Wednesday 22 April 2015
Prefect appointments
Skipwith House is delighted that Connor Cummings, James Hargreaves, James Fenton and Anna Davies have been appointed as prefects for next year. They thoroughly deserve it and are fantastic role models.
March 2015 - Part 2 - Cross Country
A bitter-sweet competition for Skipwith this year as the Seniors won the Championship Cup and the Girls were outstanding, winning the Girls Cup too. It was inconceivable to think we could finish last and second last overall then, but we did, due to the skewed nature of finishing places. Skipwith had a fantastic top, not many in the middle and densely populated bottom! Next year will be better I'm sure. Many thanks to those giving it their best.
March 2015 - Part 1 - House Music
At the beginning of the year I was quoted saying that of all the House events to win, House Music was the one I'd choose. It is all inclusive and great fun. We came second...but considering last year's 5th place, I am happy with the efforts of the House and glad we could put on a good show. Orchard once again beat us by the narrowest of margins and it hurts to talk about it still.
Highlights included Jordan Gibson winning the Individual event and the full house song was loud and proud. Video highlights available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRuhA3vSzs
Highlights included Jordan Gibson winning the Individual event and the full house song was loud and proud. Video highlights available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRuhA3vSzs
February 2015 - Part 2 - Ballroom Dancing Success
The Ballroom Dancing competition allowed Skipwith boys to shine. Sam Ryder-Smith, Harry Berkley, Liam Peachey and Jonathan Meadows all were first or runner up in a number of events. The big prize, The Challenge Trophy was won by a quintet including Peachey, Ryder-Smith and Berkley. There was opportunty for those not so fast on their feet to be quick-witted and the combination of Jordan Gibson and James Hargreaves on the microphone brought the evening to an immaculate close. Comments from Mrs Knight below:
‘Not only did the boys dance to a very high standard but they did themselves and Shiplake proud. I cannot congratulate them enough for both their behaviour and dancing, which was by far the best we've seen in years. The evening was capped by a brilliant speech by Jordan Gibson and James Hargreaves. A great time had by all!’
‘Not only did the boys dance to a very high standard but they did themselves and Shiplake proud. I cannot congratulate them enough for both their behaviour and dancing, which was by far the best we've seen in years. The evening was capped by a brilliant speech by Jordan Gibson and James Hargreaves. A great time had by all!’
February 2015 - Part 1 - Oliver
The Junior School production of Oliver was fantastic. Many Skipwith boys were involved either behind the scenes or in the thick of the action. It was great to see so many of our year 9 and 10 boys opting into this creative area of school life. Full report here: http://www.shiplake.org.uk/media/news/article/216/Juniors-Serve-Up-Oliver-Spectacle
January 2015 - Part 3 - England Rugby Visit
An auction prize, won by our very own Harrison Richards (and family) saw Mike Catt and James Haskell visit Shiplake for a training session with the U14 teams. Full story here: http://www.shiplake.org.uk/media/news/article/209/U14s-Coached-by-England-Legends
January 2015 - Part 2 - House Art
Wow, some sensational pieces on display for House Art in January. Skipwith pipped to the post by Orchard for the prize but very proud and in awe of the talent of display. Some examples posted below:
January 2015 - Part 1 - Senior House Rugby
Senior House Rugby unusually took place in January, rather than during the rugby term. Wells-Furby and Eggar struggled against more powerful teams in Welsh and Everett but competed well with Orchard's teams and Burr. Here is an extract from the College website
"In the bottom half of the table, the battle for fourth place went down to the final game between Skipwith Wells-Furby and Burr House, who both finished with two wins. Kick off was decided with a Haka face-off, and in the end the yellows proved more intimidating as they recorded a bonus point victory. Orchard Lapping and Skipwith Eggar played out the only draw of the competition, but Lapping avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a hard-fought win over Skipwith’s other side"
Haka v Burr
Wells - Furby
Eggar
"In the bottom half of the table, the battle for fourth place went down to the final game between Skipwith Wells-Furby and Burr House, who both finished with two wins. Kick off was decided with a Haka face-off, and in the end the yellows proved more intimidating as they recorded a bonus point victory. Orchard Lapping and Skipwith Eggar played out the only draw of the competition, but Lapping avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a hard-fought win over Skipwith’s other side"
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