Well, what a half term. It was incredible. 

The boys have been superb throughout the term and have managed to squeeze in a huge amount, from House swimming to Handle's Messiah to House Hockey to House upcycling competition. Pleasingly, not only have the boys given their all in everything they have done but they have also been successful. Every boy has represented the house during the term, and it has been a pleasure to see the team spirit and camaraderie continue to grow. 

As we enter the well-deserved half term holidays, I wish everyone a restful week off, apart from our Year 13s who I hope will be using their time wisely to revise for their upcoming mock examinations. 

As I mentioned last week, the fundraising is starting to take flight, and I look forward to hearing of all the activities done during the holidays. A special mention again to Ben D who has raised an incredible £477 to date. 

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 achievements of our Pooleites. Thank you all in advance for your support with this cause. 

Future dates 

Sunday 2nd March

Boarders return 18.00 house opens 

Monday 3rd March

Start of Half term 

Year 13 Mock examinations all week 

Reading Week all week 

Thursday 6th March

World Book Day, Pupils can dress as a character from a book 

Scholars Dinner 19.00-22.00- Exhibition Room 

Friday 7th March

Flexi Boarding Open Evening 16.30-18.15 Orangery 

Saturday 8th March

Open Morning 9.00-12.45 

Sunday 9th March

Pygmalion rehearsal: Cast and Crew 9.00-17.00 

Sports Focus 

Tuesday 18th February

Under 15s Archer 7's Tournament Played 5 won 1 lost 4

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

Wednesday 19th February

Under 16s County Cup played 5 won 5 County Champions

Pooleites involved, Tom B, Alexander K, Toby H, Joseph S, Kaidon P, Nick P, Oliver J, Isaac A, Archie F, Charles M 

Under 15s Swimming Gala V Sedbergh

The school swimming team travelled to Sedbergh this week and the under 15 side were triumphant. Edward (the fish) C was yet again outstanding in the Pool and led his team to victory. Well Done Edward 

Good luck to the boys representing the school on Friday 21st February in the under 16 rugby fixture against Bede College at Darling Mowden Park, kicking off at 18.30. Pooleites involved are Toby H, Joseph S, Oliver J, Kaidon P, Charles M and Nick P. 

Academic Achievements 

Year 7 

Noah Dx2, Hugo Mx4, Dylan D, Reed Mx3, Joseph Px2, Freddy S x2, 

Year 8 

Theo Rx2, Riley Mx2, Abhinav Vx2, Arthur C, Christopher N, David J, Luke C, Aaron K, Rick X, 

Year 9 

Benjamin D, James Mx2, Harry VDGx2, James J, Sebastian W, Henry E, Henry W, 

Year 10

Isaac Ax2, Connor B, Bobby C, Archie F, Caio F, Charles M, Oliver J, Alexander K, Dominic W, Eden S, 

Year 11

Jenkin C, Colby C, 

And finally, our 'Pooleites of the Week' this week go to:

Hugo M for his impressive number of Lauds and Edward C for his outstanding report in the swimming gala. Finally, Liam B-P who has been with us since September but unfortunately goes back to Germany this weekend. Well done Liam and please keep in touch. 

Have a wonderful Half term break, 

LET POOLE FLOURISH 

Respect, Enjoy, Develop