End of Term Assembly

A large number of Hesperus students were recognised for their outstanding efforts this term.

Well done to the following:

Div. Ergo Winners 2012: Hesperus

Academic Distinctions:

3th Form: Chris Batchelor, Ben Hart, Tom Nash, Will Owen, Adam Harris (double distinction), Toby Woollen (double distinction)

5th Form: Joe Holloran, Ollie Chapman, Charlie Dimbleby, Harry Farrant

6th Form: Tin Alisic, Jack Earl, James Lacey, Nat Rennie, Angus McPhail, Guy Trees, Will Broom

Half Drama Colours: Joe Alexander

U14 Rugby Colours: Ben Hart, Adam Harris, Javier Diaz, Tom Nash, Max Bunyan

U15 Rugby Colours: Ed Winter, Alex O'Sullivan, Olly Rogers, Tom Perring

U16 Rugby Colours: Joe Holloran, Harry Farrant

3XV Rugby Colours: Guy Trees, Bryn Dawson, Tin Alisic

2XV Rugby Colours: Ed Montgomery, Jonny Batchelor, Hugo Harvey, Ollie Norman

Half Rugby Colours: Nat Rennie

Full Rugby Colours: Harry Rawsthorne

Full School Colours for Rugby: Tom Yeulet


Flag Awards:

Joe Holloran, Will Broom, Alex Carr, James Lacey

Hesperus won Div. Ergo......again!

Hesperus made it a hat-trick of Div. Ergo victories in a hugely exciting competition on Wednesday. It came down to the last 5 minute row as Jon Grieve and Shannon Webb held on to defeat Port Jackson by 2 metres!

Well done to all of the rowers involved and for the whole Division who provided brilliant support.

 

 

1st XV Photos

Muster 4/12/2012

Hesperus Muster

Today's Muster was very short. We discussed the main events for the rest of term.

However, the following pupils won a chocolate for receiving an Commendation during the last week:

Tin Alisic, Rory Findlay x2, Charles Guest, Adam Harris, Hugo Harvey, Christopher Heathwood, Tom Nash, Finn Slevin, Toby Woollen, Jon Grieve, Ed Winter, Adam Cook Ollie Chapman, Charlie Dimbleby, Joe Holloran, Callum Hughes, Stuart McLeish, Will Read, Paddy Bamforth, Jack Earl, Ollie Norman, Nat Rennie, Jamie Gordon-Brown, Angus McPhail, Harry Rawsthorne, Guy Trees

Student of the Week:

Well done to Joe Alexander who received today's prize due to his outstanding management of work and drama and music commitments. Joe is always busy with rehearsals but he ensures work is always completed on time and to the best of his ability.

SDCH 4/12/2012

Muster 27/11/2012

Hesperus Muster

Pupil Praise

• Well done to Hugo Dwerryhouse for an excellent performance at the St Cecilia's Day concert on Monday evening.
• Will Broom has come back to school one day after an operation on his arm - a really good effort!
• Well done to the following boys for receiving commendations in the past week:

Chris Batchelor, Max Bunyan, Toby Woollen, Seb Bearn, Matthew Montgomery, Rory Pearson, Tom Perring, Tin Alisic, Hugo Harvey, James Lacey, Ollie Norman, Angus McPhail, Guy Trees x2, Tom Yeulet

• Good luck to Alistair Pringle in this evening's A2 Performance
• Good luck to the 1XV for their Daily Mail cup match tomorrow

Student of the Week

To be announced later in the week

Notices

• We must be at breakfast at 7.45. This means some of the 6th Form will need to get out of bed earlier.
• No 6th Form to wear scruff until 18.00 - even if you have a p.5 private study
• Keep up the hard work and high standards of behaviour for the next 8 days

Next Week

•  Div Rugby for 3 & 6 Forms - Tom Yeulet to arrange squads
• Christmas Party on Thursday evening (6th December, 19.00) - all to attend. College Disco at 20.00
• U6 Wine Society - Tuesday 4th December

This Weekend

• Rugby v Hurstpierpoint. Away teams to leave at 11.15 and return at c. 18.00
• Senior Rugby dinner at 19.00 in Mess Hall
• College Sunday :

Polish shoes and ensure No. 1 uniform is looking  good - Angus McPhail to check
Make sure hair is looking smart - Tom Yeulet to check
All to be in Hesperus by 8.30

SDCH 27/11/12

The 15A Rugby team won!!!!!

A great match report from their coach, Mr Lewis:

‘They have a big 8’. ‘Their centre is massive’. ‘They beat Bluecoat by 30 points’. ‘They are hard’. ‘We are gonna get smashed’.

And so it went on and on as we prepared for our fixture Vs Forest School yesterday. With 15 fit boys and morale at an all-time low we set off for the fixture as  wrathful winter vented her furious anger in positively antediluvian conditions. We arrived to find a quagmire of a pitch and a Forest team who did not seem up for it at all. I told the boys this was it, all or nothing, we have to be up for it and fight fire with fire.

In the opening skirmishes Forest were camped on the Pangbourne line but the defence was, as ever, committed and brave from our heroic and slightly potty flankers Stan Walker and Jamie Steljes. Willing to put their heads when no man would put his hands they fought tooth and nail to prevent some vertically unchallenged and belligerent Forest boys form crossing the whitewash. The wind continued to howl and the rain beat down as we absorbed wave after wave of pressure. There was something in the air and the boys were well-drilled and knew the game plan, and we eventually began to pick and go, pick and go, punching holes in their defence around the fringes. Raja Kahn, like a man possessed, carried the ball with vim and vigour, always making precious yards from the base of the rucks. John Grieve began to carry with pugnacious confidence and was used as our battering ram with gleeful alacrity. With the loquacious and sage-like Crocket pulling the tactical strings like a master puppeteer the pack  began to dominate up front. Out of the blue, our gentleman and scholar No.8 Lukas Jones had had enough and went smashing through their defence to score the first try of the game. Our tails were up, we scented victory, yet there was plenty still to do. The first half finished 5-0, now they had the wind, would they use it, would our defences stand up?

The indefatigable foot soldiers Bearn, Reardon, Jeram continued to tackle with determination and they simply would not give up at any stage.  They made tackle after tackle, their kit becoming muddier and muddier as they put their bodies on the line. In the backs, our majestic leader Hills continued to carry the ball with strength and never missed a tackle. Costin –Pratt sniped and stepped and box kicked with accuracy. Sprake, Tao and Bunting tackled low and continued to get involved  as much as possible, dealing with much bigger and heavier opponents. At the back, Bosley was solid as a rock and carried the ball with panache and rigour, always breaking through gaps and looking to offload. The old fashioned game plan was the same, pick and go, pick and go – kick for territory and play rugby in their half. As we made our way up field Lukas Jones again broke free and ran like the wind to touch down for our second try of the match. This was it, victory was in our midst. Khan and Grieve, like oxen laid to plough, were relentless in their pursuit of glory, terrifying the opposition. Steljes and Walker continued to chop down their players with accuracy and courage. Forest were beaten, Pangbourne were not giving up the fight and, in one last foray into enemy territory we closed off the game. Jones, on a brace already, sprinted free from their defence and finished with a hat-trick, capably converted by Sprake! What a performance, 17-0! They never gave up and should be commended for their mental strength and determination. Not once have they criticised each other or complained, not once have they been ungracious in defeat. This team epitomise our flag value of integrity and should be very proud of their victory and their attitude. What a cracker of a game. Never has the Churchillian aphorism, "rugby is a hooligans game played by gentlemen," been more apt.

House Muster 20/11/2012

Hesperus Muster

Pupil Praise

• Well done to the following boys who received commendations this week:

Chris Batchelor, Seb Bearn, Max Bunyan, Hugo Harvey, James Lacey, Matthew Montgomery, Ollie Norman, Rory Pearson, Tom Perring, Guy Trees, Toby Woollen, Tom Yeulet

• Room inspection was excellent this morning. The following received 9.5 or 10 out of 10:

Joe Alexander, Joe Holloran, Jack Earl, Toby Jones, Will Broom, Angus McPhail, Alistair Pringle, Harry Rawsthorne, Tom Yeulet

Student of the Week

• Tom Yeulet wins the award this week due to his consistently excellent approach towards his academic studies. Mr Riley added that Tom makes great use of his own time to ensure his work, particularly coursework, is of the highest standard. Tom is a member of the 1XV and has alot of training and he to use the gym to keep fit and strong. Therefore, his organisation, which ensures he manages his work and sport, sets a great example to others.

Notices

• Boarders' Trip to the National Basketball League finals on Sunday 13th January
• The Wireless signal will be checked in every cabin on Friday
• Rooms to be cleared at the end of term. Please start planning for this now.
• Senior cricket nets will take during Friday Central Hour
• The Hesperus Sixth Form Real Ale Society will begin next Tuesday. Thanks to Guy Trees for organising. It's important to note that there will be minimal alcohol drunk!
• Pre-Season Table Tennis Fixture v Macqurie this evening

Things to improve

• 3rd Form Room tidiness to be checked regularly by Jonnie, Will, Tom and Bryn
• Punctuality: Mr Cane-Hardy and Mr Riley will not be telling pupils when to leave for lessons, games, assembly etc. next week. We must become more independent with this.

Have a great long weekend - only 2 weeks remaining when we return but they will be two very busy weeks so have a good rest!

SDCH 20/11/2012

Div. Rugby

The 4th and 5th Forms competed in the annual Div. Rugby competition on Saturday. We're not mentioning the scores but it's safe to say that Hesperus didn't win! However, the boys had a great time playing for their Division and the matches were played in fantastic spirit. Well done to Macquarie for winning the u16 competition and Port Jackson who won in the u15s.

Unfortunately I was only able to watch the u15s and therefore the photos are just from this age group. Well done to Louis Knapp-Voith for taking the pictures and Finn Slevin for acting as our Mascot, 'Elvis the Elk'!

 

House Muster 13/11/2012

Hesperus Muster

Praise

• Well done to everyone on a very busy week: Hesperus were on duty, CCF field day and Remembrance Sunday.
• The following received commendations last week:

Chris Batchelor, Will Broom, Jack Earl, Adam Harris, Ben Hart, Tom Nash, Ollie Norman, Toby Wollen.

We did brilliantly with commendations before half-term we need to raise our standards. We expect more commendations next week. 

Student of the Week

The 4 form have worked very well all term and the award could have gone to a number of individuals. However, the winner is Hugo Dwerryhouse. Hugo has been injured all term but has not let his frustration at missing the rugby season affect his academic performance or his positive contribution to school and house life.

Notices

• PPA Diamond Ball: Please inform SCH if you are attending with parents
• Westfield shopping trip on Sunday
• 4 & 5 form Div. Rugby on Saturday
• U14A Rugby match vs Newbury on Sunday (Home, 10.45)
• Pupils can no longer walk to the Village on a Wednesday afternoon as it's now dark after games
• 6 form centre opening after the long weekend

Areas to improve

• Milk being used to quickly by the few individuals who make protein shakes. This must stop otherwise they will need to supply their own milk
• The Galley was far too messy last night and will be locked if it's not tidied by 23.00 every evening
• Too many folders being left in the Gun Room
• 6th form still not using Study Periods properly

Focus for the Week

• Manners: Hesperites should be noticeable by their outstanding manners: opening and holding doors, saying 'good morning / evening' to staff and other members of the community.
• Body language: Look up and look smart. Even if we feel tired we can portray a positive and confident body language.

SCH 6/11/2012

Remembrance Day Parade Photos

House Muster 06/11/2012

Hesperus Muster

Praise

• Well done on a good start to the duty week. Remember to check the duty rota and make sure you record when and where your duties are
• Well done to the following for receiving Commendations already this week: James Lacey, Ollie Norman, Viktor Petrov
• Well done to Hugo Harvey who received 9/10 in this morning's room inspection

Remembrance Sunday

• Jonnie Batchelor told the Division to bring in their No. 1 shoes for a polishing session on Thursday
• The importance of our marching and uniform was emphasised.
• Boys were told they must wear a poppy for the remainder of the week

Work Ethic & Responsibility

• The boys were reminded of their responsibilities within the Division and College and the importance of taking a pro-active approach towards school life
• The work ethic in the Division was good before half-term but it should be better and everyone must start working to their full capacity
• The importance of punctuality was reinforced

Work in Hesperus during half-term

• The Gun Room was painted and looks far better
• The old TV stand was removed and will be replaced by the end of the week
• Trophy cabinet removed from front entrance and will be replaced with framed pictures and a Chief Board

SCH 6/11/2012

House Muster 23/10/2012

Hesperus Muster

Praise

• The following pupils were awarded commendations during the last week:

Tin Alisic, Chris Batchelor, Will Broom, Max Bunyan x2, Hari Clark-Jones, Javier Diaz, Charlie Dimbleby, Seb Guest, Adam Harris x2, Chris Heathwood, Tom Hird, Tom Nash, Will Owen, Angus Pearson, Rory Pearson x2, Ollie Rogers, Nathan Wang, Viktor Petrov

• Well done to the girls from Illawara Division who represent Hesperus in Div. Sport - they won the Hockey competition last Saturday
• Congratualtions to Max Bunyan for receiving a distinction and to Harry Rawsthorne, Jeronimo Villlar and Nat Rennie for receiving 1XV Rugby ties. These were awarded in Assembly.
• Rooms were very tidy this morning. Lots of scores above 8 in the inspection by the RSM, Mr Hearn.

Student of the Week

Well done to James Lacey for showing great improvement in his academic effort this year. James also helps around the house and is generally an excellent member of the Division.

Special mention to Will Owen, Max Bunyan and Chris Batchelor

Notices

• Rooms will be used by the OP Society during half-term. Therefore, linen must be given to Gail and all clothes, books and valuables packed / locked away.
• If students are attending the PPA Ball please let SCH know straight after half-term.
• A reminder to international students about the Food from Around the World evening on the first Saturday after half-term - bring in a snack from your homeland.
• The boys were read parts of the Anti-Bullying Policy and SCH pointed out where they can find this in the house.
• Jonnie Batchelor wished the guys a good half-term and told everyone to have a rest.

Thoughts for after Half-Term

• Evening Events: Please have a think about evening events that we can hold in Hesperus. Ideas so far include: Quiz Night, Poker Night, Real Ale Night (U6 only).

• SCH spoke to the boys about the identify of Hesperus - what does Hesperus stand for? The nature of 'banter' was also discussed and how 'one man's banter can be another man's bullying'. There is an interesting article on Saracens Rugby Club which addresses both of these points - it can be found here

SDCH 23/10/12

House Council Minutes

Hesperus

House Council

18/10/2012

What you are happy with?

·        Decoration and Art in Gun Room and around the House (SCH: If anyone has any suggestions for pictures of art then please let me know)

·        Mirrors in corridors

·        The Bathrooms are more hygienic and cleaner this year (SCH: Make sure you thank Jack for his work)

·        Atmosphere in the House  (SCH: This is excellent, the atmosphere of a house is by far the most important thing. We must recognise the excellent leadership if Jonnie, Will, Tom and Bryn in establishing this)

·        Everyone is getting on well

How can Hesperus improve?

·        More pictures of the Hesperus Ship (SCH: I’ll try and find some – can someone paint it for Art?)

·        Use students art work in House (SCH: Excellent idea – let me have your art work!)

·        Blender in the Galley (SCH: Yes – but it must be cleaned)

·        More Milk (SCH: Gail will get an extra 2 pints. If certain students need more then they can but their own and store it in my fridge)

·        More Bread in Galley & Variety of food (SCH: Now Galley is locked until break there should be more bread. I’ll look at getting more food but it will probably be fruit only. Nothing unhealthy!)

·        Vending Machine (SCH: Has been tried before and didn’t work. We don’t need one)

·        More Computers (SCH: I agree. I also don’t like them in the Gun Room as this should be a social space not a workspace. However, at the moment we don’t have the space for any more computers. The 6^th form will be able to use computers in the 6^th Form Centre after ½ term.)

·        Sky TV (SCH: I would like Sky but there is issue with licence)

·        Toastie Maker (SCH: Do we need one? I would rather a blender than toastie maker. However, I will look out for a good deal)

·        Mirrors in Rooms (SCH: Good idea – I will speak to the Bursar)

·        Fix cupboard door magnets (SCH: I will email work department)

·        Shower doors instead of curtains (SCH: Is this a major issue?)

·        Shower temperature control (SCH: I’ll email works dept)

·        Better buttons in showers – they don’t stay on long enough (SCH: I’ll email works dept)

 

·        Light bulbs aren’t bright enough in cabins (SCH: A lamp would improve this)

·        Locker not big enough in 3^rd form day room (SCH: Not sure what we can do about this as there is little space for more)

·        2 lights not working in 3^rd form dormitory (SCH: I’ll email works dept)

·        Shoe storage space for 3^rd form (I’ll email works dept)

How can we make Hesperus the best Division at Pangbourne?

·        SCH: Can you let me know suggestions after half-term

·        2 ideas: Poker night / Flag and posters with Hesperus Elk

14A Rugby

Well done to the 14A rugby team who won 40-15 today. Some pictures below....

House Muster 16/10/2012

Hesperus Muster

Praise

• Well done to all those involved in Div. Music. It was fantastic to win the Instrumental category. The aim must be to win the competition outright next year!    

                                  

• The following have all received one or more Commendations this week:

Chris Batchelor, Max Bunyan, Alex Carr, Oli Chapman, Javier Diaz, Hugo Dwerryhouse, Charles Guest, Callum Hughes, James Lacey, Stuart McLeish, Tom Nash, Oliver Norman, Viktor Petrov, Will Owen, Hugo Harvey, Chris Heathwood

This is less that last week so - the aim is for all students in Hesperus to receive a Commendation in one week

Student of the Week

• Alex Carr - who has worked consistently well this term. Alex's work ethic and determination sets a great example to others.

          Special mention to Charles Guest for his excellent efforts

Notices

• Boarder's Trip to London Art Galleries this Sunday
• No Cinema Trip this Saturday
• Gun Room and Galley have become increasingly messy throughout the term
• House Council to be set up and meet next week

Hesperus

• How proud are we of Hesperus? What can we do to ensure Hesperus is the best Division in Pangbourne?

And finally......

• If you didn't watch the space jump on Sunday evening it is worth watching: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/9608140/Felix-Baumgartner-watch-the-jump.html 

SDCH 16/10/12

Div. Music

Hesperus had a successful night on Saturday as they won the Div. Music Instruemtal competition. Well done to organisers Zach Adams, Jonnie Batchelor and Tom Yeluet and all of the Hesperus and Illawara students who were involved in singing and playing for Hesperus on Saturday.

The Div. Song saw Hesperus sing One Direction's 'That's what makes you beautiful' and this excellent performance was accompanied by some rather interesting costumes!

Thank you to parents for the excellent support and well done to the boys!