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Peasants’ Revolt, as well as Tudor explorers and the
Slave Trade. Visits included a trip to the Hastings
Tapestry Project to admire the intricate tapestries,
which represented 900 chronological years of British
history from 1066 to 1966.
For the Year 8s following the Common Entrance History
Syllabus, the focus for the year was consolidating their
knowledge and understanding of England in the
Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. The children
planned, drafted and edited essays on why the English
lost the Battle of Hastings and the consequences of
the Norman Conquest, on the causes of the Peasants’
Revolt and the reasons it ultimately failed, and on
the Reformation and Elizabethan England. Lara
S and Thomas S both deserve special mention for
their performance on the Common Entrance History
paper, as does Francis C for his impressive result on
the Winchester Entrance Exam. Francis C also did very
well on the Townsend-Warner History Prize, making it
through to the second round of the competition and
finishing in the top 100 in the country.
Unfortunately, most scholarship exams were cancelled
in the summer; only Eastbourne College went ahead
with Common Academic Scholarship Exams. Vinehall
enjoyed particularly strong results in History, with
Dexter B, Mary K-B and Gryff W all achieving A*s.
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Life Skills We found our Brave!

A perfect example of Life Skills spilling out of the
classroom and into all areas of school life happened
as we highlighted the issues of children’s mental
health by supporting Place2be’s ‘Find Your Brave’
week. In an assembly at the start of the week the
children were told that as well as physical health we
all have mental health – it is our feelings, emotions,
thinking and moods. Sometimes we are mentally
happy, confident and carefree and sometimes we
feel down, stressed, worried and scared. We all have
positive and negative feelings and good mental
health means also experiencing negative emotions.
The children were asked to consider small steps of
bravery that can be taken every day as we take on
various challenges in our day to day life. A Pirate
assembly kick-started the Brave theme in the Pre-
Prep, where all the children were invited to help
Year 1 on their Pirate quest to ‘Find their Brave’ too.
Ooh-arrrr! Maisie Monkey stickers were given to
those who were courageous enough!
We continued to be inquisitive about religion…
In Life Skills pupils are not just learning about how
to express how they ‘feel’ and are certainly not just
chatting about the ‘touchy feely stuff”; Life Skills
now incorporates religious understanding. Year 6
learned about Islam and Sikhism, where they were
regularly put to the test with memory challenges
whilst jumping on one leg; they have impressive
memories and are not surprisingly quick with their
answers if it means they get to stop hopping! Pupils
in Years 7 and 8 looked at places in the world which
are significant for different religions and also what
religions teach about our care of Planet Earth (the
Lent term Academic theme). The children had to
give presentations demonstrating their knowledge
and showing how their opinions have been formed.
We focused on Mental Health and Self-Esteem…
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week back in
February pupils in Years 7 and 8 were treated to
workshops by Alex from the Self Esteem Team.
The focus for Year 7 was exam stress and self-
esteem. Alex asked them to consider what
motivates them and how they can use this to
help them prepare for exams. He talked about
how anxiety can make you feel, both mentally and
physically, and explained the science behind ‘fight
or flight’. He helped our pupils understand how
they each respond to their own anxieties and gave
them techniques to practise when they are feeling
stressed and anxious.
Year 8 had sessions on drugs and addiction. The
children were completely absorbed in his testimony
as he described his path towards drugs. He
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drugs and the effects they can have on our bodies and We United in lockdown for the benefit of others!
minds. His mission is to arm children with knowledge As the world began to cope with a new normal we
so that when they are put in situations where they are called our pupils together to Unite for charity. The
presented with choices they are fully informed. Later staff united with a Vinehall version of ‘All Together
this continued with a second workshop on addiction. Now’ by The Farm (forever to be seen online … it
Here Alex moved away from drugs and spoke about can never be deleted!)
addiction to gaming and social media. He asked the In the classroom
children to think about the trigger, action, investment Our year began with children from Pre-Prep to Year
and rewards that these things bring and how to 6 considering the rights of others. Pupils looked at
break the cycles; simple solutions like turning off how in life we all have rights, but with those rights
notifications work wonders! come responsibilities, rewards and consequences.
We were Digitally Active… Whilst the younger pupils look at how their own
Our team of trainee Digital Leaders were joined in behaviour impacts both their own and the learning
February by two of the existing team in providing of others, pupils in Years 5 and 6 considered how
a workshop for our Year 5 and 6 pupils. The theme this affects children across the world and looked at
for this year’s Safer Internet Day was ‘Free to be you’ migrants, refugees and children working in cocoa
and the team gave a great talk about the difference plantations in Ghana. These pupils had to decide
between our online and offline identities. They were whether these global children’s rights are met.
very nervous; presenting to your peers is difficult! Year 6 specifically looked Maslow’s Triangle and
Nevertheless they gave a good performance and whether little Patrick, from Ghana, will ever reach
it was a great rehearsal for something daunting in self-actualisation. The older pupils continued with
the afternoon. their Citizenship curriculum by looking at the ever-
The team went to Etchingham CE Primary School confusing world of politics and parliament. Having
where they gave the same presentation to Year 3, learned last year about the general make-up of our
4, 5 and 6 pupils. Over 60 children sat (beautifully) democratic parliament and how we vote for parties
and listened to our team who spoke with great to run the country, our Year 8 pupils found out how
confidence and energy. I was so proud of them; laws are passed.
they really impressed the staff at Etchingham and With all this and ‘Relationships and Sex Education’,
kept the pupils engaged for 45 minutes. Our children dreams and goals for the future, how to look after
really are courageous and made me beam with pride. money and budget for the future and debating –
Safer Internet Day continued later in the day when Phew! It was an exhausting but amazing year! I will
a small group of parents came along to hear about take away many fantastic memories of teaching
Live Streaming and Gaming. With information from Life Skills and seeing it lived out in the Vinehall
the CEOP education programme, the National community.
Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation, Louise Payne
I provided them with an overview of different popular
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Maths The 2019-2020 academic year got off to a S, Izzie S and Gryff W each being awarded
Bronze certificates, and Nathan L and Zuriel N
promising start with four of the Year 5s heading each awarded a Silver certificate. Nathan also
off to St Andrews at the end of September made it through to one of the follow-on rounds
to take part in a Maths Challenge. Sebastian later in the term.
B, Albie G, Zain J, Lucy P, Milo P and Hannah Milly D, Nathan L, Zuriel N and Izzie S also
Q embraced the activities and enjoyed a fun represented Vinehall at the Regional Final of
afternoon of problem solving. the Team Maths Challenge, which took place at
Maths Week England, which takes place in early Robertsbridge Community College in March.
November, is beginning to become more of a The Team Maths Challenge involves a number of
feature on many schools’ calendars, and Vinehall rounds, including a Group Round, Crossnumber,
pupils took part in an online competition on the Shuttle and Relay. Most teams that take part are
Mangahigh website over the course of the week. made up of two Year 8 and two Year 9 pupils,
Sebastian B and Charlie P were both awarded so teams from prep schools are always at a
medals for their hard work and many other pupils disadvantage, but the team worked well together
spent a lot of time honing their maths skills on and can be proud of their performance.
the Mangahigh website, to which all Prep School Sadly the events scheduled for the second
pupils have access throughout the year. half of the school year, including the Junior
Another feature of Maths Week is the annual Maths Challenge and the Primary Team Maths
Primary Maths Challenge. All pupils in Years Challenge that was due to be hosted at Vinehall,
5 and 6 had the opportunity to apply their were not able to take place. This was a shame as
mathematical problem-solving skills to answer these two events are undoubtedly the biggest
questions on number, shape and logic. One on the calendar for the Maths Department.
question from the 2019 paper was ‘What is the However, the end of year exams did go ahead
smallest possible number of children in a family, and the following pupils deserve special mention
if each child has at least one brother and at least for their performance: Norman B, Alex K,
one sister?’ All the children showed tremendous Nathan L, Milo M, Zuriel N, Izzie S and James S
perseverance when tackling the questions. all achieved A*s on the Level 3 Common
Congratulations in particular to Hugo E, Clara Entrance Maths papers and Dexter B and Gryff
F and Lucy P for gaining a Gold certificate. W both achieved As on the CASE papers for
In early 2020, Vinehall entered a number of pupils Eastbourne College.
for the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge Paul Borrows
for the first time. Given that this competition is
intended for pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11, Vinehall
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Science Science at Vinehall goes from strength to strength. Considering the recent upheaval, I can give

only praise to the students in Year 8 who persevered through the lockdown period to produce some
of the best results for years, in all examinations, including CASE, CE Level 1 and Level 2. The pupils
achieved 10 A*, 11 A, 10 B and 5 C grades, and I congratulate them all.
We have continued to invest in the practical aspects of science, including extending the ecology
syllabus and including work with simple logic circuits in Year 8. Unfortunately our annual excursion
to Marwell was cancelled.
We continue to develop links to other curriculum areas, including working closely with the mathematics
department on the pupils’ ability to draw and analyse graphs and to manipulate simple equations
to calculate unknown values in problems, particularly in physics.
We have continued to deliver the statutory Relationships and Sex Education curriculum, with our
colleagues in the Life Skills team, in the first part of the Michaelmas term.
The Astronomy club continued its traditional battle against cloudy skies and pouring rain but did
manage some good observations at the start of the Lent Term. Science club was involved in building
solar powered vehicles and tanks, and experimented on such things as extracting iron from Special
K breakfast cereal using standard laboratory techniques such as filtration and evaporation.
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STEM

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STEM has come alive this year at Vinehall, with - from recycling to tsunami houses. Throughout the
projects we have been promoting independence
more children having the opportunity to experience and problem-solving; some projects found hurdles
STEM across the whole school. From Nursery to early on but remained calm and worked around the
Year 4 the children have STEM integrated into their issue. Years 3-7 were invited to visit the Fair and
Learning Journeys and Topics; and in Years 5 and 6 the Year 6s communicated their process and ideas
the children have the chance to focus on STEM as so clearly to the other children, they should feel
a timetabled lesson. an enormous sense of pride. The other children
From water wheels to light houses, Pre-Prep are wandered around to discuss the projects and
able to incorporate STEM into our termly themes. explore the corresponding activities that the Year
The children explore different real-world concepts 6s created; for example, one group’s transferrable
through questioning and practical investigation. flood barrier had a mini dam activity.
Although Pre-Prep were unable to participate in During the final term Year 5 took part in a range of
their STEM event during the summer, the children STEM activities to earn their CREST Awards. The
were still able to join in with activities such as den children explored kite making, bridge building and
building, dinosaur homes and using junk modelling stain removal. The activities aim to encourage the
to create modes of transport. children to think about planning and delivering
The spirit of Robot Wars came alive during our first investigation, then using the results to suggest
term; the children used a deconstructed remote- a solution. Due to the practical nature of STEM,
control car to adapt and create an inspired car ready Remote Learning posed its own challenges. However,
for battle. Year 6 were incredibly enthusiastic and the children took part in the STEM sessions with
were keen to improve their cars after each round. great enthusiasm. From recycled shoes to waterproof
The course was full of classic obstacles such as falling hats, the theme of using everyday materials in STEM
objects, pits and traps. was encouraged.
Year 6 hosted Vinehall’s first STEM Fair this year, We look forward to next year and discovering
they created their own independent projects and opportunities for many more STEM events and trips
shared them with the other year groups. Year 6 to enrich the curriculum.
researched and developed their projects to highlight Louisa Bennett
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Art is
not just

about
being
a good
artist ...

The Arts

...It is about seeing the
world and making sense of
it. It is about understanding
who you are and what you

want to be.”

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Art

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This year has been a time of different colours and Year 6 pupils designed their mechanically themed
artworks, based on the art movement of Vorticism.
textures. With some challenges along the way, our Their work evoked a feeling of movement and the
artists have, once again, embraced every opportunity. pupils added graphite and/or copper strips to their
There have been some grander successes in the form artwork to create an interactive piece using the device
of two scholarships and a number of smaller, no less ‘Makey Makey’.
important, successes in the classroom and during Year 5 became textile artists and weavers, using a
the period of remote learning. variety of colours and textures to create their work
We have looked at a huge variety of topics from inspired by the culture of the Navajo.
Product Design with Year 8, through to making clay Year 4 studied different types of architecture from
chocolates with Year 2 as part of their topic work Zaha Hadid to Antonio Gaudi. They practised ways
about Brazil. to design a building and drew on location.
Always linking to the art core skills, all year groups Year 3 explored the topic of the Amazon rainforest
have worked across the disciplines and have been and experimented with applying texture to a 3D
encouraged to perfect their skills not only in school, surface. They continued their exploration into fossils
but by practising at home and during after school clubs. and looked at the natural world.
Year 8 enjoyed being product designers, by looking Year 2 designed William Morris inspired wallpaper,
at surface texture and combining materials such as cut out Victorian silhouettes and enjoyed using the
Modroc, papier mâche’, enamelling, photo transfer whiteboard to explore digital drawing. The pupils
and pyrography. They have also experimented in studied Brazil, as part of their learning journey, so
Photoshop, to create digital images on the theme they made and designed ceramic chocolates.
of ’identity’ and looked at image resolution, colour There have also been a range of trips this year
calibration and the issue of copyright. including a Year 8 visit to the Hastings Contemporary,
Year 7 studied propaganda posters as part of their a Year 7 trip to the Towner Gallery and an Art Scholars’
theme of ‘Conflict’ using their printmaking skills visit to Hastings Court Care Home as part of the
and then moved onto their next theme of ‘Equality ‘Drawing Life’ initiative.
and Rights’, producing powerful Shepard Fairey Finally, the pupils compiled a book called ‘The Book
inspired pieces. of Rainbows’ for local frontline workers. A fitting end
to a creative year.

Tracey Konyu

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Carpentry & Design Technology It has been another busy year in the carpentry hut.

Year 3 made quick work of their pencil boxes and
there were some very expertly made and decorated
‘Springy Birds’. Similarly, Year 4 took up the challenge
of the truck and birdbox projects with patience and
determination!
Year 5 made some excellent designs for their
bookshelves and, working in the DT workshop,
tackled the difficult woodworking joints with great
success.
Alongside the class projects, there was some fine
work from the club members of all year groups. In
particular, some of the overseas students relished
the opportunity to learn new skills with the tools.
This year, DT joined forces with Art and ICT for class
projects. The product design challenge (“Thinking
Outside the Box”) given to Year 8 allowed the pupils
to develop a design for a container that could be
made from a variety of available materials. For many,
this gave an opportunity to return to woodworking
after exploring other materials in Years 6 and 7.
Among the successful designs were a traffic light
storage box by Isabella S, two “book” boxes in
hardwood by Sophia R and Poppy DB, a “safe” with
digital lock by Azilis DLT, a “castle” storage box by
Izzie Steed and pine boxes from Milo M and Willow A.
Nono W, winner of this year’s DT prize, demonstrated
his expert carpentry skills and eye for design with
his watch box.
Ollie Dorman

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Computer Science

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This academic year has been another The programming of our cue robots using
JavaScript proved to be immense fun.
innovative and exciting one for the Computer Finally they created exceptional Powerpoint
Science department. Our pupils were eager presentations demonstrating their knowledge
to embark on new challenges and embraced on input, output, hardware and software.
the opportunity to create new software.
Throughout the Michaelmas and Lent Terms I have been extremely proud of the Year 4’s
we ran our Minecraft Coding Club twice a resilience; they worked so hard remotely
week with great success. Our remote learning exploring the possibilities and wonders of
proved to be highly successful, ensuring pupil Python programming. The year started with an
progress was not interrupted. opportunity for pupils to demonstrate logical
thinking and problem-solving skills, through
Year 8 started the year with amazing 3D programming their own innovative game using
digital designs as part of their product Scratch.
design module. They began the Lent term by
dismantling a computer to discuss in depth Logical thinking was also required from our Year
the components that make up a computer. 3s as they embarked on the process of creating
We turned to remote learning for our final digital games using algorithms. They adapted
term; Year 8s were tasked with creating and very well to remote learning, continuing to
programming their very own digital game. challenge themselves and progress to using
variables.
The Year 7s were busy during the Michaelmas
term creating a fully functioning website using Investigating algorithms with our Year 2s proved
HTML programming. They demonstrated their to be joyful as they began to open the doors to
knowledge of how computers work, CPU, the possibilities of the digital world and wonders
storage and binary numbers presented in a of problem solving, animation and controlling
Word document. characters.

Our Year 6 created exceptional interactive Zeneptha De Cordova
digital art pieces during the Lent term,
creating different sounds by a single touch.
Working remotely, the pupils were introduced
to HTML programming tags and started the
process of learning how websites are created.

Year 5 showed such excitement and
enthusiasm in computing throughout the year,
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Drama

After half a term of remote learning due to Covid-19, de la Grand Bouch). Rehearsals for these scenes were
it must have been very disappointing for the Year 8s an endless delight. Also amazingly supportive and hard
to realise that the traditional summer musical was not working were Joe P, Sam H, Ollie B, Mary K-B and Isak
going to happen. Many of our keener thespians have SD, who kept the story going and played a variety of
waited years for their big moment to shine and were important roles.
looking forward to this wonderful project with all the I hoped to get a snippet from all Year 8s and most came
trappings of a beautiful set, wonderful costumes and a up trumps. We had villagers, cronies, unruly bullies, a
chance to work together to create something amazing rampaging mob, storytellers and the charming three
as their last hurrah at Vinehall. Therefore Sue Glossop, ‘silly girls’ in love with the heartthrob Gaston. Even
Director of Music, and I decided that, if banned from some of the staff got involved, providing an army of
the theatre and forced to be socially distanced, we yobs to attack Beast’s castle.
would try to put together a short fan-film based on We are enormously grateful to Carl Greenwood for
this beautiful and highly entertaining musical. recording the lovely piano accompaniments and to
We held remote auditions, then Teams rehearsals Chris Towndrow for his amazing technical support.
and on-line music lessons as part of the post-CE Sue and I are old school creatives, who had to grapple
programme, working on characterisation whilst with the technicalities of distanced learning, so we are
grappling with failing connections, time lapses and proud to have survived a difficult term relatively sane!
faulty cameras/microphones. The children had to find This is thanks to the support of our colleagues and
their own costumes and props, then film and record this particularly lovely year group. We look forward
themselves from home before we put the whole thing to following their glittering futures and I hope to see
together into a crazy little gem as a lasting memory many of them on the stage very soon.
of a year group of sporting and very resilient pupils. Mary Alderson
Despite the challenges, many of them worked
incredibly hard. Milly D was a delightful Belle, with
just the right level of feistiness and charm; Gryff W
amazed even himself with his wonderful portrayal of
the eponymous Beast; the ghastly Gaston was played
with great aplomb by drama scholar Noah G and his
fauning sidekick Le Fou was the brilliant Norman B.
The evil Monsiur D’Arque was Freddie L, channeling his
inner villain to great effect, and Billy M (drama scholar)
was a charmingly eccentric Maurice.
The bewitched household objects were played by a
wonderful group of very dedicated actors – Margot F
(Mrs Potts), Dexter B (Cogsworth), Francis C (Lumiere),
Isabelle S (Babette), Leo A (Chip) and Billy C (Madame

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Drama There was a truly magical ‘Battle for Narnia’ on encounter Edmund (Francis C), Susan (Ottoline G)
and Tumnus (Dexter B), who are visiting the land of
the evening of 28th November 2019 in the Chaplin Calormen to meet Susan’s admirer; they are also
Theatre. First the Year 5&6 pupils performed ‘The pleased to see Aravis’s old friend, the charming
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, taking us all and ditzy Lasaraleen (Olivia H). A wealth of lords,
on the exciting adventures of the four evacuees soldiers, townsfolk, a hermit, poet and others were
– brave Peter (Henry P), sensible Susan (Elizabeth played with great skill by Oliver B, Billy C, Efe O
OS), naughty Edmund (Albie G) and sweet Lucy and Nathan L. Shasta finally discovers that he is
(Camilla B). Frightened by the horribly bossy a Prince and brother to Corin (Leo A) and helps
Mrs Macready (Hannah Q), the children venture to save Narnia from the wicked Rabadash’s army.
through the Professor’s Wardrobe (James L) into Their adventures are watched over by the great
the icy territory of the wonderfully scary White Aslan (Margot F), who finally turns the villain into a
Witch (Elizabeth G). There they meet the charming donkey. After a term of hard work, poor Francis was
Mr Tumnus (Arthur P), the delightful pair of beavers unable to attend the final performance and so I had
(Monty G and Clara F) and even Father Christmas to squeeze into his princely robes. My apologies
(Sebastian B), who gives them the weapons that to Noah who was wounded during the climactic
will enable good to triumph. battle; I was always telling the children not to swing
The Witch’s evil sidekicks were played with horrible wildly at their opponent but must have got carried
aplomb by Elizabeth H (the Dwarf) and Charlie away in all the excitement.
P (Maugrim the wolf). Connie M and Sebastian Lighting was, as always, engineered by the
B donned the beautiful leopard masks and the endlessly patient, Tom Moore; and the lovely
great King Aslan was a wonderfully poised and photos were taken by my long-suffering husband,
authoritative Faris A. John. The set looked amazing, with winter foliage
After delicious themed refreshments in the Front provided by our brilliant groundsmen, Keith and
Hall, which had been transformed into a snowy Dave Cruttenden, and the magic wardrobe doors
Narnian landscape, listening to Mrs Glossop’s created by Gayle Fernau. The beautiful costumes
handbell group and Alex W on the piano, the and huge collection of props were provided by
packed audience returned for ‘The Horse and his parent volunteers Margaux Allfrey, Cherry Curtis,
Boy’. This is the wonderful story of young hero Gayle Fernau, Suzanne Foley, Sela Hussein,
Shasta (Billy M) who discovers he is not the son of Sarah Lawler and Harriet Parkin, with our own
a poor fisherman (Sam H) but is about to be sold to Ollie Dorman building the sleigh. They were all
the terrifying Lord Rabadash (Noah G). Planning his organised by the fabulous Kate Hunt, who also
escape he teams up with the magnificent warhorse made the wondrous animal heads for both plays
Bree (Joe P) and meets the feisty Tarqheena Aravis and provided practical and emotional support
(Mary KB) and her lovely steed Hwin (Poppy throughout the rehearsal process.
DB). On their terrifying journey to Narnia, they I was enormously proud of all the children. C S Lewis
is not always easy but they worked hard (most of
the time) to master their lines and the complex
characters and were a joy to direct!
Mary Alderson

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Year 3 and 4 must have been totally devastated to make sense of the crazy story as the timekeepers,
Crater and Crevice.
in March when the school had to close due to the Our lovely Year 3s played a host of cavepeople, mini
Covid-19 pandemic. They had worked all term miners, eggheads and even a little sabre-toothed
rehearsing the wonderful songs and learning their tiger called Tiddles. Sporting Dom Britt, Deputy
lines for the Lent Term musical, ‘Rock Bottom’ Head, was all set to squeeze into a dinosaur morph
scheduled for 24th March 2020. This is the suit and play the giant dinosaur mummy chasing the
wonderfully hilarious story of The Cobblestones, characters through the scary labyrinth!
an ordinary Stone Age family of cave folk living on It was also hugely disappointing for all those
Stoney Street, Rock Bottom. However, when cave wonderful parents who had worked tirelessly all
boy inventor Bobby Cobblestone (Theo E) hatches term to make a beautiful collection of amazing
his very first good idea, he’s whisked off to work for Flintstonesque costumes, paint the fabulous
none other than the beautiful celebrity Lady Lava backdrop and create or gather the biggest collection
(a fabulously dramatic Isla Mc). Unfortunately, BC is of props I have ever seen! Thank you to Andy
soon up to his neanderthal neck in trouble when he Baldwin, Helen Butterworth, Tanya Eldridge, Lucinda
discovers his new boss hides a dark secret that will Fane, Gayle Fernau, Margot Fernau, Sheena Gibb,
rock Rock Bottom to its foundations. Scarlett Gowing, Kate Hunt, Susanna Marsden, Jane
With mysterious monsters terrorising the town and Moore and Izzie Steed.
a volatile volcano ready to blow its top, can BC Many thanks as always to Carina Everist and Louise
become a little boulder and hatch a plan to save Barrett who worked so hard to support the children’s
his family, his friends and his very own precious Rock efforts and to the lovely Susan Fulford who taught
Bottom? them all the songs and was a pillar of strength and
Arthur G and Max C were charming as BC’s patience throughout the term.
grandparents Coral and Cliff; Miles F was hilarious After so much adult and junior effort, creativity and
as the somewhat stupid evil sidekick Gravel; Felicity talent all term, I know Rock Bottom would have been
M, Alessandra K and Edward M were suitably a triumph and I am so sorry the cast didn’t get their
exhuberant as Juans 1, 2 and 3 and Orlando G was chance to shine. I look forward to many dramatic
a brilliantly bossy Rocky. The town busybodies, years ahead with this lovely bunch of children.
Gertie and Glenda, were played with great aplomb Mary Alderson
by Grace B and Theodora G. Kingsley N was a
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Henry C and Joshua D did a marvellous job of trying

Music Carol Service 2019 Annette Hawkins said a few words. She said it
was the first carol service to be held at Salehurst
The Carol Service started at 3.00 pm on Saturday Church this year, but a really interesting fact
5th December. I was buzzing with joy and is that Vinehall have been having their annual
excitement. My Mum and Dad came to watch carol service in the church for over 30 years!
me which was really nice because it was my last The second carol was called ‘Sing an Allelujah’
ever Vinehall Carol service. which was really nice because all the different
The first carol we sang was Once in Royal David’s parts made lovely harmony. My Mum said this
City. The first verse was a solo and it was sung was her favourite carol.
by Joe P and I was amazed at how good he was. Ollie B
The rest of the carol was really good because the
entire congregation was singing and their sound I loved the Carol Service ... it was such fun. I
filled the whole church. Then the Reverend loved all the carols and how the church looked
inside, especially all the Christmas decorations
and the candles. It just gets better every year
and is such a lovely school event.
Eden L
I came to Salehurst church in my white shirt and
tie and saw all the lovely flowers and candles
curling around the pillars, and my lovely friends.
My favourite carol was ‘Christmas Lullaby’ by
John Rutter, and ‘So Many Stars’, which was
sung by the Junior Choir. All the parents were
dressed very smartly. It was a great service and
our parents sang the congregational carols so
loudly that they echoed in the grand church!
Arthur P

The Carol Service was wonderful and so many
people came. I think we all sang beautifully and
my favourite carols were ‘Christmas Lullaby’ and
‘Joy to the World’. I got a bit confused when we
sang ‘Gaudete’ because some of the Chamber
Choir were behind me and they were so good
and loud that I forgot what the melody should
sound like.
When the Carol Service finished I was surprised
because I thought it would last a long time, but
we whizzed through it!
Kenisha N

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The Brass Evening Guy Chambers song writing workshop

I was delighted to find that I was performing four We arrived quite early at the White Rock Theatre,
times at the Brass Evening. The whole evening so while we were waiting Mrs Glossop kindly
was extremely fun and all the performers played bought us all some delicious ice-cream. Then
their pieces very well. we were welcomed into the amazing theatre
The evening was finished off by Mr Hollamby and sat down feeling very excited to meet
showcasing his skills on the hose pipe, and giving Guy Chambers, who is a great English song
us a brief and humorous history of the Kent writer and well known for his work with Robbie
Horn. Williams.
The follow up to the Brass Evening was the The lights dimmed and everyone applauded
Hastings’ Music Festival where, once again, loudly as Guy Chambers walked onto the stage.
we were able to demonstrate Mr Hollamby’s He introduced himself and told us about his work
wonderful teaching tips and put it into our pieces. with various artists, and we listened to some
Overall, the festival was a great achievement and short clips of his songs.
Vinehall won many awards in different classes. Then, he introduced us to Joel Culpepper and
Gryff W said that they were going to try and write a song
on the spot. Guy Chambers played a riff on the
Eastbourne College ‘Sing Day’ piano and Joel Culpepper then wrote a chorus
to go with it and invited a couple of people from
The ‘Sing Day’ at Eastbourne College was a great the audience to help him write a verse or two.
experience and I would love to do it again. My It was fun to watch them do it and we were
favourite song was ‘You have a Friend in Me’. very lucky to get both Guy Chambers’ and Joel
My activity was touch ball which is basically Culpepper’s autographs.
football and dodgeball joined together. The Honor F and Honor G
funniest part of the day was when all the parents
were watching us and a biscuit fell on to Molly’s Vinehall Magazine - 75
song sheet.
The food was really nice and the place you got
water from was really cool. When we sang the
songs it felt nice to be singing songs with other
students around me.
May A

Music - ABRSM Despite the challenges of this awarded by Tonbridge School, Eastbourne
College, Harrow, Battle Abbey School and
extraordinary year, the music department Bede’s. It was also a great disappointment
has remained a hive of activity; we have for Years 3 and 4 not to be able to perform
adapted wherever possible and, with the their musical ‘Rock Bottom’ or to wear the
support of our very dedicated team of beautiful costumes that had been made by
instrumental teachers, have managed to a wonderful team of volunteers. But we do
keep buzzing! The many musical trips know that the Juniors are fantastic singers
to senior schools have broadened the because their performances of ‘So Many
children’s experience and enabled them Stars’ at the Carol Service and ‘Harvest
to have the thrill of playing with large Samba’ for the Harvest Festival celebrations
orchestras and jazz bands. A particular were memorable.
highlight for a group of Year 7 pupils was
the amazing songwriting workshop with The musical traditions of the Michaelmas
Guy Chambers and we are very grateful to Term form a highlight for the Pre-Prep
the Hastings International Piano Festival for children who, having been rehearsed by the
providing this opportunity. wonderful Mrs Fulford, gave two breath-
taking performances of their Nativity ‘A
We were sad not to have showcased the Special Kind of Present’.
children’s many talents at the annual Spring
Concert, but we refused to be defeated We are looking forward to the challenges of
by lockdown and produced our first ever the new academic year and know that the
virtual concert. department will continue to thrive within, or
despite, a new ‘normal’.
Our children’s talents have been recognised
by their senior schools and music Sue Glossop
scholarships and exhibitions have been

Music is at the
heart of Vinehall’s

daily life.”

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ABRSM Music Exam Results
Michaelmas 2019

PUPIL SUBJECT GRADE MARK RESULT

Freddie L Music Theory 1 86 Merit
Edward M Music Theory 1 97 Distinction
Leo A Trumpet 5 109 Pass
Clara F Flute 4 130 Distinction
Isobel F Cello 1 123 Distinction
Lexi F Trumpet 1 104 Pass
Noah G Voice 5 103 Pass
Freddie L Voice 4 100 Pass
Zuriel N Piano 7 131 Distinction
Zuriel N Cello 4 124 Merit
George S Cello 2 128 Merit
Thomas S Trumpet 6 116 Pass
Alexander W Clarinet 4 122 Merit
Seren W Voice 2 117 Pass
Lexi F Music Theory 1 70 Pass
Curtis Y Music Theory 1 88 Merit
Camilla B Music Theory 1 91 Distinction
Isla M Music Theory 1 94 Distinction
David D Music Theory 1 91 Distinction
Sofia E Music Theory 1 98 Distinction
Clara F Music Theory 3 91 Distinction

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Sport

...respect, resilience,
discipline, humility,
teamwork and
sportsmanship.”

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Football 1st XI

When we returned to school after the long summer break we were thrust head first into the football
season. There was a sense of expectancy and excitement about what lay ahead as for the first time
in seventeen years of coaching the 1st team, the squad was made up of all Year 8 boys, seven of
whom played last year.
Our first five matches were all away, the first against St Andrew’s. After a see-saw first half, where
St Andrew’s were leading 3-2, Vinehall completely took control of the game, scoring three goals
to come out worthy 5-3 winners.
The team travelled down the A21 to our local rivals Claremont for their second game and continued
their good form with a comprehensive 5-0 victory.
Our third game against Saint Ronan’s coincided with the team having to play their second round
match in the ISFA Cup against Rokeby. Although a little tired from their exertions on Monday, the
boys played really well returning to school with a 4-0 win. Our next matches were away against
Marlborough House and Sevenoaks schools in a triangular tournament, where the boys played
short games; this didn’t suit the team’s style and, although they dominated both games, they
couldn’t find the back of the net and drew both games 0-0.
The boys were all geared up for their next match versus Holmewood House and ready to avenge
their only defeat from the previous season, only for the weather to intervene with all matches being
cancelled due to waterlogged pitches. Aldwickbury School, who were on their annual football
tour in the South East, were the next opponents. In what proved to be a very good game in which
both teams played their part, Vinehall came out worthy winners scoring twice in the first half for
a 2-0 victory.
With the team on the brink of an UNBEATEN season, the boys travelled away to Dulwich Prep for
their last match of the regular season. Although the boys were not at their best they still managed
to see the game out with a 2-0 victory. Many congratulations to a great team.

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2nd XI 3rd XI

Squad: Noah G, Mylo R, Frederick P, Gustave D, Squad: James W, Rory R, Joe P, Henry I, Dexter B,
Norman B, Francis C, Daniel N, Sebastian P, Sam H, Isak SD, George S, Heathcliff G, William C,
Freddie L, William C, James W, Rory R, Isak SD. Leo A, Jack N, Gustave D, David D, Alexander W.
Played 7, Won 2, Drawn 3, Lost 2. Played 8, Won 4, Drawn 2, Lost 2.
The 2nds can be very pleased with the progress It was an enjoyable season for the 3rds. The
they made over the course of the season. The boys gave a wonderful account of themselves
first game against a tough St Andrew’s side and gave of their best in every training session
taught us a number of things, which we worked and fixture. There were many highlights: the
on in training. The team’s ability to hold on narrow loss to Claremont in a nine-goal thriller
to possession improved and so did our ability in which they scored with the last kick of the
to hit the target and test the opposition’s match; the hard-fought victory against Dulwich
goal keepers. A highlight of the season was Prep and the fantastic second half display
the fantastic 7-2 win against the touring against Saint Ronan’s.
Aldwickbury side, an all-round performance Matt McKinnon
and well-deserved victory!
Matt McKinnon

4th XI

Squad: Alexander W, Curtis Y, David D, Changi K, Jason X, Jack N, Leo A, Heatchcliff G, George S.
Played 6, Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 4.
The results may not have always gone our way, but the spirit and determination showed by the boys improved
with every session. A highlight of the season was the hard fought victory against a very even Claremont
side, with the second half of the game played in awful conditions.
Matt McKinnon

1st XI

Squad: Zuriel N, Gryff W, Nono W, Basil S, Lucas M, Nathan L, George S, Thomas S, Billy M, Oliver B,
William H, Mylo R.
Played 9, Won 9.

UNBEATEN SEASON!

Having coached the 1st team for seventeen years my congratulations go to the whole squad on achieving
an unbeaten regular season. For a school of this size, I can’t speak more highly of the whole squad who
have surpassed the 2016 squad by only conceding three goals.

Independent Schools Football Association U13 Cup

Adding to the team’s considerable achievements this year, the boys were entered into the ISFA U13 Cup,
where they exceeded all expectations by winning their first two matches against much larger schools. The
first was a 3-2 victory against The Hall from London and the second a 5-3 victory against Rokeby. The run
came to an end with a defeat against Elstree School 4-0.
Jon Newman

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Colts A Colts B

Squad: Faris A, Monty G, Guy F, Henry P, Squad: Sebastian B, Leo F, Albert G, Charlie P,
Arthur P, Milo P, Zain J, Lorcan G, James L. James L, Rafe P, Archie RR, Milo P.
Although looking at the results you may think The Colts Bs enjoyed a very mixed season,
the boys had a disappointing football season. results and performance wise. The team was
We played some very strong schools on the very young, being made up of mainly Year 5 boys
circuit and we improved so much as the season and, although we suffered some heavy defeats,
progressed. it was a massive learning experience for the boys
We played a lovely passing game that all the and towards the end of the season performances
boys bought into and deserved more from a really started to improve.
lot of the matches; unfortunately mistakes were A couple of the Colts B players earned a call up
punished in most matches. to the A squad during the season and really took
A highlight was going to the IAPS regional their chance well, and they should be looking to
tournament and, although we lost in the push into the A squad next season.
quarter final, the boys gave a good account of Zac Attwood
themselves and could see the level needed to
succeed.
The boys’ attitude was first class and the Year
6 boys really showed great leadership for the
younger Year 5 boys.
Zac Attwood

Colts C U9 and U8

Squad: Hugo E, Max E, Eden L, Christopher N, The boys can be very proud of their efforts
Umi M, Alfie C, Rafe P. over the course of the season. For some this is
The Colts C played a lot of matches this season, their first experience of wearing football boots,
including a lot of C and D squads, which was shin pads, mouthguards and playing against
good experience. We performed better against other schools.
other schools’ D teams as the standard and The focus of the football and hockey term was
ability levels were similar. on getting them to play with their heads up,
The boys have progressed as a team and really to move the ball around quickly and to enjoy
worked hard on trying to create space on the the game.
pitch. At this age we have the benefit of mixing the
A big well done to Christopher N in goal, age groups, and the boys are placed in mixed
as he made some massive saves during ability teams for Thursday match afternoons.
the season. We played tournaments against seven local
Zac Attwood schools and all the boys had the chance to
play in a number of matches throughout each
afternoon. The shorter games and fast rotation
meant that to win, lose or draw was not the
priority, but more importantly the valuable
experience gained while enjoying the game.
Zac Attwood

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Rugby U13A

Squad: Gryff W, Zuriel N, Freddie L, Frederick P,
George S, Thomas S, Basil S, James W, Dexter
B, Noah G, Sam H, Billy M, Lucas M, Oliver B,
Daniel N, Milo M.

Played 10, Won 5, Lost 5

The season started with a first appearance at
the Cumnor House 7s Tournament. In a brilliant
morning of rugby, the boys could not have
started the season any better, beating Great
Walstead, Brighton College Prep and Saint
Ronan’s to top their group. This meant we were
placed in Lion group.

The first game of the next round was against
a fired up and lively Windlesham side and,
although the game went to extra time, we could
not hold them out and they scored.

The next game against Christ’s Hospital saw
us go three tries down in the space of as many
minutes, only for the boys to spring into life and
respond with four tries of their own, the game
ending 20-15 in our favour.

In the last game of the day we took on Brighton
College Prep for the second time and boy did
the game not disappoint. In a battle of attrition
after ending all even, the game moved into extra
time, where after every minute a side had to lose
a player. At 4 v 4 and after what seemed an
eternity, BCP managed to breach our defence
and score, 10-15 the final score!

The boys continued their fine form into the next
game against Marlborough House, moving the
ball about and playing the fast-flowing game
on which we had been working. The next game
against Sutton Valence proved to be our biggest
challenge of the season and, although going
down 25-30, it was by far our best performance
against a physical opponent.

The weather then started to intervene, making section. Drawn against The New Beacon, our
training on our pitches difficult. We did lose tackling deserted us and we conceded four tries
the Dulwich and St Andrew’s fixtures to the in a tough encounter.
elements, but managed to play the Claremont The boys must be congratulated on a fantastic
and Saint Ronan’s games. rugby journey whilst at Vinehall, many not having
The boys played well away at Ashdown House, lost a game until this season. Well done and
winning comfortably before taking part in the I hope you continue to enjoy and play rugby
Tonbridge Rugby Festival a few days later. After whilst in senior school.
a tough a start to the day against Milbourne Matt McKinnon
Lodge and Northcote Lodge, the boys bounced
back with a fantastic win against Holmewood
House, placing us in the semi-final of the bowl

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U13B

Squad: Joe P, Sebastian P, Nono W, William C,
Isak SB, Nathan L, Milo M, Changi K, Daniel N,
Curtis Y, Norman B, Francis C, Leo A.
Played 5, Won 3, Lost 2

The U13Bs can be very pleased with their efforts this season. The results may not have always gone their
way, but they were not afraid to have a go, putting together a number of fantastic phases of play over what
was a very wet rugby season.
A highlight of the term was the high scoring game against Saint Ronan’s, a game in which the boys adapted
to the conditions and Daniel N scored an impressive five tries.
Jon Newman

U12

Squad: Heathcliff G, George S, Alexander W,
Gustave D, Umi M, David D, Mylo R, Jason X,
Rory R, Henry I, Jack N.
Played 4 Won 1, Lost 3, 3 Fixtures Cancelled
The U12s had a tough season with many of the
team playing contact for the very first time.
It was wonderful to see the progress the boys
made, from learning the rules, to tackling and
breakdown techniques.
It was such a shame that the weather did not
play ball, as many sessions were miserable ones
in the wet conditions, which did not always aid
our preparation.
The highlight of the term was the well-earned
win against the Saint Ronan’s U12B team, a
match in which the boys tackled well, took their
opportunities when they appeared and left the
field smiling although wet, cold and muddy.
Jon Newman

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Boys’ Hockey 1st

Squad: Sam H, Oliver B, Lucas M, Zuriel N, George S, Thomas S, Gryff W, Milo M, Frederick P,
William Curtis.
Played 7, won 5, lost 2
The 1st team had a season of which they can be very proud. A relatively short one in comparison to the
other main sports, the boys were brilliant at the IAPS Tournament, and the first fixtures of the season.
Playing some very good hockey schools, they did a fantastic job in qualifying for the Cup competition,
losing in the quarter finals to the eventual winners Edgeborough.
Our first regular season match saw us beat Bede’s 2-0.
A good showing at the Dulwich tournament in which we ended 7th was followed by two nine goal-
thrillers against Holmewood House and St Andrew’s, both ending 5-4 in our favour.
A great effort from all and a season with which the entire squad can be very pleased.
Nick Butcher

2nd

Squad: Joe P, Freddie L, Basil S, James W,
William C, Isak SD, Danile N, Sebastian P,
Frederick P, Francis C, Milo M.
Played 5, Won 3, lost 2.
The second team had a very strong and
competitive squad this year, with places in the
starting line up fiercely contested at training.
The season started brilliantly with a fantastic
4-2 win against Claremont at home.
Two tough defeats followed, however,
the boys stuck together, trained well and
deservedly beat Holmewood House and St
Andrew’s.
It was a shame the season was cut short just
as the squad were reaching their full potential.
Nick Butcher

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3rd

Squad: Dexter B, Noah G, Billy M, Nathan L,
Gustave D, Mylo R, Nono W, Rory R, Henry
I, Norman B, Heathcliff G.
Played 5 , Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 2
Although the first two games of the season
did not go our way, both were close affairs,
with many chances being created.
Our fortune changed mid-season with a good
draw against Saint Ronan’s, followed by two
very good wins against Holmewood House
and St Andrew’s. The latter proved to be the
last game of the season. Well done to all the
squad for their hard work at training, with the
results showing that hard work does pay off!
Matt McKinnon

4th

Alexander W, Jason X, Umi M, David D, Changi K, Jack N, Leo A, George S
Played 5, Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3
If there was a team award for resilience, the 4th Hockey side would win it. A tough start to the season saw
them lose their first three matches. This did not put them off and, with their stick control and passing game
improving with every game, they deservedly drew with Holmewood House, before putting in a fantastic
performance and beating St Andrew’s 4-0 in what proved to be the last game of the season.
Matt McKinnon

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Boys’ Hockey Colts A

Squad: Guy F, Lorcan G, Zain J, Milo P, Henry P, Athur P, Faris A, Albert G.
The Colts A hockey side were very competitive in every game. Although we didn’t pick up many
victories during the season, we made good progress, which showed in the IAPS tournament at
Eastbourne College.
Guy F showed great leadership qualities and skill in every match and Henry P in goal was fearless
and commanding. These two were the standout performers in the side. It was great to see the boys
enjoy hockey and our stick skills have improved. Well done.
Zac Attwood

Colts B

Squad: Sebastian B, James L, Charlie P, Christopher N, Archie RR, Rafe P, Lew F, Albert G.
The Colts B had a slightly disappointing season. The boys showed glimpses of some quality but
we just weren’t consistent enough. Although results didn’t go our way, Sebastian B and Archie RR
worked so hard in every match and often made the correct decision when on the ball.
We need to work on hitting the ball out wide next season and some of the Colts B boys should be
looking at making the step up into the A team.
Jon Newman

Colts C

Squad: Hugo E, Max E, Eden L, Alfie C.
The Colts C squad have really enjoyed their hockey this year. Training sessions have been fun and
basic hockey skills have improved.
Although we were short on numbers in matches (we often had to borrow a couple of Colts B players),
the boys loved playing fixtures. Results wise we didn’t have the best of seasons, but it is so nice to
see the boys enjoying themselves and trying their best on the pitch.
Jon Newman

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Netball 1st Now the exciting part! The girls also had
two tournaments: SISNA and IAPS Regional
Squad: (Captain) Milly D, (Vice-captain) Freda Qualifier. For SISNA, the weather conditions
H, Willow A, Azilis D-L-T, Margot F, Sofiia R, were horrendous but, after a rocky slow start
Izzie S and Lara S. losing the first two matches, they went on to
Over the season, the team played six matches, win three matches and draw one. They kept
winning five and drawing one, resulting in an their spirits up, never gave up and helped gain
unbeaten season. much experience in the final preparations for the
From these matches alone they scored 134 goals biggest tournament, which is IAPS. Francesca F
and only conceded 46 goals, giving them an and Olivia S also joined the 1st team for these
impressive 88 goals difference. After tournaments, tournaments to provide options and inject fresh
they scored 219 goals and conceded 115, giving legs when needed.
them a goal difference of 104 goals. IAPS did not start well. A few losses early on in
The whole team were impressive from the word go the group round meant the team needed to turn
with every player working hard for each other. The things around. They had a tough group and lost
first match of the season was a confident 22-6 win to Eagle House and Dulwich, whom they drew
against Marlborough House. They won 20-8 against against earlier in the season.
Claremont, a 23-10 win against Holmewood House However, the girls stepped up and turned
and a confident 24-4 win against St Andrew’s. fortunes around to win against Hazelwood,
The next match was the team’s toughest of the Feltonfleet and Bede’s to qualify for the cup
season against a tall Dulwich team. Vinehall led finals. The quarter final was against St Andrew’s,
throughout the match, but Dulwich managed to after a tentative start and having to play extra
score an equaliser. The ball was in our attacking time, they put their foot down to secure a 14-9
circle and then the whistle blew to end the game. win.
The final match was against Buckswood, which The team then faced Dulwich again for the semi-
was their strongest performance yet winning 30-3. final; however this time it was Dulwich on the
The girls were often dominant and therefore found back foot. The girls were fast and decisive, they
they played out of position to try and make the did not give the opposition the opportunity to
matches fairly competitive. However, this team is mark up and use their height advantage. They
strong and versatile and, regardless of the position won 9-6 and made it to the final. It was at this
they moved into, they played smart netball and point that the girls realised they had qualified for
remembered the principles of court balance. This NATIONALS! They were elated, overwhelmed
allowed them to read off each other’s movements, and there were tears of joy all around. The
create space and transition the ball smoothly emotions definitely affected their performance
through court. in the final. At half time it was close, and they
Sofiia and Izzie were a formidable duo in the were putting up the same amount of shots but
shooting circle. Margot and Willow worked tirelessly they wouldn’t go in. They lost 1-6 to Downsend
to hit circle edge and repeatedly delivered the school; it was a close match, but it didn’t matter.
ball safely into the shooters. The defensive unit Qualifying for Nationals was the highlight of
of Milly, Freda, Azilis and Lara was so impressive, the season. Unfortunately due to Covid-19
the opposition struggled to get the ball through the National Finals were cancelled. However,
to the attack. the memories made from the season and the
The attacking unit would often reward the defence tournaments cannot be taken away.
turnovers with goals to build leads. However, it I’ve been blown away by these girls, and
should be acknowledged that all players became thoroughly enjoyed being their coach and having
defenders when not in possession of the ball to the pleasure to watch them play with such grit,
apply pressure and force errors. Then all players skill and determination. Well done.
became attackers when they did have possession
to help bring the ball through court. This was the Laura Percy-White
key to their success; they recognised they were not
restricted by the letters on the bib and understood
their role in the game.

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Netball 2nd

Squad: Rosa A-K, Clementine D, Poppy DB, Francesca F, Delilah G, Honor G, Mary K-B, Olivia S.
Played 7 matches, won 7. Scored 148 goals, conceded 56, achieving a goal difference of 92 goals.
A clean sweep for the Vinehall second team. They were impressive throughout, with excellent shooting
from Rosa and Francesca. Good work from the centre court players of Poppy, Honor and Olivia. The
defensive unit of Clementine, Delilah and Mary were impeccable. Many players rotated positions to
try and make the matches balanced and competitive, but the girls showed great versatility and won
with conviction.
The first match was against Marlborough House winning 24-8. Another clinical performance against
Claremont to win 23-0. Holmewood House was a close match throughout but they managed to win
by two goals to finish 11-9.
A strong performance against St Andrew’s led to a 33-7 win. The match against Dulwich was close at
the start but then they pulled away to win 22-14. Ashdown was a close match throughout and it was
the last quarter when they managed to pull a lead to win 22-18.
The final match of the season was against Buckswood, in which I was pleased the girls were able to
finish the season unbeaten to win comfortably 13-0.
Laura Percy-White

3rd

Squad:, Sofia E, Honor F, Olivia H, Isabelle H, Chaya L, Marina M R-R, Kitty R-R Isabela S, Jimena
S FdC.
Played 7, won 6 and lost 1. They scored 99 goals, conceded 45 and had a goal difference of 54.
What an amazing results for these girls. They started strong and developed their skills through the
season.
A 19 to 3 goal win against Marlborough House in their first match developed their enthusiasm. They had
a 11-4 win over Claremont and then 11-9 win against Holmewood House. They listened to instructions
and tried hard to improve their game.
Their defending was strong and the fluid movement of the ball showed good collaboration. The great
scores continued, until we met St Andrew’s. It was still a close game, but the girls struggled to keep
the lead and lost 7-10.
They were resilient and persevered and went on to win the rest of their games, 14-7 against Dulwich
and 14-5 against Ashdown.
The final match was against Buckswood in which they confidently won 23-7. Such a great season and
thoroughly enjoyable to watch.
Louise Barrett

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Netball U11A

Squad: May A, Camilla B, Willow G, Kenisha N, Seren W, Imogen W and Grace W
Played 8 matches, won 7 and lost 1. They scored 84 goals, conceded 30 and had a goal difference
of 54 goals.
Another superb netball season for the U11A team. They kicked off the season with a 13-4 win over
Marlborough House. The following week they played Claremont in another confident performance,
winning 18-4. The next match was the most challenging, and highly contested between both sides.
Although it was very close all the way through, they fell short to lose 10-13. Then they were back to
their winning ways, 11-5 against St Andrew’s, 6-0 against Dulwich, 9-2 against Derwent Lodge and
then finishing the season with a 17-2 win against The Mead.
They also experienced their first IAPS tournament and gained valuable experience from it, which
will benefit them in future tournaments.
They should be pleased with a successful season. This is the result of good teamwork and working
hard in lessons.
Willow (GK), Seren (GD) and Camilla (WD) worked well as a defensive unit. May (C) is super fit and
competitive and works hard the whole time. She linked well with Grace (W.A) for them both to get
the ball into the shooters. Imogen (GA) and Kenisha (GS) have a brilliant understanding of each
other’s movements inside the circle to create space. They also shot consistently well and with great
accuracy. Well done.
Aileen Cheevers

U11B

Squad: Clara F, Elizabeth G, Eloise L-H, Iciar M R-R, Molly P, Matilda R, Polly S
Played 8 matches, won 5 and lost 3.
The girls had a fantastic season and should be very pleased with the progress they made.
The season started off with four wins in a row. They won 13-7 against Marlborough House. They had a
close match against Claremont, but managed to win 11-10. They then had a confident 13-2 win against
Holmewood. It was another intense close match against St Andrew’s, winning again by one goal to finish
14-13. They then had a tough match against Dulwich; it was a close game but they lost 7-10. Another tough
match the following week, playing against Ashdown A team; they played well but unfortunately lost 3-6.
They then lost again to Derwent Lodge but made a good comeback in the second half. It was lovely for
them to finish the season with a strong performance, winning 8-3 against The Mead.
Well done to Matilda (GK) and Elizabeth (GD) for their defensive work in the circle. Well done to Iciar (WD),
Molly (C) and Eloise (WA) for their hard work in the centre court. Not forgetting the excellent shooting
from both Polly (GA) and Clara (GS).
Over the season, they showed resilience, determination and a great competitive spirit.
Aileen Cheevers

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U10

Squad: Matilda S, Rosie D, Hannah Q, Harriet W, India A, Connie M, Elizabeth O.S
The Year 5 girls had some challenging matches early in the term but certainly learned from them, improved
and gained confidence in their own ability. They had a couple of good wins and their defeats, apart from
one, were close and could have gone either way. Matilda S was the lynchpin at centre, with the wings Rosie
D, Hannah Q, Harriet W and India A all doing sterling work to help Connie M and Elizabeth OS in defence
and shooters Lucy P and Elizabeth H.
All the girls should be pleased with their efforts and the progress made.
Aileen Cheevers

U9

Squad: Grace B, Isobel F, Lexi F, Theodora G, Wynnie G, Alessandra K, Isla M, Felicity M.
Over the season the girls played nine matches, winning two, drawing two and losing five. Many of the matches
were closely contested, in which the result could have gone either way. However they did manage to take a
2-1 win over St Andrew’s.
They also had a confident 8-0 win over Beechwood Sacred Heart. The two draws were fair results against
Dulwich and Claremont.
The toughest match of the season was against a very accomplished St Michael’s team, but it was fantastic for
the girls to experience a strong opposition.
Overall, I was pleased with their efforts over the season. Grace and Isobel shot, Lexi and Theodora tried hard
in the defence circle to try and win back the ball. Wynnie, Alessandra, Isla and Felicity supported both attack
and defence to try and work as a team to bring the ball through court. Good job team.
Laura Percy-White

U8

Squad: Matila B, Frances F, Ryleigh F, Mia G, Cecily G, Alara K, Daniella L, Zara S-W and Hannah W
The Year 3 girls enjoyed their introduction to netball match play.
All the girls experienced playing in a variety of netball positions, learning what’s required for attacking and
defending in small sided and eventually, full games.
There was a lot to learn but everyone rose to the challenge and really progressed throughout the term.
Aileen Cheevers

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Girls’ Hockey 1st The final match saw Vinehall take a 2-0 lead in
the first half, with both goals from Milly. However
Squad: (Captain) Isabelle S, (Vice-Captain) they could not sustain it and finally lost 2-3 to
Mary K-B, Willow A, Milly D, Margot F, Freda finish runners up in the plate.
H and Lara S The team performed exceptionally well at the
This team had an incredible hockey season. They EGHA tournament by winning all the matches
played eight matches, winning six and losing to finish top of the group.
two. They scored 33 goals and conceded 17, not They won 3-0 against Holmewood House, with
including the two tournaments. two goals from Willow and one from Milly. It was
The first match of the season was against St a tough match against Danes Hill but Willow
Andrew’s. They were in the game for the first scored to finish 1-0. Lara and Willow scored a
half but lost momentum to lose 2-6, with Willow goal each to win 2-0 against Farlington. The final
and Freda scoring a goal each. group match was against Roedean; the girls
The second match against Holmewood House were determined to make it three wins out of
was a close encounter but Willow found the three. Willow added another goal to her tally,
back of the net to win 1-0. Saint Ronan’s was a Freda and Isabelle also scored a goal each to
comfortable 8-2 win, Isabelle scoring four goals, finish 3-0.
Milly scoring a hat-trick and Willow scoring one. They then got to the semi-final of the Cup. They
Marlborough House started close, but the girls battled hard but lost 1-0 to Sevenoaks who
settled to win 3-1, with Milly scoring a hat-trick went on to win the tournament. They should be
for the second week running. pleased that they finished 3rd out of 16 schools.
The match against Dulwich was another confident Overall they had a fantastic season, playing well
6-1 win. Willow scored her first hat-trick, Lara, as a whole team. They played skilful hockey
Isabelle and Milly scored one each. and, combined with sheer determination and
The girls were missing Willow and our super goal- grit, it was reflected in their hockey matches.
keeper Mary for the match against Claremont. They are a very competitive bunch of girls and
Francesca F came up to help the 1st team and have a strong work ethic, working tirelessly for
scored the opening goal. Unfortunately Claremont each other. They trained hard in lessons and
went on to win 3-1. constantly rehearsed a variety of short penalty
The match against Sutton Valence was a confident corners and were rewarded with many goals
win, with Freda, Milly and Willow scoring two goals from them over the season in both matches and
each and Isabelle one. The match against Bede’s tournaments.
was cancelled due to awful weather. Mary is an exceptional goal keeper and the team
The final match against Mayfield was a dominant massively benefited from her skills. Margot,
performance, with Vinehall winning 5-0. Willow Lara and Isabelle worked tirelessly every match
finished off the season with a hat-trick; Milly and to support each other both in defence and
Isabelle scored one each. bringing the ball through to attack. Freda and
The team also performed well at both tournaments. Milly were solid in the mid, setting up Willow
The IAPS was somewhat disappointing, settling many times to score as the centre forward.
for draws against oppositions who we had won Willow was the team’s top scorer, with 19 goals
against earlier in the season. However, the girls including those from tournaments. Milly scored
did win two matches 1-0, with Willow scoring both 13 goals, Isabelle 8 goals, Freda 4 and Lara 2.
goals. Willow then scored in the semi-final to win Laura Percy-White
1-0 to get into the final.

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