HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Chritmas and a prosperous and successful New Year!

"Tom Morgan Enterprises"!

A huge "thanks" from us all to Tom Morgan who provided entertainment and food for our social on Monday evening. Tom provided the PS3 so that many could enjoy a game of football and, for the more robust, a chance to shoot each other! Tom's efforts were very much appreciated, not least by a Housemaster who was running short of ideas!

More Awards!

Congratulations to James Warren and Ed Bowers on their recent academic effort awards and to Tom Morgan and David Hawes for their certificates recognising the number of "Excellent Slips" they have been given.

Special congratulations to Ed Bowers for being awarded his Owl Tie. This recognises the huge effort Ed puts in to a wide range of school activities and the tireless devotion he shows to The College.

Rugby Players Honoured

The annual Rugby Club Dinner was held on Tuesday evening and the highlight was the awards ceremony where a number of Year 13 received awards. For the 2nd XV, Freddie Wilcox was chosen as the players' player and skipper Bertie Piasecki-Jarvis was awarded his half colours. 1st XV awards included half colours for Joe Jenkins, Adam Roels and Sam Quelch and full colours for James Dobree-Carey, Theo Duthoit and Joe Southwell. The players' player was Theo and skipper Elliott Quelch was the coaches' player and also received the much-coveted Blazer Badge.

Well done to all who received awards and all the others who played senior rugby this term.

Year 13 Musicians

The musical talents for many of our Year 13 boys were on display tonight at the Christmas Concert. The Headmaster payed tribute to four boys in particular who have shown great loyalty and commitment to College music since their arrival in Year 9. Freddie Wilcox, James Warren, David Hawes and Oliver Fogden were asked to take a bow of their own in recognition of all they have done. Nick and Tom Woodford, Fred Mallin, Nick Ellis, Harry Coaker and Alex Roberts also performed in various groups and ensembles throughout a very enjoyable and lively concert.

Headmaster's Choirmaster Appointed

One of the most sought-after jobs in school was filled last week. The eagerly awaited appointment of Headmaster's Choirmaster was filled by none other than Alex Humphreys. Alex's joy at the news was plain for all to see. He now has the weighty job of preparing his carefully selected choir for their first public performance, at the Christmas Dinner. Rehearsals have started but the repertoire is a closely guarded secret. Good luck, Alex!

Cross Country

It was their last chance to impress in one of the more gruelling competitions of the year, and Year 13 boys did not disappoint! Sam Evans finished second in the first race and Adam Roels came in third place in this week's race. That's it! No more cross country for Year 13 (ever?)!