School Notes Lent 2016

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Rugby 1st XV

It seemed rather fitting that in what sadly appears to be our last season playing as a XV that the 1st team

should have such a remarkable and wonderful season.If the powers that be have their way then it is shall

be with our heads held high that we close a fabulous chapter on the game and the school's history.

The 1st XV this year were a superb side.What we lacked in size and height, being by quite some margin

the smallest team on the circuit, was made up for by bravery, determination and fearsome technical skill.

At the outset of the season things seemed stacked up against us with the captain out ill and not really on

games properly until after the first exeat. However, in Russell's absence Boyo, the vice captain and pack

leader, grew like a man possessed,marshalling his troops and playing sublime rugby, running with aggression

and guile, almost single-handedly beating a Milbourne Lodge side that were much fancied and did not

register another loss over the season.To be 12 points down at half time and come back to win by 12 wasextraordinary and a testament to both Boyo's leadership and his terrifying ability with the ball in hand.

Given the appalling weather conditions it was no surprise that the Wellesley House match was cancelled

but it was with much relief and no little thanks to both Headmasters that we were able to play on a firm

pitch against Brambletye, who were put to the sword with scant regard for their size 39-0. Bishopsgate

were similarly brushed aside 43-0 and we began to play with some real style, Hagg-Davies, the smallest

player on the team, often jinking his way through the flailing arms of defenders from the wing.We proved

far too strong for Dorset House winning 54-5 and began to show just how dominant we could be as a

team, however, our sternest test so far in the season came against a mighty Woodcote House side that

had humbled us at the end of the Michaelmas term. It was a titanic struggle and really either side could

have won,but through sheer grit and determination we held our nerve and squeaked through the victors

away at Woodcote 10-15. It must be mentioned that had it not been for the efforts of Hinchliffe at the

breakdown, constantly turning the ball over just when we were being pinned on our tr y line we could not

have won. Going into the match against Horris Hill we felt confident that we could match the much

vaunted and fancied side, however, in what was certainly the most controversial game of the season we

had a try disallowed and were exceptionally unlucky to lose 7-12.The 1st XV had played like lions to

defend their unbeaten record and it seemed terribly unfair that it should be lost in this way away from

home. Senior mi in particular put in a characteristically doughty performance in the sodden conditions.

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SUNNINGDALE

SCHOOL

SCHOOL NOTES LENT 2016

COMMENT

There is no doubt that working together brings

great success. This has been demonstrated

throughout the school this term to fantastic

effect. It is an essential part of growing up to

learn that when we trust those around us and

support each other, the enjoyment of anyactivity is greater and good results follow.

This term has been remarkably successful.

A group of boys worked hard in the Art Room

almost every evening. They loved the cama-

raderie of it and two of them were rewarded

with scholarships.Those scholarships should

not be just seen as a reward for those two boys

but for the group as a whole.

This will go down as a very successful rugby

season.Throughout the school,great teamwork

led to excellent results and the undefeated 2nd

XV deserve huge praise for their efforts.The

fives team were by far the most successful in

recent memory and it was the strength in

depth that helped achieve those wonderful

tournament wins.

Robin Hood was wonderful and there can be

no greater example of working together than

every boy in the school being involved.This

creates amazing unity throughout the school;

working together for a shared purpose.

Sunningdale 1st XV and 2nd XV. Played 20, won 18, lost 2. Points for: 770.Points against 98.

The 1st XV in their win against Ludgrove


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SCHOOL NOTES

FORM PRIZES

VI Buxton, Hopton ma, Lazaro ma

VIa Efemuai, Hagg-Davies, Zakhir ma

VIb Gavrilov, Pearson,Jegede

V Hinchcliffe, Lewis ma

Va Hobbs, Wang

IV Boscawen, Zakhir mi

III Bhardwaj, Allen

II Caddy mi, Field mi,Phelps

I Dyachenko mi, Barraclough mi

Show Ups: Dyachenko ma (15)

Compliments: Arthur (26)

General Knowledge:

Senior: 1st Hopkins + Buxton

Junior: 1st Guest - Gornell, 2nd Dawson

3rd Phelps

Skiing: Carrelet Bell: Hinchcliffe

Fives Cup: Russell

Rugby: Most Improved: Treacher

7’s Cup: Hagg-Davies

Rugby Cup: Boyo

Townsend Warner

History Prize

Of the more than 1000 entrants to the annual

Townsend Warner History Prize, Hawkey,Tirado

and Senior ma were selected to go through to

the second round. Our best results for many

years. Senior ma should be picked out for par-

ticular praise, having come 60th in the country in

Paper 1 and Tirado did exceptionally in Paper 2,

coming seventh. Sunningdale was given a special

mention as a small school punching above its

weight.Well doneTirado, Hawkey and Senior ma.

French Food Tasting

In French, as part of learning about French food, Form IV enjoyed a

macaroon degustation (thanks to a kind parent), where they had to

put into practice their learning of the different flavours, as well as a

French cheese tasting…

World Book Day

World Book Day was a really special event this year, partly because we changed the rules slightly and

turned intoWorld BookWeek!We had a smorgasbord of literary events throughout the week that were

fun and interesting and most importantly, all to do with the joys of reading and the power of words.

Amongst other bookish delights we were lucky enough to be visited by the renowned, Oxford based poet,

George Chopping who read some of his fantastic and whimsical poetry and got the entire school to

produce haikus and acrostic poems.We played host to N. S. Blackman, author of the popular Secret

Dinosaur series,who held some brilliant creative writing workshops with the junior school. We were alsovisited by Theo Brun who is a novelist and who talked to the boys about what it takes to be a writer

professionally and the importance of hanging on to your creative dreams, no matter how small as one

never knows where they might take you. Interspersed with all this literary inspiration was the usual

Sunningdale mix of teachers in costume, wonderful art,based on favourite novels,Harry Potter in French,

an attempt to write a school novel using the game consequences, and lots of fun! Thank you so much to

all who helped.

A.D.V


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House Dinner

Girdlestone were the winners of the House

Competition this term. We had Brie in bread-

crumbs with cranberry sauce, steak and skinny

chips and chocolate fondant,all beautifully made

by Darren and Kevin.

Old Boys News

Congratulations to Alexander Knidersley on the

birth of his second son, to Emily Lewis on the

birth of her son and to Frederick Windsor, a

second daughter. Moritz Flick is studying in

Tehran and George Oliver will be running the

London Marathon in aid of a soldier’s Charity.

We regret to announce the death of Mikie

Strathmore in February.

Table Tennis

The table tennis season consisted of an in-house

Sunday tournament where the final of Hawkey

versus Mueller came as a result of an intense

group format followed by the unforgiving knock-

out stages.The final was played out in front of

the rest of the school following Sunday chapel

and it was Hawkey who ultimately held his

nerve. In teamplay, two away fixtures versus our

neighbours Papplewick ensued.In the first, using

the singles format, the senior team of Buxton,Mueller-Ansar, Efemuai and Hawkey came up

against some formidable opponents. Although

winning some of their legs, Papplewick edged

ahead and took the honours. In the juniors,

things were a lot tighter. Osborne, De Carlos,

Henderson and Lazaro mi.competed really well

and eventually only lost out by the odd leg. In

the second of the fixtures, doubles was the

theme. Buxton and Efemuai fought valiantly,

often displaying some terrific play. The second

pairing of Lamb andArthur struggled to contain

their superior opponents but dug deep through-

out! In the junior section, Osborne and DeCarlos were unbeaten in their three matches,

whilst Berridge and Jackson mi. put up a good

fight in winning one out of their three matches.

M.P.G

Robin Hood! A parent writes...

The Sunningdale Concert is a much-anticipated and heart-warming part of the school year, full of fun and

wit. The concert also captures the passing of time as the small, uncertain youngsters in the chorus line

grow up and take on the lead roles with brimming confidence and swagger. Robin Hood was another

ambitious production with a challenging script and lots of big songs which were performed with

unforgettable style and enthusiasm.

Arthur as Robin and Pearson as Guy of Gisborne played the two main parts to absolute perfection. The

role of Robin was difficult to get right with a large number of lines and songs.Arthur pulled it off with

considerable panache and bags of confidence. Pearson,as the dastardly Guy of Gisborne,was also excellent.

His deft and witty turn of phrase, pantomime gestures and natural comedic turns had the audience in

stitches throughout.

To the horror of the boys, nearly half the cast had to play the fairer sex. Senior Mi as the Nell the Innkeeper,

the indignant Midge the Miller (Cartwright),Wilson‘the hard of hearing’, Lady Gwendolyn the ungrateful

(Grinling) and the three ugly sisters (Barrett, Jackson mi and min) to name but a few, were all noticeably

uncomfortable in their frocks which only added to the entertainment.

The large supporting cast clearly enjoyed them-

selves thoroughly, ‘aye, aye-ing’ their way through

the script with huge enthusiasm,which duly rubbed

off on the audience. Robin’s band of merry men

including his trusty side-kick Will Scarlet (Davies),

the burly Friar Tuck (Warde-Norbury), Tuck’s

impish mini-me (Phelps) and Dyachenko ma as the

towering Little John, created much merriment on

stage. In the Gisborne camp (boo-hiss), Saville

Sneath played a convincing Oswald the (very) Un-

ready supported by the incompetent and comical

sheriff’s deputies (Horton, Lamb and Berridge).

A mention must go to Mrs Mackay who whipped

the boys into musical shape. Robin’s duet with Friar

Tuck was sung with great gusto and the choir pulled

off a particularly tricky three-part madrigal with just

a hint of Blackadder! However, who could forget

the love duet between Robin and his blushing Maid

Marion (the visibly squirming and brilliant Hopton

Ma), who together gave Bryan Adams a run for his

money with a sterling rendition of ‘Everything I Do’.

As Director, Amy once again deserves special

praise. Her vision in selecting the right play and

casting the right boys, her energy in coordinating the dizzying array of moving parts, and her enviable

patience in getting the most from a group of young boys (distracted by other activities and unsure of theirlines in the crucial final days of rehearsal), must be heavily praised! Of course, all this would not have

happened without the sterling work backstage by both boys and staff who designed and lit the stage,

played accompanying music, dressed and made up the cast, and generally got involved.

A huge well done to you all… Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly what a play!


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Rugby 2nd XII UNBEATEN SEASON PLAYED 9 WON 9

It has been a quite remarkable term of rugby for the 2nd XII of Sunningdale and credit must go to every

single boy who pulled on the famous chequered blue shirt this term. Nine games played, nine games won.

Over 400 points scored with everyone in the team contributing to our try tally of 71 and with only 2

conceded all term. This team will certainly go down in the record books of Sunningdale and live long in

the memory.

Highlights include completing the double, home and away, over local rivalsWoodcote House, strong awaywins at Bishopsgate (53-0),Ashdown House (57-0) and Brambletye (69-0) to name just a few. The two

standout fixtures of the term were against Horris Hill (26-0) and our biggest game of the season away at

Ludgrove (19-7). These two fixtures really defined our season and gave our boys the belief that anything

is possible if they work hard and never give up even when the chips are down.Within 5 minutes of kick

off against Horris Hill we were a man down due to injury. The boys were fired up by this and put in a

near faultless performance and showed real grit and determination to wear them down to secure victory.

Then for the game of the season against Ludgrove. This was a huge game and the boys knew they had to

be at their best. The first half was a cagey affair and we went in at halftime 7-0 down, a position we had

not experienced as a team this season. The second half was probably the best rugby we played all

season. To score 19 unanswered points in the manner we did really epitomised the team spirit,

togetherness and character this group of boys have exhibited all season. I believe no 2nds team has ever

ended a term of rugby unbeaten and the boys should be proud of their achievements. They have been a

pleasure to coach.

‘It's not the team with the best players that win, but the

players with the best team that win!’

Well done Boys! Champions!

Team: Lazaro ma (c),Lewis ma,Barrett,Caddy ma,Warde-Norbury,

Dyachenko ma, Cartwright, Ker, Hawkey, Zakhir mi, Jegede, Davies,

Powell, Boam, Preston, Gavrilov, Marshal-Lee.

J.W.M.P

Dyachenko ma who did not miss a

single conversion all season claiming

88 points from the boot

Rugby 3rd XII

Passion and mud would be the two words that

I think best describe the 3rd's season. Mud

normally features in games of rugby,but this year,

thanks to the January rains, it has been such a

boggy feature that the 3rds have not once been

allowed to practise on their proper pitch; we

have become adept at moving cones around and

cheerfully accepting our harsh lot in life! Perhaps,

out of such hardship it is only to be expected

that a great spirit would be borne and that is

why I also mention passion.We have not been

the most organised team, we have not generally

fielded the biggest or quickest players, we have

not always excelled in our passing and tackling,

yet I feel we have more than countered all our

deficiencies by means of team spirit, togetherness,

grit, and a real desire to win. Stalwart players

such as Amirmokri, Jonas, Davenport Thomas,

Avakyan, Lamb,Mueller, Dixon and Saville-Sneath

have shown at times tremendous courage andself-belief and a palpable sense of, sink or swim,

united endeavour. It has been inspiring to watch!

We have also at times benefited from certain

players from the 2nds joining us for a game or two

and we are immensely grateful for the erstwhile

services of Marshall Lee, Boam, Davies,Gavrilov

and Tirado. We finished the season with 3

victories and 4 losses (all of the games were

close) and I think everyone involved should feel

extremely proud of their efforts. Well done.

Team: Saville-Sneath, Davenport Thomas,

Avakyan, Mueller, Jonas, Dixon, Marshall Lee,

Montiel Diez, Mountain, Tirado, Amirmokri,

Lamb

A.D.V

U10B Rugby

The Under 10B's had a very productive season.

They worked hard at training which really paid

off as each boy improved on particular aspects

of the game. Outstanding leadership and contri-

bution fromArden Norris and Lazaro mi.helped

to improve the team spirit and moral.The whole

team was very well mannered and a pleasure to

take to away matches.

Team: Arden Norris, Lazarro mi, Henderson,

Ropeid, De Nassau, Bardwarj, Kuanychev mi,

Dawson, Burn,Tan, Preston mi, Kahn.

A.B

Squash

In squash this term, we tragically lost our 7 game unbeaten run. This was due to a culmination of missing

several key players for certain matches and ultimately being beaten by a better side. A double header,

home and away fixture,against Papplewick provided two nail biting finishes,which luckily resulted in two

Sunningdale victories. Sadly, our one defeat came against Ludgrove. A somewhat depleted side were

simply overpowered on the day. We have a fantastic new squash coach who was South Africa's second

ranked player for 10 years.With his coaching prowess, I expect big things from this group of players

next year.A.G.F.L


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Rugby 1st XV Continued from front cover

However, we dusted ourselves off and returned to winning ways against a spirited Ashdown House side 39-7. Following Long Leave we had a hugely daunting

week of fixtures against Lockers Park and Ludgrove. Sunningdale has never beaten Lockers Park at 1st XV level and on arrival the sight of two gigantic six foot

goliaths in their side did little to make us feel that the situation could easily be remedied. However, in what was perhaps our most complete performance we

tackled, rucked and ran like never before and simply blew the opposition away 19-34. Boer, playing at number 8, illustrated just what a devastating force he could

be picking the ball up from the base of the scrum.We played scintillating rugby with the backs led

by Buxton and Senior ma carving holes in the Lockers Park defence seemingly at will. However,

the greatest test of all was to come in the guise of Ludgrove, as ever, they were a very talented

side and things did not seem to be going our way after they scored within the first minute of the

game. However, we fought relentlessly to stay in the game and with the match in the balancescored from a charge down to win 14-12.The whole team played out of their skin and were fan-

tastically committed, putting their bodies on the line and never taking a step back. Ludgrove sim-

ply ran out of ideas of how to break through the dark blue and light blue wall.Treacher in particular

personified the spirit of the team, putting in a stellar performance, tackling anything that moved

and hitting rucks with extreme prejudice. It was a wonderful victory.We also proved far too strong

for St. George's Windsor and had to weaken our team at half time, the scoreline of 0-42, might

well have doubled otherwise.The last match of the season againstWoodcote House proved to be

our only undoing, with the fly-half and full back away we lost our nerve and key players had off days and we simply didn't get the rub of the green. Sometimes,

things are just not to be and It seemed fair that honours should be even with an excellent Woodcote side.

This was a remarkable season, by any reckoning and the boys should feel exceptionally proud of their achievements.To have played so well and to have beaten

so many gifted and much larger sides is a testament to their commitment and skill. If it is to be Sunningdale's last season of XV a side rugby it seems fitting that

it should have been done with this wonderful group of players.What a huge pleasure it was to take them.Well done the 1st XV.

Team: Russell* (Captain), Boyo* (Vice Captain), Senior mi, Arthur, Ker,Treacher, Hinchliffe*, Coen, Boer*, Hopton ma, Buxton, Senior ma, Efemuai, Zakhir ma,

Hopkins, Hagg-Davies*, Zakhir mi, Hawkey.

Played 11,Won 9, Lost 2. Points for: 318, points against: 98 *Awarded colours.B.W.R.H & A.G.F.L

Rugby U11 A

This was a term of eye catching mountainous victories mixed with jaw dropping canyons of defeat. NewU11 rugby rules meant some steps into the unknown and with many different interpretations of rules seenat different grounds, this inevitably turned into a season of some frustration. However, outstanding winswere recorded against Brambletye (50 -10), Bishopsgate (73-7), Dorset House (71-12),Ashdown House(50-15) and St.George’s,Windsor (30-25). Bishopsgate away possibly saw this side at the height of theirpowers.Led by Field ma. in bustling, rampaging form,a platform was laid for the silky Spanish hands of DeCarlos and the power and pace of Kivanc. It was a performance where all that needed to click, clicked.Woodcote House at home provided a stiffer examination of our credentials. Blown away by 28 unan-swered first half points,a response was needed in the second half. Captain Zakhir min. rallied his troopsand the game went right down to the final play, where a turnover deep in Woodcote territory led to abreakaway try and a defeat. Horris Hill and Lockers Park both proved too strong, as were Ludgrove.Thismatch perhaps summed up the U11A season. Inspired first half play saw the boys surge into a lead at thebreak. However missed tackles and defensive disorganisation allowed our visitors to run in five unan-swered second half tries en route to a 52-14 loss. Some pride was restored with a gritty performanceagainst St.George’s,Windsor before a depleted outfit travelled for the final match of the season againstWoodcote House. De Carlos, Kivanc and Zakhir min. were outstanding but they couldn’t prevent a fur-ther loss.This was a season that on occasion, threatened to catch fire and produce rugby of the highestorder.The boys can be proud of their victories but harsh lessons were learnt in defeat.The boys and Iwould like to thank the many parents who braved the elements.

Team: Zakhir min; De Carlos; Kivanc; Field ma; Horton ma;Wallace;Wilson; Hobbs;Hagger; Ibrahim;Hill; Khan;

M.P.G

U10 A Rugby

The U10A's had a bit of a mixed season in truth.

There was a huge amount of excitement at the

start of the term given the talent in the year group

but we just lost the physical battle in our early

games againstWoodcote House and Horris Hill. To

their credit though the boys really rallied in their

next match against Brambletye and came back from

a 5-3 try deficit at halftime to draw the game 6-6.

A superb performance from Boscawen, Jackson mi.,

Motala and Lewis mi. This draw gave the boys a

huge amount of confidence and they went on to

win their next game against Ashdown House by

over 15 tries to zero. Immense performances from

Tkachev, Berridge, Hopton mi. and Craven Smith-

Milnes.Ludgrove and St George’s were unfortunately

too strong for us in the next two games. However,

the boys showed great courage and resilience to

make it competitive. Our final game against

Bishopsgate saw a wonderful 10-2 try win which

was a fantastic way to finish the season.Well done

Boys!

Team: Boscawen (C) Jackson mi., Motala-Evans,

Craven Smith-Milnes, Berridge, Lewis mi., Hoptonmi.,Tkachev, Osborne

A.J.L


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Sunday Rugby Trip Activity

London Irish v Worcester Warriors

We travelled to the Madejski stadium by coach and immediately saw the crowd filling up the stadium.We

managed to have our picture taken with the Aviva Premiership trophy and then we saw Digger, London

Irish's mascot parading around the field. It was great to see how the players prepare for their match

during the warm up.The match itself was very interesting to watch because you could easily see the

intensity and commitment from both sets of players. It was also great to see so many of the techniqueswe learn at school, being displayed by the professionals. Being able to study scrummaging and rucking

techniques really helped us out!

We had a terrific day out at the rugby, learnt several new things about rugby and it was great to be part

of a home win for London Irish! Come on you Irish!We would like to thank Mr Guest for organising the

trip and for taking us. Warde-Norbury

U9A Rugby

The Lent term got off to a funny old start with the

team playing their first match of the season in a

game of two halves. Milbourne Lodge were all over

the Sunningdale boys in the first half, almost seem-

ing to score at will, and lead 10-30 at the interval.

However, after half time and some stern words the

boys began to tackle hard, stayed flat in defence,passed the ball well and coupled with some devil-

ish side stepping and offloading the team began to

play some tasty rugby. However, it wasn’t to prove

enough against Milbourne Lodge (35-40) but it did

set the scene for what went on to be a very im-

pressive season indeed.The team recorded some

fantastic victories against Brambletye (70-45), Hor-

ris Hill (75-5), the home & away double over

Woodcote House (55-10 & 30-20), Bishopsgate

(45-25), St George’s Windsor (20-15), Ashdown

House (80-20) and Lockers Park (55-25).The boys

also came incredibly close against Ludgrove and

were very unlucky to lose (30-40) in what was a

hard fought and difficult match.

Team: F. Senior, J.Allen, R. Stone, C. Caddy, H. Field,

D.Affram, J. Jackson and P. de Chimay.

Played: 10 Won: 8 Lost: 2

Points for: 495Points against: 245

D.P.W

Under 9B Rugby

This has been a super term for the under 9B rugbyteam. They have achieved some great successes

against St George's Windsor and Bishopsgate and

some very close and hardly fought matches against

Millbourne Lodge,Lockers Park and Ludgrove. The

team can be proud of themselves that they have

progressed well and have put in some great

performances. Special mention must be made of

Field min's crunching tackles, Phelps and Horton

mi's strong runs and Chaugny's dynamism and pace.

A great term. Well done.

Team: Field min (Captain), Horton mi,Dyachenko

mi, Chaugny, Phelps, Khan mi, Guest Gornall,

Yurasov,Mcgreal, Strickland.A.T.M

Cross Country

This has been a fantastic term for the cross country teams, especially the seniors. The boys in the sen-

ior team achieved a very well deserved first place in the Sunningdale relays against some fierce competi-

tion. After half-term they performed brilliantly at the Ludgrove relays and were a hairs-breadth from

getting a podium finish. Despite coming fourth they did amazingly well considering that they were up

against twenty-four very strong teams. The season was finished off on great form at the Oratory Grey-

hound race, in which the senior team won bronze medals. They did amazingly well despite their bumps

and bruises from a very hard fought rugby match the day before,not to mention exhaustion after a week

of exams. The team captain, Hawkey deserves a special mention for being the third to finish out of some

phenomenal competition. Well done.

Senior team: Hawkey (Captain), Lewis ma, Hinchliffe, Hagg-Davies, Davies.

Junior team: Hopton mi, Lewis mi, Horton ma, Jackson min, Guest Gornall.A.T.M


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Fives

It has been quite a while since we had such a successful fives team. Throughout the year they have

performed brilliantly in all of the matches beating all before them so we approached the tournament

season with a good deal of excitement.

We took five strong pairs to the U12 tournament.They all performed very well indeed and gained huge

experience throughout the day. Four out of the five pairs got through the pool round to the main draw.

The fifth pair of Kivanc and Boscawen were put in the Plate C competition and played out of their skins

to end up winning it. Senior mi. and Barrett were subsequently entered into Plate B and ended up wining

that as well. The second pair of Hopton ma. and Buxton played very well to meet a strong

Highgate pair in the Quarter Final. It was a very close game which they just lost 9-12, 9-12.The first pair

of Hopkins and Senior ma. were dominant all day and comfortably won their semi-final against Summer

Fields 1 12-6, 12-1.The final had to be played three days later which gave us time for a little extra prac-

tice. In the first game we were very nervous and made too many mistakes but managed to win it 12-9.

From that point on they discovered their form and blew away a very good Berkhamsted pair 12-3, 12-1.

This was the first time we have won this tournament since 1992.

Hopes were high for the Prep Schools the following

day but we knew that Summer Fields were strong,

having lost to them last term.Three of our four

pairs made it to the quarter final stage - a wonderful

achievement.The third pair defeated Ludgrove 1 in

their first match. The first pair made it to the

semi-final without much difficulty where they faced

a very good Highgate pair.They came alive in this

match and won it easily 12-6,12-1. And so we facedSummer Fields in the final. We got off to a poor

start, losing the first game 3-12.We then changed

tactics a little and stopped trying to out hit them.In

a wonderful display of very high quality fives, we

won the second game 12-6. Our opponents heads

had dropped and we continued to up our level and

ran away with the third game 12-1.The last time we

won this tournament was 1993 but it was worth

the wait! To make the day even more special, the

whole school were on the balcony of the Reading

Room to welcome home the victors. Russell was

awarded the fives cup at Prize Giving.

Team: Russell, Hopkins, Senior ma, Hopton ma,

Buxton, Senior mi, Lewis ma, Barrett, de Carlos,

Kivanc, Boscawen, Osborne.

T.A.C.N.D

Harrow Football

With the Headmaster off games and many of the

staff not available to play the strange game from

north London,it was rather a ragtag bunch who

took to the field to play against a large and

skillful Harrow side. However, Sunningdale clay

and some very athletic gap students kept us in

the game for the first half, with Sunningdale only

down by one base.The second half proved the

young Harrovians undoing, with the slope com-

ing into play and some mighty shots at goal from

Mr. Farmer, Mr. Gubbins and Mr Breen.The only

disappointment was BWRH's comical attempt

at base which went less than a foot. A tense

finish saw Sunningdale the victors by two bases,

6 - 4. It was a splendid afternoon and Harrow

were very kind to lend us so many players. It was

also so lovely to see Old Sunningdalians who

had now become rather accomplished Harrow

Footballers in their own right, Messrs Wade,Cartwright ma, and Hulse min.

B.W.R.H

Activities this term have served up some

wonderful fun for the boys. From Go Karting, to

a Premiership Rugby match,the boys have done

a plethora of things during their free time. Dur-

ing the week they continue to develop their

skills in various 'minor sports'.Archery, Fencing,

shooting and golf are always filled to the brim

on a Thursday afternoon.Squash coaching in our

newly refurbished court is hotly contested in the

evening slot.With several new activities being

tried out next term, we hope the boys continue

to excel in sports and activities many children

wouldn't usually have the opportunity to try

their hand at.

A.G.F.L

Fencing Tournament – 14th Match 2016

Woodcote House (Host) - Sunningdale - Hall Grove

Sunningdale won the 1st Inaugural Triangular Tournament

Final Results

Position Fencer1st Jack Barker (WHS)

2nd Jules Fergunson (WHS)

3rd Treacher (SS)

3rd Marcus Sands (HGS)

5th Saville-Sneath (SS)

6 th Tka ch ev (SS)

7th Hagg-Davies (SS)

8th Rufus Matthews (WHS)

9th Lamb (SS)

10th Ethan Adejonojo (WHS)

11th Inigo Mancho (WHS)

12th Henderson (SS)

13th Xavier Buxton (WHS)

14th AaronTinney (WHS)

15th Jonas (SS) - DNF


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Ski Races

For the seventh year in a row a team from Sunningdale competed in this year's IAPS Ski Races in Italy. Our setting was the beautiful Dolomites resort of Ponte

di Legno which surely must qualify as one of the most beautiful in Europe.Weather and snow conditions couldn't have been better with fluffy cotton wool snow

that squeaked under our skis, bright blue sunny skies and often empty pistes.The team did well with Benjamin Hagger in particular setting an excellent time of

forty four seconds in the U11 slalom. All the boys managed to put in sub one minute times, a huge improvement on previous years and excellent times in their

own right.This year was the girls' year with nearly all medals in all categories won by a girl or teams of girls, times must be changing, undoubtedly for the

better and boys collectively will have to pick up the pace if they are to reclaim the pistes. As well as Hagger, Buxton, Hopkins and Powell took part, they had

a cracking time with an excellent race instructor who improved all of their techniques and times enormously, the food was superb, the hospitality excellentand the skiing the very best in a very long time.

B.C

Music

Besides The Concert, a great deal else went on musically this term.

A new Anthem was sung for each of the six Evensongs in Chapel.Three of the most notable were Elgar’s

“AveVerum",S.S.Wesley’s “Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace” and Marcello’s “Give Ear Unto Me”,all

sung by the Chapel Choir.The Junior Choir gave us a very good rendition of Mendelssohn’s “O Rest in

the Lord”. It was particularly special to hold our first Compline Service on Ash Wednesday.This was

candlelit and gave all who attended a thought-provoking time for the start of Lent.The Parent Choir

joined forces once again for an Evensong and with Stephen Cartwright singing the tenor solo they sangCornelius’ “Three Kings from Persian LandsAfar” admirably well.

For the recital on our Assessment morning, Mueller performed a Brahms Hungarian Dance on his violin

superbly well and de Carlos serenaded us all with his magnificent guitar playing.With the Woodwind

Ensemble also, and Hopton ma’s trumpet playing followed by Wilson’s saxophone performance, we cer-

tainly demonstrated well, the impressive music talent present at Sunningdale.

The Stowe musicians kept us all enthralled in the Recital they so kindly came and gave us in the Old

Library. It was an inspirational programme with truly virtuoso playing and so wonderful to see William

Motion (Old Sunningdalian) performing.

Our Informal Concert provided the perfect platform for all those taking exams to perform one of their

pieces.There was huge enthusiasm from all to be selected to play and the 34 performances were full of

variety.The Brass Ensemble topped and tailed the evening with John Williams’ Imperial March. (ie the

Darth Vader tune from Star Wars). So many exceptionally good singers at the top of the School all

performed e.g. Arthur,Tirado,Warde-Norbury, Coen, Hopton ma,Wilson, Pearson, Davies, and one was

left thinking that the adjudicator for the Singing Competition next term does not have an enviable task.

S.E.J.M

Art

The six scholars (Dixon,Preston ma, Klein,Marshall-

Lee, Ker and Zakhir ma) have worked so hard over

the last couple of terms and have reached a very

impressive standard. Preston ma and Klein were

both awarded scholarships

to their next schools,

which is a fantastic achieve-

ment. It takes an enormous

amount of work, time and

commitment to sit an art

scholarship and I am soproud of what they have all

managed to achieve.

A.C.D.

Batman by Dixon (formVIa)

Modigliani portraitby de Chimay (Form 1)

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