The News 10 October 2025
College
St Bede's
St DO's
St Aidan's
St CT's
Junior House
St John's
St Hugh's
St Margaret's
Message from the Headmaster
The prospect and reality of Storm Amy did not dampen our spirits last weekend when we welcomed lots of guests to the Valley for the Ampleforth Society 150th Anniversary celebration. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Old Amplefordians as well as to meet people for the first time. One of the nicest compliments was how well our pupils came across, the level of praise was significant. Quite right too. It was important to work with the Abbey on the celebrations with Fr Abbot joining us for lunch on Saturday afternoon as well as celebrating Mass for the school on Sunday morning. Our on-going connection is strong and it was good to be able to highlight this over the weekend. I would like to congratulate our Girls' Hockey 1st XI on winning the U18 North Yorkshire Finals. They have progressed to the Yorkshire County Finals next month and I wish them the very best of luck. We are looking forward to House retreats which take place on Wednesday evening and Thursday next week. Retreats provide a welcome chance for staff and pupils to celebrate House life together, bond, reflect and look forward to the year ahead.
I very much enjoyed listening to informal concert at lunchtime today where the girls of St Bede's and the boys of St Dunstan's and St Oswald's were in fine form. We were treated to a beautiful dance, monologues from Shakespeare and Roald Dahl, as well as the two House songs, both full of energy and one with an accompanying band! Performing in front of others isn't for everyone and hats off particularly to the individual performers for both their confidence and courage. We have been running a series of these informal House concerts which are opportunities to practice and help build confidence in anticipation of our House Music competition on the last afternoon of this half-term. Our pupils love the House Music competition and excitment is building. Best wishes, Jon
Year 10 Art Trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Our Year 10 Art students spent the day at Yorkshire Sculpture Park exploring the world of abstract art last week. Guided by a resident artist, they discovered how texture, space and sound can be used to communicate emotion and meaning.
Sketchbooks in hand, they took part in drawing and visual experiments that encouraged new ways of seeing and interpreting form. In the afternoon, they worked in groups to design and construct large-scale sculptures, applying the ideas and techniques they had explored earlier in the day.
The trip was a great opportunity for students to connect theory with practice, strengthening their creative vision and ability to communicate ideas through art.
Drama Scholars Trip to York
Our A Level Drama students experienced a performance of Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and produced by the world-renowned physical theatre company, Frantic Assembly, yesterday.
The production was a masterclass in contemporary theatre and will provide great material for their written A Level papers later on this year. It was an excellent evening of inspiration ahead of their exams.
John Locke Institute Global Essay Finalists Dinner
On Saturday evening Chloe (13M) attended a glittering awards dinner in Mayfair, London following her success as a finalist for her essay exploring the question "Is atheism implausible?". If you would like to read Chloe's essay, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the article: Very many congratulations to Chloe who has been awarded a scholarship to a John Locke summer school.
World Mental Health Day
The College community came together in Main Hall at morning break today to mark World Mental Health Day. Students and staff gathered over tea and biscuits to talk openly about mental health and help break down the stigma that can surround it. In support of Young Minds’ “Hello Yellow” campaign, the hall was a sea of yellow, with scarves, socks, ties, and even high-visibility jackets brightening the space. The vibrant display served as a reminder of the importance of kindness, connection, and conversation in supporting mental wellbeing.
Hockey County Champions
A huge congratulations to our Girls' Hockey 1st XI on their victory at the North Yorkshire County Finals at Queen Ethelburga's in York. They will progress to the Yorkshire Finals next month, where we wish them the very best of luck.
Message from Mrs Dent
It was lovely to welcome so many OAs to valley last weekend and to show past members of St Aidan's around the house as it is today. With our Sixth Form girls enjoying mentor sessions and special lectures, it proved to be a rich weekend of connection, capped off by a wonderful Sunday Mass. Preparations are underway for our annual House Retreat, which take place next Wednesday evening into the full day on Thursday. The theme for this year's retreat across Houses is 'Peace' and the wider house team is busy planning a programme of activities as we look forward to spending dedicated time together as a house. House Retreat is timed to provide a welcome moment of pause and reflection at the end of a busy first half term. It is also the opportunity to cement new relationships and the house community that is forming afresh at the start of a new academic year. We look forward to sharing highlights with you via next week's newsletter. It's been a busy week or so of Birthdays - congratulations in particular to those members of the house who have turned 18 this week: Sophie, Gabrielle and Charlotte. One request in relation to leave permissions - with high volumes of communication in the mix of busy daily house life, requests for weekend outings are appreciated by the end of the day on Tuesday in any given week. This accounts for the fact that my evening and day off come later in the working week and also that the majority of permissions require consideration above house level. Early requests allow sufficient time for the necessary arrangements to be made and utlimately for us to ensure the safety of those involved. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that requests made after this point will be granted. Thank you for your understanding and help in ensuring that all requests can be dealt with in a safe an timely manner. With the very best of wishes for the week ahead.
Ceri Dent, Housemistress St Aidan's House
Memories of past House Retreats
Down time
It was lovely to host Year 9 in St Aidan's last Saturday evening for their weekly social. They were great company as they worked their way through mountatins of Pizza! Each time we have a birthday in the house, the year group of the birthday girl gather in the house study after evening prayers to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy some time together with cake.
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, What another busy week it has been! Sharleen, Johanna, and Vic celebrated their Birthday's this week. Our Year 11's went on their Geogaphy Field Trip and Year 10's on their Art Trip. Many of our girls are completing assements in all their subjects. Lastly... Music in the air! Friday lunchtime was our House Recital which concluded a week of morning singing practice in House. The girls' outstanding performance filled the main hall with harmony and happiness. Supported by the tutors and many of their friends from other houses, the girls had a lot to be proud of. Immensely proud of our two Year 9's Lucy and Sophia who performed a solo. Their confidence and the fact they stepped up and perfromed is outstanding. Big thanks to Mr Seymour and his two daughters for helping us each morning with rehearsals and to Audrey and Meg for their guidance on the day. Next week is House Retreat. This begins on Wednesday Evening at 5.30pm and all day Thursday till 5pm. Hayley Edgar St Bede's Assistant Housemistress
Year 10 Art Trip
Year 11 Geography Trip
Year 9 Soloist - Lucy Dancing to "One Night Only"
Year 9 Soloist - Sophia and her monologue
House Singing - Steal My Girl by One Direction
Views from the House at night with the moon looking fab
Upcoming Events in the House
House Retreat begins 6pm Wednesday 15th October and all day Thursday 16th October - home clothes Inter-House Baking - Sunday 19th October House Singing - Wednesday 22nd October till 5pm - departure afterwards Half Term. Departure Wednesday 22nd October from 5pm - ensure forms are completed. Contact via: travel@ampleforth.org.uk
Keep up to date:
Instagram
Facebook
St Bede's House, Ampleforth College
@stbedeshouseampleforth
The longest week?
A crisp week in the valley, with morning mist and cool breezes really does mean we are in the midst of Autumn. The reds and browns are showing through in the woods around the campus and the valley is definitely taking on the image of the season.
This has been a busy week of academics, ending with trips and activities at one of the most challenging times of the term. The boys have really had to display resilience and effort over the last week, many facing assessments in most of their subjects.
The promise of House Retreat is a good reason to keep effort levels high until next week. It will be a fun day but also one of reflection. One day where the community grows together as one. With the theme of peace, at a timely point in the term.
A polite reminder that the half term travel form should have been completed so that we can arrange travel in the coming weeks.
Eucharistic Ministers and Ben Reading at Mass
Pie n Peas for Y13
Pie n Peas for Y13
Feast of the Our Lady of the Rosary
On Tuesday, we all said the Roasary together along with 1 million other students around the world.
Senior Maths Challenge
Great to see lots of our boys attempting the Senior Maths Challenge this week - results to follow.
Pupdate - out exploring
Pupdate - in the Valley
Pupdate - did someone say "pie"??
Message from the Housemaster
This has been the week of injuries. Sadly, due to rugby, a fair amount of broken bones have to be reported, most on but one off the pitch.On Friday evening, the boys in years 12 and 13 enjoyed our traditional Oktoberfest, and they even engaged in the singing of "In Muenchen steht ein Hofbraeuhaus". Full marks for effort, sadly a fail for quality. I hope this does not bode too badly for our house lunchtime recital today: Paddy will be performing a monologue, Josh will entertain us with a solo on the drums and the whole house song will be "All you need is love" by the Beatles.
Gardening Activity
On Friday afternoon, as part of the activities, the DO's boys set out to deal with the millions of leaves in our garden. They weathered the approaching storm until it got too dangerous to work outside and we retreated to tea and biscuits inside.
Gardening Activity
Javier was very good at telling the others what to do...
Gardening Activity
Ollie had the special task of planting a fast growing bush in our continued attempt to hide that hideous fence!
Oktoberfest
The boys, as well as Fr Cedd, Mr Glendon-Doyle and Rebecca had a great time celebrating Oktoberfest in style. Teutonic delicatessen as well as singing traditional beer house songs were enjoyed by all (except those with a musical bone in their bodies...).
Oktoberfest
Rebecca in her Dirndl did her best to improve the musical output of the evening.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Sporting Success
At the end of the evening, the year 13s engaged in the annual "hold a 2 pint beer mug filled with water as long as you can" competition. Last year's winner and Head of House Benny was once again victorious. Charles, however, came very close.
Happy birthday
Earlier on Friday evening, the year 10s celebrated Juan's 14th birthday.
Happy birthday
Hospitality
On Saturday, we hosted the year 11s in DO's.We had fun and games (and food) upstairs, and board games in the Study.
Community
Poor Luke would have loved to join in but was nursing his freshly broken arm and wrist.
Community
Everybody was having a good time upstairs, so the Study remained unused.
House Recital
Just Noise
After the social, Alvaro, Teddy, Paddy and Pablo decided to perform some Heavy Metal in our Rock Room.
Just Noise
Never a dull moment with that lot.
Sunday Mass
On Sunday, during Whole School Mass, William was confirmed as catechist.
Sunday Mass
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Sunday Night is Deli Night
House Council
Our second house council meeting got under way on Monday. Among the many suggestion for improvements were:- a new piano stool in the chapel or to have the current stool repaired by the DT Fix it Club - to meet as house council every fortnight - buy more chalk for the pool table - purchase a white ball with red dots to improve queuing - purchase darts for the dart board with different colours for the individual year groups - purchase football kicker balls - organise a House Deanery Competition We also discussed how to involve the day pupils in the house song. There will be a Thursday afternoon rehearsal to allow for this to happen.
A shout out to ...
Dom managed to collect 12 AP+ and not a single negative so far this half term and was rewarded with a rump steak.Keep up the good work!
A shout out to ...
This guy knows how to cook a steak.First you fry the fat on the side...
A shout out to ...
... and then a good minute on each side depending how thick the meat is.
Thursday Pizza
We are eternally grateful to Matron Minnie for making yummy pizza slices with leftover breakfast items on Thursday afternoons.
Happy Birthday
On Thursday, Freddie turned 14.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Freddie is very happy with his new Schöffel. "I am a real Yorkshire Man now". So he says.
Last but not least
Hector on his way to become a proper gentleman; now he has learnt how to iron his own shirts under the watchful eyes of Fr Leo.
A message from Mr Viesel
Hugh's Student Council
The first meeting of the Hugh's Student Council took place last Friday. This was an opportunity for students to make their voices heard and share their ideas for how to make St Hugh's a flourishing community. I was impressed by one student who came prepared with a notebook of points to raise! We had some lively discussions, not least around school-wide issues, such as the dress code and the new mobile phone policy. It was particiularly pleasing, however, that some really constructive ideas around our morning and evening routines, for example, have already been discussed and a revised plan been put into practice.
Politics & Peace
Paul M (Y13) and Seb M (Y11) represented St Hugh's and our College at a competitive Model United Nations event in York. This was a very successful trip, with Paul being awarded a prize for his contribution to the delegation. Themes of peace and conflict have also been raised in our Wine & Wisdom discussions, as well as in our Deaneries. We are preparing for the House retreat this coming week, the theme for which is peace.
Follow us on social media for updates!
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents, We've had another full and enriching week. It began with the 150th anniversary of the Ampleforth Society over the weekend, where our Sixth Form students attended inspiring talks and mentoring sessions from returning Old Amplefordians Our Head of House Chloe proudly represented the school at the John Locke Global Awards Ceremony Dinner, celebrating her remarkable achievement of being named a finalist. On the sports front, many of our talented girls competed in the U14 and U18 Hockey National Cup this week. During evening prayers, we've taken time to reflect on unity and peace, helping us prepare for our upcoming House Retreat next week, which will be themed around Peace. Wishing you all a restful weekend, Rebecca
John Locke Awards Dinner
Well done Chloe we are so proud of you!
Junior House Newsletter 10/10/25
See what our Junior House has been up to this week...
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Message from the Housemaster
As the leaves begin to turn and the evenings grow darker, Junior House continues to shine with energy, laughter, and camaraderie.Last Saturday night was anything but quiet — karaoke took centre stage, with enthusiastic performances that were more scream than serenade! The boys gave it their all, and the night ended perfectly with a well-earned pizza feast. Sunday brought out the competitive spirit with our first Ping Pong Tournament of the year. Rallies were fierce, and the atmosphere was electric. The day wound down with a relaxed film evening, giving everyone a chance to recharge. Thursday saw rugby fixtures in full swing, with every boy out on the pitch showing grit and teamwork. It was fantastic to see such commitment and sportsmanship across the board. Looking ahead, Saturday promises hockey action, and the excitement is already building. Whether on the pitch or in the common room, Junior House continues to be a place of fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments. Mr Slingsby
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Subject focus- Art
Junior House is full of budding artists, and it’s delightful to see boys and girls spending their spare time sketching, painting, and expressing themselves through art. The creativity and focus they bring to their work is inspiring — and the results are fantastic! Here is just one example of what the children are producing in house...
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Science Club
Over the past two weeks, Junior House boys and girls have been busy designing and building ecosystems of their choice. From deserts to rainforests, each group has researched, planned, and created models showing how life thrives in different environments.
Next week, they’ll present their work to a judging panel, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and scientific insight.
We can’t wait to see their brilliant ideas come to life!
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Chess
It’s great to see boys and girls from Junior House gathering in the library to play chess. Whether beginners or seasoned players, they’re sharpening their focus, thinking ahead, and enjoying the challenge.
The quiet buzz of concentration and friendly competition makes Chess Club a brilliant way to end the day!
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Upcoming Events
• Sun 12th : York Shopping Trip• Wed 15th – Thurs 16th Oct: House Retreat (Free Boarding) • Sat 18th : Saturday Night Disco in the PAC • Mon 20th : House Punch (Free Boarding)
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The News 10 October 2025
College
St Bede's
St DO's
St Aidan's
St CT's
Junior House
St John's
St Hugh's
St Margaret's
Message from the Headmaster
The prospect and reality of Storm Amy did not dampen our spirits last weekend when we welcomed lots of guests to the Valley for the Ampleforth Society 150th Anniversary celebration. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Old Amplefordians as well as to meet people for the first time. One of the nicest compliments was how well our pupils came across, the level of praise was significant. Quite right too. It was important to work with the Abbey on the celebrations with Fr Abbot joining us for lunch on Saturday afternoon as well as celebrating Mass for the school on Sunday morning. Our on-going connection is strong and it was good to be able to highlight this over the weekend. I would like to congratulate our Girls' Hockey 1st XI on winning the U18 North Yorkshire Finals. They have progressed to the Yorkshire County Finals next month and I wish them the very best of luck. We are looking forward to House retreats which take place on Wednesday evening and Thursday next week. Retreats provide a welcome chance for staff and pupils to celebrate House life together, bond, reflect and look forward to the year ahead. I very much enjoyed listening to informal concert at lunchtime today where the girls of St Bede's and the boys of St Dunstan's and St Oswald's were in fine form. We were treated to a beautiful dance, monologues from Shakespeare and Roald Dahl, as well as the two House songs, both full of energy and one with an accompanying band! Performing in front of others isn't for everyone and hats off particularly to the individual performers for both their confidence and courage. We have been running a series of these informal House concerts which are opportunities to practice and help build confidence in anticipation of our House Music competition on the last afternoon of this half-term. Our pupils love the House Music competition and excitment is building. Best wishes, Jon
Year 10 Art Trip to Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Our Year 10 Art students spent the day at Yorkshire Sculpture Park exploring the world of abstract art last week. Guided by a resident artist, they discovered how texture, space and sound can be used to communicate emotion and meaning. Sketchbooks in hand, they took part in drawing and visual experiments that encouraged new ways of seeing and interpreting form. In the afternoon, they worked in groups to design and construct large-scale sculptures, applying the ideas and techniques they had explored earlier in the day. The trip was a great opportunity for students to connect theory with practice, strengthening their creative vision and ability to communicate ideas through art.
Drama Scholars Trip to York
Our A Level Drama students experienced a performance of Lost Atoms, written by Anna Jordan and produced by the world-renowned physical theatre company, Frantic Assembly, yesterday. The production was a masterclass in contemporary theatre and will provide great material for their written A Level papers later on this year. It was an excellent evening of inspiration ahead of their exams.
John Locke Institute Global Essay Finalists Dinner
On Saturday evening Chloe (13M) attended a glittering awards dinner in Mayfair, London following her success as a finalist for her essay exploring the question "Is atheism implausible?". If you would like to read Chloe's essay, please click here and scroll to the bottom of the article: Very many congratulations to Chloe who has been awarded a scholarship to a John Locke summer school.
World Mental Health Day
The College community came together in Main Hall at morning break today to mark World Mental Health Day. Students and staff gathered over tea and biscuits to talk openly about mental health and help break down the stigma that can surround it. In support of Young Minds’ “Hello Yellow” campaign, the hall was a sea of yellow, with scarves, socks, ties, and even high-visibility jackets brightening the space. The vibrant display served as a reminder of the importance of kindness, connection, and conversation in supporting mental wellbeing.
Hockey County Champions
A huge congratulations to our Girls' Hockey 1st XI on their victory at the North Yorkshire County Finals at Queen Ethelburga's in York. They will progress to the Yorkshire Finals next month, where we wish them the very best of luck.
Message from Mrs Dent
It was lovely to welcome so many OAs to valley last weekend and to show past members of St Aidan's around the house as it is today. With our Sixth Form girls enjoying mentor sessions and special lectures, it proved to be a rich weekend of connection, capped off by a wonderful Sunday Mass. Preparations are underway for our annual House Retreat, which take place next Wednesday evening into the full day on Thursday. The theme for this year's retreat across Houses is 'Peace' and the wider house team is busy planning a programme of activities as we look forward to spending dedicated time together as a house. House Retreat is timed to provide a welcome moment of pause and reflection at the end of a busy first half term. It is also the opportunity to cement new relationships and the house community that is forming afresh at the start of a new academic year. We look forward to sharing highlights with you via next week's newsletter. It's been a busy week or so of Birthdays - congratulations in particular to those members of the house who have turned 18 this week: Sophie, Gabrielle and Charlotte. One request in relation to leave permissions - with high volumes of communication in the mix of busy daily house life, requests for weekend outings are appreciated by the end of the day on Tuesday in any given week. This accounts for the fact that my evening and day off come later in the working week and also that the majority of permissions require consideration above house level. Early requests allow sufficient time for the necessary arrangements to be made and utlimately for us to ensure the safety of those involved. For this reason, we cannot guarantee that requests made after this point will be granted. Thank you for your understanding and help in ensuring that all requests can be dealt with in a safe an timely manner. With the very best of wishes for the week ahead.
Ceri Dent, Housemistress St Aidan's House
Memories of past House Retreats
Down time
It was lovely to host Year 9 in St Aidan's last Saturday evening for their weekly social. They were great company as they worked their way through mountatins of Pizza! Each time we have a birthday in the house, the year group of the birthday girl gather in the house study after evening prayers to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy some time together with cake.
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, What another busy week it has been! Sharleen, Johanna, and Vic celebrated their Birthday's this week. Our Year 11's went on their Geogaphy Field Trip and Year 10's on their Art Trip. Many of our girls are completing assements in all their subjects. Lastly... Music in the air! Friday lunchtime was our House Recital which concluded a week of morning singing practice in House. The girls' outstanding performance filled the main hall with harmony and happiness. Supported by the tutors and many of their friends from other houses, the girls had a lot to be proud of. Immensely proud of our two Year 9's Lucy and Sophia who performed a solo. Their confidence and the fact they stepped up and perfromed is outstanding. Big thanks to Mr Seymour and his two daughters for helping us each morning with rehearsals and to Audrey and Meg for their guidance on the day. Next week is House Retreat. This begins on Wednesday Evening at 5.30pm and all day Thursday till 5pm. Hayley Edgar St Bede's Assistant Housemistress
Year 10 Art Trip
Year 11 Geography Trip
Year 9 Soloist - Lucy Dancing to "One Night Only"
Year 9 Soloist - Sophia and her monologue
House Singing - Steal My Girl by One Direction
Views from the House at night with the moon looking fab
Upcoming Events in the House
House Retreat begins 6pm Wednesday 15th October and all day Thursday 16th October - home clothes Inter-House Baking - Sunday 19th October House Singing - Wednesday 22nd October till 5pm - departure afterwards Half Term. Departure Wednesday 22nd October from 5pm - ensure forms are completed. Contact via: travel@ampleforth.org.uk
Keep up to date:
Instagram
Facebook
St Bede's House, Ampleforth College
@stbedeshouseampleforth
The longest week?
A crisp week in the valley, with morning mist and cool breezes really does mean we are in the midst of Autumn. The reds and browns are showing through in the woods around the campus and the valley is definitely taking on the image of the season. This has been a busy week of academics, ending with trips and activities at one of the most challenging times of the term. The boys have really had to display resilience and effort over the last week, many facing assessments in most of their subjects. The promise of House Retreat is a good reason to keep effort levels high until next week. It will be a fun day but also one of reflection. One day where the community grows together as one. With the theme of peace, at a timely point in the term. A polite reminder that the half term travel form should have been completed so that we can arrange travel in the coming weeks.
Eucharistic Ministers and Ben Reading at Mass
Pie n Peas for Y13
Pie n Peas for Y13
Feast of the Our Lady of the Rosary
On Tuesday, we all said the Roasary together along with 1 million other students around the world.
Senior Maths Challenge
Great to see lots of our boys attempting the Senior Maths Challenge this week - results to follow.
Pupdate - out exploring
Pupdate - in the Valley
Pupdate - did someone say "pie"??
Message from the Housemaster
This has been the week of injuries. Sadly, due to rugby, a fair amount of broken bones have to be reported, most on but one off the pitch.On Friday evening, the boys in years 12 and 13 enjoyed our traditional Oktoberfest, and they even engaged in the singing of "In Muenchen steht ein Hofbraeuhaus". Full marks for effort, sadly a fail for quality. I hope this does not bode too badly for our house lunchtime recital today: Paddy will be performing a monologue, Josh will entertain us with a solo on the drums and the whole house song will be "All you need is love" by the Beatles.
Gardening Activity
On Friday afternoon, as part of the activities, the DO's boys set out to deal with the millions of leaves in our garden. They weathered the approaching storm until it got too dangerous to work outside and we retreated to tea and biscuits inside.
Gardening Activity
Javier was very good at telling the others what to do...
Gardening Activity
Ollie had the special task of planting a fast growing bush in our continued attempt to hide that hideous fence!
Oktoberfest
The boys, as well as Fr Cedd, Mr Glendon-Doyle and Rebecca had a great time celebrating Oktoberfest in style. Teutonic delicatessen as well as singing traditional beer house songs were enjoyed by all (except those with a musical bone in their bodies...).
Oktoberfest
Rebecca in her Dirndl did her best to improve the musical output of the evening.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Sporting Success
At the end of the evening, the year 13s engaged in the annual "hold a 2 pint beer mug filled with water as long as you can" competition. Last year's winner and Head of House Benny was once again victorious. Charles, however, came very close.
Happy birthday
Earlier on Friday evening, the year 10s celebrated Juan's 14th birthday.
Happy birthday
Hospitality
On Saturday, we hosted the year 11s in DO's.We had fun and games (and food) upstairs, and board games in the Study.
Community
Poor Luke would have loved to join in but was nursing his freshly broken arm and wrist.
Community
Everybody was having a good time upstairs, so the Study remained unused.
House Recital
Just Noise
After the social, Alvaro, Teddy, Paddy and Pablo decided to perform some Heavy Metal in our Rock Room.
Just Noise
Never a dull moment with that lot.
Sunday Mass
On Sunday, during Whole School Mass, William was confirmed as catechist.
Sunday Mass
Sunday Night is Deli Night
Sunday Night is Deli Night
House Council
Our second house council meeting got under way on Monday. Among the many suggestion for improvements were:- a new piano stool in the chapel or to have the current stool repaired by the DT Fix it Club - to meet as house council every fortnight - buy more chalk for the pool table - purchase a white ball with red dots to improve queuing - purchase darts for the dart board with different colours for the individual year groups - purchase football kicker balls - organise a House Deanery Competition We also discussed how to involve the day pupils in the house song. There will be a Thursday afternoon rehearsal to allow for this to happen.
A shout out to ...
Dom managed to collect 12 AP+ and not a single negative so far this half term and was rewarded with a rump steak.Keep up the good work!
A shout out to ...
This guy knows how to cook a steak.First you fry the fat on the side...
A shout out to ...
... and then a good minute on each side depending how thick the meat is.
Thursday Pizza
We are eternally grateful to Matron Minnie for making yummy pizza slices with leftover breakfast items on Thursday afternoons.
Happy Birthday
On Thursday, Freddie turned 14.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday
Freddie is very happy with his new Schöffel. "I am a real Yorkshire Man now". So he says.
Last but not least
Hector on his way to become a proper gentleman; now he has learnt how to iron his own shirts under the watchful eyes of Fr Leo.
A message from Mr Viesel
Hugh's Student Council
The first meeting of the Hugh's Student Council took place last Friday. This was an opportunity for students to make their voices heard and share their ideas for how to make St Hugh's a flourishing community. I was impressed by one student who came prepared with a notebook of points to raise! We had some lively discussions, not least around school-wide issues, such as the dress code and the new mobile phone policy. It was particiularly pleasing, however, that some really constructive ideas around our morning and evening routines, for example, have already been discussed and a revised plan been put into practice.
Politics & Peace
Paul M (Y13) and Seb M (Y11) represented St Hugh's and our College at a competitive Model United Nations event in York. This was a very successful trip, with Paul being awarded a prize for his contribution to the delegation. Themes of peace and conflict have also been raised in our Wine & Wisdom discussions, as well as in our Deaneries. We are preparing for the House retreat this coming week, the theme for which is peace.
Follow us on social media for updates!
Message from Ms Paterson
Dear Parents, We've had another full and enriching week. It began with the 150th anniversary of the Ampleforth Society over the weekend, where our Sixth Form students attended inspiring talks and mentoring sessions from returning Old Amplefordians Our Head of House Chloe proudly represented the school at the John Locke Global Awards Ceremony Dinner, celebrating her remarkable achievement of being named a finalist. On the sports front, many of our talented girls competed in the U14 and U18 Hockey National Cup this week. During evening prayers, we've taken time to reflect on unity and peace, helping us prepare for our upcoming House Retreat next week, which will be themed around Peace. Wishing you all a restful weekend, Rebecca
John Locke Awards Dinner
Well done Chloe we are so proud of you!
Junior House Newsletter 10/10/25
See what our Junior House has been up to this week...
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Message from the Housemaster
As the leaves begin to turn and the evenings grow darker, Junior House continues to shine with energy, laughter, and camaraderie.Last Saturday night was anything but quiet — karaoke took centre stage, with enthusiastic performances that were more scream than serenade! The boys gave it their all, and the night ended perfectly with a well-earned pizza feast. Sunday brought out the competitive spirit with our first Ping Pong Tournament of the year. Rallies were fierce, and the atmosphere was electric. The day wound down with a relaxed film evening, giving everyone a chance to recharge. Thursday saw rugby fixtures in full swing, with every boy out on the pitch showing grit and teamwork. It was fantastic to see such commitment and sportsmanship across the board. Looking ahead, Saturday promises hockey action, and the excitement is already building. Whether on the pitch or in the common room, Junior House continues to be a place of fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments. Mr Slingsby
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Subject focus- Art
Junior House is full of budding artists, and it’s delightful to see boys and girls spending their spare time sketching, painting, and expressing themselves through art. The creativity and focus they bring to their work is inspiring — and the results are fantastic! Here is just one example of what the children are producing in house...
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Science Club
Over the past two weeks, Junior House boys and girls have been busy designing and building ecosystems of their choice. From deserts to rainforests, each group has researched, planned, and created models showing how life thrives in different environments. Next week, they’ll present their work to a judging panel, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and scientific insight. We can’t wait to see their brilliant ideas come to life!
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Chess
It’s great to see boys and girls from Junior House gathering in the library to play chess. Whether beginners or seasoned players, they’re sharpening their focus, thinking ahead, and enjoying the challenge. The quiet buzz of concentration and friendly competition makes Chess Club a brilliant way to end the day!
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Upcoming Events
• Sun 12th : York Shopping Trip• Wed 15th – Thurs 16th Oct: House Retreat (Free Boarding) • Sat 18th : Saturday Night Disco in the PAC • Mon 20th : House Punch (Free Boarding)
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