House Assembly - Help for Heroes

Edward Prentice visited us on Monday to talk about the work of Help for Heroes and receive a cheque for the money you raised last year - £1600.04.  It was good to hear and see how your generosity will make a real difference to our wounded servicemen and women.  Below is a picture of the cheque presentation.

Back row (L - R): Alex Smith, Connor Weeden, Mikey Eferakorho, Edward Prentice, Dan Boucher (House Captain), Michael Cooper, Tom Percy (Vice Captain), Jock Rayment, Harvey Brand

Front row (L - R): Harry Eaglestone, Albert Amartey, Max Sheaf

Let's see if we can raise even more this year for EllenorLions Hospices in memory of Mr White.

Mr Jarrett 

Year 7 Inter-House Rugby

Despite losing 21-0 to Telford today in their opening match, the year 7 team showed great effort and determination right up until the final whistle.  I'm sure better results will follow if they apply themselves as well in their remaining three matches (see below).  Thanks to the House Captain, Dan Boucher, for coaching the team.   

Kieran Brand / Louis Hoad / Thiyan Thayaparan / James Town / Tejere Duhur / Albert Amartey / Sam Pantlin / William Stone / Adewale Sanni / Harry Olsen (not pictured) / Akil Rochester-Ellis  

Our remaining matches are:

• Thursday 11th October -v- Darwin
• Friday 12th October -v- Newton
• Tuesday 16th October -v- Brunel

Best of luck, boys.

Mr Jarrett

 

Year 7 Inter-House Rugby

The year 7 competition begins next week and follows hot on the heels of the year 8 and combined year 9 & 10 competitions, both of which we won.  The dates of our matches are:

• Tuesday 09th October:  -v- Telford
• Thursday 11th October:  -v- Darwin 
• Friday 12th October:  -v- Newton
• Tuesday 16th October:  -v- Brunel

It's important that all players remember the following:

1. Get changed quickly so you’re ready to play by 1.05pm at the latest
2. You are strongly advised to wear a mouth guard
3. Bring your own drinks (bottle of water)
4. Each match will be 2 x 15 minute halves (time permitting)
5. Bring a packed lunch or buy food at morning break to eat AFTER games have finished and you are changed and ready for period 5

Good luck, boys - let's see if we can make it three in a row!

Mr Jarrett

  

Year 9 and 10 (Intermediate) Inter-House Rugby

Congratulations to our team who were crowned champions on Friday.  This, coupled with the year 8 team winning their tournament in September, has meant that it's been a great start to the year for the House on the sporting front.  Stevenson were the only House that fielded a team for every match, which meant that we won despite only having played two out of four games (won 1, lost 1).  

Those who participated are:

Year 9

• Mikey Eferakorho
• Peter Farmer
• Lewis Gunyon
• Owen Grover
• Alex Smith
• Lawrie Williams

Year 10

• Sam Boorer
• Matt Husband
• Kieran McLaughlin
• Tharun Thayaparan

Congratulations boys and well done for setting such a great example to other students about the importance of commitment and keeping your word.  Come wind, rain or sun-shine you were always keen and ready to play on-time, every time.  I must also say a massive 'thank you' to Mr Chidlow for brilliantly organising yet again.    

The year 7 competition starts on Tuesday 09th October, so let's hope we can make it three in a row!

Mr Jarrett

  

House Charity 2012/13

As you know, Mr White passed away recently. He was an extremely well respected and valued member of staff who had worked at WGSB for over thirty years. Needless to say he is greatly missed by staff and students alike, both past and present.

Every year each of the five House at WGSB support different charities. This year, however, all five Houses are supporting EllenorLions Hospices in memory of – and out of respect for – Mr White and his family.

To date this year we have raised £53.76. Here's the breakdown:

• 7S - £8.76
• 8S - £7.91
• 9S - £8.88
• 10S - £8.76
• 11S - £3.73
• 6S1 - £8.56
• 6S2 - £7.16

If you're unaware of EllenorLions Hospices and/or would like to know more about the invaluable work they do locally, the following YouTube clip will be of interest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-thnpEEAKfg&feature=relmfu

Please remember to give a small donation every week during form time. You really CAN make a difference. There are 175 students in Stevenson House. Based on a 38 week school year, if each student donates 20 pence every week we will have raised £1330 by July 2013. Food for thought, eh?

Mr Jarrett

Year 9 and 10 (Intermediate) Inter-House Rugby

Once again, well done to the team today in the re-scheduled match -v- Newton.  A 19-19 draw was a great result against such a strong team.  Our final match tomorrow against Brunel is arguably the hardest of the tournament and will be a real test for the team, so best of luck boys.

Mr Jarrett   

Year 9 and 10 (Intermediate) Inter-House Rugby

Well done to the team for being out and ready to play on-time on Friday.  Unfortunately, our opponents (Darwin) only fielded 2 players so we won the match by default (walkover).

Please be as prompt and committed today (-v- Newton) and tomorrow
(-v- Brunel).  Good luck, boys.

Mr Jarrett