Sunday, 28 June 2015
Henry V
This week saw the grand opening of the school's new theatre, The Quarry at St Luke's. The play chosen for the occasion was Henry V which is no small ask. To take on the performing of Shakespeare with a cast of mostly fourth and Remove formers for the biggest theatre night in the school there will be for quite a while is a daunting task. Therefore when 5 men of Talbot's put themselves forward and were chosen to be in the cast we were immensely proud. To then see them perform on Thursday and hear how well the gala opening went is even better; they did a teriffic job, every one of them. We are so proud of the lads for their hard work and the courage it took them to put on such a big show. Congratulations therefore must go to Charles, Dom, Charlie, Dan.S and Lennart!!!
Below are some photos from the play and the video taken live on gala night:
Below are some photos from the play and the video taken live on gala night:
Official Video (Play starts at 1:32:00)
Friday Celebration 26/06/2015
This week has been a quiet week in Talbots with many boys leaving for their much deserved summer break. We have a few lower sixth boys with us as the rest are relaxing in the sunshine or chilling at home.
We won the junior house cricket this week-well done to Dom B!
Tonight is the opening night of the production of Shakespeare's Henry V in the new school theatre. Good luck to Dom B, Charlie, Charles, Lennart and Dan S. Some members of the house went and supported last nights performance and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Dom K, Tom and Benno went to Brighton this week to take part in the National Schools Volleyball competition-unfortunately we didn't win but did very well.
Philpotts visited us last night for a friendly volleyball match-we won-of course!! (this statement may or may not be true for every match)
We look forward to the end of year BBQ on Sunday. As usual we have a delicious hog roast to look forward to and inflatable fun. Here's hoping to good weather this year!
Jordie one of our OB's visited this week-it was great to see him and hear how his first year at uni has gone.
Man of the week goes to Gulli Wulli for his epic helpfulness.
Top bloke of the week goes to Dom.B for his epic performances in the house cricket victory and his efforts in the play.
King of merits is Henry
Room of the week is Fitt well done to Frankie and Sasha K.
We won the junior house cricket this week-well done to Dom B!
Tonight is the opening night of the production of Shakespeare's Henry V in the new school theatre. Good luck to Dom B, Charlie, Charles, Lennart and Dan S. Some members of the house went and supported last nights performance and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Dom K, Tom and Benno went to Brighton this week to take part in the National Schools Volleyball competition-unfortunately we didn't win but did very well.
Philpotts visited us last night for a friendly volleyball match-we won-of course!! (this statement may or may not be true for every match)
We look forward to the end of year BBQ on Sunday. As usual we have a delicious hog roast to look forward to and inflatable fun. Here's hoping to good weather this year!
Jordie one of our OB's visited this week-it was great to see him and hear how his first year at uni has gone.
Man of the week goes to Gulli Wulli for his epic helpfulness.
Top bloke of the week goes to Dom.B for his epic performances in the house cricket victory and his efforts in the play.
King of merits is Henry
Room of the week is Fitt well done to Frankie and Sasha K.
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| Jordie, Justus and Rufus back in action! |
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Goodbye Mr Chance
Last night was Mr Chance's last ever duty in Talbot's house, after nine years of faithful service it was sad for all, but especially his tutor group to say goodbye.
Mr Chance has written us a fantastic poem to express his gratitude to the house and we know you'll all want to read it, so here it is:
Men of Talbots,
Champions all
I really must thank you,
The short and the tall.
The seniors, juniors
Options and Lay
For giving so generously
To me in this way.
As I take a wee tipple
Read the names on your Card
I reflect on my times with you
The good and the hard.
The Gracies, Cassells
Matrons as staff
We all worked together
To give you a laugh.
We care for your welfare
Encourage your work
We want you to be happy
But never to shirk!
You all have great futures
Ahead of you now,
Be sure to work hard
Let your dreams show you how.
I have my fond memories
To take away with me
Wherever I am,
They’ll always be with me
As I work in my studio
Paint brush in hand,
It will be a reminder
Of the good times that we had
So thank you men of Talbots
Remember me from afar
As someone who respects you
For who you really are.
Mr Chance
23rd June 2015
Mr Chance has written us a fantastic poem to express his gratitude to the house and we know you'll all want to read it, so here it is:
Men of Talbots,
Champions all
I really must thank you, The short and the tall.
The seniors, juniors
Options and Lay
For giving so generously
To me in this way.
As I take a wee tipple
Read the names on your Card
I reflect on my times with you
The good and the hard.
The Gracies, Cassells
Matrons as staff
We all worked together
To give you a laugh.
We care for your welfare
Encourage your work
We want you to be happy
But never to shirk!
You all have great futures
Ahead of you now,
Be sure to work hard
Let your dreams show you how.
I have my fond memories
To take away with me
Wherever I am,
They’ll always be with me
As I work in my studio
Paint brush in hand,
It will be a reminder
Of the good times that we had
So thank you men of Talbots
Remember me from afar
As someone who respects you
For who you really are.
Mr Chance
23rd June 2015
Thank You JSC
Last night was the final duty in the house for Mr Chance. He has been an amazing tutor in Talbot's for the last 9 years and will be missed by us all.
Charlie led a special house meeting to thank him for his efforts and noted that he was one of the kindest and nicest people you will ever meet as well as a very good tutor. His tutor group had clubbed together to get him a framed photo of them all and a very nice bottle of whisky to go with a card from all of the boys in the house.
From all in the house we say thank you and farewell.
Charlie led a special house meeting to thank him for his efforts and noted that he was one of the kindest and nicest people you will ever meet as well as a very good tutor. His tutor group had clubbed together to get him a framed photo of them all and a very nice bottle of whisky to go with a card from all of the boys in the house.
From all in the house we say thank you and farewell.
Friday, 19 June 2015
Friday Celebration 19/6/15
As we well know Friday celebration is about making a big noise about the great things the men of Talbot's do. As I write though the greatest thing is happening - 2 big games of football and volleyball with mixed ages, nationalities and year groups all having a great time and building friendship! Thats what makes the hosue great.
It was also a privilege to welcome Ben and Brady who are visiting the house tonight before joining us from Kingshott school next term.
The other great thing is BBQs! Thanks especially to Leon, Duncan, Alex.S, Hodges, Simon and Jun for cooking for us tonight.
In cricket matches this week are Dom. B (U15B), George (U15c) and John (2nds).
In tennis are Dan.S and Alex.G and also Kevin who is playing his last ever match for the school - we sih him and everyone else all the ebst.
Lennart is rowing at Marlow tomorrow and seems really excited about it despite the impending 6am start!
In awards this week, Henry, Simon, Dom.K and Benno were all joint kings.
Room of the week was Bobby and Tom in Morely.
This week's top bloke for his sterling efforts with gardening was Nikita and Man of the week for his next England call up was Tom
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It was also a privilege to welcome Ben and Brady who are visiting the house tonight before joining us from Kingshott school next term.
The other great thing is BBQs! Thanks especially to Leon, Duncan, Alex.S, Hodges, Simon and Jun for cooking for us tonight.
In cricket matches this week are Dom. B (U15B), George (U15c) and John (2nds).
In tennis are Dan.S and Alex.G and also Kevin who is playing his last ever match for the school - we sih him and everyone else all the ebst.
Lennart is rowing at Marlow tomorrow and seems really excited about it despite the impending 6am start!
In awards this week, Henry, Simon, Dom.K and Benno were all joint kings.
Room of the week was Bobby and Tom in Morely.
This week's top bloke for his sterling efforts with gardening was Nikita and Man of the week for his next England call up was Tom
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| Charlie delivers the good news |
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| Quality football on show??? |
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| Top Bloke |
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Wake boarding trip
On Monday night we had a great trip to Box End park to do kneeboarding and wakeboard img on their cable tow. It is a great venue with very friendly staff by the way!
The night didn't start do well as the glorious sunshine that had been around all day immediately turned into showers and heavy rain as soon as we got into the minibuses! A little rain has never stood in the way of the men of talbot's before though and again we pressed on undaunted. Fortunately the water was also pretty warm.
As we arrived it became pretty obvious that John and Leonard had done plenty before - they were the stars, as shown below:
TWR was also not too far behind them to be fair!!!
Those of us who were a bit more novice started on knee boards and many then progressed up standing on the boards. It is a great activity as everyone who was there can say they developed and had a lot of goes. Having a cafe on site to be used once everyone needed warming up a bit was an added bonus too!
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
Volleyball Comp
On Sunday we had our first house volleyball competition. Five teams competed for the prize (a sweet and delicious one no less) by playing in a round robin in the afternoon sun. It was a glorious day and the choc ices for between game snacks went down well too. In the end it was team Classy, made up of Duncan, Nihat, Simon, Bob and Will.G who cam out as the victors. A video of some live action footage and the teams from the afternoon is below.
Saturday, 6 June 2015
Friday Celebration 5/6/15
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| Sasha is the man with the golden stag this week! |
This week has been one of intense exam focus with every boy in the house on exam leave. This has meant a low merit count and fewer activities. However, there is never a dull week in Talbot's and there has been a house rules amendment, a new staff announcement and the arrival of the volleyball net.
This weekend Dom.B represented the U15B side in Cricket with Alex.S in the U16A and John in the 2nds, all against Harrow. Lennart rowed in the Star Regatta in both the J14A Octo and a J14 double.
We also celebrated the recent reports with particular success for Frank.H, Igor, Charles and Henry being noted.
This week's room of the week went to Sasha.P, Henry, Adrian and Dom.B of Renwick.
We also looked forward to Saturday's boarder's social for the champions league final and the house volleyball comp on Sunday.
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