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The Column

The magazine for the Eaton House group of schools

2015



Contents 50 Drama & Music

E Haton ouse The Prep boys’ musical and dramatic
Belgravia achievements this year
5 Life at Eaton House Belgravia
Headmistress’ Comment 51 Trips
6 Miss Lucy Watts
Celebrating Miss Lucy Exciting adventures and informative
87 Sport day trips

Sporting achievements in the last year 55 Results and Monitors

Creative Writing EGairtlosn’ HScohuosoel
12 The year’s best creative work Life at Eaton House Girls’ School
14 Drama & Music 56 Headmistress’ Comment
57 Mrs Sarah Segrave
Dramatic and musical presentations 58 House Reports

16 Outings and Events The year’s highlights from each House

A plethora of trips out and special guests 60 Creative Writing

21 Fundraising Beautiful pictures and touching stories

Boys and parents raising money together 62 Music & Drama

ETahteoVnaHleouse Colourful productions by Junior and
22 Life at Eaton House The Vale Senior girls
23 Headmaster’s Comment
64 Sport
Mr Robin Greenwood
Success in lots of different events this year!
Nursery
67 Trips and Events
24 Nursery art, fun and outings
Creative Writing The girls enjoyed many educational visits
26 Charming stories, poems and pictures
28 Sports ETahteoMn aHnooursePre-Prep
72 Life at Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep
All the Vale’s victories this year 73 Headmaster’s Comment

30 Music & Drama Mr Huw May

Plays and performances throughout the year 74 House Reports and Results

32 Clubs and Trips Each House’s achievements this year

Learning opportunities and adventures 76 Sport
for the boys and girls
Many successes to report each term
36 Fundraising
79 Music & Drama
Many thanks to the Charity Committee
The boys took part in fun, confidence-
ETahteoMn aHnooursePrep building concerts and plays this year
38 Life at Eaton House The Manor Prep
39 Headmaster’s Comment 80 Creative Writing

Mr Jeremy Edwards The best art and creative writing
produced by Pre-Prep boys
40 Head Boy’s Letter
Prep House Reports 82 Trips and Events

41 Each House reports on the year’s success Many chances to learn while out and
Sport about for the boys
45 Sporting triumphs throughout the year
MEaatnoonrHNouursseerTyhe
Creative Writing 87 Headmistress’ Comment

48 This year’s stories, poems and artworks Miss Roosha

Schools’ Office 88 The Nursery Year
58 Clapham Common Northside, London SW4
9RU. Tel: 020 7924 6000 Visitors, trips out and creative play
www.eatonhouseschools.com
90 The Common Room

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Eaton House
Schools

Principal’s
Comment

Welcome to the 2015 edition of The Column and the opportunity We would like to thank the Head Teachers for their excellent work,
to recapture and relive some of the many achievements and dedication and leadership: Jeremy Edwards the Head at Eaton House The
highlights of our academic year. Eaton House Schools have had Manor Prep School; Sarah Segrave at the helm of the Girls’ School; Huw
a magnificent year; we have had many varied and great achievements from May at The Manor Pre-Prep; and Roosha Sue at the Nursery. Robin
pupils and staff alike. Greenwood has again guided the growth of Eaton House The Vale as a
centre of excellence with strong pastoral and academic records
Eaton House Schools have continued to thrive this year, with our focus
on the principles of excellent teaching, strong pastoral care, a family Lucy Watts has brilliantly led Eaton House Belgravia to another
atmosphere and the provision of the best all round education. successful year and very sadly now leaves us after 17 years as Headmistress.
She has been a wonderful Head and an invaluable member of our senior
We were thrilled to open our new theatre and new buildings in the Girls’ leadership team. We will miss her immensely and wish her the very best of
School in September. The creation of new offices and classrooms at the luck in her new life with husband Damian. Our congratulations to Mrs
Manor site and at Eaton House Belgravia has continued our steady Annabel Abbott, who is taking over the reins as the new Headmistress; the
development of facilities, which will continue across all the schools. outstanding candidate in a very strong field of contenders.

Our exceptional academic record has continued, under the guidance of We would like to thank all the teaching staff for their inspirational focus
our superb Head teachers, achieving outstanding results across the board. through the year and the administration staff for their continued diligence
Eaton House The Manor Prep Year 8 boys achieved their first choice of in keeping the schools running.
public school at Common Entrance, with a number of boys winning
scholarships and very high common entrance exam marks to a very high Praise must go to Derek Clarke and his maintenance team for ensuring
calibre of senior public schools. Results for the Girls’ School were equally that the schools look and run so well, the school buses are on time and for
impressive with Year 6 leavers all achieving their first choice of school. providing an invaluable service to all the schools.

Eaton House Belgravia boys have once again gained places at the very The quality of our food is excellent for which we have to thank David
best London day preps and boarding schools. The Manor Pre-Prep boys and Clayton and his kitchen staff for providing the very best lunches and meals.
Vale pupils have also produced excellent results once again.
Finally we would like to take the opportunity to thank you, our parents
Sport, Music, Drama, the extra-curricular clubs and activities at the and our friends, for continuing to support the schools and your children in
schools continue to excel and our match results bear witness to the great all we do at Eaton House Schools.
commitment the pupils and staff make through the year.
Mrs Hilary Harper, Principal

Life at
E­aton House Belgravia

Head Boy’s report 2015 year but the most important thing is to try your hardest the whole time. Our
annual laying of the wreath at the Cenotaph was solemn, but a privilege. At
The year has passed so quickly for me and I can’t believe that Miss PGL for Year 3 it was the most fun time of our lives, from the giant swing to
Lucy’s time is also over soon. I have had four years here but she has abseiling.
had 25! The years that we spend at the school are when we have lots
of fun but also go from being so small to rising up and being able to rely I want to say thank you to the teachers, our secretary and all the other
upon ourselves more. I remember, like all the boys will, my first day when staff at the school who do such a wonderful job all year round. We hope
Miss Lucy shook my hand at the door and I was told what class I was in. Miss Lucy has a very happy time in the future and never forgets that she is
part of the family of the school. We all say congratulations to Miss Annabel
During my time at the school I have loved the sports. This term we have for becoming the new Headmistress. I hope all the boys leaving this year will
achieved high levels in all sports across the school and are doing very well look back on the good times at Eaton House Belgravia and will be happy in
in matches. If you’re good in sports one year then you get better the next their new schools around the world. Alexander West

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Eaton House Belgravia

Headmistress’ Comment
My final year at Eaton House Belgravia has
been as enjoyable as ever. The school tends very grateful for and which I will also cherish.
to move at a 100mph as we pack so much One of the many things that I like about our school
in and the time seems to have passed so quickly.
Indeed, it feels like only a short time ago that I joined is that we try to bring in new initiatives each year. I
Eaton House as a class teacher in 1990. would like to thank our parent reps for everything
that they do, and for organising our first Parent and
I have so many happy memories of my time at the Staff Tennis Tournament with Mr Cooke and also the
school. I have been so fortunate to have a job doing new Fathers’ Bowling Night. Both were very popular
something that I really enjoy. I have loved meeting so and well attended.
many wonderful families and being a part of the start
to hundreds of boys’ academic careers. It is sad to say goodbye after 25 very happy years.
However, I am delighted to be handing over to Miss
It has also been a privilege to work with so many Annabel. She is an amazing teacher, great leader and
talented and dedicated staff. I am very lucky to be a very special person for this special school. I shall
able to count them as friends; we have a large treasure the many fond memories that I have and as I
network of teachers who have long since left Eaton said to our Leavers, I will always keep a little bit of
House Belgravia but with whom I maintain a strong Eaton House Belgravia in my head and a little bit in
and special bond. my heart.

My fellow Heads have been a terrific support to me.
We, too, have a strong and unique bond which I am

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Miss Lucy

a snapshot of Miss Lucy

at Eaton House Belgravia

Sports Football Results
Autumn Term 2014
Football Report
Sunningdale A team Came 3rd (6 A teams)
The season had a promising start with the Year 3 A team coming
second at the Sunningdale Tournament and reaching the semis Tournament B team Came 2nd (5 B teams)
at Summer Fields in the main tournament. The top teams played
with impressive spatial and positional awareness at times and during Summer Fields A team Came 3rd
matches many boys tried to play the ball on the deck and drew the
opposition quite effectively at times. Tournament B team Came 13th (of 20)

The Year 3 A team could rely on Balthazar Ley in goal to recycle the Garden House Yr 3 A,B,C,D,E,F teams Won 4, Lost 1, Drew 1
ball efficiently and effectively. The defensive line up was impregnable at Yr 2 A team Lost 0-6,
times with Alexander West and Thomas Pagani never failing to tackle Yr 2 B team Lost 0-5
tigerishly and both
kept their heads Adams Memorial A team Lost (The Manor won)
swivelling in their Tournament (Wetherby & EHTM)
attempts to keep the
marking tight. This Parents A team Won 6-5
defence was beefed B team Won 5-4
up more still by the
centre fielders, The Manor (2s) A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H teams Won 5, Lost 2, Drew 1
Christoph Hueffer
and Sebastian The Manor (3s) A,B,C,D,E,F teams Won 3, Lost 1, Drew 2
Morgan, who showed
terrific stamina and commitment in supporting both defensive and Wetherby 2s A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H teams Won 3, Drew 3, Lost 2
offensive positions. Andreas Tassi deserves great praise for some strong
individual performances and healthy leadership qualities as Captain. Hurlingham A,B,C,D teams Won 2, Lost 2
Kilian Seidel injected some much needed pace and control towards the
end of the season. The Vale C,E,F teams Won 2, Lost 1

The B team should be recognised for the contributions they made, WCCS A,B,C,D,E teams Drew 5
particularly in creating an atmosphere of competition in training and a
subsequent desire to put some extra practice time in with a “wall and a Spring Term 2015
ball” to improve their skills. It is hoped that the boys in Year 2, who
Parents C team Won 4-2
themselves have had a D team Won 6-5
mixed set of results this
season, will continue to Garden House Yr 3 A team Came 12th (of 16)
practise the drills suggested
over the long summer Eaton Square A team Won 1-0
break. I look forward to
working with them next B team Lost 0-1
term.
Mr Cooke Wetherby 3s A,B,C,D,E,F teams Won 3, Lost 2, Drew 1

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Garden House 2s A,B,C,D,E,F teams Won 3, Lost 2, Drew 1

The Manor 3s A,B,C,D,E,F teams Won 3, Lost 3

Papplewick A team Won 2-0

B team Lost 0-1

Colet Court A,B,C,D teams Won 1, Lost 2, Drew 1

Westminster Under A team Won 2-0
B team Won 2-1

Yr 2 Alpha Plus A team Reached 1/4 finals
Tournament

House Competition Results 2015

Competition Results

Football Green House

Cricket Green House

General Knowledge Quiz Green House

House Points Green (Christmas); Green (Spring); Red
(Summer)

Annual House Winner Green House

Sports Day Green House

Poetry Yellow House

Cross-Country Green House

G V T Molf s he anor aCnrdicOketth,eSrwSipmomritnsg

here was a great deal of excitement before this match as my Year 3 all received a
dad had taken me to the range several times to have some wake up call from
Wetherby who out-
Tlessons. We also played the very course, the Central London batted, out-fielded and out-
bowled us in losing all five
Golf Course, beforehand to get a feel for things. I really wanted to matches at the outset of this
win as I was Captain and we hadn’t up to this point done very well in term. I am pleased to write that
the David Lawrence Series Challenge Cup against Eaton House The there has been subsequent great
Manor, involving ten different sports. enthusiasm and improvement,
with the Cricket Club also being
The day finally came and I was drawn against the Manor Captain, well attended in Years 1-3.
Hugo, who was amazing. On the first hole which was a par 3 he drove Accordingly all teams,
the green finishing 9m from the pin! Nobody else came closer than
this and so The Manor got the ½ point for being nearest the pin on
this hole which ultimately proved pivotal as they won 3-3 ½ . As we
only lost by ½ point Mr Cooke was pleased with us and gave us all
colours. I would like to congratulate my team mates Ivan Kuntze,
Tristan Morse and Sebastian Morgan who all won their matches.
Nicolas Wright-Rocafort, F3

Cricket & Other Sporting particularly higher up the
Results 2015 order, have played well
tactically, calling and
School Team Results “creeping”, and many boys
have shown a sound
Wetherby Swimming Gala Swimming Gala Lost 20-42 understanding of the
importance of taking and
Manor Chess Ist XI Won 10-1 using a mark at the beginning
of their innings for defensive
Manor Golf Ist VI Lost 3-3 1/2 purposes. Since the Wetherby
defeat much more thought
Manor Hockey A Drew 0-0 and care has been applied in seeking both length and line in our bowling
and the number of wides and no balls have abated significantly. Many
B Lost 0-1 boys have tried
hard in their PE
Manor Swimming Gala 1st Squad Drew 45-27 sessions to gain
catching and
Manor Cross-Country Year 3 & Year 2 Lost by 52 points throwing
certificates and
Wetherby Cricket A, B, C, D, E Lost 5 this has fed well
into the quality of
Parents’ Cricket A Won by 3 runs the outfield and
infield fielding,
B Won by 12 runs creating numerous
chances to take
2s Manor Cricket A,B,C,D,E,F Won 3, Lost 3 wickets.
Mr Cooke
3s Manor Cricket A,B,C Won 2, Lost 1

Summer Fields Cricket A Won by 12 runs

B Lost by 9 runs

Manor Dodgeball A,B,C Lost 3

Knightsbridge Conkers A Won 8-1

Cothill Cricket A,B,C Lost 3

Manor Tennis A Lost 9-6

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The David Lawrence Series Challenge Cup: Captains’ Comments

This cup encompasses nine events between Eaton House The Manor
and Belgravia including Football, Cricket, Golf, Cross-Country,
Hockey, Tennis, Swimming, Chess and Dodgeball.

Football Captain, Andreas Tassi: “It was frustrating to lose to Eaton Cricket Captain, Nikhil Malik: “We were a bit concerned when we
House The Manor in the spring match which counted towards this went into this match as we couldn’t all bowl a complete over, and in
Cup as we had previously beaten them in the autumn term.” the event we were outbowled. The Manor also outbatted us by getting
more boundaries, although we matched them for the number of
Chess Captain, Shaye Bhatessa-Sharma: “We were already 5-0 wickets lost. It didn’t feel as bad as the 31 runs which we lost by!”
down in the Series Challenge Cup so we all knew how important
it was for us to win for our own pride. Mr Cooke had us all playing Swimming Captain, Andrea de Selancy: “We started really well in the
lots of ladder matches and computer matches against “Boris” in individual races but fell away in the relays with The Manor proving
preparation and all this paid off as we won by a record 10-1 and I just too strong for us. I have never felt so exhausted as I did after the
got to take the Cup home to proudly show it off to my family.” individual medley race as this was three lengths of different strokes.
Overall we lost by 18 points. I hope Year 2 win the Cup back next
Golf Captain, Nicholas Wright Rocafort: “Knowing the first course year as Eaton House The Manor have had this now for two years.”
well helped me really appreciate how important it is to stay on the
fairway and practice my putting more. I did practice, but I didn’t count Dodgeball Captain, Balthazar Ley: “It was all over rather quickly as the
on playing such an amazing player as Hugo, who beat me. Although Eaton House The Manor boys could throw the ball quite hard.
we lost 3-3½ the match has given me the thirst for more, which is a However it was really exciting!”
good thing.”
Cross-Country Captain, James Samuels: “We knew that both the Year
Tennis Captain, Andreas Tassi: “We practised our singles and doubles 2 and 3 matches were going to be tough as The Manor were defending
every week in Hyde Park and I turned my fridge black from rallying a the Cup for the third year running. I was quite pleased with my own
ball at it. My mum wasn’t too pleased! Despite this we lost the doubles performance in coming 4th but with only three of us in the top 10 in
matches 3-2 and the singles 6-4, so it was quite close. The top four Year 3 and four in the top 10 in Year 2 it was always going to be a big
Manor boys were really, really good. For me alone, though, the news ask. Such a pity we couldn’t do a little better, as some of us had really
was quite good as I got my Colours for being able to rally against a wall trained hard in Battersea and Hyde Parks and in doing our daily squats
20 times on my forehand and for being able to rally to 10 over a net and burpees in our bedrooms!”
and into the service box with Mr Cooke”

Hockey Captain, Christoph Hueffer: “It was a great shame that our A
team drew this match, as for most of it we were in control and wasted
several scoring chances. Since we only drew, the B team result was the
decisive one and sadly we only just lost this 1-0, which meant Eaton
House The Manor retained the Cup.”

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Sports Day

At Miss Lucy’s final Sports Day, all the boys
exceeded expectations as they competed to win
a prize. Miss Lucy presented the winners’ medals
with great pride. The Victor Ludorum was won by
James Samuels, F3, and the overall winners were
Green House.

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Creative Writing

Nate Varga von kibed,
y2, city road

Snake Attack Forest Composition

Once there lived a small boy called Oscar. Oscar was a kind Many, many years ago in an enchanted, bright and spooky
boy. He liked collecting Lego. He had a Death Star life-sized forest there lived a magical bunny. He was called Hamlet.
R2-D2. He had lots of Lego City Lego as well. Oscar lived in He lived in a warm and cosy cave. He loved his cave. He
a camp with his mother and father. The tent was about as big as a had little bunny clothes which were ragged and torn. He could smell
golden eagle. After lunch, Oscar decided to have a walk in the forest. lovely flowers. He played in his cave. In the morning he decided to
But suddenly a big, long snake slithered out from a bush and wrapped go on an adventure. He passed many rivers and hills and farms. He
its coils around Oscar. Then a tiger jumped out at the snake and tore was awfully tired. He ate delicious blackberries and strawberries.
it in half. All the time Oscar was in the forest he found lots of tasty Suddenly a humongous cobra slid out from behind him. It had giant
animals for the tiger and soon Oscar made friends with lots of animals teeth and crept towards him from the bushes. He thought it was a
in the forest. When Oscar had nothing to do he would walk into the baddy but it was his friend Sam. Sam and Hamlet went to have a
forest and call all the animals. They played games of all sorts and celebration.
never got angry again. Orlando Mayhew, 1A
Alexander Ellwood, 1B
ayrton Bet-mansour,
Letter to Santa y2, shark

Dear Santa,
How cheeky do your elves get each Christmas? How do your elves fly?
I’m not trying to be mean, but how long is your beard? Santa how do
you get around the world in a night?

Santa, please can I have some Minecraft Lego for Christmas?
Santa, please can I have some Christmas tree decorations? Santa, I
know my mum has an allergy but please can I have a cat? Santa, have
you seen my new double bed? If you haven’t, it’s a surprise. Santa, just
to let you know I’m putting my sack and stocking in the same place.
With love from,
Dominic
Dominic Mitchell, 2A

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A P Neculiar ight carlos nomikos, 1b,
self-portrait
y brother, Langan, and I were at the Excalibur Fair. Langan
is two years older than me and very fun. He loves playing A B C Aoy alled drian

Mvideo games and reading. The fair was huge and the rides ne freezing snowy November morning, there lived a little
curious boy. His name was Adrian. Adrian had eyes as dark as
stood up high. We loved going to the fair. There were sounds of
young children screaming in fun, like “Woohoo!” and smells of BBQ Ocharcoal and brown hair the colour of wood. Adrian was dressed
meat like hot dogs and sweets like cotton candy.
in a rather odd way. He wore a brown hood connected to his jumper and
It was late morning and Langan and I sprinted over to the Ghost blue trousers. One snowy day, Adrian decided to go ice skating. He ate
Train. We could not wait to show the ride manager our tickets and his delicious breakfast and packed his back pack and set off. When
jump on. A ghost came up to us while we waited in line and said a Adrian got there (he thought for a second, what if I slipped?, but he still
funny joke. As we entered, the rest of the ghosts were going a bit went), all of a sudden he heard a deafening BANG! The ice got slippery,
crazy. They weren’t scary at all, even though it was pitch black inside wibbly, wobbly. But then Adrian slipped, ouch!
the ride (besides the ghosts who glowed in the dark). When we
exited the ride I suddenly missed a heartbeat. There were zombies Adrian called for help. No one could hear him. He cried. But then a
smothered all over the place but quickly realised all the children were small boy called Jacob said, “Are you okay?” “No.” Jacob helped Adrian
not zombified. get up. Adrian thanked Jacob and they celebrated by having a big
midnight feast.
We asked some children to get their nerf guns and climb onto the Arjun Nair, 1B
big slide roof (so the zombies could not reach us). We tried to shoot
them in the head but unfortunately, the zombies noticed when the
laser pointers were pointing at them as targets. Then we started to
fight them but they took five kids out of the park! We had no more
ideas so we shouted, “We give up!” The zombies actually replied by
saying, “Why would you smart, brave boys give up?” Then they took
off their costumes and we found out it was our parents fooling us for
Hallowe’en. As it started to rain, our parents took us home with a
smile on our faces.
Finnian Phelan, F3

james callaghan, ib
sailing boat

zak Currimbhoy,
3b, greek vase

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Drama

N Pativity lay

nother spectacular nativity play this year! The First Ever
Christmas Day was a huge success! Ravi Bearelly played Caesar

Aand kept his troop of Eaton House soldiers marching admirably

and Andrey Serebryakov played the Archangel Gabriel, who kept his
host of angels fluttering throughout! Mary (Brant Gotink), Joseph (Luke
Gleason) and Donkey (Charlie Guy) all deserve a special mention,
alongside all of the KG4 kings and camels, KG3 innkeepers and wives,
KG2 sheep and shepherds, KG1 animals and LKG stars.

Well done to all of the boys, parents and teachers for their continuous
effort with line learning, song learning and everything else that goes
together to create such a great performance! A particular mention goes
to the staff for painting the scenery after hours! Good KG team work!
Miss Clare

Actors’ Biographies – Joseph! Broadway. Andreas was also in the movie Peabody and Sherman where he
played Peabody. He loved playing the very clever dog role and he
Shaye Bhattessa-Sharma – Newspaper 4 believes it helped prepare him for his role as Joseph.
Shaye started acting when he was five years old. He trained at the NT
and he is best known for his role as Peter Pan, performed in front of sell- Charles Richmond – Dan
out crowds in the West End. Shaye is honoured to play his cameo role as Fresh from his success at the Auditorium in Rome, Charles is delighted
Newspaper 4 for one night only at the West End Theatre, The Manor. to reprise his role of Dan
in Joseph. Having
Ivan Kuntze – Abraham completed his training at
Ivan began acting as Shaggy in Scooby Doo and then was in Thunderbirds. the London International
He was very convincing as Paddington and usurped Daniel Craig to School of Drama (which
we have been assured is a
become the new James Bond. real place), he has
He is now looking to more enjoyed an on-stage lead
serious roles and has just role in Charlie and the
secured a position in the new Chocolate Factory which
Power Rangers film. he has promised was not
purely based on the fact
Andreas Tassi - Joseph that they share the same
Andreas is an unbelievable name. His favourite role
actor. His acting career started to date was as Chas in a
at Eaton House in 2011. In Chas and Dave tribute
the four short years since he show.
has won a remarkable three
Oscars. He currently plays
Billy in Billy Elliot on

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Music

Senior Choir Music Colours

The Senior Choir have, once again undertaken a busy schedule of events and have sung Music Colours are awarded for
beautifully; they have been a real asset to Eaton House, Belgravia, receiving many outstanding musical performances, and
compliments. They have sung at the Asthma Gift Fair, the Elizabeth Street Fair, the Royal total commitment to the musical life
Marsden Hospital and three times at the Mead Bank Nursing Home. Eleven of the choir had the of Eaton House, Belgravia.
privilege of singing two songs at Miss Lucy’s wedding; Max Vara sang a solo. Balthazar Ley for his beautiful solo of,
‘Once in Royal David’s’ City’ in the
The boys have also performed at the School Carol Concert, the Leavers’ Concert, Music School Carol Concert, Aidan Wong, Max
assemblies and at Prize Giving. Miss Katherine Vara and Giacomo Amiti for their
contribution to the music of the school
WY 2 Cearoncert and undertaking the duties of Music
e put on a Year 2 concert on June Monitor during the year. The following
boys also received their Music Colours
30th, where a number of boys, most for their commitment in the Choir,
playing regularly in music assemblies,
of whom were leaving Eaton House undertaking large singing roles in the
school play and, in a number of cases,
Belgravia, performed solo items. The Junior for singing at Miss Lucy’s wedding:
Larry Collins, Thomas Pagani, Max Vara,
Choir sang beautifully and the concert finished Andrea De Selancy, Aidan Wong, Oliver
Hubbard, Andreas Tassi, Alex West,
with the whole year group performing the Dermot Christmas, Tristan Morse,
Charles Richmond.
children’s Cantata, ‘Jonah Man Jazz’ by Michael
Music Exam Results
Hurd. Miss Katherine
Piano
Prep Test: Felix Beeby
Ethan Li
George Fox Linton
John Moulds
Jasper Booth
Maximilian Covington
Zac Currimbhoy
Giacomo Amiti
Hugo Jackson
Grade 1: Sebastian Franz - (merit)
Louis Bardonnet
(distinction)
Hugo Jackson

VIOLIN
Grade 1: Nate Varga von Kibed
Grade 2: John Miles

RECORDER
Grade 1: Larry Collins

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Outings & Events

P E Vrincess ugenie isit

ne bright, sunny, summer morning 1A found themselves in Duke of York’s Square as the exclusive and very privileged audience to a
storytelling session from HRH Princess Eugenie of York. The boys were lucky enough to have Princess Eugenie read them a story and talk

Oto them about the importance of looking after endangered elephants, as part of The Elephant Family Charity. The boys were completely

entranced and proved themselves to be wonderful ambassadors for the school. Miss Liz and Miss Sophie

Downing Street

What a treat it was to have our photo taken outside
Downing Street. It is very rare that a Parliament
tour group get to do this – even some of our tour
guides hadn’t been there before. Mr Vara was very detailed
and enthusiastic about the information he shared with us.
He spoke very passionately and humbly about the privilege
of working in Parliament, amongst its immense history. In
one of the Parliament chamber rooms we got to role play a
debate and ‘nod our vote’. It was loads of fun.
Miss Annie

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PGL Memories space jumping. I could see my
dormitory from up there. I had
It was half past nine, the bus engine was roaring to life, over the never done anything like it
sound of the parents shouting goodbye on the street. I was ready before.
to start the most exciting weekend of my life – at PGL.
I was in the safety shed, getting my indigo and white, tight helmet “For the final time, number
on. “Next!” shouted the instructor. I walked up to the quad bike and off!” Miss Annabel instructed.
got on. Then the leader screamed, “Go!” I pressed the accelerator and Omer started, “One!” “Two.”
did exactly was the man did. It was brilliant. I could feel the wind on “Three.”… “25.” “26.” “Twenty
sevv – AAAAhhHH!” Mr
my face as I zoomed through Carothers and Mr Cooke had
the cold morning air. It thrown water bombs at us. Then
was the best thing ever. someone shouted, “Get your water
We climbed to the top guns, men. Attack!” We all rushed into the war. The battle went on
of the tower for abseiling. for a good hour before I retreated because I was freezing. I really
The people taking us were enjoyed my nice warm shower after that.
buckling me up. Then they
said, “You can go now.” I There are a billion other memories of PGL that I just can’t fit in
got off the tower and this story. If you have a chance to go to PGL, I highly recommend it!
started jumping backwards Yuki Takenoshita, F3
down the wall. It felt like

D Cebate lub

ebating has flourished at Eaton House
Belgravia this academic year. I have been

Dhugely impressed with both the Year 3

debates and the skill on show in Debating Club. From
recycling Christmas trees, to Scottish independence,
to enfranchising those below the age of 18, current
affairs have been argued about at length. It has been
a real privilege to work with such talented pupils.
The summer term saw our annual competition with
Eaton Square School. Guglielmo Belingheri, Max
Vara, Dermot Christmas and Daniel Pesin all spoke
with conviction and made impressive contributions.
Well done! Mr Gross

Tower of London

The KGs had a fabulous trip to The Tower of London as part of both our London
topic and Castles topic. All the children loved learning about the Beefeaters, the
Crown Jewels, the keep, the ravens and even the prisoners’ gate!
Miss Clare

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Outings & Events

H Deadmaster for a ay I Dnternational ay

was really excited and also nervous to be his year, the boys were given a continent to research, depending on their year group,
Headmaster for the day. I wore a suit and tie and were taught a traditional dance from their continent. Year One’s continent was

Ito school and the first thing I had to do was TAfrica, and the boys were able to make a Skype call to Nigeria; in Year Two, we

to have a staff meeting with all the teachers. I learnt that every book read by a prisoner in Brazil results in a one day reduction in their
then opened the front door and shook hands sentence. Miss Helen
with the children when they arrived at school.

The best part of the day was when I lead the
morning assembly. I really enjoyed giving
everyone, including the teachers, an extra five
minutes break time. I think they all loved this
because everyone cheered and clapped when I
announced it! Cameron Caveney, 2A

Leavers’ Disco H Cever astle

The leavers’ disco was amazing. ear 3 went to Hever Castle for their end of term leavers’ trip. The boys had a detailed
Sparkling lights were flashing all and informative tour of the castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Year 3 were
over the place. Everyone looked
amazing! Some boys wore wigs and Yable to share their extensive knowledge of the Tudors and Henry VIII. Hugo Jackson
leather jackets and some used hair gel.
The music was great, but best of all was and Finnian Phelan demonstrated an enormous variety of historical information which they
the dancing, with stand-out dance even shared with our guides! The boys enjoyed the chance to run around the water maze and
moves from Kilian and Andrea. We wish dodge (or not!) the water jets and cool off, playing in the water. We finished the afternoon
we could go again. with a visit to the adventure playground.
Sebastian Morgan, Ardavan Pesendorfer Miss Annie and Miss Annabel
and Yuki Takenoshita, F3
Science Museum
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t the beginning of the year, all the
Year 2 classes visited the Science

AMuseum. Some of our favourite

things were seeing light and mirror tricks and
trying to grab a watch that wasn’t actually
there, taking a photo of our shadows, looking
at ourselves through an infrared camera and
listening to music through our teeth! 2B

ILKG V F Sisit to the ire tation Year 2 at the Cenotaph
liked when we went to the fire station and we got to spray the (as featured in the local
hose. We also got to go into the fire truck! press)
Georgio Donzelli, LKG
Seven-year-old schoolboys Alexander Boys-Smith, Noah
Belgravia boys enjoy jedi club after school Kontto-Stubbs and Thomas Dunn, from Eaton House
School in Belgravia, also took part in the ceremony, laying
wreaths. Headteacher Lucy Watts said: “It is a huge privilege to be
here. It is something that has become a tradition for our school
but we are very conscious that it is just a small number of schools
who have this opportunity.” Belgravia Magazine

London Aquarium The Year
Twos
went to YH Campton ourt
the aquarium ear 1 thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Hampton Court
and learnt Palace. We couldn’t believe how big it was. We had great
about fun dressing up in all the old costumes.
adaptations of
different sea
creatures. We
were allowed
to touch some
starfish, we
learned about
endangered sea
creatures and
saw some
really scary
sharks!
Miss Michelle

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Outings & Events
Green Day
Year 3 Headline Talks
Eaton House turned green to raise awareness and think about
SPEAKER TOPIC how we can change to help our world.
Miss Lucy really got into the green theme, recycling a LOT
Mrs Tass Medicines – Pharmaceutical of crisp packets to make herself a very interesting outfit, while the
KG boys made their own rucksacks out of recycled materials. The
Mr Wright Banking – International Exchange Rates Year 3 boys attended the Western Riverside Waste Authority and
learned what exactly happens to our recycling once it leaves our
Mrs Phelan Banking – Investment Trusts homes and schools and then WRWA came to Eaton House and we
made our own paper! Mr Otto
Robin Kermode Public Speaking Top Tips

Father Mark St Peter’s Church, Eaton Square

Mr Hubbard Climbing Mount Everest

Mrs Rundle Life in World War II

Mr Vara MP – Trip to Number 10 and Houses of
Parliament

Odds Farm Park

The KG boys had an event-filled day at Odds Farm Park during
the last week of school. They had been learning about farm
animals in their science lessons, so it was a well-timed visit.
The boys enjoyed a tractor ride, watched a sheep race, petted some
rabbits, watched a cow milking show and saw a number of goat
species, including the endangered Bagot goat.
Miss Michelle

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American School in London 1 St Philip’s 2 uring literacy week all the classrooms had a competition to
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King’s College Wimbledon 1 WCCS
Noah’s Ark in KG4. Miss Lizz
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Fundraising

The Arabian Nights Party

Our annual fundraiser was an Arabian Nights themed party, held in October 2014 at One Mayfair. We raised an amazing £100,000, the beneficiaries of
which were Great Ormond Street and AVUK. Huge thanks to all those involved.

We have had two Cake Sales this year.
In March, Year 1 and Year 2 held
theirs and in June, the KGs and Year
3 held another. Both were in aid of The Magic
Breakfast and raised a staggering £1600 for the
charity, which does fantastic work providing a
free breakfast for children in London primary
schools with very high levels of deprivation
where the children often come to school
hungry. Providing food for others seemed to be
a good use of the proceeds from buying and
eating cakes! Enormous thanks goes to Mrs
Preston and Mrs Acquaviva for organising two
such fabulous mornings. Miss Emma

Life At Eaton
House The Vale

Eaton House The Vale

Headmaster’s Comment

Putting together my report for The Column is always a time for I must make special mention of our Head Girl, Pippa Jallad, and Head
reflection on the year that was. This has been a busy year, full of Boy, Misha Kupsin, who have done an amazing job of setting an
joy, accomplishment in hard work done and pride in a myriad of example of super behaviour and hard work. Well done to both!
little successes on a daily basis.
There has been much going on outside the classroom this year. The
We have had great academic success again this year, with children children have had theatre trips, visits to the Natural History Museum,
going to Wetherby, St Philip’s, Colet Court, Eaton House The Manor, Science Museum, the Horniman Museum, the London Transport
Knightsbridge, Latymer, and Eaton Square; a very satisfying range of Museum, the Saatchi Gallery, Kensington Fire Station, Battersea Park
schools for our children to attend! Zoo, Vauxhall City Farm and the London Eye, among others. We had
had an Easter Egg Hunt, a visit from Santa, a travelling Book Fair,
It is also really gratifying to look back to the children who started World Book Day, a Poetry Recital Competition, class assemblies, and an
this academic year and see how far they have come, in and out of the International Day where children focussed on a specific country and
classroom. So many children have blossomed socially, have grown in then learnt a dance from that country. Many of the children in Form 2
confidence and really come out of their shells – the day always begins and Form 3 went on a two-day residential trip to the PGL Centre in
with so many smiles as the children come into school! Marchants Hill. According to at least one of the pupils, this was “The
best trip ever!”
Our Nativity play, Whoops-a-Daisy Angel, was another special one –
there were tears from many audience members when the smallest We can’t ask for more than that!
children appeared. Then we were lucky enough to use Baden Powell
House for our play, The Litter Muncher, in March. This was a wonderful 11The Column
production aided by amazing props and backdrops provided by Mrs
Palazzolo, mother of Christian in Reception.

Vale Nursery

M T ’ Vr wizzel s isit Nursery Tea Party

hat an amazing term we’ve all had in Nursery! We have been
fortunate enough to have a visit from Mr Twizzel. He is a

Wmagician who came to one of the children’s birthday parties.

Mr Twizzel got everyone’s attention from the moment he walked in. The
children were eager to participate in all the party games and were thrilled
when he performed his close up magic tricks.

Outdoor Learning

Above: the children enjoy
learning about shapes and
colours outdoors
top Right: Collage flower
by ava wang
right: collage by mini
stewart

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Animal Man Visit to the Science
Museum
This term we had a
very special visit 25The Column
from the Animal
Man to celebrate Sonea’s
birthday. Different animals
came for the visit such as
hamsters, rabbits, meerkats,
a tortoise, a bearded
dragon, a parrot, an owl, a
dog and a very friendly
snake! The children were
very brave as they were
happy to stroke and feed
the rabbits and even
allowed the bearded dragon
to sit on their heads.
Miss Lauren

Top left: fruit print by
juliet bonte-friedheim
Top RIght: nursery
commemorative plate
below: Dinosaur
by faris shah

Creative Writing

D M ’ Desmond and other s ay

s you already know, Desmond lived with his dad in Scotland. He
was very happy, but sometimes he missed his mum. He felt sad

Awhen Ben and Jack showed him cards they had made for their

mum. “What’s wrong, Desmond?” they asked. “I wish I could make
something for my mum,” said Desmond sadly. His friends thought of
something to cheer him up. They took Desmond to the beach. “You can
make a picture in the sand so your mum can see it from heaven!”
exclaimed Ben. The sand was wet and cold but he didn’t mind. Desmond
felt much happier when the picture of a heart was ready!
Jonathan Porte, Form 1

AHcearoltshtiyc The Diary of Henry VIII

H is for healthy eating! Portsmouth, July 1545
E is for Exe
Dearest Diary
M Sy uper I am starting to recover from a truly horrible sight and I still can’t
Skeleton quite believe my eyes. The ruffians were coming to attack us. My
beloved Mary Rose fought with courage but suddenly a huge gust
y super skeleton is of wind hit the sails and as she turned North her gun ports were
called Skullman and open and she began to sink as water gushed in.

Mhe i The ship rocked from side to side as the water poured in. I heard
the admiral desperately calling the crew and all I could do was
stare at the disaster with my mouth wide open and my eyes
popping out of their sockets. Eventually the noise dimmed and she
sank.

I was so very angry and sad at the same time, I walked back to
my carriage with my head down and a tear rolled down my nose.
No one could cheer me up. I cannot believe that my pride and joy
sank. I never imagined that something like this would happen to
me. It feels like my heart has sunk.

A truly sad day for England. I wonder if she could ever be
resurrected?
King Henry
Casey Jones, Form 3

LEFT: george
kristoffersen,
f2, footballer
right: leon
fernando,
reception,
butterfly

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Annual Poetry Competition Final

Poetry Week has become a longstanding
annual highlight of the Vale calendar
and this year the standard was
exceptionally high. The children spent the

week reciting poems to their classmates and

teachers. Mr Greenwood shared a couple of

his favourite poems during assembly and it

was great to observe the children encouraging

and supporting each other. On Friday we were

joined by Mrs Annabel Abbott from Eaton

House Belgravia who had the onerous task of

judging the final. After some deliberation the

winners were announced: Nursery Rey Shazivari – The Alphabet – Anon
Form Two
First Place – Misha Kupsin, Form 3 Stefan Dzavaryan – Mix a Pancake by Christina Maya Golubovich – My Kitten Won’t Stop
Talking by Ken Nesbitt
Second Place – Alex Matchilski, Form 2 Rossetti Alex Matchilski – The Owl and the Pussy Cat
by Edward Lear
Third Place – Stefan Dzavaryan, Nursery Mini Stewart – Beetle by Andrew Martyr Form Three
Casey Jones – Messy Fingers by Debra
Highly Commended – Maya Golubovich, Reception Higginbotham
Misha Kupsin – Welcome back to School by
Form 2 Leon Fernando – The Caterpillar and the Ken Nesbitt

Congratulations to all the children Butterfly by Rebecca Woodhead

who took part in the competition; it was Peter Stoianov – Mad about Minibeasts by

wonderful to see the children showing Giles Andreae

confidence, expression and intonation in Form One

their public speaking. Jonathan Porte – No Hickory, No Dickory, No

Miss Nadia Dock by John Agard

T S : A V The torm
iking ale Suddenly lightning struck and the Vikings were terrified. The most
Iraiders were particularly fierce as they had chainmail shirts. One enormous wave raised the side of the boat up into the sky but luckily no
t all began in a small village in Sweden where the Vikings lived. All one was hurt. Eventually they arrived in England.

the Vikings were very beefy and had luscious long blonde hair. The A year later the longship returned to Sweden. The villagers were
delighted to see their friends and family had come back safely. After the
blustery Monday morning, the head raider made an announcement, “We terrible journey they had decided to make friends with the native English
people and had spent the year swapping stories and becoming friends.
must sail to England immediately and show the natives that they should From that day onwards there was no more fighting and the Vikings lived a
peaceful life full of feasting, fishing and fun.
never fight with the Vikings again.” Misha Kupsin, Form 3

Briskly the Vikings boarded their longships and sailed off. After a few

torturous days the sky became gloomy, three days later it was even

gloomier. The sea became very rough and clouds gathered ahead.

casey jones, f3,
self-portrait

ollie jalad, f1, starry night

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Sport

F V S N Pootball s t icholas rep Rugby Vs Knightsbridge
n a cold afternoon in February two football sides from Eaton
House The Vale travelled to Hyde Park to take on St Nicholas OSchool
n a beautiful sunny day in March Eaton House The Vale’s rugby
OPrep. The game began quite scrappily with both teams chasing side undertook their first ever tag rugby game against
Knightsbridge School. The first half was a mixture of nerves,
the ball, making it difficult for either side to get any clear sight on goal. St excitement and a little mayhem which created a big gap in the defense
Nicholas, however, began to pass the ball with greater accuracy and scored and allowed the opposition to open the scoring. However, under the
three quick fire goals, and if it had not been for Misha Kupsin in goal, the guidance of Declan Velez-Walsh, the team gained more confidence and
score could have been a lot greater. As the half time whistle blew the Vale started to defend with real conviction. Ana Brandl played superbly,
were trailing by five goals to nil. putting in tackle after tackle! Combined with the quick feet of Pippa
Jallad, Casey Jones and Alexis de Boisanger, this brought us close to
The second half saw a different Vale side, who passed the ball a lot drawing level on numerous occasions only to be thwarted feet from the
better and created a number of chances, with the best efforts coming from line. With just minutes of the game left, Knightsbridge gained possession
Alexis de Boisanger and Theodor Dzavaryan. In defence, Casey Jones, and a speedy counter attack led to the final try of the game. The team
Gijs van Angeren and George Kristofferson were defending with all their learnt many lessons from this game and had a great time; the enthusiasm
might, and putting in some great tackles. of the squad was superb, a good first game! Mr Elston

The final score was 6-0 to St Nicholas Prep, but the team showed what
great spirit they have by never giving up and enjoying every minute
despite the result! Mr Elston

Papplewick Football
Tournament

n Tuesday 7th October seven Form 2 and Form 3 boys were
selected to represent Eaton House The Vale at the first

OPapplewick Football Tournament. Our first game, which we

unfortunately lost, was against a very strong Daneshill side. The aim was
to learn something from every game we played. Next we kicked off
against Ludgrove Prep and held the score to 0-0 until just before half
time. In the second half the team battled hard, passing became a lot
more precise and the tackling was whole hearted; the team fought
bravely but finally went down, defeated 4-0. The score line was not a fair
reflection of how hard the boys tried. The final game was against the
host team, Papplewick. They were evenly matched and both teams had
chances to open the scoring. Papplewick eventually scored three late
goals to take the game. Every member of the team should be proud of
themselves; they gave their full effort and learnt lessons from every game
they played which will help us to improve in our future fixtures. Onwards
and upwards boys! Mr Elston

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Sports Day

On Friday 3rd July
Eaton House
The Vale held
their Sports Day at the
Millennium Stadium in
Battersea Park. The sun was
shining, the pupils were
excited and the parents
were in full voice! It was
a great event; the pupils
performed extremely well
in the hot conditions and
all competed with great
enthusiasm. It was great to
see such a high standard
of competition. All pupils
should be proud of how
well they competed, and
also the impeccable levels
of sportsmanship that
were demonstrated; it was
lovely to see the pupils
congratulating each other
after finishing their races.
A special mention must go
to Casey Jones for winning
the Victor Ludorum; he
won four gold medals
and one silver – a great
achievement! Well done to
everybody for taking part,
and to all the parents for
your superb support!
Mr Elston

F3 & F2 Pupils vs Parents
Cricket Match

The annual parents vs pupils cricket match proved, once
again, to be a fiercely contested event. The pupils’ team
decided that they would open the batting, and a mixture
of good shots and some dodgy bowling by the parents, allowed the
pupils to post a very respectable score of 80 runs. After tea, the
parents took to the field to chase down the pupils score. The pupils
were diving left right and centre to stop the parents gaining too
many runs. Maxi Salcedo-Lodding took a fantastic catch after a great
shot by Mr Kupsin, and this was almost replicated moments later as
Gijs van Angeren made a superb attempt at a diving catch, just to
see the ball slip out of his fingertips. Despite the best efforts of Mr
Mannan, Mr Jallad and Mrs Jen, the pupils were just too strong for
the parents, and the game finished by the pupils’ side winning the
game by two runs. This was a brilliant afternoon, and a huge thank
you to all the parents who made the event such a success.
Mr Elston

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Drama & Music

Form 1, 2 and 3 Spring Drama Workshop

In the drama workshop on toys Form 1 became the toys of yesteryear with the help of Olde Worlde shop owner Mr Rattle and a glamorous
Italian puppeteer. They also had the opportunity to explore different materials through the story of the Three Little Pigs. Form 1 had a lot of
fun building houses made of sticks, bricks and straw! Forms 2 and 3 did a fantastic workshop based on Ancient Greece. We consolidated our
learning through exploring Ancient Greece and acting out the characters from Greek myths. We expressed freeze frames, performed an Olympic
rap and discussed the differences between the Olympics in the past and present.
Miss Kaye

Violin Assembly

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Snowflakes

Nursery performed a
beautiful rendition of ‘Six
Little Snowflakes’ in the
Nativity. They designed and
decorated individual snowflakes
and had their faces painted. Their
parents were delighted as it got
everyone into Christmas spirit.
Mrs Katherine

The Litter
Muncher

Baden Powell House T L Mhe itter uncher
Tuesday 24th March 2015
n 24th March 2015 Eaton House The Vale put on a musical production of The Litter
2 pm Muncher by Nikki Davies.

Whoops-a-Daisy Angel O The audience was welcomed to the performance by being encouraged to scavenge

The whole school showcased a through make shift recycling bins to obtain their programmes.
performance of Whoops-a-Daisy Angel by The play is set in Lazy Daisy village, which is idyllic – or at least it would be if it weren’t for
Nikki Davies at St Stephen’s Church on
Tuesday 9th December. a litter problem. The overworked hero the Litter Muncher, played by Alexis de Boisanger, sets
Mrs Katherine out to change the attitudes of the local people.

The costumes and set were beautifully constructed by the very talented Ms Palazzolo, and
these provided a wonderful setting for the brilliant singing and acting by the children.

Bravo Everyone!
And remember: If you see a piece of litter pick it up!
Miss Catherine

theo dzavaryan,f3, performs at music is also used during
one of our many music assemblies class assemblies like this
where instrumentalists are
encouraged to perform in front one on WWi
of the school

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Clubs & Trips

Art Club COOKERY club ITC CLUB

We have all had a great time in Art Club this What a lovely time we had this year at the In ICT Club the pupils get the chance to develop
year making a variety of art and craft projects. Cookery Club. The children have been baking their skills through various projects and
The children thoroughly enjoy working together a variety of cakes – from apple cakes, cheese programmes. Over the year the members of the
to create their pieces of work. We have created scones and Victoria sponge – and made fruit ICT Club have participated in activities
many different pieces such as wooden spoon skewers and fruity meringue nests. Each child including making their own comics, where they
people, fabric photo frames, car pencil holders got the opportunity to measure the ingredients, decided the storyline and what characters
and themed activities such as Easter baskets! mix them together and even have a taste.
Miss Lauren During class we talked about healthy foods. It would be the main figure of their comic.
was delightful to see the children fully engaged Another very popular topic has been designing
Chess Club and proud of their delicious results. (and then playing!) their very own computer
Miss Sheila, Miss Zita games. The club designed the format the game
Both Senior (Form 2 and 3) and Junior (Form 1) would take and how each level would be
Chess Clubs have been very popular this year, DANCE CLUB completed, as well as how many ‘baddies’ they
and the standard of chess has been great. I have would have to defeat in order to conquer their
been hugely encouraged by the new joiners, Dance Club has been so much fun this year. games! Mr Elston
who, for the most part, have picked up the The children have enjoyed learning different
many rules and moves quickly. forms of dance from ballet, to hip-hop, funk LEGO CLUB
and jazz. We have also had the opportunity to
One of the mini-games we learn to play express ourselves to music through freestyle On a Wednesday afternoon the Reception
is the ‘Mad Queen’ game, which is excellent movement and improvisation lessons. Before classroom transforms into an innovative design
for learning to plan ahead, and for teaching we start each lesson we go through a series of studio for children that adore building with
children to be flexible. Players have to capture stretch exercises to warm-up. We have become Lego. Plans and ideas are shared as the children
their opponent’s queen or all four of their more flexible through warm-up stretches, even build from their own imagination. A common
pawns to win – many a game ends quickly learning how to do the splits! We have gained theme has been space ships and in particular
when a player focuses on only one aspect of lots of confidence, had lots of fun dancing to the boys have created Star Wars X-Wings and
the game and forgets to keep their Queen safe. the rhythm of the beat! Miss Tarni made attempts to redesign the Death Star.
I look forward to continuing the advance of the Luckily, Darth Vader was not a member of the
Chess armies in future terms. Mr Greenwood GAMES CLUB Club! All the children play cooperatively with
each other and enjoy building as a team and on
Music Club Members of Games Club, ranging from individual projects! Miss Libby
Reception to Form 2, have enjoyed a wide
Music Club has worked on many aspects of variety of games over the year. Each week,
music this term, from singing to percussion. children have explored a selection of board
We have all had a good time and learnt a gread games, games on the interactive whiteboard,
deal about all sorts of music! Miss Katherine building competitions and ending with group
games such as Duck, Duck Goose, What’s the
Time Mr Wolf? and Musical Statues. The
children have had a lot of fun playing in teams
and making up their own games along the way.
Miss Kaye

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Form 3 Trip to the Reception Visit to Kensington
F Sire tation

s part of the topic,
‘People Who

AHelp Us’

Reception visited
Kensington Fire Station to
learn about the emergency
services, fire safety and
how the fire service helps
the community. Reception
were met by Fireman Sam who allowed them to sit inside the fire
engine and wear the firemen’s helmets. The firemen showed us a mask
to help them breath in a fire and a special camera that helps them to
see in the dark. Everyone’s favourite part of the trip was getting to use
the firemen’s hose! Reception made a lovely card to say, ‘Thank you’
and have sent it to the firemen of Kensington Fire Station. All the
children thoroughly enjoyed the visit and most want to be firemen
when they grow up! Mrs Libby

On Monday 11th May Forms 2 and 3 went to visit the Form 3 Trip to the
Horniman Museum. The weather was beautiful and when Saatchi gallery
we got there we had a snack in the garden overlooking the
city; we could see the Shard, St Paul’s, the Gherkin and several other On Monday 23rd February Form 3 visited the Saatchi Gallery.
landmarks. It felt like we were on top of a mountain. I was very interested in all the exhibits as they were so
unusual and made me think. In Gallery Two we looked at
We learnt that the museum had been started by Mr Horniman over some painting materials lying on a bench with some overalls and
100 years ago and the artefacts were his personal collection that he
had brought back from places all over the world. We went to an equipment. We were not sure if the gallery had left these things out
exhibition of plants where we had to match the plants to their
countries of heritage; it was quite tricky. After lunch we went to the by mistake but in reality this was an installation. It was very clever.
Aquarium which is the part we had all been waiting for. We saw jelly
fish, sea horses, crabs and tadpoles. There was also an incredible room In Gallery Four we were amazed to see some work done by a
dedicated to instruments old and new and we got a chance to listen
to quite a few. It was well worth the journey! Miss Nadia Chinese artist that depicted their former president in a video game.

M C T S My lass rip to the cience useum My favourite piece was in the basement; an entire room had been
n December we went to the Science Museum. The first place we went
to was ‘The Making of the Modern World’. My favourite type of filled with sump oil; it

Itransport was a car. We then went to watch a movie called Fly Me to was called 20:50. We Leavers 2015
stood on a balcony and
the Moon, about three little flies. My favourite part of the trip was the looked at the reflection Knightsbridge (8+)
Pattern Pod because it had games and I could jump in the water on the of the room in the oil. I Eaton House the Manor Prep (8+)
floor. Alice Odili, F1 was so interested I went

to view the room twice. Wetherby (8+)
I really enjoyed St Philips (8+)
Colet Court (7+)
thinking and talking Latymer (7+)
about the unusual art Eaton Square (7+)
works and I would St Philips (7+)
definitely like to go
again.

Misha Kupsin, F3

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Clubs & Trips Form 3 Education
T Pwinning roject

orm 3 were asked to take part in a
letter exchange with some children

Fin a school in Lebanon. The project

was organised by the Al Madad Foundation
who promote literacy and education for
underprivileged children in the Middle
East. It is an apolitical project that
encourages intercultural dialogue from
different backgrounds.

In total there was an exchange of three
letters: the first was introductions, the
second about celebrations and the third
about aspirations. The children absolutely
loved receiving and writing their letters
and it was a very positive and enriching
experience. It brought up lots of interesting
conversations in the class and we
thoroughly enjoyed taking part. Miss Nadia

International Day Form 1 Trip to
Vauxhall City Farm
This year Form 2 learnt all about Russia. We were very fortunate to have Ms Matchilskaia come
and teach us some Russian. We listened to Russian stories, learnt interesting facts about Russia This summer, Form 1 had a wonderful
and ate delicious pancakes with honey or jam! We also created our own set of five Matryoshka trip to Vauxhall City Farm. We were
Dolls artwork. Everyone made really interesting designs and they all look great! Finally we learnt excited to see the different animals
a Russian dance in the afternoon and performed it in front of the whole school. Miss Tarni and learn about their habitats. We got the
chance to pet some of the goats, hens and
Reception celebrated International Day by learning about Africa. The children made animal face chicks and saw some furry alpacas which the
masks and silhouettes with an African sunset. We had our faces painted with tribal designs. We zoo keeper even allowed us to feed. After
got to try some yummy African food such as rusks and mango juice. The day culminated in an lunch we went mini-beast hunting, pond-
excellent assembly where every class performed a dance native from the country they were dipping and created habitats for the animals
learning about. Reception also enjoyed listening to some African music. Miss Libby we found using twigs and mud.
Miss Kaye
On Tuesday the 7th July
Eaton House The Vale
descended upon
Birdworld in Farnham, Surrey.
The whole school were thrilled to
encounter a variety of birds and
meet some of the park’s animals.
The children were lucky enough
to feel a snake and stroke a guinea
pig! Reception enjoyed a

B breathtaking ride on the park’s

irdworld train where we spotted

flamingoes, pelicans and emus.
After a picnic lunch the children explored Underwater World and were amazed at the fish,
crocodiles and turtles that they saw. We also spotted Nemo and Dory! Everyone enjoyed the
whole school trip and spent the journey back to school talking about what they had seen. It
was a wonderful day out. Miss Libby

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L E Oondon ye uting Reception Visits to the
Natural History Museum
n Thursday 18th June Reception visited the Southbank to
take a journey on the River Thames and to ride on the On Thursday 6th November Reception visited the Natural
History Museum. All the children wrapped up warm, held a
OLondon Eye. Everyone had packed a picnic and brought a partner’s hand and walked to the museum. We were excited
to visit the exhibition on the ‘Human Body,’ where we saw a human
disposable camera to capture the day’s events. At 10.45am Reception brain and how we use our muscles and bones. The highlight of the
boarded the boat and were treated to an informative commentary. The outing was the Dinosaur exhibition where we recognised many
sun was shining as the class waited patiently in the queue for the dinosaurs and tried not to get eaten by the T-rex!
London Eye. Once everyone had entered the pod the children used
their cameras to take snaps of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and All the children listened well and behaved impeccably.
Buckingham Palace. We enjoyed a delightful picnic on the grass verge Miss Aisling
in front of the London Eye. The outing was complete once we had put
on some rather strange and large glasses. We entered the movie theatre
and watched a spectacular 3D movie!
Miss Libby

Little Angel Theatre Trip

PGLn Friday June 5th, Forms 2 and 3 went to PGL. When we got off the coach we were On the 6th of November Form 2 enjoyed
an outing to The Little Angel Theatre to
amazed. After arriving in the evening we played wacky races where we all dressed up see Fantastic Mr Fox. As a part of our
learning on narratives and reading literature
Oin crazy clothes and took part in races before bed. We were so desperate to begin the written by Roald Dahl, Form 2 enjoyed
watching the puppet show. After the
other activities that we woke up early the next day, got dressed quickly and had breakfast all performance we were able to ask the
together. Quad biking, aero ball and trapeze were on Saturday. Everyone had a fantastic puppeteers questions about the show and how
time, it was so much fun. On Sunday we had archery and zip wire. At first some of us were the puppets and set were constructed. The
scared of the zip wire but once we were on it, it was a lot of fun. We had a great campfire as children really enjoyed watching the puppet
our last activity. We had a fabulous trip and no one wanted to leave. It felt like PGL had show as we had read the story in class and
become our home. had a good understanding of the characters
Hari Dattani and Riaz Qureshi from the story. Afterwards we enjoyed a picnic
in the park before returning to school.
Miss Tarni and Mr Sebastian

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Fundraising

Once again this has been a wonderful and busy year for the
Charity Committee. There have been a variety of events
over the year including a visit from Santa, a trip to a nursing
home to sing carols, and a wonderful cake sale that raised over £500
in an hour. The last event of the year was the annual parent’s social
evening which this year was held in the garden at 170 Queen’s Gate.
It was a beautiful evening and a great opportunity for parents to catch
up. There were some fantastic prizes at the silent auction including
pottery and canvases made by the children.

We are just about to reach our target of £10,000 which will be
donated to our chosen charity, the London Eye Hospital Trust.

An enormous thank you to the children, parents, teachers for their
support and lastly thank you to the charity committee who work so
hard to make every event a success.
Miss Nadia

LEFT: Children
sing carols at
a local
nursing home
below left:
the summer
garden party
above: Miss
nadia at the
Queen’s gate
party
Right: Lots
from the
silent auction

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Eaton House
The Manor

Schools

Life at Eaton House
The Manor Prep

HEaetoandHmoaussteeTrh’es MCaonmormPernetp School
It has been an excellent year on the academic front with all our
Year 8 candidates securing places at top-quality senior schools and Some splendid drama productions have been enjoyed this year,
all achieving impressive grades in their final examinations. A including a rip-roaring Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies from the Year 4
number of pupils received awards or prizes for their outstanding boys and a subtle interpretation of Julius Caesar from the senior boys as
performances and a full list of the destinations of all our Year 8 part of the national celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th birthday – the
leavers may be found later in this magazine. Most importantly, the Shakespeare Project. Our new theatre has been in constant use and it
Year 8 Leavers have proved to be an exceptionally kind, considerate has proved to be the perfect venue for concerts and plays.
group of boys who are prepared to go the extra mile and we look
forward to hearing great things about them at their senior schools. We have talented sportsmen throughout the school, but the sporting
prowess of our Year 5 group is astonishing. They have now gone two
We have created new classrooms to accommodate larger year groups years undefeated in their inter-school football fixtures and are pretty
and excellent new staff have been appointed for September 2015. We impressive on the rugby field and in their cricket games. We were
welcome Miss Rebecca Emberey to be Head of Geography, Ms Mary thrilled to see Eaton House The Manor boys representing their boroughs
Pedder to teach within the English department and Mme Marie-Pierre in the London Youth Games and coming home with medals.
Denaro to teach French.
Five boys were chosen to have their paintings exhibited at the Royal
College of Art in May as part of the annual Young Art competition,
while the summer concert saw a cast of nearly a hundred boys give a
wonderful performance of a medley from Les Miserables and a smaller
group of senior boys got the theatre positively rocking to the sound of
‘Bills’ by LunchMoney Lewis. The boys gave an encore in Final Assembly
– providing an appropriately upbeat send-off for the start of the
summer holidays.

My First Year at Westminster

By Gaspard Baroudel, Head Boy 2013-2014

Now, thinking back about the days at 58 Clapham Common inside the House was a whole new dynamic, considering I was now
Northside, it feels like a lifetime ago. The environment and the smallest in the school. Furthermore, I now adore rowing, a sport
school community felt so safe and protective in comparison which although carried out even under heavy rain and at freezing
to the busy bustling roads of Westminster. Thinking about my time at temperatures in winter I now perform, reaching the semi-finals of the
Eaton House the Manor forces me to look nostalgically at those ‘good National Schools Regatta in Westminster’s A Boat. Yet my most
old days’ and my generation of alumni. However I would be foolish to powerful memory of this successful academic year was the first time I
believe it was us who marked the school more than it had marked us. ever walked into Westminster Abbey to sing hymns and pray, in a
place that all people are honoured to be allowed to perform in.
The education, not to be confused with schooling, and imprint
pressed upon me at Eaton House irrevocably placed me in an However I sincerely believe that I cannot fully claim all of the
excellent position having come to Westminster. This school, hidden credit for this successful year, in hindsight. The transition and even
away in a sanctuary, is one of the most beautiful places in London, the foundation of the teaching at Westminster were directly the cause
overshadowed by Westminster Palace and Abbey. Originally having of my time at Eaton House. And the quality of my education can be
to ballad across an enormous campus from Weston’s to Suttcliff’s highlighted by the fact that upon leaving Eaton House the Manor
when going from English to Latin was not as daunting to me as to and finishing Year 9, I find myself thriving in this environment and
others who had never left the safety of one room in which they had fitting right in. I recommend every boy works hard, and with the staff
all their lessons. Boarding was also new, and the lack of privacy in my and opportunities at Eaton House they can achieve almost any school
room shared with three others and such a strong sense of community or position and flourish in any environment.

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House Reports

Arundel House

Vincere aut perdere cum honore: To win or lose with honour

H ’ Rousemaster s eport ARUNDEL HOUSE TEAM
rundel have had a good year this year across the board, with
House successes in academic, artistic and sporting disciplines. House Master: Mr Russell
House Tutors: Mr Rixham, Mdme Lena, Miss Ferguson, Miss
AIn addition to the House events many boys have achieved Jacklin, Mrs Ferruzzi, Miss Delaney, Mrs Dexter
House Captain: Alexander Allen
individual success in school work and school related work, Deputy House Captain: Felix Sutton
culminating in a large number of House points and Good Shows
being awarded. As Housemaster, it always gives me immense pleasure Autumn Term 2014
seeing the boys achieve well across the board, resulting in many boys Form Prize: M Darley, C Fraser, A Snook, W Hunt
raising self-esteem and confidence as a result. Effort Prize: G Potter, H Buchan
Football Colours: R Power, A Squire, S Kenny, A Chawla
It is also wonderful to see how the senior boys have matured into
well rounded young men having gained fantastic achievements in Spring Term 2015
getting entry to their senior schools. I certainly wish the senior boys
the best of luck for the future and I know that they will all provide a Form Prize: R Power, J Schaafsma, A Miyake, A Allen
positive contribution in their respective senior schools.
Effort Prize: A Gersht
The year has culminated in the first end-of-term House trip.
Arundel went to The Harry Potter Experience in Hertfordshire, on Rugby Colours: S Kenny, A Squire, B Cooke, J Behan-Woodall
the penultimate day of the school year. The boys thoroughly enjoyed
themselves (as did the staff!). The trip provided a fitting end to the Hockey Colours: R Hentze
year and it was great to give the boys across the year groups an
opportunity to mix and partake in activities together. Year 5 Quaich: B Morrison

I would like to thank my House Captain, Alexander Allen and Summer Term 2015
Deputy House Captain, Felix Sutton, for their excellent contribution
to the House over this past year. Form Prize: M Darley, R Power, J Schaafsma, A Miyake

Finally, I would also like to extend a big welcome to those boys Effort Prize: J Keppel
who will be joining Arundel from the Pre-prep school (and some
from further afield) in September 2015. Year 5 Quaich: B Cooke
Mr P Russell
Headmasters Cup: J Behan-Woodall

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Balmoral House

Libens, Volens et Potens: Gladly willing and able

H ’ Rousemistress eport Downing for all your support. You have been wonderful role models for
almoral is a multi-talented House and we can be very proud of your House.
our participation in House events this past year. In sports news,
It has been a pleasure to have been Housemistress of such a great
Bour Year 6 rugby team came first in the Inter-House Tournament. House and I leave with fantastic memories!
Ms Aideen Seymour
Years 4 and 5 won the House Swimming Gala and we came second in
both the Junior and Senior Tug of Wars! H C ’ Rouse aptain s eport
t has been a great honour and privilege to be House Captain of
Balmoral is renowned for public speaking and this year was no Balmoral this year. Our House has the most fantastic group of boys
different. Jasper Sodha came first again in the House Poetry
Competition. We had various individual successes in the Public Iwho give their all to the school. I would like to especially thank
Speaking Competition. We also won the House Debating Competition
as well as the Mind Over Manor Quiz. Our favourite win this year our amazing Housemistress, Ms Seymour, for everything she has done.
however, was undoubtedly the House Music. We had a lot of fun We all wish her enormous luck in her new job in Milan. Next year, Mr
getting gelled-up and practising our dance moves for a fantastic Day will be taking over as Housemaster. We wish him good luck; I
rendition of ‘Greased Lightnin’! know all the Balmoral boys will give him all their support.

We bid a fond farewell to our Year 8 House members who have all Our House has had an amazing year with many successful
performed extremely well in their exams and have been accepted into competitions. We have had Charlie Allison winning the Public
excellent senior schools. All the best for the future Theo Chevis speaking competition; we also won the overall House Music and many
(Cranbrook), Charlie Allison (Winchester College), Gulliver Woods more inter-house competitions. Each year group has pushed to put
(Wetherby Senior School), Henry Darell-Brown (Oundle), James house points on the board and to try their hardest in all aspects of
Lawrence (Marlborough College) and Joe Downing (Harrow). We know school life.
you will go to your new schools ‘Libens, Volens et Potens’.
Good luck to the incoming Year 4 students joining us in September.
On a personal note, next year I leave Balmoral in the capable hands I hope you will have a very successful and fun five years in the Prep. I
of Mr Day as I move to Milan for a new adventure. I would like to say a know that next year will bring great bounties. Both Deputy House
huge thank you to all the Balmoral teachers: Mrs Freer, Mrs Sarti, Ms Captain, Joe Downing, and I would like to wish the best of luck to
Lively, Mr Sprott and Mr Day. Your support and enthusiasm inspire the Balmoral in the future.
boys immensely and has made my job so much easier! Thank you also Henry Darell-Brown
to the outgoing Captain and Deputy, Henry Darell-Brown and Joe

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Stirling House

Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re: Gentle in manner, strong in action

H ’ Rousemaster s eport thoughtful, kind and respectful. We open doors for staff and visitors
nother busy year has passed and we rapidly edge towards the and help our friends when they are in need. Everyone in Stirling
wonderful summer holidays. Stirling House has been a House works hard and to the best of their abilities. Stirling House
members do not give up, no matter how great the odds, and we
Amarvellous place to be over the past academic year and I have strongly believe in helping ourselves, and each other, to reach our full
potential.
been immensely privileged to seeing many Stirling boys achieving Sam Smith
great things! While we have not topped the House Points league
table this year, we have excelled in lots of other ways, not least being church at night by ben walsh, stirling house
our penchant for Benchball as well as our Junior Rugby prowess. I am
always inspired by Stirling House’s
members’ unstinting courtesy and
the sense of fair play in everything
they do, and this, I firmly believe,
typifies the ethos of Eaton House
The Manor School in every respect.
Mr Lennox-Hilton

House Captain’s
Report

Stirling has had a great year
and we achieved many
things. We have particularly
excelled at Benchball, winning both
the junior and senior competitions.
However, I believe that Stirling has
not only been great at games, we
have always shown ourselves to be

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Windsor House

Animis opibusque parati: Ready in purpose

H ’ Rousemaster s eport handing over the reins to Mr Waring, I am very proud to have been
s we head toward the end of the academic year, and my given the opportunity to lead such a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated
last as Windsor Housemaster, I would like to praise the groups of boys over the past five years. I look forward to enjoying the
future successes that Windsor will inevitably achieve under Mr Waring’s
Aboys and staff of the House. Being Housemaster of such a guidance. Mr Jeans

high achieving group of individuals is a pleasure, and a privilege. wizard of oz
From the autumn term onwards the Windsorians of Eaton book cover
design by
House The Manor have excelled in the classroom, as was evident vincent
from the long line of Windsor Good Show badges awarded during muirhead,
assembly. I would like to highlight our quartet of Year 8 boys and windsor
their fine achievements in Common Entrance; Finn Campbell to house
St Edward’s in Oxford, Alimorad Marandi to St Paul’s, Edward
Richards to Eton and Christopher Sloan to Radley.
Congratulations to you all.

Moving on to our sporting achievements, not even a
scorchingly hot, record-breaking July day could sap the energy
from our athletic stars on Sports Day. The Millennium Arena in
Battersea Park once again saw Windsor sweep the board – Henry
Shippey receiving the Junior Victor Ludorum, Max Eastwood
receiving the Senior Victor Ludorum and the Athletics Cup
remaining in the hands of Windsor for another year. Well done to
you all!

Behind every successful House is a dedicated body of staff,
always there to support and inspire the boys in everything they
do; I would like to thank Mr Gaunt, Miss Bromet, Mr Waring,
Miss Mackie, Miss Lowe and Mrs Emerton – you are an
inspiration to the boys.

As I step down from the position of Windsor Housemaster,

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Sports U10s FOOTBALL TEAMS

FIRST XI FOOTBALL TEAM

M ’ Ranager s eport Autumn Term 2014 FOOTBALL COLOURS
aton House The Manor Prep has Colts (Yr 5): O Turpin, A Smellie, J Grimstone,
had another good term of football In addition to the football results, below are H Shippey, R Sloan, N Dykes, A De Calonje,
all the winners of all the additional sporting E Ford, F Evans, R Power, E Middleton,
Eduring the autumn of 2014. We activities throughout the term; O Hogbin, A Squire, S Kenny, J Hemmings,
L Williams, W Evans, A Chawla
proved that we have strength in depth across FOOTBALL
all the age groups, with many notable ½ (Yr 7): J Sodha, S Clarke, O Lewey,
successes throughout the term. The current HOUSE FOOTBALL G Wrather, O Muirhead, M Eastwood,
U9 (Year 4 team) carried the mantle set B Walsh, M Ellingsen, T Hill, J Moeller-
by last year’s U9 by getting to the final 4s A Competition: Stirling Schwartz, F Koessler, T Julin, R Hentze
of the Eaton Square London Prep School
Tournament (37 teams in total). Eaton B Competition: Arundel Full (Yr 8): T Chevis, J Downing, C Sloan,
House The Manor were the only school H Dubois, P Azagra, J Behan-Woodall,
to get both A and B teams through to the 5s A Competition: Stirling M Haigh, E Richards, A Marandi,
knock-out stages. Unfortunately, the A team O Gordon-Brown, A Allen, S Smith, E Smellie,
fell at the last hurdle, losing narrowly 1-0 B Competition: Windsor G Woods, F Sutton
to Thomas’s Battersea in the final.
Nevertheless, it was a fantastic effort 6s Windsor HOUSE BASKETBALL
by all the boys involved in the team.
Senior (7/8s Windsor Junior (4/5s): Stirling
The U10 A team continued their Senior (6/7/8s): Stirling
impressive record, winning all their games JUNIOR FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR
throughout the term until the final game Alexander Smellie
of the season when they went down narrowly SENIOR FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR
1-2 to a Year 6 team from Oliver House. Magnus Ellingsen
FOOTBALLING EXCELLENCE
The U11s had a season of mixed fortunes, Pedro Azagra
however they did win through to the quarter GOLDEN BOOTS
finals of the regional ISFA 7s competition, Nicholas Dykes (Y5) - 16 goals
losing by the narrowest of margins, 1-0,
to the eventual winners, St Paul’s school. Diving
t the end of the summer
The U13s got better as the term term Jack Schaafsma won
progressed. Consisting of largely Year 7 boys,
they got off to a slow start in September, Aa bronze medal at the
losing heavily to Harrodian School
in the ISFA Cup. However, they then White Rose National Diving
went on to draw with Alleyn’s School Competiton. Held in Leeds, the
and beat Thomas’s Clapham, Westminster competition brings together the best
and to prove how far they had come, divers in the country and is highly
Harrodian, at the end of the term. competitive.
Having a strong Year 7 bodes well for
next year! Jack was very proud to be
Mr Russell presented with his medal by Alicia
Blagg, who was one of the British
diving gold medalists at the 2014
Commonwealth Games.

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Sports

Spring Term 2015 RUGBY COLOURS HOCKEY COLOURS

The spring term saw the boys participating in a COLTS: E Middleton, S Kenny, L Clarke, HALF: J Sodha, J Burton, R Hentze,
large number of Rugby and Hockey fixtures with T Glynne-Percy, J Grimstone,
successes in both sports, particularly in the O Hogbin, T Makin, R Sloan, M Eastwood
younger age groups. T Foster, O Turpin, F Evans,
R Foster, A Smellie, A Squire, HOUSE BENCHBALL
RUGBY H Shippey, E Ford, B Cooke
HALF (Yr 7): F Koessler, O Lewey, O Muirhead, Junior: Stirling Senior: Stirling
4s A Competition Stirling J Middleton, T Julin, M Morris,
B Competition Arundel G Balmer, B Walsh, G Wrather, CROSS-COUNTRY RESULTS
5s A Competition Windsor J Moeller-Schwartz, M Ellingsen,
B Competition Windsor M Eastwood, S Clarke, T Hill, Junior: 1st H Shippey, 2nd T Makin, 3rd R Sloan
6s Balmoral T Adesanoye, L Farzad, T Klafkowski Senior: 1st C Sloan (below, receiving Cup),
Senior (7/8s) Windsor FULL (Yr 8): J Behan-Woodall, C Sloan, 2nd M Eastwood, 3rd B Walsh
O Gordon-Brown, E Smellie,
Played Won Drew Lost S Smith, P Azagra
U9s: 17 15 0 2
U10s: 17 11 1 5 HOCKEY Drew Lost
U11s: 14 7 1 6 3 3
1st XI: 3 1 0 2 Played Won 0 2
2nd XI: 2 1 0 1 U9s: 10 4 1 4
U13s: 4 1 0 3 U10s: 4 2 1 0
U11s: 5 0 1 0
RUGBY EXCELLENCE CUP 1st XI: 2 1
2nd XI: 2 1
Jack Behan-Woodall, for excellent general play
and improvements in all areas of the game HOUSE HOCKEY

Junior (4/5s): Arundel Senior (6/7/8s): Balmoral

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Sports Day Sports Day results:

On what was probably the hottest Sports Day to date, the 1. Windsor, 40 points
Eaton House boys provided an excellent spectacle of 2. Stirling, 35 points
athleticism in the heat. There were some fine individual 3. Arundel, 21 points
performances from many of the boys, particularly in the throwing 4. Balmoral, 18 points
events where records tumbled. Parents were treated to a fantastic
display of ‘House muscle’ in the Tug of War, which for the first time,
included a junior competition. The worthy winners of the Victor
Ludorum were Henry Shippey (Junior) and Max Eastwood (Senior).

EVENT WINNER
Yr 4 100m Sebastian Cederwell
Yr 5 100m Toby Makin
Yr 6 100m Oliver How
Yr 7 100m Max Eastwood
Yr 8 100m Oliver Gordon-Brown
Jr 800m Henry Shippey
Sr 800m Max Eastwood
Jr Shot Putt Robert Sloan
Jr Discus Louis Clarke
Jr Javelin Bear Cooke
Jr High Jump Paddy Smith
Jr Long Jump Henry Shippey
Jr Triple Jump Chinedu Orji
Sr Shot Putt Alexander Allen
Sr Discus Oliver Lewey
Sr Javelin Oliver Gordon-Brown
Sr High Jump Pedro Azagra
Sr Long Jump Max Eastwood
Sr Triple Jump Alimorad Marandi
Jr 4x100m Windsor
Sr 4x100m Windsor
Jr Tug of War Arundel
Sr Tug of War Arundel

Summer Term 2015 6s (A-E): Won 1, Lost 2 5s (A-E): Won 9, Lost 6
7s (A-E): Won 1, Lost 1 6s (A-E): Won 7, Lost 1
The wet weather affected fixtures during the Ist/2nd XI: Won 1, Lost 4 7s (A-E): Won 8, Lost 4
early part of term but we still managed to get a Cricket Excellence (Hunter-Lees Cup): Jack
good number of fixtures in. We had a generally Behan-Woodall Swimming 2nd: Windsor
good set of results in the cricket right through HIGHEST SCORE IN A SINGLE INNINGS: Oliver 4th: Arundel
from the U9s to the 12s. We also had positive Lewey (35) JUNIOR
results in our tennis matches against Arnold CRICKET COLOURS 1st: Balmoral 2nd Stirling
House and Harrodian schools. Listed are the Full (Yr 8): P Azagra, O Gordon-Brown, J Behan- 3rd: Stirling 4th: Windsor
winners of sporting activities and sports awards. Woodall, E Richards, C Sloan, S Smith SENIOR
CRICKET BALL THROWING COMPETITION: 1st: Arundel
Cricket Junior (Trophy): Oscar Turpin (46.7m) 3rd: Balmoral
Senior (Trophy): Max Eastwood (56.19m)
House Cricket
Tennis
4s: Windsor 5s: Arundel SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Christopher Sloan
4s (A-E): Won 9, Lost 6 SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD:
6s: Stirling 7/8s: Windsor Oliver Gordon-Brown

4s (A-E): Won 15, Lost 2

5s (A-E): Won 7, Lost 3

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Creative Writing

felix majumdar, 6aj

‘BWF Pack
rom the ast Luckily, I already had connections on Earth because we had an alien
posing as a local on every planet. His name was Loran, aka Barack
hat is this place? These creatures cannot even Obama. He was someone who caught the world’s attention.

communicate in a coherent language.’ I transported myself to the Oval Office in the colossal, magnificent
building known as the White House. We devised a plan to use the most
‘This world will never make a name for itself. Let us get important social network, called the Twitter. We would put up a tweet
on Loran’s account warning the human race of the dire consequences of
out of here before these animals notice us.’ greed for short term gain. The tweet was posted and went totally viral. It
read, ‘I, Barack Obama, need the people to step up and stop their
That was me a hundred thousand years ago. I was so wrong. I am from negative ways. It is clear that the Earth will not last very long if life
continues in this manner. Therefore we need to do something about it,
a planet unknown to the human race. I look for planets that harm together as a mankind.’

themselves and I make them aware of the consequences. If this does not ‘Do you think this will work?’ he asked me.
I replied, ‘It is our last chance.’
work, I take them down. On my planet I am known as Drozan, but my However, after a couple of weeks the story died down and humans
continued in their rotten ways, destroying their natural habitat. The
human name is Daniel. One last thing: I can travel at the speed of light Earth would come to an end unless I did something urgently.
My final solution was to erase the memories of these self-destructive
and consequently I never age. humans and start Earth all over again. I would make it go back to the
harmless, quiet Earth it once was during the Stone Age. We had done
My commander told me that planet Earth was ruining its atmosphere, this on a number of other planets. Sadly, some didn’t bounce back, such
as Mars. All I had to do to make earthlings forget their ghastly ways was
the same harmless planet Earth that I visited a hundred thousand years to press a button.
Goodbye Earth… See you après le déluge.
ago. I was to set off forthwith and put a stop to this. It was a rather long Ali Marandi, 8AW

journey, taking between 5–10 minutes to arrive. Nothing could have

prepared me for what I saw. Coming from my scented planet with no

ruinous chemicals, I was shocked.

Things have changed a lot since my last visit. I would certainly not

allow these hooligans to continue in the manner in which they are

behaving. The air was unbearable. What kind of a place have I come to?

This planet is obsessed with two things, wealth and power, at whatever

cost. There is even a saying on Earth that money makes the world go

round. The human race had to realise that all they were in need of was

clean air and unpolluted water enough to last for future generations.

Every year more and more was expected from Earth: new technology,

new ways of transport. Everybody wanted the fast life with no limits.

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The Chapel robbie foster, 5lm
alex miyake, 6aj
As I drift away into another world, I see the crumbling, decimated chapel.
It stands there as silent as the winds on a summer’s day,
There looking like a grandfather of all the houses we see today.

The windows are smashed and sharp, surrounded by the frame,
It is like a ghost you can see right through,
The windows’ silent, subtle posture stays still like a stalker,

The tricking trees behind track down travellers and surround them,
Whilst swaying and sinking into the soft earth,
Like children camouflaged in hide and seek.

Below the trees lies the deserted, swaying, humid grass,
It being silent and subtle like a knife,
But it tastes like sugar and honey.

Whilst all this is happening the dark, dingy watch-out hut is looking over
the silent valley,
Listening to the wails and whines of the devil whispering back soothingly,
But tourists take no notice of the underground labyrinth.

How succulent the sugar glazed grass is,
Waiting there to be grazed by the clueless cows,
With sugar, sitting, stoic and soundless on top,

The trees are like evil minions spying for the devil,
Spying in packs of hunters, and have no mercy on their prey.

I wake up breathing heavily and not wary of what’s going on,
I think back at the wondrous chapel, It was a dream...
Lucas Jones, 6AJ

From ‘The Forest’

The trees sigh slowly as they sway in the serene wind
reaching out with their branches like witches’ twisted fingers.
The leaves silently slip off their smooth branches and slide to the ground,
becoming amber rain, gliding in the air.

The cascading waterfall crashes down like a rumbling avalanche,
rolling down the cliff, its crystal blue surface catching the light.
The gentle stream trickles by and dances across the rocks,
as it rushes on.

The sturdy and stumpy rocks stand unyielding
against the splashing stream,
while the golden leaves leap off the trees
and float to the ground.

There he stands while the crisp and delicate leaves fly by,
and a tear rolls down his ghostly face.
Oh, how he longed to be with the gnarled old trees
and the stream that gurgled like a baby.
Alex Miyake, 6AJ

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Drama & Music

R S Hobin and the herwood oodies

ear 4 journeyed into the depths of Sherwood Forest for their play
this year and discovered the hilarious truth behind the legend of

YRobin Hood! Their

performance was a huge
success, filled with
tights, fights and lights!
It was a side-splitting,
action-packed adventure.
From start to finish it
was filled with catchy,
show-stopping songs and
fabulously funny jokes!
Jessica Lowe

M Rusic eport perform the solo on the oboe! Another and play music in our class lessons. We have
magnificent solo was from Tom Klafkowski also been learning about how songs are
he Year 2014–2015 has been as busy who sung the first verse of ‘Once in Royal created, the periods of musical history and
as ever in the Prep School Music David’s City’, which was truly stunning. The about the Music Hall, amongst many other
whole occasion was truly momentous.” things.
TDepartment!
Our first performance of the year is always The spring term musical event is the Many congratulations go to all the boys for
very special as it involves the Prep, Pre-prep House Music Competition. All boys take a very successful, musical year!
and Girls’ schools getting together for part in it. This year Balmoral were the Fran Freer
Harvest Festival. This year, as ever, we held overall winners – so well done to them.
our service in Holy Trinity Church, on
Clapham Common. They always make us The Summer Extravaganza is always a big
very welcome there. affair! This year has been no exception. We
had performances from all of our groups; the
Our next event was our Christmas Concert orchestra, choir, Junior Vocal Ensemble,
which took place in our lovely new school Senior Vocal Ensemble and the School Band.
theatre. There were many fine performances The band bought the house down with a
from a range of boys. The finale of ‘All I performance of Elton John’s ‘I’m Still
Want For Christmas is You’ made perfect use Standing’ and then the popular ‘Bills’. Our
of our glitter ball, and was a rousing end to final massed item was a medley of songs from
the concert. Les Miserables. Tissues were, indeed,
required!
Our annual Carol Service was held in
Holy Trinity Church. Edward Smellie, Head Our peripatetic music teachers play a huge
Chorister, has written the following about it: role in the success of the department. They
are all incredible teachers and very
“The Carol service was a highlight for the supportive. Their contribution to the life of
Music Department as it included every boy the school is immense so a huge vote of
in the school. Each year group had two songs thanks to them!
which they performed. The whole school
then joined together to perform a carol The boys continue to learn how to read
entitled ‘Minstrels’. Personally, it was a joy to

The Shakespeare Project 2014

Eaton House The Manor Prep boys were thrilled to be invited to take part in the annual
Schools’ Shakespeare Festival, particularly during the 450th Anniversary of
Shakespeare’s birth. We chose to perform Julius Caesar and auditions were held for
Year 6, Year 7 and Year 8 boys. The cast were superb from start to finish and were true
ambassadors for the school. We are all looking forward to next year already.
Peter Rixham

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