The News 19 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
A great week started with a really busy Open Morning on Saturday, with a rousing welcome from our Pipe Band. On Sunday our students took part in our annual raft build and race where each House competed across key categories, not just the fastest raft - best costumes: St Bede’s were Pirates of the Caribbean and St Hugh’s ‘country gear’ for example and best house spirit was judged. Throughout the weekend there was tremendous enthusiasm and some smart game play. St Cuthbert’s and St Thomas’ had the fastest paddling, while St Margaret’s won the best House spirit. St Dunstan’s and St Oswald’s took the fastest build title, with St John’s winning the fastest dismantle. This meant bonus points were crucial! Paddling speed merchants CT’s decision not to get their team to stand up cost them 1 minute 20 seconds, and sadly for them three places. The Podium places were therefore St Margaret’s 1st, St Dunstan and Oswald’s 2nd, with St John’s 3rd. Well done to all Houses for a fantastic event. I am sure teams are already thinking about their approach for next year!
Update from the Head
Our sport teams have continued to flourish and build up our growing reputation. This included a 7-2 victory for the girls 2nd Hockey XI at Pocklington. Not to be outdone, the boys first XV Rugby team continued their fantastic home run recording a 54-0 win over Ripon Grammar School. They haven’t conceded a single point on home turf! Our Equestrian team also had a successful weekend with several of our girls and the 80/85cm team, qualifying for the National Championships.
The Year 9s deserve special mention for how well they have gone about their new life in the valley. They were responsive and very together at Tuesday’s Year Group Retreat with Fr Ambrose and Ms Foster.
All best wishes,
Peter
Raft Race
Music Scholars Recital
Equestrian Competition
Year 9 Retreat
Sports Summary and Results
It has been an extremely positive week for sport at the college, with over 35, individual fixtures being played across multiple different sports.
The girl's hockey program continues to deliver positive results following the preseason training program, including a seven goals to two victory for the 2nd XI at Pocklington school followed up with a fantastic set of results for our U13 A XI on the same day.
The boys first XV Rugby team have continued their fantastic home run of form with a resounding 54-0 victory over Ripon Grammar School, with the U14 A team showing real potential with two victories already under their belt this season against Pocklington school and Ripon Grammar School. Allied with a resounding cross country victory versus Stonyhurst College it has been a rewarding first period of sport and Ampleforth College.
Sports Summary and Results
Sports Summary and Results
Sports Summary and Results
Message from Mrs Dent
This is the week that saw the house competing in Interhouse Raft Race. The theme this year: St Trinian's (the girls' choice!) which involved persuading this housemistress to don a pick velour tracksuit and headscarf. Anyway, much fun was had by all and the build team did an amazing job of constructing a raft that kept us afloat. The week has been as busy as ever and with a full cycle of lessons and activities under our belts, we're beginning to find our rhythm and are well-set to hit the ground running when we return from Exeat. This weekend provides an opportunity to rest, recharge and reflect on the term so far. I personally am looking forward to picking up where we have left off, especially now that our new students are no longer strangers and are rapidly integrating into the St Aidan's family. I wish everyone a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Ceri Dent, St Aidan's Housemistress
Year 9 social...
In other news...
Our talented Matron has spent hours creating this striking needlpoint kneeler for the chapel - a unique and special addition to the house, which will be in use for decades to come we hope.
Well done to Agnes, who has been in receipt of two Chemistry awards: a Copper Award in the 2023 Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and internal winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry 2024 Analyst competition.
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.
St Bede's - Raft Race
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Exeat Run in!
The last week has flown by and whilst it is a shorter one, it began with a hectic and fun weekend. I hope the photographs that follow do it justice! Exeat is upon us and the routines are now firming up for the boys, which causes the time to fly by and this has certainly been the case this week.
The community in house continues to go from strength to strength, there has been excellent evidence of student leadership this week with the house raft race. It was wonderful to see boys from all year groups working together and the family feel of house was clear to see throughout. I have challenged the boys to be community minded and this is clearly having a positive impact.
The postponed Tug of War will happen after Exeat and I look forward to seeing the boys working together again.
A much required couple of days of respite now before returning to a busy and productive run up to October half term. The boys will have much to keep them busy and the challenge will be a continued energy.
Have a lovely Exeat and see you all soon, especially those coming to parents conferences soon.
Music Recital
Saturday in the Valley
Weekend Rugby
Weekend Rugby
Weekend Rugby
Y9 HsM Supper - Fish and Chips
Y11 Firepit Social
Y9 helping in Mass
Raft Race!
Raft Race!
Raft Race!
Raft Race!
Deli Night
Deli Night
Afternoon Chess
Gold Certificate for James S!
Mid-week Rugby
Beautiful Valley
Beautiful Valley
Y10 Exeat Milkshakes
Y10 Exeat Milkshakes
Pupdate & clever ducks!
Message from the Housemaster
Since we are breaking up for Exeat on Thursday, the boys are almost as excited as I am, and we are looking forward to a few days of relaxation and catching up with family. If the rest of the term goes as well as the last 2.5 weeks, I could not be happier!
A misty Tuesday morning in the valley. Looks like DO's by the sea
Our diverse community
Our house community origin display has been updated.
Academic Success
Well done to Alois for winning the Silver Award in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge 2024!
Sporting Success
Our successful DO boys in the U14 As on Saturday!
Sporting Success
The team
Sporting Success
The U15s were equally successful
Sporting Success
Well done to Paddy, Javier, Ollie J., Cassius and Ollie L.
Sporting Success
Speaking of Ollie L.: When I arrived, I saw him score a super try which he then converted himself. What a boy!
Saturday Social
On Saturday, the year 9s came together for the Housemaster's supper. Matron Minnie had cooked a delicious chilli which was enjoyed by all. We also had a little etiquette session - never waste an opportunity to be educated, I say!
Saturday Social
Saturday Social
After dinner, we invited the girls from St Bede's over for some socialising. Co-education at its best.
Saturday Social
Saturday Social
When our Sixth Form boys returned from Windmill, they were a little peckish. Thank goodness, that we had some chilli left. Nothing gets wasted in our house!
Saturday Social
Speaking of Windmill: Whoever makes an embarrassing mistake in the 1st XV Rugby team during a match must wear the "Suit of Shame" to Windmill. This time it was Ben...
First Inter House Competition
On Sunday, DO's competed against the other houses in the raft race. We were judged by how quickly we could assemble and disassemble the raft, how fast we could row on the water, by the house motto (ours was Titanic as I was certain we would sink), by the house spirit and by costume.
First Inter House Competition
There were two races, and our first team of rafters came in third, the second team (mostly consisting of juniors plus Head Boy Finbar and Ben) won their race. This made us the top boy's house in the competition, only to be beaten by St Margaret's who were superior in every category and the deserved winners.
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
New Home
A new ferret cage has arrived for our Martini. Jonty is very pleased. He is also grateful for the support of Charles, Richard and Eddie.
New Home
The finished product!
Year 9 Retreat
On Tuesday, our year 9s spent a day of retreat in old St Thomas's.
Year 9 Retreat
I must say, St Thomas's has some view!
Last but not least
William thought he needed some cooling down after a disappointing and undeserved defeat against Pocklington on Saturday. We won't say any more about that particular match!
Last but not least .2
One of DO's initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint when we go Sunday shopping to the village shop.
Happy Exeat!
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents, This has been a fantastic start to the year. We are very excited to have the pupils back after the Exeat Weekend and look forward to squeezing as much in before half-term as we can. House Punch and Retreat will be highlights of this. Have a lovely weekend. Sebastian Phillips
Junior House Sport
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 Raft Race
Junior House Raft Race
Junior House Sport
House Life
House Life
House Life
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Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, With all your students now on Exeat weekend, it is my great pleasure to congratulate them on their start to the year. The new Year 9 students have adjusted brilliantly, and we are all so proud of them. Equally, the new guys in other years have impressed immensely and we hope that this great momentum continues. Hospitality is one of our Benedictine Core Values and it has been offered with great enthusiasm to our new students. I am so pleased with the way our returning students have opened the doors and their hearts to our latest members of the community. Have a great weekend; we will see the students back from Monday evening. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
The raft race
The week that was
St John's Boys
Some great performances by our Music Scholars
Family night in with Year 9
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents As you can see with all our photos even though we are a couple of days short with the exeat we have still had a full week of events and celebrations. The House Spirit came first as did the girls overall in the raft race. Thanks to our Deputy Head of House Fiamma for organising the teams and Annie Head of House for organising the shouting (sorry that should read organised team affirming chants) Annie:"What are we here for" The House: "To Win". Well done to everyone because that is exactly what we did. It was a really fun event, a little type casting going on with my character role. All in all a very jolly afternoon! Academics continue to go from strength to strength with Daisy and Henrietta May receiving awards in the Cambridge University Chemistry Challenge. Great role models for the girls in terms of their hard work and the academic rigour that they go through to be high achievers. I hope St Margaret's girls use some of the exeat to study for upcoming flagged assessments and remember that we have to work hard and the rewards for this will last a lifetime! There was some hard work by St Margarets girls competing in the NSEA Northern finals Elizabeth Bellamy, Olivia Bellamy and Kat Habsburg-Lothringen all competing . Helping the School teams placings of 3rd and 4th. Well done girls and thank you! Year 9 have been busy retreating this week and had wonderful weather when they were 'Called to Holiness' the girls came back in fine spirits and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Wishing everyone a relaxing exeat and we hope to have you back refreshed on Monday! Next weeks newsletter will be brought to you by Ms Buckley. Best wishes Rebecca
Raft Race Champions!
Raft Race Champions!
Well done to Hen and Daisy for their awards in The Cambridge University Chemistry Challenge 2024.
Some of our girls Kat, Oliva and Elizabeth Y9 competed in the NSEA Northern Finals this past weekend taking home many ribons. Olivia also qualified for the National Championship.
Year 9 Retreat
Y9's and Ms Buckley had retreat this week and the days theme was 'Call to Holiness'
Happy Birthday to Anina and Hannah!
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The News 19 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
A great week started with a really busy Open Morning on Saturday, with a rousing welcome from our Pipe Band. On Sunday our students took part in our annual raft build and race where each House competed across key categories, not just the fastest raft - best costumes: St Bede’s were Pirates of the Caribbean and St Hugh’s ‘country gear’ for example and best house spirit was judged. Throughout the weekend there was tremendous enthusiasm and some smart game play. St Cuthbert’s and St Thomas’ had the fastest paddling, while St Margaret’s won the best House spirit. St Dunstan’s and St Oswald’s took the fastest build title, with St John’s winning the fastest dismantle. This meant bonus points were crucial! Paddling speed merchants CT’s decision not to get their team to stand up cost them 1 minute 20 seconds, and sadly for them three places. The Podium places were therefore St Margaret’s 1st, St Dunstan and Oswald’s 2nd, with St John’s 3rd. Well done to all Houses for a fantastic event. I am sure teams are already thinking about their approach for next year!
Update from the Head
Our sport teams have continued to flourish and build up our growing reputation. This included a 7-2 victory for the girls 2nd Hockey XI at Pocklington. Not to be outdone, the boys first XV Rugby team continued their fantastic home run recording a 54-0 win over Ripon Grammar School. They haven’t conceded a single point on home turf! Our Equestrian team also had a successful weekend with several of our girls and the 80/85cm team, qualifying for the National Championships. The Year 9s deserve special mention for how well they have gone about their new life in the valley. They were responsive and very together at Tuesday’s Year Group Retreat with Fr Ambrose and Ms Foster. All best wishes, Peter
Raft Race
Music Scholars Recital
Equestrian Competition
Year 9 Retreat
Sports Summary and Results
It has been an extremely positive week for sport at the college, with over 35, individual fixtures being played across multiple different sports. The girl's hockey program continues to deliver positive results following the preseason training program, including a seven goals to two victory for the 2nd XI at Pocklington school followed up with a fantastic set of results for our U13 A XI on the same day. The boys first XV Rugby team have continued their fantastic home run of form with a resounding 54-0 victory over Ripon Grammar School, with the U14 A team showing real potential with two victories already under their belt this season against Pocklington school and Ripon Grammar School. Allied with a resounding cross country victory versus Stonyhurst College it has been a rewarding first period of sport and Ampleforth College.
Sports Summary and Results
Sports Summary and Results
Sports Summary and Results
Message from Mrs Dent
This is the week that saw the house competing in Interhouse Raft Race. The theme this year: St Trinian's (the girls' choice!) which involved persuading this housemistress to don a pick velour tracksuit and headscarf. Anyway, much fun was had by all and the build team did an amazing job of constructing a raft that kept us afloat. The week has been as busy as ever and with a full cycle of lessons and activities under our belts, we're beginning to find our rhythm and are well-set to hit the ground running when we return from Exeat. This weekend provides an opportunity to rest, recharge and reflect on the term so far. I personally am looking forward to picking up where we have left off, especially now that our new students are no longer strangers and are rapidly integrating into the St Aidan's family. I wish everyone a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Ceri Dent, St Aidan's Housemistress
Year 9 social...
In other news...
Our talented Matron has spent hours creating this striking needlpoint kneeler for the chapel - a unique and special addition to the house, which will be in use for decades to come we hope.
Well done to Agnes, who has been in receipt of two Chemistry awards: a Copper Award in the 2023 Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and internal winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry 2024 Analyst competition.
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.
St Bede's - Raft Race
Title
title
Keep up to date with House events on:
Exeat Run in!
The last week has flown by and whilst it is a shorter one, it began with a hectic and fun weekend. I hope the photographs that follow do it justice! Exeat is upon us and the routines are now firming up for the boys, which causes the time to fly by and this has certainly been the case this week. The community in house continues to go from strength to strength, there has been excellent evidence of student leadership this week with the house raft race. It was wonderful to see boys from all year groups working together and the family feel of house was clear to see throughout. I have challenged the boys to be community minded and this is clearly having a positive impact. The postponed Tug of War will happen after Exeat and I look forward to seeing the boys working together again. A much required couple of days of respite now before returning to a busy and productive run up to October half term. The boys will have much to keep them busy and the challenge will be a continued energy. Have a lovely Exeat and see you all soon, especially those coming to parents conferences soon.
Music Recital
Saturday in the Valley
Weekend Rugby
Weekend Rugby
Weekend Rugby
Y9 HsM Supper - Fish and Chips
Y11 Firepit Social
Y9 helping in Mass
Raft Race!
Raft Race!
Raft Race!
Raft Race!
Deli Night
Deli Night
Afternoon Chess
Gold Certificate for James S!
Mid-week Rugby
Beautiful Valley
Beautiful Valley
Y10 Exeat Milkshakes
Y10 Exeat Milkshakes
Pupdate & clever ducks!
Message from the Housemaster
Since we are breaking up for Exeat on Thursday, the boys are almost as excited as I am, and we are looking forward to a few days of relaxation and catching up with family. If the rest of the term goes as well as the last 2.5 weeks, I could not be happier!
A misty Tuesday morning in the valley. Looks like DO's by the sea
Our diverse community
Our house community origin display has been updated.
Academic Success
Well done to Alois for winning the Silver Award in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge 2024!
Sporting Success
Our successful DO boys in the U14 As on Saturday!
Sporting Success
The team
Sporting Success
The U15s were equally successful
Sporting Success
Well done to Paddy, Javier, Ollie J., Cassius and Ollie L.
Sporting Success
Speaking of Ollie L.: When I arrived, I saw him score a super try which he then converted himself. What a boy!
Saturday Social
On Saturday, the year 9s came together for the Housemaster's supper. Matron Minnie had cooked a delicious chilli which was enjoyed by all. We also had a little etiquette session - never waste an opportunity to be educated, I say!
Saturday Social
Saturday Social
After dinner, we invited the girls from St Bede's over for some socialising. Co-education at its best.
Saturday Social
Saturday Social
When our Sixth Form boys returned from Windmill, they were a little peckish. Thank goodness, that we had some chilli left. Nothing gets wasted in our house!
Saturday Social
Speaking of Windmill: Whoever makes an embarrassing mistake in the 1st XV Rugby team during a match must wear the "Suit of Shame" to Windmill. This time it was Ben...
First Inter House Competition
On Sunday, DO's competed against the other houses in the raft race. We were judged by how quickly we could assemble and disassemble the raft, how fast we could row on the water, by the house motto (ours was Titanic as I was certain we would sink), by the house spirit and by costume.
First Inter House Competition
There were two races, and our first team of rafters came in third, the second team (mostly consisting of juniors plus Head Boy Finbar and Ben) won their race. This made us the top boy's house in the competition, only to be beaten by St Margaret's who were superior in every category and the deserved winners.
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
First Inter House Competition
New Home
A new ferret cage has arrived for our Martini. Jonty is very pleased. He is also grateful for the support of Charles, Richard and Eddie.
New Home
The finished product!
Year 9 Retreat
On Tuesday, our year 9s spent a day of retreat in old St Thomas's.
Year 9 Retreat
I must say, St Thomas's has some view!
Last but not least
William thought he needed some cooling down after a disappointing and undeserved defeat against Pocklington on Saturday. We won't say any more about that particular match!
Last but not least .2
One of DO's initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint when we go Sunday shopping to the village shop.
Happy Exeat!
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents, This has been a fantastic start to the year. We are very excited to have the pupils back after the Exeat Weekend and look forward to squeezing as much in before half-term as we can. House Punch and Retreat will be highlights of this. Have a lovely weekend. Sebastian Phillips
Junior House Sport
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 Raft Race
Junior House Raft Race
Junior House Sport
House Life
House Life
House Life
Follow us on:
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, With all your students now on Exeat weekend, it is my great pleasure to congratulate them on their start to the year. The new Year 9 students have adjusted brilliantly, and we are all so proud of them. Equally, the new guys in other years have impressed immensely and we hope that this great momentum continues. Hospitality is one of our Benedictine Core Values and it has been offered with great enthusiasm to our new students. I am so pleased with the way our returning students have opened the doors and their hearts to our latest members of the community. Have a great weekend; we will see the students back from Monday evening. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
The raft race
The week that was
St John's Boys
Some great performances by our Music Scholars
Family night in with Year 9
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents As you can see with all our photos even though we are a couple of days short with the exeat we have still had a full week of events and celebrations. The House Spirit came first as did the girls overall in the raft race. Thanks to our Deputy Head of House Fiamma for organising the teams and Annie Head of House for organising the shouting (sorry that should read organised team affirming chants) Annie:"What are we here for" The House: "To Win". Well done to everyone because that is exactly what we did. It was a really fun event, a little type casting going on with my character role. All in all a very jolly afternoon! Academics continue to go from strength to strength with Daisy and Henrietta May receiving awards in the Cambridge University Chemistry Challenge. Great role models for the girls in terms of their hard work and the academic rigour that they go through to be high achievers. I hope St Margaret's girls use some of the exeat to study for upcoming flagged assessments and remember that we have to work hard and the rewards for this will last a lifetime! There was some hard work by St Margarets girls competing in the NSEA Northern finals Elizabeth Bellamy, Olivia Bellamy and Kat Habsburg-Lothringen all competing . Helping the School teams placings of 3rd and 4th. Well done girls and thank you! Year 9 have been busy retreating this week and had wonderful weather when they were 'Called to Holiness' the girls came back in fine spirits and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Wishing everyone a relaxing exeat and we hope to have you back refreshed on Monday! Next weeks newsletter will be brought to you by Ms Buckley. Best wishes Rebecca
Raft Race Champions!
Raft Race Champions!
Well done to Hen and Daisy for their awards in The Cambridge University Chemistry Challenge 2024.
Some of our girls Kat, Oliva and Elizabeth Y9 competed in the NSEA Northern Finals this past weekend taking home many ribons. Olivia also qualified for the National Championship.
Year 9 Retreat
Y9's and Ms Buckley had retreat this week and the days theme was 'Call to Holiness'
Happy Birthday to Anina and Hannah!