Trip to Premiership Rugby

A number of Sixth Formers made the short journey through Reading today to the Madejski Stadium to witness London Irish beat Gloucester.

Prefects and Chapel Wardens Blessed by The Bishop

This year's Prefects and Chapel Wardens were commissioned and blessed by Colin, Bishop of Dorchester, last week. In a special chapel service, these senior pupils promised to serve the community as best they can and to ensure that all those in their care are looked after to the best of their ability. Congratulations to Prefects Jamie MacLeod (Head of College), Ed Bowers, Toby Bownass, Ollie Vizzard, Elliott Quelch, Bertie Piasecki-Jarvis, Nick Woodford, James Warren, JB Brown, and James Dobree-Carey.

Well done also to Chapel Wardens Ed Bowers, David Hawes, Fred Mallin, Joe Jenkins, Alex Humphreys, Oliver Fogden, and George Reeves.

Early Success for 1st XV

The 1st XV enjoyed the taste of success early in the season; they convincingly beat King's School, Ely in their pre-season match and last Saturday produced a stunning second half perfomance against Reed's School to beat them 33-20.

Congratulations to Elliott Quelch on being appointed captain of Rugby.

Cycling for Charity

Three Year 13 boys, Jamie MacLeod (Head of College), Ed Allen and Ollie Vizzard were among a group of five Shiplake pupils who cycled from Henley to Paris (roughly 270 miles). They were raising money for three very worthy causes; Help for Heroes, Face of Henley and the forthcoming Boat Club trip the America. Fatigue, saddle soar and the heat did not prevent them reaching their destination in just four days. They hope to raise a couple of thousand pounds.

Welcome to College House

A very warm welcome to all our new Year 13 boys; we hope that you will be very happy and flourish in your new house. We extend this welcome to parents, families and friends, all of whom are welcome to come and see us at any time.

The Housemaster, Nick Brown, Resident Tutor, Emma Arnold and Matron, Fatma Bensaad are always available to talk to you and will do all they can to ensure that you settle in and enjoy your final year at Shiplake.

College House is a very special place and should provide all its residents with a peaceful and happy environment where all can enjoy the company of their peers. The boys have already made a fantastic start and I have enjoyed the atmosphere they have created. We adhere to the very simple philosophy that if they behave like adults, they will be treated like adults.

I hope everybody has a happy, fruitful and memorable year and wish everyone "good luck" as they enter what is, without doubt, the most important year of their schooling.