Bubbles on Ascension Day

The traditional rounders match on Maidensgrove common between teams of Year 13 boys and girls chosen by the Head and Deputy Head Chapel Wardens has now become something of a rite of passage. The sun was shinning as nearly forty Year 13 pupils set off from school at 6.30am. After an Ascension Day prayer from Chaplain, Stephen Cousins, and a talk about moving on to pastures new, the keenly fought rounders game took place. As umpire, the Headmaster has the privilege of making up the rules and changing them as the mood takes him, much to the outrage of the girls. After a nail biting finish, Louis Miller-Bains' team  clinched victory from the jaws of defeat

 Before returning to Shiplake a sumptuous breakfast, prepared by Mrs Cousins, was enjoyed by all. The Buck's Fizz was a particularly welcome addition!