Friday, 28 February 2014

Various Photos

I found these photos  on the school system. It's great to see Hesperoids contributing to so many different areas of College life.....

















Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Muster 25/02/2014

Hesperus Muster

It is going to be a busy 5 weeks with crucial exam preparation for the 5 and 6 Form. Our priority this term, as it always should be, is producing outstanding efforts and aiming for academic success.

Gail & Jack's Room Inspection (11/02/2014)

The following received 10/10

Chris Heathwood, Xan Norman, Seb Bearn, Hugo Dwerryhouse, Jon Grieve, Matthew Montgomery, Alex O'Sullivan, Tom Perring, Finn Slevin, Ed Winter, Alex Carr, Harry Farrant, Will Read, Tin Alisic, Hugo Harvey, Ollie Norman, Viktor Petrov

Commendations (the week before Half-Term)

Ed Chapman x2, Ed Digby x2, Jack James, Jake Lawrance, Josh Orton, Tom Paine x2, Jamie Perring x2, Max Bunyan x4, Angus Findlay, Ben Hart, Tom Nash, Xan Norman x3, Tom Perring, Olly Chapman, Joe Holloran, Stuart McLeish, Will Read, Jack Earl x4

Notices
  • Cinema trip this Saturday and Laser Quest on Sunday
  • School Council minutes published.
  • Div. Hockey this Saturday
Lent Term Interim Reports - Top Performers (based on effort grades and improvement)

3 Form - Philip Garnier, Bertie Pugh, Tom Paine, Nathan Wang
4 Form - Toby Woollen, Tom Nash, Will Owen, Rory Findlay
L6 - Alex Carr, Joe Holloran, Will Read, Charles Guest, Stuart McLeish
U6 - Nat Rennie, Paddy Bamforth

SDCH

Hesperus Commendations

Hesperus had a great week before half term as they received 29 Commendations. Well done to all of the boys, particularly the 3 and 4 Forms.

11th to 24th February
Form
Div 3 4 5 L6 U6 tot per division
H 5 5 5 2 7 24
             
S 11 10 1 4 3 29
             
I 4 4 2 2 3 15
             
Q 4 1 3 0 4 12
             
PJ 6 7 1 3 0 17
             
ST G 0 8 0 1 2 11
             
total per week 30 35 12 12 19 108


This means we are now in 2nd place for the term and closing fast on Port Jackson.....

Form
Div 3 4 5 L6 U6 total per division
H 49 34 25 11 30 149
             
S 54 36 25 20 18 153
             
I 53 19 18 37 26 153
             
Q 41 27 23 21 29 141
             
PJ 54 32 27 19 30 162
             
ST G 27 36 18 39 14 134
total per year group 278 184 136 147 147 892

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Muster 11/02/2014

Hesperus Muster
  • Well done to the U6 Distinction winners: Tin Alisic, Jack Earl, James Lacey, Ollie Norman, Viktor Petrov
  • The Cast & Crew of 'Little Shop of Horrors have been working exceptionally hard. Good Luck to Adam Cook, Angus Findlay, Ed Digby, Hamish Owen, Will Owen, Bertie Pugh, Toby Jones, Jon Grieve
  • Well done Toby Woollen for writing and co-presenting an excellent presentation in Headmaster's Assembly on Monday.
  • There was a great atmosphere in the Gun Room on Saturday night as boarders watched the rugby and a film. One of Hesperus' great strengths is that pupils form all year groups can mix socially and get on well. Well done.
Parade
  • Hugo Harvey spoke about our disappointing parade score. Uniform and hair was fine but our marching let us down. Hugo will speak with the RSM before parade practise on Thursday.
Commendations

Ed Digby, Philip Garnier x2, Max Bunyan, Christopher Heathwood, Tom Nash, Charlie Riley, Seb Bearn x2, Hugo Dwerryhouse, George Lacey, Matthew Montgomery, Alex O'Sullivan, Rory Pearson, Tom Perring x2, Ed Winter, Olly Chapman, Will Read

Room Inspection - Gail & Jack

The following received 10/10
Rory Findlay, Adam Harris, Christopher Heathwood, Rylan Li, Tom Hird, Ollie Newcombe, Nathan Wang, Adam Cook, Hugo Dwerryhouse, Jon Grieve, George Lacey, Matthew Montgomery, Rory Pearson, Tom Perring, Finn Slevin, Ed Winter, Alex Carr, Harry Farrant, Joe Holloran, Stuart McLeish, Tin Alisic, Ollie Norman, Viktor Petrov

Student of the Week

Jack Earl awarded Nat Rennie and Alex Carr with the title this week due to their outstanding effort grades in the Interim Reports.

Notices

  • A change to the weekly routine: Wednesday is Tutor Periods / Thursday is Parade Practise
  • Hesperus are attending the College production on Thursday. Please dress well.
  • Boarders' Breakfast takes place from 8.00 - 8.30 on Friday. Day boys can arrive from 8.30. We will be room tidying on Friday morning.
Lower Sixth 'Inspirational Person' Presentation

Harry Farrant produced a thoughtful and amusing talk on the life and struggles of the amazing Nick Vujicic. Find out more about him here:  http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/

Effort Grade Challenge

Can Hesperus achieve an average effort grade for the whole house of 2.0 or under? That is the target for the second half of term.

SDCH

Parade - not our best!

Division INSPECTION     MARCHING     TOTAL
  Uniforms Shoes Haircuts Bearing Dressing Saluting  
HARBINGER 2 2.5 3 3 2 3 15.5
ILLAWARRA 3 3 2 3 3 2 16
HESPERUS 2 3 3 3 2 2 15
PORT JACKSON 2.5 3 3 3 2.5 3 17
ST GEORGE 3 3 3 2 2 2 15
MACQUARIE 2.5 3 3 2 2.5 2.5 15.5
BAND 3 2.5 2 2 2 3 14.5

Tuesday, 4 February 2014

Muster 04/02/2013

Hesperus Muster

Praise
  • Luke Towers - part of the senior coxless Four that won at Dorney Lake last weekend
  • The Hesperus Girls who won Div. Netball
  • Hugo Dwerryhouse for his violin performance last Friday
  • Jon Grieve for some excellent work in his DT Project
Commendations

Ed Chapman, Philip Garnier x3, Jack James, Jake Lawrance, Josh Orton x2, Hamish Owen x2, Bertie Pugh, Rory Findlay x2, Adam Harris x2, Chris Heathwood, Tom Nash x2, Adam Cook, Hugo Dwerryhouse, Jack Earl, Toby Jones, James Lacey, Ollie Norman, Viktor Petrov

Room Inspection - Mr Pike

The following received 10/10:
Hugo Dwerryhouse, Jon Grieve, Matthew Montgomery, Finn Slevin, Alex Carr, Olly Chapman, Charles Guest, Seb Guest, Joe Holloran, Will Read, Tin Alisic, Jack Earl, Ollie Norman, Viktor, Petrov

Student of the Week

Bertie Pugh  - Working really hard on the technical front for the School Production and producing a consistently high level of work.

College Sunday

Hugo Harvey spoke to the house about ensuring our excellent performance at the last parade is repeated. There will be extra parade practise on Thursday and / or Friday Central Hours. Paddy Bamforth (Uniform CO) will be checking No.1 shoes on Thursday - please bring them in.

Last week

Mr Paynter thanked the house for their efforts last week but mentioned the damage to two pool  cues. Please make sure these are looked after.

Notices
  • There has been too much chewing gum in school recently. Please don't.
  • Activities for 3 & 4 Form are not optional - you must attend.
  • Hesperus are attending 'Little Shop of Horrors' next Thursday.
  • Please clearly write the date when signing out.
Lower Sixth - Inspirational People

Olly Chapman spoke to the house about James Ketchell - http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/02/british-adventurer-completes-super-triathlon-after-cycling-around-the-world-4288386/

SDCH

Commendations so far this Term

Form
Div 3 4 5 L6 U6 total per division
H 42 21 11 6 20 100
             
S 40 22 14 14 15 105
           
I 45 11 9 25 19 109
             
Q 34 24 9 9 24 100
             
PJ 42 21 19 6 28 116
             
ST G 23 19 11 29 12 94
total per year group 226 118 73 89 118 624