The focus this week in the house has been on House music. The rehearsals have stepped up a gear and, dare I say it, we are starting to sound like a well-trained Choir. Each house will sing two songs; the whole house song and a part song. The theme this year is weather, and the songs chosen by the boys are, "Here comes the sun" by the Beatles as our unison song and "Mr Blue Sky" by ELO as the part song. All the boys are making a huge effort, and it has been brilliant to witness the camaraderie in the house. James C (Year 12) needs a special mention as he has been incredible. He has led and organised every rehearsal and made sure all the boys know their parts. He has even created a new musical arrangement for the Part song. Well done and thank you, James. House Music is on Monday 18th in the Cathedral starting at 7.00pm. Tickets are still available if you would like to come and support the house.

This Week Njegos and I have been continuing with our Squat challenge to raise funds for our House Charity, Motor Neurone Disease association and we are both over 2000 squats down but still 3000 to go. Last week we launched our JustGiving page with the aim of raising awareness and funds for MND association. We are aiming to Raise £10000 over the year. We have already raised an incredible £255. This is before any of our boys have started their sponsored activities. Thank you to those who have donated, and we look forward to the support of others in the future.

If you would like any further information on the MND association, please follow this link https://www.mndassociation.org/

If you would like to donate to our JustGiving page please visit our page, by using the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/poolehouse1924?utm_source=IG

We will keep updating our Instagram account (PooleHouse1924) throughout the year of how we are getting on and of all the brilliant achievements of our Pooleites. Thank you all in advance for your support with this incredible cause.

Future Dates

Monday 18th November

House music, Durham Cathedral 19.00-21.00 Wednesday 20th November

Joint evensong Durham Cathedral with DCSF Chapel Choir 17.30-18.30

Sports Focus

Saturday 9th November

1st XV V Woodhouse Grove Lost

Pooleites involved, Toby H, Matthew H, George B,

2nd XV V Woodhouse Grove Lost

Pooleites involved, Tom B, Som O, Joseph S, Kaidon P, Dylan B-K

Under 15s V Woodhouse Grove Won

Pooleites Involved, Alexander K, Archie F, Isaac A, Bobby C, Oliver J,

Charles M, Dominic W, Connor B, Harry VDG

Under 14s V Woodhouse Grove Lost

Pooleites involved, Henry E, Edward C, James M, Zac M, Jorge A

Tuesday 12th November 14

Under 14s V Scarborough College Lost

Pooleites involved, Henry E, Edward C, James M, Zac M, Jorge A, Harry VDG,

Under 15s V Scarborough College Won

Pooleites involved, Alexander K, Archie F, Isaac A, Bobby C, Oliver J, Charles M, Dominic W, Connor B,

Under 13 A v RGS Lost

Pooleites involved, Riley M, Kai M

Under 13 B v RGS Lost

Pooleites involved, Elliot B, Alexander B, Luke C, Abhinav V, Fred S, Danny D

Good luck to the 1st XV playing tonight against RGS Newcastle at Kingston Park in the Richard Metcalfe cup

Good luck to all those involved in sporting fixtures this weekend.

Academic Achievements

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

Year 7

Alex Gx2, Reed M, Joseph Px2, Hugo M, Year 8

Luke Cx3, Arthur C, Christopher Nx2, Abhinav V, Rick X, Riley Mx2, Justin T, David J, Aaron K,

Year 9

James J, Sebastian W, Benjamin D, James F, Zac M, Matthew L, Henry Ex2, Year 10

Isaac A, Bobby C, Payam C, David Y, Caio F, Dominic W, Declan W, Eden S, Symeon Bx2, Oliver J, Caio F

Year 11

William C, Samuel K

And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' this week go to: Luke C for his impressive number of Lauds, and James C for his incredible efforts in the organising and running of House Music Have a wonderful weekend.

LET POOLE FLOURISH

Respect, Enjoy, Develop