Open Morning

As the school invited many families to tour around on Saturday morning, the Skipwith boys were eager and waiting to be your guides as well as helpers on the day.

CCF Promotions

Congratulations to Corporal Harry Berkley who is promoted to the rank of Serjeant, whilst Lance Corporal Sam Mummery is promoted to Corporal in the Army section of the CCF.

Mr Settle's Birthday

How lucky am I? I walked in on Thursday morning to be greeted by Happy Birthday being sung on the landing and some of the boys had baked me cakes as well! The whole house got fed at break time with scenes reminiscent of a classic bible story but with chocolate cake replacing the fish.

Year 9 Camping

The year 9 boys were learning how to get to grips with a tent in Tuesday. I only saw the early stages but I'm assured they did get them up in the end.

House Council Minutes

Year 9 – Joe Szweda and Eliott Jordan

-          Hot dogs every Saturday: matron currently provides these as often as she can but sometimes it is not always easy to do it every week.

-          Different lockers: the tall thin lockers are impractical. Mr Settle has been addressing this with the domestic bursar and they will start to be phased out from next year in favour of smaller wider lockers.

-          Better computers: computers in house will not be replaced as wifi has been improved and wireless laptops/tablets are now becoming the norm.

-          Wireless printers: the main need for computers in house was to print off work in time for lessons. Can we have access to a wireless printer? This is a good idea and a part of the college ICT development plan. However, if these are not to be rolled out in the immediate future, we could consider buying one with advice from the ICT department.

-          More bread at break time: matron will consult the kitchens.

-          Bread is cold and wet: not really a problem if it is being toasted but matron will check with kitchens to see if any bread is being frozen and then defrosted.

Year 10 – Sam Wisely

-          Squash at break: as said before this will be a treat and not the norm.

-          More water fountains: this can be raised at school council but Mr settle reminded year 10 that there is good access to water in house and that water bottles were also a good idea.

Year 11 – Louis Bossons-Sartain

-          Panini press: this will not be purchased as the hot surfaces would cause a risk of burns.

-          Oven gloves: Mr Settle reminded year 11 that there was a tool for removing hot trays from the oven if they would care to use it.

-          Water cooler upstairs: year 11 are reminded that they share common facilities with years 9 and 10 and have sufficient access to water, milk and snacks in the big kitchen.

-          Butter left out all day: matron will look in to this.

Year 12 – Sam Hallatt

-          Blender: some rowers want a blender in the kitchen upstairs. Mr Settle said absolutely not as he is not sure of what will end up being blended.

-          More brownies and less cake: matron to raise with kitchens but this may also be an issue for the school food council to raise.

-          More knives in kitchen: the stock of utensils in the upstairs kitchen has somehow been depleted to mainly spoons. More knives for spreading will be put up there.

Skipwith 2nd in Senior Hockey

The Skipwith seniors fielded a good team today in the senior hockey. Captain Tom McCooke took the lead and made some excellent plays ably assisted by his team with George Atkinson stepping to make some great saves as the goal keeper. We came 2nd to a strong Everett team with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Many thanks to Mr Baker for providing some superb photos of the event http://www.flickr.com/photos/shiplake/sets/

Skipwith WIN Junior Hockey

After an excellent tournament in which the eventual placings could not be decided until the last match, and even then it was decided on goal difference, the Skipwith junior hockey team proved victorious! Ably led by captain Elliot Whittingham, the team produced some fine performances. Keeper Sam Neil provided excellent defense, whilst Miles Bridgman provided some very memorable goals. Nimble footwork from Henry Atkinson also helped in mid field, but the whole team worked well together. The result of 5-2 was particularly satisfying to watch!

More photos can be seen in the gallery here.

Sports Dinner