I hope you all had a wonderful half-term break. The boys returned in great spirits on Monday, ready to attack what will be a very busy six weeks. The darker mornings and evenings have made it feel very wintery indeed. Please may I remind you all that boys should wear school coats or plain black or navy blue for school.
The Autumn leaves falling this week and frosty sunny mornings made for a beautiful sight, see the attached photo taken by our resident artist Mrs Thompson.
During the half term Break Reed M (Year 9) had more Jui Jitsu success. Reed was competing in the ADCC British Championships over-65kg category, and he once again claimed the title. This is a reflection of the hard work Reed has put into his training and a superb performance on the day. Watch out for the Olympics in 2032!
Friday Chapel is always a good way to round off the week. However, this week it was even more incredible. The school remembrance service is always an emotional event and carried out with great respect. It was wonderful to see the whole school come together and show their respects to the fallen servicemen and women. Toby H, Tom B, and John S led the prayers for the service and did so brilliantly.
Charity information
Father Simon has launched the school charity event recently, celebrating 100 years of our Chapel. The pupils have been challenged to cover 100KM in 100 days, by running, walking, cycling, or swimming. All money raised will be split equally between the two charities below and donations can be made using this link,
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation Online Community
Always a Riflemen project, Supporting serving and former Riflemen in crisis through practical and emotional assistance,
Chapel Fund, preserving and enhancing our historic Chapel for future.
Future dates
Tuesday 17th November
Year 8 Parents evening 18.00-21.00
Thursday 19th November
Langley Day service at the Cathedral 17.30-19.00
Sports Focus
Tuesday 10th November
Under 15s V Barnard Castle Lost
Pooleites involved, Abhinav V, Kai M
Under 14s V Barnard Castle Lost
Pooleites involved, Hugo M, Dylan D, Freddy S
Wednesday 11th November
1st XV V Barnard Castle Lost
Pooleites involved, Tom B, Toby H, Joseph S, Isaac A, John S, Oliver J, Archie F,
Thursday 12th November
Under 13A V RGS Lost
Pooleites involved, Spencer G, Seb C, Henry S
Under 13B V RGS Lost
Pooleites involved, Imbuji L, Joseph Pa, Maxim WK, Noah J, Oscar B, Kyle B, James M, Ethan F
Academic achievements
Year 7
Zane D 2, Bertie E 1, Franky K 3, Brody M 2, Finn M 1,
Year 8
Oscar B 1, Spencer G 1, William H-B 1, Teddy H 1, Noah J 1, Imbuji L 3, Charlie M 1, Henry S 1, Maxim W-K 1
Year 9
Alex G 1, Pradyoth RK 1, Reed M 1, Roy N-G 4, Joseph P 1, Freddy S 1
Year 10
Aaron K 1, Juyi Z 1
Year 11
Edward C 1, Sebastian W 1
And finally, our ‘Pooleites of the Week’ this week goes to: Reed M for his outstanding Jui Jitsu achievement
Have a wonderful half-term break.
LET POOLE FLOURISH
Respect, Enjoy, Develop
