BELLERBY
It has once again been a busy year in Bellerby and with a number of new girls and a new Housemistress in Mrs Dawson, it marked a new era in the House. The main event the girls had to prepare for in the Michaelmas Term was the House Drama competition. The prefect team, who were ably lead by House Captain Yasmin and Head of House, Nora, immediately got organised by choosing The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas for this year’s theme of ‘friendship’. As always, there was a rigorous audition process. The girls were also militant in their rehearsal schedule. They certainly did not let themselves down on the evening with strong performances from all. Their hard work paid off and they were recognised by the judges for their excellent set design. Christmas in the Boarding House is always a wonderful time of year and, as celebrations were looming, one chilly Sunday evening, the girls dusted off the decorations and dressed the tree in preparation for our annual Secret Santa.
They spent the evening together sitting around the Christmas tree in their Christmas jumpers or pyjamas, listening to Christmas songs and sharing gifts before travelling home to their families. After the stressful mock season for 5th Form and Upper Sixth, Lent Term moved up a gear with the House Singing competition. This year’s theme was ‘numbers’ which, after much debate, led the girls to the hit ‘2002’ by Anne-Marie. This was a complete ‘ear worm’ and the girls went to their preparation and rehearsal with their usual vigour and determination. It really was a whole team performance with both well-choreographed moves and excellent vocals which led them to holding on to the title for another year. We could not have been more proud at how their fantastic performance came together on the night. Credit must go to all involved in all the house activities but a special mention is necessary to the wonderful prefect team; Nora, Yasmin, Sophia, Romiya, Ihotu and Chigo.
In Drama the pupils have been lucky enough to take part in the Kirby Production. Over twenty pupils took part in ‘A Christmas Carol’ in the Michaelmas Term. It is clear that there is some great talent showing much promise for the years ahead. Head over to the Drama article for more details on this wonderful event. Sport is a major feature of the college week and needless to say it has been another successful year. Regardless of the results, the highlights for me are the house matches. It is great to watch the House spirit and those with less experience pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone. Millie Foster has done particularly well this year, securing a place in the U15 National Cricket Cup final.
Another highlight for me was Sports Day. The students impressed me with their willingness to represent their House, some participating in events they had never done before, some holding up the Cameron House banner for hours on end! Well done to Rufus Ganderton-Smith, Patrick Flynn, Thomas Davenport, Max O’Callaghan, Lexie Durrant, Millie Foster, Erin Parkins, Sienna Morlesse-Douglas, both of the boys relay teams and the girls 100m relay team who all secured first place in their events.
Miss E Young, Cameron Housemaster
LAWRENTIAN 2023
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