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T his article is a new feature of the Newsletter; “Oh no it isn’t!” I hear some of you cry and indeed something similar used to appear at the back of Androvian magazines many moons ago, thanks to John Dent, the then OA Administrator. I intend to make this an annual inclusion in future OA LOOKING BACK Newsletters as well from now on. It is hoped that such an article will be of interest to both alumni and former staff associated with the school at some stage over the last three decades. There will be three sections recollecting the main events and achievements that occurred within the school
Dreamcoat whist the Middles production of ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’ was equally impressive. During the year ‘ The Listening Lounge’ was established by Sarah Piper. This has made a massive contribution to the happiness and mental wellbeing of all main school pupils and allows them to come and chat over any difficulties or worries they may have with a member of staff in private. As in previous years a large number ten, twenty and thirty years ago. If your involvement with the school predates this era then I hope it may still be of interest to you? It certainly highlights how St Andrews has continued to evolve and move forward since your time with us and that is surely the hallmark of a good school. Floreat St Andrews.
TEN YEARS AGO 2014–15 T his was to be the fifth and final year of Simon Severino’s Headship at St Andrews. Whilst he had hoped his term of office would be a little longer, when Alleyn’s Junior School advertised for a new Headmaster, Simon duly applied and was chosen as their next
Hm, taking over the reins in September 2015. In his tenure here he had overseen a considerable number of changes and improvements to our school – all of them carefully considered and designed to move St Andrews forward. Under his calm leadership, Saturday school (with activities) became voluntary, a House system of four (compromising Arcos, Rovers, Sea Kings
Ashraf as Joseph
of events were run to raise money for charity by both parents as well as children. This year a total of £6634 was raised by pupils and the Friends of St Andrew’s (FOSA), run by Cath Fellows, raised a staggering total of £26,645 which was a record amount. It was another highly successful year on the sports front. Six teams enjoyed unbeaten seasons with the U12 Rugby team winning
SS hands over to GEBJ
and VC’s) was reintroduced and a baby room was established in the Lodge. The Science labs were refurbished and a Memory garden was also created. In preparing for his handover to Gareth Jones, he was to leave the school in apple pie order as both the Main school and the Nursery were inspected in his final year. The outcome could scarcely have been better with both sections of the school being adjudged ‘excellent’ in every category. There was also the exciting matter of the new Sports Hall. As the Autumn term started the diggers moved in
the Sussex Cup – thus completing a hattrick of wins for Mr Pinch. Other teams who won all their
Sussex cup winners Millie and Mary Taylor
matches included 3rd XI Cricket, U10 and U8 Girls Hockey and both 2nd XI and Colts C Football. Individual success was also achieved by Mary and Millie Taylor (selected for the Sussex U11 Girls Cricket team), Spike Gleave (U13 Harlequins Development programme), Ethan Dando (County 50m Freestyle gold
Diggers move in
Finished Sports Hall
Sports Hall inside
and set to work but not before the whole area had been fenced off including an access route beside the long asphalt. The Y8 cohort of 2014–15 numbered 44 pupils and 21 scholarships were won that year. It was a hugely successful year for Music and Drama with awards being won by Jonathan Baker, Thomas Goodenough, Felix Harffey-Burkhill, Shaumya Kularajan, Max Mason, Billy Nicholles, Sophie Nicholles, Ashraf Owasil, Thomas Watkins and Max Woolmer.
medallist) and Aimee Wood (winning the
silver medal at the IAPS Triathlon). In athletics, eight children got to the Nationals in Birmingham with Spike Gleave and Tom Sayers winning silver medals in the U13 High Jump and U12 200m
In addition, Daisy Noton, Spike Gleave and Juliette Zeilmaker were selected for the National Children’s Orchestra. It was also a vintage year for allrounder awards with Forbes Wastie awards (to the College) won by Tom Goodenough, Shaumya, Sophie, Ashraf and Henry Turnbull. Over the years we have welcomed a significant number of pupils from overseas. This year was no exception and as well as children from France, Spain, Italy and Russia
U12 Sussex Cup winners
respectively. Our U12 Boys runners (Tom Sayers, Ethan Dando, Tom Pedley and Guy Casebourne) also acquitted themselves well by winning Bronze medals in the U12 Relay event. As the year drew to a close the Y8s enjoyed their Post CE camp with a week away at Moorland Hall in Devon. During the year a number of staff retired or moved on to pastures new including Judith Moore, Andrea Inglis, Terry Lees, Joe Barnett and Sarah Murfin.
Scholars/Award winners
we welcomed ten Columbians from Buckingham School, Bogota in the first half of the autumn term. This was to be Neil and Lisa Reed’s final year as Houseparents in DJs. The following year it would be Mark and Trudy Tomsett taking over in the Boarding House. The Spring term saw the introduction of the House Music competition which proved a great success. This has now become an established and very popular event on the school’s calendar. First honours went to Arcos although it is debatable whether the Head of house (Simon Farrar) contributed to their overall success! On the stage there were two amazing productions. The Seniors gave a magical performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour
Leavers Ball
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