House Reports 02 (1957-58)

BEC HOUSE REPORT

House Master: MR. K. W. JAMES

THIS year we welcomed Mr. Newton, and he was soon interesting himself in our Junior Rugby team, itself considerably strengthened by the annual influx of new boys.

The Rugby Competition was, indeed, soon upon us, and in this we had the best record of any House, finishing second in both Middle and Junior events.

In the Spring Term we won the Chess Competition for the second time, and followed this by a convincing win in the Junior Cross-country. In this last event one recalls the excellent running of Lulan, Hendry and Paull, and the fact that nine of our runners finished in the first twenty.

Unfortunately we could not equal this in the Middle Competition. Grove, C. Snook and the rest of our stronger runners did well enough no other House had as many as eight in the first twenty but our heavyweights ran true to form and piled up the points, and we had to be satisfied with third place. Perhaps a tug-of-war could be introduced to employ these gentlemen more profitably!

At this point we had high hopes of winning the Championship Shield, but the cricket season proved a big disappointment. Our batsmen failed dismally, and we finished third in the Middle and fourth in the Junior Competitions.

We redeemed ourselves, however, at athletics. Thanks to some first-class work, especially in the field events, our Middle athletes fought their way into second place. The Juniors did event better, scoring a clear win. There were many good performances, but perhaps that of Piears, who was third in the Individual Championship. is worthy of special mention.

So it was that, in the final placing, we had to give best to Abbots for the third time. It was, however, by the closest of margins. Look out, Abbots! Our turn will come!

K.W.J.

KEVERE HOUSE REPORT

House Master: MR. J. RICHARDSON 

WHEN we met again in September we found that we had gained thirty or so new members, and Mr. Charlton and Mr. Winter as assistant Housemasters; we warmly welcomed them all.

Our manoeuvres on the rugger field met with diverse success. The Senior team again resisted, for the third time. all attempts to wrest the familiar stirring implement from their grasp; on the other hand, our Juniors laid hold of a rather brighter trophy by beating first Kings and then Bec.

As Spring brought lighter days and heavier going, we turned our steps towards Haste Hill (how ominously named!) and the adjacent marshlands. In the Cross-Country contest we gained more points than any other House, but that unfortunately did not appear to be the idea of the game. Nevertheless, Haran and Cartwright did very well to gain second and third places, both within the previous record time, and Wakeling came in eighth. Our Juniors were third in their race, with Kocher in second place (also inside the record). Harris eighth, and Tattersall, Hughes and Owen all among the early arrivals.

Fortunes identical with those attended our efforts in the Cricket season too, the Seniors losing to Abbots and Bec, the Junior side yielding to the former (the final winners) but worsting the latter.

At the Sports we had a creditable third place in both classes. In Middle School events, Wakeling won the high jump and John, proving his worth so soon after joining us, the javelin. To R. Harris as Junior Champion we offer our especial congratulations.

Although resounding success may have eluded us on most counts, at least we are best placed for gaining all and losing nothing: and, in view of the promise held out by the younger among us, we are confident that in the coming terms our rivals will have to look to many of their laurels with growing anxiety.

H. W. W.

KING'S HOUSE REPORT

House Master: MR. R. ARMSTRONG 

RUGBY JUNIOR

As we are not particularly well off for Rugger talent in the Junior School we are very pleased with the fact that we are not left holding the wooden spoon. Being third House is quite an achievement.

RUGBY MIDDLE

Having a heavyweight pack this year did not help our attempt to retain the championship. We were, however, rather unfortunate to finish third.

CROSS-COUNTRY

Once again our heavyweights have made the required effort and we have therefore maintained second position in the Middle Cross-Country, but the Juniors also kept to their last year's standard, finishing bottom of the list!

CRICKET

Both cricket sides have had quite a good season, being narrowly beaten in the finals. We must now strive for Head of the Cricket Table.

ATHLETICS

After our really excellent performances last year on the track our athletes have this year fallen to the lowest levels. Full credit must, however, be given to Payne, who narrowly failed to become Middle School Champion after being equal on points with the eventual winner.

W.J.T.

1957-58 School Magazine