Summer Term 2008
Latin Prayer
30th June 2008
Congratulations to those of you who have been nominated for Merit Awards, and in particular to Alex and Laura MacBean, Stephanie McKelvey, Lydia Ferris and Chloe Mitchell who have won Honours Awards. Thank you very much indeed to Year 10 for undertaking the head Masters Sponsored Walk in some good humour on behalf of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. Please could you hand in the money to the School Office. Miss Shorrock’s performances were very well received by all. I thoroughly enjoyed the Year 7 drama presentations on Thursday. I hear Friday’s were equally stimulating.
Sports
I would like to read an email I received from Mr Thomas about the U15 Uppingham Cricket Festival. "What a wonderful trip! The three days away have been fantastic. The cricket, the boys, the hospitality and the new friends made, have made this whole festival worthwhile and will hopefully lead on to many more festivals in the future. The organiser has invited us to remain a part of the festival in the future on the back of some excellent performances and most importantly the manner in which the boys conducted themselves. The statement from the organiser and the Uppingham staff, that we had enhanced the festival with our presence was a really nice sentiment to receive. Many positive comments were passed about the Blundellians behaviour, manners and performances from an Old Boy, to staff, from caterers to opposition parents. The boys certainly did the school proud throughout the week, not just on the pitch, but off it as well." They beat Uppingham and Marlborough and lost to Eton. They were equal top, but lost on countback.
There were some other excellent cricket performances this week. The 1st XI beat a very strong Queen’s Taunton team, with Justin Williams scoring 95, and taking 5 wickets. Well done also to Robin Hill who on his debut took 3 wickets. The 2nd XI won a very exciting match here. Mid week the U15 team representing Devon beat Cornwall and therefore go forward to the regional finals of The Daily Telegraph competition. The U14s played very well but lost in the final of the Devon Cup. Mr Treseder asks me to announce that there will be a festival of cricket on Little Field tonight commencing at 4pm. Germany v Rest of the World (ex UK). The cricket presentation evening will be in here on Wednesday night. The BBQ/Hog Roast venue will be announced on the evening, but it is likely to be outside the marquee (please do not go into the tent).
This week has seen The Save the Children tennis tournaments. The Ladies Doubles was won by Sarah Malcolm and Victoria Margesson; I have their certificates here. (Runners up were Louise Youngman and Gerry Villiers). The Mixed Doubles was won by Mr Wheatley and Madame Wright. Throughout the school you raised over £2,200 for charity - well done.
This week
- I hope many of you will support your friends in the School Concert in here on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
- Lower Sixth Sexual Health Sessions TODAY (Monday). Please check the group lists on the Academic Notice Board or on House Notice Boards so you know which group you are in and at what time you should turn up for your session at Westlake with Mrs Bayliss. You should NOT need to miss any Academic Lessons as it takes place either in your free lessons or your PSD Lesson.
END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS, SUMMER 2008
This is the last week of term, and it will bring lots of fun, but please be mindful that it is also extremely busy and therefore please look after each other. Please make sure you look your very best on Friday.
Thursday 3rd July: Leavers who have joined the OB Club may wear their OB ties from this day.
Normal timetable until lunch.
Friday 4th July:
School uniform or suits/girls' equivalent for the Sixth Form
After Prize giving, tea will be on Big Field if fine, or in the Dining Hall if wet. Pupils may join their parents at tea but must ensure that guests are served first. Term ends after Speeches: School Rules apply until pupils have left the school campus. The Friends of Blundell's Summer Ball (for ticket holders only) takes place from 7.15pm.
- Will Year 9 please check their House Notice Boards for details of the Chulmleigh Final Evaluation Day on Wednesday 2nd July.
- Mr Brigden asks me to remind you that all Sponsored Swim money needs to be with him by the end of term.
Ian Davenport
Head Master
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