Hesperus v Macquarie Table Tennis

Hesperus lost their first Div. Table Tennis fixture of the season 2-3 to Macquarie. However, it was a closely fought match and we can take heart from good wins by Ed Montgomery and debutant, Oliver Norman.

 

 

Division Muster 29/01/2013

Hesperus Muster

Pupil Praise

• 9/10 in Room Inspections

A. Pearson, W. Broom, M. Montgomery, A. Cook, O. Chapman, C. Dimbleby, J. Holloran,                  P. Bamforth, H. Harvey, O. Norman, V. Petrov, N. Rennie, J. Batchelor, A. Farley, E. Montgomery, A. Pringle, H. Rawsthorne

• Commendations

B. Hart, C. Heathwood, L. Knapp-Voith, G. Lacey, J. Lacey, M. Montgomery, R. Pearson,                N. Rennie x2, F. Slevin, T. Woollen

• Student of the Week

Some excellent results in the 5th Form Mock Exams. However, the winner of Student of the Week is Alex Carr whose results were outstanding.

• Notices

- Ensure high standard of uniform is maintained; Arctic Order is no longer in place.
- Keep the Galley tidy; it was an unacceptable mess last night.
- Div. Table Tennis tonight - all boarders to support in Macquarie.
- No medicine to be kept in the House - this includes paracetamol
- Don't book driving lessons during lesson time, Games, Prep - Lessons can be booked on a Monday and Thursday afternoon.
- 'The Wiz' begins on Tuesday. Hesperus are attending on Tuesday evening.

• This Weekend

Mr Riley on duty this weekend

All 3 and 4 Form boarders to attend Cadbury's World Trip / Ten Tors training walk / The Wiz Rehearsals

All 5 and 6 Form to be involved in Rugby 7s Tournament or volunteering for the Rugby 7s Girls tournament at Pangbourne

• Next week

Half-term begins on Friday next week - keep up the effort and make sure we have an excellent finish to this half of term

SDCH 29/01/13

A-Level Music

Zach Adams demonstrated his ability on the drums as he played an excellent piece in the A-level evening recital. As they were recording when he played I couldn't take photos, however, Zach posed for some very convincing shots afterwards!

 

 

Div. Debating

Unfortunately Hesperus lost in the debating competition this evening. We had the difficult task of arguing for the Queen's abdication and the judges decided Macquarie put forward a more compelling case.

However, we can be proud of the team's efforts and some excellent questions. Well done to Jack Earl, Finn Slevin and Issy Metcalfe.

 

Division Muster 22/01/2013

Hesperus Muster

Pupil Praise

• Well done to the following boys who received 10/10 in their room inspections this morning:

A. Cook, F. Slevin, O. Chapman, C. Dimbleby, C. Guest, J. Holloran, S. McLeish, T. Alisic, T. Jones, W. Broom, A. McPhail, A. Pringle, T. Yeulet

• The following boys received commendations in the past week:

C. Batchelor, A. Cook, A. Harris, B. Hart, H. Dwerryhouse, M. Bunyan, T. Woollen, A, O'Sullivan, O. Norman, N. Rennie, J. Gordon-Brown, T. Yeulet

Student of the Week:Will be announced after the 5th Form Mock exam results have been published

Notices:

• House Debating this evening
• Please ensure uniform is of a very high standard. Even if you are wearing a coat or extra top, No. 2 uniform must be worn underneath
• There will be a Hesperus 5th Form Dinner next Tuesday
• Leave weekend begins on Friday at 16.00 

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Snow Fight!

Instead of Hockey matches against Bradfield College, Saturday afternoon saw a brutal Staff (Mr Riley, Mr Lewis & Mr Cane-Hardy) versus Pupil (about 20 of them) snowball fight. See if you can tell who won from the pictures!!!

Division Muster 15/01/2013

Hesperus Muster

Pupil Praise

• Javier Diaz and Ollie Norman have received commendations so far this term. However, more are expected next week.
• It was a good weekend; the boarders who stayed in were excellent company and kept themselves busy with various activities.
• Thanks to Louis Knapp-Voith and Joe Holloran who have donated a toastie maker and a George Foreman Grill to the Galley.
• Room inspection was very good this morning. The following boys received 9/10:

Javier D, Chris H, Tom H, Xan N, Nathan W, Hari C-J, Hugo D, Ed W, Charlie D, Stuart M, Tin A, Jonny B.

Student of the Week

• Awarded to Jeronimo Villar for volunteering to play for the 2XI Hockey team away at Radley on Saturday.

Notices

• Boarders' trip to Reading on Sunday at 13.30.
• Drama Trip tomorrow for GCSE & A-Level students.
• Junior Cricket nets start next week on a Monday lunchtime. Senior nets will take place on a Tuesday evening, Friday lunchtime and Friday evening.

College Sunday

• Please be in Hesperus by 9.30 at the latest on Sunday.
• No. 1 uniform must be checked carefully and any problems to Gail by Thursday at the latest.
• Let's make sure we practise well this week and are on good form on Sunday.

Divisions

• Mr Riley spoke to the Division about our expectations for the standard of their uniform at tomorrow's Divisions and the importance of the ceremonial aspects of College life.

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Division Muster 07/01/2013

Hesperus Muster

• Academic Ethos this term

A really important term for everyone but particularly the 5th and 6th Form who will be sitting Mock and AS / A2 Modules at the start of term followed by the learning of final topics and the start of exam revision.

The whole Division must be mindful of the pressure the senior boys will be under as they complete January modules and re-sits. The working atmosphere in prep and study periods must be perfect. 3rd and 4th Formers must avoid being too noisy after prep as I will expect many pupils to be revising between 20.30 - 22.00.

• Commendations

The number of commendations the Division receives is a reflection of the effort you are making and the quality of work you produce. Let's make sure there are plenty of commendations this term.

We now have the commendations tube up outside the Mr Cane-Hardy / Mr Riley's study. Make sure all commendations you receive are placed in here. When it is full we will buy a prize for the whole Division. We will then pick out one commendation and whoever it belongs to will win an individual prize.

• Notices

- Supper Timings: 18.00 - 6th Form / 18.15 - 3, 4, 5 Form
- House Debating Competition - Tuesday 22 January
- Div. Table Tennis - 29 January (away v Q)
- Cricket - Winter nets to start this week. See notice board
- House Council next week

The Lent Term is a 10 week term. Being tired is not an excuse and let's make sure we give 100%  and enjoy plenty of success. Good Luck.

SDCH 08/01/13

Feedback from end of term Pupil Survey

How can Hesperus improve?

-        Improve the Academic ethos: SDCH – This must come from students who want to work well and succeed. We will be giving house and individual prizes for commendations. If you have another idea then let me know.

-        More emphasis on different nationalities within Hesperus: SDCH – An excellent idea. The flags now up in Hesperus are a start but there is certainly more we can do. Please let me know your ideas

-        Mirrors in cabins: SDCH – No at the moment. I will ask again this term. However, there are mirrors in the bathrooms and on every landing

 

-        More Upper 6^th activities: SDCH – Let Mr Riley and me know what you want to do and we can arrange

-        House Party: SDCH – Let Mr Riley and me know what you want to do and we can arrange

-        Hesperus Socials: SDCH – Let Mr Riley and me know what you want to do and we can arrange

-        Healthier snacks: SDCH – Andrew Farley can take this to the next food committee meeting

-        More photos / posters on Middle floor: SDCH – Posters and pictures ordered. If you have other ideas then let me know    

SDCH 2/01/2012