Congratulations

I was delighted that this week David Hawes, our Head of House was made a School Prefect. This was just reward for and recognition of all his hard work in the House, contributions to school and House sport and the musical and spiritual life of the college. I wish him all the best in this new and challenging role, I am sure he will do a great job.

Junior House Basket Ball

Captain Markus Grun led out an all Y9 basketball team onto the court this afternoon. With a tough draw their first match was against Welsh. After an initial settling period they soon got into their stride, comfortable passing, good ball skills and excellent shooting resulted in a resounding 8 - 1 win. Next up came Orchard in the semi-final. This match was end to end stuff, with the action fast and furious as both teams tried to dominate. Half time saw the score 0-0. We came out in the second half and dominated possession for a while pulling away 2 - 0. Orchard equalised, and then agonisingly shot a later winner in the last minutes of the game 2 - 4 the final score. Markus, Max, Vieraj, Anthony, Will T and Will C all showed great House and team spirit and I was very pleased with their efforts.

Barcelona Hockey Tour

Several Everett sportsmen played an important part on the recent Barcelona on Hockey tour during the half term break. Captain David Hawes, together with Teddy Hewins, Ben Francis and Ollie Fogden enjoyed a successful tour. Winning two out of three games.

Strictly Come Dancing!

Our own ballroom experts Cameron and Teddy took to the floor at this years Ballroom Dancing Competition at Queens Anne's School. Dressed to impress they put into practice a term and a half's worth of lessons. Although disappointed not to take home any prizes, both really enjoyed the evening and the post event party too!

Junior Rowing Success

Despite the very wild and windy conditions Shiplake College’s J14 Rowing Squad competed at their first ever race at Hampton Head, Everett boys were represented in all three J14 Octuples (Max, Dom, Will C, Markus, James B). After some intensive coaching during January and in the Autumn Term. All crews performed exceptionally well powering down the 3km aided by a strong tailwind and despite a few racing incidents all crews returned in high spirits eagerly anticipating the results. They were not to be disappointed with the J14 A Octuple finishing in second place behind local rivals Reading Blue Coat School. The B and C Octuple also recorded pleasing results finishing 17th and 20th. The J15 A Eight also raced at Hampton and they are beginning to show real signs of progress finishing 14th in a very strong field (Gus, Oran, Tom H, Sam, Peter B). Although much work is still needed to be done to improve technical skills the coaches were impressed with what has been achieved so far.

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.