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 Lent Term News Round Up
Welcome to our News-Round-Up for Lent Term 2006
Boarders Xscape to The City
It has been a busy term for St James’ School boarders who have enjoyed, amongst other things, weekend trips to The Doncaster Dome, the Leeds dry slope skiing centre 'Xscape', the paintballing centre near Barnetby, and Manchester’s ‘Eastlands’ stadium, to watch The Premiership match between Manchester City and Sunderland.
Boarders standing in the tunnel at the City of Manchester Stadium, as part of their pre-match stadium tour
Inside the ‘Home’ dressing room.
Dance Workshop
A Dance Workshop was arranged by Miss Harvey for interested members of the Senior Department. The event, which was held in the Masters’ Room, proved to be a great success.
Public Speaking
The annual Inter House Public Speaking competition was held in the Markham Hall, on Wednesday 15th March. Thanks must go to Mrs Farmer, for organising the event and to Rev. David Sudron, who kindly gave up his time to come and officiate the occasion.
Blow Your Own Trumpet
This year’s ‘Blow Your Own Trumpet’ evening, for students who take lessons in Speech and Drama, was as entertaining as ever and included a wide range of material, performed by Prep and Senior Department pupils alike. Many thanks, as always, must go to Mrs Clare McVeigh, for both preparing the performers and organising the event.
Above: Senior Trumpet-Blowers
Below: Prep Department Performers
Table Tennis
Senior Table Tennis Club has run throughout the winter and has been well attended by around 10 boys each week, all playing to a decent standard.
Senior Final: Kevin Ho beat John Tarrant
Junior Final: Luke Hill beat Jake Addison
Most ladder defences: Luke Hill and Kevin Ho (shared)
Tennis Club
Senior School Tennis Club has already started after its winter break and will run throughout the summer term on a Wednesday evening from 4.15 - 5.15pm, at St James’ Tennis Club. We shall, once again, be entering teams in all age-groups in the Grimsby and District Leagues, for Boys and Girls.
Maths Week
This proved to be a great success, once again. As well as the daily competitions, Charlotte’s Sudoku Challenge, the Junior House Maths Challenge and the Times Tables Mastermind all proved to be very competitive. Well done to Mia Champion for holding her nerve, in front of the whole School, to win the Mastermind, amongst some strong competition from pupils in years 10 and 11.
After Easter, teams from Years 7, 8 and 9 will be involved in some Inter School Maths Challenges. Good luck!
Dawn Chorus!
Two pictures of the early morning rehearsals for the Lent Concert, which was given on April 1st in St James' Church under the musical direction of Mr King.
P.T.A. Golf Day
This annual event is to be held on Friday 30th June, 2006, at Waltham Windmill Golf Club. Teams of 4 players are needed, at a cost of £100 per team. This price includes a meal. If you are keen to play but are unable to raise a team of four, or if you have any questions about the day, then please contact John Hampson.
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