Merry Christmas

Grant, Carolyn, Matthew and Sophie Lawson

Wish everyone in Everett House

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Nativity

Last night saw the first performance of the school and local community 'Nativity'. An energetic production from start to finish involved several Everett pupils and Mr Brownley as a talking donkey! Cheskie Leach had a leading role as Mary and she held the stage well, whilst James Wilson looked slightly nervous as he perched on the back of a real life Camel as one of the three Kings. Zacchy Mettawa as a shepherd, Rob Brown as one of King Herod's henchmen and Michael Green in the chorus all also performed well. In the background Bella Le Blanc as ever gave a great performance in the choir and Chesca Kowles equally versatile back stage. This term Everett has proven itself on the cultural and sporting and academic front. I am lucky to be the Housemaster of such a talented group of pupils.

Christmas concert

Tonight I had the pleasure of watching several Everett pupils perform in a wonderful Christmas concert. Despite the snow and ice, a packed sports hall listened to an eclectic mix of classical music, carols and a spirited rendition of Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Everett girls Cheskie Leach and Cheska Knowles vocals got the audience clapping and the year 7 boys swaying. Bella leBlanc and Olly Berry seemed to enjoy the girls choirs rendition of Santa Claus is coming to town. Whilst Oliver Fogden, David Hawes and Dom Marsh and Myles Everett all played in a variety of pieces, Fred Mallin showed his versatility singing in the choir sang and playing his guitar in the soul band. All of them proving Everett's talents are not confined to the sports field.

Winners again!!

Monday afternoon was a challenging run in the cross country championship. But chilly winds and icy conditions underfoot didn't put off the Everett athletes. A fantastic effort from the whole House saw us win the Combined Standards, Junior Standards and Girls Standards and fourth place in the Seniors. Cheska Knowles came third in the girls event, but all our girls did us proud, alongside some strong running from the Juniors. The seniors were beset by injuries but all the runners counted, including a brave run from Greg Buchan who was determined to finish coming in at the back of the field despite a painful back injury.