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Commemorating the First World WarCentenary exhibitionThe story of a Victoria Crossrecipient, daring tales ofCheshire’s war heroes and theaccount of Cheadle HulmeSchool’s role as a militaryhospital have recently beenunearthed in a centenaryexhibition charting the life of theCheshire school and its studentsduring the First World War.The School has delved into itsthorough archive and workedwith the wider community todiscover stories such as that ofJohn Alexander Christie, who wasawarded the Victoria Cross andHaileybury, Hertfordshire,commemorated the centenary ofthe First World War with the officialopening of a section of a replicatrench within its grounds.At a ceremony attended byHaileybury pupils, alumni andmembers of the community, thetrench was officially opened by theRt Hon Mark Francois MP, Ministerof State for the Armed Forces. It wasconstructed to mark the centenaryof the First World War, in whichHaileybury lost 589 pupils and staff.The trench was created to provide avivid illustration of the experiencesof the First World War for pupils ofHaileybury and surrounding schoolsand is fitted with duckboards, firesteps and dugouts. A thousandchildren from local state andpreparatory schools will experiencea sense of life at the front and in8 Independent Schools Magazinepaid a yearly subscription to theSchool to safeguard his children’seducation following the war.A replica of his medal featuresin the exhibition and he is alsocommemorated with plaques atBramall Hall and Euston Station inLondon.Other valiant accounts include thatof John Foulkes, the grandfatherof a former student, who foughtalongside famous war poet,Wilfred Owen in the crossing ofthe Sambre–Oise Canal, both ofwhom were awarded the MilitaryCross for their service.Historic replica WWI trencha trench during 36 visits scheduleduntil December.Historian and military adviser on thefilm War Horse Andrew Robertshawhas designed the full-size replicatrench section exclusively for theschool with the help of historyenthusiast and author Ryan Gearing.Joe Davies, Master of Haileybury,said: “We are delighted that RtHon Mark Francois MP was ableto join us in commemorating thecentenary and the opening of ourreplica trench, a tangible symbolthat will be shared not only with ourpupils but also local schools. Theconstruction of the replica trench isa grim echo of the school’s history,as Haileybury pupils during thewar traded their physical educationlessons for trench building trainingon the College’s grounds. Creatingthe Haileybury Trench Trail hasTrench designer and historian Andrew Robertshaw discusses construction with theRt Hon Mark Francois MP, Minister of State for the Armed ForcesThe special exhibition is part ofa range of events taking place atCheadle Hulme School to markthe centenary of The Great War,with staff, students, parents andOld Waconians (former students)coming together to gather awealth of artefacts, photographsand historic information.The School’s Archivist andLibrarian, Mrs Kay Moore says,“Until now, we have never hadany information about individualpatients from the time the Schoolserved as a military hospital but,thanks to the work of our Researchallowed us to create alearning experience toconnect to our past,and to explore personalaccounts of the warboth on the front lineand at home.”The trench has beenconceived as partof the ‘HaileyburyTrench Trail’, whichuses the school’sarchive material,architecture,chapel andmemorials totrace Haileybury’shistoric links withthe First WorldWar and reflect onthe struggles andsacrifices madeboth at homeand at the frontduring the conflict.Stories aboutthe school’s notablealumni includingfuture Prime MinisterClement Atlee as wellas his brother Tom,who was imprisonedfor his stance as aconscientious objectorduring the conflict,are featured as part ofthe trail.Assistant, Charlotte Dover, we havebeen able to build a clear pictureof what life was like for the Schoolcommunity during that time,including those whose familieswent away to fight.”Haileybury Master Joe Davies and the Rt Hon MarkFrancois MP, Minister of State for the Armed ForcesHaileybury’s replica WW1 trench, constructed on school groundsThe interior of the trench ‘Headquarters’The HeadMaster of ThePrebendalSchool, Sussex,has taken overthe reins of theChoir Schools’Association. Tim Cannell succeededRoger Overend as Chairman of theCSA on 1st September.Tim says he is delighted andhonoured to serve: “The ChoirSchools’ Association is anorganisation that promotes andhelps to ensure the future of ourcultural heritage. Our Choristersregularly enhance the worshipin our Cathedrals, Abbeys andChurches throughout the countryand the quality of their singing isrenowned throughout the world.“Choir schools offer a uniqueeducation not just for theChoristers themselves but for allthe other children that attend theschools. The quality and love ofmusic is often awe inspiring andcertainly our Choristers’ close linkswith Chichester Cathedral givea real richness to the life of thecommunity.”Hull CollegiateSchool, Yorkshire,has seen thearrival of MrsRebecca Gloveras Headteacherfollowing theretirement of the long standingHeadmaster Mr Rob Haworth.Educated at Rishworth School,Rebecca then went to LeedsUniversity and studied a B.Ed. inPhysical Education and Geography.Before taking up the post at HullCollegiate Rebecca was the DeputyHeadteacher at Tadcaster GrammarSchool in North Yorkshire.Rebecca has worked in both theIndependent and State sector andhas worked in both the North ofEngland and the South East.She is a keen marathon runnerand charity fundraiser and has twochildren Archie 9 and Mathilde 7.“There is nothing betterthan to end the day in quietcontemplation listening to theChoir sing Evensong. This timeof quiet reflection and worshipis a time that encourages therecharging of batteries andkeeping a real sense of balance inone’s life.”Mr Cannell studied ComparativeReligion/Theology at King Alfred’sCollege, Winchester and has anMA in Educational Managementfrom the Open University. Hebegan his teaching career inprimary schools and was CareOfficer at the Royal School forthe Deaf. He was Head of aninternational school in Papua NewGuinea before moving into theindependent sector.The CSA is the umbrellaorganisation for 34 choir schoolseducating choristers for cathedraland collegiate foundations inthe UK. A further 10 choralfoundations and five schoolsoverseas also belong to theAssociation which was founded in1918 to oversee the welfare andeducational needs of choristers.Broomwood HallSchool, London,has announcedthe appointmentof Katie Paynter,currently Directorof Studies atOakfield Prep, London, as the Headof the Broomwood Hall Pre-Prepfrom January.Prior to working at Oakfield,Katie worked for five yearsCfor Shell Global Education atMSakhalin International SchoolYand she has also travelledextensively as the English Leader CMfor Learning all over the world.MYKatie has also worked at Queen’sCYPark Lower School, Bedford, andWinchester House.CMYIn her spare time Katie is a keen GirlKGuider and is a leader for Rainbowsand Brownies as well as singing in aLondon choir.Deputy Head, Lee Glaser, has been appointed as InterimHeadmaster of Taunton School, Somerset, with effectfrom January 1st, following the departure of currenthead Dr John Newton for Australia.The Governors are aiming to appoint a permanentsuccessor to Dr Newton from September 2015, by theend of the Autumn Term.Mr Glaser (left) is pictured with Dr Newton.Sarah Morrishas beenappointedthe newHeadmistressat NorfolkHouse Schoolin Birmingham. Prior to takingup the post, Sarah was DeputyHead for seven years at BirchfieldThe King’s School, Chester, hasbeen recognised by the Institute ofPhysics as “outstanding”, amongschools in England, in terms ofthe progression of girls’ A-levelPhysics and Head of Department,Dr. Neil Heritage, has been given aprestigious Teaching Award.The Institute of Physics Teacherawards celebrate the success ofsecondary school Physics teacherswho, by their outstanding practicein the classroom, have raised thestate of Physics and science inschools. Dr. Heritage, has playeda pivotal role in the School’ssuccess through his leadership,encouragement and enthusiasmSchool in Shropshire. She alsospent four years as Director ofStudies at Tettenhall Collegein the West Midlands. Sarahhas been teaching in theindependent sector since 1999.Having studied English andFrench at university, she is nowworking towards a Masters inChildren’s Literature.Outstanding in Physicsfor the subject. Dr. Heritage ishonoured alongside distinguishedresearch scientists and industrialistswho, too, are dedicated teachersand without whom there would beno Physics research community ortechnological base in our society.Independent Schools May 14 135x90.pdf 1 13/05/2014 09:12:15Independent Schools Magazine 9