Following weeks of preparation from the Orchard House Parents Association, the first race of the evening got underway at 7.45 last night. The series of eight races were interspersed with a fish and chip supper laid on by our own catering staff, ably led by Steve Beaumont and also lots of fun and frivolity as the evening produced a few winners but even more losers (thankfully, for our coffers!).
On behalf of Orchard House, Mr Richard Curtis would like to thank all the members of the Orchard House Parents Association for giving up so much time and effort to lay on this hugely successful evening - proceeds of which will be going to both House funds and also to our nominated charity, the Chiltern Centre (see earlier blog).
Sunday 26 February 2012
More Sporting Success.....
On Saturday afternoon, the first round of the Senior House Hockey competition took place on the school astro, with Orchard first up against Everett House. The Orchard squad of Ruaridh Scott, Sam Baker, Harry Laflin, Zac Bigley, Ben Peers and Jesse Levin overwhelmed Everett in this first game, 6-0.
The second match of the afternoon was a much tougher encounter against a strong Welsh outfit. Despite an injury to one of the Orchard key strikers, Zac Bigley, Orchard managed to pull through, ending up 4-1 victors.
Orchard House now face Skipwith and Burr next week and victories here would secure the title!?!?
The second match of the afternoon was a much tougher encounter against a strong Welsh outfit. Despite an injury to one of the Orchard key strikers, Zac Bigley, Orchard managed to pull through, ending up 4-1 victors.
Orchard House now face Skipwith and Burr next week and victories here would secure the title!?!?
Sunday 5 February 2012
Queen Anne's Ballroom Dancing Ball
The Ballroom Dancing season came to a climax last night amidst a flurry of dinner suits, bow ties and a heavy downfall of snow!
The slippery conditions, however, did not affect the Shiplake College dancers, who romped to victory in this year's competition.
Star of the show was Tom "Hips" Jones (Orchard Year 12) and his version of the Jive. Well done to all the Orchard competitors.
The slippery conditions, however, did not affect the Shiplake College dancers, who romped to victory in this year's competition.
Star of the show was Tom "Hips" Jones (Orchard Year 12) and his version of the Jive. Well done to all the Orchard competitors.
House Music Competition
After setting a really high standard in last year's competition, Orchard House had a reputation to live up to this year: and, my word, did we live up to it!
The House secured first position in the House Solos, where individual musicians performed a piece of music of their own choosing. This was followed up by first place in the Whole House Song of "Jailhouse Rock", performed by every member of the House without the aid of lyrics, unlike all the other Houses and the competition was iced off with a first place in the Part Song, an arrangement of James Morrison's Broken Strings compiled superbly by Zahra Govani.
The quality of the House Music was absolutley sensational this year and if you would like to hear more please do find time to attend the Orchard House Music Concert next term (date to be confirmed).
A huge "WELL DONE" to every single member of the House for making this competition such a superb success.
The House secured first position in the House Solos, where individual musicians performed a piece of music of their own choosing. This was followed up by first place in the Whole House Song of "Jailhouse Rock", performed by every member of the House without the aid of lyrics, unlike all the other Houses and the competition was iced off with a first place in the Part Song, an arrangement of James Morrison's Broken Strings compiled superbly by Zahra Govani.
The quality of the House Music was absolutley sensational this year and if you would like to hear more please do find time to attend the Orchard House Music Concert next term (date to be confirmed).
A huge "WELL DONE" to every single member of the House for making this competition such a superb success.
End of Term Awards
With Orchard House leading the Baldry Trophy by seven points at the end of the Autumn term, the House came together for its final assembly to issue awards for less-celebrated events....
1) Tidiest room - Elliot Marriner, Charlie Hancock and Max Hearnden.
2) Tidiest prep area - Year 9.
3) Lateness award - Tim Room and Ben Peers (recipients of the "I'd Rather Be In Bed" mug)
4) Mr Helpful - Chris Baker (Year 9), George Lawley (Year 10), Alex Collis (Year 11), Tom Waldron (Year 12).
5) Dirty Shoes Award - Freddy Brady and Harry Wallis.
6) Mr Smiley - James Dinsdale and Matthew Herbert.
7) Poor Hair Day - Edward Farrar, Charlie Sichel and Harry Chapples.
8) Mr Shiny Shoes - Harry Fisher and Max Hearden.
9) Messy prep area - Robbie Hayes, Sam Cooke and George Le Roy (recipients of the dustpan and brush)
10) Crusty Award - Tom Jones and Joe Kilroy.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Mr Curtis in his first term in charge of Orchard and he looks forward to more successes in terms to come.
1) Tidiest room - Elliot Marriner, Charlie Hancock and Max Hearnden.
2) Tidiest prep area - Year 9.
3) Lateness award - Tim Room and Ben Peers (recipients of the "I'd Rather Be In Bed" mug)
4) Mr Helpful - Chris Baker (Year 9), George Lawley (Year 10), Alex Collis (Year 11), Tom Waldron (Year 12).
5) Dirty Shoes Award - Freddy Brady and Harry Wallis.
6) Mr Smiley - James Dinsdale and Matthew Herbert.
7) Poor Hair Day - Edward Farrar, Charlie Sichel and Harry Chapples.
8) Mr Shiny Shoes - Harry Fisher and Max Hearden.
9) Messy prep area - Robbie Hayes, Sam Cooke and George Le Roy (recipients of the dustpan and brush)
10) Crusty Award - Tom Jones and Joe Kilroy.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Mr Curtis in his first term in charge of Orchard and he looks forward to more successes in terms to come.
House Rugby
Following on from the successes in the House Football competitions, the Orchard Boys were keen to continue their strong run of performances in the Baldry Trophy.
First up were the seniors, who won the first three of their four games quite convincingly under the leadership of Tom Howe. Unfortunatley, those three games sapped the energy levels so significantly that they were unable to match the all-round strength of a very strong Burr side in the final. All-in-all, a very strong effort from the senior boys and one of which they can all be very proud. #
The junior Orchard A side was packed with pace and guile and consequently they were hoping to play a very open style of sevens. The first game was against a big physical Everett side and it would prove to be the one game when the juniors did not stick to the game plan and tried to out-muscle the opposition. That loss in the first game was quickly followed up by three straight victories, including a well-worked win over Welsh House. At the end of the day, this meant Orchard ran out runners up yet again.
The junior Orchard B side fell foul of their own strength, having Shiplake College A team players in both the House A side and B side. The officials on the day determined that this would not precipitate fair competition and so excluded the A team players from our B squad altogether. Irrespective, the boys all performed admirably and put in some creditable performances.
First up were the seniors, who won the first three of their four games quite convincingly under the leadership of Tom Howe. Unfortunatley, those three games sapped the energy levels so significantly that they were unable to match the all-round strength of a very strong Burr side in the final. All-in-all, a very strong effort from the senior boys and one of which they can all be very proud. #
The junior Orchard A side was packed with pace and guile and consequently they were hoping to play a very open style of sevens. The first game was against a big physical Everett side and it would prove to be the one game when the juniors did not stick to the game plan and tried to out-muscle the opposition. That loss in the first game was quickly followed up by three straight victories, including a well-worked win over Welsh House. At the end of the day, this meant Orchard ran out runners up yet again.
The junior Orchard B side fell foul of their own strength, having Shiplake College A team players in both the House A side and B side. The officials on the day determined that this would not precipitate fair competition and so excluded the A team players from our B squad altogether. Irrespective, the boys all performed admirably and put in some creditable performances.
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