The News 14 June 2024
School News
St Aidan's
St DO's
St Bede's
St CT's
St John's
St Margaret's
St Hugh's
St EW's
Update from the Head
Monday saw us welcome many of our new starters who will be joining us in September as well as their parents. It was buzzing in Main Hall and we are delighted to be bucking the trend in the independent sector as our pupil numbers are growing. Although not all our new starters could be with us on Monday, it was wonderful to see them in the valley getting to know their future Houses and making new friends. The same was true of their parents, who also enjoyed forming new friendships while they spent the day learning more about Ampleforth, our history and ethos, and how we can work in partnership together. Thank you to all our new Monitors who helped to make the day run smoothly, and to Ollie and Agnes for their fantastic music.
The weekend saw success for the boys 1st XI cricketers against Bradford Grammar and the girls U15B XI against Sedbergh. The boys U18A tennis players also had an impressive win over Woodhouse Grove School. It is always such a pleasure to watch sport in the valley during the summer term, despite the unseasonably cold weather this year.
At Assembly this week I spoke about how we have all both been and done good this term as we have worked together as a community, especially during the public exam period. Many of our students have started leaving now their exams are over, but I wanted to impress on everyone this unique point about an Ampleforth education - whilst you may no longer be a student at Ampleforth, you will never really leave this Valley. This special place will hold so many fond memories for the rest of your lives, and you will continue to return here for years to come. That really is what our community builds - a true compass for life.
Update from the Head
On Thursday our Governors were here to thank Meg Baines for her outstanding service as Chair of the Education Committee, but also to hold their termly meeting. They were very impressed by the good progress of the students across the academic focus Summer Term and thanked staff for their dedicated teaching and the same for the support staff.
Head of Year 9, Mike Slingsby, is currently in Kenya visiting prep schools and hosting drinks for prospective and current parents and Old Amplefordians. This afternoon he is visiting the wonderful Kivuli Trust (link to website at the bottom of the page), which runs 2 boarding houses for children with mental and physical disabilities at Gilgil Special School and was co-founded by current parent Georgie Harding-Newman. We hope FACE-FAW may be able to support her fantastic work in the future. Tomorrow, Mike will be manning our stand at Pembroke House School for their Senior School Fair and enjoying their popular N’dume 7s Rugby Festival. I look forward to hearing all on his return. This weekend we will celebrate the Church of England Confirmation at St Hilda’s Church in the village on Sunday with Rev James Trowsdale. The service will be led by the Bishop of Whitby, Paul Ferguson, who is retiring this summer so this will be his last Anglican Confirmation for us. Afterwards, we will enjoy tea in the vicarage – it promises to be a special occasion for all involved.
All best wishes,
Peter
Kivuli Trust
New Starters' Day
It was wonderful to welcome lots of our future students and their parents to New Starters' Day. They had great fun meeting their future peers and getting to know each other!
New Starters' Day
New Starters' Day
Rory Menage Visit
Art Scholars enjoyed a fascinating learning experience with renowned Yorkshire sculptor, Rory Menage. His work is dedicated to discovering novel methods of portraying naturalism using various raw materials, including limestone, bronze, and iron, within a digitally biased era - it was a privilege to welcome him to the College.
Rory Menage Visit
Kenya Trip
Head of Year 9, Mike Slingsby, reports: “It was brilliant to visit the fantastic Kenton College Prep School, nestled in a stunning location in the heart of Nairobi. I was impressed by the outstanding facilities and overall energy. A huge thanks to all the staff and Sally Weston, Headmistress, who made me feel extremely welcome."
Message from Mrs Dent
As some of our Year 11s and 13s begin to leave the valley following their final exams, busy times continue in St Aidan's:
- Years 9 and 10 are preparing for their end of year exams
- Some of our Year 12s are off on open days as they tune into their UCAS applications
- Our intrepid Gold DofE participants are this very moment challenging themselves in the Lake District
- Newly appointed Monitors are taking on their responsibilities
- Yr 10 drama students have been performing their examined monologues
- Louise and Raffy have been celebrating birthdays with Lily's to come this weekend.
- We hosted a lovely dinner for Year 13 leavers and their tutors last Saturday.
We're looking forward to the week ahead and just maybe an appearance from the summer sunshine.
Mrs Ceri Dent, St Aidan's Housemistress
Meet our new monitors
We're gradually building our team of student leaders for the next academic year and what an impressive line-up it's turning out to be, including 7 St Aidan's members in the team of Whole School Monitors:
Calypso Deputy Head of House
Isla Chaplaincy Monitor
Agnes Deputy Head of House
Dora Head of School
Lily Head of House
Mima Junior House Monitor
Lottie Junior House Monitor
In formally accepting their roles, each of our Whole School Monitors have met in person with the Head and made a commitment to serve the school. We are immensely proud of each appointment and know that they will do all in their gift to live up to this pledge.
"I COMMIT to serve the whole community of the College of St Laurence as a School Monitor for three terms. LORD, be the beginning and end of all that I do and say, promp my actions with your grace, and complete them with your all-powerful help. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."
A reminder that if you'd like to keep up with the goings on of the House and girls, then do find us on social media. Please do also feel free to drop me line with news or pictures of interesting or note-worthy things the girls have been up to in the holidays. It's always nice to share their experience more widely on these pages to celebrate the many gifts and achievements of the girls.
" To whom much has been given, much is expected." Luke 12:48 Dear Parents, It has been a busy week for all our girls taking examinations. We have looked back at all our memories of the year and we have realised how grateful we all are for the support we have received from our parents. Have a lovely week, Charmaine
Bede's in Bloom
Community matters
A proud day for the Bede's Year 11s completing some of their GCSEs this week
Bede's Girls getting in practice for next year's Big Walk
It may be "Wet,Wet,Wet" in the Valley..But "love is all around us" in St Bede's as we say au revoir to some of our lovely Year 13s and remember the highlights of this year.
First there were three Musketeers in Year 9...
Then there were the Magnificent Eight
Fr Philip leads St Bede's Girls in prayer.
A lovely last mass for some of our Year 13 leavers, on the feast of St Anthony of Padua
Keep up to date with House events on:
The final half
As the weather continues to improve, the days become longer and we start to say goodbye to some of the House, the end of the year seems to be heading towards us like a train! This week has largely been about preparations, whether that be for external or internal assessments, this is the time of year where pupils are able to demonstrate how well they have developed this year.
We have challenged the boys, including the younger years, to be the absolute best versions of themselves between now and the end of term as it will be imperative to their success. Prep time is quiet and industrious, lessons are helping with revision and pupils are rightly beginning to feel the pressure, a necessary process for all.
Away from the classroom, we have found plenty of time for reflection. Masses have asked us to be considerate, to work hard and to be understanding of others. All important messages in tune with our ethos but also in line with a happy House family. A joint House mass on Thursday carried a clear message of “love one another just as I have loved you, says the Lord” and this is a key focus for the House in the coming weeks.
I am pleased that our Year 12 Monitors are now stepping up and helping make the House run smoothly. They are grasping the opportunity to make a positive difference with both hands and I look forward to them and the House as a whole continuing to develop. We are setting standards ready for another outstanding year from September, whilst looking forward to ending this one on a high too!
Birthday Number 6!
Happy birthday Juan!
Birthday Number 7 (sort of)!
Ollie turned 18 in the half term holiday, he celebrated this weekend with a black tie party with friends. He and Freddie look super smart!
Y9 Water Fight!
The Y9s wanted in on the fun from last half term!
Football first though...
Y9 Water Fight!
Plus badminton!
Y9 Water Fight!
Then the main event!
Y9 Water Fight!
Y9 Water Fight!
Sunday Mass
Great to see the House involved (as always)
Night Time Visitors
Star sniffed out 7 (seven) baby hedgehogs!
Sunday BBQ
A chance to relax as a House family
Sunday BBQ
Sunday BBQ
Duck - News
The girls have settled well and are growing QUICKLY
Pupdate
Exploring Hackfall Woods this week
Pupdate
Tired Out!
Message from the Housemaster
This has been a much quieter week. The boys in Year 9 and 10 are busy revising for their upcoming examinations next week, while the majority of our Remove will have finished their GCSE exams today and are leaving for the summer holidays - well deserved in almost all cases! There are only a small number of A level exams left, but they are spread over the next 10 days, so plenty of time for some thorough revision. The current weather does not invite for many outdoor activities, so this is probably beneficial for their study. On Monday, we had most of our future new entries into Year 9 and 10 at DO's, and we seem to have hit the jackpot with the number of serious athletes joining us.
In memoriam
Today, Friday, 14th June, we remember Kit's passing 6 years ago. May he rest in peace
Today, one year ago
On this day last year, we said farewell and thank you to Fr Henry who retired from his role as chaplain from DO's. We are grateful that he is still looking after our garden and is a regular at our Deli Nights.
Men in green
Well done to Ben who, during last week's CCF Nulli Secundus Competition, was promoted to Cadet Under Officer (UO) and who also won the Royal Irish Fusilier Trophy (top army cadet).
Sunday BBQ
On Sunday, we used our brand new BBQ for the first time. It was a real success. Burgers, chicken supremes and German Bratwurst were part of the menu.
Sunday BBQ
Sunday BBQ
Improving the facilities
Our Year 9 dorm for 2024/25 has a new layout, ready for the new cohort.
Improving the facilities
EUROS '24
We are ready for the EUROS!
Welcome to our junior newcomers 24/25
It was a pleasure to welcome Harry, Rupert, Dom, Henry, Orlando, Freddie, Alvaro, Harry (all for Year 9) and Oliver (for Year 10) and their parents to DO's on Monday. They, together with Morgan, Eddie and Matias, will join us in September.
Welcome to our junior newcomers 24/25
Credit where credit is due
During the Half Term holidays, our House Honours Board was updated.
Acitivities
Some of our Year 9 boys enjoying their cooking activity.
Acitivities
Acitivities
Changing of the guards
On Thursday night, "old" Head of House Charlie and "old" Deputy Head of House Ben, passed their regalia of responsibility on to new Head of House Alois and new Deputy Head of House Emil.
Changing of the guards
Changing of the guards
Last but not least
Head of House Charlie with the youngest member of the House community, Humphrey (Minnie' son). Passing on the baton, maybe?
Message from the Housemaster
The pupils have been superb throughout the last week in creating a studious and productive environment in House to assist each other through their exams. There has also been plenty of co-curricular activity going on with tennis fixtures against St Peter's and cricket matches with Bradford GS, Barnard Castle and Sedbergh. Despite the weather, the House BBQ has had a good workout with Miss Atkinson showing us how it's done down under.
The trip to Saltburn for a day at the beach could be rather a soggy affair, as I'm writing this on Thursday evening, but this seems fitting with the summer that we have had. Hopefully, the weather has been kind to us. A reminder for you that the last week of term will include the following events. Monday 24th June - Year 7 Play rehearsal day. Year 8 Activities. Tuesday 25th June - Year 7 & 8 Retreat. Wednesday 26th June - Worsley Cup Cricket Festival at Ampleforth. All pupils will be playing or assisting. Thursday 27th June 11.15am - Year 7 Play in a Day Production in the College Theatre 12.30pm - House Lunch in the Upper Building 2.15pm - Junior House Athletics at the Track (parents' team will be defending their relay title) 6pm - House Barbecue at EWs Friday 28th June - 10am - Year 7 & 8 Prizegiving in the Performing Arts Centre. Pupils may leave for the end of term from 11.30am.
Sebastian Phillips
Cricket
For sports fixtures and team sheets, please click on Sports Fixtures & Results on the home page of the Portal or go to ampleforthsport.org.uk. Password protected information can be accessed using ‘Benedictine1802’.
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House Life
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Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, Every Thursday we have a silent lunch, in which the boys dine whilst they listen to someone read to them. This week the passage was from a book entitled The Oak Papers, by James Canton. In its early sections, The Oak Papers is about a teacher who finds the lone oak and bemoans that it was once a tree among thousands of other oaks, all growing out their centuries on one patch of soil. Humans are not like oak trees in that they move around and enjoy the new locations and stages of their lives. This week the first of the A level students leave their patch of solid ground, their firm and safe footing, to tackle life beyond the valley. Although we still have the Politics and Chemistry students through to the end of next week, I wish all the leavers well for the next chapter of their lives. Exam season begins for Years 9 and 10 next week and I know the boys are beginning to really knuckle down. All the students will do their best, studying hard in advance of them. Best wishes for the weekend. Mr Dan MacDonald Housemaster, St Hugh's House
Happy birthday Fionn
... steak and chips.
Milkshakes for New Starters Day
A Level Latin preparation
St John's Boys
BBQ Lunch!
St John's Boys
St John's Boys
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents An unusually quiet week in St Margaret's. As more girls start to leave the House, Years 9 and 10 have internal exams and are revising well, making good use of their prep time. The new monitors have been making plans for next year and contributed in making the new starters' day a success by helping in House and our two EW monitors went to Junior House to make sure the new girls and boys there felt comfortable and welcome.
We celebrated Mass in the Abbey with St Cuthbert's - the last one for some of our Year 13. As I write this, we only have five Year 13 left in the House, although sad for us, it will be a relief to them to get some rest and start a new phase in their life next September, which they are certainly ready for! Year 11 have all gone except our further maths candidates who, in my opinion, really are courageous by staying longer than everyone else to do more maths! Hopefully when we have a full House once again the sun may shine, as it has been all rain here in the valley! I promise some more photos next week - this week we have all been indoors revising!
Best wishes Rebecca
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The News 14 June 2024
School News
St Aidan's
St DO's
St Bede's
St CT's
St John's
St Margaret's
St Hugh's
St EW's
Update from the Head
Monday saw us welcome many of our new starters who will be joining us in September as well as their parents. It was buzzing in Main Hall and we are delighted to be bucking the trend in the independent sector as our pupil numbers are growing. Although not all our new starters could be with us on Monday, it was wonderful to see them in the valley getting to know their future Houses and making new friends. The same was true of their parents, who also enjoyed forming new friendships while they spent the day learning more about Ampleforth, our history and ethos, and how we can work in partnership together. Thank you to all our new Monitors who helped to make the day run smoothly, and to Ollie and Agnes for their fantastic music. The weekend saw success for the boys 1st XI cricketers against Bradford Grammar and the girls U15B XI against Sedbergh. The boys U18A tennis players also had an impressive win over Woodhouse Grove School. It is always such a pleasure to watch sport in the valley during the summer term, despite the unseasonably cold weather this year. At Assembly this week I spoke about how we have all both been and done good this term as we have worked together as a community, especially during the public exam period. Many of our students have started leaving now their exams are over, but I wanted to impress on everyone this unique point about an Ampleforth education - whilst you may no longer be a student at Ampleforth, you will never really leave this Valley. This special place will hold so many fond memories for the rest of your lives, and you will continue to return here for years to come. That really is what our community builds - a true compass for life.
Update from the Head
On Thursday our Governors were here to thank Meg Baines for her outstanding service as Chair of the Education Committee, but also to hold their termly meeting. They were very impressed by the good progress of the students across the academic focus Summer Term and thanked staff for their dedicated teaching and the same for the support staff. Head of Year 9, Mike Slingsby, is currently in Kenya visiting prep schools and hosting drinks for prospective and current parents and Old Amplefordians. This afternoon he is visiting the wonderful Kivuli Trust (link to website at the bottom of the page), which runs 2 boarding houses for children with mental and physical disabilities at Gilgil Special School and was co-founded by current parent Georgie Harding-Newman. We hope FACE-FAW may be able to support her fantastic work in the future. Tomorrow, Mike will be manning our stand at Pembroke House School for their Senior School Fair and enjoying their popular N’dume 7s Rugby Festival. I look forward to hearing all on his return. This weekend we will celebrate the Church of England Confirmation at St Hilda’s Church in the village on Sunday with Rev James Trowsdale. The service will be led by the Bishop of Whitby, Paul Ferguson, who is retiring this summer so this will be his last Anglican Confirmation for us. Afterwards, we will enjoy tea in the vicarage – it promises to be a special occasion for all involved. All best wishes, Peter
Kivuli Trust
New Starters' Day
It was wonderful to welcome lots of our future students and their parents to New Starters' Day. They had great fun meeting their future peers and getting to know each other!
New Starters' Day
New Starters' Day
Rory Menage Visit
Art Scholars enjoyed a fascinating learning experience with renowned Yorkshire sculptor, Rory Menage. His work is dedicated to discovering novel methods of portraying naturalism using various raw materials, including limestone, bronze, and iron, within a digitally biased era - it was a privilege to welcome him to the College.
Rory Menage Visit
Kenya Trip
Head of Year 9, Mike Slingsby, reports: “It was brilliant to visit the fantastic Kenton College Prep School, nestled in a stunning location in the heart of Nairobi. I was impressed by the outstanding facilities and overall energy. A huge thanks to all the staff and Sally Weston, Headmistress, who made me feel extremely welcome."
Message from Mrs Dent
As some of our Year 11s and 13s begin to leave the valley following their final exams, busy times continue in St Aidan's:
- Years 9 and 10 are preparing for their end of year exams
- Some of our Year 12s are off on open days as they tune into their UCAS applications
- Our intrepid Gold DofE participants are this very moment challenging themselves in the Lake District
- Newly appointed Monitors are taking on their responsibilities
- Yr 10 drama students have been performing their examined monologues
- Louise and Raffy have been celebrating birthdays with Lily's to come this weekend.
- We hosted a lovely dinner for Year 13 leavers and their tutors last Saturday.
We're looking forward to the week ahead and just maybe an appearance from the summer sunshine.Mrs Ceri Dent, St Aidan's Housemistress
Meet our new monitors
We're gradually building our team of student leaders for the next academic year and what an impressive line-up it's turning out to be, including 7 St Aidan's members in the team of Whole School Monitors:
Calypso Deputy Head of House
Isla Chaplaincy Monitor
Agnes Deputy Head of House
Dora Head of School
Lily Head of House
Mima Junior House Monitor
Lottie Junior House Monitor
In formally accepting their roles, each of our Whole School Monitors have met in person with the Head and made a commitment to serve the school. We are immensely proud of each appointment and know that they will do all in their gift to live up to this pledge.
"I COMMIT to serve the whole community of the College of St Laurence as a School Monitor for three terms. LORD, be the beginning and end of all that I do and say, promp my actions with your grace, and complete them with your all-powerful help. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."
A reminder that if you'd like to keep up with the goings on of the House and girls, then do find us on social media. Please do also feel free to drop me line with news or pictures of interesting or note-worthy things the girls have been up to in the holidays. It's always nice to share their experience more widely on these pages to celebrate the many gifts and achievements of the girls.
" To whom much has been given, much is expected." Luke 12:48 Dear Parents, It has been a busy week for all our girls taking examinations. We have looked back at all our memories of the year and we have realised how grateful we all are for the support we have received from our parents. Have a lovely week, Charmaine
Bede's in Bloom
Community matters
A proud day for the Bede's Year 11s completing some of their GCSEs this week
Bede's Girls getting in practice for next year's Big Walk
It may be "Wet,Wet,Wet" in the Valley..But "love is all around us" in St Bede's as we say au revoir to some of our lovely Year 13s and remember the highlights of this year.
First there were three Musketeers in Year 9...
Then there were the Magnificent Eight
Fr Philip leads St Bede's Girls in prayer.
A lovely last mass for some of our Year 13 leavers, on the feast of St Anthony of Padua
Keep up to date with House events on:
The final half
As the weather continues to improve, the days become longer and we start to say goodbye to some of the House, the end of the year seems to be heading towards us like a train! This week has largely been about preparations, whether that be for external or internal assessments, this is the time of year where pupils are able to demonstrate how well they have developed this year.
We have challenged the boys, including the younger years, to be the absolute best versions of themselves between now and the end of term as it will be imperative to their success. Prep time is quiet and industrious, lessons are helping with revision and pupils are rightly beginning to feel the pressure, a necessary process for all. Away from the classroom, we have found plenty of time for reflection. Masses have asked us to be considerate, to work hard and to be understanding of others. All important messages in tune with our ethos but also in line with a happy House family. A joint House mass on Thursday carried a clear message of “love one another just as I have loved you, says the Lord” and this is a key focus for the House in the coming weeks. I am pleased that our Year 12 Monitors are now stepping up and helping make the House run smoothly. They are grasping the opportunity to make a positive difference with both hands and I look forward to them and the House as a whole continuing to develop. We are setting standards ready for another outstanding year from September, whilst looking forward to ending this one on a high too!
Birthday Number 6!
Happy birthday Juan!
Birthday Number 7 (sort of)!
Ollie turned 18 in the half term holiday, he celebrated this weekend with a black tie party with friends. He and Freddie look super smart!
Y9 Water Fight!
The Y9s wanted in on the fun from last half term!
Football first though...
Y9 Water Fight!
Plus badminton!
Y9 Water Fight!
Then the main event!
Y9 Water Fight!
Y9 Water Fight!
Sunday Mass
Great to see the House involved (as always)
Night Time Visitors
Star sniffed out 7 (seven) baby hedgehogs!
Sunday BBQ
A chance to relax as a House family
Sunday BBQ
Sunday BBQ
Duck - News
The girls have settled well and are growing QUICKLY
Pupdate
Exploring Hackfall Woods this week
Pupdate
Tired Out!
Message from the Housemaster
This has been a much quieter week. The boys in Year 9 and 10 are busy revising for their upcoming examinations next week, while the majority of our Remove will have finished their GCSE exams today and are leaving for the summer holidays - well deserved in almost all cases! There are only a small number of A level exams left, but they are spread over the next 10 days, so plenty of time for some thorough revision. The current weather does not invite for many outdoor activities, so this is probably beneficial for their study. On Monday, we had most of our future new entries into Year 9 and 10 at DO's, and we seem to have hit the jackpot with the number of serious athletes joining us.
In memoriam
Today, Friday, 14th June, we remember Kit's passing 6 years ago. May he rest in peace
Today, one year ago
On this day last year, we said farewell and thank you to Fr Henry who retired from his role as chaplain from DO's. We are grateful that he is still looking after our garden and is a regular at our Deli Nights.
Men in green
Well done to Ben who, during last week's CCF Nulli Secundus Competition, was promoted to Cadet Under Officer (UO) and who also won the Royal Irish Fusilier Trophy (top army cadet).
Sunday BBQ
On Sunday, we used our brand new BBQ for the first time. It was a real success. Burgers, chicken supremes and German Bratwurst were part of the menu.
Sunday BBQ
Sunday BBQ
Improving the facilities
Our Year 9 dorm for 2024/25 has a new layout, ready for the new cohort.
Improving the facilities
EUROS '24
We are ready for the EUROS!
Welcome to our junior newcomers 24/25
It was a pleasure to welcome Harry, Rupert, Dom, Henry, Orlando, Freddie, Alvaro, Harry (all for Year 9) and Oliver (for Year 10) and their parents to DO's on Monday. They, together with Morgan, Eddie and Matias, will join us in September.
Welcome to our junior newcomers 24/25
Credit where credit is due
During the Half Term holidays, our House Honours Board was updated.
Acitivities
Some of our Year 9 boys enjoying their cooking activity.
Acitivities
Acitivities
Changing of the guards
On Thursday night, "old" Head of House Charlie and "old" Deputy Head of House Ben, passed their regalia of responsibility on to new Head of House Alois and new Deputy Head of House Emil.
Changing of the guards
Changing of the guards
Last but not least
Head of House Charlie with the youngest member of the House community, Humphrey (Minnie' son). Passing on the baton, maybe?
Message from the Housemaster
The pupils have been superb throughout the last week in creating a studious and productive environment in House to assist each other through their exams. There has also been plenty of co-curricular activity going on with tennis fixtures against St Peter's and cricket matches with Bradford GS, Barnard Castle and Sedbergh. Despite the weather, the House BBQ has had a good workout with Miss Atkinson showing us how it's done down under.
The trip to Saltburn for a day at the beach could be rather a soggy affair, as I'm writing this on Thursday evening, but this seems fitting with the summer that we have had. Hopefully, the weather has been kind to us. A reminder for you that the last week of term will include the following events. Monday 24th June - Year 7 Play rehearsal day. Year 8 Activities. Tuesday 25th June - Year 7 & 8 Retreat. Wednesday 26th June - Worsley Cup Cricket Festival at Ampleforth. All pupils will be playing or assisting. Thursday 27th June 11.15am - Year 7 Play in a Day Production in the College Theatre 12.30pm - House Lunch in the Upper Building 2.15pm - Junior House Athletics at the Track (parents' team will be defending their relay title) 6pm - House Barbecue at EWs Friday 28th June - 10am - Year 7 & 8 Prizegiving in the Performing Arts Centre. Pupils may leave for the end of term from 11.30am.
Sebastian Phillips
Cricket
For sports fixtures and team sheets, please click on Sports Fixtures & Results on the home page of the Portal or go to ampleforthsport.org.uk. Password protected information can be accessed using ‘Benedictine1802’.
Cricket
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
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Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, Every Thursday we have a silent lunch, in which the boys dine whilst they listen to someone read to them. This week the passage was from a book entitled The Oak Papers, by James Canton. In its early sections, The Oak Papers is about a teacher who finds the lone oak and bemoans that it was once a tree among thousands of other oaks, all growing out their centuries on one patch of soil. Humans are not like oak trees in that they move around and enjoy the new locations and stages of their lives. This week the first of the A level students leave their patch of solid ground, their firm and safe footing, to tackle life beyond the valley. Although we still have the Politics and Chemistry students through to the end of next week, I wish all the leavers well for the next chapter of their lives. Exam season begins for Years 9 and 10 next week and I know the boys are beginning to really knuckle down. All the students will do their best, studying hard in advance of them. Best wishes for the weekend. Mr Dan MacDonald Housemaster, St Hugh's House
Happy birthday Fionn
... steak and chips.
Milkshakes for New Starters Day
A Level Latin preparation
St John's Boys
BBQ Lunch!
St John's Boys
St John's Boys
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents An unusually quiet week in St Margaret's. As more girls start to leave the House, Years 9 and 10 have internal exams and are revising well, making good use of their prep time. The new monitors have been making plans for next year and contributed in making the new starters' day a success by helping in House and our two EW monitors went to Junior House to make sure the new girls and boys there felt comfortable and welcome. We celebrated Mass in the Abbey with St Cuthbert's - the last one for some of our Year 13. As I write this, we only have five Year 13 left in the House, although sad for us, it will be a relief to them to get some rest and start a new phase in their life next September, which they are certainly ready for! Year 11 have all gone except our further maths candidates who, in my opinion, really are courageous by staying longer than everyone else to do more maths! Hopefully when we have a full House once again the sun may shine, as it has been all rain here in the valley! I promise some more photos next week - this week we have all been indoors revising! Best wishes Rebecca