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.

SDCH

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

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