The News 15 November 2024
School News
St Aidan's
St DO's
St Bede's
St CT's
St John's
St Margaret's
St EW's
St Hugh's
Update from the Head
This week began with a beautiful concert on Sunday honouring 100 years since the passing of Gabriel Fauré with a stunning performance of his Requiem Mass at Ampleforth Abbey. We have a busy programme of events coming up. I am looking forward to St Cecilia Concert at the Abbey this Sunday, where tickets are free of charge for all those who register.
On December 8th the Schola Cantorum and Ampleforth and Ryedale Concert Choir are performing Handel’s Messiah. As we approach Christmas, our students in the College Theatre are excited to present Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Performances will take place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of December and are open for bookings.
Update from the Head
On Monday, the whole College came together in our Field of Remembrance to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who gave everything. It was a beautiful day and a poignant reminder of service.
Update from the Head
I received a lovely thank you letter this week from the Headteacher at Oak Field School for our generous donation from the Ampleforth College Friendship Project. Many of their pupils have profound and multiple difficulties. This will help them to fund and subsidise opportunities and resources which are invaluable to their pupils, especially around high quality interactive arts performances and workshops in this theatre.
At the end of the week I attended the St Hugh’s music concert on Friday. This was very entertaining and certainly woke everybody up, featuring a mix of classic and more modern performances.
Update from the Head
This weekend our staff are preparing to welcome current and new students and parents at our Sixth Form Options Morning. We also have a busy weekend of sport to hopefully build on the many excellent performances earlier. This included the U15 Rugby team, who progressed to the 4th Round of the National School’s Bowl Competition, while the U14 Girls Hockey team won 3-0 against Stonyhurst, and the U14 Boys Rugby also won.
Good luck to all our teams!
All best wishes, Peter
''Meet an engineer'' session
Making bioplastic from potato starch
Reading the courageous story of Mary Anning - the first paleontologist
Presentations on the theme of 'Discovery'
Year 7 and 8 Courage week
U15A Rugby team through to round 4 of the National Schools Bowl competition after a victorious 22-7 match against Ilkley Grammar.
Remembrance Day
Junior House Hockey and Rugby
Christmas Play: Peter Pan by J M Barrie
Book tickets (free of cost) Here
Message from Mrs Dent
We were proud to have so many members of our house take part in the Remembrance parade and ceremony on Monday. A fine job carried out by Isabel, Hattie, Coco and Katie, who also served at the Hovingham parade on Sunday. The main theme of this week has been supporting our Year 13 through their first round of trial exams - well done to them for working so hard and approaching the kick-start to the final stretch of their A level year so calmly. With 18th Birthday celebrations for Lottie and Agnes, they can afford to take a breather now from the revision. Year 9s and 12s had the opportunity of Reconciliation on Monday, followed up with an evening of Compline and Cocoa for Year 9 on Wednesday. Year 11 are looking forward to meeting up with Scholarship candidates this evening at a special year group social and Year 10 are planning to host their Year group on Saturday evening. Our CAFOD Yound Leaders are busily making advent plans to raise money for our house charity. With all good wishes for the week ahead. Ceri Dent, Housemistress St Aidan's House
In other news ......
The Schola's performance of Faure's Requiem on Sunday afternoon was sublime and we are proud of the continued strong contribution of St Aidan's house-members to this most treasured Schola - no fewer than 11 of our girls commit weekly in service to our community through their singing.
In other news ......
A special mention to Lily for her fabulous achievements in singing outside the college. As well as a full commitment to the Schola, she somehow manages to fit in weekly rehearsals with Opera North and last week was awarded the 'Singing Cup' for best singing performance over a 2-day cometition. Lily is too modest to shout about her achievements, so we're very happy to do it on her behalf. Our girls continue to commit strongly to the college's Hockey endeavours, both at Junior and Senior level. Antonia (below right) trains weekly with Harrogate Hockey club, making the most of the opportunity to develop her skill externally.
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, Yr 13 Bede's girls (Amber, Anastasia Wu and Margaret) represented the House beautifully in the solemn and reverent Remembrance Day Service which was led by our very own Major Dennis, Yr 12 Tutor extraordinaire. Yr 11s have been preparing for the Options Fair tomorrow, and we are looking forward to seeing some Parents too. Yr 9s and 10s have been focussing on Classroom expectations and Prep. All the girls are excited to have a rest over Exeat and to prepare for the social activities during Advent. The Sunday trip Bede's to the German Christmas Markets is creating some excitement, so is the Christmas Saturday Night social to St Dunstan's and St Oswald's and the Christmas Dinner with St Hugh's House. Schola girls will be travelling to London for their Concert.
11th of Nov 2024: We Remember
Dr Pomroy, our Year 13 tutor, took Sophia Whatley representing Bede's to London to the 42nd annual MUN competition.
Our wonderful Lucy Barret (OA24) from last year has decided to join the Marian Franciscans in Dundee and made her first committment during the month of October. She will be joined by her sister Anna over exeat, we look forward supporting her over the coming months.
Lucy Barret
Bedes Girls relaxing during and after the restful half term
Nepal Trip
More lovely photos of our Bede's girls in Nepal over the half term.
Room With A View
Year 13s reflect this morning on how useful the Mocks have been in helping them identify strength and weaknesses for public examinations in the summer
Year 10 Focus on employing Benedictine values of discipline and scolarship:
Lucy Barret
Year 10's hanging out!
Hockey Time for our Girls!
Exeat
What to bring back after exeat: - Christmas jumper - Party Dress - Pocket money for the Christmas Markets - Holiday spirit
Everyone's Exeat travel arrangements need to be logged on the form in the weekly update if you have not already done so. Please contact the House Team if there are any problems or travel@ampleforth.org.uk
Useful Information: Housemistress Charmaine Smith - csm@ampleforth.org.uk Assistant Housemistress Hayley Edgar - hle@ampleforth.org.uk Matron Lori Ball - lb@ampleforth.org.uk Matron Penny Graham - pgra@ampleforth.org.uk
Keep up to date with House events on:
A Busy Week in a Busy Term
Trial examinations, fixtures, academic work, parents' days and the usual raft of opportunities at Ampleforth College have all added to the busiest week we have enjoyed so far this term.
It started last weekend with the lovely Year 9 Parents' weekend and it was great to meet up with parents and celebrate the successes that the boys have already enjoyed, not least the win against Stonyhurst on the Saturday!
This week has seen the other end of the house, Year 13, completing their first round of Trial Examinations and the other boys have been thoughtful and supportive of this. This signifies the beginning of the process of preparation towards the summer, a somewhat sobering thought before Christmas.
The homely feel of the house cannot be allowed to be missed during such times and pizza making on Tuesday, a fun quiz on Thursday and lots of games of pool and table tennis have meant the hum of a busy, happy house has continued.
Remembrance Day was poignant and thought-provoking. Mass in house and on a Sunday in the Abbey Church all add to the rounded, all-encompassing life here at a bust boarding school. One that helps our boys thrive, grow and develop into impressive young men. Exeat next weekend will see a welcome respite before the final push to Christmas, please do complete the form on the weekly update if you haven't done so already. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the festive period.
Junior Rugby
Shoot Tea Saturdays
Sunday Mass
Faure Requiem
Sunday Night Relaxation & Deli Night
Sunday Night Relaxation & Deli Night
Sunday Night Relaxation & Deli Night
Remembrance Day
Painting!
Happy Birthday William!
Y11 Pizza Making
Y11 Pizza Making
U15 Cup Win & Social
U15 Cup Win & Social
U15 Cup Win & Social
Thursday Weekly House Mass
Paul's Quiz Night
Pupdate
Message from the Housemaster
Dear parents, With Exeat in sight and the Upper Sixth Mock examinations behind us, we breath a little sigh of relief. It was lovely to see so many parents of our Year 9 boys at the weekend, and Sunday Mass felt very special. It seems that our First Years have jelled very well indeed. When one of them was asked by his father who his friends were, he responded: "Well, all of them!" Nice...
Sporting Success
On Saturday, Ampleforth College faced their nemesis, Stonyhurst College. It was down to our mighty U14As to defend our honour by beating a physically superior side. Well done, all of them...
Sporting Success
... but especially our Year 9 DO's boys in the team!
Freddie, Harry, Eddie, Henry and Dom
Sporting Success
Sporting Success
Harry refuelling
Sporting Success
Job done!
Sporting Success
Our U15As and U14Bs competed valiantly, yet were beaten by an admittedly stronger side.
Pablo
Sporting Success
Dos hermanos: Javier Alvaro
Sporting Success
Cassius
Sporting Success
Ollie
Saturday Social
Another Saturday Night Fever Disco Party for the Year 10 cohort in our Common Room.
Saturday Social
Those who did not fancy the dance floor, enjoyed alternative entertainment.
Faure Requiem
On Sunday, Finbar, Emil, Ben, Antonius, Paddie and Ollie sang in a beautiful performance of Faure's Requiem in the Abbey Church.
Stewartship
Part of Sunday afternoon was spent tidying and cleaning the big dorm.
Stewartship
Matias and Morgan washing rugby ball marks off the wall
Lest we forget
On Monday, the school community gathered to commemorate the fallen of both world wars and conflicts since.
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Ben in action!
Lest we forget
Feast Day
Our Juniors celebrating the feast of St Martin on Monday evening
Spiritual House Life
On Monday night, Emil, Finbar and Ben led us in sung compline
Reading for Pleasure
Our Juniors during the 30 minute nightly reading session
Reading for Pleasure
Happy birthday!
On Tuesday, Head of House Alois celebrated his 18th birthday with his friends.
Happy birthday!
More Sporting Success
Our U15 As (supported by our Year 9s Henry and Dom) competed successfully in a quarter final cup match against Ilkley on Wednesday.
More Sporting Success
Cassius is unstoppable!
More Sporting Success
Literally unstoppable!
More Sporting Success
More Sporting Success
Dom in great form
More Sporting Success
Henry is well supported
More Sporting Success
Javi's great kicking skills came in handy
More Sporting Success
Ollie storms away ...
More Sporting Success
... Ollie scores ...
More Sporting Success
... and converts his own try
More Sporting Success
Luke gave it his all and would not give up. They had to carry him off the pitch. Thankfully, dad and George were near.
More Sporting Success
Great support from the 1st XV and our Juniors.
More Sporting Success
This day will be remembered for a long time!
Happy birthday .2
On Thursday, it was Rafe's turn to celebrate his 18th birthday.
Happy birthday .2
Happy Rafe!
Last but not least #1
Headboy Finbar was so looking forward to his home cooked Spam hash and egg dinner - and made a mess of it. It does look disgusting. Look at his face...
Last but not least #2
Fr Henry gifted an original paining by OA John Ryan from 1968 to the House.Surprisingly, hardly any of the boys have heard of Captain Horatio Pugwash!
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents, We have had a really great week in House. Mrs Graham's fantastic initiative, Courage Week, has seen the best come out of pupils and staff alike. From superb presentations on discoveries, to demonstrations of extreme resilience, particularly on the rugby field, I have been entertained, impressed, and made incredibly proud by all that I have seen.
Last Friday night's pamper evening was a hit with those that took on the herbal tea-tasting, treat-making and natural facemasks. There were victories for both the boys and girls on Saturday against Aysgarth and Mowden Hall and there was just enough energy left to enjoy a cinema trip to Malton to watch the latest Paddington movie. It was excellent and I definitely did not cry at the end! Chaplaincy activity continues to go from strength to strength with Mrs Baker's lunchtime club preparing our pupils for the many endeavours that they can make on behalf of others. A great example of this was Achille, Freddy and Jacques volunteering to join Mr Goddard in leading the Children's Liturgy at the Ampleforth Village Mass on Sunday morning. This has become a regular trip for our students and it is lovely to feel a part of the community. My thanks to the parishioners and Fr Kentigern for being so welcoming. Good luck to all for the sports fixtures today and tomorrow, as well as those in music ensembles performing in the St Cecilia Concert on Sunday afternoon. We are looking forward to supporting Miss McKell and her musicians. 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 Rugby
Junior House Rugby
Junior House Hockey
Junior House Hockey
House Life
House Life
Tea Tasting
House Life
Cinema Trip
Making bioplastic from potato starch...
Rememberance Day Service
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Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, St Hugh's House Punch is on this week and the boys are very much looking forward to it, especially the Year 13 students who have been enduring their A Level Mocks. The remainder of the House has been busy in the meantime: rugby, play preparations, music recitals and all the socials and activities that are offered here at Ampleforth. Please have a wonderful week; the boys are looking forward to their Exeat weekend. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
Happy birthday Wilfrid
Rememberance Day
Some of our pipers went to Terrington to perform.
Rugby
The U15 Rugby team won their National Bowl match V Ilkley.
St Hugh'sMusic Recital
St John's Boys
Congratulations to our U15 Rugby XV team on their 22-7 victory over Ilkley Grammar School in the 3rd round of the National Schools Bowl competition. Great effort boys!
Faure Requiem
We are so proud of Izzie (Y10), Emily (Y10), Bella (Y10) and Niamh (Y13) for being part of Schola and being a part of the 100th Aniversary of Faure's passing performance
Remembrance Service
It was lovely to come together as a house for the Remembrance Service. Niamh (Y13) also played the Last Post.
Peter Pan
Niamh (Y13) and Pip (Y9) are part of the cast for this years play Peter Pan, we are looking forward to supporting them and the girls have been booking their seats!
Birthdays this week
Happy Birthday to Kat, Sophie and Pippa!!
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The News 15 November 2024
School News
St Aidan's
St DO's
St Bede's
St CT's
St John's
St Margaret's
St EW's
St Hugh's
Update from the Head
This week began with a beautiful concert on Sunday honouring 100 years since the passing of Gabriel Fauré with a stunning performance of his Requiem Mass at Ampleforth Abbey. We have a busy programme of events coming up. I am looking forward to St Cecilia Concert at the Abbey this Sunday, where tickets are free of charge for all those who register.
On December 8th the Schola Cantorum and Ampleforth and Ryedale Concert Choir are performing Handel’s Messiah. As we approach Christmas, our students in the College Theatre are excited to present Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Performances will take place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of December and are open for bookings.
Update from the Head
On Monday, the whole College came together in our Field of Remembrance to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who gave everything. It was a beautiful day and a poignant reminder of service.
Update from the Head
I received a lovely thank you letter this week from the Headteacher at Oak Field School for our generous donation from the Ampleforth College Friendship Project. Many of their pupils have profound and multiple difficulties. This will help them to fund and subsidise opportunities and resources which are invaluable to their pupils, especially around high quality interactive arts performances and workshops in this theatre. At the end of the week I attended the St Hugh’s music concert on Friday. This was very entertaining and certainly woke everybody up, featuring a mix of classic and more modern performances.
Update from the Head
This weekend our staff are preparing to welcome current and new students and parents at our Sixth Form Options Morning. We also have a busy weekend of sport to hopefully build on the many excellent performances earlier. This included the U15 Rugby team, who progressed to the 4th Round of the National School’s Bowl Competition, while the U14 Girls Hockey team won 3-0 against Stonyhurst, and the U14 Boys Rugby also won. Good luck to all our teams! All best wishes, Peter
''Meet an engineer'' session
Making bioplastic from potato starch
Reading the courageous story of Mary Anning - the first paleontologist
Presentations on the theme of 'Discovery'
Year 7 and 8 Courage week
U15A Rugby team through to round 4 of the National Schools Bowl competition after a victorious 22-7 match against Ilkley Grammar.
Remembrance Day
Junior House Hockey and Rugby
Christmas Play: Peter Pan by J M Barrie
Book tickets (free of cost) Here
Message from Mrs Dent
We were proud to have so many members of our house take part in the Remembrance parade and ceremony on Monday. A fine job carried out by Isabel, Hattie, Coco and Katie, who also served at the Hovingham parade on Sunday. The main theme of this week has been supporting our Year 13 through their first round of trial exams - well done to them for working so hard and approaching the kick-start to the final stretch of their A level year so calmly. With 18th Birthday celebrations for Lottie and Agnes, they can afford to take a breather now from the revision. Year 9s and 12s had the opportunity of Reconciliation on Monday, followed up with an evening of Compline and Cocoa for Year 9 on Wednesday. Year 11 are looking forward to meeting up with Scholarship candidates this evening at a special year group social and Year 10 are planning to host their Year group on Saturday evening. Our CAFOD Yound Leaders are busily making advent plans to raise money for our house charity. With all good wishes for the week ahead. Ceri Dent, Housemistress St Aidan's House
In other news ......
The Schola's performance of Faure's Requiem on Sunday afternoon was sublime and we are proud of the continued strong contribution of St Aidan's house-members to this most treasured Schola - no fewer than 11 of our girls commit weekly in service to our community through their singing.
In other news ......
A special mention to Lily for her fabulous achievements in singing outside the college. As well as a full commitment to the Schola, she somehow manages to fit in weekly rehearsals with Opera North and last week was awarded the 'Singing Cup' for best singing performance over a 2-day cometition. Lily is too modest to shout about her achievements, so we're very happy to do it on her behalf. Our girls continue to commit strongly to the college's Hockey endeavours, both at Junior and Senior level. Antonia (below right) trains weekly with Harrogate Hockey club, making the most of the opportunity to develop her skill externally.
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, Yr 13 Bede's girls (Amber, Anastasia Wu and Margaret) represented the House beautifully in the solemn and reverent Remembrance Day Service which was led by our very own Major Dennis, Yr 12 Tutor extraordinaire. Yr 11s have been preparing for the Options Fair tomorrow, and we are looking forward to seeing some Parents too. Yr 9s and 10s have been focussing on Classroom expectations and Prep. All the girls are excited to have a rest over Exeat and to prepare for the social activities during Advent. The Sunday trip Bede's to the German Christmas Markets is creating some excitement, so is the Christmas Saturday Night social to St Dunstan's and St Oswald's and the Christmas Dinner with St Hugh's House. Schola girls will be travelling to London for their Concert.
11th of Nov 2024: We Remember
Dr Pomroy, our Year 13 tutor, took Sophia Whatley representing Bede's to London to the 42nd annual MUN competition.
Our wonderful Lucy Barret (OA24) from last year has decided to join the Marian Franciscans in Dundee and made her first committment during the month of October. She will be joined by her sister Anna over exeat, we look forward supporting her over the coming months.
Lucy Barret
Bedes Girls relaxing during and after the restful half term
Nepal Trip
More lovely photos of our Bede's girls in Nepal over the half term.
Room With A View
Year 13s reflect this morning on how useful the Mocks have been in helping them identify strength and weaknesses for public examinations in the summer
Year 10 Focus on employing Benedictine values of discipline and scolarship:
Lucy Barret
Year 10's hanging out!
Hockey Time for our Girls!
Exeat
What to bring back after exeat: - Christmas jumper - Party Dress - Pocket money for the Christmas Markets - Holiday spirit
Everyone's Exeat travel arrangements need to be logged on the form in the weekly update if you have not already done so. Please contact the House Team if there are any problems or travel@ampleforth.org.uk
Useful Information: Housemistress Charmaine Smith - csm@ampleforth.org.uk Assistant Housemistress Hayley Edgar - hle@ampleforth.org.uk Matron Lori Ball - lb@ampleforth.org.uk Matron Penny Graham - pgra@ampleforth.org.uk
Keep up to date with House events on:
A Busy Week in a Busy Term
Trial examinations, fixtures, academic work, parents' days and the usual raft of opportunities at Ampleforth College have all added to the busiest week we have enjoyed so far this term. It started last weekend with the lovely Year 9 Parents' weekend and it was great to meet up with parents and celebrate the successes that the boys have already enjoyed, not least the win against Stonyhurst on the Saturday! This week has seen the other end of the house, Year 13, completing their first round of Trial Examinations and the other boys have been thoughtful and supportive of this. This signifies the beginning of the process of preparation towards the summer, a somewhat sobering thought before Christmas. The homely feel of the house cannot be allowed to be missed during such times and pizza making on Tuesday, a fun quiz on Thursday and lots of games of pool and table tennis have meant the hum of a busy, happy house has continued.
Remembrance Day was poignant and thought-provoking. Mass in house and on a Sunday in the Abbey Church all add to the rounded, all-encompassing life here at a bust boarding school. One that helps our boys thrive, grow and develop into impressive young men. Exeat next weekend will see a welcome respite before the final push to Christmas, please do complete the form on the weekly update if you haven't done so already. I look forward to seeing you all throughout the festive period.
Junior Rugby
Shoot Tea Saturdays
Sunday Mass
Faure Requiem
Sunday Night Relaxation & Deli Night
Sunday Night Relaxation & Deli Night
Sunday Night Relaxation & Deli Night
Remembrance Day
Painting!
Happy Birthday William!
Y11 Pizza Making
Y11 Pizza Making
U15 Cup Win & Social
U15 Cup Win & Social
U15 Cup Win & Social
Thursday Weekly House Mass
Paul's Quiz Night
Pupdate
Message from the Housemaster
Dear parents, With Exeat in sight and the Upper Sixth Mock examinations behind us, we breath a little sigh of relief. It was lovely to see so many parents of our Year 9 boys at the weekend, and Sunday Mass felt very special. It seems that our First Years have jelled very well indeed. When one of them was asked by his father who his friends were, he responded: "Well, all of them!" Nice...
Sporting Success
On Saturday, Ampleforth College faced their nemesis, Stonyhurst College. It was down to our mighty U14As to defend our honour by beating a physically superior side. Well done, all of them...
Sporting Success
... but especially our Year 9 DO's boys in the team!
Freddie, Harry, Eddie, Henry and Dom
Sporting Success
Sporting Success
Harry refuelling
Sporting Success
Job done!
Sporting Success
Our U15As and U14Bs competed valiantly, yet were beaten by an admittedly stronger side.
Pablo
Sporting Success
Dos hermanos: Javier Alvaro
Sporting Success
Cassius
Sporting Success
Ollie
Saturday Social
Another Saturday Night Fever Disco Party for the Year 10 cohort in our Common Room.
Saturday Social
Those who did not fancy the dance floor, enjoyed alternative entertainment.
Faure Requiem
On Sunday, Finbar, Emil, Ben, Antonius, Paddie and Ollie sang in a beautiful performance of Faure's Requiem in the Abbey Church.
Stewartship
Part of Sunday afternoon was spent tidying and cleaning the big dorm.
Stewartship
Matias and Morgan washing rugby ball marks off the wall
Lest we forget
On Monday, the school community gathered to commemorate the fallen of both world wars and conflicts since.
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
Ben in action!
Lest we forget
Feast Day
Our Juniors celebrating the feast of St Martin on Monday evening
Spiritual House Life
On Monday night, Emil, Finbar and Ben led us in sung compline
Reading for Pleasure
Our Juniors during the 30 minute nightly reading session
Reading for Pleasure
Happy birthday!
On Tuesday, Head of House Alois celebrated his 18th birthday with his friends.
Happy birthday!
More Sporting Success
Our U15 As (supported by our Year 9s Henry and Dom) competed successfully in a quarter final cup match against Ilkley on Wednesday.
More Sporting Success
Cassius is unstoppable!
More Sporting Success
Literally unstoppable!
More Sporting Success
More Sporting Success
Dom in great form
More Sporting Success
Henry is well supported
More Sporting Success
Javi's great kicking skills came in handy
More Sporting Success
Ollie storms away ...
More Sporting Success
... Ollie scores ...
More Sporting Success
... and converts his own try
More Sporting Success
Luke gave it his all and would not give up. They had to carry him off the pitch. Thankfully, dad and George were near.
More Sporting Success
Great support from the 1st XV and our Juniors.
More Sporting Success
This day will be remembered for a long time!
Happy birthday .2
On Thursday, it was Rafe's turn to celebrate his 18th birthday.
Happy birthday .2
Happy Rafe!
Last but not least #1
Headboy Finbar was so looking forward to his home cooked Spam hash and egg dinner - and made a mess of it. It does look disgusting. Look at his face...
Last but not least #2
Fr Henry gifted an original paining by OA John Ryan from 1968 to the House.Surprisingly, hardly any of the boys have heard of Captain Horatio Pugwash!
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents, We have had a really great week in House. Mrs Graham's fantastic initiative, Courage Week, has seen the best come out of pupils and staff alike. From superb presentations on discoveries, to demonstrations of extreme resilience, particularly on the rugby field, I have been entertained, impressed, and made incredibly proud by all that I have seen.
Last Friday night's pamper evening was a hit with those that took on the herbal tea-tasting, treat-making and natural facemasks. There were victories for both the boys and girls on Saturday against Aysgarth and Mowden Hall and there was just enough energy left to enjoy a cinema trip to Malton to watch the latest Paddington movie. It was excellent and I definitely did not cry at the end! Chaplaincy activity continues to go from strength to strength with Mrs Baker's lunchtime club preparing our pupils for the many endeavours that they can make on behalf of others. A great example of this was Achille, Freddy and Jacques volunteering to join Mr Goddard in leading the Children's Liturgy at the Ampleforth Village Mass on Sunday morning. This has become a regular trip for our students and it is lovely to feel a part of the community. My thanks to the parishioners and Fr Kentigern for being so welcoming. Good luck to all for the sports fixtures today and tomorrow, as well as those in music ensembles performing in the St Cecilia Concert on Sunday afternoon. We are looking forward to supporting Miss McKell and her musicians. 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 Rugby
Junior House Rugby
Junior House Hockey
Junior House Hockey
House Life
House Life
Tea Tasting
House Life
Cinema Trip
Making bioplastic from potato starch...
Rememberance Day Service
Follow us on:
Message from the Housemaster
Dear Parents and Guardians, St Hugh's House Punch is on this week and the boys are very much looking forward to it, especially the Year 13 students who have been enduring their A Level Mocks. The remainder of the House has been busy in the meantime: rugby, play preparations, music recitals and all the socials and activities that are offered here at Ampleforth. Please have a wonderful week; the boys are looking forward to their Exeat weekend. Dan Housemaster, St Hugh's House
Happy birthday Wilfrid
Rememberance Day
Some of our pipers went to Terrington to perform.
Rugby
The U15 Rugby team won their National Bowl match V Ilkley.
St Hugh'sMusic Recital
St John's Boys
Congratulations to our U15 Rugby XV team on their 22-7 victory over Ilkley Grammar School in the 3rd round of the National Schools Bowl competition. Great effort boys!
Faure Requiem
We are so proud of Izzie (Y10), Emily (Y10), Bella (Y10) and Niamh (Y13) for being part of Schola and being a part of the 100th Aniversary of Faure's passing performance
Remembrance Service
It was lovely to come together as a house for the Remembrance Service. Niamh (Y13) also played the Last Post.
Peter Pan
Niamh (Y13) and Pip (Y9) are part of the cast for this years play Peter Pan, we are looking forward to supporting them and the girls have been booking their seats!
Birthdays this week
Happy Birthday to Kat, Sophie and Pippa!!