House Charity 2012/13

Our charity total as of last Friday (19th October) = £89.76.  Thanks everyone.  Please give generously every week so that we can raise as much as possible to help EllenorLions Hospices.

Remember: If every student donates 20 pence per week (that's just £7.60 per person for the year in total), we can raise in the region of £1300 by July 2013.  This, coupled with stand-alone fund-raising activities such as sponsored runs and cake sales, etc., means that an overall total of £2000 is definitely achievable for us.

Mr Jarrett 

Year 7 Inter-House Rugby

The competition concluded today and I'm really pleased that the boys won their final match against Brunel.  The score was 7-0.  Well done, boys.  The team, together with House Captain (and coach!) Dan Boucher, are pictured below. 

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

The final placings were: 

1. Newton (played 4, won 4, lost 0, points 8)
2. Telford (played 4, won 3, lost 1, points 6)
3. Darwin (played 4, won 2, lost 2, points 4)
4. Stevenson (played 4, won 1, lost 3, points 2)
5. Brunel (played 4, won 0, lost 4, points 0)

I'd like to thank Mr Chidlow for yet again organising a great competition and Mr Baker and Mr Benwell for assisiting him with refereeing duties.

Mr Jarrett

House Charity 2012/13

So far you have raised a total of £65.39.  Please remember to give generously every week (usually form time on Fridays), and do let me, Dan or Tom know of any ideas you have to help raise as much as we can this year for EllenorLions.  Every penny counts so please dig deep.

Mr Jarrett     

Year 7 Inter-House Rugby

It was another great effort last Friday and there was certainly plenty of determination on display, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to get the win the boys so thoroughly deserve.  The final result was Newton (42) Stevenson (0).  

Our final game is today against Brunel, so let's hope the team can finish the tournament on a high note.  Once again, I'd like to thank them for their willingness to represent the House and great commitment.  Some of the more senior students in the House would do well to take note of this.  

Mr Jarrett
     

Year 11, 12 & 13 (Senior) Inter-House Rugby

 

The senior competition begins on Thursday 18th October. We're playing on:

-  Thursday 18th October: -v- Telford
-  Monday 22nd October: -v- Darwin
-  Tuesday 23rd October: -v- Newton
-  Thursday 25th October: -v- Brunel

 

Instructions

 

1. House Captains to check teams along with Y11, 12 & 13 Sports Captains
2. 12-a-side teams minimum
3. Team sheets to Mr Chidlow no later than Monday 15th October
4. Get changed promptly at 12.55pm so you're ready to play by 1.05pm at the latest
5. Students are strongly advised to wear mouth guards
6. Bring a bottle of water
7. Each match will be 2 x 15 minute halves time permitting (see 4)
8. 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

 

Please see me, Dan Boucher or Tom Percy if you have any questions.  Best of luck, boys.

 

Mr Jarrett

Year 7 Inter-House Rugby

Another great effort from the team today, but sadly another defeat with Darwin winning 14-5.  Tomorrow we're playing Newton then it's Brunel next Tuesday.  Let's hope we can finish the tournament with a flourish.

Once again, well done boys.  Great commitment as always.

Mr Jarrett    

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