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HOUSE SUMMARIES

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eptember started with both Lower to watch – saw the girls take a decisive
Sixth and Third Form camps; the win over Wilberforce.
S perfect opportunity for the new girls
to integrate. It didn’t take long for everyone Inter-house cross country was especially
to bond, as we did lots of team activities and memorable this year, as many girls in
had lots of time to get to know one another. Raymond decided to run the boys’ cross
The Third Form had a similar experience, country, to make a statement about equality.
which ensured that all the Raymond new girls felt This was led by Miss Hunt, who is an amazing
included and started the year on the right foot. role model for everyone in our house, as she is
always inspiring the girls with her passion for equality.
The house music competition, a fun evening at the end A few girls did especially well in the overall competition:
of the first half term, got everyone involved and we were Sofie Rieder came second in the senior race, and in the junior
extremely successful. Our instrumental was It Must Be Love, race, Lottie Rymer came first, with Sophie Tredwell second.
by Madness, our part-song was a version of How Will I Know
by Whitney Houston, and our house unison was Love Story Raymond did exceptionally well in the house debate this
by Taylor Swift. This was an extremely competitive event year. Liv Finch and Sophie Tredwell represented us, although
and we were so pleased to maintain our winning title and to they are only in Fourth Form, and made it to the final, where
win the house unison. they faced two Upper Sixth boys and engaged in a thrilling
debate. The whole house was very proud of their efforts.
At the end of Michaelmas Term the girls played Wilberforce
in the inter-house hockey - always a very competitive event At the end of term, on our house day, we took over Chipping
for which Raymond put out a strong side. Despite scoring Norton and its charity shops, creating our most ingenious
early in the match, Wilberforce equalized and then, in the and fashionable outfits, which were later modelled and
last few minutes, took an extra goal. However, the sides were judged by the senior members of the house. The day was a
well matched and it was an enjoyable afternoon for students fundraiser for the school’s charity, Mary’s Meals.
and parents alike.
A variety of socials, held throughout the year, have helped
House drama is one of the highlights of Lent Term. This newcomers settle in. The Upper Sixth did a fantastic job in
year’s theme was Steven Spielberg and we chose War Horse. creating a winter wonderland party to celebrate the end of the
We put on a very good performance, using a lot of physical Michaelmas Term; a ‘chip butty night’ and, in the Lent Term,
theatre, and worked well as an ensemble. Holly Killick our festival themed house dance, held jointly with Wilson.
delivered our monologue, winning the section with a speech
from Things I Know to be True. As another year ends, the Raymond House girls are grateful
to Miss Single and Miss Hunt, our tutors, Matron and DAs for
Netball has always been a Raymond House strength and this creating a friendly and inclusive house that runs as smoothly
year was no exception. The girls were successful in both as possible. This year has been the first for Miss Single and
tutor group netball, with Mr Evan’s tutor group winning the she has taken time for every girl, and has supported the
contest, and in the house competition, with the girls adding house throughout the year. The house also says goodbye
to the extensive trophy cabinet! Once again, the Raymond to a committed tutor, Mr Evans, who has always supported
girls ruled the swimming pool in the inter-house swimming and guided Raymond students. We look forward to Dr Moyle
gala against Wilberforce. With wins from Freya Hart, Molly joining the Sixth Form tutor team, and to another wonderful
Daniels, and Liv Finch, the girls did a superb job in winning year in Raymond.
the gala and it was a definitive win for them. Lastly, the
house tennis matches in Summer Term - always a delight Carolina Hughes, Lower Sixth
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