A lleynians have embraced the breadth and depth of co-curricular opportunity this academic year. This has allowed them to enjoy a range of sporting, cultural, charitable and adventurous activities, and thereby embody the College’s values — most notably joy and purposefulness. Under the leadership of Director of Outside the classroom and several pupils earning representative honours. Notably, Seth Ridgeon captained the England under-17 football team as they qualified for the European Championships, and Sameer Sunder- Rajan was part of the junior men’s épée team that became the first ever Great Britain squad to win the team event at the European Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships. by Elliot Read, Deputy Master Pastoral and Co-curricular
Music Gareth Hemmings, in his first year in post, this year has seen some 150 concerts and performances, including at venues such as Southwark Cathedral and Cadogan Hall, whilst audiences have been
The thriving House system has again served as a framework for friendly loyalty and healthy competition
As an expression of their commitment to service, each Year 9 pupil has, for the first time, been part of the Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme of Scouts, whilst
senior boys will have devoted some 5,000 hours to Community Action projects this year. Meanwhile, the whole College community has engaged readily in a number of initiatives to raise funds in support of the Spring Community Hub: a local charity which offers a range of services to individuals in crisis.
treated to a range of stunning performances in the refurbished Edward Alleyn Theatre. By the time readers enjoy this edition of The Alleynian , 200 College teams will have played in 1,200 inter-school fixtures in 17 sports — with national finals reached in football, hockey, swimming and water polo,
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