News and Congratulations We are delighted to have recently heard from… Sutherland Swimming Bath where he spent many an hour as a Newt. We were over the moon that they both wished to stay for the End of Year Assembly in the Main Hall where Sam Chrisp, Year 13 picked up his ONA Geography Prize and the House results were announced. Malcolm Staig (51-61) A chance Much to Brian’s despair and amusement, meeting, which is a gem of an ON tale, took Collingwood came in fourth place! Brian place in August when Malcolm ‘Tab’ Staig received a round of applause and standing decided to participate in an eight-mile walk, ovation on David Goldwater’s (51-62) organised by the Kensington, Chelsea and announcement that Brian had not been Westminster Group. Starting and finishing in school for 60 years! at Shoreham and taking in a pub lunch at Jamie Hansell (92-02) writes: I first began Eynsford, Malcolm met up with Arthur Ian Mickler (40-46) for the very first time. attending Wednesday night volleyball whilst As Mr Owen (23-60) would have I was still at the school. Once I returned from exclaimed: “Quacumque itis, certe university it became the cornerstone of my videbis Novocastriam”. (Wherever ye’ week. Elders Volleyball is a mixed club, gan, yer sure t’ meet a Geordie!) consisting of Old Novos and friends. Our motley crew have been organised by Colin Brian Beeley (46-53) and his wife Jane, Peacock (53-61). Mr Peacock has this year who recently returned to school on the last announced he will be retiring from the club. day of the Summer Term for a tour of the Colin was a founding member of the club, school and a last look of the The started by the late John Elders (57-82 and Rachel Rodgers (06-08) I now lecture
at Reaseheath College and the University of Chester in Animal Training. As my students are currently away for the summer, I am in the Dominican Republic, again back with dolphins and sealions.
Going for Gold Eleni Papadopoulos (08-10) GBTeam para-cyclist, triathlete and retired bufferfly swimmer. Sadly, I retired from swimming with a shoulder injury but, not giving up my love of sport, I have spent the past year transitioning to cycling and completed my first race at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup in Italy, finishing fifth in both the Time Trial and the Road Race.
Unable to return to full-time swimming as a butterfly specialist, I am considering a return to triathlon and in doing so hope to compete at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. In order to help me achieve this, I am currently searching for sponsorship, especially to help with my recovery and transition into this new sport whilst studying for my Law degree. I would be grateful if you can contact me by email at lenni.p_92@hotmail.com.
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92-96) over 40 years ago. Originally the sessions started with keep-fit, followed by volleyball. In more recent years the keep-fit section has been replaced with two hours of total volleyball. Colin has kept everyone motivated to attend even when numbers dropped to playing on one court instead of two. He has liaised with school to make sure the club adheres to all modern day regulations, and worked extremely hard to encourage and welcome new members. I wish to thank Colin for all his years of service to the club, and to wish him well in his retirement. The court will certainly be a much quieter place without you, which might not be a bad thing! I have been given the task of taking over from Colin and I hope I can keep the club going for another 40 years. We aim to create a friendly atmosphere for players of all abilities to play volleyball and have a laugh along the way. Anyone who would like to come and give it a go, please contact the ONA. Your first, and most important lesson, will always be, the second ball is the setters!
