SW England rugby trials success

Max Chandler attended the trials on Saturday and has been selected to represent the South West England Division 16’s group.

The next event will be to attend a development camp held in January 2013. Following on from that will be the Divisional festival and a development weekend.

Congratulations Max.

Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all Everett pupils and their families.
I hope you have a great holiday and see you in the New Year.
Below are two pictures from todays festive Christmas lunch.

House Colours

House Colours – it was my great pleasure to award Jack Madden his House colours, 1^st XV, CCF/DofE, and good House duties a great term from him. New this year are House socks for contributions to House or school life, awarded to Frankie Paolella-Kemp, James Wilson, Oran Mehmet, Max Chandler and Greg Cooke. There have been plenty of good things happening this term and several other boys and girls are close to getting their colours soon.

Y9 meet Olympic rower

Everett Y9 rowers met Will Satch on Tuesday.

‘I wasn’t even in the top three for an ergo when I was in the Shiplake J14 Vlll,’ Will Satch, Olympic Bronze Medallist in the 2012 GB Men’s Pair, told Shiplake College’s aspiring Year 9 rowers.

‘You guys are at the perfect school, maybe one of you will be pushing me for a place in the 2020 Olympics. You’ve got the river here, right on your doorstep.  Leander Club is there  in Henley and the GB lake at Caversham is just down the road. Some of you in this room will grow to be bigger than me but it is not about size it is about what’s in your head,’ Will concluded. Pictured below are Charlie Ward, Josh Hirst and Henry Birdsey with Will.

Senior Rugby Awards

At the Senior Rugby Dinner on Wednesday Everett were again well represented in the awards. Michael Glover earned his Senior Full colours, Oran Mehmet his half colours. Kit Bowerin was presented with an outstanding service award, whilst Max Chandler, Will Tse and Anthony Miarli earned U16 Colours.

Junior Rugby Awards

On Monday afternoon the Junior rugby club gathered to celebrate the season. Each captain gave a report on the games and players; Guy Pollard is picture below – Captain of the Team of the year the U15C XV. Chris Baker was awarded most improved player, and both he and Greg Cooke earned their U15 Colours ties. Many other Everett boys were mentioned in dispatches too.

 

Cross Country Championships

On a chilly Wednesday afternoon the House cross Country championships were run over a course circling the village of Shiplake. A fantastic effort from the whole House resulted in us being crowned Winners of the Senior Championship Event and the Seniors Standards, and 2^nd in the overall Standards.

Every pupil in the House contributed points and all times were important, a great effort from the whole House of which all the boys and girls can be proud.

Junior Standards         5^th Everett

Girls Standards           5^th Everett

Senior Standards         1^st Everett

Overall Standards       2^nd Everett

Championship Junior/Girls 5^th Everett

Championship Senior  1^st Everett

First Home for Everett in each catergory were :-

First Name Surname House Year Finishing Place Finishing Time Colao Marcus Everett 9 18 00:20:59.25 Urquhart Will Everett 10 24 00:21:41.32 Peacock Olivia Everett 13 126 00:35:18.97 Mottram Jamie Everett 11 2 00:18:37.90 McCulloch Gus Everett 12 9 00:19:32.25 Tolley James Everett 13 4 00:19:06.43

Spring Term Cricket nets

“The popular winter cricket programme resumes in the New Year. There will be 8 one hour sessions on a Monday evening in the run up to Easter (Juniors 6-7pm and Seniors 7-8pm).  The cost is £60 for the term which will be added to the College bill.   If you wish for your son to take part please email your consent to Jonnie Howorth on jhoworth@shiplake.org.uk by January 5^th 2013.

Christmas Concert

The Christmas Concert last week was a fantastic evening. A variety of music to suit all tastes and it was great to see so many Everett pupils involved. Thanks to Mr Baker for supplying the pictures below. Will Tse showed off his guitar talents performing with his fellow band mates Mach 5 and with the rock Choir, multitalented Josh Hirst sang in the Chamber Choir, Rock Choir and played in the Orchestra, alongside Greg Cooke. Chris Baker too showed his musical talents in the Orchestra and then singing with Max Chandler, Zach Messer and Jamie Mottram in the Rock choir. Not forgetting the girls Rose, Anna and Olivia in the girl’s choir.

 

 

Floods

Although at last the waters are starting to receed, here are some pictures of Shiplake showing just how bad it got. I hope we all spare a thought for Charlie Ward and his family, his Mum was stranded in her home on Rod Eyot Island !

Message from the Medical centre

Dear Parents

Please can we remind you that boys and girls  are not permitted to bring any over the counter medicines or remedies in for use within school. Should you son or daughter require medicating then please could they see their matron in the first instance,  as all houses hold a supply of over the counter medicines as does the Medical Centre.

Many thanks for your help

Kind regards

Susan Wallace

Senior Sister

SW England U16 trial

Congratulations to Max Chandler who has been selected for the South West of England 16’s group Divisional development and trials day on December 15th. One of only four players from Oxfordshire, a great achievement and we all wish him well.

William Tse and James Baker recently spent a day with the RN CCF section visiting Portsmouth Historic Docks as part of their Proficiency training. The morning was spent visiting the Royal Navy Museum and in particular the Nelson exhibition hall. Undoubtedly the Royal Navy’s most influential and famous leader, exhibits ranged from his dress uniforms, through letters home from far flung ports to locks of his hair, shaved after he fell at the battle of Trafalgar. Unfortunately HMS Victory itself was closed for refurbishment, so next stop was Action Stations. A converted Boathouse, Action Stations brings the modern Royal Navy to life. A mixture of physical challenges, simulators and technological experiments. Pictured is James enjoying the challenges of one of the largest indoor climbing towers in the country. After lunch they visited HMS Warrior the world’s first iron-hulled, armoured warship powered by steam as well as sail. Built to counter French naval developments, when launched she made every other warship obsolete.

Message from Director of Studies re Y11 and Y12/13 mocks

Dear Parents

There have been some changes to mock examination dates:

Year 11 Mocks

These will start on Monday 4^th March (after GCSE Maths Exam).

Sixth Form Mocks (AS and A2)

Monday 25^th February (straight after half term)

The bulk of the consolidation and revision for these important exams will need to take place over the Christmas holiday, with some ‘top up’ in the February half term. Teachers will be setting structured holiday work: this will appear in reports, but of course pupils will know in advance of you receiving reports what they need to do. Detailed guidance on expectations will be published in next week’s newsletter, but, broadly, pupils should expect to work for 4 – 5 hours per day for 2/3 of holiday days.

Derek Mackey

Director of Studies

GCSE Drama Performance

Drama students Donal Borg-Neal, Ben Markham and Dom Marsh performed their Theatre in Education piece at Shiplake Primary School this week. Miss Saker was pleased with how it went and singled out Donal for extra praise. ‘Performing before an audience of ten and eleven year olds is probably as nerve-wracking a task for these GCSE students as any formal examination assessment but they came through with flying colours,’ Along with the other students, and using only two props, Donal, Ben and Dom had to an educating piece of theatre for Y6 pupils. The theme of the piece was Giving Advice on Independence with the aim of educating ten and eleven year olds on how to go out with their friends and enjoy themselves whilst keeping safe.

Holland Hockey Tour

Pictured below are Myles Everett, Anthony Miarli and Chris Baker on the U16 Hockey tour to Holland. Their first game was a well-matched game against one of Rotterdam’s junior teams Shiplake took an early lead as the teams played three 20 minute thirds but by the end Rotterdam had clawed their way back into the game to win  3 – 1. A day off from Hockey gave the squad the chance to enjoy a day at the huge Efteling Theme Park and queue for some jaw-dropping rides. The second match of the mini-tour, versus an U16 team from the Wassenaar club, begun with torrential rain and both teams played some exciting attacking hockey but neither could make a key breakthrough in a high quality game. A 0  - 0 draw was a fair result in a game that neither team deserved to lose.

Action shots

Thanks to Mr Tse for some great action shots of Everett U16A players Anthony, Will, Milo and Max.

Children in Need

This Friday is Children in Need.

Everett House put forward a proposal to raise money for this worthy Children’s charity.

The Deputy Headmaster has agreed on a Non-Uniform, Mufti day this Friday, £2.00 to wear Home clothes, which will hopefully raise a good sum.

Battlefields tour

Over half term 28 Year 9 boys including Josh Hirst, Henry Birdsey and Austin Burnand went on a tour of the First World War battlefields; Josh has written the following report:

At 4 o’clock in the morning we got on the coach and headed for Dover where we got on the ferry. When we got to France we didn’t wait and we went straight on the tour of a cemetery. In our first hotel we were in 4’s and it was cramped but enjoyable. The next day we went to another cemetery where you had to pay 50 cent to go to the toilet. The second hotel was a holiday express inn and that was quite nice to stay in. The next day after going to the museum we went home and we were all loaded with Belgium chocolate.

Mr Cooksey was their guide to Langemarck, the large German cemetery, Tyne Cot, Ypres and the Menin Gate. On the second day they visited the Somme and Newfoundland Park, the Canadian memorial. On their way home they explored the trenches at Vimy ridge. All three of the Everett boys enjoyed a moving, memorable and educational trip.

Oxfordshire Rugby

Congratulations to Max Chandler who has been selected for the Oxfordshire U16 team and to Chris Baker who has been selected for the Oxfordshire U15 ‘Oxtails’. Both play games this week and we wish them well.

Y11 and Y12 CCF FIELD DAYS 14/15 NOV 2012

Full details have been sent via email, but a brief summary is as follows.

ARMY SECTION Will leave by coach at 1400 (having paraded at 1345) on the Wednesday, they will stay overnight at Pirbright (on MoD property) and return to Shiplake by approx 1630 on Thursday.

RN SECTION  & RAF SECTION, will leave as close to 0830 as possible on the Thursday. RN are visiting Portsmouth and RAF are visiting RAF Benson. Their Section Commanders will brief them on dress, etc. Packed lunches will be provided and they will be back in time for supper/onward transport. It is particularly important that the RAF cadets have correctly-completed Record of Service books.

Remembrance Sunday Service

Just a reminder that we have our Remembrance Sunday Service in the Great Hall this Sunday starting at 10.45.

It would be lovely to see as many pupils and families there as possible.

Space is often tight so please arrive in plenty of time, there will be tea and coffee after the service and representatives of the CCF and College will join members of the local Shiplake Community at the Shiplake Village Memorial after the service to lay our wreaths.

Academic effort and attainment success

Following the recent progress reviews the Headmaster gave out the following awards in Assembly this week.
Rose Parker, Jamie Mottram and Darien Patel received Academic attainment awards.
James Baker, Ben Markham, Kit Bowerin, Greg Cooke, Charlie Ward and Chris Baker received Academic effort awards.

In the Headmasters statistical analysis it was pleasing to see that the hard work of Everett House pupils was reflected in the top average effort score for all senior boarding Houses, Y9 led the way with the highest average in the House and school, but Y10 and Y11 were close and both were second place when compared to other boarding Houses. Y9 also came top in the average attainment score.

DofE Expeditions

Just before half term, nine Y10 and five Y11 set off on their DofE Bronze expedition and Silver practice expedition to the South Downs. After a quick stop at a local supermarket to stock up on provisions they set off on their first days walk to finish at the campsite. The Y10 had a second day of walking before returning to College, whilst the Y11 silvers had another night’s camp and walk. All the staff who accompanied them were happy with both their camp craft and navigation (if a little wayward at times!). I am pleased to say all the Everett pupils in Y10 and Y11 passed. Y11 will complete their expedition training in the Easter break in Brecon, whilst both year groups now have to concentrate on finishing the other two elements of the award – volunteering and skills.

Pictured are Rory O'Conor, Ben Chambers and Will Urquhart at a checkpoint on route.

Joint Concert with Queen Anne's School

On Thursday night the school held a joint concert with Queen Anne’s school. Josh Hirst, pictured below received great praise for his solo performance on the clarinet. Greg Cooke performed in the Orchestra and in their first public performance Jamie Mottram, Max Chandler and Will Tse sang well with the Rock Choir. Zach Messer also really enjoyed the experience despite being a little shocked by his late call up on the day of the performance!

CCF Field Day

Tuesday saw the Y10 cadets take part in their first CCF field day, under the guidance of the Senior Y13 cadets. The day involved six stands with a real mix of military skills including cooking in the field, platoon harbours, basha building, .22 marksmanship and patrolling in the field.

Pictured are Toby Orchard and Guy Pollard putting their finishing touches to their camouflage!

Charity Walk - Everett total £1397.00

Those hard, wet and cold 20 miles were worth it, Everett raised a fantastic total of £1397.00! Thanks to all the boys, friends and family who donated such a great sum. Six boys raised over a £100 each, Charlie Ward, Ben Chambers, Donal Borg-Neal, Will Clarke and the top two totals Ben Markham (£145) and Zachy Mettawa (£130).

Senior Football

Senior House Football – Monday afternoon saw the final 3 games of this competition. A slippery pitch and ball caused a few problems, but we kept possession well in all 3 games and created many scoring opportunities. The game against Burr was a thrilling encounter, end to end action and some great shots on goal, a narrow 3-2 loss. The game against Orchard was a torrid affair as the rain spoiled what would have be a good game, again a narrow loss. However we thumped Skipwith with a great team display, Grun, Sanderson and Taylor dominated up front, having been fed some great through balls by Chandler, Madden and Miarli. Rolling subs in the back line and goal meant we kept a clean sheet with Baker, Tse, Mehmet, Everett, Clarke, Bowerin and Markham proving themselves a solid defence. We ran out 6-0 winners and it could have been more but the referee stopped the game early.

Junior Leader

Junior Leader – with the school keen to develop leadership, responsibility and provide opportunities for the pupils to be stretched and challenged; this year the Junior Leader role is being given a higher profile around the school. I have had discussions with the Y10 cohort and asked them for their input and ideas, along with mine, so it can develop into a useful and rewarding part of House life. I hope to give as many of the pupils in Y10 who want to, the opportunity to take on this position, but I am pleased to announce the first Junior Leader for this year is Rory O’Conor. Although a little reluctant at first, he knows that alongside his great contribution to sporting life of the school, there are other areas where he could stretch and improve himself and this role will provide him with that challenge.

Senior House Rugby

Senior House rugby – with several first choice players unavailable it was going to be a tough afternoon. However the boys played with spirit and despite the opening game being against Orchard with the majority of their team being 1^st XV players we tackled hard and showed spirited defence, but were outgunned. The second game against Burr was the best of the afternoon, our heads lifted as we saw we could compete and we ran in two great tries, but lost narrowly in the end. Welsh House proved stiffer competition as we began to flag, injuries meant all our subs were being used and again we took a heavy defeat. In the last game Head of House Kit Bowerin gave a good team talk and we started well, again scoring two tries in an end to end match, although we lost all four games we didn’t let ourselves down.

Junior Football - final round

The final round of Junior football took place on Monday afternoon. Again spirited performances and contributions from the majority of pupils in Y9 and 10 ensured an entertaining afternoon was enjoyed by players and spectators alike. After some intensive coaching from Mr Brownley we took to the field against Orchard, despite strong pressure on both wings and good distribution from our centres, we failed to capitalise on the majority of possession and lost 2-0. Despite a well worked goal from Greg Cooke in the next match, Skipwith proved too strong for us and we let our heads drop to lose 4-1. We bounced back in the final game against Burr, a thrilling 2-2 all draw, with goals from Rory O’Conor and Toby Orchard.

Junior House Rugby

Last Saturday the Junior House rugby competition saw our A and B 7’s teams in action. It was a hot afternoon and the ground was unforgiving, but we played some excellent rugby. With no substitutes available for either team it was a long afternoon, against bigger houses, but the boys stuck at it well. Although at times ragged, the rugby was played in good spirit; with some excellent running, great defence and good tries. We came 4th overall in the combined tournament.

Blessing

This morning Bishop Colin blessed our new school prefects and chapel wardens. Pictured below are Everett prefects, Kit Bowerin, Michael Glover and Rose Parker; together with Everett chapel wardens James Wilson and Frankie Paolella-Kemp. Anna Proctor was also blessed as a school prefect but unfortunately missed the picture.

Charity Walk

A great effort from all the boys and girls in Everett House on Monday. Despite the miserable weather the majority completed all 20 miles and most in good spirit too!
A special mention to the three boys who ran the whole thing, a fantastic effort from Rory O’Conor to come home first, Peter Baker who finished second and Marcus Colao in Y9 who came in a very impressive sixth.

Senior Football

The Senior Squad kicked off their campaign on Friday the opening game saw us dominate possession and territory against Orchard B, although our concentration slipped to allow them a goal, we ran out comfortable 2 – 1 winners, Madden and Miarli scored. The next match against Orchard A was far tougher; a well drilled side put 3 goals past us. However the best game of the afternoon was against Welsh House. Excellent defence, good work up front, with Milo Taylor, Will Clarke, Jack Madden, Markus Grun and Anthony Miarli linking well to set up many scoring opportunities. Unfortunately we couldn’t beat their keeper and we lost 1 – 0. James Baker deserves a special mention for a great afternoon in goal but the whole squad played well.

PA Quiz night

Headmaster’s

Olympic Quiz Night

Saturday 6^th October 2012, 7.30p.m.

Enjoy fish and chips or basil infused ratatouille served in a filo basket topped with goats cheese

Make up a table with friends or join in with others

For tickets please contact Sue Bond, School Office,

Junior Football

The Junior House football competition kicked off on Thursday. Mr Brownley and I were impressed with the good spirit, determination and good skills on show. The first round results were a win against Orchard, 3 – 1 with goals from Will Urquhart, Oscar Fagerstrom-Day, Toby Orchard, a draw against Skipwith, 1 – 1 goal scored by Rory O’Conor and a 1 – 0 loss against Welsh.

Oxfordshire Rugby

Congratulations to Max Chandler who has been selected for the Oxfordshire U16 Squad. Shiplake have 3 players in the final squad.

Eaton prize

This morning Harry Frost received his long awaited helicopter flight. This is an annual prize awarded to two students who make the best progress during learning support lessons in Year 9. Harry was awarded the prize on Speech day with a shake of the hand; today he enjoyed the thrill of flying over our picturesque setting.

Tennis success

Congratulations to Marcus Colao who played tennis for Dolphin last Thursday and his team came away overall winners of the Berkshire league. I know he is looking forward to the next regional stages.

First week

A busy and full on week to start the term well, I am very pleased with how well the new Y9 have settled in and how well the majority of boys and girls have started the new academic year.

NEWS

Last Wednesday the new Y9 had an evening of bonding and challenges organised by the resident tutors of Burr, Everett and Welsh Houses. Unfortunately the overnight camp on the Island had to be cancelled, but the boys were kept busy with competitions in the pool (with a winning ‘Trawl’ by new Y9 Henry Birdsey!), followed by wide games by the river and camp fire building. They then cooked a late night snack of burgers and baked potatoes followed by the classic fire treat of toasted marshmallows.

On Friday the whole House joined Burr for an evening of paintballing mayhem. Despite being outnumbered Everett held their own in both the Junior (Y9 and Y10) and Senior (Y11 – 13) competitions. A very bruised and battered Housemaster tried his best to join in, and was pleasantly surprised not to be shot at by his own team!

On Sunday several Everett boys were involved in a Senior NCO training event for the CCF Contingent. The following have all been given appointments to lead the Junior Cadre training - Kit Bowerin Platoon commander, Michael Glover, Jack Madden, James Tolley and Frankie Paolella-Kemp Platoon Section Leaders. Army OiC Captain George Seccombe singled out Jack Madden as having made the best progress in developing his leadership skills on the day.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

The whole school sponsored walk from Moulsford to Shiplake takes place on the 24^th of September. Pupils have been asked to bring completed sponsorship forms in for checking on Monday 17^th September. We are raising money for four very worthwhile causes so please encourage your sons and daughters to raise as much as possible.

DON’T FORGET

Y9 finish school this Saturday at 12.00 following the early fixtures against Reading Bluecoat, 1030 KO at home.

WELCOME BACK

Dear Parents

I hope you all had a great summer and that your sons and daughters are refreshed and ready for the new academic year.

A warm welcome to our new Y9 parents, we have 8 new Y9 boys starting in Everett this year.

I just wanted to clarify the start of term arrangements for all and weekend arrangements for new parents and remind current parents.

Timings for Return to school

Y9                   Monday 3^rd September            11.00 (11.30 day pupils)

Y13                 Monday 3^rd September            21.00 to College House (prefects and chapel wardens 08.30)

Y12                 Tuesday 4^th September            09.45

Y10 & 11        Tuesday 4^th September            11.30

House Outing

This term we are going paintballing on Friday 7^th September. Although the cost will be subsidised by the House I am afraid a small charge will be added to the school bill.

Parents of day pupils please note we will not be back until 20.00. If this will cause a problem with pick up please let me know.

Weekend arrangements for Y9 to 12 boys     (Miss Andrew and Mr Brown will be in touch regarding arrangements for Y12 and Y13 girls and Y13 boys)

All pupils are free to leave on a Saturday from 16.00 or after their sport or fixture commitments, if these finish later.

Boarding pupils should be back in houses by 21.00 on Sunday if at all possible to allow a normal bedtime routine ready for Monday lessons.

Pupils (including boarders) are also allowed to return Monday morning, as long as they are back in time for house check at 8.10.

At exeats and half-terms, pupils should return between 19.00 and 21.00, the House will not be fully supervised before 19.00.

I would very much appreciate it if parents can keep me informed as to whether their son’s will be returning home, or staying at school each weekend. I think the easiest way to keep correspondence to a minimum is if I assume all boys are going home, unless I hear otherwise from you.

If your son wishes to visit another pupil’s house for the weekend, I need confirmation from both sets of parents or guardians please.

As ever we are very flexible – so just let me know.

There is a whole school chapel service this Sunday evening, in full school uniform. The Headmaster expects all boarding pupils to attend where possible, so please can your return your sons by 19.00 on the 9^th.

I look forward to seeing you all next week. If you have any questions please get in touch.

Kind regards

Grant Lawson

Head of House and Fane Award

Always one of the hardest descisions as a Housemaster to make, with two really strong candidates, both with a good set of skills it was always going to be a tough choice. So I was delighted to announce at last nights end of term meal

Michael Glover and Kit Bowerin as Joint Head of House for 2012-13.

I wish them both well.

Fane Award - an award for a Y9 pupil who is a true House man, a good character and fully involved in all aspects of school life, this year goes to a deserving winner Greg Cooke.

Carolyn, Matthew, Sophie and I wish all Everett pupils and their families a relaxing and enjoyable summer holiday.

Rowing Awards

At last nights Rowing Dinner the following awards were made, congratulations to all.

Junior Half Colours Cooke Pollard Matt Tse

Senior Half Colours Glover

Junior Full Colours Mottram Marsh

Y9 Activity week

This week the Y9 Everett pupils had a busy time on and off site. Monday saw them travel to Longridge activity centre for kayaking, rafting and a big swing. Tuesday they spent the morning with the CCF in 3 team building exercises, obstacle course, pool session and raft construction. On Wednesday they set off on their Bronze DofE practice expedition, walking, navigating, camping and cooking. I have to say Thursday night was nice and quiet when they eventually returned, exhausted, but I think they all enjoyed the week.