The News 13 September 2024
School News
Sports
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
This has been a fantastic week as our new and returning students settled in. A key theme of this week’s Assembly was the importance of getting involved and our boys and girls making the most of the many co-curricular activities. It has also been a busy week of sport so far with impressive wins for our rugby teams against Yarm and Tranby, including a 44-0 by the 1st XV. The Girls 3rd hockey team won 3-0 against Fyling Hall. There is a full sporting weekend ahead, with key fixtures outlined in the newsletter.
Update from the Head
This week it was a real pleasure to meet up with our strong, vibrant, and happy group of new Year 9s -65 in all on the terrace looking out over the valley in beautiful sunshine. They have made a great start in the classroom and on the co-curricular front, throwing themselves into every opportunity to make the most of all the opportunities the holistic Ampleforth education brings. Earlier in the week I welcomed the old prep school head of one of them, our friend Fred de Falbe from Beeston Hall in Norfolk. This afternoon I will do the same for Huw Thomas, who is Head of Terrington Hall, who has sent a really great flock of new pupils. Along with his wife, Rebecca, they will be coming to hear Schola Cantorum sing in the Abbey. We have also enjoyed having our Governors on site and ran a fantastic Strategy Day on Thursday. As we reach the end of the week many colleagues and students are busy preparing for the Open Morning on Saturday. Our students always play an invaluable role here. Many of those not tied up with sporting fixtures are helping greet visitors, delivering tours, or playing in the band, while others have been busy planting flowers, so everything looks perfect. It is wonderful to see everyone coming together as one Ampleforth community. All best wishes,
Peter
Update from the Head
This week it was a real pleasure to meet up with our strong, vibrant, and happy group of new Year 9s -65 in all on the terrace looking out over the valley in beautiful sunshine. They have made a great start in the classroom and on the co-curricular front, throwing themselves into every opportunity to make the most of all the opportunities the holistic Ampleforth education brings. Earlier in the week I welcomed the old prep school head of one of them, our friend Fred de Falbe from Beeston Hall in Norfolk. This afternoon I will do the same for Huw Thomas, who is Head of Terrington Hall, who has sent a really great flock of new pupils. Along with his wife, Rebecca, they will be coming to hear Schola Cantorum sing in the Abbey. We have also enjoyed having our Governors on site and ran a fantastic Strategy Day on Thursday. As we reach the end of the week many colleagues and students are busy preparing for the Open Morning on Saturday. Our students always play an invaluable role here. Many of those not tied up with sporting fixtures are helping greet visitors, delivering tours, or playing in the band, while others have been busy planting flowers, so everything looks perfect. It is wonderful to see everyone coming together as one Ampleforth community. All best wishes,
Peter
Activities
Hockey and Rugby matches
Music Icebreaker
First Mass
Activities Fair
Sports Fixtures - Saturday (14th)
Sports Fixtures - Saturday (15th) continued...
Sports Fixtures - Saturday (15th) continued...
Sports Fixtures - Wednesday (18th)
Message from Mrs Dent
The week has flown by. We can hardly believe that Exeat weekend is approaching next week, but at the same time are already feeling settled into the term. We are all re-adjusting to our communal life in St Aidan's and enjoying getting to know new friends whilst going about our daily routines. It's been a week of firsts for our new students: first assembly, first lessons, first activities, first socials....... We've had birthday celebrations, sports matches, debates, deanery discussions, lectio divina groups, speakers in assembly - the list goes on and it's just fantastic to see the girls throwing themselves into the full and rich life here. It already looks as though we're setting up for a bumper year in St Aidan's. We're looking forward to the inter-house raft race, coming up on Sunday. The girls are building the raft themselves this year, so we'll see how that goes - always a lot of fun, if a little soggy.
Mrs Ceri Dent, St Aidan's Housemistress
Year 12 Icebreaker Social
Saturday evening saw our Year 12s hosting all girls in their year group from other houses. They broke the ice over slices of freshly made pizza - thanks to Calypso (Yr 13) for churning out 40 hand stretched margaritas in 2 hours! A lovely evening.
Meet Year 9
It already feels as though they've been here forever and we're looking forward to tracking the achievements of this amazing group of girls as they start their time with us. New day students are invited to board for the first couple of weeks to fast-track integration in these early weeks. Those of us with the privilage of seeing year groups through their time here know that we are witnessing the very first moments of what will turn into life-long friendships, and bonds that will stand the test of time. Your friendships in house are unlike any other - a sisterly bond that is made ever stronger by living a shared life as you grow together through such formative years. We're excited to be accompanying these girls on their Ampleforth journey.
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.
Dear Parents, The girls have settled in better this week and have begun to establish routines,enjoy activities, and solidify friendships. The sunshine has duly come out to celebrate the weekend ahead. We are looking forward to Open Day on Saturday, followed by Abbey Mass on Sunday, and the legendary annual Ampleforth raft race. Parents have organised exeat weekend. Please update your child's travel itinery on the Parent Portal if you have not already done so. Warmest regards, Charmaine
Bede's Y9s exploring the grounds of the College and chatting to the Headmaster
Bede's Year 9 new starters hanging out in House and celebrating Dina's Birthday!
Y9 social in Bede's!
Bede's girls caught doing sport! Squash and Fitness training
Bede's Girls take over the House study !
title
Some of Bede's Yr 12 getting to know their new tutor Major Dennis
Bede's Girls in science!
Congratulations to Anastasia Wu in the Cambridge University Chemistry challenge and the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Practical Competition
Bede's Dream Team Preparation for Saturdy night social at Windmill!
Bede's Babes Supporting the whole school political debate
Good participation in Hockey and Badminton by our girls this weekKiki, Meg, Mia P leading the way in Hockey
3-0 Win for the 3XI hockey team with goals from Kiki and Meg!
At Sunday Mass we joined our community in the Abbey
Keep up to date with House events on:
First Full Week!
As we near the end of the first full week I am impressed by many things. Firstly, the commitment of the boys to house life, to making friendships and supporting one another. We often talk of a family and kindness and both of these have been seen in bucketloads this week. Secondly, I am impressed by how the boys are demonstrating leadership everyday by committing to lessons, fixtures and the wider school life. Many have signed up to lots of activities and I am sure that they will approach them with the same gusto I see day to day. Most of all though, I am impressed with the happiness I see day to day, whether playing ping pong or football, cooking in the kitchen, attending prayers, eating lunch together, there is a clear happiness to be seen.
This weekend sees us take on all the other houses in a raft race and we can only hope that those tying the knots can be trusted! It will be another fun event that further cements the house spirit which I am sure you will all feel over the Exeat weekend. Please do confirm plans through the link on the central school newsletters and I look forward to seeing many of you next weekend.
Autumnal Aumit
Pre-match treats
Pre-match treats
First Weekend Rugby
First Weekend Rugby
First Weekend Rugby
First Weekend Rugby
1st XV Caps
1st XV Caps
A Great Weekend of Sport!
Sunday = BBQ
Sunday = BBQ
Sunday = Activities
Happy Birthday Nazar!
Happy Birthday Nazar!
Lectio
Lectio
Mid-week Rugby
Mid-week Rugby
Mid-week Rugby
Y9 Pizza Making
Y9 Pizza Making
Y9 Pizza Making
First House Mass & Treats
First House Mass & Treats
New House Uniform?
Great to welcome Mr Goddard into House. Seems he and James have the same dress sense!
Duck Update - Eggs!
Pupdate
Eating out and a bit of a swim!
Message from the Housemaster
Another busy week in the Valley with many boys finding their feet after a whole week of classes, sports, activities and socialising. In DO's there is wonderful buzz and despite the erratic weather, everyone is full of joy! Long may it last...
view on Wedensday from my balcony
Saturday
Our 2nd Rugby team won 29-12 against St Peter's. As always, there was a sizeable number of DO's boys involved in the decisive victory. Finbar scored twice in front of a very proud mother (and an equally proud housemaster)!
Saturday
Alois also scored a try and so contributed to the well deserved victory.
Saturday
Other noteworthy contributions were made by Ambrose, Nolan and Teddy.
Saturday
Saturday
Our 1st XV didn't give Bradford any breathing space during a fast paced and highly entertaining 70-0 victory. Our representatives from DO's were Charles, Richard, Benny, Ben, Tiarnan and Rafe.
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Benny winning his cap after representing the 1st XV for the 15th time. Well done!
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Our juniors enjoyed a little disco party in the Common Room after their Social in St Bede's.
Saturday
Sunday
During Sunday Mass, Finbar and Ben were among others being commissioned as Readers.
Sunday Night is Deli Night
The boys enjoyed the first deli night of the new academic year.
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Monday
Richard was on breakfast duty in the morning and expertly cooked fried eggs. Morgan was on dishwasher duty.
Monday
Freddie busy studying in the Library
Tuesday
During Assembly, Ambrose spoke about the benefits of activities and school trips.
Tuesday
Finally, the stain glass window was replaced. Edo put a football through it before the holidays
Happy birthday!
September is the month of birthdays. We have 9 boys who are lucky enough to be of the star sign Virgo (yours truly included). Apparently, we are kind, patient, intelligent, creative and faithful. However, we are also perfectionists, annoying and over critical. Surely not!
Pablo cutting his birthday cake on Wednesday to celebrate his 14th birthday.
Happy birthday!
We also celebrated Tiarnan's (17) and Caspar's (18) birthday on Wednesday. Coinciding with my own! The boys enjoyed one! beer and German sausages with potato salad.
New skills
Henry, Alvaro, Harry and Rupert cooking pasta for the first time. I had to step in when they put the pasta into cold water waiting for the water to boil! Cosi would not be impressed!
New skills
Alvaro would give Paul Bocuse a run for his money! Sort of ...
Friday
Friday Deanery Leader Rafe with Ambrose on scrambled egg- duty at 7am. Mr Haydon, our Resident Boarding Tutor and Master of Cricket, looking forward to a hearty breakfast.
Friday
Our Matrons Minnie and Lisa - neither like to be photographed!
Last but not least
During the summer holidays, Finbar was riding his bike past the College and ran (not literally) into Fr Henry. He will turn 90 this year (Fr Henry, not Finbar).
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents, After the excitement of starting back, the boys and girls have settled-in nicely to the routine of a day at Ampleforth. What has struck me particularly though, has been how much they have already got out of everything else beyond the classroom. The co-curricular programme is vast. It can seem daunting trying to fit in all that is available, but we encourage the pupils to balance their commitments. Equilibrium is one of the College's core values and striving for it starts from the very beginning. They have made a fantastic start to this by selecting a wide array of activites whilst showing admirable dedication to sports training and music practice. I hope they can keep this up! As well as the after-lessons activities, we have also created an evening slot for further house-based enrichment. This week has seen the JHAC pupils meeting with our Sixth Form Monitors to bake cookies, create arts and crafts presentations, play badminton in the sports centre, start our Junior Model UN programme and engage in an epic Nerf Battle. Luckily, this was on my night-off. I have included the timetables and activites schedule to give you a taste of all of this. Please be aware that there may be some changes as we confirm timings for selected activities and practice sessions following the first exeat weekend. Unfortunately, the House Tug of War last Sunday had to be postponed following inclement weather. We will, however, be travelling over to the Gilling Lakes this weekend to take part in the House Raft Race. Day-pupils are very welcome to board on Saturday to be able to attend this. We are in the late slot on Sunday so will be back at House by 6.30pm. Sebastian Phillips
Junior House Sport
Well done to the girls for continuing their hockey development with an impressive display against Durham. The boys had their first matches together, with much learnt from a trip over to St Peter's. All will be playing away at Pocklington tomorrow. Best of luck!
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’.
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
We were pleased to welcome the Heads of school, Dora and Finbar, to a Q&A session with the borders.
Follow us on:
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, With the Tug of War cancelled, the House has become determined to channel its efforts into the raft race on Sunday. For the first time in years, the boys will form three teams: one group will construct and two teams will race. What could go wrong??? Activities and sport have started in earnest. The 1st XV, including Ralph, Charlie and Seb have won two matches on the trot and are looking for a third tomorrow against Pocklington. The 2nds won 15-0 V Tranby mid-week, whilst last weekend the 15As and 14As Rugby went down narrowly against Bradford Grammar School. They're chasing redemption this weekend. Academically, the boys are putting in a lot of effort and collecting a huge amount of positive APs. Ivan has claimed the Star of the Week honours and deserves our huge congratulations. Exeat, next weekend. Pick-up is from 5pm and I look forward to seeing a lot of you then. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
SHAC 1st XV reigns supreme
The Deli is back.
Pool comp is underway
The News 13 September 2024 - St John's
St John's Boys
Fred de Falbe, Headmaster at Beeston Hall School visited Ampleforth College. Here he is with brothers Will (Y12) and Hector (Y9), who are former Beeston Hall students
Debating - TC and James leading the opposition party at the debating society! The topic: 'Should the UK have a second Brexit Referendum'
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents Last week I neglected to mention the addition of two new tutors to the St Margarets House team. Dr Goddard who is tutoring year 10 and Mrs Stannard who is tutoring year 12. Both teachers are long standing and experienced members of staff we are very lucky to have them and the girls have been fantastic at welcoming them to team Margaret’s! The girl’s sport was a highlight of the weekend with 9 wins in the hockey, with one team drawing and one team losing. Mollie Shaw (M12) was player of the first team match. All of this and Thea Camacho (M10) made the North Yorkshire Netball Squad, while I crawled through Newcastle on the Great North Run. The girls did not have the chance to round it off with a tug of war victory as rain cancelled play. However the raft race is upon us this weekend! The girls have taken part in their first House Mass this year. It was a lovely occasion and so nice to celebrate it together. Year 9 went to cocoa and compline with Miss Foster our school chaplain who commented on how delightful they all are and how lucky St Margaret’s is to have such a great new year 9 cohort. This week will be year 12s first social at Windmill, with year 9 joining me for supper, which Moragh has promised to make to save them from my culinary skills.
St Margaret’s girls continue to maintain a studious atmosphere in prep as we continue to create the right environment to study in the House. The girls are respectful of each others study time. It has been great to see some of our girls awarded the years first academic prizes, with Daisy and Henrietta May winning awards in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. Well done to them. As the girls embark on our first afternoon of activities it great to hear from them how excited they all are about trying new things this year. Long may this continue!
Best wishes Rebecca
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The News 13 September 2024
School News
Sports
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
This has been a fantastic week as our new and returning students settled in. A key theme of this week’s Assembly was the importance of getting involved and our boys and girls making the most of the many co-curricular activities. It has also been a busy week of sport so far with impressive wins for our rugby teams against Yarm and Tranby, including a 44-0 by the 1st XV. The Girls 3rd hockey team won 3-0 against Fyling Hall. There is a full sporting weekend ahead, with key fixtures outlined in the newsletter.
Update from the Head
This week it was a real pleasure to meet up with our strong, vibrant, and happy group of new Year 9s -65 in all on the terrace looking out over the valley in beautiful sunshine. They have made a great start in the classroom and on the co-curricular front, throwing themselves into every opportunity to make the most of all the opportunities the holistic Ampleforth education brings. Earlier in the week I welcomed the old prep school head of one of them, our friend Fred de Falbe from Beeston Hall in Norfolk. This afternoon I will do the same for Huw Thomas, who is Head of Terrington Hall, who has sent a really great flock of new pupils. Along with his wife, Rebecca, they will be coming to hear Schola Cantorum sing in the Abbey. We have also enjoyed having our Governors on site and ran a fantastic Strategy Day on Thursday. As we reach the end of the week many colleagues and students are busy preparing for the Open Morning on Saturday. Our students always play an invaluable role here. Many of those not tied up with sporting fixtures are helping greet visitors, delivering tours, or playing in the band, while others have been busy planting flowers, so everything looks perfect. It is wonderful to see everyone coming together as one Ampleforth community. All best wishes, Peter
Update from the Head
This week it was a real pleasure to meet up with our strong, vibrant, and happy group of new Year 9s -65 in all on the terrace looking out over the valley in beautiful sunshine. They have made a great start in the classroom and on the co-curricular front, throwing themselves into every opportunity to make the most of all the opportunities the holistic Ampleforth education brings. Earlier in the week I welcomed the old prep school head of one of them, our friend Fred de Falbe from Beeston Hall in Norfolk. This afternoon I will do the same for Huw Thomas, who is Head of Terrington Hall, who has sent a really great flock of new pupils. Along with his wife, Rebecca, they will be coming to hear Schola Cantorum sing in the Abbey. We have also enjoyed having our Governors on site and ran a fantastic Strategy Day on Thursday. As we reach the end of the week many colleagues and students are busy preparing for the Open Morning on Saturday. Our students always play an invaluable role here. Many of those not tied up with sporting fixtures are helping greet visitors, delivering tours, or playing in the band, while others have been busy planting flowers, so everything looks perfect. It is wonderful to see everyone coming together as one Ampleforth community. All best wishes, Peter
Activities
Hockey and Rugby matches
Music Icebreaker
First Mass
Activities Fair
Sports Fixtures - Saturday (14th)
Sports Fixtures - Saturday (15th) continued...
Sports Fixtures - Saturday (15th) continued...
Sports Fixtures - Wednesday (18th)
Message from Mrs Dent
The week has flown by. We can hardly believe that Exeat weekend is approaching next week, but at the same time are already feeling settled into the term. We are all re-adjusting to our communal life in St Aidan's and enjoying getting to know new friends whilst going about our daily routines. It's been a week of firsts for our new students: first assembly, first lessons, first activities, first socials....... We've had birthday celebrations, sports matches, debates, deanery discussions, lectio divina groups, speakers in assembly - the list goes on and it's just fantastic to see the girls throwing themselves into the full and rich life here. It already looks as though we're setting up for a bumper year in St Aidan's. We're looking forward to the inter-house raft race, coming up on Sunday. The girls are building the raft themselves this year, so we'll see how that goes - always a lot of fun, if a little soggy.
Mrs Ceri Dent, St Aidan's Housemistress
Year 12 Icebreaker Social
Saturday evening saw our Year 12s hosting all girls in their year group from other houses. They broke the ice over slices of freshly made pizza - thanks to Calypso (Yr 13) for churning out 40 hand stretched margaritas in 2 hours! A lovely evening.
Meet Year 9
It already feels as though they've been here forever and we're looking forward to tracking the achievements of this amazing group of girls as they start their time with us. New day students are invited to board for the first couple of weeks to fast-track integration in these early weeks. Those of us with the privilage of seeing year groups through their time here know that we are witnessing the very first moments of what will turn into life-long friendships, and bonds that will stand the test of time. Your friendships in house are unlike any other - a sisterly bond that is made ever stronger by living a shared life as you grow together through such formative years. We're excited to be accompanying these girls on their Ampleforth journey.
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.
Dear Parents, The girls have settled in better this week and have begun to establish routines,enjoy activities, and solidify friendships. The sunshine has duly come out to celebrate the weekend ahead. We are looking forward to Open Day on Saturday, followed by Abbey Mass on Sunday, and the legendary annual Ampleforth raft race. Parents have organised exeat weekend. Please update your child's travel itinery on the Parent Portal if you have not already done so. Warmest regards, Charmaine
Bede's Y9s exploring the grounds of the College and chatting to the Headmaster
Bede's Year 9 new starters hanging out in House and celebrating Dina's Birthday!
Y9 social in Bede's!
Bede's girls caught doing sport! Squash and Fitness training
Bede's Girls take over the House study !
title
Some of Bede's Yr 12 getting to know their new tutor Major Dennis
Bede's Girls in science!
Congratulations to Anastasia Wu in the Cambridge University Chemistry challenge and the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Practical Competition
Bede's Dream Team Preparation for Saturdy night social at Windmill!
Bede's Babes Supporting the whole school political debate
Good participation in Hockey and Badminton by our girls this weekKiki, Meg, Mia P leading the way in Hockey
3-0 Win for the 3XI hockey team with goals from Kiki and Meg!
At Sunday Mass we joined our community in the Abbey
Keep up to date with House events on:
First Full Week!
As we near the end of the first full week I am impressed by many things. Firstly, the commitment of the boys to house life, to making friendships and supporting one another. We often talk of a family and kindness and both of these have been seen in bucketloads this week. Secondly, I am impressed by how the boys are demonstrating leadership everyday by committing to lessons, fixtures and the wider school life. Many have signed up to lots of activities and I am sure that they will approach them with the same gusto I see day to day. Most of all though, I am impressed with the happiness I see day to day, whether playing ping pong or football, cooking in the kitchen, attending prayers, eating lunch together, there is a clear happiness to be seen. This weekend sees us take on all the other houses in a raft race and we can only hope that those tying the knots can be trusted! It will be another fun event that further cements the house spirit which I am sure you will all feel over the Exeat weekend. Please do confirm plans through the link on the central school newsletters and I look forward to seeing many of you next weekend.
Autumnal Aumit
Pre-match treats
Pre-match treats
First Weekend Rugby
First Weekend Rugby
First Weekend Rugby
First Weekend Rugby
1st XV Caps
1st XV Caps
A Great Weekend of Sport!
Sunday = BBQ
Sunday = BBQ
Sunday = Activities
Happy Birthday Nazar!
Happy Birthday Nazar!
Lectio
Lectio
Mid-week Rugby
Mid-week Rugby
Mid-week Rugby
Y9 Pizza Making
Y9 Pizza Making
Y9 Pizza Making
First House Mass & Treats
First House Mass & Treats
New House Uniform?
Great to welcome Mr Goddard into House. Seems he and James have the same dress sense!
Duck Update - Eggs!
Pupdate
Eating out and a bit of a swim!
Message from the Housemaster
Another busy week in the Valley with many boys finding their feet after a whole week of classes, sports, activities and socialising. In DO's there is wonderful buzz and despite the erratic weather, everyone is full of joy! Long may it last...
view on Wedensday from my balcony
Saturday
Our 2nd Rugby team won 29-12 against St Peter's. As always, there was a sizeable number of DO's boys involved in the decisive victory. Finbar scored twice in front of a very proud mother (and an equally proud housemaster)!
Saturday
Alois also scored a try and so contributed to the well deserved victory.
Saturday
Other noteworthy contributions were made by Ambrose, Nolan and Teddy.
Saturday
Saturday
Our 1st XV didn't give Bradford any breathing space during a fast paced and highly entertaining 70-0 victory. Our representatives from DO's were Charles, Richard, Benny, Ben, Tiarnan and Rafe.
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Benny winning his cap after representing the 1st XV for the 15th time. Well done!
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Our juniors enjoyed a little disco party in the Common Room after their Social in St Bede's.
Saturday
Sunday
During Sunday Mass, Finbar and Ben were among others being commissioned as Readers.
Sunday Night is Deli Night
The boys enjoyed the first deli night of the new academic year.
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Monday
Richard was on breakfast duty in the morning and expertly cooked fried eggs. Morgan was on dishwasher duty.
Monday
Freddie busy studying in the Library
Tuesday
During Assembly, Ambrose spoke about the benefits of activities and school trips.
Tuesday
Finally, the stain glass window was replaced. Edo put a football through it before the holidays
Happy birthday!
September is the month of birthdays. We have 9 boys who are lucky enough to be of the star sign Virgo (yours truly included). Apparently, we are kind, patient, intelligent, creative and faithful. However, we are also perfectionists, annoying and over critical. Surely not!
Pablo cutting his birthday cake on Wednesday to celebrate his 14th birthday.
Happy birthday!
We also celebrated Tiarnan's (17) and Caspar's (18) birthday on Wednesday. Coinciding with my own! The boys enjoyed one! beer and German sausages with potato salad.
New skills
Henry, Alvaro, Harry and Rupert cooking pasta for the first time. I had to step in when they put the pasta into cold water waiting for the water to boil! Cosi would not be impressed!
New skills
Alvaro would give Paul Bocuse a run for his money! Sort of ...
Friday
Friday Deanery Leader Rafe with Ambrose on scrambled egg- duty at 7am. Mr Haydon, our Resident Boarding Tutor and Master of Cricket, looking forward to a hearty breakfast.
Friday
Our Matrons Minnie and Lisa - neither like to be photographed!
Last but not least
During the summer holidays, Finbar was riding his bike past the College and ran (not literally) into Fr Henry. He will turn 90 this year (Fr Henry, not Finbar).
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents, After the excitement of starting back, the boys and girls have settled-in nicely to the routine of a day at Ampleforth. What has struck me particularly though, has been how much they have already got out of everything else beyond the classroom. The co-curricular programme is vast. It can seem daunting trying to fit in all that is available, but we encourage the pupils to balance their commitments. Equilibrium is one of the College's core values and striving for it starts from the very beginning. They have made a fantastic start to this by selecting a wide array of activites whilst showing admirable dedication to sports training and music practice. I hope they can keep this up! As well as the after-lessons activities, we have also created an evening slot for further house-based enrichment. This week has seen the JHAC pupils meeting with our Sixth Form Monitors to bake cookies, create arts and crafts presentations, play badminton in the sports centre, start our Junior Model UN programme and engage in an epic Nerf Battle. Luckily, this was on my night-off. I have included the timetables and activites schedule to give you a taste of all of this. Please be aware that there may be some changes as we confirm timings for selected activities and practice sessions following the first exeat weekend. Unfortunately, the House Tug of War last Sunday had to be postponed following inclement weather. We will, however, be travelling over to the Gilling Lakes this weekend to take part in the House Raft Race. Day-pupils are very welcome to board on Saturday to be able to attend this. We are in the late slot on Sunday so will be back at House by 6.30pm. Sebastian Phillips
Junior House Sport
Well done to the girls for continuing their hockey development with an impressive display against Durham. The boys had their first matches together, with much learnt from a trip over to St Peter's. All will be playing away at Pocklington tomorrow. Best of luck!
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’.
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
Junior House Sport
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
House Life
We were pleased to welcome the Heads of school, Dora and Finbar, to a Q&A session with the borders.
Follow us on:
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, With the Tug of War cancelled, the House has become determined to channel its efforts into the raft race on Sunday. For the first time in years, the boys will form three teams: one group will construct and two teams will race. What could go wrong??? Activities and sport have started in earnest. The 1st XV, including Ralph, Charlie and Seb have won two matches on the trot and are looking for a third tomorrow against Pocklington. The 2nds won 15-0 V Tranby mid-week, whilst last weekend the 15As and 14As Rugby went down narrowly against Bradford Grammar School. They're chasing redemption this weekend. Academically, the boys are putting in a lot of effort and collecting a huge amount of positive APs. Ivan has claimed the Star of the Week honours and deserves our huge congratulations. Exeat, next weekend. Pick-up is from 5pm and I look forward to seeing a lot of you then. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
SHAC 1st XV reigns supreme
The Deli is back.
Pool comp is underway
The News 13 September 2024 - St John's
St John's Boys
Fred de Falbe, Headmaster at Beeston Hall School visited Ampleforth College. Here he is with brothers Will (Y12) and Hector (Y9), who are former Beeston Hall students
Debating - TC and James leading the opposition party at the debating society! The topic: 'Should the UK have a second Brexit Referendum'
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents Last week I neglected to mention the addition of two new tutors to the St Margarets House team. Dr Goddard who is tutoring year 10 and Mrs Stannard who is tutoring year 12. Both teachers are long standing and experienced members of staff we are very lucky to have them and the girls have been fantastic at welcoming them to team Margaret’s! The girl’s sport was a highlight of the weekend with 9 wins in the hockey, with one team drawing and one team losing. Mollie Shaw (M12) was player of the first team match. All of this and Thea Camacho (M10) made the North Yorkshire Netball Squad, while I crawled through Newcastle on the Great North Run. The girls did not have the chance to round it off with a tug of war victory as rain cancelled play. However the raft race is upon us this weekend! The girls have taken part in their first House Mass this year. It was a lovely occasion and so nice to celebrate it together. Year 9 went to cocoa and compline with Miss Foster our school chaplain who commented on how delightful they all are and how lucky St Margaret’s is to have such a great new year 9 cohort. This week will be year 12s first social at Windmill, with year 9 joining me for supper, which Moragh has promised to make to save them from my culinary skills. St Margaret’s girls continue to maintain a studious atmosphere in prep as we continue to create the right environment to study in the House. The girls are respectful of each others study time. It has been great to see some of our girls awarded the years first academic prizes, with Daisy and Henrietta May winning awards in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. Well done to them. As the girls embark on our first afternoon of activities it great to hear from them how excited they all are about trying new things this year. Long may this continue! Best wishes Rebecca
https://www.ampleforthcollege.org.uk/news-autumn-term
Our Year 9's and their official welcome from the Headmaster.