This week there has been a new and very important addition to the house. Mr and Mrs Madigan have got a new black Labrador puppy called Bernard, and he has caused something of a stir in the house. It has been lovely to see the boys play with Bernard during break and Lunchtimes. 

Last Saturday evening all the boarders gathered in Pimilco's garden to try and cling onto the last of the summer(ish) evenings to have a fire pit and Marshmallow toasting evening. It was good to see all the boarders together and sharing much laughter until late into the evening. 

It is with great pleasure that we can announce the First XV rugby captain for the year is our very own George B. This is an incredible achievement and testament to all his hard work throughout his time at the school, and outside of school playing for Newcastle Falcons. Well done George, we are very proud of you! 

This week has been Kindness week in School which is one of our MARK values. The year 13 pupils spoke to the whole house on Friday morning about our chosen charity this year and how our acts of kindness in raising money will benefit others greatly. This year the House charity we will be raising funds for is the Motor neurone disease association, and throughout the year the boys will be encouraged to take part in fund raising activities so we can raise as much as possible for this incredible charity, and I ask for your support with this please.

Future Dates 

Thursday 3rd Oct
Whole School Photograph  
Year 12 Parents evening 18.00-21.00

Sports Focus

Rowing report written by Ethan J

Durham School Boat Club Dinner 7/9/2024 The boat club enjoyed a fantastic night celebrating the 2023-2024 season and starting the new 2024-2025 season with a bang. 

Lots of the lads from Poole received awards and recognition on the night, including:

Eden S, who was made junior boat club captain for the '24-'25 season. 

James C, who was awarded full boat club colours. 

Ethan J, who was awarded full boat club colours and the Most Improved Senior award.

Charlie G OD, who was awarded John E Bell award for services to Rowing 

Saturday 21st September
1st XV V NSB won
Pooleites involved, Matthew H, George B, Toby H, Will W

Under-16 V NSB won
Pooleites involved, Archie F, Isaac A, Declan B, Charles M, Kaidon P, Nick P, Colby C

Under-14 V NSB won 
Pooleites involved, Harry VDG, Henry E, Edward C, James M, Henry W, Zac M, Jorge A 

Tuesday 24th 

Under-15s v Bradford Grammar School (National cup first round) Won 

Pooleites involved, Alexander K, Eden S, Archi F, Isaac A, Bobby C, Declan B, Dominic W, Charles M, Connor B, Edward C.

Wednesday 25th 

Hawks V RGS Won 

Pooleites involved, Tom B, Som O, William W, Toby H, Kaidon P, Ryan M, Lyall S, Dylan B 

Thursday 26th 

Unfortunately, the British weather got the better of us on Thursday and the year 7 and 8 fixtures against Barnard Castle had to be cancelled. 

Good luck to all those boys playing in the weekend's fixtures against QEGS Wakefield. 

Academic Achievements 

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

Year 7 Freddy Sx5, Noah Dx6, Alex Gx2, Hugo Mx5, Reed Mx2, Dylan Dx2, Joseph Px2, 

 Year 8 Luke C, Danny Dx3, Theo R, Christopher Nx2, Arthur Cx4, Elliot Bx4, Alexander B, David Jx3, Aaron Kx4, Abhinav V, Kai M, Fred Sx2, Justin Tx2, Rick X 

Year 9 James F, Zac M, Henry E, Matthew Lx2, James M, Edward C, Sebastian W, Benjamin D, James M, Harry VDG, Jorge A, Edward C, 

Year 10 Isaac Ax2, Connor Bx2, Bobby Cx2, Archie Fx3, Charles Mx3, Oliver J, Caio F, Tiger W, Oliver G, Symeon B, Payam C, David Y, 

Year 11 Mason Bx2, William W 

Year 12 Sam H, William M 

And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' this week go to: Freddy S, Noah D, Hugo M, Arthur C and Elliot B frothier incredible collection of Lauds, Also to George B for being named the 1st XV captain. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

LET POOLE FLOURISH 

Respect, Enjoy, Develop