Naturally this term, most of Newlands has been concerned with preparing for internal and public exams, but Sports Day was a real credit to the spirit in the House. A host of talent was on display, and a number of boys produced some fantastic performances in the track events in particular. There are so many hard working boys who have achieved accolades throughout the year that I cannot acknowledge them all here; suffice to say, congratulations from all the staff involved in the House.
Keep pushing your individual personal bests and who knows what you will achieve! A special thanks must also go to all involved in the day to day running here; the Prefect and Tutor teams remain such a vitally important cog in the Newlands machine. Furthermore, each and every one of you has played your part, whether high profile or not, you are all equally significant. You all contribute to each others success so should pat yourselves on the back for another excellent year!
Mr H Stevens, Newlands Housemaster
HEAD OF HOUSE REPORT BY HARRISON LAWTON
TOWER
The 2022-23 year in Tower will forever live in my memory as one defined by exceptional student leadership. The House thrived throughout the year, both in terms of House competitions, as well as in general spirit. The contribution made by this year’s Prefect team will be hard to match in the coming years, as they set a truly exceptional standard. The Tower Team of Tutors, Matron, Cleaners, myself, and Mr Coxon, will all remember the year fondly as a result of the efforts of the exceptional group, guided by Tishe Laniyan, as the Head of House. The year began with the introduction of so many new boys to Tower. With our numbers increasing slightly over recent years, we have developed our programme of induction and the new boys were helped to settle into the routine as quickly as possible. I thank Swarup Gurung,
Jonathan Koroma, and Sunesh Gurung for all they did to support this transition. They are showing the required leadership qualities that we would hope to see in the Junior area of the House. Early in the year we were united in our effort to topple the mighty Bellerby in the House Singing competition. With their ever-developing choreography, abundant talent, and obsession with detail, we knew they would be tough to beat. However, with contributions from all boys, including two who could backflip (thank you Arthur and Paul!), we ran them closer than ever before. Sadly, it was not to be! Despite second place not being announced, we won special praise and the term ‘special commendation’ will forever mean something more to the 22-23 alumni.
The House events opened well in the Michaelmas Term with a great performance of ‘Jumanji’ in the annual House Drama competition and the Newlands House spirit grew further for the House Singing. Newlands have played a vital role in the School’s sporting
a National level, throughout the year. It has been an honour to lead such a hardworking group of boys and I hope they will keep up the hard work in the years to come. Lastly we say goodbye to our Housemaster, Mr Stevens, who is a credit to both the House and School, and we wish him every success in the future.
achievements in all the major sports this year with some amazing individual performances, sometimes at
Harrison Lawton, Head of House
LAWRENTIAN 2023
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