Week 6 and what a week it has been. The term seems to be flying by and I can't believe we are nearly half way through already. This week as been full of success stories yet again; however, one that really stands out to me is last weekend, when the rugby club had their annual block fixture against Ampleforth College, with teams from Years 9-13 playing. It was brilliant to see so many boys playing across the ages and an incredible total of 38 Pooleites were involved; that is just over a third of the house. Unfortunately, William W suffered a broken ankle on the day and we all wish him a speedy and healthy recovery. This week, we also saw the launch of our Poole House Instagram account poolehouse1924; please do follow us, as we endeavour to get more and more posts out in order to give you a visual insight into all that we do. Thursday night was the Year 7 parents evening, and it was lovely to hear all of the positive stories afterwards. The Year 7 boys have made an incredible start to their time in Poole house and I must congratulate them all on their wonderful and positive beginning. 

The end of next week will see the beginning of a well-deserved half term for the boys and an opportunity for some rest. I would just like to remind you that the service in the Cathedral starts at 3.00pm and finishes at 4.00pm. If you would like to collect your son from the Cathedral following the conclusion of the service, please could you let me know in advance. The House will close at 16.30 on Friday evening, for all boarders and day pupils.

Future Dates 

Tuesday 15th October Sixth Form Information Evening 18.30-21.00 

Wednesday 16th October Music Recital 19.00-20.30 

Friday 18th October Durham School End of Term Service 15.00 

School Buses depart at 16.30 House closes at 16.30

Sports Focus 

Saturday 5th Oct 1st XV v Ampleforth Won 

Pooleites involved, Matthew H, George B, 

2nd XV v Ampleforth Lost Pooleites involved, Tom B, William W, Toby H, Joseph S, Kaidon P 

3rd XV v Ampleforth Lost Pooleites involved, Gursher G, Lyall S, Colby C, Som O, William M, Miller S, Nick P, Ryan M, Shiv S, Liam B-P, Henry F, Njegos O 

Under 15s V Ampleforth Lost 

Pooleites involved, Alexander K, Payam C, Symeon B, Henry E, Archie F, Isaac A, Bobby C, Declan B, James M, Charles M, Dominic W, Connor B Under 14 A V Ampleforth Won Pooleites involved, Edward C, Henry W, Jorge A, Zac M 

Under 14B v Ampleforth Lost Pooleites involved, Benjamin D, Sebastian W, Francisco A

owing report from Tees LDS and SBH last weekend written by Ethan J 

Tees LDS 5km - Will C and Ethan J, 5th fastest boat of the day in the J18 4x- 

Eden S 3rd/5 in the Op J15 1x - James C raced Op 4x+ Tees SBH 5km 

Ethan J 2nd/5 in the Op 2x 

Will C 1st/5 in the J18 2x 

James C raced J18 2x 

Good luck to all the boys representing the school this weekend.

Academic Achievements 

Congratulations to the following Pooleites for achieving the Lauds this week: 

Year 7 Alex G, Joseph P, Freddy Sx2, Noah Dx3, Dylan Dx2, Hugo Mx3, 

Year 8 Riley Mx3, Alexander B, Aaron Kx2, Abhinav V, Kai M, Luke Cx2, Rick Xx3, Christopher N, Fred Sx2, David Jx2, Justin Tx2, Arthur C, 

Year 9 Matthew L, Edward C, Sebastian W, Zac Mx2, Benjamin D, 

Year 10 Isaac Ax2, David Y, Symeon Bx2, Caio Fx3, Oliver Gx2, Archie Fx2, Oliver Jx2, Payam C, 

Year 11 Arvin X, Tom Bx2, William Cx4, Samuel K, Colby C, Joseph S, Toby H, Owen L, William W, 

Year 12 Sam Hx2,

And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' 

This week this goes to: Hugo M, Noah D, Rick X, Caio F and William C for their incredible number of Lauds this week. Have a wonderful weekend. LET POOLE FLOURISH Respect, Enjoy, Develop