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JAGO Upper School This year the House has been unable to match the outstanding successes of recent years, but it has nevertheless been memorable for the continued spirit which prevails in Jago Upper School. Ceaseless enthusiasm and cajoling by many members of the upper sixth, in particular Corrie Forrester and Tim Norman, have enabled many to enjoy house events and Cock House matches-even when victory seemed unobtainable. Notably successful events have included the highly successful House meal; the "Grease" production during Charity week, and the Cottage trip, when spirit and friendship were particularly evident. Unfortunately, this spirit was not translated into success on the games field, hence we will not be in contention for the games shield this year. The only high point proved to be a superb victory in the Hockey competition, although success was more recurrent in the various House league competitions-particularly in cricket and hockey. We turned out keen teams, playing hard, and on occasions, well, but often without success. Despite this, strong individuals in lower years, particularly Dan Pritchard and Simon Saunders, will hopefully be able to transform effort into success in future years. Such talent has been equally evident in other activities, notably the strong performance of Rachel Shannon in "The Merry Widow". Such talents mean that we can look forward to the year ahead with the same enthusiasm and optimism as we did in July 1987. After such a happy and enjoyable year we are finally indebted to our housemaster, Mr. Williams and to Mrs. Clark and Messrs. Wormald and Benge for their help, patience and constant encouragement. Mark Turner Middle School Middle School Jago has again enjoyed another rewarding year with creditable results in most fields. Although the Rugby team under the captaincy of J. Mayers finished third overall, our strength has been predominantly in athletic events. A. Hill and S. Pitchford, who finished first and second respectively in the cross-country, led Lower Fifth Jago to first place, while an easy win by barefoot M. Jeavons took the Fourth Form team to second place. Our strongest showing was without doubt in the Basketball competition, in which our team, captained by A. Hill, easily stole first place, remaining undefeated. The same result was not reflected in the chess tournament, in which only fourth place was achieved, or in the Hockey, when we reached the same place. The Cricket competition was also something of a disaster for us. Our Cock House team was knocked out in the first rOund, whilst the league team had only one victory. Credit, however, must go to R. Hall for his team organisation. Once again, the Athletics were a success for our team. The captain, J. Lodhi, was the lower fifth Victor Ludorum and records were broken by M. Jeavons in the 800 metres and by S. Akel in the shot. Unbelievably the twenty first places achieved by the House were only enough to secure second place for us overall. We were first in the Lower fifth but only third in the Fourth forms. The standard of swimming again saw Jago in second place, and with the swimming sports close at hand success is forecast under the joint -captaincy of R. Kinning and R. Ennis. Thanks must go to the House Bencher, M. Giddings, who honoured us by his performance in the Middle School play, and especially to Mr. Miller and Mr. Ditchfield for their much appreciated support and guidance. R. Murphy Lower School I am pleased to report an increased number of successes in House activities this year which reflects the excellent spirit discernible in both years of the House. Certainly I cannot remember such widespread commitment as I remarked when I came to write my Housemaster's reports. This is undoubtedly the key to success and it is good to see so many boys willing to take part. The year again started splendidly with our winning the Third Year Cross Country competition. Hill, Knight and Giddings finished in the top six which laid the foundation for our victory but all runners played their part. In the Reading Competition Jago finished a creditable second in both years, Pye and Burton being highly praised. Our most satisfactory result in the cultural competitions came in the Debating contest which we won outright, Vaughan's Mrs Thatcher and Effmann's American footballer being singled out for praise by the adjudicator. Thence to the Summer and Athletics in which we did not fare well, although Protheroe, Abraham and Giddings won their events. With the cricket still ongoing at the time of writing, our Shell sides led by Vaughan and Culverwell and the Thirds led by Giddings and Rootkin have all acquitted themselves well. Most satisfactorily, though, our swimming team finished runners up, only two points behind Fetherston. It was particularly pleasing to see our clean sweep of the relay races which made this a real House effort. Fetherston be warned next year! Nock led a strong team and Hill, Abraham, Giddings, Marshall and Studdert-Kennedy all won their events and the Thirds were overall winners in their year. Lastly I must thank my House Tutor, Mrs Jill Spurrell for all her time and commitment to Jago, particularly in the Swimming and my House Captain, James Vaughan for his leadership and enthusiasm. Our monitors, Waters, Nock and Culverwell all served the House and School very well this year. RJW POLE Upper School Pole House has had an above average year finishing second in the Cock House competition. Sport has again produced a set of mixed results, — winning the cross country team event and also the individual event through Robin Francis. First in the water polo and second in the swimming resulted in a fine all round team performance. At sports day we came third overall although we won the sixth form boys with fantastic performances from Matthew Pay, captain of School Athletics, who broke the school high jump record and set a new sports day hurdles record, and Miller Crockhart who-both of his events. Some of our more unfortunate results were the basketball, rugby, chess and squash though great performances were ,produced by all the teams. Due to the fine British weather the hockey and cricket competitions, in both of which we expected to do well were not finished. Members of the House have also excelled in other walks of life, both at school and outside. This year Pole has contributed the greatest number of benchers, twelve in all. Academically we have produced some fine results, the most
noticeable being the Oxford successes of Chris Finnie, Matthew Pay, Mark Ellison and Nick Kembery, also the Oxbridge hopefuls Stephen Glaze, Madeleine Mattar, Alan Jones and Tracey Riddlesdin. Recently, from the Lower Sixth, Geraldine Byrne, Emma Haddleton and Elizabeth Hanson have been elected to the Sixth Form Centre Management Committee. Our congratulations go to Madeleine Mattar for her fine performance in the Young Musician of the Year, reaching the semi-finals in the piano class. Also our congratulations go again to Madeleine and also to Matthew Pay, two thirds of the winning chamber trio in 'The National Chamber Music Competition for schools' competition. My thanks go to Colin Cameron, my deputy, whose help has been invaluable during the year and also to all in Pole who have shown a great spirit of camerderie and participation. The House would also like to thank the House Tutors for their guidance through the year. Finally, the house would like to thank Mr Beavis, who is retiring as Housemaster of Pole to take up a new position, for his many years of service to the House. Our best wishes go to Mr. Cluley who is taking up the position of Housemaster of Pole. Thanks again and good luck to everyone next year. Richard Aitchison Middle School Pole has had a good year both on and off the sports field. The Christmas term brought the rugby season and a great performance from the rugby XV. Although considered the underdogs the team reached the final under the captaincy of Matthew Gallagher. In the chess tournament Pole went one better and won due to excellent play by Robert Crawford and Gary Baker. Off the field a good contribution was made in the Middle school play both on stage and behind the scenes, with Stephen Darling putting in a good performance as Dickie. Academically Pole achieved a good standard in both term grades and exam results. With the arrival of the summer term came the cricket league tournament in which Pole came first with excellent performances from Graham Hughes and Rober Crawford. With the Cock House tournament yet to play Are have high hopes. The form had an excellent 12 hour football competition which raised £600 for ctn. ity week. Lower School There has been a revived spirit of determination within the House this year. We came third in the chess competition after some fine efforts, in particular from S. Elkes. Our readers achieved first position overall with memorable performances from M. Pryke and R. Fackrell. Although we achieved .a lower result in the cross-country, the first boy home was J. Padmore of Pole. The badminton competition brought to light a star player in our midst — J. Munro. The rugby, debating and swimming competitions were not to our taste this year but we achieved a creditable third place in the athletic sports with some fine individual achievements by B. Leyland, M. Pryke and J. Padmore. In the swimming sports the cup for winner of the individual medley was presented to H. Shaw who won every other event that he entered. All members of Pole enjoyed a marvellous evening of ten pin bowling during the Easter term. We will make this an annual event. The House extends thanks to M. Bullock for his sound captaincy this year, to S. Skyrme and C. Griggs for their assistance and to Messrs Keylock and Wickson for their organisation and patience. B.J.K. <strong>SHENSTON</strong>E Upper School Shenstone started and finished well on the sports field this year. In the Christmas term an un fancied rugby team carried off the rugby trophy after a hard fought final. After this, despite spirited efforts in basketball, chess, polo and swimming, success deserted the House. Cock House hockey resulted in a disappointing fourth place, but this was compensated for by a resounding win in the league hockey. Even though lowly placed in the cricket and tennis Shenstone did not disgrace itself. In the last competition of the year Shenstone achieved its 3rd successive win on Sports Day, though by the narrowest of margins. Away from the sporting side Shenstone sixth form enjoyed two extra mural events. First was the House Meal, excellently organized by Karen Sheward. This was taken at the Plume of Feathers and a good time appeared to have been had by all. The second was the House weekend taken exclusively by the lower sixth in company with the Flood family. Verbal and visual records of the trip clearly indicated that this was a memorable and enjoyable experience. Overall the year has been very enjoyable due in part to the good spirit of the pupils in the House but equally to help and encouragement given by the House tutorsand above all Mr. Flood. My personal thanks go to my very able deputy Karen Sheward. I wish Giles and Fleur every success and I hope the House goes from strength to strength. Middle School LMoppett. Middle School Shenstone have had a very successful year. The Cock House Rugby was won in the winter term-even with an understrength side! The swimming standards were also won in convincing style with most of the house participating. In the Easter term the Shenstone hockey XI won the competition held at Copt Heath. There were also creditable runners-up positions in basketball and cricket. Even in the weaker sports like cross-country and chess there was a marked improvement. Also during the Easter term most of LVS played in the twelve hour basketball match in aid of Charity week. By the end of the game only one point separated the two exhausted teams. On the academic side LVS excelled with only one minus collected in the whole year. A. Price. Lower School The House has produced average performances in most fields but the Shell formers won the athletics sports. Despite the lack of success the spirit within the House has been good and is a credit to the House captain, Stuart Mills. Next year will see some changes as Mr Dunn will take over as Housemaster. I am grateful to Mrs Chell for her help as house tutor and to the upper school benchers Barry O'Leary, Andrew Wilson and Martin Brown. A.J.G.
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