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YORKAt the beginning of the School year we welcomed Mr. Waters to the House . He has taken overMr . Sayers' position as house tutor and has done his best to maintain the good staff-pupil relationship,for which we are all grateful . Mr . Sayers, as you may remember, left the House last year toget married but still visits us twice-weekly as an extra tutor .Our talents on the sports field again went unnoticed as we succumbed to somewhat ignominiousdefeats in all our rugby matches . However, I am pleased to announce an improvement onlast year's efforts in the Inter-House Rugby Sevens Tournament-instead of coming last with 1point we came last with 3 points .The House Intermediate Cross Country Running Team deserve congratulations for winningthe Scott Cup, presented last year by John Scott, ex-Head Boy and York House member . Theintermediate Basketball team also did extremely well to reach the finals in that aspect of sport .Just before half-term our hard athletics training had its reward in the winning of the AthleticsCup after a very close and prolonged struggle with Gloucester .Another cup we all worked well for was the Worfold Trophy for swimming . The House wonthis for the second year running and, with the assistance of the three O'Shea brothers, shouldwin it again next year .The academic qualities of the House were admirably portrayed when ten of last year's fifthformers returned to School this year with seventy-four passes in the Ordinary Level Examinations .Colin Taylor deserves special mention for this because he won the award for the best "O" levelresults of the year .As regards social activities we were again able to overwhelm a number of girls' houses withour gentlemanly charm, as well as displaying immaculate table manners in the recently institutedmixed lunches .In conclusion, I would like to thank the House for the obvious effort they provided in all theactivities they took part in, and for continuing the House spirit for which the House has a reputation .Also, last but by no means least, our thanks to Mr . Mullenger for his support and efficiency inmaintaining a smoothly-running House .Donald AmbertonWAKEFIELDWhen the autumn term began we were sorry to hear that Miss Gasser had defected to Westminster. Her position as resident tutor was filled by Miss Taylor, who was soon at home with us .Mlle . Bernard, the French assistant, also joined us ; it has been a pleasure to have her with us forthe year . Our congratulations to Pat Murrell for being appointed College Head Girl .We invited Mr . and Mrs . Wolsey to coffee one evening, and after they had seen the juniors tobed, the sixth form enjoyed a friendly discussion with them about School topics .Although we have not managed to win any sports cups this year, we have acquitted ourselveshonourably in all games and have held second or third positions . Some girls have given outstandingperformances, notably Pat Murrell, Lorraine Roberts, Sandra Partridge, Helen Little, SarahStrivens and Carey Longhurst . We have been ably captained by Felicity Galloway, hockey ; MargaretSpain, netball ; Sandra Claxton, athletics ; and Lynne Semmens, tennis .In the Mair Cup we made our usual brave attempt, this time under the guidance of AngelaAsh, who with Virginia Campbell made fine solo contributions . Praise was also given to RosaAinley for her piano solo .Wakefield enjoys happy staff-pupil relationships which would not be possible without thegoodwill of the staff and the guidance and consideration of Miss Tebbs throughout the year ;I should like to thank them all on behalf of the House .I wish all leavers success in the future and the House good luck in the coming year .Jane Wright