Chapel Restoration In 1994, the Bursar, Denis Smith, began to make ominous noises about the state of the Chapel. It was likely, he said, that the Covernors would have to find £700,000 or thereabouts. This seemed a colossal amount of money for a school also contemplating major investment to modernise the school's educational and sporting facilities.

It was clear to the Governors that the money would have to be found and, recognising the great affection OGs and many others had for this magnificent building, authorised the launch of an Appeal. The school's retained architect for the building suggested an approach to

the European Union, who had funds to give to places of worship in need of care and attention. English Heritage also agreed to help_

Work began in 1 996. The building was covered in a shroud and

the copper covering the dome was removed and replaced. Work

was also necessary on the mansard roof over the nave. The roofs completed, the building was re-pointed in 1 998 to prevent water

penetration. The final phase involved internal restoration, rewiring, conversion of the safe in the vestry into a lavatory, a new boiler

and water supply and extensive landscaping and tree planting. The deadline was September 2001, in time for the centenary

celebrations planned for October.

It was a unique privilege to be closely involved with the restoration of this wonderful building. I will treasure the memories I have of climbing seemingly endless ladders, to inspect at close quarters the

mosaic under renovation. I love the sense of satisfaction of a job well

done. The school can be proud of the fact that WaIter Morrison's

. unique gift has received the care and attention it richly deserves.

Giles Bowring, Bursar and Clerk to the Governors

Chief Editor: F M. MacKenzie Catteml Hall and Mill House Editor: S. Musa

Editorial Team: Toby Nicholson, Tom York, Mark Hughes, Eleanor Dean, David Hassell, Max Deitermann, Isabel Tong Cover: Inspired by the refurbished Chapel With many thanks to all our contributors

CHRONICLE 2002

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Chapel CentenaryVear

The year started with a service of welcome for all new pupils and their

parents. The following day, the Service for

The New Year was attended by the whole

school, from the newest additions' at Mill House to those who were counting down

their last eight months at Giggleswick.

The Harvest Festival service in early October gathered plentiful offerings for local people as well as those living in developing countries. who were most grateful for the gifts they received. The Remembrance service was again well attended by OGs and proved to be one of the most moving services to date, particularly after the events of the months leading up to the service.

The major focus of the Centenary Celebrations was, of course, the Service of Rededication by The Most Rev'd and Rt. Hon. David Hope, Archbishop of York, in October. The Archbishop began the ceremony by banging his staff on the closed doors of the Chapel. They were then thrown open to allow him to enter its threshold. Blessing the Chapel in time-honoured fashion, he then took us through a celebration of the building's first hundred years. About three weeks prior to this the Chapel was the focus for the visit of HRH The Princess Royal. The invitation from Mr. Millard to visit the Chapel in its Centenary Year had been accepted, but rain and low cloud prohibited her helicopter from landing. Luckily, her return visit in May was graced by sun and clear skies. The Princess Royal was thoroughly impressed with the restoration performed on the Chapel and joined catteral Hall for a short service.

At the -end of the Christmas Term the annual Advent Carol Service and Christmas Carol Service were enjoyed by the school and a majority of parents, rounding off a successful term in the Chapel.

In the very short Easter term we had an evening service of Candlemass. The sight of 350 or so candles burning in an otherwise pitch-black Chapel was one which will remain fixed in the minds of anyone who was there. It is hoped that this style of service will be repeated in the future.

Before Summer half-term we had three services of significance. Firstly the Confirmation service took place in the Chapel with 1 0 Senior School pupils, 8 from Catteral and 4 people from the Parish being confirmed. The Bishop of Bradford presided over his last service in the Parish of Giggleswick and the service was made optional to school. enabling us to accommodate the many friends and relatives of the people being confirmed who attended. The Ministry of Sound - a sung service of many people's favourite hymns - made its long-awaited return in early June and was again very successful. The Service of Commemoration was held on Speech Day when we remembered our founder James Carr and many other

benefactors of the School. The Rt. Rev'd Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle, gave us a thoughtful and challenging sermon.

Chapel collections have continued to rise, with the grand total of £2779.88 being raised over the year, a huge improvement on last year. This year we have donated to over 24 Charities, some of which being 1 st Castleberg (Settle) Scout Group, Nowell Romania Fund, RNLI, WaterAid and The World Trade Center Disaster Euna. Throughout the year Cor:pmunion and Cocoa services have continued3 times a telll1 on a Thursday night and1he Staff Choir regularly sing Compline in!Chapel.

We have been privileged to hear many other preachers this year. They were The Rev'd Henry Corbett, Rector 0f St. Peter's Everton; The Rev'd Norman Daniels,

�-Charge, All Saints, Keighley; The Adrian Botwright, Rector of Holy

Trinity, Skipton; The Rev'd Andrew

Recollections of a Memorable Weekend The Chapel Centenary Celebrations, to which I and my choir from Dulwich College were invited, provided a veritable feast of music, the like of which may never have been heard before in Giggleswick. Certainly in my time as Director of Music ( 1 968-72) I cannot recall any occasion of such impressive grandeur.

The culmination of the weekend was a cathedral-type Choral Evensong in which the Giggleswick and Du!wich choirs joined forces with their respective organists and conductors. The combined sound was electrifying and the packed congregation was treated to a truly uplifting spiritual experience. The music was traditional -Smith responses, Stanford in C and RVW's "Let all the World". How the memories flooded

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What struck me was that, not only was this performance worthy of a central London venue, the special nature of the event. historical, educational and

celebratory. added a special excitement and frisson to the

atmosphere. The sheer numbers taking part

required a skilled stage management with circa

1 50 performers. David Fox, as well as singing tenor. organised the

whole concert brilliantly and deserves great credit,

back! The Father Willis Organ was showing its age when I was playing it

'fa Ra/ph Alfwooct conducts �:.

The performance itself was charged with energy from

the beginning. Allwood favoured the tempi of Elliot

30 years ago. but the voicing and tonal excellence of this instrument were still in evidence, particularly in the rich diapason and delicate flute stops.

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Unquestionably the musical highlight of the weekend was a performance of Haydn's great oratorio "The Creation". The line-up was impressive, with soloists Sarah Fox (OC). Matthew Beale and Thomas Cuthrie. conductor Ralph AlIwood and the truly professional Manchester Camerata ably led by Richard Howarth.

The Chapel Concert Series Over the year. our Chapel was the venue for a recital programme featuring internationally renowned musicians, who were deeply affected by the beautiful setting for their concerts:

"The most beautiful place to perform, it's a long time since I have felt so inspired and uplifted. "

Isabel/e Van Keulen

"Making music in the chapel is always an inspiration and no matter how many times I walk into the building, I'm always struck by how beautiful it is. Performing there is quite simply a pleasure!"

Kothryn Stott

"Gigg/eswick Chapel, the church on the top of the hill, seems to dominate the landscape. The audience were so attentive and with their concentration, I felt strong emotions and could have played more and more . . . "

Federico Mondelci

Cardner rather than Karajan, but never at the expense of clarity of detail . Sarah Fox's complete technical mastery of "The Lord is Great" was thrilling, and her 'cooings' in "On Mighty Pens " enthralled the audience as she fully utilised the Chapel's spacious acoustic. Sarah's wide vocal agility and range of colour won deserved ovation at the end of the performance.

Thomas Cuthrie's pieces were equally convincing. from the magical opening of "In the Beginning" to the ebullient "Rolling

in fooming billows", He blended beautifully in the ensembles. yet had strength and agility when needed.

The tenor soloist in Creation is in many ways the poor relation, having mainly recitative and ensemble work. However there are two arias - "Now vanish before

the holy beams" and "In native worth"­

and in both of these Matthew Beale revealed a voice of limpid beauty and even tone.

The choral singing was superb, with highly charged dynamics, excellent attack and clear diction. Even at the fast tempi set by AlIwood. the choir negotiated all passages with apparent ease. It was difficult to believe all this was achieved on one rehearsal . The bonus of having a professional orchestra is that it lifts the amateur choral singing to a higher plane and the confidence thus engendered was palpable to the capacity audience.

Crowning all this was the glory of the Chapel itself, now stunningly restored to its original splendour. How fortunate the school is in having such a magnificent and unique building, and how lucky I was, in retrospect. to begin my career in such a wonderful location.

Michae/ Ashcroft

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Return of Her Royal Highness

On Thursday 25th of April 2002, The Princess Royal came to revisit Giggleswick School to celebrate the completion of the Chapel Centenary and the Sharpe Library. She landed in her big, blue helicopter on the games field next to Chapel. lsabel Marshalt, Head Girl and myself, Head Boy of Catteral Hall, were amazingly nervous as we knew we had to guide her from the Chapel to the Sharpe library after the Chapel service.

The Headmaster ordered us not to talk to her unless she talked first, and to refer to her as "Ma'am".

The organ was filling the Chapel with sound when HRH Princess Anne entered, wearing a smart red jacket. She had been escorted from her helicopter by a number of people. The one who was doing all the talking was Mr. Boult, Headmaster of Giggleswick School. He looked just as nervous as I did. She sat down with all her important guides in the front three rows of the Chapel. My parents were smiling happily and I could tell I was going to get another, "I'm so proud of you".

Rev. Sykes, the School Chaplain, tried to fit in as much about God as he could in his short space of ten minutes. He didn't rush his speech, he just spoke in a calm voice. The service was over quickly and Rev. Sykes showed Her Royal Highness around the beautiful Chapel. Next on the schedule were lsabel and myself. We were waiting at the side entrance where we were chatting to one of the most mean-looking bodyguards I have ever seen, who was in fact very polite. We were in the middle of a conversation when the bodyguard ignored me and stood erect. I realised that the Princess was coming towards me with Mr. Boul!.

"And t.his is our Head Boy, Spencer Moran and Head Girl, Isabel Marshall."

Isabel and I nodded politely. I don't know what Isabel was thinking but I couldn't believe I was actually about to talk to royalty.

HRH Princess Anne stepped outside the door with Isabel and me following .... Then she started to talk. She spoke with a formal accent. I could tell she had just asked me a question because she was looking at me, waiting for a reply and Isabel was frowning at me in a funny way. I didn't hear what HRH Princess Anne had said because I was so afraid and shocked by the way she spoke so I closed my eyes and said, "Yes Ma'am".

I think I had actually replied with the right answer because HRH Princess Anne said to Isabel, "And what about you?" Isabel replied with, "No Ma'am".

Oh dear, I could have just made the biggest mistake in my life. She could have just asked us whether we smoke!

She was speaking so fast that I had forgotten the incident. She pulled out a pair of expensive sunglasses. I have to say, I thought the idea of a princess wearing some cool shades was hilarious because some girls would expect her to be like a princess from a fairy tale, not wearing sunglasses.

The Princess Royal asked about the Sharpe library, and what it was like. We told her how high-tech it was. We had lost our nervousness by now. We just forgot that she was royalty. We were in the middle of a sentence, when the flash from the press cameras blinded us. Maybe this is why she had put her sunglasses on.

We were crossing the winding road that separates the school grounds from the Chapel grounds. My parents and lsabel's parents were on the road and Isabel's parents were taking pictures.

"Good morning," said HRH Princess Anne.

"Good morning," chorused the parents.

Now that the Princess, lsabel and I were in school grounds HRH Princess Anne asked

us about where we lived. We explained to her in plenty of detail.

"Good morning," said HRH Princess Anne, interrupting Isabel. The cleaners were all in one line, in their best uniforms. "Oh, sorry Isabel, do carry on." Isabel was back into her description again.

We were at the glass doors of the Sharpe library. I couldn't believe it. The time had gone so quickly. Mr. Boult took HRH Princess Anne away from us and we said good-bye to her:

"Phew, that wasn't so bad," Isabel said with the usual nice smile.

"She was different from what I thought she would be like," I said.

"Oh definitely," said Isabel nodding.

The lady from the press who had talked to us before we met HRH Princess Anne came running over:

"So what was she like?"

"Different from what I thought she would be like." We both laughed together.

Spencer Moron

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From vision to a vivid reality in less than three years Way back in the summer of 1999 construction of the new Sharpe library

began. As Miflennium celebrations went

on around the world, the school

prepared for an event worthy of its

timing: the Grand Opening of Phase One

on the first day of term, January 2000.

Mr. James Can; a direct descendant of

the school's founder; travelled from

Australia and dedicated the facility to

the memory of Norman Sharpe, a major

benefactor of the school.

The library has been a huge success from the outset, inspiring a dedicated team of assistants to be involved in the issuing of books as well as developing the 1 0,000-strong catalogue of resources. The early success of the Library convinced our governors to press ahead with the development of the second phase, or "Sharpe Two", as it has become known. Sharpe Two would see the development of the old kitchens into flexible learning areas to suit all study and teaching styles.

The plans were drawn up, redrawn, and modified countless times until the final design was accepted by all. At the beginning of the 200 1 Christmas Term the builders arrived again, fresh from completing the Astro-Turf pitch and Modern Languages centre. Meanwhile, Sharpe One continued to thrive despite the noise coming from behind the back

walls, with both original IT suites heavily booked each day and the audio-visual facilities in hot demand.

By February 2002 all the hard construction was complete and the Library management team, with some new volunteers amongst the original core of assistants, were invited to plan the in­house opening of the new phase.

Sharpe Two boasts two new IT suites. The larger one holds 1 8 PC's and an interactive white board. A Seminar Room adjoins this, which can be booked in conjunction with the IT suite or separately. The second has 8 PCs and a theory teaching area, making it suitable for small A-Level IT classes. The IT Systems and teaching staff now have work offices, and two small Interview/Study rooms provide staff or pupils with quiet spaces for one­to-one or small group work. The Careers Library is now fully stocked, and our Special Educational Needs department at last has its own base. The Internet Cafe, at the centre, is a custom-designed, less formal area with six Internet-only quick reference screens, hot and cold drinks machines, and a daily spread of English and foreign newspapers and magazines.

Just before Exeat of the Easter term Sharpe Two was opened to the school. In the late afternoon the junior years were

invited in for their first look. They were fed copious amounts of chocolate and the school media team covered the event. Later in the evening the Sixth Form was invited in for refreshments, and a chance to give their views. First impressions were good and people talked positively of what they found.

The Sharpe Library has seen many events since it opened, including Fashion and Fiction; 200 1 A Space Odyssey and lately the Charity Slave Auction. However, the biggest event to date was the visit of HRH The Princess Royal. Her original visit in October 2001 to mark the Chapel Centenary Celebrations was brought to an abrupt end when the Giggleswickian weather meant her helicopter couldn't land. However, she promised to return when a gap in her diary allowed, and it was a fortunate co-incidence that, by the time she did, we could make her visit doubly memorable by a tour of the completed Sharpe Library project.

In the first week of 2002 summer term, nearly six months to the day, Her Royal Highness returned, graced this time by sun and cloudless skies. The helicopter did land this time on the Chapel pitch and, after a short chapel service with Catterai Hall pupils, Princess Anne was escorted to the Sharpe where she was given a tour of all areas, introduced to key staff members, and saw the area in use by pupils.

, Her Royal Highness was then introduced to the Heads of School, Heads of Houses, and two members of the Library Management team. She spent 20 minutes talking to the group about the attitude towards the library and how useful pupils find the facility. She also asked which subjects they studied and which games they played. Hearing about Outdoor Pursuits led to the comment that if she had more time and was a little shorter she would like to try some caving.

After chatting to invited guests, the Princess Royal unveiled a plaque which marked the completion of the Sharpe Library and was presented with a picture of the Chapel, so that both she and the school have a lasting memory of her visit to Giggleswick.

Michael Off/and

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Staff Leavers

BRIAN CHRISTIAN

Brian Christian arrived at Giggleswick in September 1 995 from Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire (where Tony Millard had also previously been Headmaster), to take up his post as Joint Deputy Head alongside Jenny Thomas. His wife Lesley was appointed Housemistress of Style at the same time.

His arrival completed Tony Millard's team and heralded the beginning of a period of considerable change and advancement in the fortunes of Giggleswick. Of the 43 staff in the Senior School at that time, 27 have retired, been promoted or moved elsewhere; but the staff body has now grown to 50. A new Bursar, new Chaplain, new Headmaster of Catteral Hall and new Properties Manager have all been appointed; and there have been many changes in Heads of Academic Departments and Senior House Staff. The School has witnessed the greatest amount of new building and development for three-quarters of a century, and has also gone through a very successful Inspection. Brian was at the heart of all of this, managing change and managing people with an assured and calming touch. He is a man of considerable vision in educational terms and. when eventually given his head, this showed significantly.

He was central to thinking and planning for projects such as the new Dining Hall; the All-Weather Pitch; the redevelopment of the ground floor of the Hostel into new offices, Modern Languages teaching suite and redesigned Staff Common Room; and of course the major academic develqpment of these years - the Sharpe Library. This involved him also in dealings

with governors, the architect, the Bursary and school support staff. Whatever disagreements there may have been in such major thinking, the outcomes are

nonetheless there for all to see. The Properties Manager, Sean

Ryan, has summed ijlis up perfectly: "Brian? I' l l

remember him for

sense of humour -

and he had a lot of

common sense for an academic!"

:4. man of many talents' - 'Odd job' at a Bond party.

I suppose, therefore, that Brian will be remembered inevitably for this larger picture; but very many will remember him more for his personal qualities � his humanity, really, and his outstanding skills as a schoolmaster: Boys on the rugby pitch will remember him as a thoughtful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable coach; several staff colleagues, past

and present, will cherish his personal concern for them; his students of English will remember an intelligent and well­versed teacher; and I personally will never forget his sensitive reading of The Burning of the Leaves at the concert in Chapel which launched the Appeal in 1 997.

That Brian should have achieved so much was all the more remarkable when one considers that most of his time here was overshadowed by family sadness, as Lesley was quickly and tragically overwhelmed by multiple sclerosis and passed away in January 2 00 1 . Coping with this personal grief, while caring also for their three sons, Tristan, Sam and Alistair, showed levels of stoicism, serenity and integrity which marked Brian out as a special man.

Not many Deputy Heads achieve in 20 years what Brian achieved in just 20 terms. So. our delight for him in realising his ambition to run his own school is tinged by our regret in losing him. The Sharpe Library in particular is a legacy for which he should be forever proud and Giggleswick forever grateful . But most of all those who knew him will remember the man, not merely his achievements. DPF

MRS LYNDA MIDDLETON

Lynda came to Giggleswick in January 1 995 to take up the newly created position of Deputy Heads' Secretary. She quickly became able to organise the big School events such as Lectures, Conferences, Speech Day, etc with the minimal involvement of the two Deputies!

When our Director of Marketing was appointed to be the Regional Director of Northern ISIS, Brian Christian temporarily assumed the role of Marketing Director and Lynda very willingly

NIGEL MUSSETT, M.B.E.

Twenty-nine years of one's professional life is a very long time to devote to any one institution, yet that is what Nigel Mussett has given to this school.

Arriving in September 1 97 3 from Sea ford College, where he had been Head of Biology since 1 965, Nigel replaced former Professor Charles Boswell who had initiated Giggleswick's Biology Department some years earlier. Biology at this time was offered only in the Sixth Form, but NJM quickly put pay to that and established a department which was superbly organised and monitored (academically, this was really his hallmark); and very soon the subject was taught at all levels of the school. He wrote his own excellent textbook for O-Ievel pupils - later adapted for GCSE. He examined for public examinations for 28 years and was the Chief Examiner for Biology for 1 7 of these - a contribution to his subject which few can equal. Many pupils who have gone on to study some aspect of biological sciences at university have genuine cause to thank him.

Very early in his career here, Nigel was appointed Commanding Officer of the CCF Contingent, taking over from David Fox in May 1 974. There can be no doubt that, apart from his academic contribution, this has been his own special legacy to Giggleswick. Under the leadership of NJM the contingent has grown from strength to strength, with the introduction of female cadets, the establishment of an RAF Section and then. in the 1 990s, of one of less than 2 0 Royal Marines Sections in the entire country. Time and again the contingent has won the premier award at their Annual Camp; glowing Inspection

assisted in the marketing of the School with advertising, helping to design

promotional material and attending Exhibitions ete. During her last year at Giggleswick she also acted as the Registrar for the School. On his appointment to Liverpool College, Brian advertised for a Registrar and who better to apply for. and secure the job than Lynda.

Lynda's quick-witted humour. and her sunny presence in the Office will be missed.

DML

reports have been the norm for many years; and numerous students have gone on to successful military careers. Nigel would be the first to acknowledge the essential work of his felfow�officers in all of this, and of his SSls Ray Batty and Bernard Lively; but we should not forget the man who led it. The award of the M.B.E. (Military) in the New Year Honours List, 200 1 , for services to the CCF, says it all and was merited for service well beyond the call of duty.

Nigel's third great contribution was as a meticulously well-organised Public Examinations Officer from 1 99 7 until his retirement. No detaif escaped his eagle eye and he became renowned in the Staff Common Room for the humorous way in which he kept us all up to the mark at such a stressful time!

Important as all these major roles have been, a boarding school environment demands even more from the members of its community and in this respect NJM played a full and varied part, reflecting

DAVID FOX

The all-round schoolmaster par excellence: how else to sum up David Fox and his achievement over a period of more than three decades at Ciggleswick? With an encycfopaedic knowledge of all things Ciggleswickian, an amazing memory for names and faces of hundreds of OCs, a warm and friendly approach to old friends and new acquaintances alike, David has dedicated his life, since he came to the Dales in 1 9 68, to the many facets of life in a boarding school, supported by Margaret, and, as they came along, his children, now OCs all three. It is

both commitment and his own lifetime interests. Thus he was Business Manager for The Chronicle ( 1 98 1 -9 1 ) ; he supervised and instructed life-saving for 25 years; ran a Railway Society ( 1 98 1 -9 1 ) ; organised numerous trips to the ballet ( 1 978-88); and was Resident House Tutor in Style under Warwick Brookes ( 1 973-82).

There was no time for anything else, was there? . . . Wrong: of course there was! Nigel is a serious railway buff; quite an expert in heraldry (witness Paley coat of arms, 1 999); an author - Cadets at Giggleswick( 1 980). Building the Settle­Carlisle Railway (co-author with Bill Mitchell, 1 976). He is also a botanist! conservationist of some repute: a contributor to Richard Mabey's Flora Britannica; former Secretary of the Yorkshire Branch of the Institute of Biology; and received a special commendation for wildlife conservation work in St. Alkelda's churchyard. Add to this his election to Fellowship of the Institute of Biology ( 1 995) and the Linnean Society of London ( 1 997) ; an Open University degree in history ( 1 995) and study for a part-time Master's degree in Educational Research at Lancaster ( 1 990); and you have the best-qualified and most academically active member of staff in the school.

In 1 98 1 came a major change in Nigel's life. He married Kate, inheriting two children (Heidi and Richard) and an enormous Creat Dane dog - one often wondered who was walking whom! This slowed Nigel down somewhat, but not for long. Together they had two further children (James and Pally) and Kate also contributed significantly to Ciggleswick life, as a House Tutor in the late 1 980s and as a CCF officer for eleven years. The School has much for which to thank them both and we wish them a long, happy and well­earned retirement. DPF

unthinkable that the Lifetime Ach i ie ,velment. Award presented to David at the Millennium Dome could ever be made to a worthier recipient. Happily for Ciggleswick, however, David, after retirement from a full-time job at School, is still to be seen around place, with his vast store of experience and his cheery, infectious grin, running the Careers Department and DC Club. Maybe it is hard for him to let go, too .

DHB & MJJD

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Davld Fox An A-Z of Highlights of a 34·year Career ot Ciggleswick Arrival 1968 Australia Tour 1988 Beck House: Garden Parties, Staff parties , lots of parties Boyfriend: musical for Australia CCF Commanding Officer, Captain ca",," Dream lOur to USA 1998: Egeus in M!dsummer Night's Dream Daisy Pulls It Off - Style House play Elizabeth, Michael, Sarah: 3 outstanding pupils Encouragement for others at aU times Flower Festivals: Chapel Centemlry Field Trips: Dorset, Docklands, Malvem Cuys and Dolls Geography Cilbert and Suliivarl productions Howson Debating Society Hong Kong & SingajXJre Rugby Tour International Management Conference Jesus Christ Superstar - musical triumph in Chapel Karaoke .... �nner with Moon River - Channel ferry alter

Choir tour leadership: Senior Master Laughter: frequent and irlfectious Mackinder Club Mischievous grin Margaret -quintessential Housemaster's wife for 18 years Neweli: Housemaster for 11 years Naughty chuckle Oliver - Ciggleswick's first large-scale musical Outdoor Pl1rsuits: Morocco: climbed 13500m Toubkal in

the Atlas Mountains Positive, Persuasive personality Puckish, infectious grin Pirates of Penzance -produced uvice Quality teacher Revues: Snow White: tight red corset with black lace South Pacific Style Housemaster for 7 years: introduced girls Smile -always a big one Superb sense of humour Tenor in School Choirs: Faure's Requiem, Carmina Burana Three Kings at Carol Services U14 XI Cricket UCAS Very last minute {FMT "" Fox Mean lime) Virtuoso director ; Wizard of Oz: Style House production West Side Story XV, XXX, XLV Rugby coach for 25 years Years: 34, hence the NationalUfetime Achievement Award Zeal, zest for life

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Staff Leavers

RICHARD FARMER

I will always associate Richard with his brown hat and when I finally managed to steal it, I realised that Richard possesses the same qualities as it; it being made of top quality material, flexible, yet surprisingly tough. It has style and originality and it's the kind of hat that's comfortable at a whole range of events. More importantly, however, it's not an ostentatious hat, it just does the job. Now how does all that relate to Richard I hear you cry?

Well, let's talk about Richard's teaching. Hundreds of students who have benefited from Richard's style of relaxed, yet highly focused academic teaching simply loved his lessons and English as a subject. As a Housemaster he treated all the boys of Nowell as individuals in a very fair and clear way and this won their respect. Richard has contributed to many extra­curricular activities i n school and is a talented all-rounder (just don't ask him to sing! ! ! ) . I have had the pleasure of playing sport against him and believe me, the gentleman turns competitor and has the stitches to prove it. An excellent tennis and squash player, Richard will remain in my memory for his batting in the staff cricket team. He brought Cower-like panache to the side and his timing of the ball left me weak-kneed at the other end.

It is so clear that Giggleswick owes Richard a big thank you. He has made a big impact here, but of course has done so in

, very quiet and modest manner. On

a personal note, I would like to thank Richard

for all the hours we

talked about how to teach,

motivate and get the best out of pupils.

He has been a

BERNARD AND WINIFRED LlVELV

Bernard Lively was appointed in September 1 988 to the dual role of CCF School Staff Instructor (551) and the first School Marshal. On leaving the Regular Army, at one stage it was possible that Bernard would join the Porter's Lodge of a Cambridge college but fortune dictated otherwise and he and Winifred moved to Yorkshire, a move which none of us has had cause to regret. Bernard served with distinction throughout his thirty years i n the army, rising from boy soldier, through Drum Major, to RsM with the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 . He served in ten areas overseas and undertook five tours in Northern Ireland, being awarded the British Empire Medal in 1 97 0 and the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1 97 7 . Shortly after his arrival at Giggleswick, he was presented at school with his Meritorious Service Medal by the then Deputy Commander of North East District, Brigadier Wells, and appeared in the final programme of a major BBC2 documentary series entitled "Army Lives". By this time, Giggleswick knew for certain what an outstanding personality it had acquired.

Throughout the next fourteen years, Bernard brought to all of his tasks a particular brand of professionalism which it would be hard for anyone to emulate. Always immaculately dressed, he worked to the highest standards in all areas of school life. As School Marshal, he was chiefly responsible for receiving visitors, organizing the fleet of minibuses, driver training and the team of security officers. Within the CCF he undertook not only routine administrative and quartermasterly duties but became engaged fully in cadet training, putting in endless hours on the open ranges and in the field for the benefit of cadets of all sections. He attended fifteen camps and played a strategic role in helping our teams to compete successfully in brigade competitions. His sense of humour was infectious and when the going got tough and tensions rose, Bernard's efficiency and sense of proportion, as well as his sense of humour, helped to save the day.

After a short spell working in Castleberg Hospital, in the summer of 1 989 Winifred Lively jOined Mrs Jean Mounsey in the school clothing shop where she acted as co-manageress responsible for the boys' section. Her obvious enthusiasm and good humour calmed many new Giggleswickians, and more particularly their anxious parents, as they went through the ordeal of being 'kitted out'.

The Deputy Bursar claims that Winifred

her 'early warning system ' rescued many a home-sick child from despair i n his first term at school! She was always a picture of sartorial elegance and was meticulous in her record keeping, stocktaking and, above al l , ensuring that all available discounts were obtained from the school's suppliers. She was much respected by al l pupils, as for many she had been the first point of contact at Giggleswick. She then watched them mature from young children entering Catteral Hall to young adults in the Sixth Form.

When he was not supervising car parking on The Flat, Bernard would join Winifred on OG occasions by helping to run a sales table for OG Club 'goodies' and the latest chapel choir recordings. Between them, they formed a formidable sales team which anyone passing their stall ignored at their peril.

After twelve years with the CCF, Bernard then qualified for his Cadet Forces Medal. Having braved the Yorkshire weather for a further two years, he then received The Queen's Golden Jubi lee Medal before he retired.

Never ones to seek the limelight or make a fuss, the Livelys left Giggleswick quietly during the last week of the summer term, but not before their colleagues had taken the opportunity of showing their appreciation to this remarkable couple who had given so much to our community over fourteen happy and rewarding years. The school is unanimous in wishing Bernard and Winifred a long and healthy retirement in Suffolk where, when the sun is shining, we hope that they will spare a thought for the many friends they have left behind and who will miss them for a long time to come.

was more than a match for MI5 in that NJM

Staff Comings & Goings

eomings To IT came Sue Wood from the

restaurant trade,

A similar crossing physicist

Shackleton made;

He cooked and cheffed but here

he teaches,

But Alejo Meneses misses

Colombian beaches;

T he History department was joined

by new faces,

Clements and Hannah put the kids

through their paces ...

Goings Jonny Gilbert's chief chemist at Eastbourne now;

Martyn Lawson's at Uni teaching others how

To teach computing; and from Art

Liz O'Mara's gone south to impart

Her knowledge, but, through thin and thick

The rest of us keep teaching at Giggleswick!

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The Paul O'F/ynn

Memorial Fund

A new fund has been established in memory of a

former teacher at Giggleswick,

Mr. Paul O'Flynn, who died

suddenly in April 2002 while

taking part i n a triathlon event

between Sharjah and Fujeirah i n

the UAE.

He taught here from 1 986-90,

a period which seemed much

longer because of all he

contributed. He was an

inspirational teacher who upheld

the highest professional

standards. A House Tutor i n

Paley, Paul also wrote music for

several dramatic productions,

made videos, most notably of

the Tour to Australia in 1 988,

edited the Chronicle, introducing

a n u mber of imaginative and

innovative ideas; and Ile was an

excellent photographer.

His ambition was to visit every

country in the world at least

once and since 1 990 he had

been to 70 of them. People

warmed to his empathy with

them and to his puckish sense

of humour, yet he was a truly

free spirit. The friendships he

made were special and many

who knew him feel privi leged

that they did.

It was his parents' wish that

donations at his funeral should

go to the Geography

Department here at school. The ,

fund stands currently at £700

and we have decided that it will

be used to offer small book

grants, or financial help with

field studies, to those pupils going on to study geography at

university.

DPF

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Rugby

A year of change in many ways for the face of Giggleswick rugby. The 1 st XV played their home games at North RibbJesdale's excellent ground in Settle as the new pitch on Lords was being prepared. It turned out to be a roller coaster season with much to commend from a very committed squad.

Our cause wasn't helped when, in the first game of the season, we lost Ben 'The Beast' Topham, injured making a trademark bosh on someone twice his size. The opening fixtures were all close affairs revealing the need for some re-shuffling. The outcome was a 'new' centre in Simon Horsfall and some new finds in Luke Grose on tile wing, Att Kitiyos at ftanker and Mark Harrison in the second row.

The pack held its own in many games with Mike Astakhov (a referee's nightmare) and Alex Khorouji providing the power and commitment for all to follow. Alex is one of the bravest and most determined young men on the rugby field, some would say plain stupid! Other forwards to make their mark were the ubiquitous Adam Bicker and the feisty Craig Lamond. The match against Silcoates saw the debut of John Longrigg who tackled and supported in a style we had been missing for a while and he was to stay in the side for the rest of the term. A number of games were lost narrowly - with better finishing we would have won more of the early season encounters.

The turning point came with a victory over Ermysted's with Peter Drake in rampant form showing good lines of running in a very hard-working back row. It was good to see Jack Hird at scrum-half now forming a good understanding with lan Bartlett at half-back and starting to control games. With a settled side at last, the back three of fearless Tim Hodkinson, allied to the assurance of Sam Christian and the strong running of Luke Crose meant we coped well in difficult conditions.

lan Bartlett captained the side admirably from fly half with always an eye for an opening. His selection for Yorkshire Schools U 1 8 group was just reward for some positive displays in school matches.

I suspect the most memorable event occurred during the annual fixture with King William's, Isle of Man. In this game Simon Horsfall scored all the side's points, no mean feat when we won by 38 - O. A tally of 6 tries and 4 conversions will take some beating!

The progress within the squad was noticeable throughout the season, and with a number of extra away trips to compensate the loss of a home venue, the side had to perform without much support. The trip to Stonyhurst brought a great defensive effort and tackling second to none in a school game. It saw the return of Ben Topham now fitter and stronger after his recuperation in the X­Country team. The game went down to the

last kick of the match but, after his feats in previous games, Simon's kick unfortunately drifted to the left of the posts.

I have greatly enjoyed working with this group of players, notably a very mature Upper Sixth who led by example. After sixteen years as Master in Charge I would like to thank all the players for their efforts and the staff who have assisted. notably, in recent years, Jim Bellis for his support in running the 2nd xv. With Mark Mortimer taking over, rugby is in good hands and to complement this we have the new facility on Lords which will give Ciggleswick an ideal base for the future.

NAG

1 st XV scores 2001/2

I v Wharfedale U 1 7s (h) 2 v Kirkby Lonsdale (h) 3 v St Peter's York (a) 4 v Crossley Heath (h) 5 v Silcoates (a) 6 v Ermystead's (a) 7 v 5t Bees (h) 8 v Ashville (a) 9 v King Williams, IOM (h)

1 0 v Bamard Castle (a) 1 1 v 5tonyhurst (a) 1 2 v Woodhouse Crove (a)

Won 5-0 Won 3 1 - 1 2 Lost 1 5-27 Lost 0- 1 9 Lost 1 0-20 Won 12-7 Lost 0- 1 7 Won 1 5-5 Won 38-0 Lost 3-48 Lost 6-8 Lost 5- 1 7

Played 1 2 Won 5 Drawn 0 Lost 7

Points For: 1 40 Points Against: 1 8 1

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At the beginning of the season we were unsure what each

other was capable of. Some of us had played together before

but there were also new people. People would leave and some

would move up into the team, but nobody knew who.

Mr. Mortimer, our coach, had only two sessions to select a team for our first match against St. Peter's. They are a strong side that had been back in school for one more week than we had, but we were determined not to make fools of ourselves and put all our best efforts into the game. Throughout the game Mr. Mortimer made substitutes, swapping people to see which would be the best team for our next match. We were well beaten by se Peter's but we had a fun and friendly game and there were no injuries.

Our defeat meant that there was a lot of work to be done to make sure we were ready for our next game in a week's time. The main areas we focused on were rucking and scrummaging. A clear team began to emerge, with a particularly strong back row of Nick Kirby, Stuart IIlingworth and Oliver French. They were well supported by 'super sub' James Campbell, who tackled like an exocet all season. With a determined mindset we entered the next match with our hopes up and lots of aggression. All the hard work paid off and we came out of the game with a very successful win, 22- 1 7 , against Crossley Heath. From there, things got better and better and we won 4 of the next 5, a thrilling 3 1 -3 1 draw against Ermysteds

being the only blip. The backs were in outstanding form, marshalled by 'General' Oliver Lancaster at fly-half and ably supported by the quick thinking and pace of Simon Crabtree at inside centre. Our main weapon was, however, Ben Trevor at outside centre, who simply had too much pace and aggression for our opponents. He scored an amazing 33 tries in the season, more than the rest of the school combined!

The toughest match was undoubtedly away to Stonyhurst, but the result was in the balance for much of the game despite the final loss of 34- 1 2. Undeterred nevertheless, we bounced back with excellent wins against Woodhouse Grove and Rossall .

All in all, a very successful season and one that bodes well for the next few years of Giggleswick rugby. Apart from the back row, praise is due to the unsung stalwarts of the tight five: Douglas Hunter and Barry Lam at prop, Oliver Corrin and Dan Page at lock and the terrier-like Oliver Partington at hooker, who had a tremendous season of tackling, scrummaging and generally winding up the opposition!

We came out of the season with 2 losses, 1 draw, and 7 wins. Thanks to all the team and our coach Mr. Mortimer.

Ben Trevor

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Hockey

This season our hockey teams were stepping into (and onto) the unknown with our brand new astro-turf pitch. No excuses would be accepted about mud, long grass, lost boots or poor light. The new surface meant faster feet, improved fitness, good skills and evening matches under floodlights: hockey was about to change at Ciggleswick.

All teams credited themselves well throughout the season. We benefited from ex-England players visiting, the current U 1 8 England manager working on attacking play. Most memorable moments of the season were the U 1 5 team progressing to the final 1 6 in the All England plate competition; the U 1 4 team winning the Harrogate and (raven district championships; the First XI losing only two matches (on grass! ) and retaining the Barrovian Rose Bowl against King William's College; Charlotte Topham and Becky Dunsmore gaining selection for County teams; a prep schools' coaching day and the end of season hockey dinner.

Yet again I can confidently say that each of the Captains: Tessa Boult, Angela Hill, Lizzie Hall and Claire Binney made the season run smoothly with the commitment they gave on and off the pitch and [ thank them for all that they did. On the same note, [ would like say a massive thank you to all the coaching staff who worked so hard to give the teams as much support as possible: Mr Barrand, Miss Thompson, Miss Wrenn, Miss Hogg and Mr Boult.

International Hockey Festival 2001 It had been talked about for years; the contractors were here daily and then, at last, on September 7th 200 1 it was open and ready for use. Yes it was the new Eshton's, with a smart pavilion and a superb sand-dressed astro, floodlit of course! The new complex has been admired ever since day one by visiting teams and coaches, a great testimony to the School, the ground staff and the contractors, G. Thornton. There was no gentle breaking-in, instead we went all-out with a tournament to put Giggleswick hockey on the map.

The festival was tremendous, a superb display of hockey skills, friendship and a buzz of excitement that could never have been planned. Teams eagerly accepted their invitation to share the special occasion, and could never have anticipated the atmosphere to follow. Hockey teams travelled from afar, Western Reserve Academy representing America, Bredase Club from Holland, Gymnasium Hochrad from Germany, Llandovery College, Wales, George Heriot's from

Scotland and, much closer to home, King William's College from the Isle of Man.

Two full days of hockey kicked off after an evening reception and concluded after an excellent barbeque. The hockey was fast, skilful, exciting to watch and great to be involved with. With so many spectators, every player gave their al l and played like they were onstage: a truly memorable experience. At the end of the festival many teams and players received awards, kindly donated from various sports companies. Bredase Club finished overall winners after a very tense final game with Gymnasium Hochrad; Western Reserve Academy achieved the Fair Play award for their sportsmanship and Giggleswick captain Claire Binney was recognised for leading the host tea m.

It is safe to say that Giggleswick School planned and hosted a first class tournament of sport that was much appreciated by all.

GETH

Senior Girls Hockey "Don't mess with us"

Last year we had an excellent season. It began with the International Hockey Tournament on our new astro, which really motivated the team.

It was a fantastic start to the season, and although the side had never played together before, we pulled together well to gain a convincing fourth place overal l . This was due to our excellent defence work in particular, and a special mention for the goalie Laura Turnbull who returned for her last chance to represent the school and leave her mark, which she certainly did.

Soon after this, we were treated to a visit from coaches John Shaw and Karen Brown and later on from Kay Hanham. This turned out to be extremely successful , helping us to develop and experience new skills. We went on to use these techniques in matches, improving our strength as a team, and we are certain that their tactics helped with our final scores.

Our only defeats were on grass, not helped against Pocklington when our confident goalie Carla Dickens found out on arrival that her kit was in Giggleswick -

Boys Hockey "We can take on anyone .

Boys' hockey has always

happened, but this year the astro

meant boys could play good

hockey away from the heavy grass

pitches. For the first time we had

an U 1 8 team and an U 1 5 team

with several fixtures for each. The

pitch and regular hockey club

sessions in the first term boosted

the sport so that all were prepared

before the start of the season .

Under the captaincy of Craig

Lamond and Patrick Crossland

both teams trained hard, played

well and hopefully enjoyed the

season .

Oliver French and Will Lound in

goal were a formidable act that

occasionally frightened their own

whoops! However, she tried to redeem herself with the medieval kit lent to her, and was awarded Player of the Match. The St. Peter's match proved to be more of a war game than a hockey match with half the team returning home injured, in particular Claire Binney (Captain). who seemed to be a magnet for the ball on her body rather than her stick. You might expect it from the opposition, but this was our very own Charlotte ('Hit the ball

hard') Heinsius who was on target for most of the match!

Throughout the season we had many notable victories including Sedbergh, St Bees, and Ashville. Most memorably, against King William's College from the Isle of Man, playing under floodlights we came

. and give our best"

team, let alone the fast­

approaching strikers. Will Hurd,

Rob Tucker and Daniel Kiese took

command of their zones with ease

and the unknown quantity of Ben

Topham who slipped into the team

by default proved to be an

outstanding natural.

Douglas Hunter, Edward Walker

and Sam Crowder were able to

step up a gear and made

appearances in both teams without

any problem. Each member of the

team deserves a mention for what

they gave and achieved and

hopefully this will trigger off more

boys taking part in the sport next

season or even taking on the girls'

teams?

back from 0 - 1 to win 4 - 1 in a very fast and exciting match. Perhaps the hardest match was against Queen Margaret's who travelled to Giggleswick and left with a 1 - 1 draw, reflecting a brilliant effort from the whole team. The strength of the back three, Charlotte Topham, Kate Meredith and Alison Williams, showed no mercy. Lucie Royle and Zoe Harrison notched up most of the goals for the First XI whilst Honor Keiller and Roxanne Gibson did the honours for the Second XI who had good wins over Stonyhurst, Queen Katherine's and Durham,

The season ended with a hockey dinner for all senior players at the Stirk House, where many people were awarded prizes for their successes, Full colours and Half colours were awarded, along with Players of the Season: Lizzie Hall and Claire Binney, and most improved: Kathryn Forgan. The Sanderson trophy for inspired play was deservedly given to Sophie Atkinson, At the end of the dinner the new captain was announced, Sheryl Slater, who we wish the best of luck, alongside her Vice Captain Carla Dic�ens,

A special thank you to Mrs Taylor-Hall and Mr Barrand for all their support with the First XI and the Second XI at every coaching session and match.

Sheryl Slater

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U 1 4 season "Simply the best"

Last year the U 1 45 had 1 2 matches. Having obviously not played together before, all of us coming from different schools, the beginning, as always, was getting to know each other, and trying to leam a bit about how each of us played.

So when our first match came early on, against St. Sees, we were all a bit nervous, especially when we arrived there to find we were playing on a small grass muddy pitch, which was quite a contrast to Ciggleswick's new astro!

From the very beginning the team layout looked strong and enthusiastic, with lots of good players. We won our first match 7-2, which gave us high spirits for the rest of the season. Emma Bancroft. our left wing, proved to be a very strong scorer and managed to get hat-tricks in lots of matches.

On the forward line, Poppy Redman and Diane Smith worked well together, as well as making a lot of the coach journeys hysterical. They drove our forwards, which, combined with Rebecca Newman in goal, made us a formidable

Rachael Parker played to her best wherever she was put, showing herself to be a very versatile and skilful player, except in defence where Jenny Cower and Vicky Richards had it all under control. Everyone played in most matches, and even when not playing there was always lots of cheering and support from the sidelines, one of the most encouraging being Ellie Heaton!

The improvement that occurred throughout the season was very encouraging, thanks to our coaches: Miss Wrenn, Miss Hogg and Mrs Taylor-Hall. Highlight of the season was the reward of winning the District tournament.

Well done everyone, for being a brilliant team to captain, and for having an unbeaten season!

Tessa Boult

(J ;t. Chinese Ambassador's Visit C'. ,.:;: <-f. E C, ,,"-

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last year, the Chinese Ambassador with his wife and other officials came to visit Ciggleswick School. We showed them around school and they really enjoyed what they saw that special morning. He was impressed with the Chapel, and especially our education facilities. After the tour, they had a really nice conversation with the school staff and most of our Chinese students. At the end, the headmaster exchanged gifts with the Chinese ambassador so that we all remember their very special visit!

Grace Deng

Battlefields Tour The Western Front Battlefields Tour

After the trip was over you were left with a great sense of anti-climax - an odd feeling after all that we saw and experienced. You would have thought that your main feeling would be relief that this was, l uckily, not something we are ever likely to experience.

We had seen only the remnants of what the men of that time had forced upon them, we had visited only a small number of the endless fields of memories, and yet by the end you felt that there could not possibly be more. It is something not easily comprehended, the vast extent of the sacrifice. It seemed more than likely, at the beginning, that sooner or later we would get bored of seeing graves and that the effect it would fade until we were unaffected by it. But this was not the case: you wanted to see them all just so you could get closer to fully understanding what really happened. I think in the end we all knew that i n three days you could never see them all. There are far too many memorials in France, Belgium and all the other countries which were forced into war, and you could never understand their hardships, no matter how many books you read or how many films are made to try and show how it was.

Despite this, it was a trip that had to be done, if for no other reason than to see that the countryside had moved on, despite the number of cemeteries that are dotted around. If your

purpose for visiting was not to see these you would probably drive past them blissfully unaware. The cemeteries themselves were so well kept that they seemed to fit perfectly into the rolling hills of the countryside. Every grave was immaculately cleaned and it would not have shocked you if someone said that they were made yesterday. Unlike the cemeteries, the monuments to the missing soldiers from the various battles stood out upon the skyline and were not easily missed. Most of them were huge feats of architecture that had been completed many years after the war had ended, and were designed by the best architects of the time. For example the Vimy Ridge Memorial weighs over 6,000 tonnes and took 1 1 years to build.

Despite the obvious feeling of depression that swept through our ranks the teachers did their best to uphold jollity. We had everything from close harmony singing, poetry comer to personalised selections of jokes. Mr Mortimer tried to impress us with his vast knowledge of this era while behind him the two other teachers smiled because they KNEW he was wrong. He even went for an early moming run, I mean, how sad can you get? Final ly, just to round it off, Mrs elements bought us all Easter eggs. It was a great trip and r would like to thank all the teachers who made it possible.

Charles Pickles

Singing & Speaking

The Annual Inter-House Singing and Speaking competition - how does it all come together? Dogs around the Yorkshire Dales howl into the night as singing practices are held secretly after hours, and speakers mutter manically in House corridors .

Nowell House, in accordance with tradition, started rehearsals with five days to go. Our theme: the Caribbean, for which we all felt a bit white-skinned. The House singing was bad, (the window men came around to refit every window in the House) , but the speaking was worse. Our Rasta accents were more Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Australian or Yankee. Must the show go on? Who would care - apart from about a million parents. all the girls in the school and a large majority of teacher sadists who love to see their students humiliated in front of their peers! To my horror I have been drafted into the small group singing, and we have to do a five­part harmony with five people, does it ever end . . . I have the middle part and it is really difficult to stay there. Our song sounds wicked . . . on the CD original, but in practice sounds like my Gran, without her teeth, whistling the national anthem.

Competitive instincts rising, the sabotage and intelligence committee has been investigating the participation of other Houses. In Carr, as we suspecte;:i , they apparently rehearse all night. There is no other way they could pull off those harmonies.

Sabotage meeting at 6.35 pm. Discovered that Carr are doing the theme "Eyes". We infiltrate bedrooms and set alarm clocks in every Carr room for 4 am. Sabotage reported as successful - or were they up that early anyway? Stink bombs in Style worked a treat and a fire alarm in Paley enabled the other Houses to actually have a chance .

Matthew Maude

Carr Eye

Indeed it is true to say that anxieties ripple through the school when this ominous date draws closer - the musicians become tactfully inharmonious, the thespians conveniently lose their voices and the teachers sit back and watch us torture ourselves, But when you're on stage, in front of your family and teachers, and expectant oes and their family and teachers, you realise what this institution means.

Carr have the reputation for hysteria over this event - that's why they always win. Only they would be prepared to do pieces from Oedipus and Slake, whilst sliding to 'Listen to my Heart'.

Morrison, well they've learnt from Mr Mortimer that any occasion for cross­dressing must be fully utilised. The 'Story of Baby David' touched the hearts of those poor unfortunates who suffer being parents - a memorable anti-feminist rendition of 'Wheels on the Bus' must be mentioned. Although we could forgive Paley everything for their beautiful cover of 'Knocking on Heaven's Door', Charlie Sykes and Pete Drake's kissing sketch left some a little uncomfortable, in contrast to their final sing-along to 'Take it easy',

Shute were a bit more masculine in their approach, with their theme of Industry, and the girls of Style brought us the 'Summer of Love', with flowers in their hair and a contrasting thoughtful , scary speaking piece on Vietnam: 'Nnnnnnnnnineteen' .

Eleanor Dean

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Scarrig

Scarigg i n two weeks, I've had i t . .

What excuses could work: flu, gangrene, the plague? But I'm sure they've all been used before. The only solution was to break a leg. Despite no shortage of volunteers to do it for me, on balance it seemed like I would have to run.

Pondering what I could do to make training easier, I decided some hard-core Weakest Link! Neighbours watching would do the trick. During the ads I further plotted how to sabotage the event: Steal the starting pistol? Mine the fields? Cause the mountain monster to become a collapsed embankment with the aid of an ample supply of TNT? No, the only thing to do now was to buy some running shoes .

Race Day Arguably the day most dreaded by pupils - only Parent! Teacher meetings come close. I woke with the feeling that I really

Results Junior girls Position Year & House 1 Rachael Parker 9S,

2 Diane Smith 9S,

3 PoPPy Redman 9S'

4 Tessa Turczak 10C , 5 Emma Bancroft 9S1

6 Tessa Boult 9C

Team Results 1 Style 95 2 Carr 76

Junior BoYS Position Year & House I Christopher Holmes 10S

2 Benjamin Trevor 9N

3 James Jakes 10M

4 David Lea 9$

5 Henry Marks 10M

6 Ross Bryson 10M

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ScartItJrig! shouldn't have eaten that butterfly sandwich in tea last night. My legs are like jelly, my chest is custard. Could

The day had arrived

I feel worse? Ask me again after 3 o'clock.

A final attempt to evade the event by getting lost on the way to the start proved useless, as sadistic staff patrolled the surroundings.

Waiting for the gun is a truly nerve-racking experience. The first climb of the run looks really far away, the hill ominously shrouded in mist.

Then, suddenly, the gun went off, unfortunately not in my direction.

Thoughts of running the other way came to me but I was swept up in the tide of runners. My legs started to work, and within seconds I had penetrated the second line. The trench of mud opened, I escaped over the barren rocks and over the top into the wide open plain of no man's land. I crossed the raging river; known innocently as a "beck", and hauled myself up the highest peak in the area. Pain in my legs, ache in my muscles, out-of-breath, and another lap to go . . . I was doomed. Across mud-ridden fields, lost, no one around,..t'og and mist engulfed me. Miss Hogg at the turning point for the next lap - if I could convince her I was on my second lap I could be set for victory! Maybe bribery could do the trick, but I had forgotten my wallet, and she forced me around again with a smile. The teachers should know how bad this is!

Oblivion until I had crossed the finishing line. But I was glad that I'd done it.

Matthew Maude

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- San had been cleaned out of every pil l and potion by contenders hoping to be declared ' unfit to run!' Expectations on the School's runners were high, and my nerves began to jangle. The weather was windy and drizzly but underfoot conditions were good, except for two ploughed fields which would slow down the times this year. Tash and I walked the course, trying to shake off churning stomachs more than to check the route! Senior girls were first away - off we sped down the first descent to the golf course. My breathing fell into a steady pattern as pre-race tensions ebbed away.

Stretching out towards the hil l I could see my dad - no chance of a walk up the ascent then, it had to be run! Picking up again across the summit the hard work was done - a steady pace now over the next three fields to Chapel. Parents and staff cheered and encouraged along the route, and I knew I had to push to get close to the record. I gave it my best shot, but still fell short. Still, there's always next year!

Sheryl Slater

James lIJingworth

24 1 2

24 51

Team Results 1 Morrison 207 2 Paley 31 2 3 Nowell 336 4 Shute 352 Team Results 1 Morrison 162 2 Shute 359 3 Nowel[ 38 4 Paley 540

Rome Trip

I n February, the Eternal City welcomed a group of Giggleswick Historians and Classicists. Four months would not have been enough to do Rome justice, let alone the allotted four days; but we gave it our best shot, setting a brisk sight-seeing pace from the start.

The late arrival of the connecting taxi at Ciampino airport meant that our first impressions of the city, and of legendary Roman road-ski lls, were at night. As our homicidal driver dodged the ever-present scooters, we caught glimpses of the hulk of Caracalla's baths, and of the Colosseum -a garishly-lit smudge against the skyline.

The sight-seeing began in earnest the next day, after a fortifying cappuccino e cornetto. In Rome, you don't walk to the sites - they're around you constantly, and you're never al lowed a break from the history, We were overwhelmed by the atmosphere in the Colosseum (but not so much that we couldn't stop to pose for cheesy photos) ; and we looked so scholarly and knowledgeable in the forum, that fellow-tourists pestered us for information - something we let go to our heads, Then for the real tourist stuff: coins in the Trevi fountain; posing on the Spanish steps (the Germans in our party took to this especially well); gawping at the ceiling of the Sistene Chapel while trying not to get arrested for using f1ash­cameras,

The history of Rome is not something dry and separate from the present-day; its past

and present are closely bound up with one another, Among the ruins we were pestered by umbrella-sellers who magically became sunglass-sellers whenever the weather changed (in their latter guise, they were heavily patronized by the Spanish-steps posers) , As we strode over a pedestrian walkway on the way to yet more ruins, we stumbled across a dig, where the archaeologists were in the process of revealing the skeletons buried in an early mediaeval graveyard, And, as we sauntered down the Street of the Emperors, we suddenly bumped into a crowd of pacifist demonstrators who sent us scuttling down the adjoining alleyways like cowards in an attempt to retrace our steps.

One visit in particular summed u p this blend of ancient and modern. Mussolini filled his sports stadium on the outskirts with decorative classical statues in an attempt to link his regime with those of the ancient emperors. The Classicists studiously noted the classical proportions and standard kouros pose of the figures, while the modern historians spotted a more significant detail - a very modern football, carved in marble, placed in front of the right foot as if for a free-kick.

All this historical analysis made us hungry. The food is simple but fantastic � every meal was special, but the highlight was pizza in an attic restaurant crowded with locals. When in Rome .

Back to those coins thrown in the Trevi fountain (strictly, in contravention of city

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bye laws, but try telling that to the tourists). Legend has it that the first coin grants the wish of your choice (for Jack, Josh, and MDM, that Roma would win the derby against Lazio the following night; for the rest, that JER would finally go easy on ancient sight-seeing) . But the second wish has to be specific, and it has to come true � a wish to return

JER

Lifesaving

Football

1st XI 2002 The end of an era. Jonny G' (Coach) was to leave us to go south to Eastbourne College where he had recently been promoted to Head of Chemistry. This is a great loss to Giggleswick football as he made it a successful and enjoyable sport here. He came in 1 999, and successfully brought football alive, soon producing an enthusiastic and determined squad. He quickly realised the amount of focus and enjoyment players were getting out of the game, and tried to give everyone involved as much experience as possible. Soon after, he arranged an annual tour to Edinburgh. This involved mainly playing on astro-turf pitches, which is an excellent way to practise skill and help ball control. It was an excellent trip (even in the freezing cold and when it was chucking it down with snow!). He will be sadly missed, and we wait with anticipation to see what will happen next season without this great leader, and good friend.

The squad Nafeh Malik Will Aitken Luke Grose

Nick Wade (Capt.) Tim Hodkinson (Vice Capt.)

Kay Oni Jack Hird

lan Bartlett Simon Horsfall Sam Christian

Nick Parker Chris Hoffman

Ben Vickers Chris Burrows

Craig Dean

Nafeh: ' M r Reliable' - Now here's a fine specimen of a goalkeeper: Nafeh never made any mistakes, and was at the heart of our defence all year round. His lightning reflexes and sustained determination made him first on the team sheet all season.

Will: 'Doug' - Will only got into the team because he was the only left footed defender in the school; we have to give him credit though, as he actually did quite a good job! Tough in the tackle and good going forward Will brought strength and reliability to the left side.

Luke: 'BRlJTUS' ! ! ! - Luke is a beast. One of the most talented players in the school, Luke stood out despite this being his debut season in the 1 st XI . Allied to his physical strength, Luke plays intelligently, reading the game well and supporting the movement of his team-mates. Developing with every game, Luke is one to watch out for next year:

Nick: Playing his third full season in the 1 st XI , Nick captained the side with passion and combativeness. Using his height and strength, Nick kept all opposing strikers at bay, and also got his name on the score sheet from time to time. A true leader and motivator for the team.

Tim: Ferocious in the tackle, Tim supported Nick well, producing the most solid Giggleswick central defence partnership for many years. On the edge of legality much of the time, Tim terrified the opposition, but helped us keep the score sheet firmly in our favour.

Kay: Unfortunately, we have lost this fine young player, as he has gone on a big money transfer to Arsenal, playing alongside the likes of Thierry Henry. He still had two years left on his contract, but couldn't say no to the sum offered! Kay will be remembered for scoring the winning goal in the 3-2 victory over Bentham in the last game of the season.

Jack: The playmaker in midfield, Jack's phenomenal work-rate created many of the chances which led to the success of the season. Whether working to support the defence, or putting through the front men, Jack's selfless attitude was one of the assets of the side. At 2-0 down, 'Fill your shirts boys!' was enough to inspire the team on to victory.

lan: Quick, strong and fully committed, lan provided the pace and penetration down the right side. Working well with Luke, lan's predatory instincts constantly had opposition defences on the back foot. Supplying quality balls to the strikers, and with a fierce shot himself, the captain of rugby showed what an all-round talent he is.

Simon: Tall, fast and very strong, Simon is a classic English centre forward. Either using his pace to beat opponents or his height to win balls in the air, Simon was a regular contributor to the goal account.

Sam: Improving with every game, Sam's ball-skills and growing confidence ensured a regular place on the score sheet. His deft footwork and developing strength made him hard for any defender to handle, and his passion for the game should see him go from strength to strength next year:

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Nick: Nick brought balance to the side, becoming the regular incumbent in left midfield. He carried the ball forward well, creating opportunities for the central players and not being afraid to take chances himself. With work on his pace, Nick will be a considerable asset next year:

Chris: Imported from Germany, Chris soon established himself as a key figure in midfield. Good on either foot, his passing stands out as the best in the side. Boggy pitches did not help him practise his art, but with work on his fitness, and providing he remains injury free, Chris should be a dominating force next season.

Ben: Useful in any area, Ben is very much the utility player: Ben provided outstanding service, being particularly strong in the tackle and with a formidable work-rate.

Chris: Wonderfully skilful and with boundless enthusiasm, Chris loves his football and played with passion and determination. As his strength grows, Chris will be better placed to use his talents to the full. Next year I am sure he will be racking up the goals and making his mark in the side.

Craig: The only Y 1 0 boy to make the 1 st XI. but achieved on merit alone. A truly outstanding footballer with an amazing passion for the game. Craig wanted to sleep in his shirt before his first game, then went on to score a volley from outside the box with his first touch. The future of Giggleswick footbal l for sure.

Tim Hodkinson

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CCF 200 1 /2

An exciting year for the CCF -particularly through strengthening ties with our parent regiment, The Duke of Wellington's. Colour Sergeant Frances GiJlibrand was senior cadet and Sergeant Adam Maude the Captain of Shooting.

In the autumn term we finished seventh out of eleven teams competing in the 1 5 Brigade Skill at Arms Meeting at Strensall, coming third in the LSW Match. As foot and mouth restrictions were gradually lifted, we were able to use the Chyli and Observatory Fields again for our fieldcraft.

In the spring term we were delighted to welcome back Bemard Lively, our 551, after his illness.

On 1 0 May the Contingent had the honour of having Major General Sir Everyn Webb-Carter, the Colonel of the Regiment, to take our Biennial Inspection. The whole Contingent was on parade and, as usual, the full range of training activities was undertaken. Appropriately, one of our former senior cadets recently commissioned into the Regiment, 2Lt Edward Smith, was released from his platoon commanders' course at Warminster to act as ADC. In his report. General Evelyn praised the high standard of training he had observed and spoke of the enthusiasm shown by the cadets. The RM's section attack was. he said, canied out "with elan and energy."

In July, we were represented at three of the Freedom Parades (Craven, Keighley and Bradford) and all sections set off to enjoy their summer camps.

Four cadets attended courses during the year and Ca pt Thompson again acted as Assistant Directing Staff at one of the cadet leadership courses at the Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park. At the end of the summer term we bade farewell to Lt Lawson who has been with us for three years and also to our School Staff

Major awards: Sutcliffe Memorial Trophy (Army Section) : Pape Memorial Trophy (RAF Section), Silver Kukri Trophy (RM Section): Stockdale Memorial Trophy (Army Camp):

Marksman of the Year (200 1 ) : Marksman o f the Year (2002),

House Shooting Competition:

Best House Shots:

Cadet Leadership Course: RA Parachuting Course:

Officers' Courses: Auxiliary Range Duties ADS, Frimley Park

Instructor, WO I Lively. Lt Lawson brought his expertise from the Regular Army but sadly did not remain with us long enough for us to benefit fully from his interest in IT and signals. WO I Lively was appointed SSI and School Marshal in 1 988 and gave fourteen years of outstanding service to the Contingent in so many ways. In the autumn term we shall welcome the Regiment's Drum Major, Colour Sergeant lan Johnson, as our new SSI.

Frances Cillibrand

Ben Dubock Ben Topham, Don Lawson Rochel Smith

Tom Ward 1 st. Adorn Moude

2nd. Charles Marsh 3rd. Don Lowson

1 st. Nowel!

2nd. Poley 3rd. Morrison

4th. Style

Emmo Goodall, Adam Maude

Rachel Smith

Andrew Mobbitt, Martin Smith, Richard Wilson

PCRA, MCL, FDGO, ST

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After nearly 29 years of commanding the CCF at Giggleswick, I, too, am handing on the baton to my successor. I would pay tribute to the help and support I have received from many colleagues over the years and to the enthusiasm and commitment of the 1 300 or so cadets who have passed through the CCF in this time. We have seen the introduction of girls and also the birth of the Royal Air Force and Royal Marines Sections. We find ourselves in greater competition with other school activities than ever before but still believe that the CCF has much to offer in the way of discipline. service and self-reliance. I hope very much that those who now take up the challenge will do so with the continued support of the whole school community and that the centenary of the Contingent at Giggleswick will be 'duly celebrated in style in 2 0 1 0 . Remember the Regimental motto: Virtutis fortuna comes ("Fortune favours the brave")!

NJM

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CCF Army Section

Y9 Introduction Term In the Spring term all members are introduced to various aspects of the CCF, including Military Cc RAF Knowledge, Signals, Fieldcraft, the Cadet GP rifle, Command Tasks and an afternoon shooting the 0.22 rifle on the school range. Most activities contribute towards a section competition:

Winning Section: Oliver Corfin, Richard Horsfall Stuart lfIingworth, Nich% i Korobov Oliver Lancaste, Jade Lanson

Jay Maude, Vicky Turner

Best individual: Oliver Corfin. Tom Burdekin

Best Male Shot: Oliver COffin

Best Female Shot: Rebecca Newman

The Havercake March The Duke of Wellington's Regiment marked its tercentenary year by re-enacting the Havercake March through its traditional recruiting area,

At a time when food was scarce, in the 1 800s, recruiting sergeants would display a havercake on top of their bayonets, to show recruits that they would be guaranteed food as a soldier.

A small group of cadets joined the march in Settle.

Promotions Four cadets attended this year's Method of Instruction Cadre, making the following promotions possible:

Lance Corporal: C. French, E. Coodall, J. Keir. M. Maude

Corporal: C. Ingle, E. Wilman

Sergeant: R. Smith

Colour Sergeant: C. Binney

Cadet Sergeant Major: F. Cillibrand

A change in the rules from September will allow promotion to

L/Cpl for suitable cadets after successful completion of the APe.

Advanced APe This is awarded to cadets who have completed two advanced courses. The CCF offers the Method of Instruction cadre and Advanced Infantry, but other non-military options are available. This year the Advanced APC was awarded to UCpl French. Goodall, Keir, (pi Wilman and Sgt Smith.

Annual Camp This year's camp more than made up for the disappointment of last year's cancellation - a visit to the Duke of Wellington's. our affiliated regiment, in northern Germany.

And so, as the rest of school started relaxing and enjoying the summer holiday. 1 2 cadets and 3 staff set off for Osnabruck. The outward journey included an overnight stop in Antwerp, and an introduction to the delights of Formule 1 hotels. After braving the fearsome lady at breakfast we tried a quick getaway, but

were stopped in our tracks by the discovery of a flat tyre on the trailer. This was an ideal opportunity to practise teamwork and leadership skills, in anticipation of the forthcoming week. and it didn't take too long before we were off. We decided to stop for lunch in MOnster and take advantage of the good food on offer - it would be army food for the rest of the week!

Monday morning saw the start of training for the cadets - except Leeds Grammar still hadn't arrived, and no-one seemed to know when they were due. It didn't stop us though, and we had a session on the SAT range, revision of the SA80, and the ominous sounding gun-run. Under the scorching sun we went through the two parts of the gun-run - a timed run around a field, then dismantle it, take it across an obstacle course, and re-assemble it. Not for the faint-hearted!

Tuesday was an early rise before setting off for Sennalager Ranges. The heat from the sun was intense, and there was little respite from it. Emma Goodall got the second-best score out of 40 cadets - not bad considering this was the first time she had shot full bore!

Wednesday was the start of Exercise Cadet

Capers: over 24 hours in the field. The highlight was the mounted assault in the Warrior, but shortly after this the heavens opened and the training was stopped. A decision was made to return to Belfast Barracks for the night - but we were all prepared for a night out in the field, so this was a bit of a disappointment. It also meant another early rise the next morning to return to the training area. We went round three stands, the best being the cam and concealment stand. Adam Maude deserves special praise - he managed to almost outwit Sergeant Ledingham, a man who considers himself to be the best in the British Army!

Once we were back in the barracks it was rifle cleaning time before a BBG in the evening. Friday was far more relaxed - we were introduced to the role of the support

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company, had a talk by a front-line medic and completed some command tasks. After dinner it was time to depart - the trailer was loaded up, and we were ready for a drive straight through to Calais. We managed to outwit the refugees trying to gain entry to vans and trailers at the ferry terminal before boarding the ferry, and completing the final leg of our journey. Once we were back at school there was only one thing on everyone's mind - sleep!

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CCF Marines

Sir Stuart Pringle Trophy During the first exeat of the cold winter term, our Royal Marine cadets visited the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, near Plymouth, for the annual national Military Skills competition.

The team represented a cross-section of school life: Ben Topham, Alex Khorouji, Dan Lawson, Peter Drake, Alex Fullbrook. lan Canaway, Ben Vickers, Andrew Mabbitt and James Rigby.

The journey down was long and smelly. We knew if our boots weren't polished, we would have a long night ahead of us, so a lot of hard work was done in the six hours on the big black super slab.

We were one of the first schools there. After a trip up to Woodbury Common. we headed back to the Camp. We put the weapons in the armoury and were introduced to our accommodation - a very small classroom, which they told us 3 schools had to share - our first challenge!

The food that night was yum, as it always is. We all know an ''Anny marches on its stomach," so we got plenty down our necks.

After a briefing in the Falklands Hall we returned to our overcrowded dorm for a short night's sleep. The first day was to begin at 5am, with an all-day round-robin event of the mi litary skills we learn and hone in our training during the year: The day was very memorable, due to a member of another school team waking up and motivating his troops, at 3am, when he thought it was 5 .

All went well, starting with a good early drill stance just after breakfast as the dawn began to break. Due to injuries, which had been picked up amongst the team on the rugby pitch earlier in the term, we had to juggle personnel around for the various stances and use our reserve. By the end of day one we were lying in a creditable eighth position.

The Sunday morning always features a run

through, over and under the obstacles of the famous 'Commando Endurance Course, ' a real highlight for any cadet. It's a real trial, but obviously not for veteran Alex Khorouji, our hard Russian comrade, who said "It was nothing, for my third time. It was like a walk round St Peter's Square." While the older hands run the endurance course the younger half of the team take part in a short orienteering course on the common. Unfortunately, although we did very well on the endurance run, our navigation skills let us down badly and we finished last by a long way. This had a big influence on the final standings and we ended up 1 3th of the 1 8 schools taking part.

It was a long, hard but ultimately rewarding and enjoyable weekend.

Well done to everyone, and particular thanks to Mr: Lawson and Mr: Ogilvie who drove the bus and encouraged us all the way.

Ben Tophom

Royal Marines trip to Garelochead, Scotland With a week to go before the end of the summer term, three of Gigg's Royal Marines could take it no longer and made their way to Scotland (of all places) to join nearly 40 other marine cadets from 1 8 other schools, mainly from "The South" .

Teambuilding exercises such a s rock climbing, first-aid and mapwork in the mountains occupied our first day. The tenacious teamwork of the local midges was an example to us all for the whole two weeks. We consoled ourselves at mealtimes - they fed us well, VERY WELL!

Throughout the first week we honed our mi litary skills in preparation for a two­night exercise in the second week. Skills included section attacks, ambushes, anti­ambushes, radio-operations, map reading, leadership, blank and live firing (not featured on exercise!) , camolfflage and concealment and patrolling. A popular activity was CASCO 2 1 baton training. This was indoor training with a potentially lethal anti-riot baton. Training with the small but unwieldy stick was made fun by the sergeant, who made us indulge in plenty of threatening shouting, repeated often enough throughout the afternoon to sound pretty ridiculous.

We are al50 unlikely to be able to indulge in building clearance outside of a military camp. Technically known as OBUA or FIBUA (Fighting/Operations In a Built-Up

Area) but commonly known as FISH (Fighting In Someone's House) . This is room clearance of a concrete building and an excuse to let off as many blank rounds as possible. We were led by an officer fresh from Afghanistan, who had first-hand experience of door-to-door house clearance in Bosnia and Kosovo.

The first week ended with the Glen Nevis Run - eight miles through a large and scenic gorge with a steady incline. A keen bootneck takes about 45 minutes; the best of us cadets were finishing in less than 55 minutes. Afterwards we visited the Commando memorial and museum near Fort William. Erected shortly after WW2, the memorial stands for those who have served Britain since the commando training program was instigated to train elite soldiers for the war effort. Commando training is an integral part of Royal Marine training and earns any soldier who completes it a green beret. We finished the day at leisure in Fort William and a surprise rendezvous with the outdoor pursuits crew who were on their way to Knoydart.

Week 2 : The expedition began with a 1 5 mile "yomp" for three of the four sections on. camp. This involved Andrew and Ben carrying ev�rything they needed for two nights exercise, plus some more for fun, up some hil ls, down some hil ls and up some more, through sun and rain. Section One, the elite section, including Peter,

preferentially flew directly to the destination by Gazelle (a small, four-man helicopter) and looked for a spot to set up camp while the others made their arduous way. After finally rendezvousing with sections two, three and four we directed them to our harbour position (in laymen's terms: we set up camp) and then patrolled the local area until about eleven o'clock after a sholt-lived packet dinner.

If there is something that can really upset a day's hard work it's not getting any sleep. Night duties consisted of standing at sentry posts for an hour at a time with only the midges to keep you company. This lasted from 1 1 pm until dawn, which luckily, because we were so far north, was at about four o'clock. A nicely balanced day then: 2 2 hours hard work, two hours sleep.

We were on the move again for an ambush by 5am. Forty lads firing off as many rounds as possible within the space of about a minute. That's a lot of noise. However, having had a long day of marching and not enough sleep (although according to Captain Waddell two hours is plenty) most of us fell asleep in the hour leading up to the ambush. If it hadn't been instigated by the enemy tripping a wire with a thunder flash attaChed, it may ne

'ver have taken place!

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RAF Camp - Leuchars, Fife Saturday, 27 July 2002, and 1 0 brave RAF cadets, shaped from years of our own Giggleswick CCF brand of intensive training, assemble ready for a week of adventure, mystery, excitement, leadership and, above all . fun.

On arrival at the (really big) working base of RAF Leuchars (near St. Andrews and Dundee in Scotland for the more geographically challenged among us) our first impressions were of the impressively ground-shaking movements of Tornado F-3 fighter jets, along with the hoards of hard working, fun and enthusiastic personnel who are behind the running of the RAF. Alongside us, there were 2 other schools attending the camp, one rather posh bunch from somewhere in more southern England, and a second group of Liverpudlians. This interesting combination of people made for some very unusual but entertaining scenarios throughout the week.

On the more physical side, we participated in GP rifle shooting, a coastal walk, some football on the base's gleaming astro-pitch and a night field exercise (which took place at dusk!), along with copious lashings of dril l. The fun didn't stop there: there were various other social activities including a trip to the cinema; swimming at Dundee leisure centre; bowling at Leuchars' very own al ley, and a day in Edinburgh taking in the castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia. We managed to fit this in by sleeping at every opportunity, particularly on minibus journeys.

On our return the following Saturday, there was a general air of tiredness, nevertheless a great week was had by all, where we learnt not only useful skills, but also had a lot of fun and learnt about the real RAF, encouraging me to look further into one of the many careers available.

Andrew Dewar

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Flying Day Flying sounds good, doesn't it, especially when you get to fly the plane by yourself. It would take a nutcase to let me take control of a very manoeuvrable aircraft but, yes I did. It was a very pleasant day, the sun was shining, the sky was clear, not a cloud in sight - a perfect day for flying. I must admit I've always wanted to be a pilot, ever since I could talk, so was very excited. The pilot who had the pleasure of taking me up asked me what I wanted to do with my time in the air. I immediately answered, "Aerobatics, if that's alright with you. "My pilot thought that was a bit odd as I 'd never done it before but I was confident that I could do anything. I have never had a feeling like it - once I was in control it felt like I was ready to take on the world with my new flying skills of a few minutes. My pilot thought I was mad doing loop-the-Ioops on my first flight but I thought it was great! I will never forget the best experience of my life.

WilJiam Crooks The camp was packed with so many exciting activities that we hardly had a chance to clear out the nearby NAFFI supermarket. Experiences ranged from a breathtaking chance to take the controls of an AEF Grob Tutor training aircraft, to spectacular aerobatics in a Gazelle helicopter. On the ground we took part in intricate tours of the various flights

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working at Leuchars, including a close-up look at a Tornado, along with a half-day of work experience at a randomly chosen part of the base, giving us a chance to soak up the friendly working atmosphere.

The final day saw us launch an attack on the enemy to crush the rebellion that threatened the obliteration of the naval base. Or so our brief would have us believe. We returned to the naval base to find a WW2 mine had surfaced not too far from the nuclear subs. This unfortunately put pay to our visit to the submarine. Instead we were rewarded with a trip to roam the streets of Glasgow for an afternoon.

After prize giving and packing we al l went our separate ways. Andrew even went on a parachuting course straight after camp and so spent 'much of the beginning of his holiday in uniform, poor man!

We all enjoyed our time at camp and especially grateful for a rest at the end. Marines camp is definitely an experience we would all recommend. See you next year!

Ben Vickers, Andrew Mabbit & Drake

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Roman ia 2002

At Easter 2002, four pupils and three staff from Nowel! House w,e�t to a special school in the city o ugoJ In north-west Romania The trip was arranged through .

some contacts from the LOMon Churches Foundation who were extremely helpful.

The term "special school" is the new Politically-correct name for an orphanage. Fortunately the orph.an

.ages which were seen in the �edla In the 1 990s have almost all . een eradicated, and these Institutions are now for true orphans rather than those children whom sOCiety would rather forget.

N�vertheless, these institutions are stili underfunded, and we were told that 99% of the Lugoj orphanage's

ROMANIAN DIARY 2002 Nawell COli/mOll Room at 6.45 is Ilsually nil IIIICVCJltjll1 timc, we listen to all/lOWICements flnd retllrll to Ollr room5 to start work. Amollgst ti,e "Hendlllflsier is cOllcerned abollt chewillg gum" nllllOlIllcements was Mr. 8nrmlld's qllestion, "Does anyone WlIl1t to go to Romania?" Seven days working with disabled cllildrell, living and workitlg ill all orpllflllage, seeing how we could help throllgh fi"al/cial aid. After (l term of flll/d-raising, Romal/in niglrts, busking and a generolls dOl/afioll from the Rotary Club of Settle, we had raised enol/gh cash, alld the tickets were booked. I began a diary . .

Wednesday: We leave early tomorrow momillg, so I fi"ished my Itistonj essays al1d packing, trying to fit a printer into lily II/ggage as well as Miss Hogg's Imirdryer, and tlie kitchen sink. There's me, Cllris Frellch (Frellcllie), Lewis Colau (Lew-B), }OSII Tllmer (The Daddy), ti,e lil/gllistic Baz (Mr. Barral/d), tile EI/glish suprelllo Richy Farmer, and file always el/ergetic Hoggy (Miss Hogg). 4:30 0.111. is not a very affractive prospect, /lor are the two jliglJts and the oven/ight train, and 1 Jwven't a cll/e what to expect. Bring it 011 . .

Tlllfrsday: Bllcharest: awaited by what looked like a counter-terrorist temll, 0/1 suited lip. Welcome to Romallia! Apart from the dodgy airport mId mean-lookillg swat team, the capital is simply a gorgeol/s City, magnificent architecture, amazingfODd, and the dancing elldearillgly strange. However, straight away J appreciate tile stark contrasts between the lavisll state bui/dillgs alld ti,e Iligh-rise jlats ill which tile majority of people live. We enjoy a four-course meal for about £1.99, mId retire to tlte tmill 10 sleep our way to LlIgoj.

Friday: Woke up, 5.35 a.lII. Tltefaillt nimble remillds me that /'m 011 a traill. We're travelling through villages witlt I/O roads or electricity. When the train PIIJfS up, I gmb my bag and jump (where's lily bllngee cord?) 8 feet from tlte traill to platform. We look a bit of place all/ollgst the Romanians - I fee/ like I've got a Manchester United scarf arolllld /leck ;1I ti,e middle of Maine Road's home stalld. Two millutes fater we're IlIlrtlillg dowlI pothole-riddell road towards the orplml1age. We arrive at a l/IIge wooden bllildillg constructed tllrough British aid tlmt hOllses over 120 kids. We meet Vio and Valeria, the leachers and mallagers of the orphanage and 1I1ey take liS to the dinillg room. J suddenly wake lip at the prospect of tile idea of a Romal1ian breakfast. My precollception is of boiled cabbage, the reality is sal/sage, Imlll, hOlley alld deliciolls fresh bread. We're all tired. The staff reireat to ollr bedrooms (a classroom) and Lewis and losh fall asleep wllell tlteir hit tile pillow. As it's half tertii the school is deserted, and Cllris mId 1 explore the place. There are classrooms and workshops, all IT room and a Dentist's rOOIll (110t used for detelltioll though!). Tile classrooms are filII of posters and drawings, colOllr mId stories. Everyone wakes lip for IIIIICh, mIDther hllge meal, witll a bowl of gherkins each! After we meet ti,e kids. They're illterested ill WIIO we are, wlTat we're doing here aud why we speak ROII/alliall. Only olle of thelll speaks a little English, a Germall girl who had been dumped by her relatives after her parellts died; she had leamt ROII/alliall through ",,'essi't a"d took OIl the role of translator tllrollgl,lout ollr stay. All the kids loved sport aud we played football, basketball and frisbee ill the dusty stadium. Slmttered after allotlter maratllOIl (the gherkills reappeared ill diced form) J fell asleep.

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Satllrday: rue pili 011 a slolle sillce we arrived. Leillis alld I start work 011 illstallillg the lIew

printer as well as iormatting tlte older compllfers, Chris starts dL'S/gllS all the carpel-making

10011/5 wlliell we ,uollld make whel1 wc got back, alld everybody else takes measurements and

plJOtos of the state of tile orphanage, making a list for Bi/1 of what needs replncillg, repairillg

alld bollg/If. Everywhere we walk kids follow liS, telling jokes and stories that I con't

IInderstand bllt acknowledge aIJ HIe same. Whenever a camera appears there's a swarm of kids

s//olItillg for tlteir photo to be taken. losh, Hoggy alld I spend fl,c majority of the rest of fhe

day playillgfootbnlt, Britishj1air verslls Romanian skill. Hag;, the Romaniall captaill, is

hailed as IT God il/ these parts, as is Beck/wm. We visit LI/goj and ils market; its beauty is

simply breatlttakillg and really COlltmsts wilh the suburbs of poverty alld crime. We visit the

supermarket alld Hoggy gets her ltallds all some chocolate, a lIecessity apparently.

Sunday: Today is a travel/illg day, the school is still empty alld 110 kids will be Ilere Illltil

Monday 1II0ming. The majority of the OrpllGlIS are staying witl! their foster families and tire

majority of Illose are at cllllrcll. We set off to Timisoara, tlte major city ill tlte area. The city

is IlIIge, with trams (invented ',ere) GIld abollt a million mId olle different c/rurclles. We visit

three - they're simply breathtaking. We stumble il/lo McDOl/alds where a BigMac with large

fries and coke p"tS liS back 27p. Lnter we're a little more CIllt-lIred, and go to tlte fanciest

restmmlllt ill the city where, for IInder [3, we have possibly tlte best food I've ever tasted,

(/10 gllerkills!). Olllenuise, my life is begillllillg to revolve aroulld football, and picking lip

bits of both the language alld the life. I'm leamillg a lot but yeartlillg for some shin pads ..

Monday: I'm awoken by Illefeelillg that I'm being watched. r am. Through the willdows

there are about 40 kids peerillg, to see wllo is sleeping in their classrooms. I gel up, and rush

to wake everyone else. It's 7 and school starts ill half all hour - classes toiJI begin complete

wilh sleepillg occupants if they have to. Unllsually, 110 gherkills appear at breakfast, mId fitis

sets ti,e pattem for the whole day - surprises! I go to a class of 11 year aids leamillg mat/Is -

it is poSSibly tlte most el/tllllsiastic grollp of matlls stlldellts ever. The desire to leam is really

strong, from English to ROII/al/ian, Maths to sewillg, these people are desperate to kllow

more, alld fast. I help teach Matlts, tJ,ell do PE, (110 surprises here: football) for the

ajtemoolJ, while Mr. Barrmtd leams Romanian and Hoggy takes basketball. Mr. Farmer is

doing some complex English, "Cat ill the Hat," and Cltris fillaUy fillishes his drawings. Josh

appears to have become ti,e daddy of the playgrol/I/d - at every momCllt Olere's a child who

will take your hand alld wallt to talk abollt anything and everything. I realise it is already

Ol/r last day here. A lasf slipper of gherkins and goodbyes to my 5-a-side teall/-mates. This is

it, these people are if, a pallg of sadness hits lIIe as I go to bed. We're leaving at 7am, alld

there's lilt/e chance I'll see them again . .

Tuesday: Goodbyes to the people we missed fhe day before, thell we board the bl/s. Feeling a

little bit down, but tI,e trai" jOllmey is a massive highlight. We travel from flat, dry farming

lalld to the snowy forests of Trmlsylvania (got chatted lip by a foxy vampire chick!) to

$illaia, tlte Romal/iml eqllivalent of Chamonix. A 2 star hotel, after the classroom

accommodation, is perfect.

Wednesday: 1 wake, wOlldering what I'm doillg here withollt people peering throl/gh lily

wil/dow . Matthew Mal/de

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jnc0'!1e for �verythjng other than salanes, which are paid by the govemment, comes from charitable organisations outside the country The staff had requested a computer pnnter and seeds for which they were very grateful, as well as games a football and recorders. Most of all they wanted the chance to show us what they needed.

The standard of teaching was very high, and the children were bright­eyed and keen to leam, but they are ternbly short of basic materials such as paper, pens and pencils. We observed classes and helped with English teaching. Our students were excellent ambassadors for the school but also for themselves, using their

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Own Inltl.atlve to see what needed to

be done. we updated their computers and Installed the printer; made detailed plans of their carpet looms as requested; made an inventory or' any damage or repairs in the bUildings to inform the charity in Preston ; but most rewarding was talking to the children and playing football or frisbee with them.

The teachers in the speCial school were desperate that we help to support them long-term, so it is my / Intention to make this a regular trip would also like us to sponsor one of their teachers to come to Glggleswick, so that she can visit schools In the area to discover new ways of teaching special needs which they are desperate foe I have set myself the task of leaming Romanian by the time we go next year, so .

RB

Ath letics

This summer saw Giggleswick with probably the strongest athletics team for some time. The senior and intermediate boys' season saw very confident performances in a head-to-head match against Stonyhurst College, whom we met again in our next match, a four-way competition against Arnold school and Lancaster Grammar. There were impressive performances from James Rigby taking up the 400m for the first time and winning the intermediate competition. Jamie Monk was runner-up in the triple jump and 3rd in the high jump, Dan Lawson winner in the 1 SO Om by almost half a lap, and notable performances came from Martin Smith in the 800m, Simon Horsfall and Att Kitios in the 1 00 and 200m, and Tom Richards and Nick Parker in the discus.

As the season progressed some of our athletes went to trials for North Yorkshire in a bid to make it to the English Schools' Athletics Championships. These included Rachel Parker in the junior girls' long jump, Diane Smith in the junior girls' 200m, Att Kitios in the Intermediate boys' l OOm, James Rigby in the 400m, Alison Williams in the senior girls' discus, Alex and Eugene Khorouji in the senior and intermediate boys javelin. Those who qualified for Yorkshire were Oliver French in the junior boys' javelin and myself in the senior boys' 400m.

Sports Day

Having competed in a match against Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, Oliver and I were informed that North Yorkshire wanted us to travel with them to Nottingham for the National Championships. Over the weekend we were lucky enough to have some of the hottest weather of the holiday; had it rained, there were no covers at the ground for us to hide under. Ollle's best throw in the competition won him 6th place out of 20 competitors, a formidable performance. Had Ollle equalled his personal best throw, he claims he would have sealed 3rd. With potentially four more competitions to go, Ollie's career with North Yorkshire schools' athletics looks promising indeed. I was able to share similar success in the 4QOm coming 8th out of 1 4 runners at the semi-finals stage. Nottingham unfortunately boasts a cycle track around its running track, so sacrificing an eighth lane for the runners. This proved an unfortunate co-incidence for me coming 8th in the semi-finals. Had there been an eighth lane, I may have been able to better my time or position in the final; who knows!

There's still next year, when hopefully Giggleswick athletics will boast a much larger North Yorkshire representation. Many thanks to Mr. Se holey, Mrs. Taylor-Hall and Miss Hogg for coaching us all throughout the season.

Peter Drake

This summer saw unpredictable weather from the outset, nevermore so than on sports day when we experienced every kind of rain, sleet, and hail known, combined with some bright sunshine and then quickly back to overcast for the tug of war at the end.

Despite the weather, the day was a success. There was a good atmosphere, it was well-attended and even the ice-cream seller made his faultless appearance. The athletes should all be commended for turning up and competing through it all - a feat of endurance as much as a well­fought competition (anyone who was present when the heavens opened on the �enior 1 500m runners will no doubt

and James IlIingworth led the track events for the intermediate boys and Charles Pickles in the throwing events. In the seniors the field was dominated by Alex Khorouji. The Stephen Sykes Memorial Trophy, Victor Ludorum, was shared by Simon Horsfall and Peter Drake. Morrison won the senior cup overall , finishing in spectacular style in the tug of war.

winning the only silver spoon of the day for breaking the long jump record. The senior girls was dominated by the likes of Lucie and Kate Royle and Sheryl Slater. Sheryl and Kate still have two more Sports Days competing in the Senior girls' competition.

Team standards and spirits this year were high and we also have high hopes for better weather next year!

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performances. Simon Crabtree won both his junior events, as .... "� did David Fortune,

<Ill winning also the relay""for Paley.

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In the junior girls, Rachel Parker and Poppy Redman stole the show, with Rachel

Peter Drake

C) .,J. Clay Shooting Air Rifle Club C· ,�

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Clay Pigeon shooting has again proved to be a popular pastime at Ciggleswick. The standard is high

and our pupils are becoming increasingly competitive. As ever, all pupils undergo a period of safety training

prior to being allowed to shoot.

There has been a notable number of new pupils showing an interest this year and more are willing to

obtain shotgun licenses of their own in order to continue shooting during the school holidays.

There have also been significant improvements in the standard of shooting. Charlie Sykes won both the

Under 18 Down the line and the Under 18 Sporting competitions. Not to be outdone, James Townley came second and third respectively in the same

competitions. This is shooting at a high level and both deserve hearty congratulations.

In addition to his successes in the leagues at Craven Shooting Grounds, Charlie represented the club at a

National event held at Doveridge in Staffordshire. He shot in the junior section and was placed 23rd out of

67. This contributed towards Craven being placed fourth best in the country.

The picture shows James Townley showing us all how to break clays. This young man is a great prospect for the future. With Charlie now in U6, the pressure is on for James to continue the success of the past few years. Shooting goes from strength to strength mainly due to the enthusiasm of people like Charlie

and James.

Clay shooting is an exciting sport and encourages competition on an individual basis as well as within a

team. It's also a sport where girls can compete in the same competitions as the boys on a level footing. If

you fancy shooting clays then please come and join us. PT

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The Air Rifle Club continues to be popular, with many pupils bringing their own weapons along. These are kept in the School Armoury and drawn out for club sessions. Whereas the standard of shooting is variable, the enthusiasm and determination of all participants is a credit to them.

The NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme has continued to attract the more serious air rifle shooter. There were five shooters who took the scheme in 2002 and all of these achieved the highest standard - that of a Master Shot. The following can justifiably be proud of their achievement:

Careth Davies (Nowell)

Peter Lowe (Nowell)

Simon Wigfield (Paley)

Lewis Colau (Nowell)

James Yeoh (Nowell)

1 75/2 1 0

1 79/2 1 0

1 77/2 1 0

1 75/2 1 0

1 82/2 1 0

As ever, safety plays the dominant role in any discipline of shooting. However. enjoyment is one of the prime factors of the sport, and in achieving success a lot of fun is had.

PT

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Charity Slave Auction

Behind the scenes the organising team worried: "What if nobody bids?!" but front of house, the question at Ciggleswick's first Charity Slave Auction was "How much are you going to pay . . . ?" As anticipation rose, potential buyers calculated how to dominate the bidding, and participating slaves just became more worried - what had they got themselves into?!

After prep, our own talented cockney auctioneer Adam Bicker got the proceedings underway, with his skilful banter encouraging both the bidders and the human lots to give their best.

Although the scheming successfully meant our hillbilly had Miss McBean 'for his eyes only'; others were not so 'fortunate.' The controversy surrounding Rev Sykes's desperate offers against an anonymous caller for the company of Miss Hogg made for dramatic entertainment, as the bidding rose to become the evening's highest purchase. Whether it was Diamonds Dave Green and Cameron Crow entering to the Parkinson theme, or Mr Boult grooving in his apron to Hot Chocolate's 'You Sexy Thing,' the slaves

made wonderful efforts to present their talents with fabulous performances. Mr Gemmell's cries of "Scotland the Brave" may have only wooed his wife, but it didn't stop Morrison making Mr Mortimer suffer - he's taught them too well. From Paley's biggest slipknot fans to Style's sweetest angels; and from Carr's untouchable sixth formers to the Daddies of NoweJl getting "ready to rumble," the contributions were memorable. But getting up on stage in front of all your friends was only the start - the day of reckoning had yet to come . . . slaves must earn their worth! !

And Morrison certainly did know how to make Mr Mortimer pay for himself ­saluting every Morrisonite and later polishing about 70 pairs of CCF boots - I think they got their money's worth.

Wrenn's Men (lan B, Jack H and Adam B) were at the service of Carr's girls, with Stidgers delivered on silver platters and stories at bedtime, from the linguistically talented Dr Reeson. As Mr Gilbert turned taxi driver in his MG, the rest of the Slaves had to deal with public displays of pure torture . . . dancing on the flat,

limboing in the Dining Hall , serenading at Tea.

However, with the incentive that £560 had been raised for Nowell's Romania Fund and 'Hope and Homes for Children', everyone who entered into the spirit of the event had lots of fun. All willing slaves raised their credibility substantially, especially staff who submitted to servant/master (pupil/staff) role reversal - Respect!!

Eleanor Dean

Share Race

Last December Gigg was entered in the

BWD Rensburg and Yorkshire Post

School Share Race. The team: Charlotte

Ingle, Gareth Whitely, Harriet Marks,

Eleanor Dean and myself selected

various shares, of course with the

guidance of Mr Adams.

We started in with £ 1 00,000 sterling. We had to have at least five of the top 1 00 UK companies in our portfolio. The FTSE's Christmas was a bad one and when we came back from holidays we had lost a lot of money and were sixth out of the twelve schools competing. We remained in that position for some time. However in March/April we came up with some good companies to invest in and started to make some money!! We met weekly and scoured the newspapers and internet for possible good investments. and made transactions here and there. Unfortunately, our limit was four transactions a month, so we missed on a few good rises! But we climbed to fourth place then to third, then second! Later on, the Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post admitted he was placing bets that we were going to win!

But it was not to be! Oh why Vodafone?? And Eleanor, why Reuters? But everyone makes mistakes: we all agreed on those purchases. Vodafone shares were bought

initially for I 53, but straight away we saw the price go down. However, we foolishly thought they might recover! In the end we sold for 1 09. Reuters seemed at first to be a success - shares rose dramatically, then fell. But we did have some great raises. Morrison's we bought at 1 75 and sold at 220! Other successes were Marks and Spencer's, South African Brewers, MFI, Regus and Powderject.

In the end we came second and made £ 1 04,000 - very good since most of the stock markets in the world crashed! We interestingly found out the organiser of the event, a certain worker at BWD Rensburg used to go to Benton Park, Leeds, the winning team! We protested, jokingly! We picked up our prize in Leeds, £500 for the school, and got our photos taken for the Yorkshire Post and The Craven Herald. We raced back to school, with help from Eleanor's brilliant navigation tips. A three· wheeled Mr Bean buggy, which happened to be going the same way, got to IIkley first, even though we took the "short cut"!?

Two years ago Gigg came third, last year we were 2nd 50 maybe 1 5t this year'? The whole team enjoyed it thoroughly even though there were nail·biting times!

Alistair Peckham

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Music Vear

Another remarkable year for the department, in which we have been treated to a large number of memorable musical events. A record number of pupils are opting to take individual music lessons: over 250 at the start of this academic year; and our musical ensembles are as popular as ever.

There has been a pleasing variety of public and in-house concerts. I would like to express my gratitude to all pupils who performed in our regular lunchtime concerts, and to those staff who prepared them for this. It was also good to see a team of enthusiastic support at these events.

The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the musical events surrounding the celebration of the Chapel Centenary. There were a great many headaches in the planning and execution of this ambitious project, not least the logistical problems encountered in housing the Manchester Camerata and a choir of nearly 1 00 for the performance of Haydn's Creation. A programme of round-the-clock music, generously offered by our peripatetic and full-time staff, was enjoyed by the many visitors who also witnessed the spectacular flower arrangements on show in the Chapel.

The open rehearsal of Creation on the Saturday afternoon attracted a full audience, and during the evening performance the lucky audience were treated to an electrifying presentation of this choral masterpiece, sung by the school's Choral Society with the Manchester Camerata, conducted by Ralph Allwood, Precentor and Director of Music at Eton College. A truly unforgettable evening, and a fitting tribute to the building whose centenary we were celebrating.

The Chapel was also chosen to house an international series of concerts featuring the world-famous pianist, Kathryn Stott. By the end of this year, Kathryn will have given four prestigious concerts featuring collaborations with musicians as varied as Federico Mondelci (sax ) . Isabelle van Keulen (violin) . and Norico Ogawa (piano). Many thanks must go to Laura Kenchington who has worked tirelessly to organise and promote these concerts: not an easy task in such a busy environment as ours!

At Christmas, members of the Chapel Choir and Brass Group spent a week in the Czech Republic enjoying the snow and performing in some of the country's finest (and coldest) buildings. Prague, pre­flooding, was a magical Christmas city with the Old Town Square proving a big hit with its array of market stalls selling anything from wooden toys to jumbo bratwurst. Those who had included of a pair of long­johns celebrated. though there were some raised eye-brows in the communal changing areas!

The second part of the tour, in the Bavarian town of Trebon. was even snowier and colder. Our concert here was in a rickety old church with a rickety old organ. We tried to make a recording. but this too

turned out to be rickety and was later ditched. The bitterness of the cold weather flattened the choir's sound, and despite the organist trying to play sharp to compensate, this was maybe a concert to forget (I have tried hard to do so, but unfortunately I can still remember it!).

This year's show was South Pacific: the story of a love during the war in the South Seas. Emile, a rather conservative Frenchman, was expertly played by Dan Lawson, and a rather less restrained but inexperienced Nellie Forbush by Jennifer Holden. Bloody Mary's soulful singing was carried off with great feeling by Jess Roberts, and Dan Houlbrook sang sensitively as the character of Joe Cable. The show was very well received by sell-out audiences.

The annual Young Musician of the Year competition produced two outstanding performances from this year's winners: Aaron Stott at Catteral Hall and Jess Roberts in the Senior School. We are grateful to Bob Riley and Fiona McLeod for their adjudication on this day.

The second residential strings course was hosted in the spring and proved to be a popular and productive event. We welcomed pupils from seven neighbouring prep schools and were delighted with the results that they were able to achieve in such a short space of time. The responsibility of this weekend fell on the shoulders of Clare Gorner and Liz Fletcher and both are to be congratulated on the

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continuing success of the course.

In the Spring term the Orchestra put on an Extravaganza which centred on Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. The Art, Languages, English and Drama departments of Mill House, Catteral and Giggleswick each prepared work inspired by the piece and its stories and for one day the Sports' Hall served as an Exhibition Hall for paintings, poems, stories and photographs. During the evening performance the school's latest IT equipment was used to provide an overhead projection of artwork which synchronised with the Orchestra's playing of each piece. The petionnance also featured Dance from GCSE drama students and recitations of Russian prose and Latin poetry.

The Orchestra's theme for the Eve of Speech Day Concert was the Jubilee. Our programme of English music included Elgar's Nimrod from the Enigma Variations and we

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ended with an impressive perfonnance of Walton's challenging Crown Imperial.

The Chamber Group studied a mixed repertoire this year. The group consisted of entirely new personnel but by Speech Day they were able to give an excellent rendition of Pachelbel's Canon on the Headmaster's Lawn before the Speeches.

I am most grateful for the expert support of Clare Gorner who deputised for me during my sabbatical term. Given the amount of exam administration and timetabling headaches to contend with, it cannot have been an easy job and I am delighted with the way in which Clare directed the department during the long summer term. It cannot go unreported that the music school was also beautifully decorated and partially modernized, and we have Clare to thank for this too.

TMH

Ten nis Portugal

After the success of the Portugal 2000 trip, it was with bated breath that the '2002 Squad' set off to the Jonathan Markson Centre in the Algarve.

Leaving behind utterly miserable weather in the UK and indeed most of Europe, we arrived in sun-drenched southern Portugal eager to be put through our paces on court - and indeed we were!

The Portuguese coaches ensured that any late nights were soon forgotten with the early morning jog and stretches before the 4-hour coaching session began!

The temperatures of 2SQ plus made for perfect tennis-playing weather, and great tanning conditions too! Everyone from beginners upward gave 1 00% and the improvement in play was soon visible. Fran Ciflibrand's serve saw off many a worthy opponent; Jo Brookshaw's demon backhand shone through; James Jakes's forehand was most impressive; Jeremy Sykes and Charlie Pickles were forces to be reckoned with and David Hassell would, without doubt, have won the award for most improved player. OGs Tor Fuller and Ed Pickles played some inspirational tennis, and impressed both fellow players and coaches alike.

When not on court there was plenty of time to relax, catch a few rays, enjoy some beach volleyball and a dip in the pool, before getting ready for a night out in a local restaurant or sampling some of James, Jeremy and David's rather 'unconventional' cooking!

Such was the impact of the Giggleswick Squad, that one of the coaches, Ricardo Fonseca, decided he COUldn't wait a whole year to see us again and agreed to spend a week coaching in Giggleswick in May!

All in all our Portuguese week was a tremendous success and I personally cannot wait to return in 2003. My thanks must go to all the pupils, parents, OGs and staff who joined me in Portugal for making it such a wonderful trip. A special thank you goes to Mr Richard Farmer who has played such a crucial role in the improvement of tennis at Giggleswick over the last 8 years. He will be sorely missed but will hopefully join us in the Algarve again very soon.

EJW

Cross Country

The 200 1 -2 season was another success story for cross-country at Giggleswick. A young squad produced excellent results both as a team and in the various individual trials.

For the boys' teams the season began in November with a fixture at Manchester Grammar School. On a flat, fast course Scart Bryson led Giggleswick home to an early confidence-boosting result as we scored a convincing victory, 2 1 points to 46. As the season progressed the fixtures got much harder!

Six teams went to Aireville Park, Skipton to compete in the Harrogate Craven Cross Country Championships. As well as being a team event this also acts as the first stage of the long selection procedure for the North Yorkshire Schools' team. The Junior Girls returned with the team trophy, a championship the school has never won, with Rachael Parker and Poppy Redman gaining their district colours. The Senior Girls also won their category with all 4 team members achieving district qualification. The boys' teams fared equally well, with the Senior Boys achieving 4 qualifications and victory for Intermediate Boys team (for the sixth time in the last decade) thanks to a great run from Kay Oni, completing the team's line-up in 1 8th place. 1 3 runners had made it to the next level, more than any other school in the area. Added to this, Scott Bryson and James lIIingworth picked up silver and bronze in the Intermediate Boys, Sheryl Slater silver in the Inter Gir1s and Natasha MacBean silver in the Senior race. Most of these athletes went on to represent the school in another sport that aftemoon, except for Kay, who went home to sleep.

The last race before Christmas was the Stonyhurst Invitation, which for the first time incorporated a girls' race. Recognized

as the longest and toughest race of the season, the squad was keen to show its strength. Although the team was suffering some injuries they performed well with two top 1 0 places in each of the races. With Sheryl Slater winning the girls' race and leading the team to a second place finish and Scott Bryson finishing fourth amongst the boys, Ciggleswick once again made their presence felt at this important fixture.

Early in the New Year there were more trials, this time for the North Yorkshire Schools' squad. Impressive performances from Sheryl Slater and Scott Bryson booked their places on the bus for the English Schools Championships. Natasha MacBean, Tor Mabbit, James l l lingworth and Dan Lawson were selected for the North Yorkshire team for a fixture against Humberside the following weekend. With a few elusive places left for the English Schools' Squad this was the time to dig deep and run hard. This is exactly what happened, with Natasha Mac Bean and James IlIingworth gaining places both by finishing second and Tor Mabbit and Dan Lawson being selected as reserves for the elite 8 after finishing in 6th place. Tor finally achieved her goal of a county vest after years of work, a fitting reward for the gir1s' team captain.

The next team fixture was the National Relays at King Henry VIII, Coventry. 45 schools compete here in a six-legged 2�­mile relay. Credit is due to all six runners. James Greenhalgh ran with the lingering remains of malaria, finishing the first leg in 35th, Captain Dan completed the second leg moving us into 23rd, James IlIingworth the next bringing us up into 1 4th. Henry Meredith and Ben Topham worked hard leaving us in 1 6th with one leg to go. On the final leg Scott Bryson ran sub 1 2:30, the 1 4th fastest individual time of the day (not bad for a fifth former) to leave us in 1 3th overall .

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We went back to Stonyhurst in the snow to compete in a triangular match with the hosts and Cheadle Hulme. They changed the course and without any clear markers left us without a clue where we were going. Even with the cunning tactics and their home advantage we scored very well. winning the fixture with 20 points to Stonyhurst's 44 and Cheadle Hume's 60 by filling first, second, fourth, fifth and eighth places. Special credit goes to our late substitution, Tom Hart, for his excellent run to 8th place.

Those lucky enough to qualify for the English Schools' Championships were present at the windiest race in many years, and were witness to a hurricane ripping the huge finishing marquee from its moorings and tuming it upside down. Sheryl and James both contrived to finish their races in the top 1 50 and Natasha got a taste of racing against the fastest female pupils in the country! Undaunted, she continues to run.

The last event for a by-now weary team was the Middle & Northern Independent Schools Cross Country Championships. All teams worth their salt north of Birmingham travelled to Oundle to take part. Our boys' teams were incomplete but our senior girls took 4th place. Individually there were many fantastic performances, notably Sheryl 's fourth place against senior opposition.

In summary we had an excellent season with a very young squad. I was proud to captain such a hard working team; teams for future years look even more promising. Everyone's thanks go to Mr Scholey, ably assisted by OC Chris Waters, for many hours hard work in training, organising fixtures and a superb cross-country dinner!

Dan Lawson

This season, we were to say goodbye to some of the strongest squash players we have had for a while. Nick Wade, Will Aitken and Tom Richards were all in their final year, and they have all been key members of the team for the last couple of years.

Unfortunately they never got the chance to play Lancaster Grammar, who failed to tum up for the match, and, due to bad weather, Bamard Castle couldn't drive down for theirs. But there were excellent wins against Leeds Grammar and Pocklington. SeOlt Bryson had a very good game at Pocklington, showing us how important it is to be fit. The match at Sedbergh was very close but was just lost 3-2. There was an opportunity for Craig Dean to make his debut for the team against Sedbergh and it was quickly evident he is going to be a very useful player next season.

Many thanks, as usual, to Bob Barker for giving up his free time to come and coach the team on Tuesdays, as well as managing to attend, and give his support, at just about all our fixtures. Many thanks also to Mr Adams and Mr Robertson for their invaluable assistance.

I 'd like to wish all last year's team the very best for the future, and keep up your game! CDK

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Caggle 2002

The long one . Imagine the scene: It was five thirty in the morning and pretty much dark. Zombies were crawling out of their pits from all angles into the cloud of midges that hung heavily in the morning sky. Breakfast was a sombre affair: we sat in silence as we contemplated what had possessed us to sign up for "the long one".

As we gradually made our way towards the minibus, resembling beings only slightly nearer to humans than apes, we were sorted into our groups. I was surprised to find myself in two groups, but unwilling to walk the whole thing twice, I quickly resolved the matter and was put in with Miss Flynn, Mr Richardson, Gareth Davies (MARINE). Rich Barker, Mr Richardson's friend John Coward (not the under sixteen rugby legend) and assorted extras that evade my memory, mainly because I have been trying to blank the physical and mental torture from my mind for many months now.

Anyway, after a rather discomforting bus ride, up steep hills and winding country roads, we finally reached the beginning. Immediately we were confronted by a mountain of immense proportions. Alright it wasn't a mountain but it was a really big hill, okay? We began our ascent at a fast pace and were at the summit in no time. At the top there was a beautiful panorama, the riSing sun a glowing orb

that sprayed diamonds onto the morning grass. However, after sucking in all this beauty we were disconsolate at the sight of another even bigger hill looming over us like a black cloud.

Several days passed . . . we were running out of food and water supplies but I laboured on even with a gangrenous foot. When, all of a sudden, like an angel sent for our salvation, Mr Lawson appeared out of the bright light. His words were like the sweet music of a minstrel's lute. "This is the last checkpoint." I couldn't see chapel yet, which was a bad sign because I have heard on a clear day you can see it from the top of the Eiffel Tower, but as I dragged my weary body up the last hill, there it was, nestling like a jewel hidden among a pile of freshly cut grass. I virtually rolled down the Attermire and all the way back to school where there waited a bounty of the most glorious food ever to grace this fine earth . . . okay, it was a school barbecue, but come on, wqrk with me here!

And that was it - a day that encompassed the immense beauty of the Yorkshire Dales with the torture of walking on them. Although I have complained all the way through this report I did enjoy the day, and I would just like to say thanks to the adults (especially Miss Flynn) for not getting us lost!

Alastair Christian

• • . On a Saddle!

With the arrival of a new member of staff whose forte is mountain biking, (and perhaps a bit of biology now and then), a group of riders tackled an extended Gaggle route on two wheels.

In fine Tour de France style an eager twelve cyclists set out on a lovely summer's morning, but only nine were to return as the ups and downs of the day took their toll. Mechanical breakdown, fatigue and the warm weather al l conspired to make this a hard day.

With over 1 000 metres of ascent and 35 miles to cover this was no picnic if you weren't used to off-road riding.

The first hill of the day was brutally steep, climbing out of Town Head and continuing along Stockdale Lane - a good three miles of up, testing legs and lungs from the start. The views were impressive as was the perfonnance of Ms MacKenzie as she led out a string of riders to the summit.

The checkpoint at Malham Tarn saw our first demoralised victim limp into the 'broom wagon,' before the peleton climbed over the moor and descended swiftly to Arncliffe. Good fortune saw everyone safely down this fast hil lside - a minor miracle when out with Dr Walker and Mr Knight!

A few uneventful miles on the road, passing the overhanging Kilnsey Crag. saw us at the Tennant Arms, where a further two demoralised riders retired - not to sample the local ale. but to return to School the easy way, again in the 'broom wagon'.

Fortified by Coca Cola and pints of orange, the remaining few tackled the infamous Mastiles Lane, a rough and steep track of evil repute among bikers. After the initial long and gruelling climb, a hair-raising decent into Malham Village followed, before a well-earned rest and stop for food. By this stage mutiny was in the air.

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Some tempers had worn thin, especially when it was pointed out that a further ten miles of riding still separated us from the comfort of a warm shower, food and bed.

The final section of the ride over Langber Lane back to Settle saw more ups and downs - probably more up than down! This was fast, technical riding on a mixture of rough grass, rutted mud and stony tracks.

After a swoop down into Settle, it was a weary, but happy, group of riders who straggled into School that evening.

If you want a physically challenging but rewarding day in beautiful surroundings then why not join this elite group next year?

Many thanks go to all staff who made this a hugely enjoyable and rewarding day.

Adorn Moude/Or Walker

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Art Work

Emma Coodall

James Yeah Terese Van Ingle

Matthew BigJand

Lucy Scott

Alison WiJJiams

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Sixth Form

Lower 6th Induction Week 2002 Team building! You have the choice: talk about, then build, a good raft, or build a raft that was never going to float from the start. then argue about how you are going to get least wet .

Lower 6th form induction week was a good way of getting to know the new people joining our year in September. We got to know that Charlotte McCormick could talk to a brick wall for hours on end and not get the slightest bit bored (can't speak for the wall, though ) . and that Kit 'bag' Millar doesn't like himself being known as a 'cockney' by 'ignorant northerners.' (Apparentty cockneys are from the west of london, unlike Kit who is from the 'centre. ' )

After our pep talk for the week, the lads went out for a game of footbal l on the Astro. The next day was a taster day for our chosen subjects. Most people came out of their lessons fairly reassured about what they were taking on for the next two years.

On the second day we had our 'early' trip to Keswick, for our team�building exercises. Even with appalling weather it was still great fun and an enjoyable

Sarah Fawcett After many years at Catteral and Giggleswick, Sarah left Style House at the end of her Upper Sixth year in July 2002 and in August sat her Regular Commissions Board tests, at Westbury in Wiltshire. These three days are extremely demanding at any age, but to pass them at 1 8

, and gain acceptance to The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, as Sarah did, is an outstanding achievement.

As a result, Sarah began a 4�week crash course at the Academy in September, to

her for a Gap Year Commission in Eng,ine,ers .. Only 5% of all those who

experience. Raft building was one of the main challenges, especially with Sam Dyson trying his hardest not to get wet only for his efforts to be thwarted by an oncoming Chris Moxon and Mark Hughes who ended up perfecting their dump tackling techniques into Lake Windermere. Also there was canoeing, which was great fun for people who accidentally-on­purpose capsized, RIGGERS.

Then, indoor wall climbing in Keswick, which gave Mr. Mortimer ('Blonde') a chance to strut his stuff in front of all the new girls.

The third afternoon, the biannual business conference week was underway. This was a great way for us to team up with next year's Upper 6th. Team Green B - Utopia, consisting of Kathrine Forgan, Kate Hague, Tom York, Sam Jenkins, Greg Crosby, Alison Williams and Matthew Maude won the fashion week with their rendition of punk fashion.

Overall , an excellent week enjoyed by al l . for one am looking forward to starting in the 6th form next year.

Tom York

After 4 intensive, demanding weeks, Sarah passed out in an excellent parade on Wednesday October 23. The Inspecting Officer was the Commandant, Major General Philip Trousdell , late of the Royal Jrish Regiment and the parade was followed by an excellent lunch in the superb, traditional surroundings of Old College.

Debating Debating has carried on in much the same vein as the years before, as a small but highly select group of avid members. The two competition teams consisted of Stuart Lowe and Molly MacLeod in one team and Ben Dubock and Natasha MacBean in the other. Both teams had an encouraging amount of success, with the highlight of the season being coming a close 3rd in the Regional Finals of the ESU Observer-Mace Debating Competition. Internally, Nowell won the highly coveted Inter-House Debating competition.

In an effort to rekindle the debating spirit of the school, Mr Blackbume and Miss Lee are reforming the Howson's Debating Society so as to take debating to new heights and prepare for next year's competitions of the Daniel Nailstrop. ESU Observer­Mace and Oxford Union Competitions.

Ben Dubock

Sarah has now joined her regiment for 1 2 exciting months and this week will fly out either to Canada or to Afghanistan as a Second Lieutenant, fully expected to command highly motivated and experienced troops. A daunting task for anyone and a world away from Giggleswick School!

If Sarah enjoys herself and wishes to make the army her career, her regiment will pay her during three years at university and

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Leavers' Ball 2002

The evening began at five o'clock with the Leavers' Service in Chapel, the girls incongruous in casual clothes but hair and make-up done already. The service was amazing, funny in parts but most of us left saddened by the fatt that it would be the last time we would all be together.

At the end of the service there was a mad rush, mainly of us girls trying to get to a mirror to make sure our hair hadn't peaked too soon. As soon as everybody was ready, we made our way to the pre­dinner drinks. This was the polite part of the evening - we were all still sober! As we moved on to dinner, we had a chance to

look at everyone's outfits, and overall we scrub up pretty well. This year's decorations were gold and black, and whilst eating the delicious food we had fun blowing bubbles out of the mini plastic champagne bottles and sprinkling little gold stars around the table.

After the buffet and wine, we moved on to coffee, and Tash MacBean gave a fantastic and hilarious after-dinner speech which consisted of explaining where each of us will be in ten year's time. The band started after the speeches and most people got up to dance, if you can call it dancing because everything was rather

blurry by this stage. It was great to see a mixture of students, teachers and parents all dancing together.

The pranks we had intended to play never materialised, which may be due to the fact that no-one could quite remember what they were, let alone be in any state to implement them.

We all had a fantastic time and were able to say goodbye in style. We're sure that everyone would like to thank Mr. BalTand for organising a night we'll remember for ages.

Laura Cavanagh & Zoe Harrison

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A couple of weeks before the leavers' ball I thought I had the perfect speech sorted out. It was, of course, terribly cheesy and guaranteed to make merry faces wet with tears. However, my vision of a wonderful speech was ruined by several people who suggested, with a somewhat sympathetic and knowing smile, that 1 should perhaps make it funny and witty. Funny and witty? Me? If I had said that I was going to write a funny and witty speech to the likes of George Watson, she would have died of laughter. Luckily, everything was all right on the night, thanks to a few glasses of wine! But now, here I am, cornered, (only joking Ms MacKenzie) into writing a piece for the Chronicle. Well this time, I don't really have to cheer anyone up, and I won't be there to see rolled eyes of the people who read this, but I couldn't quite leave Gigg without saying what I have to say now, It goes something like this ,

One evening (sounds like a children's story I know, but stay with me) Jack Hird and I were standing outside the doors of chapel, waiting for the Rev to say his last words. We'd come out during the last hymn as usual, and were standing there in the freezing cold, Jack asked me. 'What three things will you remember about GiggT 'Only three ?' said I. 'Yes, ' he said, 'and they have to be things that took place all the time, not specific events.'

Well I was stumped. Jack had two at that time, but it was only November so we still had a while to go. One was playing cricket on top pitch, (no surprises there) and the other was listening to the chapel choir sing, I have never asked Jack since then what his third one might be, but he got me thinking all year about it.

The truth is I cannot boil my memories of Giggleswick down to three things. Well I COUld, if you really made me, but I simply don't want to. There are so many things that I loved about my school, and will miss greatly. I have always loved singing in the chapel choir. I have loved having real talks with the teachers, finding out their opinions beyond the classroom. I loved running in the cross country team and winning a netball match. I loved getting ready for discos on a Saturday night. I loved the nervous adrenaline rush I got before a big musical event. I could go on.

When I was thinking about my favourite things, I got to thinking what other �eoples' might be. Scoring a 1 st team try III rugby; the bus ride home from an away match when the hockey team has won; the Post-play party when the last night has

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gone really well; going on the history trip in Year 1 0, or playing an amazingly deafening sound in a band concert. I realised that everyone would have completely different favourite things linked to personal memories and things that made them smile. And that is the beauty of Gigg, don't you think? There are so many things going on, it's impossible to get involved in all of them. There are so many people making the Giggleswick community what it is. Yes, guaranteed, not everyone gets involved and takes the opportunities handed to them on a plate. But for all the people r know that are leaving this year, who weren't interested in joining the choir or trying out for a role in a play, who complained about the food, or were desperate to spread their wings and leave, I think I can safely say, that every one would be proud to call themselves an Old Giggleswickian to anyone who knew how much that meant. Every single one of those people felt in some way or another that they belonged here. That is what makes Gigg tick. I felt it when I arrived here and I feel it as I leave.

I have just been back, the first time as an OG, to Singing and Speaking, and to be

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honest, I wasn't looking forward to it. I dreaded seeing that everything had moved on, and were rushing about their own lives, not missing our year group, as I knew was inevitable. But I had a fantastic time seeing everyone again, and I have come away with a very strange feeling. I realise now, (although of course I knew before, but it can't have sunk in completely) , that Giggleswick will never again be the place where I go to school, it will never be the place where I shall have lessons and continue my career and education, and it will never be the place where I walk up the drive and over the flat, laughing and joking with my friends. The yeargroups will move on until I don't recognise anybody and they don't recognise me. Eventually, the staff will leave, (well most of them!) until I go back and no one that I knew is there anymore. But what I do know now, more clearly than ever before, is that Giggleswick will always be my school. I will always be a Giggleswickian. I am left now with some wonderful friendships, and many of the happiest memories of my entire life.

Natasha MacBean Deputy Head of School, 200 1/2

Prize List 2002

Year 9 Waugh English

Howson Classics

Howson Modem Languages, French

Howson Modem Languages, German

Howson Modem Languages, Spanish

Moore History

Hurst Geography

Style Mathematics

Biology

Turnbull Chemistry

AIIan Physics

Art Design Technology

Music

Home Economics

Drama

Year 1 0 Waugh English

Howson Classics

Howson Modern Languages, French Howson Modern Languages, German

Howson Modern Languages, Spanish

Moore History

Hurst Geography

Style Mathematics Biology

Tumbull Chemistry

Allan Physics

Home Economics

Art Design Graphics

Music Drama

Year 1 1 Waugh English

Howson Classics

Howson Modem Languages, French

Howson Modem Languages, Gennan

Howson Modem Languages, Spanish

Howson Modern languages, Russian

Moore History Hurst Geography

Style Mathematics Biology

Tumbull Chemistry

Allan Physics

Music Home Economics

Art Design Materials

Design Graphics

Drama

Theatre Arts

Lower Sixth

Waugh English

Howson Classics Howson Modem languages, French

Howson Modern languages, Gennan

Howson Modern languages, Spanish

Howson Modern languages, Russian

Moore History

Business Studies

Political Studies

Economics

Fergus J. F. Edmondson Henry R Wilman

Victoria L. Turner Joanne E. Brookshaw

Fergus J. F. Edmondson Fergus J. F. Edmondson

Victoria A. E. Riehards Henry R. Wilman

Henry R. Wilman

Henry R. Wilman Henry R. Wilman

Douglas P. Hunter

Victoria A. E. Richards

Jennifer L Cower

lennifer L. Cower

Thomas C. Burdekin

Charles W. Pickles

Andrew H. Bruno

Nathalie L. Wilson Angela S. Hill

Nathalie L. Wilson

Charles W. Pickles

A. James R. Thompson Tim D. Fairclough

Tim D. Fairclough

A. James R. Thompson

Andrew H. Bruno

Richard A. Barker

Henry J. Marks

Henry J. Marks

William G. Helliwell

Alastair G. Christian

Charlotte J. leaver

Toby E. Nicholson

Sarah H. Drowley

Harriet L. Foote

Sheryl S. Slater

Con nor M. Sexton

Stuart B. lowe Stuart B. lowe

Gemma Thomas

Stuart B. lowe

Stuart B. lowe

Stuart B. Lowe

Andrew J. Dewar

Harriet L. Foote

Catherine A. Hunter Att Kitiyos

Matthew J. Gower Daniel J. E. Winspear

Christopher Moxon

Robert L. G. Tucker

Jamie A. Keir

Sam D. Christian

Pally E. Ridley

Matthew C. Maude

Sam D. Christian

Robert L. G. Tucker Eleanor V. A. Dean

Nicholas J. Solman

Charles W. D. Marsh

Hurst Geography

Style Mathematics Biology

Turnbull Chemistry

Allan Physics Design Technology

Music

Home Economics Art

Drama and Theatre Studies

Physical Education lnfonnation Technology

Upper Sixth

Waugh English

Howson Classics Howson Modern languages, French

Howson Modern languages, Spanish

Moore History

Business Studies

Hurst Geography

Style Mathematics

Biology

Turnbull Chemistry

Allan Physics

Drama and Theatre Studies

Design Technology

Music

Home Economics

Art

Physical Education

Information Technology

Key Skills

Open Prizes

Music

Partridge Art Prize Butler literature Prize

Russell Harty Drama Prize The Hyslop Geography Prize

Beaver Design Prize Simpson Craft Prize Swann Outdoor Pursuits Prize

Farley Cup for Cricket

Warwick Brookes Junior Merit Prize

Heads of House Awards

Sean Whiteside Memorial Prize

(Personal Achievement)

Peacock Memorial (General Merit)

Old Giggleswickian Club Prize

Williams Memorial (General Merit)

Marshall Memorial (Sporting Achievement)

Sutcliffe Memorial (Achievement in CCF) Pape Memorial Trophy (Achievement in RAF)

Silver Kukri Trophy

(Achievement in Royal Marines) Style Memorial (High Endeavour]

The leadership Prize

Headmaster's Prize

Alexander J. L. Fullbrook

Ben R. Dubock

Edward S. Wilman

Edward S. Wilman

Daniel M. lawson

Matthew S. Bigland

lewis A. Colau

Charlotte J. Ingle Gemma A. Bone

Matthew S. Bigland

Michael J. Offland lan H. Canaway

Alison S. Williams

Joshua M. Tumer

Georgina H. Mnew

Jack W. Hird Rebecca A. Dunsmore

Claire Binney

C. Ryan Jenkinson

Natasha L. MacBean

Alexandre Khorouji

Andrew C. Jackson

Alexandre Khorouji

Natasha L. MacBean

Georgina E. L. Watson

Thomas D. Ward

Jessica A. Roberts Elizabeth C. Hall

Maria Sanchez-Whewel l

Claire Binney

Christopher Howie Thomas D. Ward

Daniel M. lawson

Sophie L. Atkinson

Jonathan F. Grissett

Adam D. Bicker Catherine M. Fall

Gemma A. Bone

Christopher Moxon

Alexander J. L. Fullbrook Jack W. Hird

Sheryl S. Slater

James A. J. Rigby Claire Binney

Oliver W. W. Corrigan

William D. Aitken

C. Ryan Jenkinson lan T. Bartlett

Rebecca A. Dunsmore

Jonathan S. Gower

Nafeh Malik

Nicholas A. Wade

Veronique M. J. Schulten

loe A. Harrison

Rebecca A. Dunsmore

lan T. Bartlett Frances S. Gillibrand

Ben R. Dubock

Daniel M. Lawson Ben P Topham

Eleanor U. latter

Natasha L. MacBean Jack W. Hird

Cricket Netball C H R O N I C L E

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The thought of the tour to Barbados was a long way from the minds of the 1 st XI as we went to York for our first game of the season in cold and clear conditions. The tone of the season was set early on: batting first on an excellent pitch we amassed 1 39. The most amazing statistic was that Jack Hird scored 1 00 of them. In reply we had the home side in trouble at 45-4 but couldn't break a

stubborn middle order partnership. The next two fixtures against Ermysted's and Leeds CS were forgettable and showed a lack of basics in the batting department.

The season came together with a good win against the Cryptics again showing the value of Jack Hird, supported by Sam Christian and Simon HorsfaJl with some good bowling. We performed well in the showpiece fixture against the MCC losing by 20 runs in the last over, after Jack and Spike Hird had put on a very solid partnership in the middle of our innings.

Rain caused two games to be abandoned and another halted half way through as the good old Yorkshire summer took a grip on proceedings. The final week saw a thrilling affair with the old boys setting a stiff target of 1 82 in 35 overs but with more application on the school's part we reached that target late in the day to win a competitive and good spirited fixture.

The season saw the blooding of several youngsters who were later to develop further on the tour, notably Luke erose, Creg Crosby and Alex MacDonald. The old guard in the Upper Sixth were committed to training and gave their best in each match, in particular Ben Topham and lan Bartfett for their unstinting good humour in practice and the way they set the right standards in matches. It is at this stage important to thank Stuart Lowe for his job as scorer and the effortless way he kept the book, the board and the umpires up to speed.

Finally there is someone who deserves a special mention and that is the captain for the second year running, Jack Hird. He batted with a great deal of application and technique and never gave his wicket away cheaply. He set the right standards for others to follow and thought a great deal about fielding positions and bowling changes. His batting figures speak for themselves but more than that he was a mature and thoughtful cricketer. NAG

Captained by George Watson we lost some and won some, but used our defeats as a

stepping-stone to increase the quality of our game.

Our most remembered match would have to be against Clitheroe. There we were o,n a

Wednesday afternoon ready for another training session when, to the team's and Miss

Wood's surprise, Clitheroe arrived ready to play us in a match. Panic-stricken, (a lot of

our team were i l l ) but in true Giggleswick style, we borrowed some hockey players, kept

our cool and went on to win 4-2, with excellent scoring from Veronique who never failed

to score a goal when the ball reached her.

Our only away match was at Stoneyhurst. Natasha McBean played a good match and

Natasha Robinson worked hard as centre to keep the ball at our end. The final score was

3-1 against us, but our efforts were not wasted and our mistakes were corrected in the

next training session.

Overall, a good year, although we will miss those who have gone on to University:

Natasha McBean, George Watson, Natasha Robinson. Veronique Shulten, Rachel Bradley.

Also missed will be other members, such as Heidi Young, who turned up 'on time' every

week and who never forgot her umbrella when the Yorkshire rain fell.

Leah Terefenko

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Cricket & Netball Tour to Barbados

What had happened to us? Twenty-three school boys lying face-down in the sa-nd, on a beautiful beach in Barbados? We had been 'Mortimated ! " Anyone who thought this was going to be a holiday, with a bit of cricket and netball thrown in, was hugely mistaken. For the boys, training sessions began at "0700 hours," (that's seven in the morning to any non­troopers out there!), and involved stretching, mini-triathlons, American Football and a bit of beach cricket. For the girls, training began around lunchtime and involved stretching. After early morning training, we usually spent a few hours 'acclimatising', or in Bajan speak: "Chillin' by the pool."

The first game of the tour involved our Under 1 6 cricketers, and was unfortunately washed­out; a shame, considering that the opposition, a team from Trinidad, were at one point 1 8-8! They were called 'Tranquillity,' but tranquil they were not! Pre-match, the players lined up, hands on heart and prayed for success in the game. This was followed by chanting in a huddle; "Brian Lara 50 1 , Brian Lara SO l ! We will not be beaten, fight to the death!" Finally a firework was sent hurtling into the air! Cricket, it seems, is taken seriously in the West Indies. Unfortunately, both our netball and cricket first teams lost their opening match, but this was not the start of a trend. For the cricketers it was a case of getting used to the sun-baked wickets, and for the netballers it was adjusting to the frantic pace of the Caribbean style of play.

We soon realised playing in Barbados is quite an unpredictable affair - such a laid-back, relaxed lifestyle means anything can happen. This was proven in one of our matches when play was stopped for a herd of goats to be shepherded across the pitch by the umpire! Despite the goats we fortunately managed to win this game, with Ben Topham taking up the

role, a swashbuckling · !h"n l<ill',wirl� five wickets in

After a hectic playing schedule at the start the tour, everyone was excited at the prospect of days off. Thanks to our friendly taxi driver 'The Cat,' we were able to soak up all the sights of the island, with Reggae and Calypso music blaring out the whole round. It soon became clear that 'Cat' was infamous all over the island for his eccentric driving! We managed to visit Bridgetown on a few occasions. By day, it was full of the typical hustle and bustle you might expect to find in a market town, at night it came alive with music and dancing. On one evening we visited the 'Harbour Lights Beach Club' where we were treated to an amazing show of traditional Bajan entertainment including a live calypso band, fire-breathers and a limbo dancer. A few of the cricketers were also lucky enough to spend half an hour chatting to a true West Indian cricketing legend in "Dessie" Haynes. Whilst the senior players and netballers were on their day-off, it seemed that the Under 1 6s were busy gaining quite a reputation for themselves by beating the National Sports Council side. They even appeared on the local television news channel! Notable performances for the junior side came from Alex MacDonald with

bat, whi lst and Mark

capable all-rounders, which bodes well for next year.

It was soon the turn of the first team cricket to play the 'Tranquillity' senior team; we were in for a treat! They had been playing in the 'Garfield Sobers Schools Tournament,' and carried quite a reputation amongst the islanders. It was clear from the outset that they had one or two class acts; including a player called "Christmas"; son of Mary! (seriously). Spike Hird was the first to encounter Mr Christmas, and was informed after his first ball; "You're so slow man, so slow!" A disgruntled Spike paced back to his mark, ran in, and tried to bowl even faster: Unfortunately, to Spike's disbelief, Christmas sent to the straight

players with this kind of remarkable confidence

in every game, Christmas, however, took it to

another level. Persistence paid off for Spike

though and he eventually picked up his wicket.

in fact we also went on to win the game.

We played our next two games at Orange Hill, probably our favourite ground. We were soon

local favourites and picked up one loyal

supporter in particular; the groundsman. It

seemed his day consisted mainly of rolling the

wicket, drinking rum and then cheering us on.

Any boundary was greeted by him with

adulation, and when one of our players hit a

six he went berserk! This ground also holds

great memories for another reason. Batting

second, and facing a large total, we had

slumped into what looked like a losing

position. The top-order for once had failed to succeed, and all eyes rested on Tim 'Hodge'

Hodkinson. This was only Tim's second innings

of the tour, and he had been waiting with great anticipation to use his 'new' bat. He strolled

out with quite a swagger and there was a feeling that whilst Tim was at the crease the game could be saved. Unfortunately, TIm faced a bowler of more than modest ability. in fact. a Barbados Academy player! Things weren't looking good. Upon Hodge's arrival at the wicket the opposition wicket-keeper and several outfielders fell about laughing! Tim's bat was purchased from the local supermarket for about £3.50, and came in a set with four stumps, a set of bails and a tennis ball! Tim played a beautiful textbook cover-drive at the first ball, but unfortunately missed it; called far a new bat for the second ball, which he managed to block; and was unfortunately clean-bowled third ball! It seems willow is more effective than plywood after all!

The final game of the tour was playecl at our local ground, Maple, and was a very one-sided affair: We batted first and made what is surely a new record score by a Giggleswick team. In 30 avers, we managed to notch up 301 runs for the loss of only 2 wickets. Tom Canaway and lan Bartlett both made half centuries but the innings of the tour came from the captain Jack Hird who made an unbeaten century, even though he was at the crease for less than 1.4 avers! We finished the tour off in style with Slmon 'Scampi' Horsfall proving his 'vintage' talent, by bowling out the opposition very cheaply. It was a fantastic note on which to retum to England.

We had had an amazing time in Barbados a�d the blend of a focused sports tour mi�ed With a relaxing holiday in the caribbean Pro�idecl us all with great memories and stones that we will never forget. All of the players are extremely appreciative to Mr Cemmell, Miss WOOd, Miss Hannah and even Mr M

.ortimer (despite the early-morning

beastlOgs!) , for everything they did to make the tour such a memorable experience.

Sam Christian

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1���r!�=�w�et:re� at tile Barbados Netball Stadium, tile other. The second eame was

the Under who were better than tile Youth we played previously; this was a call for more early morning

trah1Inc' The &Iris were dedicated to tile re&lme: up at 7.lOam for an hour and a half wortdng on 1Itness, ball skills and body control. At times It felt we were In tile army with tile strict drills led by Miss Wood. She wasn't satisfied untH tlley were perfect! Mer a hard

training session we would return to our apartments for breakfast then a hard day's sunbathing by the pool! Although the boys didn

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believe us, we did actually have matches but they were In the evening so we had the whole day to psyche ourselves up - while topping up

our tans! After matches we would return, whatever the score, in time for rum punches at 'Power Hour', which was definitely enjoyed by all!

Due to our late matches we had all day to explore the island and see the sights. The highlights were the trips to Bottom Bay, the

Andromeda Botanical gardens, the East coast and the Animal Flower Cave at North Point, where we swam in sea-water pools. When the

whole tour party had a free day we went out in a glass bottom boat. We went swimming over a shipwreck, saw an array of colourful fish

and swam with turtles - truly amaZing!

Our next matches took us to St Barnabus Church - in the middle of nowhere! Initially, even the local bus driver couldn't find the court. We

played netball to the sound of steel drums, and won both of these matches by good margins. All the boys came to watch our last match and soon came to realise that netball can get aggressive at times , . : Overall we had three wins and three defeats but this was a very good result considering we weren't used to their level of play and the heat!

We all had a fantastic time and will never forget how well we developed and competed together as a team. A huge thanks to Miss Wood and

Miss Hannah for making this tour the experience of a lifetime.

Amber Cruse and Charlotte Ing/e - the legends of the tour!/

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Western Isles Cruise

16-24 August 2002

Friday Everyone arrived at Gigg, and settled into Brookside. Enjoyed the luxury of easy food and entertainment - pizzas and a video (not the Perfect Storm - the weather forecast suggested one was on its way!) .

Saturday Storm clouds gathered as we drove up to Dunstaffnage. Everyone seemed a little nervous as we ate lunch and listened to the wind howling through the rigging. Heavens opened just as we had unloaded all the gear - was this a forerunner of things to come? Sun had returned by the time everything had been stowed and everyone briefed. Set sail in Force 6 bound for Loch Aline. Reached record speed of 9.3 knots as everyone enjoyed the waves and the sea spray. Good job the

Skipper Sally Thompson

Mate Phil Andrew

Port Watch Charlotte Ingle (Leader) Matthew Boswell Kate Hague Henry Marks

Starboard Watch Mike Omand (Leader) Harriet Marks James Hartley (from Uppingham) Flat Eric

evening sun was still shining! Eventually moored and ate, everyone went to bed in anticipation of gales.

Sunday Slept too well - what happened to the gale?! Set a course up the Sound of Mull , eventually had to start the engine due to lack of wind! Started to drizzle, and cloud was still low as we anchored mid-afternoon in Loch Drumbuie, in Loch Sunart. After lunch sent everyone ashore, and by the time they had returned the sun had broken through. Swimming was on the cards for the brave and foolhardy - the rest of us enjoyed the beautiful sunset.

Monday Early start as we had a long journey if we were to reach Canna as planned. Beautifully peaceful morning, very sunny, but no wind. Did manage to sail some of the way, and arrived mid-afternoon. Anchored to an audience of two other boats, think they took great delight in watching as our anchor dragged at the first attempt. Once it had dug in there was more swimming, and Henry and Flat Eric were hoisted to the top of the mast. Thankfully Henry's descent was more controlled than Eric's! The fishing was successful - 4 mackerel were caught, but one got away . . . Those desperate to

the main in anticipation of any wind. Sun was still shining though! Saw lots of dolphins (or were they porpoises?) along the way, but the mood was really lifted when we saw a whale! Once we arrived at Eriskay we all went ashore to explore the island. The first boatload across managed to catch a lift to the vil lage, but the second were treated to a close-up view of a golden eagle as it swooped down from Ben Scrien. Had dinner at the pub, then enjoyed the mile or so walk back to the harbour: Were somewhat shocked to discover just how low the tide was by then - there was a 6-foot drop to the water from the bottom of the steps! We managed to launch the dinghy, much to the amusement of the fishermen unloading their catch, and returned to the boat.

Wednesday Had a relaxing day in preparation for the night sail back to Mull. After brunch everyone went ashore and enjoyed the beach - 1 km of clean white sand, shared between a handful of people. The weather seemed to be changing - it was cloudier, and the wind had picked up. If it stayed from the south-east we would have a cracking sail tonight, but was it turning more to the south?

wash their hair found .-_______________________ _ the freshwater standpipe by the church and had a bracing wash!

Tuesday Woken up by the eerie sound of howling seals. Another long day, as we planned to cross the Minch to Eriskay. It was so calm that we didn't even bother hoisting

Wednesday night/Thursday morning Everyone was keen to get going after dinner, so once everyone had been briefed about night-time sailing and had lights fitted to their lifejackets we set sail, with Charlotte's watch on for the first four hours. There was enough wind to sail by � just! The direction wasn't great however, and we had to head further north than planned. It was a gorgeous night though, with the full moon reflecting off the sea and lighting up the night sky. Moon shadows were everywhere. By the time the watch changed at 2 am the wind had died, so we had to put the engine on. Just as everyone off-watch had got used to the noise and were falling asleep Kate saw her first ever shooting star: Her shouts of excitement must have been heard from miles around! The rest of the night went by without incident, with another watch change at 6 am. We were treated to a spectacular sunrise, and shortly after this saw some more whales. We eventually arrived in Tobermory at 1 Dam, just as the other boats were setting off to start their day.

Thursday After a trip ashore to enjoy the showers at the Mishnish Hotel and a restock of food we set off again, bound for Loch Salen on Mull. It was great downwind sailing all the way, but unfortunately this left the anchorage exposed so we decided to move on to Loch Aline. Once we arrived we rounded up the BBQ equipment and food, and the domestic watch went ashore to brave the midges and cook the sausages and hamburgers. As we arrived back on board the fish slice decided to go for a swim, and it was at this moment we realised it didn't float .

Friday The wind returned! We decided to visit Creag Islands for lunch, on our way back to Dunstaffnage, then carried out some Man Overboard practice under sail. This was our first real opportunity all week to practise close-quarter sailing skills. Timed our arrival at the marina to coincide with Mr & Mrs Marks, who formed a welcoming committee and helped us tie up to the pontoon. Now came the part that everyone dreads � the clean-up. Emptied lockers, packed as much gear as possible, then got down to cleaning the boat from top to bottom, inside and out. By then we were all in need of a shower, especially as we were off to hit the high spots of Oban on a Friday night. Okay, we were off to the chippy � does that count?

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Was woken by a noise I'd not heard all week - rain falling on the decks. Of course this coincided with us offloading the rest of the gear, and typically stopped just as we finished. Handed the boat back, then were treated to a slap-up breakfast at the Frog, courtesy of Mr & Mrs Marks. Thankyou! At this stage half our crew mutinied, preferring the luxury of a people-carrier with endless cup-holders to a school minibus. I don't think it would have mattered where everyone was � as soon as we set off it seemed as if most people were asleep. And so to another year .

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the summit James and Johnny had to call it a day. Wet and cold, they knew they wouldn't bag their first Munro. Dr Hucknall kindly offered to stay with them and all three got into a survival shelter whilst the rest of us continued our ascent. The arrival at the summit was welcome, my leg muscles were screaming! The force of the wind was incredible so we didn't want to hang around up there. We toasted our first Munro with a sip of whisky and descended .

Tuesday Ladhair Bheinn, our next Munro. As it was sunny we delayed our departure so that we could dry out our gear: Ben literally managed to bum Alex's socks as he tried to cook them in a pan!

The only paths on Knoydart are deerstalker's routes which are not like the footpaths in the Dales! They resemble sheep tracks, if you're lucky! Our path duly petered out, ascending to a pass where bracken grew thickly. Although we saw lots of flora and fauna on this trip, this day in particular was very interesting. Frogs appeared all over the hillside and we were treated to sightings of toads and newts as well as slugs of the variety 'giganticusr The long descent into the campsite provided stunning views of Loch Horn.

The West Coast midges arrived! Out came the midge helmets, the midge repellent and the midge repelling candles! Misery with a capital M !

Wednesday The stronger staff and students took on another climb:

'We worked our way along the narrow ridge around the horseshoe to the main summit, at a little off a vertical km from sea level. We only just had time to get out our

camera before cloud rose from one side of the ridge and swallowed us up. The brief view was magnificent; unfortunately the teachers, only a little behind, didn't even get a peek at it. All too soon we were making the long, steep and slippery descent back into the bowl in almost guidebook time of five hours!' (Alex Fullbrook)

The rest of us, Ben, Peter, James, Johnny and I had followed the Munro-baggers into the valley and watched them disappear behind a spur. After lunch we returned to the midge-free camp-site to await the return of the intrepid mountaineers. It was hard on this group to miss the climb, and I was impressed at their maturity in accepting the decision for only the stronger members to climb that day.

That evening Peter turned eel-hunter: He had noticed them in the river so, armed with a spear (fork) , plunged in! Alex had his fork (and plate and knife) ready if Peter caught one! After a valiant attempt he can now talk about the 'one that got away!' Meanwhile, the others got a midge hat and turned it into a ' lobster pot,' trying to entice the eels inside it with spaghetti and super noodles!

Thursday The lobster pot was brought up, but no eels! We packed up camp and began our long walk. At the pass between Ladhar Bheinn and Luinne Bheinn we voted whether to camp half way down by a small

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tarn or to continue into Inverie. The latter won and we were off! Downhill almost all the way, we stopped regularly to enjoy our last few hours of splendid isolation and the views. On arriving, we celebrated with beer and shandy at the local hostelry! The campsite was close to the beach with stunning views out to sea and the islands of Muck, Eigg and Rum. James and Peter tried to light a bonfire on the beach without too much luck and we settled down to our last night on Knoydart.

Friday We waited for the ferry in an information centre and read about the history of Knoydart and the settlements. We were pleased to see flora and fauna mentioned that we had seen for ourselves. Mr Norris and I slipped away to a cafe were we enjoyed a fresh cup of coffee. It's incredible how your senses change when you've been camping rough for a few days - the coffee tasted gre�a!

The ferry crossing started wet and crowded, everyone sheltering inside. Soon the rain stopped and I stepped out onto the deck just in time to see porpoises in the Loch. Mallaig came into view, and whilst we waited for the Skye ferry to depart we spied a huge seal swimming around the fishing boats. A hot shower and a celebratory meal of langoustines, scallops, mussels and cod at a stunningly good fish restaurant ended a great week in the remotest part of mainland Britain! SEL

House Reports

Carr House Another successful year for the girls of Carr House, who were led to many glorious victories (and numerous other escapades) by Head of House, Claire Binney; I think it is safe to say that we Carr girls have developed our own virtuous and admirable style. If we have not developed traits of justice (through the formation of Ciggleswick's own police squad care of the L6th girls); politeness and generosity (shown without fail, each break when Stidgers arrives); tolerance (did we ever find the missing Waterboys video?! ) ; or courage (a medal to Mr Meneses for becoming a tutor of a girls' House), then at least with humility and humour, all will be able to look back with a cheeky, cheeky grin - and wonder 'where did it all go wrong?'

Maybe it started with the members of that 'infamous' year group - the Upper Sixth . . . With Nix, Jen and Lizzie (inseparable although not always 'quite there') heading up the ones living way, way over the border . . . in Music Cottage's version of La La land. Resident Sgt. Fran had a tendency to believe every day was CCF day, with her motivational shouting and entertaining temper; which at least kept the kitchen tidy! Creativity flourished with

the Lucys - Lucy Scott developing her own 'Tracie Emin' style of tidiness, and Lucie Royle creating masterpieces with only a bagel every day before line (I'm also suppose to mention her butt apparently!) Musical talent flourished with Giggleswick's 'Young Musician of the Year' Jess Roberts and our own pyromaniac Pop Idol Jen Holden, who both gained main parts in 'South Pacific'. Captain of Netball, George W was often the House's driving force in her decidedly 'blond' way, although getting Maria awake on time, Anna to understand that the volume button also turns the other way or Heidi released from the jetlag-induced dreamland apparently hidden somewhere under her umbrella, proved difficult for even George's competent motivational techniques. Deputy Head of School, Tash McBean, never needed George's inspiration, as she

would be out running at all times; maybe practising for the creation of a contemporary Scooby Gang with Giggleswick's own Shaggy: John-Boy Grissett. And of course there was Claire -the Babe. Whoever and whatever they did, they provided entertainment for us all . . . we were laughing with you, not at you, I promise!

Not only upon the sports field was the House tested; we once again lived up to our reputation by taking back the Singing and Speaking trophy. Sliding effortlessly from a volatile speech from Oedipus, to a tear-wrenching duet by Molly MacLeod and Jess R; our hard work paid off and our theme of 'Eyes', professionally orchestrated and 'organised' by Miss Wood, had the audience themselves wide­eyed in amazement.

Carr House dinner held a lot of intrigue for many newcomers, and the oldies sat in the corner with ominous laughter echoing around the Green. Impish expressions held some kind of mischief with torturing jelly teddies and the men's toilets. One highlight was an inspirational piece from main speaker Mr Christian, who I 'm sure is a feminist at heart, stirring us all to 'aim high and keep ambitious'. Another highlight was a documentary about our Upper Sixth, with amazing camera trickery and superb time-lapse sequences; the Oscar for best film goes to .

Was it the thought of trekking along the Scarrig course, freshly prepared by a night's rainfall? Or the opportunity to flash our winter-bleached legs in our flattering shorts? Whatever the ingredient was, everyone performed well, with beaming smiles (as we reached the finish! ) , Sheryl

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Slater, county runner, won the Senior gir1s with Tash McB coming a close second, leading the senior girls to victory. The Juniors ran well, with commendable performances from Tessa Turczak and Charnee Frith. Although narrowly losing, the younger years show great promise. if not determination, and everyone deserves congratulations!

Carr House Fun Day may have enjoyed the beautiful hospitality of the Hall family, but the weather was unrelentless. But the BBG survived the rain, and our energy turned to the Karaoke. All those girl power hits and an excellent performance by House staff of Wham's 'Wake me up before you Go-go',

Exams, Exams, Exams and . . . House BBG; which was . . . inside! This meant

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we skipped onto the ritual strawberries and cream sooner than expected.

This year, Carr say goodbye to a few good friends. Miss O'Mara has been a popular House and personal tutor and leaves to become a Head of Art. Known for her antics with Miss Hogg, mentioning numerous party pieces, she will be sorely missed. As will Miss Thompson, who leaves Brookside to teach Maths in Swaziland. Skilled CCF leader, we wish her well! Miss Wood moves up to Director of Studies; but we know she'll still love Carr. Her comedy inputs at line and support for everything and everyone are things we are sad to lose.

Eleanor Dean

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House Reports

Morrison House Fond Farewells:

Neil and Chrlstine Cemmell

This was a special year for Morrison House in that it was to be Neil and Christine Cemmell's final year in charge. Any Morrisonite who has served under 'Archie' may have taken for granted the effort that he puts into running the house, especially given the apparent ease with which he does it. But he has undoubtedly fine-tuned the art of Housemastership and every boy in Morrison will appreciate his un-waning support, advice and friendship. We are all certain that Mr Gemmell will thrive in his deserved new role as Deputy Head, even though this appointment does bring a whole new meaning to; ' . . . please report to Mr Gemmell's office.' Lets hope that we can all steer clear of that frightening prospect next year!

When I entered Morrison four years ago, I thought ) had landed myself a dream housemistress. OK, she is witty, intelligent and charming, but most importantly she is a Home Economics teacher! We all appreciated Mrs Gemmell's feasts after Singing and Speaking and it would be unjust not to thank her for her dedication to the House. Any boy who has had the pleasure of living in Morrison with the Gemmells will feel indebted to them for the care with which they ran the House. We wish them every luck in their new roles at Giggleswick and hope that their links with Morrison will remain strong.

Jonathan Cilbert

:Jonny G' spent 3 years in Morrison as both a resident and non-resident House tutor and his reputation for fast cars, sharp suits and a love for Liverpool F.c. soon became his trademarks. It did not take long for Mr Gilbert to make an impression on many of the boys in House,

I and we are all grateful for his reliable advice and sound guidance, whether it be to do with Chemistry, football or girls!

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The U6th

The Upper Sixth was quite a motley crew, and they had some very strange tendencies. The Germans loved to "dip," the Russian loved to work, and the locals loved to work-outl

The Boyz

Oily: We are all grateful to Oily for his efforts as Head of House, and have found great inspiration from his ability to "lift the lot" on the bench-press. Ben: The BEAST! He will be remembered for his love for the gym, and several 'younger' girls! John L: Jonty is renowned for his with his hands; ��!IJ!'I ..... "

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Above left: Neil and Chris Cemmell.

Above: JMG, selling his MG chauffeur services for charity.

Right: "Blondie", Mr Gilbert ready to give some advice on "girls".

John G: Jon-Boy Grissett came just for the U6th as the E.S.U. scholar and instantly made a huge impression on the house. He will be best remembered for his sharp wit and shaggy hair! Phi): ' Munchy' loved to dip! Anyone who came between Phil and his custards would soon find themself on the wrong end of some German abuse! Who could ever forget Phil's acrobatic display as goalie in the house hockey? Awesome! Dam: Another keen dipper! Dom also managed to sneak home early on just about every exeat - I thought 'October­

Fest' was only once a year? Jervy: Wee Jervy' became a

man. Alex: Khorouji was entirely

focused on three things for his last year in Morrison; work, rugby and gym. His outstanding exam results

reflected his determined attitude towards

everything he did .

What a year . . .! Morrison i n the past has gained a reputation for being the 'sporty house,' and has also been accused of not being very talented elsewhere. But this year we proved our critics wrong. Our proudest moment came towards the beginning of the year when we won the much-coveted 'Audience Cup' in the Singing and Speaking competition. Who could ever forget Tom Hart's "feminine-side", or the "two old grannies" on guitars? This was certainly our proudest moment of victory, but fortunately not the only one. We were winners in the Rugby Sevens, outdoor football, Sports Day, but perhaps most importantly Scarrig.

But the things that will remain strongest in most of our memories will I'm sure be 'Jervy' chatting-up Mrs Gemmell at the house dinner, and those dreaded hil l-reps!

All in all though, a fantastic year for Morrison and we eagerly await the arrival of Steve and Carol Robertson next year, who will take over from the Cemmells, Sam Christian

Mr Mortimer; role­for Tom Hart and Ben

Topham,

Right: Eugene before he started his 'regime',

Far right: The Cemmell 'squad',

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House Reports

Nowell House

Here's what the go/den House experienced and

achieved this year

Nowell is, to say the least, a relaxed House. We have no flamboyant tastes or extravagances:

• We like Stidges, (on occasions stealing other House's bourbons, honestly replacing them with shortbread packets or other similar nasty biscuits); • we love Neighbours; �

.we love the A-Team and its theme music - especially at moments of high drama (this point of high tension is found often on Friday afternoons, unfortunately during the CCF inspection).

That pretty much sums up the House.

We lost our beloved painter Steven, who unfortunately had finished painting the House after two years and had to leave us for greater and bigger things. It was a great loss but thankfully we bounced back from this, to be as determined and

hardworking as Steven. His inspiration helped us to lift the trophy in the Astro Football League and Giggleswick Footbal l championship. In addition to Steven's considerable influence, the victories were due to the skill, flair, and rugged style of Nowell tackling. For these reasons the legendary influence of Chris Hoffman, Simon Horsfall and Will Aitken will go down in history for services to the "beautiful game" especially against Morrison, winning after an exhilarating and high tension penalty shoot-out.

Shooting ability of a different kind was illustrated by Adam Maude leading the Nowell boyz to the illustrious title of "Best Shot" in School. On the tennis courts, led by Will Aitken, ably supported by the Spanish flair of Andy Moore and the Yorkshire flamboyance of Simon Horsfall, the team powered its way to victory with the racquet. If that wasn't enough, the Senior B side's rugby success in overcoming the "old enemy" Morrison was a thrilling tie, with the Nowell oldies showing the new ranks how it should be done. They didn't let us down. Junior

success in rugby (both A and B-sides). as well as cricket illustrated the high expectations the younger ones gain from the senior ranks.

But Nowell are known not only for their brawn, but also their brains. Nowell's knowledge in the fields of Australian soaps and 80s television and music gave us the edge in both the general knowledge quiz and debating (there are many arguments and heated discussions in Neighbours).

Special mentions must go here to the Wilman brothers and to Nafeh Malik our resident "I can't stop talking" House member:

We also demonstrated our combined thespian abilities in Singing and Speaking, winning nothing. There's always next year.

Individually though, Adam Bicker's acting ability shone out in South Pacific and Bouncers as did Lewis Colau's and Will Helliwell's musical skill impress audiences throughout the year, fulfilling the cultured side of the House.

In remembrance of departed friends

Adam Bicker, always larger than life, passed on the stidge crown of 'member most round.' Josh of Burnley, who set his watch by the movements of the ladies of Carr house. Josh 1 1 , better known as Posh Josh. Chris Smith, an Irish-American kid of speed and deed, his life dominated by break-time rows. Nafeh, who inspired the phrase "to be Nafehed " , laying waste to plans for the rest of many a day. Geoff Garside who could always be found in his room, inspiring the less socially active members of the house to perform unnecessary experiments on their computers. Last of all there was fair Will, whose tale ends this story. He led us here and led us back, through Neighbour's suspense and all the rest. he proved the Boyz of the Nowell were best.

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This year, not only did we say the normal goodbyes to a departing Upper Sixth Form, but also our Housemaster, Mr. Richard Farmer and his family, who have provided for the boys of Nowell since their arrival in 1 995. The Farmers gave their al l , in keeping the House on its feet and with all the members of the Newel! House staff kept Nowel! up and running throughout. The last major event that Mr. Farmer took part in was the Nowell House trip to a Romanian Orphanage, which was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended.

To Mr Farmer: we will miss your 6th form beer, your hand signals, smiling beam and accepting grace.

Matthew Maude and Lewis CoJau

House Reports

Pa/ey House The Upper Sixth

At the start of the year everybody's hopes were high at the prospect of the new term. Would Paley live up to its reputation for high 'standards'?

Ryan Jenkinson had been 'elected' to lead the rabble, something he did without quarrel or complaint. setting a standard for future Heads of House to live up to. It was certainly fair to say that Ryan was respected by everyone. luckily. he was blessed with a number of allies to help him in his quest.

To catch him if anything went wrong, Ryan was very lucky that 'Big Softie', Tom Richards, was always there for him. this extra responsibility bringing out a more mature side in the big man.

Singing and Speaking presented few worries, as Dan was there to pull something out of the bag. So committed and talented.

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the danger was that the House became only a bit-part in the 'Dan Houlbrook show'! Creative support was also given by Cameron Crow, seeming to pop up almost everywhere, most memorably as the relaxed bartender in that famous 'kissing' sketch. 'Dawd' (Tom Ward) too was always lurking around somewhere, and usually getting it right. The musical talent of Ching lam, Bruce to his friends, will go down in Paley folklore. With Nando ever the naturalist, always popping out 'for fresh air' or very early flights at exeats; Stephan involved in ever more embarrassing telecommunication scams that are best forgotten; and Dave Green, hoping to fit comfortably into the R.A.F, Ryan was indeed well served by Paley's Upper Sixth. Adios amigos, we that remain salute you!

Right: "The Head of House in hot pursuit of Prince Nando von Auersperg as he leaves for an early exeat. again. "

We in Paley hold our House Tutor, Mr. Huxtable, responsible for broadening our

horizons. With trips for the Sixth fonn to see 'My beautiful launderette' and

'Departures' [both attractive alternatives to prep), the cultural education of a

Paleyite is well in hand. Long may this initiative continue!

Over the last few years, Paley has built up a unique reputabon for being 'the one

to watch' at the prestigious Inter-House Singing and Speaking Competition.

This reputation stems from a year or two ago when a group of 6th formers broke

away from the creative genius of our Housemaster and 'took control' . The result

was a win' This became one of the legends of Paley, passed down from Seniors to

Juniors. Henceforth, a tradition was born! So, before this year's competition even

began, there was pressure on Paley to deliver the goods!

The show opened with a fantastically funny sketch by Peter Drake that had the

audience falling off their seats. So funny, Peter was urged to get it 'patented' .

From this, the whole House followed onto the stage i n some style. The spoken

lyrics of the 'Earth Song' echoed round the Sports' Hall, while the audience was

entertained by a musical rendition of American Pie'. Dan Houlbrook, Charlie

Sykes, and Toby Belshaw, smging The Eagles 'Take it Easy' were to win the cup for

'small group singing'. Though a fine House perfonnance and afforded much

praise, we did not win. Just where we faltered, only the judges will be able to

explain. But, as before, this has given us that drive to return next year to seek success again.

Still, this pride in our own efforts would be refiected at our House Dinner, a

second Burns' Night Supper. With tartan and black ties to the fore, memories

of Natasha MacBean 'fiddling in' and Andrew Mabbitt's 'Toast to the haggis',

as he choked on his draft of Scottish Water, will live on with the many parents

and guests. Trophies were presented and extra pleasure was gained from the

new House Colours scarves, awarded for distinction of service or achievement.

This sporting life

Paley boys have always thought they were good at football. Hopes were high for what looked a good senior team. Talents ranged from the silky royal skills of Prince Nando, to the blocking mass of Cordon (han. Despite talent, the first game was lost and from there things managed to go steadily downhill.

The Junior Football team began by beating Nowell, 2-1 , the captain, Peter Hedge, scoring one of the goals and Will Anderson the other. New to the School, David Fortune played well in goal to prevent a loss to Shute - drawing 1 - 1 . Throughout, they played with high spirit and a strong sense of teamwork. Along with our extra football training on Sundays directed and dominated by Mr. (PE teacher from Kes) Hall, there is hope of a bright future for Paley House Football.

Squash! When Softie told us to . get ready, you're i n the squash team', it came as no surprise. Mustering a number of juniors and seniors. some who 'actually knew the rules', were we ready? For the future, Mike Brigg put in some brave performances, showing a lot of racquet promise and skill.

In the end, the Paley squash report should read: "We'll be back, next year, stronger and better prepared!"

Well, surely we could improve in the Senior House Rugby ! But, as Murphy's Law predicts, if something could go wrong,

it would. For Paley. it was that our best player was away, at some running event! We lacked the steady head, and courageous leadership of the ginger one, Drakey. But, Nick Parker deputised and proved he had leadership skills too. With such key players as Att Kitiyos and Richard Wilson, Paley put up a fight, though sadly it was to no avail. Never mind, on a different day who knows we could even have been champions! Dream on, boys!

This year's junior rugby team was a good one, built from players from both junior years. Everyone showed determination and strength, helping us to defeat both Nowell and Shute. We passed the ball well and made brave tackles. Our efforts paid off and, though our fitness was a weakness, we got into the final. A drawn match, the competition lost only on points difference.

Then came that trek in the rain that is Scarrig. Could we focus our energies and really push it? Well, some could, most notably Charlie Sykes who managed to huff and puff his way into the top 20s, while Alex Fullbrook finished up as first Paleyite and amongst the best runners in the school.

On to summer, and tennis brought us sporting success! Our Junior tennis team, masterfully led by Jeremy Sykes and featuring the Gallic skills of Alex Kemlin, defeated all in a 'round robin' competition. Cricket teams were also formed, performing valiantly but with little success.

All of which brings us neatly to the main event of the year, 'Sports Day', a .day that saw the House really bond together. Paley athletes were out to impress, and Peter Drake, Att Kitiyos and Dave Fortune all won their contests for their respective Victor Ludorum trophies. Though coming a close second, we went away with the notion that the collective House spirit, a spirit that had been missing for some time, was now back and stronger than ever. The perfect spirit for the 'Tug of War'.

From the start, Paley was out to avenge the monstrous refereeing decision that had robbed us of the title last year. We had a team strong in all the important areas, size, strength and mass. But, there was one problem! Someone had the bright idea to get the team to wear army boots instead of rugby ones. Stud less, this resulted in some very large bodies sliding around and losing their balance very easily. Despite tremendous efforts, with the cries of 'Helmut' ringing in our ears, we ended Our sporting year with a tugging whimper.

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, And so goodbye . . to a busy year and with it goodbye to

friends. Goodbye to our leavers: the Upper Sixth, and those leaving at the end of their GCSEs. To Hai Jing at Easter, a sudden goodbye, and good luck as his family takes up an opportunity to emigrate from Shanghai to the USA. To 'Tip', as he leaves Year 9 for Ashville. Goodbye, and good luck for your futures to al l .

"Hai Jing enjoying his last Scarrig. On the run from Shanghai to the USA, via Ciggleswick! Goodbye and good luck. "

House Reports

Shute House To be said in the voice of "Big Bother"

Day 1 . . . In the big Shute House . our beloved Head of House lan Bartlett awaits the arrival of the house mates for early morning line. First on the scene is Comedy Dave aka Johnny Cower; he bores lan with stories of his 1 00 metre dash i n under 1 0 seconds. The late arrival of Andreas Rist implies he aint been to breakfast. Ouch!! !

Day 8 . . . It's break time. Stidges have disappeared. All eyes on the Stidgemon Craig. To avoid the subject he quickly orders the juniors to clean the brew. The entrance of the 'Bald Eagle' Pete Wardale plans the day's activity . . 'Golf'. This is seconded by our deputy Head of House, Nick, and Craig. Craig stood no chance.

Day 1 2 . . . After scoring 1 50 not-out for the 1 st XI, our beloved Head of School, Jack Hird, joins Chowie and R P. Lea at coffee club. Andy Jackson, awaking from his triple sleep, joins the congregation. Later that night the cries of Or Hucknall 'Don't you dare be sick on my car Greg Grey' split the common room air. As he appears his face is even more miserable than usual (Greg's that is).

Day 1 7 . . . A House meeting is called as the occupants of the House are forced to work out a way of stopping James Campbell being James Campbell. A degree of ineptitude is displayed as James manages to abseil out of his window by tying his socks together. How he managed to find all of his socks remains a mystery. His re-entry to the house fails as the socks rot before he returns late, from Style.

Day 23 . . . After a hard day's spin passing, lan is about to go to the gym with the Beast of Morrison, Ben Topham. Meanwhile Shaggy Andy Jackson sups on his Guinness with countless interruptions. Fourteen cans later he lets out a satisfied belch and sets about re-writing the laws of physics. Notifies exam board of imminent changes to syllabus. The screeching bends of R P. Hendrix in room 2 1 6 fill the common room. Whilst there is no sign of Chowie at games . . . again.

Day 32 . . . Today's task in the Big Brother household is the divvying up of the captainship of the school's sports teams. lan and Jack get the big ones with rugby and cricket as Craig gets boys' hockey and Nick gets his greedy mitts on football, squash and golf. Dan Lawson loses and gets cross country.

Good luck lads, for all your futures!!!!

People always come and go in Shute. This year has been no exception. The departure of the previous Upper Sixth gave Mr Scholey time to gear up for the marathon of taking on Shute House. New adaptations throughout the House, although not always welcomed with open anns, have been able to be lived with. A newly modernised but extremely small kitchen (but still bigger than NoweWs!) gave the opportunity for the common room to be extended and the TV moved to a more sociable location. New showers were a great new addition until the scream of "Aaaargh . . . these are b****y freezing" could be heard. A creditable 2nd place in senior Scarrig was the major triumph of Shute's year:

A great year for all of Shute's House Staff, including the new arrival of Mrs elements. Not easy coming into a House full of 54 men (debatable] , but, all joking aside, firm but fair is all I can say. Thanks to her and the rest of the House staff governing Shute in the manner that it has been this year:

Daniel Winspear

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Style House House Dinner

The House Dinner is one of the most important events on the House calendar: This year the girls spent hours preparing outfits and hairstyles before gathering i n the function room for a n evening of good food and guest speakers. It was held in March, with special guest Mr Fox who had been a previous Housemaster of Style and was due to retire. He gave a very entertaining speech to the girls. Head of House Rebecca Dunsmore gave a supporting speech with a brief poem dedicated to the departing upper sixth. Once again the fantastic menu is still well remembered and included melon starter, Thai chicken, ice cream with brandy snaps, coffee and mints, and lovely wine. The evening concluded with a party back at the House, where girls danced in their splendid attire.

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The evening was declared a memorable success. The gins would like to take this opportunity to express their thanks to Mr Fox for his speech and company and of course to Mr & Mrs Bellis and House staff for organising the event. This lovely evening provided many special memories for the House and in particular for the departing Upper Sixth.

Our theme was "The Summer of Love" , beginning with 'San Francisco' and continuing with the House spoken piece " 1 9" which won us the speaking prize.

The Christmas Party ,

The Common Room was bedecked with decorations and tree as the scene was set for a good old fashioned end to the Autumn Term. A cornucopia of food and drink was enjoyed by the girls who were soon engrossed in a medley of party games. Fuelled with pizza, crisps, biscuits, fizzy pop and all the best party delights the girls battled it out at pass the parcel and musical chairs - which was won by Rebecca Newman and Poppy Redman ! The House then played 'Secret Santa' with girls exchanging presents under the tree. The Style residents took it in turns to DJ

party music, with singing and dancing into the middle of the night. The night ended with karaoke, where the girls showcased their singing (and dancing) talents. Prolific performances from the Vg karaoke queens kept the party spirit cranked up to full power. Members of the lower Sixth provided a special rendition of 'We Love You Baby' - dedicated to Mr Bellis. Party goers all commented on what an enjoyable evening they had experienced. Girls have already requested a karaoke performance from Mr Bellis at this year's bash.

Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday saw Style sixth form go flipping mad as traditional pancake ­making celebrations got underway in the brew. All the girls crammed into the brew to mix the recipe and toss away with their frying pans. Some were pancake experts and others novices who had a few accidents with their wares hitting the ceiling. All pancakes were given delicious fillings such as sugar and lemon, maple syrup and Mrs Bellis' special chocolate recipe. It was essential for the girls to sample this delicious range with some members of the House becoming legends in pancake consumption. Credit goes to those who then gave something up for Lent - although attempts to give up chocolate and. boys for Lent proved unsuccessful .

Sporting Achievements

We spend lots of time playing sport, so we're always pleased when things go well, as they did this year. We won hockey, swimming, squash and junior $carrig, with Rachael Parker the individual winner and the junior girls Sports Day champion. Such success is a matter of pride particularly in our team work, but the most important thing is that we respect our opponent and every year is different. Bekki Dunsmore and Tor Mabbitt, our Head and Deputy of House both represented the county at under 1 8 level in hockey and cross country respectively.

The Harry

Potter Evening

Have you ever wished that your teachers were wizards and your lessons were spent performing magic spells? Are the corridors of your boarding house inhabited by trolls and monsters? Mr BeWs thinks they are. Style girls enjoyed an evening of magic and wizardry when they went to see last year's hit film 'Harry Potter' at Burnley Cinema. It was a dark autumn night, setting the scene for the spooky atmosphere of Hogwart's School. The special theme evening meant that every girl got a Harry Potter tray of goodies, complete with pop corn, drink and sweets. Jo Doyle described the evening as having a 'magical atmosphere - everybody had so much fun' and all years of the House were excited.

The film was declared a unanimous success and girls are eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel. So how does Hogwarts compare to Gigg? Style girls who were asked this question replied that they would like to have broomsticks and magic ceilings at school.

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Yr9 to Lytham St Anne's

Mammoth portions of weener sausages, beach frolics, roller coaster riding and a haunted Viking log flume were just some of the activities which entertained the new Year 9 pupils at this year's recent induction trip. Mr BeWs and Miss Musa took the new girls on this special trip to help them get to know one another, and their Paley counterparts. First stop, St Anne's, where we were met by fine weather - perfect for a beach barbecue. Style girls helped to unload the supplies of pop, and hotdogs. This was declared 'really fun' and was quickly followed by a trip to the ice cream shop at the end of the beach. Some girls managed to eat eight sausages and a double 99 ice cream with flake! This was followed by large portions of pink candy floss before boarding the bus for the second leg - Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Here, the well-fed party braved the white waters and steep descents of the 'Valhalla log flume' in a Viking long boat. 'This was brilliant, it was the best water ride ever' commented one third former, 'we went really fast, really high, backwards and then plunged down through the water. It sprayed everywhere. We all got absolutely sodden - it was great!' Those who survived the Vikings then faced 'The Pepsi Max'. ; This white-knuckle sensation is amongst the highest, fastest and scariest roller coasters in the country. Roller coaster aficionado, Rebecca said 'It was the best roller coaster I have ever been on - it was fab'; a view echoed by the majority. The girls wish to thank the staff and sixth formers for organising this fun-packed trip. Style girls would also like to say that they were much braver than the boys when it came to scary rides - and they managed to eat more too. Good for them!

I .J

Sabbatical

Around the World in 8 1 days

(a tiny extract from the

experience, To Infinity and BEYOND)

'Tiiiiim . . . I think you need to take some

time off from school. You've been working very hard indeeeeeed.'

Leave rainy Manchester for sunny Dubai, where it is 85 degrees. My trainers start to melt. My overall impression is that city planners were happy to remove historic buildings in favour of creating the city's developing skyline. My faith is restored with a visit to the Dubai museum, a dhow­ride from the central quay, where there's plenty of old stuff to see. Nearly jump out of my skin when a mannequin on display starts to move towards me: turns out to be a regular Arab!

Singapore. I 'm excited as I have special memories of a school visit here in 1 988. We look around Chinarown which back then appeared a magical place, but now looks like any other Chinatown, with digital camera shops, tacky tourist merchandise and expensive bottled water: We take the cable car ride over the city, which lifts the spirits.

Cairns. Bill Bryson's Down Under had left me in no doubt about the indigenous dangers of the tropical outback in northern Queensland. Killer snakes, deadly spiders, poisonous plants, stinging trees and sea� creatures that eat you in one gulp. I thought it best to hang around the.' apartment: this is no place for the faint­hearted. The friendly bus drivers never fail to strike up conversation with us as we struggle to lift the buggy and children onto the bus. The Sunbus company uniform of shorts and long white socks seems a little unmasculine to me, but I choose not to comment. Some of these bestockinged boys look mea�.

Our day at Green Island on the Barrier Reef is supposed to be an unforgettable experience, and so it proves. For al l the wrong reasons. The Harveys are not great sailors. In fact, we are very poor sailors. In retrospect, we perhaps should have caught a ride on the back of a shark out to Green Island. Anything would have been more pleasurable than the boat we were unfortunate enough to embark on. I will spare you the details. Once there, the weather is changeable and consequently the under-water visibility poor. I snorkel and think I see some coral at one point but I could be wrong.

Los Angeles. We cross the International Date Line and realise it is no longer to�day: it is actually yesterday (now I know what the Carpenters meant by Yesterday once

More). Anyway it's best not to think about it too much. After LA, we spend a week in San Diego. The city celebrates its cinco de mayo with a fiesta in the old town. We are not sure what it celebrates, but figure that it might have been independence from the rule of the Spanish conquistadors. There again it might just have been an excuse for a weekend-long bender:

San Francisco. Any musician worth his salt must at some time visit this wonderful city, home of the west coast Jazz scene. Aware of the proximity of the San Andreas Fault, we closely read the emergency earthquake instructions posted on our hotel door. ' In the event of an earthquake, take cover under a table.' 'Is that it?' I mean, if you hide under a small coffee table on the 1 1 th floor of a hotel during a quake measuring 8.5 on the Richter Scale, you'll be OK? Disturbingly we DO experience a tremor, not a major one, but not minor either: It happens at night. The building shakes for about 1 0 seconds. The ceiling fan goes crazy. It feels like a hundred articulated lorries trundling past the window. We remain calm and do not hide under the coffee table.

We knew Peru isn't going to be easy. Taking a deep breath we start at Lima. We jump in a taxi. I try in vain to find a seat­belt. There isn't one. I ask our driver whether there are many aCCidents. 'Oh yes. there are Jots of accidents. lots, ' he replies calmly. I'd imagined Lima as a chic semi-westernised metropolis. Wrong. Lima

is very poor, its currency worthless. The culture shock is enormous. I spend a night trying to converse in Spanish with the hotel barman. We talk football. I try desperately to think of famous Peruvian players, and finally remember that Nolberto $olano plays for Newcastle. He thinks it wonderful that I have heard of him. I make out that Sola no is the greatest player the world has ever seen. I take care

to say that he is better that anything that has come out of Argentina. I am now his best friend. The evening deteriorates into a lengthy list of famous footballers. He reels off more famous sides: Manchester Utd 1 968, Liverpool 1 97 7 , Arsenal 1 989. Each name is received with an increasingly drunken acknowledgment from me. By midnight he moves on to international sides. I look eagerly towards the elevator. He starts to name the entire 1 986 England side. I side-step away from the bar. By the time he reaches David Platt I am heading up to the 4th floor.

Arequipa, south of Lima and at considerable altitude (4,SOOm). In stark contrast to the capital city, it is fresh and cloudless. I order the local specialty, called euy al forno. Roast guinea pig. I take one mouthful. My brain sends an immediate message to empty my mouth. My mouth politely obliges. Shona is struggling to come to terms with the cerviche - a creative blend of raw haddock with limes and red onion. The retuming waitress looks astonished to find that we have failed to even start our meals. We look for McDonalds. There isn't one. This is rural Peru.

For those keen to try the recipe: Cuy 01 forno Ingredients: 1 Guinea Pig (medium) Side Salad (preferably old and soggy) Method,

Flatten Guinea Pig with a rolling pin; put the guinea pig in the oven and bake for an hour or so; serve with unappetising side-salad.

Our long-awaited tour of the Sacred Valley starts at OJlantaytambo. Here the road abruptly stops. The only way to get to Machu Picchu is on foot, via the Inca Trail , or by train. We take the train, which isn't cheap, but it does save on the 3-day trek and they do serve a complimentary ham sandwich.

We reach the first viewpoint over Machu Picchu. The stunning remains of a once­bustling Inca city lie before us, its buildings impressively intact, and such craft and symmetry in its design. It truly is one of the world's great sites. This is the one place the invading Spanish failed to find, and so remains pretty much how it was. Incredibly, once the Incas abandoned Machu Picchu, the citadel then remained undiscovered until 1 9 1 1 .

June 6th: To-day we watch television. I am desperate to catch up on the World Cup news having already learned that

France had been beaten by Senegal. The boys watch Bob the Builder in Spanish. Then the BBC World News. We witness severe floods and land-slides in Santiago, Chile, the next leg of our trip. I ring the British Embassy in Santiago.

'Hello. Can you tell me if it is safe to visit Santiago at the moment? We are a British couple travelling with our two young sons. We have recently been subjected to roast guinea pig, haddock with onions and limes, and mad taxis, and are keen to leave Peru.' 'No. We are

flooded'. 'There must be some dry bits somewhere we can stay'. 'No, everything is pretty wet here.' 'But our hotel is i n the mountains. Perhaps i t i s dry there?' 'It is particularly wet there.' 'So we are doomed to stay in Peru for EVER??'

Perhaps we can re-schedule our flight home and spend some time in Spain. As luck has it, we are able to fly the next day. We land in Madrid, hire a car and without any itinerary drive south and spend a week in an idyllic Andalucian white-washed village. We revisit Granada's Alhambra Palace, drive around Cordoba, see the

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spectacular town of Ronda but mostly spend time on the beach with the boys. Lots of ex-pats with their Daily Express, fish & chips and Watney's Red Barrel, which seems a little out of keeping with many of our recent experiences, but so what. Each to their own.

I would like to pass on my thanks to the rest of the Music Department for decorating the Music School in my absence, and Tony Mil lard for agreeing to give me a sabbatical term in the first place. I realise that most people won't read this report. The only reason I kept going was because I know my mum wil l read it. Thanks Mum.

T M Harvey

Gigg's Grassington Gig

For once i n the tedious sequence o f working weeks, the most potentially eager and fun-loving minority in all of Ciggleswick were going elsewhere. Their motive? To do what they all love to do the most: perform. Their name? Gigg Concert Band.

To prepare for this mad dash for freedom, the band rallied about their trusty director and set about the daunting task of transporting their tools of the trade. Everyone rose to the challenge, working efficiently in a great display of teamwork. Few realize the amount of trash a band carries with it. From sheet music to stands, from cymbals to cables, all needed to be run down the slopes 'twixt Music School and coach. The sheer logistics were a challenge in itself, yet many members also took the opportunity to test their muscle power. They raced down the road carting loads twice their bodyweight, gladly regardless of the road and safety regulations as outlined in the rules section of the Student Year Planner (which every Ciggleswick pupil without exception knows and loves and reads in bed every night) . Despite the blatant risk of injury involved, the helpful band survived unscathed. With the instruments and other oddments packed, the transit to the coach was complete.

And now for the trip

Well, it was Crassington we were headed for. and it was to Grassington that we

went. A depressingly short coach journey (including packed lunches) led us after an hour or so to the fringes of Crassingtonopolis, and into a cobbled town square. In the middle, a small walled-in square, several benches and a rustic pump. Over half of this depressingly small stage, a white marquee was perched, presumably to keep off the rain. The whole area was no larger than an average classroom, and less than rainproof. For your information, the band and all its trusty supporters numbered approximately fifty; one might say it looked like a tight fit.

However, the incorrigible band seniors tackled the crux of the matter with gusto. With many pairs of willing hands shifting the gear into the " black hole of Grassington", we began to unload. Chairs were provided, but stands, instruments (and more importantly their cases) and the kit all needed to be shoved in. With a bit of help from our fan club we eventually organized it, so there was just enough room for everyone to breathe upon the stage. A job well done, without a note played.

After a break for whatever food that people could lay their hands on (including some rather tasty alcohol-centre chocolates, if I may say so myself) , the band finally sat down to play. The only music ready for performance could be described as "old stuff" , an enormous

repertoire of Sixties hits with the occasional evergreen. Not surprisingly, (as some of the pieces had been played an awful lot in rehearsals over the years) the musicians were familiar and confident with them. The performance was a repeat of a much-practiced routine, and was second nature to just about everyone.

In this way, the merry townsfolk of Grassington were roused from their Sunday lunch slumbers by a roaring chorus of sound. Soon the families and shoppers were forming a (albeit small) crowd, as the ambassadors of Giggleswick sent cracking performances into the overcast sky. But, soon after, the stars began watering heaven with their tears. Due to moans from the more miserable members and actor jokes from the wittier ones, our trusty director allowed a recess until the weather held.

Unfortunately, after a brief burst back into brilliance, the dribbling skies stole the show. Band never recovered from the rain to play the full intended programme, so it sufficed to entertain the hardier Grassingtoners for a shorter (but still sweet) recital. Not long after we packed it in (for the benefit of the audience as much as our own), and trotted up to the pub for a nice cup of tea.

Then band packed up all the kit again, and set off back to the shelter of school. All good things must come to an end - the trip was a triumph as far as the band was concerned. Shame about the weather. Next time we'll have to go somewhere nice and hot .

Andrew Bruno

Catteral Hall

Before anything else, may I pay tribute to the support and dedication of the Governors, the Bursary and especially to my new neighbour and ally Geoffrey Boult for all their help this year - and for sharing their dreams. which they have a remarkable record in making concrete.

I try to be a realist. Being a customer­centred organisation, I asked a focus group of key opinion-fonning parents what they wanted in this speech: keep it short -make it funny - where's the pub - improve the weather (x2) - look ahead - and one who said talk about the "pupae", displaying a classical education if not elocution: you may think they are grubby, but we know they will turn into glorious butterflies. The only snag is that the larval stage can stretch out for decades, in both insect and biped worlds.

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I refuse to give you a diary of the year: could not cover everything, and I would upset more people than I praised. Just think what has happened since the new parents met in the Hall one sunny Sunday at the end of last summer - Lake District trips, ski trip, Stratford trip, visits to castles, museums, theatres, temples; field trips and river trips; music exams, speech exams, mock exams, real exams; endurance tests in the swimming pool, skipping endurance, putting up with rain endurance; concerts, recitals, music and reading competitions, sleepover weekends and Catteral Association socials, Royal viSit and parents' meetings; thrilling victories and second-bests on Pape's and the Astro; cross country and athletics medals; swimming matches - including Winning!; Art clubs, gym clubs, modelling and history, cookery and judo clubs. And roughly 35 congas, 1 30 assemblies, 1 65 games afternoons and 1 300 lessons -you know, the 'blank' bits on the calendar when the work gets done.

The Prep school years are not too young, just the opposite, to inculcate a sense of respect for other people - opponent across a net or debating chair maybe; to develop a sense of belonging and of place, without which there can be no understanding of others' views; and to welcome diversity and International understanding - this week we counted six first languages and a dozen S&ond or associated tongues - and we would still welcome more. Most of all , in the year of the Chapel centenary, we strive to offer a sense of place in the spiritual world, the better to find fortitude. courage and justice within ourselves so that we may be just with others. It is not easy, not quick and success is not certain -but failure is if we don't try.

* * * Thanks to parents, children and to the staff. My colleagues are not only excellent and dedicated teachers, they are also sports coaches, coach drivers, hobbyists, interior deSigners and carers. They are unstinting with their time - and with their opinions. Thank you, all!

* * * Most of al l . we wish good luck to VB. As they move on, up and away, we will not

miss some of their grubby shoes, doms where you can't find the carpet, late night interviews or "but siiiiir . . . s". They are a generous year, and have given me dozens of skateboartls, indoor footballs, and evenings spent playing hunt the gameboyJwhere's my wallet/and sort your buttons out. Their predecessors have just scooped � of this year's Vg form prizes at Gigg; not to be outdone, this cohort have grabbed % of the scholarships, delivered the best transfer exam results for many years; demonstrated impressive depth of feeling for Shakespeare, and have medals trophies and certificates galore, already. We look forward to great things from next year's Vg. And VB. And if that puts pressure on both groups, that's fine!

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And so we look into the future. Next term our wonderful new building opens to house a few more Catteralites; we have improvements to the boarding and social areas planned, and we intend to have more boarders.

At Mill House's concert early in the week the future looked bright, and confident, and worryingly short of stage fright. At Catteral the Year 7s are itching to pick up the baton.

Next year's House Captains are .

Bowland Felicity Gains and Ben Con nor Craven Martin Wigfield and

Alice Farmer Fountains Christy Moseley and

Chris Thompson Malham Monty Caudwell Todd and

Bryony Matthews

And current Heads of School, Spencer and lsabel, please pass on your badges to Duncan Mellin and Alex Stamper.

Ross Hunter

Catteral Hall

Farewells Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson came all the way from South Africa to join us for the calendar year 2001 as Head of English. He brought a fresh perspective and many memorable ideas. and Catteral pupils now have, among other things, a smattering of Xhosa! Steve is a keen runner and made a great impact with the cross country squads, and was often out training at the ends of the day. Steve worked very hard with a young and inexperienced U 1 1 cricket team, and got a pleasing improvement out of them. Most of al l , he was a committed and excellent photographer, and performed miracles getting last year's (atteral pages of the Chronicle together - teaching children is child's play compared to getting articles out of teachers. Steve contributed a huge proportion of the excellent photos in the Chronicle and the Catteral Calendar, for which many thanks. We all wish him every happiness back home.

Nicole Slater y Miss Slater, QG, arrived at a low point in the winter when we were desperately short of a junior resident tutor, and helped us out terrifically for a term and a half. She took several minutes to master the job -being an ex-house captain is useful experience - and made a strong contribution to all areas of life. These included the ones she might have expected like boarding and athletics, the chores like bed change and laundry, and some novel challenges, like coaching cricket, at which she excelled. She has moved dn to university where we have no doubt she will make a similar impact: Good luck, Nicole.

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Katy Rose

Art is one of our real star subjects. For five years, Katy Rose brightened up the firmament. Her calm and cheerful enthusiasm has lifted many a pupil who didn't realise he or she was a budding artist. Art has for many been the key that has unlocked the confidence to do well at other subjects. Katy's pupils' artwork, in many media, proudly adorns many a wall - including of course the mosaic elephant and tree of life by Catteral's entrances, and the jungle mural in the Club. She leaves us for the very best of reasons, and it is a pleasure to see her and growing Bethany when they pop in . We wonder how Bethany compares with looking after the Holly Bank youngsters.

Lisa Neville

Usa Neville arrived at Catteral Hall in September 1 997 as a newly qualified teacher, from St Martin's, Lancaster. Her enthusiasm and professionalism soon made their mark, particularly with Year 4, on the games' field and in Holly Bank. In the five years Usa was at Catteral she worked hard to establish Drama in the curriculum for the junior forms. These lessons became the high spot of the week for many children. Lisa brought utter dedication and perfectionism to everything she did, and the progress she inspired in her charges will be long remembered by colleagues, parents and most of all the children themselves. 'Miss Nev' inspired her pupils to new heights and her colleagues with her fresh approach. Her classroom was as bright and cheery as Usa herself. The staffroom is a quieter place nowadays, but lacks of the loveliest and most curious comments. We all wish her happiness and success in her new post at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackbum.

Ann Higham When a school wants to expand Latin, finding classicists is not easy. How lucky we were to find Mrs Higham on our doorstep. She took on the daunting experiment of starting Latin for Y6 children, and it worked so well we got her doing English as well the following term. It was very kind of Ann to help us out for the year, and we will miss her civilised and gentle presence in the staffroom.

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There are going to be toilets in the new complex so we do not need to keep running up and down to the main block when we need the toilet. The children were able to vote for the different carpets and we were asked what we would like to see more of: computers, bigger desks, coke machine - it was worth a try!

The new block will be a good building for teaching in. It will have good teaching resources in it; and hopefully will make teachers' lives easier: It has had a good response from everybody involved. This includes staff, parents, governors and children. Everybody thinks very highly of the new development.

Mrs. Barnford (Deputy Head) thinks that it is a brilliant idea. All the staff are very positive. It will be a big improvement to the portacabins, but it is a shame that the new building will not include the junior block. Mrs. Bamford has not at looked the building yet but she believes it will be an improvement hum the Green carpet.

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Art Scholarship The Art Scholarship gives art students a chance to let their artistic capabilities shine. An Art scholarship is where students are considered for the chance of winning a monetary reward to help with their school fees.

The standard of the art work was extremely high. Initially, there were eight students who were hoping to achieve a scholarship. Six got through to the second stage. These six were Rebecca Neiuwenhuis, Alice Ulley, Chris Heap, Michael Holmes, Louise Turner and James Middleton. I was one of these six. I was preparing myself for the last stage at home. Every day for weeks I practised my still life drawing.

I spoke to one of the scholarship finalists. 'I thought that it was very challenging but it was a great experience.' louise Turner.

I have also interviewed our art teacher Mrs. Eaves. I asked her what she thought about the art scholarships. She said that The Art Scholarship was for people who

are passionate about art. It was hard to choose because she had only arrived in September and didn't really know people. She wanted to give everyone a chance so if she thought that you were interested enough then she let you apply.

The last stage of the scholarship was in Giggleswick. It was very tense. We had to do more than draw still life drawings. We had interviews with the Head Master of Giggleswick, Mr Boult and the Head of Art at Giggleswick, Mr Knight.

I was really nervous before I started drawing, but when I was in the swing of things I wasn't so nervous and I also had the support of my friends. We all had the support of our art teacher, Mrs Eaves, too. She was a great help to all of us. She also supported us all the way through the two stages of the art scholarship.

In the end I didn't get an art scholarship but I wasn't too disappointed because I knew how high the standard of the work was.

Chris Heap and Alice UlIey both received full scholarships and Michael Holmes was granted an exhibition.

I am glad that I was considered for an art scholarship and I think that it is well worth a try.

lames Middleton BH

Junior Reading Competition

Thursday 1 6th May saw the arrival of nervous parents. Ten children would be performing their prepared reading material and eagerly awaiting the outcome of the judging.

Harriet Sykes was the first to perform. She was entertaining to listen to. She smiled confidently at all the audience and entertained us all with her actions and sound effects.

Henry Fell, who may have been quiet to begin with, but then he showed us that complicated words were not to put him off. He began to complement his reading with his facial expressions and actions. His body language and tone of voice were very fitting.

Chris Gemmell's reading exuded energy. The whole passage was exciting and this was complemented by Chris's sense of humour: He should be very proud of his achievements.

Joseph Martin's performance was very animated. He displayed both variety and volume in his use of accents. His reading was musical and pleasant to listen to.

Suzannah James' reading was well paced and her voice displayed an infectious excitement. Her facial expressions helped to keep the audience hanging on to her every word.

George Vyvyan made every teacher proud. His perfonnance was animated and full of dramatic tension. His tone of voice and sound effects kept all on the edge of their seats.

Joshua Lancaster, despite being i l l , put in a solid performance. He obviously knew his reading well and he put on a strong performance full of both confidence and fluency.

Hannah Galley's contribution to the competition was musical and pleasing to listen to. Hannah was fluent in her reading and displayed frustration very convincingly.

Jack Aspden came up to the stage with a massive grin on his face and warmed the hearts of the audience immediately. He was confident, energetic, animated and entertaining.

Rebecca Barnes showed the audience real commitment in her performance. Her reading was well paced and meaningful.

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The competition was one of the most stressful things I have had to do in my career as an English Teacher. Being told that there would just be one overall winner and two runners up was the most unfair thing that could have happened.

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All the children read very well and the final decision was hard to reach. All ten students showed a superior quality of reading and there was no doubt about all the hard work and preparation that had gone into the event prior to the day of the competition.

Thank you also to the teachers Mrs Bamford, Mrs Jones and Miss Neville who had the even tougher job of preparing the children and then choosing the children to put through to the finals in the first place ! !

Winner: Harriet Sykes Runner Up: Suzannah James Runner Up: Joseph Martin

Miss Musa

Catteral Hall

World Book Day

. . . Happily Ever Alter Everyone was really excited on the morning of World Book Day. In the girls' wing we were all deciding what to wear. The year eight girls were al l appearing as school girls from St Trinians. Naovi and Doobi were to appear as Charlie's Angels.

Everyone went to registration as usual but some of the teachers got a surprise. A mass of colour overtook you as you walked into the ha" for assembly. There was a mix of costumes from the Artful Dodger to a Dalmatian but there were only a few prizes.

In Yr 8 Spencer Moran and Ben Aspden brought Harry Potter to Catteral Hall in their guises of Hagrid and Snipe respectively.

In Yr 7 Toby Brown came first as Tin Tin and Shelly Green was runner up with an ugly sister from Cinderella. Simon Smith also looked very scary as the Demon Headmaster.

In Yr 6 Edward Sykes looked fabulous as Noddy and Zoe Boult looked extra special as Piglet, but it was Tim MeJlin who won as Braveheart.

In Yr 5 Jack Aspden's Fred Flintstone aka furry caveman certainly caused a stir. Little Red Riding Hood - Harrier Thursby, and Eeyore - Maddy Parker were also beautifully turned out for the occasion.

In Yr 4 Catriona Bellis looked spectacular as the Snow Queen and she was complemented by the Artful Dodger - George Vyvyan and Cruella Devil1e - Harrier Sykes.

In Vr 3 Abbie Spensely sparkled as the genie in the lamp and Lottie O'Connell charmed us with her witch attire.

Mil l House delighted us with their miniature Harry Potters and Snow Whites,

After assembly there was a rush to get changed before lessons started but made it without being late!

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A/ex St"ml'fit,;1

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Confirmation Retreat Cleansing the Mind, Body

and Spirit We set off on the 1 6th March, for the Confirmation Retreat weekend. There were 27 of us including Mr Sykes, Mrs Sykes, Ms Neville. This retreat is part of the preparation for confirmation. The place we went is called Ryctal Hall and it is a big country mansion near Grasmere.

When we arrived at Rydal we were put into rooms and were left to settle in. After this we went on a walk to Grasmere for some more shopping and browsing. The best buy was a blue football, which we al l played with in our spare time.

We had our first talk by Susan Hicks and we sent letters off to the Bishop and had a competition. After this we went down to dinner in a grand dining room with golden curtain rails and those pictures you get in grand manors on the ceiling. The food was delicious and we had lasagne and everyone had seconds, if not thirds. Later we had a game of charades, which our team lost, and it was fun. Next we watched 'Get Over It' and then we went for a night service and then went to bed.

Next day we had a breakfast of cereal and toast. and then we got changed and ready for church. The service was nice, and we received the blessing. After church we went out into the grounds and explored and we found a waterfall and a fountain and a large area of grass and it became a perfect football ground.

We had al10ther talk by Susan Hicks and then we had lunch and it was a Sunday roast with all the essentials. After lunch we had more free time and we played football. Soon after we set of for home and were back for 4pm. In my opinion it was a good weekend and everyone enjoyed it and I would love to go back again.

Matthew Wright BH

Day In, day out Is jam.paduId full of wild life. If you want to get closer to wild life you can &0 on walks in your free time but you don't even have to leave the school grounds, sometimes you don't even have to leave the building, you can just head up to the boys' dormitories.

There are many different animals and species around the school. Here are some I was lucky enough to photograph!

"You, you and you These were the words that approximately 25 pupils of Catteral Hall and Ciggleswick heard for two whole weeks. They were serving as extras in 24Seven, Granada Television's successful children's programme, which was filmed at Ciggleswick School during Easter:

. . you're on!"

but usually they worked for about four hours a day. The hours included time spent on eating and watching videos. These were brought in from home by some of the pupils.

The extras struggled to find clothes to wear because they were not

24Seven was hugely successful when it was -4 allowed to advertise logos. screened last year on ITV It was sold to � Sometimes, the pupils had to America and so Granada decided ..........- wear the same clothes they to do a new series, once again wore the previous day using Giggleswick School because a scene required it. as the main location.

The extras from Catteral Hall and

� Giggleswick School discovered that being an extra was fun but it could also be hard work - and frequently boring!

Many of them said that when they had to sit for hours playing cards it got boring. Some of them were not really bothered as they felt they were getting paid for playing cards! They were paid each day for their work. This was considered reaso��

,�use so much time

was spent waiting �d.

Sometimes the extras worked all day and into the evening,

Some of the pupils who stood next to the stars

during filming said it was cool because

when the young stars become older

they might become major film celebrities.

"See you 'again tomorrow, guys," the

director would shout at the end of each day's filming.

On the final day, the pupils hoped that "tomorrow" would become next year because they found it was such a wonderful experience - and a source of good spending money!

Matthew Kandt 8H

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A Hole in One On the 1 4th of May, Nick Thursby and myself, lan Jenkinson, set off with Mr: Ray Jones to the Loretto School near Edinburgh, Scotland. The journey was long and the weather wasn't too bad, but as our three and a half hour journey progressed, the weather got steadily worse.

As we got closer to our destination the rain lessened down to a drizzle but the wind began to pick up. When we arrived we were greeted with lunch (quiche and salad) before we set off to the Royal Musselburgh Golf course. The course was only about five minutes away from the school. We had about twenty minutes practice time before our tee-off times, which were at 2: 1 6pm and 2:24pm.

There were only about twenty people competing. It was the first time Catteral Hall had taken part in the competition and it was the first time Nick and I had played in Scotland. Looking at our performances this clearly showed.

It was clear that Nick and myself struggled in the wind. The course was a lot shorter than we both expected but because of the wind and the many, many bunkers the course played harder than the distance of it would suggest. Throughout the course of the day we both managed to pull ourselves together. Nick managed to put a strong round together, but I could not. Even though I had a strong back nine I couldn't make up for my early losses.

We both came within six points of 3rd place. The competition was won with 34 points, 2nd place with 27 points and 3rd place with 25 points.

Nick and I also compete regularly in other competitions at the Settle Golf Club at weekends. We also are looking forward to the lAPS Golf Tournament at St. Anne's, Lytham on the 1 4th of June.

lan Jenkinson 8H

Catteral Hall

Raising Money for those in Need On the 1 6th March the majority of Catteral Hall pupils and staff came into school in their casual clothes. Everybody had to pay 50p for abandoning their uniform. We had an array of colourful attire from baggy pants to leggings, and skimpy tops to big woolly cardigans. 'It was a great day enjoyed by al l ' was the impression given by most people.

Overall, I think we raised a massive £ 1 60.00. This money will be going to Mr. David Bull who is the head of UNICEF. He will send it to the children in Brazil and Bangladesh. This will help them with their new education. The children to whom we sent the money will gain great joy and a much better quality of life.

Great thanks are awarded to Mrs. Bamford who organised this event.

AbigaU Cal/and 8)

Happy Birthday to Me A Birthday Table is to celebrate your birthday, but it happens at school with your best friends. You order a cake from school or bring your own into school. You ask your friends if they want to sit with you before tea but they never say no. When it comes to teatime you give the list of your friends to the teacher on duty.

The cake has lots of delicious, scrumptious tuck on it to share with your friends. Sometimes your friends get the sherbet and pour it down your back and it makes you hungry all the way through prep. Before tea you can get two bottles of pop from matron. After the bottles have been emptied at tea your friends fight over the bottles.

The cakes are all different and have certain names. One of the most popular cakes is the Treasure Chest. The most agonizing moment of having a birthday table � waiting for matron to bring the cake.

After the birthday table you go to prep. Oh no! Sometimes you are late because you were eating so much tuck. The worst bit about having a birthClay table is it goes so quickly. ,

Colossal Ice-cream Cakes All Round The Easter Dinner was a night of jokes, fun and good food. There was one very serious matter and that was that Mrs Katie Rose, the Catteral Hall Art teacher, was leaving.

The main course was luscious chicken with banana stuffing served with roast potatoes and vegetables. The vegetables were glorious: they were carrots with fresh garden peas. The main course was very enjoyable food but the good food did not stop there.

After the main course the kitchen staff cleared all the plates. Chatter then broke out and everyone went back to the joke telling and talking to the other students and staff in the house. Then from the top of the dining room came gasps of astonishment as the pudding came out. Students stood up to see what the gasping was about.

The pudding was a chocolate and ice­cream cake covered with chocolate icing and there was tuck covering the colossal ice-cream cake. Everyone was being treated like kings and queens. There was such an urgency to see which table could finish the cake. The dining hall was alight and full with buzz.

Only two tables managed to finish the cake and they were very sick afterwards!

After the kitchen staff took the plates and the rest of the cake back into the kitchens, Rev. Sykes stood up and said a prayer saying thank you for the good food we have just eaten.

A good time was had by al l !

Martin Wigfield 75 - -�,

Danger Duck Skateboards There are many exciting activities at Catteral Hall. The newest and most exciting would have to be skateboarding. This is no ordinary skateboarding that you see at skate parks. The new style is to sit on the skateboard or lie down on your body. Doing this, students of year 8 race down the drive.

The method of doing this is to push yourself (with your hands) down. To steer you lean either left or right and to brake you use your feet, so make sure you have an old pair of trainers. The key to winning these races is to have a very good board. If not your board may speed wobble, go really �Iow or just go out of control.

No one really knows who started this new technique, but it is very fun and exciting. The students who regularly play this sport during their free time (this is lunch time, after games and after prep, but mostly on Sundays) would be people like: Ben Cooper, Philip Lowe, Ryan Wilkinson, Ben Aspden, Matthew Pendlebury, Euan Voigt, Chris Howard and Joe Parker. This activity started as soon as the weather turned sunny and hot. At least one student skateboards from year 5 to year 8. From watching year 8 skateboarding lots of other people here started doing this too. The reason is because it is very fun, exciting and fast.

Ben Aspden says: 'It is a superb sport and exciting.' Matthew Pendlebury says: 'It is fun and great. ' Euan Voigt says: 'It is fun and enjoyable for many people.' Ben Cooper says: 'I enjoy it a lot because of the speed and the fresh air.'

Although this is an exciting thing to do it is a dangerous thing to do too, which is why staff confiscate your board if you don't have the proper protection, such as a helmet, gloves and tracksuit bottoms.

Danger Duck reminds you to skateboard safely.

Alexander Roberts 8H

Bowness and Brockhole Year 8 left for Bowness at 9 o'clock, accompanied by Miss Thompson, Mrs Hunter and Mr Ogilvie. We travelled by minibus and arrived at the Lake District Visitors' Centre, which was situated at Brockhole, at 1 0.30 am. We had arrived early so we had a walk around the site. Soon enough it was time to have a lecture. We were told about National Parks, the impacts of tourism in the parks and the National Parks' aims. This lasted about half an hour. We were then escorted down on to the centre's jetty, where we boarded a boat and went around the north end of Lake Windemlere. In the process, we were told about certain places on the lake and we also did a survey on tourist activities on the lake.

After the boat trip we had our packed lunches and made our way to the Tourist Information Centre. We were then given another talk about the history of tourism in Bowness. We then split up into two groups and went for a walk along the shoreline, looking at different boats and the impact that people have on the lakeshore and how to prevent it. This brought an end to an enjoyable afternoon.

Nick Thursby 8J

The Royal Armouries

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On Thursday the 24th January, Year 8, Ms Sismey, Mrs Clements and Mr Hunter departed in two minibuses to the Royal Armouries, Leeds. We were going for some general enjoyment and to find out about some more about the Civil War.

When we arrived, bang on time, the first minibus, accompanied by Mrs Clements, entered a tall, silver-grey building and went straight into a room for education.

Once there, we sat around tables adorned with various weapons, armour and other equipment - all from hundreds of years ago, or reconstructed. We were allowed to look at and handle them. Then a man that was telling us about them took a volunteer to the front and made us dress them up in the armour and weapons of a certain period. After we had done this, he would tell us about how and why these styles were formed.

Eventually we went to eat our packed lunches, and then went to a sword fight. which was put on and explained by two men in costume. Following this, we were allowed to explore the Museum and have a look at the displays and exhibitions. Whilst doing this we had to fill in some worksheets on the Civil War.

Finally, of course, we had to go to the giftshop, to complete a wonderful day.

Rebecca Dubock 8)

Catteral Hall

Catteral Sleepover Midnight Feasts

The Year 8 sleepover weekend took place on Friday 26th April 2002. Ross Roberts and I extended the fun by staying until Monday. We had lots of fun. I was in a dorm with Michael Holmes, lan Jenkinson, Nick Thursby, Nick Wilson and Ross, who is a day pupil just like me.

On the Saturday night there was a talent show and karaoke, in which, Ross, Michael Holmes and Nick Wilson and I sang Nickleback's "How You Remind Me". After the fun was over we were allowed to go up to dorm and bring our duvets down and watch a film called "Gregory's Girt".

One of the highlights was having a "full monty" at the "Ye Old Naked Man" cafe: hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows on the top. It was beautiful.

After tea Mrs Bamford had taped the "Pop Idol" concert, which we all watched, but sadly the fun ended and we went to bed.

I advise people to try the sleepover. I would definitely do it again.

"I very much enjoyed the sleepover because it was a time when I can chill and just hang out with my friends." James Middleton.

"I enjoyed it because I could have fun and see what boarding is really like." Ross Roberts.

The full-time boarders enjoyed it too because it was a change of scenery for them.

Ben Aspden 8H

Midnight Makeover

The day couldn't have gone any slower, but eventually it ended and the real fun began .

The evening started with everyone unpacking and getting sorted for the night. Then as usual, the dinner-bell rang, but the year 8s stayed behind. Mrs. Hunter had generously prepared a feast of pasta and bolognese sauce and for pudding, chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. The meal was served in the Hunters' living room and as we all ate we gazed into the fire as it fizzed and crackled.

When we had eaten and were all filled to the brim we were told to go and get into our pyjamas. It was time for a video. So, not long after an army of duvets, pillows, teddies, and people in pyjamas entered the hall the movie "Shrek" began. It was excellent and everyone really enjoyed it.

Everyone went to bed but, as usual, didn't sleep till 2am.

In the morning, we all went to breakfast, bleary-eyed and tussle haired. Not long after breakfast, most people went home, after a weekend of fun, fun, fun!!

Shona Bruno 8J

"The Sports and Me" The sports and me, it's as an Italian with his Ferraril The sport is for me the ideal hobby and a passion. I live with the sport in my school, in my house, in the town and in my training. For me, the sport is the best and the best in the sport is the balls sports! It's funny and more impressive than the athletics.

I play Basketball every day because it's very impressive and as every balls sports it's a team sport. I also play Football and Tennis. It's impressive. I 'm in a Basketball team and every day, with the others, we laugh but we can be serious because we like Basketball very much and I think it's for that we are the first in the championship. I train for Tennis training because it can be very interesting and we can see the characters to the other people. In England (where I am for the moment), I find a new sport, the "Cricket". It's very interesting but it can be a very long game! I l ike that very much and now I'm in the Cricket team! I love sport very very very very much!! !

Benoit Coutier French Exchange Student St Cermain en Laye Yvelines, lie de France FRANCE

Boarders ' Entertainment What to do on a Saturday Ni(,/h't,

entertainment, whether it's disco or talent night, wide games or barbeque there's always something on.

Saturday night never fails to bring that atmosphere of excitement and anticipation. Sometimes a Big Screen Film Night is on the agenda, with around 40 bodies snuggled up inside duvets, eyes glued to the action. Or maybe it will be a Monte Carlo Casino Night where finding out how to bribe the person being "bank" becomes the aim of the game. Once in a while, another ingenious idea will pop up, and the Karaoke night was a thorough success with some of the most unlikely people joining in.

Every now and again, festive occasions come up, bringing with them Halloween

Weekend Partying At Catteral Hall, every weekend, the boarders have lots of fun. The sort of activity that takes place at the weekend includes "casino Night".

The hall is set out in tables. All the tables have different casino games on them. Some of the games that take place are: The Fox and the Geese, The Higher or Lower game, Pontoon, The 5 Kings, Bingo, Roulette, Dominoes and the Dice Game. As you can see there is a good selection of games.

All of these games are not run with real money, but with Catteral Hall points. These pieces of paper have Catteral Hall points on them. These points come in quantities a 1 0, a 20, a 50 and a 1 OO.When you enter the hall a member of staff tends to give you 500 points.

Costume Parties, Christmas Discos and a pancake each - made by Mrs Hunter ­on Shrove Tuesday!

In the Easter term of 2002 there was an outing to White Scar caves in Ingleton. Mrs. Sismey was the teacher taking the jaunt.

Another of the activities that takes place at the weekend is the disco. The discos are not limited to the boarders, day pupils are also invited. These nights are great fun. We go into the hall were there is a large space cleared for dancing. Around the edge there is a row of chairs. There are disco lights and great loud music. Outside the hall there are refreshments.

About half of the way through the disco there is a break and tuck is handed out. After the break there is fun and games in the

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I think I can safely say that Saturday nights have become a weekly treat which all of the boarders look forward to.

Rebecca Oubock 8J and Matt Pendlebury BH

hall, like dancing competitions. The disco, for the younger children, ends around 8:30pm. The seniors are allowed to stay up later.

Finally, the last of the activities is the talent show. The talent shows include little sketches, singing, dancing. magic, card tricks, comedy clips and pop groups. The children put these shows on. The teachers encourage everyone to join in and have fun. This helps the children be more confident and not afraid of speaking in public. Most children tend to join in with these fun nights.

As you can see boarding at Catteral Hall is great fun especially at the weekends. Every Saturday is packed with at least one fun and exciting activity.

Michael Oavies BH

Catteral Hall

Music Department Review Three thousand, nine hundred and seventy eight lessons, potentially twenty thousand practices and two hundred and twenty seven rehearsals later it must be time to reflect on the achievements of the year: The musicians. and potential musicians of Catteral , have many opportunities and experiences available to them. The first of these was a Piano Master class by Kathryn Stott: 23 October. Students volunteered to perform, and be tutored, by a musician normally associated with the major concert venues and Music Colleges of the World. Needless to say some last minute practice was to be heard at all hours around the music school, and after many dramas, due to the piano deciding it wasn't going to work, the evening arrived. Kathryn met Alex Stamper, Spencer Moran, Victoria Ferran, Tom Figgins and Aaron Stott before the Master class and the students soon realised that even professional musicians are normal! All performed well and benefited from the experience and marvelled at Kathryn's expertise and ability to make a school piano sound so amazing: more practice needed I thin

.

JA� When both schools join together the audience is in for a real treat, Catteral always amaze the older students of Giggleswick with their confidence and standard and this year was no exception. The evening in November focuses on the major ensembles of both schools. It is always nerve-racking for all as usually it is the first time they have performed. Band, Choir and Strings need not have worried.

After half-term the school echoes with the sounds of Jingle Bells, played in many different keys and speeds in preparation for the big day - Settle Lights! Never an easy event, stage too small, instruments and Band too big, and this year we had the added delight of seeing Chris Thompson blowing blood out of the end of his trombone after splitting his lip. I wonder how this happened Martin Wigfield? The year always ends with the Carol Service where the Choirs sing beautifully and the Hymns led by the Brass Group, give a .. triumphant finish to 200 1 .

Young Musician of the Year is an event where all musicians in Catteral Hall have the opportunity to perform and leam from one another. Every year the day gets longer with more classes and entries. Rachael Ciegg, Principal Oboist of Manchester (amerata, had the arduous task of marking, encouraging and nominating winners in each of the fifteen classes. As usual there are tears from the proud parents, and some performers who try so hard and don't quite win this time. Remember it's the

adjudicator's choice and there is always next year, but the most important thing is that you did it, and shared your love of music.

Winners: Junior Brass Edward BoJger Senior Brass Aaron Stott Percussion Simon Smith

Tom Figgins Junior Strings Helena Jury Intermediate Strings Zoe Boult Senior Strings Rebecca Dubock Junior Singing Michelle Green

Hannah Wright Senior Singing Christy Moseley Beginners Woodwind Grace Farmer Junior Woodwind Duncan Mellin Intermediate Woodwind Claire Lilley Senior Woodwind Spencer Moran Beginners Piano Harriet Sykes Intermediate Piano Stephanie Vickers Senior Piano Aaron Stort

Young Musician of the Year

Aaron Stott

Young Musician of the year heralds the start of Music Week, and focuses the students' minds on the opportunities and fun music

n be. The strings and saxophones joined �et�e lh Geth Griffiths and Chris ��ngton, both teachers at Catteral, for a 'j\o�r leaming session before Andy Scot, sax ·

. . tutor at the Royal Northem

Colle�r Music, amazed and inspired. singer'\'jO' nett Judith Briscall, Clarinets: Helen By, a er and her Clarinet Ensemble, Flutes: Chnstine Lorriman, all teachers at school and the Percussionists had an extremely loud experience with Keith Forster, a student at the RNCM.

To celebrate the week of music all the winners from Young Musician performed and excelled themselves, even during a power cut aided by a caving torch held by Mrs Hunter! There's no end to her talents.

The main focal points for the musicians of Catteral in the Summer term are Prep Schools' Music Day and the Eve of Speech Day Concert. Prep Schools' Day chal lenges the organisation and m usical ability of all that take part; choir, band and string orchestra rehearsals run throughout the day with military precision and the promise of chocolate to keep everyone going. This year we were joined by Cundall" Manor, Moorfield, Belmont Grosvenor, Terrington, and Westvi lle and as usual the plenary concert displayed what is possible with a group of enthusiastic, well-prepared and directed musicians.

The Choir began with a selection of Sir Paul McCartney songs to celebrate his 60th birthday, followed by the String Orchestra's moving performance of Dark

Island and the foot tapping John Ryan's Polka. As if that wasn't enough for the young musicians to do, the Band rounded off the day with Secret Agent Man, Hold On and Eye of the Tiger, a rousing end to what was a wonderful day. My thanks must go to all the staff from the visiting schools, and Clare Gomer and Simon Ball. Without their assistance and support the day would not be such a success.

A much smaller but equally important event this term was the students performing each Friday in Assembly enabling them to gain valuable solo experience. It is always a challenge to perform in front of your peer group and all played with musicality and control. Well done.

The end, Eve of Spe�ch Da ncert. The musicians cry: e;jJe 1 'el finished their work\ ga s .... ., . e , Sports Day, etc etc btff � s'n bing! As usual they put in that final effort - a day of rehearsals, practising getting on and off stage and the last event arrives. For the Year Eight Musicians and Music Scholars it's their last time to perform as a soloist and a status honoured to them. The girls' and boys' Choirs sang beautifully, Junior Strings showed tremendous promise and the String Quartet performed with control and confidence. Spencer Moran, Matthew Wright, Alice Lilley, Abigail Calland, and Aaron Stott took centre stage as soloists and their performances were a credit to them and their teachers.

To close the year Catteral Concert Band turned up the speed and volume and left all in no doubt that music is still alive and thriving at Catteral. LMS

Ski Trip to Italy Staying Upright?

Mission Impossible!

We were all excited as we left Catteral Hall for Courmayeur, Italy. We waved goodbye, frantically, to our parents. We reached Dover later than we were supposed to and so had to wait for the next ferry. The sea was extremely rough. Some of us went outside and were blown about because the wind was especially strong. In the very early hours of the morning we had breakfast in France which conSisted of bread and jam. After breakfast, we set out for Italy.

As soon as we got to Courmayeur we went straight to hire our boots and skis! snowboarcls. We could see the snow glistening white under the sun. After a long wait we went to the hotel and had something to eat and then went straight to bed. We were exhausted.

Everyone was grumpy in the morning because we had to get up early and go to the slopes. We had to travel to Pila, a nearby village, because there was not enough snow in Courmayeur. We picked

up our boots and skis/snowboards and went up the mountain in the Gondola. In the Gondola, we could see the glistening snow getting deeper as we got higher. We arrived at the top of the mountain and were put into different ski school groups.

The advanced group then skied down a little slope and got on to the chair lift to the top of the mountain. But the beginners stayed at the bottom on a little slope because they had never skied before. We had our lunches in a mountain restaurant for ski-school groups. It was nice to eat outside because the air was fresh at the top of the mountain. After our first day of skiing, we went swimming in Courmayeur. It was extremely relaxing. When we returned to the hotel, we had dinner waiting for us. We watched a video and then went to bed.

The rest of our days in Courmayeur were similar to our first day, apart from the evenings when we did a variety of activities like bowling, shopping in Courmayeur and going for delicious Italian ice cream.

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We woke up on Friday to take our skiing test. That night there would be a ski presentation announcing our test results and so we were all very nervous. The ceremony went quickly and we were all given our marks, "a little something" and a certificate.

On Saturday, our final day, after we had been skiing, we went back to our hotel and put all our things on the coach. It was depressing that our trip was now coming to an end. We gave the hotel owners some presents and left for England in the afternoon.

Everybody felt it was so unfair because when we were going through France, it started to snow heavily and we had not had any snow in Courmayeur all week. We got on the ferry for our return journey to England knowing that we had come to the end of our exciting ski adventure.

Thank you very much to Miss Scarr, Miss Middleton and Miss Musa.

Matthew Kandt BH

Catteral Hall

Trip to Hadrian's Wall "Rulers of the Wild Frontier"

That the 8J Latin trip was billed as a visit to 'the Cutting Edge of the Roman Empire' should have alerted the group's suspicions that a week in the Mediterranean was not on the cards. Hadrian's Wait is a remarkably eccentric monument to a remarkably eccentric people, situated bang in the middle of brooding Northumberland landscape; but the Neapolitan Riviera it isn't. The letters of Roman soldiers to their families back in Italy testify to this: Nicola Howie was mildly amused by one letter asking for a fresh supply of woolly socks and underpants. Sadly, because of unexpectedly fine weather, BJ didn't get the full frontier experience. What they did get was to walk the wall itself; watch an archaeological dig; discover an ox skull full of ballista-bolt holes, evidence of a grisly target-practice; and, the group's favourite, see Chis Howard and Rebecca Nieuwenhuis get kitted out as Roman legionaries and suffer ritual humilation at the hands of the resident drill-sergeant, Julius Secundus.

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Lake District Trip On September 1 5th the whole of Year Seven went on a weekend trip to the lake District.

Upon arrival we went for a "mini" walk ­otherwise known as the long drag uphill. We passed a long stream going into a waterfall at the beginning of the walk. After pretending to admire it for several minutes, whilst really getting our breath back, we continued up the hil l.

The next day we went on the "proper" walk. We went up the same hill as the day before but continued much further.

The scenery was beautiful but the walk was still tiring. After a few hours we stopped to have our packed lunches and refill our water bottles.

After another hour of walking, when started to get tired, hungry, sick, moan and whine, we were well up the highest hill in England - in our minds anyway - we found a tarn. The braver ones, Bardsley, Ben, Chris, Martin, Duncan and A1ex, jumped in, showed off, got wet and came out shivering. Of course they were envied but also thought of as stupid. We all decided to hurry back so we took a short cut - Ha ha - whilst four of us went to the 100 behind some very long grass. When we finished, the rest of the group was nowhere to be seen but luckily Mrs. Caithness was with us so she led the

way down the hill in pairs and finally we saw Mr. Caithness sitting on a rock singing!

The rest of the journey back to the Youth Hostel was spent listening to Shelly babble

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on, and to the sheep - there wasn't much difference - and watching Emma and Sophie trying to catch frogs. "Look I caught one . . . Eww. it's turned yellow!"

"Drop it Emma, and wash your fingers after!"

FI,'nn,nr Kirby and Hannah James

Catteral Hall

"All the world's a Stage . "

The person behind us seemed to be a Shakespeare fanatic as he understood all the jokes. He even laughed when (Iaudio was distraught about Hero dying.

Ben Aspden & Ross Roberts BH

There was a knight beckoning us to hear his talk. He told us about his war experience of Hastings where they made a great mistake that led to their army's defeat.

Ben Cooper & Euan Voigt BH

Before "Much Ado About Nothing" started we were given a back-stage tour of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. It was really fascinating. The tour guide told us how the blood was made and how it appeared to be all over the actors when they were stabbed and dying. She also told us about all of the secret tricks of the lighting, staging, set and props.

My favourite part in the play was when Hero was watering the plants and Beatrice was standing behind it. She, of course, got soaked.

Chris Heap 8H

After a rather noisy night we went to Warwick Castle and spent the morning climbing towers and suffering tortures.

Chris Howard 8J

Even though the language was very hard to understand, the jokes were easy to get and the acting was enjoyable. This was my favourite part of the trip because you could see some of Shakespeare's work performed by superb actors.

Isabel Marshall 8J

The Butterfly Farm was really humid and hot. There were hundreds of butterflies, a pond with huge carp in it and lots of tropical plants that are from the rainforests across the world. There were tarantulas and scorpions. We were allowed to hold a giant millipede and a tarantula. There were also piranhas, giant snails and giant stick insects.

James Middleton 8H

The Butterfly Farm was fantastic. We were shown into a big room full of trees. Thousands of butterflies were flying around our heads. We were shepherded around a stone table with fruit on it and on the fruit were about 20 butterflies. Some were colourful and some were made for foolery. We wandered around the 'Tropical Rainforest". There were other amazing animals as well, like iguanas, coy carp and the humming birds.

We went into Insect City and saw praying mantises and giant snails, crickets, a boa constrictor: There were even ''Ants Working Overhead" . In Arachnoland we got to hold a tarantula and were told about the scorpions being infra-red and saw them glowing in the dark.

Matthew Wright and Spencer Moron 8H

On the tour we looked around the theatre and backstage. It included looking at the props and some of the costumes. We saw the army of metal soldiers hanging from the rafters and the guide told us that they came down from the roof so it looked like a huge army in the distance.

We then walked onto the stage and she explained that the stage was sloped so people on the front row could see everything but this makes it hard work for the actors and it makes their backs hurt.

Michael Davies 8H

Warwick Castle sat on top of a hill, standing proud with a deep protective moat around the edge, adjacent to the River Avon. There was a wide array of chambers, towers and battlements. We visited the party rooms, retiring rooms, dungeons and torture chambers. We toured around the tunnels and passageways and visited the, (comparatively lame) ghost tower.

Ryan Wilkinson 8J

Everyone was absorbed by the excellently performed story of love, laughs, and tears: Much Ado About Nothing.

No one dared to breathe as the play went on and I have to tell you it was ASTONISHING! - Antony and Cleopatra.

The actors were superb and my favourite actor now is Clive Wood, who played Don Pedro in "Much Ado About Nothing" and Enobarbus in "Antony and Cleopatra". He was exceptional. The trip has created a new love of Shakespeare for me and I am hoping to pursue it further.

Shona Bruno 8J

We had been shown around Warwick Castle and Cox's Yard, but Stratford itself held more secrets than just its history. Even the roads told a story about the town and how old it was. Some of the buildings looked like they did 400 years before. The town was old, interesting and very picturesque.

Stephanie Vickers 8J

My favourite part of the trip was when we went to visit Warwick Castle. I enjoyed it because there was a chance to go right to the top of the towers and there were also plenty of live demonstrations, which included a rat catcher who talked about life in medieval times.

Nick Thursby 8J

The backdrop was black metal with parts cut out to show the borders of the countries of Europe. As the play advanced, part of the scenery dropped away to reveal rows of 3D metal soldiers (some smaller than others to emphasize perspective). They looked like a huge army. There was lots of loud music which brought the show alive. It was a fantastic experience.

Rebecca Dubock 8J

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After a picnic lunch we visited Cox's Yard, where we were shown round by another antique who looked suspicious ly l ike the Duke of Edinburgh. He enjoyed it a lot.

Rebecca Nieuwenhuis 8J

"Antony and Cleopatra" was not as funny as "Much Ado About Nothing" , but was much better: Adding to the eXCitement, every time they went to battle, a large flash of lightning and a deafening roar woke up everyone who was sleeping and gave a heart attack to us watchi ng. This happened three times. Even t hough the second and third times we thought we were braced for it, we still were scared out of our seats.

Richard Hall 8J

Catteral Hall

'Survival of the Fittest

Ben Can nor; Richard Hall, Christopher Howard, Nicola Howie, James Middleton, Spencer Moran,

Parker; Matthew Pendlebury, Portnell, Ross Roberts,

iSteplha" ie Vickers, Euan VOigt,

Wilkinson, Matthew Wright

IW,<in"sd;,v 24th July heralded the start of

Rua Fiola trip_ Everyone was in spirits and we left on time! 8� hours is

long time to be travelling, but it is worth I felt the anticipation and excitement I up just as it always does every year:

area is beautiful! If you have not visited part of the world, do so.

1U"fortunal:elv, the weather was not kind to but it did little to dampen the

,en;[mlS,a"m or stop the children making of all that was on offer. Arrival

off with a splash as Joe, Matt and jumped into the sea off the boat and

ashore, bright-eyed. With the """"'0" washed away we found our way to

, where beds were found in the fclimbing frame bunks. Getting to sleep was as quick as it could have been with all excitement, but eight of us ensured a

i start the next morning with traditional plunge before breakfast. The

Catteral group had been split into two groups (Mull and Seil groups) and mixed in with children from Yarm (taken by Mike Beecroft, an ex Catteral Geography teacher of about 1 0 years) . The next two days were spent climbing, abseiling, canoeing and fishing. Ross, Euan and Andy proved themselves to be very able on the climbs, and the others did lots of "Iaonie" climbs, including a 5-legger! I was reminded why I do this each year by looking at James' face once he managed his first abseil. He achieved what he thought he couldn't. Lots of things were pulled up with the lobster pots, including an octopus - it all tasted great once cooked in the evening. Ben's Union Jack hat made him (and it) a target for the week - it certainly ended u p dirtier than when it had arrived. Mud pits don't lead to clean clothes, as I am sure the mums will verify.

Midway through the week was expedition, and Seil group went to Glen Trosdale on the Island of Jura. This involved an exciting boat trip past the Corryvrechin, one of the world's five whirlpools. The tide was not in full flood so we were not treated to the real thing. Dropped off at the Bay of Pigs, we had a 45-minute walk over to the cave where we were to spend the night. Then

for the only time all week, the weather cleared up and we were treated to a wonderfully sunny afternoon for a climb up the hitl at the back, followed by trout tickling and more swimming. That evening, after tea cooked on an open fire, we made our way to the Whisky Boy Cave where our instructor; Gavin, related the story of Jack and how he met his untimely end! We even found some whisky! - was it left by his murderers? Songs and jokes around the campfire finished the evening off and then we got into our sleeping bags. 4:00am ­Midge Nightmare! Everyone seemed to be awake and we seemed to be sharing the cave with the entire population of Jura's midges - thank goodness for midge-nets. We got up around 8:00am and after breakfast headed back for the Bay of Pigs. The usual sleep cure was performed in the rain as the girls, Joe, Matt, Chris and Richard went for a swim off the sandy beach with the seals. The seals didn't hang around for long once Joe's swimming trunks were being thrown around! Then it was back to Rua Fiola, for another hot and filling meal.

The next day and a half was packed with more activities, the canoeing session with Mull group turned into a mega water jump

and mudpit session - Ben's hat featured once more and watching Euan, Matt and Andy emerging From their " head unders" was a real sight! As were the "Eskimo Nappies" - trunks filled with mud! James did one of the most brave ]oonie feats I have seen. He lay down on the water's edge with the contents of the seagull bucket on him waiting for the seagulls to come and feed off him! Luckily For him it didn't work.

Then came survival night. The weather forecast was not good so the children were put on survival spots close to the island with instructors camping out with them. The wet weather drove some in that evening, but by bedtime everything seemed to have settled down. In the early hours of the morning a call for help was ' received. Thanks to the organisation of Rua Fiola, its staff and the Coastguard, everything was all right. A very big "thank you" is due them for the work they did.

The idea of your child on a remote Scottish island doing outdoor pursuits may sound a little worrying for parents, but I leave firm in the belief that I want my child to have the Rua Fiola experience. It's great!

MJC

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Catteral Hall

Leavers ' Dinner

Six years at Catterol Hall we've had. Some good, some bad! The years have passed and on the whole, We've enjoyed them one and all.

Mr Hunter rules the school: It can't be etlS'f to keep his cool. In assembly when we're still asleep. He really struggles our interest to keep.

With Mrs Hunter by his side, There's never a place where they can hide. Each evening as they long for bed, The bOl!rding corridors we make them tread.

Poor Mr J ones he does despair; No wonder he struggles to keep his hair. French verbs and nouns he tries to teach us, But these lessons never reach us!

In the junior block, there's Miss B: She teaches us all PSE. Her aim is to make us more responsible. However, that's probably impossible.

Mrs Jones is calm and kind. Year 3 chatter and walk in line. She teaches us Bible days And lives in hope we'll mend our ways!!!

When preR is done by you and me, Miss Nev just longs to go home for tea. ·Show me the prep you have to do . Christopher Howard, dear help you!�

Mr Ball wants us to sing, But we all pray for the bell to ring. Up and down the scales we flow; If only his mobile phone would go!

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This year we have been taught geography By someone who also teaches PE. Round the hockey pitch she makes us dart: Please, Miss Thompson, have a heart.

At Catteral Hall in wind and rain, Mr Ogilvie still makes us train: Round and round the track we run. It's never enough, we're never done.

All aspects of science at Catteral are taught By Mr Caithness who is sometimes fraught. If only he knew when he gets in a stress, We call him the Haggis in a dress!

First thing Friday morning, Mr Heap's lessons are really boring. Formula One is the game, But we're only cooking on a low flame!

We ALL think Ms K is really cool: She's Head of Music at the school. With her steady beating hand She cheerfully conducts that band.

Miss Musa tries to help us spell; She takes us on school trips as well. Although it's hard to toe the line, Escape from school is always fine!!!

Whilst peering wisely through her glasses, Mrs Higham has taught us classics. Now we'd like to wish her the best, As from teaching she takes a rest.

It's time to say, dear Catteral Hall, Goodbye for now, we'll miss you all.

Shona Bruno, Imogen Drysda/e, IsabeJ Marshall, Louise Turner

Speech Day Prizes July 2002 Form Prizes

For academic achievements over the whole school year

3J HANNAH WRIGHT

4N EDWARD BOLGER, LUCY SHUKER, HARRIET SYKES

56 REBECCA BARNES

GC TIPHANIE KITCHEN

GM IZZY VYVYAN

7F JENNIFER RAE, DUNCAN MELlIN

7S CHRISTY MOSELEY

7T JENNIFER HILL, CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON

8H CHRISTOPHER HEAP

8J REBECCA DUBOCK, VICTORIA FERRAN

General Prizes

For significant effort and progress in all areas of school /ife

Juniors

3 FREYA ROBERTSON, HANNAH GALLEY

4 JOSHUA LANCASTER, JESSICA BEN NETT

5 HARRIET THURSBY, GRACE FARMER

Seniors

G CLAIRE lILLEY, FRASER DAVIES

7 JODIE STACEY, SARAH MARSH, BRYONY MATIHEWS, ALEX STAMPER. MRON STOTI

8 MATIHEW WRIGHT, LOUISE TURNER

3 Peaks Challenge

For running up and down the 3 PeaAs in a single academic year AN DREW PORTNELL and REBECCA NIEUWENHUIS

UK Junior Mathematics Challenge 2002 Gold Award

RICHARD HALL and CHRISTOPHER HOWARD '

Subject Prizes in Year 8 English SPENCER MORAN

Mathematics VICTORIA FERRAN

Science RICHARD HALL

French REBECCA NIEUWENHUIS

Latin ABIGAIL CALLAND

Geography REBECCA DUBOCK

History NICHOLAS THURSBY

Religious Education LOUISE TURNER

Art CHRISTOPHER HEAP

Design Technology NICHOLAS WILSON

leT ALEXANDER ROBERTS

Food Technology MICHAEL HOLMES

Music SHONA BRUNO

Physical Education AlICE LlLLEY

Special Awards

Band Person of the Year ABIGAIL CALLAND SPENCER MO RAN

Strings Person of the Year AlICE lILLEY

Choir Person of the Year ABIGAIL CALLAND MATTHEW WRIGHT

Speech and Drama Cup IMOGEN DRYSDALE

The Young Cup for sporting excellence � Boys NICHOLAS THURSBY

The Jeffries Bowl (or sporting excellence - Girls ISABEL MARSHALL

Conaway Plate for Community Art for a mural in the Art Room

ALEX STAMPER FELICITY GAINS

Wilson Humour Cup RICHARD HALL

Shute Prize for the best academic achievement by a day pupil

VICTORIA FERRAN

John Williams Memorial for long service to the School over a wide range of school activities NICHOLAS THURSBY

Lyons Endeavour for dedication and stickab;lity in several areas of school fife AlICE lILLEY

Headmaster's Prize ISABEL MARSHALL SPENCER MORAN

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Catteral Hall

Yr 7 Construct Model Castles

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Catteral Hall Sport

Swimming Catteral Hall has been involved in three swimming fixtures this year. Most of the training for events takes place in our regular weekly swimming lessons with Mr. Ogilvie. We also have opportunities to swim at other times: in the Tuesday evening Swimming Club run by Miss Middleton; in games' afternoons when the pitches are too wet to get on to, and on the Sunday afternoon free swim.

Swimathon 2002 Catteral held its seventh annual sponsored swim for charity during the Summer term. This year we decided that money from all future swims will go to the British Medical Charity 'Merlin', our equivalent of 'Medicins Sans Frontieres'. This organisation gives medical help in some of the poorest countries in the world where wars are being fought, famines are on­going or where natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and volcanoes have struck. The problems are always well documented on television and in the newspapers, and the aid charities do their best for the people in need.

Well over half the School took part in the event right across the age range. A lot of effort was put into the organization of teams, collecting sponsorship and the swim itself. The aim for the teams of six was to swim as many lengths as possible in 55 mins in a relay fashion.

Much fun was had, and the top swimmers competed to see if they could break the magic 200-lengths mark. The best achieved this year was 233 with a team of eight - so no new record this year!

The real good news, though, is that we managed to raise a huge total of over £600, thanks to the generosity of the sponsors, all of which will go to helping others less fortunate than ourselves. Well done, everybody, and thank you.

Stephanie Vickers 8J

Our first gala was a triangular tournament against St. Mary's Hall and Malsis. Our swimmers aged 7- 1 3 years swam well, with a few individual wins, but unfortunately we came third. Lucy Shuker and Joe Parker stood out as our outstanding swimmers but there were many good efforts. It was a good experience, as few of our younger swimmers had swum in a 25m pool before, and competed against two very strong swimming schools. Much was learned on the evening and. despite it being a late finish and return to School, the swimmers seemed to enjoy the experience.

The junior swimmers at U9, U 1 0 and U 1 1 took part in a gala on home territory in our own pool and were 2nd ahead of Casterton but behind St. Pius X from Preston. It was a good effort by all and our swimmers enjoyed the opportunity of competition in familiar surroundings.

Scarret and Scarrig Scarret to me is dreaded and I hate it. It's the one thing I don't stand a chance in. Scarret, this year, was better than I had expected, as to my surprise I didn't come last and I was very pleased. I thought this year I ran better than al l the other years but somehow I needed to try harder.

Scarret was worse than Terracs, but more enjoyable because Terracs was just on a flat course and Scarret is more exciting. Scarret has many hard features that I have to face, l ike the steep uphill after the water splash and also the loop, which seems to take forever. But it has two good features as well. The first is the downhill run and the second is running through the funnel, which you finish in. For me it is the best part when you can stop running.

This is my view on Scarret and I hope if you ever get to run it you will actually enjoy it.

Matthew Wright BH

Sc.arrig is a major running event for the whole of senior school, but this year Emma Royle, in Year 7, and I, in Year 6, ran Scarrig in the Junior Girls' race.

We started in the Conservatory Field and went through another field. We ran down a lane, across through a gate, onto the golf course. Then we continued up a steep hill, behind Coffin Wood, into a ploughed field and then onto the road.

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The last gala was against Cressbrook House in the Sed bergh pool. We tried our hardest, and had some great individual and relay team results. The hard work paid off as we won the event.

The improvements to the pool should help us against the better teams! Well done to all the swimmers, keep up the good work, and good luck to next year's team.

Stephanie Vickers and Joe Parker -Captains of Swimming

It was when I went past a fence and down a hil l that Mr: Boult asked, "What are you doing here?" Then it was onto the cricket pitch and the finishing line.

I found being small a disadvantage because I got pushed to the back at the start and so did Emma. Tessa Turczak was at the front to begin with but I caught her up on the lane with Emma. Then we got welt ahead all the rest of the way. I really enjoyed it!

Claire Lilley 6C

Catteral Hall Sport

Fell and Forest Running Sunday Club

During the past twelve months a small number of runners took part in the occasional Sunday running club programme. The brave few experienced running in all extremes of weather from 'white out' and wind on top of Ingleborough, through torrential rain in the forests around Stocks Reservoir, to the summer sun and blue skies over Whemside. Runners of all ages and abilities took part and if the experiences due to the weather may not have been enjoyable for al l , the memories will certainly last long with a number of people.

Mr OgUvie

Whernside Walk

On Sunday 5th of May, the weather was perfect for getting out of School for the afternoon. Mr Ogilvie took four members of Year 8J on a fell-walking trip up Whemside. We set off from Ribblehead, under the Viaduct. It took us half an hour to reach the bottom of Whemside and then only an hour and a half to the summit. At the top the view was brilliant. In the distance you could see Heysham power station and the Lake District. Further right you could see the Howgills. Looking back down South you could see the other two peaks, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. The way back down was much easier as it was a proper path. unlike the ascent. We walked along the Settle - Carlisle railway back to the Viaduct to the car and drove back hom,e after a good day's walking.

Richard Hall 8J

The Whernside Walk

We met near the Ribblehead viaduct. There were five of us: Richard, Rebecca N., Rebecca D . . Mr. Ogilvie, and myself. We set off up Whernside: the last of our Three Peaks Challenge. It was a hot. sunny day and the only things in the sky were little helicopters and the linear clouds that airliners had left trailing behind.

As we climbed up the steep side of the mountain. we all got very tired and had to stop for a drink quite regularly. As we got higher, I expected it to be very windy as it had been when I last went up, but it was much calmer and when we got to the top we had a big rest and a bite to eat,

As we went down I spotted a waterfall and a natural bridge where the water flowed under the soil for two metres before emerging once more. When we were much nearer the bottom I found the secret river that I spotted the last time I was here. It wound its way through a man-made passage between two walls (part of the Victorian engineering near Blea Tunnel) and I walked down its length of about one hundred metres. We carried on going and met my Mum on her bike, with my brother Mark. We walked along the side of the railway until we saw the viaduct and then we sped off to the ice cream van. We all had an ice cream before setting off home.

Andrew Portnell 8J

The Three Peaks Challenge

"Relax! Don't push yourself Float! Come on. We are nearly at the easy bit now!"

The knot of puffing and cursing children persevered up the climb .

Without the aid of crampons, ropes and helicopters I found the course a little trying.

There are three types of people who generally go in for the Three Peaks Challenge:

• People who are inhumanly amazing at running and just do it to pass the time.

• People who are very good runners and want to achieve a quest.

• People who are absolutely rubbish and just want to say that they've done it.

I definitely fall into the third category. As Mr. Ogilvie would say, I am not a natural athlete, or in homo-sapiens speak: I am awful at running.

There is. on average, one peak fell run a term, and numerous less significant runs. If you do all three during the course of the year, you are awarded a certificate, a mention in assembly, and in my case major cheap thrills.

The runs are trying. I know that I felt like death running even the shortest one, but don't let that put you off. It is such a relief finishing the run, and it feels like such an achievement to have completed the challenge. I strongly advise going for it.

"That's it. Well done! We've finished. That's a great effort, all of you. Hoofin!"

And the challenge is complete,

Cross Country /J6 everyone who is at Catteral , or who has been through the establishment, knows, Thursday afternoon is Cross Country afternoon in the Winter and Spring Tenns. The very words bring dread to many pupils in their first few weeks at school, but before long, once the ability groups have been sorted out and there is a realisation that the staff have to run too, the fear subsides and the enjoyment begins - most people do actually seem to end up appreciating the twenty- to forty-minute sessions they do.

On the domestic front Malham House won both Scarret, which was run later than usual, and Terracs. a new flat course championship run around Lords because of the foot and mouth restrictions. These races provided the opportunity to select our ability groups and our teams for the season, with some new pupils showing off their running abilities and catching the selector's eye,

In the inter school events, the School teams put up very strong performances and it was another season where much silverware was accumulated. It must be said that we had a wealth of talent in all age groups and there was strength in depth, which helped us to achieve success. A lot of this was down to hard work, grit and determination.

The U9, U I 0 and U 1 1 relay teams kicked the season off at the Bronte Relays and there were some cracking individual and team performances which were a sign of things to come.

The V7 and YB girls' teams won their respective races at the Ingleborough Trophy hosted by Ingleton Middle School.

At the Malsis Invitation both the girls and boys U 1 1 s came 1 s1. and the U 1 3 boys' and girls' teams came 2nd.

At the North West Prep Schools, which was held at Malsis, we also performed strongly, the U 1 I boys and girls. teams came 2nd and the U 1 3 boys and girls both won.

The school teams performed strongly through the later parts of the season as well, with wins for the U 1 3 and U 1 1 boys at the Rawthey Run in very challenging conditions.

The Catteral Shield saw some 300 runners take to Pape's and the Chyli Field and again strong performances were put in by Catteral , with the U 1 3 boys winning. and the U 1 3 girls and both the U 1 1 teams coming 2nd.

The Grosvenor Championship was an interesting one on a challenging course and it certainly tested out the navigation skills of some! Our first three runners, towards the end of the race, were in the top three places but decided to take the 'scenic route' as they had difficulty following the markers. This did not prevent Catteral from winning the event, though, and the other five runners in the team managed to finish in the top six!

The U 1 0 boys impressed at Leeds Grammar School by winning the HMC Junior School Championships, with the U 1 1 girls coming in 2nd and the U 1 1 boys and U 1 0 girls finishing 3rd. These were super results against some very big schools and this bodes well for the future.

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The pick of the Catteral runners in years 7 and 8 had the annual opportunity to show their talents on the bigger stages of the district and county trials. At the Harrogate and Craven District trials there was some strong individual running: Isaac Parker, Monty Caudwell Todd and Toby Brown all went on to represent the team in North Yorkshire County trials at minor boys level (Y7); Sarah Marsh and Sophie Schofield ran for the minor girls (V7) and Joseph Parker ran for the YB and V9 combined boys. Runners who impressed at the County Trials were selected for the County team: lsaac Parker ran for the Y7 boys and Joe Parker was a guest for the YB and Vg boys. Both performed extremely well in the match with Humberside, each finishing 1 2th in his race.

It has been a long and tiring season but it has brought lots of success to the school and individual runners. Much fun has been had and a fair amount of sweat and tears shed in fields around the County of North Yorkshire. I wish all the teams the best for next year.

Joseph Parker 8J

Catteral Hall Sport

U I3 & U I I Soccer U I3 Soccer

The first team played 7 -a-side soccer for the entire season, with a 2:3: 1 formation. We had a squad of twenty and a second 7 played too. The majority of our fixtures were played in mini round robin tournaments. Our 'A' and 'B' sides got at least two games against opposition and as we usually had two substitutes per team it enabled a good number of players the chance to represent the School.

The regular first seven comprised of Andrew Bardsley who earned himself a place in goal; Ben Cooper and Euan Voigt were the team's usual defenders; I, Nick Wilson, was in the centre of midfield with Joseph Parker on the right midfield and Nick Thursby on the left of the mid field; Laurie Spade played up front on his own, with support from the two wide flanks.

We enjoyed our soccer and worked hard on our skills and teamwork. At our best we were pretty useful and knocked the ball about reasonably well.

We kicked off the season at home with a game against Cundall Manor School. However their team was fairly weak and we beat them by a considerable margin with the score ending up at 5-0.

The second match of the season was against Ripon Cathedral Choir School. In previous seasons we had played them at 1 1 -a-side and they had beaten us in the last two games. However this season was a different story, with our team notching up two wins over their A and B sides including an 8-0 thrashing.

The season continued well, with no real threats of defeat and good victories against Malsis, Cressbrook and Bentham. However, the last two matches really started to cause us problems. The first was against a strong Moorlands A team. Their skill and pace proved to be too much for us when they broke on the counter attack and they ended up beating us 3-1 . '"

The next game was away to Malsis on a surface that we weren't comfortable on, which was astro turf. It was very slippy because none of our team had the right astro turf footwear.

They scored first and led for a large proportion of the first half but we managed to pull one back just before half time. We went out of our rhythm during the half-time break and they scored early on in the second half. We managed to claw it back to 2-2 but we then let in two

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soft goals and the scoreline remained at 4-2.

Overall the season was successful , improvement in our individual and team play was evident and we produced many good performances. We also enjoyed our soccer.

I would like to thank Mr. Ogilvie for organizing the matches and refereeing and the Matrons for preparing the kit. Good luck next season.

Nick Wilson, Captain of U 1 3 Soccer

U 1 1 Soccer Tournament

If you think this year's World Cup was exciting you should have been at the HMC U 1 1 s' Soccer Tournament in March!

The season started brightly enough and we managed to fit in a couple of seven-a-side tournaments at Catteral before rain, rain and more rain played havoc with the rest of the season's U 1 1 's soccer fixture list.

We always put out two teams whenever we did play, which meant that our 'B' team was very much up against it, usually playing 'p.; teams from other schools. They found it difficult to score goals and therefore points, but the whole of the 'B' team squad stuck at their job with determination and enthusiasm.

Our '/J\ team performed very well in these matches and were always there or there abouts when the final points were totted up. At first we looked like seven fit rugby players covering the ground with boundless energy, tackling everything we could get at. Soon,

The photo right shows coach and players from both !4' and 'B' teams,

Mark Gemmell (captain half games) Tom Figgins (captain) Richard Heap (captain half games) Fraser Davies Henry Caudwell Todd Tim Mellin Harry Taylor James Bennett Sam Mather Alexander Bowring George O'Connell Joseph Campbell Christian Drysdale Edward Sykes Mark Portnell William Throup Joseph Martin Tony Spensley

however, the skills blossomed and teamwork and positional play developed. We were actually starting to look like a very tidy outfit when the monsoon season started and hindered our progress. We were then into the rugby sevens season and training for sevens and sevens tournaments took over.

The HMC U 1 1 s' Soccer Tournament on the 1 0th March meant we needed an abrupt switch in thinking from rugby to seven-a-side soccer. Catteral hosted the tournament and again we entered both an 'p.; and 'B' team. The 'B' team must again be corn mended on their spirit, as it really was an uphill struggle for them against usually 'f!\ teams from larger schools. They didn't manage a win, but they did more than just make the n umbers up and they all had a great time. The 'A' team looked very tasty. The tournament was shared between grass and Astroturf and - even taking in to consideration that coaches are usually very blinkered - on grass I fancied us against anyone. We came second in our group, which meant we went through to the quarter-final knockout stages. At the end of full time in the quarter-final there was no score, so we went into golden goal extra time - first to score wins. Deep in to extra time our striker hit one from outside the box and it flew into the roof of the net - we were in the semi-final.

The semi-final was on the Astroturf and this certainly caused some of our players' problems. Defensive balls we had dealt easily with on grass seemed to bounce over our defenders' legs and we were punished with a goal on one of these occasions. By the second half we were much more used to the Astro and were taking control. We had the majority of the play and came close on several occasions, but the damage had been done and we had lost 1-0 to the team which went on to win the tournament. We had one game left to play, the 3rd and 4th place play-off. Even after extra time the teams could not be separated so we were awarded 3rd equal. A terrific

Rugby Sevens 'Whirlwind Tour of the North East and Edinburgh'

On Saturday 1 1 th March, 1 0 boys left for what was supposed to be a two tournament rugby tour to the North East and Edinburgh. Mr. Ogilvie, Mr and Mrs Heap, and Mr Roberts accompanied us. We travelled up the M6 in blizzard conditions to Mowden Hall where we were due to play our first tournament. We arrived in sunshine and were then treated to a lovely lunch. During the lunch it snowed heavily and, with all the sixteen teams raring to go, there was a great disappointment when we heard the words 'Sorry, lads, it's cancelled'.

Mowden let us watch a Heineken Cup game in the Headmaster's House, which was kind. We then left for a swim in the wave pool at Prudhoe and tried hard to understand the local dialect of the Lifeguard who was actually trying to tell us the pool was closing and we should be getting out!

After swimming we made our way to MacDonalds at the Metro Centre and gorged ourselves on burgers and loads of other junk food. We waddled across to the

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The Sevens team had their usual 'early bird' tournament at Malsis, The Lewis Bootham Sevens. It was a glorious late September afternoon and ideally suited to running rugby. Our team, vthO had had just a few practice sessions together, put in a spirited performance and finished fourth in their table of the round robin pool stages. A lot of improvement was seen through the games and, although not big in size, there was reasonable talent i n the side and promise for the season ahead.

Cinema and ate more junk in front of a great film called 'Ocean's Eleven'.

It was getting fairly late and we made our way to the accommodation, the 'Formula One' hotel near Newcastle Airport. It was clean and functional and a place to put our heads down for the night. As everything was at budget prices and all food was from a vending machine, we had breakfast the next day at a Little Chef on route for Edinburgh and ate a 'Fat Boys' breakfast that even Jason Leonard would be proud of. As we ate, the staff tried to get hold of Merchiston Castle, without success, to see if the tournament was still on. So, we phoned Mowden Hall and they told us that the tournament was off due to the weather. We were all disappointed, before being told that Mowden had arranged a round robin with two schools who had overnighted with them and we were welcome to join in to make it four. As it was a last-minute arrangement we ended up having to change en route. We arrived and had a quick warm up before going on to the pitch and playing some of

probably did not do ourselves justice. However, it was another learning experience and it is always fun playing rugby.

Throughout the sevens season an enjoyable time was had by all and it was fun to have coached and taken the boys on tour. Thanks to Mr. Heap and Mr. Gemmell once more for their input.

Those who played: Chris Heap (Captain). Nick Thursby, Nick Wilson, Joe Parker, Ross Roberts, Ben Cooper, Ben Connor, Andrew Portnell, Spencer Moran, Matthew Pendlebury, James Middleton.

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our best sevens this season. We ended up winning all three of our matches, conceding no points in the process. That effectively meant that we won the unofficial Mowden 7s. We did lose our centre (not physically!) on Sunday, as Ben Cooper went to play for Harrogate in the Yorkshire cup final, which they won. It was a great weekend enjoyed by all and the end of another Catteral U 1 3 rugby year.

Thanks to all the staff, Mrs. Heap and Mr. Roberts for a fun time. Although we did not play as much rugby as we would have liked, we certainly packed a lot into two days. It was a great and memorable experience.

Christopher Heap and Nicho/as Thursby

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The season finished with our first visit as a School to The Terrington Sevens. This was a very big affair and there was some great rugby on display. We played like the 'curate's egg' - good in parts - and

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Catteral Hall Sport

Rugby Report 200 1/2 1st XV

Following last year's outstanding season, with only one loss, we really felt the pressure was on to try and repeat the feat.

Most of this season's players had at least two years of Catteral team rugby under their belts but only four of us had been part of the 1 st XV last year. So there was a good mix of experience that we had to work with and hopefully mould into a successful team. We also benefited from picking up Ben Cooper from Grosvenor House, who had a lot of playing experience with Harrogate.

With the exception of Spencer Moran, the team was not particularly large in stature; however, we more than made up for this with our enthusiasm, determination and passion for the game.

Our aim for the season was to develop our personal skills and create some structure in our play, to have some success and to enjoy the game. We tried to play an open running game with the ba!! very much in hand.

As a team, we took a while to gel but did manage to play some attractive rugby in fits and starts early on and achieved some vital victories in our first few games.

In the middle part of the season we met the 'big boys' on our fixture list. A!! of these matches were away trips, which never helps. We tended to be out -muscled and to a large extent were out-played in these games. However, even against these teams we had the occasional reminder of what we could achieve. When a!! the cylinders fired at once we looked 'Very good and a match for anyone, but we just could not seem to be consistent for the whole length of a game.

The forwards were a sturdy bunch and they worked hard to improve their skills and fitness. Good ground was made and in the set piece they scrummaged solidly and they jumped well in the line, generally winning their share of our ball and pinching some of the opposition's too. We rucked well but found it difficult against the faster, bigger sides, as we tended to be a little one-paced in open play in the first half of the season, before the changes were rung.

The backs showed much promise and with ball in hand always looked dangerous, but perhaps did not open up as many holes as they might have liked. There was no lack of effort, though, and we also possessed genuine pace in the form of Joe Parker who was used to good effect on the occasions when we created space for him to run free.

Defensively, we were pretty solid and few sides managed to muscle their way through our line. Chris Heap led from the front in this department, tackling strongly, and was ably supported by Robert Cavanagh, Nick Thursby, Nick Wilson and Ben Cooper. The team in general tackled we!! and we were never steamro!!ered.

This was certainly a very busy season at XV-a-side and we had many very close and exciting games. Those against Cressbrook House and Ampleforth were real nail-biters and certainly stood out.

So by the end of the season we can look back and say we improved as individuals and as a team, we had some success, we leamed about the game and ourselves and we had a lot of fun along the way.

Perhaps we did not win as many games as last year but in a!! other areas I think we achieved our aim.

Thanks to Mr. Ogilvie for his hard work, and for coaching cameos from Mr. Heap and Mr. Gemmell. Their help was appreclated.

Results

Rossoll la) W 5-37

Moorlands XII Ih) W 5 1 -0

Malsis Ih) W 1 7-5

Chetwynde y, 8 Ih) L 24-34

Settle Middle y, 8 Ih) L 1 5-3 1

5ilcoates (a) L 5-24

5.M.H. la) L 0-50

Ampleforth la) L 7-21

Cressbrook Ih) D 1 2- 1 2

Terra Nova (h) W 1 7-0

Mowden Hall Ih) W 2 1 - 1 4

Terrington (a) L 5-41

Well done to those who played: {full

colours awarded to those in bold print} Forwards: Chris Howard (prop), Robert Cavanagh (hooker) . Martin Wigfield Iprop}, Matthew Wright Iprop} , Spencer Moran (2nd row/No. 8) , Ben Connor (2nd row/No.8), Euan Voigt (2nd row) . Ryan Wilkinson (2nd row) , Chris Thompson (fJanker) , Matt Pendlebury (flanker) , lsaac Parker (fJanker) Backs: Ross Roberts {scrum halO, Nick Thursby (fly half) , Chris Heap - Captain (inside centre), Ben Cooper (outside centre) , Andy Portnell (wing) , Joe Parker (wing), Nick Wilson (wing/fu!! back) .

Christopher Heap 8H

2nd XV

Success at 2nd team level is quite difficult to quantify. In matches against other school's 2nd teams we did very well, certainly winning more games than we lost. We fared less well against opposing U 1 2'5 teams. Our second team players performed to the best of their abilities, but found it difficult to deal with the few outstanding athletes, who would have undoubtedly been in their school's 1 st XV had they played 1 st and 2nd team rugby rather than U 1 3's and U 1 2's. The best way to measure the success of the side is in terms of enjoyment and progression. I am sure we all

2nd XV Squad

Duncan MeUin (Captain) Simon Smith

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had 'fun' and we undoubtedly improved as individuals and certainly as a team. This improvement comes at a price for the second team. As the better players start to develop and to realise their potential, by becoming dominant players around whom the 2nd team is built. they are 'snaffled up' by the 1 st team coach. Although frustrating for team building, I am proud to say that over a quarter of the original 2nd team made it into the 1 st XV at some stage of the season.

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Andrew Bardsley Ceorge Bullough Edward James

biotllWS .,.... captalnlnc CatteraI 1st XV and Colts before In U1e same season. The Heap brothers achieved this proud honour this season

Charles Flynn Monty Caudwell Todd Martin Wigfield James Cavanagh Alex Chan lsaac Parker Laurie Spacie Aaron Stott Christopher Howard Phillip Lowe Ryan Wilkinson Michael Davies lan Jenkinson Matthew Kandt James Middleton Alexander Roberts

(200 1 -02).

Picture shows Richard Heap. Captain of the Colts. with his older brother Christapher Heap. Captain of the I st xv.

Catteral Hall Sport

Rugby

U 1 2s

The majority of Catteral senior rugby is played at 1 st and 2nd team level, but we do host an U 1 2's tournament at Catteral in February and like to fit i n a couple of fixtures before then to get us up to the boil. It was great fun coaching this side, as the boys were a mixture of 1 st XV, 2nd XII and U 1 I playeres. It is a chance to take talented players from different sides and try to quickly mould them into a team.

There was obviously a lot of potential in the squad and we easily won our games leading up to the tournament, scoring many good tries, shared out throughout many of the team. Come the U 1 2 Catteral tournament, "

confidence within the squad was rightfully high. The weather was awful, wet, windy and cold: still. much improved on that of the previous year!

We started off very well indeed, winning our first two games 1 3-0 and 1 5-0 against strong opposition. Our pack was dominating and, particularly considering the awful conditions, the backs were impressively attacking at pace and passing the ball around to good effect. Our third and final game was effectively the final. The weather got worse and the cold finally saw off a winger, and our pack leader, who had undoubtedly been our most influential player in the previous games; still, it was the same weather for both teams. We started slowly, conceding three tries i n quick succession. However, with a show of determination, we matched our opponents for the remainder of the game, but no further score was added. We came second and that was about right - certainly many promising players to work with for next year's 1 st Xv. SH

U 1 2's Squad

Christopher Thompson (Captain) Ben Con nor (P.L.) Alex Chan George Bullough Duncan MeUin Andrew Portnell Duncan Mellin Robert Cavanagh Richard Heap Martin Wigfield Mark Portnell Charles Flynn Andrew Bardsley Mark Gemmell Tim Mellin Matthew Wright

Ul l 's Squad Jack Aspden James Bennet Joseph Campbell Henry Caudwell Todd Christian Drysdale

Mark Cemmell Richard Heap (Captain)

Harry Kevill Joseph Martin Sarn Mather Tim Mellin George O'Connell Mark Portnell Tony Spensley Harry Taylor

U 1 1 XV

Won: 6 Drawn: Lost: 5

Colours awarded to: Mark Gemmell, Richard Heap, Mark Portnell.

As we all know, last year's season was decimated by the outbreak of the Foot and Mouth virus, which did not allow the team to develop as I would have liked, nor did it allow the U 1 O's to play together as a precursor to this season. I need not have been as anxious as I was. The boys did a great job of stepping up into the boots of those who had moved up themselves.

Throughout the season they have played hard and have taken some notable "scalps" - Mowden Hall ( 2 1 -7) and Terrington Hall (7-0) in particular; Harry Kevill's improved play in the second half was a boon. Our heaviest defeat was against Silcoates (24-7) . They were the biggest and most physical side we had come up

against thus far in the season. Lessons were learned.

As always it was pleasing to see the boys improve and develop throughout the season, and by the end we had a team that opponents had to work hard against to score. Our defence was good. The scrum , led b y Mark Portnell , had to work hard to provide ball for the backs. The back line was strong, with Harry Taylor and Joseph Martin , both i n year 5, providing great support for the players in the year above. Our top scorer, Mark Gemmell ( 1 1 3 paints) , was a key player as scrum half and worked well with Richard Heap, both i n attack and defence, and as the season progressed began to throw the bail out more widely. This proved effective against larger teams. Overcoming the temptation of holding onto the ball and having faith in the rest of the team took time for all the players.

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Three of my key memories: narrowly losing (5-0) to St Mary's Hall, thanks to an unlucky bounce; the Papplewick game (lost 1 2-0) against an impressive squad on tour from the South, which was well supported by parents; and the Terrington Hall game (won 7-0 ) , in which rare guts and determination were displayed, the boys knowing that they had worked hard for their win. I have been proud to coach, referee and take the U 1 1 'so The squad produces rugby of a good standard and manage to compete effectively against other schools with much larger numbers than Catteral.

I would like to thank Mr Heap for all his help, passion for the game, and advice. It should also be recognised that the training that many of the players have done with Chris Taylor and Guy Bolger (North Ribblesdale Rugby Club) has been of great help.

MJC

Catteral Hall Sport

1 st XI Cricket

The sun has certainly not shone on Catteral , or Giggleswick, cricket over the last two years. Last year the fixtures programme was affected by 'F&M' and this year most of our matches were washed-out by the near monsoon conditions that prevailed for much of the term.

Catteral's 1 st XI squad were also without nets on Pape's as they were under Portacabins throughout the term. We reverted to using the Senior School's excellent faci lities for our training. We netted in the Sports Hall or on Chapel when the sun dared make an appearance and, while the U 1 1 used Pape's Square, we made good use of Lord's. In al l , we played three games, losing two and drawing one with the remaining being washed out.

Our first game was against Malsis, away, on an astro turf strip in between heavy showers. This did not suit us much and our cricket was rather ropey as a result. Malsis, who had a strong team, batted first and made a big total of 1 77 for 8 in their avers. Our bowling was too sporadic and our fielding not at its best. We then set about trying to bat out for a draw. We were not up to the task and were dismissed for a lowly 30 runs. This was a fixture in which we were given a cricketing lesson. Our cricket. and our approach to the game, had to improve.

Against Cundall we bowled and fielded pretty well and looked more like a team. We restricted their scoring to 1 1 8 for 8. At the end of their innings, we thought that we might be able to play for a win. Our innings started promisingly and the openers put on a very promising performance that was carried on by the next few batsman. All was going to plan until we lost a number of quick wickets to good Cundall fielding. Our late order batsmen came to the crease and we began to give wickets away carelessly. In the end Andy Portnell managed to see us to the end of the afternoon and we squeezed a

rather lucky draw with 78 runs scored for the loss of 9 wickets.

At Moorlands we met a side which gave us a good, close and exciting game. It was a bit like a re-run of the Cundall game but on an astro turf strip. We batted first and our openers did a decent job in laying the foundations, Nick Wilson, Matt Wright and Euan Voigt all chipped in with useful runs and we posted a reasonable, but not enonnous, total of 7 1 . In order to win the game we had to bowl with unwavering accuracy and to our field placings. We made good early inroads into their top order and looked like we might achieve the task, however, their late middle order was strong and our bowling began to wilt somewhat. We I:x>wled too many half volleys and the runs were eventually knocked off by the home side for the loss of 6 wickets. We had to go home, once more, with a disappointing loss.

We tried hard in the sessions on the square and in the nets to develop our techniques in the various disciplines of the game and

U I I Cricket

gradual improvements were realised. As a team we had some good individuals and Messers. Jenkinson, Thursby, Wilson, Wright and Voigt all showed ability but found performing with consistency a problem. The supporting members of the team gained a lot of experience in, sometimes, trying circumstances and progress was made. What we should all take away from this season is the necessity to practise with purpose so that what goes on in the nets we take out on to the field of play and, above all, we need to be more disceming and patient whether we are fielding or batting.

It has been a hard, and at times, frustrating season but we have leamed a great deal, not least, to try and enjoy our cricket.

Thanks to all the team who stuck at it and to Mr: Gemmell and Mr: Ogilvie for their input, time and patience!

Fulf Colours: Nick Thursby, lan Jenkinson.

Nicholas Thursby 8J

The season started deceptively well, with good weather and a lovely pitch. The team were led by Captain Mark Gemmell and ably supported by wicket keeper Mark Portnell and the ever­sharp Richard Heap. The first half of the team sel&ted themselves, and there was keen competition for the remaining places. We started with a match with Westville, played under "everyone gets a bowl and a bat� rules. We started well, but the lack of expertise in depth counted against us, as it would all season. Throughout, we made promising openings with both bat and ball, but ran out of steam in mid·innings, which let the opposition re<over. Still, it was a young team, and the experience is all helpful. Chris Gemmell's cover drive makes up for the lack of sunshine, and Christian Orysdale with bat, and Sam Mather with ball, made great strides during the season. Benoit Gautier added a welcome continental flavour.

Sadly, most of the term was a wash out, and we were unable to get nearly enough practice between matches: most of the ducks on the square were the beaked sort. In one case, we gave up and played soccer on the Astroturf and water polo (in the pool, not the gully), and we played a lot of quikcricket on the tennis courts. Nicole Slater was a great enthusiast who kept the reserves building up their skills. The exciting finale was a six-a-side tournament at Bronte House. Qualification from the group matches depended on a �bowl out" after a tie with Ashville, and our top marksmen hit the stumps unerringly, taking us to the Plate semi-final with Yarm. A great start had them reeling, but their last wicket stand recovered and they edged it, despite the rain gods galloping to our rescue, just too late. An enthusiastic season, with lots of progress, although not fully represented by the results. RDH

Netball With the advent of the new Hockey facilities, it was decided to rearrange our match commitments, putting Netball into the Spring Term. A huge success for Hockey, but disastrous for NetbalL It was not possible to change many of our traditional fixtures to the Spring and the weather was particularly wet, causing others to be cancelled.

With little practice, the U 1 3 Team played two of our strongest opponents, Saint Mary's Hall and Casterton. Both games were lost by "a lot to a little" but the girls learned from the experiences and went on to win matches against Ripley St Thomas, Ingleton Middle School and Skipton Girls' High School.

Most of the Year 8 girls played in a match but there were no Colours awarded this year.

The U 1 2 Team showed potential but, with more enthusiastic girls to select a team from, and few matches, there was not the opportunity to develop a regular team. At the beginning of term, the team just lost in a very close match against St Mary's Hall , followed by a similar result against Casterton. There were successes and matches were won against Ingleton Middle School and Ripley St Thomas.

We shall begin Netball training much earlier in the 2002/03 season and look forward to playing possibly U 1 3 A and B Teams. EMB

Rounders

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The Summer Term's Rounders can easily be summed up, "Wet, Wet, Wet". From a very full fixture list, match after match was cancelled, as Pape's Field and other schools' pitches disappeared under water.

The only fixture the U 1 3 Team were able to play was right at the start of the season against Queen Margaret's School in the Jet Tournament. The match was very close and there was some fine fielding and batting from both sides, but we didn't score enough rounders to win. It was an encouraging start to a season that didn't happen, much disappointment all round.

The U 1 2 Team easily won the match they played against Ingleton Middle School and show promise for the future.

With their matches coming later in the season, the U 1 1 did play more. Their first match was against St Mary's Hall . who had had more opportunities to practise match play and were well in the lead after the first innings. Catterall U I I s' second innings was much more even, and though we did not win, the girls played well. Against Ingleton Middle School the team won. At the end of term the U 1 1 s took part in a tournament at Harrogate Ladies' College, in which we won two matches and lost two. A most enjoyable afternoon, AND the rain only began as we were leaving. EMB

Catteral Hall Sport

Hockey Report 200 1 -2002 Captains: lsabel Marshall; Stephanie Vickers

The season was very busy, with lots of U 1 3 and U 1 1 matches both at 7 a-side and ! l -a-side. The U 1 35 lost the first game against Ripley St Thomas. but were then undefeated, until losing narrowly to Queen Mary's and King Edward's of Lytham, who were a very skilful team.

The astro-turf played a vital role in this season's development. This was the first year that all girls were playing regular hockey on a superb surface. The progress the girls made was impressive and everyone developed in some way.

The U 1 3 team gelled together under Isabel's influence of being a committed and enthusiastic captain, even when she was injured. The defence of Shona Bruno, Abigail Calland and Michelle Green made up an extremely strong and impenetrable back line, which protected Ellie Kirby, a new goalkeeper, from having to save many 'would-be' goals. EWe made an impressive start by saving most shots put against her: The midfield worked hard in every game. Alice Lilley, Louise Turner, Nicola Howie and Imogen Drysdale fought for the ball from defence, and fed through to the attackers consistently. The wings - Isabel and Victoria Ferran - ran the sidelines tirelessly, setting up scoring opportunities for Alex Stamper, Jodie Stacey and Pheobe Lebrecht. Rebecca Dubock made some appearances along with Rebecca Nieuwenhuis being star 'motivator' from the sidelines!

The U 1 2s didn't have so many matches but went on to win the Harrogate and Craven U 1 2 7 -a-side A &. B tournament. This was a fantastic result as many of the girls were playing 'out' of position. Well done all of the U 1 2's1

The U I 1 team were outstanding! The triangular play that Zoe Boult, Megan Taylor and Ciaire Lilley created showed real teamwork and understanding. The girls only lost one match, which was part of a tournament held at Malsis. Goalkeeper, Izzy Vyvyan , made some real committed saves. Tiphanie Kitchen played very well all season as the sweeper. She learned to drive onto the ball and feed it out wide to Claire and Megan. The midfield of Grace Farmer and Zoe Soult worked tirelessly, running all over the pitch passing useful balls up to Lucy Wright and Abbie Schofield, who improved rapidly throughout the season and scored some impressive goals between them.

The end of season awards went to:

Top goal-scorer: Best goal:

Most Improved player: U 1 1 Captain: U 1 3 Captain:

Victoria Ferran Megan Taylor [against SMH) Christy Moseley Claire Lilley Isabel Marshall

Well done to all girls. Each and every one worked hard every games session, showing determination, commitment and a

willingness to learn and improve. I am proud of all girls and we had some great results and a good time!

Next season will be just as hard, if not harder, with more matches, more

tournaments and more boys' matches!

Thank you for all the parental support in all weathers and to Miss Thompson for being an indispensable co-coach!

The captains and vice captains for season 2002-03 will be,

U 1 3 - Jodie Stacey and Alex Stamper U 1 2 - Claire Lllley and Zoe Boult U 1 1 - Grace Farmer and Lucy Shuker

UH

Hockey Tournament at Malsis School So far, so good. Well, no rain. We had all taken the precaution and packed enough layers to last a week anyway. It was Sunday the 1 0th of February. There were to be three Catteral teams to compete in this tournament: U 1 3 boys, U 1 3 girls and an U 1 1 girls' team.

We arrived at Malsis without much time to spare. The U 1 3 boys were up first and they were definitely nervous. There was plenty of talent in the team, without a doubt, but they had never played as a team. Their first match was inside, against a team that knew what they were doing. We held out but sadly lost. The boys lost the other 3 matches as well. At least they had the experience. One person who stood out was the goalkeeper, Ben Con nor. He had never had the goalie kit on before, but played like a pro.

The U 1 1 girls had a bit more success than the boys. They were the only U 1 1 all girls' team. The games, all played inside, were fast and furious. Quite a change to what we're used to. We didn't win any matches but at least there were some goals scored by Claire Lil ley.

Last but not least, the U 1 3 girls' team. We had had a successful season so far. Yet again, we were the only all-girls team i n our group. We had 4 very educational matches. Even though we didn't win (bar one) any there was a lot to learn. The one we did win was against our own U 1 3 boys in the semi final. There was tremendous aggression involved in the matches, especially against boys. We played strongly as a team and will gain in knowledge.

We did come home empty-handed, but were grateful for the experience. There's nothing better than an afternoon of hockey. The worst bit is getting up next day and trying to walk!!

Izzie Marshall (Hockey Captain)

C H R O N I C L E 2 0 0 2

Tennis Coaching In the summer term Mrs. Portnell takes a group of pupils from all years for tennis coaching in their free time on the Catteral Hall tennis court.

Lots of people take tennis lessons. have done for three years now and I really enjoy it. We get into our P.E. kit and go down to the court, then we do a thorough warm-up, which is usually followed by a few activities and then a game.

Mrs. Portnell teaches us to improve in lots of areas such as our stroke and our overhead serve as well as our backhands. She helps us with things like where to stand in a game, depending whether you're a receiver or a receiver's partner: She also helps us how to count points in a match and when its 'deuce', 'advantage' and 'game' . Some of the exercises we do are aimed to improve our movement and how quick we are, which includes how quick our reactions are.

Matthew Wright has had tennis coaching for five years and he says. 'It is really good fun and it's very beneficial. I'll be sorry not to do it next year!'

Daniel Wong has played tennis for two terms and he says, 'This is my second term and it's been really good fun. Mrs. Portnell is very kind and always understands when you do something wrong.'

I really enjoy tennis coaching and I too will be sorry to leave it this year.

Alice Lilley, BH

" Between my finger and my thumb The squat pen rests "

The River Queen's Sorrow

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In a lofty room Out of a cobweb by window

Down! Down!

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Run the dusty path Out the spiky gate

Out! Out!

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One foggy Autumn afternoon We set off on a run

Mr Searson took us off

It was a lot of fun

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We reached the flag quite quickly

But Mr Searson cried

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The rest was uneventful

Until we came back down Mr Searson tripped himself

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But this did not stop h i m So off w e set off back down again

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The SUMMER SCHOOL

Year 2 for Summer School , and we had high hopes of building on last year's good start. In the end, numbers were well above double, as was the boarding ratio - and all without the super weather of last year. We ran for three weeks this time and offered more 'Skillsbuilder Courses'.

One hundred 7-14 year olds enjoyed the mixture of useful mornings and sporting afternoons; lots took the chance of boarding for a few nights, and the cosmopolitan mix was much appreciated - a <illf' quarter of the children � came from the four corners of the earth. At one point we n umbered seven different nationalities. The middle week was at capacity, and we had to turn boarders away.

Having last year offered something for the older children, it seemed only right to extend the idea to the 3-7s. The Mill House Summer Club was a bit l ike the M25: long awaited and full instantly. It was lovely to see the l ittle ones learning through play, and enjoying special cycle (and toy tractor!) days, fancy dress days, picnic days and lots more.

Trips out included Lancaster Castle and Dungeon, White Scar Caves, The Forbidden Corner at Leyburn, Morecambe Beach (by popular request), Tropical World and The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television.

The two Summer Schools are amply fulfiling their goals - of providing positive and purposeful activity in the long summer holidays; and of spread ing Giggleswick's good name far and wide. They are possible thanks to the terrific energy and enthusiasm of the staff, at both Catteral and Mil l House. "Thank-you" on behalf of all the children who had such fun last July.

Summer School and Summer Club 2003: Monday 1 4 July to Friday 1 August 01 729 8931 00

Mill House

A visit to the Tutankhamun Exhibition

in Blackpool One day I went to Tutankhamun Exhibition. We saw Tutankhmun's golden mask and coffins. We watched a video about who found Tutankhmun and where he is now. After we looked at the golden statues and we saw the rosetta stone, it was a little bit bigger than I thought. We saw 3 beds that Tutankhmun used to sleep in. There were 3 animals on the beds, a lion, a cow and a cross between a crocodile, a hippopotamus and a feline, We saw a sphinx and a creosphinx, We took some pencils and paperwork and clipboards. We saw a massive sphinx and a scribe, he wrote letters for people who couldn't write. We saw a mummified heron. We saw the Egyptian flag, it had 3 colours on it, red. black white and gold for the eagle in the middle of the flag. We saw some hieroglyphs too on the wallpaintings. We saw a queen called Nefertiti . We saw a scarab, it was very small like a crumb. After that we went to lunch. I sat next to Lottie. I had an apple, a Twix, crisps, some sandwiches and Ribena. It was very nice. After that we-did the second sheet. After that we went to the shop. I bought 2 badges and 1 Egyptian penny.

Ben Janes: Year 2

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The Quarry

We wore hard hats and fluorescent jackets. There are 6 people who work at the quarry. We saw the drill holes, they are 1 9 metres deep. I got my feet all dirty. We had a turn to look at all the levers. It was great fun. Then we went up a high path and we went into a hut. Mrs Luchetti was given a stone. We went out of the hut and we were shown th dust stones and big stones. We went into the big hut and took our hats and jackets off. Then we got our feet cleaned and we went back to school.

Katy Tunstall: Year 2

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A Visit To The Estate Agents

Yesterday we went to the Estate Agents in Settle. He told us about houses. He puts up notices saying SOLD. James Tunstall: Reception

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One day when I went to school I met my friends like usual, I read like usual but there was something wrong. I felt like the whole world had turned upside down. I went to look out of the window. The sky was black and I could see the moon, no one had noticed. At lunch I told my best friends Charlotte and Pally, so we made plans at playtime. We decided to tell everyone in our class. We went to tell Katy. We found Katy playing mermaids with Holly. We whispered it to Katy. We all went to tell the boys. They were all playing

tig. We told them what had happened. We walked

around the playground and we found a glowing

thing shaped in an arch. We all walked

through it and landed in a forest. There was a spaceship in the sky, it landed and they dragged us inside. They said

they would make us into food. We pressed a button and the

spaceship shook. We pressed another button and it slowly moved along the ground, then we pulled a lever and the arch appeared. We ran through it and we landed at school. The sky was blue now, it was all over.

Emily Bolger: Year 2

My Favourite Place in School

The Painting Room

My favourite place in school is the painting room, because I like painting. The painting room has got tables in it, paints, brushes, sponges, there are paper racks too. Emily Bolger: Year 2

The Swimming Pool

My favourite place in school is the swimming pool. I like the pool because I like swimming the butterfly stroke, diving and swimming under the water. Katy Tunstall: Year 2

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The Chapel

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My favourite place in school is the chapel, because my Daddy works there. It is a very, very, very, very, very beautiful building; especially when you lie on the cross and look up at the angels dancing in a circle. Polly Sykes: Year 2

The Playground

My favourite place in school is the playground, because you can have time to have fresh air. I like playing with my friends. There is loads and loads of space to run around. It is fun. There are lots of things to climb on. Ben Jones: Year 2

Look out for the Big Bad Whale!

One day a turtle went for a walk and he was lonely, he didn't even have one friend. $0 he went to find one. First he saw a dolphin "Will you be my friend?" said the turtle but all the dolphin said was "ssshh!" "Why?" 'whispered the turtle. "Because, look a whale" said dolphin. "W w w where" said turtle pretending not to be scared but actually he was terrified. "Maybe he will be my friend" said turtle. "NO!" shouted dolphin, but it was too late. Turtle had gone. "Please be my friend" said turtle. I will not be your friend, but you can be my dinner!" Turtle now wears a shell on his back so he can never be eaten.

Charlotte Bell: Year 2

Look out for the Big Bad Dolphin

One day a little fish was swimming about. He met a hermit crab "Hello, do you want a race?" "OK" said the hermit crab. So they got some seaweed and made a starting line and a finish line. The hermit crab said "GO!" really loudly and off they went. The hermit crab was winning! The little fish went off the tracks and went deep down under the sea. It was very dark under the sea and the little fish was scared. "Oh no here comes the big bad - - - - DOLPHIN" He swam away quickly but the dolphin followed him. He swam home but the dolphin followed him again. He went to his Mum and looked behind him, there was no dolphin. "Phew!" Pally Sykes: Year 2

Mill House

Malham Tarn Field Centre

On Friday we went to Malham Tarn. In the first game I was Holly Hedgehog then I had to find the worms. Mr Wilson gave everyone a cup and we had to fill it with smelly things to make a smelly cocktail. Then we found ants and then we made a nest for a mouse. We put water in it. Then we played.

Holly Webster: Year One

On Friday we went to Malham Tarn. We went into the wood. We had to stand in a circle. My name was Lewis Lion.

Lewis Renwick: Reception

Harmony in Red

When we arrived at Malham Tarn we followed the boardwalk to the peat pools. That is where we were going to do pond dipping. We saw a gi-normous water boatman that swims on its back. Rory was my partner. We caught a diving beetle.

Mrs Kitchen came with us. We also found some frogspawn, then we went to a bird hide. We looked out of the windows. Ben picked up a leaflet about fishing, then we went for lunch. I had a ham sandwich. We went down a big hi l l , the pupils ran down. We played a game where there was a shark and we had a little football. We threw it to each other, the shark had to get the ball, it was hard. Then we played an energy game. We had a cup with a hole in it, there were 2 big buckets, we had to get the water in the cup to the other side. Then we saw how much we had in the other bucket. That was the fish's energy.

Sam Wood: Year 2

C H R O N I C L E 2 0 0 2

In the garden

The Nursery children enjoyed learning about growing things and exploring the garden. We grew a fine crop of potatoes and cooked our own chips. The children also grew some herbs to take home.

A favourite activity was learning about garden bugs-friend and foe! We managed to collect many specimens both alive and dead.

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The Colden jubilee

This year is the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth the second has been our Queen for 50 years Lewis Renwick

On Friday 3 1 st May we had a Golden Jubilee Garden Party. Lewis and I put cream on the scones at our Garden Party. lames Tunstall

I enjoyed pouring the tea for the mummys. Holly Webster

We danced with Union Jack flags. Catherine Mills

I enjoyed putting jam and butter on the scones. Lizzy Wheeler

We put flour, sugar, one egg and some milk in a bowl to make some scones for our Golden Jubilee. Annabe/ Walker

I liked it when we decorated the garden with red, white and blue ribbons. Lewis Renwick

I liked setting the table for our Garden Party_ Charlotte Fowler

We painted pictures of the queen. We showed them to our mums. Stefanie Hill

James Tunstal/: Reception

Sports Day

This year we had a had beautiful day for our Summer Sports. Everyone at Mill House joined in, from the youngest in the Nursery to staff and parents.

C H R O N I C L E 2 0 0 2

Lesson on Steam

Our visit to the Embsey and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. The children were able to step aboard to learn how the steam engine worked.

Children's Marathon Challenge

Mr Tickle and his friends took part in the London Marathon this year, raising funds for Children With Leukaemia, Great Ormond Street. The children at Mill House supported the Mr Men by doing a Literacy Challenge-26 answers (one for each mile). We raised £ 1 62.50 for the charity and the children all received 'Mr Men stick-em-on badges' as a reward for their efforts.

Sponsored Swim (in aid of the NSPCC)

This has become an annual event for Mill House. The children enjoy showing off their water skills while learning to care for others less fortunate that themselves.

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Mill House

M y Granny i s special because she lets me stay over: She lets me paint at her house. Charlotte Fowler: Reception

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The Duck Who Couldn't Quack

Once upon a time on a farm there was a family of ducks. They lived near a pond. They went in the pond every day to have a bath. They went over to the pond to find some pond weed and when they were full they went for a sleep on the side on the pond. But then a fox came and the small duckling did the loudest QUACK you have ever heard before. QUACK went the little duck. The fox was frightened and he ran away.

James Tunstall

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Visit to Greenfoot Yesterday aftemoon we went to Greenfoot. Greenfoot is a special home for old people. Mr Ridley is a vicar: He came with us. We went to see a man called Ted he is 92 years old. Then we went to see Mary who is 86 years old.

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