The Carthusian: OQ21 by Charterhouse School

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CONTENTS

27 04 Interview with Max Barclay (L89) 09 Valete 14 Salvete 18 Music 2

27 Drama 34 Art 43 House Sport 61 Societies & Events

64 CCF & Expeditions 68 Prizes 70 Sports Team Reports

EDITORIAL

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IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT OQ21 WAS ‘ALMOST NORMAL’

T Editorial Team Mr James Davey Mr Michael Freeman (S19) Mr Will Gaisford Mrs Catherine Smith Pupil Contributors Tristan Egremont-Lee (S) Henry Anderson (L) Mark Gorman (B) Carola Pozzi Carmelini (F) Omala Opubor (F) Stan Valev (H) Pip Rogerson (Su) Daisy Pickering (N) Louise De Heus (C ) Clara Chetwood (C ) Gemma Handley (N) Elliott Lau (L) Akaesha Negi-Tandon (Su) Emilia Andrade-Brown (Su) Mackenzie Faull (W) Designed by Gary Martin

he language of ‘normal’ is so nuanced, needs so much unwrapping, (especially in the UK) that it can be hard to know whether to celebrate or cringe at such a review. Famously, the terse reply ‘it’s fine’ comes with its own special health warning, but a British diner in a restaurant is likely to offer a 6/10 review for their experience even if they ended up wearing the soup. A current English Test cricketer would be delighted to read an ‘average’ assessment, and yet this could be career-ending for an Influencer or YouTuber. OQ21 was joyously, wonderfully, almost normal. After a lot of well documented disruption in previous Quarters, social distancing requirements eased and social interaction opened up again, sports fixtures proliferated with enthusiastic support around each pitch and House competitions resumed their usual positions in the calendar. The Ben Travers Theatre welcomed audiences once more and House singing was a riot of colour and enthusiasm after a year on video.

But of course, OQ21 was anything but normal. This Quarter has marked the arrival of nearly 300 new pupils, and welcomed girls into the Fourths and Remove for the first time ever. Two new boarding Houses – Saunderites and Northbrook – opened, and Sutton moved to their new home in the centre of the School. Oak opened for business for the first time, serving meals for the Old Houses and endless coffees outside those times, and new academic subjects and co-curricular activities flourished. It has been a momentous Quarter, with a lot of ‘firsts’ but the beauty of it is that, for much of the time, it didn’t feel that way. The (now*) Quarterly Carthusian Magazine captures much of this. No high-quality organisation stands still, and we hope that you will see, and enjoy, the reports of both the familiar and the new.

* Of course, a Quarterly Carthusian Magazine isn’t new either – inevitably over the years it has been annual, Quarterly, every few weeks and, on rare occasions, absent altogether. 3

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INTERVIEW WITH

MAX BARCLAY

(L89)

ax Barclay (L89) is a leading British entomologist and is Senior Curator and Collections Manager of Coleoptera at the Natural History Museum in London. Though his job title might appear cryptic to some, it can be explained in simpler terms: Max himself describes it as “the best job in the world, caring for one of the world’s greatest archives of biodiversity!” He is one of Britain’s leading beetle experts and has travelled the globe to study beetle specimens. He has written many scientific papers and is a frequent public speaker and media spokesman for the Natural History Museum. No less than 90 newly discovered beetle species have been named in his honour by fellow scientists. Max describes the Natural History Museum as being at the centre of a web of global knowledge that is consulted every day by scientists from all over the planet to answer all kinds of biological questions, and a priceless archive of life on this planet. Coleoptera (beetles) are particularly important because one in five living creatures are beetles, they are the largest, most diverse groups of organisms on Earth; we know of 400,000 different beetle species and more are still being discovered. It’s clear that Max’s interest started very young: when I had the privilege of interviewing him, he said he was “putting beetles in matchboxes before he could talk”. His mother fostered his curiosity in the natural world, never appearing dismayed at his frequent adventures into the depths of the family garden and surrounding countryside. Gerald Durrell and his famous book, My Family and Other Animals was also formative, painting a picture of a vivid

and characterful natural world, irresistible to any child. Max’s parents wanted this interest to develop, so they decided to send him to a school in the countryside: Charterhouse. Max was in Lockites between OQ 1984 and CQ 1989, and it was here that his interest started to turn into a lifelong passion. It was during his time in Lockites that a third influential figure would enter his life – Dr David Lincoln, the new Housemaster (BH1976-1996, L1985-96), who was a biology teacher with a particular interest in insects. Max and Dr Lincoln would set up moth lights in

Max himself describes it as “the best job in the world, caring for one of the world’s greatest archives of biodiversity!” He is one of Britain’s leading beetle experts and has travelled the globe to study beetle specimens. 5

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the Lockites garden, recording and examining the specimens they attracted. He remembers being allowed out of House in the early mornings to go and see what ‘’goodies’’ the trap had brought in overnight. When Dr Lincoln first arrived in the House it was OQ, which meant that only a few autumn and winter moths could be collected. However, this still must have been fascinating to a boy just beginning to learn about natural history and in the summer term, so Dr Lincoln had promised, Max could look forward to collecting a more diverse and interesting range of moths in the Lockites garden. And Dr Lincoln was right: Max remembers catching over 100 moths on some nights in his trap, including six species of large Hawk Moths – an incredible number of invertebrates!

interests – under the benign eye of art teacher, Michael Woods. Max was awarded the School’s ‘Turner Prize’ for Natural History which gave him funding to travel to Greece. Here, he could explore new insects, visiting Amorgos in the Cyclades as well as Gerald Durrell’s childhood island of Corfu. After completing his A-Levels, he went on to study Zoology at the University of Reading where he met Dr Beverly Halstead, an evolutionary biologist, vertebrate palaeontologist and lecturer at the University. Their friendship started over a book that Max had been given for his ninth birthday entitled The Evolution of Mammals, which Max still has, but after Bev’s tragic death in a car accident during Max’s second year, Max reverted to his first interest, insects.

All of this was helping to enrich Max’s learning and during the holidays he was also lucky enough to work as a volunteer at the Durrell Wildlife Park on Jersey. He studied English, History and Biology at A-Level – an eclectic mix that is testament to Max’s diverse interests, and he surely found that the cross-pollination of disciplines bore fruit when those were the perfect subjects for a natural history curator. Although not an artist, he spent most break-times drinking coffee in Studio with a group of students of broad

Max completed his Master’s Degree in ‘Taxonomy and Biodiversity Studies’ through Imperial College London, but based at the Natural History Museum, and started a PhD exploring the ‘phylogeny’ (that is the evolutionary relationships) of a major beetle group. At the time in the world of natural history, DNA was still hoped to be a so called “magic bullet” to solve problems of taxonomy, the classification of organisms. During Max’s Master’s and PhD the Natural History Museum also allowed him

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to work on some of their collections. This entailed identifying as yet unclassified species in the collections! This is enormously fascinating, especially as these collections date back to the late 1700s and beyond, thus giving us an insight into the world’s changing climate and ecosystems over several centuries. For someone early in their career, this was an exceptional privilege; these collections are the Museum’s “prize pieces” and when I asked Max why he was allowed to sort these collections he replied, “I guess it just needed doing, and I was good at bugs!” In 2001, Max was given a job by the Museum as Junior Curator of Beetles, which paved the way for his current post. As a curator, his team’s main task is sorting and identifying these collections and putting them on databases which can be accessed by anyone. This may seem straight forward, but not when you receive 100,000 beetle specimens per year which all need to be recognised, sorted, photographed, and put into museum cabinets. We should all be thankful for people like Max and his team whose research sheds new light on the world’s biggest problems, like habitat destruction and environmental change. But what does a bunch of beetles have to do with rising sea levels and changing weather patterns? Well, it turns out they are very closely tied together. These collections contain specimens that show what the world was like a few hundred years ago. If we compare them to specimens collected now, we can see the impact climate and other environmental change is having on ecosystems, since insects are an integral part of their environment: they help biodegrading processes and they are prey for a range of other organisms. So, understanding beetles might allow us to understand the potential threats that environmental change poses. The Natural History Museum houses one of the oldest, largest and most diverse beetle collections in the world, totalling 8 million specimens of 260,000 different species, collected over 300 years and in some cases by famous names like Charles Darwin and Captain Cook! 8

Darwin provides just one example of how significant the study of Coleoptera can be: Darwin neglected his university studies (in theology) in order to hunt for beetles in the fields around Cambridge, much to his father’s disapproval. Yet it was this passion for insects that eventually led to his theory of evolution – in the early months of Darwin’s five year circumnavigation of the globe in HMS Beagle, he recorded 550 different species of beetle on Madeira and wondered why 200 of them could not fly, when they closely resembled species he knew from back in England that could. He realised that those species that could fly were more likely to be blown out to sea and die, giving a reproductive advantage to those that stayed on the ground. This set him thinking, and by the time he reached the Galapagos Islands he was no longer asking ‘do species change?’, but ‘how?’ and this ultimately led to his

theory of evolution by natural selection. Slightly later, in the Spice Islands of the Malay Archipelago, another young scientist, Alfred Russel Wallace, was reaching similar conclusions, also from studying insects. Max concludes: “The reason we can answer the biggest question of them all, why we’re here – is because two young people liked collecting beetles!” Finally, what advice would Max give to today’s Carthusians? “If you have a passion, a hobby, don’t listen to judgemental adults or peers, don’t listen to shortsighted politicians or managers. Just persist with what you believe in, because, not only will it give you great satisfaction, but you can contribute to the sum of human knowledge and, you never know, you might even change the world”. ■ Tristan Egremont-Lee (S)

Charterhouse recently transferred the School’s 19th and early 20th century butterfly collections permanently to the Natural History Museum so that they can be professionally curated and made more widely accessible to researchers. I was lucky enough to meet Max Barclay at the Museum during the Christmas holidays for a tour of the Entomology department. The whole Charterhouse collection was quarantined when it first arrived to make sure it was free from pests and it is now stored in a carefully monitored environment to keep it in good condition. Each of the thousands of specimens is now being given a barcode recording its identification and locality, which will be available online, both for our pupils and for scientists across the world.

VALETE / SALVETE

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VALETE Jon Tully

You could hear Tully before you saw him: a purposeful heel-strike beating time to the whistled strains of “Hearts of Oak.” Then he’d appear like a pocket battleship: the hair short, the shirt crisp, the suit immaculate, the tie regimental, the shoes burnished to a mirror-like gloss. Even the most casual observer could tell you that Jon Tully had spent time in the military. And he brought to Charterhouse the best of the British armed forces: energy, professionalism, pride, and a relentless cheerfulness bordering on the pathological. Wherever there was a chance to get cold, wet and tired, there you’d find Tully. As Officer Commanding the Royal Marines detachment Jon was in his element, urging his charges on through muddy exhaustion to reach a standard of training they’d not dreamed was within their grasp, but under his leadership the Charterhouse detachment twice won the prestigious national Pringle Trophy competition. Former members of the detachment so appreciated all that he had given them that they inaugurated an annual OC RM dinner to celebrate the bonds they’d forged with each other and their former boss. He led the whole Charterhouse CCF contingent for two interregna between contingent commanders, and the incoming commander was on each occasion grateful to have him as a mentor.

On DofE Silver Expeditions, Jon was similarly unmistakable, from the spiritlevelled angle of his beanie (sorry, Headdress) to the ear-splitting wake-up calls. His principal sporting contribution was, of course, to cross-country running. Out in “the field”, as the rain came down and the temperature dropped, Jon’s grin may have become fixed, but it never faded. For Jon appreciated more than most the joys to come on the other side of physical discomfort: the hot shower, the clean set of clothes, the easing of a cork. If a man can keep smiling through adversity, he’s made of just the right material to be a Housemaster. Daviesites gave Jon the command for which he was ideally suited. True, no-one was in any doubt about what was required to clean a buttery properly, but his House was no Young Offenders’ Institution. Jon presided over many tremendous social occasions: Hog Roasts, Raclette evenings, and Founder’s Feasts which began with champagne for the Specialists on Private Side and ended with the Revd Dr. Chris O’Neill hoovering the Long Room in bow tie and tails. For tutors were always welcome and always generously entertained: on one summer evening the pupils complained about the noise coming from the garden after Lights Out. The success of Daviesites made Jon a natural choice as Senior Housemaster, and he was equally generous in sharing his experience with other Housemasters, though they might have had to go on a run with him to get it. Jon had no academic pretensions, but none were better able to teach Physics to the lower divisions. He saw it as his

mission not merely to get them through the GCSE syllabus, but with consistency and clarity of expectation to give them life lessons in organisation, punctuality and a commitment to give of their best. He also made a signal contribution to the department of Classics. In numerous trips to the Saronic Gulf south of Athens he skippered the yachts which delivered parties of Classicists to the archaeological sites studding that coastline. Those trips will never be forgotten by those who participated, and the memories will be of sunshine, clear blue waters, poring over maps in the cockpit, feasts both aboard and ashore, and the time to stop and stare at a landscape not much changed from classical times. These trips would simply not have been possible without Jon’s expertise and experience of sailing those waters, and he also provided an engineer’s insight into the building of such monuments as the Lion Gate at Mycenae. No appreciation of Jon’s contribution to Charterhouse could fail to pay tribute to his wife Jenny. She too was a yacht skipper, mountain leader, DofE assessor and generous host of social events in Daviesites: they were a formidable team. When Jon preached in Chapel (not from the pulpit, but striding up and down the aisle), he preached on Friendship, and his message to the School was “Be a good friend”. Jon was a good friend to both pupils and staff at Charterhouse, and we will miss him. For in his company we enjoyed what he always called “the best of times”. Mr Jim Freeman

Jon Harper

Elaine Carden

We say a fond farewell to Jon, who was employed at Charterhouse for 22 years as a builder. You may remember seeing him in his woolly hat, driving the flatbed truck around site. He was a rather solitary soul, but a valued member of the estates team, working on both maintenance and small projects. His tasks ranged from deep below ground (main School drainage) to the highest of levels (Chapel roof repairs) and everything in between. His greatest love was re-pointing (honestly) and he was often to be seen painstakingly replacing the mortar between paving slabs around the School. For his post Charterhouse retirement, Jon plans to travel far and wide across Britain in his camper van, safe in the knowledge that he does not have to rush back for an early Monday morning start. We wish him well on his travels. Mrs Emma Humphreys

Elaine leaves a massive void at the heart of Bodeites. At once caring, compassionate and utterly devoted to the Bodeite boys, she has never pulled her punches and has more one liners than many a comedian. Her food provision was simply outstanding, most notably Wiener Wednesday (which almost never took place on a Wednesday), the piles of cheese and ham, cookies, chocolate brioche rolls, pancakes and her famous hot chocolate, which was served on a Monday night with love (and a giant marshmallow). It’s almost impossible to describe Elaine’s influence on the House, the boys and its tutors. It is great testament to her that the House office is always full of boys eager to chat, be scolded or chastised, or in need of a sympathetic and empathetic ear. Elaine always gives everyone a fair hearing, whether to nod along in understanding or tell boys they’re out of line. This has gained her genuine respect and affection, because it’s clear that she will genuinely tell it as it is, rather than what the narrator wants to hear. She has a great and intuitive understanding of right and wrong in such situations, which is such a blessing for someone at the core of the House team. It’s difficult to talk about Elaine without talking about her animals, Ballie, the dog and Carmen Verano, the cat. Both stalked the House, looking for and consuming food and occasionally bringing home the odd dead mouse. I shall miss Ballie barking at me for daring to enter the office, where he’s hidden a breakfast

sausage, or Carmen Verano’s specific stroking needs (NEVER the body, a certain part of the head or underneath the neck). The House will feel all the emptier without their presence. We will all miss Elaine’s beautiful Ayrshire tones, the wonderful snort in the laugh and the very many home truths that we all need to hear from time to time. Selfishly, I could not have wished for a better Pastoral Assistant and I’m enormously grateful for her patience, understanding and calm advice. I also thank her for the laughs, which are, of course, the best medicine. I know the boys will miss her terribly and I’m sure there will be very many emotional goodbyes when the time comes. We wish Elaine our very best in her new position in Perthshire and cannot ever thank her enough for everything she has done in Bodeites. David McCombes

Tessa Robertson

I have to admit to being slightly anxious when I was about to take over running Pageites House in 2010. But I need not have worried. Pageites proved to be very welcoming, and that was largely because of its extraordinary matron, Tessa Robertson. Tessa brought a warmth and good humour to the absolutely pivotal role of matron, such that my wife, Helen, and I came to regard her as a mainstay of the House. Her personal charm, and totally professional commitment to a virtually impossible job, was so strong as to create a profoundly caring climate in the 11

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House, which allowed the Pageites to feel valued and special, even if they were falling out of line in other ways. As we all know, nothing is more important for boarding pupils than the sense that someone cares. The amount of time she spent consoling or chivvying wilting or wayward children is impossible to calculate. She was just always there for the Pageites; no matter whether they had lost a sock or were about to see the Headmaster for some outrageous breach of School rules. But Tessa was always more than just a dependable fount of care and paracetamol. She brought a spirit of fun to the House. She was a bit of a highbrow matron really, but with an added touch of rock and roll. On her days off she would be up to London to see something demanding, like Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, or something rock-retro like the Rolling Stones show at the Saatchi Gallery. With the fun went a little bit of eccentricity. I vividly remember her helping some Pageites solemnly, and with full state honours, bury the House hamster. Above all, she was an enthusiastic part of our House team. She was often in private-side with the tutors, fervently discussing the pros and cons of various errant Pageites. She could always be relied upon to see the pupils’ side of things even when they were clearly, as we used to say, not quite getting it right. Tessa had a connection with the School that pre-dated Pageites: years earlier she had been on the good ship Saunderites. Tessa was always much more than a matron. Indeed, she had an interesting career beyond Charterhouse, including working for the BBC. She remains a very good friend; a bond perhaps forged in the crucible of boarding house life. Helen and I – and doubtless hundreds of Pageites, and House tutors – wish her the most rock and roll of retirements. Mr Nick Pelling

Teresa Halcrow

Teresa joined Charterhouse as Lead Science Technician in November 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience, having been Science Technician at four different schools, of which three were in the role of Senior Technician. Since then the Science Department has been transformed, with the building of K Block and refurbishment (with a delayed and altered work schedule due to the Covid-19 pandemic) of the Old Science building. Teresa has been at the heart of this in terms of planning laboratory and prep room spaces, re-organising the Science department timetable to make way for builders mid-way through CQ, and also in terms of the movement, storage and then unpacking and re-homing of a huge amount of science equipment. That the spaces are now working so well is testament to her careful planning, cooperation with Estates and Operations, leadership of the team of technicians and (especially in the days before the start of OQ in 2018, 2020 and 2021) sheer hard work. Aside from the major building projects, Teresa has played a central role in the day-to-day running of three (and for one year, four) prep rooms and the laboratories they service. She has also been involved in the appointment and induction of seven new technicians, all the while managing the workload of a science department utterly dependent on practical work (and, by extension, the technician team) for the delivery of quality science education.

After such a busy spell, Teresa is understandably planning to take some time to consider her next steps. In the shorter term the decision is whether to go for a holiday in Cape Verde or on a Caribbean cruise, and she then plans to look for some local part-time work. According to Teresa there is also a lot of domestic gardening and decorating long overdue; if she throws herself into this with the same energy and efficiency with which she approached the Lead Technician role here at Charterhouse, I suspect it will all be completed in no time! In Science we are all very grateful for Teresa’s hard work, diligence and commitment to the role. Her ‘can-do’ approach and eye for detail has meant we have achieved a huge amount during her time here, with the pupils being the ultimate beneficiaries of the work of Teresa and her team. We wish her all the very best for a happy and healthy future, whatever it may bring. Mr Tim Hingston

Freya Galliven

Freja joined the IT department in March 2020, coming from two part-time roles with the Army Reserves and with a Hostile Environment Awareness company, the latter of which served her well during her time at Charterhouse. Freja bought her lively, warm personality to the IT department and it was just a shame that Covid meant she was not able to be in the office for a few months

during the first lock down. On her return to the IT office, she did a great job of welcoming both staff and pupils, logging and solving IT problems and being a great support to the whole IT team. Freja was responsible for ensuring that the IT Asset database was kept up to date, which (with over 4000 entries) was a full-time job in itself. Aside from her IT duties, Freja was happy to help out across the campus and was often to be seen assisting with LFT testing or scanning exam papers. Away from Charterhouse, Freja enjoyed equestrian pursuits and has continued with her Army reserve training. She is leaving Charterhouse to join the Thames Valley Police as an Evidence Management Supervisor and we wish her all the best for the future. Mrs Julie Clements

Alison Patrick

Alison Patrick has been a member of the Charterhouse Educational Support Department for the past four years in the capacity of a Learning Support Advisor. Her philosophy was always to foster and develop the independent learning habits of the students she worked with. Encouraging students to think about their study techniques and organisation strategies was always very much in the forefront of what she did. Many Carthusians have benefited from the one off “drop in sessions” Mrs Patrick offered to discuss study skills. Many

students saw her for a number of consecutive sessions, looking specifically at their individual learning style, considering study techniques from “The Learning Walk Through” to the Pomodoro technique of timed exam revision. Some of these techniques elicited mirth, but others proved to be extremely useful. Alison came to Charterhouse from a Further Education background, working with a variety of students and their very differing needs. Alison has also helped out with the Artifex “Bake Off”, which turned out some interesting baked and semi-baked goods, by first time Carthusian chefs! Out of School she is a keen gardener and a dog walker of her lovely Labrador and she will be missed by her students and colleagues alike. Mrs Jean Curry

Simon Spinks

later, for ten years, looked after all the old boys and girls as Head of OC Relations. They married in Chapel in 2010 and Simon’s earliest contact with the Grounds department was when they kindly stored his Oleander trees for the ceremony in the big greenhouse. Among Simon’s more bizarre claims to fame while at Charterhouse has been running Pontifex, not once, but twice! He says his legs still ache at the thought of that vertical climb up from the quarry to Green. Also, teaching the pupils Club Juggling in the Lecture Theatre during Artifex. A journalist for many years too, Simon used to work part time on the design and layout of the old glossy OC magazine when it was edited by Belinda. Seven years ago, she suggested he might offer to help out the gardening team as they were short of staff. Following his experiences at the School he says it is just coincidence he has put his name down for an Open University degree in Psychology with Counselling and nothing more... Mr James Pope

Reluctantly the Grounds department has had to say a fond farewell to gardener Simon Spinks. Having turned 66 this year, he decided it was time to retire and spend more time with his family of tropical plants and bonsai trees. A familiar face around the campus, Simon’s trademark bright orange jacket, curly hair, friendly smile and horticultural wisdom will all be missed. Although in recent years Simon has become a stalwart of the gardening team, his working relationship with Charterhouse goes back 12 years and, through his wife Belinda, much longer. She was a pupil at the school (B78) and 13

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SALVETE

BEAKS Mr Jack Benford BSc Strength and Conditioning Coach (Sport)

Jack has joined us from Stonyhurst College, where for the last two years he was the Head of Strength and Conditioning and Deputy House Parent for the Year Ten Boys. Graduating from the University of Gloucestershire with a BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning, Jack then went on to become a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach. During his free time he enjoys cycling in the Surrey Hills, along with playing any and all sports.

Mr Harry Boulton BMus Music Assistant

Harry joins us as a recent Music graduate (BMus) from the University of Birmingham, where his primary studies included Film composition and Renaissance music. He is primarily a pianist, organist, and a singer, and has been composing promotional music for small companies alongside his studies. Outside of music, Harry is a keen runner, tennis player, and chess player.

Mr Duncan Byrne BA MA MEd Deputy Head (Academic)

Duncan joins Charterhouse from Loughborough Grammar School, where he was Headmaster for five years. Prior to this, he was Assistant Head at Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School and Deputy Head (Academic) at Cheltenham College. Duncan graduated in Modern Languages from Trinity College, Cambridge where he was also a Choral Scholar. In addition to his musical interests, not all of which he is yet willing to admit to publicly, he is a sports enthusiast who particularly enjoys running and road cycling. Duncan is joined at Charterhouse by his wife Marie-Claire and sons Edward (18) and Thomas (16).

Mr Tom Constable BSc PGCE Head of Economics

Tom joins us from Cranleigh School, where he taught Economics & Business Studies alongside working as an Assistant Housemaster and Master in Charge of Fives. After graduating from the University of Southampton he worked for some years in the wine trade, studying wine making at Plumpton College and latterly running a small independent merchant. He began his teaching career at Oakham School, where he gained his PGCE and a commission in the CCF. A long-suffering Cheltenham Town fan, he enjoys hiking, the wines of Bolgheri and a good detective novel.

Miss Annabel Cooke BA Teacher of Economics

Annabel joins as a teacher of economics having spent the last 7 years working at Deloitte in London, where she was a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor and focused on advising clients on their corporate tax affairs. Prior to her time at Deloitte, Annabel graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MA in Land Economy. Annabel loves travelling, being outdoors and is a keen triathlete – she used her summer holiday to train for a half Ironman event!

Mr Michael Dawson BA PGCE Teacher of German

Michael joins us from Bedford School, where he taught German, French and Spanish. He held additional responsibilities as both a day and boarding tutor, Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator and Master i/c Weightlifting. Michael read German and Italian at UCL, during which time he studied Philology at the University of Vienna and Philosophy at the University of Naples ‘L’Orientale’. In his spare time, he enjoys reading the works of various German philosophers, lifting weights and spending time with his young family.

Mr David Dickinson BSc MChem Head of Chemistry

David joins us from Tonbridge School where he has been a Teacher of Chemistry for the past 5 years as well as 14

Senior Student Housemaster for the final 3 years. He graduated with a First Class degree in Chemistry from the University of York. He is an enthusiastic SCUBA diving instructor and rarely goes abroad without his diving gear. David is learning to play the piano and spends much of his spare time practicing, reading or walking his miniature daschund, Truffle (albeit, not very far due to her short legs!).

Dr Emily Jayne Fisher BA MA PhD Teacher of English

Emily has taught at a number of UK universities as a lecturer of English Literature at institutions including the University of Surrey, University of Southampton and Newman University. She gained an AHRC-funded doctorate from the University of Surrey in 2019 with a thesis that examined how the development of the internet changed reading habits and the print novel. With ten years’ experience as a private tutor, Emily set up an online teaching platform last year called The Learn Lab and really enjoys finding innovative ways to develop technology to support learning engagement. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a postgraduate teaching accreditation, and is also learning Spanish. In her spare time, Emily likes spending time with her dog, visiting new cities and anything car related.

Ms Rachael Gibson BA Teacher of Geography

After graduating from Durham University, Rachael spent two years at Uppingham School as a Graduate Assistant and Resident Tutor before taking up the role of Assistant Housemistress and Teacher of Geography at New Hall School. Rachael joins Charterhouse from her current position in a London state school. As a keen sportswoman, Rachael enjoys spending much of her free time either spectating, or participating in sport, and is a regular on the netball courts. In the school holidays, Rachael loves to travel and explore new parts of the world!

Miss Izzy Gilbert Undergraduate Assistant – Sport

Izzy was educated at Nonsuch High School for Girls and before taking a placement year she was studying Sports, Coaching and Physical Education at Loughborough University. She is a big fan of Chelsea football Club and is competitive in almost every sport. She is looking forward to widening her skills set whilst on her placement year at Charterhouse.

Mlle Judith Gottesman MA French Language Assistant

Judith joins us as a graduate student at the Sorbonne in Paris where she is currently completing an MA in English. After her year abroad at the University of Edinburgh, she worked as a drama teacher in English and French at the École Alsacienne in Paris. She is looking to develop her teaching skills but most of all she wants to prepare students for the terrifying experience of ordering food in a French café! Her hobbies include singing, playing the guitar, acting and, when there is time left, learning Russian!

Miss India Greenbury BA Sports Assistant

India joins us after graduating with a BA in Fine Art and History of Art from the University of Leeds and a partner degree from Juniata College in America. Her highlight of university was playing 4 years of varsity hockey in both Leeds and Pennsylvania. She has loved the time she has spent in her holidays coaching in Bristol, her hometown, and in South Africa on a volunteering project. Always up for a charity challenge, she has ticked off the Yorkshire 3 peaks, swimming the length of the channel, a 24-hour cycle and 2 half marathons.

Ms Chloe Hamill MA Head of Fashion Design and Textiles Chloe joins us from Bedales where she has taught Design: Fashion and Textiles. The courses teach students the fundamentals in pattern cutting and garment construction. For the last four years, as Senior 6.2 Houseparent, she has also supported 100 students in their final A-Level year on the boarding house. She graduated from Manchester School

of Art with a First. In her spare time she has been training to be a counsellor and walking parts of the South Downs Way.

Dr Madeleine Hyde BA MLitt PhD Teacher of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics

Madeleine (or Maddy) joins us from Stockholm University, where she recently completed her PhD in Philosophy. She loved teaching Metaphysics and Global Ethics there, but she is ready to leave behind the world of research to get stuck into the classroom, where she is really at home. Before Stockholm, she completed her masters in St Andrews and BA at the University of York. She brings her partner Nicholas (Nick) from Florida with her, who works remotely as a web developer. They are both teetotal vegans who love travelling and following the theatre that is modern day politics.

Ms M Jolly BA MA Director of Wellbeing

M joins us from Latymer Upper School, where she was counsellor, trainer, and mindfulness lead. She has had a career of two halves; with an MA in Marketing Management, she worked for over a decade in the corporate marketing world. Following the birth of her daughter, Wren, she returned to study, up to postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in work with adolescents. M is excited to join the senior leadership team and to champion a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing for all students and staff alike. Ziggy, the dog, will also be making an appearance soon.

Miss Rebecca Jones MA PGCE Head of Classics

Rebecca joins us from St Peter’s School, York, where she taught Classics for the last six years and was Director of Academic Extension, including responsibilities for Oxbridge entrance, Scholars and local state school partnerships. Rebecca came back to Classics after 20 years working in Marketing for companies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Virgin and the BBC. Never happy unless she’s learning something new, she is currently studying for an MRES in Classics, attempting to play the piano and learning Italian. Her partner is Alex and she has a son, Felix (8).

Mr Chris Jones BA MSt Teacher of English

Chris has joined directly from St Catherine’s College, Oxford, where he completed his Master of Studies in English in modern and contemporary literature, writing a dissertation on the “eco-fascism” of modernist poet Ezra Pound. Having been raised in Singapore for a decade during his youth, Chris was educated at Tanglin Trust School before going on to study for his BA in English at UCL, where he graduated with the top First of his faculty. For the best part of ten years, Chris has run a successful musical project under the name of ‘These Brittle Bones’, and has performed in London, Cardiff, and Singapore.

Ms Jessica Kaye BSc MSc Head of Government and Politics (Maternity Cover)

Jessica joins us as Acting Head of Politics from Glenalmond College in Scotland where she has been Housemistress for the past six years. Prior to that she was Housemistress at Culford School, and has also worked at Benenden, Haileybury and King Williams College teaching Politics, History, Geography and Religious Studies. She graduated from the University of Wales with an MSc Res in International Politics in 2005. Jessica enjoys reading, Model United Nations, taking GCSE exams, and cricket, and is very excited about being back in the South East.

Miss Sophie Lightfoot BA Teacher of Business & Entrepreneurship

Sophie joins the Business & Entrepreneurship department from global water strategy consultancy, Amane Advisors & Partners, where she grew their Residential & Commercial offering based out of the Oxford and Parisian offices. Sophie graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA (Hons) in Biological Sciences, where she specialised in cetaceans, coral reef ecology and deep-sea chemosynthetic ecosystems; which she further pursued through postgraduate studies in Spain and Belgium with the European Marine Biological Resource Centre. Sophie entered consulting 15

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with generalist firm, CIL Management Consultants, working from their offices in London and Frome, Somerset. Sophie enjoys travelling, long coastal walks with her puppy, musical theatre (whether as an audience member or stage manager), general knowledge and watching documentaries in Spanish.

Liling Ma Mandarin Beak

Originally from Harbin (Ice City) in North Eastern China, Liling graduated from Heilongjiang University of China with a Master of Arts degree. She joins Charterhouse as a Mandarin teacher having previously worked as a language teacher in a Senior High School in China. She certainly intends to bring much more about Chinese culture to Charterhouse.

Miss Hannah Martin BA MA Teacher of Theology, Philosophy and Ethics

Hannah graduated from the University of Warwick with a BA in Philosophy and Literature and an MA in Philosophy and the Arts, after which she joined the educational publishing industry, working in UK and international marketing. She enjoys spending time outdoors, be it taking long walks, not nearly as long runs, or trying her hand at a team sport or two. In life’s quieter moments, Hannah’s likely to be found tending to her humble vegetable garden or reading a good book.

Mr Harry Millar Undergraduate Assistant – Sport

Harry is an undergraduate student currently studying BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Portsmouth, hoping to further develop his coaching pedagogy during his placement year at Charterhouse. He is a keen sportsman with a particular interest in football, as well as rugby and cricket.

Mr James Nordin BSc Sports Assistant

James was educated at St Edmund’s School in Canterbury before attending the University of Worcester on a sports scholarship to study his BSc in Sports Coaching Science. He plays cricket at an international level for the England Physical Disability Cricket Team, having made his debut for the squad aged 17, and also plays 1st team club cricket for Chestfield Cricket Club in the Kent 16

Cricket League. Alongside his playing commitments, James is a bowling coach for the Kent Women’s Cricket Team and the Specialist Fast Bowling Coach for the Kent Cricket Girl’s Talent Pathway. Away from cricket, James previously played school 1st team hockey and 2nd team football as a goalkeeper in both, is a well below average golfer and a lifelong Newcastle United fan.

Mr Patrick Robert-Tissot MEng Teacher of Design Technology

Patrick joined us in CQ21 on a temporary contract and now takes up permanent employment with Charterhouse. He graduated with an MEng in Marine Technology with honours in naval architecture from Newcastle University before seeking a move into a teaching career. He is a keen climber and was a committee member of the Newcastle University Mountaineering Club, teaching new members to climb. He regularly organises and takes people climbing all over the UK.

Mr George Rosson Undergraduate Assistant – Sport

George joins Charterhouse as an undergraduate and is currently studying Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) at Loughborough University, a passion that started from questioning why England always lose at penalties! He mainly follows football, cricket and basketball but has a keen interest in all sports, playing as frequently as he can. George is looking forward to gaining valuable experience here at Charterhouse.

Mrs Louisa Wilkins MA QTS Teacher of Geography

Louisa re-joins Charterhouse having provided short term cover during CQ21, this time taking on a year’s contract. Her previous roles have included 12 years at St John the Baptist School where she held a range of positions including Head of Department; Head of Year and Professional Mentor – her experiences also include working as an Assistant Head. She graduated from the University of St Andrews with an MA (Hons) in Geography. Louisa is a keen hockey player as well as a runner, having completed three half marathons for charity. She enjoys walking and bike rides with her two little boys.

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SUPPORT STAFF Christine Aagaard Relief Assistant Head of House

Laura Holmes Foundation Associate Director

Clare Boutle Science Technician

Mrs Amanda Sawyer Relief Assistant to Assistant of Head of House

Christine joins us from an educational charity in London. Prior to raising her two children she gained a degree in Economics from the University of East Anglia. She then worked in the computing industry and also for many years as a teacher of Economics and Business Studies. For a time, she worked here at Charterhouse. She has a deep interest in mindfulness and meditation and lives near Cranleigh.

Claire graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a degree in Environmental Biology. Her first job was in research at the Institute of Oceanography in Hambledon, Surrey (the Institute is now based at Southampton University). Following that experience she then worked in each of three different schools in London as a Science Technician. Drawn back to Surrey she now joins Charterhouse in the Biology department.

Marie-Claire Byrne PA to Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Marie-Claire joins us from Loughborough Grammar School where she worked in Admissions and before that as Higher Education and Careers Adviser at Cheltenham College. She studied Music at Trinity College, Cambridge where she was also a Choral Scholar. After university she worked in Graduate Training and Development at Deutsche Bank before having a career break to raise her two sons. Marie-Claire loves singing, hiking, travel and spending time with her family and two very fluffy cats!

Laura joins us from Sevenoaks School in Kent where she spent 5 years working on the Campaign for Sevenoaks School, raising funds for capital projects and transformational bursaries. Prior to this Laura worked in the charity sector fundraising for Asthma UK, Alzheimer’s Society and Diabetes UK. Outside of work Laura is a keen and (hopefully) improving hockey player and enjoys travelling and walking.

Amanda has had a number of different roles, starting work in the Merchant Banking Industry, as an Assistant to a Vice Principal Analyst specialising in mergers, acquisitions and take-overs, before a gap whilst she raised two daughters. Thereafter she worked as a Financial Administrator in the Care Home Sector then for an out of hours emergency veterinary clinic. She is a huge animal lover and proud owner of two horses (a Holsteiner and an American Quarter horse), three Old English Sheep Dogs and one cat. She enjoys reading and riding over Thursley Common and taking in the beautiful countryside and wildlife on her way. She has been married to Chris for 32 years and they have two daughters, Alexandra and Jasmine.

Leigh Tompsett Foundation Administrator

Originally from Hampshire, Leigh graduated from the University of Nottingham (many years ago) with a degree in French and Hispanic Studies before embarking on a career at Goldman Sachs International in London. She spent the majority of her 13-year tenure at the firm working in graduate recruiting for sales and trading. She joins Charterhouse after taking a long career break to focus on her family. Leigh lives in Haslemere with her husband and two daughters. 17

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House Singing House singing was back to normal this year, with singers from each House performing in-person and fully live in Hall once again. The Houses were split into three tranches in Hall, with competitors able to watch the live stream back in House when not performing, thanks to the technical wizardry of Mr Boulton and Mr Davey. We were thrilled to welcome back to adjudicate Emily Dickens, British Soprano and Choral Conductor and former member of the internationally acclaimed vocal group, Voces8. Daviesites kicked off proceedings, mixing two songs, Miami 2 Ibiza and Tainted Love, with Toby Cannock as DJ. They were then followed by Robinites, singing Love is an Open Door from Disney’s Frozen. At the end, one of the boys proposed to another and, as he accepted, the entire House erupted into cheers. Hodgsonites were on next, singing Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen. Suddenly the 2YS popped out on to the front of the stage, dressed as Freddy Mercury in white tank tops, fake moustaches and wielding inflatable pink guitars, and the crowd roared with excitement. Last, but not least, was Lockites, singing Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, with good instrumental backup and harmonising that earned them a place as one of the top two boys’ Houses! ABBA’s much loved Dancing Queen was performed by Chetwynd, who certainly did it justice, including well-choreographed dance moves and filling Hall with the typical jovial atmosphere and happiness that ABBA brings. Next up were Weekites, who performed an excellent interpretation of Justin Biebers top hit, Love Yourself. Although energetic and masculine, their audition included some well-practised choreography, making for an impressive and entertaining show. Fletcherites brought some spice to the show with their hugely enjoyable performance of Wannabe by the Spice Girls. With a creative stage arrangement, they told us what they really want: applause! And most decidedly well deserved! Pageites were next with an

emotional and touching You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story. Accompanied by Mr Sutton, they performed tunefully and smoothly and were most enjoyable to listen to. To round off the second set of carolling Carthusians, Saunderites took to the stage and performed the beloved Viva la Vida, by Coldplay. With Lancelot Liu skilfully playing the piano, they made a superb performance of this difficult piece. It was impressive, emotional and very well prepared. The third cohort of harmonious Houses commenced with a rendition of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing by Bodeites. Masterfully accompanied by Lacopo Lo Bue on the piano, one could truly feel their passion through the music. Although some might say atypical for Bodeites,

Sutton completed the 2021 House Singing Competition with their rendition of Price Tag. Loved by the judges and audience, their excellent choreography, costumes and commitment made for a decidedly superb audition. This year four winners were chosen – two boys’ Houses (Lockites and Gownboys), two girls’ Houses (Sutton and Northbrook) and the overall winners’ crown went to Sutton for a truly priceless performance. Thank you once again to Emily Dickens for her excellent adjudication, to Mr Shepherd and Mr Turner for masterminding the event, and to all the pupil singers, musicians, costume designers and choreographers – bravo tutti! Henry Anderson (L) and Mark Gorman (B)

Suddenly the 2YS popped out on to the front of the stage, dressed as Freddy Mercury in white tank tops, fake moustaches and wielding inflatable pink guitars, and the crowd roared with excitement. their esprit de corps, and a Housemaster who did not stop believing, led to what was a truly spectacular performance. Next came Gownboys with their usual musical prowess, accompanied by a trio of talented musicians – Mitsu Jeffock on alto saxophone, Will Adams on baritone and Michael Huang on the piano – their performance of Jason Crest’s Waterloo Road was enjoyed by all, earning them the Top Boys’ House Prize. Northbrook was next and not to be stopped! Indeed, their interpretation of Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now was a resounding success, complete with sparkling green hats and carefully planned choreography. A very enjoyable performance all round. Verites were loud and proud singing Mr Blue Sky. Passionate and powerful are perhaps the best adjectives to describe their performance. Their rendition of this classic was very well prepared and certainly worthy of much applause. House Singing – Sutton

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Candlelit Carols Among the many outcomes forced by the pandemic was the dramatic reduction in the size of Chapel Choir. The Choir’s membership was curtailed to just Specialists for two years, plus some very kind Beaks. The problem with this, of course, is that these Specialists were always going to leave Charterhouse at the end of their tenure. Come September 2021, Chapel Choir had just two sole survivors going into the new academic year. And so, a near complete change of the guard occurred, and the pupils have learnt to sing together with enjoyment and musicality in just a matter of weeks. It is therefore a huge testament to their ability, dedication and responsibility to Chapel Music that Candlelit Carols 2021 was a resounding success. In fact, to quote one punter, “a vintage year”. As well as the thrill of live performance, choir and audience alike were once again able to experience the magically beautiful setting of a candlelit Chapel, complete with glowing Christmas tree in the Sanctuary. Chapel Choir opened the service at the West end with an upbeat and lively rendition of Brian Kay’s arrangement of Gaudete. A candlelit procession then ensued, taking the choir down to the stalls for two more carols, including a first outing at Charterhouse of Oliver Tarney’s Adam Lay Ybounden. A second candlelit procession to the East end steps saw Chapel Choir complete the service in the classic horseshoe position, as they stood amidst the

flickering gothic candelabras. There were some truly wonderful performances at this point in the service; Hattie Palmer’s (F) effortless descant floated beautifully over the top of Philip Stopford’s Lully, Lulla, Lullay, whilst favourites such as Silent Night and Away in a Manger were given poise and serenity. Riu, Riu, Chiu, usually attributed anonymously and with somewhat of a nonsense title, had not been performed for some time and its hip-swinging, Spanish villancico (‘Christmas Carol’) flavour was a real crowd pleaser this year. A jolly Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, with Felicia Freeman (Su) and Taki Ejima-Dalley (V) as soloists, and a rousing Ding-Dong! Merrily on High finished the concert, but not before a beautiful, spacious and loving rendition of Alexander L’Estrange’s Love Came Down At Christmas filled and floated through the Memorial Chapel acoustic. As ever, Father Clive Case’s choice of reading punctuated the service admirably, making for a most atmospheric evening. These were two highly excellent performances and Chapel Choir can be hugely proud of themselves. They’ve worked hard all term, not forgetting their regular Thursday Evensong commitments. After a year of ups and downs and no service last year, Candlelit Carols 2021 provided a most special return to this most special of Charterhouse occasions. Mr Jamal Sutton 23

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Christmas Concert The simplest and perhaps most pertinent way of reviewing this concert is simply to say it was stunning; perhaps one of the most enjoyable School concerts for years. The obvious corollary to that is that you missed a blinder and should jolly well have been there, and that this review can celebrate the numerous excellent performers and attempt to cast a thin light on the dazzling brilliance of the event. Right. Here goes. Rosie-May Kennedy (N) and Binmo Chen (Su) opened with a rousing and dynamic performance of Vivaldi’s Double Violin Concerto. We’ve got used to the compelling musical energy that Mr Bolivar elicits from the Chamber Orchestra, who proved a worthy foil for the confident soloists. We’re similarly accustomed to the sublime beauty and warmth of tone that Horace Choi (G) elicits from the unlikely portal of a bassoon. How does he make this instrument sound so compelling? I closed my eyes and greedily drank every drop that both he and Mr Williamson (piano) poured us from Hindemith’s sumptuous Bassoon Sonata. Then we had toe-tapping entertainment from a sax quartet comprising Horace Choi, Will Adams (G), Will Taylor (V) and Mr Corkin playing Half-past Sax (ha ha) and All I want for Christmas, which segued perfectly into Taki Ejima-Dalley (V) improvising 24

on Isn’t She Lovely? I run the risk of eulogising too often about this young musician, but he leaves me with little option; his command of both language and colour is exceptional and surpasses anyone performing in this medium at Charterhouse for at least 20 years. Wow. Feeling under-employed, Horace Choi joined wind players Eamon Lam (H), Matthew Parnell (G), Bridget Kent (F) and Vlad Margarint (S) for a perky performance of Hallam’s Charleston and Anderson’s Sleigh Ride while Ava-Louisa Christiansen (F) sprinted (quicker than the reviewer) from her warm-up pod in the RVW to Hall just in time to play a really intelligently-read Prelude and Fugue in G minor by Bach. Claire Wang (Su) approached the stage at a calmer pace to play a flawless Chopin Polonaise op. 53 with rare warmth and richness of tone that is often overlooked by many concert pianists. The Chamber Orchestra came back on to conclude the evening with Tchaikovsky’s Andante from String quartet no 1 op. 11 and Two Scandinavian Folk songs; brilliantly played without two of the leading lights who managed to go down with Covid midconcert. It would have taken a plague to knock this wonderful concert off its perch. Mr Mark Shepherd

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Prep School Wind Day

Charterhouse Big Band were centre stage for the annual jazz concert in Hall. With trademark flair, they played a selection of classics ranging from Glen Miller right through to the present day.

Charterhouse was delighted to welcome a record number of assorted wind players for our prep school wind day earlier this term.

There were solos from Takuma Ejima-Dalley (V) on piano, Justin Wang (L) on drums and Timothee Colin (B) on the trumpet. Charterhouse Saxophone Quartet also wowed the audience with their nimble fingers and toe tapping tunes. This event served as a warm up to the Band Show, which will take place at the end of January – look out for tickets before they’re all gone! Mr Sam Corkin

Sixty pupils from seven schools across the South East came together to play music from the big screen, including themes from James Bond, Austin Powers and Despicable Me. After an intense rehearsal schedule in the afternoon, punctuated by regular breaks for doughnuts and cookies, we held a spectacular concert for parents and staff in Hall. After a dearth of opportunities for collective music making through Covid, it was particularly lovely to have so many children making music together. Thank you to Edgeborough, Hoe Bridge, Homefield Prep School, Newton Prep, Northwoods School, St George’s Windsor and Papplewick for lending us your pupils for the day. We hope some of these fantastic musicians will be future Carthusians in the years ahead. Mr Sam Corkin

Evening Recital II Claire Wang (piano) It is not often that I find myself short of words to describe a musical event, but I admit to spending some minutes staring blankly at my keyboard, worrying that whatever I say won’t quite capture the exceptional recital given by Claire Wang (Su) just before OQ Exeat. Everything about the performance – from the presentation, to the technical and musical skill on display, to the wonderfully varied and cleverly sequenced programme – was absolutely of the highest quality, and of a standard and polish that one only reasonably expects in seasoned professionals. Her Scarlatti exemplified precision and flair, the Prokofiev sonata an impressive and arresting torrent of sound. Her Chopin left me wondering at what sort of keyboard fingerings could produce such evenly produced parallel thirds, and the concluding Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann were a wonderfully imaginative and virtuosic way to end the programme. However, for me Claire’s performance of the Sonetto 123 del Petrarca from the second year of Liszt’s extraordinary Années de pèlerinage was the most exceptional of all. It takes a very special talent to be able to create a tone quality both decisive and yielding on the piano, but this was also a performance of incredible maturity and authority: this is

not easy music to penetrate, and Claire conjured an atmosphere of wrapt intensity in Hall for the duration of Liszt’s meditation on Petrarch’s poetry. Words cannot do any justice to Claire’s performance: you really had to be there, and my recommendation is that next time she does, make sure that you are! Mr Mark Shepherd

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This year we were pleased to welcome pianist Annabel Thwaite to adjudicate the Piano prizes and give feedback on the performances of the fourteen participants. A variety of musical styles was realised – Chopin and Beethoven, to Scriabin, Berg, and Yiruma. Ava-Louisa Christiansen (F) and Justin Wang (L)

Piano Prizes The evening began with the first eight pupils competing for the Ehrmann Prize. Second prize was awarded to Edward Wilmouth (G) for his performance of the first movement of Beethoven’s Sonata in C minor, op.10 no.1. Annabel commented on Edward’s determination and energy, as well as his technical prowess regarding his control and clarity of the music. First prize was awarded to Ava-Louisa Christiansen (F) for her very controlled interpretation of Scriabin’s B-flat minor Impromptu, op.2 no.2. Annabel was particularly impressed with Ava-Louisa’s individual personality shining through her performance; she remarked that starting with the very first note, everything thereafter came from Ava-Louisa, and it was a delight. Praise was also given to all the other participants for their playing and in particular to Ian Yang (G) for a mesmeric Japanese folk song and also to Jack Wong’s (H) enjoyable and fun interpretation of Edward Norton’s Jingo. The VSH Russell Prize was competed for by a further six performers and the quality was truly outstanding. Annabel commented on the difficulty of adjudicating such an array of talent; every single competitor deserves credit for the diligence and hard work they had put into their performances. Second prize was awarded to Takuma Ejima-Dalley (V) for his performance of Berg’s Sonata, op. 1. Taki’s palpable relationship with the composition was evident through his playing. His demeanour and characterisation of the music had the audience gripped, despite not being a naturally easy listen for most. Annabel particularly noted Taki’s convincing delivery of “utter heart-wrenching beauty 26

to deep powerful climaxes”. First prize, however, was awarded to Justin Wang (L), recent category-winner of the Steinway International Piano Competition, Hong Kong, and his empathetic interpretation of Beethoven’s 32 Variations, WoO 80. A piece with such vast changes in character is no easy feat to execute. Annabel praised Justin’s “sensational” ability to adapt and change the character of the music through his delivery. It was a real treat for the audience. Despite not being prize winners, praise must go again to all of the other competitors. Michael Huang’s (G) performance of the first movement of Schubert’s Sonata in A, D.664 was truly excellent, as was Claire Wang’s (Su) Chopin Polonaise.

Piano Prizes once again showcased the enormity of musical talent at Charterhouse; a display of exquisite technical ability, maturity, and individual flair. An evening to celebrate and, competition aside, a delightful evening of musical indulgence for everyone attending. Mr Harry Boulton

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It’s a very strange feeling to realise that the people around you have interests and talents that you know nothing about, whether it’s the outspoken boy in your geography class or one of your closest friends. This was abundantly clear during Lack of Talent, the annual display of the wide array of Carthusian skills that make our community so unique. The show, performed three nights in a row, stunned all of us into complete awe and admiration. It was truly thrilling to see everyone in their element, doing the things that they are most passionate about.

The show opened on an exciting note with Sonic the Hedgehog’s version of The Adults Are Talking by The Strokes, performed by Xavier Currill (R) singing and playing guitar, Eddie Chai (R) on guitar, Danny Cross (R) on bass and Justin Wang (L) on the drums. It was a very fitting number to start off the show and kept the audience entertained from the very beginning. They also played Reptilia and Say It Ain’t So, later in the show. Hattie Palmer (F), accompanied by Taki Ejima-Dalley (V) on the piano, took to the stage with Sophia by Nerina Pallot and we must say it was a spectacular performance. The unmatched emotion, combined with the beautiful vocals, made a memorable performance. Hattie’s voice, light and graceful, was enhanced by the audible strength and pain, making it incredibly special and quite heartbreaking. It was such a genuine and moving act – definitely one of the highlights of the evening. Carrying on the tradition, there were three charismatic performances of the Brooke Hall Sketches, brilliantly written by Matthew Parnall (G), Guy Ellis (W), Ciarán O’Lionaird (C), and brought to life by the talented actors portraying different Charterhouse beaks that we all know and love, whilst also doing a spin on the story of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. As always, it had the audience constantly laughing and was definitely one of the most memorable aspects of the show. Taki Ejima-Dalley stunned us all into complete silence by inventing an improvised piano piece on the spot, gracefully performed without a hint of uncertainty or doubt. This brilliant achievement was enhanced by an eerie atmosphere, characterised by dark smoke surrounding the piano and a spotlight on Taki so that he appeared to be shining through the darkness. The soft piano notes then transitioned beautifully into one of history’s greatest classics as Theo Needs (B) played Your Song by Elton John. He fully immersed himself into character, performing with grace, elegance and charm. One of the most exciting moments of the night was given by Danny Cross and his bottle flip. He hadn’t succeeded on the first and second days of the show, but during the last performance (and after an

initial failed attempt) he finally succeeded: as the tension built up, he flipped the bottle and it landed perfectly upright. The audience burst into applause. The Avid Readers of a Communist Manifesto performed their rendition of Merry-Go-Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi. Eddie Chai played the melodica, Taki Ejima-Dalley played the piano and Tom Byrne (g) played the bass guitar. The highlights of the night were two incredibly moving performances by Ciarán O’Lionaird (C). Both poems, ‘Autistic Paradox’ and ‘Transsexual Battle Cry’, were delivered with powerful emotion and clarity. The poems spoke out about personal experiences and were truly touching, ending with rapturous applause from the audience. The confidence of the delivery was inspiring, especially for something so close to his heart. I think we can all aspire to be as amazing a writer as Ciairán. A truly phenomenal job – well done! A memorable performance was given by Liv Camacho Wejbrandt (N), playing All I Want by the young and talented Olivia Rodrigo. Liv sang beautifully, with vocal strength and musicality, bringing some of the audience to tears. She also performed background vocals to the song Wait For It from Hamilton, alongside Guy Ellis (W). The two formed an incredibly dynamic duo. We saw Liv and Guy on stage once again, exhibiting their talent with a very amusing reenactment of Don’t Lose Your Head from Six, the musical, given by Kirstie Kwakye (Su). Eddie Chai followed with a remarkable performance of I Dreamed a Dream from

Les Misérables. Combining his exceptional singing and acting skills, he wowed the crowd with a raw performance full of emotion. He performed with the ease of someone who was truly born for the stage. Other notable performances were Arcade and Safe Inside, both sung by Jack Guest-Gornall (R), and both featuring immense passion and vulnerability. As well as this, there was also a lovely performance of Stars from Les Misérables by Guy Ellis. Overall the whole production was unforgettable and it couldn’t have been possible without the amazing people working backstage, adjusting the lights and putting on background tracks. Harry Church (G) deserves a special mention as the director who guided the performers through those three special nights, as well as performing a very funny comedy sketch. What an absolute spectacle! One which, we are sure we can all agree, has served as a magnet, bringing us closer together than ever before. The final moments were filled with intense feel-good energy as the whole line-up of talented students joined on stage and swayed to the iconic Hey Jude, by The Beatles, while the audience stood up to clap along to the beat. A fabulous job by everyone involved! This event raised nearly £3,000 for Amnesty International. Carola Pozzi Carmelini (F) and Omala Opubor (F) 29

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL From Alastair Sim through to Michael Caine’s appearance with the Muppets, everyone has their favourite ‘Scrooge’. It is no mean feat to humanise a pantomime character who wrings misery from a joyous season and spits invective at every turn but Charterhouse’s inventive take on A Christmas Carol at the end of OQ did just that. It was a joyous return for many to the Ben Travers Theatre after eighteen months which had tried their best to dampen all theatrical efforts, though Miss Emily Fox and her team have kept the flag flying at all times. With Mr Chris Bagust’s beautifully constructed set, we were immediately reminded of what is at stake for Scrooge (and for us all) by the suspended clock which hovered menacingly above: time.

One of the triumphs of the production was the inventive decision to cast three Scrooges. This had the moving effect of demonstrably mirroring Scrooge’s internal transformation over the course of the play.

From the bustling opening scenes, it was clear that we were watching an ensemble performance. Dickens is renowned for the range of his characters and all of life was certainly there, from the dispossessed (Ted Greenwood (G)) to those collecting for them. One of the triumphs of the production was the inventive decision to cast three Scrooges. This had the moving effect of demonstrably mirroring Scrooge’s internal transformation over the course of the play. Our first Scrooge (played by Nicko Lawrence (B)) reminded us how darkly comic the original text is (with much of it kept in this adaptation by Karen Louise Hebden), coolly batting away the charitable collectors with the deadpan wish that the poor might die to ‘decrease the surplus population’. Jesse Jabaru (R) was a menacing and commanding Jacob Marley weighted by his chains forged in life before we were whisked away by our Ghost of Christmas Past (played by Fleur Hinchcliffe (N) and Emma Horner-Long (F)) to Scrooge’s past. Given a glimpse into his lonely childhood,

we soon arrived at a joyous party hosted by the Fezziwigs, one of the first of a number of characters who Scrooge fails to learn from. There were tender moments between a young Scrooge (Arthur Templeton-Ward (B)) and his first love, Belle (Omala Opubor (F)), including a poignant dance that saw them drift further from each other as the older Scrooge watched helplessly on. Our Cratchits, headed by Leith Fallon (B) and Guy Ellis (W) (who played Mr Cratchit on alternate performances) and RosieMay Kennedy (N) were a joyous pair who brought home to Scrooge in the visit by the Ghost of Christmas Present (played by Liv Camacho Wejbrandt (N) and Vihaan Sharma (R)). Tiny Tim was brought movingly to life by Felicia Freeman (S) through the use of puppetry designed and created by Miss Helen Pinkney and Mr Gavin Plowright. Scrooge’s nephew, Fred (Tom Byrne (g)), exuded bonhomie as our second Scrooge (Toby Walker (P)) watched his name become the butt of Christmas jokes. But already, here was 31

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the sense that Scrooge had the capacity for change within him as we left him hunched in distress on his bed. Punctuating the entire production was music and carolling of the highest quality, directed by Mark Shepherd and Harry Boulton. This was more than mere accompaniment and gave great emotional weight and reflection to Scrooge’s internal wrangling and introspection, paving the way for the moving finale. The final visitation was nigh and our Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come was suitably foreboding, being brought to life (by Daniel Cross, (R), Timi Ebimami, (L) , and Jesse Jabaru, (R)) with puppetry as a looming and ominously silent spectre. Here was our final Scrooge (played by Isabella Beling, (N)) who was here to perform the full U-turn. Before Scrooge was allowed to redeem himself, we found ourselves at the edge of the grave for some more dark comedy as the ‘charwomen’ and Mrs Dilber (played by Maya Besson, (N), Lola Gorst, (N), Jemima Jones (S) and Jess Manches, (N) ) fought over his death linens. Darker still was the sight of Tiny Tim’s grave kept watch over by the grieving Bob Cratchit. This is the moment Dickens had led us to and, like Scrooge, there was only one way to turn. Daybreak arrived and we had our window opened, our turkey ordered, and friendly visitations paid to the Cratchits and nephew, Fred. But, with our three Scrooges who each brought something unique to their performance, we had a genuine sense of journey and transformation as a life and soul was redeemed. It was hard to walk out into a freezing November evening without feeling warmed, reflecting that our cast under Emily Fox and Dean Chisnall’s guidance had caught brilliantly Dickens’s magic. Mr Will Gaisford

Academic Drama It has been a busy Quarter for Academic Drama. We have welcomed a new LAMDA teacher, Mrs Charlotte Hunter, to join the department due to our increase in pupils and we are now offering Musical Theatre, Verse and Prose and Public Speaking as well as the Acting options. Impressive and imaginative LAMDA pieces were shared at the end of Quarter, with a special mention to Andile Thabethe (D) for his captivating performance. The Fourths have embraced the creative curriculum and it is great to see so many Drama enthusiasts! Pupils have been exploring Lord of the Flies and The Changing Room and refining their dramatic skills. GCSE Drama has also produced excellent practical work, with pantomimes for Christmas (Oh no we didn’t... oh yes we did!) and imaginative devised work as well as solid responses to the set texts 100 and The Crucible. Well done to Harry Wood (G), Matteo Barzaghi (B), Denis Tkachev (H) and Max Ferber (L) for their creation of Putney Pusher for the GCSE Devised examination. Fingers crossed that the whole cohort of 34 pupils will be able to see Come From Away in January 2022 as part of their Evaluation of Live Theatre. The A Level set enjoyed a trip to see A Long Song at Chichester Festival Theatre in October and appreciated the multi-functional set and use of projection. 2YS pupils are currently preparing The 39 Steps for their practical examination in March. The Groundlings Theatre Group is open to Fourths and Removes and meets every Wednesday at 16:15. We performed scenes from Alan Ayckbourne’s Gizmo for the December showcase with excellent performances from Poppy Everest (C) Jemima Jones (Su), Jess Manches (N), Alfie Smith (R), ArthurTempleton Ward (B), Oliver Ferry (D), Andile Thabethe (D) and Eve Dailly (N). We look forward to seeing you in the Theatre soon! Mrs Rebecca Pugh, Head of Academic Drama

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ART

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Fête de Noël Art, French, Music and Theatre joined forces again for this year’s Fête de Noël, which transported us to the summer sun of the Normandy coastline. It was a chance to celebrate not only the famous chalk cliffs of Etretat (paper and chicken wire) and the beaches of Trouville and Cabourg (corrugated cardboard), but also the bicentenary of the birth of French poet Charles Baudelaire (whose albatross made an appearance) and novelist Gustave Flaubert (his parrot was there too!) as well as other literary, musical and artistic greats from La Belle France, who had links with Normandy. Against the extraordinary backdrop of the set, created in Concert Hall by Helen Pinkney and the Fête team, we heard readings and live music from some of our talented linguists and musicians. The smells of warm cider and ‘frites’ were welcome additions to the sounds and sights of this rather off-the-wall, ‘one night only’ event that has become one of those unique and much-anticipated Charterhouse institutions. Miss Emily Fox, Mr Peter Monkman & Miss Helen Pinkney

Aadya Seksaria (C)

The Importance of ‘Life Drawing’ at Charterhouse Life Drawing is a strong force in Studio with Art students attending regular classes which occur twice a week. This feeds into their A Level and IB Diploma coursework and adds to their portfolios when applying to do Art, Design or Architecture for further study. I think that, in the world of art, drawing from life is a very important skill to learn and keep as it makes you think about the individual you want to draw through simplified shapes within a space. When drawing from a model, a mutual respect is created between the artist and the sitter, which allows you to focus and learn the anatomy of the human form and express it in your own way. Learning these skill makes it easier to draw more defined shapes and create more elaborate compositions in future works. Over the years, drawing from the human form has allowed students from Charterhouse to learn to observe with the acquired knowledge and skills that it commands. Stan Valev (H)

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Eddie Chai (R)

Towers They began with the subject of ‘Towers’, researching the title in its broadest sense. They looked at scale, balance, gravity, form, and surface, studying a range of sculptors and architects. A wide variety of working methods and techniques were demonstrated. The exciting thing about teaching art is that, from a singular starting point, all the pupils’ work and thinking is unique. There was no right way to approach this project, except to encourage risk taking and working outside of the pupils’ comfort zone. It was refreshing to be back in Studio since lockdown seeing the pupils working on large scale, ambitious physical work. The show they exhibited in the Studio gallery was both personal and communal. It was held together by some of the key principles of the project, but the diversity of the show was more than I had anticipated. Maria Dzhioeva’s (F) brightly coloured work went beyond the project’s requirements and reflected her own culture very strongly. Binmo Chen (Su) was equally inspired by her own aesthetic and culture, producing a delicate drawing in wire, relating to fisherman and nets. Eddie Chai (R) was inspired by his interest in architecture and connections to his study of design and love of drawing. This exhibition reinforced the individuality of expression that we are all capable of, and how necessary any means of creative expression is, for our well-being and confidence. I would like to congratulate all the First Year artists on embracing the theme and not being afraid to express themselves.

Binmo Chen (Su)

Miss Helen Pinkney

Maria Dzhioeva (F)

Fifths inspire Wisley Gardeners The Fifth Form artists spent a day this Quarter at RHS Wisley. The idea behind the day was to expose pupils to real life observations, get them out of the Studio and hopefully persuade them to look at an actual tree rather than a googled image of a tree. The bane of the Art teacher is the googled image: “I know what a tree looks like, Miss Pinkney, I don’t need to look at one, I have printed one out.” Yes, well perhaps you know what a photo of that tree looks like, but a tree has to be experienced. We briefed the group on differing viewpoints, the broader landscape and environment as well as the macro image. They drew from life, with me shouting instructions at them while the public looked on at their impressive approach. The Wisley gardeners commented on what a polite and intelligent group they were. One gardener remarked on the interest of the boys in what he was doing. I was impressed, perhaps a little surprised – Carthusians never cease to surprise and amaze me! We had moved from the google image to chatting with gardeners about real plants. It was a very good day, different to a gallery visit. We will do more to encourage trips like this, to collect observations, and hopefully encourage an attachment to the real world and an appreciation and expression of it. I highly recommend a visit to Wisley. The new learning centre for science is impressive, as is the new library. Miss Helen Pinkney 39

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“As Still as Moss” An exhibition of work by Miss Helen Pinkney September 2021

“This exhibition is inspired by a desire to paint large physical works and to return to the sensation of making a direct mark on a large surface. In part, it can be seen as a reaction to the digital focus of recent times, and the fundamental need to translate and analyse my surroundings through a direct medium that requires the absorption of my physical self”. Helen Pinkney Helen spent the summer holidays of 2021 travelling through Northumberland, the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines and also, closer to home, exploring the local woods surrounding Charterhouse. She created an impressive body of artwork in response to her observation of, and emotional response to, these landscapes. Mr Charlie Hall writes: Perhaps the most evocative phrase to come out of our various lockdowns has been ‘skin hunger’ – the visceral, physical longing for contact with another human body. One of the oddest aspects of these strange and sometimes rather painful times has been the fact that everything we engage with seems to have been mediated by a screen: we have been lucky to be able to stay in touch through Zoom calls and Facetime, but that word ‘touch’ turns out to be a little problematic. Our hunger for physical experience has not been confined to a desire for human intimacy, however: surely no generation can have had a starker reminder of our need to experience the landscape, and to move through space – not just as an eye, but as a body. In a time of claustrophobia, we all crave some experience of landscape – so it is no surprise that Helen Pinkney’s latest exhibition was a source of such particular pleasure. That pleasure is not, however, confined to a simple response to the photographic recording of beautiful scenes. These images do not capture a specific likeness so much as record the process of remembering it and recreating it: we are as engaged as much by the sensuality of the process of making the image as we are by the place and space which originally inspired it. The surfaces create the illusion of space, while flexing into the explorations of the process of building a surface and a composition. We are

aware that the marks have been made and unmade, building up a kind of sediment of memory and reflection: they operate in our minds as real places do when we visit and revisit them, in person and in our minds, until those places become extensions of our own personalities: we leave our mark on the landscape, and it shapes and structures our consciousness. I always enjoy Helen’s sense of colour, and the fluidity and rhythm of her mark-making, and the decorative quality in the recent work is as strong as ever. This time, however, I was more conscious of her feeling for the surfaces of her two-dimensional work. That may have been more apparent because the exhibition also included some recent ceramics – small-scale portrayals of goats which combined T’ang influences with a modern, quirky gnarliness. Think of it this way: you could explore someone’s face by running the tip of your finger along the most obvious features – sketching in the outline of the eyebrows, the nose, the lips. Or you could deviate from the edges, wandering over the planes of the forehead, the roundedness of the cheeks, experiencing texture, resistance and human warmth for their own sake, and for the sake of the explorer. These works take the second approach.

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This Christmas comic strip is by talented pupils, Joyce Fan, Henry Paul, Aadya Seksaria, and Emily Xu

Christmas cartoon by the Beerbohm society and lead by Emily Xu (Su) Emily Xu revived the Beerbohm Society at the beginning of OQ and has been working with other pupils from different year groups on a range of cartoons comic book strips. The most recent cartoon reflects a Christmas flavour. Mr Peter Monkman

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HOUSE FOOTBALL FINALS The first round of matches saw three nail-biting games, in which teams fought each other for a place in the quarter-finals. Lockites qualified after beating Verites 3-1, whilst Gownboys eased past Robinites 5-1. After a tightly contested affair, Bodeites edged past Hodgsonites in a 3-2 thriller, the final team to play their way into the quarter-finals.

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Whilst the other Houses competed in a round robin tournament of friendly matches, the cup quarter-finals commenced. Duckites showed their skill in an 8-0 victory over Bodeites, with goals from a variety of players. The other quarter-finals were extremely close. Weekites prevailed over Gownboys 3-1, whilst Daviesites managed to find the win against Lockites in a seven-goal thriller. Saunderites and Pageites drew 2-2 after extra time, but Pageites advanced through to the next round after some coolly taken penalties. On the following matchday, the plate competition began with the quarter and semi-finals. Saunderites was the top seeded side in the plate competition and so received a bye. Remarkably, all the quarter-finals ended in a draw, leading to penalty shootouts in every game. Robinites managed to get the edge over Gownboys; Hodgsonites kept their cool to win the shootout against Lockites, whilst Bodeites defeated Verites after converting all their penalties. In the semi-finals, Saunderites took an early lead against Bodeites and despite Bodeites’ best efforts they could not find a response before Saunderites doubled their lead early in the second half. The other semi-final went to extra time before Hodgsonites managed to find two quick goals against Robinites, claiming their place in the final. Meanwhile the cup semi-finals saw two great games. Despite scoring three goals, Pageites fell to Duckites 5-3 and Daviesites managed a 1-0 victory over a strong Weekites team. Both Hodgsonites and Saunderites maintained impressive form throughout the season, and so the plate final was sure to be a tightly contested competition. It did not disappoint. Initially, neither team was able to get a foothold in the game. However, once the first goal was scored, the game opened up. Both teams scored in quick succession but still could not be separated at full time. With the result hanging in the balance, the match went to extra time, where chances went begging for both teams and the game finished 2-2, penalties to follow. Ultimately, Saunderites managed to keep their cool and win the shootout with some brilliantly converted spot kicks. Congratulations to Saunderites.

As the crowd gathered on Big Ground, Duckites and Daviesites took to the field to compete for the prestigious House Cup. Duckites, who have displayed exquisite form all season, managed to take the lead early in the game. Daviesites fought hard but struggled to deal with Duckites’ quick passing and composure on the ball. With chances falling to both teams, Duckites scored again to double their advantage. Their class began to show as they took control of the game, dictating the tempo and creating opportunities. Daviesites played well but could only watch as Duckites grabbed a third goal before the full-time whistle. Final score: 3-0. Congratulations to Duckites, House Cup champions! Mr Simon Hayward

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REMOVES

Whilst five Houses received a bye to the quarter-finals, there were three knockout matches in the first Junior House football matchday. All games were tightly contested, with Lockites beating Robinites 3-2, Pageites just getting the better of Verites in a 2-1 victory, and Hodgsonites advancing to the quarter-finals after winning 6-4 against Gownboys. The cup semi-finals featured yet many more goals in another thrilling round of fixtures. Hodgsonites again scored six goals, helping them to progress whilst a tense ten-goal match between Lockites and Bodeites ended with Bodeites claiming victory. After playing their way into the semi-finals, Pageites fell to a skilful Weekites team who also scored six, whilst Saunderites won 5-2 against Duckites in another high-scoring, end-to-end game. The semi-finals provided more entertainment with all four Houses coming from resounding wins. Weekites managed to beat Bodeites 3-1 to progress to the final. Meanwhile, after a tight match, both Hodgsonites and Saunderites failed to find a winning goal in normal time and, after extra time, the teams remained level. Hodgsonites managed to remain calm under the pressure of a penalty shootout to clinch a spot in the final. Third place in the plate competition went to Lockites, who won 7-2 in another impressive attacking display over Daviesites, and the plate final featured plenty of goals too. Despite Pageites’ best efforts they could not defend Duckites’ formidable attack. Duckites came away 6-1 victors to claim the plate which they thoroughly deserved. The third place playoff in the cup competition was an extremely tight affair between Bodeites and Saunderites, where Saunderites found an extra gear to give them the win. Full-time: 4-3. The final between Weekites and Hodgsonites proved to be an exciting match. After a tense few opening minutes in front of a large crowd, an unfortunate error from the Weekites keeper gave Hodgsonites the lead against the run of play. They then went on to double this lead with an excellent strike from outside the box which looped over the keeper. After half time, Weekites regrouped and began to show their quality. A scrappy goal following a corner plus a cool converted penalty put them on level terms. Weekites then went up a gear, moving the ball and dribbling with aplomb, leading to quickfire goals which put the game to bed. Despite Hodgsonites’ early efforts, Weekites would win 6-2 and so win the 2021 Junior House Cup. Mr Simon Hayward

YEARLINGS

Yearlings’ House Football began with two knockout matches to decide who would proceed to the quarter-finals. Duckites faced Robinites in a tight, end-to-end match with chances falling to both sides. The match resulted in a draw and, after extra time, neither team had triumphed. A dramatic penalty shootout saw Duckites take the match, winning 2-1. Verites would face them after their dramatic and conclusive 10-1 victory over Gownboys. The second matchday hosted the quarter-finals, with Duckites and Verites set to play the Houses that received with a bye in the first round. The bye proved justified for those teams, however, as the two qualifying teams suffered defeat, Pageites winning 7-3 against Duckites and Hodgsonites putting an impressive nine goals past Verites. The other quarter-finals were intense, with the Bodeites vs. Lockites match ending 6-3, and Daviesites just edging past Saunderites with four goals to three. The following match day would feature the cup semi-finals between Pageites and Hodgsonites, and Bodeites and Daviesites. It also saw the commencement of the plate competition where the other Houses would compete in quickfire quarter and semi-finals. Another impressive Pageites performance earned them a spot in the final as they won 6-3 against Hodgsonites, whilst Bodeites and Daviesites battled it out in a 3-2 thriller, Bodeites coming away the victors, thus booking their place in the final. In the plate competition, Duckites and Robinites eased past their opponents, both winning 4-0. Robinites then faced Saunderites in the semi-final where a ruthless Saunderites won 6-1 to reach the plate final, where they would face Lockites who narrowly beat Duckites 3-2 after impressive goals at either end. A third place playoff in the plate competition saw a rematch between Duckites and Robinites, who met in the first round of the competition. It ended this time with Robinites claiming a 6-2 win to take third place. The plate final was equally entertaining with goals flying in at both ends. Despite scoring five goals, Saunderites fell to Lockites who hammered in an astonishing eight goals to win the plate. After narrowly missing out on the final, Hodgsonites and Daviesites battled it out for third place. Another high scoring game, with a final score of 4-8 in Daviesites’ favour. The Yearlings cup final was a great match, with only one goal to separate the two teams. However, Bodeites just managed to get the better of Pageites in a 2-1 victory to lift the House Cup after another impressive performance. Congratulations to Bodeites and Lockites! Mr Simon Hayward

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INTER-HOUSE GIRLS’ HOCKEY

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This year, as we still only have three Houses for the 2YS girls, the tournament took a simple round robin format. The prize: the 1934 Etceteras Hockey Cup. It was fantastic to see girls getting involved, even if hockey was not their main sport, to represent their House in hockey. Chetwynd was made up of mostly of footballers and lacrosse players. They showed real talent on the hockey pitch and should be proud of their efforts. We saw some very close matches, with a particularly exciting draw between Chetwynd and Fletcherites. Sutton took the trophy on the day with strong wins against both other Houses. Sutton has many gifted hockey players, some representing the School in the 1st XI. They dominated the field on the day, but all Houses should be congratulated for the excellent hockey they played and the character they showed. Mrs Nicola Edwards Director of Girls Sport

The 2YS girls took part in their annual House hockey event, where Sutton, Chetwynd and Fletcherites battled hard to take the trophy. The first match was Sutton vs. Chetwynd. This match saw Sutton win 7-0. The second match was Fletcherites vs. Chetwynd, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Sutton then played Fletcherites and won 3-0. This meant Sutton were taking the trophy the home. Man of the match for Fletcherites was Sienna Wallis, for Sutton it was Annabel Lawson and for Chetwynd, the award goes to all the girls as they had to play with significantly fewer players than the other teams but refused to give in. Well done to everyone involved! Pip Rogerson Captain of Sutton

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This year saw a change to the usual three House round robin format, now that Northbrook had been welcomed to the tournament. With all girls either participating or spectating and spurred on by the excitement of the heads of Houses on the side lines, we knew it was going to be highly competitive. We saw a lot of talent on display, with the secret skills of Flora Raichura (Su), consistent defence from Martha Pearce (C), outstanding attack from Daisy Pickering (N), and the hidden talents of Maya Bayliss (F) and Maya Loder (F), to name a few. The matches were closely fought, and it could have gone either way. Northbrook took the first victory for their House and took home the highly sought-after trophy. We look forward to seeing more girls take up hockey next season, perhaps inspired by this enjoyable House event. Mrs Nicola Edwards Director of Girls Sport

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On the last day of Oration Quarter, the girls battled it out for the overall Senior House hockey trophy. The standard of play was very high, and it was encouraging to see the girls put into practice everything they had worked on over the season, coming together in their House cohorts to display cohesion, determination and, most of all, a willingness to see everyone achieve. Goals were scored, saved and the ball travelled fast down the wings. The fast pace of play forced the girls to work ceaselessly to ensure they kept possession.

The turnout for this year’s House hockey was incredible. Everyone, hockey players or not, came down to the Northbrook Hockey Pitches to play for or support their House. We had some girls participating who had never picked up a hockey stick in their life yet were still enthusiastic to represent their House. After warming up in our Houses, each team played a series of three 7-a-side matches, one against each of the other girls’ Houses. The short, fast paced nature of these 20-minute-long games helped create a competitive atmosphere where each team was constantly driving for a goal. With both beaks and housemates cheering on from the side line, all the players felt motivated to perform well for their team.

Every match was closely contested, with only one or two goals determining the outcome of each game. However, in the end, with two wins and an intense 1-1 draw against Sutton, the winning House was Northbrook. Fletcherites came a close second, and Chetwynd were third. Overall, it was an amazing way to tie off the season and it will be interesting to see what happens next year! Daisy Pickering Captain of Northbrook

It came down to the last game to determine the winner, since Chetwynd and Sutton had drawn on points, but Fletcherites kept Chetwynd to a close game. Eventually, Sutton took the trophy on goal difference. This was an excellent way to finish a very successful term and I would like to thank all the girls and staff who have played a part in making this term so enjoyable. We look forward to next year where Houses will have three years groups from which to draw up their team sheets and the size of the tournament will increase to two teams per House. Mrs Nicola Edwards Director of Girls Sport

The Specialist girls took part in a combined House hockey competition. They played 11-a-side matches which enabled them to exhibit their talent and play to an impressive standard of hockey. The winners of the tournament were Sutton. This was decided by goal difference between Sutton and Chetwynd. Overall, there was some excellent hockey played and it was clear just how far the girls had come since the beginning of the season. Pip Rogerson Captain of Sutton 49

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LOUISE BATTY CUP

UNDER SCHOOL COMBINED HOUSE HOCKEY The cup was named after Louise Batty (current beak) who has invested 32 seasons in girls’ and boys’ hockey over the past 16 years at Charterhouse. She has played an influential role in the development of girls’ hockey, and so it was important that she gave her name to the first girls Under School hockey trophy. On Tuesday 25th November, both Fourths and Removes came together to play the tournament. This was a historic occasion, because it was the first time that Under School girls at Charterhouse played a House match together. In addition, it was a fun way for both year groups to get to know each other a little better, as they had not had many previous interactions. The event started off with a not too serious warmup, but soon enough, all the girls got into the team spirit and were keen to win for their House. After the warmup, the four Houses (Fletcherites, Sutton, Chetwynd and Northbrook) organised their teams and finally, the whistle was blown. On pitch A, Chetwynd and Northbrook, both very strong, entered each other’s D quite a few times and there were even a few shots on goal for the Chetwynd team. After 20 minutes of playing, the game ended 0-0. On pitch B, where they had to play a 7-a-side due to a shortage of Sutton players, all the girls seemed to enjoy themselves. The final score was 1-0, with a beautifully scored goal by the Fletcherites team. The next round saw Fletcherites play against Northbrook, which again ended 0-0. On the next pitch, Chetwynd scored against Sutton with a great hit from the top of the D. This led Chetwynd to a 1-0 win which put them through to the trophy match against Fletcherites. Whoever won this next match would walk away as victors. So, with an extra dedication to win, the girls started their final round of hockey. You could feel the tension in the air as the final minutes came closer, and it was encouraging to see both teams become cohesive units, playing with plenty of 50

FINAL RESULTS 1st Chetwynd / 2nd Northbrook 3rd Fletcherites / 4th Sutton communication and co-operation. Eventually, Chetwynd came away with two goals, which made them champions of this year’s tournament. After a good deal of celebration, Mrs Edwards announced the news to the other teams and, although every House wanted to win, there was still a sportsmanlike applause from everyone who played. The captain of Chetwynd went up to receive the trophy, which now sits in the House common room. All the girls had an amazing time and look forward to keeping this tradition going! Louise De Heus Captain of Chetwynd

LAURA CARR CUP

FOR REMOVE GIRLS’ INTER-HOUSE HOCKEY The cup has been named after Laura Carr (g2000) who was an outstanding hockey player when she was at Charterhouse and captained the girls hockey team.

This was the historic first-ever Inter-House hockey tournament for the Under School girls. It ran over a couple of sessions and started with a 6-a-side tournament where both Chetwynd and Northbrook put in two teams. The A team match was won by Chetwynd and the B team match was won by Northbrook, so there was still everything to play for. The crucial 11-a-side match took place the following week. This would determine the winners of the new trophy. Everyone took part and tensions ran high. Both sides gave everything they had, and it was 0-0 going into half-time. Players used the space on the pitch tactically, sending the ball to the wings and down the length of the pitch. After lots of intense hockey, Chetwynd got the ball into the D and took a shot. The ball hit the back of the net, but unfortunately, the goal did not count: there had been a foot foul in the D. Both teams, however, managed to harden their resolve. Despite an ankle injury, Charlotte Luckus (C) dribbled past Northbrook’s strong defence and scored a goal. This secured Chetwynd’s victory and now a beautiful trophy stands in Chetwynd House to be admired! Well done to everyone who took part, and thank you to all of the supporters. We understand how lucky we are to have experienced a fun and competitive event like this, with great House spirit displayed by all. Clara Chetwood Captain of Chetwynd

FINAL RESULTS 1st Chetwynd 2nd Northbrook

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SALLY BROADBRIDGE CUP

FOR YEARLING GIRLS’ HOUSE HOCKEY This cup was named after the first ever female hockey captain at the School in 1979, Sally Broadbridge (B1980). Sally helped develop the girls game at the school and it was only right for this cup to be named after her. Fourths’ hockey at Charterhouse has been absolutely amazing this term, but most importantly everybody has been completely committed to improving their game. As a result of this, every member of each team has developed their skills, played a team game throughout and supported each other. This led to some very intense and evenly contested House matches at the end of term. Everybody competed and everybody gave it their absolute all. The first set of matches were Fourths 7-A-Side. These matches were very hotly contested. There were many draws along with a few shuffles, Emily Sedgwick (Su)and Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F) both showed strong leadership qualities through their motivation and organisation of their teams. One of the closest draws was Northbrook against Fletcherites, where Fletcherites scored the drawing goal moments before the whistle sounded. Another close match was Sutton versus Chetwynd, where Selina Hunter (Su) scored the winning goal through a shuffle just before the match ended. Overall, the winner of this set of matches was Northbrook. The next set of matches was the Yearlings’ 11-A-Side. These matches were won by both Sutton and Chetwynd, with Northbrook and Fletcherites coming second. In the end it came down to goal difference and Northbrook won. Players of the match for their grit and determination and overall willingness to get involved go to Jessamy Manches (N), Poppy Everest (C), Mimi Fowler (Su) and Lara Bridge (F). Gemma Handley Northbrook Captain

FINAL RESULTS 7-A-Side Tournament A team B Team 1st Northbrook Northbrook 2nd Sutton Chetwynd 3rd Chetwynd Sutton 4th Fletcherites Fletcherites 11-A-Side Tournament 1st Chetwynd 2nd Sutton 3rd Fletcherites 4th Northbrook Combined Results 1st Northbrook 2nd Chetwynd 3rd Sutton 4th Fletcherites

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CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS It was a great pleasure to see the return of the Inter-House relays this term. A challenging 1.2 mile loop sees the boys and girls drop down to the bottom of Racquets Court hill before making it back up to Sutton statue where they pass on the ‘baton’ to the next in the team. In the Senior Boys, Gownboys were hotly tipped but were crippled by late dropouts from their team leading to a wideopen race in the Senior Boys. In the end Sutton took home the Butterfly Trophy with less than a minute separating them from Chetwynd, whilst Saunderites just pipped Robinites to the overall boys Muris Trophy with 16 seconds separating the two Houses. The stand out run came from Charles Moreau (R) who stormed off the front on the first leg for Robinites, whilst there were also very creditable legs from Louise de Heus (C) for the Under School girls and Matthieu Jouvensal-Lepere (D) for the Inter boys. Most intriguingly Joshua Allen (H) and Alexander Magliana (D) were equal first in the Junior Boys so we’ll have to wait until Pontifex to split them. Mr Edward Hadley

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HOUSE SWIMMING & WATERPOLO The swimming team competed in their first fixture this year at home against Harrow and Abingdon and it was a great success. Despite the final result, Charterhouse gave a great performance. In the Senior Boys’ 100m Freestyle, Andrea Leone (L) took the victory, the only win for Charterhouse boys, despite numerous podium placings. The 4x50m Freestyle swam by Kaleb Root (V), Andrea Leone, Francesco Pettazzi (g) and Ethan Chaffey (B) placed third with a time just a few seconds behind Harrow and Abingdon. Moreover, Serge Artinian (R) came 4th in the 100m Breaststroke after a very close battle which unfortunately saw him beaten by only a few tenths of a second. On Thursday 4 November, Charterhouse played host to a triangular swimming fixture against Reeds and Dulwich. Despite the tough competition we still saw some great top three placings from our team. Arina Maslova (C) took our highest placing in the Girls’ 50m Butterfly, finishing 2nd in a field of girls two years her senior. Poppy Everest (C) also had two good swims, placing her in the top three in the Girls’ 50m Butterfly and 50m Breaststroke, competing against girls three years older. Andrea Leone, our boys Captain, put in a strong performance in the Senior Boys’ 100m Freestyle, placing him third. We also saw another third place from Serge Artinian in the Senior Boys’ 100m Breaststroke. Charterhouse once again played host to a friendly fixture against Tonbridge on Thursday 11 November. Although we finished 2nd overall, it was fantastic to see our swimmers winning several races. Francesco Pettazzi took our first win of the afternoon in the Senior 100m Freestyle. Our Senior 4x50m Medley Relay also placed first in a brilliant swim. The team was made up of Ethan Chaffey, Eddie Chai (R), Kaleb Root and Kasim Domac (H). However, our swim of the day went to Serge Artinian in the Senior 100m Breaststroke who took first place, with Eddie Chai storming through the last length to take second.

WATERPOLO

In September, the Charterhouse U19 waterpolo squad played their first match in over a year against Harrow and won 8-5. After a rocky start in the first quarter, the U19 team finished 2-2 with both goals from Giuseppe Aprile Borriello (B). The second quarter was similar to the first, with the Charterhouse team pulling ahead by a goal, yet again from Giuseppe Aprile Borriello. In the third quarter, conceding two goals and scoring one goal thanks to Max Stockmeier (S), Charterhouse tied with Harrow 4-4. In the final quarter, Charterhouse excelled with one more goal from Giuseppe Aprile Borriello, two from Digby Witherspoon (B) and one from Iacopo Lo Bue (B) while only conceding one. Charterhouse faced Abingdon on 7 October and won 21-1. Considering it was the second game of the season, Charterhouse played very well. The first quarter started off with Charterhouse leading 6-0 thanks to Kaleb Root, Kasim Domac,

Jack Tenenbaum (D) and Digby Witherspoon. The second quarter was just as successful for Charterhouse with goals from Kasim Domac, Giuseppe Aprile Borriello, Ethan Chaffey, Digby Witherspoon and Max Stockmeier. The third quarter was slower, with only three goals scored, but the final quarter was Charterhouse’s strongest, conceding one goal but scoring seven, leading to a final score of 21-1, five goals scored by Giuseppe Aprile Borriello and two by Kasim Domac. Overall, both Charterhouse and Abingdon played excellently. On 18 November, Charterhouse faced Dulwich and Trinity in a London schools waterpolo tournament. In the first game with Trinity, Charterhouse played extremely well, but were sadly beaten 6-1. Our goal came from the Captain, Kasim Domac (H). The second game against Dulwich was much more successful. In the first quarter, Charterhouse were losing 4-1 with a goal from Kasim Domac (H). In the second quarter, Charterhouse almost brought it back, scoring two goals, one through a fantastic penalty by Giuseppe Aprile Borriello and the other by Kasim Domac (H). However, Dulwich scored one more and the game ended with a score of 5-3. The Charterhouse team played in the ESSA National qualifiers in November, qualifying for the national plate semi-final. The first game was against Whitgift, and Charterhouse dominated in the first half, leading 3-2 with three goals scored by Kasim Domac. However, in the second half, due to some unfortunate fouls, Whitgift managed to score four goals to put the game to bed 6-4. In the second game, Charterhouse played extremely well against Trinity. The first half finished 3-0 to Trinity, and the second finished 5-2, with goals from Kasim Domac and Giuseppe Aprile Borriello. Compared with their result against Trinity two weeks prior, Charterhouse had greatly improved. The next game was against Queen Mary’s School in which Charterhouse held a clean sheet, the first quarter finishing 4-0. The next quarter was just as well played to bring Charterhouse to a 7-0 win. The final game was against Churcher’s College and both teams showed their skill. The first half finished well for Charterhouse, with a score of 3-2. In the second half, however, Churcher’s College played excellently and caught us up to finish the game 5-5. Overall, Charterhouse has shown great improvement over the course of the season. Well done! Mrs Claudia Clements

U16 INTERHOUSE WATERPOLO This Quarter, we saw the return of the U16 House Waterpolo Tournament. We had six Houses take part over three rounds. The competition was off to a brilliant start with Bodeites and Verites battling it out in front of a strong group of supporters. However, neither House pulled ahead, and the game finished in a draw. In the next games, Hodgsonites won convincingly over Saunderites 5-0, whilst Daviesites also beat Robinites 5-0. In round two, Daviesites once again showed true class, beating Bodeites 6-0. Hodgsonites also put in a stellar performance winning 4-1 over Verites, placing them into this year’s final. In the battle for fifth place, we saw Saunderites play Bodeites. After a close game, Bodeites managed to pull ahead slightly in the second half to take the win 4-2. In the third place playoff, the teams were once again very well matched. Yet, brilliant saves from the Robinites goalkeeper weren’t enough prevent Verites from scoring the winning goal in the last 30 seconds, who then won 2-1. Finally, we saw Daviesites and Hodgsonites battle it out to take the trophy. After an early lead, Daviesites looked like they were going to take the win convincingly. However, Hodgsonites put in a fantastic final quarter to bring them back to within one goal of Daviesites. But it wasn’t quite enough to catch them. The final score was 5-4, making Daviesites this year’s U16 House Champions. Mrs Claudia Clements

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NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IMPERIAL MEETING 2021

I have the pleasure to report that six pupils from Charterhouse – James Ingham (S 21), Max Gerhardt (H), George Lake Coghlan (S), Nick Shutt (D), Max Sheridan-Oliver (P) and Lucas Hinkly (g) – competed in the NRA Imperial Meeting this year. They all did extremely well. Considering training had been restricted by Covid, they all put in some very creditable scores over the first six days in very hot and humid weather which produced some very tricky wind changes. Several times their names appeared on prize lists, having been awarded NRA bronze bars and badges. Our Top Shot was Max Gerhardt who earned a place in the UK Cadets Short Range Team, shooting against the Services Teams. They came second to the Army and beat the RAF, and he won his way through to Her Majesty the Queen’s Final coming 57th out of 100 of the Top Shots in the country, the first current Carthusian do so for very many years. It was also very pleasing to see our Old Captain of Shooting Henry Waldern (V 20) appear in the top 50 of the Grand Aggregate, as he continues to shoot at university and is clearly continuing to thrive. We said goodbye to James Ingham and wish him luck in the future. We expect to see his name on prize lists and hopefully in the Grand Aggregate next year. The five remaining pupils have expressed a wish to compete again – their enthusiasm was palpable. We would not have been able to do this or do so well without the support of the Old Carthusian Society which gave us grants, first to upgrade the old private rifles we have, and then another to purchase the new rifle that Max SheridanOliver ‘run in’ this meeting. Donations from Old Carthusian parents, such as that from Mrs Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn last year, enabled us to buy the rifle that Max Gerhardt put to such good use, whilst the donation from Mrs Patel purchased the rather fine security cabinet in which they are all stored.

The team’s thanks go to everyone who supports us and enables us to succeed: Catering, Operations, Security, the Director of Finance & Strategy, the Contingent Commander and SSI, our assistant coach Fg Off. Alison Carnell, and the parents who paid the NRA entry fees and allowed the boys to be away from home for the duration of the meeting. We are looking forward to full bore matches against Oxford University and Exeter University next term, and the Cadet Council for Rifle Shooting ‘Bisley Final’ (to replace the cancelled 2021 schools meeting) in the October half term.

SHOOTING REPORT Shooting training at the start of OQ was focused on Air Rifle and the new sport of Target Sprint because the School Small Bore Range was out of action until 5th October. On Sunday 7th November we challenged Cranleigh School to our first official Target Sprint Competition. Our team arrived early to help set up the portable Air Rifle Range on the side of the Athletics track. The day was clear and sunny, but also chilly and very windy, so the SSI and the team had to find creative ways of stopping the antiballistic range panels from taking off! By the time Cranleigh arrived we had a very professional and wind-secure layout. Both teams fielded three pairs. Charterhouse was represented by Max Gerhardt (H) and George Lake Coghlan (S); Max Sheridan-Oliver (P) and Mark Gorman (B); Jessica West (F) and Lucas Hinkly (g). It was an exciting event and the teams were pretty evenly matched – Charterhouse excelled at shooting, whereas Cranleigh had the faster runners – but Charterhouse triumphed in the end, winning the Howard Cup. On returning to small-bore shooting, the Senior team proved that they had not forgotten how to shoot and put in some very good practice scores. Confident in this knowledge, we entered the British Schools Small Bore Rifle Association {BSSRA): English Schools Long Range Challenge, held at The Earl Roberts Shooting Centre at Bisley. Charterhouse was represented by: Max Gerhardt and George Lake Coghlan (A Team); Nick Shutt (D) and Mark Sheridan-Oliver (B Team; Mark Gorman and Lucas Hinkly (C Team). All did very well. For George, it was his first time shooting small bore at long range – a very tricky job on a windy day! Max Gerhardt, team Captain, came second in the Seniors match and first in the 17-year-old category – a nice start to our return to competition shooting. Our next match was the BSSRA Winter Open at the Lord Roberts Centre, another long-range small-bore competition, but

much harder as competitors have to shoot forty rounds instead of twenty. There were 150 entrants from across the country. Charterhouse was represented by Max Gerhardt, Nick Shutt, George Lake Coghlan, Lucas Hinkly and Max Sheridan-Oliver, all of whom acquitted themselves well. Max Gerhardt (11th place), Max Sheridan-Oliver (20th), and Nick Shutt (22nd) all earned a ‘BSSRA to 30’ badge; Lucas Hinkly and George Lake Coghlan came 45th and 49th respectively. Following Max Gerhardt’s achievements in the NRA Imperial and Her Majesty The Queen’s Final, Max has been selected as a member of the GB Under 19 Rifle Team, due to tour to South Africa or Guernsey next year – we wish him every success! We are currently training four new Removes and six Yearlings with previous shooting experience who will be joining the CCF in LQ, so the shooting team is slowly building back to its pre-Covid numbers. Captain Verna Burrell-Taylor MBE Master of Shooting

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INTER-HOUSE LACROSSE This year we played our usual 6-A-Side, fast and furious Inter-House lacrosse tournament, which took the shape of a round robin on Green. Now that we have four girls’ Houses at Charterhouse, we were able to run two small pitches on this prized playing field for the duration of the competition. It was highly competitive, and the girls displayed a clear desire to take home the trophy. With everyone chasing dead balls, shots on target had to be bounced and therefore opportunities were missed. It was pleasing to see Northbrook enter a team, even though it consisted mainly of Removes who had never played lacrosse. But still, House spirit abounded and the progress they made in a short space of time was quite remarkable.

We saw some very tight games which could have gone either way, but ultimately, Sutton held their nerve at crucial moments to take wins against the other Houses. Fletcherites, who boasted a team containing a number of 1st team players, challenged Sutton for the trophy, but lost 4-5 in the closing minutes of the game. Mrs Nicola Edwards

Players of the matches: Chetwynd: Astrid Riddoch and Camilla Pearce Fletcherites: Lucy Jennings and Felicity Harrison Northbrook: Lila Mitten and Sofia Vishnyak Sutton: Iryna Muravska

FINAL RESULTS 1st Sutton 2nd Fletcherites 3rd Chetwynd 4th Northbrook

SOCIETIES & EVENTS

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Charterhouse Inspires AI Lecture A select group of nine Carthusians, spanning Business Studies and Computer Science, attended the latest instalment of Charterhouse Inspires in London, together with 90 OCs and parents. This event focused on Artificial Intelligence, discussing a broad range of ethical, educational and business implications of the frontier technology. Our pupils contributed with interest and skill to the debate and subsequent networking. The event was complemented in the School with a subsequent discussion of the role of Artificial Intelligence in the future of work. In order to aid this discussion, we were lucky to host two eminent OCs, Professor Ian Wells (W65) and multiple AI entrepreneur, Phil Westcott (g97). Professor Wells’ career as a clinical scientist in the NHS enabled him, during the 1980s, to study part-time at the University of Surrey for a PhD in artificial intelligence. He was, in fact, the very first computing student at the University, and once a computer science department was established, he was invited back to teach artificial intelligence as a visiting, now emeritus, professor. When he and his wife retired from the NHS, they worked for six years at an English-speaking technical university in Pyongyang, North Korea, where he was able to lecture in artificial intelligence and medical decision-making as well as helping to set up a new graduate medical school. Phil Westcott is the Co-Founder / Co-CEO at Filament AI. Founded in 2016 – with fellow OC Doug Ayres G96 – Filament are a software development boutique of 40 people building AI-powered applications. They have hands-on experience delivering almost 200 AI-based software projects over Five years across multiple industries. Before Filament, Phil previously ran the IBM Watson platform in Europe, led their Smarter Cities business in Southeast Asia and launched IBM’s global IoT practice. He is a specialist in AI use cases, business models and enterprise transformation. He is a regular speaker on the convergence of AI tech, entrepreneurship and investment. He is an entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Nottingham, a Chartered Engineer and holds an MBA from Columbia University New York. Mr Stephen Barnett

Medical Society Medical Society is a weekly forum for aspiring medical students to share their passions and interests into this intriguing field, whilst being supported and guided by their beaks. It is a time when all the medical applicants come together to discuss different topics concerning medicine and medical ethics. Medical Society has two main purposes: supporting those who are interested in applying to medical school and giving a platform for pupils to pursue medical related interests and develop our understanding of different medical practices. Those applying for Medicine, Veterinary and Dentistry at university face a long, complex and highly competitive application process. Nearer the time of application, support from beaks and fellow pupils helps to clarify the application process, which can be very confusing, and also helps with preparation for the BMAT or UCAT entrance tests. Equally importantly, Medical Society is a fun way of exploring medical issues with like-minded aspiring medics. This helps develop presentation and ethical evaluation skills, which are important for medical careers and for interviews. Many of our members are interested in medicine from a scientific point of view and can apply the same skills when applying for biological and biomedical courses. However, the best reason for coming to Medical Society is that the topics are always interesting, and the company is good!

St. Andrew’s Ball At each meeting, one person talks about medical practices, diseases or ethical concerns and this is followed by a discussion about the topic where pupils can raise questions. We emerge with a greater sense of knowledge on topics ranging from abortion to euthanasia and even Alzheimer’s, to name just a few. We learn by listening to our friends’ presentations. Almost everyone who comes into Medical Society has an itch to do research into a topic, which could come from personal experience, from a passion, or just a general curiosity to delve deeper into the complexities of a disease. The process for each presentation begins with booking a date and then, of course, beginning the research. There are no specific guidelines for our presentations, but the four pillars of medical ethics provide a good framework for discussions. The talk, while it can be nerve racking, is a great chance to practice public speaking skills in a friendly environment. Once it is over, the floor is opened for questions of all kinds, and they prove to be a testament to the level of research the speaker has conducted. Controversial topics often lead to heartfelt debates in which people give their opinions and listen to those of others. Our short meetings are often the highlight of our week! Elliott Lau (L), Akaesha Negi-Tandon (Su) and Emilia Andrade-Brown (Su)

Few St. Andrew’s Balls can have been anticipated more keenly than this one, the 25th. As reeling had been forbidden during the COVID-ridden 2020 season, it was a rare Specialist indeed who had had any experience of the joys of Scottish Country Dancing. Miss Batty, with the support of Mr Freeman, Mr Kane and Ms Davies, set about putting that right. Throughout OQ, a group of 30 or so dancers met on Monday nights to be put through their paces, and by 4 December they were ready. Dancers in evening dress, some resplendent in kilts, entered a Hall decked with tartan and Christmas trees, to the sound of “Highland Cathedral” piped by Mr Duncan Byrne. Then began the fraught business of filling one’s dance card. That done, the assembled company were fortified by a glass of mulled wine and went at it. The Willow having been Stripped, The Dashing White Sergeant gave everybody a chance to dance with everyone else present. The Eightsome Reel and the Duke of Perth ingrained the elements of ‘setting’ and ‘turning’, and cries of “First Corner!” and “Weave!” kept everyone more or less in the right place. The company had by then earned their dinner. After the starter, we danced The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, possibly our most complex dance with alternating cartwheels added to the mix. After the main course, while others Stripped the Willow once again, those of more advanced years danced Postie’s Jig, entirely to their own satisfaction. After dinner we practised our flirting in the Hamilton House, and other dances were repeated. The second editions of the reels preceding dinner were held to be far more impressive as those of us who had erred first time around had a chance to redeem ourselves. The last dance of the evening, the Reel of the 51st Highland Division (Aberdonian version, in case you were wondering) was a triumph. The sequence of set, turn and swing could now be executed from muscle memory and the gathering could relax and enjoy being a part of a swinging, surging, smiling tide of humanity. The evening could not have succeeded without the accordion, fiddle and guitar of our old friends the George Buchanan Scottish Ceilidh Dance Band. They judged the room to perfection, playing the dances at a sympathetic pace and always ready with an encore. The evening finished with Auld Lang Syne, a tune taken up by Mr Duncan Byrne on the pipes as dancers walked back to House, their feet barely touching the ground. This music and these reels weave people together, as Andrew Greig writes, “into the rough, warm, communal material that has no name except ‘Where we live’”. And that night it was good to live at Charterhouse. Mr Jim Freeman

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SCHOOL

CCF & EXPEDITIONS

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TIBUA Training UNITED KINGDOM

Activities Weekend Over Activities Weekend, Fifths and Specialists from the Army Section and Royal Marine Detachment had the incredible opportunity to take part in TIBUA training at the Urban Training Centre at Longmoor Camp in Hampshire. This was a completely new form of training, one which the Charterhouse CCF had never done before, and a rare opportunity for cadets in general. TIBUA, which stands for Tactics In Built Up Areas, is one of the most challenging forms of warfare, requiring constant concentration, excellent command and control, aggression and speed. In a converted area of ex-marital quarters, cadets learnt the basics of urban fighting, which include approaching a building, clearing rooms, and then consolidating the captured objective. The first day was mostly focused on the basics of entering and clearing a room of enemy threats. As the cadets listened to Major Eastham’s opening briefing, the skies opened, and the rain didn’t stop all day. However, this didn’t seem to deter them at all, and they continued to train for the rest of the day, with only a short break for lunch. The cadets were split into sections, each with a senior cadet in command (IC), and a second in command (2IC). This gave the senior cadets some real leadership experience under challenging circumstances, and they all behaved admirably, leading their sections under the direction of the training staff. The cadets started with simple room clearing, but soon capable of that, moved on to whole buildings, clearing each one room by room, under the direction of their IC and 2IC. The training staff would regularly step in to 66

correct and instruct, making sure it was all being done properly and safely, but by the end of the day, each section was able to clear their building with little to no help from the training team. By now tired and soaking wet, the cadets were happy to get on the bus and head back to School for a shower and some warm food, ready to get back to it the next day. The second day took the training to the next level. By now confident on how to clear a building, all the cadets did a quick revision of a building clear in their sections and then moved on to a platoon attack of four objective buildings. The platoon, composed of three sections of nine cadets, with an IC and a 2IC per section, would echelon through four buildings. This involved one section clearing a building while the other two sat in reserve. Once Section One had cleared that first building, it allowed the other sections to move up, clearing their own building, and so on. One really felt like a small working part in a much larger combined assault, and each individual cadet was essential to success. The final assault of the day was a simultaneous assault. Instead of rolling through, all three sections assaulted their designated building, bringing a very loud and satisfying conclusion to the weekend! Thank you to Major Eastham and his staff for the fantastic teaching they provided over the weekend. We hope it will be the first of many TIBUA training weekends. Henry Anderson (L)

CCF It was a busy Activities Weekend for the CCF, with Fifths and Specialists from all the sections deployed on exercise. The RAF and Royal Navy sections combined to enjoy a Mountain Biking expedition and training over the extensive grounds of Queen Elizabeth Park; it was not easy to cycle in the driving wind and strong rain that day – classic Activity Weekend weather. The Sunday saw them train and compete in a ‘Cadet Gun-Run’, delivered by instructors from the Royal Navy. Essentially a smaller scale Royal Tournament event, it demands teamwork, communication and fitness to perform well in this classic military show-piece. As ever, my thanks to Lt Barraclough, Lt Ninham and Flt Lt Hewstone for all their efforts in leading the sections. The Army Section and Royal Marine Detachment travelled to the Urban Training Centre at Longmoor Camp in Hampshire. A converted area of ex-marital quarters, this custom facility is used to train troops in the art of Urban Operations. The sections spent two days conducting lessons and practical exercises to enable them to perform effectively as a section and a platoon. They covered all elements of the approach to a building, entry and clearance drills, consolidation and echeloning to further objectives. Training in Built-Up Areas (TIBUA) as an activity is ultimately a test of leadership, teamwork and communication and the progress made by all the cadets over the weekend was excellent. It also added an extra dimension to their conventional syllabus and provided a change from the traditional field training that is the preserve of the cadet movement. To many, it was their first meaty Activities Weekend as a member of the Contingent, due to the COVID restrictions of the last two years, and the cadets seem to be relishing the opportunity to be out training on a great facility with excellent instruction and resources; not even the atrocious weather on the Saturday seemed to dampen their spirits. My thanks go to CSgt Wilson, Capt VJ Burrell-Taylor, Lts’ Warren, Stimpson and Constable, CQMS Ridgers, CSM Drapper, Sgt Richards and Mr Coopper and Chisholm, for their sterling efforts, hard work and good humour in making the weekend a great success for the cadets. The Royal Marine detachment benefitted from a weekend in MUC (modern urban combat), delivered by the Royal Marine Youth Team, once again at Longmoor. This facility really is one of the best available to troops today. For the older cadets, it gave them the ability to take their learning from the Activity Weekend earlier in the Quarter and impress the instructors; this they did. They also got to see a range of different standard operating procedures, unique to the Royal Marines, and enjoy the experience of training with cadets from schools across the country. Unfortunately, the RAF gliding day scheduled for November was cancelled due to the onset of storm Barra and 60mph cross winds on the runway at Netheravon airfield. The diary is filling up with CCF activities for LQ and CQ 2022, and we look forward to delivering the programme. Major John Eastham

GOLD DofE KAYAKING EXPEDITION WEST WITTERING

One October Sunday morning, five adventurous Duke of Edinburgh Award participants were up early for their first Gold DofE kayaking expedition. After an hour’s drive, we met Simon and Phil, our two paddle instructors, at Itchenor Quay, just north of West Wittering. It was an overcast, warm day but, most importantly, the rain clouds were holding off. After introductions and kitting up, they went through what emergency group kit we needed to carry on the water and then on to the day’s logistics. Once on the water, we started to paddle East towards our destination, 6km away at Dell Quay. As we travelled, Simon set the group different tasks to test and refine their skills in manoeuvring and controlling their kayaks. The sun eventually came out to play and the day began to get warmer. There was a lot of activity in the Solent, so we had to be on our toes in terms of navigation and what was around us. We enjoyed a quick lunch break at Dell Quay and then began the return voyage, but this time each participant took turns to be the group leader. It was now really warm in the sun and the sea was very calm – perfect conditions for our first trip on the water. This is the fifth year that we have offered kayaking to all Gold participants and, after discussing the day’s events with Simon and Phil, we all agreed the group was probably the best we had seen after one lesson, so very well done to Hugh Hutchinson (B), Gus Skordos (B), Indra Tason (S), Max Dyer (L) and Liv Camacho Wejbrandt (N) for a great, but tiring day out on the water. A superb effort by all. Roll on session two! Mr Dave Martucci 67

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PRIZES SPECIALISTS ADDITIONAL SCHOOL MONITORS George Lake-Coghlan (S) Sam Wells (P) SENIOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Henry Anderson (L) Horace Choi (G) Mark Gorman (B) Michael Huang (G) Zhen Yang Lin (W) Oliver Trill (W) David Yang (H) HONORARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARS Heling Cai (Su) Joshua Diri (W) Laura Galbraith (F) Will Gao (L) Kelly Gu (Su) Sophie Ju (C) Ayushman Kashyap (G) Olivia Pryer (F) Sienna Wallis (F) Jessica West (F) Elyse Wu (Su) Emily Xu (Su) Lisa Zhou (F) PUBLIC EXAM PRIZES Awarded to 1YS for a full set of ten 9s in (I)GCSE Buris Amorntien (P) Serge Artinian (R) Caspar Beyer (P) Zakhir Meghji (L) Aaryan Sanghrajka (D) William Taylor (V) Stan Valev (H) Justin Wang (L) Jack Wong (H) Bill Zhang (S) 2YS EPQ PRIZES Joshua Diri (W) Annabel Fox (Su) Yusuf Furniss (D) Harriet McCreanor (Su) Rohin Shingadia (V) Kandy Zhang (F) Lisa Zhou (F) 2YS IB CAS PRIZES Henry Anderson (L) Stefan Bostandjiev (P) Lucas Brenninkmeijer (R) Francesco Pettazzi (g) IB LEARNER PROFILE PRIZES Carlotta Ossini (C) Emily Xu (Su)

2YS ACADEMIC PROGRESS PRIZES Susie Bullivant (C) Alex Jeffery (L) Luke Hornett (g) Tiwani Kupoluyi (C) Charles Mackenzie (R) Joseph Mahon (S) Abigael Nyamweya (F) Ben Parkinson (H) Flora Stevenson (Su) Ash Ticktum (P) Emily Weil (Su)

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ) OQ 2021 – HEAD OF YEAR ASSEMBLY PRIZES

1YS ATTITUDE TO LEARNING PRIZES Casper Beyer (P) Vivardan Goenka (D) Aomi Hiroi (Su) Emma Horner-Long (F) Thea Marsh (F)

EXCELLENT WORK DURING OQ 2021 (TEACHING BEAK NOMINATION) PRIZE Thea Marsh (F) Henri Whitehorne (P) Freddie Halford (W) Anna Anikieva (C) Milly Okuda (Su)

1YS DEPUTY HEAD’S ESSAY PRIZES Overall winners Kirstie Kwakye (Su) Justin Wang (L) Runners-up Emmett Baker (R) Indra Tason (Su) Serge Artinian (R) Maya Bayliss (F) Highly commended Isabella Beling (N) Hope Kiernan (Su) Uliana Kiseleva (Su) Selim El Khoury (H) PIANO PRIZES Ehrman Prize 1 (Over 16) Ana-Louisa Christiansen (D) Thatcher Prize Taki Ejima-Dalley (V) VSH Russell Prize Justin Wang (L) SPORTS COLOURS Boys’ Football Joshua Diri (W) Mackenzie Faull (W) Alex Lord (g) Louis Savile (g) Maksim Solomon (W) Will Turner (W) Sam Wells (P) Girls’ Hockey Annie Arbuthnott (Su) Catie Chauhan (Su) Hattie Cole (Su) Emma Haynes (Su) Pip Rogerson (Su) Lacrosse Annabel Lawson (Su) Iryna Muravska (Su) Lucy Jennings (F) UNDER SCHOOL PIANO PRIZES Ehrman Prize 2 (Under 16) Edward Wilmouth (G)

EARLY SUBMISSION OF DRAFT LITERATURE REVIEW PRIZE Aomi Hiroi (Su) Emma Horner-Long (F) Charlie Nation-Dixon (H) Amelie von Haniel (C) Stephanie Alton (Su) Carola Pozzi Carmelini (F)

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SPORT REPORTS The editors apologise for the absence of some team photos, which could not be taken due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

BOYS 1ST XI FOOTBALL

Boys 1st XI The 1st XI squad training began with an off-season fitness programme throughout the summer holidays. Potential 1st XI players were all given the opportunity to take part and the final squad selection was largely based on those that showed commitment. A tough fixture against an OC under 21 team started the season just before OQ began. After a scoreless first half the 1st XI started to put pressure on the OC back line and a strike from Louis Saville (g) hit the far post before falling at the feet of Freddie Hay (B) to notch Charterhouse’s first goal of the season. An equaliser came from the OCs after a good run and a tidy finish into the bottom right corner. There was very little time for a response and the game finished 1-1. The following week saw the opening game of the Hudl league, playing away against a very organised Ardingly side. A combination of Charterhouse starting slowly and an electric high press from Ardingly resulted in us conceding three goals in quick succession. We continued to fight and made some progress in the second half, but the game ended with a heavy defeat. At this point, however, the squad started to realise how much worse things could have been had they not listened to Mr Hayward and worked hard on their fitness over the summer. The next event was a trip to Bradfield for the annual ISFA 6s tournament and the squad demonstrated a desire to work hard and improve. The boys featured in a goalless draw against Westminster to open the tournament, before just falling short against a strong Hampton side. We initially took the lead against Brentwood, but eventually settled for a draw due to an unfortunate equaliser. The 1st VI then secured a win against Kimbolton with two quick goals, taking us to the next round of the competition. The following game proved to be tricky against Repton - after falling two goals behind, Charterhouse almost pulled one back 70

when Sam Wells (P) fired a free kick onto the post, but it wasn’t to be, and the boys turned their attention to the plate knockout rounds. We were drawn against Ardingly and had a chance to redeem ourselves from the Hudl league match. Ardingly drew first blood through a cross that fell to the feet of the Ardingly striker who was able to tap it in. In the hunt for an equaliser Charterhouse poured men forward, forcing brilliant saves from their keeper, whilst James Burns (g) dislocated his shoulder making a save to try and keep us in the game. The match ended 1-0 to Ardingly but, despite the disappointing result, there was significant improvement from the squad and their attitude and desire to improve deserved credit. Next up was a very tough game against Royal Russell in the Hudl league on Big Ground. In front of a large and supportive Charterhouse crowd a fast start from the visitors saw the defence in action, with notable blocks from Logan Hogg (G). Charterhouse fought hard and defended well, led by a midfield of Maksim Solomon (W) and Mackenzie Faull (W), and at half time the game still hung in the balance at 0-0. Two fast breaks on the counterattack saw Royal Russell take a 2-0 lead early in the second half. After 15 minutes of end-to-end football with chances at both ends, the Friday Night Lights crowd had something to celebrate as Freddie Hay slotted home in the bottom corner to reduce the arrears to 2-1. A Charterhouse corner in the 90th minute, which saw goalkeeper Luke Griffiths (g) up in search of an equaliser, could have levelled the score but was headed agonisingly just over the bar. The final whistle blew, and Royal Russell ran out 2-1 winners, but the 1st XI had put in their best performance and were continuing to improve. The boys then played their first ISFA cup game of the year against Brighton College. Having dominated large portions of the first half, we made it count just before the break with a penalty coolly converted by Will Turner (W), following a Brighton red card. Capitalising on the extra man advantage with superb strikes from Sonny Albert (g) and Freddie Hay in the closing stages, Charterhouse were dominant. A comfortable 3-0 win saw Charterhouse into Round 32 of the ISFA Cup. After a tough defeat to the OC’s, in which Caspar Beyer (P) scored Charterhouse’s goal of the season, the boys travelled to Eton for a friendly match. Charterhouse scored first with Alex Lord (g) slotting the ball into the bottom corner. However, straight from kick-off Eton equalised with a headed goal. Then, the turning point of the match, a reaction to handball

stopping a certain goal on the line meant a penalty, which was converted by Eton for a 2-1 lead, and a red card and Charterhouse were down to 10 men. The hosts were clinical, creating chances with a man advantage and putting them away regularly, and the match ended in an easy Eton victory, with the red card spoiling what had looked to be a competitive game. The next round of the ISFA cup saw us travel to Chigwell. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a good day and Charterhouse played poorly in the worst performance of the season. A mistake on the ball on the edge of our box left us 1-0 down. Charterhouse equalised early in the second half through an excellent Zach Frankel (W) finish, but another mistake saw us concede again almost simultaneously. Spirit did not fail Charterhouse and we kept battling, having a goal ruled out that would have levelled the tie at 2-2, so it was Chigwell who progressed to the next round. After half-term, the 1st XI looked to regain some form against Hampton in the Hudl league. A solid first 30 minutes was squandered after an unfortunate own goal from a corner. Charterhouse responded well and managed to avoid conceding again, but the game ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss. Overall it was an improved performance compared to the Chigwell match but still plenty to improve upon. Charterhouse started their friendly match against Westminster with good intent: within the first minute, a ball was played down the side from Alex Weir (D) to Alex Lord, who crossed it to Louis Savile (g), who scored our first goal. Westminster replied in the middle of the first half, taking the score to 1-1 at the break. In the second half Charterhouse conceded from a counterattack, but eventually equalised with just over 10 minutes to play, as Alex Lord got on the end of an excellent free kick delivered by William Turner. In the final minutes, a seamless counterattack from Charterhouse ended with Sonny Albert drawing out the keeper and squaring it to Freddie Hay, who slotted it home to make it a 3-2 win for Charterhouse. Back in the Hudl league against Bede’s we gave ourselves a mountain to climb by going 2-0 down in the first five minutes. We fought back, with strong tackles from Diar Boranbayev (D). Alex Lord’s goal midway through the second half, followed by a thunderous volley onto the post from Archie Kirton (W), provided encouragement. Disappointingly, Bede’s closed out the game for a deserved, albeit competitive, 3-1 victory.

Next in the Hudl league Charterhouse took on Shrewsbury at home on Big Ground. Charterhouse conceded early in the first half, but were not unsettled and Mackenzie Faull levelled the game with a wonder strike from outside the box. Charterhouse had a great spell from this point with a fluid attack creating many chances that weren’t converted, then just before half time we conceded from a free-kick. Charterhouse looked to build on their strong performance, but saw Shrewsbury score again 15 minutes into the second half. Charterhouse did not give up, boosted with energy off the bench from Ashley Marsh (L) in particular. Another harsh lesson was learned as our level dropped at the end of the game and we conceded three more. Overall the score line was not a fair reflection of a competitive match, but the team again realised why Mr Hayward was working so hard in training to drive up standards and improve our consistency. In what is always a tough fixture, Charterhouse travelled to Repton for the next Hudl league game. An aggressive start from Repton put pressure on and they broke the deadlock 25 minutes into the match with a first-time volley into the top corner of our net. Repton scored again just minutes later with a good finish into the bottom corner after some fantastic creative play on the edge of our box. Charterhouse then sprang into action, piling on pressure to try and level the two-goal deficit. Several chances were created in the space of 15 minutes, but none were taken. Repton then, as Shrewsbury had, sealed the victory with two more goals late into the second half as our standards dropped. An entertaining friendly against Winchester saw Charterhouse draw first blood after Freddie Hay knocked the ball in from a corner. Winchester then scored two goals in 20 minutes, followed by the awarding of a penalty. However, Luke Griffiths came up with a vital save, keeping Charterhouse in the game. With about five minutes left Charterhouse equalised thanks to Alex Lord who managed to get on the end of a great cross from Ali Reza Dehzad (g), ending the game in exciting fashion at 2-2. The penultimate match of the season was another Hudl league game at Bradfield, which followed a similar pattern to much of the season. Charterhouse were competitive for large parts of the match, created chances that weren’t converted, hit the woodwork and looked well organised when following the team plan. However, some poor decision making, some short spells of poor concentration and a lack of consistency saw Bradfield run out comfortable winners in the end. The 1st XI then faced Millfield in their last game of the season, a final chance to get some points on the board in the Hudl league. The first half ended goalless. After half time Charterhouse scored first, thanks to Josh Diri (W) with a great header from a corner, although Millfield equalised in double quick time. Goals from Freddie Hay and captain Mackenzie Faull

put Charterhouse in the lead with a two-goal cushion before another goal from Millfield put the game back in the balance at 3-2. Aaron Khasidy (g) then helped to steady the ship with some excellent tackles and forward passing before Louis Savile got himself a brace late on and sealed the match with a final score of 5-2, giving Charterhouse their first win in the Hudl League. A well-deserved result after a season of hard work. Mackenzie Faull (W), 1st XI Captain OQ2021 In what was a very challenging season playing against some excellent teams in the Hudl league the 1st XI applied themselves brilliantly. The attitude and commitment of the squad was first class and they made huge progress across the term. The boys showed resilience in games when we conceded goals and then refused to let the game get away from us and they showed resilience in their response to the odd poor performance. The win against Millfield, who are historically very strong, was an excellent way to the end the season and mark the progress made. I’d like to thank all of the squad for leaving Charterhouse football at the end of OQ in a better place than they found it and this was achieved with a positive hardworking attitude and great commitment. Particular thanks go to the 2YS pupils in the squad who have served Charterhouse football for five years and I wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavours. Mr Simon Hayward – Director of Football

BOYS 2ND XI FOOTBALL

(S) played in the central roles, and a combination of Finn Lakin (P) and Luke Hornett (g) occupied wing back roles in a back five. Jamie Richardson (B), Seb Eaton (D) and DJ Clapcott (W) played the majority of games in the central midfield roles and got better as the season went on. The forward positions were taken by Ash Ticktum (P), Ralph Mitchell (H), Ali Dehzad (g) and Danny Khokhar (S). Starved of good service at times, they all showed enough to suggest they would be better with a season of football behind them. Mitchell, in particular, improved with every game and would have been close to 1st team football. The other players to represent the 2nd XI in more than one game this year were Jo O’Neil (P), Jareeb Gan (g), Freddie Halford (W), and Ben Parkinson (H) Match Reports Ardingly 2 Charterhouse 3 After nearly 22 months without a fixture, the 2nd XI got off to the perfect start with a good 3-2 win at Ardingly. The first ten minutes were a blur as Ardingly started well and we found ourselves 1-0 down. However, we showed great resilience to fight back and created good chances before Zachary Frankel (W) slotted home to draw level. The game looked to be heading to half-time at 1-1, but a defensive calamity led to the home side regaining the lead. After the break we got more organised and stronger, Freddie Hay (B) equalised before Aaron Khasidy (g) scored from a tight angle to put us into the lead. We weathered a late flurry of pressure from Ardingly, but we held on for a deserved victory. Royal Russell 3 Charterhouse 0 It was a difficult day in Croydon as we spent most of the match chasing the ball. We defended diligently for large parts of the first half without ever threatening their goal. The second half was a very different affair as Royal Russell scored early. A second goal was inevitable and, although we rallied, created better chances and might have scored a penalty, we were soundly beaten as the home side added a third. A difficult day.

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Charterhouse 5 OC’s 9

Played 9 Won 2 Drew 1 Lost 6

This was one of the harder games to write a brief match report for! In horrendous conditions, the two teams battled out a very tight affair in the first half with goals aplenty. Errors all over the pitch made defending almost impossible and, as the match went on, we made more mistakes than the OC’s. The final 9-5 score line just about summed up the match, I think.

It was great to be back playing fixtures after nearly two years. The 2nd XI struggled for large parts of the term as a lack of match fitness and practice clearly had an effect on performances. There were some good performances, such as the Winchester game where we won 2-1 and an excellent game at Ardingly where we ran out winners 3-2. Will Horscroft (g) had an eventful season in goal, often brilliant, often overrun in some heavy defeats. In defence, Sascha Newbegin (P), Hameed Belo-Osagie (G) and Harry Price

Eton 3 Charterhouse 0 We travelled to Eton for the highly anticipated fixture against one of our oldest rivals. We struggled to live with Eton in the first half and only some frantic defending and poor finishing 71

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from Eton prevented a difficult half-time talk. At 1-0 down we were always in the game and when Mitchell broke free only to hit a post, you felt our chance had gone. Eton dominance then pushed the score line to 2-0 and then 3-0 shortly after.

the box. The second saw us improve and the energy and determination we showed led to an equaliser from the penalty spot. As the game wore on, there was only going to be one winner, but we couldn’t apply the final touch on several occasions. A 1-1 draw was a good result.

Charterhouse 1 Hampton 3

Mr Martin Bicknell

Hampton were the visitors to Charterhouse on a perfect autumnal day. The home side started well and took the lead through Ash Ticktum. However, that sparked Hampton into life and their brand of slick passing and movement started to cause us issues. After a deserved equaliser, we were up against it. The second half followed a similar pattern as Hampton dominated the ball. Two further goals and the game was done, and Hampton ran out comfortable winners.

BOYS 3RD XI FOOTBALL

Boys 4th XI

Bede’s 4 Charterhouse 1 By the time the match kicked off after a long trip to Bede’s, we seemed to be ‘still on the bus.’ An aggressive and powerful performance by the home team was too much for us in the first half as we struggled to compete. At 3-0 down after 20 minutes it looked ominous. However, a late Ralph Mitchell goal gave us hope for the second half. We competed and worked harder in the second half and the performance improved, but not in front of goal where we lacked composure. Another Bede’s goal sealed the match for the home side. Charterhouse 2 Winchester 1 Finally, a win! Improved training and performances finally showed on the pitch as we got the better of a competitive Winchester side. Playing our best football of the year, we deservedly took the lead when Ralph Mitchell turned the defence inside and out on a mazy run and finished in style. Despite further chances we couldn’t extend our lead and Winchester scored against the run of play early in the second half. Despite this setback, we pushed on and Ash Ticktum scored the late winner to get us over the line. Harrow 4 Charterhouse 1 A mid-week trip to Harrow brought us crashing back down to earth with a heavy defeat. Shorn of several players, we struggled to get a foothold in the game as Harrow found their way in behind our defence to score two early goals. A late goal from Jo O’Neil gave us some hope as we trailed at half-time. Needing a fast start, we contributed to our own downfall with a comical own goal and another shortly after. The game became stretched as both sides tired and neither side scored again. Bradfield 1 Charterhouse 1 The final match of the season saw us travel to Bradfield. An even game for most of the first half, Bradfield took the lead slightly against the run of play with a great finish from the edge of 72

BOYS 4TH XI FOOTBALL

Boys 3rd XI Four wins, one draw and three losses represent a very respectable season for the Charterhouse 3rd XI this year. It has been a season which has seen the group evolve, grasp new tactics, and play an attractive brand of high-tempo, crisp, passing football. The season began with a somewhat routine 4-1 victory against Ardingly, which was then followed by a feisty 1-0 victory over King Edward’s Witley on ‘Track’ with Toby Pascoe (g), the goal-scoring defender, scoring the decisive goal with an assured finish from a ball flashed across the 18-yard box from a corner. Narrow losses against very strong Eton and Hampton sides then followed but there were plenty of positives to take forth from these matches. Alec Williams (P) scored a half-volley from the edge of the box in a 3-1 win over Westminster which will live long in memory and was undoubtedly the goal of the season! The team showed remarkable adaptability to change to a wing-back system against Bede’s and played arguably their best football in a fine 2-1 victory down on the south coast. It proved a pivotal moment in the season, as this formation seemed to lead to more cohesion in the team’s play and was then adopted for the rest of the campaign. It was the precursor to the 3rd XI outplaying Winchester (who had beaten Eton and Hampton earlier in the season) in their next fixture, but they had to settle for a 1-1 draw, a marker of how much progress the squad had made over the season. Thank you to all of the squad and a special thanks to the team captain, Tom de la Chaise (S). Ever reliable and mature, he is a clever footballer who has led by example throughout the season. Mr Ben Mohammed

The 4th XI had a very successful season in OQ 2021. We started with two home wins and lost narrowly to the OC team, scoring three goals in open play and losing to two goals from corners and two more from penalties. By now, the squad was well-established and settled, with everyone contributing fully in weekly training. We went on to win the next two games and earned a far from dull 0-0 draw away to Eton. The save from a curling free-kick by Rory More O’Ferrell (H) in the last minute of the game will be much recounted. In the second half of Quarter we continued our winning ways based on a solid defence, a dynamic midfield and a pacey frontline. As the final game approached, we found ourselves unbeaten with the promise of a night out for pizza if we could triumph. We travelled expectantly to Bradfield and had the best of the first half, despite trailing 3-2. We gathered ourselves for the final push, but ultimately the task proved one step too far. All credit goes to the players, ably captained by Max Stockmeier (S). I am also grateful for the support of the parents who attended and supported us both home and away. It was an absolute pleasure to coach the team and it is a season that will live long in the memory. Mr Rob Morgan

BOYS 5TH XI FOOTBALL

Boys 5th XI Competition for places in the 5th XI this year has been fierce. Over 100 pupils showed up for trials, resulting in a core squad of 20 Specialists. The season started poorly, with a 2-1 defeat against Winchester. Armed with the knowledge of our strengths and weaknesses,

we went back to the training field, working on positioning and building an attacking platform. Our work seemed to have paid off, with a robust first half performance against Bradfield. The loss of our captain, Theo Needs (B), due to a dislocated kneecap rocked the team, who ended up limping to a 1-0 defeat. Theo’s injury precipitated a rapid succession of tweaks and injuries, gutting the squad. A couple of cancellations from Covid-affected oppositions halted our momentum. However, a stunning bounce back 6-1 victory at Eton showcased the team’s potential. A hard-fought 2-2 draw against Hurtwood House proved the team’s mettle. Unfortunately, the captain’s curse continued, with Hugo Wheatland (g) falling foul of a repetitive strain injury. This opened up a leadership position for Daniel Abishev (D) who led ably throughout the second half of OQ. This was a season of promise and no shortage of effort where the team showed great resilience in the face of adversity. Mr Stephen Barnett

BOYS U16A FOOTBALL

Boys U16A OQ 2021 saw the return of competitive matches for all of Charterhouse, with the U16A squad ready to show our opponents how strong football is for this age group. The year started out with good news: three U16 players were called up to the 1st XI, thus opening up spots for the U16B team – and that they did. Ben Gibson (S) and Max Ferber (L) both worked their way into the A team early on, adding quality and depth to an already impressive squad. A 3-0 win at Ardingly College started the season well, with a dominant performance against their U18C team. The season of opportunity kept true to its promise, and another three B team players got their call-up after impressing AJK. Louis Jeffery (W), Ben Skinner (P) and Luke Penney (D) were in the squad for the trip to Royal Russell which saw Charterhouse just edge a nervous 3-2 win. The squad were starting to enjoy the taste of victory! Week three, and we welcomed Eton College to Godalming for what is always a competitive fixture. The boys were certainly ready and goals from Skinner, Austin Anite (W) and Jimi Johnson (S) led us to victory. I must mention

the beautiful build up to the final goal, which Jimi finished off with a bullet shot into the top left corner. Three games, three wins. Game four vs. Hampton School provided an experience the A team had not yet come across. Despite the torrential rain, Hampton was a well-organised side who gave Charterhouse problems. A strong start from Charterhouse was answered by three quick goals, and an uphill battle commenced. A valiant effort ended in the boys’ first defeat of the season 3-4. On to the next one.

Overall, a season of opportunity gave many U16 footballers the chance to represent the 1st XI, and all rose to the challenge. It was a pleasure to coach them this year, and I look forward to following the rest of their Charterhouse careers. Mr Richard Hall

BOYS U16B FOOTBALL

Game five took Charterhouse down to the coast to play Bede’s School U18C. Injury and fatigue had started to set in, and a thin squad managed to hold their own in what had to be a physically demanding game. Goals from Travis Lewis (R) and Kitan Braithwaite (P) oversaw a difficult start to the match. The togetherness of the squad was on display here, which took us over the line. It would be fair to say that game six this year could not accurately be described as Charterhouse vs. Winchester, but Charterhouse & Winchester vs. the wind! The weather was certainly against both teams and levelled out the difference in quality. Winchester were a hard-working side, who were organised and passionate. We did not start well and found it difficult to match their intensity. The second half brought about change and the backing of the wind, and Charterhouse were more successful at pinning Winchester in. It was a matter of when, not if, the equalizer would come. Braithwaite provided just that early in the second half, and the boys were back in the game. It took until the final minute for a Ryan O’Connor (D) shot to power its way into the back of the net, and for Charterhouse to see victory again. A special mention to Dylan Rawlings (S) and Jude Ticktum (P) for making their A team debut. Game seven was taken by Mr Massey Vs. Harrow School U18J, who were a classy side. We did not match the intensity and quality of our opponent and were defeated 4-1. A mention goes to Charlie Raeside (W) who made his A team debut. Lastly, game eight drew OQ to a close, with a tough fixture vs. Bradfield School. At this point in the season, we had drawn on many different players, but the impact that was having on cohesion was starting to show. The boys put in a great effort, with special mention to Alex Weir (D) for his great effort finishing the game as the only centre midfielder. A 2-0 defeat ended what had otherwise been a positive season. Special mentions this season go to Mehmet Iren (S), who, for many games, was the unsung hero, keeping us alive when he needed too. Louis Hodgson (D) played almost all the minutes at left back, providing energy and quality on the ball. Austin Anite led the team very well over the season and deserves special mention for his positive attitude on the training pitch, as well as on the coach to and from matches.

Boys U16B vs Ardingly The season started brilliantly for the 16Bs, who first played away at Ardingly against an under 18s team. This would prove to be the strongest team we fielded this season, as many of our players soon found themselves playing with RMH in the 16A team. The first half saw us score three goals, with the first coming from Luke Penney (D) following a corner. At half time, the emphasis was on keeping a clean sheet, and extending the lead to six. The team responded by putting Ardingly to the sword, and eventually put a full eight goals past the unfortunate Ardingly keeper. Four goals for JudeTicktum (P), a brace for Perch Suwannakit (P) and one for Dylan Rawlings (S) meant that the 16Bs constituted part of a successful away day for the Charterhouse football teams. vs Eton The home match against Eton was a brilliantly exciting game which was competitive and close in the first instance, with teams trading goals to a score of 2-3. Special mention must be made of the quality of our goals. The first, following a composed passing display at the back, found Perch Suwannakit on the right, who delivered an excellent cross from deep, which was met by Charlie Raeside (W) on the run, who struck a perfect left-footed volley into the bottom corner. For the second, Elijah Accrombessi (L) played a raking cross-field ball to Harry Wood (G), who took the ball past two players before beating the keeper at their near post. Finally, Jude Ticktum added to his goal tally from Ardingly by lashing a ball into the top corner, on the turn, from the top of the penalty area. Unfortunately, despite scoring three of the best schoolboy goals that AJK has ever seen, Eton went on to score 6 goals of average quality, which apparently count for more than three excellent ones. Perhaps a change in rules is required? 73

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vs Hampton The Hampton game was characterised by untidy challenges, and while the teams were reasonably equally matched, Hampton managed to find the goal on three occasions while our usually rampant attack was somewhat quieted. Unable to get on the front foot for much of the game, we were unable to focus on doing the basics right, and so did not mount much of an attack. An unfortunate red card for our goalkeeper with ten minutes to play meant that the game was effectively dead, though credit must go to Perch Suwannakit and then Sam Watson (S) for keeping the ball out of the net during their stints in goal. vs Winchester The wind and cold were as much the opponent as Winchester at the end of November. Playing downhill on Northbrook with a significant tailwind, it was all we could do to keep the ball on the pitch, at one point finding ourselves without a ball for three minutes as the Winchester keeper dutifully went down to the running track to collect an errant shot. A good passing move at the edge of the area rolled nicely across the path of Harry Wood, whose first-time side-foot, kept low, was enough to beat the keeper. A second followed when Rory Mackenzie (R) took a shot going well off target, which hit a defender and looped back into the goal to give us a two-nil lead at half time, looking like the better team. The half time team talk was clearly poorly delivered, and we found ourselves conceding almost immediately after the break, with a punishing drive down our right-hand side of the pitch putting the game back to 2-1. It was at this point that Vladimir Dmitriev (V) volunteered to play in goal to replace the injured Timur Boranbayev (D). When Winchester levelled the scoring with ten minutes to go, Charterhouse playing uphill and into the wind, it seemed as though our efforts were going to be in vain. Cometh the hour, cometh the man, however, and with three minutes to play, Ollie Smith (V), playing out of position as our main striker, received the ball on the edge of the area, found half a yard, and shot low into the near post to give us a slender lead. Like buses, Charterhouse goals sometimes come in twos, and less than a minute later, Harry Wood unleashed a shot from twenty-five, uphill, into the wind, and found the roof of the net to give us an unassailable 4-2 with two minutes to play. vs Bradfield The game against Bradfield was always destined to be a challenging one. Truthfully, though, we were not at our best: after some untidy challenges, we were several goals to the worse. Though Harry Wood scored yet another impressive goal from distance (practically from the edge of the centre circle!) with minutes to go, Bradfield were to score again afterwards. Mr Kane is grateful to SDH for his support, and to RMH and MLTD for the shared group training sessions that we undertook through the season. The support of Chelsea coaches was also significantly appreciated by the boys. 74

I would like to commend the team for their efforts throughout the season, particularly Elijah Accrombessi, and, in his absence, Louis Moreau (R) for impressive captaincy and leadership before, during, and after games. It is testament to the footballing strength of this team and year group that many of our players represented the U16A team this season, with one player coming from the Cs, through the Bs, into the As, and even managing to get minutes for the 1st XI. Mr Anthony Kane

BOYS U16C FOOTBALL

Boys U16C The U16Cs had an excellent run this year, losing only one of our six matches. The highlight of the season was a 5-1 win over Winchester College, in which the boys showcased brilliant movement, physicality and passing. I am very proud of them: they have improved a great deal. Mr Michael Dawson

sadly the D team was shaken up with a 6-0 defeat. The game started off relatively evenly matched, with the score at half time being 0-0. However, after half-time Eton had a winning streak, scoring six goals. A bitter defeat for the D’s, followed by a narrow defeat of 3-4 in a close home match against Winchester. However, the season ended on a high note with a fantastic 8-1 victory at home against Bradfield. Well done to the whole team! Mr David Dickinson

BOYS U16 ACADEMY FOOTBALL The first training session back in sunny September saw an initial (and unmanageable!) 38 players in the squad. Still, this quickly got whittled down and a core squad of dedicated players including Will Larkin (B), Will Broadbent (H), Felix Palmer (S), Pradeep Sahni (V), Tim Tso (V) and Toby Morris (B) really seemed to enjoy themselves in the weekly sessions as the season wore on. With some excellent coaching from the Chelsea coaches, the boys picked up a number of new skills, and some even managed promotion to the D team too, such as Zaryl Ridzuan (W) and Robbie Turner (G), demonstrating excellent attitude alongside their new-found skills. There were challenging moments of wet and freezing weather (and missing participants!), but all in all they enjoyed their football this season and they were a great group to have coached. Mr Chris Barraclough

BOYS U15A FOOTBALL

BOYS U16D FOOTBALL The U16D team started the season strongly, winning an away fixture against Winchester . The game started well with Zach Sam-Alao (G), scoring the opening goal, followed by Andrew Knight (R) and Timi Kola-Daisi (R) and Zach once again. This brought the score to 4-0. After half time, a slight dip in performance led to an accidental own goal, but this was quickly corrected by another goal by Zach, and towards the closing ten minutes of the match Winchester got a final goal in, bringing the score to 5-2 at full time. The following match was also a great display of D team excellence, as we played Bradfield and won 4-1 in an away game. Andrew Knight scored the opening goal, followed by Zach Sam-Alao, leading to a half-time score of 2-0. Zach then scored yet another goal, but the scoring streak was stopped by Bradfield scoring a goal. Zach recovered a further goal, leading to a 4-1 full time score. The D’s next match was at home against Charterhouse’s long-time rival Eton, where

Boys U15A Played 10 Won 6 Drew 0 Lost 4 The essential ingredients of the first competitive season of a Carthusian’s football career: wins, losses, excitement, disappointment, controversy, a few howlers, a pinch of the bizarre. It certainly seems that way for the U15As, a tight-knit group of players who, from the very beginning, demonstrated an obsessive desire to play football. In the latter half of the season, sessions would have often ended in near darkness (only once did it actually happen) had the team had their way,

such was the desire to not return the balls to the kit bag. The team got off to an encouraging start against Ardingly at home, with many players taking the opportunity to demonstrate their skills early on; James Hubble (L), Max Viventi (W) and Lucas Dyer (S) in particular. It was certainly an entertaining game and one of the closer matches of the season, with Ardingly bringing it to 3-3 late on before a last minute long free-kick brought down and put away by Tom Brewster (S) gave the win to the right side, on balance. After this came another home game mere days later against Lancing. Brushing over an early goal conceded, I think it fair to say that our team’s strong start blew Lancing away, giving them no chance of recovery. To summarise, it was 10-1 at half-time. Although it was a little disappointing not to be tested in any significant manner, greater challenges were on the horizon. The performance against Royal Russell apparently rated as one of the best of the season, as reported by both the players and Mr Silvester who kindly accompanied the team that day. A great team performance against one of the better sides in the league. Two weeks later the team faced Eton at home, always a hotly anticipated encounter. A tight match, despite the eventual score-line, it was simultaneously a watchable and astonishing game. Charterhouse were chasing an equaliser at 1-2 down for most of the second half, Hubble going close twice, the woodwork being hit on more than one occasion. The minutes ticking away, Charterhouse conceded a penalty and then another two goals in the space of the final four minutes to finish 1-5 losers, perhaps a case of heads and focus being lost to frustration. Despite it being disappointing and frustrating, a shared experience like this is as memorable a part of a Charterhouse football career as any success. This comment applies to another game below! Then came a difficult loss against John Lyon School in the ISFA Cup. Neither the quality of the two teams, nor the inclusion of the cream of the U14As, was reflected in the final outcome, the opposition scoring two and then effectively shutting us down long enough for the final whistle to arrive. A trip to Hampton followed. Another close and entertaining game was decided in a slightly unsatisfactory manner, with a bizarre goal from a free kick into an empty net. To their credit, the players persevered to the bitter end and almost stole an equaliser late on. Three very well-deserved and comfortable wins followed, with a slight tweak in our system to a more attacking and fluid style of play. Hubble with three braces, and players such as Jack Williams (P), Max Viventi, Marcus Aberneithie (H) and Massimo Sevensma-Wells (g) getting in on the scoring act.

To finish then: another pulsating, competitive and at times frustrating game. There is more to say about this game than one would ever include in the official School magazine and perhaps some things are best left as memories for those involved! The game ended in a 3-4 loss, with Bradfield equalising and then winning in the dying moments. The emotion on display was understandable given the players’ dedication and competitiveness. There was certainly a little reflection after what was quite an afternoon.

years and cannot wait to see them break into senior football when the time is right. Certainly, football’s future at Charterhouse is bright. Many thanks to Mr Hayward for, as always, helping and educating the U15A coach and players alike, the to grounds and catering staff for working behind the scenes to ensure football can happen as it does, week in and week out.

Kian Alikhani (B) has gained confidence between the sticks and a good command of his area and brings bags of personality to the role. In front of him the central defence of variously Leith Fallon (B), Tom Peterken (W) and Jonnie Hay (W) have been solid and physical, and they have grown as a unit over the course of the season. Peterken has emerged as one of the better headers of the ball in the School. Max Viventi and Harry von Haniel (W) have been constants at left and right back respectively, two of the most frequently exposed positions. They have both tracked back with speed and agility and got forward to good effect.

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In front of the defence, Tom Brewster (S) has been an assured presence throughout the season and supported those behind him as well as distributing calmly to those in front. Sonny Parker (S) has impressed with his work rate and tenacity, in particular as a real disruptor to opposition possession in the middle of the park. Massimo Sevensma-Wells and Lucas Dyer have been dynamic in attacking areas and have both become better at getting back to defend when the need arises. Jack Williams is most notable for his shooting from range, having scored some crackers in this regard, although he is great with the ball at his feet. Marcus Aberneithie has also impressed with his energy and tenacity, cementing his place within the squad more as the season has worn on. Gonzalo Escondrillas (L) has worked hard and hit great form in the last couple of games. James Hubble, the captain and top scorer, has been an exemplary leader and always a danger up front.

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Mention must also go to Olu Agboola (P), a calm and assured presence for much of the season in a defensive role, Josh Towlerton (g) who moved up from the Bs to support in the middle of the season. Andile Thabethe (D) returned in the final two games and demonstrated he has much to offer when he is back to full fitness. Although there is no space here to repeat individual constructive criticism, it is worth the team understanding that emotional resilience is as much a part of the game as the technical. Loss of focus in the face of frustration has definitely been a factor which has impacted a couple of the results this year. The team should not let the uncontrollables affect the effectiveness with which they control the controllables! I wish them well for the coming

Mr Rupert Massey

The U15B team represented the School well in all games and were a pleasure to coach, despite going through an emotional roller coaster as far as results are concerned. Two impressive wins against Ardingly and away at Royal Russell School were followed by tough defeats against Eton and Hampton. Far from affecting their morale, the team responded by training with hard work and determination and the results were visible in a much-improved performance against Bede’s. Whilst the final result was a 3-2 loss, they dominated the second half and only fell to an unlucky goal conceded in a rare counter attack. Despite that blow, the boys gave an excellent account of themselves in the final two games of the season. In a good 2-0 win at Winchester, they showed how much they have improved as footballers this Quarter, both technically and, more importantly perhaps, tactically. Their last game was the always challenging visit to Bradfield. The team could have struggled against such a good side earlier in the Quarter, but this time they were able to soak up the pressure and compete well. As a result, they were able to find a dramatic last-minute equaliser and ended the season on a well-deserved high. All the boys deserve a special mention, but the work ethic, maturity and kindness of captain and top scorer, Charlie Holder (W), were a great example to all. I am also particularly grateful to Jack Perei (g) and Zachary Kirton (H) for sharing the goalkeeping spot and alternating between the U15B and U15C, always with a smile and the best attitude. Mr Robert Garcia Encinas 75

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Boys U15C The under 15Cs have performed fantastically this season, winning five games and losing three. Although nothing has compared to their debut performance, winning 5-0 against Ardingly, they have really improved as a team and have been a pleasure to coach. They have shown great independence and initiative in how they have organised themselves, and their cohesion as a team has led them to play some fantastic football. The boys have done wonderfully, with a couple of standout performances. Not only has Pol Cardiff Otin (H) shown great leadership and been a great captain for a few of the games, he has had some spectacular goals. Giacomo Stevens (S) has taken the advice of courage on the ball very literally and shown absolutely no fear in defence, refusing to let anyone past him. Luke Leavett-Shenley (R) started up front at the start of Quarter and wanted to change to a right back to great success. A special thanks must go to Mark, a coach from Chelsea who has been such a fantastic presence and help during training. Jack Perei (g) and Zach Kirton (H), our two goalkeepers, would train with the Bs, but would nonetheless fit right into the squad on match day, working and communicating well. With Covid creating a very disjointed Quarter, the players have shown great flexibility in their play and have adapted well to new positions and formations. Well done boys, great effort! Mr Patrick Robert-Tissot

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Played 8 Won 4 Drew 2 Lost 2 The team was well led by Tom McKay (G), who showed great potential in both his playing and leadership, even continuing to help off the field whilst he was injured. Special mention should go to goalkeeper, Khalel Amangaleyev (D) for making some unbelievable saves, assisted by strong defence from Edward Budden (g), Leopoldo Zucca (V) and Zanda and Oscar Mcculloch (both D).There was creativity as well as strength in midfield from Tom Mckay, Seamus Robinson (B), Jack Guest-Gornall (R), Jack Waters (R)and Xiao You Liu (G), and forward William Bourke (B) ended the season as top scorer. There was great back up from the reserves, Alex Loder (G), Freddie Cowling (B) and Harald Thomassen (L). The whole team showed great commitment and effort and were great to work with. Mr Andrew Wyciechowski

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(L), our goalkeeper, was highly focused. And he saved it! Later on, Hugh scored yet another hat-trick with Alexander, Stepan Vishnyak (H) and Fraser also getting on the scoresheet. This led to a spectacular 7-0 win. Our next match was against Eton, a school with over 200 boys in each year group. We knew this was going to be tough. In the first five minutes we went 1-0 down because of a lack of pressure from attack and midfield. At half-time, we regrouped and went again. We were overrun in the midfield, and we conceded another three goals. Full-time: 4-0, our first loss of the season. Our next match was against St Edmund’s. Their main sport is rugby, so we knew we were the favourites. Goals from Hugh, Arthur ReventlowGrinling G), Fraser, Will and Alexander secured a 10-0 win. Our final matches of the term were against Winchester (away) and Bradfield (away). Arguably, these were our best performances of the season, with 5-0 and 4-0 wins respectively. A hat-trick from Arthur against Winchester was a particular highlight, as was a superb goal-line clearance from Hayden McIntyre-Brown (R). Of course, there was an incredible performance from our back four on both occasions. In the final match, Will bravely stepped into goal when both our goalkeepers (Matthew Rhee (R) and Seun Itayemi) could not play due to injury. Rupert Bhatti (L) and Nikita Vishnyak (G) performed brilliantly in midfield. Matthew Rhee worked miracles from the sideliner as a manager and motivator. A comment from the Captain, Will Seymour:

Boys U15E Our first match was against Winchester, a tough fixture that we knew we could win. Hugh Westmacott (L) opened the scoring with a well-worked goal assisted adeptly by Fraser Armitage (D) to put us 1-0 up. Later, a lazy back-pass, followed by an inaccurate cross, led to the equaliser. At half-time, we kept our heads held high and went again. Seungjae Won (D) was a rock in defence. Will Seymour (g) then stormed into the box and the defender attempted to slide tackle, but in the process, there was a handball. Hugh stepped up to take the penalty and he put it in the top right corner! We kept our focus and eventually Hugh got another goal with a great pass by Will. We were 3-1 up in the last five minutes, but a lack of concentration led to two conceded goals. In the last minute, we had to defend a corner and the opposition headed it into the top left corner, but Jasper Kenney (g) made an incredible goal-line clearance to hold on to the draw. The game ended with a draw. Our second game was against Bradfield. A few new faces had refreshed our team sheet. Hugh opened the scoring from a great over the top ball from Will. Hugh scored a second goal from an assist by Alexander Chauhan (P). A foul in the box led to a penalty to Bradfield. They seemed somewhat nervous and Seun Itayemi

Overall, I am very pleased with the performances this term. Some of our results truly show how well we have been doing in training and how far we have come together as a team. I am most proud of the depth of our team, and the effort they have put into this season. Mr Matthew Dobson

BOYS U15 ACADEMY FOOTBALL The focus for the U15 Academy during OQ was very much on making football a fun way to build both fitness and skill level. Through a combination of mini round-robin tournaments, fitness drills and full pitch eleven-a-side matches, along with expert help from the Chelsea FC Foundation, the team succeeded in developing a good appreciation for the game. It was particularly encouraging to see some of the boys becoming highly effective in specific areas, such as goal keeping, defending, or simply developing their natural capacity in organising and managing a team during a game. Hopefully, the boost in their level of skill, fitness and confidence during OQ will enable some of the squad to aspire to a more competitive environment next year. There is certainly a good pool of talent here to furnish the higher teams. Mr Richard Peacock

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Boys U14A After the hiatus of School fixtures in OQ 2020, it was with delight that the U14A side were able to play this Quarter. Enthusiasm was there in abundance; the revised sporting schedule also enabled Director of Football Simon Hayward to be heavily involved in training. Given the stage they are at in their development as sportsmen, the boys will have learned a huge amount about themselves and about teamwork. Working together as a collective with a positive mentality will lead to quick and effective progress and, as individuals, these boys have huge potential. Calum Mathieson (P) progressed magnificently through the season. Felix Le Vesconte (H) also showed tenacity when in forward areas, with Jasper Wong (g) and Jack McGibbon (P) making controlling and creative contributions in the centre of midfield. There was great work done throughout the season by Joshua Allen (H), Theo Fleming (H), Luca Coe (V), Spike Vincent (P), Alex Magliana (D) and Freddie Kinmont (D) in the wide channels too. With Talal Al-Shoaibi (L) showcasing his own unquestionable ability in goal, he was also indebted to the work of our defensive unit including Conrad Cherryman (L), Tom Cowling (B), Robbie Barton (S), Percy Williams (B) and Humphrey Bown (P). Much of the season played out like a highlights reel. Indeed, the boys’ league campaign included excellent victories over Ardingly (2-1) and Bradfield (5-1), the latter being their final match and also their best performance of the season. Strong wins were also recorded over Winchester (6-0), Lancing (9-1) and Royal Russell (7-1). As a team, they have at times also experienced some difficult results, which proved to be a test of character. The late equaliser conceded against Eton (1-1), the home defeat against Bedes (1-2) and the away day at Hampton (0-3) all provided reminders about the importance of maintaining high standards. In response, “ABC + work rate and reactions” has become the familiar refrain in training – a deliberate strategy and message that they will continue to hear as they progress up the school. The importance of having the right attitude and application during training and at matches will be essential for this group in order to make the transition to senior

football at Charterhouse. I am sure that they will take note of what has happened during OQ 2021 and return with mature mind sets next season. To finish, there are just a few thank-you messages to give: • To the Charterhouse ground staff who provide us with some of the best playing surfaces in school football anywhere. • To Mr Hayward for supplying referees for most of our home games, as well as his tireless work as Director of football. • To all the U14 coaches for their huge input in the U14 football programme. Having 6 sides competing and training regularly does require a lot of preparation, and the boys could not have asked for better and more dedicated staff to coach them through the season. • To all the supporters who continued to follow the U14A side all over the South of England. Winchester in the cold and dark stands out! The final word goes to the stars of the show – the U14A squad. Every player in the squad has contributed a significant amount to the team’s increasingly positive and determined ethos. They have been a pleasure to work with and I am sure that as long as they keep together through the good times and the bad, there are strong foundations for a top-notch senior Charterhouse side in the years to come. Mr Charlie Sparrow and Mr James Silvester

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Impressive victories against Royal Russell and Eton prior to Exeat, as well as 1-1 draw v Lancing, set the foundations for the second half of the season. The team showed signs of playing some fast flowing attacking football and looked dangerous on the counter attack. Jacob Leakey (H) was our main goal scoring threat at this stage and he was proving clinical in front of goal. However, we still looked slightly vulnerable at the back and sometimes found ourselves too open. After Exeat, this showed and we succumbed to a heavy defeat against Hampton, despite the game being very much in the balance at half time. Work was needed on the training ground and we began to concentrate on moving the ball at pace through the midfield, as well as a genuine focus to stay more compact and connected in terms of our back four. A 13 goal thriller against Bedes showed we were still dangerous going forward, but needed to sharpen up in midfield and defence. Pass and move, pass and move was our constant message – finding a new space to impact the game was a focus point in training leading up to Winchester and Bradfield. We certainly left our two best performances to the end where we played some good football in horrible conditions against Winchester and, as mentioned earlier, showed superb character and resilience to come back from 2-0 at half time to beat Bradfield. Performances from Hugh Chester Davies (G), Toby Harrall (R) and Freddie Leathers (g) certainly stood out. Special mention to keeper Tom Farley (B) who kept us in many games throughout the season with his agility and awareness. Congratulations also go to Freddie Kinmont (D) who deservedly got his chance to move up to the A’s after a string of impressive performances. All in all, a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable season. Thanks to all the boys who took part, as well as the return of parents to watch matches – your support has been valuable throughout. Mr Chris Sandbach

Boys U14B What an enjoyable season for the U14B it was! From the excitement of starting a new School (and battling for places in teams) to the remarkable comeback to beat Bradfield on the last day of the season, it really has had it all. My major push for all the boys in the squad has been on energy, enthusiasm and effort. I have certainly seen this in abundance throughout the season and there have been many examples of this throughout OQ. The boys have been a credit to themselves throughout the season and there has been a real desire to get better and improve in training in preparation for Saturday fixtures. It’s impossible to mention every single person during this report, but the attitude and desire amongst them all has been brilliant.

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The boys U14C football team overall had a successful first year of football at Charterhouse, winning four matches of six throughout OQ, beating Ardingly College, Royal Russell U14B team, Hampton School and Winchester College, with the losses of the season coming from extremely strong Eton College and Bradfield College sides. The first game of the season was against Ardingly College. The game ended as a 3-2 win for Charterhouse, with all three goals delivered by Man-of-the-Match Jacob Wang (B), with special mentions to Jasper Cullen (B), for his incredible defending and speed, James Robertson (D), for his leadership and organisational skills, and finally, Christian Levack (S) for making some incredible saves and keeping us in the game while we were tied at 2-2. The next fixture was against Royal Russell B team. The boys all played really well and managed to pull off a 2-1 win. The goals were scored by George Iley (P) and Jacob Wang. The third game of the season was against Eton College. This was by far the team’s toughest fixture of the season, with Eton playing some excellent football, ultimately beating us 7-1. Man-of-the-Match was Thomas Weisser (R) for scoring our only goal from a well-worked counter-attack. The fourth game of the season was against Hampton School. The game ended as a 2-1 win, with goals coming from a penalty converted by Oliver Ferry (D) and Max Wheatcroft (P). The team played some really good passing football, with special mentions to Thomas Wareham (S) and Charles Bulman (S). The penultimate game of the season was away at Winchester College. This was not a day for pretty football in difficult conditions; it was a day for getting the result and moving on. The team kept their first clean sheet of the season, with great defensive performances from Ollie Clews (H), Conrad Clarke (G), Cianan O’Keefe (g) and Charlie Benda (g). A moment of magic from Danny Lee (P) was enough to ensure a 1-0 victory that may be best remembered for the cold conditions, the late arrivals to pitch side and a distinct lack of socks. The final game of the season was at home against Bradfield College, where the team lost 1-0. Man-of-the-Match was Alex Weaver (S), who worked hard throughout the game. A special mention goes to Harry Shafran (S) who filled in as goalkeeper from the U14D team. He adapted quickly and managed to make some outstanding saves to keep the game close. Mr Harry Millar

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For our last game of the season, we faced Bradfield College on Broom and Lees. Our first goal came from Louis Vaz Pinto (B) winning a penalty and Javier Muro-Lara Goyeneche (G) putting it in the bottom left corner. Five minutes from the end, we were 2-1 down, but a great run from Edward McBride (D) resulted in another goal. The season ended how it started, with Alen Chaizhunussov (V) delivering one of his full-time motivational speeches! Miss Izzy Gilbert

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The U14Ds have had a very mixed season with plenty of away games, travelling all over the south. Every match day, the boys have shown up, played with determination and the team morale was kept high. Our first game was against Winchester College, where Milo O’Rourke (B) was our standout player, scoring four times, an excellent achievement considering it was our first game of the season. The result was 6-1 to Charterhouse. Our next match against Bradfield was a thrilling game to spectate, and the result ended in a 3-3 draw, with some outstanding foot work from Otis McCulloch (D) and George Wattley (g). Following the leave weekend, we faced Eton College, where we were unfortunate to have two penalty decisions go against us. With Eton leading, we struggled to get back into the game. Throughout the course of this season, and especially during this game, we witnessed some exceptional saves from Harry Shafran (S), preventing any teams we have faced from running away with the lead. After this we travelled to Hampton and again experienced a very tight contest, with some excellent tackles coming from Sander Marshall-Lee (S), Oscar Aiken-Barre (D) and Henry Brew (D). As legs started to tire, we conceded a goal from a corner in the last ten minutes of the game. Once again, we fought until the last minute to try and get an equaliser, but it was in vain, and we left Hampton with a 1-0 defeat. The subsequent weekend, we played against Bede’s and won 5-2. Man-of-the-Match went to Freddie Pilcher (B) for having an excellent game at centre back and communicating effectively with all his teammates, especially Vihaan Sharma (R) who kept the defensive line solid. Our game against Winchester College was another tough battle which ended in a 1-1 draw. With great attempts from Oscar Carmichael (D) and other attacking players, our goal came in the last minute from a great hit by Freddy Stolt-Nielsen (P)! This result felt more like a win than a draw for the Charterhouse boys.

Boys U14E In the first half of OQ, the team was very ably captained by Vihaan Sharma (R) before he moved up to the D team. A cool head in midfield, he brought some intelligent distribution with well-weighted passes. Tom Cobbald (G) then took over the captain’s armband and should be commended for his commitment and full-bodied approach to central defence. The highlight of the season was the victory in the first match against Bradfield, where the pace and guile of players such as Taiki Fukushima (H) and Demo Juangroongruangkit (R), the latter then moving up to the Ds, were too much for a more physical Bradfield. The team took a good deal of credit from the 6-0 loss away at Eton. Their E team had three or four very strong players who could break up our attack, but also put in some excellent shots. Charterhouse kept going to the very end and the never-say-die attitude was shown by the whole team, but especially by Oli Townsend (P). Other players who deserve a special mention were Austin Vosloo (L) who showed glimpses of real talent and Lucas McLaren (V), Xander Sheridan-Oliver (P) and Raymond Shi (G) who all played very well after moving up from the F team in the second half of Quarter. Mr Richard Ninham

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Boys U14F The U14F team improved immeasurably throughout the season. Having won our first game against Winchester (3-2), we suffered a tough defeat against Bradfield (6-1). I was delighted with the way the boys behaved both during and after this very challenging game. In the weeks that followed, we focussed on passing and moving into space to receive the ball. The impact on the pitch was evident in the very narrow defeat against Eton (2-1), during which we looked like the better team for much of the game. The improvements came to fruition during the game against Bradfield on 4 December. We were confident going into the game that we would not suffer a humiliating defeat, as at our previous meeting, and indeed Bradfield encountered a more organised and disciplined team. The game was played in excellent spirits and was a decisive victory for the Charterhouse U14Fs (4-1). This was the culmination of the season and a great testament to the hard work the boys put into their football this Quarter. As their coach, I could not be prouder.

“Perseverance”, where on some of our recent icier Saturdays, the mighty personnel of the Academy battled it out against the elements, with an array of repeated and finely tuned mini games. Special credit to James Thompson (G), who has really worked hard to improve his footwork and coordination. “Responsibility”, seeing the likes of Kingston Tew (R), Jerry Tang (R) and Leoangelo Romano (L) inspiring their fellow players with renewed verve when morale and fortunes flagged. “Openmindedness” in our sessions allowed Josh Bernardi (G) to grow and reflect as an athlete; there were notable sessions where he performed exceedingly well and put real pressure on the opponents’ goal. Leo Song (L) also had moments of excellent defensive play. “Moral Courage” was perhaps best exhibited in our showcase game against the U15 Academy in October – the U14s fought valiantly, and though our defeat was conclusive, it demonstrated a determination among our players to fight to the finish. Finally, “Kindness”, best expressed by Ivan Dzhioev (L) who was frequently so useful in returning our treasured Academy bibs and balls to the Broom and Lees shed, and Charlie Swain (R), who embodies all of the above values magnificently in every walk of his life here at School and is just generally a good bloke. My eternal thanks to Dr Rand for his exceptional skills at drills, and general good company, and to coaches Sid Brown and Silas Woolway. Mr Will Tink

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Girls 1st XI After a long wait, the 1st XI girls hockey team was extremely excited to get out on the pitches to represent the School. Having spent last year running internal matches in year group bubbles, this was the first time in 18 months that a full girls 1st XI hockey team was able to play competitive hockey. Boys U14 Academy Another tremendous Quarter for the U14 Academy has passed, with many legendary moments: great drills, exceptional games and outstanding moments where so many of the School’s values were on display.

The games came thick and fast, with the girls playing three matches (including a cup match!) within the first ten days of Oration Quarter. These games were hard fought, with the Charterhouse girls losing narrowly to City of London Freemen’s and Seaford College 2-1 and 3-2 respectively. Despite a stuttering start, the talent of this team was evident, and several

2nd Year Specialists helped to galvanize the team throughout this period. Hattie Cole (Su) scored two goals in two games, playing out of position to cover early injury issues within the squad and Pip Rogerson (Su) led the way from the back to keep things tight in both games. From this point onwards, the fortunes of the 1st XI started to turn, and it was clear that the girls were bonding as a group. There was a call up for Liv Ball (C) to play in the National Plate match against Churcher’s College in which she scored two goals to help the team to a 4-3 victory. Annie Arbuthnott (Su) began her season streak in this match, which paved the way for more goals throughout the Quarter on her way to becoming the side’s leading goal scorer. Daisy Pickering (N) also started to score some well struck goals and demonstrated this with a thundering strike to seal a 2-1 victory over Ibstock Place School. Between the 18 September and 9 October, the girls notched up three wins, one draw and one loss. An excellent turnaround. Catie Chauhan (Su), Emma Haynes (Su) and Louise De Heus (C) persevered well in the midfield to remain combative and drive up the team’s standard of hockey. Despite this, the girls’ cup campaign came to an end against Tormead just before Exeat. Tormead scored well-worked short corners against the run of play to go ahead in the match, and this knocked the wind out of Charterhouse sails. The industrious efforts of Maya Loder (F) up and down the left flank earned the girls a foothold in the match, but the team were unable to convert these goalscoring opportunities. Exeat came at the right time to allow injuries to heal and the squad to return in a galvanized mood for the second half of Quarter. Despite this, a weakened side due to various coughs, colds and lateral flow tests was fielded against Portsmouth Grammar School. Charlotte Dovell (Su) was a key player for the team in this match and worked doggedly at the back to keep the game level. A draw was hard earned but the best that they could have expected, having travelled to the Portsmouth coast with only eleven players in the squad. Charterhouse were back to winning ways the next week, securing victories against Worth and Lancing College. These matches saw Charterhouse dominate possession and start to play with much more confidence in their ability. They were able to retain possession and pin teams into their own half. Susie Bullivant (C) didn’t have much to do between the posts in either match. The highlight of the weekend was a Stephanie Alton (Su) goal-saving tackle on the back post after Worth had played a nice combination of passes down the left-hand side. Dominant hockey was a feature of the girls’ play in their next two fixtures against Reed’s School and Tormead. However, luck was not on their side. In the match against Reed’s 79

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particularly, the girls were left feeling as though they could have played for another hour without being able to get the ball into the net. Charterhouse had a goal disallowed in the first half and Reed’s scored three goals with the few chances that they had. Camilla and Martha Pearce (both C) ran tirelessly throughout the game, a feature of their play throughout the season, but neither were able to turn the tables in Charterhouse’s favour. The result was a narrow 3-2 defeat. The season was cut short when Downe House were unable to field a side due to COVID cases, leaving the match against Gordon’s School in the penultimate week of Oration Quarter as the season finale. Gordon’s were one of the stronger teams that we played throughout the season, and it was a great contest to finish with. The improvement that this squad had made was on display throughout. Maddie Thomson (C) carried the ball to great effect, opening holes in the opposition’s defensive line. However, the girls were once again deflated by a goalless first half and it was starting to feel like it wouldn’t be their day again. A string of saves by Susie Bullivant early in the second half lifted their spirits and the Charterhouse team renewed their efforts. Some great link up play between Emma Haynes and Catie Chauhan allowed Annie Arbuthnott to find space in the circle and coolly slot home the winning goal with five minutes to go. Miss Batty and Mr Ellis-Woodley were delighted for the girls to be able to complete a full season of competitive hockey and earn a good set of results. They remained open-minded throughout and, out of necessity, most played in different positions at some point during the season to cover injury and/or illness. They would like to thank the girls for this, and hope that they continue to enjoy playing hockey, whether that be representing Charterhouse for the 1st Year Specialists or at university for the 2nd Year Specialists. Mr Jason Ellis-Woodley

GIRLS 2ND XI HOCKEY

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were completely new to the sport. Faced with a very difficult fixture list, the major priority was to gel as a team and provide learning opportunities for our new players. Despite a few disappointing early results, there were also many positives as new players Chiara Ramon and Maria Nesterenko (both N) settled well into a defence that was proving stronger with each game. Behind them, Sienna Wallis (F) made an excellent start, winning two player of the match awards before Exeat, despite having never played in goal before. The first half of term ended positively, with the girls’ hard work during training rewarded with a good 1-1 draw at home to Ibstock Place School and a clean sheet in an away draw with Churcher’s College. The busy fixture schedule continued after Exeat, with a trip to the coast to play Portsmouth Grammar School. The girls worked extremely hard in freezing conditions and offered more of a threat going forward; despite the unfortunate end result, this was a further sign that our first win might be just around the corner. After back-to-back games on the road, we then returned home to host Lancing College and Worth School for a triangular. Playing Worth first, a backline of Anistasia Afanaseva (F), Annie Luckas (C), Margo De Moudt (Su) and Ela Chawla (Su) held out to keep a clean sheet, but unfortunately we were unable to convert any of our chances at the other end and the game ended in a 0-0 stalemate. The excellent defending continued again in our game against Lancing, and this time we were able to make our attacking pressure count, scoring twice to secure our first win of the season. As OQ progressed, Captain Jessica West (F), Emma Gregson (F) and Lauren Stewart (C) formed a strong midfield, controlling games from the middle and linking up well with our forwards to create more scoring opportunities. In our next game away against Reed’s, goals scored by Lauren Stewart and Sophie Rees (N), together with assured defensive playing from the team, gave us a well-earned 2-0 win. Amelie von Haniel (C), Madeleine Winterflood (Su) and Hannah Stephenson (Su) all showed great improvement across the season in attack and helped to extend the unbeaten run to four games as we scored three times against Tormead, before outstanding goal line defending in the closing stages and a string of fine saves from Sienna helped us hold on for a 3-2 win. The year ended with two home fixtures. Up first was a very strong Gordon’s side where, despite being the better side for large periods of a competitive game, we unfortunately lost. Downe House were the visitors for the final Saturday of OQ in another tight contest. At half time neither side had been able to break the deadlock, but the girls then came out after the break playing their best hockey of the season, moving the ball well in midfield and creating lots of goal opportunities, with Zara Lawrence (N), Aliya Tolymbek (F) and Zhaniya

Zhangaskina (C) all regularly threatening to put us in front. Finally, with just two minutes remaining, a good move down the right led to the ball being forced over the line through a crowded area to win the game – a fitting way to round off the season. It also meant that we finished with an impressive record of four wins and a draw from our final six matches, an incredible achievement, given that many of the team were new to the sport just a few months earlier. End of season awards went to Hannah Stephenson and Chiara Ramon for their performance and efforts throughout the season, to Margo de Moudt and Lauren Stewart who were named as coach’s players of the year and to Sienna Wallis and Amilie von Haniel as most improved players. Grey colours for excellent commitment and performance were awarded to Lauren Stewart, Sienna Wallis, Margo de Moudt, Jessica West and Ela Chawla; Jess and Ela were also named as Carthusian players of the year for fully embodying Charterhouse values in their roles as captain and vice-captain. Mr James Nordin

GIRLS U15 HOCKEY

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Girls U15B This term has seen the first U15 girls hockey season at Charterhouse, and what a great season it has been! It was a challenging start for some of the girls who had never played hockey before, but after a lot of hard work, their hockey skills have improved considerably since September. It was amazing to see some of the girls who started hockey this year more than hold their own in Saturday fixtures against other teams who were a lot more experienced. In the second half of the season, Izzy Goutkin-

Smith (N) became a crucial defender with her very strong clearances, along with Lena Stastny (N), Maya Besson (N) and Poppy Currill (C) who, after only a few weeks of hockey, became an essential support to the team. As coaches, we could not be happier with the vast improvements the girls have made. Over the whole season, the U15s have shown the Carthusian value of perseverance in all different weather conditions. From torrential rain to bitterly cold winds, they have always continued to play. The girls have really excelled and pushed themselves on matchdays and they have been able to work together as a team to get some great wins, also fighting hard in some close games too. Clara Chetwood (C) has been an outstanding addition to the team. After arriving a few weeks into Quarter, she fitted straight in and helped lead the team alongside Fleur Hinchcliffe (N). Clara has been crucial in taking the ball down the right wing and into goal, whilst Fleur’s skills in the centre of the pitch have been essential to keeping possession. Lola Gorst (N) and Lila Mitten (N) worked well together to link the midfielders and forwards, with Ophelia Darling (C) often ready to receive at the left-hand post to score a goal. The defensive line was led by Arina Maslova (C) whose sweeping tackles often won the ball. Near the end of the season, the backs missed Issy Walton (C) who always managed to get the ball out of a risky situation and move it on safely further up the pitch. Overall, it was a great first season of U15 girls hockey, with 17 goals scored and eleven goals conceded. Miss India Greenbury

GIRLS U14A HOCKEY

Girls U14A What a year for girls hockey it has been at Charterhouse! The arrival of girls in the Fourths has brought with it significant successes on the hockey pitch. Over the course of Oration Quarter, the U14A team notched up five wins and two draws with only three losses in weekend fixtures. The girls also had success in the preliminary rounds of the Surrey Cup, in which they won all but one of their six qualifying rounds to progress to the finals. It is clear that

this group has great potential and will lead the way for girls hockey over the coming years. In the early part of the season, the athletic ability of the group was evident and allowed them to produce competitive hockey from the start. Poppy Everest (C), Holly Hurd (N) and Lara Bridge (F) were all impressive in the matches against Guildford Hockey Club and King Edward’s Witley. Their ability to read the game was clear and this allowed them to anticipate the flow of play well, thwarting opposition attacks. In early October, the girls battled the elements to earn a good win over Ibstock Place School. The midfield and back line shone with some fantastic patterns of play in this match, transferring the ball from one wing to the other to probe for opposition weaknesses. Alix Mourgue D’algue (N) and Beatrix Leacock Walsh (F) were constant threats down the left and right wings respectively, testing the Ibstock half backs with strong ball carrying. Gemma Handley (N) also came to the fore in this match by marshalling play well with good distribution of the ball. The next week saw the girls get their first taste of tournament hockey at the Surrey Cup qualifying day. Isabella Wylie (F) earned her first call up to the A team after some prolific goalscoring in the Bs. She brought this ability with her on the day and helped Charterhouse win five of their six matches. This highlighted the group’s potential to develop into a fantastic team. Mr Colman was very impressed with the progress of the group as a whole but mentioned Jemima Jones (Su) and Jamie Summers (Su) specifically for the perseverance they showed towards training and developing their skills over the season to that point. The last match before Exeat saw the girls succumb to a strong Bradfield side. Despite fantastic skills showcased by Amber Black (N), Bradfield’s intensity was too much for our girls and they ran out 3-0 winners on the day. Charterhouse learned a lot from these harder games, including the tough day that they had at the Surrey Cup finals. Even the heroics of Elodie Ashby-Rudd (C) in goal, a consistent performer throughout Oration Quarter, were not enough for Charterhouse to gain any traction on the day. However, playing the likes of Cranleigh, Epsom and St George’s, areas of weakness for the U14A side to work on were highlighted and it was fantastic to see them approach training with an open mind to develop as players. Ultimately, it was this attitude that allowed them to bounce back from such defeats and produce some great results before the end of Oration Quarter. The last match of the season saw the girls put it all together in a 6-0 victory over Downe House. Goals had been hard to come by for this team throughout the season, as proven by the drawn matches which could easily have been won. However, this was not

the case on 4th December. Selina Hunter (Su) opened the scoring for Charterhouse with a tremendous run down the right-hand side and the girls did not look back from here. Gabby Porter (N) was excellent at the back, allowing Charterhouse to launch dangerous attacks with her penetrating long passes into the final third of the pitch. She earned the vote of player of the match from the Downe House team for this display. This result was a fitting end to a fantastic first season of girls U14 hockey at Charterhouse. It was a positive start to a new era and one that promises to continue over the coming years. I thoroughly enjoyed coaching the girls this year and am excited to see how much more progress they can make. The team was thoroughly enjoyable to work with and a credit to the School at all times. Mr Jason Ellis-Woodley

GIRLS U14B HOCKEY

Girls U14B It was all excitement and verve as the first ever Under School girls hockey teams were formed at the commencement of OQ21, and the U14Bs were no exception. The common thread amongst the team was a sense of real enthusiasm for the game and anticipation for the season ahead of them. Channelling this enthusiasm into a decisive 3-0 victory in their first fixture against Guildford Hockey Club (featuring Bella Hibberd’s (C) clinical swipe into the goal following a short corner), the nascent squad made a convincing start to their hockey career at the school. This initial victory was then followed by a competitive match against King Edward’s Witley 14As, where stalwart defending from Bea Creer (Su), Laura Wilmouth (Su), Amalia White (C), and Jemima Alton (Su) kept the visitors’ strong attacking movements through the central channel at bay, with their cool and collected handling of the ball helping the team to secure the first draw of the season. Success offered ample opportunity for our attacking players to flourish, with goals galore in a compelling 5-0 win against Ibstock Place, complemented shortly thereafter by a 81

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superlative first ‘away’ fixture in the form of 6-0 win over St. Mary’s School Ascot. In the latter fixture, Sophia Xu (N) offered a particularly compelling performance in defence, showing off the characteristically powerful sweeping clearances upon which the team would often come to depend in future games to. As the season progressed, the oppositions’ defenders were challenged time and time again by our unrelenting upfront players. Mimi Fowler (Su), to whom I attribute the descriptor ‘feisty’ with only the most positive connotations, often led the charge, and Ellie Shiner (Su) and Evie Read (F) went from strength to strength in their positions on the wing with each outing. Summer Gratton (F) consistently steadied the tempo of games from midfield, making her presence felt across the pitch and planting confident passes that often bloomed into goals when met by her supporting teammates, demonstrated most notably in the squad’s November 2-1 win against Worth School. Similarly, Issy King (C), Jessamy Manches (N), Eavan O’Rourke (C), and Eve Dailly (N) worked tirelessly to bring the ball forward, generating progressively impressive plays as they gained in confidence and experience. As the whirlwind of a season drew to a close, the U14Bs bowed out with a fitting 7-0 victory over Lord Wandsworth College. It should be noted that the team conceded only one goal throughout all fixtures and remained undefeated until the end. Goalkeeper Ayah Chehab (Su), bears much responsibility for this feat, presenting a seemingly impenetrable fortress in front of the goal in even the most high-pressured moments. The incredible development of this team throughout OQ was made possible by the invaluable coaching and umpiring support offered by Jason EllisWoodley, James Nordin, Suzanne Allen, and Paul Martin, and I thank them kindly for their involvement across the board. By all measures, this has been an outstanding season for the U14Bs, and I have been continually impressed by the grit, determination, and spirit displayed by all players from our first training session until the final whistle of the season. I look forward to seeing the team build upon their success this year in seasons to come. Miss Hannah Martin

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Special thanks go to Claire Bertram, Miss India Greenbury and Miss Jessica Kaye who have been instrumental in the progress these girls have made. Mrs Nicola Edwards

GIRLS U14D HOCKEY

Girls U14C This season has been a great success in getting so many girls playing hockey and representing the School. Each week they have played, regardless of the weather conditions, and have shown themselves to be real Carthusians with resilience. The horrendous conditions they faced when playing Hurstpierpoint at home prove my point. The rain was beating down, glasses had to be wiped and hair stuck to their heads. Some teams would allow this to affect them, but not the U14C team. They were extraordinarily well motivated, not only in this game but in others as well. They didn’t allow the score to bother them, and each week they came back stronger. Working hard in weekly training sessions, the girls were keen to improve and they did just that. Some very close matches, some outstanding wins and some unfortunate losses told them what they needed to do to get to the next level. Even when they lost, the minibus karaoke rang out just as loud as ever. An excellent amount of progress has been made and the girls should be very proud of the hockey they were playing at the end of the season. It was hard to pick our players of the season as every one of them improved week on week. Even beginners managed to close the gap in ability between themselves and more experienced players over the course of the season. Coach’s player went to Elizabeth Khasidy (Su) who has had an outstanding season. Most improved player went to Charlotte Furth (C) for her improved confidence in carrying and distributing the ball. She is playing some fantastic hockey and should be very proud of herself. Phoebe Smith (C) was awarded Carthusian player of the season, for her endless amount of kindness, resilience on the pitch and always being so organised and helpful. Halima Ibrahim (F) was highly commended for the progress she has made both on and off the pitch. She is now confident in her abilities and has a strong presence on the pitch both in matches and in training. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with these girls and I look forward to seeing them progress further next season.

Girls U14D The U14D team have been an absolute dream to coach. Rain or shine, gale or sleet, these girls have had smiles on their faces and have given me everything a coach would ask for. We started the Quarter with many of the girls new to the game, sometimes stepping away from the ball and feeling anxious that they didn’t know what to do. We threw them in at the deep end after just a couple of training sessions and they played their first competitive game against Lord Wandsworth College. This match helped them to develop as players and as a team. Each week, we worked tirelessly on basics and each match we put into practice what we had worked on. Confidence grew and so did the pace of the game. Goals were scored by our mighty forwards and several different keepers saved many an important goal early on in the season. By the end of the season, our team, formations and positions were set, but the girls have grown to be versatile players. For me, the results are not important but the progress they have made means a great deal. I know I can rely on 15 confident players on the pitch, who can move the ball effectively down the pitch and create chances in the D. Many rules have been learnt and applied in matches and house tournaments. Some of my highlights were to be found in the internal matches. The friendly battle made a Saturday in the pouring rain worthwhile, and a double chocolate chip cookie helped the girls’ motivation levels endlessly. It was very hard to pick the players of the season, as each girl improved dramatically. Player of the season however, went to Bella Stobart-Hook (F) for some excellent goalkeeping, even though she was new to it. Most improved player went to Christy Choy (F) for her endless drive to improve, her outstanding ability to win the ball and distribute it under pressure. Carthusian player of the season went to Dinma Edozie (C) for always

being helpful, having a smile on her face, and giving 100% in everything she does. Special mention must go to Rayo Fashola (F) who was highly commended for the progress she has made over the season. Thanks go to Claire Bertram and Miss Jessica Kaye for their endless encouragement on the side-lines and their help in coaching the girls. Mrs Nicola Edwards

1ST LACROSSE TEAM

1st Lacrosse The first lacrosse team have had one of their most successful seasons this Quarter. They have competed in some thrilling matches and have shown real determination and enthusiasm in games. It was wonderful to have 1YS and 2YS back and playing together. They have also enjoyed performance coaching on Monday evenings to help enhance their play and team bonding skills. The first match of the season was a 7-12 loss against Claremont Fan Court School. Whilst the score of the game did not reflect the intensity and possession that Charterhouse maintained throughout, it did highlight some of our key players of the season – Charlotte Karran-Smith (F), Hope Kiernan (Su) and Flora Raichura (Su) were instrumental in defence and midfield.

significantly over the tournament. Sutton came out on top, winning all three of their games, closely followed by Fletcherites in second place with two wins. Sofia Vishniyak (N), Iryna Muravska (Su), Camilla Pearce (C) and Felicity Harrison (F) performed outstandingly and were named players of the match. It was a fast and furious game with lots of great goals. The invitation tournament was the final event of the season. This saw seven teams battle it out for the new trophy which has remained unawarded for the last two years. After several postponements, we had the perfect day to play the tournament. Strong sides from the Royal School and St. Catherine’s School, Bramley meant we had to be on best form. It went down to the last couple of matches, in which our opposition took advantage of a couple of our mistakes. Charterhouse played with grit, great team spirit and tenacity throughout the afternoon. We ended up with a bronze medal, a great achievement. Thanks must be given to our outstanding captain, Annabel Lawson (Su), for her excellent leadership. Phil Collier (Head Coach) has been instrumental in leading the team to success this Quarter. He has ensured that each player has developed their skills individually but has also brought the team together, particularly in defence. The team has grown in confidence throughout the season and the outgoing 2YS have been an integral part of the team’s success – well done! Player of the season: Flora Raichura Most improved player: Hope Kiernan Carthusian Award: Annabel Fox (Su) Players’ Player: Charlotte Karran-Smith Top Goal Scorer: Scarlett Jones Mrs Charlotte Silvester Head of Lacrosse

Against Guildford High School, we won 15-1. Domination of the centre draw and excellent passing in midfield secured possession to allow for many attempts on goal. Scarlett Jones (N) was a key player for the team and this game started her on a path to becoming the team’s top goal scorer of the season. We succeeded in wins against St Catherine’s School, Bramley (7-4), St George’s Ascot (9-8) and Worth School (15-1), but lost against St Catherine’s School, Bramley (5-6) in our second meet with them. Tuesday 30 November saw all four girls Houses compete in a 6-a-side Interhouse lacrosse competition. It was delightful to see Northbrook put forward a team to represent their House. This was mainly Removes who were new to the game, but they improved 83

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