Ergo Champion

Congratulations to Josh Hirst who was awarded J15 Ergo Champion Cup on Friday. He received the award for his commitment to rowing training this term, in particular his efforts on the ergo machine and he was proud to have shaved 50 seconds off his best 2km time.

Excellence

Well done to Kieran Leach who was awarded a certificate in Tuesday morning assembly for earning the most excellence slips in the last half of term, an impressive 12 in total, which was the best total in Y10 and second best in all year groups. Just reward for his efforts in and out of class.

Gus receives Owl Tie award

The Owl Tie is one of the most impressive awards a pupil at Shiplake can receive. Very few are awarded each year, as to receive one a pupil has to show outstanding contributions in not just one, but many areas of College life. Gus McCulloch was a well deserved recipient today in the Whole School Chapel Service. When presented by the Headmaster, he praised Gus amongst the comments made were "great role model, impressive contributions, humility and selflessness in everything that he does" all reflecting Gus's involvement in all aspects of Shiplake life. He gives of his best in the classroom, is a great Prefect, Head Chapel Warden and Head of House, and contributes fully to extra curricular activities, including sport and CCF. Well done Gus from all in Everett House.

First Aid Qualification for Harry

As part of the ongoing Community Service programme, Harry Frost has been completing a First Aid qualification with St John’s Ambulance. The 6 hour course has been delivered over the past 4 weeks; Harry successfully completed the course receiving the ‘Young First Aider’ award.

Music Captain

Congratulations to Josh Hirst who was made a Shiplake Music Captain in assembly this week. This new role will involve supporting the Music Department on a weekly basis with reminding pupils to attend rehearsals, helping set up for rehearsals, and providing invaluable assistance on concert days. They will also take part in a termly forum chaired by Mr Ham to discuss Music at Shiplake.

Shiplake does Strictly

Last Friday Jamie Mottram represented Everett at the Ballroom Dancing Dinner and Ball at Queen Anne’s School. Organiser Mrs Julie Knight was very impressed with Jamie; he made the final dance off in all four of his dance styles; all that hard practice paying off.

Year of the Horse

To celebrate the Chinese New Year - The year of the Horse, the school laid on Chinese meal at supper for the boys.
However Bill Su and a couple of Chinese friends from Burr felt they could do their own, Mr Caine kindly drove them to a local Chinese supermarket so they could stock up on ingredients. The dishes they cooked up were declared very tasty by the boys and Mr Caine.