This week has been very similar to last, with the weekly routines becoming second nature to the boys. It has been great to see and hear of so many academic achievements, and please make note of how many Lauds we have had collectively this week. Thankfully, the good weather appears to be hanging on for a little bit. However, as we head towards the winter months, please may I remind parents that the boys should wear either a school coat, or a plain navy or black coat. 

This week, House music has been launched and the theme of '80s' appealed to many of the staff, so we have had some impressive renditions of some classics in the staffroom. Unfortunately (or maybe not), we won't be judged on the staffs' singing. The boys have chosen, "It must be love" by Madness as our unison song, and "Radio Gaga" by Queen as our part song. The rehearsals have already started and at this stage I am glad we have a few more weeks to practice. However, I am sure it will be brilliant by the time we perform. 

Charity information 

After some careful thought, it was decided that we will be raising money for the Percy Hedley Foundation, a local charity which provides special education, care, support, accommodation, and lifelong learning for people with disabilities. More information on the wonderful work they do may be found on their website here; https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/. 

Keep an eye out for the events the boys have planned. 

Future Dates 

Thursday 9th October Year 7 Parents evening 18.00-21.00 

Sports Focus

This week Mr Powell posted the DSFC team of the month, this is where the coaches of each age group throughout the school nominate players from their team to be put forward to be included. It was great to see the following Pooleites make the team. 

Imbuji L (Year 7), William M (Year 13), Toby H (Year 12) and Oliver J (Year 11)

Saturday 27th September 

1st XV V QEGS Wakefield won

Pooleites involved, Tom B, Toby H, Joseph S, Kaidon P 

2nd XV V QEGS Wakefield Won 

Pooleites involved, Gursher G, William M, Isaac A, Oliver J, John S, Archie F, Som O 

Under 15s V QEGS Wakefield Lost 

Pooleites involved, Harry VDG, Zac M, Henry W, James M, Dominic W 

Under 14s V QEGS Wakefield Lost

Pooleites involved, Kai M, Luke C Under 12s at Tait 10s 

 Pooleites Involved, Imbuji L, Maxim W-K, Seb C, Henry S, Francis R

Tuesday 30th September 

Under 14s V High School of Dundee Won 

Pooleites Invovled, Kai M, Luke C, Elliott B, Alexander B

2nd XV at Durham Schools County cup Played 3 won 1 lost 2

Pooleites involved, Gursher G, William M, Isaac A, Oliver J, Kaidon P, Archie F, Som O, Connor B 

Under 13s at Durham County Festival played 6 won 2, lost 2 drew 2 

Pooleites Involved, Reed M, Dylan D, Freddy S, Hugo M, Joseph P

Good luck to all involved in this weekends sporting fixtures.

Academic achievements 

Year 7 Kyle B 1, Seb C 3, Ethan F, 3, Spencer G 6, William H-B 2, Teddy H 2, Noah J 3, Alistair K 1, Imbuji L x5, James M 1, Charlie M 2, Joseph P 1, Francis R 2, Edward S 1, Henry S 2, Maxim W-K 1 

Year 8 Dylan D 5, Pradyoth K 3, Reed M 2, Hugo M 1 and Joseph P 2 

Year 9 Elliott B 6, Daivid J 3, Aaron K 2, Kai M 1, Theo R 1, Justin T 1, Abhinav V 1, Rick X 1 

Year 10 Edward C 1, Ben D 1, James M 2, Henry W 1 

Year 11 Connor B 1, Bobby C 1, Payam C 4, Caio F 1, Oliver J 1, Tiger W 1 and David Y 2 

And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' this week go to: Spencer G, Dylan D, and Elliott B for there impressive collection of Lauds, William M, Toby H and Oliver J for their inclusion in the rugby team of the month, and Imbuji L for both his collection of Lauds and his inclusion in the team of the month. 

Have a wonderful weekend.

LET POOLE FLOURISH

Respect, Enjoy, Develop