Year 10 artists hit the beach by Mary Jo Doherty, Head of Art
Debating: Point of information
E ach year, our St Ives trip offers students a chance to immerse themselves in one of the UK’s most artistically significant landscapes, following in the footsteps of Modern- ist pioneers who once fled London for Cornwall’s rugged cliffs and unique coastal light. Despite a drizzly start, the weather soon gave way to glorious sunshine, revealing the stunning seascapes that inspired countless sketchbook studies. Highlights included visits to the Barbara Hepworth Museum, Tate St Ives, and Leach Pottery, along with creative moments on the beach and an engaging printmaking demonstration by artist Trevor Price. Students also experimented with cyanotypes and explored installations at Tremenheere Sculpture Garden and Porthmeor Studios. The boys returned to London sun-kissed, inspired, and brimming with artistic energy—having been exemplary ambassadors for the school throughout. ◎
I n The Tempest , Caliban comments that with the skill of language taught to him by Prospero, he now knows how to curse. It is, therefore, always with some trepidation that I head up a new Debating Society; what will these students do with the arguing ability that we teach them? The students’ commitment to the Society is not to be underestimated I needn’t have worried. This year, the Debating Society has gone from strength to strength and it has been fantastic to see such passionate and articulate students performing at their best. The students’ commitment to the Society is not to be underestimated; Lower School boys attend an hour a week, while those in Year 9 and above
commit to at least four hours per week of training, alongside often gruelling days at competitions which can last more than 12 hours. While we were sad to see much-loved coach Umar Buckus leave at Christmas, Sachin Tissera’s appointment as the new Debating coach has continued the strong legacy that Umar left behind. The Society’s successes have been significant and are too numerous to list here, but we are incredibly proud of the many students who attended long days on University campuses arguing with their peers after only a brief preparation period. A few highlights: Aidan Leung (Year 11) and Louie Sinclair (Year 11) reached the Oxford Schools final. Two other teams entered at regional level: Vincent Liu (Year 13) and Keeran Millar (Year 11), Georges Marc (Year 13) and David Agyemang (Year 12). Two teams also reached the Cambridge finals: David Agyemang and Daniel Gorr (Year 12), and Atticus Dewe (Year 11) and Raphael Lerner (Year 11). Vikram Kochhar (Year 11) and Daniel Fialho (Year 11) entered at regional level. Manchester Schools saw David Agyemang and Daniel Gorr as Silver Finalists and Top Ten Speakers. We attended a residential competition at Durham Schools, taking David Agyemang and Daniel Gorr, Sebastian Herrera (Year 10) and Alexander Montgomery (Year 9), as well as Atticus Dewe and Raphael Lerner who broke into the final. LSE Seniors saw Keeran Millar (Year 11) and Vikram Kochhar as a team, Darsh Davé (Year 11) and George Cumisky (Year 11), as well as Aidan Leung and Louie Sinclair who broke first into the Gold Final. LSE Juniors was attended by Elliot Johnston (Year 8) and Jamie Costa Correa (Year 8), and Sebastian Herrera and Alexander Montgomery broke into the finals. ◎
by Emma Nairne, Teacher of English
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