team spirit
and individual skills.... Above all, perhaps, was the
exemplary sportsmanship which was a credit to both
Rugby Union and their School. To your captain, I think,
goes special credit for his outstanding commitment and
leadership which regardless of his undoubted ability must
have been an invaluable asset to his side. It is relatively
easy to skipper a winning team but it takes great character
to bring out the best in a relatively young and
inexperienced side.... I was, as an uncommitted spectator,
proud of your team's sustained endeavour and
commendable attitude." These words encapsulate my
feelings on the season and explain why it was a real
pleasure to be involved with coaching this side. Jason
Morris and the vice-captain Paul Carvosso always behaved
in an exemplary way giving tremendous support to both
myself and the squad. For this I thank them. The squad
of players made great progress during the season and at
no point let their standards fall even in the most difficult
circumstances. As young men great credit is due to them,
and success cannot merely be measured by results
themselves.
Robert Bell took over from Lawrence Patton as the other
lock. His speed, commitment and extra weight provided
us with a most valuable player in the loose, as well as
a tower of strength in the tight. Robert will continue to
bulk out for several years and could become a most
accomplished club player should he wish to continue in
this sport.
In the back row Jason Morris and Jason Mariyappan
provided us with a real contrast in shapes and sizes! Jason
Mariyappan quickly established himself as an excellent
front jumper in the lineout and was only truly bettered
in the game against Ampleforth. Jason was a 110% player
whose non-stop tackling and support play will be sadly
missed next year. Jason Morris captained the side in a
most mature and inspirational manner. He provided our
most dangerous player in attack with pace and real
penetration. Despite his desire to become a back we all
agreed that he was better off with the donkeys!! Paul
Mulryne and Clifford Coggrave shared the other position
in the back row. Both made significant progress especially
in attack. With both back next season we will look for
much from these players.
Behind the pack we had three scrum halves during the
season. Sadly Alex Deighton, having returned from an
ankle injury, broke his collar bone badly against Hymers
and took no further part in the season. This was a critical
blow as he had an excellent understanding with his back
row, built up over the past five years. Mike Davies
deputised well and made good progress early on.
However, the crushing defeat by Ampleforth following
two house match semi-finals, and the physical battering
against Worksop convinced us that a confidence building
rest in the 2nd XV was needed for a boy who was yet
to pass his sixteenth birthday. Simon Davies entered the
fray and had a splendid end to his rugby career at St.
Peter's. He was fearless in attack and tackled with real
guts at the base of the scrummage and lineout. His absence
for Oxbridge interviews for the Bradford game enabled
Mike to return and have his best match of the season.
With the changes at scrum half it was not always easy
for Jamie Rigby to establish an attacking pattern of play
at fly-half. However, his cool head in defence was
invaluable. As a pound for pound tackier I have personally
never seen a more effective nor brave individual. Those
who watched the Durham game will fully understand why
Jamie was awarded his cap. In the centres Chris
Richardson and Adrian Robinson were always in the firing
line. It says much for their determination that despite
playing the majority of the season in a defensive role they
finished the season at Bradford playing their best attacking
rugby. Certainly they gained much confidence from this
and were ever present on tour setting up several quite
excellent backs tries. I hope Adrian now has the
confidence to push himself in club rugby and I am sure
we will see C.J. showing us much more of his attacking
flair next season. He has weathered the storm and emerged
a much better player.
Sadly, apart from two early appearances, we were
deprived of Chris Caldwell through injury until the final
game of the season. Richard King also found his asthma
too much and was advised not to play in the second half
of the season. Dominic Bell came into the side against
Caps were awarded to:
Jason Morris, Paul Carvosso, Jamie Rigby.
The Morris McGrath Trophy was won jointly by:
Jason Mariyappan and Robert Bell.
Finally I would like to thank Messrs. Lawrence,
Morris and Allen for their invaluable assistance, and also
all the parents who watched and gave much positive
encouragement and support throughout the season.
Players representing 1st XV:
P. Carvosso*, G. Silverwood*, A. Gowthorpe*,
A. Ludiman*, R. Bell*, J. Morris*, J. Mariyappan*,
C. Coggrave*, P. Mulryne*, A. Deighton, M. Davies,
S. Davies, J. Rigby*, C. Richardson*, A. Robinson*,
D. Bell*, A. Waters*, M. Forrester*, C. Caldwell,
R. King, R. Crossley, D. Batty, E. Savage, L. Patton,
S. Powell, P. Reavley.
P. J. Stephen
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1st XV Results 1990
Sixth Form College
Retiring Captain's XV
Leeds Grammar School
Silcoates
Barnard Castle School
Hymers College
Denstone College
Ampleforth College
Worksop College
Pocklington School
Durham School
Ashville College
Bradford Grammar School
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Away
Lost
Draw
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
Lost
The following players represented the 2nd XV:
A. Dean (Captain), E. Savage, A. Killip, P. Reavley,
C. Barlow, G. Walker, L. Patton, J. Fieldsend, G. Wood,
P. Mulryne, C. Coggrave, C. Martin, S. Davies,
M. Davies, D. Batty, R. Crossley, J. Higginson,
S. Powell, O. Gardner, J. Ward, M. Ludiman,
J. Swallow.
D. K. Morris
6- -14
7- - 7
4 - -34
11- -52
6- - 7
4- -10
13--32
0- -64
6- -40
6- -35
0- -40
6- -12
6- -40
3rd XV
Played: 12
Won: 3
Lost: 9
Despite the strengthened team resulting from the
incorporation of the Under 16 squad into the senior teams,
the 3rd XV had a difficult season against a mixture of
Under 16 and true 3rd XV opposition.
The best performance was in beating Worksop's 3rd
XV by 26—6. Heavy losses in other matches showed
deficiencies in physique and team cohesion.
Individuals who played regularly with distinction
include Charles Pugh, Matthew Pittman and Anthony
Curtis.
G. Lawrence
2nd XV
The season got off to a poor start when our rather
makeshift side came up against a strong Yarm 1st XV.
In the end we did well to hold the score to 0—15. Against
a well-organised, but not particularly gifted Leeds side
we again failed to impress and were well beaten. Silcoates
(away) marked the turnaround for the 2nd XV. A spirited
performance was given by all against a very powerful,
efficient side and the scoreline did not do our courageous
efforts justice. Against Barnard Castle, in appalling
weather conditions the side's determination for success
was rewarded. We spent the entire match in their half,
but despite relentless forward pressure only managed to
score fifteen points. Our good form continued against
Hymers at home and in a free-flowing match 16—16 was
a fair result. Against Denstone the pack continued to show
good control in the set-piece play, and for the first time
started to run directly at the opposition, keeping the ball
alive and setting up good second phase ball for the backs.
A convincing victory (31—3) was well deserved. Against
Ampleforth we did not play to our strengths and spent
the first two thirds of the game defending. When we did
start to attack the blind side with back row moves and
swift forward support we scored two fine tries in quick
succession and ended up dictating the play. Alas it was
too late and the side was left to reflect on what might have
been.
U.15 COLTS
The Under 15 Colts had a season of mixed fortunes
winning just over half their matches. The squad contained
talent but they rarely played to their full potential as a
team largely due to slow decision making and the
unwillingness to release the ball early when support was
available. When they did, the quality of the rugby was
of a high order as was evidenced in the match at Worksop.
The other major limitation of the squad was the arrogance
of some leading players who believed they were a lot
better than they were which occasionally resulted in
complacency. When this happened against Durham, a side
who clearly were highly motivated, the defeat was fully
warranted.
The season opened with two undistinguished wins
against Silcoates and Barnard Castle which was followed
by much sterner opposition at Hull. Hymers, thirty-six
points up midway through the second half, were playing
fast, strong running rugby whilst the School were slow
to the break down and weak in the tackle; however, in
the last quarter of the game a more determined approach
produced two good tries and salvaged some pride.
In the first match after half-term at Ampleforth, the
School did well to hold the opposition to 14-4 playing
upfield in the first half. Unfortunately, wasted possession
in the second half did not produce the territorial advantage
expected and instead of the margin being closed the
reverse took place. Despite this defeat, there was greater
cohesion in some of the team play and this was rewarded
the following week at Worksop when the backs for once
were able to get good early ball to run in some fine tries.
The match against Pocklington was the most exciting
of the season. The visitors led 18-6 just after half-time
The substantial victory at Worksop led to complacency
in the preparation for the Pocklington match and against
a poor side we produced our worst performance of the
season to lose 9—13. Durham at home provided good
opposition and we lost in a close encounter.
The highlight of the season was against Ashville when
everything we had practised worked like a dream and
unselfish fifteen man rugby brought an outstanding
seventy point victory. The final match was against
Bradford Grammar away and it was a measure of the
side's progress that we were only narrowly defeated
having played by far the better rugby.
The results throughout the season showed that we were
a match for all of our opponents. The squad was
enthusiastic, playing and practising in the right spirit and
it was only our slight lack of confidence and occasional
mental indiscipline that prevented greater success.
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but three superb penalties by Gordon Gibb and a try by
Michael Hunter put the School ahead with minutes to go.
However, Pocklington with the fastest man on the field,
scoring with the final move of the game, snatched victory.
Whilst this encounter had a lot to commend it, the
following game against Durham was the nadir of the
season. The final match of the term at Ashville proved
too one sided, for a much stiffer test would have been
to the team's advantage.
After Christmas, only the return game against Ashville
was played due to cancellations caused by the weather.
There was undoubtedly considerable talent in the side
but those in key positions were not always motivated to
work hard for victory.
Higher standards will only be achieved with greater
maturity, effort and determination.
Edward Backhouse came into the squad and filled the
problem position of full-back with good positional sense
and a strong boot. The team spirit, sound forward platform
and flair in running the ball in attack were the key areas
in an enjoyable season. Well done to you all.
Team from:
A. Fotherby (Captain), M. Abbey, E. Backhouse,
R. Bailey, F. Black, R. Clark, S. Clegg, J. Forde,
D. Gair, A. Hall, R. Inns, D. Lyons, S. Mcllhinney,
R. Maddison, R. Pugh, C. Pyne, P. Ravailhe, A. Roy,
J. Sleight, N. Strong and D. Sumpton.
^?. G. Shread
Results:
Barnard Castle
Hymers College
Ampleforth College
Worksop College
Pocklington School
Durham School
Fyling Hall School
Team selected from:
T. Duncan (Capt.), T. Cockcroft (V-Capt.), P. Taylor,
G. Gibb, N. Middleton, S. Clegg, J. Beaufoy,
N. McBride, N. Walker, R. Pugh, A. Rigby, M. Inness,
R. Silverwood, D. Greeves, R. Clark, S. Parry,
M. Hunter, B. Councell.
Results:
Silcoates School
Barnard Castle School
Hymers College
Ampleforth College
Worksop College
Pocklington School
Durham School
Ashville College
Ashville College
Home
Home
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home
Won
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Won
J. W.
Home
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Won
Lost
Lost
20- 0
12-28
4-24
9- 3
16— 0
0-16
3-24
Under 14A XV
20-- 3
12--10
12--42
4- -22
40-- 0
2 1 - -24
6- -19
43- - 0
60-- 0
R. Hutt
As the results show, this was a very good season
despite the lack of any Easter Term fixtures, due to the
weather, as notable oppositions were unplayed —
Bradford Grammar and Woodhouse Grove — which
would have put an unbeaten season into greater
perspective. However, unbeaten they were, and such a
record happens all too rarely these days and many
congratulations must go to all the players involved.
An average of seven tries a match with all but two
of the regular players scoring and with so few points
conceded all goes to show the strength, in depth, in all
departments of the game. A successful ex-Olavite group
were splendidly topped up with five players from local
Prep. Schools so that each position was filled with a player
of sound individual skill who has much potential for the
future.
In the opening match against Silcoates each three
quarter scored but perhaps Jonathan Noble's try
exemplified the team effort when a lineout some thirtyfive yards out was won by us and each back passed just
before being tackled for Noble to run some fifteen metres
to just touch down as he was tackled; the timing of passes
and the determination shown by Jonathan was to become
a hallmark of our play. As we got used to Ben Oakley
he would not be denied and a No. 8 pick up from the
halfway line saw some splendid interpassing with blind
side wing forward Lee O'Keefe for Oakley to score —
another recurring element in the progress of the team's
performances.
Against Barnard Castle in the next game a well worked
back passing move with the full-back Neil Forshaw
entering the line on the burst, to score himself,
exemplified our ability to counter attack so confidently
Under 15B XV
Excluding the fixture against Fyling Hall School,
which turned into a mixed A and B match, the season's
record was three wins and four defeats. The team
developed by experimenting with twenty-one different
players in a number of positions! However, the side
eventually settled and the strengths began to show.
The forwards paved the way with some strong
scrummaging work, especially when one considers their
lack of bulk in the front row. The two David's (Gair and
Lyons) in the second row developed throughout the
season. There was also a strong partnership in the back
row with the craft of Christopher Pyne, the mauling of
Amit Roy and the all round skills of Selwyn Mcllhinney.
Nicholas Strong and the Captain Andrew Fotherby played
well at half-back together.
In the backs there was a sound blend of strength, size
and pace. Fraser Black and Steven Clegg were solid in
midfield and worked well together. The try scoring
potential lay out on the wings with Phillipe Ravailhe's
elusive running and Richard Maddison's speed and power.
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and another burst of speed later on by Nicholas Wight
saw an individual try of some sixty yards as he took the
loose ball and sprinted through tackles almost all the length
of the field to score against Hymers. The score that stuck
out in my mind came from the captain, Matthew Dodgson,
a fly-half of unequalled ability and potential in my opinion,
who from a scrum just inside the opposition's twenty-two
sold two of the most perfect side-steps to score under the
posts, untouched despite some eight players trying their
hardest to grab hold of him.
Against Ampleforth scoring some five tries in the first
twenty minutes stifled the counter-attack that they are so
noted for, but perhaps this game's most memorable score
came from Simon Rivis from a pivot penalty involving
Richard Brown who took on nearly all the opposition's
pack to make the ball available, for it to be passed down
the line through four forwards' pairs of hands and then
all the backs with the outside centre scoring in the corner.
Our next game against Worksop was played in very
wet conditions and to suit the weather the forwards rose
to the occasion, visibly enjoying the close encounters that
the conditions dictated. Prop Michael Helme opened the
scoring with a robust effort after a mixed backs and
forwards ruck, bursting through tackles to score in the
corner after the kick-off had been fumbled and the
pursuing players relished the opportunity to bruise their
way forward. Second row Michael Catling and back row
Lee O'Keefe put in crunching tackles with splendid
regularity to stifle any movement forward by the
opposition and the win was secured by their valiant efforts.
Our opening score in the opening minutes of the game
against Pocklington showed further proof, if any was
needed, of the maturity in unselfishness by Oakley after
a No. 8 pick up just inside the opposition's twenty-two,
when he drove into two players to make the ball available
for the scrum-half, Tom Archer — though he himself
showed individual skill in side-stepping opposition to score
under the posts. Some thirty-six points later, and without
a personal score, Oakley again unselfishly cleaned up a
ruck, took the ball on but committed opposition players
for second row James Hiles to get on the score sheet —
at the expense of himself perhaps — the hallmark of real
potential in No.8 Ben Oakley, hardly seen in someone
of his age.
I am sure the way ahead will have its setbacks, the future
looks extremely promising as the forwards and the backs,
under their leadership, looked the most complete and
balanced units I have seen here at School and so long as
they wear their success well they all look to be a
formidable force for the future.
J. A. Owen-Barnett
Results:
Silcoates
Barnard Castle
Hymers College
Ampleforth
Worksop College
Pocklington
Durham School
Ashville College
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
42- 6
2 8 -- 0
2 6 - -10
3 6 -- 7
2 2 -- 0
4 6 -- 0
2 0 -- 8
4 2 -- 0
U.14 B XV
Played: 9 Won: 1 Lost: 2
Drawn: 0 For: 188 Against: 52
This year's U.14 B XV squad proved itself to be
talented and able to score points. In only four matches
were points scored against them.
Throughout the season Barefoot and Whalley propped
with determination and talent, and demonstrated good
mobility. Mosby cheerfully offered a reliable back-up
service. At hooker, Lakin was fleet of foot and effective
in defence. The second row combination of Cox and Milne
became quite formidable, offering strength and power in
the scrum, and more determination than height at the lineout. In the back row Bradley and Williams covered much
ground and attacked and defended with guts. Bradley's
skills with the boot were invaluable, the highlight of his
season being the drop-kicked conversion from the touchline against Pocklington. The pack was led by Pitt, at
No.8, whose vision and skill were an example to the entire
unit.
From the scrum-half position Metcalfe captained the
team courteously and by example, always giving 100%.
Dowds, at stand-off, had a good season developing both
handling and kicking skills, and had to work hard not to
lose his place to the up-and-coming Brierley. In the centre,
Drysdale and Atkinson became a formidable team creating
many scoring chances with their speed and handling.
Leveson, Midhage, Falconer, Clark and Erkut willingly
took turns to fill the wing positions, each able to attack
with certain speed and defend stoutly. Marlow found
himself out of position at the start of the season at fullback, but swiftly learned to fulfill the role with great
ability in every respect. With eight tries he was this year's
top scorer.
Many thanks to all those who played this season and
also to Mr. John Owen-Barnett for his invaluable advice
and assistance.
M. J. Grant
Ben made up for not scoring in the next game against
Durham by getting three of the five tries we scored, often
by sheer individual drive and determination, ensuring a
win we might not otherwise have got.
In our last game against Ashville, the constant backing
up by David Todd was rewarded with an early try, and
penetrating running by flying-wing Scott Bradley who was
also our very successful goal kicker, set the seal on a most
rewarding term and season, as it turned out, due to the
weather.
It is not easy to pick out individuals who deserve
particular mention as all of them played some exceptional
rugby at one time or another through the season. But Ben
Oakley and the captain Matthew Dodgson showed
themselves to be, in my opinion, a couple of the best allround players we have had here for some time. Though
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HOCKEY
The latest season was distinctly one of two parts. In
the early weeks of term the weather allowed practices to
occur and all three teams began to settle and to develop.
Much was promised by all team players and the quality
of the hockey shown by everyone in the club was
excellent. It was very pleasing to see that as injuries and
illness took their toll any player who was selected for a
team more than did justice to that eleven. The standard
of hockey played by non-team players as well was as high
as I can remember and many will, I hope, grace club sides
when they leave.
Then came the snow and the rain and hockey stopped
for over two weeks and the momentum was lost. After
the enforced break the hockey was again of a very high
standard but just failed to reach the heights which the early
season had promised and of which it was capable.
The First Eleven under the leadership of John
Higginson was, I think, a vintage side. There was no
position in which weakness was displayed and both
individually and as a team they played a level of schoolboy
hockey of which they have every right to be proud. In
defence they were solid and calm, in attack innovative,
exciting and most importantly, hungry for goals, and in
the mid-field they dominated by hard work and a high
level of skill and support. What to me was even more
important was that by their attitude to the game they
brought credit to School hockey, and more important to
themselves as sportsmen.
The Second Eleven had a sadly curtailed fixture list
because of the weather but every player who was selected
played with a quality of hockey and attitude which was
most commendable. Many players in the seconds would
have been regular members of many First Elevens and
many who did not have an opportunity to represent the
School would have done so in previous years. Perhaps
the result of which they should be most proud is the draw
against Hall Cross School, Doncaster.
Colts Elevens continue to develop year by year and
this year was no exception. The steady improvement in
senior hockey in the School stems from the hard work
done with the Colts. It is here that the ground work is
laid and I was much impressed by the skill and
determination of those who played for the team. They too
should have most pride in a draw, the one against
Worksop College, again no mean feat. I look forward to
the players from the Colts joining the senior players who
return.
My thanks to all who played for any teams, to those
who just played for fun and particularly to John Higginson
and my colleagues who worked so hard.
Results:
First Eleven
Barnard Castle School
Pocklington School
Worksop College
Ashville College
Hall Cross School
Easingwold School
Pandas H.C.
Styx H.C.
Retiring Captain's XI
Wellensyans
Retiring Captain's XI
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Won
Drawn
Won
Won
Lost
Won
Lost
Lost
Drawn
Won
Lost
2--0
2--2
2--1
7--0
1--4
8--2
2--3
0--3
2--2
3- -2
3- -4
Second Eleven
Barnard Castle School
Worksop College
Hall Cross School
Pandas H.C.
Q.E.G.S.
Home
Home
Home
Won
Away
Drawn
Won
Drawn
Home
Lost
0--0
1--0
2--2
3- -1
1--4
Colts Eleven
Worksop College
Barnard Castle
Pocklington School
Home
Home
Away
Drawn
Drawn
Won
3- -3
3- -3
3- -2
The Stick was awarded to John Higginson.
The Burn Trophy was awarded to John Sutcliffe.
The following represented the First Eleven:
J. D. G. Higginson*, T. W. Brassington, C. M.
Caldwell*, A. C. Deighton, M. P. Forrester*, S. R.
Forsyth*, I. Ghosh, S. J. Gildener, G. N. Kay,
M. J. Mitchell*, J. S. Powell*, C. D. Pugh*,
G. Silverwood, J. D. Sutcliffe*, A. L. Waters*.
Caps were awarded to J. D. G. Higginson and A. L.
Waters.
The following represented the Second Eleven:
R. A. Bell, A. C. Deighton, I. Ghosh, S. J. Gildener,
R. J. Hiles, R. W. Hudson, G. N. Kay, J. Mariyappan,
T. J. Mcllhinney, A. C. Moxon, B. R. Neary, T. Reid,
R. J. Stout, M. J. G. Williams.
The following represented the Colts Eleven:
A. S. Ashworth, J. Ballantyne, J. R. Brooks, B. C. Butler,
M. J. Davies, T. G. Davies, A. J. Foster, S. Khanna,
A. J. Killip, M. G. Kirk, M. A. Lang, M. J. J. Layram,
M. D. Ludiman, D. Millen, H. I. Shedden,
J. E. Swallow, M. G. Todd, J. Ward.
R. H. Hubbard
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SQUASH
1st V
Kesults:
Christmas Term
Old Peterites
Bradford G.S.
Ampleforth
Pocklington
Leeds G.S.
Silcoates
Worksop
Woodhouse Grove
Ashville
Pocklington
Leeds G.S.
In a season which promised so much, the team's
performance was slightly disappointing. Although we only
lost to two School sides (Leeds G.S. and Durham) we
never actually won a match 5-0. That we won as many
matches as we did was due to the consistency of the top
three players, all of whom won more than 70% of their
matches and were awarded colours. Rugby and hockey
commitments once again affected team selection causing
an unusually high number of changes this year, and it was
unfortunate that we never seemed to strike top form
together. However, improvements were made — a spirited
fight against Leeds in the Dunlop National Schools
Tournament after a disastrous away performance is the
most obvious example.
James Harding had a second full season at first string
and played in a more experienced manner, the highlight
of the year being the defeat of the Leeds No.l. Oliver
Gardner played throughout the season at No.2 and was
by far the most improved player, if a little chatty during
practice. His concentration and determination in matches
was unquestionable and in fact he only lost to one
opponent. James Stephenson played at No.3 and once
again exploited his opponents with his slow game of lobs
and drops. His record is also very impressive, each of
his ten victories being 3-0. At the start of the season, John
Higginson was an automatic choice for fourth string, but
after last year's consistency he lacked confidence in his
game. Richard Pipes was the first choice No.5, but illness
accounted for the first half of his season. Perhaps the
player with most potential, it was disappointing to see him
lose last year's self-discipline. Marc Mitchell played seven
matches and was very effective before Christmas. He was
remarkably calm on court which paid off in his close,
exciting game at Pocklington. Towards the end of the
season David Baldry played three matches. If he is keen
to play squash next year, I am sure he will be very
effective.
2—3
Lost
4-1
Won
Won
3-2
4—1
Won
0-5
Lost
Cancelled
Cancelled
Won
3-2
Cancelled
Won
3—2 /National
1-4 11 Schools
Lost
\Tournament
Easter Term
Won
4—1
Ampleforth
Lost
2-3
Durham
Won
3-2
Woodhouse Grove
Cancelled
Leeds G.S.
Pocklington
Won
3—2
Cancelled
Oakham
Cancelled
Harrogate G.S.
Won
4—0
All Saint's
(teacher training college^1
Played: 13 Won: 9 Lost: 4
Personal performances:
Played Won
James Harding
13
9
Oliver Gardner
13
11
James Stephenson
13
10
John Higginson
7
0
Richard Pipes
5
2
Marc Mitchell
7
3
David Baldry
3
1
Simon Powell
2
0
Michael Lang
1
0
Lost
4
2
3
7
3
4
2
2
1
%
70
85
77
0
40
43
33
0
0
Individual competition — for the Burdass Trophy.
Final: James Harding beat Oliver Gardner.
9 - 3 , 10—8, 6—9, 7 - 9 , 9—2
Losing semi-finalists: David Baldry and James
Stephenson.
Many thanks are due to the staff who have helped with
the squash this year: Mr. Harvey, Mr. Newman, Mrs.
Shepherd and especially Mr. Boardman who set aside so
much of his time for the 1 st team. He also tried to organise
a tour this year, but it proved impossible. A thank you
as well to James Stephenson who so generously helped
me coach the Olavites. Finally, I hope that everyone
enjoyed their squash this year, and continues to do so,
whether at St. Peter's or beyond.
James Harding
U.14 V
The U.14's had a good first season in the senior
School, winning their matches against Pocklington and
Ashville. The team consisted of Michael Catling (1),
Matthew Dodgson (2), Scott Bradley (3), Ben Oakley (4),
David Todd (5) and Tom Archer (6). They suffered from
the fact that few Schools on the St. Peter's games circuit
seem willing to field an U. 14 team. However, all members
of the squad trained hard and played with enthusiasm and
commitment. They have laid a good foundation upon
which to build further progress.
S. C. Harvey
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6.3.91. v Woodhouse Grove (Away)
1st VIII
St. Peter's
13 pts
Woodhouse Grove 28 pts
U.15
Woodhouse Grove 13 pts
St. Peter's
23 pts
CROSS-COUNTRY
The First VIII had yet another difficult season with
the fitness and availability of our runners being the main
problem. Nevertheless the team ran with devotion and was
always high-spirited, despite the only win coming once
again against Woodhouse Grove by 13-28 points.
The York Schools' Cross-Country Championships saw
all our runners in the Over 17 category coming inside the
first ten places. They were Richard Shaw, Bruce Neary,
Tim Cordier, Ali Marks, Dave Baldry, Dominic Todd
and Anthony Curtis. In the Under 17 race Gordon Gibb
came a very commendable sixth place. The following also
represented the School at the 32nd Midland and Northern
Independent Schools' Cross-Country Championships:
Richard Shaw, Andy Berrington, Anthony Curtis, Nigel
Johnson, Ali Marks and Simon Davies. Out of a total of
thirty-one teams which were entered we came a creditable
twenty-first.
The Under 15 team won two matches out of three with
quite a promising team for years to come. Gordon Gibb
captained the side and proved to be their best runner.
Despite the disappointing results in the School matches,
everyone enjoyed the season and ran their best in both
teams.
13.3.91. v Barnard Castle (Home)
1st VIII
Barnard Castle
St. Peter's
U.15
St. Peter's
Barnard Castle
Seniors
1. R. Shaw
(Q) 22m49s l. Queen's
42pts
2. B. Neary
2. The Grove 104pts
(G)
3. N. Johnson
3. The Rise 115pts
(Q)
4. School
4. T. Cordier
117pts
(Q)
5. A. Berrington (Q)
5. The Manor 145pts
6. Clifton
177pts
6. J. Doncaster• ( G )
7. Temple
246pts
7. J. Lacy-Colson(C)
8. D. Todd
(Q)
9. A. Curtis
(G)
10. J. Taylor
(S)
Juniors
1. G. Gibb
2. M. Lane
3. N. Strong
4. M. Dodgsori'
5. A. Martin
6. N. Forshaw
7. M. Catling
8. N. McBride
9. C. Beckett
10. T. Williams
The following represented the First Team:
A. R. T. Marks, A. G. Curtis, S. G. Davies,
A. P. Berrington, R. G. Shaw, T. J. Cordier,
D. H. Baldry, D. A. Todd, N. C. Johnson, M. A. Bean,
B. R. Neary, A. M. R. Wallis.
The following represented the U.15 Team:
G. S. Gibb, M. Lane, M. C. Dodgson, N. Forshaw,
N. S. Middleton, D. P. Greeves, R. Nadian,
M. J. Catling, G. A. Williams, T. P. Williams,
O. T. W. Milne, E. G. Drysdale, N. J. Ogden,
T. J. Archer, N. W. W. Strong, A. G. R. Martin.
Alistair Marks
28 pts
55 pts
34
47
35
45
pts
pts
pts
pts
INTER-HOUSE CROSS-COUNTRY
Colours were awarded to the following:
Simon Davies, Tim Cordier, Dominic Todd and Nigel
Johnson, and re-awarded to Ali Marks (Captain), Anthony
Curtis, Andy Berrington and Richard Shaw.
Results:
26.1.91. v Durham (Away)
1st VIII
Durham
St. Peter's
6.2.91. v' Silcoates (Home)
1st VIII
Silcoates
St. Peter's
U.15
St. Peter's
Silcoates
23.2.91. v Pocklington (Home)
1st VIII
Pocklington
St. Peter's
33
45
30
56
pts
pts
pts
pts
33 pts
45 pts
56
(S) 21ml8s
(S)
(Q)
(M)
(G)
(M)
(M)
(C)
(C)
(Q)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
School
36.9pts
Queen's
37.9pts
The Manor43.2pts
The Grove 45.8pts
The Rise 64.7pts
Clifton
67. Opts
92.4pts
Temple
ATHLETICS
Inter-House Results
INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING
Under 14 Age Group
Individual Medley
M. Clarke
50 yds Backstroke
L. Hoggard
50 yds Breaststroke O. Marlow
C. Atkinson
50 yds Butterfly
M. Clarke
50 yds Freestyle
Clifton
Medley Relay
The Manor
Freestyle Relay
Under 15 Age Group
Individual Medley
Cockcroft
50 yds Backstroke
McBride
50 yds Breaststroke
Councell
50 yds Butterfly
Councell
50 yds Freestyle
Silverwood
Medley Relay
Clifton
Freestyle Relay
Clifton
Under 16 Age Group
Individual Medley
J. Lacy-Colson
50 yds Backstroke
J. Swallow
50 yds Breaststroke J. Ward
50 yds Butterfly
M. Ludiman
50 yds Freestyle
S. Shepherd
Medley Relay
Temple
Freestyle Relay
Temple
Girls Open Age Group
Swallow
50 yds Backstroke
Highet
50 yds Breaststroke
Hoggard
50 yds Butterfly
Hoggard
50 yds Freestyle
Dronfield
Medley Relay
Queen's
Freestyle Relay
Senior Age Group
Individual Medley
B. Butler
100 yds Backstroke
P. Mulryne
50 yds Backstroke
L. Patton
100 yds Breaststroke J. Hague
50 yds Breaststroke A. Alton
50 yds Butterfly
J. Meaden
100 yds Freestyle
B. Butler
50 yds Freestyle
D. Baldry
Medley Relay
Queen's
Freestyle Relay
Queen's
Inter-House Standards Cup
1. School House
8.04 average
2. The Rise
7.81 average
3. Clifton House
6.98 average
4. The Manor
6.69 average
5. Queen's House
6.51 average
6. Temple House
6.30 average
7. The Grove
5.58 average
Inter-House Gala Results
1. School House
85pts
2. The Rise
83pts
3. Clifton House
75pts
4. Queen's House
63pts
5. = The Manor
46pts
5. = Temple House
46pts
7. The Grove
30pts
Girls Winners: Queen's House
* School Record
(R) 73.1s
(T) 34.1s
(C) 34.2s
(M) 32.2s
(R) 28.6s
60.8s*
53.7s
Junior Age Group:
B. Oakley
lOOmts
S. Rivis
200mts
M. Dodgson
400mts
M. Dodgson
800mts
N. Forshaw
1,500mts
High Jump
Long Jump
Discus
Shot Putt
Javelin
Relay
(R) 82.6s
(C) 33.0s
(C) 32.8s*
(C) 33.3s
(R) 26.9s
58.5s
50.1s
Intermediate Age Group:
lOOmts
J. Ward
200mts
M. Hunter
400mts
M. Lane
800mts
M. Lane
l,500mts
G. Gibb
3,00mts
A. Wallis
(C) 75.3s
(S) 32.9s
(R) 35.4s
(T) 31.4s
(T) 26.1s
56.3s*
49.6s
High Jump
Long Jump
Discus
Shot Putt
Javelin
Relay
(Q) 35.2s
(G) 37.5s
(T) 33.2s
(T) 29.8s
65.7s
57.6s
M. Lang
M. Inness
M. Ludiman
D. Greeves
J. Ward
The Rise
Senior Age Group:
lOOmts
J. Morris
200mts
J. Morris
400mts
T. Reid
800mts
J. Mariyappan
1,500mts
R. Shaw
3,000mts
R. Shaw
(G) 71.8s
(Q) 81.6s
(Q) 31.5s
(Q) 80.2s
(Q) 33.1s
(S) 30.8s
(G) 63.3s
(Q) 26.7s
55.3s
48.3;
per
per
per
per
per
per
per
B. Oakley
N. Wight
R. Brown
B. Oakley
S. Bradley
Manor
High Jump
Long Jump
Discus
Shot Putt
Javelin
Relay
A. Waters
R. King
S. Roberts
S. Roberts
P. Mulryne
Queen's
(M)
(S)
(M)
(M)
(M)
12.2s
27.3s
60.0s
2m 26s
5m 17s
(M)
(C)
(R)
(M)
(Q
lmt 68cms*
5mts 15cms
27mts 22cms
9mts 78cms
32mts 95cms
52.8s
(R)
(C)
(S)
(S)
(S)
(M)
12.1s
25.0s
57.0s
2m 15s
4m 49s
10m 50s
(S)
(Q)
(T)
(S)
(R)
lmt 55cms
5mts 29cms
27mts 80cms
9mts 78cms
36mts 40cms
49.6s
(R)
(R)
11.6s
24.3s
56.0s
2m 15s
5m 0s
10m 51s
(T)
(R)
(Q)
(Q)
(S)
(Q)
(M)
(M)
(Q)
lmt 60cms
5mts 69cms
31mts 30cms
llmts 4cms
38mts 85cms
48.5s
* New School Record
pupil
pupil
pupil
pupil
pupil
pupil
pupil
Inter-House Athletics
1.
School House
2.
The Manor
The Rise
3.
4.
Clifton House
5.
Queen's House
6.
Temple House
7.
The Grove
Shield
81 pts
80 pts
71'/2 pts
68 pts
64 pts
28 Vi pts
25 pts
A handful of athletes went on to represent the District
after the York Schools' Trials; special mention should go
to Paul Mulryne, Emma Copley and Ben Oakley who
represented the County in the North-East's annual InterCounty Championships. On winning his event there, Ben
was selected to take part in the high jump at the Schoo' '
National Track and Field Championships.
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CRICKET
Retrospect
Sadly the bowling did not come up to our expectations.
One reason for this was the unusually high number of
injuries. In a team whose enthusiasm for practice during
the winter was admirable, back injuries affected several
players and the sports centre floor has much to answer
for. Andrew Ludiman and Tim Davies were two opening
bowlers who suffered most and were unable to do
themselves justice. Both have much to offer and will, I
hope, have more luck next year. Once he had recovered
from his back problems, Richard Musgrave was the most
reliable bowler. He perhaps lacked the life to be really
effective, but he swung the ball and did a good job for
the team. Michael Forrester had a disappointing season
with the ball. He was not able to find a consistent line
and length and hard as he tried, he had little success. Bruce
Neary started the season well. He bowled a nagging length
and it was good to see him recover from some excessively
severe treatment in a club match and bowl well at the
festival. In a team with perhaps a surfeit of medium
pacers, Oliver Gardner, Tom Reid and Charles Roberts
all bowled quite well on occasions. Early in the season
the spin bowling was left to Dominic Bundy. He tried very
hard, but never bowled his leg-spinners as steadily as in
the previous season. He was not helped by the cold
weather and the slow pitches. Midway through the season
Naithan McBride joined the team and his off-spinners gave
us welcome variety. He worked hard to improve his action
and in the last few matches he showed that he could
become a good spin-bowler.
The 1991 season will probably be remembered for
being the coldest for many years. It is a most unusual state
of affairs when the best weather of the term was at our
away match at Bradford G.S. in April. Fortunately the
sun put in a long overdue appearance at the festival. From
a cricket point of view the season was rather frustrating
with too many drawn matches. This was not the result
of a defensive attitude. The team had batting in depth,
but disappointed in run chases and the bowling was not
strong enough to bowl a team out on a good pitch. It was,
however, a happy and workmanlike team and great credit
must go to the captain, Jamie Rigby, and the vice-captain,
Michael Forrester. Together they did an excellent job.
One of the more disappointing aspects of the season was
the attitude of some of the club teams that visited us. It
did seem at times that the interests of the boys' cricket
was not high on the list of priorities.
All the first five batsmen from 1990 were still at
School. Paul Carvosso and James Harding worked hard
at their game, but neither had the success that they — and
I — had hoped for. Defensively very sound, Paul found
it difficult to develop his stroke-play and often batted too
slowly for the team's cause. James looked likely to make
a big score all season, but it never really happened. His
66 at Cranleigh was his only half-century in the 1st XI,
a poor reward for a dedicated and enthusiastic team man.
Jamie Rigby had problems with his eyes and had to revert
to wearing glasses. After a fine 83 in the first match, he
lost confidence and never really did himself justice.
Michael Forrester had a very good season. In the early
matches a lack of patience let him down, but later he
applied himself more carefully and he finished the term
in prime form, making centuries against Ampleforth and
Pocklington. It was good to see him achieving his potential
in his last few weeks at School. Another to have a good
season was Michael Davies, next season's captain. He had
clearly learned a lot from his first year in the XI and he
played a number of impressive innings. His century at
Bradford G.S. on a difficult pitch was a fine performance.
In pre-season practice Richard Hudson earned a chance
at No.6, but in a difficult position his approach was too
loose and casual. His place was taken by Charles Roberts,
who played some promising innings without making a big
score. Oliver Gardner was a valuable member of the
middle order. I hope that his natural ability to hit the ball
will not be sacrificed in his laudable attempt to improve
his technique. Bruce Neary showed in two fine innings
that he is a powerful striker of the ball, but there is still
work to be done on his basic technique before next season.
Richard Musgrave has lots of ability and could bat high
in the order, but if he is to do so he will have to play with
more determination and application. In his few innings
Naithan McBride showed considerable promise and a
good temperament. Dominic Bundy remains a confident
and under-rated (he says) No. 11; after being top scorer
in our disastrous innings against the Emus Club, he may
be right.
The fielding was better than for several years. The
close catching was not tested too much but the out-fielding
was good apart from a short spell mid-season. The
Fielding Cup was awarded to the excellent Michael
Davies, but the general standard was much improved.
The Inter-House competitions produced unexpected
winners. The Senior Cup was won by Grove. With few
School team players they beat the favourites Queen's in
the semi-final and Temple in a closely fought final. The
Rise won the Junior Cup, largely thanks to some fine allround cricket from Toby Cockcroft.
Finally a number of thank you's. To Keith Mohan,
who has continued to make every effort to improve the
technique of players throughout the School. To Paddy
Stephen, whose help during the term and especially at the
festival was invaluable. To the head-groundsman, Robin
Scarce and his staff. In his first year, Robin worked very
hard and did a first-class job. To Bruce Rigby and the
other members of the Social Committee for their continued
help and encouragement. To our many supporters; some
of them like Mr. and Mrs. Davies have covered huge
distances to watch our matches. It was a particular
pleasure on the Monday of the Cranleigh Festival to have
six sets of our parents watching us. Finally to the
Cranleigh staff, Clem Williams and Neil Bennett, who
did so much to make the festival a success.
D. Kirby
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Bowling
1st XI selected from:
J. D. Rigby (Captain) 1989-90-9It*, M. P. Forrester
(Vice-Captain) 1989-90-911"*, P. F. Carvosso 1990-91*,
M. J. Davies 1990-91*, G. J. Harding 1990-91*,
B. R. Neary 1991*, D. Bundy 1990-91*, O. Gardner
1991*, R. F. T. Musgrave 1991*, N. P. R. McBride
1991, C. D. H. Roberts.
Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Average
34
453
21
21.57
R. F. T. Musgravel47
T. Reid
54
12
206
9
22.89
A. M. W. Ludiman 37
7
6
24.83
149
264
O. Gardner
71.3
15
9
29.33
22
B. R. Neary
128
561
19
29.53
C. D. H. Roberts 37.4
6
160
5
32.00
M. J. Davies
65.3
6
282
8
35.25
21
427
12
35.58
D. Bundy
106
N. P. R. McBride 67
8
314
8
39.25
M. P. Forrester 161
22
572
13
44.00
t — Cap, * — Colours.
2nd XI
The 2nd Xl's final tally of two matches won, two lost
and nine drawn may give the wrong impression of some
tedious cricket. This certainly was not the case and many
of the drawn games were exciting matches when the
opposition failed to dismiss us or we thern only in the
final over. The drawn games against Ampleforth and
Pocklington produced particularly exhilarating
conclusions. Every player made his contribution this
season, though particularly noteworthy were the unbeaten
108 and 58 of Robert Crossley and John Belton
respectively against Yarm, and Richard Stout's unbeaten
74 against Bradford. Tim Davies' bowling was
consistently accurate, with fine support from Andrew
Wildblood, Andrew Moxon, Andrew Ludiman and Hugh
Shedden. Finally a special mention for Tom Reid whose
vigorous and skilful batting and bowling have been the
hallmark of a fine captain who has led from the front.
Also bowled: F. J. Black 14-0-90-1; P. F. Carvosso
1-0-4-1; T. G. Davies 20-2-58-2; G. J. Harding 3-0-17-1.
Results:
ST. PETER'S v YORKSHIRE GENTLEMEN C.C.
Played at home on Sunday, 21st April.
Result: Lost.
St. Peter's 181-8 dec. (J. D. Rigby 83, M. J. Davies 35,
S. Edwards 5-35)
Yorkshire Gents 184-5 (E. Stephenson 88 not out,
R. Brewster 35)
ST. PETER'S v BRADFORD G.S.
Played away on Saturday, 27th April.
Result: Drawn.
St. Peter's 242-7 dec. (M. J. Davies 101 not out, P. F.
Carvosso 50, O. Gardner 45, A. Barker 4-68)
Bradford G.S. 135-7 (B. R. Neary 3-13)
R. J. Bulcock
2nd XI selected from:
T. Reid (Captain)*, R. J. Crossley*, T. G. Davies*,
H. I. Shedden*, D. A. Batty, J. E. Belton, B. S. Dickson,
R. J. Hiles, R. W. Hudson, A. E. Iveson, A. M. W.
Ludiman, C. M. R. Martin, A. C. Moxon, R. J. Stout,
A. J. Wildblood.
Also played: A. S. Ashworth, A. C. Deighton, S. J.
Gildener, A. J. Killip, M. A. Lang.
ST. PETER'S v M.C.C.
Played at home on Wednesday, 1st May.
Result: Drawn.
M.C.C. 197-9 dec. (T. Lerwill 41, S. Kippax 40,
R. Wilkins 32, A. M. W. Ludiman 4-42)
St. Peter's 109-6 (S. Kippax 3-42)
* Colours
ST. PETER'S v SEDBERGH SCHOOL
Played at home on Saturday, 4th May.
Result: Drawn.
Sedbergh 189-8 dec. (S. Lewis 57 not out, D. Player
35)
St. Peter's 162-6 (P. F. Carvosso 59 not out, M. J.
Davies 44)
1st XI Averages
Batting
No. of
Innings
M. P. Forrester 20
M. J. Davies
20
P. F. Carvosso
19
O. Gardner
17
J. D. Rigby
19
R. W. Hudson
6
G. J. Harding
19
B R Neary
13
C. D. H. Roberts 9
N. P. R. McBride: 5
R. F. T. Musgrave 9
5
T. Reid
Not
Out Runs
1
5
2
8
0
2
0
4
4
3
4
1
744
582
342
167
349
73
305
139
76
22
49
32
Highest
Score Average
116
101*
59*
45
83
28*
66
57
28
12*
14*
28
39.16
38.80
20.12
18.55
18.37
18.25
16.05
15.44
15.20
11.00
9.80
8.00
ST. PETER'S v YORK C.C.
Played at home on Wednesday, 8th May.
Result: Drawn.
York C.C. 218-5 dec. (C. Harrison 150, S. Mayes 50)
St. Peter's 156-4 (M. J. Davies 43 not out)
ST. PETER'S v WORKSOP COLLEGE
Played at home on Saturday, 11th May.
Result: Drawn.
St. Peter's 244-5 dec. (M. P. Forrester 84, M. J. Davies
64 not out, M. Czernek 3-65)
Worksop 202-5 (J. Rowe 73, D. Smith 34)
Also batted: F. J. Black 9, 6, 0, 10; D. Bundy 4*, 9, 1.
* = Not out.
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ST. PETER'S v THE FORTY CLUB
Played at home on Wednesday, 15th May.
Result: Drawn.
Forty Club 220-5 dec. (P. Jackson 97, W. Cooper 44,
F. Taylor 36)
St. Peter's 172-5 (G. J. Harding 46, M. P. Forrester 42,
S. Anderson 4-66)
ST. PETER'S v OLD PETERITES
Played at home on Sunday, 23rd June.
Result: Won.
Old Peterites 193-7 dec. (P. Burdass 75, R. Hutchinson
44, M. J. Davies 3-13)
St. Peter's 194-3 (M. P. Forrester 65 not out, M. J.
Davies 53 not out)
ST. PETER'S v BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL
Played away on Saturday, 18th May.
Result: Drawn.
Barnard Castle 229-4 dec. (S. Riddell 88, K. Lowe 52
not out)
St. Peter's 119-5 (M. P. Forrester 39)
ST. PETER'S v SAINTS C.C.
Played at home on Tuesday, 25th June.
Result: Drawn.
Saints C.C. 187-7 dec. (J. Heaseman 55, A. Jefferson
42, N. P. R. McBride 4-21)
St. Peter's 172-9 (M. P. Forrester 62, J. D. Rigby 45,
G. Fowler 4-29)
ST. PETER'S v PRESIDENT'S XI
Played at home on Wednesday, 29th May.
Result: Drawn.
President's XI 203-3 dec. (R. Taylor 73 not out,
S. Robinson 51 not out, J. Wright 32)
St. Peter's 112-5 (C. A. Robinson 3-9)
ST. PETER'S v CRANLEIGH SCHOOL
Played away on Sunday, 30th June.
Result: Drawn.
St. Peter's 193-6 dec. (G. J. Harding 66, M. J.
Davies 41)
Cranleigh 113-7 (G. Atkinson 38, D. Bundy 3-28)
ST. PETER'S v LEEDS G.S.
Played at home on Saturday, 1st June.
Result: Drawn.
Leeds G.S. 244-1 dec. (D. Gait 104 not out, T. Walton
88 not out, R. Atkinson 46)
St. Peter's 210-7 (B. R. Neary 57, M. P. Forrester 47,
R. Atkinson 3-46)
ST. PETER'S v
MERCHANT TAYLORS', NORTHWOOD
Played at Cranleigh on Monday, 1st July.
Result: Lost.
Merchant Taylors' 187-7 dec. (C. Jaggard 83, A. PowellWilliams 38, R. Hawkey 33, B. R. Neary 5-15)
St. Peter's 44 (J. Roberts 6-26, P. Knowles 3-18)
ST. PETER'S v AMPLEFORTH COLLEGE
Played at home on Saturday, 8th June.
Result: Drawn.
St. Peter's 238-5 dec. (M. P. Forrester 116, J. D. Rigby
40, M. J. Davies 35, S. Pilkington 4-72)
Ampleforth 210-7 (N. Lamb 47, R. Wilson 35,
R. Gilmore 32)
ST. PETER'S v THE EMU CLUB, N.S.W.
Played at Cranleigh on Tuesday, 2nd July.
Result: Lost.
The Emu Club 277-5 dec. (B. Germon 84, D. Amos 83,
D. Hobden 47, M. Essery 35 not out)
St. Peter's 34 (C. Bates 7-5)
ST. PETER'S v DURHAM SCHOOL
Played away on Saturday, 15th June.
Result: Drawn.
Durham 191-3 dec. (R. Weston 100 not out, P. Weston
54)
St. Peter's 152-7 (B. R. Neary 55 not out, N. Darling
4-50)
ST. PETER'S v BRYANSTON SCHOOL
Played at Cranleigh on Wednesday, 3rd July.
Result: Drawn.
St. Peter's 179 (M. J. Davies 66, T. Tuckwell 3-26)
Bryanston 143-9 (J. Friesenbruch 39, T. Reid 4-25,
R. F. T. Musgrave 3-36)
ST. PETER'S v POCKLINGTON SCHOOL
Played away on Saturday, 22nd June.
Result: Drawn.
St. Peter's 193-7 dec. (M. P. Forrester 101, J. Dowling
3-38)
Pocklington 104-6 (D. Edwards 51, R. F. T. Musgrave
3-15)
ST. PETER'S v LORETTO SCHOOL
Played at Cranleigh on Thursday, 4th July.
Result: Won.
St. Peter's 88 (M. P. Forrester 35, J. Bedi 7-31)
Loretto 79 (R. F. T. Musgrave 4-26, B. R. Neary 3-15)
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One of the problems of a successful season is that the
lower order batsmen do not have sufficient opportunities
to develop their batting and such was the case with
Nicholas Strong and Alistair Rigby. They both fielded
enthusiastically and with time should develop into very
competent cricketers. Their contribution to the team's
performance along with Edward Backhouse's was
significant in terms of the season's successes.
Finally, congratulations to Naithan McBride who after
a few games as captain of the side was promoted into the
1st XI and made very good progress. There is no doubt
that several of the side will eventually play at the highest
level at St. Peter's and all should make a worthwhile
contribution to Game 1 next year.
In addition to Naithan McBride, Senior Colts colours
were awarded to Toby Cockcroft and Fraser Black.
Summary of Results
Opponents
Yorkshire Gents C.C.
Bradford G.S.
M.C.C.
Sedbergh School
York C.C.
Worksop College
The Forty Club
Barnard Castle School
President's XI
Leeds G.S.
Ampleforth College
Durham School
Pocklington School
Old Peterites
Saints C.C.
Cranleigh School
Merchant Taylors,
Northwood
The Emu Club,
N.S.W.
Bryanston School
Loretto School
Ground
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Result
Lost
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Drawn
Won
Drawn
Drawn
School
Opponents
181-8 dec. 184-5
242-7 dec. 135-7
197-9 dec.
109-6
162-6
189-8 dec.
156-4
218-5 dec.
244-5 dec. 202-5
172-5
220-5 dec.
229-4 dec.
119-5
112-5
203-3 dec.
210-7
244-1 dec.
238-5 dec. 210-7
152-7
191-3 dec.
104-6
193-7
193-7 dec.
194-3
187-7 dec.
172-9
193-6 dec . 113-7
Cranleigh Lost
44
187-7 dec.
Cranleigr 1 Lost
Cranleigll Drawn
Cranleigh Won
34
179
88
277-5 dec.
143-9
79
St. Peter's 151 for 6 dec. (T. Cockcroft 40, M. Inness 42)
Bradford 133 for 4
St. Peter's 173 (M. Inness 41, P. Taylor 39, T. Cockcroft
32, F. Black 29)
Sedbergh 150 for 7
Ashville 121 (F. Black 3-25)
St. Peter's 123 for 6 (T. Duncan 52)
SENIOR COLTS
St. Peter's 187 for 8 dec. (T. Cockcroft 78, F. Black 33)
Mount St. Mary's 116 for 2
The U.15 Colts had a highly successful undefeated
season with victories against Ashville, Barnard Castle,
Leeds and Durham, whilst in matches drawn the School
were generally on top. Despite prolonged spells of cold
weather throughout most of the term, low rainfall during
May and early June allowed good batting tracks on the
Wightman to be produced which led to some fine batting
displays and concentrated the minds of the bowlers on the
need for line and length. They also permitted attacking
batsmen such as Tom Duncan who scored three fifties and
Magnus Inness who scored two forties to accelerate the
run rate if necessary. The most profilic scorer was Toby
Cockcroft who scored 426 runs in ten completed innings,
whilst the most cultured batting came from Fraser Black
who played a gem of an innings at Worksop scoring 72
runs with superb timing and little effort through a wide
range of shots.
St. Peter's 169 for 3 dec. (F. Black 72, T. Cockcroft 40,
N. McBride 35)
Worksop 25 for no wicket — Match abandoned — Rain
Barnard Castle 90 (P. Taylor 5-7, F. Black 3-20)
St. Peter's 95 for 3 (T. Cockcroft 64 not out)
Manchester Schools' C. A. 178 for 5 dec. (F. Black 3-35)
St. Peter's 125 for 7 (F. Black 44, T. Cockcroft 27)
Leeds 38 (T. Cockcroft 4-16, F. Black 4-22)
St. Peter's 40 for 1 wicket
St. Peter's 103 (P. Taylor 29)
Ampleforth 55 for 9 (F. Black 7-33)
Durham 153 for 1 dec.
St. Peter's 154 for 3 (T. Duncan 51, T. Cockcroft 49,
F. Black 36)
The bowling attack was spearheaded by Fraser Black
and Toby Cockcroft and it was the former's outstanding
performance of 7 for 33 against Ampleforth which nearly
cost the opposition their unbeaten record. The best
bowling analysis of the season goes to Paul Taylor with
five wickets for seven runs against Barnard Castle. Not
only was Paul a consistent bowler but a batsman with a
dogged determination. He was also one of the best slip
fielders seen at St. Peter's for several years, ably
supported by the athletic Nick Walker behind the stumps
who also took several good catches. Other major bowling
contributions came from Tom Duncan, Nick Middleton
and Andrew Fotherby. Nick's leg spin bowling was under
used and he was never able to show his full potential,
whilst Andrew's bowling improved impressively as the
season developed.
St. Peter's 137 for 9 dec. (F. Black 49, M. Inness 25,
N. Middleton 23 not out)
Pocklington 50 for 4
Other matches:
St. Peter's An XI 217 for 2 dec. (A. Rigby 50 not out,
T. Duncan 53 not out)
Yarm 61 for 9 (N. Middleton 5-22)
Bootham 144
St. Peter's An XI 128 for 8 (T. Cockcroft 36,.N. Strong
27, N. Middleton 21 not out)
J. W. R. Hutt and P. D. Northfield
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U.14 COLTS CRICKET
In many ways this was a most pleasing season. Many
U.14 'B' players made the grade and had games in the
'A' team. Despite their loss we turned out a genuine 'B'
XI v's Bootham instead of an 'A' XI.
Certainly Tom Archer developed as a fine captain. His
willingness to listen and learn about field placings does
him credit. He must remember those points for next year.
Tom also deserves credit for accepting that if you win
the toss at this level you should bat first. This will lead
to a game being lost occasionally but it also leaves you
in a better position to win and most importantly to learn
how to bowl sides out. However, to maintain the
momentum the side batting first must take the initiative
and in two games we batted slowly and in the end declared
far short of a genuine target.
The first match at Bradford was played in the "sun"!
The last time we saw it until we played Leeds six weeks
later! After a good, if slow, start on a very "low" wicket
we appeared to be taking control with a fine 31 from
S. Bradley. Sadly his dismissal led to a collapse. We then
bowled well with Bradford having to go all the way in
the final twenty overs before running out winners. The
maturity of their batting was a good example to follow.
We were at home next against Sedbergh who were pinned
down by fine bowling from S. Bradley, ten overs 1 for
20, T. Archer eleven overs 1 for 14 and N. Forshaw four
overs for 6. A more than sporting declaration enabled us
to bat well to win by nine wickets, T. Archer 66 and
S. Bradley 35, sharing an unbeaten partnership of 100.
A new and welcome fixture against Mount St. Mary's
provided another win with S. Bradley batting very well
to score a fine undefeated 67. The declaration gave us
time to bowl Mount St. Mary's out for 66 with T. Archer
taking 5 for 25 and S. Rivis 2 for 1. Worksop provided
the low point of the season. We fielded badly, despite
taking several good catches. We batted without real
enthusiasm except for S. Rivis and T. Archer. We
behaved in an unacceptable fashion whilst both 'A' and
'B' sides were batting. I hope the boys learned from the
incidents that day and the following suspension of two
of our leading players. No player is bigger than the game
and good manners and sportsmanship are a prerequisite
for playing for St. Peter's. At Barnard Castle we bowled
well to have them all out for 151 on their artificial surface,
K. Midhage taking 4 for 35 in his first match. We had
a go at the target but two large fast bowlers made it very
difficult and we gave up the chase to finish 113 for 5.
If Worksop was the low point, Leeds Grammar School
was the high point. In nine years of taking the U.14 this
was one of the best performances I have seen. We batted
very well with M. Dodgson 25, S. Rivis 18 and N. Ogden
19* giving fine support to a splendid not out 103 by
T. Archer. Declaring at half-time gave the boys time to
bowl Leeds out. The spinners, D. Leveson 3 for 20 and
N. Ogden 4 for 12, used the pitch well and bowled out
the opposition with three overs to go. (The sun shone,
the wicket was good and outfield well cut, a credit to
Leeds.) Fine bowling and introverted batting led to St.
Peter's eventually declaring at 105 for 8 against
Ampleforth. If you win the toss and bat first you must
score quickly enough to make a game of it. We could have
batted on and killed the game, but perhaps a loss taught
the boys more than a draw! At Durham fine bowling from
their only two bowlers kept us down to 93. We bowled
well and had we scored another twenty runs, I think we
would have won. The innings of the day was a fine 56
from Omar of Durham. ..
The final game saw us hosts to Pocklington on yet
another wet afternoon. Having started at 2.40 p.m. and
had a lengthy tea due to rain, St. Peter's declared after
thirty overs at 127 for 6. Pocklington made a fine attempt
to go for the target making fifty without loss. Again the
introduction of spin-bowling made the breakthrough with
N. Ogden taking 4 for 24 and S. Bradley 2 for 33. Fine
tail-end batting saw Pocklington through with nine wickets
down.
Next year should provide the boys with greater
challenges. T. Archer must learn to work the ball off the
front foot, N. Ogden to keep the runs coming even if in
ones and twos. Both S. Bradley's need to learn which ball
to hit. They are both fine cricketers but with a touch more
humility and concentration on the task in hand they could
do very well next year. M. Dodgson improved a great
deal in his batting and providing he applies himself will
become a fine upper order batsman. M. Catling has the
ability, along with N. Forshaw, to strike the ball hard off
the back foot but both are weak on the front foot. The
steadiest batsman in middle order was S. Rivis who
showed a real maturity amongst his peers, many could
do to take up his example of good manners, sportsmanlike
attitude and a fierce desire to succeed. The left arm
bowlers are all capable of turning a game. N. Forshaw
must learn to keep his bowling arm up and S. Bradley
to take advice about both run up and delivery stride. When
on form he is a match winner as his nine wickets in the
junior House match proved. N. Ogden's slow left arm
bowling was of a high quality especially on pitches which
gave him the assistance of turn and bounce. However,
he must learn to vary his pace and bowl a good arm ball
if he is to maintain his progress. S. Bradley and
D. Leveson both took wickets bowling off spin and must
persevere, learning the finer points of this art. K. Midhage
has the ability to give variation with his leg-spin and must
listen to Mr. Mohan to give him the variation necessary.
D. Todd and O. Marlow both developed well this year.
David must remember to bowl closer to the stumps and
with more control in his run up, whilst Oliver needs to
remember that he is at his most effective when bowling
a nagging line and length rather than trying to bowl too
fast. I was pleased to see both M. Helme and J. Metcalfe
develop into competent wicket keepers. However,
M. Dodgson made great strides and as long as he keeps
working at the basics will provide a fine U. 15 keeper next
season.
I would like to thank the parents who came to support
in this cold and wet season. Their attention and help was
much appreciated by both boys and staff. My thanks also
go to Mr. D. Watkinson for all his efforts with the squad
this season.
P. J. Stephen
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Results:
1991 Midland Bank/National Schools' Championships
1991 for the Glanvill Cup.
1st Round St. Peter's awarded a bye
2nd Round St. Peter's v Pocklington School 5—1 W
St. Peter's v Hymers College
1—5 L
Results:
St. Peter's 109 all out (S. Bradley 31)
Bradford Grammar School 110 for 6
Sedbergh 112 for 6
St. Peter's 113 for 1 (T. Archer 66*, S. Bradley 33*)
St. Peter's 139 for 3 (S. Bradley 67*)
Mount St. Mary's 66 all out (T. Archer 5 for 25)
1991 Schools' Tennis Team Competition for Senior Students
1st Round St. Peter's awarded a bye
2nd Round St. Peter's v Lady Lumley's
5—1 W
Regional
St. Peter's v Durham Johnston
1—5 L
semi-final St. Peter's v King James's
1—5 L
R. G. Shread
Worksop 151 for 5
St. Peter's 60 for 3
Barnard Castle 151 all out (K. Midhage 4 for 35)
St. Peter's 113 for 5 (T. Archer 32)
1st VI
St. Peter's 183 for 2 (T. Archer 103*, M. Dodgson 25)
Leeds Grammar School 103 all out (N. Ogden 4 for 12,
D. Leveson 3 for 20)
This season was a moderately successful one with six
wins, three defeats and an abandoned match due to the
rain! Simon Powell led the team well with his commitment
to play attacking and Uncompromising tennis. It must have
been a daunting feeling for his opponents this season to
face such ferocious serves, volleys and ground strokes
on both wings. Adam Waters developed into the best
player in the School with his mature matchplay, there were
few opponents who got the better of him. He managed
to increase the power of his service from last year and
was best when playing passing shots from the back of the
court. When he did come to the net he produced many
superb overheads and volleys. John Higginson did not do
himself justice in matches when he allowed weaker
opposition to get the better of him. He has probably the
best all-round racket skills of anyone else in the team but
did not achieve his true potential through lack of
consistency. David Jones was another stalwart of the team
who showed great determination in match-play. He has
a good all-round game but when at the net he is unshakable
while he plays his powerful angled volleys. David Baldry
continues to develop as an all-round player. He had a
disappointing season overall which started off well
enough, progressing through to the Alcuin Trophy final,
but from that defeat he lost a good deal of confidence.
Finally Michael Hunter, the 'junior' of the team, who has
quickly risen to the first team standard and has also
represented North Yorkshire Schools at under fifteen level
in the first pair. He is a fine prospect already with no
visible weakness in his game. If he can add a little more
power to his service and show greater consistency in
general he will encounter few defeats .next season.
St. Peter's 105 for 8
Ampleforth 106 for 3
St. Peter's 93 all out
Durham 94 for 4 (N. Forshaw 2 for 9 off 11 overs)
St. Peter's 127 for 6 (T. Archer 39, S. Bradley 25)
Pocklington 100 for 9 (N. Ogden 4 for 24)
* denotes not out.
9 matches played: 3 won, 3 lost, 3 drawn.
The following represented U.14 Colts XI:
T. Archer (Captain), B. Brierley, S. Bradley, S. Bradley,
M. Catling, M. Cox, M. Dodgson, N. Forshaw,
M. Helme, D. Leveson, O. Marlow, J. Metcalfe,
K. Midhage, J. Noble, B. Oakley, N. Ogden, S. Rivis,
D. Todd.
TENNIS
1st IV
The first four is a special team which participates in
the National Competitions run by the L.T.A. and
sponsored by the Midland Bank. Unfortunately, last year's
winning run came to an end in the second round of the
Glanvill Cup this year at Pocklington School. Although
the team convincingly defeated the home side, Hymers
College proved to be just too strong at both first and
second pair. Simon Powell and Adam Waters gave a great
display going down in a tie-break at first pair doubles to
the North of England under eighteen champions. Michael
Hunter played even better by winning his singles at
number three.
In the Senior Students Competition the team had an
easy passage through the first and second rounds.
However, in the Regional semi-finals, St. Peter's found
both Durham Johnston and especially King James' School
far too strong.
Results:
Opponents
Poppleton Tennis Club
Bradford Grammar
School
Ashville College
Hymers College
York University II
Worksop College
Ampleforth College
Barnard Castle School
Woodhouse Grove
School
The 1st IV team:
Simon Powell (Captain), Adam Waters, Michael Hunter,
David Jones with David Baldry, Mark Davies and John
Higginson making appearances.
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Venue
Home
For
58
AGS W/D,
50
Won
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Away
Away
6
8
1
8
5
1
9
3
1
8
1
4
8
0
Away
3.5
5.5 Lost
Won
Won
Lost
Won
Won
Lost
Won
Colours:
These were reawarded to Simon Powell and Adam Waters
and awarded to David Jones.
The First VI Team:
J. S. Powell (Captain), A. L. Waters, D. R. Jones,
M. T. Hunter, D. H. Baldry, J. D. G. Higginson.
R. G. Shread
Individual Competition — for the Alcuin Trophy
Final: Adam Waters defeated David Baldry.
6—0, 7—5, 6—0
Losing semi-finalists: David Jones and Simon Powell
INTER-HOUSE TENNIS COMPETITION
1st Round
Clifton
Manor
School
Temple
6- -3
8--1
5- -4
5- -4
Dronfield
The Rise
Queen's
Grove
Semi-Finals Clifton
Temple
5- -4
5--4
Manor
School
U.15 VI
Final
4- -5
Temple
The squad made great progress over the term because
the players enjoyed their tennis and were eager to
improve. Apart from a one-sided affair against a weak
Ashville side, all the matches were well-contested. The
5-4 victory at Giggleswick was particularly thrilling for
the crowd of (three) spectators, who watched our second
pair win three tie-breaks, the last of which clinched the
match in heavy rain. It was good to see the boys gaining
in confidence as the season progressed. All members of
the squad were called upon to represent the School at some
stage during the season, on one occasion at very short
notice because of illness; and all played their part in
making it an enjoyable season.
Clifton
2nd VI
At full strength, the team provided convincing
opposition in all its fixtures. A very good win against
Pocklington was followed by a sterner test against
Worksop: a draw was probably a fair result, although
victory would have been secured if the third pair had been
able to find form. A weakened side struggled against
Ampleforth, the only defeat of the season; this was
followed by the disappointment of a last-minute
cancellation of the match against Bootham. The long
journey to Giggleswick was rewarded with a thrilling
match on grass, with victory decided in the final game
in very slippery conditions. An unfinished match at
Durham was frustrating for all concerned, especially when
a win had seemed the most likely result.
James Stephenson led by example, his very sound allround game providing the base for success. Mark Davies
found his form later in the season and played exciting
tennis. Andrew Buisson and James Swallow enjoyed
varying fortune: both were capable of good tennis when
in confident mood but were let down in particular by their
service.
The regular team members were joined by Tom
Kitchingman, Matthew Bean, Matthew Todd, Stewart
Berry and Matthew Pittman as availability dictated.
Results:
Opponents
Pocklington
Worksop
Ampleforth
Giggleswick 1st VI
Durham
* unfinished match
Venue
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
For
7.5
4.5
1.5
5
3
AGS
1.5
4.5
7.5
4
3*
Squad:
A. Martin, M. Hallam, C. Pyne, J. Dunn, N. Palta,
C. Beckett, D. Gair, D. Sumpton.
D. S. Newman
OXFORD CUP
(Holders : Rise)
Points
School
Awarded Clifton Grove Manor Queen's Rise House Temple
Senior Rugby
Junior Rugby
Senior Cricket
Junior Cricket
Senior Rowing
Junior Rowing
Athletics Sports
Cross-Country
Junior Long Run
Swimming Sports 15
Swimming
Standards
Tennis
Shooting
Squash
W/D/L
Won
Drawn
Lost
Won
Drawn
P. Taylor
TOTALS
66
20
10
20
10
NO COMPETITION
NO COMPETITION
15
10
10
15
10
NO COMPETITION
35
10
30
60
BOAT CLUB
The Head Season
Our first Head race was the Ancholme Head. We
entered two Senior III fours and one Novice four. Our
Senior HI fours finished first and second in their division
and so we picked up our first "pots" of the season.
We took eight boys and two coxes across to the
Runcorn Head and they all raced in both divisions. Racing
at Senior III level in the first division they were well
matched with only five seconds between the crews. They
finished third and fourth in Senior III. After a
rearrangement of crews for the second division they raced
at Senior II level and the faster combination succeeded
in coming second in this class.
In November we headed down to the Tideway for the
Head of the River Fours Race. One girls' crew and two
boys' crews raced and enjoyed the experience of such a
big event; racing some of the best crews in the country.
I saw the crews out but before they had landed I was on
my way to catch a 'plane to India (see Travel Section!).
In my absence the captains coped admirably with the
paperwork and administration for three hectic weeks and
the coaching load fell on the capable shoulders of John
Ward and Jacqui Finney.
Several crews entered the York Small Boats Head
which took place in even worse conditions than usual!
There was another first as a St. Peter's School Staff crew
entered and.... survived! Most of the sixth form boys
raced twice. One of our Senior III fours came well up
in the finishing order, in twenty-sixth place overall (out
of 300 crews). Our Junior four raced well and finished
fifty-eighth to win their event.
We then travelled up to the Tyne for the Rutherford
Head. The boys' Junior 1.8 crew won their event easily
whilst the girls' Junior 18 crew and the boys' Junior 16
crew both came second in their events.
The floods in the Easter Term were more dramatic
than in 1990 but we actually lost less time on the water.
Our boathouse was three feet deep in water at one stage
but fortunately there was very little damage. When we
were forced off the river Jacqui Finney joined Gary
Lawrence to devise various land-based tortures.
At half-term we were unable to raise a full Viking
Longship crew but four of the girls were able to team up
with Tonbridge School. They formed a formidable
combination and knocked out the unbeaten champions,
York City, in the semi-final. They just lost in the final
but won the prize for the most successful Junior crew.
Tonbridge have promised to return next year!
We travelled to Nottingham for the Head of the Trent.
The girls' Junior four won their event and the boys'
Novice four were second in theirs.
In the Yorkshire Head our Senior III eight finished
in eleventh place overall (out of 117 crews). The girls'
raced in a new bow-stroked combination and came second
in the Senior III class.
We raced two eights in the North of England Head
(at Chester); some of the oarsmen doubling up to make
it possible. The Novice eight raced particularly well and
finished second in their class, beating several university
crews.
The day that term finished we headed south for the
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Head of the River Race. It is a long time since St. Peter's
raced in this most prestigious Head on the Tideway and
it was great experience for those who raced in the eight,
although it was one of those races when not everything
went right!
We raced in enough Heads to be able to do some
analysis of the results. The really encouraging thing about
the Sixth Form Boys' Eight in its various combinations
was that, although it wasn't winning events, it was
improving and moving up through the field very quickly.
They were managing to beat a few more crews each week
and get closer to the winning times. It was the speed at
which the boys were learning and improving that kept the
idea of Henley kindled, rather than the straight results,
at this time.
The Sixth Form Boys' got together for a few days in
the holidays and did some training alongside Churchill
College which was mutually beneficial.
On the first day of Durham Regatta we raced a Senior
III four and a Senior II four. The Senior II four had to
cope with the "long course" which goes through the
notorious Elvet Bridge. They raced hard and only lost by
three feet!
The Sunday of Durham Regatta was to be critical. We
had entered Senior Open Eights, in order to measure up
our Sixth Form boys against the fastest in the North of
England and we had drawn Durham University in our first
race. On the result of this race we would decide whether
it was worth putting an entry in for Henley this year. The
crew responded well to the pressure and really "went for
it". They pushed Durham right up the course, never
letting them get clear water and lost by only three-quarters
of a length. It is rare for a crew to lose and be quite so
happy about the race! The entry went in.
On the same day the girls' Novice crew raced at
Loughborough Regatta. They came a respectable fourth
in their event and gained much from the experience of
multi-lane racing.
The next weekend at York we again made several
finals but it was only the girls' Novice four who managed
to win their final which they did in fine style to win a
very competitive event. The crew was Elena Clegg, Polly
Evans, Emma Brown, Esther Williams and, cox, Markus
Buckle.
At Leeds, a week later, we put in a very big entry;
everything from mixed doubles to open eights! We won
Senior III eights (Chris Rowland, James Hague, Joby
Taylor, James Butler, Chris Richardson, Jeremy
Doncaster, Tim Cordier, Roland Carnaby and, cox,
Matthew Taylor), Senior III fours (Chris Rowland, James
Hague, Joby Taylor, James Butler and, cox, Lindsay
Daniel), Girls' Novice Fours (Nicola Andrews, Pippa
Merritt, Caroline Murphy, Diana Wooding and, cox,
Michelle Griggs) and Women's Open Sculls (A.J.H.).
However, we just fell short of retaining the Victor
Ludorum (by two points!).
We were delighted to hear that our entry for Henley
had been accepted and that we weren't required to do a
qualifying race. We went down to Henley on the Monday
so that we could get a couple of outings in on Monday
and Tuesday to prepare for the first round of the Princess
Elizabeth Challenge Cup on the Wednesday. Henley is
a completely unique regatta with an atmosphere like no
other, for which crews travel worldwide. We were glad
of a couple of days to get used to the activity and
excitement as well as the river conditions. Their race was
scheduled for 3.05 p.m. which gave our supporters' coach
time to get from York. The crew gave everything in their
race against Emmanuel School and Emmanuel were only
able to take half a length lead by the mile. The final verdict
was 3% length. It was a very creditable performance and
a real pinnacle of achievement for the crew and for their
coach, John Ward, who was the real driving force behind
the crew's bid to get to Henley. We hope to be back again
next year.
There is just one venture left this School year. As this
goes to press we have a St. Peter's/Bradford Grammar
The Regatta Season
We have had a very hectic season, racing most
weekends and sometimes at two places in the same
weekend. We could not have done so much if it weren't
for all the tolerant and helpful parents and friends who
have driven buses and trailers and put up with our
unsociable departures and arrivals. I would like to thank
Mr. Birch, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Brown and Mr. De Boer,
in particular, for their help with getting us to regattas.
The first regatta was York Spring. We put in a big
entry and made a few finals but the four week holiday
took its toll and we didn't win any "pots".
Three crews represented the School at Nottingham
City Regatta and one of the boys' crews (Chris
Richardson, Alistair Birch, Stuart Clarke, Chris Lloyd
and, cox, Lindsay Daniel) beat fourteen university and
club crews to win a very competitive Novice event.
The following day at Durham City Regatta our boys'
eight got through to the final of Senior III eights.
At Bradford, a week later, several crews raced and
much deserved success came to both the girls' Senior III
four (Becki Ingledew, Anne Suttill, Charlotte Berry, Sally
Hamilton and, cox, Steve Harryman) and the boys' Senior
III four (James Butler, Joby Taylor, James Hague, Chris
Rowland and, cox, Matthew Taylor).
At half-term the Boat Club completed a 24-hour
sponsored row in aid of the School's charities and the
Club's Henley Fund. Jeremy Doncaster did a great job
co-ordinating and organising the event. Also on the fundraising front Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Hague have put a
tremendous amount of energy into setting up a St. Peter's
100 Club to help fund-raise for future Henley crews. (If
you want to join contact Ann Hodgson or David Hughes!)
Also at half-term the Senior III eight raced at
Northwich and lost by just two-thirds of a length in the
final.
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School composite eight training for the National
Championships in a week's time.
As ever there are a great many people who have made
our successes this year possible. I have already mentioned
our gratitude to the parents. On the coaching front we have
been joined by Jacqui Finney, a Cambridge blue, who is
a knowledgeable coach with a deep understanding of the
sport. The sixth form boys have also got their work cut
out trying to beat her round the three bridges! Gary
Lawrence has again done a great job with large numbers
of novices this summer, tirelessly explaining to them the
motivation and discipline they will need if they are to
succeed in this demanding sport. He has been helped by
the enthusiasm of David Hughes, Chris Hall and Arthur
Ellis-Davis. There has been more administration than ever
to cope with and these colleagues have taken on various
jobs throughout the year for which I am personally very
grateful. John Ward has been the motivating force behind
our Henley bid for the last two years. He has put in many
extra hours and made himself available to coach whenever
possible. He has put a great deal of thought into selections
of crews and events and we would not have got to Henley
without him. Becki Ingledew, James Butler and Chris
Rowland have done a wonderful job as captains this year.
They have motivated and organised and we have been able
to rely on their willing help and support at all times.
ST. PETER'S AT HENLEY
July 1991
The mild panic that sets in before racing normally
arises on arrival at the Regatta and lasts right up to the
moment you race, an interval of about three hours.
Henley Royal Regatta was no exception to this rule;
we just had three days to worry. The world's top rowers
were gathered there and, being very close to the bottom
of the pile, no amount of posh printed tee-shirts or
sweatshirts could have steadied our nerves. However,
being accommodated in a boarding house (where I am sure
members of The Rise would have felt at home) next to
a horde of Italian students helped to fortify some of our
party.
Henley, being in the south, and such an important
place has replaced old fashioned northern expressions such
as "please", "thank you", "excuse us" and "after you"
with "outo' the way", and "we're next" but mostly with
aloof silence. At best, I would say, a highly critical
professional atmosphere prevails.
Fortunately there were many redeeming features. We
shared our boat rack with the Canadian National Squad
(claimed to be the best in the world) who gave us the
honour of a side by side practice start — we kept with
them for at least seven strokes. Also, of course, there was
the spectacle of the most fantastic rowing skills surrounded
by the picturesque town of Henley, and a course flanked
by over two kilometres of marquees and stands.
Our practice outings up and down the course were
extremely tense, as each tiny wobble of the boat was a
show of imperfect rowing for all to see, but the pressure
we placed upon ourselves was beneficial in that our
technique improved and James Hague managed to keep
his in-boat commentary to himself — quite an
achievement.
Apart from the main event the only other significant
parts of race day were our heroic coach turning up in a
jacket and tie (shock, horror!) and our heroic coach driver
leaving our supporters behind at the motorway services.
Otherwise half-hourly time-checks from the Boss kept us
on our toes — thanks a lot John — until we paddled off
towards the start.
Like your first perspective drawing at School the
booms marking the Henley course stretch away
converging to a dot on the sky-line. I am sure the whole
crew took a good long look as we turned the boat round
before coming onto the start.
Whereupon a rather large grey-haired gentleman
sporting a tasteful pink jacket, and, standing in his grand
launch along with numerous officials and odd-bods (Miss
Finney), set us off on seven minutes of sweaty toil.
As far as I was concerned, until the boat was put away
and my legs and arms returned to near-normality from
a wobbling mass we might as well have been on the Ouse.
Totally oblivious to the attention given to us we thumped
up the course, finishing well pleased with our efforts.
None of us will forget those three days at Henley and
I am very envious of the crew members who get a chance
to do it all again next year.
James Butler
Despite our fund-raising attempts we have still had to
rely heavily on the School for financial backing. Without
this support we could not have bought the second-hand
eight that made so much of this year's racing possible.
Looking back it has been a good year. We have
competed in higher status events and we have entered
more than ever. There are still plenty of challenges for
next year; some better results in the Tideway Heads, some
wins at Junior 16, a girls' crew to Women's Henley, a
boys' crew through a round at Henley Royal Regatta, to
name but a few.
A. J. Hodgson
SILVER MEDALS AT
NATIONAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS
St. Peter's School and Bradford Grammar School
joined forces and entered a joint crew in Junior Eights
at the National Championships of Great Britain.
There were four crews in the final. The composite
crew racing under Thames Colours went off hard and
were a length clear of the other crews at 500m. At 750m
the Bradford Grammar School/St. Peter's School
composite pushed and started to pull away from the
Bedford School eight and the Scottish Composite crew.
The Yorkshire crew pushed again at 1,250m and went
back at the Thames eight and reduced Thames' lead to
just three-quarters of a length at the finish.
The crew was Charlie Barlow, Joby Taylor, Richard
Taylor, Dominic Hill, Stuart Clarke, Alistair Birch, Chris
Conroy, Markus Robst and, cox, Matthew Taylor.
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GIRLS' GAMES
Under the captaincy of Melanie Gibb the 2nd XI had
a good term, winning half of their matches. At times it
was difficult to give as many players as possible a game
while retaining a nucleus of players to give the team
stability. The first two games of the season were high
scoring wins over Manor and Fyling Hall — in both Sarah
Durham was very strong in attack. They continued
undefeated until the middle of the season when the team
suffered a 0—5 loss against Mount St. Mary's. Here they
failed to concentrate under pressure and silly mistakes
crept into their play. Losses by one goal against Hymers
and Worksop were close games which could have gone
either way. On the plus side there were two convincing
wins against Durham and Queen Mary's, Baldersby Park
where they showed some good teamwork. Particularly
towards the end of term Eleanor Bowling displayed
promising stickwork in attack; Laura Clark, Emily Strong
and Pippa Smith played well in defence throughout the
term.
HOCKEY
1st and 2nd XI
This has been a very successful season for the 1st XI,
but more important than that they have enjoyed their
hockey, playing the game in a friendly yet competitive
spirit.
Early on in the term four girls were selected for the
York Area Under 18 Squad. These were Sophie Jackson,
Angela Rosindale, Julia Thompson and Nic Westwood
— a commendable achievement which proved to be a very
worthwhile experience for the girls concerned; however,
towards the end of term this commitment, plus school
matches, demanded much of them.
The team had a run of wins which carried on,
interrupted by only one draw, until the 13th(!) match. This
success was triggered in the second game of the season
where the girls had a good win against Leeds High School,
and it was immediately evident that Sophie Jackson's
workrate, skill and captaincy were going to be the deciding
factors in many close games. Perhaps the best win of the
first half term was over York Sixth Form College, a strong
team against whom we played intelligent hockey, making
good use of our wings Emma Ward and Angela Rosindale,
which countered the Sixth Form College's domination of
the centre of the pitch. Up to this time the good weather
had contributed to the high standard of skilled hockey
played by the side. However, against Giggleswick the
wind almost took over, but with the defence showing
characteristic determination, allied to Nic Westwood's
strength in attack, both conditions and opposition were
overcome.
Many thanks are due to the groundstaff for the superb
condition of the pitches; this has a great bearing on the
type of hockey played and adds enormously to the
enjoyment of the game.
P. Fletcher
The following represented the 1st XI:
E. Bowling, L. Clark, C. Cooper, S. Durham,
S. Jackson*, C. Morris*, S. Musgrave, S. Pitt, I. Pollard,
A. Rosindale*, H. Sans, L. Sans*, P. Smith, A. Suttill*,
J. Thompson*, C. Walker, E. Ward*, J. Webster,
N. Westwood*.
* Colours
With a good team it was perhaps disappointing that
they made a comparatively poor showing in the 1st XI
Tournament. However, on reflection the team tended to
be slow and methodical in build-up and short tournament
games were not their forte. After endless 0-0 draws they
scraped into the semi-finals where they lost by a penalty
corner to Queen Margaret's, the eventual winners. Anne
Suttill made some excellent saves in goal, and continued
to play consistently well throughout the term.
After half term there were some more good wins,
notably those against Mount St. Mary's and Ackworth.
Only towards the end of term did the momentum run out.
Away at Worksop a jaded team gave a lack-lustre
performance and the resulting loss was no surprise. On
their heavier pitch our lack of power, especially in hitting,
was very noticeable. Indeed the team were to make hard
work of the last few games of term. Fortunately a good
result at the beginning of December against Barnard Castle
revived the spirits, so it was a shame to play against a
strong Scarborough College with a below strength team.
Despite losing, Connelee Morris and Louisa Sans played
with determination, as they had done from the start of
the season.
Caps awarded for excellent play to Sophie Jackson.
The Jackson-Pacey Cup for most improved player to Julia
Thompson.
The following represented the 2nd XI:
E. Bowling, L. Clark, E. Copley, S. Durham, J. Ensor,
C. Farrow, M. Gibb, C. Lawson, C. Malster, S. Pitt,
R. Robertson, V. Robinson, S. Sanderson, H. Sans,
L. Sans, D. Smith, E. Strong, G. Taylor, S. Tilston,
C. Walker, J. Webster, S. Williamson, D. Wooding.
Results 1st XI
Tadcaster H.C.
Leeds High School
Fyling Hall
York Sixth Form College
Giggleswick
Under 18 Tournament
Pocklington
St. Aidan's
Queen Margaret's 2nd XI
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Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
Won
1—0
Won
2—0
Won
5-0
Won
1—0
Won
3—2
Semi-finalists
Won
2—1
Drew
1—1
Won
3—0
Bootham
Mount St. Mary's
Ackworth
Tadcaster H.C.
Worksop
Durham
Barnard Castle
Scarborough College
Retiring Captain's XI
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Won
Won
Won
Won
Lost
Drew
Won
Lost
Lost
3—0
2—1
1—0
3—1
0—3
1—1
3—1
0—3
0—2
Results 2nd XI
Manor
Fyling Hall
York Sixth Form College
Giggleswick
Queen Margaret's 3rd XI
Mount St. Mary's
Queen Mary's
Ackworth
Hymers
Worksop
Durham
Scarborough College
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
Home
Won
Won
Won
Drew
Won
Lost
Won
Lost
Lost
Lost
Won
Lost
3—0
5—0
3—2
2—2
3—0
0—5
3—1
0—3
0—1
0—1
3—1
0—3
Results:
v Giggleswick
v Manor
v Queen Margaret's
v Bootham
v Mount St. Mary's
v Queen Mary's
v Ackworth
v Hymers College
v Worksop College
v The Mount
v Fyling Hall
v Scarborough College
Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
5—2
0—7
1—3
3—0
0—0
2—0
1—1
3—0
0—3
1—1
2—3
0—3
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Drawn
Won
Drawn
Won
Lost
Drawn
Lost
Lost
The following represented the team:
C. Alton, R. Gill, R. Gilbert, A. Mulryne, K. Walsh,
P. Whiting, J. Swallow, K. Charman, H. Clark,
L. Francis, S. Marshall, E. Metcalfe, C. Taylor, C. Tong,
S. Richards.
W. M. Shepherd
U.14
The U.14 hockey team began the season with an
excellent 3-2 win over Leeds Girls' High School. Lisa
Thompson, a new player to the forward line, scored all
three goals, a job made easier for her because of the welltimed forward passes into the circle by the rest of the
forwards (notably Rachel Owen-Barnett).
Unfortunately the next match against St. Aidan's was
played on a 'redgra' surface, something our girls are
completely unfamiliar with. The team found it very
difficult to adapt their game. Consequently their hitting
and tackling let them down badly resulting in an 8-0
defeat.
A deflated U.14 team lost their following two games
against Manor and Queen Margaret's. It has to be said,
however, that after being 4-0 down in their match against
Manor, they fought back brilliantly, playing some
excellent attacking hockey, and pulled back to 4-2. They
could well have earned themselves a draw in this match,
but for some "off target" shots on goal.
The girls seemed to pull together and really play as
a team in their next three matches. The defence was solid.
Some sound hitting and tackling by Hannah Fieldsend and
Cathy Dixon at the back meant that Daniella Lipman had
very little to do in goal. The halves particularly showed
their expertise in these matches; always there for a tackle
when needed, and almost always in the right position to
support the forward line and feed the ball through to them.
Because of this fine team work, the forwards were able
to score goals, resulting in a 3-0 win over Bootham, a
6-2 win over Mount St. Mary's, and a 3-0 win over
Hymers.
Despite these fine wins, the U. 14's lost their last three
matches, which lacked the positive team work we had seen
previously. The defence in these matches was put under
pressure by strong attacking opposition.
U.15 XI
The U.15 XI had an unfortunate start to the season
with the first two fixtures against Leeds Girls High School
and St. Aidan's both cancelled. This meant that the first
match was not until October 6th, when they had a fine
5-2 win over Giggleswick. This was followed by a 0-7
defeat by Manor School who had an excellent team with
strong hitters. Although we tackled well the passing was
slow and of insufficient depth. Heidi Clark scored the goal
in the 1-3 defeat by Queen Margaret's. By this stage of
the season the girls had started to play as a team and
provide more support for each other whilst defending. The
hitting was still not good, but improving as was general
confidence. The game against Mount St. Mary's was very
good with everyone" giving 100% in a well-contested
match. A draw was a fair result although there were many
near misses at the goal. A combined U.15/U.14 team
played the Hymers U.15 team and Rachel Owen-Barnett
scored a well-executed goal. The team were outclassed
by Worksop who scored all three goals in the first half.
The journey seemed to send many of our players to sleep
although there was a big improvement in the second half!
The next two matches against The Mount and Fyling Hall
were played on very bumpy pitches — a great leveller
as we mostly had the ball in our attacking half on both
occasions.
The general standard of play improved greatly during
the season, especially the accuracy of the hitting. The
middle link players of Ann Mulryne, Kathryn Charman
and Penny Whiting did a particularly good job, as they
were often under a lot of pressure.
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Although the spring term is our netball term, the
U. 14's were entered in the York & District Hockey Rally
in March. After a three month break from hockey, they
fought well in all their matches, again displaying some
constructive and positive team work. They did not lose
any of their matches in the rally, but unfortunately failed
to qualify for the semi-finals, finishing third in their
section. Matches against Joseph Rowntrees, Bray ton High
and The Mount resulted in 0-0 draws, but the team beat
Sherburn 1-0 and York College 2-0.
2nd VII
The 2nd VII had a successful season losing only one
of their eight fixtures. The standard of the 2nd VII is
improving yearly and the team presents a good opportunity
for the Vth as well as the Vlth to gain match practice.
Other than the fixture against Queen Margaret's which
was well contested and of a good standard none of the
other teams came near to beating the 2nd VII and this was
due to superior passing by all players. The shooters of
M. Gibb, A. Farley and V. Robinson played with
consistency and determination. C. Cranston was an able
defence and captained with enthusiasm.
Girls who represented the U.14 Hockey team in the
90/91 season were:
D. Lipman, H. Fieldsend, C. Dixon, L. Evans,
K. Pittman, C. Hook, A. Zimmermann, R. OwenBarnett, L. Thompson, J. Toms, M. Tyler-Childs,
V. Jelbert, J. Tetlow.
D. M. Westgate
Results:
v
Giggleswick
Away
v
Queen Margaret's
Home
v
Mount St. Mary's
Home
v
Worksop College
Home
v
Bootham
Home
v
Scarborough College Home
v
Woodhouse Grove
Away
Barnard Castle
their 1st v St. Peter's 2nd Home
their 2nd v St. Peter's U. 16 Home
NETBALL
1st VII
Netball continued to flourish during the Spring Term
although several matches were cancelled due to poor
weather conditions. The 1st VII had only three colours
from the previous year and it took a while to select the
eventual team. It was promising that three Vth years
played regularly and will give the team stability for two
more years. A weakened team were unlucky to lose 16-22
to Giggleswick who had two very tall shooters. They also
lost narrowly to Mount St. Mary's by one goal(!) in the
final seconds. A notable win followed over Worksop
College, who had previously beaten Mount St. Mary's
soundly. Everyone played very well and morale improved
greatly from this point. The defence of S. Pitt, I. Pollard
and E. Strong played particularly well throughout the
season with Shelagh winning most of the rebounds and
Isla making excellent clearance passes. C. Morris was a
strong centre making many good interceptions. Isla proved
to be as competent a captain as player and her organisation
and enthusiasm were an inspiration to others. I thank her
for all her help and congratulate Emily Strong who is next
year's captain.
Kesults:
V Giggleswick
V Queen Margaret's
V Hymers College
V York Vlth Form College
V Mount St. Mary's
V Worksop College
V Bootham
V Scarborough College
V Woodhouse Grove
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
16--22
14--12
15-- 7
13--19
15--16
16--14
2 1 - -10
23- - 8
28- - 9
2 3 - - 7 Won
13- -15 Lost
27- -19Won
18-- 7 Won
12-- 4 Won
17--12Won
27- -19Won
17-- 5 Won
29- -14Won
The following represented the team:
R. Robertson, C. Cranston, V. Robinson, A. Farley,
M. Gibb, M. Crowe, G. Taylor, K. Wood, H. Sans,
L. Sans, D. Small, V. Rayment, K. Kealey.
U.15 VII
The U.15 team had an excellent season, not losing a
fixture. They played netball weekly in the Autumn Term
and had two matches, beating both Manor School and
Bootham with ease. The team was strengthened with the
addition of Cenan Erkut in defence. Margaret Wood and
Lucinda Francis, who played the shooters, did consistently
well all season and were helped by accurate passing into
the circle by Heidi Clark. Several matches in the Spring
Term were cancelled but all seven fixtures were won,
most by a large margin. Improvement was made
throughout the term and the last four games were easily
won. Jenifer Swallow as goalkeeper was outstanding and
her marking ability contributed greatly to the lack of goals
from the opposition. The season ended with the York
Rally at Joseph Rowntree School. There were seven
Schools to play in the section and the girls did well to
win five of the matches and draw two. This resulted in
a place in the semi-final as section runners-up. After a
well contested game they lost to Huntington School, the
eventual winners.
Lost
Won
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Won
Won
Won
The following represented the team:
S. Pitt*, I. Pollard*, E. Strong*, C. Morris*,
K. Wood*, J. Thompson*, M. Gibb, V. Robinson,
G. Taylor, A. Farley, M. Crowe.
* denotes Colours.
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Results:
v Manor School
v Bootham
v Giggleswick
v Queen Margaret's
v Mount St. Mary's
v Worksop College
v Bootham
v Scarborough College
v Woodhouse Grove
Away
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
1 3 -- 5
2 5 -- 2
1 8 -- 7
16- -12
1 3 -- 8
2 2 -- 7
3 2 -- 7
2 8 -- 4
2 1 - -13
SQUASH
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
It has been an enjoyable season with six victories and
five losses. As the team entered the new season, three
first team players remained from last year.
Amanda Daniels entered the team and improved
tremendously throughout the season, both in fitness and
skill. Juliette Webster also played several matches and
produced fine shots, if the ball was within reach! Sarah
Gibson played some matches for the first team and made
a very encouraging start, showing determination and
enthusiasm which will hopefully carry through to next
season. On the whole the team was reliable with only a
few lapses of concentration. The first match against Queen
Margaret's for which Emma was absent saw a 5-0 loss,
but in the re-match in the Spring Term with the captain
present, there was a reversal of the score, and everyone
pulled their socks up and a deserved 4-1 victory was
obtained.
Friendly matches were played against Durham and
Bradford Grammar in which ability was matched, so that
the games were fairly even, giving an opportunity for the
third formers to play their first matches. Two promising
victories were obtained. Similarly the first team played
a friendly match against Trinity All Saints College, where
both girls and boys played. Despite a 4-1 loss everyone
tried hard and enjoyed the competition.
Sophie and Emma playing at first and second string
played with equal determination and consistency
throughout the season. The fourth form players, joined
also by Katy Pittman and Rachel Owen-Barnett made a
promising beginning, and it was encouraging to see new
talent developing, hopefully securing depth to a future
team.
Our thanks go to Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Boardman, and
Mr. Harvey for the commitment they put into the girls
team, especially Mr. Boardman who skilfully coached the
girls and boys together on a Wednesday afternoon.
I would like to thank Emma for performing a very
good Captain's role. She always played with great
enthusiasm and tried hard to get full commitment from
all the players.
The following represented the team:
J. Swallow, C. Erkut, C. Alton, K. Charman, H. Clark,
L. Francis, M. Wood, R. Gill.
U.14 VII
The U.14 VII had a disappointing season and although
they did show progress throughout the year, morale
suffered from early defeats and the team were often beaten
before they went on court. Katy Pittman and Rachel
Owen-Barnett played consistently well all year but for
inexplicable reasons some matches went very much better
than others. The girls always seemed one step behind the
opposition and whilst we often matched the centre court
play we invariably lost the ball in the attacking circle.
However, against the two Schools we played in both
terms, although losing both times the score did improve
during the main netball term. I'm sure more matches will
be won next year if they are approached with enthusiasm
and commitment.
Results:
v Manor School
v Giggleswick 'A'
v Giggleswick 'B'
v Bootham
v Queen Mary's
v Giggleswick
v Queen Margaret's
v Hymers College 'A'
v Hymers College 'B'
v Hymers College ' C
v Mount St. Mary's
v Worksop College
v Bootham
v Scarborough College
v Woodhouse Grove
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
7— 9
4—18
13—11
5—26
5—11
8—12
11 — 11
7— 8
13— 7
16— 6
12—13
12—16
4—20
14—10
5— 11
Lost
Lost
Won
Lost
Lost
Lost
Draw
Lost
Won
Won
Lost
Lost
Lost
Won
Lost
Results:
v Queen Ethelburgas
Away
v Queen Margaret's
Away
v Queen Margaret's
Away
v Giggleswick
Away
v Durham
Away
Away
v Trinity & All Saints
v Harrogate Ladies CollegeAway
Home
v Ashville
Home
v Woodhouse Grove
v Green Head College
Home
v Barnard Castle
Home
5--0
0--5
4--1
2--3
4--0
1--4
1--4
5--0
1--4
1--4
5--0
Won
Lost
Won
Lost
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
Lost
Lost
Won
The following represented the Girls' team:
Emma Ward* (Captain), Sophie Jackson*, Nicola
Westwood, Juliette Webster, Amanda Daniels*, Sarah
Gibson, Kathryn Kealey, Linda Elliott, Cenan Erkut,
Katy Pittman and Rachel Owen-Barnett.
Colours*
W. M. Shepherd and Emma Ward
The following represented the team:
R. Owen-Barnett, K. Pittman, H. Fieldsend, C. Dixon,
A. Zimmermann, M. Tyler-Childs, L. Thompson,
J. Tetlow, L. Evans.
W. M. Shepherd
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TENNIS
1st VI
Westwood and Julia Thompson played particularly well
all season both in their doubles and singles matches. Julia
lost only one of her singles. Due to their steady play they
often had better results than the first pair. Rachel
Robertson and Eleanor Bowling always used attacking
play and hit a deep ball, often a little too enthusiastically!
However, when all was going well they played impressive
tennis and lost few games. Rachel was an able captain
and a pleasure to have in that role. She was always
enthusiastic and I would particularly like to thank the U. VI
who made every effort to play once the exams started.
The 1st VI had four colours returning from the
previous year and competition for the remaining places
was keen. Finally Eleanor Bowling and Jane Mindenhall
from the fifth year were selected to play with Emma Ward
and Susie Musgrave becoming the first pair for the second
team. However, both of them played several times for
the 1st VI and Susie was awarded colours due to her
enthusiastic play and commitment particularly during and
after exams. The initial three matches were easily won
and finally the team beat Queen Margaret's, for the first
time, with consistent and attacking play. It was unfortunate
that the best four players had to play in a Senior Students
match for the Giggleswick fixture as they were the
strongest opposition of the term. Scarborough College was
the only cancelled match and this was abandoned due to
heavy rain when we were leading 2-1. It was disappointing
to lose 4-5 in the last match to Leeds Girls' High School,
again with a weakened team, but also pleasing to learn
that their best player will be joining us in September! The
girls' did well in the Senior Students Competition.
Triangular matches were played in each round and they
beat Rossett High School, Scarborough Technical
College, Pocklington, King James', Harrogate Grammar
School and WakefieTd*before losing to Queen Margaret's,
who they'd previously beaten. They also played in the
U.18 York league and had wins over York Vlth Form
College, The Mount and Dunnington T.C. but lost to
strong sides from Tadcaster and Bootham Schools. Nicki
Results:
v Hymers College
v Worksop College
v Barnard Castle
v Queen Margaret's
v Mount St. Mary's
v The Mount
v Giggleswick
v Ackworth
v Scarborough College
v Pocklington
v Leeds Girls' H.S.
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home
Away
Home
7--2
8--1
7--2
6- -3
8--1
6- -3
3- -6
9- -0
2- -1
9--0
4- -5
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Won
Lost
Won
Won
Won
Lost
The following represented the team:
R. Robertson*, E. Bowling*, N. Westwood*,
J. Thompson*, S. Jackson, J. Mindenhall*, E. Ward,
S. Musgrave*, V. Robinson, E. Strong, S. Pitt,
A. Farley, J. Webster.
* denotes Colours.
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2nd VI
ROUNDERS
This year we were able to field our strongest ever 2nd
VI but unfortunately several Schools decided at the last
minute that they could only produce one senior side and
matches were cancelled as a result. Again two Vth years,
Emily Strong and Vicky Robinson, played regularly for
the team and this gave them valuable experience for next
year. Against Queen Margaret's it was decided to
determine the result on games rather than rubbers,
although some of the team were unclear about this, and
were disappointed to lose 39-41 although 'winning' 5-4
on rubbers. The following two fixtures offered little
opposition and the term finished with a two couple friendly
against Barnard Castle for the L.VIth. The teams couldn't
have been better matched as they drew not only on sets
but also on games (17-17). Shelagh Pitt and Amanda
Farley played well in this match and have made good
progress through the term.
The U. 15 rounders team played only two matches this
term, mainly because tennis matches dominated the fixture
list for this age group.
The first match against Hymers resulted in a 15-3
rounders win for St. Peter's, who batted and fielded well
in both innings against a much weaker team.
The second match against Queen Margaret's was much
closer, and could have gone either way. Both teams fielded
particularly well, resulting in a low scoring game, but
Queen Margaret's just clinched the match in the second
innings with some fine batting and a few missed catches
from the St. Peter's fielders.
The U.14 rounders team played a total of seven
matches, winning two and losing five. Their first two
matches against Hymers and Queen Margaret's,
respectively, ended in defeat, mainly because of
uncertainty within the St. Peter's fielding.
The third match against Mount St. Mary's saw a more
confident St. Peter's team. They batted well and sprinted
to score rounders, and followed this up with sound fielding
against a very good batting side. Mount St. Mary's
clinched the match in the second innings 11 lA-9lA, despite
some accurate throwing from our deep fielders.
The next match necessitated a change of team, as some
of the original team were playing in tennis matches. This
was a low scoring game because of competent fielding
by both teams, and some especially good 'backstopping'
by Samantha Carter. St. Peter's beat the Queen Mary's
team by 5 rounders to 3 Vi with some positive hard hitting
in the second innings.
The next two matches against Giggleswick and
Ackworth ended in defeat. Both of these teams had some
outstanding batsmen who were able to 'place' the ball
between our deep field, no matter where they positioned
themselves.
It could well have been a despondent U. 14 team that
emerged for the final match on a very wet day against
Scarborough College. However, this was definitely the
team's most notable victory. The fielding was outstanding
in every area. Some playing positions had been changed
for this match and these changes certainly made a
difference. Rachel Owen-Barnett played backstop for the
first time and Rachel Hancock first post. This combination
linked with Lisa Thompson's hard bowling meant that
many of the Scarborough players failed to hit the ball and
were then stumped out at first post. Those who did hit
were often caught out by the post fielders or the deeps,
all of whom performed magnificently in this match. This
was a low scoring game, mainly because of a wet and
heavy ball, but it was certainly the teams best
performance, resulting in a 4-3 Vi rounders victory over
a previously unbeaten Scarborough team.
The following represented the team:
E. Ward, S. Musgrave, V. Robinson, E. Strong,
J. Mindenhall, J. Webster, C. Farrow, C. Cranston,
A. Farley, S. Pitt, H. Sans, J. Stephenson.
U.15 VI
The U.15 VI generally played well and gained good
results when they were all able to play, which wasn't often
enough! The team was strengthened with two newcomers
to the School, Ann Mulryne and Cenan Erkut. Ann, in
particular, showed much improvement over the term and
not only thought about her shots intelligently but also
stayed calm enough to play them. After a poor start against
a strong Worksop side and a closely contested game
against Mount St. Mary's, the girls' went on to win five
of the six remaining matches. Although the Scarborough
College match was abandoned due to the weather they
also gained a result here. A team was entered in the
W.T.A./Midland Bank League but due to a number of
cancellations, and difficulty in re-arranging them only
three matches were played. They beat York College 6-0,
lost 2-4 to Manor School and drew 3-3 with Sherburn.
Ann played in two of these fixtures and did well to win
both the singles and doubles with different partners.
Kathryn Charman and Heidi Clark are to be congratulated
on being selected for the York and District team. They
played in a North Yorkshire Area Tournament where they
gave a creditable performance.
Results:
v Worksop College
v Mount St. Mary's
v Pocklington
v The Mount
v Queen Margaret's
v Giggleswick
v Ackworth
v Scarborough College
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Away
Home
1-8
4-5
9-0
6-3
2-7
8-1
5—4
6-0
Lost
Lost
Won
Won
Lost
Won
Won
Won
Girls who represented the School rounders team were:
U. 15 — K. Charman, L. Francis, J. Swallow,
S. Marshall, M. Wood, H. Clark, R. Gill, C. Erkut,
A. Mulryne, C. Alton.
U.14 — S. Carter, L. Thompson, M. Tyler-Childs,
J. Toms, S Lewis, L. Hoggard, R. Owen-Barnett,
H. Fieldsend, K. Pittman, J. Tetlow, A. Zimmermann,
E. Pope.
D. Westgate
The following represented the team:
H. Clark, K. Charman, J. Swallow, A. Mulryne,
C. Erkut, M. Wood, S. Marshall, R. Gilbert.
. en1
W. M. Shepherd
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CLUBS and ACTIVITIES
thanks go also to the other seven teams for a most
enjoyable contest.
J. W. E. Shaw
COMMUNITY SERVICE 1990-1
The hard work of Mrs. Holt last year, ably assisted
by Mr. Shuttleworth, meant that taking over the
Community Service Group was like jumping onto a
moving bus. A large number of pupils give generously
of their time during the week to visit people locally in
the area. (Tea and cakes are, I'm told, a regular fringe
benefit!)
During the Christmas term there was a mystery coach
trip (to Coxwold) for afternoon tea. In order to fund this
the members of the Community Service Group raised
money by a variety of ingenious ways such as cake stalls,
a raffle, a treasure hunt, a temporary undercutting of the
School shop's trade in soft drinks, and a hand painted
Christmas card! It was very pleasing to see the group's
commitment and the end result meant that an enjoyable
afternoon tea was had by all.
Other events have included the termly tea where
entertainment was provided by a well-known Physics
technician, the Junior School Choir and a rendering of
Albert and the Lion complete with horse's head handle.
These contributions have been much appreciated by our
guests and even some of the pupils!
As always certain highlights stick in one's mind such
as the combined choirs(?) of The Rise and Dronfield
Upper Sixth plus a group of Third Formers who went to
Fothergill Homes to sing carols. Even Hilda Sweeting who
is deaf appreciated the quality of their singing.
The heavy snowfall in the Easter term saw a group
of School House Third Formers work very hard to clear
the main driveway into Fothergill Homes, a job rewarded
by chips cooked by the Warden and much appreciated by
those who until then had been unable to walk to the gate.
It is great pleasure to note how many of all ages in
the School take a delight in helping others and on behalf
of those they visit may I say thank you to them.
D. M. Paterson
UPPER SIXTH LECTURES
Six or so lectures for the Upper Sixth are arranged
in the course of each academic year. Their object is to
inform and to stimulate interest in current and relevant
matters as well as to give our senior pupils a taste of good
and experienced public speakers in action.
This year's lecture programme was as varied as ever.
Juliet Solomon, writer on green issues, came up from
London to challenge and provoke us about 'Your
Environment and You'. Later in the Autumn Term our
local M.P., Conal Gregory, told us about his life as a
backbencher at Westminster.
We had three speakers in the Easter Term. Our
Chairman of Governors, John Southgate, delivered a brisk
and comprehensive survey of various current cathedral
crises including Hereford with its attempt to sell the
Mappa Mundi and Lincoln with the ill-fated visit of its
copy of Magna Carta to Australia. Paul Quartey, a
surgeon doing research at the University of York, spoke
about cancer, and Gilbert Gray Q.C., considered by some
to be England's best after-dinner speaker, entertained and
informed us about the Law and the legal profession.
FRIENDS OF ST. PETER'S
On Sunday 7th October the Friends had the pleasure
of hosting the new parents' evening after Evensong. This
was followed, later in October, by a cheese and wine
evening during which the A.G.M. was held.
In April 1991 we held a very successful Spring Ball
in the Memorial Hall, at which School did the catering
and the music was supplied by the Mardi Gras Jazz Band.
As it proved to be a sell-out, with 244 people attending,
it is hoped to repeat the exercise in 1992.
Due to the inclement weather (snow) in February the
School dance for pupils had to be postponed and money
returned. This was rearranged in May and because
numbers had dropped it was held in the Memorial Hall.
Those who attended this disco evening thoroughly enjoyed
the "cabaret" provided by Licensed Premises, the School
group comprising several members of the lower sixth.
Although the Friends feel that their function is not
particularly to make a profit, any money that is raised
from events like these is given to various departments in
School, which have recently included Drama, Rowing and
Chapel. As a contribution to Appeal '89 the Friends gave
six oak chairs to the new School library. In 1991 the
contribution will be to purchase new equipment for girls'
sport.
The F.S.P.S. has parent representatives from each
year in School and they, along with members of staff
(Chris Hall and Robert Jeffs) have all contributed a good
deal of time and effort which has resulted in a very
friendly, hard working, successful Committee.
Ann Musgrave
TOP HOUSE QUIZ 1991
The dark winter evenings saw the return of
Mastermind to our screens and the revival of our own
Inter-House general knowledge competition. The question
master discovered that the trophy had been kept safely
in The Manor over the past few years. Was this a good
omen?
What is the School motto? This opening question
sharpened the reflexes for the buzzer rounds and four
weeks of battle began. March 14th saw the Grand Final
between The Grove and, yes, The Manor. The
competition was fierce and the lead changed with each
round. Indeed the teams were level on points as the final
and deciding question came. Which famous rock musician
was born Reginald Dwight? The Manor hit the buzzer and
Elton John placed the trophy back in their hands. The
winning team of Michael Catling, Joel Hopwood, Timothy
and Antony Dunn receive our congratulations; but our
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TRAVEL
TRAVEL NEWS
Mathew Sumpton and Marc Mitchell are the recipients
of this year's Barry Daniel Award for adventurous travel.
They are planning a trans-Africa expedition by Land
Rover. Two other Peterites on the move are Jamie Rigby
and Tom Kitchingman (pictured above), who have been
selected for Project Trust ventures. Tom is spending a
year on a cattle station in Queensland, Australia, and
Jamie is teaching English at Prince Royal School, Chiang
Mai, in Thailand.
The Selborne Connection has continued to flourish.
This year we welcomed Philip Bartlett as a guest in The
Rise and Neil Malherbe as a visiting member of staff.
During the summer holidays Paul Reavley and James
Hague spent time at Selborne College, following in the
footsteps of Sam Forsyth who went there last year. Sam
gave a talk to the School on his experiences there. Travel
talks were also given by Stephen Harryman (British
Schools Exploring Society in Spitzbergen), Lawrence
Patton (China visit) and Tim Cooper (E.S.U.
Scholarship).
Sam Forsyth at Selborne.
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I was in took Crib Goch, a ridge that runs from the Pass
of Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon. The ridge itself
resembles a knife blade and it certainly makes you
concentrate hard upon what you hold or stand on. It was
exciting, exhilarating, nerve racking, etcetera... words
don't mean anything until you've done it. We made the
summit by about one o'clock and the view was stunning.
We all felt a degree of satisfaction looking back along the
ridge which now looked even more terrifying. Chris
Bonington would have been proud of us.
"On the second day a small group of us went to try
our hand at some climbing on the Idwal Slabs. We had
all done some climbing in the sports hall at School, and
we soon began to notice the subtle differences, e.g. six
hundred feet. The only thing to do was take every hundred
feet as they came. In groups of two (one adult experienced
climber in each group) we began to climb. It soon taught
us fundamental aspects of climbing which we had
overlooked in the relative safety of the sports hall. The
first hundred feet was enjoyable, with pleasant views,
fresh air, peace and quiet. At two hundred feet I began
to wonder what heaven might look like. The thought of
falling sent a shiver down die spine. Near the top I'd lost
count of the number of feet below. The lake down there
was now very small. There was no need to try and imagine
what heaven might look like: I was nearly there! Again
we felt very satisfied, having climbed the face.
SNOWDONIA 1990:
WINTER HILL-WALKING
As ever, a group of us — twelve pupils and an odd
mixture of staff and old boys — dispelled the end-of-term
stupor to assemble at School on the first day of the
Christmas holiday. Euan Drysdale describes the trip from
the point of view of a complete novice — soon to be
converted to everyone else's fanatical devotion to this
lunacy.
"Never having been to Snowdonia before with a
School expedition, I set off with some trepidation about
what the next few days would bring.
"The hut where we stayed was warm and we slept
on bunk beds. The meals were very big and much better
than I had been led to expect by the people who were there
the previous year.
"On the first day we climbed Snowdon. It was really
good. There was a great sense of satisfaction when we
finally reached the top.
"Half way up the mountain we were given a brief
description (and a few minutes practice) of how to use
our ice axes, should we fall. The pack-up we were given
was substantial but the chocolate bars had a tendency to
freeze (as do most things in these temperatures).
"In the evening when we arrived at the hut I went
straight to sleep, only to be woken for a meal — which
I thought was breakfast the next day but was really supper.
"In the mornings we were woken by Simon shouting
as loud as he could and banging on all the walls, which
is how I imagine soldiers to be woken in barracks.
"On the third day the youngest in the party went up
a snow gully above a huge lake which had iced over. First,
we walked round the edge of the lake and the ice was at
least six inches thick. After we passed the lake we started
going up the side of the gully where we used ropes. At
lunch time I found myself sitting in snow half-way up a
mountain, sipping a cup of lukewarm chocolate and
thinking, "What am I doing here?" On the way down
we were still attached to the ropes, and we slid down on
the snow.
"It was a truly amazing trip, but definitely not for the
faint hearted."
"On the last day we scaled Try fan. It is an instant
mountain. You pile out of the bus with packs and ice axes
and start the climb/scramble to the top. The weather was
poor until a moment when we were about to traverse a
gully near the top. The cloud suddenly disappeared. It was
amazing how high we were. We finally reached the
summit and had to get down promptly as it was just getting
dark.
"The Welsh holiday is not expensive. It is good fun
and a challenge. The accommodation is basic — indeed,
the hardest thing is getting used to the cold and the
infestations of micro-organisms and fungi which will quite
happily propagate in your sleeping bag... It is a holiday
not to be missed."
For myself, I would like once again to thank all those
who helped make the trip so successful, and to repeat the
invitation: if you would be interested in joining us for all
or part of the trip just before Christmas 1991, please get
in touch with David Hughes at School.
From the other end of the pupils' age-range, John
Sutcliffe's impressions follow:
"The Christmas hillwalking holiday is the perfect
excuse to scramble all over a rocky outcrop to the west
of England (called Wales). A party of intrepid explorers
sets out each Christmas for what is an excellent insight
into mountaineering. The party is a mixed bunch: there
are third formers right the way up to Very Old Peterites,
and from the word go, everyone gets along and pulls their
own weight.
"Basically, there are three full days. On the first day
(the weather was superb) we tackled Snowdon. The group
"St. Peter's School Mountaineering Club"
There is now a formal "St. Peter's School
Mountaineering Club", affiliated to the B.M.C.:
membership is automatically open to all pupils. All old
pupils and friends are invited to apply for membership,
which will currently cost £3.50 per year. Contact David
Hughes for further details.
D. P. Hughes
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the form of excellent hospitality at the university and
several other watering holes.
Our first game started at 7.00 that evening so we all
met at 5.00 p.m., minus C. Martin who made his "own"
way to the ground!! The side was picked to meet what
we knew to be the best opposition we would play. At halftime the score standing at 4-3 the team realised that
winning was there for the taking. Inspired by excellent
play in the loose the backs removed much of the season's
frustrations by scoring several remarkable tries including
C. Caldwell's final try for the School before dislocating
his shoulder again! We ran out 30-15 winners which was
a moment to be savoured by all those who had gone
through the trials of last season. The after-match
hospitality was quite excellent with the university club
putting on an excellent meal. Sadly the coach found his
grasp of Portuguese somewhat lacking by 10.30 p.m.!!
A good sing was had, led by our own acapella specialist
Mike Johnson.
1ST XV TOUR TO PORTUGAL
The following morning was spent running, waddling
or simply stumbling through our training in order to run
off the previous day's game. Again excellent hospitality
was provided for both team and staff at lunch on Sunday.
Peter, our host, realised Mike Johnson and I were not on
a diet and he and his girlfriend did not disappoint us with
a splendid lunch. The second match was played after
watching the Portuguese National XV beat Andorra (not
a brand of sheep, Smash!). Sadly on leading 12-6 we
needed to change pitches as it was getting dark!! With
the disruption came a rather long second half!! and we
finally went down 12-18 well into injury time.
Our next day was a rest day. Our run up the front was
accomplished with considerable grumbling. However, a
brief sandblasting on the beach spruced us all up except
Tour Party:
P. Carvosso, A. Dean, A. Killip, G. Silverwood,
E. Savage, A. Gowthorpe/ R. Bell, A. Ludiman,
G. Walker, J. Morris, P. Mulryne, C. Coggrave,
G. Wood, P. Reavley,.C; Martin. M. Davies, T. Reid,
D. Batty, C. Richardson, A. Robinson, O. Gardner,
C. Caldwell.
Tour Results
Academica (Coimbra)
Northern Portugal Select
XV (Coimbra)
C.D.U.L. (Lisbon)
Won
30—15
Lost
Lost
12—16
15—16
The tour party departed from Manchester on the final
Thursday of term. We thank Anthony Killip for providing
us all with some excitement on the outward journey! On
arrival at Lisbon we embarked on an interesting coach
trip of 200km north to Figueira da Foz. Sadly Mike
Davies failed to enjoy the evening meal stop and felt a
little "green" for the remainder of the evening. As good
British tourists the party left for our day in Coimbra, after
early morning training, dressed for the beach. Sadly we
had brought our own weather with us and the residents
of Coimbra looked with some pity on the tourists in shorts
and T-shirts with the temperature below 10°c and
precipitating heavily. Fortunately warmth was at hand in
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fact that they only wanted to take twenty-one of our party
home. However, veiled threats of airport riots and our
charm on the phone cleared the matter up. (Many thanks
go to Judy at school for getting the message to all
concerned on the home front.) Our last evening was a
quiet and subdued affair with the hotel barman persuading
"Smash" to sing Flower of Scotland and the party to
return the favour with "Swing Low". The captain,
accompanied by his faithful followers, braved the marble
stairs for the final time. Jason's balance was most
commendable!
So the tour ended with Angus, David and Robert all
grateful for their E.E.C. subsidies! Any tour report is
merely a reminder of some of the small incidents and
many pleasant memories. That the party enjoyed their stay
in Portugal after a hard season is fair reward for their
efforts. It only remains to say how friendly our hosts were
and how well organised our stay was. My thanks go to
Mike Williams, of Sevenoaks School, for his organisation,
Mike Johnson for his tremendous help and support and
the boys for their efforts.
P. J. Stephen
for Mike who managed to return having caught a very
nasty 'dose' of something. He provided a number of hotel
guests with an uncensored exhibition of his ills!! Peter
met us for dinner and helped save "Manuel, Keith and
Simon" from Graham and Gareth's evening plans, Jason's
apology in Portuguese not being exactly what was
intended! A splendid evening was had by all, and some
of us had the scars to prove it. We left Figueira the
following morning having said our goodbye's to Peter,
a most charming and hospitable host.
The journey to Estoril was achieved without an
accident but only just. Our coach driver clearly had a
psychopathic dislike for mopeds and was not afraid to vent
his feelings on these unfortunates.
Estoril provided a much bigger hotel, but equally as
pleasant service and hospitality. Another brief visit to the
beach saw some unconvincing 7's and a slightly damp
occasion for yours truly! The next morning we were up
early and trained properly for the final game.
A couple of plates of local sausages gave Ed. Savage
and Paul Carvosso a good idea of what it is like to have
cholera!! This meant that we were at full strength if a little
less than full fitness for the C.D.U.L. match. All the U.6
played and as a result we left out our only kicker, 'OH
Gardner"; sadly this was to cost us the game. We came
back from 16-3 down to lose 16-15, missing three
relatively simple kicks during the game. "Serge" Wood
took over die full-back's role with all the flair but not quite
the pace. A. Killip, the day before his sixteenth birthday,
scored two splendid tries. Special thanks go to Mike
Johnson our "Ref' who managed to avoid a diplomatic
incident whilst discussing the laws with their very
"mature" front row! On returning to the hotel we had
a most pleasant evening sampling the local food and wine.
Mike Davies appeared very taken with Chicken Piri Piri
and Blue Curacao! The final day found TAP airways
informing us of a seven hour delay to our flight and the
Delhi 19/11/90
We travelled all day and arrived at Delhi in time to
go to the Son et Lumiere at the Red Fort. We had quite
a long wait and it didn't seem to have the same dramatic
impact that the show at Gwalior had had.
PASSAGE TO INDIA
Ann Hodgson recalls her experiences on the North-East
Independent Schools' Trip to India in November.
Delhi 11/11/90
On the journey from the airport to the hotel we got
our first glimpse of Indian City life; cows and bullocks
on the roads, the poverty of those living in tents and huts,
the crumbling blocks of flats. Our hotel (Vasont
Continental) seemed an oasis of Western luxury; very
incongruous amongst its surroundings.
The next day we were taken around the sights of New
Delhi and then given the opportunity to do a little more
exploring and shopping independently. It was a good way
for us to acclimatise and get used to some of the strange
sights and sounds.
Himalayan Foothills 20/11/90
Again we travelled through the day, catching
fascinating glimpses of village life and the changing
countryside. At dusk we arrived at the camp, by the
Ganges; such peace and beauty after Delhi. The camp was
on a grassy slope above a thundering rapid. There were
steep hills all around, covered in rough vegetation. The
sky was clear and deeply spangled with stars.
We had two exhilarating days white-water rafting,
covering most of the 40km from the camp down to
Rishikesh. The craft took eight of us with one guide. It
was wonderful to be doing something energetic and
exciting in such fantastic surroundings. On the third day
some of the group went for another day's rafting whilst
some of us went trekking. We walked for seven hours,
our guide taking us along tracks and paths far from any
road. The views were spectacular and the villages and
hamlets tucked into sheltered pockets were fascinating.
The villagers live a simple life; the family upstairs, the
stock below. They build the most beautiful terracing that
traces the contours with lovely sweeping curves. From
above, the river is stunning; milky blue-green with
brilliant white sandy beaches.
On the last day we went up to Deprayav, a town at
the confluence where the river takes the name Ganges.
The views all the way up the valley were fantastic.
Gwalior 13/11/90
We were up very early the next day to catch the
Shatabdi Express to Gwalior. At the station we were met
by the very charming boys and staff of Scindia School.
I was delighted as we wound our way further and further
up onto a fantastic plateau. There were several defences
and gates making a very formidable fort indeed. The
School itself is in the barracks that the British built;
probably some of the most noble and gracious barracks
I have seen. After the seething mass of people, animals
and vehicles in Gwalior below, the interior of the fort was
amazingly tranquil. There were temples, flowers and
bushes, games fields and tennis courts.
We spent four days at Scindia School. Some of the
highlights were; the visit to an adopted village where the
School had built a community centre, the powerful singing
in assembly, the dramatic "green ballet" the School
performed for us, the "Children's Day" which was a
junior sports day with some brilliant gymnastics, the
matches (cricket, football and squash) that we engaged
in, the deeply moving and simple ceremony that all the
boys attend every evening at sunset, the lively and
amusing debate and the Son et Lumiere at the beautiful
Man Singh palace. The School itself was run on the lines
of a British Public School but succeeded in retaining a
strong sense of Indian culture. We were all impressed by
the quiet dignity of the boys and the beauty of the place.
Dehra Dun 24/11/90
We arrived at the Doon School, Dehra Dun in the
dark. Two of us had rooms in the cricket pavilion which
was a novel experience. The boys were divided into
groups and taken off to different houses. Daylight showed
just how extensive and attractive the campus is. The malis
take great pride in their work and the gracious buildings
and lawns are surrounded by a very colourful selection
of flowers, shrubs and trees. We felt very much at home
at the Doon School and we were able to spend a rather
more relaxed week there; joining in activities, visiting
local Schools and meeting lots of people. We played
hockey, cricket, basketball, squash and football against
well-matched teams. We spent half a day at Massori where
we got spectacular views of the higher Himalayas. The
visit to Welwyn Girls School was a delight, largely thanks
to the intelligent and charming girls who showed us round
with great enthusiasm. The "cultural evening", when we
exchanged music and drama, was a success despite several
of our more talented musicians being unable to play. On
the whole we found the Doon School rather more familiar
to us than any of the other places we had seen. The most
memorable things for me were the many fascinating and
enlightening conversations that I had with interested, wellinformed and intelligent boys and staff.
Agra 16/11/90
I found Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal the two most
impressive buildings that we saw in India. Agra Fort is
tremendously imposing and formidable in its defences but
some of the beautiful, elegant and delicate buildings inside
its walls are a complete contrast and quite stunning. I have
never been moved by a building as much as the Taj Mahal
moved me. I saw it at sunrise (fragile and tinged pink),
at mid-day (irredescent against a bright blue sky) and at
sunset (warm, gold and tranquil). The day that we were
due to move on to Delhi one of the boys was ill and was
so badly dehydrated that he had to be on a drip. I stayed
with him in Agra whilst the others moved on and we
caught up with them the next day. Between hospital visits
I was able to explore more of Agra and return to the Taj
again in the late afternoon.
Delhi 30/11/90
We returned to Delhi and were treated to an excellent
(and very English) meal at the British High Commission.
A. J. Hodgson
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to the Beer Store and also plans were being made for the
major Canadian holiday, March break.
The first of my three trips was to a little island the
School owned, in the frozen wastes eight hours north of
Toronto. The Northern Campus, or Temagami was where
the School ran its Outward Bound course. Nothing could
have prepared me for this experience, which at various
points I couldn't believe I had actually specifically
requested to go through. In retrospect though, once you
got used to your breath crackling at -28 degrees plus wind
chill, the frostbite, the snow-shoes, the claustrophobic
snow shelters, the horrendous dehydrated food and the
unusually unpleasant toilet facilities, you realised it was
a fantastic and worthwhile trip, full of camaraderie, which
I'm glad I went through.
My next trip was a huge contrast to this one. A friend
asked me if I wanted to spend sixteen days sailing his
father's yacht in the Bahamas, and after hours of hesitant
contemplation I reluctantly agreed.
The first week of the final term took the School band
and a "limey roadie", on a coach from Toronto, down
the length of the United States, to New Orleans for the
Jazz Festival. We spent four days around the city which
just never seemed to shut, exploring the delights of
Bourbon Street and we had what was generally termed
"a most excellent time".
The Summer Term sped by and though Christmas
seemed just like a blink ago, Graduation and the end of
term quickly approached. At the type of School Appleby
was, the end of term formalities were never going to be
just mere formalities. The Graduation Ceremony was
outside in the School's natural arena, aptly named the
Salad Bowl, and the fifteen hundred people present were
upstanding as the Graduation Class of '90 were led in by
a kilted bagpiper! The Formal, a huge Ball for the
Graduation Class and their parents, entailed being
chauffeur driven from the champagne pre-party in a
stretched limousine to a huge hotel downtown, then on
to a breakfast post-party near School in the morning.
Suddenly, as quickly as it had all begun, it was over.
I had to leave all the friends that I had made and spent
the year with, and I was as distressed about that as I had
been ten months before, when I had left York. The
beginning had been hard, I've learned that all new starts
are, but when you get over the early difficulties the
rewards of an experience like the one I had are invaluable.
It is a great reflection on the whole episode that the hardest
part was finishing it all and leaving. It was so enjoyable
that I'm doing it all again this summer, this time through
B.U.N.A.C. The only thing I regret is that I'm not still
in the sixth form to be able to benefit from the
opportunities the scheme offers again.
Tim Cooper
E.S.U. SCHOLARSHIP
Tim Cooper, O.P. sent us this report....
As I sit here in my University digs, writing a report
for The Peterite on my Year-Out as an English-Speaking
Union Scholar, I realise that at this time last night I was
signing a cheque for another flight to Canada. I guess that
shows how much of an impression the country and its
people made on me in the ten months that I stayed there.
The English-Speaking Union is an educational,
charitable organisation, in London, which runs many
schemes to promote fellowship between English-Speaking
countries. Scholarships to a number of North American
Schools are just one of these schemes and are mainly for
pupils between the end of their A-Level studies and the
beginning of their further education.
I departed for my Canadian School, Appleby College,
on the 8th of September, 1989. I had just got my results
and had a place for the following year which I merely
deferred. Until the day that I left England, I had not begun
to even comprehend the enormity of the task I was
undertaking.
I arrived in Canada with two other E.S.U. scholars
but my welcoming committee had broken their name card
and so we didn't meet up for about three quarters of an
hour. As we pulled up at the School, I was left on my
own for about three hours and began to realise what I had
done. Over the next four weeks, as this "limey" struggled
to find new friends and received letters from old ones
telling him about how great University life was, I thought
only of the difficulties I was encountering and whether
or not I had made the right decision.
My parents came over after about four weeks which
was a help. They quickly reminded me of something that
Alistair Fernie, an E.S.U. Scholar of the previous year,
had said to me just before I left; that every experience
that you have over here, no matter whether pleasurable
or unpleasant is good experience. From that moment on
everything was a lot easier, as I realised that I had to make
the best of the opportunity that I had been lucky enough
to have offered to me.
In the first term I enjoyed playing soccer, which
enabled me to tour Montreal with the competitive and
friendly team, took part in the School's first dramatic
production of the year and enjoyed subjects I had been
forced to drop earlier on in my academic career, which
the School's varied programme now re-offered me.
With a place already secured at Loughborough
University, the trip had little academic relevance other
than my new subjects of Art, Public Speaking and Politics.
For me the intention was to give as much to my new
society as I could manage, whether this was socially or
dramatically, on the sports field or in the classroom.
After Christmas the whole pace of my experience
quickened, I had a decent set of friends and was beginning
to learn what it was like to be a young Canadian, in
affluent Oakville, just outside Toronto, Ontario. The
rugby season was beginning, parties were becoming more
and more frequent, or at least the invitations were, as I
was now one of three people in the School who could go
Footnote: Stephen Brown, O.P., has been spending six
months at a School in California, also as an EnglishSpeaking Union Scholar.
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LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
THE ALCUIN LIBRARY
THE ARCHIVE DEPARTMENT
The first year of the new Alcuin Library has been a
time of increased use and consolidation. 1,925 books have
been added to the various sections, and an increased
number of pupils have been using the facilities for study
and leisure. Others, however, do not appear to realise the
advantage of having a comfortable, quiet and attractive
area to benefit their studies. It is hoped that during the
summer holidays the shelves will have been corrected,
and some sections re-positioned. It is also hoped that a
full catalogue under the Dewey Decimal System will be
completed.
We have been pleased by the help and interest shown,
and are grateful to Ian Sharper, library monitor, for all
his assistance, and to Dominic Todd who has cared for
the magazine section. Mr. Hodgin has been most kind in
supplying copies of magazines on electronics and
computing, which have been very popular and useful. If
other friends would like to pass on their magazines when
they have finished with them, they will be gratefully
received.
We are also extremely grateful to parents and pupils
for the gift of books as leaving presents. Bookplates
recording the names of the donors have been fixed into
each volume. Other friends have been kind enough to offer
us books which they had finished with. Our special thanks
go to Mr. John Denison and to the following pupils and
their parents:
Much work remains to be done in the sorting,
collecting and cataloguing of the archive material we have,
and help with these matters would be most welcome,
especially with the indexing of "The Peterite".
Interest in the archives is certainly growing, and the
many visitors that we have had have been impressed. The
number of enquiries we receive by post is also increasing,
and we are glad to be able to help enquirers whenever
we can.
Work has continued with the preservation of items
from the past. Disintegrating colours books have been
rebound, and even a detention book has been strengthened
and bound for posterity. Visitors enjoy checking on their
past crimes. The old Visitor's Book, first begun in 1919,
has also been restored and rebound, and brought back into
use. Because of the kindness of friends in the Swap Shop
who gave us a most generous donation for books we have
almost completed the rebinding of past numbers of "The
Peterite" magazine. Apart from inexplicably missing
numbers from 1957 to 1963 we now have a handsome
set, beautifully bound by Messrs. Aste & Smith, until
1980 when the size and shape of the magazine was altered.
We are, as ever, extremely grateful to those who have
given items for our collection. In addition to the generous
donation from the Swap Shop already mentioned, we
thank the following:
Justin Brayshaw
Roland Carnaby
Richard Griggs
The Jarmain family
Gareth Kay
Alexander McPhail
Sarah Masterman
Marc Mitchell
Ben Millar
Lawrence Patton
Guy Bailey for Peterite magazines, and items of corps
uniform.
George Alderson for photographs, play programmes,
Science exhibitions, reminiscences and a wooden
shield bearing the School crest.
Richard Harland for his Old Peterite Club blazer, two
O.P. bow ties, silk square, photographs and rowing
zephyr.
Guy King-Reynolds for letters and items concerning his
uncle, killed in the First World War.
Simon Powell
Gavin and Stephen Proudley
Tifanny Richards
Christopher Rowland
James and Robert Stephenson
The Torlesse family
Adam Waters
Philip Watson
Matthew Williams
We were particularly delighted by a telephone call
from the aunts of Old Peterite Lieutenant Hugh Lister
Taylor, R.N. whose plane was shot down over the Pacific
in the closing stages of the Second World War. Thanks
to the kindness of his surviving aunts we now have his
framed set of war medals, photographs of him as a boy
and as a naval officer, a cup won by the winning crew
of 1940 when he was captain of boats, and his lucky
mascot which accompanied him during his war service.
Even though our collection of archives is growing we
are still anxious for more — anything and everything.
Uniforms, games, books, trophies, medals, letters and
diaries, photographs, magazines, old reports and bills —
all the stuff of history — so please do not dispose of any
items connected with the School without first giving us
a thought.
We were also delighted to receive a most generous
sum of money from the profits of the Swap Shop. With
this we were able to add to the library a most handsome
and useful fifteen volume set of the Oxford History of
English Literature. Some money remained, and with this,
as reported in the Archive Section, we almost completed
the re-binding of back numbers of "The Peterite". Even
then some money was left with which it is hoped to have
specially designed bookplates to designate book donors.
We are indeed grateful to Buff and Dick Reid, and all
who help and support the Swap Shop.
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FORGOTTEN FAME No. 3
Edward Oldcorne 1560—1606
Robert Middleton 1570—1601
Robert Middleton was the son of a York tiler, and
may have been related to St. Margaret Clitherow, another
York martyr. He was the same age as Guy Fawkes, so
would have attended the School in the Horsefair with him.
Although at one time he was a protestant, "Conscience
and reading books" brought his conversion to the Catholic
faith.
After leaving School he worked for a London
merchant, and may have helped to smuggle priests into
England. On 14th April 1597 he entered the English
College in Rome, returning to England as a disguised
priest in 1598. He was quickly arrested near Ripon, but
managed to escape, although he was later detained in
Lancashire. Another priest, Father Thurstan Hunt made
a valiant rescue attempt, but was himself arrested.
Both priests were closely examined by the Privy
Council in London before being returned to Lancaster for
execution. Whilst in the cells their patience, cheerfulness
and holiness impressed even their jailers, and their fine
example converted five of their fellow prisoners. Just
before his execution Robert's sister was able to smuggle
in to him the news that he had been accepted in the Jesuit
Order.
In March 1601 both priests were hanged, drawn and
quartered. On 22nd November 1987 with other English
martyrs Robert was beatified.
Edward Oldcorne was the son of a prosperous York
builder who had accepted the reformed faith, but his
mother remained firmly Roman Catholic, was imprisoned
several times for her faith, and eventually died in York
Castle. Edward is described as being well educated, sturdy
in faith, affectionate, self-effacing and zealous. His
personal saintliness was noteworthy.
In 1582 he entered the English College in Rome and
was admitted to the Jesuit Order in 1588. After his return
to England his ministry was centred in Worcestershire
where, despite suffering from cancer, he worked
constantly to minister to the Catholics of the region. He
became one of the most hunted priests in England, and
had many narrow escapes from government agents.
Finally, after being hidden in a priest hole for eight days,
starvation drove him out and he was arrested with Father
Henry Garnet.
Every effort was made to implicate the two priests in
the Gunpowder Plot, but they denied all knowledge of
it. Edward remained constant, despite suffering appalling
tortures for five hours a day on five consecutive days.
Having failed to force any confession out of him he was
condemned, not as a plotter, but as "A priest and Jesuit,
well known to have gained many souls to the Catholic
faith". He was executed in Worcester on 7th April 1606
and declared Venerable in 1886.
OLD PETERITE SECTION
M. F. H. Hjort (The Grove 1974-79) has returned to York,
after spending four years with the Roux brothers. Last
June, he opened a restaurant at 7 Scarcroft Road, York,
which he has called Melton's. As one might expect, his
food may be described as Anglo-French.
We wish him well in his new venture — will he invent
a special Old Peterite menu?!
LATEST NEWS OF SOME OPs
A. D. M. Barrell (Temple House 1974-79) has recently
graduated from the University of St. Andrew's with a
Ph.D.
His thesis was on the Papacy's relations with Scotland
and Northern England in the fourteenth century. He has
already been published in some journals and hopes to
expand the material into a book.
We congratulate him on his academic success — and
hope that he will let us have a copy of his book for the
new School library!
Tom Kitchingman (The Rise 1986-1991) is going to spend
a year on a cattle station in Queensland, Australia. He
has been trying hard to raise £2,000 to contribute towards
the cost of his venture, sponsored partly by Project Trust.
This is an organisation which sponsors School leavers for
practical projects abroad.
Dr. Tom Boulton (The Manor 1940-1943) was awarded
the O.B.E. in the 1991 New Year Honours List.
R. D. Harding (The Rise 1960-1966) has been awarded
sabbatical leave for the Easter Term 1992 by the
Governors of Repton School. Based near Lake Geneva,
he will be researching into glacial activity in the Swiss
Alps and hopes to witness some of the Winter Olympics
while visiting the French Alps.
He has also recently been elected a Fellow of the Royal
Geographical Society.
Jamie Rigby (Queen's House 1986-1991) is going to
Thailand, also with Project Trust. He has been trying to
raise the same amount of money as Tom. He will be
teaching English at Prince Royal School, Chiang Mai.
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It is a pity that Tom's and Jamie's request for help
came too late for the wheels of Old Peterite generosity
to be put in motion. Future such adventurous spirits
would do well to understand that we only communicate
twice a year — the President's letter in May and the
Newsletter in August. By August Tom and Jamie will
be on their way abroad. It would be good to see what
we can do to back up such adventures in future years.
Anyone care to organise some event?
Marc Mitchell (School House 1986-1991) and Mathew
Sumpton (School House 1986-1991)
It is not too late to help two OPs who are planning
to cross Africa, starting at the end of this year. They are
crossing the Sahara, going to the valley of the Niger and
across to the valley of the Congo, finishing up in Kenya.
This looks pretty tough and they will be very grateful for
any finance, help or expert advice which any OP can give
them. What about it?
John Raylor (The Manor 1947-1952) has been appointed
Provincial Grand Master of Freemasonry in the Province
of Yorkshire, North and East Ridings. It is a high honour
and we congratulate him on his appointment.
In this connection, the Old Peterite Lodge holds Open
Days at regular intervals for members of the Sixth Form
and others interested. To see what it involves you can
contact the Secretary of the Old Peterite Lodge, Brian
Watson, at 1 Scawton Avenue, Huntington, York Y03
9JA.
Jonathan Robinson (The Grove 1980-1985) has just
received his M.B., Ch.B. from Dundee University and
is to take up his first hospital post in September.
His sister, Emma (The Grove 1986-1988) married Mr.
Luc Vanhal, The Walt Disney Corporation's Middle East
and European Director of Finance, in the School Chapel
in October 1990 and now resides in Paris.
Younger brother, Simon (The Grove 1985-1989)
works for Croft Hotels and is working at the Elm Bank
Hotel in York.
FOR SALE
The following are available from the Secretary: E. G.
Thompson, "West Winds", 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York
Y03 3PH.
Please send your cheque made out to 'The Old Peterite
Club'. Please include a normal postage stamp for all items
except books, for which two stamps should be included.
O.P. Shields
O.P. Club Ties
O.P. Club Brooches/Tie pins
O.P. Centenary Spoons
O.P. Centenary Brochures
Chronology by R. Harding
£25.00
£ 5.00
£ 4.00
£ 2.00
£ 0.50
£ 3.00
CHANGES OF ADDRESS
C. T. Brockbank, Esq., 10 Stanhope Road, Darlington,
Co. Durham DC3 7AR.
P. A. Critchley, Esq., 18 Park Avenue, Sherburn-inElmet, Nr. Leeds LS25 6EF.
D. W. Fulbrook, Esq., The Coach House, Oakwood
Hill House, Oakwood Hill, Dorking, Surrey
RH5 5PY.
M. Hepworth, Esq., The Lawns, 23 Shipton Road,
York.
C. E. S. Monro, Esq., 41 Lebanon Park, Twickenham,
Middlesex TW1 3DH.
R. W. Peel, Esq., 24 Colwood Gardens, Collier's
Wood, London SW19 2DT.
W. N. Richards, Esq., The Rectory, Martley,
Worcestershire WR6 6QA.
S. Ryder, Esq., Trent College, Long Eaton,
Nottinghamshire WR6 6QA.
R. P. Shouksmith, Esq., Red Roof, Lords Moor Lane,
Strensall, York Y03 5XF.
T. Stead, Esq., 6 Park Square, Leeds 1, Strensall,
York.
D. A. J; Thomas, Esq., Greencrest, Sellick's Green,
Taunton, Somerset TA3 7SD.
C. W. Thompson, Esq., Croft House, Main Street,
Milton, Nr. Tuxford, Nottinghamshire NG22 0PP.
N. G. Townsend, Esq., 11 Easby Close, Whitebridge
Park, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 5LW.
OLD PETERITE LODGE No. 6412
Installation
The annual Installation Festival of the Old Peterite
Lodge No. 6412 was held at the Freemasons Hall,
Duncombe Place, York on Wednesday 19th June 1991
when W.Bro. Charles William Knowlson (School House
1970-75) was Installed as Master for the ensuing year.
Further information regarding the Lodge can be
obtained from the Secretary, B. J. Watson, 1 Scawton
Avenue, Huntington, York Y03 9JA.
Provincial Grand Lodge
On the promotion of the present Provincial Grand
Master to Deputy Grand Master, the new Provincial
Grand Master for the Province of Yorkshire, North and
East Ridings, will be V.W.Bro. John Malcolm Raylor
(The Manor 1947-52). He will be Installed at a Ceremony
at Scarborough Spa on Wednesday 2nd October 1991.
WANTED
Old Peterite Blazer, approx. size 38".
Contact: Peter Oglesby, Old Thatch,
Hampshire. Telephone: (0252) 616760.
Winchfield,
RECOLLECTIONS
We have had several interesting letters this year from
ex-pupils or the family of ex-pupils.
E. O. Hillyard is to celebrate his 101st birthday this
August. When we spoke to his family at Northallerton
in February he was hale and hearty, and we sent him the
best wishes of the OP Club. He recalls that he came to
St. Olave's at the age of nine, which was below the usual
age of acceptance. He arrived at School in a pony and
trap, driven by a groom, who returned to collect him after
School.
Mornings were taken up with formal education and
afternoons with sports.
Early morning service left a strong impression on him.
The service was always conducted by the Headmaster.
A popular and very athletic member of staff took them
in the gym and having given an excellent demonstration
of vaulting over the horse (older OPs will remember the
horse!), the teacher repeated it with great gusto and fell
flat on his face, raising a lot of dust from the matting and
some sympathy from the pupils.
After cricket, junior pupils were recruited to find lost
cricket balls from the long grass surrounding the playing
area. Games were either rugby or cricket — he has no
memory of any soccer.
(Editor's note — It is interesting how the odd behaviour
of members of staff remains outstanding for the rest of
our life. How many will remember Wentworth Ping
swinging fire-buckets of water over his head to
demonstrate centrifugal force?!)
Pietro Limpivas came from Hawaii and arrived in York
as it was celebrating its 1,500th anniversary in 1924 (sic).
He died at the age of eighty in 1986, but his son has a
record from copious notes which Pietro kept.
He remembers the daily routine: wake and wash —
breakfast — chapel — class — lunch — class — sports
— clean up — tea — prep. — supper — bed.
Toilets and bathrooms were on the ground floor, away
from the House.
There were bath tubs, half filled with water, for the
cold bath in winter. Sometimes there was a thin sheet of
ice on the surface, when the students would lower
themselves backwards for a few seconds to comply with
the requirement to take a bath.
Food was less than plentiful. He was not sure whether
this was to toughen the pupils or to save on cost! Fresh
bread was not given because the School claimed that it
contained harmful chemicals, it had to be at least a day
old. Many of the vegetables were grown in the School
garden. Dessert was mainly rice pudding. The
Housemaster and his wife always joined the students for
lunch.
Pocket money was two shillings and five pence (12p)
for younger, and five shillings (25p) for the older students.
Once a week there was a hot bath and a clean towel.
Pyjamas were changed once a fortnight.
Sport was — in winter — rugger and cross-country
obstacle races. In spring rowing and hockey. In summer
cricket and swimming.
Students were allowed to keep bicycles to ride into
York.
John McCowen came to the School in September 1921.
He recollects how his brother, Angus, and he came to
the School as despised 'Day Bugs'. They lived at 4 St.
James Terrace, Clifton. They both went on to Cambridge.
John was at Caius and Angus was at Christ's.
John's twin grandchildren have just had two years in
the Sixth Form (1987-1990).
Back in 1922, there were two charming Siamese
Princelings at the Grove, answering to the name of
Chimbo, who got to know them well and they came
regularly to tea with the McCowens on Sunday.
Their particular friends at School were two
Parkinsons, three Storrs-Fox and Peter Young, all of
whom went on to Oxbridge.
John got a First at Cambridge and went on to work
for ICI.
St. Peter's O.T.C. led him to obtain a T.A.
Commission at Cambridge and he later served as a halfColonel in the war in Military Intelligence.
He has a print of the School as it was in those days
with the Headmaster's house on the left and the form-room
which he remembers best ('Remove'), where P. S. Sykes
was the form-master. He used to be called 'Pissy Sykes'
of course.
So there we have a few memories for some other
'Oldies', as John calls himself. He is still proud of the
great history and traditions of the School and we thank
him for the remarks and wish him many more years of
happiness in Devon.
The above reminiscences are somewhat abridged, but
they do give a flavour of what life was like at St. Peter's
at the start of this century.
There are some old ways which should never be
changed — discipline (both academic and personal),
Christianity and morality are a few of them. But one
imagines that many of the present-day boys and girls at
the School are heartily glad that some of the old ways (e.g.
the cold bath?) are no longer with us!
We thank those who sent us the articles and hope that,
now that we have a resident archivist, John Mitchell,
contributions of memories and memorabilia will continue
to arrive in ever greater numbers.
T. J. Lewis (The Rise 1923-1926)
Tom Lewis who died on 21st November aged eighty
years at his home in Sway, Hampshire was undoubtedly
the most loyal Peterite of his generation. He came to St.
Peter's from Stratheden Preparatory School in Blackheath,
where the Headmaster was an Old Peterite and the father
of Kenneth (Rhoddy) Rhodes. Tom was placed in The
Rise, the House where 'Rhoddy' had been first monitor.
His stay at the School (1923-26) was short, leaving at only
sixteen years of age, he had at that early age found a place
in the 1st XI cricket team under A. B. Sellers. Leaving
School he studied law, whilst his cricket abilities were
recognised by an offer of professional terms from Essex
County. As an R. A.F. Volunteer Reservist he was called
up in the early days of the Second World War 'demobbed'
with the rank of Squadron Leader, 'Mentioned in
Despatches' and later awarded the R. A.F. Long Service
Decoration. Continuing in the legal profession after the
war he became Chief Executive to Runcorn U.D.C. He
became President of the Society of U.D.C. Clerks and
awarded an O.B.E.
IN MEMORIAM
Patrick F. Bach (1917-1919)
Died, aged eighty-seven, in November last year. He
was a life member of the OP Club.
Chris Bodington (Temple 1941-1943 :
The Rise 1943-1945)
I see from a copy of Steel News that Chris Bodington
has died at the age of sixty-three.
He was a former British Steel Senior Legal Adviser.
He retired in 1987 but still continued to advise British Steel
on special legal matters. His main expertise was in
European Community law.
At School, Chris was a House Monitor and was in the
2nd XI Hockey team in 1942.
David N. Brocklebank (Manor 1952-57)
David died on 13th November 1990.
Harold Burton (1919-1921)
It was announced in the Yorkshire Evening Press last
October that Harold Burton had died on 2nd October,
1990.
Harold came from a farming community and lived at
Tollerton.
His services to the School and OP Club were legion:
OP Hon. Secretary 1955-64; OP President 1964-65;
School Governor; Assistant Secretary Old Peterite Lodge
of Freemasons. An indefatigable worker on many appeal
committees, he was the driving force in the financing of
the Memorial Hall by the OPs. His affection for the School
was shown when he sent his son Clive to St. Peter's —
the son did not let the father down, becoming Head of
School in 1955. Lewis represented the School in
negotiations with the Charity Commissioners when a new
scheme was established (in 1981).
Committee meetings, on the few occasions when Tom
Lewis was missing were worthwhile yet possibly dull and
prosaic. To be present when the young (comparatively)
innovators led by Bill Thompson were battling against the
implacable defence of the Establishment by Tom Lewis
was sheer delight.
Dr. A. M. Michael Can (Manor 1949-1954)
Michael emigrated to Newfoundland, Canada in 1961
where he practised as a medical doctor. In 1967 he was
voted Mayor of his local town, with the biggest majority
in the town's history. He somehow got caught up in the
misuse of drugs and suffered a prison sentence on June
1976. After his release, he made a successful*return to
medical practice and social respectability. Unfortunately,
he still suffered nervous stress, and finally, aged fiftyfour, took his own life in October last year. He left a wife
and four children.
A letter in the local paper describes him as being:—
"a dedicated, caring and competent physician who
brought ease, comfort and relief to many who sought his
service. He was a good man: he tried very hard to be
good...."
Those of us who knew him as a boy were sad to hear
of his misfortunes but pay tribute to his finer qualities.
Steve Pettinger
Steve suffered a heart attack and died earlier this year,
at the age of thirty-six. He was a cameraman with YTV
and worked on prestigious YTV productions around the
world. He came to the School in 1963.
George W. Harding (1932-1939)
George was killed in a recent plane crash whilst
returning from Blackpool.
He was associated with the well-known linen retailers
in Ousegate.
He was a Day Boy at School and played for the 1st
and 2nd XV, and was awarded his colours in both. He
was in the Shooting VIII and was a corporal in the O.T.C.
Dr. A. G. Wilson (Day Boy 1909-1911)
A much-respected medical practitioner, Dr. "Peter"
Wilson served in the forces throughout both World Wars,
first in the army, then the R.F.C. and finally in the R.A.F.
He was awarded one of the last Military Crosses given
for air service before the R.A.F. and the D.F.C. came
into being.
Brought up in Haxby, he spent most of his life in the
south of England, but never lost his love of the School
and of the county of Yorkshire.
Eric Kaiser (Temple 1941-1946)
Eric was in the jewellery business in York and died
in January of this year. His death was reported in the
Evening Press of January 11th 1991.
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LIST OF THOSE PRESENT AT THE
TYNESIDE DINNER 1991
The Head Master
T. Bletcher
R. Brammall
D. L. Brown
Dr. H. G. Brown
J. F. Brown
N. Chippendale
J. L. Clarke
J. T. Harding
R. D. Harding
W. G. Huntley
LIST OF THOSE PRESENT AT THE
EAST RIDING DINNER 1991
J. Abbey
B. Allen
C M . Atkinson
D. P. Atkinson
J. S. Atkinson
P. S. Atkinson
J. P. Banks
D. L. Brown
N. Brown
F. D. Browne
C. M. C. Burdass
James Burdass
J. U. Burdass
R. Burdass
D. E. Byass
D. P. Coles
C. Cromack
J. Dawson
C. C. Dee
M. Dee
J. Dent
R. D. Ellis
J. Farnsworth
A. Fenton
C. Frank
J. Frank
F. Gooder
P. Gooder
D. H. Hamilton
R. F. Harding
G. M. Jobling
R. L. Jobling
J. Laverack
J. Pearson
R. Pickersgill
E. Potts
S. Proudley
M. E. Robson
D. T. Rumfitt
N. G. Townsend
D. G. M. Young
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Friday, 2nd November 1990
David ADAMSON
John ADDEY
William ADLER
Darley ANDERSON
Chris BEAUMONT
Tim BEAUMONT
Nigel BRINDLEY
Anthony BRINDLEY
David Leslie BROWN
(President O.P. Club)
Hugh BROWN
David BURTON
Richard CAWOOD
Robert N. COLLIER
John COSSINS
Keith COULTHARD
Patrick CRAVEN
George CROWTHER
Nigel DAWKINS
Allan DODDS
T. Philip N. FAWCETT
Simon FENWICK
Robin A. FIELD
Michael FIRBY
Doug FLEMING
Peter FLETCHER
Archie GARBUTT
Paul GITTENS
Alan GOMERSALL
Richard HARDING
(Hon. Sec. O.P. Club)
Robert F. HARDJNG
(Past President)
John Trevor HARDING
(Past President)
Graham HART
John HAYES
J. M. HOLT
Peter HYETT
David JAMES
Peter JOWSEY
Christopher KING
Ian KIRKUS
Tim LAYFIELD
Stephen LISTER
Fiona McCRIMMON
Peter MIDGELEY
Tony MILLER
Richard MOSS
Frank NEWDICK
P. A. NEWDICK
Neil PARKIN
Graham PATTIE
Carl PATTISON
Robin N. PITTMAN
Andrew POWELL
Colin J. QUICKFALL
R. Hopkinson
N. Hopton
F. Howie
D. P. Johnston
S. Jordan
I. Leedham
J. S. Megginson
P. R. B. Megginson
S. Megginson
T. Mulryne
J. Newdick
J. Newitt
T. Nichols
R. W. Peacock
A. Ray lor
S. Ryder
G. M. Shuttleworth
N. Squire
T. H. Stead
P. Stephen
C. W. Thompson
E. G. Thompson
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The
Old Peterite Club
Officers and District Hon. Secretaries
1991/1992
President:
D. L. Brown, "Ashcroft", Ashcroft Road, Darlington, Co. Durham DL3 8PD.
Past Presidents:
J. A. Hanson, C. W. Thompson, P. S. Atkinson, F. N. Newdick, R. F. Harding, D. T. Rumfitt,
J. T. Harding, J. A. Denison, E. M. H. Ranson
Vice-Presidents:
The Head Master, K. G. Chilman, Brig. C. C. Fairweather, Sir John Rodgers, Bt.
Hon. Secretary:
E. G. Thompson, "West Winds', 4 Moor Lane, Haxby, York Y03 3PH.
Hon. Treasurer:
S. M. Burn, 11 Lendal, York YOl 2AQ.
General Committee 1990/1991
Ex-officio: — The President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Head Master. Past FIVE Presidents, all Vice-Presidents.
Elected 1988-1991: D. P. Atkinson, C. Frank, C. E. Gilman, D. W. Grice, J. C. M. Rayson.
Elected 1989-1992: V. M. Black, G. E. L. Graham, G. Grant, G. M. Jobling, G. M. Shuttleworth.
Elected 1990-1993: J. E. Burdass, P. M. Darley, V. L. J. Inness, I. P. J. Leedham, R. W. Oliver, S. Ryder, D. Tunstall.
Note: The A.G.M. of the Old Peterite Club is now to be held at the Old Peterite Weekend, this year on the 14th September.
At the meeting the Committee will elect three new members to replace those whose three-year term of office has elapsed.
Younger O.P.'s are particularly welcome to come to the A.G.M., to take an active part in the running of the Club
and to be elected to the Committee.
Finance and General Purposes:
Ex-officio:— The President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Immediate Past President.
Elected 1990-1992: R. W. Oliver, G. D. Smith.
The following dinners have been announced:—
Friday, 31st May: The East Riding Dinner — 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. at The Bell Hotel, Driffield. Tel: 0377-46661.
Organiser: Peter Atkinson. Tel: (Home) 0377-42212. (Office) 0377-43151.
Friday, 4th October: The Tyneside Dinner — at County Hotel, Newcastle (opposite the Central Station). Organisers:
Richard Pickersgill. Tel: (Home) 091-2843770. (Office) 091-2611481 and Michael Jobling. Tel: (Home) 0661-24924.
(Office) 091-2615298.
Friday, 9th November: The London Dinner — 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. at The Savile Club, 69 Brook Street, London Wl Y
2ER. Organisers: Richard Harding. Tel: 0283-702694 and David Raymond. Tel: 071-262-7059.
Friday, 22nd November: The West Riding Dinner — at The Bradford Club. Organisers: Chris Gilman. Tel: 0904-646313
and Bill Hudson. Tel: 0943-874504.
1992
Friday, 29th May: The East Riding Dinner — 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m. at The Bell Hotel, Driffield. Tel: 0377-46661.
Organiser: Peter Atkinson. Tel: (Home) 0377-42212. (Office) 0377-43151.
Other dates to note 1991
Weekend 13-15th September: Old Peterite Sports and Commemoration Weekend.
Friday 13th: Sporting Programme.
Saturday 14th: 12.00 noon Service in Chapel, followed by Buffet Lunch (Tickets needed).
All afternoon. Sporting and other events.
4.00 p.m. Tea in the Memorial Hall (No Tickets needed).
6.30 p.m. A.G.M. of Old Peterite Club.
7.30 p.m. Bar in Memorial Hall for:—
8.00 p.m. Annual Old Peterite Dinner (Tickets Needed).
Sunday 15th: Sporting Events. Tea (No Tickets needed).
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