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HOUSE SUMMARIES

Wilson

ilson has once again had under his supervision. The Wilson House
an excellent year, with the concert was, as usual, a masterpiece. The
W spirit of the house never highlights from the evening included the
failing. The strength of the house ethos Wilson staff band, One Dimension, and the
was shown in Wilson’s inter-tutor group tuneful rendition of Take a Chance On Me
competition at the start of the term, with Dr from the Upper Sixth gospel choir.
Moyle’s tutor group victorious, after a series of
fun competitions, more normally found in pubs Due to a change in house dance format, there was
and fetes. The competition also allowed us to get to concern that Wilson’s house dance wouldn’t be able to
know the new faces and we finished the day with a game meet its usual high standards. However, the coalition with
of football, with the Sixth Form defeating a mixed staff and Raymond proved no obstacle and the festival themed dance
Third Form team. was one of the highlights of the year. People embraced the
spirit of the dance, with the Upper Sixth cheerleaders the
On the sporting front, Wilson has had mixed success. A pick of the fancy dress. The new location in the small dining
highlight was first place in the junior swimming. In the room was an unprecedented success, ensuring that the high
rugby sevens, Wilson came very close to victory in both A expectations were met and everyone had a great time.
team competitions. Wilson narrowly missed out on a podium
place in the cross country too, with Ollie White coming Wilson enjoyed a resilience themed house night in, with
fourth. In all the sporting competitions, Wilson has fought fun activities such as Dr Herring’s midnight fishing and Mr
hard, showing great determination and commitment to the Ramm’s room of silence. Ollie White came out on top as the
house. most resilient member of the house, winning every event.
Wilson excelled in the arts this year, with success in house I’m sure next year the house will continue to grow even
drama being a notable achievement. Directed by Alex stronger and bring some more cups back to the trophy
Grey and starring the likes of James Barker, Jamie Jeffrey, cabinet. As usual, the highlight of being a member of
with a cameo from the Upper Sixth, Jurassic Park was a Wilson has been the nature of its members. The friendly
hit, and was awarded first place. Wilson’s monologue this and competitive approach makes belonging to Wilson a joy,
year was performed by Henry White, who gave a brilliant and all the members of the house deserve recognition for
performance of an extract from Jack and the Beanstalk. this. On behalf of the house, I’d like to thank Mr Skevington
Wilson showed off their talented musicians in the inter- and Mr Ramm, all the tutors, Matron and Assistant Matron
house music competition. Stacey’s Sums, Dr Moyle’s Joolz… and the Upper Sixth for their hard work over the past
adaptation of Stacey’s Mum, proved a surprise success. The five years. And we all congratulate Mr Skevington on his
part-song of God Only Knows and the instrumental of Night engagement and wish him the best of luck for his wedding in
Boat to Cairo demonstrated the musical talents of Harry the summer.
Darwall-Smith and Arthur Kemp. George Price proved this
year’s mastermind behind all three entries, with a high level Charlie Lewis-Jones, upper Sixth
of commitment and dedication going into each category
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