SHENSTON IAN 88 - Old Silhillians Association

WINDSOR
Upper School
This year has been a most successful one in many ways and follows on from our
victory in the Cock House competition at the end of last year.
In all three major sports the House has reached the final of the respective
competitions, but poor weather prohibited two of these finals taking place. The
victory in the basketball comes as a culmination of three years persistence by nearly
the same players and the skill of Newman and Barrington was a pleasure to watch.
Vitek Aukstolis led the swimming team to a good victory, with the girls' team
contributing significantly to the success. The girls also provided much needed
support on Sports Day. The performance of Jo Bridgewater was outstanding.
Victory in squash and sailing ended a year pleasing not only for the results but for
the spirit in which they were achieved.
Jason 011ivier organised two very enjoyable theatre trips and Martyn Fisher
wrote and directed the now traditional performance in Big School Assembly. The
Cottage. trip in October was memorable and the House would especially like to
thank Mrs Griffiths for all her hard work behind the scenes and also for the
delicious food at the cottage and at the House Supper in January. In March over
fifty members of the House attended the House meal superbly organised by Lucy
Cracroft.
On behalf of the House I would like to thank Mr Griffiths for all his efforts and
for his contribution to the House over the last seven years. We wish him every
success in his new position. Mr Melling succeeds him as Housemaster and we wish
him all the best for the future.
S.J. Barrington.
Middle School
Windsor have performed well this year, obtaining a first place and two second
places in House competitions. The year got off to a disappointing start with the
House being narrowly defeated in the preliminary round of the rugby competition
and hence finishing sixth. However, a good all round performance led to second
place in the Chess competition.
After a creditable third in the swimming standards, Windsor achieved second
place in the cross cduntry, with the fourth form performing particularly well.
Moving indoors, the House played well to obtain fourth place in the basketball
competition, despite the lack of school team members.
However, the highlight of the year for Windsor was the Hockey competition,
The House achieved victories in the A, B and C team competitions, with
considerable commitment from all the players and an overwhelming first place
overall.
M. Cox
Lower School
In the Lower School, Windsor had varied success. A good start to the season
with a win in the chess competition was followed by disappointing results in the
cross country, reading and debating competitions. Our fortunes improved with a
second place in the badminton, first place in the Shell cricket despite losing our 'A'
team match to Jago by one run. Sadly we were knocked out of the IIIrd form
cricket in the first round. Second place in the Shell rugby, third place in the
swimming and a moderate performance in the athletics highlight how everybody in
the House has tried his hardest in all events. We convey our thanks to Dr. Troth,
Dr Sheffrin and all the sixth formers who guided us through this year in all our
House activities.
S.C. Birt.
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