It has been a good week in the House. The boys (and staff) are looking forward to their well-deserved half-term break. The week has been a busy one particularly for the rugby club, putting out at least one side from every age group. Some noticeable performances came from both the Under-15s and 1st XV, winning their matches in the National Cup competition. Well done to all those involved. It was especially pleasing to see so many Pooleites involved in both games. Mr Madigan has been cooking up a storm with our boarders each week, and this week was no different. On Tuesday evening, Mac & Cheese was on the menu, and it was lovely to see boys of all ages helping and learning some life skills. I have been informed that it tasted absolutely delicious. House singing is starting to come together, and it sounds pretty good. I am hopeful that we will have a repeat performance of last year's victory in the part song. I would like to thank the Upper VIth Pooleites who have been coordinating the rehearsals and giving up a lot of their time. 

Charity information

We will be pushing the boys to start planning some activities which they can be sponsored for after the half term holidays. 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, and please do support the boys with this. 

Future Dates

Tuesday 14th October Year 12 Parents evening 18.00-21.00 

Wednesday 15th October Music Scholars recital 19.00-21.00 

Friday 17th October Durham School Cathedral Service 15.00-16.00 

                                 House closes 16.30 

Saturday 18th October 175th Anniversary of Rugby Club 

                                      OD XV v Clems Pirates – 1.00pm

                                      Durham School 1st XV v Schools Select XV – 2.45pm 

Games conclude: Around 5.00pm 

Sports Focus 

Saturday 4th October 

1st XV v Ampleforth won 

Pooleites involved, Tom B, Toby H, Joseph s

2nd XV v Ampleforth won 

Pooleites involved, Gursher G, William M, Isaac A, Oliver J, Kaidon P 

3rd XV v Ampleforth won

Pooleites involved, Alexander K, Som O, Archie F, Shiv S, Connor B, Nik P, Symeon B, 

Under 15s v Ampleforth won

Pooleites involved, Zac M, Edward C, Henry W, James M, Dominic W 

Under 15B v Ampleforth Lost

Pooleites involved, Henry E, Elliott B, Alexander B, Luke C, 

Under 14s v Ampleforth won

Pooleites involved, Kai M Tuesday 7th October 

Under 15s V Hymers College ( National cup) Won

Pooleites Involved, Zac M, Edward C, Henry W, James M, Dominic W, Harry 

VDG Under 14s County cup, played 4 won 3 lost 1 finished 2nd 

Pooleites involved, Kai M, Luke C 

Wednesday 8th October 

1st XV v Barnard Castle (National Cup) won

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

Under 16s V Sedbergh won 

Pooleites involved, Alexander K, Symeon B, Archie F, Isaac A, Oliver J, Connor B, Dominic W, Henry W, Edward C 

Thursday 9th October

Under 12s V Kings Priory lost 

Pooleites involved, Henry S, Imbuji L, Specener G, Maxim WK, Seb C, Noah J, Joseph P 

Under 13s V Kings Priory Won 

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

Academic Achievements 

Year 7 Kyle B 2, Seb C 2, Ethan F 2, Spencer G 2, William H-B 1, Teddy H 1, Alistair K 1, Imbuji L 2, James M 2, Joseph P 1, Francis R 2, Edward S 2,

Year 8 Alex G 1, Pradyoth K 2, Reed M 4, Joseph P 2, Freddy S 1

Year 9 Elliott B 1, Alexander B 2, Luke C 1, Daivid J 4, Aaron K 4, Kai M 1, Christopher N 1, Justin T 1, Abhinav V 3, Rick 2 

Year 10 Edward C 3, Henry E 1, James F 2, James J 2, Matthew L 3, James M 4, Zac M 1, Harry VDG 1, Henry W 2, Sebastian W 1 

Year 11 Issac A 1, Symeon B 1, Connor B 1, Bobby C 2, Payam C 2, Oliver J 2, David Y 2 

Year 13 Ethan J 3 

And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' this week go to: Reed M, Aaron K and James M for their incredible collection Lauds. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

LET POOLE FLOURISH 

Respect, Enjoy, Develop