House Music

The whole of Everett got behind Head of House David Hawes and were in good voice and spirits for the House singing competition. Jonnie B Goode was sung with gusto and rhythmic clapping by the whole House. This was followed by an entertaining rendition of 'Stacey's Mum' performed by Y11 to 13 with Tom Clark strutting his stuff as the lady in question, ruffling quite a few feathers in the audience. Despite coming second in this category we were a little disappointed with third place overall. But Jon Brownley who aided David in the rehearsals vowed we would come back stronger next year.

Non Uniform Day for Great Ormond Street

This Friday the school is holding a non uniform day to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, this has been promoted and organised by Frankie Paolella-Kemp Everett Y11.
Frankie gave a moving and well delivered talk in assembly explaining why we should support this great hospital. I hope all Everett pupils will donate at least £2.00 for this worthy cause.
I have copied his assembly address below.

Good morning
This Friday we are holding a home clothes day for the whole school. The purpose is to raise money for charity and the charity this Friday is Great Ormand Street Children’s Hospital. I am here to talk to you about why we should help support Great Ormand Street Hospital.
Great Ormand Street has been on the front line of medical research ever since it was set up. For example it has discovered techniques for stopping your heart but still keeping you alive whilst they are operating on you.
As some of you will know, last summer I had a life saving heart operation. However, this was not the first time my life has been saved by Great Ormand Street.
The biggest thing that has happened to me is that I have had my aorta replaced. The aorta is the major blood vessel that allows blood to be pumped from your heart, around your body. Without this operation I would not have survived. I, and many other young people, owe a great deal to Great Ormand Street.
When I was in Great Ormand Street last, I saw people with even worse conditions than me. Some with conditions that affect only one child in a million. Great Ormand Street is their final hope. Some are not so lucky as one of the kids in the room next to me died at the age of three months.You never know, her cure could have been one test tube away. That is why I am asking you to help this Friday by bringing two pounds out of your own pocket to donate to Great Ormand Street. It is a quick and easy way for us to help contribute to their research. Perhaps that extra little bit of research with that extra test tube that we pay for, may save just one life.
If it were not for Great Ormand Street I would certainly not be here today, able to talk to you. I hope that we can help some other children with our donation this Friday.
Thank you for listening.

House Art

At the beginning of term an impressive display of Art appeared in the Great Hall, a huge variety of style and media were entered in the annual House Art Competition. The Art Department invited Alan Henderson sculptor and digital art specialist to judge the competition. Many Everett pupils took part and it was great to see how much effort they had all put in. Special mention must go to the following pupils : Myles Everett the winning entry in Year 9, one of the print prizes went to Rowland Young and photography prizes went to Harry Orford and Ollie Fogden. Totalling up the points gave overall victory to Everett in the 2011 House Competition.

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.