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Friday 15 November 2013 Emanuel takes on the All Blacks Yes – it really is true! The 1st XV rugby squad recently entered a winning the competition. Then the group was divided into competition where the prize was the opportunity to train with three rugby-based challenges. Having practiced on separate the All Blacks (New Zealand) rugby squad. Having muddled stations the All Blacks showed up to compete against us. Luke together some half decent TV footage we weren’t too confi- Romano, Steven Luatua, Julian Savea and, rugby champion- dent with our entry. However, with Sam Barber in charge of ship protégée, Ben Smith, competed with the team on the the editing process, he truly proved that ‘Impossible is Noth- three challenges; which included chipping into a set of bins, ing’. The Emanuel video entry was enthusiastically accepted by passing through a raised hoop and sharp reaction catching. Adidas and was duly posted on their Facebook group and You- Having beaten the Kiwis in the chip kicking we lost to them Tube channel. Having discovered that we had won the com- in the reaction catching, so it came down to the final, pass- petition, we were asked for shirt, short and shoe sizes, so we ing, challenge. A dazzling display from Finlay McBrearty and guessed that some free kit would also be part of our reward. Jamie Davis, saw Emanuel pull through to beat the All Blacks. On Tuesday the team travelled to Rosslyn Park. On arrival we Not many schools can say that! Let’s just hope England find were all presented with full Adidas training kit, along with top the opposition easy when they meet at Twickenham on Sat- of the range, fresh out of the box, rugby boots as a prize for urday. We have shown them how it is done. By Jack Gibbon
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Martian Death Rays!
Lewis Dartnell of UCL and the the methane worm pictured.
University of Leicester gave Encouraged by the ability of
an inspiring speech about life to thrive in such uninvit-
the very alien-sounding topic ing environments, the Euro-
of astrobiology to the Senior pean space agency is sending
Science Society last Tuesday a probe to Mars in 2018 which
afternoon. He began by ex- will carry, among other things,
plaining how his Ph.D. thesis, a drill capable of penetrat-
which has been republished ing 2m into the ground. This
rather provocatively as Mar- might very well show com-
tian Death Rays, is about how pelling evidence of existing
any single-celled organisms or historical living organisms
that might be alive on the sur- on this planet. He finished by
Pilgrimage to
face of Mars could survive the rounding up some other like-
deadly cosmic radiation that ly places where life can exist,
the thin Martian atmosphere including some of the huge
the Holy Land
is unable to shield against. numbers of planets recently
He then compared this work discovered in orbits around
with his more recent study distant stars, but also in Jupi-
of whole ecosystems which ter’s moon Europa, which has
live 2 or 3 cm within the sur- a gigantic liquid water ocean
face of rocks in Antarctica’s kilometres beneath its sur-
Dry Valleys, the driest place face, and Saturn’s moon Titan,
on earth, where they can be where it rains liquid methane.
protected from the very harsh He is more excited about the
environment and yet still re- potential of places within our
ceive light from the sun. He solar system because such
then gave an extraordinary places could be explored. The
range of examples of extre- session ended with some ex-
mophiles - organisms which cellent questions from the au-
can survive extremely high or dience, to which Dr Dartnell
low temperatures, strong ac- gave some very illuminating
ids, or strong alkalis, such as answers. MPD
Emanuel School Pilgrimage and Study Tour
to the Holy Land. Monday 20 to Tuesday 28
October 2014. Led by the chaplain the Revd
Forbes Walker
Travel with us to Israel and Palestine - ’the time to visit when the weather should be highly educational and spiritually en-
Holy Land’ - and let history and the Bible mild, clear and sunny. Visits will include riching one. The tour is open to parents,
come alive as we meet the people and Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Naza- staff and students who are currently in
see the places of the gospel stories. We reth, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee, Year 10 or above. Students currently in
also intend to focus on the multi-faith with free time for relaxation and reflec- Years 7 - 9 are welcome but MUST be ac-
aspect of Jerusalem and the programme tion. We will ascend the Temple Mount, companied by a parent. Do join us on
will include visits to - and contact with - walk along the Via Dolorosa, have the this special journey. Brochures with full
places and representatives of the Jewish opportunity to ascend the Mount of details of the itinerary, hotels, costs and
and Muslim faiths: as well as the Chris- Masada by cable car and to float on the how to book are now available. Students
tian. We hope we can learn from them Dead Sea, and sail across the Sea of Gali- and parents can pick up a copy from re-
and their experiences and also offer our lee. The Holy Land is unique in offering ception or from the Revd. Paul Hunt or
support and encouragement as we hear so many highlights and contrasts in such the Revd. Forbes Walker. Contact Forbes
of the challenges they face. Our pilgrim- a compact area. We are confident that Walker on rfw@emanuel.org.uk or 020
age is planned for October half-term this pilgrimage-study tour will not only 8875 6939 to request a copy to be sent
break in 2014. This is considered a lovely be an enjoyable experience, but also a by post.
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Physics trip to Geneva
22 students from the Upper and Lower In the evening we enjoyed a particu-
Sixth (plus OE Matthew Woolley) flew larly cheesy fondue restaurant. On the
out to Geneva over half term to appre- second day we managed to fit in a visit
ciate the Large Hadron Collider at close to a chocolaterie, where we learnt es-
quarters, accompanied by Dr Dancy sential ideas about the viscosity of liq-
and Mrs Morrison-Bartlett. We stayed at uid chocolate, before the visit to CERN.
the international youth hostel together The Large Hadron Collider was properly
with a crowd of Swiss Tibetans who had awesome, a really inspiring place to visit.
walked 300 km across Switzerland to We were guided around by a Ph.D. stu-
deliver a petition to the United Nations. dent who exuded the excitement that
On the first day we visited the History Of fills the place. We saw a 3-D movie, went million each, and are five times stronger
Science Museum where several mem- into the control room of one of the four than the ones you find in MRI scanners.
bers of the party devoted much atten- major experiments on site, and spent On the last day we visited the iconic Jet
tion to using a pair of acoustic mirrors to an hour in the Magnet Testing Facility: d'Eau in time for Barney Pierce Jones to
pass strange messages to one another. the magnets are 50 m long, and cost £1 turn it on. MPD
Dr Emrys Jones visit
Last Thursday one of Emanuel’s nuel and it was splendid to see that
distinguished academic alumni re- he had not lost his love for science
turned to speak to the English Liter- fiction and cult literature. The last
ary Society. Emrys left Emanuel in part of his talk focussed on this of-
2002, studied for an MA at Oxford ten neglected area of literature and
and followed this with a PhD at Cam- in particular post-apocalyptic fiction
bridge. He recently rewrote his PhD which is very popular at the mo-
“Friendship and Allegiance in 18th ment. For pupils interested in study-
Century Literature” which has been ing English at top universities Emrys
published by Palgrave. His talk was a gave them much to think about. The
wide-ranging exploration of some of photo shows Emrys showing off his
the ideas explored in his PhD regard- book and also a photograph of him-
ing 18th Century literature, his cur- self playing ‘The Tin Man’ in a school
rent research and the incredible op- production of “The Wizard of Oz”. In
portunity he had of studying at both his final year Emrys was Deputy Head
Oxford and Cambridge. I knew Emrys boy and pupil Editor of the Portcullis.
when he was a Year 11 pupil at Ema- TRJ
A guide to epigenetics Candlelit Carol Services
This year’s Candlelit Carol
Epigenetics is the biology that explains changes to their DNA, that nurture is Services are on Monday 9
so many of the puzzling things around very important in an animal’s life; that
and Tuesday 10 December.
us: why identical twins get less iden- Lamarck was, in a way, correct in be-
tical with age, why childhood trauma lieving that the effects of some expe- Starting at 7.30pm the service(s)
can affect you for the next 60 years of riences, like starvation, can be passed will be preceded by organ recital
your life, why our bodies change as we down through the generations. With at 6.30pm. This will be followed
age, why we develop common diseas- an evening of dysfunctional families, by mince pies and mulled wine
es like arthritis and how we can start bad rat parenting, the Siege of Len-
in the refectory. The event is free
to treat them better. Dr Nessa Carey ingrad and morbid obesity, I left the
came to Emanuel to give a lecture library feeling truly enlightened about but please email Mr Murphy
on the fascinating topic of epigenet- such an interesting scientific topic. Dr on amu@emanuel.org.uk to
ics, perhaps the fastest growing field Carey is currently the head of Epige- reserve tickets (please provide
of science of the 21st century. The netics research at the pharmaceutical your child’s name and form in
whole idea of epigenetics is that expe- company Pfizer. Report by Joe Cole
your email)
riences in an organism’s life can make 11CFF
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Annual Benefactors’ Reception
Emanuel School has been the recipient major exhibition and book publication
of generous, philanthropic charitable to celebrate Emanuel at War and the
giving since Lady Dacre founded the centenary of the beginning of WW1. Our
school in 1594, and this continues to guests were delighted to see Emanuel
this day. In recognition of this the Head- in such good heart and were pleased
master hosts an annual reception for to see their gifts and donations being
our benefactors (who are drawn from all put to such good use. The chairman of
parts of the school community – former governors Francis Abbott welcomed Our benefactors enjoying the new
pupils, parents both past and present, everyone warmly and thanked all those theatre experience
governors and friends of the school) to who had supported Emanuel in such a want to know more about the Emanuel
say ‘Thank You’ for their support, and to positive way, and outlined the future at War project please contact Tony Jones,
give an update of what is happening at development plans. Headmaster Mark on trj@emanuel.org.uk . If you wish to
Emanuel. This year the reception was Hanley-Browne gave an appreciation of make a charitable donation, please con-
held in the new Fiennes Theatre, which how the Annual Fund had supported so tact Sarah Fisher, srf@emanuel.org.uk
has recently been a major recipient many projects. He thanked Sarah Fisher until the end of term, or from 2014 Jer-
of donations and gifts, and the library for her work over the last 12 years and emy Sharp, Director of Finance and Ad-
where there was a magnificent display wished her well in her retirement at ministration jes@emanuel.org.uk who
of the ‘work in progress’ of next year’s Christmas. For future reference, if you will be pleased to help you. SRF
Life Skills L6 Art trip
Year 9 E-Reputation Talk: On Wednesday Year 9
received a talk from guest speakers Stephen Car-
rick-Davies and Tim Mungheam on the importance
of E-Reputation. This is the way you show yourself
and how you act when you are online and on so-
cial networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram and even BBM (Blackberry Messenger).
The talk and presentation covered important is-
sues such as using privacy settings, cyber-bullying
and understanding that when you put something
online it stays online forever, even when you (think On Monday Lower Sixth artists visited the Britain Goes Pop exhibition
you) have deleted it. So, we all know the internet is at Christies, Mayfair and the Australia Exhibition at the Royal Acad-
now an indispensable part of modern life but we emy. Students were guided around the 'Britain Goes Pop' exhibition
need to stay safe. In order to do that we were told by Paola Saracino Fendi, one of the exhibition curators, who gave a
about the 3 Rs for Digital Literacy, these are Risk, fascinating insight into the British Pop art movement which began be-
Reputation and Responsibility. It was a very inform- fore American Pop Art. The Australia show was equally interesting with
ative and interesting talk and hopefully it has made works charting the early exploration of Australia along with displaying
year 9 aware of E-Reputation and how to handle it. magnificent pieces by Aboriginal artists. Many thanks to Simon Row-
Report by Henry Hiles (9RLM) ley for accompanying me on the trip. SEM
Eton Fives Tom McCahon, Ewan Day Collins and Toby
Lelean represented the school in partnership
with the Old Emanuels, in the Richard Barber Cup.
Securing Work Experience
Deadline Friday 29 November:
With only two weeks to go most
This is a three-pair tournament for school play-
students have shown excellent
ers paired up with Alumni/Coaching staff - Lucy
organisation securing their place-
Pugh, Ryan Perrie and Anthony Theodossi on this
ments for summer 2014. You now
occasion. This was a gruelling day of Fives with
need to make sure that the year
over five hours of competitive play – and that was
11 placement form is returned to
just in the pool stages. The team performed re-
Ms Morris and the L6th placement
ally well winning pairs against the Etonians, and
form is returned to Miss Malik by
Ipswichians. It was a very enjoyable day and suc-
the deadline. Hurry if you don’t
ceeded in cementing stronger links between the
want to miss out.
school players and the Old Boys/Girls Team.
5 Spanish trip to Gredos Follow the blog at www.emanuelgredos2013.blogspot.co.uk During half term Emanuel Spanish stu- walked through the woods. Occasional- outside in the woods for the rest of the dents met at Heathrow Airport to fly to ly they stopped to talk about the wildlife evening. Friday was the final full day Spain. When we arrived we travelled by and culture of the Spanish countryside. that included finishing acitivities in the coach to Avila, the hidden town. The The adventure park consisted of two morning then a trip to Gredos village area was full of historical objects, but dozen platforms that connected by ac- for a treasure hunt around the streets, one that stood for most of us was the tivities for example zip wires, tight ropes courtyards and shops of Gredos. This enormous wall surrounding the town. and sliding steps. After the first group wasn’t good as it was wet and soggy but We were given an activity to complete, finished we swapped and they walked we got through happily. We drove back which was to look around and answer back while we enjoyed the course. On to get ready for the 2013 Gredos Talent some questions about the town. After Thursday we went to the city of Sala- Show hosted by a boy and girl who were Avila, we headed to the centre to have manca to shop and explore the city. We chosen for presenters. We all enjoyed supper and go to bed. We arrived at Gre- had a tour around La Plaza de Toros, the it, there were three competitors, two dos at 8pm; we were worn out and ready bullfighting arena. We had a talk by an teams and one was a solo. All three com- to sleep. The instructors informed us experienced bullfighter, he also demon- peted very well. Saturday was a bright about our week ahead. On the first day strated how to fight the bull. Personally and early start because there was pack- we had breakfast at 9am and then we I thought it is quite cruel. After that we ing to be done! We arrived at Madrid started our activities, which were horse- hopped onto the bus and drove to the ready to see Real Madrid Football Stadi- riding, basket weaving and mountain centre of Salamanca. We had lunch and um, before getting on the plane home. biking. We had to swap mountain biking then spilt walked around, popping into The stadium was massive and the gift to Friday because the weather wasn’t shops. At the end of that, we went to the shop was big too! When it was our time safe for riding bikes. My group did horse university of Salamanca. The architec- to get onto the plane, we thought how riding which was very enjoyable even ture was incredible, there were walls of quickly the week had gone and how in the rain and fog. On Wednesday we identical shells, some of which contain much we were going to miss Gredos. split up into 2 groups; one of them had pearls. We headed back to the centre Two hours later we were home again. a lift to an adventure park and the other for the evening then played a game Report by Emily Andrews Clubs and Societies Last Wednesday lunchtime, having climbed a fair number of stairs, I was greeted by the incredibly enthusiastic Mrs Spinelli-Williams who runs the Art Club here at Emanuel. The atmosphere was relaxed and warm, yet I was struck by the great sense of purpose, the creativity and the industrious nature of this select band of art enthusiasts. Al- though the pupils are currently working on a project which is due for completion before Christmas, potential new members are always very welcome to pop in and find out what goes on for themselves. To find out more about the clubs and societies here at Emanuel please visit the parents’ website, check the blue calendar or contact me on: ajl@emanuel.org.uk AJL
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UCL lectures TSI Friday
Cancer, Ageing and 3-Dimensional Chemistry: Once again Laboratory
C2 was packed with students when last Friday Theo Little and Mr Rog-
ers took their turn to wow Emanuel scientists with their enthusiasm
Peter Tuxen (L6MPD) now a regular at UCL for and knowledge. Theo spoke eloquently and with a confidence that only
their Friday evening lectures was accompanied by comes when you really know what you're talking about. He explained
Cameron Stokes, (L6WSL) last Friday when they the role of telomeres (the 'tails' on pieces of DNA) in cancer and the age-
learned about the catalysis hub in Harwell near ing process; suggesting that cures for both may well be possible in the
Oxford. Dr Josie Goodall, who carries out research future after research in this area. Mr Rogers explained the importance of
into developing catalysts that can make green thinking in 3D in chemistry and, as any teacher worth his sodium chlo-
process more efficient, gave a fast paced and in- ride should, he had props to ensure audience participation. Look out for
formative lecture explaining recent cutting edge the next TSI Friday, 22nd November, when Miss Malik will be giving a talk
developments. Next week Dr G Hogarth will be entitled 'Poisons, Witchcraft and the Law' and Val Ismaili will be talking
giving a demonstration lecture on the big bang about ‘Human Speechome Project: Learning how to design machines
which promises to be a blast! HHM that communicate in human like ways’. GH
FOUNDATION
ART
EXHIBITION
20 - 28 November
The Princes Foundation
18 – 22 Charlotte Road
London EC2A 3SG
Watercolour by OE Maddie Roberts
Tel: 020 7613 8500
Exhibition Open
Tuesday 19 November 6-8pm
Monday to Friday 9.30am - 8pm
PRIVATE VIEWING
Saturday 10am - 4pm.
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Rowing
good rhythm, and disheartened by not best performances in terms of effort and
moving well against the crews around ambition even though we didn’t win.
them, never managed to find the pace Report by Allegra Simpson 9MEE
that they are capable of. A disappointing
Kingston Small Boats Head: Last Satur- result for them too, 22 seconds slower U14B v Wimbledon High: won 9-8
day three girls crews braved the pouring than the J15s in the morning though The U14B team recently played one
rain and chilly conditions to race at King- still beating the club crew from Sons of of their strongest matches of the sea-
ston Small Boats Head. This is a 5 kilo- the Thames. By Ali Elliott, Director of son against Wimbledon. In the first half
metre race from Hampton Court down Rowing Maddy Searle, Jojo Foster and Ottie
through the centre of Kingston. The J15 Clouston balanced the mid court well
girls four of Maya Chauhan Sims, Issy which helped move the ball down to
Rafferty, Mariella Hayes and Daisy Year 10 Boys Rowing: The Y10 boys had our shooters. The girls gave excellent
Weighill coxed by Kitty Oliphant were a mixed day at the Kingston Small Boats options by moving skilfully into space
racing novice fours as there was no J15 Head last Saturday. The coxed quad which made Wimbledon High work hard
category. As they paddled the 5km up to of Joshua Liu, Rowan D’Auria, Joel to gain possession of the ball. A special
the start they realised their opposition Courtnall, Patrick O’Donnell and Ca- mention to Becky Newman who shot
were largely university and club crews, sey Soverall raced well but found the a brilliant 8 out of the 9 goals Emanuel
at least some 4 or 5 years older than opposition from Hampton, KCS Wimble- scored bringing us to win the match 9-8.
them and all looking very experienced. don, St Paul’s, Dulwich, Tiffin, Kingston What a tight score, a challenging game
Undaunted by this they set off from the Grammar and London Oratory amongst and well done to all who played. CEW
start with absolute determination, hop- others rather too strong to handle and
ing to repeat their Bedford victory. Daisy finished 19th. They did beat all bar one U13C v St Paul’s Girls School:
set a great rhythm, rating an aggressive of the Year 9 crews however, proving Emanuel U13C side journeyed to St
but controlled 30+ all the way down the they are not too far off the pace. Paul’s to take on what proved to be a
course and the rest of the crew, guided strong team. After initial tussling, the op-
and urged on by Kitty, backed her up The coxless quad of Jude Wilson, position broke the deadlock, going 1-0
well with long and solid strokes. The Roshaan Bajwa, Ben Margolis and up at the end of the first quarter. With
girls held off the opposition until at least Daniel O’Riordan raced in the Senior the score at 2-0 at the half time whistle,
two thirds of the way down the course - Novice division, and after a solid row the game was very much alive. But then
fighting hard to stop them coming past, down the course finishing 3rd out of the St Paul’s began creeping further away,
but eventually the extra age and power four crews. But, bearing in mind their op- pouncing on chances squandered by
of the older girls was too much and they position were all Year 11 and above, the their rivals. In the end, the game finished
were overtaken and their hopes of win- winning crew from KCS Wimbledon fin- at 6-1. HGF
ning dashed. Their time of 19 minutes ished 3rd overall in the whole event, and
was excellent though, only 6 seconds the Emanuel boys beat Tiffin School, this
behind the winners of the J15 quads - was actually quite a good performance
and quads are faster boats than fours
- so the girls are definitely on the pace
(and would have placed them 6th out of
20 in the J15 coxed quads). DMC
Mouthguard
when compared to their peers.
fitting
Netball
The next crew off was the coxed quad
of Yasmin Naudi, Tara Ryan, Elsa Ryan
and Katherine Keddie, coxed by Clau- Hockey players
dia Stanley. Despite being frozen wait-
ing for the race to start the crew set off U14A v Wimbledon High: lost 4-1 please make your
well and were overtaking the club crew
from Staines when disaster struck - Kath-
Although we lost we played well. Emma
Gilbert was strong in defence saving way to the
erine's blade slipped and rotated round
under the boat pulling them to a halt.
some goals and performing brilliant in-
terceptions and tips. Helen Turner and
Medical Room
Despite best attempts the blade could
not be retrieved and snapped, leaving
Olivia Jospe worked hard in the centre
court giving good options for the player
on Friday 22
the three other girls to finish the race. So
after a really good start the crew record-
with the ball. Jade Hogarth scored our
goal after Rachel Keane gained the ball
November between
ed the slowest time. Not a great payback
for their efforts.
with good defence. Ruby Ballantyne
played well as wing defence and inter-
1:45pm and 2:45pm
cepted some good balls, helping us for your OPRO
In the afternoon the senior girls four of keep our defence tight and to keep the
Hannah Cox, Hannah Bourke, Paula score close. Bella Prichard, and Maddy mouthguard fitting
Darwin and Nadia Saward coxed by West-Nelson had some good attempts
Penny Williams raced in IM3 fours. From at the goal and worked well in the goal
the start the crew failed to settle into a third together. Overall it was one of our
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Rugby
U12C v Wallington: won 48-0:As we U12A v Cardinal Vaughan: won 26-24
travelled south to the rain-lashed Wal- The U12A team continued their unbeat-
lington pitches, the question hung in en run. Jake Brice continued to tally up
the air: would we build on our success his try count with a brace. Tom Banat-
U12Cs vs Latymer: The U12Cs kicked off against Latymer? The boys emphatically vala also crashed over to secure more
their season with a convincing win. Cap- proved that their first win of the season points. In the final moments, man of the
tained by Jake Shaw, the team man- was anything but a lucky start by beat- match, Oscar Wainman, produced an
aged to avoid one of the deadliest of ing Wallington 48 points to nil. This was incredible individual effort to dive in the
junior rugby sins: “honey-potting”, keep- an impressively disciplined team per- corner after a 40 metre break up field.
ing their lines impressively disciplined formance with tries from Leo Zagorac, Jack Seymour added two conversions.
throughout. With committed and brave Jake Shaw (captain), Ollie Olby, Sam But on Saturday, Wallington snatched
tackling – Benny Newman stood out – Reeves, Jay Giltrow and Alec van der victory from the U12A team in the last
the boys conceded only one try. Often Vliet. Jasper Chin’s blistering pace al- play of the game to end the teams un-
clustered around the talismanic figure lowed him to bag two. Four conversions beaten run. The team were ahead 19-7
of Leo Zagorac, we made frequent for- added to the tally. This is a very strong at half time, with tries by Jake Brice,
ays upfield, resulting in five tries. Sam C team who are demonstrating to them- Ben Thesiger and Jack Seymour. Nath-
Reeves got three (a good scrum-half in selves and any spectators – thank you aniel Bartholomew added a fourth try
the making). Congratulations to Luke for braving the weather – the rewards of later on, however a second half surge by
Bligh and Ben Emerson for theirs also, translating work on the training field to Wallington saw Emanuel lose 26-24.
and to the team for a great start. AB match situations. AB
Rugby
took his one chance of the game to set ing penalised on a number of occasions
up an enthralling last twenty minutes. and the opposition almost scoring as a
The team showed tremendous spirit and result. We scored regularly with great
hunger, refusing to give in and defend- tries from Jesse Eynaud, Elliot Mor-
U13 v Wallington: won 10-0 ing as if their very lives depended on gan, Ben Haselgrave and Sasha Batch-
As per usual the opposition were consid- it. Ultimately, and deservedly, the boys elor. Although Cardinal Vaughan broke
erably bigger than us which only served claimed a magnificent victory in front of through with five minutes to spare, it
to steele our resolve. Having withstood some proud, saturated parents. AJL was a comprehensive victory. Hopefully
some pressure in the first 10 minutes, their great form will continue on Satur-
the backs exploited some quick ball cul- day. JED
minating in a sublime pass from Ivan U13B v Cardinal Vaughan: won 20-5
Barker to the ever improving Gabriele It was another great victory for the
Orsine who had the pace to go over for team, with their third successive win. Parents' Choir rehearsals this term
a magnificent try in the pouring rain. We They started well with the opposition
then exerted considerable pressure on barely entering our half in the first 15 Saturday 16 November
Wallington but were unable to extend minutes of the game. The first try took (10am - 12pm, Concert Hall)
the lead before half time. In the second a while to come though; running was Saturday 7 December
half the boys exploited the fact that hard with the lumpy ground and Cardi- (10am - 12pm, Concert Hall)
the off-side rule wasn’t being enforced nal Vaughan held up our back line with
which turned out to be crucial. There some stubborn defence. The points The choir will be singing Bach's St Mat-
were some crunching tackles from Jack were inevitable in the end, as the team thew Passion. The concert will be on
Edgcumbe and Daniel Peixoto in a persisted with their attack and rarely lost Wednesday 26 March 2014.
desperate attempt to halt wave after the ball in the first half. It wasn’t a per- (Venue TBC) No music-reading ability
wave of attacks. Toby Green clinically fect game, however with Emanuel be- needed... just enthusiasm!
Securing Work Experience
Deadline Friday 29 November:
With only two weeks to go most students have shown excellent organisation
securing their placements for summer 2014. You now need to make sure that the
year 11 placement form is returned to Ms Morris and the L6th placement form is
returned to Miss Malik by the deadline. Hurry if you don’t want to miss out.
Tea
Coffee
Mulled
Wine
&
Mince
Pies
will
be
served
all
morning
The week ahead
The week ahead
Saturday 16 November
Sixth form Drama scholarship assessment day
9.00am Rugby: U12A Training Session ONLY, Home
10.30am Rugby: Emanuel v St Dunstan's College 1st XV, 2nd XV, Away at the Jubilee Ground; U14A,
Home; U13A, U13B, Away
Sunday 17 November
10.00am Netball: Surrey National Schools' Tournament, U14, U18
1.00pm Fives: Graham Turnbull Trophy Old Boy/School Boy Competition
Monday 18 November
Setting up of the United Westminster Schools' Art Exhibition at the Princes Drawing School
3.45pm - 5.00pm Music: choir rehearsal for trebles and altos with harpist
8.40am - 4.00pm Y11 ISCO Morrisby test: follow up interviews
1.45pm - 2.15pm Lower School Council, PE classroom
4.00pm - 5.00pm Heads of Department Meeting, Conference Room
4.00pm - 5.30pm Politics Society: 'The Politics of the Market: Freedom for All?', a talk by Madsen Pirie, President
of the Adam Smith Institute
Tuesday 19 November
Governors visit to Emanuel to attend lessons and have lunch with pupils
Sixth Form Music scholarship assessment day
1.20pm Junior house chess competition, Library
2.30pm Netball: Emanuel v The Harrodian School U13A, U13B, U13C, U13D, Away
3.45pm - 4.30pm Staff and Governors' social drinks party, Refectory
4.30pm Full Governors' meeting, Marquand Room
4.30pm - 6.30pm Fives: Emanuel v Westminster U15, Away
4.45pm Netball: Emanuel v St Paul's Girls School, U12A, U12B, Home
6.00pm - 8.00pm United Westminster Schools' Foundation Art exhibition at The Prince's Drawing School,
Foundation private view [by invitation only]
Wednesday 20 November
Sixth Form Sports scholarship assessment day
9.30am - 4.00pm U6 Biology: A trip to the DNA & Genetics conference
1.20pm Y9, Y10: House cross-country
2.30pm Netball: Emanuel v The Harrodian School, 1st VII, 2nd VII, 3rd VII, Home
2.45pm Rugby: Emanuel v Colfe's School, 3rd XV, 4th XV, Away
4.00pm Fives: Emanuel v St Olave's Grammar School U13, Home
4.30pm Netball: Emanuel v The Harrodian School, U12A, U12B, U12C, U12D, Away
5.30pm - 8.00pm Y6, Y7 Parents' evening, Hampden hall
Thursday 21 November
11.35am - 12.35pm Y10 Life Skills: Sex education, boys group 3, Pavilion Room
1.20pm Hill, Y7, Y8: House cross-country
2.30pm Rugby: Emanuel v St Dunstan's College, U15A, U15B, Away
2.30pm Netball: Emanuel v The Harrodian School, U15A, U15B, U15C, Home
3.50pm - 5.30pm U6, L6 Art: Life drawing, Pavilion Room
4.00pm - 5.00pm Calendar arrangements meeting for Spring term 2014, Conference Room
4.00pm - 5.00pm History Society: 'How Europe went to war in 1914', a talk by Sir Max Hastings, journalist and
historian, Library
4.20pm Netball: Emanuel v Broomwood Hall Upper School, U13A, U13B, Home
7.00pm - 10.00pm U6, L6 Drama: a theatre visit to the Secret Theatre
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Friday 22 November
U6 English: a trip to a lecture day on 'King Lear'
Religious Studies: a sixth form lecture day
9.30am U6,L6,Y11: Interviews for interested students with Colonel K Peacock, Senior Army Officer
1.00pm - 4.00pm U6 set 1 & L6 set 2 Biology: 'New Medical Technologies' a lecture at Imperial College
1.20pm Seniors: House cross-country
1.45pm - 2.45pm Girls Hockey: OPRO Mouthguard fitting, Medical Room
2.30pm Rugby: Emanuel v Kew House School U12C, Home
4.00pm Netball: Emanuel v The Harrodian School U14A, U14B, U14C, Home
7.30pm - 9.30pm Foundation Schools' Concert, Christ Church, Spitalfields
Saturday 23 November
Rowing: GB Juniors Early ID trials Boston
8.00am - 5.00pm Rowing: Burway Small Boats Head
9.00am Enrichment Day: Hill form and Christ Church primary school year 6
10.00am Rugby: Emanuel v Claremont Fan Court School, U12A, U12B, U12C, Home
2.30pm Rugby: Emanuel v Worth School, 1st XV, 2nd XV, Home; U15A, U15B, U14A, U14B, U13A,
U13B, Away; 3rd XV, 4th XV, Blagdons
Sunday 24 November
1.00pm Fives: U12 Individual Competition, Eton CollegeYou can also read
