Commemoration Day 2020 - Wellington School

Commemoration Day 2020

Welcome to Wellington School

Order of Commemoration Day 2020

     •   Chapel Service – Leavers – March 2020

     •   Welcome from Chair of Governors – Ms Anna Govey

     •   Headmaster’s Address

     •   Presentation of Prizes

     •   Announcement and Presentation of the Norman and Pearce Cups by

         Norman Cup Captain, Joshua Rowe

     •   School Captains’ Speech, Alfie Hollingsworth and Lara Jay

     •   Chapel Choir and Blessing

     •   Some School Memories

     •   And Finally…

REVIEW OF THE YEAR’S ACHIEVEMENTS 2019/2020
Salvete:
Joshua Abbott (Visiting Music Teacher), Claire Bailey (Careers, Future Steps and Higher Education Co-
ordinator), Hilary Boxer (Visiting Music Teacher), Stephen Campbell (EAL Teacher), Phoebe Chow (Organist
in Residence), Declan Daly (Visiting Music Teacher), Benedict Elkins (Religious Studies), Eugene du Toit
(Headmaster), Mirian Duenas Fernandez (MFL Assistante), Laurine Feuillet (MFL Assistante), Elisabeth
Greenway (Geography Teacher), Zoe Hinchcliffe (EAL and Learning Support Assistant), Sol Hobson (Cleaner),
Julie Holvey (Cleaner), Charlotte James (Drama Teacher), Marieke Loebkens (MFL Assistante), Michael
Masters (Mini bus driver), Mercedes Porter (Cleaning – Team Leader), Claire Radford (Health Care Assistant),
Georgina Redman (Classics Teacher), Christine Rudge (SHC Nurse), Pamela Taylor (Science Technician),
Joseph Thorne (PRSC Assistant), Heather Tomkins (Graduate Assistant), Roxanne Watson (Psychology
Teacher), Missy White (Receptionist).

Valete:
Amanda Brooks (Domestic Services), Liz Burge (PRSC), Chris Carruthers (Drama), Phoebe Chow (Organist in
Residence), Jennie Cooling (Head of Wellbeing, SPW), Graham Cox (Grounds), Hannah Druce (Estates),
Miriam Duenas Fernandez (MFL Assistante), Laurine Feuillet (MFL Assistante), Bonnie Free (SPW and
Assistant Housemistress), Greg Horner (Religious Studies), Anne Kimber (Visiting Music Teacher), Linda La
Velle (Governor), Marieke Loebkens (MFL Assistante), Mariko North (Visiting Music Teacher), Christine Rose
(Visiting Music Teacher), Mark Vaughan (PRSC), Harry West (Estates), David White (Visiting Music Teacher),
Andy Wilde (Estates), Tim Williams (Bursar).

School Captains:
Lara Jay and Alfie Hollingsworth

House Captains:
Alistair Bett, Oliver Blakeman, Georgina Evans, Natasha Goudarzi, Elliot Mason, Dylan McCallion, Anna
Mear, Liam Naylor, Nathan Pickering, Beatrice Renyard, Alexander Smith

School Committee Captains:
Emily Beacock, Angus Joliffe, Ella Saulter (Mentoring), Atirayooluwa Obileye (Boarding Mentoring), Kerri
Curtis, Thomas Chilcott (Charity), Lucy Revolta, Charlotte Stone (Appeals), Joshua Rowe (Norman Cup),
Philippa Williams (Equality/Policy), Florence Sargent (Raban Society Secretary), Lucy Revolta (Coleridge
Society Secretary)

Governors in post 2019/2020
Ms A Govey, MSc                         Chair of Governors
Mr J Hester, BEd (Hons) Cantab          Co Vice-Chair
Mr R Palfrey, MA, PGC                   Co Vice-Chair
Cllr V Stock-Williams                   Safeguarding Governor
Mr A Adams, LL.B (Hons) LPC, GDipMgt
Mrs S Merry, BSc, RGN
Mrs S Page, MA, PGCE
Mr P Tait, MA, Mt NZ
Mr J Vick, BA (Hons), PGCE, MA
Mrs SJ Vigus-Hollingsworth, FCA, FALA

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
A Level
Wellington School celebrated another strong set of A Level results this year with 16 students attaining three
or more A*/A grades and students across the year group taking up places on a range of courses at leading
universities, including two at Oxford and one at Cambridge.

In addition to Tim Kilbey, Victoria Zhang and Angus Hunter going on to Oxbridge, notable performances came
from Alexander Richardson-Jones with 4 A* grades; Michelle Jacob with 3 A* grades, and Morwenna
Maunder, Tommy Law and Derek Lai all gaining 3 A* grades and an A.

Wellington students will proceed on to an excellent range of academic and vocational courses ranging from
Maths to Medicine, Economics to English, over 80% of students will be going to their preferred choice of
university, with 65% going to Russell Group universities or equivalent. The individual support for students in
the Sixth Form at Wellington is a significant factor in guiding students towards the right choices, which we
hope will be a springboard for ongoing learning and future success.

GCSE
Wellington School students are celebrating another impressive set of GCSE results with almost half of all
grades being awarded at 9-7 (A* - A). A remarkable 29% of the grades achieved were at the top 8 or 9 grades
and there has been a notable rise in the number of students achieving the coveted grade 9 across a wide
range of subjects. 23 students gained 5 or more 8 or 9 grades with three students, Oliver Kennedy, Jasmine
Farrer and Cathy Pu all achieving an impressive 10 grades 8 or 9 each.

Results in English were particularly strong with 45% of the grades being awarded at the top 8 or 9 grade, and
65% of the grades being awarded either a 7, 8 or 9, compared to only 13.9% nationally. Drama were also
celebrating excellent results with 6 of the 12 students achieving either a grade 8 or 9, whilst in Latin 80% of
the grades were an 8 or a 9.

Biology Challenge
Year 10 students took part in the Royal Society of Biology, Biology Challenge competition, with Oliver Lorenz
gaining a Silver Award and Kayvan Faghani, Lucy Edwards, Naomi Jacob, George Spencer, Rhiannon Jameson,
Benjamen Hickey and Ben Cooper gaining Bronze.

Biology Olympiad
In the Royal Society of Biology, Biology Olympiad, Rebecca Mann and Edward Yates gained Bronze awards;
Anna Mear, Christian Cropper and Kerri Curtis, Highly Commended and Commended to Daniel Owsianka,
Florence Sargent and Emily Beacock.

Lower Sixth Cambridge Chemistry Challenge
This competition aims to stretch and challenge students interested in Chemistry, and provides an excellent
experience for anyone who is considering taking their studies further. Set by an experienced team of teachers
and university chemists, it is designed to be accessible to Lower Sixth students, but takes them significantly
beyond the syllabus and encourages them to think about science in the way they would at university. In late
June last year in the Lower Sixth Chemistry Challenge, the following students achieved:

Silver awards: Thomas Holwill and Rebecca Mann.
Copper awards: Kerri Curtis, Atirayooluwa Obileye, Xin (Mike) Peng, Ruach Schofield and Edward Yates.

Chemistry Olympiad
Earlier this year, five of our Upper Sixth Chemists entered the annual RSC's UK Chemistry Olympiad. This is a
challenging competition, aimed to stretch students and to help them develop their problem-solving skills and
apply familiar knowledge in new and interesting contexts. All of our entrants performed admirably.

Gold certificate: Rebecca Mann.
Silver certificates: Xin (Mike) Peng, Edward Yates, Ruach Schofield and Alistair Bett.

Maths Challenges
Wellington School Maths students have been excelling in Maths Challenges this year. In the Senior and
Intermediate Challenges, Jonathan Jenkins, Haonan (Gabriel) Zhao, Jingzi (Ari) Liao, Haoxuan (Mark) Xia,
Jiayan (Jessie) Li and Jian (Jonathan) Ma achieved Gold certificates and Haoxuan (Mark) Xia, Jian (Jonathan)
Ma, Kun (Jecky) Luo, Maksim Levin, Peng (Peter) Zhu, Kun Yat (Clement) Chan, Chun Shing (Alfred) Li, Jingzi
(Ari) Liao, Lap Hei (Jack) Wan, Kai Kit (Matthew) Wong and Yinuo Chen achieved Intermediate certificates.

The Junior Maths Challenge did not take place at its usual time in the Spring, but it is still hoped that it can
be completed during 2020. A large number of students continue to progress to further rounds.

Six students qualified for the British Mathematical Olympiad and Senior Kangaroo following the Senior Maths
Challenge. Haonan (Gabriel) Zhao and Jonathan Jenkins secured merits. Three students qualified for the
Intermediate Olympiad and a further eleven students qualified for the Intermediate Kangaroo. Some of the
students were able to sit their papers at the end of March, but the events were disrupted by the unfolding
Coronavirus situation. We await their results with interest.

Summer Certificate
Despite the disappointment of not being able to sit GCSE examinations, our Year 11 students were given the
opportunity to follow the newly designed Pre-Sixth Form Programme. The spirt of the programme ensured
students were fully engaged in a wholly meaningful programme of study, individualised to their needs and
interests, preparing them as thoroughly as possible for their next stage of study. To achieve the Summer
Certificate students completed a minimum of three pre-A Level courses or where appropriate a selection of
online vocational courses and a Great Welly Project.

Wellington School Diploma
Every cloud has its silver lining and the sunny break in the clouds this summer has been the Wellington School
Diploma. Devised at speed in March as we went into lockdown, it has been whole hardheartedly embraced
by the Upper Sixth. Awarded on the basis of a Great Welly Project and/or a variety of externally provided
Short Courses (available through Open University, Edx and other providers), it has certainly kept students
busy and purposeful, as well as offering the opportunity for students to be creative, investigative and
reflective in areas that interest them. The eclectic mix of Short Courses, from a 20 hour Python programming
course to herbal medicine, will have prepared our students for their universities courses and added diversity
in their studies and interests. The Diploma has proved to be an enormous success, something that will
certainly be built into the Sixth Form curriculum in the future.

Great Welly Project
It's been a most impressive response to our Great Welly Project (GWP); well over 200 entries across the
School in total. The opportunity to combine a GWP with Pre-A or online courses has proved especially
important to those who have been unable to sit their external examinations due to Covid19, producing a
total of 70 Year 11 entries and 43 Upper Sixth, in those year groups alone.

There has been some outstanding work received, ranging from academic essays, musical compositions;
computer science coding and website design, to a 'full-length' screenplay with a rundown of influences and
process within. We are delighted that we have been able to award across all levels, from the most prestigious
Platinum Award to Bronze and the GWP Awards Committee anticipate all students who submitted an entry
to receive their awards by the end of term, with overall winners of competitions notified in due course.

A project which seems to have captured the hearts and minds of our students during lockdown, but certainly
one to be repeated, in our quest to support and develop an independent, lifelong love of learning. Well done
to all who engaged and participated.

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Athletics
With the athletic development programme and endurance group gathering momentum, this was promising
to be an excellent athletics season. All the signs were good with India Porter and Mackenzie O’Dea competing
at the English Schools Cross Country Championships; one of the last sporting events to take place before
lockdown. We had a group of committed and talented athletes and we were looking forward to local,
regional and hopefully, national events. Unfortunately, things didn’t go to plan, but training sessions are
never wasted and the opportunities to further develop as athletes always pay dividends. With the vast
majority of the athletes training individually throughout lockdown, we look forward to them returning and
joining up with their team mates in the sporting programme that we will be able to follow in September.
Congratulations to Oliver D’Rozario who has been selected to represent Somerset in the English Schools
Combined Events Championships in September.

Cricket
Our cricket programme provides every child with the structure and pathway to achieve and fulfil their
potential, with the aim of building the athlete first.

Our cricket programme continues to attract more students to the School due to our ever-growing reputation
and the exceptional quality of our coaches. I have no doubt that had it not been for the Covid-19 lockdown
our players would have represented Wellington School with pride and honour and been an absolute credit.

Our cricketers have been practising four times per week since September. Each session has a purpose and
concentrates on strength, development, and skills. Each individual needs to demonstrate the attitude,
discipline, endeavour, and behaviour above anything else.

The number of cricket fixtures we have continue to increase year on year and the 2020 season was no
exception, with no fewer than 186 boys’ and girls’ fixtures from Under 12 right through to our 1st XI’s.

Huge congratulations to Liam Naylor who was selected to represent Scotland in the ICC U19 World Cup held
in South Africa.

Alexander Layard has continued to train with the England Disability squad this winter.

Congratulations also go to Alisa Scantlebury who was selected to represent Barbados at U19 Girls and Senior
Women’s level.

Olivia Churcher and Niamh Holland have been training hard and continue to develop their skills on the South
West Regional Development Programme and Somerset Women’s Programme.

At County/Representative level, congratulations go to Tom Brooks, Olivia Churcher, Aysha Chaudhary Dean,
Samuel Elstone, Rishi Shimpi, Dhruv Parashar, Niamh Holland, Haydon Taylor-Worth, James Matravers and
Atticus Adams who have all been selected to train with their respective Somerset age groups over the course
of the winter. Edward Butler and William Warren who represented Devon on their Tour of South Africa.

Winning 3 out of the 4 fixtures our U15 Girls played, meant that they made it through to the County finals of
the Lady Taverners Indoor Competition, unfortunately the finals got cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

Our U13 Girls fared less successfully in the U13 Girls Lady Taverners Indoor Competition losing 2 of the 3
fixtures that they played in, however they thoroughly enjoyed playing in the competition.

Cricket Captains: Olivia Churcher and Oliver Blakeman

Cross Country
This year saw over 25 runners from Year 7 to Upper Sixth competing in cross country events from Area to
National Championships, also friendly races in a range of scenic locations from the Exmouth to Budleigh South
West Coast Path, to the forests on the Blackdowns and trails of the Quantocks. We are particularly proud this
year to have County Team representatives in the Minimus, Junior and Inter Girls age groups. Impressive
performances across the board, including new arrivals to the sport, but special mentions to rising star Alice
Mackey in Year 7, who made her County debut at the South West Championships. Mackenzie O’Dea
dominated the Junior Girls again, with Tabitha Lorenz making a super Juniors debut, coming 6th at the Areas.
India Porter, Imogen Evans and Hannah Carter topped the Inter Girls. India and Mackenzie competed at the
English Schools Cross-country in March.

In the boys, Samuel Hines, Dexter Yim and Jarvis Lumb led our Seniors, inspiring a growing cohort of Junior
and Intermediate runners including, Daniel Hitchin, who was 10th at Areas, Lewie Harrison and Jack Constable
improving with every race and dominating the Juniors. Joseph Woodward and Kayvan Faghani qualified for
Counties in the Inters. We have benefited again from the expertise of Hanna Tarver (former England U23
800m runner) for speed training and Mrs MacAlister in endurance.

Due to Lockdown the Monument Run was replaced by a Virtual Monument Run Stair climb, with over 100
students and staff posting ascents to contribute to the Norman Cup, and elsewhere students and staff have
been competing in Virtual Runs of all descriptions – including Dexter Yim and a team of CCF friends, posting
a marathon relay time of 3 hrs 10 minutes.
Captain: Jarvis Lumb

Equestrian
The riding team has had such a good experience this year, despite it being shorter than expected. Our weekly
lessons with Taggy Forester-Bennett have been a major success in helping everyone improve their skills, not
only at School competitions do Wellington students do well, but also out of School; this is largely down to
Taggy’s fabulous teaching skills, and also our strength and conditioning sessions. We nearly always come
away from competitions in a top position.

At the beginning of the season, Harriet Curtis, Mimi and Jarvis Lumb came 3rd in a ‘jumping with style’
competition at Bicton in the 90cm class. This meant that they qualified for a National Plate Championship in
November. Philippa Williams and her pony, Poppy came third in a dressage competition at Bicton. This led
to the National Championships at Addington Manor, where Philippa finished in 8th place in a very large class.
A new team member, Tessa Davies competed in the Eventers Challenge at Pontispool, where she came 6th
out of 97 in the 80cm class. Near the end of term, Alex Radcliffe and his pony Red completed a fabulous clear
round in the 80cm show-jumping class at KSEC, showing off all of the skills that he had learnt during his
lessons. A team comprising of Emelia Lumb, Imogen Griffin, Harriet Curtis and Jarvis Lumb had super rounds,
with Imogen and Emelia going clear. Imogen went on to compete in the 100cm and 110cm class, both rounds
went well, despite very large fences.

The Christmas fair is always a huge success for the equestrian team and helps us to raise the money to help
cover the cost of our entry fees and we thank everyone who support us.

In the New Year, Harriet Curtis, Lily Sutcliffe and Imogen Griffin had a great day at the 90cm class at the KSEC
Eventers Challenge. Imogen went clear, in an almost perfect time and was placed 2nd. She then qualified for
the National Championships at Hickstead. Imogen also competed in the 100cm and 110cm class.

Philippa Williams, Alice Baxter, Lara Jay and Imogen Griffin had a good day at the Eventers Challenge, Bicton.
Philippa and Alice had really good rounds in the 70cm and the 80cm classes. Lara and Imogen both had really
good rounds in the 90cm class and went on to compete in the 100cm class. At the Pontispool Eventers
Challenge, Tessa Davis and Imogen Griffin had really good rounds over some tricky fences, although not
helped by a very windy day. Finally, Alice Baxter had two amazing rounds at the KSEC Eventers Challenge, as
did Lucile Milton, who had a great first round. Then as part of a team in the second round with Harriet Curtis
and Jarvis Lumb, with super speedy times, they gained 5th place. In the 100cm class, Emelia Lumb, Harriet
Curtis and Imogen Griffin came a fabulous first. Emelia also came first individually and Harriet came 4th. This
meant that they qualified for the National Championships at Hickstead. Unfortunately, the Championships
were cancelled, which was a real shame as we had such a competitive team. Hopefully next year we will be
able to qualify again. Good luck to everyone over the summer with the riding.
Captain: Lara Jay

Football report
It was always going to be a challenge to follow the extraordinary success of last season 1st XI, after losing so
many players, and also with a squad that included several developing Year 11s. However, the progress over
the season was notable, and we had just hit our stride with a strong win against Blundell’s School, followed
by a riveting draw at King’s College, in a game that was a real advert for school football from both sides, when
the season was sadly cut short with several games to go. There are some Upper Sixth leavers who have
contributed massively to the 1st XI over the last two years, who were disappointed not to finish the season.
Liam Naylor’s tireless harrying of defenders and remarkable eye for goal have been a big part of our success,
Nathan Pickering’s industry and vision, and his positional flexibility have proved vital. Harry Donelan has
been a rock at the back, with his tough tackling and starting our play. Mbayoroka Mungunda has been a
stalwart of Wellington football for three years, and led not only as Captain, but with his example on the pitch,
dominating the midfield for us. We have some promising players who have developed this season, which
leave us feeling optimistic for future years.

Football at Wellington is about far more than success for our elite players though. There has been plenty to
celebrate in terms of the number of students who have played for the School, including many for the first
time, for our 2nd and 3rd XIs, and U16s, and in a one-off fixture for the U14s. Football remains an activity that
allows our boarders and day students to integrate, with plenty of different nationalities representing the
School, and many more students taking part in recreational football, and really enjoyable boys’ and girls’
House matches.
Captain: Mbayoroka Mungunda

Girls’ Hockey
U12
The season has been a very positive experience, the players have developed their skills, their understanding
and their fitness. They have been totally committed both in training and matches, playing some tough teams,
but have produced some excellent results by playing some excellent passing hockey.

U13
The U13’s have had a tremendous season. They have worked incredibly hard and been dedicated to training,
always turning up with a smile on their faces. They have listened to feedback and implemented this as a
team to make excellent progress throughout the season. We have seen some fantastic games of hockey with
nail biting finishes, including the draw against Taunton School and West Buckland School, and a 4-3 win
against Blundell’s School.

U14a
The U14a team have had a very balanced season, winning 50% of all matches played. They started strongly
against Downside School, securing a 5-0 win and also rallied well against West Buckland School, winning 3-1
after conceding the first goal. Towards the end of the first term the U14 Millfield tournament presented the
opportunity to consolidate the progress made, with some fantastic wins and a final runner up position. Some
tough matches ended the season with lots of positive play to enable confidence for the coming seasons.

U14b
The U14b team have made progress this year in the matches that they have had. They have learnt through
each game and have played much better in the 2ndhalf of each game. It has been good to have new people
joining and seeing them develop in a sport that they have not played before, and watching them improving
their skills.

U15a
The team had a tough season overall, facing some particularly strong teams on our circuit. They enjoyed a
couple of good wins early on, but then the weather worsened and results were disappointing. However,
results notwithstanding, the girls never lost heart, and there was some excellent individual progress
throughout all areas of the group.

U15b
The season was positive within the games that the U15b’s have played. Each player has taken on every game
with an aim and managed to achieve the aim, as well as being victorious in most matches. The girls have
come away from this season with a better understanding of hockey and gelled well as a team.

U18a
The squad have been a pleasure to coach this term, winning 50% of their games is a great return, making
ground on other schools is particularly rewarding. During the course of the season the girls had notable wins
at Mount Kelly School, West Buckland School, Queens College, Clifton College and Richard Huish. They were
runners up at the County tournament and went to the regional tournament where they Played 6, Won 1,
Drew 4 and Lost 1. They also enjoyed a fantastic experience in Belgium, playing against some excellent teams
who inspired our girls tremendously, the highlight was the match with ISCA HC, Brussels. The team have
been superbly led by co-captains Ellen Cowling and Olivia Savage. With only 4 of the first team in Upper Sixth
and 6 girls in Year 11, the potential for next year looks promising.

U18b
The team have had a thoroughly enjoyable season. The girls have approached their matches with enthusiasm
and commitment. The season began with an impressive 4-0 win against Downside School, which helped to
gel the team together and build confidence going into the rest of the season. We have had some tough
fixtures against some very strong 2nd teams. However, the girls have consistently maintained their positive
attitude and taken the playing experience in their stride. As a result, the girls have developed their hockey
tremendously and are playing a sophisticated brand of hockey. The most notable performances of the term
include a 1-1 draw against Wells Cathedral, achieved with only 10 players on the pitch, and a 1-1 draw against
Richard Huish in treacherous weather conditions.

U18c
For the first time in many years the School raised a genuine U18c team, which is an achievement and great
for participation. They enjoyed a strong match against Downside School, 2nd XI, but unfortunately came away
with a 1-0 loss.
Hockey Captains: Ellen Cowling and Olivia Savage

Boys’ Hockey
U12
This was a season of steady improvement and plenty of resilience. For a number of players, this was their
first season of hockey, but they took to the sport well, always committing fully to training and in matches.
The a and b teams met some tough opposition in some of our local sides, but refused to let their heads drop
and even managed to gain several wins along the way. The vast majority of the year group, played in a
number of matches which have really helped their skills develop. Great sportsmanship has been shown at
all times, from a group of players who were a pleasure to coach.

U13a
The team had a challenging season, but learnt a lot as they have progressed through the season. With the
aim being to hold their ground and focus on team and individual goals set, rather than winning has certainly
shown through. The players have come on very well this year as a good strength squad. Playing 8 games
with some very close games and scores. The win of the season against Sidcot School gave them a good well-
needed confidence boost. Next year being 11-a-side will be good for the year group, as the squad have been
strong of at the least 14 boys a time even though most of the season has been 7-a-side.

U13b
It has been a pleasure to work with this squad of boys who have represented Wellington School at U13b
level. Every single boy in the year group has had the opportunity to represent Wellington School and did so
with pride, effort and great teamwork. Over the course of the season skills have developed and real
improvements have been made by all.

U14a
The team have made a great impression as a squad during the first few sessions they trained together; hard
working, enthusiastic and full of energy. The first game against West Buckland School was a shaky start to
the season, but in managing to secure a win, it gave a good impression of what was to come. It took a number
of matches for the squad to settle, and there was plenty of competition across the year for a place in the
team. At the mid-point of the season, the U14s had a fantastic game against Queen’s College, narrowly
missing out on a win with a 1-1 draw, it was one of their better performances and it gave encouragement to
the team for the remaining few matches, but unfortunately Sherborne School and Taunton School proved

too strong for the U14s. However, the boys should be congratulated for their efforts over the term; never
giving up, training well and most importantly having fun along the way.

U14b
The team have enjoyed an excellent season. They had a good combination of, commitment, skill, and good
humour. From the start of the season they trained with passion, and brought their all to every match. Their
defence was like a wall, built on the foundation of some excellent goal keeping. The midfield was aggressive
and well-coordinated; allowing a deadly team of strikers to score numerous goals over the season. It is rare
to be able to coach a team so enthusiastic and well-mannered.

U15a
The boys enjoyed a relatively successful season, with some very strong performances throughout the term.
As a group they were extremely hard working and had a lot of fun during sessions, but always made sure
they had good preparation before every match. This was very admirable and created a great environment
in which the boys would push each other, and this really helped them to excel this term. This was very
evident in the performances towards the back end of the season. The performance against Taunton School
stood out as a highlight of just how determined and how much the boys have developed not only as hockey
players, but as a group and a team. They really dominated most of the match and it showed how much trust
they had in each other on the pitch and was hugely pleasing to see all their hard work pay off. They were a
very engaging group and it was a pleasure to coach this group of boys this term.

U15b
This was a season of biblical change - from famine to feast! Having not scored any goals during the previous
season (if you discount the own-goal) and not having won any games, a win ratio for this year of 2:1 with
convincing defeats of old adversaries Queen’s College and Sherborne School, shows what team spirit, great
effort in matches and terrifying stick skills from the Captain Xinyi (Michael) Liu can achieve. The boys were
great fun to be with and wonderful ambassadors for the School. They got the balance right between fun
and commitment.

U18a
Prior to the Spring term, the boys intensified their training and played two pre-season games against Exeter
School and the OWs, coming away with two narrow wins. The following weekend the team played a
quadrangular against West Buckland School, Mount Kelly School and Truro School, winning two matches 3-0
and 5-0. However, we had a close encounter, which could have gone either way against Mount Kelly School,
as we lost 1-0. Next was our first National Cup match, where we had a comfortable 5-1 win over Downside
School. In preparation for round 2, we played Blundell’s School, where we were unlucky to lose 3-2. Sadly,
our run in the cup was cut short by a strong Kings Bruton side, where we came away with a 4-2 loss. It
wouldn’t end here though, as we had a chance to play in the Plate competition against Clayesmore School.
Despite getting got off to a rough start, and we conceded early on, the boys bounced back with some quick
goals and we went on to win 7-3.

With a few players missing, we faced West Buckland School and Sherborne School before the next plate
game, where we drew 2-2 and lost 6-4. In the next round of the plate, we faced Mount Kelly School away,
with some strong defence we managed to block Mount Kelly’s attack and went into the second half 0-0, but
it was Mount Kelly who would score first. However, we couldn’t capitalise on our chances and the match
ended in a 1-0 defeat. Even though our cup run ended prematurely, we played very well and with great spirit.
Overall the boys performed very well and produced a good set of results, especially as this young team will
only grow.

U18b
This season's 2nd XI were treated to a formative experience, owing to the slightly unbalanced profile of the
Senior hockey players outside the 1sts. Having experimented with a robust, hearty blend of predominantly
Upper Sixth, we changed tack half way through in favour of a more developmental approach. In this respect,
the experience gained by a largely Year 11 side should bear fruit next season, as evidenced through the
promise shown by the likes of Freddie Bartlett, Jonty Millington and Theo Norton. For our outgoing crop of
distinguished 3rd Team stalwarts, they get to depart the Wellington School hockey scene with our gratitude
and very best wishes.
Hockey Captain: Ruach Schofield

Netball
U12
The U12s have had a great starting season. Commitment to training and matches was always as best as it
could be, which ensured they made lots of progress throughout the season. Still lots to learn, but in a great
place to continue with some good work next year. They support each other as a team and it is good to see
so many of them wanting to play on a regular basis. A year group to watch in the future for sure and
whomever has the pleasure of coaching them will enjoy their insatiable love of netball.

U13
The U13 teams have had an outstanding season, and we have regularly had, a, b and c teams out on the court
competing. With such a large and keen cohort of girls, it has been fantastic to see all the girls out training on
a Thursday evening and many in the Sports Hall at lunchtime for further practise. They have listened well
and have continued to improve throughout the season. These U13s have a lot of determination and fight
and it has been lovely to see them channel it in a positive way, showing excellent sportsmanship. In total
across the three teams there were 20 fixtures, with 14 wins and 6 loses. Well done all and we look forward
to seeing your progression into Year 9.

U14
This year group saw lots of girls given the chance to play for the School, and some new students played their
first ever netball match. With positional rotations, transitions between teams, the most memorable
constants were taking on any role with a willing attitude and of course the straight and square passes mantra.
We met an array of oppositions through triangular matches and head to heads. We fought well throughout,
and above all, we can boast some awesome examples of putting the team first and playing with a smile. A
season to be proud of with growing standards and an increasing appetite for more netball.

U15
The U15s were a pleasure to coach and made considerable improvements in their willingness to drive for
space and deliver accurate passes. There was a strong commitment from the girls who regularly attended
training and showed great determination out on court, always keeping their heads high and fighting till the
end. We look forward to many of the girls joining the senior ranks next season.

The 1st team had a very good season this year, developing as a team as the term progressed and obtaining
good wins against Queen’s College, Mount Kelly, Leweston School, King’s Bruton and Prior Park. The highlight
of the season was playing in the quarter-finals of the National Plate in Oxford, where the girls put in a great
performance, despite a defeat. The girls have worked very hard in practices and this paid dividends on the
court, where their teamwork and commitment to do their best shone through. Each and every member of
the team put in some memorable performances and I would like to thank the team for their dedication and
good humour. Thank you to the Captain, Beatrice Renyard, and the other Upper Sixth leavers for their
commitment and competitiveness.

This is the first time in many years that we have been able to get a 3rd team out, which is absolutely fantastic.
Thursday afternoons have seen a significant increase in numbers where there have been some highly
entertaining training matches, not least from the giggles coming from court, combined with the more serious
training sessions afterschool. The 2nd & 3rd team have been a joy to work with this season, cheery, positive
and full of fun. We haven’t always won, but we’ve always played well to the end and left with our heads held
high, smiling and laughing, ready for a sandwich and always being extremely polite throughout. They
improved every week and their commitment was outstanding. We have been very proud of the girls.
Netball Captain: Beatrice Renyard

Modern Pentathlon
The year started with Jarvis Lumb representing Great Britain in October at the World Triathle Championships
in Florida, finishing 10th in his age group. Whilst the Spring Term pentathlon events were hit by Lockdown, a
growing number of students from the Prep School and Senior School, enjoyed training in fencing with Jon
Mason and laser shooting with Lydia Rosling throughout the Autumn Term. Xinyi (Mike) Liu, Zhengxi (Ethan)
Guo and Erin Grey qualified for and competed at regional fencing competitions. A team of all ages from Year
2 to Masters competed at the Malvern Pentathlon at Christmas. Erin made an accomplished debut in the
riding phase and the Prep School team of Oliver Heaton Jones, Ella and Gracie MacAlister and Alexa Kavanagh
completed their first team event. Meanwhile Nerys Jones and Lewie Harrison both qualified in the top 20 in
their age group, for the British Schools Biathlon Championships, now to be held at Bath University in October.

Rugby
This season marked 100 years of Wellington playing rugby and it was a season to remember. On a sunny
September day, the 1st XV were watched by a crowd of nearly 200 people before we had our Centenary
Dinner with Jason Leonard as the guest speaker. The evening was a roaring success, with nearly 350 guests
celebrating all that was good about Wellington and the game of rugby. Both past and present members of
the School community came together, and we also raised a significant amount of money for charities. It was
a fantastic opportunity to remember how lucky we are to be a part of Wellington School.

Throughout the School, rugby continues to thrive and our program continues to go from strength to strength.
Our strong connections with the Bristol Bears continue to benefit our students, with a number involved in
their program from U13 to U18. The lower school sides have developed their skills and understanding of the
game and are playing some great rugby. The U14s are a very strong year group and will develop into a fine
side as they mature, whilst the U15s left a tough season behind them last year and have developed into a
powerful side that only gets better. The U16s also had an impressive season, helped by a strong pre-season
in Scotland, and their development since U14 has been remarkable.

U18 rugby had their most successful season on record and fielded both a 1st and 2nd XV. Built upon a
foundation of hard work and their commitment to each other, the 1st XV reached the semi-final of the
National Vase before narrowly losing to a strong side, in Kent. The commitment and ambition of the Senior
rugby side brought the whole school together, especially during mid-week cup matches, which were
attended by hundreds of staff, students and parents. This side has set the example for others to follow and
we hope future teams across the School will equal and, ultimately, better their achievements.

Thank you to all those involved both on and off the pitch for making this season such a memorable one. The
final word goes to this year's leavers, who have been excellent servants to rugby at Wellington School over a
number of years. Many have been here since the Prep School and it will be strange not seeing their faces
around campus. We wish them all the best and hope that they continue to enjoy rugby wherever they may
go and whatever level they may play at. They are always welcome back to Wellington and we expect to see
them on the sidelines in the future.
Rugby Captain: Rhys Parks

Swimming
No swimming competitions 2019/20
Swimming Captains: Lucy Revolta and Jarvis Lumb

Tennis
No tennis played 2019/20
Tennis Captains: Isabelle Piper and Oliver Cockram

PERFORMING ARTS
Music
Last year’s report ended by heralding the launch of the new 3-18 Music structure from September and the
first two terms of this year have been busily and productively establishing an integrated operation that
encompasses all students from Nursery to Upper Sixth. This has involved new roles for existing staff – Mrs
Shaw as Head of Prep School Music and also continuing to teach all Year 7 and 8 Music. Mr Waller in the
new role of Head of Instrumental Studies and the appointment of Mrs Ridley to teach Early Years and to be
a choral specialist, working with both Prep and Senior choirs and ensembles.

A new 3-18 initiative was the Freshers’ Fair, with the aim of introducing new students of all ages to what is
on offer within the department, including one-to-one instrumental/vocal tuition and co-curricular provision.
An eclectic live music programme through the morning featured a range of current students and Award-
holders and the whole specialist music team was on hand to speak to students and parents and to enable
demonstrations.

Later in the Autumn term, we held a gala Launch Concert, featuring our orchestral players, augmented by
music staff and friends in a programme which included Saint-Saens’ Zoological Fantasy Carnival of the
Animals, narrated by our two Headmasters, Mr Gibson and Mr du Toit. The music was accompanied by
specially commissioned animal artwork from Years 5 and 6. The concert also included a performance of Paul
Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, played in synch with the iconic footage from Disney’s Fantasia, with Mickey
Mouse as the hapless apprentice. The symphonic original was reduced to a small ensemble of two pianos,
played by Messrs Trewhella and Waller, percussion ensemble and bassoon, played by Mrs Edwards. The
concert was performed twice, in the Prep School Hall, where it was greatly enjoyed by the students and later
in Great Hall, where it was received with equal enthusiasm.

One of the most immediate benefits of the 3-18 structure has been the bridging between the two parts of
the school and the enabling of musicians, regardless of age, to make music together. Our ‘bridging’
ensembles have included the Y5-9 training orchestra Sinfonia, the Year 5-8 Chamber Choir and various
smaller chamber ensembles. Sinfonia players have had the chance to combine with the senior orchestra and
players from other Prep Schools at Mighty Orchestra Day and with Chapel and Chamber Choirs for a burst of
Carmina Burana at the Prep School Spring Concert in March.

Faculty Concerts have been held jointly, affording the youngest, beginner instrumentalists to hear and be
inspired by our most advanced older players. The ‘I want to play like that!’ reaction has been a frequent one
and wonderful to hear – role-modelling is important for all budding young musicians and to see this emerging
so early in the project has been especially gratifying. The usual pattern of Faculty Concerts was expanded this
year to include the new Contemporary Music evening, comprising guitars, drums and popular vocals. Two
gigs were held in Great Hall, virtually back to back and a fantastic standard was evident throughout, signalling
the continuing strength of the department in this sphere.

In addition to its usual busy schedule of services in school, the Chapel Choir once again joined forces with
Truro School Chamber Choir in September for Choral Evensong at the cathedral, directed by its Director of
Music, Chris Gray. The choir was also delighted to return to Tewkesbury Abbey for Choral Evensong in the
Spring term and to be joined by OW and former chorister Lissie Fuller, who lives in Tewkesbury and sings
with the Abbey choir. As ever, the Chapel Choir led three magical Festival of Lessons and Carols Services and
this year, the Prep School held its own Carol Service for the first time, with the music led by the Chamber
Choir.

Students’ concerts have thrived this year, with regular Music-4-Lunch events featuring our Award-holders
and Teatime and Cushion Concerts at both Prep and Senior Schools, affording appropriate performing
opportunities at all ages and stages.

Wellington Young Musician is a new event created this year to provide a performance platform for all our
young musicians, 3-18 and is structured in classes from Debut to Virtuoso, with additional classes for
Contemporary/Popular performance, Composition and Singer-Songwriters. The Debut Class and one of the
Contemporary classes took place live on the day school closed in March and the other classes have since

taken place remotely via video submissions during lockdown and close to 150 performances have been
adjudicated by the music team. Shortlists have recently been announced for the semi-finals, which will take
place as a series of live lunchtime concerts in early September.

We continue to strengthen our relationships with local schools through our comprehensive Partnerships
Programme. Events range from bespoke concerts in schools, to larger events such as Mighty Orchestra Day
and Come-and-Sing. The latter attracted the largest number of schools and young singers ever in its illustrious
history, so it was all the more-sad that the event couldn’t eventually go ahead at the end of the Spring term,
after many weeks of preparation and a series of workshop sessions.

In the recent months of lockdown, Wellington Music has taken on the not inconsiderable challenges of virtual
performance, with weekly lunchtime concerts, teatime concerts at the Prep School, weekly Chapel Services
featuring the Chapel Choir singing hymns and anthems and a series of larger ensemble projects. These have
included the orchestra and Harmonix version of Billie Eilish’s Bond anthem No Time to Die, the Chapel and
Chamber Choirs’ collaboration, along with several OW former choristers, on Will Todd’s new lockdown choral
work Like a Rainbow Shining, which we dedicated with gratitude and admiration to our local NHS and key
workers, Harmonix’s cover of a number from the smash-hit musical SIX about the wives of Henry VIII and the
Chapel Choir’s contribution to today’s Virtual Commemoration. Despite the lack of individual music lessons
this term, our Award-holders, GCSE and A level musicians have risen splendidly to the musical and technical
challenges posed by remote performance and recording and have, in turn, kept themselves musically
motivated and our audiences engaged.

I should like to pay tribute to the hard work of all members of the music team and to thank them for their
enthusiasm and drive in enabling some fantastic musical opportunities for students of all ages this term, with
special thanks to the seemingly indefatigable Mr Sampson and Mrs Ridley for the countless hours of audio
and video editing and mixing they have done as part of the Virtual Performance Programme.

We very much look forward to returning to a version of ‘the new normal’ from September and to the return
to instrumental and singing lessons, regular rehearsals and musical events in prospect to look forward to.

Theatre
The Drama department have had another busy year at Wellington School. Theatre trips, academic
performance evenings, over one hundred LAMDA examinations, three professional workshops, a weekend
tour to London and National Youth Theatre auditions, are just a few of the things that have kept staff and
students busy over the past nine months. Our Year 8 and 9 production was a fantastic way to kick off the
new academic year. Within ‘Cinderella’ we saw a cast of students who were all heading towards the same
goal of producing a professional pantomime which was very well received by our audience. The double cast
of students across both year groups offered opportunity for all, and working collaboratively encouraged
outstanding relationships to be formed.

In January, Senior School students took to the golden streets of London. They were treated to a professional
workshop at the Pineapple Studios in Covent Garden, exploring the musical ‘Mamma Mia’ and later that
evening got to experience the show as an audience. It was great to see students let loose and release their
inner sass. Before heading home on the Sunday, we were treated to the spectacle that is ‘The Lion King’.
Two very different, but at the same time, awe inspiring productions for our students to experience.

This year for the first time, we entered students into the prestigious National Youth Theatre auditions. Over
8000 students audition nationally every year, with only 500 places available. 20 of our Drama scholars and
keenest performers between Years 9 and Upper Sixth auditioned for a place, and incredibly three were
successful. Huge congratulation to Callum Richards, Cameron Forrest and Moukhtar Sani-Omolori, who will
be taking part in a programme this summer and will benefit from a wide range of opportunities until they
turn 25. There will be another opportunity for students to audition next Spring.

Seeing and experiencing live theatre is just as important to the study of Drama as being actively involved in
a play or musical, and this year students across all year groups have had the opportunity to attend the
theatre. Our GCSE and A Level students were treated to ‘I Think We are Alone’ at the Theatre Royal Plymouth
and our Lower School scholars enjoyed the musical hit ‘SIX’ at the Cheltenham Everyman; they have been
singing the sound track ever since.

This year we have seen another huge rise in the number of students taking LAMDA examinations and we
have expanded our department by employing two very good freelance teachers to help meet the demand.
Thank you to Mrs Merrett and Mrs Bere for making a fantastic impact during the Spring term. We have
entered students across all the grades and into a wide variety of different examinations. Our Year 6 students
took on the challenge of Grade One Acting, while a number of our talented Year 8 performers took their
Grade Four Group Script and Group Devising examinations. There were notable achievements, with Abigail
Govey achieving a distinction in her Grade Eight exam (LAMDA’S highest level) and another 100% pass rate
across both the Senior and Prep School in our January exams. We are of course disappointed that our June
exam session had to be postponed, but there will be the opportunity to sit the exam in October to ensure
students continue to progress through their grades.

Once again, this year, we have given our students the opportunity to learn from those at the very top of the
industry. In September our A Level students had a practitioner workshop delivered by Nick O ‘Brian, which
helped inform their coursework module. We have lots of exciting workshop plans for next year.

Academically our Drama students have been hard at work. Year 10 students performed a range of scripted
pieces and monologues. Year 11 and Lower Sixth devised their own pieces of theatre and Edward Newman,
Pip Williams, Lucy Stonecliffe and Toby Dunk completed the practical component of their A Level, with a
superb evening of theatre just two days before the school went into lockdown. Their interpretation of the
black comedy ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ was hard hitting and had the audience on the edge of their
seats.

Traditionally our Year 6 students finish their final year with a Leavers’ play. ‘Bugsy Malone’ rehearsals were
well underway when the School had to close, but we weren’t going to let that stand in our way. Alongside
the expertise off an OW, Alex Giles, we produced a Leavers film, so that the students still have a memento
to look back on. What an excellent job Year 6 did, creating a film under strict social distancing rules.

2020 will certainly be a year to remember, but even in the face of lockdown students have continued to
produce some outstanding work in Drama. Highlights include our Upper Sixth radio play called ‘The Last
Innings’, a spoof on Poirot. If you missed it, then all episodes can be found in the Drama area on the School
website. Our Lower School Scholars also created a High School Musical spoof, which was a lovely pick me up
for our Wellington community during uncertain times. We even managed to squeeze in our annual Lower
School’s Got Talent event, which was delivered remotely.

WELLINGTON SCHOOL CCF
Wellington School CCF 2019-2020
The Combined Cadet Force has been as active as ever, introducing cadets to a wide variety of challenges and
skills, until training stopped in March. Last year finished with Summer Camps at Longmoor, HMS Bristol &
HMS Raleigh, as well as four cadets who travelled to Bavaria in August for a week’s Alpine Adventurous
Training and Flora Layard, who attended the prestigious Royal Canadian Cadet Exchange.

Cadets have also been shooting on the local Range, flying and gliding, where they gained their “Blue Wings”
following sorties in twin-seater aeroplanes and gliders.

This year the CCF has been led by some talented and dependable cadets: Coxswain Cordelia Clarke, RSM
Edward Newman, Flight Sargent Thomas Skarin and Flight Sargent Edward Yates and Drum Major Rebecca
Mann. They have been fine examples of what we look for in Senior cadets and they have motivated and
inspired the cadets under them.

Some of the special achievements over the year include:

CSM Beatrice Renyard being appointed as one of the five Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet’s for this year.
Corporal Elliot Handley being selected for the final round of the BTEC-Duke of Westminster Award, which
is postponed to later in the year.
Corporal Seth O’Brien was selected for the Royal Canadian Cadet Exchange this Summer, which sadly has
been cancelled.

Our cadets have won two flying scholarships this year:
In November 2019, Corporal Harrison Taylor-Worth attended the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme, which involved
two weeks of flying training, resulting in him gaining his ‘Wings’.
Leading Hand Tom Brooks was selected for the Royal Navy Flying Scheme, which will run next year.

Last September we welcomed seventy new recruits into the CCF, and they have demonstrated good skills
and enthusiasm, whilst tackling all the challenges thrown at them. Cadet Abdullah Monnoo won the title of
‘Best Recruit’, following strong performances in shooting, turn-out, drill and military knowledge, followed by
Samuel Everington and Naomi Jacob.

Our first term exercise took a similar theme to previous years; with cadets attending training at Okehampton
Camp and HMS Raleigh. The Corps of Drums again led parades at Remembrance Sunday and the Wellington
Carnival,

Sadly, the Annual Inspection could not take place, however the following awards have been made.

Wellington School CCF - Awards for 2020

Year 11 - Contingent Commanders Commendations for cadets in their 2nd year

RN:                                                       Dylan Leonard, Jonty Millington, Felicity Rickard,
                                                          Dylan Simpson, Poppy Tuaima
Army:                                                     Imogen Evans, Alexandra Jones, Flora Layard, Kyle
                                                          Miller, Henry Tillotson, Joseph Woodward, Haoxuan
                                                          (Mark) Xia
RAF:                                                      Lucy Hill, James Morrell, James Smith
Corp of Drums:                                            Dylan Leonard

Year 11 Cups and Awards

RN Hawkridge Cup:                                       Samuel Caygill
RN AB Proficiency award:                                Toby Kibble
Army Infantry award:                                    Imogen Venner
RAF Flying Cup:                                         Daisy Gatling

Contingent Commanders Commendations for cadets in their final year

RN:                                                   Karla Jankowska, Emily Beacock, Oliver Beckley
Army:                                                 Alistair Bett
Corp of Drums:                                        Thomas Chilcott, Cordelia Clarke, Toby Dunk,
                                                      Alfred Hollingsworth, Lara Jay, Edward Newman,
                                                      George Pocock, Beatrice Renyard and
                                                      Lucy Revolta,
Hope Tankard:                                         Kerri Curtis
The Lungley Cup for Distinguished Service in the CCF: Ellen Cowling
Hope Cup (Corps of Drums):                            Rebecca Mann

Commitment Awards

Rowe Trophy:                                            Daniel Owsianka
Banks Cup:                                              Josh Barnett

Loyalty & Skill Awards:

Raban Cup:                                              Molly Barlow
Elkington Cup:                                          Charlotte Stone
Matthews Trophy:                                        Anna Mear
RN Cutlass:                                             Alfred Hollingsworth
RAF trophy:                                             Thomas Holwill
RSMs cup:                                               George Pocock

CCF Colours are awarded to:                             Cordelia Clarke, Alfred Hollingsworth, Beatrice
                                                        Renyard, George Pocock, Thomas Skarin, Edward
                                                        Yates and Edward Newman

The Combined Cadet Force remains in good spirits and cadets continue to set high standards. We wish good
luck to the cadets who are leaving and thank them for their commitment, their loyalty and their service. The
Contingent Commander sincerely thanks the CCF staff and volunteers, who give so much to ensure the
training is varied, exciting and challenging.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Despite some extremely wet and windy weather during the first half of the academic year and school closure
in the latter half, it is nevertheless a credit to the students and staff of Wellington School that so much
outdoor activity was completed. The students trekked in the Dolomites, Ten Tors training saw 36 students
and numerous adult volunteers on Dartmoor throughout the autumn and winter and the Bronze DofE cohort
took part in two training exercises. It has been a credit to the students’ indefatigability, that so many of them
have completed their awards (barring expedition) since Lockdown began, and we have had seven students
complete their Gold award at time of going to press, with more expected very shortly.

Year 9 students travelled to Snowdonia to climb Snowdon in perfect weather and take part in a number of
other adventurous activities. Year 7 camped on Exmoor and enjoyed a fine day sailing, cooking and team-
building. Students from various years have surfed, paddled, climbed and caved across the South-West in a
celebration of the outdoors that will hopefully be back up and running next year.

Surely one of the many lessons we have learnt as a society from the events of this year is how important it is
to be outside, to be out of breath, with the wind on our faces and the sights of sounds of nature around us.
At Wellington School we are proud that this is where we spend much of our time and learn many of our
lessons.

                                   Trips and Expeditions
Autumn: Year 9 to Snowdonia, Year 11 Geography to Dawlish Warren, Year 7 Camping on Exmoor, CCF RAF
Flying, Chapel Choir to Truro Cathedral, Drama Scholars to the National Theatre Live, Corps of Drums at the
Wellington Carnival, CCF RN to HMS Raleigh, A Level Biology to Slapton, Sixth Form to London, BTEC Sport to
University of Bath, Theatre Trip to “An Inspector Calls”, Year 7 Geography to the Eden Project, CCF Autumn
Exercise at Okehampton, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh on The Quantocks, Surfing to Saunton Sands, Senior
Hockey to Belgium, A Level Geography to Morocco, A Level Physics to the Rutherford Labs, A Level Economics
to Warwick University, Triathlon to the Newport Velodrome, Orienteering to West Quantoxhead, GCSE Music
to Bristol, Sixth Form Grand Prix at Raceworld, Gillard’s House Ice Skating, Biathlon to Nottingham, U15 Rugby
to Bath, Ten Tors Training on Dartmoor

Spring: Ten Tors Training on Dartmoor, CCF RN to Portsmouth, Theatre Residential to London, Kayaking on
the River Dart, Philosothon team to King’s College, Year 10 Geography to Bristol, Drama Scholars to “Six the
Musical”, Sixth Form to the National Apprentice Show at Westpoint, Boarders to Tarr Steps, TAP athletes to
the Bath University High Performance Centre, A Level Business to Heathcote Fabrics, A Level History to the
Millfield Conference, A Level English to Stratford, Chamber Choir at the Taunton Festival, Art and Design to
New York, 1st XV Rugby and supporters to Sutton Valence for the National Semi Final.

Lockdown!