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Poole House
Friday, 18 October 2024
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What a wonderfully busy half term this has been. I have been very impressed with the boy's effort throughout the term but I have to congratulate all of our new starters across the age groups in particular. They have all managed to fit into Poole House, and Durham school seamlessly. Well done to you all. Last weekend saw the boarders from all three boarding houses have a Spooktacular party on Saturday evening. It was lovely to see so many buy into the fancy dress theme and enjoy themselves with their friends from other houses. Recently we have had an influx of flexi boarders which has been brilliant to see. It has been lovely for our fulltime boarders to have different pupils come and stay with us. If you would like any information on flexi boarding and think it is something your son maybe interested in please do get in touch. As we look forward to next half term and all the joys that Christmas brings, I would like to take the opportunity to tell you that House music this year is in the Cathedral on Monday 18th November from 19.00-21.00 It would be wonderful if you could come along and support the house in this great event. Congratulations to Abhinav V for his selection in the under 13 Durham county Cricket squad, and Fred S, who has been invited to trial as part of the under 14s Ice Hockey England National Training Programme in Sheffield on the 18th of November. Well done Boys this is excellent news and a great achievement. I hope all the boys get some well-deserved rest over the holidays and return refreshed and ready to get stuck into an extremely busy half term.       Future Dates Sunday 3rd November Boarders return, House opens at 18.00 Monday 4th November Return to school for day pupils Thursday 7th November Pastoral information evening for Sixth Form Parents 18.30-19.30 Friday 8th November DCBC Quiz night 18.30-22.30 Sports Focus Saturday 12th October 1st XV at Merchiston Tournament The 1st XV travelled up to Edinburgh last weekend for the annual Merchiston tournament. Unfortunately on the Saturday it was a day of "what ifs" the boys played four games against Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools, Mount St Mary's College, Norwich School and Sherborne School, unfortunately the boys losing all four games by one score. The Sunday was a better day playing two games and winning both comfortably, against Wycliffe College and Baranard Castle. Well done to all involved. Pooleites involved, George B, Matthew H, Joseph S Tuesday 15th October Under 15s V Barnard Castle ( National cup) Lost Pooleites involved, Alexander K, Edward C, Eden S, Isaac A, Bobby C, Oliver J, Charles M, Declan B, Dominic W, Symeon B, Connor B, Payam C Wednesday 16th October 1st Xv V St Peters York (National Cup) Drew 28-28 However, the team still progress through to the next round due to cup rules that the away team progress if the game is a draw. Pooleites involved, Toby H, Matthew H, George B Hawks V ST Peters York Lost Pooleites involved, Tom B, Som O, Colby C, Joseph S, Dylan B-K, Kaidon P, Thursday 17th October Under 13 A v St Peters York Lost
Pooleites involved, Riley M, Kai M
Under 13 B v St Peters York Lost
Pooleites involved, Elliot B, Alexander B, Luke C, Abhinav V, Fred S Academic Achievements Congratulations to the following Pooleites for achieving the Lauds this week: Year 7 Alexander Gx2, Dylan Dx3, Freddy Sx2, Hugo M, Noah D, Joseph P, Year 8 Arthur Cx5, Aaron Kx4, Riley M, Justin Tx2, Theo R, Luke Cx2, Rick X, David Jx2, Alexander B, Abhinav V, Year 9 Henry W, Zac Mx3 , Jorge A, Sebastian Wx6, James Jx2, Edward C, Year 10 Oliver Gx2, Dominic W, Bobby C, Payam C, Caio F, Year 12 Matthew R And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' this week go to: Dylan D, Arthur C, Aaron K, Zac M and Sebastian W, for their incredible number of Lauds this week. Have a wonderful Half term holiday. LET POOLE FLOURISH Respect, Enjoy, Develop |